ROYAL YACHT CLUB OF VICTORIA SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - OTB Winter Series 2020 Sunday 26 July - Sunday 20 September
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ROYAL YACHT CLUB OF VICTORIA
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
OTB Winter Series 2020
Sunday 26 July – Sunday 20 September
ROYAL YACHT CLUB OF VICTORIA
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, as the organising authority, invites off the beach boats to compete
in the 2020 Winter Series commencing on Sunday 26 July 2020 and concluding on Sunday 20
September 2020.
1. Rules
1.1. Races will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the prescriptions and special
regulations of Australian Sailing - Part 2 Off the Beach Boats, the Port of Melbourne
Corporation regulations and the OTB Winter Season 2020 Sailing Instructions.
1.2. The International Cadet Class rules shall apply, unless altered by this NOR or the Sailing
Instructions.
2. Notices to Competitors
Notices to competitors will be posted on the official noticeboard located in the OTB club
room.
3. Changes to Sailing Instructions
Any change to the sailing instructions will be posted before 1000 on the day it will take effect,
except that any changes to the schedule of races will be posted by 1500 the day before it will
take effect.
4. Signals Made Ashore
4.1. Signals made ashore will be displayed from the OTB flag pole, adjacent to the OTB club
room.
4.2. When code flag AP is displayed ashore, ‘1 minute’ is replaced with ‘not less than 30 minutes’
in the race signal AP.
5. Schedule of Races
Date Event
Sunday 26 July 2020 Winter Series – Day 1
Sunday 9 August 2020 Winter Series – Day 2
Sunday 23 August 2020 Winter Series – Day 3
Sunday 6 September 2020 Winter Series – Day 4
Sunday 20 September 2020 Winter Series – Day 5
5.1. On each racing day there shall be a pre-race briefing held at 1145hrs.
5.2. Two races are scheduled each day, with the first warning signal scheduled for 1300hrs.
5.3. There will be no re-sails.
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6. Class Flags
Class Class Flag
International Cadet International Cadet Class Flag
Optimist Optimist Class Flag
29er 29er Class Flag
International 14 International 14 Class Flag
Laser Laser Class Flag
Combined Senior OTB Classes Code Flag W
Combined Junior OTB Classes Code Flag R
7. Racing Areas
Appendix A shows the location of the racing areas.
8. The Courses
8.1. Appendix B shows the courses, the order in which the marks are to be passed and the side
on which each mark is to be left.
8.2. In the event that a gate mark is missing, a single mark at the gate location shall be rounded
to port.
8.3. No later than the warning signal, the race committee boat shall display the course to be
sailed.
9. Marks
9.1. The start mark will be an orange cylindrical buoy.
9.2. Where there is a combined start/finish line, the mark shall be an orange cylindrical buoy.
9.3. Where there is a separate finish line, the mark shall be a blue cylindrical buoy.
9.4. Rounding marks will be yellow cylindrical buoys for junior classes and orange cylindrical
buoys for senior classes.
9.5. The change of course mark will be a yellow cylindrical buoy with a black band.
10. The Start
10.1. Races will be started by using RRS 26 with the warning signal made five minutes
before the starting signal.
10.2. The starting line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the committee
boat and the course side of the port end starting mark.
10.3. A boat that does not start within five minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did
Not Start without a hearing. This changes RRS A4 and A5.
11. Change of the Next Leg of the Course
To change the next leg of the course, the race committee will lay a new mark (or move the
finishing line) and remove the original mark as soon as practicable. When in a subsequent
change a new mark is replaced, it will be replaced by an original mark.
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12. The Finish
The finishing line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the committee boat and
the course side of the port end starting mark.
13. Penalty System
13.1. Appendix P may apply as changed herein. Rule P2.3 will not apply and rule P2.2 is
changed so that it will apply to any penalty after the first one.
13.2. A boat that has taken a penalty or retired in accordance with rule 44.1 shall complete
an acknowledgment form at the OTB club rooms before the end of the protest time limit.
14. Time Limit
14.1. The time limit for the first boat in each division shall be 1 hour.
14.2. Boats failing to finish within 20 minutes after the first boat in their division sails the
course and finishes will be scored Did Not Finish without a hearing. This changes RRS35, A4
and A5.
15. Protests and Requests for Redress
15.1. Protest forms are available at the OTB club rooms. Protests and requests for redress
or reopening shall be delivered there within the appropriate time limit.
15.2. Boats intending to protest or request redress shall inform the race committee vessel at
the end of the race, before returning to shore.
15.3. The protest time limit is 60 minutes after the last boat has finished the last race of the
day. The same time limit applies to protests by the race committee and the protest committee
about incidents they observe in the racing area and to requests for redress. This changes
rules 61.3 and 62.2.
15.4. Notices will be posted no later than 60 minutes after the protest time limit to inform
competitors of hearings in which they are parties or named as witnesses. Hearings will be
held in the protest room located at RYCV beginning at the time posted.
15.5. Notices of protests by the race committee, technical committee or protest committee
will be posted to inform boats under RRS 61.1(b).
15.6. A list of boats that, under SI 13.1, have been penalised for, or have acknowledged
breaking RRS 42 or will be posted.
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16. Scoring
16.1. One boat is required to constitute a race.
16.2. One race is required to be completed to constitute a series.
16.3. Up to 10 races are scheduled for the series.
16.3.1. When fewer than 5 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the
total of her race scores.
16.3.2. When from 6 to 8 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total
of her race scores, excluding her worst score.
16.3.3. When from 9 to 10 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the
total of her race scores, excluding her worst two scores.
17. Safety Regulations
17.1. In accordance with Victorian Law, all competitors shall wear an approved personal
floatation device (type 1 or type 2) at all times while afloat. This changes RRS 40.
17.2. A sign on/sign off sheet is provided in the OTB club rooms prior to and after racing.
The boat, skipper and crews’ name and sail number, shall be written clearly on the sheet. On
returning to shore it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the boat is promptly signed off.
Failing to comply may result in being scored DNC.
17.3. All yachts should be aware of shipping operating in the Port of Melbourne. They shall
obey all Port regulations. All care should be taken while crossing shipping channels. Any
boat leaving the course area shall advise the race committee as soon as practical. Crossings
should be made wherever possible under the supervision of a safety or support boat. Yarra
River channel mark 19 (located adjacent to the workshops pier) is the assembly point for
competitors to obtain permission from an official club boat to cross the channel. Any action
that brings a yacht to the notice of the race committee or the harbour authority during that
yachts’ channel crossing may result in the yacht being scored DSQ.
17.4. When not racing, yachts are requested to give the race committee right of way and
ample room to manoeuvre when they are engaged in official duties.
17.5. An indemnity and safety declaration form must be signed by all competing junior
sailors and their parent or guardian at the beginning of the season. These forms are
available on the RYCV website under “Junior Enrolment & Consent Form”.
18. Equipment and Measurement Checks
At the direction of the RO, a boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for compliance
with the class rules and sailing instructions.
19. Advertising
Boats shall display advertising chosen and supplied by the organising authority.
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20. Official Boats
20.1. Race Committee and patrol boats may display the RYCV burgee.
20.2. Official boats, such as judge, coach or media boats will be identified at the pre-race
briefing.
21. Support Boats
21.1. Although coaching by the official club coaching staff may be allowed during the race,
coach and support boats are requested not to hinder any competitor during racing, or favour
any boat during.
21.2. When requested by the Race Officer, all support boats will aid boats in distress.
22. Radio Communication
Except in an emergency, a boat that is racing shall not make voice or data transmissions and
shall not receive voice or data communication that is not available to all boats. [DP].
23. Prizes
Prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the race committee.
24. Disclaimer of Liability
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race.
The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or
death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the regatta.
25. Insurance
Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a
minimum cover of AUD 10 Million per incident or the equivalent.
26. Further Information
Allicia Rae
Sailing & Club Development Lead
allicia.r@rycv.asn.au
9397 1277 or 0415 111 261
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Appendix A
Racing Area
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Appendix B
Courses
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