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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
  AND PROGRAMME
 2018 RACING SEASON

                 Image Courtesy of Rob Arthur

               ZOE
WINNER OF 2017 COMMODORES CUP
  www.townsvilleyachtclub.com.au
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMME 2018 RACING SEASON - ZOE WINNER OF 2017 COMMODORES CUP - Amazon AWS
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMME
                                       2018 RACING SEASON
                                CONDUCTED BY THE ORGANISING AUTHORITY
                                                      OF
                                        TOWNSVILLE YACHT CLUB

                                          Townsville Yacht Club
                                               PO Box 484
                                          TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
                                       www.townsvilleyachtclub.com.au

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMME 2018 RACING SEASON - ZOE WINNER OF 2017 COMMODORES CUP - Amazon AWS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2018 TYC SAILING COMMITTEE ............................................................................................................................................. 4
PROTEST COMMITTEE 2018 .................................................................................................................................................. 4
RACE PROGRAM 2018............................................................................................................................................................ 5
FEES AND NOMINATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
RACE CALENDAR 2018 ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
TOWNSVILLE YACHT CLUB ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 2018 ................................................................................................................................................ 9
  1    DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
  2    RULES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
  3    ENTRIES...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
  4    SPECIAL NOTICES ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
  5    NOTICES TO COMPETITOR ....................................................................................................................................... 11
  6    CHANGES IN SAILING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 11
  7    SIGNALS MADE ASHORE .......................................................................................................................................... 11
  8    SCHEDULE OF RACES ............................................................................................................................................... 11
  9    DIVISIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 11
  10 RACING AREA ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
  11 COURSES .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
  12 MARKS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
  13 STARTING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 12
  14 RECALLS ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
  15 CHANGE OF COURSE AFTER THE START .................................................................................................................. 13
  16 SHORTENED COURSE ............................................................................................................................................... 13
  17 THE FINISH ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
  18 PENALTY SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
  19 TIME LIMIT ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
  20 PROTESTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
  21 SCORING .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
  22 RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
  23 SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
  24 RADIO SCHEDULES ................................................................................................................................................... 16
  25 CREW LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 16
  26 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY....................................................................................................................................... 17
  27 IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
  28 HANDICAPS .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
  29 USE OF AUXILIARY POWER ...................................................................................................................................... 17
  30 YACHTS RETIRING .................................................................................................................................................... 17
  31 LONE STARTER ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
  32 GARBAGE ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
  33 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY ........................................................................................................................................ 18
  34 INSURANCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
  APPENDIX I - COURSES .................................................................................................................................................... 19
  APPENDIX II - START/FINISH AREAS AND FIXED MARKS .................................................................................................. 22
  APPENDIX III - CODE FLAGS.............................................................................................................................................. 23
  APPENDIX IV – PROTEST FORM........................................................................................................................................ 25
   APPENDIX V - INCIDENT AND/OR ACCIDENT REPORTING ............................................................................................... 27
   APPENDIX VI - TOWNSVILLE YACHT CLUB SAILING CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................................................ 29
   APPENDIX VII - PAST COMMODORES / SAILING CAPTAINS ............................................................................................ 30

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMME 2018 RACING SEASON - ZOE WINNER OF 2017 COMMODORES CUP - Amazon AWS
2018 TYC SAILING COMMITTEE

           POSITION                       NAME              CONTACT #                   EMAIL

         Secretary              Terri Mitchell           0410 477 244    tycsailing@townsvilleyachtclub.com.au

         Race Director          Robert Arthur            0400 121 343           robert.arthur@live.com.au

         Handicapper            Mark Vickers             0412 342 043      markvickers@optusnet.com.au

         Social Director        Jacquie Conelius         0400 257 482           jacski1986@hotmail.com

         Safety Officer         Lyndy Sawbridge          0427 011 796       chrislyndy@optusnet.com.au

         Web Officer            Lindsey Marychurch       0419 666 728            lindsey.tcyc@gmail.com

     Twilight Sailing
                                Vaughn Thompson          0414 305 628             vandac@live.com.au
     Co-ordinator
         Training
                                Jennifer Telfer          0412 624 524       dakinibooks@yahoo.com.au
         Officer

                                                       PROTEST COMMITTEE 2018
                                                          Mark Vickers
                                                          Rob Arthur

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMME 2018 RACING SEASON - ZOE WINNER OF 2017 COMMODORES CUP - Amazon AWS
RACE PROGRAM 2018
    The 2018 Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) Racing Season will include the following series:
      • Commodore’s Cup
      • Offshore Series
      • Magnetic Island Series
      • Buoy Series
      • Fixed Mark Series
      • Lady Skippers Series
      • Knobel Cup

    The majority of races within the COMMODORE’S CUP will be YA Category 5 Maritime Safety Queensland
    Requirements.

    The following races within the OFFSHORE SERIES require competitors to meet YA Category 5+ safety requirement:
      • Easter Offshore Race
      • 3 Rocks Race
      • Knobel Cup Offshore

    YA Category 5+ definitions:
      • Section 2 general requirements. 2.03 2.04 Cat 4
      • Section 3 part 1 & 2 Cat 4
      • Section 4 4.01- 4.21.7 inclusive Cat 3
      • Section 4 4.28 Cat 4
      • Section 5 5.01 Cat 5
      • Section 5 5.02 Cat 4
      • Section 5 5.03 Cat 5n
      • Section 6 Cat 5
      • Boats must have ‘Boat Beacon’ on or a registered AIS system on board and transmitting on during the race.

    There will be four quarterly series that will comprise of races for the Commodore’s Cup. Namely the:
      •       TROPICAL SERIES
      •       AUTUMN SERIES
      •       FROSTBITE SERIES
      •       SPRING SERIES

      The COMMODORE’S CUP will be awarded after all four series are completed, to the yacht with the lowest aggregate
      point score from the following races:

               Buoy Races                         best of 3 results from 5 races

               Fixed Mark Races                   best of 3 results from 5 races

               Lady Skippers Series               best of 3 results from 4 races

               Round Magnetic Island              best of 4 results from 5 races

               Offshore Races                     best of 4 results from 5 races

    The Knobel Cup will be awarded to the yacht with the lowest aggregate point score for all 3 races.

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Similarly, the Lady Skippers Series will be awarded to the yacht with the lowest aggregate point score for the
    following: 1 Buoy, 2 Fixed mark and 1 Magnetic Island , with one drop. If the regular skipper is female, they are
    ineligible to helm for these races, and the alternate helm should be female at the discretion of the regular skipper.

    The Sprint Series will be 6 to 8 short Buoy Races held over 2 days with 1 dropped result. The point score for the
    Sprint Series will be awarded to the Commodore’s Cup as 1 Bouy Race.

    Points for each of the quarterly series will be calculated using the entire number of races with one drop
    (including Lady Skipper’s races and Offshore races). The series winner will be the boat with the lowest
    aggregate score.

    Points in the COMMODORE’S CUP will be awarded for boats not competing in races (DNS), as the number of boats
    starting plus two (2). This will ensure that boats that are unable to, or do not compete are eligible for an overall
    result in the Commodore’s Cup. Racing division will be awarded the Commodores Cup unless there are enough
    boats to form a cruising division for all races

    DNS will be awarded points equal to the number of starters plus two (2)
    DSQ will receive points equal to the number of starters plus two (2).
    DNF will receive points equal to the number of starters that finish plus one (1).
    RET will receive points equal to the number of starters

                                                FEES AND NOMINATIONS
    Yacht Registration Fee $30 for the year payable online or at the 2018 Season Briefing.

    Nomination fees for each race will be $25. If the nomination fee is paid no later than the Wednesday prior to the
    weekend event, the cost will be $20.

                                Bulk nomination Fee (Excludes Easter Offshore race):    $400

                                 ALL YACHTS MUST COMPLETE A RACE CARD BEFORE EACH RACE

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RACE CALENDAR 2018

           DATE                 DAY   TIME                         EVENT                            COMMENTS
18th Feb                                         Blessing of the Fleet
24th Feb                                         Season Briefing
                                                    TROPICAL SERIES
03rd Mar                  Sat         1400       Magnetic Island Race 1
  th
10 Mar                    Sat         1400       Lady Skippers 1 (Fixed Mark)
17th Mar                  Sat         1400       Buoy Race 1
  th
24 Mar                    Sat         1400       Fixed Mark 1
30th Mar                  Fri         TBA        Easter Long Distance
  st
31 Mar                    Sat         TBA        Easter Medium Distance
                                                    AUTUMN SERIES
21st Apr                  Sat         1400       Fixed Mark 2
28th Apr                  Sat         1400       Buoy Race 2
12th May                  Sat         1400       Lady Skipper 2 (Magnetic Island)
09th Jun                  Sat         1400       Buoy Race 3
  th
16 June                   Sat         1400       Magnetic Island 2
                                                     WINTER SERIES
23rd Jun                  Sat         1400       Knobel Cup
                                                 Knobel Cup Short & Long (Destination
30th Jun – 02nd Jul       Sat         TBA
                                                 Race) (will include Buoy Race 4)
07th Jul                  Sat         1400       Magnetic Island 3
21st Jul                  Sat         1400       Fixed Mark 3
  th
04 Aug                    Sat         1400       Lady Skipper 3 (Buoy Race)
11th Aug                  Sat         1400       Magnetic Island 4
                                                     SPRING SERIES
15th Sep                  Sat         1400       Fixed Mark Race 4
29th Sep                  Sat         TBA        Sprints
30th Sep                  Sun         1200       Magnetic Island 5
01st Oct                  Mon         TBA        Sprints
13th Oct                  Sat         1400       Lady Skipper 4 (Fixed Mark)
27th Oct                  Sat         1000       Offshore (Herald Island)
10th Nov                  Sat         1830       TYC Sailing Presentation Night               1900 Start
           ** Sprints on either the 29th September or 01st October will include Buoy Race 5

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SOCIAL AND TRAINING CALENDAR
         DATE                   DAY     TIME                          EVENT                            COMMENTS

18th Feb                  Sun           1100       Blessing of the Fleet                       Registration Required
24th Feb                  Sat           1500       Season Briefing                             TYC Function Room
27th Feb                  Tues          1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
  th
27 Mar                    Tues          1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
30 Mar – 02 Apr           Fri – Mon                Easter                                      All welcome to join
  th
07 Apr                    Sat                      TSC / TYC Dinghy Challenge                  Townsville Sailing Club
14th Apr                  Sat                      Social Sail                                 All welcome to join
  th
26 Apr                    Thu           1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
05 May                    Sat – Mon TBA            Cruise in Company to the Reef               All welcome to join
  th
20 May                    Sun           TBA                      Micky Ink Fitzroy Island to Port Douglas Rally
22nd – 26th May                   Tues – Sat                          Quicksilver Port Douglas Race Week
29th May                  Tue           1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
  nd
02 Jun                    Sat           TBA        Social Sail                                 All welcome to join
  th
26 Jun                    Tue           TBA        Townsville Yacht Club AGM                   TYC Function Room
28th Jun                  Thu           1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
  th            nd
30 Jun – 02 Jul                                    Knobel Cup Short & Long (Destination        All welcome to join
                                  Sat – Mon
                                                   Race)
14th Jul                  Sat                      TYC Mariners Ball                           Townsville Yacht Club
28 Jul                    Sat                      Social Sail (TSC/TYC Picnic Bay)
  st
31 Jul                    Tue           1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
10th – 16th Aug                   Fri - Thur                                Airlie Beach Race Week
17th Aug                  Fri                      TYC Trivia Night                            TYC Function Room
18th – 25th Aug                   Sat – Sat                                Hamilton Island Race Week
18 Aug                    Sat                      Social Sail
23rd August               Thu           1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
25 Aug                    Sat                      Social Sail
30 Aug – 5 Sep                    Thu-Wed                             Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week
07 Sep– 09 Sep                    Fri – Sun                                 TYC GaLS Regatta
22 Sep                    Sat                                             Townsville Yacht Club
                                                   TSC/TYC Yacht Vs Yacht Dingy Challenge   Townsville Sailing Club
25th Sept                 Tues                     TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
  th
06 Oct                    Sat                      Social Sail
27 Oct                    Sat           1000       Event - Herald Island                       All Vessels Welcome
30th Oct                  Tue           1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room
10th Nov                  Sat           1830       TYC Sailing Presentation Night              1900 Start
27th November             Tue           1815       TYC Sailing Workshop Series                 TYC Function Room

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TOWNSVILLE YACHT CLUB
                                           SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 2018
     1     DEFINITIONS
         Where words or expressions are used in these Sailing Instructions and they are defined in the Rules, those
         words or expressions shall have the same meaning as attributed to them in the Rules.
         In these Sailing Instructions:-
         “DNF” means did not finish.
         “DSQ” means disqualified.
         “DNS” means did not start.
         “RET” means retired from race.

         “Club” mean Townsville Yacht Club.

         "Club event" means an event conducted by TYC.

         “GST” means Goods and Services Tax.

         "Nomination box" means the box maintained by the Club and endorsed with those words located near the
         bar facility at the Club premises.

         "Officer of the Day" means the Race Director of TYC or some person nominated by him or her.

         “Official notice board” means the notice board maintained by the club at its premises near the nomination
         box or alternately on race days the White Board set up at the entry to the TYC marina, which shall display
         the day’s race briefing.

         “POB” means the number of persons on board.

         "Registered yacht" means a yacht owned by a member of the Club who has completed a yacht registration
         form for the 2018 calendar year.

         "Rules" or "Rule" means the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Rules 2017-2020 as amended and
         adopted by the Yachting Australia (YA) and as may be varied by them from time to time and by Yachting
         Queensland (YQ).

         “TYC” means Townsville Yacht Club.

     2     RULES
         2.1  The 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing of the International Sailing Federation, and the prescriptions
              will govern all races for the 2018 season and special regulations of the Yachting Australia as varied
              from time to time by Australian Sailing - Queensland. Where separate instructions are issued for
              major offshore races, such separate instructions will be deemed to amend these sailing instructions.
              For the purposes of advertising, boats shall comply with ISAF Regulation 20 advertising code.
     3     ENTRIES
         3.1   All yachts competing in the 2018 Racing Season must be registered with the TYC, however, visiting
               yachts will be allowed to race in three (3) events before being required to register with the TYC. For
               the purposes of calculating series points, the entry and placing of any non-registered yachts will be
               disregarded. Visiting yachts must lodge a copy of a current safety certificate and racing insurance
               policy number when nominating for a club event.

         3.2   Except where there is a separate notice of race, individual nominations for all club races shall be
               lodged in the nomination box not less than one hour before the nominated start time for the race.
               Each nomination shall indicate the name and sail number of the yacht, the date of the race, POB,
               division (either Racing or Cruising) and the race to be competed and shall be accompanied by the
               appropriate nomination fee specified on page 6 of these instructions.

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3.3   All owners and skippers of yachts registered to race with the TYC must be members of Townsville
               Yacht Club.

         3.4   Late nominations and withdrawals:
               (a) Late nominations up to the warning signal for the nominated start time will be accepted on
                    inclusion of an additional fee equal to the nomination fee together with details of nomination
                    and with the appropriate notification to the starter. The nomination fee and additional fee may
                    be paid within three hours after the finish of the race provided that the starter is notified about
                    the late nomination prior to the start of the race.

               (b) If any competitor should nominate late and fail to pay any nomination or late nomination fee,
                   that competitor will not be entitled to nominate for any further races with the Club until those
                   fees have been paid.

         3.5   Should any owner wish to withdraw from a race his/her nomination will not be refunded unless
               he/she notifies the officer of the day before the closing time of nominations of that race.

     4     SPECIAL NOTICES
         4.1   Yacht registration is $30.00 per yacht inclusive of GST and payable before the start of the racing
               season, or upon the yachts first race, along with a completed registration form.

          *** ALL YACHTS INTENDING TO RACE IN 2018 SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
                                         INSTRUCTIONS ***

         4.2   Owners of all registered yachts shall complete and sign the appropriate safety inspection sheet
               (2017-2021 SR Equipment Audit Forms) obtained from the TYC office, the Safety Officer, or TYC
               Website before competing in any events in the program. The safety inspection sheet must be
               delivered prior to the first race undertaken by the yacht. A copy must at all times be on board the
               yacht. Inspections will be carried out in accordance with Rule 2.02 of the Australian Sailing Special
               Regulations Part 1 for Racing Boats. Visiting yachts will be required to comply with these
               requirements.

         4.3   Perform a sail past in front of the race committee with the yacht’s storm gear set prior to the start of
               the yacht’s first race. Non compliance may result in a scoring penalty being imposed for each race
               until the vessels complies.

         4.4   In 2018 it is recommended that at least two (2) people per yacht complete a Sea Safety Survival
               course to compete in any offshore event.

                   *** ALL SKIPPERS AND COMPETITORS ARE REMINDED OF THE FOLLOWING: ***

         4.5   The fundamental rules as stated in Part 1 of the 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing.

         4.6   Owner’s responsibility as specified in the 2017-2021 Special Regulations Part 1 for Racing Boats .

         4.7   Any crew member that sails in more than three (3) races during the sailing season must have a
               current Australian Sailing number. Any crew member, who is 18 years old or older that obtained an
               Australian Sailing number from another club, must also become a TYC member before three races
               are completed. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a 2% time penalty being
               applied to the boats finish time.

         4.8   Owners and Skippers of yachts competing in TYC Sailing organised races must be members of the
               Townsville Yacht Club with a current Australian Sailing number.

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5     NOTICES TO COMPETITOR
         5.1   Notices to competitors will be posted on the official Townsville Yacht Club Sailing Committee notice
               board, located at the Anthony Street entrance of the Townsville Yacht Club.

     6     CHANGES IN SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
         6.1   Any change to the Sailing Instructions will be posted two (2) hours prior to the race on the day it will
               take effect or, except that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by 5.00 p.m. on the day
               before it will take effect.

         6.2   All boats on the water will be individually notified of changes to the Sailing Instructions for that day
               on VHF channel 77 no later than 5 minutes before the warning signal.

     7     SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
         7.1   Signals made ashore may be displayed on the main flagpole of the Townsville Yacht Club.

     8     SCHEDULE OF RACES
         8.1   The schedule of races is found on page 7 of these Sailing Instructions.

     9     DIVISIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
         9.1   If there are three (3) or more Multihulls or Cruising Division Yachts starting the race, the race
               committee may start them separately. Otherwise, all boats shall start on one line.

     10 RACING AREA
         10.1 The racing area for inshore events is shown in the illustration contained in Appendix II.

         10.2 The racing area for offshore events is delimited by the Marine Parks Central zoning plan B.

     11 COURSES
         11.1 The courses are described and illustrated in Appendix I.

         11.2 For buoy courses only, no later than the warning signal, the race committee vessel may display the
              approximate compass bearing from the start line to the first mark.

     12 MARKS
         12.1 The marks for all buoy courses will be large orange or yellow marks or TYC mark G, for all other
              inshore events the rounding marks are described in Appendix I.

         12.2 In the event of a change of course after the start, or for any other reason causing the non-availability
              of such marks, the Officer of the Day may, without notice, replace marks with orange and yellow
              inflatable marks. Such smaller marks may be used as start and finish marks.

         12.3 The start and finish marks will be the Race Committee vessel and a large TYC buoy. After official
              sunset the finish mark will be a large TYC buoy with a white strobe light mounted on it.

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13 STARTING PROCEDURE
       13.1 All races shall be started by using the starting system as per Rule 26 of YA Racing Rules of Sailing 2017
            -2020. The procedure is outlined in Appendix III of these sailing instructions. If three or more Multi-
            hull or Cruising Division Yachts intend to start the race on the day, there will be a separate start for
            each division (Racing, Cruising and Multi-hull). In the event of the start boat being unavailable, a gate
            start will be conducted under the direction of the Race Director.

       13.2 Standard starting line: The standard starting line shall be an imaginary line between the signal mast
            on the committee vessel displaying the TYC burgee and a TYC buoy set at approximately 90 degrees to
            the direction of the first mark. For buoy and round Magnetic Island events the direction of rounding
            the marks or island respectively will be indicated by the committee vessel displaying either a green
            (starboard rounding) or a red (port rounding) flag prior to and during the start sequence.

       13.3 Gate starting line: At the discretion of the Race Director, the starter may use a gate start. The rabbit’s
            boat name and/or sail number for the race shall be designated on the white board at the club. This
            boat will be the rabbit for all races on the day unless otherwise instructed by the Race Director/Officer
            of the Day. The rabbit will do a count down over the radio for the 5 minute signal, the 4 minute signal
            and may do the 1 minute signal. Within 20 seconds of the starting signal, the rabbit shall round behind
            the starting line pin end mark on a close-hauled port tack course and raise the ‘Y’ flag or make a sound
            signal. The other boats shall start on starboard tack between the transom of the rabbit and the starting
            mark, after the starting signal. All boats starting must keep clear of the rabbit. Any boat failing to do
            so shall be scored DSQ for that race and any subsequent re-starts. After 2-4 minutes the rabbit will
            lower the ‘Y’ flag or make a sound signal, this releases the rabbit that is then free to tack.

       13.4 An inner limit mark (barging buoy) may be laid, in which case vessels are required to pass the inner
            limit mark to starboard. Such an inner limit mark might not be positioned exactly on the start line.
            Yachts will start in accordance with the definition of "starting" contained in the Rules.

       13.5 Before actually starting, all competing yachts must notify the starter of their intention to start, the
            division entered and the number of persons aboard for that race by calling the starter on VHF channel
            77 (before the five minute warning signal) and be acknowledged by the starter. Any yacht not
            complying with this requirement may be given a scoring penalty calculated as stated in Rule 44.3(c).

       13.6 For pursuit starts, yachts will start at times published on the official notice board and may be signalled
            by start boat.

       13.7 A boat starting later than 30 minutes after her starting signal will be scored DNS unless contact has
            been made with the officer of the day prior to the starting signal.

       13.8 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid the starting area.

       13.9 The start area for Races started away from Townsville will also be designated as ‘S’ in the course.

     14 RECALLS
       14.1 Individual recalls will be signalled in accordance with Rule 29.1.

       14.2 General recalls will be signalled in accordance with Rule 29.2. The warning signal for a new start shall
            be made 1 minute after the 1st substitute is removed (one sound).

       14.3 14.3 For both general and individual recalls, the starter may notify offending yachts on VHF Channel
            77, however the onus is on the skipper to ensure he starts correctly and the absence of a radio recall
            for any yacht will not prevent a yacht from being scored as a premature starter.

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15 CHANGE OF COURSE AFTER THE START
       15.1 To change the position of the next mark, the race committee will lay a new mark (or move the finishing
            line) and remove the original mark as soon as practicable. Any mark to be rounded after rounding the
            new mark may be relocated to maintain the original course configuration. When, in a subsequent
            change, a new mark is replaced, it will be replaced by an original mark.

       15.2 15.2 A change of course will be signalled before the leading boat has begun the leg, although the new
            mark may not yet be in position. The change will be signalled by an official boat or a buoy displaying
            code flag "C" and the approximate compass bearing to the new mark, and will be situated near the
            mark beginning the leg being changed. A repetitive sound signal may be made if practical (note this
            alters the provisions of the Rules).

     16 SHORTENED COURSE
       16.1 The starter may shorten any course at a rounding mark, or at any point of the course for around
            Magnetic Island and Offshore races, by displaying Code Flag "S" and making two sound signals. An
            announcement may be made on VHF Channel 77. The starter will also display the "on station" blue
            finish signal. Yachts will finish between the rounding mark and the finish boat in accordance with the
            definition of "finishing" in the Rules.

     17 THE FINISH
       17.1 In all races having a designated finish at X when the finish boat is in attendance the finish line will be
            between the signal mast of the finish boat and a TYC buoy. When the finish boat is not in attendance,
            yachts must take their own finish time when they cross the imaginary line between either the TYC
            Buoy or within 100m west of the transit line between green outer channel marker and the red outer
            channel marker of the Breakwater Marina. Where a yacht has taken its own finish time, it will place a
            declaration as to its own finish time in the nomination box within twelve (12) hours of finishing.

       17.2 For all buoy courses the finish line will be between the signal staff on the race committee boat and a
            TYC buoy. Yachts will finish in accordance with the definition of "finishing" contained in rule 11.1.

       17.3 Competitors should confirm their finish time with the finish boat. When finishing at night, crews shall
            illuminate the yacht’s sail number with a torch while crossing the finishing line. When finishing at
            night, yachts shall call the finish boat on VHF Channel 77 when approximately one mile from the finish
            line. Similarly, when crossing the finishing line, yachts shall again call the finish boat and identify
            themselves as the yacht crosses the line. If the yacht is close astern or just ahead of another yacht,
            this information should be included in the message to the finish boat. The finish boat will monitor VHF
            Channels 77 and 16. Yachts finishing should attempt to call the finish boat on VHF Channel 77 first
            before using Channel 16.

     18 PENALTY SYSTEM
       18.1 For all Buoy, Fixed Mark, Lady Skippers and Magnetic Island races, rule 44.1 is changed so that the
            720-degree penalty turn is replaced by a 360-degree penalty.

       18.2 For all Offshore races rule 44.1 shall apply.

       18.3 18.3 A boat that has taken a penalty or retired under rule 31 or 44.1 shall advise the committee vessel,
            the race director or the officer of the day within the protest time limit.

       18.4 As provided in rule 67, the protest committee may, without a hearing penalise a boat that has broken
            rule 42.

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19 TIME LIMIT
       19.1 The time limit for Buoy, Magnetic, Fixed Mark, and Lady Skipper’s courses will be the nautical sunset
            on the day of the race. This excludes Saturday Magnetic Island races, when it will be 2100 hrs. The
            time limit for Category 5 Offshore Races will be 18 hours after the start time. The time limit for
            Category 5+ Offshore races shall be as stated in the sailing instructions for that Race (if issued). If no
            sailing instructions issued, time limit shall for a Cat 5+ shall be 28 hours after the start time.

       19.2 At the expiry of the time limit, the finish boat will signal the expiry of the time limit by raising the
            appropriate class flag and making three sound signals and signalling all participating boats individually
            on VHF Channel 77. If no yacht finishes within the time limit for the race the race may be abandoned
            or resailed at a later date.

     20 PROTESTS
       20.1 Protests must be lodged in writing and in accordance with Rule 61 and handed to the officer of the
            day (who shall be the Race Director or such person as may be nominated on the official notice board)
            or lodged in the nomination box (see Appendix IV). In the event of a protest being lodged in the
            nomination box, an independent witness certifying as to the time and date of lodgement must sign
            the protest form. The person lodging a protest must take all reasonable steps to notify the officer of
            the day that a protest has been lodged in the nomination box.

       20.2 A fee of $5.00 must accompany the completed form.

       20.3 Protests must be lodged within the following time limits:-
            (a) Inshore Races and around Magnetic Island Races; two (2) hours after the finishing time of the
                  protesting yacht.
            (b) Category 5 Offshore Races; within twelve (12) hours of the finish time of the protesting yacht
                  or within one (1) hour of the club re-opening if the club is closed during that period.
            (c)   Category 5+ Offshore Races; as described in sub-paragraph (b) above or as stated in the sailing
                  instructions for that Race (if issued).

       20.4 Notices will be posted within 72 hours of the protest time limit to inform competitors of hearings in
            which they are parties or named as witnesses. Hearings shall be held at the Townsville Yacht Club
            Board Room at a time and date notified to all parties. The protest committee will make every effort to
            hear the protest within fourteen (14) days from the date of lodgement.

       20.5 Notices of protests by the Race Committee will be posted to inform boats under rule 61.1(b).

       20.6 A list of boats that have acknowledged breaking rule 42 or have been disqualified by the race
            committee will be posted before the protest time limit.

       20.7 Decisions of the jury will be final as provided in rule 70.5

     21 SCORING
       21.1 The low point scoring system referred to in Appendix A of the Rules will apply. The Club racing season
            is divided into four (4) series plus the Commodore’s Cup. The lowest series score wins as per the table
            below.

                                 Low Point System from appendix A
                                 Counting the following
                                 4 of 5 Magnetic Island
                                 3 of 5 Buoy Course
                                 3 of 4 Fixed Mark
                                 4 of 5 Offshore races
                                 3 of 4 Lady Skippers

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21.2 Any yacht that does not compete in a race shall receive a score of the number of yachts started in that
           race plus two (2).
     22 RESULTS
       22.1 Every effort will be made by the race committee to calculate race results for inshore races and display
            the results on the official notice board at the clubhouse as soon as reasonably practicable after the
            race.

       22.2 Every boat shall provide a start crew and be scored first place for that race. Once start boat crew
            requirements have been met, that yacht may choose to race for the day but will forfeit the first place
            and accept the place achieved on the day.

     23 SAFETY
       23.1 All yachts shall comply with MSQ and YA Special Regulations Part 1 for the category of race they intend
            to compete in.

       23.2 Owners of all registered yachts shall complete and sign the appropriate Australian Sailing Special
            Regulations Equipment Compliance Form before competing in any events in the program. The Special
            Regulations Equipment Compliance Form need only be delivered once prior to the first race
            undertaken by the yacht. A copy should at all times be kept on the yacht. Inspections will be carried
            out in accordance with Rule 2.02 of the Special Safety Regulations. Visiting yachts will be required to
            comply with these requirements.

       23.3 All competing yachts shall comply with Australian Sailing Special Regulations Part 1 Category 5 for all
            Round Magnetic Island races, Fixed Mark, Buoy Course and Lady Skippers.

       23.4 All competing yachts shall comply with Australian Sailing Special Regulations Part 1 Category 5,
            Category 5+ Offshore races and Maritime Safety Queensland Requirements.

       23.5 In all races excluding Category 5+ Offshore Races, a waterproof handheld VHF radio capable of
            transmitting and receiving on Channels 16, 22, 67 and 77 is a suitable replacement for fixed mount
            radio.

       23.6 The committee may conduct races in a strong wind warning. They will, however, cancel should a gale
            warning be imminent or forecast. Owners should check their insurance coverage under these
            circumstances before and during the race. Competitors are reminded of the fundamental rule 4
            (decisions to race) and the owner’s responsibility in paragraph 26 of these Instructions.

       23.7 No part of any anchor may project forward of the bow at any time whilst racing.

       23.8 Any incident causing damage or serious injury to persons or vessels requires an Incident Report to be
            completed and submitted to the Officer of the Day and MSQ as soon as possible after racing has
            finished. See appendix V for report template.

       23.9 Any contact with “Aids to Navigation” must be reported to MSQ.

       23.10 Boat Beacon must be used for all Offshore races and Magnetic Island races.

       23.11 It is strongly recommended that a lifejacket be worn by each member of the crew at times such as,
             but not limited to:
             (a) Between sunset and sunrise
             (b) When alone on deck
             (c)     When the true wind speed is 25 knots or above
             (d) When visibility is less than 1 nautical mile.

       23.12 A lifejacket complying with AS4758-2015 (minimum Level 50) or AS1512-1996 Type 1 or Type 2, or
             equivalent or more stringent overseas standard. On a boat without lifelines complying with 3.12, a
             lifejacket complying with 5.01.1(i), shall be worn by each member of the crew while on deck.

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24 RADIO SCHEDULES
       24.1 For the Offshore races, a VHF radio schedule will be conducted. The Officer of the Day will nominate
            the vessel/person/authority to which schedule reports are to be made (Race Control). Race Control
            will call all yachts on Channel 77 at the times listed below. Yachts shall be called in alphabetical order.
            Each yacht should call Race Control for a radio check to attempt to eradicate problems in
            communication before they arise. Call times will be:

               Category 5 Offshore and Category 5+ Offshore
               1603 hours;
               2003 hours;
               0003hours;
               0403 hours;
               0803 hours; and so on at four (4) hourly intervals until the race finishes.

       24.2 Competitors are reminded to be brief and specific in their reports. The information required is the
            name of the yacht, the position and relevant time.

       24.3 Yachts deriving their position from GPS should advise that the position reported was by a GPS fix.
            Yachts not using GPS may (if they wish) give their position as a distance and bearing to (not from) a
            major land feature or navigation beacon (e.g. yacht “Petal” Cape Cleveland light bearing 140 degrees
            true distance four miles at 1133 hours

       24.4 If a vessel has not confirmed her position during the organised radio sked time on Channel 77 , or has
            been unable to give her position by relaying through another boat, she will call Race Control using
            Repeater Channel 22 thirty (30) minutes after the nominated radio sked time.

       24.5 If a vessel fails to communicate either directly or indirectly via relay for two (2) consecutive skeds
            (including via repeater Channel 22) then:
                (a) At the end of the second missed sked all competing vessels will be asked if they can confirm the
                position of the vessel.

                 (b) If no yacht can confirm their position, the vessel closest to that vessel based on tracker position
                 OR if the tracker is not working, the vessel closest to their calculated present position of the vessel
                 who has missed the skeds, will be asked to try to contact them report back to Race Control via radio
                 or mobile phone within 10 minutes.

                 (c) If there is no response then the vessel will be deemed as being missing.

       24.6 Yachts missing two (2) consecutive schedules may be protested by the Race Committee and may also
            be subject to a Search and Rescue event.

       In this regard, yachts that can hear another competitor attempting unsuccessfully to contact Race Control are
       required to relay the Competitor’s position to Race Control.

       24.7 Retired boats shall continue with the schedules until they confirm with Race Control of their arrival at
            a safe port or haven.

     25 CREW LIMITATIONS
       25.1 For Category 5+ Offshore races the minimum number of adult persons (i.e. over the age of eighteen
            (18) years) on board shall be four (4) except with specific exemption from the Race Director. For
            Category 5 Offshore races the minimum number of adult persons (i.e. over the age of eighteen (18)
            years) on board shall be three (3) except with specific exemption from the Race Director.

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26 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
       26.1 Competitors are reminded of fundamental rules (in Part 1 of the Rules) and the owner's responsibility
            specified in Rule 1.02 of the Special Regulations. The safety of the yacht and her crew is the sole and
            inescapable responsibility of the owner or owner’s representative who must do his/her best to ensure
            the yacht is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced crew who are physically
            fit to face bad weather. He/she must be satisfied as to the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging, sails
            and other gear. He/she must ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained and stowed and
            that the crew know where it is kept and how it is to be used.

     27 IDENTIFICATION
       27.1 Each yacht’s sail number shall be registered with the TYC Sail numbers shall be displayed at all times.
            Sails with the wrong sail number should not be used. Alternative sail numbers must be registered with
            the race committee.

       27.2 Yachts of the TYC shall fly the TYC Club Burgee prior to and during all races as identification to the
            starter and other competitors.

       27.3 Visiting yachts shall fly their Club Burgee to signify their participation in the event.

       27.4 Yachts not complying may incur scoring penalty of 20% as described in Rule 44.3 of the Rules.

     28 HANDICAPS
       28.1 Performance Based Handicap (P.B.H.) system shall apply i.e. a handicap system based on past
            performance of each yacht. The handicapper will have the right to make any adjustment to any
            handicaps, which the handicapper sees fit.

       28.2 Handicaps may be altered after each point score race using the following method - the first placed
            yacht on handicap will have their handicap increased by 0.15. Thence handicaps are increased
            proportionally upwards to the middle placed yacht. The middle placed yacht’s handicap will not
            change. From the middle to last place the handicaps will be altered proportionally downwards, in a
            similar manner (last boat decreased by 0.15).

       28.3 Yacht owners and/or skippers are reminded of their responsibility to notify the handicapper or the
            measurer immediately of any adjustments to their yachts, sails or rigging or ballast which may alter
            the yacht's performance. This includes the addition or removal of heavy objects such as spare sails
            and anchors and chains. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the race. If, after a proper
            hearing, the committee is of the opinion that a deliberate attempt has been made to improve the
            boat's performance in breach of the fundamental rules, it may disqualify the owner, skipper, or crew
            members from sailing with the club for a period of time. The measurer or handicapper shall have the
            right to inspect any vessel at any time without notice in order to enforce this rule.

     29 USE OF AUXILIARY POWER
       29.1 Yachts must not motor under auxiliary power after the 5 minute signal, however, if a yacht is running
            late for the start, it may motor after that signal for the purpose of proceeding from its mooring to the
            start line. Before starting, the yacht must shut off its motor and make a 720-degree turn under sail. A
            yacht taking advantage of this concession must satisfy the starter and the race committee that it has
            not obtained any unfair advantage. While making the 720-degree turn the yacht shall keep clear of all
            other boats preparing to start.

     30 YACHTS RETIRING
       30.1 If a yacht abandons the race, the skipper shall be responsible for notifying the finish boat, and or
            Officer of the Day as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in a penalty.

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31 LONE STARTER
       31.1 Subject to any further qualification concerning division or series qualification, where there is only one
            starter in a Division, she shall be entitled to sail the course and thereafter be declared the winner of
            that race subject to complying with all relevant rules.

     32 GARBAGE
       32.1 The disposing of non-biodegradable waste from a competing vessel is not permitted. A successful
            protest based on this rule will result in disqualification of the offending yacht.

     33 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
       33.1 Competitors participate in any Club event entirely at their own risk. See rule 4 Decision to Race. The
            organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death
            sustained in conjunction with, prior to, during or after the Club event.

     34 INSURANCE
       All racing yachts shall supply a copy of their current racing insurance policy before entering any race. All boats
       competing in any event organised by TYC shall have race cover appropriate to the distance of race you are
       entering and provide at least $10 million of public liability. The insurance policy must be issued by an agency
       or underwriting agent that is licensed to operate in Australia under the Australian Prudential Regulation
       Authority (APRA).

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APPENDIX I - COURSES
    MAGNETIC ISLAND RACES

                                 COURSE FLAG
       RACE                                        COURSE

                                                   Start at S –F(P)-Orchard Rocks (P) - Magnetic Island (P) - Finish at
       Port Course                 Red Flag
                                                   X
                                                  Start at S –F(P)-Magnetic Island (S) - Orchard Rocks (S) - Finish at
       Starboard Course           Green Flag
                                                  X

    There are two (2) separate course descriptions for the Magnetic Island Races. The course to be sailed on any
    particular day may be shown on the notice board prior to the race and shall be communicated/displayed by the
    code flag or radio transmission by the starter prior to each race.

    NOTE: Bay Rock and/or Q may be added to the course at the Race Director’s discretion.

    Magnetic Island Races may be conducted as a series of 2 races on the same day. Race 1 will start as per above
    courses and finish at a point to be determined by the Race Director. Race 2 will start at the race 1 finish line and
    finish at X. Results will be the total of points for Race 1 and Race 2.

   CATEGORY 5 OFFSHORE RACES

       RACE                     COURSE FLAG      COURSE

       Yabulu Race                    C          Start at S –F(P)- Bay Rock (P) Yabulu Light (P) - Finish at X

       Nelly Bay & Bay                           Start at S - F(P)-Nelly Bay East Cardinal Mark (P) - M (S) - W (S) -
                                      D
       Rock                                      Bay Rock (S) - Finish at X

       Four-Foot Rock Race            E          Start at S - F(P)- Four Foot Rock (P) - Finish at X

                                                 Start at S - F(P)Four foot rocks(P)- Orchard Rocks (P) - Bay rock (P)-
       Three Rocks Race               F
                                                 Finish will be advised earlier prior to start

       Townsville to Herald                      Start at S - F(P)- Bay Rock (P) - Herald Island (P) - Finish at X.
                                      G
       Island Race                               (Cruising fleet start at S then finish between finish boat and
                                                 buoy)

   NOTE:
   X may not be breakwater entrance. For destination races X will be at the destination to be advised.

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BUOY COURSES

               QUAD                               Triangle                WIND              Windward Return

           C               B                                   B                                    B

       D                             C

                                A                             A                                     A

                                         COURSE FLAG
                    RACE                                                              COURSE

       Standard Quad Course                   C              Start at A    B     C   D      A   B   A       Finish at B

                                         Red Or Green
       Standard Buoy Courses                                 Start at A - B - C - A - B -A - B -C - Finish at A
                                              +D

       Windward Return Buoy
                                      Red Or Green +E        Start at A - B - A - B - A - B - Finish at A
       Course

       Sprint Quad Course                     F              Start at A – B – C – D – Finish at A

       Sprint Triangle
                                      Red Or Green +G        Start at A - B - C - Finish at A
       Course

       Sprint Windward Return            Red Or Green
                                                             Start at A - B - Finish at A
       Course                                 +H
NOTES:

     1. Note possible change of course as outlined in paragraph 15 and paragraph 16 of the Sailing Instructions.

     2. Note definition of finishing in ISAF Rules that is, a yacht finishes by passing through the line from direction
        of last mark and not by “Hooking" around finish mark.

     3. On days designated as buoy races, the committee may hold a series of short sprint races, depending on
        weather conditions, in which all races on that particular day shall count towards a total score for that days
        racing.

     4. On days designated as buoy courses, the course will be displayed on the TYC notice board. The course flag
        will indicate the direction for mark rounding.

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FIXED MARK COURSES

                                COURSE FLAG
                 RACE                                                           COURSE

       Fixed Mark C                   C          Start at S – Q (P) – N (P) – Finish at X

       Fixed Mark D                   D          Start at S - G - M - G - M - Finish near X

       Fixed Mark E                   E          Start at S – N (P) – M (P) – G (S) – Finish at X

       Fixed Mark F                   F          Start at S - Bay Rock(S) - W (P) - M (P) - G(S) - Finish at X

       Fixed Mark G                   G          Start at S - M (S) - G (P) - Q (P) - Finish at X

         A         TYC large buoy
         B         TYC large buoy
         C         TYC large buoy
         D         TYC large buoy
         F         Wednesday night white beacon adjacent to P13
         G         TYC Special Purpose Buoy
         M         Eastern Middle Reef Beacon
         N         Eastern cardinal mark in Nelly Bay
         Q         North Cardinal Beacon
         S          Start – TYC large buoy
         W         Western Middle Reef Beacon
         X         Finish – TYC large buoy located near the Breakwater entrance
         Y         Temporary Yellow Marker* 19”12.771S. 146"58.304 E.
         Z         Temporary Yellow Marker* 19"14.974 S. 146"54.497 E.

         *Marks Y & Z are temporary marks placed for research purposes by James Cook University. Competitors are
         asked to take care in the vicinity of these markers, and be aware there will be a retrieval float likely to be
         lying 15-20m to the N/W of these markers.

         NOTE See attached diagram for approximate locations of marks (excluding Y and Z marks) referred to above

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APPENDIX II - START/FINISH AREAS AND FIXED MARKS

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APPENDIX III - CODE FLAGS

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START SIGNALS
        TYC RACES MAY BE STARTED BY USING THE FOLLOWING SIGNALS: A SOUND MAY OR MAY NOT BE
        ACCOMPANIED BY FLAGS

       Division Flags

        Racing Division: Numeral 1 Pennant

        Cruising Division: Numeral 2 Pennant

        Multihull Division: Numeral 3 Pennant

        Five (5) Minute Warning                    Division Flag Raised

        Four (4) Minute Preparatory                “P” Flag Raised

        One (1) Minute Warning                     “P” Flag Lowered

        Start Signal                               Division Flag Lowered

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APPENDIX IV – PROTEST FORM

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APPENDIX V
                                INCIDENT AND/OR ACCIDENT REPORTING
MARITIME INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT

It is mandatory that any incident that causes damage to property and/or serious injury to participants must
be reported to Maritime Safety Queensland and the Race Director as soon as practicably possible after that
incident has occurred. In the event that the Race Director is unavailable the Handicapper must be notified.

Contact details of the current Race Director and Handicapper are detailed in the current season's sailing
instructions. In the event that these positions are occupied by different persons, an advisory notice will be
posted on the TYC notice board. The completed incident form is to be submitted to one of these officers as
soon as practicable after the Incident.

What is an incident?
The Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012, Schedule 1 (National Law) defines a
marine incident as:
(a) a death of, or injury to, a person associated with the operation or navigation of a domestic commercial
vessel;
(b) the loss or presumed loss of a domestic commercial vessel;
(c) a collision of a domestic commercial vessel with another vessel;
(d) a collision by a domestic commercial vessel with an object;
(e) the grounding, sinking, flooding or capsizing of a domestic commercial vessel;
(f) a fire on board a domestic commercial vessel;
(g) a loss of stability of a domestic commercial vessel that affects the safety of the vessel;
(h) the structural failure of a domestic commercial vessel;
(i) a close quarters situation;
(j) an event that results in, or could have resulted in:
i) the death of, or injury to, a person on board a domestic commercial vessel; or
ii) the loss of a person from a domestic commercial vessel; or
iii) a domestic commercial vessel becoming disabled and requiring assistance;
(k) the fouling or damaging by a domestic commercial vessel of:
i) any pipeline or submarine cable; or
ii) any aid to navigation within the meaning of the Navigation Act 2012 of the Commonwealth;
(l) a prescribed incident involving a domestic commercial vessel.

Your responsibilities as Owner or Master (Sections 88 and 89 of Schedule 1 of the National Law)
The owner and master of a domestic commercial vessel commit an offence if the vessel is involved in a marine
incident as defined by the National Law and neither the owner or the master provide an ‘initial report’ on any
marine incident that involves:
• the death of a person; or
• serious injury to a person; or
• the loss of a vessel; or
• the loss of a person from a vessel; or
• significant damage to a vessel
to the National Regulator as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of the incident, having
regard to the circumstances.
Penalty: 60 penalty units

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The owner and master of a domestic commercial vessel commit an offence if the vessel is involved in a marine
incident as defined by the National Law and neither the owner or the master provide a ‘written report’ of any
marine incident as defined by the National Law to the National Regulator within 72 hours of becoming aware of
the incident.
Penalty: 60 penalty units

The INCIDENT REPORT can be downloaded from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority website -
https://www.amsa.gov.au A hard copy can be obtained from the Townsville Yacht Club office.

PERSONAL INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT
In the event that a participant is involved in an incident or accident that requires first aid and/or professional
medical assistance the Townsville Yacht Club Competitor Incident Form is to be completed and given to either
the Race Director, the Handicapper or the Townsville Yacht Club office as soon as practicable after the event.

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APPENDIX VI
              TOWNSVILLE YACHT CLUB SAILING CODE OF CONDUCT
This code of conduct is to be read in conjunction with and in addition to the Townsville Yacht Club (TYC)
Participation Rules, Safety Declaration, release and Indemnity and Acceptance of conditions for any event.

Behaviour of Skipper, Crew and Guests

It is the responsibility of all Skippers to ensure that they, their crew and their guests conform to this Code of
Conduct at all times during their participation in any TYC event.
All participants in TYC events shall conform to the high standards of social behaviour which are customary
and traditional at sailing events.

The following behaviour is considered inappropriate and will not be permitted during TYC events:
     •     Participation in any illegal activity
     •     Swearing, abusive language or aggressive behaviour towards another participant or official
     •     Excessive noise which may result in the disturbance of other participants, other marine users or
           members of the public
     •     The display of any material, signage and/or wearing of any article of clothing bearing offensive,
           profane, suggestive or improper words or designs.
     •     Dangerous operation of a vessel
     •     Unsportsmanlike behaviour

Responsible Service of Alcohol

A legal alcohol limit applies to all skippers on the water.
It is the responsibility of the skipper to maintain responsible service of alcohol on board his/her vessel and to
keep crew and guest’s alcohol levels at a safe and responsible level both on and off the water.

Environmental Protection

The environmental protection of our harbour and waterways is of vital concern to the TYC and littering or
discharge of waste material from a vessel is strictly forbidden.

Enforcement

Complaints and/or reports associated with this Code of Conduct may be referred to the Officer of the Day for
consideration and, if applicable, disciplinary action.

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APPENDIX VII
                                PAST COMMODORES / SAILING CAPTAINS
                                       (TOWNSVILLE CRUISING YACHT CLUB)

        1967                    Ian Hamilton           1992               Bob Goedhart
        1968                    Ian Hamilton           1993               Mike Moloney
        1969                    John Jackman           1994               Bob Barnes
        1970                    John Jackman           1995               Clive Scott
        1971                    Clive Palmer           1996               Clive Scott
        1972                    Ian Hamilton           1997               Owen Stanley
        1973                    Sid Land               1998               Bob Barnes
        1974                    Ian Hamilton           1999               John Stokes
        1975                    Brian Campbell         2000               Bob Barnes
        1976                    Brian Campbell         2001               Bob Barnes
        1977                    Bob Douglas            2002               Kevin Shanks
        1978                    Rolly Webb             2003               Kevin Shanks
        1979                    Ian Hamilton           2004               Kevin Shanks
        1980                    Ian Hamilton           2005           Martin Cesar
        1981                    Peter Perkins          2006               Martin Cesar
        1982                    Peter Perkins          2007               Martin Cesar
        1983                    Darren Hood            2008               Wesley Bailey
        1984                    Clive Scott            2009               Wesley Bailey
        1985                    David Montgomery       2010               Mike Steel
        1986                    Ray Perry              2011               Mike Steel
        1987                    Bill Laister           2012/13            G & T Denyer
        1988                    Ron Knott              2014               Gail Harrower
        1989                    Rollo Rollison         2015               Craig Knight
        1990                    John Moore             2016               Craig Knight
        1991                    Bob Goedhart

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