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SAILING
                                              PROGRAMME

SUPERYACHT REGATTA
BAY OF ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND
15 – 18 FEBRUARY 2021
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Hosted by NZ Marine Export Group

                                     PLATINUM SPONSORS
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CONTACT LIST
 NZ Millennium Cup
 NZ Marine Export Group CEO                                        Peter Busfield           +64 21 6767 44
 NZ Millennium Cup Event Manager                                   Stacey Cook              +64 21 818 922
 NZ Millennium Cup Event Assistance                                Claire Benton            +64 21 393 090
 NZ Millennium Cup Event Assistance                                Caroline Gibson          +64 21 996 992
 NZ Millennium Race Management Assistance                          Anna Bassett             +64 21 428 971
 NZ Millennium Cup PR & Marketing                                  Isla McKechnie           +64 22 406 7058
 Principal Race Officer                                            Harold Bennett           +64 274 958 178
 Protest Committee Chair                                           Jamie Sutherland         +64 21 147 2932
 Assistant to Principal Race Officer                               Gerald Flynn             +64 27 493 4266
 Assistant to Principal Race Officer                               Ian Clouston             +62 27 494 7531

 Services
 Duke of Marlborough Hotel                                         35 The Strand, Russell   09 403 7829
 Colonial Liquor                                                   15C York St, Russell     09 403 7697
 Russell Radio                                                                              09 403 7218
 Weather Forecasts at 0800, 0930, 1330 and 1750 hours                                       VHF Channel 63
 Coastguard Nowcast                                                                         VHF Channel 19
 Opua Marina                                                                                09 402 7124
 Northland Spars and Rigging                                                                09 402 6280 or +64 273 322 381
 Burnsco Marine (Chandlery)                                                                 09 402 5204
 Smuggler Marine Tender Service (8.00am to 8.00pm)                 Logan Pringle            +64 21 252 1422
 Kerikeri Airport                                                                           09 407 6133
 Salt Air Helicopter Service                                                                09 402 8338
 Dive Ops Water Taxi                                                                        09 402 5454
 Paihia Cabs or Shuttle                                                                     09 407 9515 / +64 21 407 951
 Haruru Cabs                                                                                09 402 6292
 Passenger Ferry                                                                            0800 653 339

 Other Support
                                                                   Emergency                111
 Police                                                            Russell                  09 403 9090
                                                                   Paihia                   09 402 7130
 Russell Medical Centre                                                                     09 403 7690
 Bayview Medical Centre                                                                     09 402 7132
 Paihia Medical Services                                                                    09 402 8407
 Paihia Dental Surgery                                                                      09 402 7714
 Northland Regional Council, Opua                                                           09 402 7516
 NRC Environmental Emergency Hotline                                                        0800 504 639
 Department of Conservation                                                                 09 407 0300 or a/h 0800 362 468
 Bay of Islands Visitor Information Centre                                                  09 402 7345
 Russell Booking & Information Centre                                                       0800 633 255

 Suggested Restaurants
 Duke of Marlborough                     35 The Strand, Russell    09 403 7829              theduke.co.nz
 Duke Tavern                             19 York St, Russell       09 403 7831              duketavern.co.nz
 Opua Marina Cafe                        Baffin St, Opua           09 402 6991
 The Gables                              19 The Strand, Russell    09 403 7670              thegablesrestaurant.co.nz
 Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack                  9 Williams Rd, Paihia     09 402 5002
 Bay of Islands Swordfish Club Bistro    25 The Strand, Russell    09 403 7857              swordfish.co.nz/barsbistros
 Charlottes Kitchen                      69 Marsden Road, Paihia   09 402 8296              charlotteskitchen.co.nz

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WHAT A TIME TO SAIL
                                                                NEW ZEALAND

                               What a year it’s been. With the world       Gold sponsors, Benetti Yachts, Smuggler Marine, North Sails/Southern
                               challenged by 2020, we’ve never felt        Spars and Bay of Islands Marina have also returned to back the Cup,
                               luckier to live in a country where a        with all our sponsors allowing us to stay true to the values of this
                               quiet space to reflect can always be        regatta; competitive racing, warm New Zealand hospitality, a salute
                               found just over the next headland, and      to our beautiful home cruising grounds, and showcasing stand-out
                               peace is a short sail away.                 companies within our industry.

                               This year, we’re grateful that the heart    This year’s regatta holds a particular place in our hearts, given it will be
                               of our regatta - of warm welcomes,          the first superyacht regatta held globally in nearly a year.
                               excellent sailing, and abundant
                                                                           We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Bay of Islands and invite you to
hospitality - has remained true over 21 years of NZ Millennium Cup
                                                                           enjoy great racing, excellent hospitality, including events sponsored by
racing. And more than ever, we’re looking forward to welcoming our
                                                                           Southern Spars and Propspeed, and a thrilling time on the course. See
guests to the place we go to relax and enjoy some of the best of
                                                                           you out there.
beautiful New Zealand.
                                                                           Enjoy!
The Bay of Islands’ 144 islets provide a wealth of fodder for creating
interesting sailing courses, which challenge our competitors and delight   Peter Busfield
spectators. We’ve got plenty up our sleeves to ensure this is the best     NZ Marine Export Group CEO
edition of the regatta yet, and we know from speaking with yachts
entered that we’re going to see some excellent performances on the
track.                                                                         Upcoming editions
We couldn’t do this without our supporters and we’re proud to welcome          14 – 17 February 2022*
back our two platinum sponsors, Orams Marine and Royal Huisman.                *subject to change

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 Monday 15th February

 16:45 – 17:30               Event briefing for owners and skippers    Duke of Marlborough, Russell

 17:30 – 19:00               Welcome Function – sponsored by           Duke of Marlborough, Russell

 Tuesday 16th February

 09:00                       Owners and captains daily race briefing   Duke of Marlborough, Russell

 11:00                       First day’s racing                        Orams Marine Race Day

                             NZ Millennium Cup Function
 18:30 – 19:30                                                         Duke of Marlborough, Russell
                                               – sponsored by

 Wednesday 17th February

 09:00                       Owners and captains daily race briefing   Duke of Marlborough, Russell

 11:00                       Second day’s racing                       BOAT International Race Day

 17:00 – 18:00               Tawera Rum Barrell Skiff Race Challenge   Russell Beach

 Thursday 18th February

 09:00                       Owners and captains daily race briefing   Duke of Marlborough, Russell

 11:00                       Third day’s racing                        Royal Huisman Race Day

 18:30 – 19.45               Prize-giving                              Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell

Note: Schedule of Events is subject to change

Thanks to our function sponsors:

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RUSSELL

                                        DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH

                                 FERRY TERMINAL
                                 Petrol & diesel available

THANK YOU TO ALLAN SCOTT
FAMILY WINEMAKERS AND
MOUNT GAY RUM
                                                                              Mount Gay Rum and Allan Scott Family Winemakers have been
                                                                              proud supporters of the NZ Millennium Cup since 2012.

                                                                              ALLAN SCOTT FAMILY WINEMAKERS

                                                                              We’re a Kiwi family-operated business who are passionate about our
                                                                              product and ensuring you have a memorable experience with each
                                                                              wine, whatever your taste. The Scott name is on the bottle, so our family
                                                                              stands behind everything we make. The wine selection is made by us
                                                                              on our premises, so we can be sure that what ends up on your table is
                                                                              always top notch.

                                                                              MOUNT GAY RUM

                                                                              Mount Gay Rum has been produced on Barbados with passion and
                                                                              excellence since 1703 – making it the world’s oldest rum brand. For
                                                                              over three centuries, Mount Gay Rum has been intimately linked to the
                                                                              sailing world. From 17th century navigation to present-day regattas,
                                                                              Mount Gay is for all of those who love the sea.

Josh Scott of Allan Scott Family Winemakers will be on-site at the regatta.

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Let the racing begin...
NZ MILLENNIUM CUP
2021 ENTRANTS
                             Aschanti IV
                             The 1954-built schooner, Aschanti IV, stretches over
                             34.8 metres and was built by Burmester before an
                             extensive refit in 1994 at Lurssen. This is her first
                             year taking up the NZ Millennium Cup challenge in
                             the Bay of Islands, though she competed in the first
                             NZ Millennium Cup which was raced alongside the
                             2000 America’s Cup in Auckland. We’re excited to
                             have Aschanti IV campaigning for the NZ Millennium
                             Cup again in 2021 as the 36th America’s Cup gets
                             underway.

                             Miss Silver
                             Built by Alloy Yachts in 1995, Miss Silver is a 36.2
                             metre sloop with an exterior by Dubois. Come
                             February, she’ll join a list of beautiful Dubois-designed,
                             Alloy Yachts-built vessels which have raced on our
                             Bay of Islands courses.

                             Sassafras
                             Graceful Sassafras cuts a beautiful figure across our
                             Bay of Islands backdrop. The Royal Husiman-built
                             yacht’s roomy interior, designed for cruising comfort,
                             doesn’t hinder her agility around a course. We’re
                             looking forward to seeing this 34.2 metre back on the
                             course in 2021 as she lines up against fellow former
                             entries, Silvertip and Tawera.

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Silvertip
                               Two time winner of the NZ Millennium Cup, high
                               performance sloop 33.8m Silvertip is a 2001
                               composite construction by Yachting Developments.
                               Built to a striking design by Ed Dubois, Silvertip
                               displays performance, comfort and long-distance
                               cruising ability. She won both the Superyacht Society
                               ‘Best Sailing Yacht’ and Showboats ‘Best Sailing
                               Yacht’ awards in her class – the first yacht ever to win
                               both awards.

                               Tawera
                               Previous winner of multiple editions of the Cup,
                               Tawera, returns. This 28 metre ketch was built in
                               New Zealand to a design by Ron Holland, and has
                               proven herself to be an excellent campaigner in her
                               previous appearances in the Cup. Equipped with a
                               sail wardrobe of 2016 North 3Di sails, we’re looking
                               forward to seeing her turns of speed on the course
                               in 2021.

                               Whirlwind
                               In February, 31 metre Whirlwind will debut on our
                               Bay of Islands course for the first time. Designed by
                               Ron Holland, Whirlwind was built by Royal Huisman
                               in 1986 and we’re looking forward to seeing the
                               elegant lines of this sloop on the course.

PREVIOUS WINNERS
 2000   Hyperion, Moonblue 2         2015           Silencio
 2003   Ipanema, Innovision          2016           Tawera
 2007   Pink Gin                     2017           Tawera
 2009   Silvertip                    2018           Ammonite
 2012   Silvertip                    2019           Tawera
 2013   Zefiro                       2020           Kawil

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

     Orams Marine is pleased to once again support the
     NZ Millennium Cup as platinum sponsor. We’ve spent
     2020 undergoing extensive development, greatly
     increasing our facilities with the addition of an 820
     tonne travel lift, an 85 tonne travel lift, a 12,000
     square metre hardstand, large-scale increase of our
     Marine Village, comprehensive water treatment plant,
     and three new 90 metre marina fingers due to start
     installation in March. These add to our existing 600
     tonne slipway, and wide-range of marine services over
     the 32,000 square metre site, and will ensure that
     even the largest yachts cruising our region have a
     destination for high-quality refit.

    “We’re looking forward to helping
      even more large yachts, as the
      most-comprehensive superyacht
      refit hub in the southern
      hemisphere.”

      Craig Park

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

Following Royal Huisman’s successful sponsorship of this
excellent event in early 2020 we are delighted that, in
spite of Covid-19 restrictions, there is something exciting
to look forward to. Though travel circumstances don’t
permit us to be onsite, we will be with you in spirit at the
2021 Millennium Cup for more of the action!

                        “We are delighted
                         that there’s
                         something exciting
                         to look forward to.”

                          Bas Isselmann

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GOLD SPONSOR

      Every year the Smuggler team looks forward to the
      New Zealand Millennium Cup. We are super excited to
      once again be a gold sponsor of this enjoyable event
      organised by the NZ Marine team. Being the industry’s
      premier event for superyachts, we have enjoyed
      working with NZ Marine for many years to make the
      Millennium Cup exciting and fun for everyone involved.
      Smuggler Marine will provide a range of premium
      Smuggler RIB tenders for race officials, media,
      photographers and VIPs, plus a daytime on-water
      Smuggler taxi service. We look forward to watching
      competitive racing unfold in the sparkling waters of
      Northland, and would like to wish all teams the very
      best of luck.

                                “We are super
                                 excited to once
                                 again be a gold
                                 sponsor of this
                                 enjoyable event
                                 organised by the
                                 NZ Marine team.”

                                 Pauline and David Pringle

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GOLD SPONSOR

We’ve been part of the NZ Millennium Cup since the
beginning back in 2000. It’s a great event for us to be
involved in, and for the wider superyacht community.
We’re looking forward to getting up to the Bay of Islands
and seeing the competitors out on the water and putting
our gear to the test.

“We’re looking forward to seeing
  the superyachts on the water
  putting our gear to the test.”

Jim McColl               Richard Bicknell
Southern Spars           North Sails

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GOLD SPONSOR

     Benetti is delighted to be sponsoring the 2021 NZ
     Millennium cup again this year. Benetti is deservedly
     proud of its heritage of delivering beautiful, reliable,
     technologically advanced and innovative yachts,
     ideal for partaking in adventures to the most exciting
     corners of the world and now with a growing intelligent
     approach to sustainability. The regatta provides an
     excellent opportunity for the superyacht community to
     cruise and mix together while enjoying the beauty of the
     New Zealand waters and a superb maritime event.

                                “We are
                                  disappointed
                                  we cannot join
                                  in person this
                                  year but we look
                                  forward to 2022!”

                                  Peter Mahony

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GOLD SPONSOR

We look forward to welcoming crew and owners to
the Bay of Islands again for the NZ Millennium Cup.
As recognition of the Bay’s unspoilt shorelines with
emerald waters and picture perfect conditions for
cruising grows, we’re thrilled to see visitor numbers
increase year on year. To accommodate the influx of
guests we’ve invested significantly in infrastructure
and the development of 150 new berths, from 12 to 40
metres, including 37 catamaran berths at the Bay of
Islands Marina. We’ve also just completed a build of a
new superyacht berthing facility alongside Opua Wharf
and can accommodate vessels up to 110 metres. We
invite guests to explore the refreshed Marina and are
proudly committed to maintaining the Bay of Islands’
reputation as New Zealand’s premier recreational
maritime environment. It is with great pleasure we
welcome the Millennium Cup back to the Bay.

                      “We invite guests
                        to explore the
                        refreshed marina”

                        Chris Galbraith

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“Having been involved with most
                              other superyacht regattas globally,
                              I can honestly say that the NZ
                              Millennium Cup was the most
                              enjoyable event I’ve ever done.
                              The organisation of the racing
                              and evening events was second to
                              none. We thoroughly look forward
                              to taking part again.”
                              CAPTAIN TIM MICHALICK, S/Y SASSAFRAS

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THANK YOU
TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS

    breedmedia.com                      coastnewzealand.com

          enl.co.nz                     eurocitymarine.co.nz

                      vmgclothing.com

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“My favourite regatta is the
                              NZ Millennium Cup. The
                              boys all reckon that was
                              one of the best regattas
                              we’ve ever done.”
                              MARCUS BLACKMORE, OWNER OF AMMONITE,
                              SPEAKING TO OCEAN MAGAZINE IN 2020

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Boat International
                                                                    Ninepin Island
                                                                    Rounding Mark

                                                                                           Royal Huisman
                                                                                 Whale Rock Cardinal Buoy
                                                                                           Rounding Mark

                                                                                              Orams Marin
                                                                                             Rounding Ma

                              Start/Finish
                              Tapeka Point           Start/Finish
                                                     Long Beach

                 Start/Finish
                   Russell
                                                 Race
                                             Headquarters
                                                Russell

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Addendum A

                       Bird Rock
                   Rounding Mark

 ne
ark

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
        FOR NZ MILLENNIUM CUP 2021
        The Organising Authority is the New Zealand Millennium Cup               6.0   RACING AREAS
        Committee and the New Zealand Marine Export Group Inc. under             6.1   The Race Area will be the Bay of Islands (chart NZ 5125).
        the auspices of the Russell Boating Club.                                6.2   The start area is described in Addendum A of these SI’s.
        NB: The notation ‘[DP]’ in a rule in the SI means that the penalty for
                                                                                 7.0   THE COURSES
        a breach of that rule may, at the discretion of the protest committee,
                                                                                 7.1   The courses are described in Addendum B of these SI’s along
        be less than disqualification.
                                                                                       with the course length, the order in which the marks are to be
        1.0     RULES                                                                  rounded and the side (Port or Starboard) on which each mark
                Refer to NOR Item. The NZ Millennium Cup will be governed              is to be passed.
                by;                                                              7.2   No boats shall pass to the south of Motuarohia Island
        1.1     The rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).             (Roberton Island), Moturua Island or Motukiekie Island.
        1.2     Appendix SY version 3.1, December 2018 to the RRS.               8.0   MARKS
        1.3     The ORC Superyacht Rule (ORCsy).                                 8.1   The Course Marks are described in Addendum B of these SI’s.

        2.0     NOTICES TO COMPETITORS                                           8.2   The Starting and Finishing Marks are described in Addendum
                Notices to competitors will be posted on millenniumcup.com             B of these SI’s.
                and the NZ Millennium Cup App.                                   9.0   STARTS
        3.0     CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS                                  9.1   Races will be started using the staggered start. The starting
                Any change to the sailing instructions will be posted before           sequence will be announced at or before the 1st skippers
                0830 on the day it will take effect, except that any change to         briefing.
                the schedule of races will be advised at the morning briefing.   9.2   The start sequence for the first boat scheduled to start will be
                All changes will be posted on millenniumcup.com and the NZ             as described below. The absence of a sound signal shall be
                Millennium Cup App.                                                    disregarded.

        4.0     SIGNALS MADE ASHORE                                               Start Signals – First Boat to Start
                Any signals made ashore will be transmitted by the NZ             Warning                      Signal
                Millennium Cup App, email and or text.
                                                                                                               Division flag and VHF call and
                                                                                  5 minute warning
        5.0     SCHEDULE OF RACES                                                                              Sound Signal
        5.1     There will be daily race briefing from 0900 hrs each Race         4 minute warning             VHF call
                Day. This meeting will be held at NZ Millennium Cup race
                                                                                  3 minute warning             VHF call
                headquarters at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell.
                There must be at least one representative from each yacht         2 minute warning             VHF call
                at this meeting. It is recommended to be attended by the
                                                                                  1 minute before start        VHF call
                Captain, designated Safety Officer and Racing Tactician or
                Navigator.                                                        Starting                     1 sound signal and VHF call

        5.2     Schedule of Racing:                                               Start of other boats         1 sound signal and VHF call

                                          First Warning     Races to be          9.3   The starting line will be between a staff displaying an orange
         Date
                                          Signal            Sailed
                                                                                       flag on the Signal Boat at the starboard end and the course
         Orams Marine Race Day
                                          1055 hrs          1 or 2 races               side of the port-end starting mark.
         Tuesday 16th Feb 2021
                                                                                 9.4   Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall avoid
         Boat International Race Day
                                          1055 hrs          1 or 2 races               the starting area during the starting sequence for other
         Wednesday 17th Feb 2021
         Royal Huisman Race Day                                                        races. [DP]
                                          1055 hrs          1 or 2 races
         Thursday 18th Feb 2021                                                  9.5   If any part of the yacht’s hull, crew or equipment is on the
                                                                                       course side of the starting line at the start signal, the Race
        5.3     On the last scheduled day of racing no warning signal will be          Committee will broadcast her name and/or sail number
                made after 1530. Unless all boats agree to a later time.               on VHF channel 77. Any yacht identified shall not return to
                                                                                       restart and will be given a time penalty equal to five minutes
        5.4     (a) The Divisional Flag for the NZ Millennium Cup will be the
                                                                                       plus the time she was over early. This changes RRS 29.1.
                NZ Millennium Cup flag with a blue background.

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10.0 CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE                                15.0 SCORING
                                                                         15.1 The Race Committee will decide the scoring method, course
       Racing Rule 33 is replaced by the following:
                                                                              length (for ToD), wind range for scoring each race (using the
       If the Race Committee signals a change of course (advised              resources at its disposal, such as forecasts, pre-race readings
       via channel 77) as the boats approach a mark, after                    from on-course Race Committee boats, trends, etc) and its
       rounding/passing that mark, boats shall sail directly to the           decisions shall not be grounds for redress by the boat. This
       finish.                                                                changes RRS 60.1(b). The scoring method will be announced
11.0   THE FINISH                                                             on VHF channel 77 when the first boat is on the last leg of
       The finishing line will be between the Signal Boat and the             the course.
       Outer Distance Mark.                                              15.2   One race is to be completed to constitute a series.

12.0 PENALTY SYSTEMS                                                     15.3   A boat’s series score will be a total of her race scores.
12.1   Where a boat has broken a rule in Part 2 of the Racing Rules      15.4   The scoring abbreviation for a discretionary penalty given
       or Racing Rule 31, only one turn, including one gybe and one             under instruction 14.6 will be SCP.
       tack, is required. This changes Racing Rules 44.1 and 44.2.
                                                                         16.0 SAFETY REGULATIONS
12.2   A boat that has taken a penalty or retired under Racing Rule      16.1 A boat that retires from a race shall notify the race
       31 or Racing Rule 44.1 shall inform the Race Committee on              committee via VHF channel 77 as soon as possible.
       VHF channel 77.
                                                                         16.2   Any boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for
13.0 TIME LIMITS AND TARGET TIMES                                               compliance with safety requirements, rating certificates and/
     There is no Time Limit.                                                    or Sailing Instructions.

14.0 PROTESTS AND REQUESTS FOR REDRESS                                   16.3   No later than the close of the protest time limit applying to
14.1 Immediately after finishing a boat intending to protest shall,             the division the boats are sailing in, the Race Committee will
     in addition to the requirements of Racing Rule 61.1(a), inform             report any breaches of the safety standards to the protest
     the Committee Boat at the finishing line of her intention to               committee requesting action on the report. If a breach of
     protest and the identity of the boat(s) protested against. The             the safety standards is upheld then “The race score for a
     protesting boat must receive an acknowledgement from the                   boat that takes a Scoring Penalty shall be the score she
     Race Committee. This changes Racing Rule 61.                               would have received without that penalty, made worse by the
                                                                                number of places stated in the Sailing Instructions. When the
14.2   Protest forms are available at the NZ Millennium Cup
                                                                                Sailing Instructions do not state the number of places, the
       Headquarters. Protests shall be delivered there within the
                                                                                penalty shall be 20% of the score for Did Not Finish, rounded
       protest time limit. Parties lodging protests must be present in
                                                                                to the nearest whole number (0.5 rounded upward). The
       the vicinity of the NZ Millennium Cup Headquarters from the
                                                                                scores of other boats shall not be changed; therefore, two
       protest time limit until their protest is heard.
                                                                                boats may receive the same score. However, the penalty shall
14.3   The protest time limit is 90 minutes after the last boat
                                                                                not cause the boat’s score to be worse than the score for Did
       in its division has finished the last race of the day. The
                                                                                Not Finish.
       same protest time limit applies to all protests by the Race
       Committee and Protest Committee about incidents they              17.0 EVENT ADVERTISING
       observe in the racing area. This changes Racing Rules 61.3             Sponsor’s flags, decals and Tracking Devices may be provided
       and 62.2. Protest time limits will be posted.                          by the organising committee. If these are provided they must
                                                                              be displayed or activated as required by the organising
14.4   Notices to competitors will be posted on the website
                                                                              committee, including during all races participated in during
       millenniumcup.com. Hearings will be held as soon as
                                                                              the regatta. Protests over the failure to display sponsors’
       practicable.
                                                                              flags, decals and or Tracking Devices can only be lodged by
14.5   Notices will also be posted at the Millennium Cup Team
                                                                              the Race Committee.
       App that will be available in all App stores. Failure for a
       competitor to access this information will not be grounds for     18.0 SUPPORT BOATS
       redress. This changes RRS 62.                                     18.1 Each vessel may be accompanied by its own motorised escort
                                                                              boat whose functions may include warning spectator boats
14.6   Breaches of instructions 12.2, 16 or 17 will not be grounds
                                                                              and the like.
       for a protest by a boat. This changes Racing Rule 60.1(a).
       Penalties for these breaches may be less than disqualification    18.2   Escort boats should be available to assist in the management
       if the protest committee so decides. [DP]                                of the race if requested by the race committee.

14.7   For protests where only a rule in Part 2 of the Racing Rules      18.3   Only NZ Millennium Cup official vessels are to be present at
       or Racing Rule 31 is alleged to have been broken, Appendix T             the start line.
       Arbitration applies                                               18.4   Any infringement of this Sailing Instruction may result in a
14.8   Rating protests must be lodged by the end of protest time on             discretional penalty against the escorted boat (DP).
       Orams Marine Race Day.

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
        19.0 RADIO COMMUNICATION                                                        NZ Marine, NZ Marine Export Group, Russell Boating Club
        19.1 Except in an emergency, a boat that is racing shall not make               and each of the their respective affiliates, sponsors, agents,
             voice or data transmissions and shall not receive voice or                 employees, officers, directors and contractors (the “Released
             data communication that is not available to all boats. This                Parties”) are not responsible for any damage to property or
             restriction also applies to mobile telephones. [DP]                        personal injury (including death) sustained in conjunction with
        19.2   Race information will be broadcast by the committee on                   or prior to, during, or after the regatta and, as a condition
               VHF Channel 77 and the NZ Millennium Cup App.                            of participating in the regatta, each participant releases all
                                                                                        claims that it may have against any of the Released Parties
        19.3   At their discretion, the Signal Boat may answer radio queries
                                                                                        for any damage to property or personal injury (including
               relating to courses, time and racing. This modifies Racing
                                                                                        death) sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or
               Rule 41.
                                                                                        after the regatta.
        19.4   Boats shall use VHF channel 77 to communicate with each
                                                                                 22.2   A Competitor shall be responsible for any and all property
               other while racing.
                                                                                        damage and personal injury (including death) incurred by
        20.0 PRIZES                                                                     yacht, its owner, its captain, its crew members, its guests and/
             Prizes will be given as follows:                                           or any third party while the yacht is in or about Russell which
        20.1   Trophies and/or prizes will be awarded for first, second and             arises from the actions or inaction of the yacht, the owner, the
               third on handicap for a division where there are at least four           captain or crew or guests of the yacht or which arises from
               yachts entered in that division. Where there are less than four          the yacht’s presence in or about Russell, and the competitor
               yachts entered in that division trophies and/or prizes will be           shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless NZ Marine, NZ
               awarded for first and second on handicap.                                Marine Export Group, Russell Boating Club and each of
                                                                                        the their respective affiliates, sponsors, agents, employees,
        20.2 The NZ Millennium Cup will be awarded to the winner of the
                                                                                        officers, directors and contractors (the “Indemnified Parties”)
             NZ Millennium Cup division.
                                                                                        from any and all claims, losses, damages and liabilities
        21.0 INSURANCE                                                                  suffered or incurred by one or more of the Indemnified Parties
             Each participating yacht shall be insured with valid third                 in respect of the same.
             party liability insurance with adequate cover taking into
                                                                                 22.0 RPAS
             account the value of the yachts racing and the measure
                                                                                      (Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems) may be used during
             of damages likely to arise in the event of an accident. The
                                                                                      the event. Participation in the regatta will be taken as
             captain shall ensure that a certificate of insurance (in English)
                                                                                      agreement and consent to be flown over and have the RPAS
             reflecting the above required insurance requirements is
                                                                                      operate within close proximity to competing boats. The
             carried onboard the yacht at all times during the regatta.
                                                                                      RPAS Operators employed by the Organising Authority are
               As all owners are aware competitive racing inevitably carries
                                                                                      Civil Aviation Authority Certified Operators and the RSAP
               with it an increased risk of collision between boats and
                                                                                      are operated within Civil Aviation Authority Rule 102. The
               resultant damage and expense. The Organising Committee
                                                                                      Organising Authority does not accept any liability for actual
               shall not be responsible for losses arising during the regatta
                                                                                      or perceived interference from any RPAS taking photographs
               (insured or otherwise). All owners and skippers are advised
                                                                                      during racing.
               that it is the responsibility of owners and/or skippers to
               ensure that they carry the relevant insurance. Yachts race at
               their own risk.                                                   ADDENDUM A
                                                                                 COURSE AREA DIAGRAM
        22.0 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
        22.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own
             risk. Competitors agree to take any and all responsibility          ADDENDUM B
             for the nautical qualities of their boat, the rigging, the crew’s   COURSES
             ability and the safety equipment. NZ Marine, NZ Marine
             Export Group, Russell Boating Club and each of their                ADDENDUM C
             respective sponsors, contractors, volunteers and all other          MARK DESCRIPTION AND POSITIONS
             affiliated organisations and individuals, will not accept any
             liability for damage to property or personal injury or death        ADDENDUM D
             sustained in conjunction with, prior to, during, or after the       GPS TRACKER INSTRUCTIONS
             regatta.

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NZ MILLENNIUM CUP
COURSES 2021 Addendum B
RUSSELL START AREA                               TAPEKA POINT START AREA                          LONG BEACH START AREA
035 15 42 S 174 06 16 E                          035 14 39 S 174 06 17 E                          035 14 24 S 174 08 01 E

Course 1                                         Course 8                                         Course 12
Start Russell, Orams Marine Mark (P)             Start – Boat International Ninepin Island (P)    Start – Boat International Ninepin Island (P)
Finish Russell 12nm approx                       Finish Tapeka Point 12nm approx                  Finish Long Beach 11nm
Course 2                                         Finish Russell 13nm approx                       Finish Russell 12nm approx
Start – Boat International Ninepin Island (P)    Course 9 Port                                    Course 13 Port
Finish Russell 14nm approx                       Start – Orams Marine Mark (P)                    Start – Orams Marine Mark (P) – Boat
Course 3 Port                                    – Boat International Ninepin Island (P)          International Ninepin Island (P)
Start – Orams Marine Mark (P) – Boat             Finish Tapeka Point 16nm approx                  Finish Long Beach 15nm approx
International Ninepin Island (P)                 Finish Russell 17nm approx                       Finish Russell 16nm approx
Finish Russell 18nm approx                       Course 9 Starboard                               Course 13 Starboard
Course 3 Starboard                               Start – Boat International Ninepin Island        Start – Boat International Ninepin Island
Start – Boat International Ninepin Island        (S) – Orams Marine Mark (S)                      (S) – Orams Marine Mark (S)
(S) – Orams Marine Mark (S)                      Finish Tapeka Point 16nm approx                  Finish Long Beach 15nm approx
Finish Russell 18nm approx                       Finish Russell 17nm approx                       Finish Russell 16nm approx

Course 4 Port                                    Course 10                                        Course 14
Start – Royal Huisman Whale Rock                 Start – Orams Marine Mark (P)                    Start – Orams Marine Mark (P)
Cardinal Buoy (S) – Bird Rock (P) – Boat         Finish Tapeka Point 11nm approx                  Finish Long Beach 10nm approx
International Ninepin Island (P)                 Course 11 Port                                   Course 15 Port
Finish Russell 27nm approx                       Start – Royal Huisman Whale Rock                 Start – Royal Huisman Whale Rock
Course 4 Starboard                               Cardinal Buoy (S) – Bird Rock (P) – Boat         Cardinal Buoy (S) – Bird Rock (P) – Boat
Start – Boat International Ninepin (S) –         International Ninepin Island (P)                 International Ninepin Island (P)
Bird Rock (S) – Royal Huisman Whale              Finish Russell 26nm approx                       Finish Russell 25nm approx
Rock Cardinal Buoy (P)                           Course 11 Starboard                              Course 15 Starboard
Finish Russell 27nm approx                       Start – Boat International Ninepin Island        Start – Boat International Ninepin (S) –
Course 5                                         (S) – Bird Rock (S) – Royal Huisman Whale        Bird Rock (S) – Royal Huisman Whale Rock
Start Russell - Orams Marine Mark (P) –          Rock Cardinal Buoy (P)                           Cardinal Buoy (P)
Royal Huisman Whale Rock (S) – Bird Rock         Finish Russell 26nm approx                       Finish Russell 25nm approx
(P) – Royal Huisman Whale Rock Cardinal          Course 99T                                       Course 99L
Buoy (P) – Orams Marine Mark (S) –               From the start to Marks to be transmitted by     From the start to Marks to be transmitted by
Boat International Ninepin (P)                   VHF Radio and through the App at least 15        VHF Radio and through the App at least 15
Finish Russell 35nm approx                       minutes before the first boat is due to start.   minutes before the first boat is due to start.
Course 6                                         Mark’s will be identified as inflatables with    Mark’s will be identified as inflatables with
Start Russell – Orams Marine Mark (P) –          colour and a GPS position and or existing        colour and a GPS position and or existing
Royal Huisman Whale Rock Cardinal Buoy           fixed marks with a GPS position including the    fixed marks with a GPS position including the
(S) – Bird Rock (P) – Ninepin (P)                finish position.                                 finish position.
Finish Russell 30nm approx
Course 7
Start Russell – Orams mark (P) – Royal
Huisman Whale Rock Cardinal Buoy (S) –
Bird Rock (P) – Royal Huisman Whale Rock
Cardinal Buoy (P)
Finish Russell 27nm approx
Course 99R
From the start to Marks to be transmitted by
VHF Radio and through the App at least 15
minutes before the first boat is due to start.
Mark’s will be identified as inflatables with
colour and a GPS position and or existing
fixed marks with a GPS position including the
finish position.

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MARK DESCRIPTIONS AND
        POSITIONS Addendum C
        MARK GPS POSITIONS
        Start/Finish Signal Boat (Long Beach)                035 14 24 S   174 08 01 E (Position approximate)
        Start/Finish Signal Boat (Russell)                   035 15 42 S   174 06 16 E (Position approximate)
        Start/Finish Signal Boat (W of Tapeka Point)         035 14 39 S   147 06 17 E (Position approximate)
        Orams Marine Rounding Mark                           035 12 30 S   174 12 25 E (Position approximate)
        Royal Huisman Whale Rock Cardinal Buoy               035 11 23 S   174 12 00 E
        BOAT International Nine Pin Island Rounding Mark     035 09 13 S   174 08 45 E
        Bird Rock Rounding Mark                              035 09 50 S   174 18 18 E

        BUOY IDENTIFICATION
        Outer Distance Mark (Long Beach, W of Tapeka Point, Russell)       Yellow buoy
        Orams Marine Rounding Mark		                                       65ft Riviera, blue hull white top with large orange flag

        GPS TRACKER INSTRUCTIONS
        Addendum D
        PREDICTWIND TRACKER
        For safety reasons, increased interest in online viewing of the race and developing race organisation
        practice, each entrant shall use the PredictWind GPS tracking service. To use the service you will need
        two smartphones (one as a back-up) that use either iOS8 and above or Android 6 and above operating
        system. The PredictWind GPS tracking service is being made available at no cost to each competitor.

        Full instructions on how to install and use the app                It is the crews’ responsibility to test that the
        are found at: predictwind.com/tracker/;                            system works on their phones prior to the race.
                                                                           Each competitor is expected to check their
        1. Select yacht club – NZ Millennium Cup 2021.
                                                                           tracker is turned on and check battery levels are
        2. Select Race – NZ Millennium Cup 2021.                           satisfactory at the start and each radio schedule.
                                                                           Only one phone should be used to send tracking
        3. Select your division – NZ Millennium Cup                        data at any time. Failure to use the tracker for
           Division and manually enter your boat name.                     the entire race may result, at the sole discretion
           It is recommended that all competitors test                     of the race committee, a 20 minute time penalty
           the tracking functionality at least one month                   for the yacht not sending the tracking data and
           before the event and view the data at:                          also render an entry ineligible for the spot prizes.
           forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/race/
           nzmyc to ensure that the service is working on
           their phone. Any technical enquiries or issues,
           please email PredictWind at:
           support@predictwind.com

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RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR
ON-WATER EMERGENCIES
If you have an accident or injury while on the race course or coming or going from the race
course and outside assistance is required, the following actions should be taken:

1. If there is imminent threat to life or property and immediate assistance is required
   – use the Mayday procedures on VHF Channel 16.

2. Otherwise contact the Coastguard:

   Calling/working channel                      VHF Channel 04

   Marine emergency                       09 303 1303 or *500

   Bay of Islands office                            09 407 4071

   The Coastguard will be on duty throughout the regatta. When contacting the Coastguard
   or race officers, please advise the nature of the problem, giving as much information as
   possible, including:

   •   Name of vessel(s) involved
   •   Current location
   •   Nature of incident
   •   Details of any person(s) injured
   •   Details of damage to boat(s)

   In the event of a serious injury needing evacuation, you will be directed by the Coastguard
   as to the nearest evacuation point.

   If you are unable to contact the Coastguard, please inform the race officer for your course.

3. If you have to retire from a race or leave the race area, advise the race officer on the
   VHF Channel for your course. Please avoid calling the race officer while he/she is starting
   a race or setting a course.

4. Incident report forms are available at the Duke of Marlborough. We encourage you to fill
   out an incident report as that will help us make the regatta safer.

                           Raced under the auspices of the Russell Boating Club

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