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2019 SAIL SYDNEY

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (SI)

The Organising Authority and Host Club is

With support from NSW Partner Clubs:

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Middle Harbour Yacht Club and Drummoyne Sailing Club

Rev 14 December 2019

Sail Sydney 2019 - Sailing Instructions

[DP] denotes a rule for which the penalty is at the discretion of the protest committee. [NP] denotes that a breach of this rule will not be grounds for protest by a boat. This changes RRS 60.1 (a).

1. Rules 1.1 The Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) of World Sailing.

1.2 The Australian Sailing Special Regulations, Part 2 Off the Beach Boats will apply.

1.3 RRS Appendix P – Special Procedures for RRS 42 will apply.

1.4 [NP] Harbour control regulations laid down by the RMS (NSW Maritime) Authority will apply and are

detailed in SI 27.1. 1.5 If there is conflict between languages the English text shall take precedence.

2. Notices to Competitors 2.1 The Official Notice Board includes the Notice Board located in the foyer of Woollahra Sailing Club

(WSC) and the Sail Sydney website www.sailsydney.org 2.2 Notices to competitors will be posted on the Official Notice Board. 2.3 It is the responsibility of all sailors at all venues or launching at other sites to be aware of Notices

posted on the Official Notice Board.

3. Changes to Sailing Instructions Changes to the Sailing Instructions will be posted on the Official Notice Board at WSC and to the Sail Sydney website www.sailsydney.org before 0900 on the day it will take effect, except that any change in the Schedule of Races will be posted by 2000 on the day before it will take effect.

4. Signals made Ashore 4.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed from the signal flag mast located in the centre of the rigging

area at WSC. 4.2 When Flag “AP” is displayed ashore, ‘1 minute’ is replaced with ‘not less than 30 minutes’ in the

race signal AP. This changes Race Signal AP. 4.3 [DP] When Flag AP over H is displayed ashore: boats shall not leave the club to go sailing, wait for

further instructions. This adds to Race Signals. 4.4 [DP] When Flag AP over H over a Class Flag/s is displayed ashore: the relevant Class/s shall not

leave the club to go sailing, wait for further instructions. This adds to Race Signals.

5. Schedule 5.1 Races are scheduled in accordance with Attachment 1. The Race Committee may start up to a

maximum of 4 races for any class in any racing session. Any change in the Schedule of Races will be accordance with SI 3.

5.2 The scheduled time of the first warning signal for each session on each racing area each day is detailed in Attachment 1. The Warning Signals for subsequent races will be made as soon as practicable after the finish of the previous race.

5.3 To alert boats that a race or sequence of races will begin soon, the orange starting line flag will be displayed with one sound at least five minutes before a warning signal is made.

5.4 On the last day of racing no warning signal will be made after 17:00 hrs.

6. Class Flags Each Class Flag will be a flag showing the class insignia, unless otherwise shown below.

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Class Class Insignia Background Colour

Laser Standard Laser White

Laser Radial (open) Laser Green

Laser 4.7 Laser Yellow

RSX (9.5m2) & (8.5m2) RSX Light Blue

International 29er 29er Red

International 420 420 White

Nacra 15 Nacra White

Optimist (open) Optimist White

Optimist (intermediate) Optimist Blue

RS Aero Aero 7 Yellow

Techno Techno White

Tasar Tasar White

Flying 11 Flying 11 White

Sabot 1 & 2 Up Sabot White

Mirror & Heron Mirror Red

7. Racing Areas 7.1 Attachment 4 shows the approximate location of the racing areas. 7.2 The Committee Vessel on Racing Area B will display a red flag green with a black “B”. 7.3 The Committee Vessel on Racing Area C will display a pink yellow flag with a black “C”. 7.4 The Committee Vessel on Racing Area D or the Sound will display a green pink flag with a black “D”.

8. The Courses 8.1 The courses to be sailed, including the course designations, the order in which marks are to be

passed and the side to which each mark is to be left are shown in Attachment 3.

8.2 The course to be sailed will be signalled by displaying the course designation detailed in Attachment 3 from the committee boat.

9. Marks The Marks are described in Attachment 2.

10 Format of Racing The format is a single series. If the Race Committee deems it necessary to split a class into fleets, then separate instructions will be issued.

11 The Start

11.1 Class fleets may be started in any order, and some Class fleets may be started together. 11.2 The Starting Line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the Race Committee Start

Vessel at the starboard end and the Start Mark at the port end. 11.3 [DP] [NP] Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall keep clear of the starting area,

unless finishing. 11.4 A boat starting later than 4 minutes after her Starting Signal will be scored DNS without a hearing.

This changes RRS Appendix A4 and RRS Appendix A5.

12. Change of the Next Leg of the Course 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. When in a subsequent change a new mark is replaced, it will be replaced by an original mark.


13. The Finish 13.1 The Finishing Line will be between a staff displaying a blue flag on a Race Committee Vessel and the

Finish Mark at the other end. 13.2 [DP] Boats finishing shall keep clear of boats about to start where reasonably practical.

14. Penalty System 14.1 For the 29er and Nacra15 classes, RRS 44.1 and RRS P2.1 are changed so that the Two Turns penalty

is replaced by the One Turn Penalty. 14.2 RRS Appendix P will apply as changed by Instructions 14.1 and 14.3. 14.3 RRS P2.3 will not apply and RRS P2.2 is changed so that it will apply to any penalty after the first

penalty. 14.4 In RRS 44.2 insert after the first sentence:

However, if a windward offset Mark is set, a boat may delay taking a penalty for an incident in the zone around the windward Mark or on the leg between the windward Mark and the windward offset Mark until she has rounded the windward offset Mark.

14.5 RRS 44.3 (c) is deleted and replaced with “The race score for a boat that takes a Scoring Penalty shall be the score she would have received without that penalty, made worse by adding the number of places equal to 30% of the difference between her finishing position score and the score for Did Not Finish rounded to the nearest whole number (0.5 rounded upward). The scores of other boats shall not be changed; therefore, two boats may receive the same score. However, the penalty shall not cause the boat’s score to be worse than the score for Did Not Finish.

15. Time Limits 15.1 The Time Limits for each race are shown in Table 1. 15.2 If no boat has passed the first mark within the Mark 1 Time Limit the race shall be abandoned. 15.3 If no boat has sailed the course and finished within the Finish Time Limit, the race shall be

abandoned. 15.4 The Finish Window is the time limit for boats to finish after the first boat sails the course and

finishes. 15.5 A boat failing to finish within the Finish Window shall be scored Did Not Finish without a hearing.

This changes RRS 35, Appendix A4 and Appendix A5.

15.6 Table 1 – Class Time Limits

Class Finish Time Limit Mark 1 Time Limit Finish Window Target Time

Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, 420, Flying 11, Tasar, Mirror, Heron, RS Aero

70 20 15 45

29er, Nacra15, Optimist, Sabot, RS:X

50 20 10 30

Techno Techno Plus, Techno 293, RS:X

45 20 10 20 - 25

16. Protests 16.1 Australian Sailing has appointed a National Jury for this event and in accordance with RRS 70.5 there

is no right of appeal from the decisions of the protest committee except for classes with international entrants.


16.2 Protests shall be lodged at the Regatta Office at Woollahra Sailing Club before the end of Protest Time. Forms will be available from the Regatta Office.

16.3 Boats from other venues intending to protest may telephone the Regatta Office, before the end of Protest Time, and provide the protest information (as specified in RRS 61.2) verbally. A completed protest form shall be submitted before the hearing.

16.4 The Protest Hearings will be heard in the Jury Room at Woollahra Sailing Club unless otherwise scheduled by the protest committee.

16.5 The Protest Time Limit for a boat will be 90 minutes after the finish of the last boat in the last race for each class each day or the race committee signals no more racing today whichever is the later. This changes RRS 61.3. The Protest Time for each class will be posted on the Official Notice Board.

16.6 The Protest Time Limit for all protests by the race committee, technical committee or protest committee will be 90 minutes after the finish of the last boat in the last race to be held on the relevant course area. This changes RRS 61.3.

16.7 Notices of protest by the race committee, technical committee or protest committee will be posted to inform boats under RRS 61.1(b).

16.8 A list of boats that have been penalised for breaking RRS 42 will be posted on the Official Notice Board.

16.9 A Hearing Schedule will be posted on the Official Notice Board as soon as possible after a protest has been lodged, but not later than 30 minutes after the end of Protest Time to inform competitors of hearings in which they are parties or named as witnesses. Protests will be heard in the order specified on the Hearing Schedule. Parties and witnesses are required to be in the vicinity of the Jury Room at Woollahra Sailing Club at the time stated on the Hearing Schedule. It is the responsibility of each party to ensure their witnesses are present.

16.10 For the purpose of RRS 64.3(b) the ‘authority responsible’ is the Regatta Measurer. 16.11 On the last scheduled day of the regatta a request for reopening a hearing shall be lodged within the

protest time limit for protests if the party requesting reopening was informed of the decision on the previous day, or no later than 30 minutes after the party requesting reopening was informed of the decision on that day. This alters RRS 66.

16.12 On the last scheduled day of racing a request for redress based on a protest committee decision shall be delivered no later than 30 minutes after the decision was posted. This changes RRS 62.2.

17. Arbitration 17.1 RRS Appendix T2 is deleted and replaced with; An arbitration meeting may be offered prior to a protest hearing for an incident resulting in a

protest by a boat involving one or more rules of Part 2 or rule 31, but only if (a) both parties agree to arbitration; and (b) each party is represented by a person who was on board at the time of the incident. No witnesses will be permitted. However, if the arbitrator decides that RRS 44.1(b) may apply or that arbitration is not appropriate, the meeting will not be held, and if a meeting is in progress, it will be closed.

17.2 RRS Appendix T.1(b) is deleted and replaced with

A Post-Race Penalty is a 30% Scoring Penalty calculated as stated in SI 14.5. However, rule 44.1(a) applies.

18. Scoring 18.1 A minimum of three races will be required to constitute a series. 18.2 When fewer than five (5) races have been completed for a class, a boat's series score shall be the

total of her race scores. This changes RRS Appendix A2.1


18.3 When five (5) or more races have been completed, a boat's series score shall be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. This changes RRS Appendix A2.1

19. Safety 19.1 [DP][NP] The Australian Sailing Special Regulations, Part 2 for Off the Beach Boats, Section 5.01 Life

Jackets will apply. It is the responsibility of all competitors to ensure their life jackets comply with the standards listed in the regulations.

19.2 [DP][NP] The use of helmets for catamarans shall conform to EN1385 or EN1077 for both helm and crew and is mandatory when afloat.

19.3 [DP][NP] Before leaving to race on each scheduled racing day, a crew shall sign-on using the form located in the foyer of the WSC adjacent to the Official Notice Board or electronically in accordance with SI 19.5.

19.4 [DP][NP] After returning to shore on each scheduled racing day, a crew shall sign-off using the form located in the foyer of the WSC adjacent to the ONB or electronically in accordance with SI 19.5 within the protest time limit.

19.5 Instructions for use of electronic sign on/off system: a. Competitors shall provide a contact mobile phone number on the entry system or

at registration. b. Competitors will receive a text message prior to the first race containing a link to

the sign on system. c. Prior to leaving the shore, competitors shall click on the link, select the “Sign

on/off” link in the menu and select either “Sign on” or “Not Sailing Today”. d. On returning to shore after racing, competitors shall click on the “Sign Off” link.

19.6 [DP][NP] A boat that retires from racing shall notify the race committee before leaving the racing area, or, if that is not possible, shall notify the race office as soon as possible after returning ashore and shall complete a retirement declaration form at the Regatta Office before the expiry of the protest time limit.

19.7 [DP][NP] Boats should not sail into other course areas whilst the other course areas are racing. Boats not racing should remain clear of boats that are racing and official boats.

20 [DP/NP] Replacement of Crew or Equipment 20.1 Substitution of crew members will not be allowed without the prior written approval of the race

committee. 20.2 Substitution of skippers will not be allowed after close of Registration for the applicable class. 20.3 Substitution of damaged or lost equipment will not be allowed unless authorized by the race

committee. Requests for substitution shall be made to the committee at the first reasonable opportunity.

20.4 When equipment is substituted during a series of races on the same day, the request shall be made before the protest time limit expires on that day.

21 [NP] Equipment and Measurement Checks

A boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for compliance with the class rules and sailing instructions. On the water, a boat may be instructed by the technical committee to proceed to a designated area for inspection immediately upon returning to shore.

22 [DP/NP] Advertising

22.1 Advertising will be in accordance with World Sailing Regulation 20.


22.2 Boats may be required to display bow numbers and/or advertising supplied by the Organising Authority.

23 Official Boats

Official boats will be marked as follows:

Equipment Inspection Flag with letter M or Measurer

Judges and Umpires White Flag with letter J

Media Flag with letters Media

Race Committee Flag with letter referring to course area team - “B”, “C” or “D”

Rescue Flag with letter referring to course area team - “B”, “C” or “D”

VIP Flag with letters VIP

PRO Flag with letters PRO

24 [DP/NP] Support Boats

24.1 Team leaders, coaches and other support personnel shall stay a minimum of 50m outside areas where boats are racing from the time of the Preparatory Signal for the first class to start until all boats have finished or retired or the Race Committee signals a postponement, general recall or abandonment. This will apply at all times except when asked to assist by the Race Committee.

24.2 Support boats while afloat must display a numbered white flag supplied by the Organising Authority. To obtain this flag for the Support boats, a refundable deposit of $50 (credit card details only, no cash) is to be lodged with the Organising Authority upon registration.

24.3 When the race committee displays code flag “V” with repetitive sounds, all official and support boats shall monitor the race committee radio channel for search and rescue instructions.

25 [DP/NP] Radio Communication

Except in an emergency, a boat that is racing shall not make voice or data transmissions and shall not receive voice or data communications that is not available to all boats.

26 [NP} Prizes

26.1 Medals will be awarded to the crews as listed below. Additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the Organising Authority.

One to five boats in a class = 1st Prize only

Six to ten boats in a class = 1st and 2nd Prizes Ten boats plus in a class = 1st, 2nd 3rd Prizes

26.2 Presentations of prizes will be held at Woollahra Sailing Club Sunday 15th December as soon as possible after the completion of racing on those days. All competitors are requested to attend the presentation of prizes.

27 [DP/NP] Harbour Safety/Control Regulations

27.1 Competitors shall comply with the Harbour Masters Directions for Navigation in Sydney Harbour. These directions include: a. ferries displaying an orange diamond have priority over sail. b. competitors shall not interfere with inbound or outbound shipping.


c. competitors shall keep 200m clear ahead and 30m from the sides and stern of ferries and naval shipping navigating the port, and 500m clear ahead and 30 m from the sides of commercial shipping. An RMS Maritime or Sydney Harbour Ports vessel may escort a vessel from a position ahead of the vessel.

d. Competitors shall not loiter in the Eastern or Western navigation channels, the regular ferry lanes, nor near heavy traffic areas such as Kirribilli Point, Garden Island, Bradley’s Head, Steele Point, Chowder Head and Georges Head whilst not racing.

e. Competitors shall not approach within 50 metres of Naval property, such as Garden Island and the Chowder Bay wharf.

28 Disclaimer of Liability and Risk Warning.

Competitors participate in the Regatta 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 or prior to, during, or after the Regatta. Attention is drawn to clauses 17 and 18 of the Notice of Race.

29 Insurance

29.1 Each participating boat shall present a valid insurance certificate showing proof of third-party liability coverage of at least AUD $5,000,000 (recommended $10,000,000), or equivalent, per incident.

29.2 Competitors shall provide insurance details as part of the online entry. Any competitor not holding this cover is not eligible to enter.


SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - ATTACHMENT 1 COURSE ALLOCATIONS

The Race Committee may conduct up to 4 races for each class per session.

Daily Race Schedule is located on the Sail Sydney Website under Regatta Documents.

Click Here to view the Daily Race Schedule

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SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - ATTACHMENT 2

MARKS OF THE COURSE

Race Area START MARK

COURSE MARKS &

Off-set Mark

NEW MARK (Instruction 12) FINISH MARK

B Sat-Sun

Flagstaff displaying an Orange Flag on a

Committee Boat OR

Yellow inflatable buoy

Orange inflatable cylindrical buoys

Orange inflatable cylindrical buoy

with a white band

Yellow inflatable cylindrical buoy with Black/White Band

B Thu-Fri

Black & White checked cylindrical

inflatable buoy

Yellow Inflatable cylindrical buoys.

Yellow inflatable cylindrical buoy

with a black band

Black and White check inflatable cylindrical buoy

C

Flagstaff displaying an Orange Flag on a

Committee Boat OR

White cone buoy

Red / Yellow Cones

Yellow Cone Blue cone buoy

D or

Sound

Black & White checked

cylindrical inflatable buoy

Yellow Inflatable cylindrical buoys.

Yellow inflatable cylindrical buoy

with a black band

Black and White check inflatable cylindrical buoy

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - ATTACHMENT 3

COURSES: Trapezoid - (Race Area B on Sat- Sun)

Course Signal Mark Rounding Order

I2 Start – 1 – 4 – 1 – 2 – 3 – Finish

I3 Start – 1 – 4 – 1 – 4 – 1 – 2 – 3 – Finish

O1 Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – Finish

O2 Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 3 – Finish

O3 Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 3 –Finish

All marks to port

The Course to be sailed will be shown on a board at the stern of the Committee Vessel

60 - 70

I O 1

2

3

4

Wind

110 - 120

110 - 120

Start

1

2

4

3

60 - 70

110 - 120

Wind

110 - 120

Start 1

1a

s

Finish Finish


COURSE: Windward / Leeward with the finish from the Committee Vessel

(Race Areas C & D, and Race Area B on Thu - FriSat) 2S

General Courses

Course Number Course

1 Start – 1 – 2P – Finish

2 Start – 1 – 2S/2P – 1 – 2P – Finish

3 Start – 1 – 2S/2P – 1 – 2S/2P – 1 – 2P – Finish

Course with an offset Mark

Course Number Course

4 Start – 1 – 1A – 2P – Finish

5 Start – 1 – 1A – 2S/2P – 1 – 1A – 2P – Finish

6 Start – 1 – 1A - 2S/2P – 1 – 1A – 2S/2P – 1 – 1A – 2P – Finish

For Course Number 1, 2 and 3 Mark 1 shall be left to port. For Course Number 4, 5 and 6 Marks 1 & 1A shall be left to port.

Marks 2S/2P are a gate. When a boat passes through the gate it shall leave either Mark 2P to port or Mark 2S to starboard. In the event that either Mark 2P or 2S is not in place, boats shall leave the single mark to port.

The course to be sailed shall be signified by the hoist, at or before the Warning Signal, of the numeral pennant corresponding to the course number

1

1A

2S1A

1

2S

Wind

Start

2P

Finish


SAILING INSTRUCTIONS - ATTACHMENT 4 RACING AREAS


CLUBHOUSE & GROUNDS


PARKING

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SUPPORT BOAT ALLOCATION

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