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Vice Commodore’s Message 5Your Sponsors 6Race Dates 2015/16 7Notifier of Race 8Skipper and Crew Responsibilities 9Tide Times for each Race 11Race Series Divisions and Prizes 132014/15 Race Series Results 14The Annual Spinnaker Prize 15Australia Day Sternchaser Race 17Upcoming DBCYA events 19Marine Safety 21Yachting Australia Membership 22Conditions of Race Entry 23Prevention of Collision at Sea 24Darwin Port Buoy Positions 28Presentation Night 2016 31Darwin to Ambon Race and Rally Results 32Random Racing Photos 34

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CONTENTS

Contacts: Vice Commodore Liza Bowers0437 588 408

DBCYA General Manager - Wendy8981 7816 / 0499 346 242www.dbcya.com.aumanager@dbcya.com.au

2015 - 2016 Wet Season Race Series

GOLD SPONSORSof the 2015-16 Wet Season Race Series

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season race series on the

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It is with great anticipation that I invite you to join us for the 2015-2016 Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Wet Season Race Series. After speaking to many of our skippers, members and crew I am looking forward to a season of challenging courses, competitive races and Sunday afternoon fun. I am sure our very own Darwin Harbour will provide challenges and excitement for all of our competitors and a great season will be had by all. Note we have a brand new website where all the racing action, latest news, photos and results will be posted. You’ll find handy tide times and current weather information on the home page. Jump on for a visit.

I would like to encourage skippers to let us know if you are willing to take on novices so we can promote this at the first Friday night sign on. I would also like to encourage all members of the club to volunteer as helpers on the day. It is not without the efforts of many that this series happens and I would be amiss not to thank them all for their efforts.

I would also like to thank our sponsors, who without their support this event could not happen. A big welcome to our first-time sponsors this year and cheers to our ongoing supporters who partner with us each

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VICE COMMODORE’S MESSAGE

year. I encourage you to mention Dinah Beach when you frequent their business to help them know they are getting a good return on their investment.

I would like to thank our General Manger Wendy for her assistance with compiling the racebook and securing / coordinating sponsors.

I would especially like to thank the racing community for supporting this series and getting involved.

I look forward to meeting you all at sign-on and wish you all happy sailing.

Liza Bowers

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2015 - 2016 RACE DATES

RACE DATE SPONSOR

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Race 2 22 November Darwin Port Corp / The Yacht Shop

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Race 4 17 January Coastal Tug & Barge

Race 5 31 January Nautical Supplies

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Race 7 28 February Coopers / Darwin Ship Stores

Race 8 06 March Race 9 20 March Darwin Sailing Club

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1. This Series shall be sailed under the International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea and By-Laws of the Darwin Port Authority.Especially PORT BY-LAW: Vessels under 20m must give way to all commercial vessels within port limits (being Charles Point to Lee Point via Buoys at No. 5).

2. DBCYA reserves the right to alter the Start Time and date of any Race as it may deem appropriate.

3. All owners/skippers MUST ensure their vessels and crew comply with all relevant Commonwealth and NT Maritime Acts and Regulations. Random checks may be carried out.

4. DBCYA is not responsible for any damage or injury, either ashore or at sea, to any person or yacht taking part in Club Races.

5. A yacht shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of the Race Committee but it shall be the sole responsibility of the skipper of each yacht to decide whether or not to start or continue in a Race.

6. The Race Committee reserves the right to reject any entry at any time up to the Starting signal.

7. The skipper of a participating yacht must be a Senior Member of DBCYA. A yacht whose skipper is not a financial member will be awarded a DNS (Did Not Start).

8. The Race Committee may waive the requirement for smaller vessels (open cats and the like) to carry a VHF radio. These vessels must manoeuvre close

to the start position at least ten minutes prior to the start of the first Division on the day, to learn if there are any course changes or safety factors to consider.

9. If using engine to approach Start Line, vessel MUST complete a 360o after stopping the engine, BEFORE proceeding to sail across Start Line at the beginning of the Race. This action is to be relayed to the OOD at the first opportunity by Radio.Should any vessel have to use its motor for propulsion during a race for any reason whatsoever the skipper will advise Race Control at the earliest opportunity by VHF or mobile phone, why the motor was used and for how long.The Committee will determine if any time penalty is applicable prior to the results being posted.

10. It is the skipper’s responsibility to notify the Harbour Master (or Duty Officer) on VHF 10 or phone 8999 3974 if any Buoy or Mark has suffered damage as the result of a collision.

Should the skipper decide to stay in the race he/she will completely round the Buoy as per the race course instructions for that event.

After rounding the Buoy the Skipper will execute a 360o prior to rounding the next Mark of the course or crossing finishing line.

This will be done without any inconvenience to any other vessels.

11. Most courses start and finish close to Stokes Hill Wharf.

NOTICE OF RACE

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SKIPPER AND CREW RESPONSIBILITIES

IMPORTANT POINTS

All skippers and crew are reminded that a fully completed indemnity document is required from all persons on board (for one or more races). One indemnity form covers each person for the entire series.

RACE BRIEFINGSRace Briefings are held in the ‘Song Saigon Bar’ at the Dinah Beach Club on the Friday preceding each Race at1800hrs. Happy Hour is from 1700 to1800 on Friday nights.

CLUB MEMBERSHIPMembers are reminded that Guests may only be signed into the Club three (3) times in one calendar year. Non-members may crew in no more than three races during this Series.

RECALLSAll vessels recalled for starting prior to the official start time will return to the starting line after rounding the seaward mark. Vessels just turning around and ‘dipping’ the line will be awarded a DNS.

PRIZE MONEYIf the Skipper or his/her official representative is not at the Club for the individual heat presentation to collect his/her prize, then all uncollected prize monies will be converted into suitable refreshments for all present, at future functions. PRIZE MONEY & SMALL FLEETSThe minimum number of starters in any division shall be five to attract the total prize purse for that division. For each number less than five a 20% deduction will occur.

The Committee may, at its discretion, limit the number of prize winners if the total number of finishers in any division is less than five.

Any vessel where the Skipper or crew does not comply will be deemed a non-starter.

All vessels without VHF radio who retire from the race MUST notify the OOD at the earliest opportunity.

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TIDE TIMES

Visit the www.dbcya.com.au home page for current tide charts and info

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RACES SERIES DIVISIONS AND PRIZES

FIVE DIVISIONS

Cruising - Patron’s Shield(Shield)Presented to 1st on Handicap for Cruising division. (Premier division )

Racing 1 Glenn Lane Memorial Cup (A perpetual trophy of a traditional cup on a wooden stand)Division 1 Racing 1st on Handicap. Glenn Lane was a senior sailing member; a keen sailor who sailed on ‘Rattle’n’Hum’; committee member at various times; active club member. Passed away in 1997.

Racing 2 - Brian Barton Memorial Shield(A perpetual shield plus a small keep- sake trophy for the winner to keep) Division 2, Racing 1st on Handicap.The Shield is named in memory of Life Member Brian Barton who passed away during 2001. Brian is remembered as a dedicated member of the club whose contributions as Treasurer for many years and to sailing in general is most appreciated. Brian’s daughter Naomi Irvine traditionally presents the trophy.

Multi-Hull - Commodore’s Shield(Barrel)To recognise the increasing number ofmulti-hulls racing in Darwin

Multi-Hull Cruising - Vice-Commodore’s Shield(A traditional shield)Division for the fat cats who do not want to compete with the racing cats.

OTHER AWARDS

Improvement Award(Glass pyramid)Improvement and encouragement to a big improver who has nonetheless finished outside of the placings.

Chastity Belt(Chastity belt artifact on a stand) Inaugurated in 1999/2000 in recognition of vessels ‘locked up’ in Cullen Bay due to the Black Stripe mussel scare. Also given to boats who have not been out for various reasons.

NSCA Clipper Boat Award(Brass tall ship on a wooden stand) Given to the Club by the National Safety Council. The Clipper Cup is traditionally awarded to the boat with the most Firsts across the finish line.

Australia Day Stern Chaser - BrucePerkins Memorial Trophy(Brass telescope on a wooden backing) For the winner of the Stern Chaser Race held on Australia Day. Howard Moon donated the brass telescope to the Club. Bruce Perkins was a past patron and Life Member, who was also one of the original members instrumental in the construction of the Club.

Knob of the Sea(Fixture at Dinah Beach)This magnificent trophy was awarded anonymously to the Club in 2001 for the heroic failures of the Season.

K100 - Wooden SpoonAnother trophy anonymously left at the bar. K100 had the fastest time in the 1990 Sydney to Hobart Race, but was disqualified for dodgy spinnaker advertising.This trophy is awarded to the Cruising Division yacht that comes last in the series.

2014 - 2015 SERIES RESULTS

Racing 1 GLENN LANE MEMORIAL CUP 1st SCORPIO II - Richard Hewson2nd TERMINAL – Noody Gay3rd SILVER JACK – Phil Brownscombe

Racing 2BRIAN BARTON MEMORIAL SHIELD 1st GRUMPY – Michael Skinner2nd GLASS ONION – Tony Waldron3rd CENTREFOLD – Brendan Atkins

CruisingPATRON’S SHIELD 1st LOLLIPOP – Joy Eggenhuizen2nd ATTITUDE II – Greg Leach3rd MORAKOT – Wayne Bateman

Multi-Hull RacingCOMMODORE’S SHIELD 1st NAUTILUS – John Punchuncontested

Multihull Cruising VICE-COMMODORE’S SHIELD 1st RAFIKI – Dan Bashiera2nd TUCANU – Trevor Rogers3rd XTSEA – David Downs

IMPROVEMENT AWARDXTSEA - David Downs

CHASTITY AWARDWILLALA - Greg Boxsell

KNOB OF THE SEA MADAM LAU - John Jordan

NSCA CLIPPER BOAT AWARD For the most first over the lines TUCANU – Trevor Rogers

BRUCE PERKINS MEMORIAL TROPHY Australia Day Stern ChaserRAUCOUS – Bob Coleman

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THE ANNUAL SPINNAKER PRIZE

DBCYA gives away a slick black spinnaker each year, up to the value of $5000, which this year features the DBCYA logo and the Spinnaker Sponsor logo.

Note that five years must elapse before a winner is eligible for another draw. A winning yacht that has won during the past five years will decline and insist on a re-draw. The eventual winner will give the ineligible winner a 750ml bottle of spirits of their choice.

To be eligible for the prize draw, drawn on Presentation Night, a vessel must have completed (started and finished) six or more races in the 2015/2016 DBCYA Wet Season Race Series.

The Race Committee shall have the discretion to deem a yacht to have completed the course in the case of trying conditions only for the purpose of the spinnaker draw. Should a race be abandoned this will count as a completed race for all starters.

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Australia Day STERNCHASER RACETuesday 26 January 2016

Celebrate Australia Day on the water with the DBCYA Sternchaser Race.

Not considered part of the wet season race series, the Sternchaser Race is run a little differently, with vessels starting the race on staggered time slots determined by their handicap, then it is chasing the stern of the vessel in front to cross the finish line first.

Then its back to the clubhouse for a friendly catch up, entertainment and prize presentations.

The DBCYA Sternchaser Race is an official Australia Day event and is open to all senior members.

Congratulations to last year’s Sternchaser Champ - Raucous

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UPCOMINGDBCYA EVENTS

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Plus live entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night

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MARINE SAFETY

1. Equipment for Pleasure Craft of 5 metres to 10 metres in length:

a) one approved life-jacket or buoyancy vest for each person on board (See NOTE 2);

b) one bailer with lanyard or bilge pump;c) one anchor fitted with an anchor cable of

not less than 50 metre;d) one portable fire extinguisher (See NOTE 1);e) one litre for each person on board of fresh

drinking water in a leak-proof containerf) one waterproof torch or lantern g) two red flares (See NOTE 1);h) two orange smoke signals (See NOTE 1);i) one “V” distress sheet;j) one liquid damped compass;k) one chart of the area of operation

2. Additional Equipment for Pleasure Craft of more than 10 metres in length:a) one approved life-jacket or buoyancy vest

for each person on board (See NOTE 2);b) one bilge pump with a minimum capacity of

100 litres per minute;c) two anchors each fitted with an anchor

cable of not less than 50 metres;d) two portable fire extinguishers

(See NOTE 1);e) two buckets, each of not less than 9 litre

capacity and fitted with a lanyard;f) one litre for each person on board of fresh

drinking water in a leak-proof containerg) one waterproof torch or lantern h) two red flares (See NOTE 1);i) two orange smoke signals (See NOTE 1);j) one “V” distress sheet;k) one liquid damped compass;l) one chart of the area of operation m) one lifebuoy fitted with buoyant lineEPIRB (For all lengths) - One (1) 121.5/243MHz or 406MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) must be carried on board if the vessel is operating outside sheltered waters and more than 2 nautical miles from the coast.

3. Tender:A tender is an auxiliary vessel that is used solely for or as a means of transportation between a pleasure craft and the shore.

Safety equipment required on board are: a) 2 paddles or oars fitted with rowlocks; b) one bailer with lanyard.

NOTE 1Expiry dates must be adhered to for the following equipment to be considered serviceable:-

• Red hand held flares• Orange smoke signals• Fire extinguishers• EPIRBs

NOTE 2Life-jackets, buoyancy vests and personal flotation devices have been approved for use as follows:

For operations within sheltered waters:-• PFD1 - Conforming with Australian

Standard AS1512; or• PFD2 - Conforming with Australian

Standard AS1499; or• PFD3 - Conforming with Australian

Standard AS2260; or• Life-jackets conforming with ‘Solas’

or ‘Coastal’ standards.For operations outside sheltered waters:-

• PFD1 - Conforming with Australian Standard AS1512; or

• Life-jackets conforming with ‘Solas’ or ‘Coastal’ standards.

RESTRICTED AREASA person must not navigate a small craft:1. At a speed exceeding 5 nautical miles per

hour within 30 metres of a person bathing2. At a speed exceeding 5 nautical miles p/hr

within 150 metres of the water edge at:-• Nightcliff Beach• Fannie Bay Beach• Mindil Beach

3. At a speed exceeding 5 nautical miles p/hr:-• Through or in a mooring area• Within 30 metres of a moored vessel• Within 100 metres of a jetty, wharf or

commercial shipping and cargo area4. At a speed that the wash from the vessel

endangers the safety of a person, boat or structure.

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR PLEASURE CRAFT OR TENDER

YACHTING NT / AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP

DBCYA race skippers and senior members can sign up for membership toYachting NT and Yachting Australia to get access to a useful range of free benefits and services. Membership forms will be available at the sign-onfor the first race.

Yachting Northern Territory (YNT) is the peak sporting body for sailing in the NT and a member yachting association of Yachting Australia. Yachting Australia is the national governing body for all sailing as recreation and competition in Australia. Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association (DBCYA) is an affiliated member of YNT and Yachting Australia.

Yachting Australia and YNT members receive a range of benefits including Personal Accident Insurance cover and discounts from loyalty partners as well as access to training schemes and racing rules. For information on all member benefits go to the web page www.yachting.org.au/information-services/club-members.

Yachting Australia and YNT work to develop sailing in the NT at all levels through effective governance, service to members, management of training, promotion of sailing, development training centres, accreditation of instructors and coaches, selection of national teams, nomination of Olympic teams and coordination of events.

Members receive a unique Yachting Australia membership number and password and have access to member benefits immediately. Members canaccess their personal details on My Sailor on www.yachting.org.au to update contact details and club memberships. Members also assist in the support and development of sailing through quality management, governance and promotion.

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CONDITIONS OF RACE ENTRY

All competitors MUST comply with the International Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.All competitors MUST attend the Briefing prior to the Series start and sign on at the Club on the Friday prior to the race being held. Be aware the Darwin Harbour is ‘Controlled Waters’ and all competitors MUST keep out of the way of ALL commercial traffic, be it large or small.

DBCYA will liaise with the Darwin Port Authority to obtain information on vessel movements on Race Days but it is the responsibility of the Skipper to be aware of this information and the Darwin Port Authority.

Competitors should be aware the ‘COLREGS’ will preclude any incident occurring if the rules are followed correctly. Breaches of ‘COLREGS’ result in a DNF.

All competitors should remember the Race Series is designed to get Skippers and crews out on the water to enjoy themselves.

DON’T FORGET THIS IS A FUN EVENT SO SAIL SAFE!!

We draw your attention to the following COLREGS:

RULE 2: Responsibility RULE 6: Safe speedRULE 7: Risk of collisionRULE 8: Action to avoid collisionRULE 12: Sailing VesselsRULE 13: Overtaking

“Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk” Sir Francis Chichester

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PREVENTION OF COLLISION AT SEA

Rule 11 – ApplicationRules in this section apply to vessels in sight of one another

Rule 12 – Sailing vessels(a) When two sailing vessels are

approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:(i) When each has the wind on a

different side, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other

(ii) When both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to

Extract from “Collision Regulations” is reproduced from the Small Ships Manual with kind permission of Queensland Marine Safety Branch.

This Series shall be generally sailed under the International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea AND By-Laws of the Darwin Port Authority.Please note the PORT BY-LAW that states Vessels under 20m must give way to all commercial vessels within port limits (being Charles Point to Lee Point via Buoys at No 5).

Section II – Conduct of vessels in sight of one another

windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward

(iii) If the vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or on the starboard side, she shall keep out of the way of the other.

(b) For the purposes of this rule, the wind- ward side shall be deemed to be the side opposite to that which the mainsail is carried or, in case of a square rigged vessel, the side opposite to that which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried.

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PREVENTION OF COLLISION AT SEARule 13 – Overtaking(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules of

Part B, Sections 1 and 11, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken.

(b) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5° abaft its beam, that is, in such a position with reference to the vessel, she is overtaking, that at night she would be able to see the stern light of that vessel but neither of its sidelights.

(c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking another, she shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly.

(d) Any subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these rules, or relieve it of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.

Rule 14 – Head-on situation(a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting on

reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter its course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.

(b) Such a situation shall be deemed to exist when a vessel sees the other ahead or nearly ahead, and by night she could see the masthead lights of the other in a line or nearly in line and/or the corresponding aspect of the other vessel.

(c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether such a situation exists she shall assume that it does not exist and act accordingly.

Rule 15 – Crossing situation(a) When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as

to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on its starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.

Rule 16 – Action by give-way vesselEvery vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of

another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.

Figure 84.1:Rule 13 - Overtaking

Figure 84.2:Rule 14 - Head on

PREVENTION OF COLLISION AT SEA

Rule 17 – Action by stand-on vessel(a) (i) Where one of the two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep

its course and speed.(ii) The latter vessel may however take action to avoid a collision by its manoeuvre

alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to it that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these rules.

(b) When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep its course and speed finds itself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.

(c) A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation in accordance with subparagraph (a)(ii) of this rule to avoid collision with another power-driven vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, not alter course to port for a vessel on its own port side.

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DARWIN PORTBUOY POSITIONS

Name No Position Description Characteristic

West Point 512°23.520'S

130°44.680'EStarboard lateral Nautilus pillar buoy with top mark and AIS

Iso.G.2s (synch)

West Point 712°26.073'S

130°46.823'E

Tideland green plastic starboard lateral pillar buoy with top mark, 5.0m above water, 2.5m diameter.

Iso.G.2s (synch)

Channel Rock 612°25.051'S

130°46.965'EPort lateral Nautilus pillar buoy with top mark and AIS

Iso.R.2s (synch)

Abbott Patches 912°28.117'S

130°48.352'E

Tideland green plastic starboard lateral pillar buoy with top mark, 5.0m above water, 2.5m diameter.

IsoG.2s (synch)

Bennett Shoal12° 28.035'S 130°49.465'E

Sealite Posiedon Isolated Danger buoy with top mark.

FL(2)5s

Number Eight 812° 28.078'S 130°49.247'E

Sealite Posiedon port hand buoy with top mark. Fitted with AIS.

IsoR.2s (synch)

Number Ten 1012°28.452'S

130°50.465'ESealite Posiedon Port hand buoy with top mark.

IsoR.2s (synch)

Wickham Point 1112°28.590'S

130°49.078'ESealite Nautilus perferred Channel to Port (GRG) buoy.

FL(2+1)6s

Number Thirteen 1312°28.775'S

130°50.410'ESealite Poseidon plastic green starboard buoy with top mark.

Iso.G.2s (synch)

Number Twelve 1212°29.195'S

130°52.430'ESealite Poseidon 1750 Red plastic pillar buoy

Fl(2)R.5s

Middle Arm 1 MA-112°28.792'S

130°48.745'E

Tideland green plastic starboard lateral pillar buoy with top mark, 5.0m above water, 2.5m diameter.

IsoG.2s (synch)

Middle Arm 2 MA-212°29.342'S

130°49.443'EPort lateral pillar buoy with top mark, Sealite Nautilus.

IsoR.2s (synch)

Middle Arm 3 MA-312°30.325'S

130°49.530'EStarboard lateral pillar buoy with top mark, Sealite Nautilus.

IsoG.2s (synch)

Middle Arm 4 MA-412°30.733'S

130°50.509'EPort lateral pillar buoy with topmark. Sealite Nautilus

IsoR.2s (synch)

Middle Arm 5 MA-512°31.329'S

130°50.070'EStarboard lateral pillar buoy with top mark, Sealite Nautilus.

IsoG.2s (synch)

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DARWIN PORT BUOY POSITIONS

These Buoys and Markers are moved, removed,

relocated and replaced to cater for the many changing

conditions within our harbour boundaries.

SPECIAL NOTE: several of the buoy markers have changed position and name since last race season. Take special note of the revised navigation marks, their new names and positions.

Prior to all races during the season check for any variations

to the chart by visiting http://www.darwinport.nt.gov.

au/mariners-notices

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PRESENTATION NIGHT 02 APRIL 2016

DBCYA’s night of sailing nights, spent recapping highlights, reminiscing with friends and acknowledging fine sailing throughout the season.

All skippers, crew, sponsors, volunteers and supporters are welcome along to join in the festivities.

2015 happy snaps

LINE HONOURS: Spirit (Jason Gard)

IRC RACING1st: Walk on the Wild Side (Garth Curran)2nd: Antipodes (Chas Jacobsen)3rd: Sue Sea (Brian Todd)

PREMIER CRUISING MULTI-HULL 1st: Spirit (Jason Gard)2nd: Freedom Express (Ross McCombe)3rd: Takitimu (John Nicholson)

PREMIER CRUISING MONO-HULL 1st: Churchkey (Michael Skinner)2nd: Wallop (Marcus Ilton)3rd: Liquidity II (Greg Dix)

COMMODORE’S TROPHY: Balladier II (Phil Campbell)

RALLY TROPHY: Boussole (Louise Becker)

w 25 yachts from 6 countries w 160 participants w 634NM, 355°TN from Darwin w unlimited adventures

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 WINNERS AND ALL WHO TOOK PART

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DARWIN 2 AMBON YACHT RACE AND RALLY

2016 DARWIN TO AMBON START DATE:SAT 13 AUGUST Give it a go!

more details posted shortly at www.darwinambonrace.com.au

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