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NZ Millennium Cup
NZ Marine Export Group CEO Peter Busfield +64 21 6767 44
NZ Millennium Cup Project Manager Stacey Cook +64 21 818 922
NZ Millennium Cup Event Assistance Tracye Mossman +64 21 026 65365
NZ Millennium Cup Event Assistance Clive Bennett +64 27 4949 799
Albatross PR Isla McKechnie +64 22 406 7058
Albatross PR Annaleis Shearer +64 21 770 110
NZ Marine Export Group Chairman Stuart Robinson +64 21 796 777
Race Management – Principal Race Officer Ray Haslar +64 274 598 230
Carters Race Hut, Opua Marina +64 21 0253 9395 VHF Channel 16
Outer Course (A, B, M and Tornado Divisions) VHF Channel 77
Services
Russell Radio Weather Forecasts at 0800, 0930, 1330 and 1750 hours
09 403 7218 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
Seapower (Marine Engineering & Electrical) 09 402 8820 or +64 276 011 492
Cater Marine (Chandlery) 09 402 8292
Burnsco Marine (Chandlery) 09 402 5204
Opua Store (Lunches) 09 402 7575
24-Hour Tender Service (Based at Opua Cruising Club) Don Gilkenson +64 27 275 8122 or VHF Channel 12
Smuggler Marine Tender Service (8.00am to 5.00pm) David Pringle +64 21 969 282
Kerikeri Airport 09 407 6133
Salt Air Helicopter Service 09 402 8338
Dive Ops Water Taxi 0800 387 892 / 09 402 5454
Paihia Cabs or Shuttle 09 407 9515 / +64 21 407 951
Dial a Ride +64 21 498 790
Haruru Cabs 09 402 6292
Passenger Ferry 0800 653 339
Other Support
Police
Emergency 111
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
Recommended Restaurants
35º South 69 Marsden Rd, Paihia 09 402 6220 www.35south.co.nz
Duke of Marlborough 35 The Strand, Russell 09 403 7829 www.theduke.co.nz
Opua Cruising Club Baffin St, Opua 09 402 6923 www.opuacruisingclub.co.nz
Opua Marina Cafe Baffin St, Opua 09 402 6991
The Gables 19 The Strand, Russell 09 403 7670 www.thegablesrestaurant.co.nz
Pure Tastes 116 Marsden Rd, Paihia 09 402 0003
Amazing Thai 78 Marsden Rd, Paihia 09 402 5555
Duke Tavern 19 York St, Russell 09 403 7831 www.duketavern.co.nz
Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack 9 Williams Rd, Paihia 09 402 5002
Only Seafood 40 Marsden Rd, Paihia 09 402 6066 www.onlyseafood.co.nz
CONTACT LIST
At the dawn of a new millennium, between the 2000 Louis Vuitton and America’s Cup regattas, the New Zealand superyacht industry created a regatta which celebrated the best of our country.
Designed specifically for visiting superyachts, the first NZ Millennium Cup fleet raced between Kawau Island and Auckland in two hard-fought races.
“The industry saw an opportunity to run an event that showcased our cruising grounds further–an event that encapsulated why the journey was worth the effort,” says Ian Cook of gold sponsor, Yachting Developments.
Now staged by the NZ Marine Export Group and supported by industry sponsors, the Cup has evolved through several iterations, travelling to Palma de Mallorca in 2007, and back to Auckland in 2009, 2012, and 2013. It’s now found a home in the Bay of Islands, which has set a stunning, and quintessentially New Zealand backdrop, for each edition of the race since 2015.
The event’s hallmarks, however of outstanding off-water events, relaxed hospitality, and spectacular competition, remain. Testimony to the lure the NZ Millennium Cup still holds, the inaugural line honours winners, Antaeus, return to take up the challenge in the Pacific Cup division in 2017.
“We want to give crew something fantastic to look forward to when they come to New Zealand,” says Craig Park of platinum sponsor, Orams Marine.
“Whether that’s exceptional refit work or exploring our myriad untouched isles; the NZ Millennium Cup epitomises the quality of what New Zealand has to offer on every level.”
A JOURNEY WORTH THE EFFORT
Welcome to our regatta in one of the world’s great natural playgrounds; we’re very pleased to have you join us here for the 2017 NZ Millennium Cup.
2016 was a good year for the New Zealand industry, with steady forward-momentum, new launches, and innovation across the board.
We were pleased to watch as our central city marinas filled with superyachts and crew ready to enjoy all New Zealand has to offer, and our yards and support industries were again given the chance to prove why New Zealand workmanship is amongst the best in the world.
January though, is when our industry unwinds. As an ocean-loving nation, spending the summer on the water is in our DNA and we’re looking forward to sharing this time with you in the unbeatable setting of the Bay of Islands. Also in our blood is a love of fierce, fun racing and we, along with all the spectators, are looking forward to our fleet hitting the Bay’s courses. We can’t wait to see you perform on the water.
Flick to page three for our schedule of events during the regatta and find maps of the course on page four. Sailing instructions can be found on page 24.
From the New Zealand Millennium Cup committee, and the members of the NZ Marine Export Group, welcome to the 2017 NZ Millennium Cup.
Let the racing begin!
Stuart Robinson NZ Marine Export Group Chairman
WELCOME TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS
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Tuesday 24th January
16:45 – 17:30 Event registration and briefing for owners and skippers Duke of Marlborough, Russell
17:30 – 19:00 Welcome function Duke of Marlborough, Russell
Wednesday 25th January
08:30 – 09:00 Skippers’ daily briefing NZ Millennium Cup HQ, Opua Cruising Club
11:30 First race begins Orams Marine Race Day
18:30 – 20:00 NZ Millennium Cup Function 35º South Restaurant, Paihia
Thursday 26th January
08:30 – 09:00 Skippers’ daily briefing NZ Millennium Cup HQ, Opua Cruising Club
11:30 Second race begins NZ Marine Race Day
18:30 – 20:00 Drinks and nibbles Bay of Islands Sailing Week Race HQ, Opua
Friday 27th January
08:30 – 09:00 Skippers’ daily briefing NZ Millennium Cup HQ, Opua Cruising Club
11:30 Final race begins
18:30 – 19.30 Prize-giving: Peter Montgomery MBE officiates Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Fullers Ferry Timetable
Note: Schedule of Events is subject to change
Other passenger ferries run every 20 minutes
Paihia to Russell Russell to Paihia
7.20am 7.00am
8.30am 7.45am
9.30am – 7.30pm Departures on the half hour 9.00am – 7.00pm Departures on the half hour
8.30pm 8.00pm
9.30pm 9.00pm
10.30pm 10.00pm
Adult $12.00 Return
MAPSBay of Islands
Russell
Paihia
Opua
Ferry TerminalDiesel Only
Opua Cruising Club (NZ Millennium Cup HQ)Diesel only available on wharf
35º South Restaurant
35º South Restaurant
Duke of Marlborough
NZ Millennium Cup HQ (Opua)Diesel only available on wharf
Bay of Island Sailing Week HQ (Opua)
Tender Park 24-Hour Security
Ferry Terminal Petrol & Diesel available
Duke of MarlboroughDiesel & petrol available on wharf
Paihia Ferry TerminalDiesel only available on wharf
PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
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NZ MILLENNIUM CUP 2017 ENTRANTS
Cavallo“ In an event that will mark a series of first-time experiences, the NZ Millennium Cup
2017 represents her owners’ introduction to New Zealand’s waters. This will be the
first time Cavallo is available for charter in the Pacific. Having grown up sailing in
the Bay of Islands and skippering Thalia in previous editions of the Cup. Our owner
and his friends will have an unforgettable Kiwi yachting experience - racing and
cruising in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.” Captain Jake Reid
Let the racing begin...
Farfalla“ As this event is the greatest superyacht regatta in the Southern Hemisphere,
we had little choice but to join in! Since the start of our journey through the Pacific
we’ve had countless sailors recommending that we compete in this wonderful regatta
and I’m very happy to now be a part of it.” Captain Richard Chadburn
Tawera“ Last year was a resoundingly successful and enjoyable regatta. Every aspect was
slick, professional and timely. We can’t wait to head North to again experience the
NZ Millennium Cup’s unique blend of fantastic racing and outstanding, relaxed
hospitality. It is jointly the camaraderie, parties and, of course, the sailing that make
the event what it is.” Owners Mike and Tracy Mahoney
Pumula“ Hearing of the regatta’s excellent reputation and sailing grounds from the
owner of Cavallo spurred our entry. The first time Pumula and her owner will cruise
New Zealand’s waters, we look forward to joining the NZ Millennium Cup on the tail
of a voyage that has incorporated extremes from Spitsbergen and Antarctica,
to Cape Horn and Alaska.” Captain Michael van Bregt
Steinlager 2“ Returning to the Cup for a third year, we’re angling to return to the top of the
podium in the Pacific Cup Division. We’d like to warmly thank our sponsors and
supporters for enabling us to showcase the much-loved, iconic ‘Steinie’ and for
supporting the opportunity for three promising young sailors to test their mettle
onboard in our defence of the title.” Skipper Alistair Moore
Antaeus“ The 2017 event is a particularly special NZ Millennium Cup for the crew aboard
Antaeus. Antaeus’ new joint owner, Peter Harris, will be joining us to race in the
beautiful Bay of Islands. Taking line honours in the inaugural regatta in 2000,
we look forward to another fiercely-contested race.”
Owner and skipper Charles St. Clair Brown
Silvertip“ Long-time competitors in the NZ Millennium Cup, we’re looking forward to facing
old rivals and new challengers before the busy season of charter bookings that lies
ahead of us. The lure of the Bay of Islands brings our owner back to race each year,
and we’re thrilled to see how popular the region has been with charter guests.”
Captain Blair MacLeod
PACIFIC DIVISION
2000 – Hyperion Moon Blue 2 2003 – Ipanema Innovision 2007 – Pink Gin2009 – Silvertip
2012 – Silvertip2013 – Zefiro2015 – Silencio 2016 – Tawera
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Janice of Wyoming“ We start every regatta with the intention of winning, and 2017 will be no different.
Crossing the line first on Orams Marine Race Day last year was a real thrill, and
with several yachts tied in first place on the final day of sailing made it even more so.
We felt that Janice of Wyoming performed well and the crew are determined to
give it their best shot again to recognise our owner’s longstanding and passionate
support of the NZ Millennium Cup.” Captain Chris Wilson
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Craig Park
Orams Marine are proudly returning as platinum sponsors for the 2017 NZ Millennium Cup. With a satisfying year behind us and a very active winter season, we look forward to showing crew, captains and owners the best of Kiwi hospitality in the most resplendent of cruising grounds. With yachts that have work done by Orams Marine vying for the Millennium Cup, we look forward to illustrating the quality of work the marine service sector in New Zealand offers to both local and international guests.
“ We look forward to showing crew, captains and owners the best of Kiwi hospitality”
PLATINUM SPONSOR
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“ We look forward to escaping to the beautiful waters of the Bay of Islands.”
Pauline & David Pringle
Keen supporters of the NZ Millennium Cup since 2012, we look forward to once again providing chase tenders for the event’s media, photographers and VIPs. After a successful year with delivery of several tenders to superyacht clients, we look forward to escaping to the beautiful waters of the Bay of Islands.
2016’s edition provided us the opportunity to showcase the speed and agility of our tenders. Flicking Kealoha’s owner, moments after they crossed the finish line, straight to the doors of a waiting helicopter on one of our tenders, proved a key highlight. We look forward to offering the same level of high-end service this year.
GOLD SPONSOR
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With new entrant to the NZ Millennium Cup, Pumula, sporting a full Doyle Sails NZ wardrobe, we’re excited to again be a part of the South Pacific’s premiere superyacht regatta.
This year has seen our superyacht team travel all over the world, supporting clients and racing in some of the industry’s most prestigious regattas, but there is nothing like the feeling of returning to the magnificent Bay of Islands and home waters.
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“ Nothing like the feeling of returning to the magnificent Bay of Islands”
Mike Sanderson
After a busy year that has seen the launch of 33.83-metre Cygnus Montanus, and the re-launch of 1948 classic Kiwi yacht, Windhaven, we look forward to getting out on the dazzling waters of the Bay of Islands to watch Yachting Developments-built Silvertip compete for the Millennium Cup. With New Zealand’s sailing icon, Steinlager 2, battling again for the Pacific Cup after an extensive refit at Yachting Developments last year, we’ll be cheering both crews on in the hope for a podium finish.
Ian & Blanche Cook
GOLD SPONSORGOLD SPONSOR
“ We look forward to getting out on the dazzling waters of the Bay of Islands”
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We look forward to welcoming crew and owners to the Bay of Islands again for the 2017 NZ Millennium Cup. As recognition of the Bay’s unique, unspoilt shoreline and emerald waters, picture perfect for cruising, grows, we’re thrilled to see visitor numbers increase year on year. To accomodate 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. Due for completion in March 2017, we invite guests to explore the refreshed Marina. In a further move to provide a seamless experience for guests, an additional terminal at the airport has also been planned.
We are proudly committed to maintaining the Bay of Islands’ reputation as New Zealand’s premier recreational maritime environment and it is with great pleasure we welcome the NZ Millennium Cup back to the Bay.
“ We invite guests to explore the refreshed Marina”
Ross Blackman
GOLD SPONSOR
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THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS
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Kerikeri Inlet
Te Puna Inlet
Ninepin Is.
Kent Passage
Black Rocks
Mark GPS PositionsBird Rock 35 09.81 S 174 18.34 E
Outer Distance Mark 35 15.04 S 174 06.31 E (position approximate)
Motuterakihi Island Buoy 35 11.5 S 174 06 E (position approximate)
Ninepin Island 35 09.13 S 174 08.74 E
Red Head Buoy 35 12 S 174 12 E (position approximate)
Orams Marine Buoy 35 13.2 S 174 10.2 E (position approximate)
Buoy IdentificationOuter Distance Mark Yellow/Black buoy with white Harken band
Motuterakihi Is. Buoy Yellow buoy with NZ Marine logo
Red Head Buoy Yellow buoy with NZ Millennium Cup logo
Orams Marine Buoy Yellow buoy with Orams Marine logo
Outer Distance
Mark
MAP OF BAY OF ISLANDS
SHOWING MARK POSITIONS
BramptonBuoy
Motuterakihi Is.
Flat Is.
Moturoa Is.
Roberton Is.
OPUA
MIDDLESTART AREA
RUSSELL
WAITANGI
PAIHIA
THIS CHART IS A GUIDE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
Outer Distance Mark
NorthernChannel
Marks
ISLAND RACINGand MILLENNIUM CUP
START-FINISH
FINISH: A - B - M - TFINISH: C - E - SB - Y88
START/FINISH: Heavy Weather
OUTERSTART AREA
Paramena Beacon
NorthernChannel Marks
Moturua Is.
Motukiekie Is.
Te Ao Is.
AlbertChannel
Southern Channel
Marks
Cater’sBuoy
MotuterakihiIsland Buoy
Red Head Buoy
Bird Rock 0.7nm
Flax Island Group 12.6nm
Orams Marine Buoy
Finish Lines (Bay Courses)
NZ MILLENNIUM CUP AND PACIFIC CUP COURSES 2017
MARK DESCRIPTIONS & POSITIONSBird Rock 35 09.81 S 174 18.34 E
Outer Distance Mark 35 15.04 S 174 06.31 E (position approximate) Yellow/Black buoy with white Harken band
Motuterakihi Island Buoy 35 11.5 S 174 06 E (position approximate) Yellow buoy with NZ Marine logo
Ninepin Island 35 09.13 S 174 08.74 E
Red Head Buoy 35 12 S 174 12 E (position approximate) Yellow buoy with NZ Millennium Cup logo
Orams Marine Buoy 35 13.2 S 174 10.2E (position approximate) Yellow buoy with Orams Marine logo
1. Start Orams Marine Buoy (P) Ninepin Island (S) Bird Rock (S) Finish Approx. length 26 NM
2. Start Orams Marine Buoy (P) Ninepin Island (P) Motuterakihi Island Buoy (P) Ninepin Island (S) Finish Approx. length 21 NM
3. Start Orams Marine Buoy (P) Motuterakihi Island Buoy (S) Ninepin Island (S) Orams Marine Buoy (S) Finish Approx. length 19 NM
4. Start Orams Marine Buoy (P) Ninepin Island (P) Motuterakihi Island Buoy (P) Red Head Buoy (S) Orams Marine Buoy (S) Motuterakihi Island Buoy (P) Finish Approx. length 26 NM
5. Start
Motuterakihi Island Buoy (S)
Ninepin Island (S)
Red Head Buoy (S)
Ninepin Island (P)
Motuterakihi Island Buoy (P)
Orams Marine Buoy (S)
Finish
Approx. length 27 NM
6. Start
Orams Marine Buoy (P)
Ninepin Island (P)
Motuterakihi Island Buoy (P)
Red Head Buoy (P)
Ninepin Island (P)
Red Head Buoy (S)
Motuterakihi Island Buoy (P)
Finish
Approx. length 33 NM
7. Start
Orams Marine Buoy (P)
Red Head Buoy (P)
Orams Marine Buoy (S)
Ninepin Island (S)
Red Head Buoy (S)
Motuterakihi Island Buoy (S)
Ninepin Island (S)
Finish
Approx. length 30 NM
8. Course determined at daily race briefing
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NZ MILLENNIUM CUP AND PACIFIC CUP
The Organising Authority is the New Zealand Millennium Cup
Committee and the New Zealand Marine Export Group Incorporated.
The on-water race authority is Bay of Islands Sailing Week Inc.
1.0 Rules
1.1 This regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in
the Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020 including Yachting
New Zealand prescriptions and including Appendix SY to
the Racing Rules of Sailing (“Racing Rules”), and including any
amendments to the Racing Rules that are issued and come into
effect prior to 24 January 2017. Appendix SY is reproduced as
an appendix to these Sailing Instructions.
1.2 The YNZ Safety Regulations of Sailing 2017-2020, Part 2,
Category 4, including any amendments to the Safety
Regulations that are issued and come into effect prior to
24 January 2017, shall apply to all boats racing in the
NZ Millennium Cup or Pacific Cup divisions.
1.3 Racing Rule 42.3 is amended so that the use of an engine
is allowed up to one minute prior to a yacht’s respective
start time.
1.4 Racing Rule 55 is amended by adding the following sentence:
“For the avoidance of doubt the discarding of elastic or wool
bands when setting a sail is not permitted”
1.5 Racing Rule 64.1 is amended by replacing the word
“disqualified” with the words “penalised at the discretion
of the protest committee.”
1.6 Appendix SY will apply to all boats racing in the
NZ Millennium Cup. This amends Racing Rule SY1.
1.7 Competitors shall comply with any reasonable request
from a regatta official.
2.0 Notices to Competitors
Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board
located in the North Sails/Southern Spars Marquee at the Opua
Marina. Copies of notices to competitors in the NZ Millennium Cup
and/or Pacific Cup will be posted on the notice board at the NZ
Millennium Cup race headquarters at the Opua Cruising Club.
3.0 Changes to Sailing Instructions
3.1 Any change to the Sailing Instructions will be posted before
0830 hours on the day it will take effect.
3.2 Any change to the schedule of races will be posted by
1900 hours on the day before it will take effect.
4.0 Signals Made Ashore
Signals made ashore will be displayed on the flagpole on the Carters
Race Office at the Opua Marina. Competitors are reminded that
Racing Rules provides that the flying of code flag “L” ashore means a
notice to competitors has been posted.
5.0 Schedule of Races
5.1 No practice race is scheduled.
5.2 Races are scheduled as shown on Table 1.
5.3 On NZ Millenium Cup Race Day Friday 27 January no warning
signal will be made after 1330 hours.
5.4 On NZ Millenium Cup Race Day Friday 27 January the race
officer will endeavour to set a course that can be completed by
all boats by 1600 hrs.
5.5 There will be daily race briefing from 0830 hrs to 0900 hrs
each Race Day. This meeting will be held at NZ Millennium Cup
race headquarters at the Opua Cruising Club at the Opua
Marina. There must be at least one representative from each
yacht at this meeting. It is recommended attended by the
Captain, designated Safety Officer and Racing Tactician or
Navigator. Note that there is a 5 knot speed limit between the
Okiato Point beacon and the Opua Cruising Club jetty.
6.0 Division Flags
6.1 The division flag for the NZ Millennium Cup and the Pacific Cup
will be the NZ Millenium Cup flag.
6.2 Each boat will be issued with an individual coloured flag
(“boat’s individual flag”). Boats while racing will fly their boat’s
individual flag either on the backstay or the aft starboard shroud.
Table 1 : Race Schedule
Date January 2017 First Warning Signal Races to be Sailed
Each Race Day
0830–0900 hrs race briefing meeting at the NZ Millennium Cup race headquarters at the Opua Cruising Club at the Opua MarinaNote that there is a 5 knot speed limit between the Okiato Point beacon and the Opua Cruising Club jetty.
Orams MarineRace Day Wednesday 25
1125 hrs 1 pursuit race
NZ Marine Race Day Thursday 26
1125 hrs 1 pursuit race
NZ Millenium Cup Race Day Friday 27
1125 hrs 1 pursuit race
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7.0 Racing Area
7.1 The racing area will be the Bay of Islands (chart NZ 5125).
7.2 The start area is shown on page 19 of this Sailing Instructions
Booklet. The committee boat will display a red and white staff
with an orange flag on it.
8.0 The Courses
8.1 Page 21 of this Sailing Instructions Booklet states the courses,
including the order in which marks are to be rounded, and the
side on which each mark is to be left.
8.2 The specific course to be sailed for the day will be advised at
the daily race briefing.
8.3 Boats will be advised of their individual start times by no later
than 1115 hrs each day. Each boat’s start time will be calculated
based on its handicap, the course to be sailed and the forecast
wind for the day. A boat’s start time is likely to vary each day,
depending on the course and the wind. The handicap for boats
in the NZ Millennium Cup will be the International Superyacht
Rule handicap. The handicap for boats in the Pacific Cup will be
the PHRF handicap.
9.0 Marks 9.1 The course marks are described at page 19 and 20 of this
Sailing Instructions Booklet.
9.2 The starting and finishing marks will be the committee boat
and the outer distance mark at the other end.
10.0 The Start 10.1 The starting line for all races will be between a red and
white staff displaying an orange flag on the committee boat
at the starboard end and the outer distance mark at the port
end. When starting the committee boat is to be left to
starboard and the outer distance mark to port.
10.2 Each race will be a pursuit race where each yacht will have a
different start time as advised by the race committee no later
than 1115 hrs.
10.3 The start sequence for the first boat scheduled to start will be
as described in table 2. Times will be taken from the visual
signals; the absence of a sound signal shall be disregarded.
10.4 The start sequence for all other boats shall be: (a) one minute
before a boat’s start time that boat’s individual flag will be
displayed and a sound signal made; (b) at a boat’s start time
that boat’s individual flag will be lowered and a sound signal
made. When the last boat starts the division flag will be
lowered at the same time as that boat’s individual flag.
Times will be taken from the visual signals; the absence of a
sound signal shall be disregarded.
10.5 Boats whose warning signal has not been made should avoid
the starting area.
10.6 Racing Rules 29 and 30 shall not apply. Any boat crossing the
start line early shall not restart and will be given a time penalty
equal to five minutes plus the time she was over early.
10.7 NZ Millennium Cup and Pacific Cup boats will be started as
part of the same start sequence.
11.0 Change of the Next Leg of the Course Change of Course – Racing Rule 33 is replaced by the following:
If the race committee signals a change of course (displays Flag
C with repetitive sounds) as the boats approach a mark, after
rounding/passing that mark boats shall sail directly to the finish.
12.0 The Finish The finishing line will be between a red and white staff displaying
an orange flag on the committee boat and the outer distance mark.
When finishing the committee boat is to be left to port and the outer
distance mark to starboard. The committee boat on station at the
finish may not be the same as that at the start of the race.
13.0 Penalty System 13.1 Where a boat has broken a rule in Part 2 of the Racing Rules
or Racing Rule 31, only one turn, including one gybe and one
tack, is required. This changes Racing Rules 44.1 and 44.2.
13.2 A boat that has taken a penalty or retired under Racing Rule 31
or Racing Rule 44.1 shall complete an acknowledgement form
at the Carters Race Office within the protest time limit.
13.3 Racing Rule 44.1 is changed to permit a boat that has broken a
rule in Part 2 of the Racing Rules or Racing Rule 31 to take a
penalty after racing but prior to any protest hearing. Her
penalty shall be a scoring penalty as calculated in Racing Rule
44.3(c) equal to 40% of the number of entries in her fleet or
50% of the difference between her finishing and the number of
entries in her fleet, whichever is less.
14.0 Time Limits and Target Times There is no time limit.
15.0 Protests
15.1 Immediately after finishing a boat intending to protest shall,
in addition to the requirements of Racing Rule 61.1(a), inform
the committee boat at the finishing line of her intention to
protest and the identity of the boat(s) protested against. The
protesting boat must receive an acknowledgement from the
race committee. This changes Racing Rule 61.
15.2 Protest forms are available at the Carters Race Office. Protests
shall be delivered there within the protest time limit. Parties
lodging protests must be present in the vicinity of the Carters
Race Office from the protest time limit until their protest
is heard.
15.3 The protest time limit is 90 minutes after the last boat in its division
has finished that day’s race. The same protest time limit applies
to all protests by the race committee and protest committee about
incidents they observe in the racing area. This changes Racing Rules
61.3 and 62.2. Protest time limits will be posted.
Table 2 : Start Signals – First Boat to Start
Signal Flag & Sound Minutes before starting signal
WarningDivision Flag and Boat’s individual flag; 1 sound
5 minutes
Preparatory Preparatory Flag; 1 sound 4 minutes
One minute before start
Preparatory Flag removed; 1 long sound
1 minute
StartingBoat’s individual flag
removed; 1 sound0 minutes
15.4 Notices will be posted on the notice board in the North Sails/
Southern Spars Marquee within 30 minutes of the protest time
limit to inform competitors of hearings in which they are
parties or named as witnesses. Hearings will be held as soon
as practicable.
15.5 Notices of protests by the race committee or protest committee
will be posted on the notice board in the North Sails/Southern
Spars Marquee to inform boats under Racing Rule 61.1(b).
15.6 Breaches of instructions 10.5, 13.2, 17 or 20 will not be grounds
for a protest by a boat. This changes Racing Rule 60.1(a).
Penalties for these breaches may be less than disqualification if
the protest committee so decides.
15.7 On the last day of the regatta a request for re-opening a
hearing shall be lodged:
(a) Within the protest time limit if the party requesting re-opening
was informed of the decision on the previous day; or
(b) No later than 30 minutes after the party requesting re-opening
was informed of the decision if informed of the decision on the
last day of the regatta.
This changes Racing Rule 66.
15.8 For protests where only a rule in Part 2 of the Racing Rules
or Racing Rule 31 is alleged to have been broken, an arbitration
hearing may be offered prior to any formal hearing. Racing
Rules Appendix on arbitration will apply. This changes
Racing Rule 44.1.
15.9 Racing protests must be lodged by the end of protest time on
Orams Marine Race Day Wednesday 25 January 2017.
16.0 Scoring 16.1 One race is to be completed to constitute a series.
16.2 A boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores with
no discard. Race scores will be based on the finishing positions
on line, but subject to any alteration of finishing position that
occurs as a result of a time penalty under instruction 10.6 or as
a result of a protest, including under instructions 17.3 and 20. If
two or more boats finish the series on equal points, their series
positions will be determined using the count back provisions set
out in rule A8 in Appendix A of the Racing Rules.
16.3 The scoring abbreviation for a discretionary penalty given
under instruction 15.6 will be DPG.
17.0 Safety Regulations 17.1 A boat that retires from a race shall notify the race committee
as soon as possible.
17.2 Any boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for
compliance with safety requirements, rating certificates
and/or Sailing Instructions.
17.3 No later than the close of the protest time limit applying to
the division the boat is sailing in, the race committee will report
any breaches of the safety standards to the protest committee
requesting action on the report. If a breach of the safety
standards is upheld the protest committee will impose a 5%
time penalty applied to the race completed that day or such
other penalty as is appropriate given the seriousness of the
breach. Any time penalty will be calculated on elapsed time.
This changes Racing Rule 60.2.
18.0 Radio Communication 18.1 Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio
transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications
not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to racing
related calls on mobile telephones.
18.2 Race information will be broadcast by the committee on
VHF Channel 17.
18.3 At their discretion, the committee may answer radio queries
relating to courses, time and racing. This modifies Racing Rule 41.
18.4 Boats shall use VHF channel 17 to communicate with each
other while racing.
19.0 Escort Boats 19.1 Each vessel may be accompanied by its own motorised escort
boat whose functions may include warning spectator boats and
the like.
19.2 Escort boats should be made available to assist in the
management of the race if requested by the race committee.
20.0 Flags and Decals Sponsor’s flags and decals may be provided by the organising
committee. If these are provided they must be displayed as required
by the organising committee, including during all races participated in
during the regatta. Protests over the failure to display sponsor’s flags
or decals can only be lodged by the race committee.
21.0 Prizes Prizes will be given for first, second and third in the NZ Millennium
Cup series and first in the Pacific Cup series; or first and second in the
Pacific Cup series if there are three boats in the series; or first, second
and third in the Pacific Cup series if there are more than three boats
in the series.
22.0 Disclaimer of Liability 22.1 Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own
risk. See Racing 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. Owners shall accept
full responsibility for the seaworthiness and safe navigation
of their boats and the competence of their crews.
22.2 As all owners are aware competitive racing inevitably
carries with it an increased risk of collision between boats
and resultant damage and expense. The Organising Authority
urges all owners to carry full racing insurance and believes
that at the very least third party insurance should be held. It is
not, however the responsibility of the Organising Authority
to police or enforce insurance; it is a matter of choice for
individual owners and skippers. The Organising Authority
will not be responsible for losses arising during the regatta
(insured or otherwise). All owners and skippers are advised that
it is the responsibility of owners and/or skippers to ensure that
they carry the relevant insurance. Boats race at their own risk.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR ON-WATER EMERGENCIESIf 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 Carters Race Office. We encourage you to fill out an incident report as that will help us make the regatta safer.
APPENDIX SY SUPERYACHT RACING RULESWhen stated in the notice of race and the sailing instructions,
Superyacht races shall be sailed under The Racing Rules of Sailing as
changed by this appendix.
Version 2.2, May 2014.
SY1 TERMINOLOGY ‘Superyacht’ means a boat with a hull length greater than
30.5 metres. ‘Superyacht class’ means a racing fleet in which a
majority of the fleet are superyachts.
SY2 Changes to the Definitions and the Rules of Part 1 and Part 2 SY2.1 The definition Keep Clear is changed to:
Keep Clear One boat keeps clear of another if the other can
sail her course with no need to take avoiding action and with
no less than 40 metres between the boats.
SY2.2 The definition Mark-Room is changed to:
Mark-Room for a boat to leave a mark on the required side
with no less than 40 metres between the boats.
Also, (a) room to sail to the mark when her proper course is to
sail to it, and (b) room to round the mark as necessary to sail
the course.
SY2.3 The definition Room is changed to:
Room The space a boat needs in the existing conditions,
including space to comply with her obligations under the
rules of Part 2 and rule 31, while maneuvering promptly in
a seamanlike way, with no less than 40 metres between
the boats.
SY2.4 The definition Zone is changed to:
Zone The area around a mark within a distance of
300 metres of it. A boat is in the zone when any part of her
hull is in the zone.
SY2.5 Add new rule 1.3:
1.3 Communication
At all times while in the racing area, a boat shall monitor
the VHF safety channel specified in the sailing instructions,
shall respond promptly to a hail from another boat, and shall
communicate with other boats on matters of safety.
SY2.6 Rule 17 is changed to:
17 ON THE SAME TACK; PROPER COURSE
17.1 A leeward boat shall not sail above her proper course while
she is within 80 metres of the windward boat.
17.2 A boat being overtaken from clear astern shall sail her proper
course from the time the overtaking boat is within 80 metres
of her until the overtaking boat is clear ahead or more than
80 metres from her. The overtaking boat shall not sail within
40 metres of the other boat.
17.3 When rules 18, 19 or 20 apply, rules 17.1 and 17.2 do not.
SY3 Changes to the Rules of Part 4 and Part 5 SY3.1 Rule 42.3(g) is changed to:
(g) Any means of propulsion may be used to help a person
or another vessel in danger, or as required to comply
with rule 14, Avoiding Contact.
SY3.2 Rule 52 is deleted.
SY3.3 Add new rule 60.4:
60.4 When the race committee or protest committee learns,
from any source, of an incident involving boats sailing
within 40 metres of each other or not responding to a
radio hail, it may protest any boat involved.
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