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FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019

NOTICE OF RACE

2019 BRISBANE TO HAMILTON ISLANDYACHT RACE

Owners and charterers of eligible Monohull and Multihullboats are invited to enter the inaugural Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race

This race is organised and conducted by

the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) in conjunction with Hamilton Island

The inaugural Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race takes

competitors on a journey up some of the Worlds best cruising andsailing grounds. With the traditional Queensland Coastal Race

route North from Moreton Bay to Breaksea Spit, Yachts then face anavigational challenge in order to arrive at Hamilton Island. Indoing so, competitors must Navigate the Great Barrier Reef’s

southern outcrops, and the beautiful and rugged Islands that markthe approach to Dent Passage, and the finish at Hamilton Island

Yacht Club.

INTRODUCING THE BRISBANE TO HAMILTON

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1.1 The Organising Authority (OA) is the Royal Queensland YachtSquadron (RQYS).

1. ORGANISING AUTHORITY

2.1 The warning signal for the race will be signalled no earlier than1055 hours (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on Friday 2 August2019. 2.2 The Race Committee may change the start time and/or datedue to weather considerations.

2. RACE

3.1 General 3.1.1 The races will be governed by the current (refers to as at 1July 2019) versions of: a. The rules, as defined in the current Racing Rules of Sailing(RRS) of World Sailing (WS) b. The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions atSea c. The IRC 2019 Rule Parts A, B and C shall apply d. The current OMR Rating System Rules e. The prescriptions and special regulations of Australian Sailing(Special Regulations) f. This Notice of Race (NOR) including any subsequentamendments, except as are modified by the Sailing Instructions 3.2 Special Regulations 3.2.1 Boats shall comply with AS Special Regulations Part 1,Category 2. 3.3 Alterations to the Rules The following alterations have been made to the rules: 3.3.1 IRC Rule 21.1.5(e): A spare mainsail may be carried in therace as a bona fide replacement for a mainsail damaged duringthe race 3.3.2 IRC Rule 21.6.1: A boat may carry one more spinnaker thanshown on her current IRC certificate without an increase of rating 3.3.3 RRS 51: A boat with movable ballast or variable ballast(within the meaning of those terms in the special regulations)may move that ballast for the purpose of changing trim orstability; 3.3.4 RRS 52: Is amended to permit powered winches for boatsracing in non-IRC Categories. 3.3.5 RRS 52 is amended to allow self-steering equipment to beused by boats in the Short-Handed division. 3.3.6 RRS Appendix A 4.2 is changed as per NOR 11.1.

3. RULES

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4.1 Requirements for all boats 4.1.1 The race is open to all sailing boats monohull and multihullwhose owners or persons chartering are financial members of aclub recognised by the competitor’s national authority. 4.1.2 A boat shall: a. be built in accordance with the Special Regulations Part 1,Section 3.03.1; b. multihulls shall comply with the variations for multihulls c. have a waterline length not less than 7.5 meters d. comply with the Special Regulations Part 1 for Race Category 2. e. be an Australian registered ship, or for overseas entrants anequivalent registration f. comply with Appendix A, B, C & D of this NOR g. be self-righting for monohull yachts (not required formultihulls) h. be fitted with AIS with the ability to send and receive whichshall be active in both modes at all times 4.2 Requirements for crew a. The minimum number of crew on any boat in Fully Crewed Category is four (4). b. The maximum number of crew on any boat in Short-Handed Category is two (2). c. The minimum age of majority of the crew shall be eighteen (18) years of age. The minimum age of any crew member is sixteen (16) years of age. Minimum ages taken from the start date of the race. d. The crew must be compliant with the requirements detailed in Appendix D.

4. ELIGIBILITY

3.4 Sailing Instructions 3.4.1 The Sailing Instructions will be available by 0000 hrs onSaturday 27 July 2019. 3.4.2 The Sailing Instructions will be published on the eventwebsite: https://www.rqys.com.au/brisbane-to-hamilton-island-yacht-race 3.4.3 The Sailing Instructions will take precedence over this NORas well as any/all rules listed in NOR 3.

3. RULES (CONTINUED)

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5.1 Entry shall be made online through the TopYacht online entrysystem (https://www.topyacht.com.au/db/kb/1039) with thefollowing items submitted on TopYacht or via email([email protected]) where current versions are not alreadyheld by the Organising Authority: a. Verification of stability (satisfy compliance with AS SR AppendixD & NOR Appendix A) (not required for Multihull yachts); b. An audited Special Regulations Form for Category 2 (NOR 2.2).Note: Category 2 forms dated after 1 January 2019 will beaccepted. c. Life Raft Inspection Certificate/s; d. Radio Installation Inspection Certificates (NOR Appendix B); e. 406 Mhz EPIRB registration certificate in the boat's name (tosatisfy compliance with AS SR 4.18.4 iv); f. Measurement and Rating Certificate/s, as required (NOR 3.3); g. Colour photograph of the boat under sail, suitable for searchand rescue purposes. This may be a digital photograph. h. A brief history of the boat for publicity purposes. i. Crew list to be completed online through TopYacht withpersonal PLB HEX IDs and emergency contact details for allmembers of the crew. j. Australian Sailing Safety at Sea Survival Course Certificates(NOR 4.7, NOR 4.8); k. Senior First Aid Certificates (NOR 4.5); l. Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency in Radio Telephony orhigher qualification (NOR 4.6); m. Copy of the vessels Insurance Information proving currency atthe time of the race (NOR 3.2); n. Stability Declaration, Owner/Charterer Declaration and CrewDeclaration Forms 5.2 A completed Online Entry inclusive of the additional itemsspecified above shall be received by the Organising Authority by1700 hrs Friday 26 July 2019. 5.3 Corrections to the items specified in NOR 5.2 shall be receivedby the Organising Authority by 1700 hrs on Thursday 1 August2019. 5.4 Privacy Note: Personal information about crew members isobtained in the crew lists. That information is obtained for use insearch and rescue situations. The information will be given tosearch and rescue authorities and organisations, the water police,volunteer coastal stations and media representatives, and maybe passed on by them to other organisations. A condition of entryis that crew members are to be informed of this and advised thatthey may obtain access to the information held about them bycontacting the Organising Authority.

5. ENTRIES

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6.1 Fees shall be as per below: CATEGORY & CLASS FEE Early-bird Entry before 31 May 2019 (IRC, OMR & PHS) A$600.00 +$25.00 per crew Standard Entry until 1700 hrs 19 July 2019 (IRC, OMR & PHS)A$700.00 + $25.00 per crew Late Entry after 1700 hrs 19 July 2019 (IRC, OMR & PHS) A$800.00 +$25.00 per crew Late Document Lodgement Additional A$50.00 per item 6.2 Entries may be received as of Friday 19 July 2019 at thediscretion of the Race Committee with an additional boat fee ofA$100.00 (Late Entry A$800.00) (NOR 6.1). 6.3 Entries cancelled 14 days prior to the race start may receive a40% refund of fees paid upon written request to the RaceCommittee. 6.4 Entries cancelled within 13 days of the race start will forfeit allentry fees paid. 6.5 Completed documents not lodged by 1700 hrs Friday 26 July2019 will charged a late lodgement fee of $50.00 per item (NOR6.1).

6. FEES

7.1 There are five (5) scoring categories being: IRC (International Rating Certificate) OMR (Offshore Multihull Rule) PHS (Performance Handicap System) Monohull PHS (Performance Handicap System) Multihull PHS (Performance Handicap System) Short-Handed Monohull 7.2 Yachts may enter any category for which they qualify. 7.3 Divisions may be formed in each of the above categories,subject to the number of entries.

7. CATEGORIES

5.5 The Race Committee may reject or cancel any entry at itsdiscretion (RRS 76.1). 5.6 The Race Committee will publish a final list of entries for theBrisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race 2019 by 1200 hrsWednesday 24 July 2019. Protests concerning eligibility shall bereceived no later than 1700 hrs Tuesday 30 July 2019. 5.7 Required entry documentation not lodged by 1700 hrs Friday26 July 2019 will be charged a late lodgement fee (NOR 6.6).

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EVENT DETAILS Late entry comes into effect on Friday 19 July 2019 at 1700 hrs Final list of entries published on Wednesday 24 July 2019 at 1200hrs All entries finalised by Friday 26 July 2019 at 1700 hrs All documentation finalised by Thursday 1 August 2019 at 1700 hrs Mandatory Race Briefing Thursday 1 August 2019 at 1830 hrs inRQYS Girdis Room Race Start Friday 2 August 2019 at 1100 hrs

8. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9.1 The course to sail shall be: Start in Moreton Bay – Proceed to the North West Fairway markvia the North-West Channel – Finish in a Northerly Direction inDent Passage 9.2 The race is a distance of approximately 530 Nautical Miles 9.3 Paper Charts applicable to the racing area shall be carried. Afurther list shall be provided by the Race Committee.

9. THE COURSE AND CHARTS

10.1 IRC Category Results will be decided by the application of the Time Corrector(TCC) as shown on the IRC Certificate as a multiplier of lapsedtime. The boat with the lowest corrected time (after applicationof scoring penalties, if any) will be scored first.

10. SCORING AND HANDICAPS

7.4 The organising authority may alter, amalgamate or divide anycategory and may add categories as required. 7.5 The organising authority may cancel any category if fewerthan five (5) entries have been received by the closing date. Inthis event, boats that have entered will have the option oftransferring to another category (if eligible) or having their entryfee refunded.

7. CATEGORIES (CONTINUED)

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11.1 A boat that fails to return and start when signalled inaccordance with RRS 29.1 shall receive a 30-minute elapsed timepenalty. This alters RRS Appendix A 4.2 11.2 RRS 44.1 & 44.3 shall be altered by the Sailing Instructions.

11. PENALTIES

12.1 Boats may be required to display the event sponsors name orlogo in accordance with World Sailing (WS) Regulation 20.3(d) asdirected by the Race Committee.

12. ADVERTISING

13.1 The mandatory Race and Weather Briefing shall be held at1830 hrs Thursday 1 August 2019 at the Royal Queensland YachtSquadron (NOR 8). Two (2) crew members of a boat intending to compete in the race shall attend the race briefing. It is mandatorythat two (2) of either the Owner, Skipper, Second in Command(2IC) or Navigator attend. Failure to attend may result in a protestby the Race Committee.

13. RACE BRIEFINGS

10.2 PHS Categories Results will be decided by the application of Time CorrectionFactor (TCF) as a multiplier of elapsed times. The starting TCFshall be determined by the Race Committee and shall not besubject to protest or request for redress (amends RRS 60.1 and62). The result will be calculated as a “Series” of results based on anumber of scoring “Stages” between scoring gates (to be advisedin the Sailing Instructions) with a progressive points score todetermine the overall results. PHS’s shall be adjusted by theapplication of a formula after each Stage and there shall be nodiscards from that series. 10.3 OMR Category Results will be decided by the application of Time CorrectionFactor (TCF) as a multiplier of elapsed times as shown on theOMR Certificate. The boat with the lowest corrected time (afterapplication of scoring penalties, if any) will be scored first.

10. SCORING AND HANDICAPS (CONTINUED)

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The Organising Authority, the Race Committee, the Regattasponsors and their respective representatives, officers, membersand volunteers accept no liability whatsoever for any loss of life,property, personal injury or damage caused by or arising out ofthe 2019 Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race. Participantscompete entirely at their own risk.

16. DISCLAIMER

All boats are required to berth at either RQYS Marina or RivergateMarina from 1000hrs Thursday 1 August 2019. 15.2 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron: Berthing for competingboats may be available at RQYS from 0900 hrs on Wednesday 31July 2019 until the start of the race, at no charge. It is a conditionof entry that yachts shall moor in accordance with the directionsof the Marina Manager (ph. 07 3393 3554). Boats requiringberthing prior to 0900 hrs Wednesday 31 July 2019 may becharged normal berthing rates. This berthing arrangement issubject to availability and depth constraints. A limited number ofberths are available and will be allocated based on date ofpayment of entry. 15.3 Rivergate Marina: It is possible that not all boats will be ableto be accommodated at RQYS marina due to draft restrictions,therefore, boats may be redirected to Rivergate Marina, BrisbaneRiver. Additional charges may apply for all berths at RivergateMarina. 15.4 Hamilton Island Yacht Club shall provide berthing for aminimum of 24 hours after a boat has completed the race.Further information will be provided. 15.5 Boats requiring berthing at RQYS prior to the start of the racemust advise their arrival date to the RQYS Marina Office. 15.6 A boat shall not discharge treated or untreated seweragewithin a harbour, marina, or marine park. 15.7 A boat anchoring shall comply with the rules and regulationsof the Queensland Parks and Wildlife, ensuring the boat is safelyanchored at all times.

15. MOORING ARRANGEMENTS

14.1 Prizes shall be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Categoryfor the race, subject to a minimum of five (5) entries received. 14.2 A Line Honours prize shall be awarded. 14.3 Other Prizes and Trophies may be awarded at the discretionof the Race Committee. 14.4 A series of prizes shall be awarded based on the PHS resultsthrough individual Stages.

14. PRIZES AND TROPHIES

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By entering, the owner/charterer agrees to be bound by all of therules and conditions of the race, acknowledges and accepts: 17.1 He/she and the crew are familiar with and understand theRacing Rules of Sailing and the Australian Sailing SpecialRegulations; 17.2 He/she and the crew are familiar with and understand RRS 4“Decision to Race,” Addendum A (Safety Equipment) and rule 1.02“Owners Responsibility” of the Special Regulations; 17.3 Attention has been drawn to the World Sailing FundamentalRule 4 “Decision to Race” which states “The responsibility for aboat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing ishers alone”; 17.4 The entry of the boat and crew is agreed to and accepted byThe Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on the basis that theowner/charterer, his/her skipper and crew are individually awareof and conversant with the risks involved in the sport of oceanracing and that their participation is entirely at the risk of theowner/competitor and his/her skipper and crew; 17.5 The owner/charterer warrants the suitability of his/her boatfor the races; 17.6 The safety of a boat and her entire management includinginsurance shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/chartererwho must ensure that the boat is fully found, thoroughlyseaworthy, and managed by a crew of sufficient number andexperience who are physically fit. The owner/charterer must besatisfied as to the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging sails andall gear. He/she must ensure that all safety equipment is properlymaintained, stowed and in-date and that the crew know where itis kept and how it is to be used. 17.7 Neither The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, its officers,employees, or agents shall be responsible/liable for any loss,damage death or personal injury however caused to theowner/charterer, his/her skipper or crew or their property as aresult of their taking part in this event and its related activities,including pre-start and post finish operations and shoreactivities; 17.8 Neither The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, its officers,employees or agents shall be liable for any costs or expenses thatmay be incurred as a result of special assistance at sea beingarranged for any reason whatsoever; 17.9 Neither the existence of these conditions, and their use by therace organisers, or the inspection of the boat pursuant to theseconditions in any way limits the absolute responsibility of theowner/charter and crew; 17.10 The crew has been advised by the owner/charterer to satisfythemselves as to the experience of the skipper and the adequacyof the boat, all safely equipment and insurance arrangements.

17. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

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A determination by the Organising Authority as to the suitabilityof supplied documentation in demonstrating a boat’s compliancewith the Stability and Hull construction requirements is final. Stability Boats with movable or variable ballast A boat with movable or variable ballast shall provide evidencethat it achieves not less than a Ballast Leeward Recovery Index(BLR Index) Factor of 0.9 under International Standard ISO 12217-2,calculated in accordance with ISO 12217-2 paragraph 6.4.4 withthe lesser of FKR90 and FKR-90 used. (Special RegulationAppendix B 7.2.2 shall apply) All boats – resistance to capsize A boat shall provide evidence as follows to demonstrate that itachieves not less than: • An ORCi Stability Index of 110 for the configuration in which theboat proposes to race; or • International Standard ISO 12217-2 Design Category. Boat holding current, valid ORCi Rating Certificate A boat with a current, valid ORCi Rating Certificate shall supplythat certificate, including the measurement inventory. Boat previously holding valid ORCi Rating Certificate A boat without a current, valid ORCi Rating Certificate but with apreviously valid (but not current) ORCi Rating Certificate shallsupply its most recent previously valid (but not current)certificate, including the measurement inventory for theconfiguration in which the boat proposes to race, accompaniedby a completed Stability Declaration. (Refer to SpecialRegulations Appendix B 3.3 for specific requirements) Boat achieving ISO 12217-2 Design Category A A boat with a current, valid certificate demonstrating that itachieves International Standard ISO 12217-2 Design Category Ashall supply that certificate Hull Construction Scantlings All boats shall comply with AS Special Regulations Part 1,Appendix C and shall supply documentation in accordance withAppendix C, G1

APPENDIX A Stability and Hull Construction Requirementsfor Monohull Yachts

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General The following requirements add to the requirements of AustralianSailing Special Regulations Part 1 for Category 2 Races. International entrants will be provided with a copy of theAustralian Sailing prescriptions and regulations on request. Theseregulations vary in some minor respects from the ORC specialregulations. Communications Boats shall carry a permanently installed VHF radio inaccordance with AS SR Part 1 3.25.1 and shall be capable oftransmitting/receiving, as a minimum, on the followingfrequencies: VHF Channels: 16, 21, 22, 67, 77, 80, 81, 82 Boats shall carry a Satellite Telephone (Satphone). The satellitephone shall have coverage of the race area, a subscription for theduration of the race, and shall either be permanently installed orcarry a spare battery. The satellite phone must be capable ofsending and receiving messages and have a warning light whichalerts that a message has been received. It is recommended that boats carry a HF Radio. Pre-race communication check Boats shall carry out a mandatory communication check with theRace Committee by voice and text prior to +61418767019 by 1200hrs Wednesday 31 July 2019. Yachts are also required to carry out a mandatory radio check onVHF Channel 16 with Coastguard Redcliffe prior to Wednesday 31July 2019. All radio checks shall be carried in open water well away from theconfines of any marina. Communication Installation Inspection Certificate Boats shall provide a Communication Installation InspectionCertificate with the entry form where the Organising Authoritydoes not already hold a current certificate. The CommunicationInstallation Inspection Certificate is to be completed by a radiotechnician, accredited by RQYS, to verify the adequacy of theinstallation and operation of the radios.

APPENDIX B Additional Requirements

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Boats using Satellite phone shall be inspected by a representativeof the Organising Authority to verify the adequacy of theinstallation and operation of the satellite phone. Operation Boats shall maintain a 24-hour listening watch for the duration oftheir race on VHF Channel 16. For radio communications, a boat’s name may be limited to notmore than two words. The Race Committee may alter nameswhere appropriate. All radio position schedules during the 2019 Brisbane to HamiltonIsland Yacht race will be conducted by Satellite Phone.

APPENDIX B (CONTINUED) Additional Requirements

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Requirements for All Boats Be single hulled and self-righting (not required for Multihullyachts); Be built in accordance with the Special Regulations Part 1, section3.03.1; Have a waterline length not less 7.5 metres; Comply with the Australian Sailing Special Regulations forCategory 2 events; Comply with Appendix A, B, C and D of this Notice of Race; Be on the register of a Yacht Club affiliated with its NationalAuthority. Insurance The owner or charter of a boat entered in the race or series shallhold a marine legal liability insurance policy with respect to theboat, current when racing and not racing, with an adequate suminsured of not less than AUD$10 million (or its equivalent inanother currency). The policy shall state that the boat is coveredfor race in which it is participating or that it is covered for races ofa length greater than the length of the race in which it isparticipating. The policy shall be in effect throughout the race ofthe 2019 Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race. IRC Boats Boats may enter in the IRC Category if the boat has a current andvalid Endorsed IRC certificate, issued by RORC or a certificatebased on information provided by an RORC approved measurer. Offshore Multihull Rule Boats A boat may enter in the OMR Category if the boat has a current,valid OMR certificate and complies with all of the current OMRRating System Rules. Short-Handed Boats A boat may enter in the short-handed category.

APPENDIX C Boat Requirements

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The minimum number of crew, except for short-handed, on anyyacht shall be four (4). For the Short-Handed division vessels shall have two (2) crew. The minimum age of majority of the crew shall be eighteen (18)years of age. The minimum age of any crew member is sixteen(16) years of age. Minimum ages taken from the start date of therace. At least 50% of the crew including the skipper & or sailing mastershall have completed a Category 1 or 2 race or an equivalentpassage. At least two (2) crew members on the boat shall have a SeniorFirst Aid Certificate or equivalent or higher qualification. At least two (2) members of the crew on the boat shall have aRadio Operators Certificate of Proficiency in Radio Telephonyissued by a relevant authority, or equivalent or higherqualification, as per Section 3 Part 2. At least 30% of the total crew (rounded up) of each boat musthave a current and valid Safety and Sea Survival Certificate asper Special Regulations Part 1, Section 6, OR an equivalent courserecognised by the Race Committee. It is recommended that the skipper or sailing master have a recognised Australian Sailing certificate (or equivalent) of at least an Offshore Skipper certification.

APPENDIX D Crew Requirements

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