Organising Authority: Port Dalrymple Yacht Club
1. General Race Instructions
1.1 Rules
The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing as well as the rules
and regulations as set down by the Australian Cycling Federation in conjunction with all traffic laws.
Port Dalrymple Yacht Club may amend any detail on this Sailing Instructions. Amendments will be
published on the Port Dalrymple Yacht Club website www.pdyc.yachting.org.au and read out at the
briefing.
Athletes must obey all traffic laws and instructions provided by Marshalls
1.2 Briefing
A briefing for all team members will begin at 1000 at the PDYC Clubrooms on Saturday the 12th
November, 2016.
1.3 Warning Signals
All Divisions
Warning Signal (Code Flag ‘G’) - 1125
Preparatory Signal - 1126
One Minute – 1129
Start – 1130
1.4 Time Limit
1800 hours to finish all sailing and athletics legs
1.5 Shorten Course
Code flag ‘S’ used at discretion of Race Committee. This will at the PDYC start/finish line. If the wind
has died in the last sailing leg, the race committee may cancel the last sailing leg only and use the
completed race times only.
1.6 Postponement
‘AP’ flag used at discretion of Race Committee.
1.7 Communication
Race Committee will monitor VHF 16 and 77.
Broadcasts over VHF 77 may be made to assist in alteration of sailing courses.
However flag signals and YA rules will take precedence.
VHF must be considered ‘informative’ only.
1.8 Scoring System
Finishing positions will be awarded based upon the lowest corrected sailing times combined for
sailing leg 1, 2 and 3 and corrected time running leg and corrected time for cycling leg.
Teams failing to finish any 5 legs are not eligible to score for the overall result.
1.9 Protests
Protests to be lodged within 20 minutes of the last team finishing in writing at the Port Dalrymple
Yacht Club, hand delivered to the RO.
1.10 Safety
YA Category 7
PFD required to be worn for yachts under 6 metres or not carrying lifelines.
Athletes must wear PFD’s at all times while being transferred in tenders to and from race yachts.
PFD’s will be provided in the tenders.
1.11 Disclaimer of Liability
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to race. The
organizing 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 event.
1.12 Prizes & Presentation
A Presentation will be made at the Port Dalrymple Yacht Club approximately 45min after the last
yacht has finished on Saturday evening. Prizes for elapsed and handicap results will be given out.
PDYC will also be providing a BBQ during the presentation. We hope you will bring your team and
family along.
2. Sailing Legs
NOTE: GREEN PILE NORTH EAST OF INSPECTION HEAD MUST BE PASSED ON THE
CHANNEL SIDE IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
YACHTS MUST PASS SHAG ROCK IN THE MAIN CHANNEL TO THE EAST OF THE ROCK
Numeral pennants to indicate sailing courses
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
2.1 Sailing Leg 1
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Course 1: Start AB in northerly direction, Z to stb, G to stb, Z to port, M1 to stb, Finish AB
in northerly direction
Course 2: Start AB in northerly direction, Z to stb, F to stb, Z to port, M1 to stb, Finish AB
in northerly direction
Course 3: Start AB in northerly direction, Z to stb, X to stb, Z to port, M1 to stb, Finish AB
in northerly direction
Disembark runner at PDYC. Boats are free to use PD jetty or pontoons but if crowded please use
tender provided to avoid congestion.
Maximum of 30 minutes is provided to disembark runner and restart sailing Leg 2.
Please keep clear of yachts racing while transferring athletes.
2.2 Sailing Leg 2
Note: Yachts must re-start within 30 minutes of finishing leg 1. Boats who fail to re-start in this time
period will have their time begin 30 minutes after finishing leg 1.
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Course 1 – Start AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, X to stb, Y to port, S to Port, Z to port,
M1 to stb, Finish through AB in a northerly direction
Course 2 – Start AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, F to stb, X to port, S to stb, Z to port,
M1 to stb, Finish through AB in a northerly direction
Course 3 – – Start AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, F to stb, Z to port, M1 to stb, Finish
through AB in a northerly direction
Disembark cyclist and collect runner at YC Jetty. Please use tender provided to avoid
congestion.
Please keep clear of Yachts racing while transferring athletes.
2.3 Sailing Leg 3
Note: Yachts must re-start within 30 minutes after their cyclist starting. Boats who fail to re-start in
this time period will have their time begin 30 minutes after their cyclist starts.
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Starting yachts to keep clear of yachts finishing leg 2
Course for Sailing Leg 3 will indicated by numeral pennant on the YC start box flag pole
Course 1 – Start at AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, X to stb, P to stb, S to port, Z to
port, M1 to stb, Finish through AB in a northerly direction
Course 2 - – Start at AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, S to stb, Y to port, X to port, Z to
port, M1 to stb, Finish through AB in a northerly direction
Course 3 - – Start at AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, F to stb, S to stb, Z to port, M1 to
stb, Finish through AB in a northerly direction
Collect cyclist from YC jetty.. Boats are free to use PD jetty or pontoons but if crowded
please use tender provided to avoid congestion.
2.4 Sailing Leg 4
Note: Yachts must re-start within 30 minutes after their cyclist starting. Boats who fail to re-start in
this time period will have their time begin 30 minutes after their cyclist starts.
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Starting yachts to keep clear of yachts finishing leg 3
Course for Sailing Leg 4 will indicated by numeral pennant on the YC start box flag pole
Course 1 – Start at AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, F to stb, X to port, S to stb, Z to
port, M1 to stb, Finish through AB in a northerly direction
Course 2 - – Start at AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, X to port, F to port, Z to port, M1
to stb, Finish through AB in a northerly direction
Course 3 – Start at AB in a northerly direction, Z to stb, X to stb, Z to port, M1 to stb, Finish
through AB in a northerly direction
3. Running Leg
3.1 Running Course – Distance 14.4km, course marked by blue arrows
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Start at carpark above PDYC on opposite side of road, cross road at marshalls request
Remain on the right hand side of the road
Run south along West Tamar Highway
Turn right on Kelly’s Lookout Rd
Turn right onto Green’s Beach Rd
Run north along Green’s Beach Rd
Turn right onto West Arm Rd
Continue East on West Arm Rd
Finish at car park above PDYC
Note – Runners must be aboard yacht for Sailing Legs 1, 3 and 4 to qualify.
3.2 Safety
Keep to Right hand side of road unless otherwise stated.
The roads will not be closed so be aware of traffic and obey all road rules
3.3 Penalty
Runners will be penalised by 15% on elapsed time if they achieve a run time which is 10 percent per
kilometre faster than the time stated on their entry forms.
3.4 Runner Identification
Please register your yacht name with the Starting Marshall prior to starting your run and register
your yacht name with the Finishing Marshall after crossing the finish line. You will need to use your
yacht name as the team name. It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure their run time has been
identified correctly.
3.5 Scoring
Scoring will be based upon elapsed time multiplied by a handicap correction factor to give a
corrected overall run time.
4. Cycling Leg
4.1 Cycling Course Distance 40km, course marked by red arrows
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Collect bikes from storage shed and either ride South along Kemps parade and north along
West Tamar Highway to start or carry your bike up the stairs at the Northern end of the club.
Starting between orange witches hats opposite car park above PDYC, cross rd at marshall’s
request
Ride north along West Tamar Highway/West Arm Rd
Turn right onto Greens Beach Rd
Continue North along Greens Beach Rd
Turn (180deg) at witches hat at wooden shelter near public toilets at Green Beach
Continue south along Greens Beach Rd
Turn left just before Beaconsfield onto Kelly’s Lookout Rd
Turn left onto West Tamar Highway
Finish will be a line adjacent to carpark above PDYC
Please slow down, turn around and casually ride left onto Kemps parade.
Note: Cyclist must be aboard the yacht for sailing legs 1. 2 and 4
Note: Bikes can be stored in the Sabot shed (the two large roller doors on the bottom level of the
YC)
4.2 Drafting
Non Drafting – 7 metres minimum space required between cyclists. A 15 second window exists to
overtake cyclist ahead of you. A 5 minute penalty will be applied per breach
4.3 Penalty
Cyclists will be penalised by 10% if they achieve a cycling time which is 5 percent per kilometre faster
than the time stated on their entry forms.
4.4 Cyclist Identification
Please register your yacht name with the Starting Marshall prior to starting your cycling leg and
register your yacht name with the Finishing Marshall after crossing the finish line. You will need to
use your yacht name as the team name. It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure their cycling time
has been identified correctly.
4.5 Safety
Keep to Left Hand side of road. The road is not going to be closed for the cycling leg.
Note: take caution at turnoff at West Arm Rd (West Tamar Highway) onto Greens Beach Rd.
Note: take caution at the 180 deg turn at Greens Beach Rd, you will need to cross traffic to make
turn
Note: take extreme caution at descent into yacht club on Northern Street as very steep, narrow
and prone to gravel.
4.6 Scoring
Scoring will be based upon elapsed time multiplied by a handicap correction factor to give a
corrected overall cycling time.