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Ocean Racing Club of Victoria “He ems k “Ma irk Con rine soli “Entire r Co d rpor ated” M ” Cock ate” elbo of th e Mel bou urne to Bay rne to L Hobart aun ces Ocean ton Yacht R ace

Agenda • • Overview Sponsors Race Officials Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M 2 H “Mariner Corporate” M 2 L “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages

Overview • • 3 races 2 series Bass Strait sprint Westcoaster

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. Unique • No Marina, No Bar, No clubhouse • Yet 450+ members Why?

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. Training • • • Safety & Sea Survival Course 600+ people YA Accredited

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. Training • • • HF Radio Heavy Weather First Aid Rip Tours Provisioning International protocols

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. Training • • Latitude Mentor

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. Racing • • • Bay racing Short passage Longer passage Trans Bass Strait December races = Winter series, Two handed = Hastings, Apollo Bay = Port Fairy = Stanley, Grassy = Co. B, M 2 H, M 2 L 7 offshore races - 4 to Tasmania

Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. Racing • International = Melbourne to Vanuatu - July 2006

Sovereign Series Cock of the Bay Melbourne to Hobart King of the Derwent

Rudder Cup The World's 5 th Oldest Ocean Yacht Race Cock of the Bay Melbourne to Launceston Port of Launceston Cup

Agenda • • Overview Sponsors Race Officials Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M 2 H “Mariner Corporate” M 2 L “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages

Sponsors 2005 “Entire” Cock of the Bay Fire Sprinkler Systems Fire Hydrant / Hose Reels Fire extinguishers Fire Blankets Emergency and Exit Lights Fire Doors Detection and alarm systems Sprinkler Systems Special Hazards Systems Passive fire services

Sponsors “Heemskirk Consolidated” Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Yacht Race An ASX listed, global mining house with the primary objectives of generating cash flows, profits, sustained dividend flow and capital growth A direct participant or investor in the resources industry. Key operations and investments in Australia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil & Senegal

Sponsors “Mariner Corporate” Melbourne to Launceston Yacht Race An ASX listed Australian-owned boutique financial services group. Financial solutions for Australia's ageing population - ranging from superannuation through to retirement planning.

Agenda • • Overview Sponsors Race Officials Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M 2 H “Mariner Corporate” M 2 L “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages

Race Officials M 2 H Race Director – Noel May M 2 L Race Director – Dennis Livingston Radio - Peter Clancy Media Manager - Jennifer Mc. Guigan Liaison – Chris Gibbins B. O. M. representatives • • • - Clare Mullin @ RBYC John Gill @ BYS

Agenda • • Overview Sponsors Race Officials Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M 2 H “Mariner Corporate” M 2 L “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages

Weather Clare Mullen Public & Marine Weather Services Coordinator Bureau of Meteorology

Agenda • • Overview Sponsors Race Officials Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M 2 H “Mariner Corporate” M 2 L “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages

“Heemskirk Consolidated” Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Yacht Race 2005 Melbourne Hobart

“Heemskirk Consolidated” Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Yacht Race 2005 Sailing Instructions (Melbourne to Launceston as well) • • • Alterations Weather Briefing – Compulsory - 1000 hrs on 27 th @ BYS Description of start boat and start line. Tide Radio Check in – Crew changes, Pre race sched, Race scheds, Obligations if radio failure. Start time Traffic at Heads Starting sequence Course Finishing procedure Race declarations

“Heemskirk Consolidated” Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Yacht Race 2005 Post Race • Berthing arrangements at MYC and BYS • Port of Hobart sheet in handouts • Return declaration • • In Hobart Race Control Centre Hobart info for family / friends / return crew present. Sponsor’s Party – 1000 hrs on 30/12/05 @ “Isobar” – Press present Governors Cocktail Party – 1700 hrs on 31/12/05 @ Government House DSS Warm up for New Year Eve – 1700 on 31/12/05 @ DSS M 2 H Presentation – 1000 hrs on 02/01/06 @ DSS Sovereign Series presentation – 1700 on 02/01/06 @ Wrest point

Agenda • • Overview Sponsors Race Officials Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M 2 H “Mariner Corporate” M 2 L “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages

2005 “Mariner Corporate” Melbourne to Launceston Yacht Race Sailing Instructions • • • Alterations Course Finishing procedure Post Race • • • Race declaration Pilotage & Berthing arrangements at Tamar Return declaration In Launceston • • • Presentations – M 2 L New Year Eve – Huge marquee Rudder Cup

Agenda • • Overview Sponsors Race Officials Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M 2 H “Mariner Corporate” M 2 L “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages

2005 “Entire” Cock of the Bay Yacht Race Port Melbourne Yacht Club access Sailing instructions • • • Alterations Radio check in Start time Description of start boat and start line. Start line Starting sequence Course Appendices-particularly radio procedures Tide Finishing procedure Division A/B & C

2005 “Entire” Cock of the Bay Yacht Race Berthing arrangements at MYC and BYS Return declaration Results at BYS

Agenda • • Overview Sponsors Race Officials Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M 2 H “Mariner Corporate” M 2 L “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages

Returning from Tasmania Robin Hewitt – Skipper “Yoko” • • • Places to see on the way Weather planning Entering the Heads

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Ocean Racing Club of Victoria “He ems k “Ma irk Con rine soli “Entire r Co d rpor ated” M ” Cock ate” elbo of th e Mel bou urne to Bay rne to L Hobart aun ces Ocean ton Yacht R ace