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Members Handbook
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The Frankston Yacht Club was founded in 1937 by a group of yachting
enthusiasts operating out of Kananook Creek.
Since its inception, the Club has maintained a policy of promoting
yachting in this area of Port Phillip Bay and, as a result, the Club has
prospered and grown to be some 140 members strong today.
It now occupies a two storey building situated adjacent to the
Kananook Creek on the foreshore at Frankston offering a family
atmosphere with excellent facilities for sailing and for relaxing in the
lounge while providing unobstructed views of the yachts on the bay.
Year-round storage is also available for members yachts.

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To become the paramount sailing centre on Port Phillip bay for the
outer community and members of the Frankston Yacht Club by
providing a services that will enhance and grow sailing as an
enjoyable, accessible, safe sport and lifetime recreation for everyone
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1. To develop and increase the membership base so that can it can financially
sustain the sailing and water activities of members over the next 5 years
2. To increase the level and numbers of members with qualifications and skills
in sail training, boat handling and first aid.
3. Increase the number of members sailing each week in mono hulls and
catamaran classes. Build an active fleet of least 40 boats sailing each week
over the sailing season over the next 5 years.
4. To provide greater access to families and local schools who wish to
participate in sailing programs by increasing the number of small training
boats by 8 over the next 5 years.
5. To have safe and seaworthy rescue craft and communications equipment
available for racing and rescue by regularly updating and upgrading the power
boat fleet and radios.
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Racing is conducted for both mono hull and catamaran classes on
Saturday afternoons from October to April.

A structure is in place which encourages and promotes class racing
whilst also providing the mechanism for the introduction of new classes
to the Club and the support of existing classes with insufficient
numbers through the provision of miscellaneous divisions.
The Club also hosts events on behalf of other organisations each
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Frankston Yacht Club is a Discover Sailing Centre, nominated for the
2012-13 Yachting Victoria Discover Sailing Centre of the Year.
Frankston Yacht Club has been involved in educating people of all
ages to sail for many years. Classes are designed specifically for both
junior and adults to learn in a safe and enjoyable environment. Our
programs are run with the assistance of volunteers who donated their
time and effort to assist the club.
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Discover Sailing 1 & 2 from the beginning
- Saturday mornings, programs commence late Nov and are
offered until late March
Better sailing refining our skills
- Sunday mornings, Program commence Late Nov and are
offered until late March
Advanced sailing Learning to race
- Every Friday afternoon from 4pm Nov April Check the
website for further information www.fyc.yachting.org.au
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Frankston Yacht Club's spectacular view
over Port Philip Bay provides the ideal
backdrop for your next event!
Enjoy the lights of Melbourne by night and
the sweeping vistas towards Portarlington
by Day. The rooms are on the top level of
the Club House and are complemented
by full-length windows and balconies
overlooking Frankston Beach, the
Frankston Pier and Kananook Creek.
Providing seating for 120 people and
standing room for over 180 people, the
Centre is a popular venue for:
- Weddings
- Anniversaries
- Conferences
- Parties for over 30's
- Presentation Nights
Services:
- Commercial standard fully equipped kitchen
- Professional bar facilities
- Catering can be arranged with prior notice
Under our liquor licence BYO is not permitted
For all inquiries regarding
Function Room Hire contact:
Frankston Yacht Club:
Phone: (03) 9783 7784
Email:
frankstonyachtclub@gmail.com

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Members belong to a yacht club for the common purpose of enjoying
their yachting, be it training, racing, or pleasure. The achievement of
this purpose is the direct result of the time and work put in by your
elected officers, committees, sub-committees, officials and staff. Give
them your every consideration, cooperation and assistance, the Club
and the sport of Sailing are well worth it.
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The main Clubhouse was initially constructed from funds raised by the
F.Y.C. Co-operative Limited.

A combination involving a professional builder, a number of working
bees, and the co-ordination of the Commodore of the time, Alex
Hawkins, enabled the building to be completed within budget just prior
to escalation in building costs in 1973.

In 1981 a decision was reached to extend the building in preparation
for hosting the World Fireball Championships. A membership
debenture appeal in conjunction with valuable assistance from the
Frankston Council and many working bees enabled us to have the
major structure as it stands today.

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This building was originally constructed in 1960 from funds obtained
from the Stanley Kramer organisation as fees earned by Club Members
and their boats used in the filming of On the Beach off Canadian Bay.

In 1981/82 it was extended along with the Clubhouse to provide more
boat storage for members and new accommodation for the patrol
boats.

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The racing fleet is observed from the Control Tower and patrolled by
the three patrol craft, Mako, Gradnell, Fystar and Gemini. These boats
are fully equipped to handle all types of rescue operations including
marine band VHF radio sets, which provide for communication
between boats and with the Tower.

They are supported by a 3.9 meter aluminium runabout, powered by
outboard motors, used primarily for on-water training and running of
errands during regattas.

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An 18 Swiftcraft Dominator fiberglass hull, this craft is powered by a
115 h.p. outboard and is used for starting duties. The name Mako
was used by the late Mr J. E. Grice on his last two power boats which
he made available to the Club for rescue work.
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Graham Radnell is a Barrington 6m aluminium craft powered by a 115
h.p. outboard and is used for course laying. The boat is named for
Graham Radnell, a former Life Member. Graham sailed with his son
Rob in a Pacer; he joined the Club Committee in 1979 as Honorary
Treasurer at a time when the Club was in desperate financial straits
and brought it back to financial health.
He instituted many processes to help the Club financially, ran the bar
and acted as security officer. He carried on with all of his activities
while battling cancer. He was a very popular member and was voted
Clubman of the year in 1978/79 and 1982/83 and elected as a Life
Member in 1985.

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Fystar is a 3.9mtr R.I.B powered by a 40 h.p. outboard motor. The
fourth boat of this name, the name was decided by competition in the
1960s. Geoff McConvilles winning entry stands for Frankston Yachties
Service to Aid Rescue."
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Gemini is a centre console rigid inflatable fitted with a 90 hp outboard
used for training, rescue and general work
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2.9m RIB powered by 15 h.p.
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A guest introduced by a member may, on having his or her name
entered in the Visitors Book or on the receipt of an honorary,
membership card, enjoy the facilities of the Club. Under no
circumstances shall a guest compete in more than three Club races or
be introduced to the Club more than six times.
Any member introducing a guest shall be responsible for the conduct of
such a guest both in the Clubhouse and while sailing.+-
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All complaints should be made in writing to the Secretary, who if unable
to satisfy them, shall submit them to the Executive Committee. No
employee of the Club shall be directly reprimanded by any individual
member.
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Under no circumstances are cars to be parked in the main Club yard.
Cars should be parked outside the Club fences in the marked parking
bays, keeping all gateways clear for access to the beach and Club
grounds. A member who has been allocated a bay in the North Yard
may park his boat or vehicle therein but so as not to obstruct others.
Members are asked not to park in bays other than their own.
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The Club is not responsible for the loss of. or injury to the property or
person of any member in or about the premises. It is recommended
that you lock your car and ensure that valuables are not left in easily
accessible places. No canvassing for donations is allowed in any way
in or about the Club premises unless permission of the Committee is
first obtained.
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Upon payment of the requisite fee, a member may be granted the use
of a locker or allocated an area for boat storage. Under no
circumstances are boats or trailers to be stored in the Club yard, or
areas allocated to other boats.
Members are reminded that any boat or equipment left or housed on
the club premises is done so with the full responsibility and liability
resting with the owner. The club insurance does not cover damage or
loss of members boats and equipment.
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Boats and trailers should not be parked in an access way or in any
place which may inconvenience other members. This includes
allocated storage spaces other than your own. Boats may not be hosed
down on the Club lawn or in any access way.
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Members shall observe proper dress on the upper level of the
Clubhouse. Footwear, shorts and shirt are considered minimum wear.
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The Club holds a restricted liquor license which permits bar sales only
under certain conditions and at certain times. Guests must be signed in
and alcohol shall not be sold, or consumed, by persons under eighteen
years of age.
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The Club winches are there to assist members to recover their boats
up the beach but operators must be aware of their responsibility, to
other members and members of the public on the beach. Operating
rules for the safe operation of winches are displayed beside each
winch. Read them before commencing operation. Please note
authorized persons only may operate winches.
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Upon payment of a small fee, members may obtain from the Office, a
key to the Club which will give access to the yard, Grice Shed and
toilets.
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The Club Tractor is to be used only by authorized Club members who
have been trained specifically in the of, and safety requirements for
operating, the tractor in a public open space (the beach in this case).
During sailing days, the tractor keys are kept in the LHS of the Grice
Shed. Keys must not be left on the tractor when it is not in use. The
tractor must only be parked on level ground with the foot operated park
brake on.
Riding on the tractor tow bars is not permitted at any time
The winch is only to be used by authorised Club members.
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From time to time the club will be required to roster on members to
complete tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the Club.
Members are asked/required to make themselves available or arrange
a suitable replacement for their scheduled duty day(s)
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The Frankston Yacht Club Incorporated (FYC) invites entries for the
2013-2014 seasons events.
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All races will be governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS),
2012/2015, the prescriptions and special regulations of Yachting
Australia (YA), the rules of the respective classes (except as any of
these are altered by these sailing instructions) and by these sailing
instructions. All races are designated Category A events.2.
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To be eligible to compete in an event ( either a series or trophy race ),
the helms person and crew, if applicable, shall be financial members of
the Frankston Yacht Club and the boat be registered on the official
registration form available from the club office prior to the last race of
the event. Notwithstanding that, the crew may be substituted either by
another financial member of the F.Y.C. or by a visitor to the Club,
provided said visitor complies with the conditions outlined below.
A boat is considered to be entered in a series if it satisfies the eligibility
criteria and ranks as a starter in at least one heat of the series.
Any results achieved prior to the above conditions being met, or with a
different helmsperson / boat combination will be scored as DNS.
Visitors to the club (either helmsperson or crew), including un-financial
members, may enter the days racing (and be eligible for daily trophies
only) by completing a VISITORs entry envelope and lodging it in the
entry, box.
A visitors race fee of $8 per race shall be included in the envelope. A
visitor to the Club may only compete in a maximum of six races.
Entries may be refused at the discretion of the Race Committee in
accordance with RRS 76.

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5/10/2013 - Opening Day Race
18/1/2014 - Championship Series
H/ts 11 / 12

12/10/2013 - Spring Series H/ts 1 2
25/1/2014 - Australia Day Trophy
Race

19/10/2013 - Spring Series H/ts 3 4
1/2/2014 - Championship Series H/ts
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26/10/2013 - Spring Series H/ts 5 6
8/2/2014 - Club Captains Trophy
Race

2/11/2013 - Invitation Race

15/2/2014 - Autumn Series H/ts 1 2
9/11/2013 - Spring Series H/ts 7 8

22/2/2014 - Autumn Series H/ts 3 4
16/11/2013 - Championship Series
H/ts 1 2

1/3/2014 - Autumn Series H/ts 5 6
23/11/2013 - Championship Series
H/ts 3 4

15/3/2014 - Autumn Series H/ts 7 8
30/11/2013 - Championship Series
H/ts 5 6

22/3/2014 - Autumn Series H/ts 9 -10
7/12/2013 - Championship Series
H/ts 7 8

5/4/2014 - Autumn Series H/ts 11
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14/12/2013 - Commodores Cup
Trophy Race

12/4/2013 - Long Distance Race
21/12/2013 - Trophy Race Sprint

20/4/2013 - End Of Season Trophy
Race
11/1/2014 - Championship Series
H/ts 9 -10

18/5/2013 - Trophy / Award
Presentation Function
The START signal for all events shall be at 1400 hours.
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The 2013/2014 Season of Sailing conducted by the Frankston Yacht
Club Incorporated (FYC) under the authority of Yachting Victoria (YV)
on behalf of Yachting Australia (YA) will be on the waters of Port
Phillip, Victoria, Australia.
OM1;8(4. All races will be governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of
Sailing (RRS), 2009/2012, the Notice of Race, the prescriptions and
special regulations of YA, the current rules of the respective classes
(except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions) and by
the sailing instructions.
WM (>71=(4. Entries for each days events shall be made by signing
the Entry form in the Sign On area.
YM >@7=!(4 7@ !@AE(7=7@14. Notices to competitors will be
posted on the official notice board located downstairs in the briefing
room of the Frankston Yacht Club
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4.1 Permanent. Any permanent change in these sailing instructions
will be brought to the attention of members via the Club Newsletter On
the Beach and/or by posting a notice on the official notice board.
4.2 Temporary. Any change in the sailing instructions for a race will
be posted on the official notice board not less than one (1) hour prior to
the start of the first race on the day it will take effect. Such changes will
be indicated by the display of code flag L and one sound signal at least
one hour before the start of the race.

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5.1 Signals made ashore will be displayed on the flagstaff of the
Frankston Yacht Club, located adjacent to the Club Tower
5.2 Flag AP with two sound signals, (one sound signal when lowered)
means the race is postponed. The warning signal will be made not less
than thirty (30) minutes after flag AP is lowered.
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Races are scheduled as per the Notice of Race.

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Division flags will be indicated on the Sailing Information Board not
later than 60 minutes prior to the warning signal for the first start of
each race.
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The racing area will be on the waters of Port Phillip in the vicinity of
Frankston Yacht Club except for Long Distance Races.






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9.1 Standard courses. All classes shall sail one of the following
courses during Series Races. The approximate configuration of the
marks is illustrated in the diagram below for a port hand course.
Courses for non-Series events will be displayed on the Club notice
board

Course A
Cats yardstick <75 Start,
1,A,3s/3p,1,A,3s/3p,1,A,F

Misc. Cats -
Start,1,A,3s/3p,1,A,3s/3p,4,F

Monos yardstick <110 Start,
4,2,3s/3p,4,3s/3p,4,2,3s/3p,F

Monos 110 -140 Start,
4,2,3S/3P 4, F

Monos >140 Start, 4, 2,
3S/3P, F

Course B
Cats yardstick <75 Start,
1,A,3s/3p,1,A,3s/3p,1,A,F
Misc. Cats Start,
1,A,3s/3p,1,A,3s/3p,2,F

Monos yardstick <110 Start,
1,A,3s/3p,2,3s/3p,2,F

Monos 110 -140 Start,
2,3s/3p,2,3s/3p,2,F

Monos >140 Start,
2,3s/3p,2,F
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Course A A 1

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Course B A 1

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Port or starboard courses will be indicated from the start boat by
displaying a red or green flag respectively. The course number to be
sailed will be displayed on a board on the start boat prior to the first
start. The same course will be sailed for all races on any one day.
9.2 Alternative Course. On Trophy Race days an alternative course
may be sailed, to be specified in accordance with S.I. 4.2 and 9.3
9.3 The course to be sailed for the day will be indicated on the Sailing
Information Board, not later than 60 minutes prior to the warning signal
for the first start of each race.
9.4 The Race Committee may shorten the course at any mark,
provided a minimum of one lap has been completed. This will be
indicated in one of the following ways (1) Flag S displayed on a
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rounding mark means on rounding the mark, yachts will then proceed
directly to the finishing line. (See instruction 14.1)(2) Flag S displayed
on a boat means finish between the boat and the rounding mark. (See
instruction 14.2)When displayed alone, the shorten course signal shall
apply to all divisions rounding that mark, and when displayed with a
division flag, shall apply to the designated division only. The shorten
course signal will be accompanied by two sound signals.
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Marks 1, 2, 3S / 3P will be cylindrical, inflatable buoys Mark 4 will be
staff marks with orange flags attached. A clearance mark "A" will be
adjacent to the outer windward mark and will be a staff mark with a
yellow flag. It must be rounded on the appropriate side. The race
committee boat limit mark B will be a small red flag. The start mark at
the port end of the line will be a staff mark with yellow flag. The finish
mark will be staff marks with yellow flag. All inflatable buoys may carry
sponsor identification.
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11.1 Races will be started, with divisions starting at 3 minute intervals,
in the order displayed on the Sailing Information Board. The starting
sequence will be as follows:-
The warning signal will be a division flag and one sound at three
minutes before the start.-
The preparatory signal will be code flag P (Blue Peter) with one sound
at two minutes before the start.-
The one minute signal will be the lowering of the code flag P with one
sound signal.
The lowering of the division flag signifies the start. This varies RRS 26
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11.2 The starting line will be between the staff displaying an FYC
Burgee on the race committee boat at the starboard end and Mark C at
the port end.
11.3 A limit mark may be laid adjacent to the race committee boat and
is a mark of the course which shall be left on the same hand as the
race committee boat. Any yacht passing between the limit mark and
any part of the vessel it guards, after the preparatory signal, shall
return to the pre-start side of the course bypassing outside the race
committee boat and start correctly.
11.4 Yachts whose preparatory signal has not been made shall keep
clear of the starting area and of all yachts whose preparatory signal
has been made.
11.5 A yacht shall not start later than ten minutes after her starting
signal.
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change of course after the start.
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14.1 There will be two types of finish - Control Tower and Committee
Boat. The finish to apply shall be designated on the course board.
14.1a For a Control Tower finish, the finishing line will be between an
indicator line on the Western window of the Race Tower and the Finish
mark. When finishing, all yachts shall complete the course by passing
between marks 3s - 3p then round mark X
(a red cylindrical mark immediately to the north of the finish line) to
starboard and then pass between the finish mark and the finish
clearance mark. Yachts racing shall not pass between the finish mark
and the finish clearance mark unless actually finishing. Yachts so doing
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will be disqualified. The finish clearance mark is between the
Clubhouse and the finish mark.
14.1b For a committee boat finish, the finish line shall be between a
mast or staff displaying an orange flag on the race committee finishing
vessel and the port-end finishing mark, as prescribed on the course
board.
14.1c When back-to-back races are being conducted the Race
Committee may finish a tail ender boat (or boats) to avoid delaying the
start of a subsequent race. This will be accomplished by a patrol boat
so advising the tail end boat(s), which may then proceed directly to the
next starting position. A boat or boats so finished will be awarded
points equal to their positions within their class(es) or scoring groups
when so finished. See also SI 18.3 The race committee may finish a
boat within a fleet at or near a mark to enable a subsequent race to
start. A boat so finished will receive points equal to the position
occupied
at the time the boat was finished and may proceed directly to the
Starting area after having been so informed.

14.2 In the event of a shortened course as described in Instruction
9.4(2), the Committee
Boat will fly flag S instead of the blue flag. The finishing line will be
between the staff displaying the FYC Burgee and the rounding mark.
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The penalty shall be one 360o turn. This alters RRS 44.16.

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16.1 MULTIPLE RACE SCHEDULE; Yachts failing to finish when
multiple races are scheduled, within 15 minutes after the first yacht in
its division / class finishes, whichever is the later, will be scored Did
not finish. This changes RRS 35.16.2. The time limit per race when
multiple races are scheduled is 1.5 hours per race.
16.2 SINGLE RACE SCHEDULE; The time limit for a single scheduled
race will be three hours. Yachts failing to finish within this time limit, or
within thirty minutes after the first yacht in her division finishes,
whichever is the later, will be scored Did not finish. This changes RRS
35.
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17.1 Protests shall be written on forms available at the Race Control
Tower and delivered there within one hour after the time of the last
yachts finish in that Division in that race or, where races are run back-
to-back, the last of the back-to-back races.

17.2 Protest notices will be posted within 30 minutes of the protest
time limit to inform competitors where and when there is a hearing in
which they are parties to a protest or named as witnesses.
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18.1 The low-point scoring system, rule A2, will apply, except as
modified below. The number of starters will include only those yachts
satisfying series entry criteria as specified in Instruction 2 which start or
are awarded average points in that race. A yacht which did not start or
rank as a starter (DNC) will be awarded points equal to the number of
boats of that class entered in the series plus 2. All other yachts
including a yacht which starts but does not finish (DNF), a yacht which
does not sign on correctly, a yacht which does not sign off correctly or
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a yacht which is disqualified will be awarded points equal to the
number of entries in that race plus 1. Competitors who join a Series
after one or more races have been sailed will be awarded a Late
Entrant score for each earlier race. The Late Entrant score will be the
DNC score for the first (non-abandoned) race after the competitor joins
the Series. Previously allocated scores will not be altered. The number
of races scheduled is specified in the Notice of Race, and the number
to be completed to constitute a series is 50% of the scheduled races
rounded if necessary to the next highest number. The number of races
to be counted for the series will be dependent on the number of races
completed in that series according to the following scale: -Three or
less races completed: all shall count - Between four and eight races
inclusive: drop one race - Between nine and fourteen races inclusive:
drop two races - Between fifteen and twenty races inclusive: drop
three races. Ties shall be broken in accordance with Appendix A8 of
the ISAF Rules.
18.2 Average Points. Upon application in writing to the Race
Committee, average points shall automatically be awarded to boats
materially prejudiced by participation in Club commitments. Average
points shall be awarded upon proof of entry to boats sailing in
scheduled VYC events or such events as approved by the Race
Committee. This request shall be made in writing to the Race
Committee, preferably before, but no later than 2 weeks after the
completion of the event. Average points will be calculated in
accordance with RRS A 10 (a) of the ISAF Rules.18.3 calculation of
results will be based on YA Yardsticks and personal handicaps for
handicap events.
18.3 Scoring Systems. All races shall be scored in accordance with
the A2 Low Point scoring system with elapsed times corrected in
accordance with the 2012 Yachting Victoria Yardstick Scale to provide
scratch results. Handicap results shall also be provided for races in the
Spring, Club Championship and Autumn Series using the Back
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Calculated Handicap system. A maximum Applied Handicap variation
between races of 5% shall apply.
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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 mobile telephones
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20.1 Class Definition: Yachts having four or more of the same type of
yacht entered in an event (either a series or trophy race) shall
constitute a Class for that event. Further, for a Series, a class shall
have at least four yachts satisfying series entry criteria, who rank as a
starter in at least 50% of completed races for that series rounded to the
higher figure. Miscellaneous Classes for a given event shall be
comprised of boats which do not have sufficient numbers to form a
Class in their own right.
20.2 Trophies. For each of the Trophy races, the overall winner will be
decided by adjusting each yachts elapsed time by applying a
correction for and YA yardstick. For each series, trophies will be
awarded in each class satisfying series qualification requirements for
both outright and handicap positions. The number of trophies to be
awarded for each class will depend on the average number of eligible
starters for the class per race conducted in that event (fractions
ignored) as follows: 4 - 5 - 1st Place. 6 - 7 - 1st, 2nd Place.
8+ 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Other trophies may be awarded at the
discretion of the Organising Committee. At the discretion of the Race
Committee, trophies may be presented at either the conclusion of each
days event or at the Club's Annual Presentation Function.

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ADDITIONAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR
IN ISAF APPENDIX N

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All those taking part in FYC races, do so at their own risk and
responsibility. FYC is not responsible for the seaworthiness of a yacht
whose entry is accepted or the sufficiency or adequacy of its
equipment. FYC, its members or those persons assisting FYC, will not
be responsible for damage caused to yachts by Club rescue boats or
other boats assisting in rescue duties, or in any other circumstances or
manner whatsoever. Attention is drawn to RRS 4 which states, inter
alia:
A boat is solely responsible for deciding whether or not to start
or to continue racing.
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All competing boats shall comply with all measurement specifications
as published by their relevant Australian Class Authority. Prior to,
during, or at the conclusion of any race or series, the Race Committee
may require any competing boat, their sails or equipment to be
presented for check measurement, and if such does not comply with
the Class Rules, the boat is liable to disqualification by protest by the
Race Committee from all races in which it has competed, or may
thereafter compete in, whilst not complying with the Rules. Sailors are
to ensure that all sets of sails bear the same number. If a different sail
number is to be used, the Race Committee must be notified in writing
before the race(s) in which the numbers are used, otherwise their
points may be adversely affected.


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23.1 As per Addendum A AYF Safety Regulations, Part 2 Off the
Beach Yachts. Inspections for compliance with the safety regulations
may be made, and boats which do not satisfy the regulations will be
subject to disqualification by protest. See Pages 21 24. Note that
Victorian State Law requires an approved Personal Flotation Device to
be worn at all times when afloat.
23.2 The safety of a yacht and her entire management, including full
insurance, shall be the sole responsibility of the owner and/or
competitor racing the yacht. The establishment of these sailing
instructions, or the acceptance of an entry in no way limits or reduces
the complete responsibility of the owner and / or competitor for his
crew, his yacht and the management thereof.
23.3 The Race Committee reserves the right to inspect any yacht prior
to any race, at the completion of any race and at the completion of the
Series.
23.4 Each Yacht shall carry a metal towing ring with a minimum
internal diameter of 38 mm, securely fastened at or near the centre and
front of the yacht. Each yacht shall also carry a towing line of a
minimum length equal to two and a half times the hull length. A readily
removable sheet meeting the length requirement is acceptable as a
towing line.
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The race committee boat will display the burgee of the Frankston Yacht
Club,
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25.1 The skipper of each yacht shall sign- on prior to the warning signal
of the first division of the first race of the day on a form located in the
downstairs Information Area. In the case of back to back races, a valid
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sign on for the first race will be deemed to be a valid sign on for the
second race.
25.2 A signed declaration by the skipper as to the completion of the
race(s) and observance of the Rules or an indication of non-completion
of the race (DNF) will be required. This declaration is to be completed
within thirty minutes of the finishing time of the last finisher of the last
race on a form located in the Information Area. In the case of back to
back races, a valid sign off for the second race will be deemed to be a
valid sign off for the first race.
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A meeting of competitors may be held in the downstairs Information
Area prior to any race. Questions about the sailing instructions will be
accepted and answered. However, such answers, whether written or
not, shall not form apart of these sailing instructions.
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Failure to comply with these Sailing Instructions shall result in
disqualification from the race(s) in which they are infringed.








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1.01 PURPOSE AND USE
1.01.1 It is the purpose of these Special Regulations to establish
uniform minimum equipment, behavioral and qualification standards
for Off The Beach boats and Small Open Ballasted Boats whilst racing,
proceeding to and from the race course and while training. These
Regulations are strongly recommended at all other times.
1.01.2 When prescribed in the notice of race these Regulations may
also be extended to and applied to small open ballasted boats and
small trailable boats.
1.01.3 These Special Regulations do not replace, but rather
supplement, the requirements of governmental authority, the Racing
Rules of Sailing and the rules of Class Associations. Where the Class
Association rules are of a lesser standard than these Special
Regulations then these Regulations shall prevail.
1.02 RESPONSIBILITIES
1.02.1 The safety of a boat and her crew is the sole and inescapable
responsibility of the owner and the person in charge who must do their
best to ensure that the boat is structurally sound, thoroughly seaworthy
and manned by a crew who are physically fit to face the expected
conditions. The owner and the person in charge must be satisfied as to
the soundness of hull, spars, rigging, sails and all gear. The owner and
the person in charge must ensure that all safety equipment is properly
maintained and stowed and that the crew knows how to use it.
1.02.2 Either the establishment of these Special Regulations, their use
by race organisers, nor the inspection of a boat under these
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Regulations in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited
responsibility of the owner and the person in charge.
1.02.3 The crew of a boat is solely responsible for deciding whether or
not to start or to continue racing RRS Fundamental Rule 4.1.03
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Bailer. A bucket or similar device for manually bailing water from within
a boat.
Off The Beach Boats. Unballasted open boats including Centreboard
Dinghies, Sailboards, Skiffs and Multihulls launched and recovered
from a shoreline.
Small Open Ballasted Boat. A boat not having enclosed
accommodation facilities and with a ballasted keel or ballast carried
internally, less than 6.100 metres LOA
Permanently Fastened. Means the item is effectively built-in by bolting
or glassing etc. and may not be removed while racing.
Securely Fastened. Means held strongly in place by a method (e.g.
rope lashings, wing nuts) which will retain the fastened object in
severe conditions including a 180 degree capsize and allows for them
to be removed and replaced during racing.
Small Trailable Boats. See definition in Part 1 of these regulations
that are less than 5.200 metres LOA.2.
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2.01 INSPECTION. The Race Committee may require the owner or the
person in charge to demonstrate that the boat complies with these
Special Regulations. If it does not comply with these Special
Regulations the boats entry may be rejected, or it may be liable to
disqualification or such other penalty as may be prescribed.
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2.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
2.02.1 All equipment required by these Special Regulations shall:-(a)
Function properly.(b) Be regularly checked, cleaned and serviced.(c)
When not in use shall be stowed in conditions in which deterioration is
minimised.(d) Be readily accessible.(e) Be of a type, size and capacity
suitable and adequate for the intended use and size of the boat.
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3.01 BUOYANCY
3.01.1 Boats sailing under these regulations shall be capable of floating
and supporting a mass of not less than 25 kg for each crew member
when swamped after a capsize.
3.01.2 (a) Buoyancy may be achieved by boat structure, compartments
in the hull/s or by additional buoyancy bags. (b) Buoyancy that is not
built into the boat shall be enclosed in compartments or by all-round
straps or other equally secure fastening. (c) Buoyancy shall be so
distributed as to float the boat on an even keel when swamped
following righting after capsize.
3.01.3 Each hull of a Catamaran shall be able to support the required
mass.
3.01.4 (a) Boats fitted with bag buoyancy shall be able to support the
required mass with not less than half of the number of buoyancy bags
deflated. (b) Boats with enclosed hulls divided into at least two
separate compartments shall be able to support the required mass with
not less than half of the number of compartments flooded. (c) Boats
with enclosed hulls not divided into compartments shall be able to
support the required mass with the whole hull flooded.
3.02 MASTS
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3.02.1 Hollow masts shall be either: (a) completely sealed to prevent
the entry of water, or (b) self draining
3.02.2 Unstayed masts shall be securely attached to the hull.
3.02.3 Sailboards (mast and sail) shall be rigged in such a way that it is
capable of being securely stowed in a compact manner longitudinally
on the board so that the crew is unimpeded whilst controlling the board
under tow or while paddling in the prone position.
3.03.1 CENTREBOARDS, RUDDERS AND TILLERS (a)
Centreboards shall be securely fastened to the hull by lanyard, bolt, pin
or other effective means so that they remain in the centreboard case
when the boat is inverted.(b) Sailboards shall be fitted with a friction
device to maintain the centreboard in the case or a lanyard to attach
the centreboard to the board.
3.03.2 Unless the rudder box or rudder stock is securely fastened to
the hull and requires tools to remove it, a rudder pin or pintle of each
rudder shall be fitted with a stainless steel retaining pin that passes
through the pin or pintle such as to prevent the rudder/s becoming
detached.
3.03.3 Tillers which are not permanently fastened to the rudder
stock/shall be securely fastened to them whilst the boat is afloat.
3.03.4 Rudder blades which are not permanently fastened to the
rudder stock/s shall be securely fastened to them whilst the boat is
afloat.
3.04 BAILERS AND PUMPS
3.04.1 Boats other than those that have adequately enclosed
substantially self draining hulls, shall carry one adequate bailer or
pump available for immediate use, in addition to any transom flaps or
venturi type bailers or other automatic devices that may be fitted.
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3.04.2 A boat shall be considered to be substantially self-draining if it
is capable of sailing or accepting a tow after capsize without prior
bailing.
3.04.3 Pumps, if not permanently attached to the hull, and bailers shall
be secured to the hull with a lanyard of length sufficient to permit the
equipment to be operated without releasing the lanyard.
3.05 TOWING
3.05.1 All crews shall be aware of the location for attaching a towline to
the boat and shall be able to demonstrate such.
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4.01 HULL IDENTIFICATION
4.01.1 All boats shall bear the identification, required by 4.01.3, located
externally on the transom or on both outboard sides of the hull(s) or
rear beam, or on the aft deck of sailboards.
4.01.2 Letters and figures shall be legible, indelible and of contrasting
color to the background on which they are located and of at least the
height and thickness specified.
4.01.3 Required information:(a) Name of boat in letters and figures at
least 50 mm high and 8 mm thickness.(b) Registered sail number in
letters and figures at least 50mm high and 8 mm thickness.(c) Name of
club (see 4.01.4) with which the boat is registered in letters and figures
at least 20 mm high and 4 mm thickness.4.01.4a) The name of the club
may be abbreviated.(b) It is recommended that the name of the club
should be in full as some clubs may use the same abbreviation, which
can make correct identification of a particular boat difficult.
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5.01 PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES
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PFD requirements vary between the States and Territories and it is
recommended that before purchase and use it should be established
that the PFD is acceptable under local law. At the time of finalising
these regulations, a new Australian Standard AS 4758 for PFDs was in
the process of being published. When it is complete and Yachting
Australia has had the opportunity of considering the impact on the YA
Special Regulations, amendments to these regulations will be
promulgated on the YA website www.yachting.org.au to mandate their
use in addition to or in substitution of those PFDs already included in
these Special Regulations.
5.01.1 All crew members shall wear, whilst afloat, a personal flotation
device (PFD) secured about their persons in a manner appropriate to
the design of the device.
5.01.2 PFDs shall comply with one of the following:(a) Standard
AS1512 for PFD Type 1; or(b) Australian Standard AS1499 for PFD
Type 2; or(c)Australian Standard AS2260 for PFD Type 3; PFD type 3
will not be acceptable after 07/2011.or(d) be branded with the
respective standard authoritys mark of approval.
5.01.3 Inflatable PFDs shall not be used.5.01.4 PFDs shall be
maintained in good repair.5.01.5 PFDs shall be marked on the inside to
identify their ownership. Preferably this should be the name of the
individual owner and a contact telephone number; otherwise it shall be
the name of the club or other organisation to which the PFD belongs.
5.02 PERSONAL CLOTHING
5.02.1 It is recommended that suitable clothing for the local conditions
be worn. This may include adequate cover against sunburn in both
clear and cloudy weather and adequate warm clothing in cold
conditions to protect against hypothermia. This may include thermal
Underwear, woolen pullovers or full or partial wetsuits.
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5.02.2 It is preferable that outer garments worn above the waist are of
bright colors and include retro-reflective tape.
Reprinted by permission of Yachting Australia.









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