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1720 - 2020
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
CORK WEEK 2016
1720 - 2020
The Great Gathering
Cork - July 2020
A Celebration of 300 years of Yachting
at the Royal Cork Yacht Club
In July 2020 the Royal Cork Yacht Club will celebrate The regatta will be preceded by Sea Fest and followed by
300 years of club yachting in Cork Harbour with a “Great Cork Week and a Cruise in Company along the Wild Atlantic
Gathering” of yachtsmen and yachts from all around the Way so Cork Harbour will be the only place to be in July
world and a key element of this Great Gathering will be a 2020.
“Superyacht Regatta” with a social schedule that will well
impress even the founding members of the club. Key July 2020 dates as follows
3rd to 5th – Seafest
The keys dates for this Superyacht Regatta are Monday 6th 6th to 11th – Superyacht Regatta
July to Saturday 11th July, 2020 and the regatta schedule 12th to 17th – Cork Week
both afloat and ashore will be developed over the coming 12th to 23rd – Wild Atlantic Way Cruise in Company
months in consultation with interested Superyacht owners.
Further Information
Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, Co Cork, Ireland.
Manager - Gavin Deane Telephone - +353 21 4831023 Email - office@royalcork.com Web - www.royalork.com
SAILING
INSTRUCTIONS
CORK WEEK 2016
SECTION CONTENT PAGE COLOUR BUOY COLOUR PAGE NO.
GR GENERAL REGULATIONS 4
HC HARBOUR COURSE PURPLE VARIOUS 9
RC ROUND THE CANS COURSE BLACK VARIOUS 12
OC OLYMPIC COURSE RED RED 13
SC SLALOM COURSE GREEN GREEN 14
WL WINDWARD/LEEWARD
YELLOW YELLOW 15
IRC E ADDITIONAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS BLUE 16
BEAUFORT ADDITIONAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS BLUE 18
Appendix 1 Emergency Procedures Afloat 19
Appendix 2 GPS Co-Ordinates 19
Appendix 3 Berthing / River Rules 20
Appendix 4 Competitor Notices 20
Appendix 5 Tidal Charts 21
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VOLVO Cork Week 2016 (VCW 16),
IRC European Championship & Beaufort Cup
GENERAL REGULATIONS
GR1 STANDARD TIME D. The official measurer for VCW 16 is James Dadd ( RORC
Chief Measurer).
All times are in British Summer Time which is UT + 1 hour.
GR4 REGISTRATION
GR2 VENUE
4.1 Completion of Registration means:
2.1 Race Headquarters (RHQ) will be at the Royal Cork Yacht
Club (RCYC), Crosshaven, Co. Cork and will be open from A. The Entry Form has been submitted and the
1400 to 1800 hrs on Saturday 9th July. entry fee paid
Thereafter it will open at 0830 and close at 1830 hrs daily.
B. Current Valid IRC / ECHO / One Design Certificate as
2.2 Any changes to the Sailing Instructions (SIs) except as appropriate has been submitted
referred to in SI GR8 & GR9 and other Notices to
Competitors will be posted on the Official Notice Board C. A crew list for the yacht, together with contact details
(ONB), which will be situated at RHQ, at least 2 hours before for each crew member and a shore contact ,if
the first scheduled start each day. possible,has been submitted to the Race Office
Alterations to the programme of racing will be posted on the
ONB not later than 1930 hrs on the day before the D. Compliance with requirements of any Safety /
alteration takes effect. Measurement Checks.
2.3 Signals ashore will be flown from the RCYC flagstaff which is GR5 SAFETY
located at the western end of the RCYC clubhouse.
Emergency Procedures:
PLEASE READ APPENDIX 1 THOROUGHLY
GR3 RULES
5.1 All IRC yachts shall comply with the ISAF Special
3.1 The Event will be governed by the rules as defined in The Regulations Category 4. Beaufort Cup Yachts shall comply
Racing Rules of Sailing, the IRC and ECHO handicap rules with the ISAF Special
and Class Rules as appropriate. Regulations Category 3 with a liferaft, for the Fastnet race.
3.2 IRC Rule 22.4.2 is deleted and is replaced by “The maximum 5.2 Sportsboats shall provide valid IRC certificates and comply
number of crew that may sail aboard a boat shall be the crew with the ISAF Special Regulations Category 5.
number on her certificate plus one. There is no weight limit.”
5.3 No anchor shall be carried forward of the stem or with any
3.3 IRC ENDORSED CERTIFICATES are required for all boats part outboard whilst racing.
other than those competing in Fleet C & Mixed Sportsboats.
5.4 It is recommended that all yachts carry an operating VHF
3.4 Class Rules will apply to the various individual Classes radio monitoring Ch16 and the relevant Course Channels.
Sportsboats are defined as those boats which cannot
comply with ISAF Catagory 4 Safety Regulations. 5.5 Officials may inspect any competing yacht and crew at
random at any time before or during VCW 16 to ensure
3.5 Changes to the IRC rating of a yacht other than upwards will compliance with the safety regulations.
not be allowed after 1700 hrs on Thursday June 30th 2016
unless the rating change is: 5.6 Failure in a safety inspection may result in a
protest by the RC and subsequent disqualification or
A. Due to an error made by the IRC authority. In such a other penalty.
case, the rating shall be corrected for all races.
B. The result of a rating protest, when RRS 64.3 will apply
together with the rules applicable to that rating system.
C. At the discretion of RORC and UNCL, as appropriate,
downward changes will generally only be permitted
following measurement for endorsement required by
either the RORC or UNCL.
6.3 The following are the PROVISIONAL Class Bands and
Flags: (These may be amended depending on final entries)
Class TCC- Class Flag
Handicap
System
GR6 FLEETS, CLASSES AND
IDENTIFICATION IRC 0 TCC 1.107 - 1.400 ICF Num. 0
6.1 IRC yachts with ENDORSED Certificates other than those IRC 1 TCC 1.036 - 1.106 ICF Num. 1
racing in the Beaufort Cup, Mixed Sportsboats, Coastal Fleet,
Non Spinnaker. Try Sailing Challenge (TSC) & Club Regatta
Fleet (CRF) are eligible for the IRC EUROPEAN IRC 2 TCC 0.991 - 1.035 ICF Num. 2
CHAMPIONSHIP (See scoring for infomation on how the
overall positions will be calculated)
IRC 3 TCC 0.926 - 0.990 ICF Num. 3
6.2 The Classes at VOLVO Cork Week 2016 will be split into
the following Fleets: IRC 4 TCC 0.850 - 0.925 ICF Num. 4
Fleet Classes Coastal Fleet 1 TCC 0.961 - 1.250 ICF Num 1
Fleet A IRC 0, IRC 1, IRC 2 & Beaufort Cup
Coastal Fleet 2 TCC 0.800 - 0.960 ICF Num 2
Fleet B IRC 3, IRC 4, & Mixed Sportsboats Class
Fleet C Coastal Fleet 1 & 2, Non Spinnaker, Club Regatta
IRC Mixed Sportsboat Class ICF “R”
Fleet (CRF) & Try Sailing Challenge (TSC)
Class Notes
Beaufort Cup ICF “D”
Note 1: Beaufort Cup Fleet will race around the Fastnet Rock
on Monday 11th and join with Fleet A on Wednesday Club Regatta Fleet ICF “K”
13th and thereafter.
Note 2: Try Sailing Challenge Fleet are not permitted to fly
spinnakers during the regatta and will start with the Non Spinnaker Green
Non Spinnaker Fleet.
Note 3: Mixed Sportsboats are normally Fleet B, but will Try Sailing Challenge
race with Fleet C on Tuesday 12th due to the long
distance Coastal Race.
6.4 All yachts will be supplied with VCW 16 decals.
These shall be applied on each side of the hull,
approximately half a metre from the bow, – unless
otherwise agreed in writing by the OA.
6.5 Additionally when racing, yachts (excluding IRC
Sportsboat Class) shall display on their backstay
their class flag as shown in these SIs
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GR7 RACE PROGRAMME
7.1 Racing includes a mixture of Windward/Leeward, 7.4 From Monday through to Friday fleets have
Olympic and Slalom Courses with up to 3 Races designated VHF Channels as follows:
scheduled daily. Round the Cans Courses will be sailed
as per the schedule of racing with up to 2 races each Fleet A – Channel 71
day. Fleet B – Channel 69
Fleet C – Channel 72
7.2 All Classes will sail the Harbour course on Thursday 14th Fastnet – Channel 73
July. Race does not count in the IRC European Please Note - All Fleets use VHF Channel 71
Championships. for Thursday July 14th Harbour Course.
7.3 The Beaufort Cup Fleet will race around the Fastnet 7.5 First Warning Signal for all Fleets each
Rock on Monday the 11th and then join with Fleet A on day will be 1055 hrs except for Fastnet
Wednesday the 13th and thereafter. and IRC Coastal race.
A time check and course infomation may be broadcast on each VHF channel 1 hour prior to the first start each day. Failure to
broadcast shall not be grounds for redress. All compeditors are requested to refrain from broadcasting on the race officers channels.
SCHEDULE OF RACING:
Sunday 10th Monday 11th Tuesday 12th Wednesday 13th Thursday 14th Friday 15th
Practise Racing F.G 10.55 Slalom Course Coastal Course Olympic Course Windward/Leeward
Harbour Race
Fleet A 3nm South East of 1.5nm S 1nm S Roches Point 2nm SE 2nm SE
Roches Point Additional Sailing Roches Point Start Area TBA Roches Point
VHF 71 Roches Point
SI Green Section Inst. SI Red Section SI Purple Section SI Yellow Section
VHF Channel 71
Practise Racing F.G 10.55 Windward/Leeward Coastal Course Slalom Course Olympic Course
Harbour Race
Fleet B 3nm South East of 2nm SE 1nm S Roches Point 1.5nm S 1.5nm S
Start Area TBA
VHF 69 Roches Point Roches Point Additional Sailing Roches Point Roches Point
SI Purple Section
VHF Channel 71 SI Yellow Section Inst. SI Green Section SI Red Section
Practise Racing F.G 10.55 Round The Cans Round The Cans Round The Cans Round The Cans
Harbour Race
Fleet C 3nm South East of Inner Harbour Inner Harbour Inner Harbour Inner Harbour
Start Area TBA
VHF 72 Roches Point SI Black Section SI Black Section SI Black Section SI Black Section
SI Purple Section
VHF Channel 71
Practise Racing F.G 10.55 Olympic Course Windward/Leeward
Fastnet Race Harbour Race
Beaufort 3nm South East of Fastnet race
2nm SE Roches Point 2nm SE
Naval Base continued. Start Area TBA
Cup Roches Point Roches Point
VHF Channel 73 SI Red Section SI Purple Section SI Yellow Section
VHF Channel 71
Club Practise Racing F.G 10.55
Regatta 3nm South East of
Harbour Race Round The Cans
Fleet & Try Roches Point
Not Racing Not Racing Not Racing Start Area TBA Inner Harbour
Sailing VHF Channel 71
SI Purple Section SI Black Section
Challenge
GR8 SIGNALS ASHORE (b) The time limit for Coastal Fleet races and the Harbour
(AMENDS RRS RACE SIGNALS) course is 5 hrs.
(c) When a CV displays a blue flag, yachts shall not pass
8.1 ICF “AP” displayed only through the finishing line except when finishing.
Race(s) are postponed for all classes. Do not leave the (d) The first warning signal of a sequence of starts shall not
Marina/Mooring. The first race warning signal afloat will be made after 1430 on Friday 15th July.
not be made until at least 1.5 hours after the lowering
of this “AP” signal. GR11 PROTESTS, ARBITRATION and
8.2 ICF “AP” displayed over relevant class flag(s) INTERNATIONAL JURY
Race(s) are postponed for these classes. Do not
leave the Marina/Mooring. The first race warning 11.0 PROTESTS
signal afloat will not be made until at least 1.5 hours 11.1 An International Jury (IJ) has been appointed in accordance
after the lowering of this “AP” signal. with RRS and aproved by the Irish Sailing Association. All
8.3 ICF “2nd Substitute” displayed over class flag(s) decisions by the IJ are final.
Race(s) will not be as programmed and new 11.2 Protest forms are available at the Race Office. Protests
instructions have been posted regarding today’s race(s). shall be delivered there within the protest time limit.
The first race warning signal will not be made at least 1.5 11.3 For each fleet, the protest time limit is two hours after the
hours after the lowering of this signal. last yacht in that class has finished the last race of the day
8.4 SOUND SIGNALS or after AP/A, N/A or N/H have been displayed . The same
Two sound signals will be made when making any of the time limit applies to protests by the RC and jury about
above signals and one sound signal will be made when incidents they observe in the racing area and to requests
lowered. for redress. This changes RRS 61.3 and 62.2.
11.4 Notices will be posted within 30 minutes of the protest
GR9 SIGNALS AFLOAT time limit to inform competitors of hearings in which they
are parties or named as witnesses.
9.1 ICF “W” accompanied by 2 sound signals. 11.5 Notices of protests by the race committee or jury will be
• This will be used on any of the CVs to indicate that the posted to inform competitors under rule 61.1(b).
race about to be started will not be as programmed. 11.6 Breaches of instructions GR5.1, GR5.2, GR5.6, GR 6.3 ,
• The CRO will advise the new race details on the GR 6.4, GR8.1, GR8.2, GR10.a and GR16 will not be
appropriate VHF channel grounds for a protest by a yacht. This changes RRS
• The Starting and Race Areas may be altered. 60.1(a). Penalties for these breaches may be less than
• The course may be taken from those listed in SIs Section disqualification if the jury so decides.
HC. The Course Number will be displayed on a 11.7 On the last day of the regatta a request for reopening a
Blackboard and may be repeated on the appropriate VHF hearing shall be delivered
Channel. The Race officer may nominate a new 1st and (a) within the protest time limit if the party requesting
2nd Mark in addition to the Course advised. reopening was informed of the decision on the
• ICF W will be lowered at the warning signal for the previous day;
first class. (b) no later than 30 minutes after the party requesting
reopening was informed of the decision on that day.
GR10 CONDUCT OF RACES This changes rule 66.
11.8 On the last scheduled day of racing a request for
10.1 THE START / FINISH redress from a jury decision shall be delivered no later
(a)
If flag “U” has been displayed as the preparatory signal, no part than 30 minutes after the decision was posted.
of a boat’s hull, crew, or equipment shall be in the triangle formed This changes RRS 62.2.
by the ends of the starting line and the first mark during the last 11.9 PENALTIES
minute before her starting signal. If a boat breaks this rule and • RRS 44 will not apply (eg penalty turns on the water).
is identified, she shall be disqualified without a hearing but not A boat that may have broken a rule of Part 2 of the RRS or
if the race is restarted or resailed or postponed or abandoned RRS 31 (Touching a Mark) while racing may take a time
before the starting signal. This changes rule 26 Starting Races penalty of 1% of her elapsed time unless she gained a
and rule 63.1. When flag “U” is used as the preparatory signal, significant advantage in the race or caused serious damage
rule 29.1 Individual Recall does not apply. The scoring to another boat whilst racing, in which case she shall retire.
abbreviation for a flag “U” penalty is “UFD”. When in the same incident a boat has broken a rule of Part
(b)
In the event of one or more boats being OCS the RC 2 and touched a mark, she need take only one penalty.
may broadcast the sail number(s) of said boats on the • A boat taking a time penalty of 1% under this section shall:
designated VHF channel but not until at least 30 seconds (a) DISPLAY a code flag Q (yellow flag) from the first
after the start signal. Failure to make a broadcast will not reasonable opportunity after the incident and keeping it
be grounds for a request for redress. This changes RRS displayed until 5 minutes after finishing.
62.1(a). (b) Draw ATTENTION to the flag as she is finishing.
(c)
Boats who’s Warning Signal has not been made shall (c) REPORT her acknowledgement in person at the Race
avoid the starting area during the starting sequence for Office and identify the nature of the infringement (boat
other classes. infringed against and/or mark touched, etc) by the expiry of
(d)
Any boat that retires or does not finish shall notify their the protest time limit. The report shall be on a specific form
CV on the appropriate VHF Channel. available in the Race Office.
10.2 Time Limits (See additional SI’s pertaining to the IRC • When prior to a hearing one boat in a protest has not
European Championship & the Beaufort Cup) already accepted a penalty in accordance with the section
(a) The Time limit for races other than the Harbour Course above, she may in person at the Protest Desk,
and The Coastal Fleet races is 30 minutes after the first acknowledge an infringement of a rule of Part 2 of the
boat to finish in that class. RRS or RRS 31, by accepting a time penalty of 3% being
added to her elapsed time.
• A boat that accepts a time penalty may protest with The scores of each yacht will be considered as well as the level of
respect to the same incident but her penalty will not be competition within the individual classes. The decision of the RC is final
affected. and shall not be grounds for redress or protest.
• A boat that takes a penalty shall not be penalised Prix d’Elegance
further with respect to the same incident unless she failed The Prix D’Elegance will be awarded by the RC to the yacht, which in
to retire when required to do so by RRS 44.1(b). their opinion, is the best presented and most elegant yacht at VCW.
• The application of a time penalty shall not cause a boat The decision of the RC is Final and shall not be grounds for redress or
to be scored as having finished outside of the time limit. protest.
• The level of penalties (other than time penalties Corinthian Cup
specifically defined in these sailing instructions) The Corinthian Cup will be awarded to the yacht, crewed only by
for infringements of the rules shall be at the discretion of ISAF Cat 1 sailors, who, in the opinion of the RC, have given the best
the International Jury and may be disqualification, a time performance across all classes at VCW.
penalty or no penalty. This changes RRS 64.1. Hugh Coveney Trophy
Will be awarded to the “Champion of Cork Harbour” – the overall winner
11.10 INTERNATIONAL JURY on corrected time of the VCW Harbour Race.
The International Jury may go afloat each day to observe
racing. Any Vessel with a member of the IJ aboard will fly GR15 INSURANCE
ICF ‘R” In the interest of reducing the number of protests It is the duty of each yacht owner to have his yacht adequately
and encouraging the taking of penalties, jury members insured against any risk, including civil responsibility to Third Parties
may blow a whistle when they see what they believe to and to confirm that insurance remains valid for the duration of
be a breach of the RRS. They may initiate a protest, act VOLVO Cork Week 2016.
as a witness in a protest lodged by a yacht, or take no
action as a result of what they have seen. Failure by GR16 RISK STATEMENT
jury members to blow a whistle after an incident is not an 16.1 Rule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: “The
indication that they do not consider that there was a responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race
breach of the rules and arguments to that effect in a or to continue racing is hers alone.”
protest hearing will not be considered. 16.2 Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and
therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking
GR12 CORK WEEK SCORING AND part in VOLVO Cork Week 2016 , each competitor agrees
DISCARDS and acknowledges that:
(a) RRS A4.1 – Low Point System applies. (a) they are aware of the inherent element of risk involved
(b) When a handicap or rating system is used a yacht’s in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure
corrected time, rounded to the nearest second, shall of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent
determine her finishing place. This amends RRS A3 risk whilst taking part in the event;
(c) One discard will be allowed if 6 or more races are sailed. (b) they are responsible for the safety of themselves, their
Except for the Coastal Fleet and TSC who will have one crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or
discard if 4 or more races are sailed ashore;
(d) A minimum of 3 races are required to constitute a series (c) they accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss
except for CRF & TSC. to the extent caused by their own actions or omission;
(e) Results will be provided under both IRC and ECHO (d) their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event
Systems in handicap classes. The Progressive ECHO and they are fit to participate;
Handicap system will be used such that a yachts (e) the provision of a race management team and other
handicap may change during the regatta depending on officials and volunteers by the event organiser does not
her performance/results. relieve them of their own responsibilities;
(f) They are responsible for ensuring that their boat
GR13 RESULTS QUERIES is equipped and seaworthy so as to be able to face
Queries regarding results shall be made on the Request Form available from extremes of weather; that there is a crew sufficient in
RHQ and lodged no later than 0900 hours on the following day except number, experience and fitness to withstand such
for Friday 15th when no queries will be accepted after the Protest Time Limit weather; and that the safety equipment is properly
maintained, stowed and in date and is familiar to the crew.
GR14 PRIZES AND PRIZEGIVING
(a) Prizes will be awarded under IRC and Echo Handicap GR17 WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY
systems and for One Design classes The Royal Cork Yacht Club, members, employees and agents thereof,
(b) Daily prize givings will be held at 1800 hrs volunteers race officials, VOLVO Ireland and all the Sponsors are
(b) The Final Prizegiving will take place on Friday 15th July at providing this series of races only on the understanding that they bear
1800 hours. Prizes will be awarded at the Main no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or inconvenience to the
Prizegiving Stand for all classes and categories whose yachts or persons however arising, directly or indirectly by any accident
results are published by RHQ. or wrongful negligent act, default or omission of any member or any
other person during VOLVO Cork Week 2016 and any other related
Special Trophies activity. Owners shall acknowledge their responsibilities on the official
IRC European Championship entry form and draw the attention of their crew to this disclaimer before
An RORC Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to yacht finishing 1st overall. the start of any race.
The Royal Cork Perpetual Salver will be awarded to yacht finishing 2nd
overall. RORC European Medalions will be awarded for individual class GR18 COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC
winners. All yachts, whether racing or otherwise, shall give way to all
The Beaufort Cup commercial traffic entering or leaving the Port of Cork. Additionally,
This specially commisioned Trophy will be awarded to yacht finishing 1st all yachts shall keep at least 50 metres clear of the Oil Refinery Jetty.
overall. Additional prizes will be allocated for the Fastnet Race. Failure to comply with this SI may result in disqualification or other
Yacht of the Week such penalty or action as the RC deems appropriate.
The Yacht of the Week trophy will be awarded by the RC to the yacht,
which in their opinion, has been the most successful yacht at VCW.
SECTION HC
VOLVO Cork Week 2016
HARBOUR COURSE
START: See HC 2
RO: “Peter Crowley”
RACE AREA: Cork Harbour Inner and Outer
VHF CHANNEL: 71
COMMITTEE VESSEL (CV): “TBA” – Announced 2 hrs before start of race
HC1 PROGRAMME, COURSE
AND TIDAL INFORMATION b) Courses
(a) A single Harbour Course will be sailed on Courses will be taken from the Course List
Thursday 14th July as follows: hereunder or as specified by the RO prior to the
Warning Signal. The course details will be repeated
DAY & DATE WARNING CLASS(ES) FLAG(S) HW COBH on VHF Channel 71 prior to the warning signal for
SIGNAL each class.
In addition course details will be displayed on a
Thursday blackboard on the Principle Committee Vessel.
14th July 1055 Fleet A Num 1
ASAP Fleet B Num 2 Positions of various Marks are as advised in
ASAP Fleet C Num 3 Appendix 2 and as shown on the Harbour Chart
herein.
North Wind North East Wind East Wind
Course # 1 Course # 5 Course # 8
Start Line ODM E4 Start Line ODM W1 Start Line ODM W1
VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 7 PT, E2 PT, VOLVO 4 STB, VOLVO VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 3 PT,
W1 PT, VOLVO 4 STB, VOLVO 6 STB, 3 STB, No 3 PT, No 8 STB, No 11 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, W 2 STB, No 11 PT, VOLVO
VOLVO 5 STB, Finish. VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, 18 STB, No 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 6 PT
16 miles 10 PT, No 5 PT, Finish. 18 Miles - Finish
20 Miles
Course # 2 Course # 6
Start Line ODM E4 Start Line ODM W1 Course # 9 (Short version of 8)
VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 11 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, Start Line ODM W1
W2 PT, VOLVO 5 PT, Finish. 14 miles 18 STB, E1 STB, VOLVO 3 PT, E2 PT, VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, W 2 STB, No
VOLVO 3 PT, No 3 PT, No 5 STB, Finish. 11 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18
Course # 3 18 Miles STB, No 6 PT - Finish 15.5 Miles
Start Line ODM E4
VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, Course # 7 (Short version of 6)
VOLVO 5 PT, No 13 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No Start Line ODM W1
18 STB, W1 PT, Finish. 23 miles No 11 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, 18
STB, VOLVO 3 PT, No 3 PT, No 5 STB,
Course # 4 Finish. 14 Miles
Start Line ODM E4
VOLVO 2 PT, No 3 STB, VOLVO 5 STB,
VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB,
W1 PT, Finish. 21 miles
(
Course # 10 Course # 19 North West Wind
Start Line ODM W1 Start Line ODM E4 Course # 28
No 7 Pt, VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, W2 VOLVO 5 PT, No 14 PT, NO 6 PT, VOLVO Start Line ODM E4
STB, No 3 PT, No 8 STB, VOLVO 2 PT, 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, Finish. 14 No 10 PT, No 3 STB, E1 STB, VOLVO 6 PT,
VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 10 PT, No 5 miles No 8 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO
PT, - Finish 18 miles 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 10 PT, No 5 PT
South West Wind - Finish 22 miles
South East Wind Course # 20
Course # 11 Start Line ODM W1 Course # 29
Start Line ODM E4 VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, No 3 PT, VOLVO Start Line ODM E4
VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 4 PT, E2 PT, VOLVO 6 3 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 10 PT, No 3 STB, E1 STB, VOLVO 6 PT,
PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 11 STB - Finish 17 miles VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No
-Finish 14 miles 10 PT, No 5 PT - Finish 15 miles
Course # 21
Course # 12 Start Line ODM W1 Course # 30
Start Line ODM E4 VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 3 STB, Start Line ODM E4
VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 4 PT, E2 STB, VOLVO VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 3
2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, -Finish 12 11 STB - Finish 15 miles PT, No 8 PT, No 3 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO
miles 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 10 PT, No 5 PT
Course # 22 - Finish 19 miles
Course # 13 Start Line ODM W1
Start Line ODM E4 VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No Course # 31
VOLVO 6 PT, E4 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 18 STB, VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO Start Line ODM E4
PT, No 18 STB, No 8 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, No 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 11 STB - Finish 22 VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, E1
10 STB, No 18 STB, -Finish 21 miles miles PT, No 8 PT, E1 PT, No 5 STB - Finish 13
miles
Course # 14 Course # 23
Start Line ODM E4 Start Line ODM W1
VOLVO 6 PT, E4 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 4 PT,
1 PT, No 18 STB, No 8 PT, No 3 PT, No 14 VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 4 PT, W1 STB, VOLVO
STB, -Finish 15 miles 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 18 STB, No 11 STB -
Finish 17 miles
South Wind
Course # 15 West Wind
Start Line ODM E4 Course # 24
VOLVO 5 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, 18 Start Line ODM W1
STB, VOLVO 5 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, W1 STB, VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 3 PT,
No 8 STB, No 16 STB, - Finish 21 miles VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 4 PT, E2 STB, No 10
STB, No 18 PT, VOLVO 1 STB, VOLVO 2
Course # 16 STB, - Finish 19 miles
Start Line ODM E4
Daunt Buoy PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, Course # 25
18 STB, W2 PT, No 8 STB, No 16 STB, - Start Line ODM W1
Finish 21 Miles VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 5 STB,
No 10 STB, No 18 PT, VOLVO 1 STB,
Course # 17 VOLVO 2 STB, - Finish 14 miles
Start Line ODM E4
VOLVO 5 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, 18 Course # 26
STB, W2 PT, No 8 STB, No 16 STB, Start Line ODM W1
- Finish 16 miles VOLVO 5 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 3 STB,
No 10 STB, No 18 PT, VOLVO 1 STB,
Course # 18 VOLVO 2 STB, - Finish 14 miles
Start Line ODM E4
VOLVO 5 PT, VOLVO 2 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, 18 Course # 27
STB, W2 PT, No 18 PT, VOLVO 1 PT, No 16 Start Line ODM W1
STB, Finish. 18 miles VOLVO 3 PT, VOLVO 6 PT, VOLVO 4 PT, E2
STB, No 10 STB, No 18 PT, VOLVO 1 STB,
VOLVO 2 STB, - Finish 13 milesHC 2 STARTING LINE(S) C. Such other start area and line as may be
designated by the RO who will broadcast
The RO will nominate one of the following same on VHF Ch 71 at least 90 minutes before
starting lines as he deems appropriate; the time of first gun and which will be repeated
at intervals before and immediately prior to the
A. RCYC WEAVERS POINT LINE warning signal of Fleet A.
This is formed by the Transit of one white
pole and one red & white striped pole next HC3 FINISHING LINE
to the small hut at Weavers Point with the
ODM as specified on each particular course. (a) A line formed between Navigation Buoy No.7
There is no Inner Distance Mark. and the Red & White Pole on the Finish Vessel
anchored approx 1 cable to the East.
B. ROCHES POINT LINE
This is formed by the Transit of one white pole
and one red & white striped pole next to the
small hut at Weavers Point with Roches
Point Light House. If this line is choosen ignore
start line ODM specified with each course
listed. There is no Inner Distance Mark.
HARBOUR MARKS
Mark positions are approximate and for guidance purposes only.SECTION RC
ROUND THE CANS
FOR FLEET C.
RACE AREA: Inner Harbouir
(To be advised on Channel 72 not less than 30 minutes before the start)
RO: Peter Crowley
Committee Vessel (CV): “Spare Time” – White Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
VHF Channel: 72
RC1 PROGRAMME, COURSE AND TIDAL INFORMATION
Up to 2 races are scheduled for each day for Non Spinnaker, CRF and Mixed Sportsboats. The
second race will be as soon as possible after the finish of the first race for each class. Coastal Fleet
will have one race Scheduled per day. The Starting order of Race 2 may not be the same as for the
previous race.
The RO may combine classes to start and will broadcast this fact on VHF prior to the warning signal.
DAY & DATE WARNING SIGNAL CLASS(ES) FLAG(S) HW COBH
Mon 11th July 1055 Coastal Fleets 1 & 2 ICF “G”
10:59
Fleet C ASAP Non Spinnaker Green
1055 Mixed Sportsboats ICF “R”
Tues 12th July 11:51
ASAP Coastal Fleets 1 & 2 ICF “G”
Fleet C
ASAP Non Spinnaker Green
Wed 13th July 1055 Coastal Fleets 1 & 2 ICF “G”
12:47
Fleet C ASAP Non Spinnaker Green
Fri 15th July 1055 Coastal Fleets 1 & 2 ICF “G”
Non Spinnaker 14:51
Fleet C ASAP Green & ICF “K”
TSC & CRF
RC2 START / FINISH LINE RC3 COURSE TO BE SAILED
(a) This will be between a Red & White Staff on the CV and The Courses to be sailed will be selected
the Orange Mark or a Rib displaying an orange flag, from those detailed in :
at the port end. An inner distance mark (IDM) may be
laid off the CV and yachts shall not pass between the CV 1 Section HC of these SIs or as chosen by the RO
and the IDM when starting. who will broadcast same over VHF Ch. 72 and
display on a blackboard on the CV.
(b) The approximate bearing and distance of Mark 1 from the 2 The Coastal Fleet are to record thier time at
CV may be displayed on a Blackboard and given on VHF. each Rounding Mark on the Cousre on the
time declaration sheet suppplied (Ensure your
(c) The RC may shorten the Coastal Fleet at any Rounding time is synchronsed with GPS/BST). The
Mark, even though some or all boats have passed declaration sheets must to be submitted to the
this Mark, if in the opinion of the RC the fairness of the race office no later than 2 hour after finishing.
race would otherwise be affected. Such shortening will be
announced by VHF and signalled by flag F with 2 sound
signals. This changes RRS 32.SECTION OC
OLYMPIC COURSE
RACE AREA: Approx 2nm SE of Roches Poit, except Friday 15th when it
is 1.5nm S of Roches Point.
COURSE MARKS: Red Spherical Marks
RO: Jack Roy or Robert Lamb
COMMITTEE VESSEL (CV): “Murgasty” White 39’ Sloop OR ‘Muggle Hunter’ Beneteau
Oceanis 423 clipper with navy hull
OC1 PROGRAMME, COURSE AND TIDAL INFORMATION
Up to 3 races are scheduled each day. The second/third races will be as soon as possible after
the finish of the previous race for each class and the Starting order may not be the same as for the
previous race.
DAY & DATE WARNING SIGNAL CLASS(ES) FLAG(S) HW COBH
Wed 13th July
Fleet A 1055 IRC 0 & 1 Nums 0 & 1 12:47
Race 1 ASAP IRC 2 & Beaufort Cup Nums 2 & ICF “D”
VHF 71
Fri 15th July
Fleet B 1055 Mixed Sportsboats ICF “R” 14:51
Race 1 ASAP IRC 3 & 4 Nums 3 & 4
VHF 69
OC2 START / FINISH LINE
(a) This will be between a Red & White Pole on the CV and the large
Orange Mark or a Rib displaying an Orange Flag, at the port end.
An IDM may be laid off the CV and yachts shall not pass
between it and the CV when starting.
(b) The approximate bearing and distance of Mark 1 from the
CV may be displayed on a Blackboard and given on VHF.
OC3 COURSE TO BE SAILED
Class 0
All Marks to Port – to be rounded as follows: 1,2,3 – 1,3 – 1,2,3 –1,3 – then to Finish.
Round 1 Round 2
All Other Classes
Course sketch of rounds 1 & 2.
All Marks to Port – to be rounded as follows: 1,2,3 – 1,3 – 1,2,3 – then to Finish.
Sketches not to scale.
The RO may indicate changes to the number of rounds per class this will be displayed on a
blackboard on the CV and also announced on the designated VHF channel.
OC4 SHORTENED COURSE
If a CV located in the vicinity of a rounding Mark displays Class Flag(s) and ICF “F”, and
makes repeated sound signals - “all Yachts in indicated classes are to sail direct to the finish
line”. This is an addition to RRS 32.SECTION SC
SLALOM COURSE
RACE AREA: Approx 1.5nm S of Roches Pt.
COURSE MARKS: Lime Green Spherical
RO: Rob Lamb
COMMITTEE VESSEL(CV): “Murgasty” White 39’ Sloop
SC1 PROGRAMME, COURSE AND TIDAL INFORMATION
Up to 3 races are scheduled each day. The second race will be as soon as possible after the finish
of the first race for each class. The Starting order may not be the same as for the previous race.
DAY & DATE WARNING SIGNAL CLASS(ES) FLAG(S) HW COBH
Mon 11th July
1055 IRC 0 & 1 Nums 0 & 1
Fleet A 10:59
ASAP IRC 2 Nums 2
VHF 71
Wed 13th July
1055 Mixed Sportsboats ICF “R” 12:47
Fleet B
ASAP IRC 3 & 4 Nums 3 & 4
VHF 69
SC2 START / FINISH LINE
(a) This will be between a Red & White pole on the CV and
the Orange Mark or a Rib displaying an Orange Flag at
the port end. An IDM may be laid off the CV and yachts
shall not pass between it and the CV when starting.
(b) The approximate bearing and distance of Mark 1 from the
CV may be displayed on a Blackboard and given on VHF.
RC3 COURSE TO BE SAILED
Marks 1 & 2 (P), 3 (S), and 4 & 5 (P),
to constitute 1 round.
Class 0 to complete 3 rounds.
All other classes to complete 2 rounds.
The RO may indicate changes to the number of rounds per class this
will be displayed on a blackboard on the CV and also announced on the
designated VHF channel.
SC4 SHORTENED COURSE
Course sketch of 1 round.
If a CV located in the vicinity of a rounding Mark displays
Sketch not to scale.
Class Flag(s) and ICF “F”, and makes repeated sound
signals - “all Yachts in indicated classes are to sail direct
to the finish line”. This is an addition to RRS 32.SECTION WL
WINDWARD/LEEWARD COURSE
RACE AREA: Approx 2nm SE of Roches Pt.
COURSE MARKS: Black Spherical Marks
RO: Jack Roy
COMMITTEE VESSEL (CV): ‘Muggle Hunter’ Beneteau Oceanis 423 clipper with navy hull
WL1 PROGRAMME, COURSE AND TIDAL INFORMATION
Up to 3 races are scheduled each day. The second race will be as soon as possible after the finish
of the first race for each class. The Starting order may may change for subsequent Races.
DAY & DATE WARNING SIGNAL CLASS FLAG HW COBH
Mon 11th July
1055 Mixed Sportsboats ICF “R”
Fleet B 10:59
ASAP IRC 3 & 4 Num 3 & 4
VHF 69
Fri 15th July
1055 IRC 0 & 1 Nums 0 & 1
Fleet A 14:51
ASAP IRC 2 & Beaufort Cup Nums 2 & ICF “D”
VHF 71
WL2 START / FINISH LINE
(a) This will be between a Red & White pole on the CV and the Orange Mark or a Rib displaying
an Orange Flag at the port end. An IDM may be laid off the CV and yachts shall not pass
between it and the CV when starting.
(b) The approximate bearing and distance of Mark 1 from the CV may be displayed on a
Blackboard and given on VHF.
WL3 COURSE TO BE SAILED
Mark 1(P), Spreader Mark (P), Marks 2(P) or 2(S) to constitute 1 round.
Class 0 to complete 3 rounds. All other classes to complete 2 rounds.
The RO may indicate changes to the number of rounds per class this will be displayed
on a blackboard on the CV and also announced on the designated VHF channel.
OC3 SHORTENED COURSE
If a CV located in the vicinity of a rounding Mark displays Class Flag(s) and ICF “F”,
and makes repeated sound signals - “all Yachts in indicated classes are to sail direct
to the finish line”. This is an addition to RRS 32.
It is intended that the Marks 2(P) & 2(S) will be laid directly downwind of the Spreader
Mark. They may not be laid until the leading yachts are approaching this Mark to allow
for possible wind shifts.
Course sketch of 1 round.
Sketches not to scale.IRC EUROPEAN
CHAMPIONSHIP
ADDITIONAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS:
(These instructions must be read in conjunction with Volvo Cork Week SI’s)
IRCE 1
All IRC European Championship competitors shall compete at VCW as stated in GR 7.4
IRCE 2
COASTAL COURSE FOR IRC EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP (Fleets A & B)
RACE AREA: Approx. 1nm South of Roches Point
CRO: Jack Roy
PRINCIPAL COMMITTEE VESSEL (CV): “Murgasty” White 39’ Sloop
VHF CHANNEL: 71
IRCE 3 PROGRAMME
COURSE AND TIDAL INFORMATION
DAY & DATE WARNING SIGNAL CLASS(ES) FLAG(S) HW COBH
Tues 12th July
Fleet A 0855 IRC 0, 1 & 2 Nums 0, 1 & 2
11:51
Fleet B ASAP IRC 3 & 4 Nums 3 & 4
The Coastal Race will be designed to last about 8 hrs and the Course will be broadcast on VHF
Channel 71 at least 30 minutes prior to the Warning Signal.
Note: The Course for Fleet B may differ from that of Fleet A
IRCE 4 STARTING LINE
This will be between a Red & White Staff on the CV and the Orange Mark or a Rib displaying an
Orange Flag at the port end. An IDM may be laid off the CV and yachts shall not pass between it
and the CV when starting.
IRCE 5 SAILING AREA
The sailing area will extend from Ballycotten Island to the East and
Courtmacsherry Bay to the West. (Admiralty Chart Numbers 1765,1777 &
2424 or Imray C56 & 57 cover the whole area).
1720 - 2020The following Buoys, Marks & Features may be used as Marks of the Course. (See also Appendix 2)
MARK DESCRIPTION LATITUDE (N) LONGITUDE(W)
Cork Buoy Red & White Pillar 51° 42.892’ 8° 15.552’
Daunt Rock Buoy Red Can 51° 43.568’ 8° 17.660’
Big Sovereign Island Island 51° 40.560’ 8° 26.990’
Bullman Buoy South Cardinal Buoy 51° 40.134’ 8° 29.734’
Black Tom Buoy Green Conical 51° 36.417’ 8° 37.948’
Power Buoy South Cardinal Buoy 51° 45.600’ 8° 6.663’
Smiths Buoy Red Can 51° 48.622’ 8° 0.724’
Harbour Navigation Buoy W 1 Green Conical 51° 47.692’ 8° 16.047’
Harbour Navigation Buoy E 2 Red Can 51° 47.560’ 8° 15.680’
IRCE 6 FINISHING
(a) Proceed from the last Mark of the Course as specified on the day, to leave Harbour Navigation Buoy E 2 to Port and
when Roches Point Light House bears 090 degrees magnetic note your finishing time (Ensure your time is synchronsed
with GPS/BST)
(b) A CV may be in the vicinity of the Finishing Line but will not form part of the Line.
(c) All yachts are to record thier time at each Rounding Mark on the Course on the time declaration sheet
suppplied (Ensure your time is synchronsed with GPS/BST). See IRCE 8. Failure comply with this instruction
may result in a DSQ or other penalty.
(d) The RC may shorten the Coastal Race at any Rounding Mark, even though some or all boats have passed this Mark, if
in the opinion of the RC the fairness of the race would otherwise be affected. Such shortening will be announced by
VHF and signalled by flag F with 2 sound signals. This changes RRS 32.
IRCE 7 TIME LIMIT
The Time Limit will be 10 hrs.
Yachts who do not finish within this Time Limit will be scored DNF.
This changes RRS 35, A4 and A5.
IRCE 8 DECLARATION
All competitors shall complete a Declaration Form giving the
vessels name, finishing time, yachts ahead and astern (if possible)
and signed by the Skipper and a Member of the Crew. This form
shall be lodged at the Race Office within 2 hours of finishingBEAUFORT CUP ADDITIONAL SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: (These instructions must be read in conjunction with Volvo Cork Week SI’s) BEAUFORT 1 All Beaufort Cup competitors shall compete at VCW as stated in GR 7.4 Warning Signal for the Fastnet Race will be at 0955 hrs. VHF Channel 73 Starting area is to the north of Haulbowline Island off Cobh. BEAUFORT 2 The starting line will be between a Red & White pole on the CV and an Orange Mark (or a second CV with a Red and White pole identified by ICF “D”) to the north. An IDM may be laid off both CV and yachts shall not pass between it and either CV when starting. BEAUFORT 3 Course to be sailed for the Fastnet Race is as follows: (Admiralty Chart 2424 or Imray C 56) START – NO. 20 BUOY (S) – NO. 18 (S) – CORK BUOY (S) – FASTNET ROCK (P) – CORK BUOY (P) FINISH – Proceed from Cork Buoy to leave Harbour Navigation Buoy E 2 to Port and when Roches Point Light House bears 090 degrees magnetic note your finishing time (Ensure your time is synchronsed with GPS/BST) A CV may be in the vicinity of the Finishing Line but will not form part of it. BEAUFORT 4 The Time Limit will be 1500 hrs on Tuesday 12th. Yachts who do not finish within this limit will be scored DNF. BEAUFORT 5 Yachts that retire from the Fastnet Race, shall inform the RC by sms text to 0873190464 as soon as possible after retiring. BEAUFORT 6 All competitors after finishing the Fastnet race shall complete a Declaration Form giving the vessels name, finishing time, yachts ahead and astern (if possible) and signed by the Skipper and a Member of the Crew. This form shall be lodged at the Race Office within 2 hours of finishing. BEAUFORT 7 Additional Social arrangements will be published separately and competitors will be individually informed.
Appendix 1
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AFLOAT
The OA, in conjunction with the Irish Coastguard and the RNLI, A high speed RIB is available to render assistance, please
has established emergency procedures to provide help in the consider using them rather than have non-experts move an
event of an incident during the Regatta, particularly where there is injured person.
an injury requiring medical assistance. Personnel may come aboard your yacht to administer aid, to
evacuate the injured party or to direct you to the best position
If an incident occurs afloat during CORK WEEK resulting in injury to land. Please co-operate fully with them. You are requested to
or threat to life you may use these options as appropriate: co-operate with whichever co-ordinating authority and rescue
services are involved in the incident.
SERIOUS EMERGENCY: VHF Channel 16 and Broadcast a
‘MAYDAY’ or ‘PAN PAN’ as appropriate.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: VHF Channel 67 and call ‘ROYAL By following these procedures you increase the chances
CORK SAFETY’ with the appropriate Emergency Prefix. of getting appropriate assistance quickly. Please take a
OTHER DIFFICULTIES: Call on your course VHF Channel few minutes to review this with your entire crew.
(see Course SI”S) and advise your Course CV of your problem.
IN EVERY CASE STATE: a) your yacht name and position
b) number of persons aboard
c) the nature of the incident or injury
Appendix 2
Course Marks
Marks not shown on Admiralty Charts 1777 and 1765 – with the notable exception of Roches Point Lighthouse!
MARK NAME/NUMBER COLOUR/DESCRIPTION LATITUDE (N) LONGITUDE(W)
VOLVO 1 Large Black Spherical 51˚ 50’.80 08˚ 17’.80
VOLVO 2 Large Red Spherical 51˚ 51’.08 08˚ 16’.10
VOLVO 3 Pencil Mark 51˚ 46’.39 08˚ 17’.78
VOLVO 4 Yellow / Conical 51˚ 47’.20 08˚ 14’.28
VOLVO 5 Pencil Mark 51˚ 46’.00 08˚ 16’.30
VOLVO 6 Orange Cylindrical 51˚ 46’.30 08˚ 14’.18
WEAVERS POINT Blue Hut 51˚ 47’.85 08˚ 16’.48
ROCHES POINT LIGHT HOUSE White 51˚ 47’.59 08˚ 15’.28Appendix 3 Appendix 4
Marina Rules For Cork Week 2016 Notices to Competitors
1. Please obey the Berthing Masters (River Control) These notes are written as an explanatory supplement to the
at all times Sailing Instructions, and have no official status. They will not be
accepted as evidence in a Protest Hearing.
2. Upon arrival at the approaches to Crosshaven, yachts will
be met by Club Staff in a RIB, where possible. You will 1. Maritime Safety Requirements
then be shown to the area in which you will be berthed
for the duration of the event.Please note that “alongside” We would like to draw your attention to Irish legislation governing
berths will be filled on a “first come first served” basis after Maritime Safety. The legislation contains provisions governing
racing each day. the operation of pleasure craft including personal watercraft.
These include provisions relating to age restrictions, the carriage
THERE IS TO BE ABSOLUTELY NO RESERVING OF and use of lifejackets on all vessels and restrictions on the use
BERTHS BY ANY MEANS WHATSOEVER BY of alcohol and drugs. In addition, the legislation provides for the
COMPETITORS IN THEIR ALLOCATED AREAS stopping, boarding, inspection and seizure of vessels in interests
of safety.
3. Any yachts wishing to leave early on the evening of
Friday 15th are asked to anchor in the approaches to We recommend all skippers familiarise themselves with relevant
the river (between buoys C2 & C4) for a short period, to Irish legislation and Maritime safety requirements to the para flow
allow the majority of their class to be berthed, before an enjoyable and a trouble-free Regatta.
proceeding to their designated berthing area. (River
Control will inform these yachts what time is suitable) Further information is available from
It is hoped that this will facilitate those leaving early and www.safetyonthewater.ie
cause the least disruption. Note that this is for competitors
leaving early Friday evening only, all other yachts must 2. Shipping
return to their berthing area as usual.
All shipping using Cork Harbour should be given adequate
4. There is a speed limit of 6 KNOTS on the river between room. If in doubt, give way because they cannot. Any reports of
Currabinny Pier and Drakes Pool. violations from the Port Authority will always result in a Protest
being lodged against the offenders.
5. Ferries will operate each day between 07.00 – 22.00 hrs
This is to service swinging moorings. 3. Alternative Penalties
6. For private functions or activities on the Marina – please As both the Sailing Instructions and the Notice of Race are silent
consult the Marina Manager. on this subject, the RRS standard procedure comes into effect.
Yachts should perform a Two Turns Penalty for an infringement
of a rule of Part 2 of the RRS and a One Turn Penalty for hitting
a mark.Appendix 5 Tidal Charts
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