1. Ocean Racing Club of Victoria “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Heemskirk Consolidated” Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Yacht Race “Mariner Corporate” Melbourne to Launceston Yacht Race

2. Agenda Overview Overview Sponsors Sponsors Race Officials Race Officials Weather Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages Return Voyages

3. Overview 3 races 3 races 2 series 2 series Bass Strait sprint Bass Strait sprint Westcoaster Westcoaster

4. Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. Unique Unique No Marina, No Bar, No clubhouseNo Marina, No Bar, No clubhouse Yet 450+ membersYet 450+ membersWhy?

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

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

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

8. Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. Racing Bay racing = Winter series, Two handedBay racing = Winter series, Two handed Short passage = Hastings, Apollo BayShort passage = Hastings, Apollo Bay Longer passage= Port FairyLonger passage= Port Fairy Trans Bass Strait = Stanley, GrassyTrans Bass Strait = Stanley, Grassy December races= CoB, M2H, M2LDecember races= CoB, M2H, M2L 7 offshore races - 4 to Tasmania

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

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

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

12. Agenda Overview Overview Sponsors Sponsors Race Officials Race Officials Weather Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages Return Voyages

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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. Agenda Overview Overview Sponsors Sponsors Race Officials Race Officials Weather Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages Return Voyages

17. Race Officials M2H Race Director – Noel May M2H Race Director – Noel May M2L Race Director – Dennis Livingston M2L Race Director – Dennis Livingston Radio - Peter Clancy Radio - Peter Clancy Media Manager - Jennifer McGuigan Media Manager - Jennifer McGuigan Liaison – Chris Gibbins Liaison – Chris Gibbins B.O.M. representatives B.O.M. representatives -Clare Mullin @ RBYC -John Gill @ BYS

18. Agenda Overview Overview Sponsors Sponsors Race Officials Race Officials Weather Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages Return Voyages

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

20. Agenda Overview Overview Sponsors Sponsors Race Officials Race Officials Weather Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages Return Voyages

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

22. “Heemskirk Consolidated” Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Yacht Race 2005 Sailing Instructions Sailing Instructions (Melbourne to Launceston as well) Alterations Weather Briefing – Compulsory - 1000 hrs on 27th @ 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

23. “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 M2H Presentation – 1000 hrs on 02/01/06 @ DSS Sovereign Series presentation – 1700 on 02/01/06 @ Wrest point

24. Agenda Overview Overview Sponsors Sponsors Race Officials Race Officials Weather Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages Return Voyages

25. 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 – M2L New Year Eve – Huge marquee Rudder Cup

26. Agenda Overview Overview Sponsors Sponsors Race Officials Race Officials Weather Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages Return Voyages

27. 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

28. 2005 “Entire” Cock of the Bay Yacht Race Berthing arrangements at MYC and BYS Return declaration Results at BYS

29. Agenda Overview Overview Sponsors Sponsors Race Officials Race Officials Weather Weather “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Heemskirk Consolidated” M2H “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Mariner Corporate” M2L “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Entire” Cock of the Bay Return Voyages Return Voyages

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

31. Questions ??

32. Ocean Racing Club of Victoria “Entire” Cock of the Bay “Heemskirk Consolidated” Melbourne to Hobart Ocean Yacht Race “Mariner Corporate” Melbourne to Launceston Yacht Race