1. 2008 RACE BRIEFING WELCOME TO THE PORT OF TOWNSVILLE/AUSTAX MAGNETIC ISLAND TO TOWNSVILLE SWIM

2. Port of Townsville Austax Salt 66 & Rip Curl Townsville City Council Coral Coast Produce Logistics Sportsco Dellacort Financial Services Tobruk Memorial Pool Townsville Pools and Spas PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

3. DECLARATION FORMS Forms Completed Declarations Signed Handed in Tonight Otherwise You Do Not Compete!!

4. SAFETY RULES Solos Must Have Paddler Duos/Teams Must Have Paddler and Support Boat Marine Radio Channels to be Used are: Ch 16 Emergency Calling Ch 22 Reporting In and Coastguard Ch 73 For all other Reports and Chatter Base Mobile Phone 0427619589

5. SAFETY RULES (CONTINUED) The Main TARC freq. is 146.550 MHz simplex TARC back up freq. will be 146.700 MHz. Duplex Keep the Field Together Safety of ALL is Highest Priority

6. GETTING TO THE ISLAND Ferry Departure Times from Breakwater Terminal: 9.30 and 10.30 am Bus Connects at Arcadia Terminal Bus Arrives Picnic Bay: 10.20 and 11.20 am Bring Money for Ferry and Bus Fares

7. SWIM GEAR/CLOTHING Pre-Race Preparations Need for Spare Clothing/Equipment Post-Race Needs

8. ON ARRIVAL AT PICNIC BAY Find Check-in Point Check-in From 10.30 am Final Briefing 1200-1215 pm Race Starts 12.30 pm

9. HAZARDS & WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM Sharks, Crocodiles & Other Beasties: All Support Boats, Paddlers, Canoeists & Official Boats to Maintain Lookout On Sighting – Raise The Alarm Everyone to Exit the Water

10. HAZARDS & WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM (Continued) Lethal Jellyfish: Box Jellyfish Irukjandi Action if Stung Irukjandi Symptoms May Take 30-45 minutes to Notice

11. HAZARDS & WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM (Continued) Hypothermia Cramp Seasickness Engine Fumes Feeling Unwell Propeller Injuries

12. HAZARDS CONTINUED Swimmers – Extreme Caution Near Boats Boat Crews – Maintain Constant Lookout for Swimmers & Paddlers Give Them a Wide Berth

13. WEATHER UPDATE Current Weather is: SE Winds 10-15 knots; Seas.5 metre Forecast www.bom.gov.au/weather/qld / www.bom.gov.au/weather/qld / www.aims.gov.au

14. THE COURSE START: Picnic Bay Beach Start

15. 1 2 3 4 RACE OVERVIEW & CONTROL POINTS

16. PICNIC BAY PICNIC BAY CONTROL POINTS Fringing Reef Start Line 1 Paddlers 2 Support Boats

17. 1 2 5 4 3 THE COURSE – ZIG ZAG SPRINT

18. Finish at Water’s Edge Finish Times 2.30 – 5.00 pm Presentation approx 6.00 pm THE TOWNSVILLE PORT/AUSTAX MAGNETIC ISLAND TO TOWNSVILLE SWIM 2008

19. Post Race Activities Presentations Beach BBQ Thank You to Sponsors Thank You to Boaties (Sunday)

20. Questions ? THANK YOU SPONSORS Port of Townsville Austax Townsville Salt 66 & Rip Curl Townsville City Council Sportsco Coral Coast Produce Logistics Townsville Pools and Spas Dallecort Financial Services