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HANDBOOK CONTENTS

CLUB INFORMATION Club Information and Trading Hours .......................................................................... 3 Commodore Mark Gallagher Welcomes Regatta Participants to RQYS ................... 4

REGATTAS Calendar of Manly Summer of Sail 2017/18 ............................................................. 5 Zhik Australian 9er Championships .......................................................................... 6 Oceania and Australian Open Laser Championships ............................................... 6 Australian Optimist Championships .......................................................................... 7 Australian Youth Championships ............................................................................. 8 Ronstan Australian Finn Championship ..................................................................... 9 Australian Windsurfing Championships .................................................................... 9 Launching Ramps Diagram ...................................................................................... 9 Drop-off and Rigging Areas (WESTERN) ............................................................... 10 Drop-off and Rigging Areas (EASTERN) ................................................................ 11 Boat and Trailer Drop-Off Schedule ........................................................................ 11

FACILITIES & ACCOMODATION Getting In ................................................................................................................ 12 Support/Coach Boats .............................................................................................. 13 Support Boat Berthing ............................................................................................ 13 Camping at RQYS .................................................................................................. 14 Amenities ............................................................................................................... 15

Emergency Assembly Areas .................................................................................... 15

FOOD, BEVERAGE AND SOCIAL Dining/Beverage Facilities ...................................................................................... 16 Regatta Cash Cards ................................................................................................ 17 Lunch Pre-Ordering ................................................................................................ 17 Regatta Cash Card Form ........................................................................................ 18 Lunch Pre-Ordering Form ........................................................................................ 19

SAILING AT RQYS IN 2018

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CLUB INFORMATION

Trading Hours RQYS Sailing Office Normal Wednesday – Sunday

All Race Days RQYS Reception 7 Days RQYS Marina Office Monday – Friday

Food & Beverage as of 26 December 2017

7 Days

THE WHOLE CLUB IS CLOSED on CHRISTMAS DAY 25 December 2017

RQYS Details

ADDRESS

The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

578 Royal Esplanade MANLY QLD 4179

MAILING ADDRESS

PO Box 5021 MANLY QLD 4179

PHONE

07 3396 8666

EMAIL

sailing@rqys.com.au or reception@rqys.com.au

CLUB WEBSITE

www.rqys.com.au

MANLY SUMMER OF SAIL 2017/18 WEBSITE

https://www.rqys.com.au/off-beach-sailing/

SAILING OFFICE STAFF

Regatta Director and Sailing Manager

Brady Lowe

0418 767 019 or sailing@rqys.com.au

Volunteer Coordinator

Susie Jones

07 3396 8666 or volunteers@rqys.com.au

Sailing Administration (Entries and Results)

Rebecca Ellem

07 3396 8666 or sailing@rqys.com.au

Local Contacts

Emergency Dentist

Dr Rand 0406 579 197

Skygate Dental 24 hours 7 days, near BNE Airport

Redlands Hospital

Weippin St, Cleveland QLD 4163

Manly Village Medical

(07) 3396 2141

25 Cambridge Parade Manly QLD 4179

North Sails

(07) 3396 5822

1/264 Tingal Rd, Wynnum QLD 4178

Ullman Sails

(07) 3348 7245

112 Glenora St, Wynnum QLD 4178

Hood Sails

(07) 3893 1022

124 Glenora St, Brisbane QLD 4178

Quantum Sails

(07) 3393 9111

4/10 Ingleston Rd, Tingalpa QLD 4173

Muir Marine (Chandlery)

(07) 3396 9988

453 Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179

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Welcome to RQYS’s Manly Summer of Sail 2017/18

From Commodore Mark Gallagher

The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has a

long history of One Design and Olympic

Pathway Sailing. All of the classes who are

present at the Squadron this summer have a

connection to the Squadron and our Olympic

and International representatives. This Summer

embraces all levels of sailors, it’s not all about

success, it’ about sportsmanship, and close

competition across the whole field.

I personally recognise events like this as being

high points on journeys for sailors young and

old, and events that create lasting memories

long after the importance of a result fades.

RQYS has a very proud history of running world-class events, the flag poles around our Squadron rigging

lawns commemorate the Finn Gold Cup in 1976, and since then we have hosted World and Australian

Championships for dozens of classes, including all of those present this summer. This year we welcome

competitors from around the country, the South-Pacific, and around the world, to a festival of sailing on our

waters of Moreton Bay.

I encourage you to enjoy the great facilities we have at RQYS, all created to support our sport. Please

respect the facilities that our members have built and maintained over many years.

The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron always keeps an eye to weather, and you will note the construction

of our new Marine Sports Amenities building, which on your next visit will provide state of the art shower and

change facilities, as well as race management rooms, straight off the rigging lawn.

We pride ourselves in our approachability and hospitality to visitors, don’t hesitate to ask a question of any

of our staff, or introduce yourself to me while here on your stay.

Lastly a big thankyou to all of the Volunteers who will give over 1,000 days of their time this summer to give

you a world-class series of events, make sure you thank them as part of your time here.

MG

Commodore Mark Gallagher

RQYS

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REGATTAS

MANLY SUMMER OF SAIL 2017/18: CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DECEMBER 2017

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

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XMAS DAY CLUB CLOSED

26 Australian 9er Championships 29er Nationals Welcome 1800

27 Australian 9er Championships Lasers Early Measurement & Reg

28 Australian 9er Championships Australian Laser Championships Laser Nationals Welcome 1800

29 Australian 9er Championships Australian Laser Championships

30 Australian 9er Championships 29er Presentation time TBA

Australian Laser Championships

31 Australian 9er Championships 49er/49erFX Presentation time TBA

Australian Laser Championships NYE CELEBRATIONS @ RQYS

JANUARY 2018

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

1 Australian Laser Championships LAY DAY

2 Australian Laser Championships Optimist Teams Registration

3 Australian Laser Championships Australian Optimist Championships TEAMS

4 Australian Laser Championships Laser Nationals Presentation Night 1800

Australian Optimist Championships TEAMS

Optimist Nationals Welcome 1630

5 Australian Optimist Championships

6 Australian Optimist Championships

7 Australian Optimist Championships AIODA General Meeting 1700

8 Australian Optimist Championships LAY DAY

9 Australian Optimist Championships

10 Australian Optimist Championships

Optimist Nationals Presentation Night 1700

11 Australian Youth Championships Australian Youth Championships Welcome 1800

12 Australian Youth Championships

13 Australian Youth Championships

14 Australian Youth Championships

15 Australian Youth Championships Australian Youth Championships Presentation Night 1800

Australian Finn Championship

16 Australian Finn Championship

17 Australian Finn Championship Australian Windsurfing Championships Windsurfing Welcome Night

18 Australian Finn Championship Australian Windsurfing Championships

19 Australian Finn Championship Australian Windsurfing Championships

20 Australian Finn Championship Finn Nationals Presentation Night 1830

Australian Windsurfing Championships Windsurfing Presentation 1700

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Zhik 2018 Australian 9er Championships 29ers, 49ers, 49erFX

BOAT DROP OFF

• 9er boat drop-off will be via the end of Davenport Drive, through the gates entering to RQYS

ground, towards the Eastern Beach.

RIGGING

• 29ers will rig at the end of the Eastern Lawn, towards the Eastern Beach

• 49ers and 49erFX will rig in the Marina Hardstand

LAUNCHING

• 29ers will launch from the K/L Ramp

• 49ers and 49erFX will launch from Marina Boatyard Ramp

49ers will be issued with a PIN number that will give them access on 1 January 2017 to access go

through the Marina Gates

Boats staying on for the Australian Youth Championships are welcome to leave their boats on the

Eastern Lawn in between regattas.

www.rqys.com.au/off-beach-sailing/

2018 Oceania and Australian Open Laser Championships

BOAT DROP OFF

• Laser boat drop-off will be via the boat drop-off opposite the administration building

RIGGING

• Lasers will rig on the Main Rigging Lawn and Rigging Lawn 2

LAUNCHING

• Lasers will launch from the Main Ramp

Boats staying on for the Australian Youth Championships are welcome to move their boats Rigging

Lawn 3 in between Regattas.

www.rqys.com.au/off-beach-sailing/

28 December –

4 January

26 – 31

December

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2018 Australian Optimist Championships

BOAT DROP OFF

• Green Fleet drop-off will be via the Public Car and Trailer Car Park and Junior Rigging Lawn

connecting gate.

• Intermediate and Open boat drop-off will be via the boat drop-off opposite the administration building.

RIGGING

• Rigging for pre-regatta training (prior to teams racing) will be on Rigging Lawn 3

• Green Fleet will rig on the Junior Rigging Lawn

• Intermediate Fleet and Open Fleet will rig on the Main Rigging Lawn and Rigging Lawn 2

LAUNCHING

• Green Fleet will launch from the Junior Rigging Lawn Ramp

• Intermediate Fleet and Open Fleet will launch from the Main Ramp

Optimist groups arriving early and those arriving for Teams Racing are welcome to rig on

Rigging Lawn 3 and launch from the Main Ramp, however restrictions on launching times will apply

during the Australian Laser Championships. Boats are also welcome to rig in the Dinghy Hardstand

immediately to the South of the Trailer-Drop off area for Optimists and Lasers.

On 10 January, Optimists must be moved up to their trailers straight after returning to shore after

the last race of the championship, to be collected via the Davenport Drive entrance.

optimist.org.au/nationals

2018 Australian Youth Championships Incorporating the Nacra 15 and the Bic Techno 293 Oceania Championships

BOAT DROP OFF

• 29ers and Boards drop-off will be at the end of Davenport Drive.

• All other classes will be via the boat drop-off opposite the administration building.

RIGGING

• Lasers, 420s and Nacra 15s will rig, spread over Main Rigging Lawn, Lawn 2 and Lawn 3

• 29ers will rig at the end of the Eastern Lawn, towards the Eastern Beach

• Bic Techno 293, Bic Techno 293 Plus and IKA Kiteboards will rig at the Windsurfing Centre

LAUNCHING

• Lasers, 420s and Nacra 15s will launch from the Main Ramp

• 29ers will launch from the K/L Ramp

• Bic Techno 293, Bic Techno 293 Plus and IKA Kiteboards will launch from the Eastern Beach

www.rqys.com.au/off-beach-sailing/

3 – 10

January

11 - 15

January

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Ronstan 2018 International Finn

Australian Championships

BOAT DROP OFF

• Finns boat drop-off will be via the boat drop-off opposite the administration building.

RIGGING

• Finns will rig on the Main Rigging Lawn

LAUNCHING

• Finns will launch from the Main Ramp

www.rqys.com.au/events/australian-finn-championship-2018/

2018 Australian Windsurfing Championships Raceboard, Formula

BOAT DROP OFF

• Boards drop-off will be at the end of Davenport Drive.

RIGGING

• Raceboards and Formula Boards will rig at the Windsurfing Centre of Excellence

LAUNCHING

• Raceboards and Formula Boards will launch from the Eastern Beach

www.rqys.com.au/off-beach-sailing/

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January

15 - 20 January

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Launching Ramps/Areas

Drop Off and Rigging Areas (WESTERN VIEW) for ALL CLASSES excluding 9ers and Boards

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Drop Off and Rigging Areas (EASTERN VIEW) 9ers and Boards ONLY

Boat and Trailer Drop-Off Schedule See Maps and ‘Getting In’ descriptions

Opening Hours

Dates Times

23 December 2017

0900 – 1100 & 1600 - 1700

24 December 2017

26 December 2017

27 December 2017

28 December 2017

30 December 2017

31 December 2017

1 January 2018

2 January 2018

3 January 2018

4 January 2018

5 January 2018

10 January 2018

11 January 2018

14 January 2018

15 January 2018

16 January 2018

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FACILITIES AND ACCOMODATION

Getting In

• Each class and regatta has specified methods of boat drop-off, as specified above, in the Regattas section.

• From 4 December 2017, Regatta Visitors will only be able to drop-off their boats between 0800 and 1700 on the days designated. Trailer drop-off times will vary by regatta, but there will be a 2-hour drop-off period during the morning at the end of Davenport Drive, at the 9er and board drop-off.

• Early arrivals (boats and sailors arriving before 24 December) are to contact RQYS Reception upon arrival (please park your car and trailer in the public car and trailer park, and walk in) to be given access to the trailer drop off area.

• All classes (excluding all 9ers and Boards) will be dropping their boats off through the gate between the RQYS Car Park (adjacent to the main office building) and the dinghy hardstand to the East of Yachting Queensland’s building. There will be signage to guide you, once you enter the first set of RQYS driving gates. Boats can be unloaded in this area and moved on foot to the rigging lawns, trailers will need to remain on cars and be taken either to the trailer parking area off Davenport Drive at the times allotted, or taken away from the Squadron grounds. No trailers are to be left in the boat drop-off area.

• 9ers and Boards will be dropping off their boats/boards and boat trailers by driving to the end of DAVENPORT DRIVE (Rather than turning into the RQYS Grounds, after turning East off the Royal Esplanade, continue along the road to the South of the Squadron fenceline). The gate between Davenport Drive and the RQYS South-East Trailerable Boat hardstand will be open, accessing their rigging and launching areas. Sailors will need to walk the boat to the rigging area, where the boat will be stored for the duration of the regatta.

• Trailers can be left on the RQYS Grounds for the duration of the regatta at the Davenport Drive Gate, at the same place that the 9ers and Boards will be doing their boat drop-off.

• Please note that Davenport Drive is the street you will East (towards the Water!) onto from Royal Esplanade. To park in the Public car and trailer parking area, take the first left (Note: only cars with trailers attached may park in this area). To access the club directly, ensure you take the second left turn (through the RQYS outer Gates). To access the end of Davenport Drive (trailers, 9er and Board drop-off), continue straight along the road, which turns South behind the Motel then East along the Squadron’s fenceline.

• Once your boat is dropped off, to get into the grounds you will be required to visit RQYS Reception. At reception you will need to sign-in (you are only required to do this ONCE per regatta) and keep your Regatta Visitor slip on you the time at all times. Once you are signed-in, as per our Liquor Licensing laws, you will be provided with a PIN number for direct access to the Main Rigging Lawn walking gate at the end of the main building. The PIN number will work from 0700 to 1900 daily.

• Campers will need to follow these boat and trailer drop-off procedures. Campers will have access to drive in and out of the Squadron camping area through the Main Gates.

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Support/Coach Boats

Support and Coach boats will not be allowed into the Squadron by water only. Boats shall be launched from

the Public Boat Ramp, outside the club fenceline, on the left, and then moored in its allocated wet storage

area (below). Alternatively, boats can be launched daily from the Public Boat Ramp, however there will be

no dry-storage available for support/coach boats.

Any coach or support boats attending the regatta that will be on the water on race days, will be required to

register through the online Volunteer and Support/Coach Boat portals

At Competitor Registration, ALL Support and Coach Boats will be required to see the Registration desk

each regatta to collect their coloured, numbered sticker for their boat, to ensure they are identifiable to Race

Management on the water and at their designated class dock.

*RHIBS BIGGER THAN 7m LOA MUST BOOK A SEPARATE BERTH THROUGH THE RQYS MARINA

OFFICE (07) 3393 3554.

Wet Storage: RQYS takes no responsibility for boats berthed in their designated areas and may move boats

at any time. Engines are to be kept down at all times.

Designated Berthing Areas

CLASS SUPPORTING or COACHING

EVENT BERTH or AREA

29ers Zhik Australian 9er Championships H/J mooring area

49ers Zhik Australian 9er Championships Berth C00

Lasers Oceanic and Australian Open Laser Championships

Shore side of A/B Row (with Marina Boatyard ramp to the East) & the Marina Holding Pond

Optimists Australian Optimist Championships F/G and H/J mooring areas

All Classes Australian Youth Championships F/G and H/J mooring areas, berth C00 and shore side of A/B Row

Finns Ronstan Australian International Finn Championships

Berth C00

All Classes Australian Windsurfing Championships Berth C00

All registered boats will be given a colored identifiable number at Registration which should be stuck to the

boat in a viewable position for the duration of the regatta. Hint: You aren’t in the right berthing area if the other boats do not have the same colored sticker as you.

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Camping at RQYS

Limited camping is available on-site at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, however RQYS is not a

camp ground; rather RQYS makes part of a lawn available for this purpose for regatta participants.

Prospective campers should be aware that RQYS cannot guarantee power for all campers (limited power

outlets are available and must be booked prior to arrival.

TOILETS/LAUNDRIES FOR CAMPERS

RQYS has a number of ablution blocks that are principally provided for live-aboard members and will

provide additional on-site demountable showers and toilets for the duration of the regatta season. There are

a limited number of pay-as-you-go washing machines and dryers available on site (a laundromat is also

available in Manly behind the Manly Deck Bar and Restaurant).

CAR PARKING FOR CAMPERS

The camping ground will be roped off. For the safety of all campers, unless they are being utilised for

camping in, vehicles will not be permitted on the camping ground (this includes loading and unloading). Any

vehicle being utilised for camping in must remain on the camping ground in its designated place, for the

duration of the stay (i.e. it is not to be driven on and off the camping ground). A separate carpark adjacent to

the camp ground will be made available for vehicles belonging to campers.

GATE ACCESS FOR CAMPERS

Campers will receive a gate access card ($50 refundable deposit) to enable single vehicle access into the

grounds. Parking restrictions will be in force for the duration of the regatta season (1 December 2017 to 31

January 2018) – campers’ vehicles may only be parked in the designated area adjacent to the camp ground

once inside the RQYS internal gates. Designated trailer parking will be provided, trailers must be stored as

directed.

*Campers are not permitted to bring boat trailers into the grounds, boats must be dropped off and trailers

stored in accordance with class regatta guidelines. Designated spots will be provided, camper-trailers,

caravans & motorhomes must be parked as directed.

PRICING

Powered Site $20.00 per person, per night Unpowered Site $15.00 per person, per night Gate Access Card $50.00 each, refundable upon its return before the due date

Camping is to be booked with RQYS Reception on 07 3396 8666 or reception@rqys.com.au

To book, you will be required to fill out a camping form and indemnity forms, which must be sent back to

Reception in due course. No booking is confirmed or secured until full payment has been made.

External Accommodation

• The Manly Marina Cove Motel (across the car-park from RQYS) phone: 07 3348 1000 / email: info@manlymarinacove.com / website: http://www.manlymarinacove.com/

• Yachting QLD Dormitories (across the car-park from RQYS) phone: 07 3393 6788 / email: alison.turner@sailing.org.au / website: http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-10096-0-0-0&sID=316471

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Camping Area & Eastern Lawn 29er Rigging, Camping and Campers’ Car Park

Amenities & Emergency Assembly Areas Showers, Toilets, Washing Machines

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FOOD, BEVERAGE & SOCIAL

Pre-paid Regatta Cash Cards

Cash Cards will be offered over the Manly Summer of Sail 2017/18, allowing parents to top-up voucher-like

cards which will give young sailors the ability to buy food without carrying around cash or credit cards.

To use this card, the parents must lodge one form per card at the RQYS Reception desk. Reception may be

able to produce the working card within 15 minutes however this may extend to 24 hours, subject to how

busy the club is. To ensure you have your cash card ready to go upon your arrival, please return the form to

Reception or the Sailing Office via email, prior to the regatta.

Lunch Pre-Ordering

Similarly to school tuckshop, you can now preorder your lunch and avoid the lunch wait, by filling in the

below form and returning it, with full payment, to the RQYS Café counter by 0900 the day PRIOR. Items to

choose from are outlined on the form below. Please ensure you hand any forms in on time because pre-

orders cannot be catered to if forms are handed in the day-of. To pick-up your lunch, please wait in-line at

the counter and advise the staff you have a preorder and provide them with your full name.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide on-water food drop-offs for those who do not back to shore for

lunch. We will do our best to cater to you if it is decided that sailors will have to race over lunch.

BOARDWALK FOOD STALLS

0700 – 1000 (Times may vary), Breakfast Stalls:

1. Pancake Stall

2. Bacon and Egg Burgers Stall

3. Healthy Options Stall

4. Pre-Order Lunch Collection Point

1100 – 1400 (Times may vary), Lunch Stalls:

1. German Sausage Stall

2. Pizza and Nacho Stall

3. Healthy Options Stall

4. Snacks and Ice-cream Stall

COFFEE & SNACK STALL

From 0900,

A LA CARTE MENU

0700 – 1000, Breakfast

1200 – 1430, Seasonal Menu Lunch

1800 – 2030, Seasonal Menu Dinner

CAFÉ AREA

0700 – 1000, Breakfast Menu

10000 – Late, All Day Dining

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