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NOTE: The 2008
Powerade Hamilton Island Cup is being run in accordance with
AOCRA regatta rules. For further detail and information
on these rules, please visit www.aocra.com.au.
Paddler Registration
for Entry
Upon nomination, all
teams should complete and sign a Team Paddler
Registration & Indemnity form. This should
be lodged with the Race Administrator by 18 May 2008.
This form must include full names and dates of birth of
paddlers and reserves, and AOCRA membership numbers (if AOCRA
members). Paddlers who are not members of AOCRA (ie
international paddlers) must sign the Team Paddler
Registration & Indemnity form in lieu of supplying AOCRA
number. Only those paddlers, and their reserves, listed on the
Team Paddler Registration & Indemnity form, with
corresponding signatures and/or AOCRA registration numbers and
dates of birth, will be permitted to compete. Proof of age for
Master, Senior and Golden Master competitors must be presented
when asked.
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Replacements &
Withdrawals
All clubs/teams may list
on their Team Paddler Registration & Indemnity form three
(3) more paddlers than allowed in the race. These paddlers
must provide date of birth and AOCRA membership numbers, or
sign the Team Paddler Registration & Indemnity form also.
They may then be substituted for the original crew by advising
the Official Tent no later than 30 minutes prior to the
scheduled race start time. Substituting will not be allowed
between heats and finals of sprint races. That is, the same
team that competes in a heat must compete in the final.
Competitors may withdraw from any event by advising the
Official Tent 30 minutes prior to the event start time.
Nomination fees will not be refunded.
Nomination Fees
All
applicable nomination fees must be paid in full prior to
competing in any events, otherwise teams will be disqualified.
Please check with Official Tent prior to competing to ensure
all your club fees have been paid in full.
Master, Senior Master & Golden Divisions
All competitors in the Master
Division must turn 35 years of age or older (women) or 40
years of age or older (men) in the year of competition of
the Powerade Hamilton Island Cup event. All competitors in the
Senior Master Division must turn 45 years of age or older
(women) or 50 years of age or older (men), in the year of
competition of the Powerade Hamilton Island Cup event. All
competitors in the Golden Master Division must turn 55 years
of age or older, in the year of competition of the Powerade
Hamilton Island Cup event. Proof of age, eg Driver's License,
Birth Certificate, etc, must be presented to the Official Tent
if requested.
Racing Divisions
Open Men & Women - Open to any
competitor of any age, 20+
Master Men - Must be 40 years
of age or older, in the year of competition. Master
Women Women - Must be 35 years of age or older, in the year of
competition.
Senior Master Men - Must be 50
years of age or older, in the year of competiton. Senior
Master Women - Must be 45 years of age or older, in the year
of competition.
Golden Master Men & Women
- Must be 55 years of age or older, in the year of
competition.
Juniors eligibility to compete
in adult events - they must be 14 years and above and must
also have written parent/guardian permission and approval of
qualified outrigger specific coach.
Minimum age of junior paddlers
is 12 years of age, in the year of competition and the maximum
age is 18 years, in the year of competition. Junior racing is
mixed and there must be at least three females competitors
positioned in the canoe.
Note: The racing division for
each team is based on the age of the youngest competitor in
that team. Racing year (as defined by AOCRA) ie 1 January to
31 December. All Australian paddlers must be members of AOCRA.
OC1 / OC2 Racing Classes
There will be no weight restrictions for craft
in any OC1/OC2 events. Only age divisions will apply. All
OC1/OC2 canoes must be registered, approved and meet the
specifications of AOCRA. The hull, ama and iakos may be made
from any material. Canoes may be fitted with a rudder and
rudder controls. Quick release leg leashes must be
fitted and worn in all events other than sprint
events.
Event Qualifications
In order for an event to take place a minimum
of three (3) teams must have nominated for the event, with
payment received, by 18 May 2008. For an event/division
to qualify for prize money a minimum of six (6) teams must
have nominated for the event.
PLEASE NOTE:
Teams must compete in the 16km marathons to be eligible for
prizemoney in the 42km marathon.
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Team & Event
Registration
Once called by the
Race Announcer, and at least 30 minutes prior to each and
every event, teams must register their intention to compete by
advising the number of the canoe in which they will be racing
to the Official Tent. This means that one paddler in the team
must write the canoe number on and sign the appropriate Event
Form before each and every event, including heats and finals,
in the presence of a Race Official. Any changes in canoe/team
must be made known to the Official Tent no later than 20
minutes prior to the event.
Race
Briefings
Race Briefings will be
held on time as published in the Official Programme, or as
otherwise advised by the Race Announcer. All Race Briefings
will be held in the Bougainvillea Marquee, except for the
Escort Boat Briefing for the Powerade Hamilton Island Cup
Marathon which will be held outside the Marina Tavern in the
Marina Village. If weather, sea or any other factor causes
changes to the sprint or marathon courses, such changes will
be posted on the Regatta Noticeboard located adjacent to the
Official Tent prior to the scheduled race start time and will
be clearly outlined in the Race Briefing.
Towing Rigs & Positive Buoyancy for
Canoes
The Queensland Water
Police, Queensland Transport and AOCRA have made it mandatory
that in the interest of your safety all canoes have a towing
rig affixed to expedite the towing of a canoe by support
vessels under an emergency situation and positive buoyancy in
the fore and aft compartments. Also, each crew must be aware
of their canoe's towing procedure to assist rescue personnel.
It is the responsibility of each club to ensure that each
canoe can be towed quickly and easily should the situation
arise. Your cooperation must be guaranteed in order for you to
race.
A towrope (of 25 metres
minimum length by 12mm diametre, SILVER rope, tied to the OC6
forward wa's (spreader), secured outside the covers and
available for immediate use).
Canoes will be inspected
during canoe registration procedures and randomly over the
weekend. If canoes do not meet these requirements at any stage
they will either not be issued with a canoe registration
number and/or will not be permitted to race at Hamilton
Island.
Canoe Inspection & Registration
All OC1 canoes must be inspected by
the Race Committee prior to racing in any events at the 2008
Powerade Hamilton Island Cup. Inspection and issuing of
Official Canoe Race Numbers will take place in or around the
Bougainvillaea Marquee and Catseye Beach and must be completed
prior to racing. It is your responsibility to ensure your
canoe has been inspected and numbered by a Race Official, and
that your Official Canoe Race Number stays intact on your
canoe for the entire racing period. All OC6 canoes must have a
race number affixed to the top deck of the canoe and an AOCRA
compliance sticker. If your canoe does not have a race number
you will not be allowed to race.
Please direct all
enquiries to the Official Tent at the event. Prior to
competing in each and every event, teams must advise the
Official Tent of their canoe number and sign the appropriate
Event Form. This applies to OC6 as well as OC1 and
OC2 canoes.
Lifejackets/Personal
Floatation Devices - all racing craft (OC1, OC2 and
OC6) must carry nationally approved PFD's (types 1, 2 or 3)
during all events. There must be one PFD per
paddler. The PFD must be positioned on or in the canoe
and be easily accessible.
Canoe Signage /
Sponsorship
Canoes with logos or
signage in direct competition to Powerade Hamilton Island Cup
Official Sponsors will not be permitted onto Hamilton Island
to race in any event at the 2008 Powerade Hamilton Island Cup
weekend.
Any refusal to abide by these rules will call for
disqualification of that canoe and its teams from competing in
any events, and disqualification from previous events. The
Race Committee reserves the right to reject the entry at any
time of a team which, in the opinion of the Race Committee, is
carrying advertising on their canoe, equipment, uniforms or
accessories for a company or product in conflict with the
event sponsors.
Official Sponsors: Powerade, Hamilton
Island Resort, AV Partners, Howard & Sons, Maui Jim
Sunglasses, and any other sponsors as advised by the Race
Committee.
OC6 Canoe & Equipment
Specifications
Mirage, Classic,
Force Five, Bradley, Anderson, Southern Spirit and other such
canoes that have been inspected, approved and meet all
specifications by AOCRA (Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing
Association) may be raced in any event at the 2008 Powerade
Hamilton Island Cup.
AOCRA Canoe
Specifications
All canoe
accessories, including seats, ama, iakos and rigging shall be
standardised. Paddlers must sit on seats and paddles shall
have only one blade, and this may be made from any material.
All canoes must carry two (2) bailers, a spare paddle, and
extra fresh water.
Canoe inspections will be carried out
prior to racing, as well as random inspections over the
weekend. Canoes must comply and meet AOCRA specifications.
Canoes must not be altered in any way after inspection and
registration. The canoes of the first three placegetters in
any final/event may be weighed and inspected directly after
the completion of their event. Any canoe not meeting the above
specifications will be disqualified from that event and will
not receive any medals, trophies or prize money, nor be
permitted to compete in another event on Hamilton Island.
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OC1 Canoe &
Equipment Specifications
All OC1
canoes must be approved and meet the specifications of the
Australian Outrigging Canoe Racing Association (AOCRA).
For more information on AOCRA's specifications please visit www.aocra.com.au.
Weight divisions
There will be no weight restrictions for craft in any
OC1/OC2 events. Only age divisions will apply. All OC1/OC2
canoes must be registered, approved and meet the
specifications of AOCRA. The hull, ama and iakos may be made
from any material. Canoes may be fitted with a rudder and
rudder controls. Quick release leg leashes must be fitted and
worn in all events other than sprint events. All exposed nuts,
bolts, etc to be covered in such a manner as to prevent the
likelihood of injury. Any exposed rudder cables/assembly to be
covered. Positive floatation will be deemed to be inserted.
All international competitors paddling canoes that are not
registered or licenced by AOCRA must sign an indemnity form
supplied by AOCRA prior to racing.
Starts
Competitors must be present at the
starting line by the time shown on the programme, or as
otherwise indicated by the Race Announcer. Starting signals
shall be given regardless of absentees. Some events may be run
ahead of schedule and these will be announced over the public
address system on Catseye Beach. The position at the start
should be such that the bow of each competing canoe is lined
up behind the starting line between the start buoys and in a
stationary position.
NO ROLLING STARTS.
Once the Race
Announcer makes the announcement that the race is in the hands
of the Starter, late comers will not be permitted to compete.
Starting Procedure
D.8.5. Start
Procedure:
a)
The start procedure will
be:-
1) Raise of Yellow Flag will indicate 2 minutes to race
start, and that canoes must approach the start
line.
2) Simultaneous Drop of Yellow Flag & Raise of Red
Flag - will indicate that canoes must be on the start line
ready to start the
event
3) Simultaneous Drop of Red Flag & Raise of Green Flag
will signal the start of the
event.
4) Raise of Black Flag will indicate that during the
start procedure, a canoe is over the start line. A verbal warning may
be given to the offending
canoe.
b)
Depending on conditions and at the
discretion of the Race Director, the time intervals between
the flag sequence may be
altered.
c)
The Race Committee may formulate a
detailed starting procedure for each regatta, with prior
approval from AOCRA or the
zone.
d)
The start line is an imaginary line
drawn between the 2 extreme lanes or turning buoys in sprint
events and between 2 fixed or anchored markers for all other
events.
e)
Competitors must be present at the
starting line at the time shown on the program, or as
otherwise directed by the Race
Director
f)
Starting signals will be given
regardless of absentees, overturned canoes or broken
paddles.
g)
All competitors are under the
control of the Starter - 2 minutes prior to the posted event
start time.
h)
If a canoe overturns 2 minutes
prior to the start of an event (under the Yellow Flag), the
team or competitor will be eliminated from the event if the
competitor or team does not resume their position in the canoe
within 3 minutes without any outside
help.
i)
The position of the canoe at the
start of an event will be such that the bow of each competing
canoe is lined up on, but not crossing, the start
line.
j)
A team or competitor will be
disqualified if:
1)
the bow of the canoe is over the
start line; and
2)
the team or competitor is not
attempting to back-paddle behind the start
line
It is the responsibility every team or competitor to
conform to this
rule.
k)
It is not mandatory that the
Starter raise a black flag, or give a verbal warning to the
team or competitor for a disqualification to be
upheld.
l)
A team or canoe may be disqualified
if it is moving or traveling in a forward motion immediately
prior to the Green Flag being
raised.
Finish
Line
The finish
line is crossed when the bow of the canoe with the
competitor(s) in it passes between the designated finish
buoys/markers.
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Interruptions
& Recalls
The Race Committee
may authorise the interruption of a race which has a fair
start if an unforeseen problem occurs. A red flag and a sound
signal will be used to halt the race. If the race is declared
null and void, no change in the line-up of the team is allowed
for the new start.
Disqualification
Any individual or team who attempts
to win an event by any means other than those which are honest
or who does not respect the race rules or who by his or her
conduct clearly shows his lack of respect for said rules shall
be disqualified. All disqualifications pronounced by the Race
Committee are final.
Safety
Officials
If at any stage of
any event a Safety Official requests that a canoe return to
shore it must comply with this request immediately. Failure to
do so will result in a) the disqualification of the crew from
any further events held during the remainder of the regatta,
and b) the Safety Official may take such action as he/she
deems necessary for the safety of the crew. NB failure to
comply with the above may invalidate your insurance cover.
Race Director
The Race
Director is appointed to coordinate all Race Officials. He/she
may rule on minor problems arising while the competition is
underway which have not been covered in the present Race
Rules, or he/she may refer such matters to the Race Committee
for a decision. He/She shall supervise the races and shall
ensure that rules concerning the equipment are observed for
all competitors taking part in the event. For any matters in
dispute, the Race Director will make a final and absolute
determination.
Protests & Race
Rulings
All protests must be
presented in writing to the Race Committee via the Official
Tent no later than fifteen (15) minutes after completion of
the race with a protest fee of $50.00. If the protest is
upheld the lodgement fee will be refunded in full. If
the protest fee is dismissed, the lodgement fee will be
forfeited to HIOCC.
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OC1 & OC6
Sprint Instructions Lane
Assignment
All Heats:
For all heats the lanes shall be assigned by
ballot. A list will be on display at the Race Centre and
Official Tent. Any changes to lane assignments will be
displayed on the Regatta Notice Board adjacent to the Official
Tent on Catseye Beach, and will be advised by the Race
Announcer.
All Finals:
Finals lane assignments will
be determined by ranking the times of the eight (8)
qualifiers:
The fastest time will be assigned Lane
4;
the second fastest time Lane 5;
the third fastest
Lane 3;
the fourth fastest Lane 6;
the fifth fastest
Lane 2;
the sixth fastest Lane 7;
the seventh fastest
Lane 1; and
the eighth fastest Lane 8.
Qualifying to
Finals
Sprint Divisions with Two (2), Three (3), Four (4),
Five (5), Six (6) or Seven (7) Heats:
The fastest eight (8)
times of all heats in each division will progress to the
Final.
Sprint Divisions with One (1) Heat:
This will be
run as a Final and the first across the line will be deemed
the winner.
Sprint Course Start/Finish Lines
& Dimensions
OC1 &
OC6 250m, 500m & 1000mSprint Events:
All OC6sprints
will be conducted on a 250m course. The start/finish
line for all heats and finals shall be at the Bougainvillea
Marquee end of Catseye Beach and will incorporate turns
at 250 metres. All OC1 sprints will be conducted on a
250m course without a turn.
Course
Lengths
The following distances are to be paddled
in all heats and finals:
OC1/OC2 CANOES 250m-- 1 x
250m
OC6CANOES 500m -- 2 x
250m
OC6 CANOES 1000m -- 4 x 250m
Lanes
& Course Markers
Lanes
shall be numbered so that Lane 1 is always closest to the
beach. A canoe shall be disqualified if it causes interference
while outside its lane. The lanes are marked by clearly
visible small round white buoys. Wherever turns are required
cylinder-shaped buoys with flags will be located in the centre
of the lanes and shall be numbered accordingly. Canoes must
start and finish in their drawn lanes
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Turns
Turns are to be made counter
clockwise, with ama nearest the flagged turning buoy. Canoes
may touch the turning buoy, may even knock it over, but it
must not be ran over whereby it passes between the ama and the
canoe. Turning without the entire canoe and ama rounding the
turning buoy will be a disqualification. Turning outside the
area of your lane will also be a disqualification if you
impede another canoe. The first canoe that successfully
completes the course will be deemed the winner of that heat or
final. Those not successfully completing the course will be
disqualified.
Powerade Hamilton Island Cup
Marathon Instructions
Escort Boats - Race Briefing
All canoe escort
boat drivers and coaches/team captains must attend the Race
Briefing outside the Marina Tavern in the Marina Village at
7.30am Sunday 22 June 2008. Failure to attend this Race
Briefing will result in the team that is escorted by this
escort vessel being disqualified. All escort drivers are to
sign a register to state which team they are escorting and
that they attended the briefing.
Paddlers Note: Escort Boat
Drivers have absolute discretion as to where they will
manoeuvre their vessels when making changeovers.
At the
commencement of the Powerade Hamilton Island Cup Marathon only
three (3) official boats and two (2) media boats are to
proceed south with the outrigger canoes. All other escort
boats and spectator craft must stay to the west of Plum
Pudding Island and proceed to the western side of Dent Island
via the northern end of Dent Island. All escort and spectator
craft are requested to remain due north of the Dent Island
Lighthouse. Only boats making women changeovers may proceed
further south than the designated men changeover
area.
Escort Boats
- Regulations & Safety
Race Officials have the power to act and
disqualify any crew whose actions, be it in their canoe or
escort craft, do not regard the safety of their own crew
members or other competing crews, or whose escort craft does
not meet the following criteria. Escort craft must not reverse
up to paddlers in the water.
Escort Craft Criteria
The following criteria are in
compliance with Queensland Transport and must be followed.
Vessels will be randomly inspected on Sunday morning and those
not meeting the criteria will be forced to resign as escort
craft.
Tin dinghies are not suitable escort craft.
Vessels must be seaworthy and have a minimum carrying capacity
of 5 people. Your maximum capacity sticker must be affixed
prior to the event.
Vessels must be fully fuelled and
mechanically sound.
Must be equipped with all safety
gear, including personal floatation devices for all
passengers, first aid kit, bailing equipment, flares, mirror,
VHF radio, boarding ladder, spare fresh water and oars.
Vessels must be registered with Queensland Transport and have
their registration stickers, numbers and capacity stickers
correctly displayed.
All escort vessels and operators of
such vessels to comply with Transport Operations Marine Safety
Act and subordinate Regulations.
International
Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea 1972 with
respect to these vessels shall apply.
All operators must
be aware of all Official Race Rules, as prescribed in the
Official Program of Events.
Escort boat drivers must
attend the race briefing at 7.30am on Sunday morning 22 June
2008 outside the Marina Tavern..
Please Note: Your escort
boat driver has final say over the commandeering of his/her
vessel. They have the right to instruct team captains where
they will and will not conduct water changeovers.
Escort
vessels MAY NOT use megaphones or loud hailers for any purpose
whatsoever, except in the case of an
emergency.
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Escort Boat Interference - All
events
If any escort boat
causes interference to any other canoe in any way whatsoever
the team they are escorting may be disqualified. The escort
boat of the interfered team may radio their disapproval to the
Race Officials who will then issue one warning. If this escort
boat continues to carry on with unsportsmanlike behaviour, the
interfered team/ escort boat may then radio their disapproval
again to Race Officials who will then take appropriate
action.
Team Numbers
Open Men, Master Men and Senior
Master Men teams will be made up of no more than nine (9)
paddlers. No other replacements will be allowed during the
course of the race.
Open Women and Master Women teams will
be made up of no more than ten (10) paddlers. No other
replacements will be allowed during the course of the
race.
Open Mixed teams will be made up of no more than ten
(10) paddlers with a maximum of five (5) males. Teams must
have three (3) female paddlers in the racing canoe at all
times. No other replacements will be allowed during the course
of the race.
Changeovers- Women and Mixed
Crews
Changeovers are not
allowed until the canoe has passed the lighthouse on the
western side of Dent Island.
Changeovers- Men
Crews
Changeovers are not
allowed until the canoe has passed the Official Buoy which
will be located 1.5km further north of the Dent Island
Lighthouse.
Changeovers should be made with full
consideration given to all safety aspects of the
changeover.
For Safety Reasons: Paddlers must wear brightly
coloured caps at all times when in the water, before and after
changeovers are made.
Sale of Wares
The sale of merchandise and canoe
equipment, including OC1 and OC6 canoes, paddles, surf skis,
T-shirts, magazines, etc. on Hamilton Island is strictly
forbidden, without the written permission from Hamilton Island
Resort or the Event Administrator. Only those companies that
have made prior arrangements with the Event Administrator may
display and trade their goods on Hamilton Island.
Please direct all enquiries to the Event
Administrator on (07) 4948 2600.
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