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MAWSON CENTENNIAL
CEREMONIAL SAIL PAST
HIS EXCELLENCY
THE HONOURABLE PETER UNDERWOOD, AC
GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA
FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER 2011
GUIDANCE
References
A.
Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2007
B.
Tasmanian Safe Boating Handbook dated December 2008
C.
International Regulations for Precenting Collisions at Sea, 1972
History
In 1911, as the clouds of war gathered over Europe, a 29 year-old geologist named Douglas Mawson
gathered his equipment, supplies, and men for an ambitious and dangerous adventure. Mawson planned to
sail the steam yacht AURORA to Macquarie Island where his team would establish a wireless relay
station, then continue directly south into the Antarctic pack ice. They would make landfall 3000
kilometres south of Hobart on a patch of bare rock on the Antarctic coast which they later named Cape
Denison. There the first Australian-led expedition to Antarctica would make history and give the young
Commonwealth of Australia one of its most enduring tales of heroism and survival.
Australia will acknowledge the Centennial anniversary of Douglas Mawson’s departure from Hobart by
assembling a Flotilla in the Derwent River to ceremoniously parade before the Governor of Tasmania,
His Excellency, The Honourable Peter Underwood, AC. This historic event will re-enact the enthusiastic
send-off Mawson received from the people of Tasmania at the time. The Flotilla, led by the modern
Antarctic ship AURORA AUSTRALIS, will include L’ASTROLABE, the Royal Australian Navy’s STS
YOUNG ENDEAVOUR and two other Sail Training Ships, and provide one of the largest assemblies of
sail and motor vessels Hobart has seen for many years.
At 1100 The Governor of Tasmania, embarked in ML EGERIA seaward of Regatta Point, will take
position of honour to receive a 19-gun Royal Salute provided by the Australian Defence Force.
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ORGANISATION
Cultural Events Manager
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts
Antarctic Centennial Year (ACY).
Mr. Paul Cullen
Marine Coordinator
TASPORTS Marine Services Manager
Captain Peter J. Martin
Marine Police
Tasmanian Police Marine and Rescue Services
Inspector Michael Grant
Gun Salute
Royal Australian Army
Major Damien Fleming
Governor’s Launch
ML EGERIA
(Skipper Mr. Graeme Jones)
Division 1
STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR (Guide)
STS LADY NELSON
STS WINDEWARD BOUND
WESTWARD
(Lieutenant Martin Radunz, RAN - Leader)
(Captain Brian S. Hodgson)
(Captain Sarah Parry)
(TBC)
Division 2
AURORA AUSTRALIS (Guide)
GODLEY
L’ASTROLABE
STORM COVE
VANDIEMAN
CARTELA
(Captain Scott Loughton/Captain Murray Doyle - Leader)
(Master Terry Thompson)
(Captain Stanislas Zamora)
(Master Steve Wheeler)
(Skipper Leigh Stanley)
(Skipper Michael Roach)
Eastern Division
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Bellerive Yacht Club
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Geilston Bay Yacht Club
Kettering Yacht Club
Kingston Beach Sailing Club
Lindisfarne Sailing Club
Sandy Bay Sailing Squadron
(Commodore Graham Taplin – Leader)
(Commodore John Mills)
(Commodore Ron Bugg)
(Commodore Ian Marshall)
(Commodore David Leake)
(Commodore Stephen Reynolds)
(Commodore Matt Westland)
(Commodore Jill Abel)
Northern Division
Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania
Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania
Power Cruisers
(Commodore John Hebbink - Leader)
(Commodore Chris Palmer)
As registered through the Hobart
Yacht Clubs and the Australian Wooden Boats Festival
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TIME
Zone
Time zone used throughout this plan is LIMA (-11) – Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time.
Time Check
A Time Check will be conducted on VHF Ch 12 at 1005.
Time Limit
The time limit for the sail past is 1200. Thereafter His Excellency, The Honourable Peter Underwood AC,
Governor of Tasmania will repair to shore.
PLAN
Aim
The aim of this Guidance is to ensure that all participants have a clear idea as to where they can actively
contribute to the festivities of this gala event.
Outline
Phase 1 – Preparation
The RYCT Devil Cat will set rounding marks as shown at the Attachment.
Phase 2 - Form-up
Ships and yachts are to assemble in good time such that yachts are clear of the southbound L’ASTROLABE
(ex Selfs Point) and Division 1 and Division 2 vessels forming up east of Sullivans Cove (see the
Attachment). Eastern (yachts) and Northern (motor yachts) Divisions should be assembled by 1020.
Division 1 and Division 2 should be formed up by 1040. ML EGERIA is to sail from Sullivans Cove as
required to be in position to take the Gun Salute.
Phase 3 – Gun Salute
At 1100 the 19 Gun Salute for His Excellency, The Honourable Peter Underwood AC, Governor of
Tasmania will commence with a 10 second interval between each shot. ML EGERIA should be stopped in
the water in good position for the Governor to acknowledge the Gun Salute. Once the salute is completed,
the ML EGERIA should take up position as shown at the Attachment in preparation for the sail past. ML
EGERIA should hold position, by anchoring if necessary, pointing north-west with the Governor stationed
on a well elevated position at the bow.
Phase 4 – Sail Past
Vessels are to maintain relative station with the vessel ahead and on approach to the ML EGERIA observe
the ceremonial detailed. Vessels are to remain in formation until past Battery Point to sustain the spectacle
for shore side viewers and the berthed Cruise Ships – SPIRIT OF ENDERBY, CELEBRITY CENTURY,
ACADEMIC SHOKALSKIY, and ORION.
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Phase 5 – Post Event Passage
It is anticipated that AURORA AUSTRALIS, L’ASTROLABE, and STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR will
detach from the formation once abeam Battery Point and continue passage to their next port. Once abeam
Battery Point all vessels are requested to proceed independently to lay-up at Mary Ann Bay, Opossum Bay
or Richardson’s Bay.
Coordination
Will be conducted from the Hobart Port Control Tower.
Communications
A detailed communication plan is at Annex A.
PLEASURE CRAFT NOT REGISTERED FOR THE SAIL PAST
Pleasure craft not registered in the event are invited to take up a position to view the sail past before 1030 in
Ross Bay west of line joining the Floating Bridge Buttress on the western shore, north of the Tasman Bridge
and the Cenotaph Obelisk. Pleasure craft should note that ships navigating to maintain formation will
require an unobstructed approach to the ML EGERIA, hence the requirement to be established west of the
line – early. Pleasure craft taking up position in this area must remain in this area until after the Governor’s
launch EGERIA departs station and berths at the Huon Quays.
CEREMONIAL
Conduct
This is a gala event to celebrate the significance of Douglas Mawson’s adventure in the Antarctic. All
participants are requested to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects due reverence to such an occasion.
When passing, all crews are requested to provide an enthusiastic ‘HURRAH’ for His Excellency the
Governor.
Flags
Event burgees will be distributed to all registered craft before the event and must be displayed to identify
registered vessels. Ships and yachts should be fully dressed with all available bunting close-up. STS
YOUNG ENDEAVOUR will conduct RAN ceremonial procedures. Vessels should be prepared to dip the
Ensign/Club Pennants on approach to the Governor’s Launch, hoisting same once His Excellency, The
Governor, has acknowledged the gesture.
A salute is made by dipping the ensign to a position two-thirds the way down the halyard from the closeup position. The vessel saluted responds by dipping her ensign then rehoisting it. The saluting yacht then
re-hoists her ensign. It is also customary for a Flag Officer to be saluted by a yacht flying the burgee of
that club.
Sound Signals
When passing, all vessels are encouraged to use their vessel whistles in a manner that cannot be mistaken as
a signal used for navigating when in sight of one another.
Dress of the Day
For this gala event, participants are encouraged to dress with splendour, colour and, where possible, bands
playing. Period costume dress is most encouraged as is the wearing of as much colour as the participant’s
wardrobe permits. The Governor of Tasmania will be invited to judge the most spectacular, gala effort in
support of the festivities of the sail past.
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SAFETY
General
All those taking part in this event do so at their own risk. Events management does not accept any
responsibility for any accident, incident, injury, damage or personal loss (materiel or otherwise) to any
vessel, participant, or third party before, during, or after the event. The safety of any vessel shall be the sole
responsibility of the participant. Participation in the Mawson Centenary Flotilla implies consent to these
conditions.
Mechanical Failure
Where a vessel experiences a mechanical defect, that vessel should manoeuvre (if possible) to clear the
formation into safe water and once clear of immediate navigation danger, effect repairs keeping the Marine
Coordinator informed. Power driven vessels should pay particular attention to the wake and funnel for an
early indication of potential difficulty in the vessel ahead.
Captains, Masters and Skippers
Captains, Masters and Skippers are responsible for the safe navigation and conduct of their vessels. Yacht
Skippers are requested to appoint a ‘lookout’ crew member. In addition to compliance with all the yacht
rules and instructions, yacht skippers shall at all times use their discretion in preserving their own safety and
that of their crew when afloat. All yachts should adhere to MaST Regulations which stipulate the carriage of
the correct safety equipment and the requirement for a licenced operator on board. Please note that blood
alcohol restrictions for coxswains are the same as for drivers on the road.
Exclusion Zone
The Tasmanian Police will police an exclusion zone of 50 metres from vessels in formation.
Notice to Public
MaST will promulgate a Notice about this event with additional advice promulgated in the Mercury.
EMERGENCY/INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event that yachts encounter an emergency or difficulties where they are unable to cope with inclement
weather conditions or other circumstances, they should be guided by detail at Annex C and anticipate
further direction from the Commodores of their respective Clubs. Where inclement weather may impact on
the event, the Marine Coordinator will discuss event proceedings with ships participating and Commodores
of Clubs and advise all participants on VHF Ch 12. The inclement weather plan would include Divisions 1
and 2 sail past only enabling the ML EGERIA to reduce time on station, for the salute, to land VIPs.
ADMINISTRATION
Vessels that intend participating in the Mawson Centennial Sail Past must register with their parent club or
squadron. Vessels that are not registered with any Hobart Yacht, Sailing or Boat Club may register for this
event directly with the Antarctic Centennial Year at www.antarcticcentennial.tas.gov.au . Registrations
must be completed by the close of business Thursday 24 November 2011. All registered participating craft
will receive a Mawson Centenary Flotilla burgee and must display it at all times participating.
The Hobart City Boat Ramp will be closed from 0500 – 1600 on Friday 2 December 2011. An alternative
boat ramp will be available at the Huon Quays.
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MEDIA
There will be extensive media coverage of this event. All participating organisations will have access to this
material. The Mercury will publish a special lift-out series leading up to the event which will include:



Antarctic history, including Mawson’s expeditions
Science in Antarctica, then and now
Tasmania’s leading role in Antarctic support (employment, engineering, supply etc.)
Antarctic Tasmania has also organised video and still photography to be taken from a helicopter. The
images will be made available to all organisations involved upon request. Media watercraft should be under
survey.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This Guidance will be forwarded to participants at the Distribution List. Commodores of each Club are
requested to fully brief Yacht and Motor Boat Crews on aspects of water safety/vessel separation and the
contents given at this Guidance. Division Leaders are requested to acknowledge this Guidance.
Peter Martin
Captain Peter J. Martin
Marine Services Manager (Marine Coordinator)
Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd
Macquarie 3 Offices
Hobart Tasmania 7001
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03 6222 6075
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03 6225 2671
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03 6231 5669
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0408 077 522
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peter.martin@tasports.com.au
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www.tasports.com.au
4 November 2011
Annexes:
A.
Communications
B.
Navigational Information
C.
River Derwent Safety Facilities and Procedures Applicable to Yachts
D.
Guidance to Divisions
E.
Vessel Particulars
F.
Schedule of Events
Attachment
1.
Mawson Centennial Sail Past – Diagram
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Distribution
Mr. Paul Cullen
Lieutenant Richard Catt, RANR
Major Damien Fleming
Warrant Officer Class 2 Toby Organ
Inspector Glen Wooley
Sergeant Robbie Dunn
Lieutenant Commander Canna, RAN
Captain Scott Loughton
Captain Stanislas Zamora
Captain Brian S. Hodgson
Captain Sarah Parry
Mr. Terry Thompson
Mr. Steve Wheeler
Commodore Graham Taplin
Commodore John Mills
Commodore Ron Bugg
Commodore Matt Westland
Commodore Stephen Reynolds
Commodore Jill Abel
Commodore John Hebbink
Commodore Chris Palmer
Master ORION
Master SPIRIT OF ENDERBY
Master CELEBRITY CENTURY
Master ACADEMIC SHOKALSKIY
Captain Peter Fell
Ms. Kate Gotowski
Mr. Rob Peart
Mr. Rod Howard
Mr. Malcolm Riley
Mr. David Phillips
Mr. Les Lockwood
Mr. Adam Fox
Mr. Greg Carson
Mr. Peter Hopkins
Mr. Stephen Parody
Mr. Michael Bullock
Antarctic Tasmania (DEDTA)
Aide-De-Camp Government House Tasmania
Royal Australian Artillery
Royal Australian Artillery
Tasmania Police
Tasmania Police
Representative of Commanding Officer STS
YOUNG ENDEAVOUR
Master AURORA AUSTRALIS
Master L’ASTROLABE
Master STS LADY NELSON
Master STS WINDEWARD BOUND
Master GODLEY
Master STORM COVE
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Bellerive Yacht Club
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Lindisfarne Sailing Club
Kingston Beach Sailing Club
Sandy Bay Sailing Squadron
Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania
Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania
(via Orion Expeditions)
(via TASPORTS)
(via Wilhelmsen Shipping Services)
(via Tasmanian Worldwide Shipping)
Fell’s Cruises and Tours
MV CARTELA
Peppermint Bay Cruises
Hobart Water Taxis
Bureau of Meteorology
Tasports
Tasports
Hobart Port Tower
Hydro Tasmania
MaST
TWWS
Michael Bullock Productions
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ANNEX A TO
MARINE COORDINATOR GUIDANCE
DATED 4 NOV 11
COMMUNICATIONS
Primary
VHF Ch 12 will be the primary communication channel for the event.
Secondary
VHF Ch 9 will be the secondary communication channel for the event.
Tertiary
VHF Ch 69 will be the tertiary communication channel for the event and the discrete channel for use
between the Division 2 lead vessel (Guide), AURORA AUSTRALIS, and Division 1 lead vessel, STS
YOUNG ENDEAVOUR.
Emergency
VHF Ch 16 will be the emergency communication channel for the event.
Mobile Phone
Mobile phone will be used as a tertiary communication channel noting that communication via VHF Ch 12
should be used as a priority such that all participants have an appreciation of what is happening. Key
numbers are:
Mr. Paul Cullen
Michael Bullock
Captain Peter J. Martin
Major Damien Fleming
Warrant Officer 2 Toby Organ
Lieutenant Martin Radunz, RAN
Captain Scott Loughton
Captain Stanislas Zamora
Terry Thompson
Steve Wheeler
Master Brian Hodgson
Captain Sarah Parry
Commodore Graham Taplin
Lieutenant Richard Catt, RANR
Ian Davenport
0450 319 468
0417 556 431
0408 077522
6237 7137
0418 654 518
0447 402 677
0412 032 421
0417 381 308
0418 112 484
0437 695 610
0417 541 466
0418 120 399
0418 120 090
0417 345 367
0417 033 320
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ANNEX B TO
MARINE COORDINATOR GUIDANCE
DATED 4 NOV 11
NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION
Tides
(Neaps) 2 December 2011 (Lima -11)
0341
0932
1444
HW
LW
HW
1.2
0.8
1.1
Fresh Water Flow – Meadowbank Dam
As long as the rainfall obliges, Hydro Tasmania will manage the lake level and minimise fresh water flow
in the Derwent for the event.
Proposed Navigation Tracks
Division 1
354
running the Beltana Leads ahead
At the main navigation lead transit/rounding mark alter to shape a course on the Flagstaff on top of
Government house.
185
Round mark thence run transit of south Huon Quays jetty in transit with the Hobart Tower (34)
135
passing 1 cable north-east of Macquarie Point
174
running Nutgrove Light ahead
A/R
Detach when abeam Battery Point
Division 2
354
running the Beltana Leads ahead
250
Montague F. Bu leading lead light astern. Shape course as required to facilitate the planed
approach to ML EGERIA
135
passing 1 cable north-east of Macquarie Point
174
running Nutgrove Light ahead
A/R
Detach when abeam Battery Point
Eastern Division
A/R
Proceed to assembly position by 1020. Remain east of the blue line as indicated at the Attachment.
CAUTION – note L’ASTROLABE southbound from Selfs Point for bridge transit.
A/R
Lead yacht to follow astern of WESTWARD.
A/R
Detach when abeam Battery point and proceed independently to Mary Ann/Opossum/ Richardsons
Bays.
Northern Division
A/R
Proceed to assembly position by 1020. Remain north of the blue line as indicated at the
Attachment.
CAUTION – note L’ASTROLABE southbound from Selfs Point for bridge transit.
A/R
Lead yacht to follow astern of trailing Eastern Division yacht.
A/R
Detach when abeam Battery point and proceed independently to Mary Ann/Opossum/Richardsons
Bays.
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ANNEX C TO
MARINE COORDINATOR GUIDANCE
DATED 4 NOV 11
RIVER DERWENT SAFETY FACILITIES AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO YACHTS
On Race days the following safety arrangements apply where yachts encounter difficulties that they are
unable to cope with due to weather conditions or other circumstances that may require them to be
assisted.
YACHTS RESPONSIBILITIES
Sailing Instructions Section 1- Rule 2 is always applicable.
ADMINISTRATION OF SAFETY
Responsibility for safety strategy afloat will reside with the Officer in Charge of Safety (OICS) who shall
initially be:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The Mid-river PRO or
The Start/Finish Box PRO or
An Official Patrol Boat (OPB)
Club Radio Room
Officer 1 will assume initial command but may delegate to other stations as above. In the absence of
Officer 1 or the inability to communicate Officer 2 will assume command.
START/FINISH BOX
Castray Esplanade Box
Victoria Esplanade Box
6223 3082
6244 3955
RADIO ROOM
Individual Club Radio Rooms will be fully manned on a Club’s Race Day except that where these
facilities are not available some other means shall be arranged to monitor radio communications.
RYCT Radio Room
DSS Radio Room
6224 1441
6223 1977
OFFICIAL PATROL BOATS – OPBs
GROUP A
RYCT Patrol Boats
Robert Nettlefold II
James Mackey
A.F. Gough
Lewis Marine
DSS Patrol Boat
BYC Patrol Boats
M. Hocking 0418 577 873
A.K.Ward
Rescue One
Dave O’May
6223 1977
0427 873 743
0427 873 715
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GROUP B
The Clubs will appoint a number of yachts as Official Patrol Boats in addition to the normal Club vessels.
These yachts will be included on the handicap sheet posted on the notice board before each race. When
these vessels are undertaking official duties they will display Code Flag ‘D’. Group B yachts may be
racing but can be used by OICS as and when required and will be equipped appropriately.
GROUP C
Clubs may appoint Radio Relay Vessels (other than competing yachts) as OPBs to accompany yachts
competing in long distance and offshore races
OPB EQUIPMENT
Required equipment will be specified and shall include a specially sectored area identification chart,
(Refer Sailing Instructions – Summer Course Card in Section 2) appropriate radio equipment, green floats
for attachment to yachts where it is necessary to rescue crews but temporarily abandon the yacht. Each
OPB Skipper will be responsible to see all equipment is aboard and meets specifications prior to going to
sea. All OPBs will report to OICS on VHF Channel 9 when leaving shore and will record any rescue
activities in their log books.
YACHT SEEKING ASSISTANCE
A yacht seeking assistance may do so by:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Use of radio – CALL on VHF CHANNEL 16.
Displaying a standard distress sheet.
By a crew member hand signaling by continually raising both arms above the head and lowering
to the sides at five second intervals, or a flag or other object on a spar waved from side to side
through an arc of 30 degrees either side of the vertical at five second intervals.
Use of flares.
Crew in water shall signal by one arm raised above the head for three seconds at five second
intervals.
When a yacht is in difficulty with its sails lowered, some highly visible article such as an orange
or yellow garment should be hoisted on a halyard to aid to visibility to rescue crew.
Use mobile phone to call Start/Finish Box.
Use mobile phone to call Tasmania Police Radio Room
6230 2290.
REPORTING SAFE RETURN
Under some circumstances OICS may require all one design yachts to report their safe return to shore, in
which case Committee vessels will fly the answering pennant over Int. Code Flag ‘Y’ and all yachts shall
report to the race centre as a matter of urgency when reaching the shore. Failure to do so may result in
disqualification.
PERSONAL BUOYANCY
When Committee vessels fly Int. Code Flag ‘Y’ alone or before or with the warning signal life jackets or
other approved personal buoyancy shall be worn while racing by all competitors. Approved personal
buoyancy shall be worn at all times by “off the beach yachts”.
RESCUE PROCEDURE FOR OPB
1.
YACHTS CAPSIZE
a.
OPB shall report identity and position of capsized yacht and may hoist Int. Code Flag ‘D’ while
in attendance or towing.
b.
Shall when appropriate encourage the yachts to regain safe mobility.
c.
When yachts cannot regain safe mobility the OPB may commence to tow.
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d.
e.
2.
a.
When it is necessary to take the yacht crew aboard the OPB and temporarily abandon the yacht a
green float shall be attached to the yacht.
Make reports to OICS as situation changes.
OPB Discretion
OPBs shall use their own discretion as to necessary action in rescue operations except when
OICS issue specific overriding instructions.
LIFE THREATENING SITUATION
In the event of a life-threatening situation occurring, the OICS will instruct a patrol boat to drop an anchor
at the last known spot where the incident occurred. The OICS shall immediately dial 000 and request to
speak to Tasmanian Police Marine Division. After contacting the police, the OICS shall notify the Hobart
Port Control of the incident. The patrol boat shall remain on station until instructed to move by the police.
The OICS shall keep a log of all calls made by phone or radio during the period of the life threatening
situation. Important contact numbers are:
Water Police
On call Search and Rescue
Police Radio Room
Hobart Port Control
Coast Radio Hobart
0418 125 138
0418 348 899
6230 2290
6222 6061
6231 2276
NOTE: when carrying out rescue operations in life threatening situations Patrol Boats shall keep a log
showing activities, time, locations etc.
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ANNEX D TO
MARINE COORDINATOR GUIDANCE
DATED 4 NOV 11
GUIDANCE TO DIVISIONS
Phase 2 - Form-up
By 1030 STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR is to be on the Beltana Leads between Kangaroo Bluff and 2 F.R. at
the eastern end of Macquarie 3 berth. Ships are to line up south of STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR (stopped
in the water) at 50 m intervals between STSs/small craft and 150 m between Motor Vessels in order:
Division 1
1.
STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR
2.
STS LADY NELSON
3.
STS WINDEWARD BOUND
4.
WESTWARD
Division 2
5.
AURORA AUSTRALIS
6.
GODLEY
7.
L’ASTROLABE
8.
STORM COVE
9.
VANDIEMAN
10.
CARTELA
L’ASTROLABE is requested to depart Selfs Point Oil Wharf as required to be in formation by 1030.
PASSAGE NORTH
When the Marine Coordinator calls for Division 1 and 2 to proceed on VHF Ch 12, STS YOUNG
ENDEAVOUR will lead the formation north at five knots with ships following in her wake. During this
northerly passage ships are to close the gap to 35 m intervals, or as close as each Master feels comfortable,
on the vessel being followed. The intention is for AURORA AUSTRLIAS and L’ASTROLABE to
maintain a distance of 100 metres between these larger vessels with a highly manoeuvrable tug (GODLEY)
stationed between them and another (STORM COVE) following astern of L’ASTROLABE, then
VANDIEMAN and CARTELA - as close as Master’s feel comfortable. This closing phase is one of the
more challenging aspects of the sail past as each Master adjusts distance between vessels depending on
particular comfort levels.
APPROACH TO THE WEST
Division 2
As the AURORA AUSTRALIS is the deepest draft vessel (8.3m), she will become the guide of the
Formation and commence the turn running 250 (Montague F. Bu leading lead light astern); ships astern
(GODLEY/L’ASTROLABE/STORM COVE/VANDIEMAN/CARTELA) should follow in her wake.
Division 1
STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR is to turn simultaneously with AURORA AUSTRALIS and shape a westerly
course running on the Government House Flag Staff; this to open the separation between Divisions, speed
approximately four knots. Ships astern (LADY NELSON/WINDEWARD BOUND/WESTWARD) should
follow in her wake. Anticipate that Division 2 will reduce speed to facilitate manoeuvring using bow
thrusters; approximately 3 – 4 knots.
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Eastern Division
Without further instruction, the Eastern Division is to form a line with the lead vessel (TBC) to follow close
behind, and in the wake of, WESTWARD. Yachts are to use main propulsion and be under as much sail as
conditions permit such that the splendour and colour of the occasion does not overwrite prudent
manoeuvring requirements while in close quarters.
Northern Division
The advance of the trailing yacht in the Eastern Division will determine when the Marine Controller calls in
the lead vessel (TBC) of the Northern Division.
APPROACH TO THE GOVERNOR’S LAUNCH – ML EGERIA
Division 2
Where navigation prudence permits, AURORA AUSTRALIS is to alter course to pass one cable north-east
of Macquarie Point on a course of 135. Ships in Division 2 should follow in her wake. AURORA
AUSTRALIS should make a position (transit Cenotaph and Southern Huon Quays Jetty/RHE Macquarie
wharfs 4/5/6) at 1115.
Division 1
STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR should round the mark then run the transit (south Huon Quays jetty in transit
with the Hobart Tower (34)) and judge the distance to CARTELA in Division 2 such that there is a 35 metre
separation between Divisions. Division 1 vessels should follow in STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR’s wake as
she follows in the wake of CARTELA. The line reformed, ships should prepare to pass one cable north-east
of Macquarie Point on a course of 135.
Eastern Division
Follow in the wake of the WESTWARD past the ML EGERIA.
Northern Division
Follow in the wake of the Eastern Division rear yacht past the ML EGERIA.
SAIL PAST CONCLUDED
The sail-past will conclude at 1200.
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ANNEX E TO
MARINE COORDINATOR GUIDANCE
DATED 4 NOV 11
LARGE VESSEL PARTICULARS
Vessel Name
STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR
STS LADY NELSON
STS WINDEWARD BOUND
AURORA AUSTRALIS
GODLEY
L’ASTROLABE
STORM COVE
CARTELA
VAN DIEMAN
LOA (m)
44.00
24.70
33.00
95.00
28.73
67.00
28.73
37.50
Draft (m)
3.90
2.70
3.20
8.3 TBC
3.15
4.8
3.33
tba
tba
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ANNEX F TO
MARINE COORDINATOR GUIDANCE
DATED 4 NOV 11
MAWSON CENTENNIAL SAIL PAST
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER 2011
SERIAL
02 001
TIME
0800
ACTIVITY
man Hobart tower
REMARKS
Guard VHF Comms
0930
PARTICIPANTS
Marine
Coordinator
RYCT Devil Cat
02 003
Deploy rounding
marks
Position shown at Attachment.
02 005
1005
All
Time Check
Marine Coordinator to Conduct on VHF Ch 12
02 007
1020
Eastern Division
Northern Division
(Yachts
Motor Yachts
Power Cruisers)
Assemble
Eastern and Northern Divisions to be assembled by
1020. Eastern Division to stay east of the LAKE
ILLAWARRA Span. Northern Division to assemble
north of the Tasman Bridge in vicinity of the buoy at
Pavilion Point.
02 009
A/R
L’ASTROLABE
Sail
Depart Selfs Point Oil Wharf as required to join
formation by 1030 (SRL 02015)
02 011
A/R
AURORA
AUSTRALIS
Sail
Depart berth as required to join formation by 1030
(SRL 02015)
02 013
A/R
GODLEY
STORM COVE
Sail
Depart as required to join formation by 1030 (SRL
02015).
02 015
1030
ML EGERIA
Sail
Depart Waterman’s Dock – His Excellency The
Governor of Tasmania and Mrs. Underwood
embarked. Nil ceremonial.
02 017
1040
Division 1
Division 2
Prepare to advance
in line astern
STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR Guide. Intervals of 50
metres for STS and 150 metres for ships/tugs.
Wait until called to advance by Marine Coordinator.
02 019
A/R
Division 1
Division 2
Advance
As called by the Marine Coordinator. STS YOUNG
ENDEAVOUR to proceed at 5 knots. Remainder of
ships in Divisions 1 and 2 to close up to 35 metre
separation between ships – 100 metres between
AURORA AUSTRALIS and L’ASTROLABE.
02 021
A/R
Division 1
Division 2
Turn
STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR and AURORA
AUSTRALIS (now Guide) turn together. STS
YOUNG ENDEAVOUR maintain true bearing from
Guide to next rounding mark. Coordinate turn on
VHF Ch 69. AURORA AUSTRALIS to shape
course and speed as required to facilitate the planned
approach to ML EGERIA.
02 023
A/R
Division 1
Follow
STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR to adjust speed of
Division 1 to follow in the wake of STORM COVE,
35 metres between ships.
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02 025
1115
AURORA
AUSTRALIS
Pass ML EGERIA
AURORA AUSTRALIS to adjust speed to pass ML
EGERIA at 1115. Division 2 ships to follow in her
wake maintaining 100 metres between AURORA
AUSTRALIS and L’ASTROLABE. GODLEY to
middle the distance between the two larger vessels.
STORM COVE to follow astern at 35 metres.
02 027
A/R
Eastern Division
Advance
Follow astern of STS WINDEWARD BOUND
02 029
A/R
Northern Division
Advance
Follow astern of the trailing Eastern Division yacht
02 031
A/R
Division 1
Division 2
Eastern Division
Northern Division
Formation
AURORA AUSTRALIS to alter course to shape
course 174 on the Beltana Leads astern (Nutgrove
light ahead) speed 5 knots. All vessels to follow in
AURORA AUSTRALIS wake and hold formation
until abeam Battery Point.
02 033
Abeam
Battery
Point
Division 1
Division 2
Detach
AURORA AUSTRALIS, L’ASTROLABE/STS
YOUNG ENDEAVOUR proceed to next port. STS
LADY NELSON and WINDEWARD BOUND
proceed independently – remain clear of formation
traffic. GODLEY and STORM COVE return to pens
clear of formation traffic.
02 035
Abeam
Battery
Point
Eastern Division
Northern Division
Detach
Proceed independently to lay-up/anchor/raft-up at
Mary Ann/Opossum/Richardsons Bays.
02 037
1200
ML EGERIA
Passage to Huon
Quays Jetty
Sail past complete. His Excellency, The Honourable
Peter Underwood AC, Governor of Tasmania repairs
to shore.
02 039
O/C
RYCT Devil Cat
Recover rounding
marks
02 041
1230
Yachts
Motor Yachts
Lunch
Lay up/anchor/raft-up at Mary
Ann/Opossum/Richardson’s Bays.
02 043
1500
Yachts
Motor Yachts
Depart
Sail up river for a 1600 sail past the RYCT starting
booth.
02 045
1600
Yachts
Motor Yachts
Sail Past
Sail past the RYCT starting booth.
02 047
1800
All
Finish
Mawson Centennial ceremony complete
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