2008 Hawkesbury 120 Schedule of events

2008 Hawkesbury 120 Entry form Here

2008 Hawkesbury 120 Information Sheet Here

 Information for Competitors

We welcome Evinrude BRP to our race this year as our naming sponsor.  It is exciting to have a national company involved with SRNSW and our sport.  The 3rd Hawkesbury 120 ski race has seen numbers remain as last year with a total of 193 entries, 118 boats and 500 competitors.  SRNSW would like to thank you all for your support.  We are taking this opportunity to provide you with some last minute information that will be of assistance for the weekend.  Remember to drive safe, enjoy the weekend, relax with friends and have some fantastic racing. 

SRA Memberships:  Please be aware that after the 22nd August, as per SRA Sanctioning conditions

- 7 days prior to and event, SRA will not process any memberships for an upcoming event. 

You must get your team organised and have all paperwork complete before this FRIDAY.  If anyone in your team is not members they will not be permitted to compete. Presently there are a large number of teams whose teams are not financial.       DO NOT IGNORE THIS IMPORTANT NOTE!

Collection of Information Packs / Pre Race Scrutineering:    Friday 29th August from 10:00am to 4pm. 

This will take place at the Governor Phillip Park, Windsor (the start – finish area).  Please note, if your boat has been scrutineered for the season and you have been issued with a Pink Race Day Log Book, you only need to produce this log book at scrutineering.  This book will be signed off and you must present the signed copy to the ladies upstairs in the Upper Hawkesbury Power Boat Club room.

If not, then you must bring your boat and attend pre race scrutineering.    Paperwork MUST be collected on Friday.

Scrutineering enquires to:  Contact Mr. John Timbs on (02) 9451 3909 or 0431 026 124.    

Briefing:  Driver and Observers to attend.  If you are racing on Saturday, briefing will be held at the Upper Hawkesbury Power Boat Clubhouse, Governor Phillip Park, Windsor on Saturday morning at 7.30am sharp.  If you are racing on Sunday, briefing will be held Saturday evening at 7.00pm at The Richmond Club Ltd, East Market Street, Richmond.  This year Drivers and Observers must attend briefing.  You will be required to sign in and sign out.  Superclass Sprint and Invitational briefing will be held at Sackville Ski Gardens prior to the start of those events. 

At the conclusion of Briefing on Saturday night at the Richmond Club – Danny Cropper of DC Water Skis has given SRNSW 20 rubber deck mats to give away.  These are excellent way to eliminate scratched to decks caused by skis.   All boats entered in the H120 will have the boat name/owner placed into a box whereby we will have Danny draw the 20 lucky boat owners.

Teams competing Saturday must attend briefing Saturday morning.   

Teams competing on Sunday must attend briefing Saturday night at the Richmond Club.   Time 7:00pm

Start Time:   Racing starts at 9:00am for Social Classes on Saturday and 9:00am on Sunday for Expert Classes.  We have also secured a number of sponsor’s for the event and we encourage you, the competitor, to support them.  A full list of sponsor’s are detailed in the program or visit SRNSW web page on www:skiracingnsw.com.au to view. 

ETTAMOGAH PUB SHOW-N-SHINE – Friday 29^th August at the ETTAMOGAH PUB, Windsor Road, Rouse Hill, 2:30pm to 7:30pm.   Sponsored by the Ettamogah Pub.  They will be presenting cash prizes of; 1^st - $300, 2^nd - $200 and 3^rd - $100 for the Best Presented Inboard and Outboard boats.  Look forward to seeing as many as possible of you there.

Sponsors -  On the back of this sheet is a list of all our sponsors or the event.  Remember to support these people who support your support and our event.

So we look forward to seeing you on Friday 29th August for the 2008 EVINRUDE BRP HAWKESBURY 120 SKI RACE.

Any questions concerning this event: Call Steve Oswald on 0412-494993 or Helen Britnell on 0417-505723.

 Information for Competitors

For Sackville Sprint and SRNSW Invitational

Briefing:  Will be held on Saturday morning at Sackville Ski Gardens at 12:00pm and all team members must attend.

Start times for Sunday racing will be determined by the position of finishing in the Sackville Sprint/SRNSW Invitational.

Example:   

Boats competing in the Superclass Sackville Sprint and the SRNSW Invitational will be competing for start times on Sunday morning.  Superclass will start Sundays race in CLASS order, then the Invitational will seed themselves to start in time order following them.  After the invitational boats start all other boats will start in their class order.

If one or more Superclass boats fail to finish on Saturday the worst position they will start at the end of the superclass Class.

Race Numbers – You are to run the number you have been allocated for the Sackville Sprint and SRNSW Invitational on Saturday.  Race numbers for Sunday racing for Superclass boats only, will be provided by Hawkesbury Ski Connection.  Race numbers will be available after the finalisation of results on Saturday, please see Shane at Briefing on Saturday night for your numbers.  Race numbers for all other classes will be available at a nominal cost from the Ski Connection Trade Display.  SRNSW Invitational  Race numbers are available for purchase if needed from Ski Connection tent at finish line.

We would like to thank for your attending the 2008 Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race.

Safe Racing and best wishes to you all.

General Information:

·         This event is conducted under the SRA rules for the 2008 – 2009 season and these will be enforced.  SRNSW Inc reserves the right to refuse entry to any competitor.  

·         This event is a two (2) up event. – Except for Tadpoles and Disabled being one (1) up.

·         5 competitor’s passes will be given out for entry into the event for the weekend.  Abuse of Volunteers or Officials will result in an instant disqualification from all events.

·         A gate entry fee will be charged to enter the start/finish area if no competitor passes are presented, no exceptions.

·         Mandatory breath testing for alcohol and random testing for drugs will be conducted.

·         There will be food and first aid available at the turnaround area.  If first aid is required contact an SES Officer for assistance.

·         Refueling:  There is to be NO REFUELING for the Saturday or Sunday events at either turn around area.  Please carry enough fuel in the boat to complete the race.   

·         Seeding: Sunday start times for Super Class will be determined by finishing results from the Saturday ‘Sackville Sprint’ race.  An Invitational shootout will also be held on Saturday to determine positions 11 – 30.  All boats after 30 will be class seeded using SRA seeding criteria by the Seeding Committee of SRNSW.

·         Teams are invited to forward a one (1) page resume of previous race season achievements with the entry form for publicity and seeding purposes.  By sending a resume, this allows SRNSW to use it where they deem suitable.

·         Notification of race numbers will be by email or return post.  Competitors are to provide their own race numbers in accordance with the SRA rules.

·         All boats must complete race day reports before 5pm at the end of each day of racing.  Failure to do so may result in results being withheld and may disqualify you from next year’s event.  Race day reports are to be handed in at the UHPBC Clubhouse.

·         The Course is open all day Friday 29^th August 2008 for practice.  Normal NSW Maritime navigational rules and noise restrictions apply.  Boats will be traveling in both directions on the River.  A reminder that you are not permitted to ski under Windsor Bridge, as per waterways distance off regulations.  The area is an 8 Knot zone.

Security: 

Closed Gate to Alcohol.  NO ALCOHOL is permitted to be taken into Governor Phillip Park, Windsor by any official, competitor or spectator.  All vehicles and spectators will be checked by security at the gates for alcohol. 

Pre Race Scrutineering:

All boats that have not been issued with a 2008-2009 SRA Log Book prior to the event will be required to attend Safety Scrutineering on Friday 29^th August from 10:00am to 5:00pm:  This will take place in the car park at Governor Phillip Park, George Street, Windsor (Start/Finish venue).  (NO LOG BOOK, MUST ATTEND SCRUTINEERING).  Further details including a map of the area will be forwarded to you acknowledging confirmation of your entry.

Post Race Scrutineering:

After the completion of racing, all engine classes will be required for post race Technical Scrutineering.  This will be conducted in the car park at Governor Phillip Park, Windsor, (Start/Finish area).  Please listen to the PA for further information.

Scrutineering enquires to:   

If you are unable to attend Friday Scrutineering at the designated time, please contact the number below to make alternative arrangements. 

Mr. John Timbs (02) 9451 3909 or 0431 026 124

SRA Super Series:

This is the 1^st race in the 7 race SRA Super Series.

Trophies:

1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place trophies will be awarded in each Class.  A minimum of three 3 Entries are required to constitute a Class.  In the case of the class having 4 or less entries, then only 1^st and 2^nd will be awarded.  Trophies will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place in following age divisions, Under 10’s, Under 13’s and Under 16’s, (subject to the above criteria and entry numbers). 

Presentation:

Presentation will be held at the conclusion of racing on Saturday and Sunday at Governor Phillip Park, Windsor.  Listen to the PA for announcements.

Accommodation Bookings

To assist with your accommodation bookings Hawkesbury Tourism is a friendly tourism office that will be willing to assist you in finding accommodation.  The Accommodation booking number is

1300 362 874.

Entry Enquiries:

Steve Oswald: (02) 4575-1489 or 0412 494 993

or Email secretary@skiracingnsw.com.au

Further information regarding this event can be found at www.skiracingnsw.com.au

You can submit your entries in one of the following:

• Send via mail to Ski Racing NSW:

      PO Box 7277, Wilberforce, NSW, 2756

• By Fax: (02) 4575 1489 (credit card payments only)
• Or by email to (credit card payments only) secretary@skiracingnsw.com.au

Promotion/ Advertising enquiries:

Helen Britnell: 0417-505723 or

Email: helen@hbpromotions.com.au

Briefing:

This year all Drivers and Observers must attend briefing.  You will be required to sign in and sign out. 

Crews competing in Saturday events are required to attend briefing at the ‘Location to be advised’ at 6:30pm Friday 29^th August, 2008.

Crews competing in Sunday events are required to attend briefing at a ‘Location to be advised’ at 6.00pm Saturday 30^th August, 2008.

Saturday Events: 

Social & Disabled: Proposed start 9:00am

All boats must be launched and warmed up by 8.30am.  No boat will launch prior to 7.00am.  No boat will be able to launch after the 10 minute hooter to start.  All boats must travel upstream (towards Windsor Bridge) prior to the start of competition.  There is ample sandy beach area on the upstream side of the Windsor Bridge.  IT IS AN 8 KNOT NO WASH ZONE.  All boats will be required to form up in start positions and marshall upstream of the Start Boat which will be positioned opposite the UHPBC Clubhouse.  Odd race numbers will start on the right, or Clubhouse side of the start boat.  Even race numbers will start on the left, or dredge side of the start boat.  Boats will leave at 1 boat every 30 seconds.  

Saturday Leg 1: Will commence at Governor Phillip Park at 9.00am.  Boats will leave at 1 boat every 30 seconds and travel the 28 Kms to Sackville Ski Gardens and stop.

Saturday Leg 2: Will commence at Sackville Ski Gardens at 10.00am.  Boats will leave at 1 boat per 30 seconds and travel back to Windsor.  All boats will be required to form up in start positions and marshal downstream (Ferry end) of the Start Boat which will be positioned opposite the boat ramp at Sackville Ski Gardens.  Odd race numbers will start on the right, or Sackville Ski Gardens side of the start boat.  Even race numbers will start on the left, or opposite Sackville Ski Gardens side of the start boat.  Boats will leave at 1 boat every 30 seconds.  

Tadpoles, Veterans & Disabled:  Proposed start time 11.00am

All boats must be launched at Sackville Ski Gardens and warmed up in time for an 11.00am start.  Depending on the numbers of entries the start time may be earlier.  All crews will be notified at Briefing.  All boats will be required to form up in start positions and marshal downstream (Ferry end) of the Start Boat which will be positioned opposite the boat ramp at Sackville Ski Gardens.  Odd race numbers will start on the right, or Sackville Ski Gardens side of the start boat.  Even race numbers will start on the left, or opposite Sackville Ski Gardens side of the start boat.  Boats will leave at 1 boat every 30 seconds.

Sackville Sprint Super Class Shootout:

Proposed start time:  1:00pm

The Sackville Sprint will be conducted to allocate start positions for the Sunday Hawkesbury 120 event.  Super Class will consist of numbers 1 to 10.  These numbers will be reduced if insufficient entries are received.  Competing teams will leave the start at Sackville Ski Gardens at 1 boat every 2 minutes.  All boats will be required to form up in start positions and marshal downstream (Ferry end) of the Start Boat which will be positioned opposite the boat ramp at Sackville Ski Gardens.  Odd race numbers will start on the right, or Sackville Ski Gardens side of the start boat.  Even race numbers will start on the left, or opposite Sackville Ski Gardens side of the start boat.  PLEASE NOTE: A missed start does not mean you must withdraw from the event.   

Ski Racing NSW Invitational Sprint:

Start immediately following Sprint

The Ski Racing NSW Invitational Sprint will be conducted to allocate start positions for the Sunday Hawkesbury 120 event.  Competitors for the Invitational Sprint will be selected by the Committee of Ski Racing NSW, based upon past performance and also potential of boat and crew as a team.  The Invitational Sprint will consist of a total of 15 to 20 teams only.  Competing teams will leave the start at Sackville Ski Gardens at 1 boat every 2 minutes and will commence immediately following the Super Class Sackville Sprint.  All boats will be required to form up in start positions and marshal downstream (Ferry end) of the Start Boat which will be positioned opposite the boat ramp at Sackville Ski Gardens.  Odd race numbers will start on the right, or Sackville Ski Gardens side of the start boat.  Even race numbers will start on the left, or opposite Sackville Ski Gardens side of the start boat. 

Results from the Sackville Sprint Super Class Shootout will determine Sunday start positions.  Ski Racing NSW Invitational Sprint will determine the next group of starters after Superclass based upon performance.   

Sunday Events:  Proposed start 9.00am

Racing for all classes will commence at 9:00am at Governor Phillip Park at Windsor.  All boats must be launched and warmed up by 8.30am.  No boat will launch prior to 7.30am.  No boat will be able to launch after the 10 minute hooter to start has sounded.  All boats must travel upstream (towards Windsor Bridge) prior to the start of competition.  There is ample sandy beach area on the upstream side of the Windsor Bridge.  IT IS AN 8 KNOT NO WASH ZONE.  All boats will be required to form up in start positions and marshal upstream of the Start Boat which will be positioned opposite the UHPBC Clubhouse.  Odd race numbers will start on the right, or Clubhouse side of the start boat.  Even race numbers will start on the left, or dredge side of the start boat.  All boats will start at 1 boat every 30 seconds.  

Boats will travel downstream and arrive at Wisemans Ferry.  All boats and skiers will pass the chequered buoy using either side.  There will be an orange run out buoy, approximately 100 metres down stream past the chequered buoy.  All boats must continue past the run out buoy and drop your skiers into the water on a tight rope.  You must then pull you skiers into the boat.  Once you have retrieved your skiers you can then idle back to the NSW Ski Grounds, so as not to impede finishing boats.

Boats may be retrieved from the water however normal ramps fees may apply.  Refuelling of boats at the NSW Ski Grounds is NOT ALLOWED.  Boats that remain in the water should line up along the bank in the order that you arrive.

The Judges will be located in the blue bus directly opposite the chequered buoy.  Upon arrival at Wisemans Ferry, one member from each crew should attend the Judges Bus and obtain their start order for the return leg. 

Sunday Restart: Proposed 12.00pm

It is anticipated that the turn around time after the last boat arrives will be in the vicinity of 30 to 45 minutes, with a proposed restart time of 12:00pm.  LISTEN FOR PA ANNOUNCEMENTS.  Race Restart will not be held for the re-launching of boats.

Anyone that retrieves their boats from the water will have to ensure that they re-launch their boats in ample time to start the race.  Any boat requiring a warm up will be able to do so if you idle clear of other competitors and past the run out buoys and travel towards Webb’s Creek Ferry.  You are not permitted to warn up on the race course.

No boat will be able to launch after the 10 minute hooter to start has sounded.  All boats will be required to form up in start positions and marshal downstream of the Start Boat which will be positioned at the checkered buoy.  Odd race numbers will start on the right side of the start boat.  Even race numbers will start on the left, or Ski Grounds side of the start boat.  Boats will leave at 1 boat every 30 seconds.   

Ferry Stops

There are two vehicular ferries on the Course that will be operating during the conduct of the event on Sunday.  Both the Sackville and Lower Portland Ferries will be operational, and competitors may be required to stop to allow a Ferry to cross the River. 

As you approach the two ferries you will pass a single yellow lead in buoy that should be positioned in the centre of the river.  This is to indicate you are approaching a Ferry.  You may pass this buoy on either side.  A Ferry control boat will be positioned in line with this buoy and will display a green flag if it is clear.  As you approach the ferry about 150 metres from the Ferries will be two large yellow buoys or balloons.  You must pass between these yellow buoys/balloons as they will keep competitors away from the Ferry Cables.

In the event that you are required to stop the Judges boat will be displaying a red flag.  Your time out will start when you pass the single yellow lead in buoy.  It is suggested that you travel up between the two yellow buoys/balloons and then drop your skiers into the water and await a green flag to be shown on the Judges Boat.  Time on will start when the green flag is raised.  When the green flag is raised pull you skiers up and recommence the race.  

Please note: Ski Racing NSW is still in negotiation with a number of interested Authorities so some of these details may change, in which you will be notified of any changes.

Acceptance of Entry will be notified by return email or mail.  Please ensure that your email details on entry form are legible.

Entry Fees

SRA Boat Levy @ $25.00 per boat.

Saturday:

Social Classes: 21 – 31 including Senior Social,  Veterans, Juniors Under 16’s Social, Sackville Sprint and SRNSW Inc Invitational and Disabled @ $130.00 per entry.  Tadpoles Under 10’s @ $30.00.

Sunday:

Expert Classes: 1 – 20 @ $220.00 per entry.

Combined Expert and Social entries qualifies for a $30.00 discount.