14.4 A boat FINISHING will call the ODD on CH37 (M1) approximately 5 minutes before it expects to finish and make the following call:

RACE CONTROL – THIS IS Boat Name APPROACHING THE LINE - OVER.

The OOD will respond as follows:

Boat Name – THIS IS RACE CONTROL – STANDING BY.

4.5 In cases where two or more boats are approaching the line in quick succession, the protocol will be for boats to call in, in order of approach, so that the leading boat’s call is not blocked.

4.6 On crossing the line each competing boat will call the OOD on CH37 (M1) and announce it’s finish with the following call:

RACE CONTROL – THIS IS Boat Name CROSSING THE LINE - NOW - OVER.

The OOD will respond as follows:

Boat Name – THIS IS RACE CONTROL – TIME TAKEN - OUT.

4.7 All finishing boats will record their own “GPS” finishing time at (or soon after) crossing the finishing line transit, and be prepared to confirm that time to the OOD if required to do so.

4.8 Boats that have finished should avoid requesting further finishing information.

5.1 The normal "Start Gate" for A, B and Bay series races is marked by pair of buoys, the seaward of these being "Buoy X". (as shown on the inset chartlet provided on page 16). The "Start Line" will be a transit of the landward buoy (shown as a lower case x, on the same chartlet) and the central pyramid of the roof of the Sealife Centre. These marks also define the normal Finish Line for B and Bay Series races. In cases where Buoy X is off station and not in transit, with the inner mark and the Sea Life Centre, starting boats, must not pass abeam of Buoy X before the start is signalled.

5.2 If the OOD deems that the buoy X is too far off station and unfair advantaged may be gained by a boat or boats, he / she will start the race in such a direction that the line will need to be passed before that buoy.