The following Message has been sent to the competitors in the Melbourne Osaka Race, this does not apply to Morning Star, The Edge and Bartolome
Notice to Competitors No5 Safety Warning
Due to significant concerns about the forecast track and potential strength of the reformed cyclone Iris off the coast of Townsville, we require that you make appropriate plans to ensure your safety.
In accordance with SI 3.3 we instruct that you choose one of the following options
Option 1
Upon reaching latitude 22S remain east of longitude 155E until the race committee advises otherwise
Option 2
Irrespective of your longitude, do not sail further north than Latitude 23S until the race committee advises otherwise. Competitors should choose a position that suits them tactically (Latitude and Longitude) and record a GPS time (AEST) should they suspend racing, communicating that position and time to the Race Director. Communication skeds must continue at all times. You may choose an anchorage or a mainland marina at your discretion and should you require assistance to find a safe haven, please contact the Race Director.
In order to protect the integrity of the race, competitors may elect to replace any fuel used to travel to/from safe haven and any provisions used while racing is suspended, but must not take on any additional provisions or seek any external assistance. Competitors must log any provisioning (incl quantities) and include this as part of their written post race declaration.
Our intention is to continue racing as long as it is safe to do so. Competitors may need to suspend racing after which time you will need to return to your recorded suspended position and record a GPS time (AEST) for recommencing racing, again communicating that position and time to the Race Director. Results of the race will be based on elapsed racing time.
We have not taken this decision lightly, but our clear priority is competitor safety. Should you feel these instructions are injurious to your competitive status, redress remains an option.
Should you choose a mainland port, there may be some customs implications which we are looking into.
Can you please immediately acknowledge receipt of this Email.
Simon Dryden
Principal Race Director
レース委員は本日、Morning Star, The Edge, Bartolomeを除くレース参加者にメッセージを発信しました。
警告
タウンズビル沖付近に出現したサイクロンアイリスの進路、及び強度による危険性が高まっているため、レース参加者はいずれかのオプションを選択してください。
オプション１
緯度２２Sに達した後、レースコミティが安全を確認するまで経度１５５Eの東に留まる。
オプション２
経度に問わず、レースコミティが安全を確認するまで緯度２３Sより北へ進まない。