Yachting Pointers - South of Perth Yacht Club
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Yachting Pointers - South of Perth Yacht Club
ISSUE 119 NOVEMBER 2014 Yachting Pointers W E E K LY E - N E W S L E T T E R O F S O U T H O F P E R T H YA C H T C L U B this issue SAILABILITY SAY THANKS OFFSHORE UPDATE CRUISE TO CAVERSHAM DUYFKEN SUMMER OF SAIL P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 LASER OPEN NATIONALS P.5 2015 AUS MATCH RACING CHMPSHIP P.6 LIT TLE WHEEL P.7 FREMANTLE TO BALI RACE P.8 SAILABILITY SAY THANKS TO ROTARY CLUB OF MELVILLE THANK YOU TO OUR GRAND SPONSOR OF THE WEEK CONTACT NUMBERS Site Security Officer 0499 996 164 Security Manager Jodie Sheppard 0409 870 201 Security Director Kevin Minchinton 0417 190 157 On Sunday 2 November at Centreboard presentations an excited SoPYC Sailability Chairperson, Lynne Newton gratefully accepted a cheque form the President of the Rotary Club of Melville. The Rotary Club of Melville is a Grand Sponsor at the South of Perth Yacht Club and was instrumental in the inception and continued management of Sailability. To date, Rotary Melville has donated 6 access dinghy’s to the club as well as other equipment to enable this worthy project to be continue. The cheque that was donated last Sunday will be used to purchase a new hoist to enable disabled sailors to be lowered into the boats with ease. Our heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of Melville for their generous donation of $3758.81 and their continued support of Sailability. FISHING COCKBURN SOUND SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER Register your interest with Dave Ewart - 0419 143 694 or Doug Smith - 0418 950 229 Cruising Section South of Perth Yacht Club Lets Go Fishing Sunday 16 November Cockburn Sound Expressions of interest to: Dave Ewart 0419 143 694 Doug Smith 0418 950 229 [email protected] THIS WEEK AT SOPYC WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER •Bar Menu available from 1200-2100hrs •A la Carte Menu available for lunch (1200-1500 hrs) & dinner (1800 hrs) •Specials that change daily •Sailability 0900 -1200hrs •Jane Brook Winery Mid Week Invitation Race 1430hrs •Twilight Invitation 1825hrs •Grand Sponsor Cocktail Party 1800hrs THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER •Bar Menu available from 1200-2100hrs •A la Carte Menu available for lunch (1200-1500 hrs) & dinner (1800 hrs) •Specials that change daily •Chace the Ace from 1730hrs •Cruising Section Meeting 1930hrs FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER OFFSHORE FLEET The Offshore Fleet freshly back from Geraldton enjoyed a busy weekend. On Saturday the Fremantle Harbour Classic, a handicap start race held entirely in Fremantle Harbour. This allows the large crowd of spectators to see ocean racing close up. The fresh winds and gusty conditions provided a great spectacle as the yachts tacked, gybed and set spinnakers on a 4 lap race. For the crews it is a chance to see some of the high performance racers in action, normally we wave goodbye to them at the day buoy. Presentations at the Fremantle Sailing Club were enjoyed by all and we should thanks the major sponsors Club Marine, Hempel, Musto and Shacks for their great hospitality. It was great to see the newly remasted Walk on the Wild Side as well as Syrenka on the water, Farrago placed fourth overall, an excellent result. Sunday was a perfect sailing day and a large fleet set off on the Coventry Reef Race traditionally a beat to windward followed by spinnaker runs home. Bernie Kaaks took to a helicopter to photograph this race and some images are on his facebook page. In Division1 Walk on the Wildside won YAH and was fourth in IRC In Division 2 Farrago was 1st in IRC and 3rd in YAH in combined divisions - 3rd inIRC and 4th in YAH. •Bar Menu available from 1200-2100hrs •A la Carte Menu available for lunch (1200-1500 hrs) & dinner (1800 hrs) •Specials that change daily •Keelboat Night Race 1900hrs SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER •Bar Menu available from 1200-2100 hrs •A la Carte Menu available dinner (1800hrs) •Specials that change daily •S80 UK Hasley Short Course 0900hrs •Sportsboat Short Course 0900hrs •Viking 30 State Championships 0900hrs •Keelboat Racing 1325hrs SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER •Bar Menu available from 1200 - 1900hrs •A la Carte Menu available for lunch (1200-1500 hrs) & dinner (1700hrs) •Centreboard Club Championship Day 2 1325hrs MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER •Bar Menu available from 1200-1500 hrs •A la Carte Menu available for lunch (1200-1500 hrs) •Specials that change daily •Finance Meeting 1800hrs •SS22 Meeting 1830hrs On the way to Coventry - Photo by Bernie Kaaks Prepare to tack! Harbour race Farrago TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER •Bar Menu available from 1200 - 1500hrs •A la Carte Menu available for lunch (1200-1500 hrs) •Specials that change daily •Div One Meeting 1800hrs •WALA 1900hrs •SS27’S Meeting 1930hrs TWILIGHT SAILING WEDNESDAYS 1825HRS SUPPORT CREW ROSTER 2014/15 Friday 14 November Night Race - 1 CARPE DIEM Syd Myerink CASAMER Tony Middleton CRUISE TO CAVERSHAM On Sunday 26 October the Cruising Club organised a cruise down the Swan River to Lilac Hill Park. Approximately 25 people on 4 boats including Mother Goose, which had plenty of room to take those people with boats that were unable to get under the Causeway or Garrett Road bridge, enjoyed a leisurely cruise to the park. The day started out overcast but this soon cleared and it turned out to be a gorgeous day for being on the river, blue skies and calm water. Of course we all had a good time, some picnicked on the grass while others stayed on their boats. There was no shortage of good food and plenty of socialising. All together a lovely relaxing day. Can’t wait to do it again next year! Saturday 15 November Club Race CHAMPAGNE Pamela Sharpe CHAMPION Tony Ridolfo Sunday 16 November Club Championship - 2 CHAMPUSS Clarry Wrensted CHARDONRAY Roy Perron Saturday 22 November Club Race CHILLIN Mark Conacher COCONINO II Anthony Kirke Sunday 23 November Multiple Races COLT STATUS Dave Woods LA BARCA Michael Collett CENTREBOARD SAILING SCHEDULED RACE DAYS Sunday centreboard sailing on multiple race scheduled days, results will be announced for the first two races only with handicap scoring. The overall scores for each race will go towards a series score from each multiple race day and will be announced on prize night. DUYFKEN BEGINS HER SUMMER OF SAIL… A note from board member of the Duyfken 1606 replica, Ron (Dingo) Reddingius. As members may recall, not since 2006 have the sails of Duyfken graced the waters of the Swan River, capturing the imagination of the residents of Perth by taking them back in time, to an era of 400 years past. From now until March next year she is berthed at Mounts Bay Sailing Club. The opportunity is there for SoPYC members to book a berth and sail on her. Recently appointed CEO for the Duyfken Foundation, Peter Bowman said this. "It's amazing how this little ‘tall-ship’ captures the enthusiasm and hearts of those who come aboard. She just oozes this mystic and a feeling that you are standing aboard a ship of significance. Now is a time in Duyfken’s history when the people of Perth and visitors alike can capture what it was like to sail aboard an “Age of Discovery” sailing ship. And all without the challenges of sailing in the open sea! With the ship’s day sail program relocated to the Swan River you can experience a delightful sail without the thought of sea-sickness on the radar. There’s nothing better that hoisting the sails before a 15-20 knot sea breeze and then setting a course from Point Walter to the waters of Crawley Bay…all on flat, calm water! This is one of life’s experiences you’ll never forget…one definitely for the bucket list!" Options for members are, a Twilight Sail on Thursday afternoons, a Sundowner Sail on Fridays and an Adventure Sail on Sundays. All the details can be found at ; www.duyfken.com For those looking for the most unique of hospitality venues, Duyfken is brilliant for birthday parties, weddings, office sundowners…the options are only limited by imagination. YACHTING AUSTRALIA TRAINING COURSES Yachting Western Australia conducts a series of Sports Specific Courses for Yachting Australia. These courses range from Safety and Sea Survival Certificates to Instructor Courses. For further information please contact: Mike Davies [email protected] or Tony Strickland RESULTS • Wednesday Afternoon Racing • Saturday Racing (Keelboats) • Sunday Racing (Centreboards) • Power Time Trialling • IGA Keelboat Frostbite Series • Solo Winter Development Series TRAINING COURSES FROM NOVICES TO EXPERIENCED South of Perth Yacht Club offers a variety of training courses which cater to a wide range of students. From Novice Sailing Courses to the more experienced Competent Crew Course there is something to meet your needs. Details of all the courses on offer and when they are available can be found on the Club website. To see what we can offer you visit: • COURSES OFFERED • COURSE DATES For more information on courses or any other training related matter, contact our Sailing Development and Training Coordinator Mike Davies email [email protected] or on 9364 5844. FUNCTION BOOKINGS Don’t be disappointed because you forgot to book! Make a booking today on 9364 5844 [email protected] Please give 48 hours notice if you are unable to attend a booked function. A neat casual standard of dress is required at all functions unless otherwise stipulated. THE 2015 LASER OPEN NATIONALS IN PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE NATIONALS ARE HOTTING UP! Less than two months out and already there is firm interest in the Laser Nationals to be sailed at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club in sunny Perth. The sea breeze promises great action every afternoon with two races on the Indian ocean scheduled each day, just ten minutes from the club on Comet Bay. Close to two hundred sailors are expected on the water with a large number of volunteers that will keep them sailing. Some of Perth's best sailors have already signed up with Radial world champion Tristan Brown staking his claim on the national title. Facing him are Conor Nicholas and Richard Maher with no doubt the addition of Alastair Young, James Stewart and others of the same ilk. New Zealander Alastair Gifford has made his bid and it's pleasing to see that Queensland's Ashley Stoddart and Darwin's Hamish Wiltshire have booked in already, with more to come from the East coast over the next few weeks. In the Standard rigs, the Masters are already showing their hands and I'm sure that there will be many more with such scintillating conditions on offer. But the truth will arrive in the Open section with all of WA's big four putting their hats in the ring; Matthew Wearn, Luke Elliott, Ben Walkemeyer and Mark Spearman. It would be expected that several more premium WA sailors will come on board as well and we can look forward to see who will join them from interstate. Most pleasing is the strength that is building in the 4.7's underneath the Radial and Standard rigs with a great representation from other states already booking in. With both Caeilin Winchcombe and Zoe Thomson expected to book in and Jonathon Pang already booked, they have the threat of former national O'pen Bic sailor and now 4.7 whizz kid Zac Littlewood joining in and he will put the older sailors on their mettle as the days progress. Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club event director Mikael Lundh has been working hard to get this event underway and he has been ably supported by both the West Australian Laser Association and the club in getting the event under way. I'm looking forward to the 2015 Laser Open Nationals at Mandurah from 27 December. Rick Steuart, Perth Sailing Photography. Register your interest with South of Perth Yacht Club by 8 December, 2014 2015 Australian Match Racing Championship An ISAF Grade 3 Event Monday 19 January to Friday 23rd January, 2015 South of Perth Yacht Club Perth, Western Australia For information Contact the Sailing Administrator at South of Perth Yacht Club Phone (08) 9364 5844 or email [email protected] Notice of Race available at www.sopyc.com.au Schweppes LL BAKEWE Little Wheel W HIT E8 2015 ISAF GRADE 5 Youth Match Racing Regatta South of Perth Yacht Club 14 to 16 January 2015 Expressions of Interest Now Open C M LU B FR E A N TL E SA ILIN G Image courtesy Rick Steuart Enjoy Fair Breezes, Warm Friendships, Exotic Landfalls. dfalls Join the Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally, Australia’s most exciting blue water event and the final event for Fremantle Sailing Club’s 2015 Summer of Sail. Start Dates Rally and Day Race Race Start 1pm Sunday 17 May 2015 1pm Tuesday 19 May 2015 Beyond Bali Enjoy cruising the Gili Islands, Komodo Island, Labuan Bajo and other exotic areas of Indonesia. Visit www.fremantlebali.com to register interest and receive Race & Rally news and updates Race Director: Rob Thomas 0411 704 835 [email protected] Follow us on