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
cruisingsopyc@tpg.com.au
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 training@sopyc.com.au
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 training@sopyc.com.au or on
9364 5844.
FUNCTION
BOOKINGS
Don’t be disappointed because you forgot to book!
Make a booking today on
9364 5844
clubbookings@sopyc.com.au
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
sailingadministrator@sopyc.com.au
Notice of Race available at www.sopyc.com.au
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ISAF GRADE 5
Youth Match Racing Regatta
South of Perth Yacht Club
14 to 16 January 2015
Expressions of Interest Now Open
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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 rob.thomas@fremantlebali.com
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