Groundswell June 2009 - Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia

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2009
A r e g u l a r n e w S l e t t e r f r o m t h e C r u i s i n g Y ac h t C l u b o f S o u t h A u s t r a l i a
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> Adelaide to Port Lincoln
>Racing Presentation night
> From the caribbean to Columbia
> opening of marina west
> easter cruising
> Althorpe Island
> venturing south to KI
John Gerard
President
Cruising Yacht Club
of South Australia
From the President
Board of Management
President
Treasurer
John Gerard
Henry Petersen
Wayne Coonan
Andrew Corletto
David Murray
Andrew Saies
Tom Tymons
Flag Officers
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Peter Page
Chris Morphett
Rob Sellick
The Social Activities Association did a remarkable job in decorating the premises on the day and
this was greatly appreciated.
Administration
Executive Officer
Finance Manager
Administration Manager
Leasing Coordinator
Receptionist
Marine Academy Coord.
Racing Manager
Food & Bev. Manager
Head Chef
Functions Manager
Operations Manager
Gardener
Pt Vincent Marina
Craig Evans
Zoya Gretchkosiy
Jenny Krogdahl
Laura Cowley
Danielle Stringer
Brett Yardley
Jeff Ireland
Mario Cataldi
Dorian Molga
Michelle Matte
Tim Went
Robert Gray
Rob Marner
The Easter holiday gave us great weather, especially for the power boats and all members that
were on the water would have enjoyed good company along with good cruising.
Association Chairpersons
Cruising (Acting)
John Sibly
Fishing
Peter Schembri
Racing
Richard Parkes
Social Activities
Jacq Heffernan
T
he opening of Marina West was a memorable occasion and will form an important part of
the Club’s history. Once again, on your behalf, I thank the members who contributed their
experience and time to this project namely, Graeme Footer, Peter Page, Geoff Catt, Ken
Amos and Phil Tregenza along with the CYCSA staff led by Craig Evans.
Thank you to Members who attended the function for their support and I am sure great
fellowship was had by all.
The Marina West Public Open Day held on Sunday 5th April was a success although the weather
was not kind. Several marina berth sale enquiries were received.
The CYCSA public boat ramp continues to provide an excellent facility for trailer boats and an
income stream to the Club. We have recently renovated a section of the Coastguard premises
which we rent and will shortly be advertising this accommodation for retail sales purposes. This
will provide a service to members, ramp users and the community.
The Board has a current focus on the Club’s facilities, to assess the current condition of Marina
East, which will determine the timing of its replacement along with immediate and necessary
upgrades to the main Clubhouse. Once these assessments have been determined the Board will
issue a report to members. Hopefully this will be carried out by the end of this calendar year.
The Members Services Committee has recently completed a review of Club literature that is
issued to existing and prospective Club Members. This is currently being implemented by the
Administration staff and will improve communications within the Club.
As we draw closer to the end of the Club’s financial year the Board and management are
preparing the budget for the 2009/10 year. Promotion and marketing of Marina West is
extremely important, as these proceeds will assist in financing future projects mentioned above.
The Marine Academy is advancing extremely well and has a great future within the Club.
Life Members
Arthur F Carolan
Richard H Fidock AO
Graeme L Footer
James A Henry (Dec’d.)
Malcolm A Kinnaird AC
Members should take advantage of the many courses that are available. Thanks to Andrew Saies
and Brett Yardley for their support and effort.
Editors of Groundswell
Gay Footer, Anja Richards, Rob Perrin,
Sam Edwards, Craig Evans.
Contributions to reception@cycsa.com.au
John Gerard, President
Advertising in Groundswell
Jenny Krogdahl: phone 08 8248 4222
Groundswell is the official journal of the
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Inc.
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Phone:
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Email:
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Phone Port Vincent: 0414 611 110
The end of the Season is near and therefore it is a good time to take advantage of the slipping
facilities during the quieter winter months.
I look forward to reporting on the Club’s financial position in the next publication.
Malcolm Kinnaird AC
Malcolm Kinnaird was one of three Australians to recently be awarded with the
country’s highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), in the Queen’s
Birthday Honours list.
Malcolm’s ‘Companion of the Order of Australia’ was awarded for service through the
development of public policy in the defence procurement, infrastructure and energy
sectors, and to business.
For our newer members, Malcolm was the founding member of the Cruising Yacht Club
of South Australia and is a Life Member of the Club.
Malcolm, congratulations from all of us at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.
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Publication No
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ISSN
1039-4230
Graphic design by Paynter Visuals & Associates
Printed by Reflex Printing
Cover Photo: Aerial photo of the new Marina West just prior to its official opening
Photo by Brenton Pegler, Hawk Eye Photography
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Craig Evans
Executive Officer
At the Helm
CLUB NEWS
CYCSA SETTING BEST PRACTICE
F
or some years now, CYCSA has been certified by TQCSI (Total Quality
Certification Services Pty Ltd) against International Standard, ISO 14001, for
our Environmental Management System. This means we adopt best practice
initiatives to protect the environment to the best of our ability.
However, since September last year, we have been toiling away behind the
scenes to integrate that Environmental Management System with Quality and
OHS management. This means that our integrated Business Management
System will ensure we adopt world’s best practice for the way we operate,
including our business practices, personnel safety and the environment.
We are being assisted by JLB Management Systems Consultants led by
Managing Director, Craig Bates, and his team.
The hard work is coming to fruition and by the time you read this article we
expect to have successfully completed a gruelling audit by TQCSI and become
certified against all three Standards for management: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 &
AS 4801. CYCSA will be the only marina in Australia and, we believe, the first
in the world to achieve this status.
The certification includes all CYCSA facilities, including both marinas, the boat
ramp and Port Vincent. We will be able to use the certification marks, pictured
below, to promote our certification.
The System is based on continual improvement and we must strive to
improve how we serve our members, ensure workplace safety and care for
the environment. Members can help us by letting us know of any concerns,
complaints and ideas. You can email them to reception@cycsa.com.au, using
the Maintenance Reporting Log at Reception or, simply advising one of our
staff. We then enter every issue into our computerised reporting system,
‘CYCSA Track’, to ensure the issue is dealt with.
We will bring you more news on our Business Management System in future
articles.
O
ver the past few years the CYCSA has concentrated a great
deal of effort on the approval and development of Marina
West. The recent official opening, in late March, heralded a new
era for the CYCSA. We now have a marina that is able to cater for
larger vessels, introduce new members into the Club and also has
the potential to generate income to assist in the redevelopment
and replacement of a number of our existing facilities for the
benefit of all members.
Winter weather arrived early with some quite extreme conditions
hitting our coast over the ANZAC Day weekend. I would like to
thank the small team of dedicated members that assisted staff on
the day making sure that vessels were safe and secure. I would
ask that all boat owners regularly check and make sure that their
mooring lines are in good condition, vessels a safe distance away
from pontoons and adequately fendered and that all loose items
are safely stowed away. Halyards on yachts should be attached to
strong points near the forward gunwales and head foils restrained
so that they do not disturb other members and our neighbours.
I would encourage members to visit the Club during times of
extreme weather to check on your boat and lend a hand to others
if you are able. Assistance is greatly appreciated and will minimise
damage to boats and berths.
Over the winter months we will be having a general tidy-up of the
Club grounds and marina. Please help by making sure that you do
not have any personal gear or equipment anywhere other than in
your boat or lockers.
The CYCSA recently received some good news when we were
granted an exemption from having to pay Land Tax. An exemption
was granted following an objection lodged by the Club on the
grounds that yachting is an athletic/sporting activity. Land Tax
has traditionally been a significant expense for the Club and this
exemption comes as a welcome relief as most of our other costs
increase.
Discussions are currently underway with the Department of
Transport, Energy and Infrastructure in an effort to improve the
visibility of navigational lead lights into North Haven marina. Also
after a number of complaints from members and residents we
have asked the Department to consider putting a blanket 4 knot
speed restriction over all waters within North Haven marina (apart
from the extreme outer basin). The proposed speed restriction will
increase both the level of safety and comfort for boat users and
moored vessels.
As we come to the end of another financial year I am happy to
announce that the Club’s hospitality area has received its best
result ever. The decision to open the restaurant to non-members
has been a key contributor to the success, but this would not
happen without the quality of food and service. Well done to
Mario, Dorian and Michelle and thank you for your efforts.
NEW MEMBERS
O
ver the last three months the following people have joined the Club.
Please make them welcome.
Mr Robert Casbard
Mr Sean Connell
Mr Charles Eardley
Mr Sam Edwards
Mr John Fisher
Mr Nicholas Handley
Mr Gordon Inglis
Mr Grant Jamieson
Mr Michael Jones
Mr Ashley Kent
Miss Emma Kent
Master Thomas Kent
Master Jack King
Mrs Robyn King
Mr Ross King
Master Sam King
Mr Peter Liapis
Mr Anthony Marchioretti
Mr Andrew Martin
Mr Trent Neighbour
Mr Alan Noble
Mr Philip Paterson
Mrs Sandra Paterson
Mr David Ritter
Mr Roger Salkeld
Dr Melissa Sandercock
Mr Glen Simpson
Mr Benjamin Steele
Mr Al Vos
Mr Matthew Walsh
Mr Bing Xiang Wang
Mrs Jennifer Williams
Mr David Williams
Mr Craig Wohlfart
Mr Adrian Wotton
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ANZAC Day saw a very special wedding at the CYCSA. Club staff
member Laura Turner became Laura Cowley when she married
Ciaron. Our Head Chef Dorian recently became a father when wife
Angela gave birth to a son, ‘Alex’. Congratulations to them all.
In closing, over the winter period, the Club will once again be
hosting the ‘Festival of Flavours’ evenings. Please get a party
together and come to the Club to enjoy some great food, drink
and friendship.
Safe boating.
Craig Evans, Executive Officer
This is another in a series of profiles featuring Club members
who, through their long term commitment and outstanding
support, have contributed significantly to the life of the Club.
PAM and VLAD
humeniuk
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They still own Kudos and continue
to race in the Twilights but it has
taken four years for Vlad to get his
handicap right and this year they
won the post-Xmas Twilight series.
am and Vlad Humeniuk are involved and active members of the
Club. Their initial contact with sailing was when Vlad, talking to
Stan Quin at a Beef Steak and Burgundy function, was invited to
sail on Quintessence in a twilight series. This was the beginning of their
involvement and love of sailing and they joined the Club in 1992.
Pam owns a business as a wholesaler of Interior Design Products and
Vlad is a general surgeon specialising in breast cancer. Adelaide has
always been their home, except for a two year sojourn in Edinburgh,
Scotland, where Vlad worked as the Lecturer in Surgery at the
University of Edinburgh. They have two children, Daniel and Karen, and
nearly six grandchildren.
Their involvement with the Club has included Pam’s activities as a
member of the Social Activities Committee and her flair for design
has been evident not only in the varied decorations put together
for Club functions, but also in the furnishing of the Western Basin
clubroom. Vlad is a deft foot on a ladder and has helped in many
a set up for functions, including the Childrens’ Christmas Parties
and Commodores’ Dinners. His most recent modus operandi was as
sound technician at the opening of the Western Basin. As part of his
medical career, Vlad was on the Board of the Western Community
Hospital and was instrumental in them sponsoring the Twilight Series
over several seasons. Together with Cheryl-Lee Harris, Vlad instigated
the fundraisers that the Club held for several years in support of the
Western Community Hospital and these were the start of the Club’s
active involvement with charitable functions.
As with many of us, they have learnt much over the years. They
particularly recall their first time with only the two of them on board
Encore, setting off for Port Lincoln with a deadline to meet people at
the other end. It was during the Christmas break and the weather raged
the whole time. They did not get out of their wet weather gear the
entire time and became well-versed in wet weather sailing. The fact that
gentlemen never sail to windward and that a big anchor is a requisite
were two more lessons learnt on that trip.
They have chartered in many and varied waters and are cured of sailing
in the Whitsunday’s where they encountered 40 knots from the south
nearly every day in August. Glorious one day, magnificent the next, it
most definitely was not! In Tahiti they chartered a 50 foot yacht and,
with eight on board, recall the magic of sailing from Vaitoare to Bora
Bora with the cloud shrouded mountain coming closer and closer as they
approached. Tonga, Croatia and Greece have been other destinations as
well as joining Pam and Jim Runnegar in Turkey for a stint.
On board Quintessence they met Pam and Jim Runnegar whose boat
Willyama was out of the water at that time. They were soon crewing on
Willyama in both Club racing and Twilights, competing in the Port Line
Cup and several Adelaide to Port Lincoln races etc. They gained much
experience while sailing with the Runnegar’s including Vlad sailing in
two Sydney to Hobart races, 1994 and 1995, on board Willyama.
Over the years Pam has had a 35 year involvement with the Guides but
their interests now lie with the grandchildren and travelling, particularly in
their four-wheel drive in which they go bush. Building a new warehouse/
office for Pam’s business has been a challenge but they are relieved that
it is now complete.
All good things come to an end and when in 1999 they made the
decision to buy a boat of their own, it was as Pam and Jim Runnegar
sold Willyama and moved to Queensland. It seemed it was meant to be.
They are looking forward to retirement in a few years and hope to buy a
boat to house in the Mediterranean and to enjoy the grandchildren even
more.
Encore, a Beneteau 37.5 was purchased in 1999 with Pam and Vlad
racing this time on their own boat. They raced in the summer and
winter Club series as well as the Twilights, along the way winning a
Plympton Cup event and several Twilight series. In 2003 they upgraded
to cruising and bought Kudos, a Beneteau 393 Oceanis, which had the
advantage of an extra cabin and bathroom together with many other
luxuries making things more comfortable. They still own Kudos and
continue to race in the Twilights but it has taken four years for Vlad to
get his handicap right and this year they won the post-Xmas Twilight
series.
For them the Club has been a great place to meet people of similar age
and mind set with a common interest and they enjoy their time there.
They see the Club as a great role model as a business venture and state
that the management is brilliant. Pam and Vlad see the Club as a lifestyle
and encourage people to be involved in order to get the most out of their
membership.
Gay Footer
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Peter Page
Commodore
Commodore’s Report
S
aturday 28 March was a glorious day for
the opening of our new Marina West. We
were again fortunate to have the Governor of
South Australia, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, to
open this magnificent new facility.
Ireland for their dedication and organisational
skills during the racing season. I would
especially like to thank Richard Parkes and
Tracy Ayris for their exceptional effort on
Presentation Night.
Members, official guests and friends were all
impressed by the marina. It was great to see so
many boats dressed for the occasion. Following
the official opening ceremony everyone had
time to meander around the marina, and then
enjoyed lunch in our function centre.
It is timely to thank the sponsors of the
Racing Association: Phil Hoffman Travel, Port
River Marine, Mercedes Benz, Nordic Honda,
Chateau Moteur, Formula Honda, Musto,
Penfolds, Yalumba Wines, and Tancredi
Jewellers.
Many boats were on the water for the best
Easter sailing (actually power boating) weather
for a long time. It was great to see and hear
you all enjoying the warm weather. It was
disappointing that the final race for the season
to Port Vincent was abandoned due to rough
weather on Anzac Day. Even the Commodore
cannot control the weather all the time!
Congratulations to Andrew Saies and his crew
on True North for winning the Boat of the
Year.
The Racing Presentation Night, which was
conducted on Friday 8 May, was again a
great success. Thanks must go to the Racing
Association Committee members and Jeff
Mention must be made again of the volunteers
who have spent many hours working on CYC1
to enable the club to have the best start boat
in South Australia
In closing, may I remind members to support
the Marine Academy by attending the Boating
Fridays that they are holding, as they are
applicable to all boats and all members who
venture out to sea.
Peter Page, Commodore
Congratulations also to Michael Warman for
being chosen Crewperson of the Year.
The Commodore Shield has again been
retained by the CYCSA, and I had great
pleasure in accepting it from the Commodore
of the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.
Commodore Peter Page accompanies President
John Gerard, His Excellency Kevin Scarce and
official guests onto the main marina walkway.
South Australian Authorised Dealers for:
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All inboard engine service & repair
Major engine refit and installation
Osmosis treatment
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Vessel repair and maintenance facilities:
50 Tonne marine Travel Lift
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Major refit shed for vessels up to 60ft
Mechanical and Shipwright workshops
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NEW BOATS
34’
This is another in the series of articles
aimed at providing you with a little insight
into a few of the ‘new’ boats to the Club
over recent months. While not all are newly
built, most are relatively new to the Club
and others have moved to new owners
within the Club. We warmly welcome all
these ‘new’ boats and owners.
36’
POPPY
Poppy was launched in 1989 after being
designed by Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt
and constructed at the Gilbert Marine SA yards
in France. She was brought to Australia around
that time and appeared at the Sydney Boat
Show where her first owner purchased her.
She remained in his hands until four years ago
when the present owners, Michael and Virginia
Phillips became the proud owners.
Poppy is a Gib’Sea 442 (Master) and was
known as Gib Sea until her recent purchase
and a family decision by grand daughters,
daughter and son in law who decided upon
the name and flower emblem that adorns
her sides. Poppy, as many would be aware,
is a term of endearment for a grandfather, a
feminine name, a flower (from which a certain
drug is derived), cosmetic brand etc. Many a
question has been asked as to its true meaning
but it has always been left to the enquirer
to decide. Mind you, when she was finally
Christened there was almost a mutiny amongst
the male members of the crew and lots of
sniggers around the CYCA club (what sort of
name do you call that!!) but all changed when
some of the fairer sex joined up and became
popularly known as the “Poppettes”.
Poppy’s vital stats are length 13.2 metres,
beam 4.0 meters and draft 2.2 metres. She is
white with blue speed stripes and of course
has the poppy flower on both sides. She has
very generous and spacious down below which
is ideal for entertaining, accommodating larger
crews when going offshore or simply cruising.
She has earned a fine reputation from all those
that have sailed on board these last few years.
Poppy has competed in many different races
on the East Coast ranging from the Coffs
Series, Gold Coast Race, and numerous other
races around the Harbour or near offshore as
well as just lounging around Sydney Harbour
enjoying the sights and soaking up the sun.
Like many other Australians, a sea change took
place in the family and they returned to their
roots here in South Australia. Although Poppy
and her skipper reluctantly stayed on in Sydney
a decision was made to relocate and earlier
this year the trip from Sydney to Adelaide was
undertaken. The trip in the main was enjoyable
with strong running, beam on conditions,
albeit a stop over in Eden was required due to
a strong fast approaching front.
Poppy and her crew seem firmly at home and
are looking forward to participating in the
activities at the club (ashore and afloat), with
the suggestion for anyone passing to please
say hullo, and if you wish to crew they are
happy to have you aboard.
35’
37’
Counting Stars
From very early days in New Zealand, sailing
in and around the Marlborough Sounds, a
life-long dream of owning a cruising yacht
had finally arrived with the delivery of their
new Bavaria 43 yacht. Graeme and Carolyn
Wilson named her Counting Stars and felt
her name reflected just how it can be at
sea with no land in sight, a galaxy of stars
and planets shining brightly, peace and
tranquillity, a truly beautiful sight.
Although Carolyn felt that she was not a
yachtie she tells me that she had always
had a love of the sea. As her father was a
boat builder and her family owned a holiday
place in the Marlborough Sounds, she
spent many school holidays on the water.
Rowing and fishing were more her scene
but she has recently converted to sailing.
She seems to have proven herself to be a
good sailor after two-and-a-half years at
sea accompanying Graeme on foreign ships
(trading worldwide) and more recently their
first trip on Counting Stars to Melbourne
for the Melbourne Boat Show. The trip
to Melbourne and back was a terrific
opportunity to get to know the boat which
they happily report sailed extremely well
and handled some pretty tough weather
conditions with ease. Their first stopover at
Cape Jaffa saw them dining on a two kilo
crayfish before setting sail the next morning.
They enjoyed a three day stay at Port Fairy
where they found the local hospitality
fantastic and the facilities far exceeding their
expectations. Even the local supermarket
delivered their groceries with great speed
and were happy to do so.
Their long term plans for cruising will
eventually extend beyond Australian waters
with initially short trips around South
Australia and further afield as time permits.
Graeme is a marine pilot and works in the
North West piloting 200,000 tonne iron ore
carriers for Rio Tinto at Dampier and works
month on month off so we may see a lot
of them at the CYCSA and then not at all
for a while. For many years their neighbours
thought Graeme was unemployed as he
always seemed to be at home according
to them! They both look forward to a
long association with the CYCSA and look
forward to meeting members at social
events.
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38’
39’
40’
Synergy
Mal and Helen Hutton’s new Bavaria
40, Synergy, replaces Out of Nowhere,
the Bavaria 30 which gave them a lot of
pleasure, and some good handicap results,
but inevitably meant they finished last over
the line. The hope is now to keep up with
the leading boats in Division 2, do some
offshore races, and a little cruising around
the gulfs.
After a good look at the many yachts on
offer at the Sydney Boat Show, Mal and
Helen chose the Bavaria 40 because of
their happy experiences with the 30, the
thoughtful layout internally, and the overall
quality and value for money. There were
many nice boats to choose from, and it
came down to what you want to do, in their
case the emphasis being on cruising but
with pace enough for local handicap racing,
and some intangibles like appearance.
Category 3 safety standard was specified
so the boat was equipped for offshore
work from the outset. The major change
made from the standard boat was to install
hydraulically powered winches in preference
to electric, to give better winch speed
options as Mal needs powered winches
because of shoulder problems.
The name Synergy was chosen by Mal’s wife
Helen, reflecting the bringing together of
various attributes to make the whole greater
than the mere sum of the parts. The name/
logo on the boat and crew clothing was
designed by Jacquie Sprott, of Red Ripple
Design.
41’
42’
43’
44’
45’
46’
47’
Prize photos by Gay Footer
Geoff Vercoe
Stewart Ross and Gary Smith
Andrew Saies
LEXUS ADELAIDE TO PORT LINCOlN RACE
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t last – a great weather report for the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race. On the
wind to Marion Reef and then a reach across the bottom with a spinnaker run
to go up Spencer Gulf to the finish in Boston Bay. Conditions were made for a
record to be broken and break it Geoff Boettcher did with Secret Mens Business 3
in a time of 14:21:37.
There were a few breakages but no major traumas as happened in 2008.
Aquila, the only multihull in the event, broke its gooseneck before the start
and returned to base, fixed it and restarted and of course, won their division.
Marnico blew out its traveller, jury rigged the boat and limped into Boston
Bay while Liberator shredded one of its spinnakers and Shining Sea wrapped
its spinnaker around the forestay. There are always the hard luck stories and
these were a few of them.
The CYCSA once again collected a load of silverware and our results were:
First and Fastest
Secret Mens Business 3
IRC
First Third
Geoff Boettcher
Secret Mens Business 3 Geoff Boettcher
True North
Andrew Saies
PHC2
Second Liberator
Geoff Catt
PHC4
First
Spirit of Lexus
Second True North
Third
Carioca
Michael Keough
Andrew Saies
Craig Hutton
PHC Cruising
Second Milou
John Sibly
PHC Multihull
First
Aquila
Mark Johns
Port Lincoln Race Week 2009
W
ith a record number of yachts in all Divisions, the week
looked to have all the ingredients for a stunning series,
only requiring fair weather and clean racing. Such was the
case as Port Lincoln really turned it on with sparkling breezes
up to 20 knots and flat seas, except for the last day when the
final race had to be cancelled due to lack of wind.
A custom, when sailing past the Start Boat before the starts,
of calling “Good morning Sylvia” was topped by Shining Sea
presenting flowers to her which seemed a little over the top!!
(Sylvia Common helps on the Start Boat).
Alan Woodward’s new Beneteau Reverie clearly indicated her
worth in these races on the windward leeward courses held
away from the township bay. It does seem a pity they are not
held in that bay to show the town the spectacle.
The long race on Tuesday to Carcass Rock, Northern Entrance
and then to the finish tested all points of sailing with Lexus,
Reverie and Secret Mens Business 3 fighting it out up the
front.
Finishing in Spalding Cove on Wednesday, Megga’s barbecue
after the race again proved dangerous with lashings of
food and beverages causing the downfall of many. What a
memorable day this is and all credit to the local members for
their efforts.
Thanks to Stewart Ross, our genial Race Officer who, again
with his crew, gave an excellent performance.
Prize Night at the Club finished a perfect week, underlining
the Regatta is a MUST if you want to share in the best
regional regatta in Australia.
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Dick ‘Melba’
Fidock (his last Port Lincoln)
CYCSA
WEEK RESULTS
Sports Boats
Equal Second
IRC
Second
Equal Third
PHC
First
Second
PHC Cruising
First
Geoff Catt
Mark Johns
Geoff Boettcher
Marnico....
G-WIZZ
SMB3
Another Planet
Photos by Greg Pratt, paparazzi.com
Main photo by Jeff Bascombe
PORT LINCOLN REGATTA
RESULTS
s and Trailerables
Alternative Therapy
Michael Lane
Secret Mens Business 3 Geoff Boettcher
Spirit of Lexus
Michael Keough
Exile
Nick George
Shining Sea
Hold On
Andrew Corletto
Peter Page
Nellie Myra
Trevor Mudge
2009 LEXUS
Yacht Race
Adelaide To Port Lincoln
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celebration of the completed 2008/09 season, the Racing
Association’s premier event adopted a slightly different format
this year which was well received.
CYCSA Racing Association
Season 2008/09
SERIES AND DIVISION WINNERS
Racing Manager Jeff Ireland and Master of Ceremonies Traci Ayris
structured the night to include visual presentations and, for the
first time, a variety act. Throughout the evening speeches and
presentations were split into numerous small segments which allowed
more time for entertainment and conversation.
Phil Hoffman Twilight
Series 1
Cruising:
Racing:
Rapid 1 (K Finch)
Hi (P Stevens)
Series 2
Cruising:
Racing:
Kudos (V Humeniuk)
Fun2 (A Stevenson)
Musician comedian GerryO set the tone for an enjoyable evening with
an interactive performance, which had everyone laughing from the
outset, while Adrian and Lauren from Metropolis presided over the
dance floor once all formalities were concluded.
REX Chairman Richard Parkes paid tribute to the REX committee
members and, in a special presentation, thanked the Racing
Association Duty Crew and many volunteers who provided time,
money and/or expertise toward the refurbishment of CYC1, the
association’s new committee boat. In another break from tradition,
club president John Gerard presented Racing Association sponsors
with a framed racing fleet photo, instead of the usual club burgee, in
gratitude for their valued support during the past season.
Kinnaird Cup
Kinetic Energy (A Shipp)
Penfolds Series
War & Peace (S Marcel)
Chairman’s Trophy
Major prize presentations included the Corpor8solutions Cock of
the Walk perpetual trophy, won this year by Nick George’s Exile for
achieving eight line honours in the Mercedes Benz Inshore series.
Another Planet (B Pegler)
SA IRC Championship
Secret Mens Business 3 (Geoff Boettcher)
Dick Fidock presented his Bluewater Championship to Geoff Boettcher
in recognition of SMB3’s solid performances in her offshore races.
Premiers Cup Regatta
The AG Walters Most Consistent Performer trophy was presented to
Alyn Stevenson and his J24 Fun2 crew.
J24 PHS:
Vertigo (J Goode)
J24 OD:
Fun2 (A Stevenson)
IRC & PHS: True North (A Saies)
Crew Person of the Year went to Mick Warman on the strength
of a fine nomination from Shining Sea skipper Andrew Corletto.
Andrew commended Mick for his loyalty, ability to take on any crew
position, eagerness to help with maintenance and deliveries but most
importantly Mick’s unswerving passion for his chosen sport of yacht
racing.
Great Southern Regatta
J24 PHS:
J24 OD:
IRC:
PHS:
Fun2 (A Stevenson)
Hi (P Stevens)
True North (A Saies)
Another Planet (B Pegler)
This year a brand new perpetual trophy was commissioned by the
Racing Association for the Yacht of the Year. The REX believes that
the recipient of this award should demonstrate a dedication to Club
racing, along with a commitment to racing at the highest possible
level, reasonably achievable for that particular boat. Andrew Saies and
his True North crew took out the prestigious award for the second
year running. Their spirit and dedication to racing competitively in
home waters and interstate regattas was noted and praised. One of
the best performing Beneteaus in Australia, True North’s achievements
this season included a fine performance in the Port Line Cup, first
place in the Mercedes Benz Inshore IRC Championship, first in the
Great Southern Regatta, a second place in the Musto Offshore Series,
fourth place at Skandia Geelong Week and third place in her division
of the Rolex Sydney-Hobart.
Chateau Moteur Queen of the Gulf Regatta
PHS:
Alliance (J Hallion)
PHS Div 2: Carioca (B Hutton)
J24 PHS:
Kaizen 2 (M McGlinchey)
Musto Offshore Series
PHS & IRC: Secret Mens Business 3 (G Boettcher)
Mercedes Benz Inshore Championship
J24 PHS:
No Eye Deer (T Conyers)
J24 OD:
Fun2 (A Stevenson)
PHS Div2:
Carioca (B Hutton)
PHS Div1:
Another Planet (B Pegler)
IRC Div1:
True North (A Saies)
Traci Ayris
10
ation
HT 8/09
N 200
Yacht Of The Year
crew from True
North with Skipper
Andrew Saies
John Gerard
and Leica
Theodore
from Port
River Marine
John Gerard
and sponsor
Phil Hoffman
from Phil
Hoffman
Travel
Alyn Stevenson
crew of Fun2
with their haul
REX
chairman
Richard
Parkes
and MC
Traci Ayris
David Oliver
from Musto
and Geoff
Boettcher
Peter Page
congratulates
Mick Warman
on winning
Crew Person
of the Year
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Beth Hutton
from Carioca
with her
Short Handed
perpetual trophy
In part two of Don and Anja Richards’ “delivery run” to bring their boat
Kekada from USA to Oz, Don describes their two months in the Caribbean Sea.
fter sailing non-stop from Georgetown, we anchor at
the southern end of Mayaguana Island tucked in as
close to the reef as we dare to reduce the swell rolling
around the tip of the island. The next morning we are
up early and on our way for the 60 mile crossing to the
Turks & Caicos where we contact Turtle Cove Marina
to ascertain the conditions for entry. There is a passage
(Sellar’s Cut) that has been cut through the fringing
coral reef that completely encircles North Caicos Island.
We are advised that it has been opening and closing
all day (closed meaning that the breaking seas are too
dangerous to attempt). The alternative is to divert to
the south of Grand Caicos and anchor out. Having
promised Kit (our daughter) that she will spend her last
night with us in a marina we decide to at least try the
Cut. If it is not passable it will mean retracing our steps
for 6 hours but we think the gamble is worth it. As we
approach the marina we can see the huge breakers
crashing over the reef and begin to doubt the wisdom
of our decision. The marina sends out a guide boat
to show us the location of the cut (or at least where
we should end up if we successfully make it through).
We line the approach up and commit with engine at
maximum - just like surfing but with a 47’ board - I am grateful for the large
fin rudder as it enables me to maintain some semblance of control. It is then
an easy process to follow the guide boat along the zigzag course through
the encircling reefs into the safety of the marina. We enjoy a meal at a local
restaurant for Kit’s last evening with us.
After cooking pancakes for breakfast, we hire a car for the day which allows
us to explore the island (from one end to the other) before Kit’s flight leaves
in the afternoon. There are moderate homes, homes with spectacular water
views, condominiums and resorts going up in such great numbers that
it is almost impossible to look anywhere without seeing a building under
construction. This is not surprising as anyone who spends US$250K or more
on a home or business is able to apply for permanent residency in the Turks
& Caicos. The ice creams are my highlight although Anja enjoyed snapping
photos even more. We say a sad farewell to Kit who has had to endure a
much more rushed cruising holiday than we normally have. We chat to Kaye
and Dave from Segue and are invited to tea. We also get a very detailed tour
of their Nordhavn 47 (a trawler style power boat). It doesn’t seem to be as
big as I remember from the Sydney boat show but that walk in (and around)
engine room is hard to beat.
The next day there is more touring, photos and shopping before returning
the hire car. We top up the water and diesel, then change the engine oil
and filter before inviting the lads from the boat alongside over for dinner.
The local customs officer comes to clear us out, dressed in his casuals as it is
Saturday, and joins us for a drink and a few entertaining tales.
From the C
to
Photos by Anja Richards
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We leave early Sunday morning with light winds forecast for the four day
crossing to the British Virgin Islands following Segue out through the reefs
which again is being guided by the friendly marina boat. Segue soon leave
us in their wake but we maintain a regular HF radio schedule with them. A
highlight of the trip is seeing a whale breaching less than 100 metres from
us - I initially think it is an uncharted reef as there is so much turbulence but
this is not likely with over 4000 feet depths here according to the chart. We
motor sail all the way with only the last night producing truly uncomfortable
seas and arrive off the island of Jost van Dyke early Thursday morning.
After dropping anchor at Jost van Dyke we lower the dinghy and line up at
the customs and immigration office. There is a non-stop stream of people
coming/going to the US Virgin Islands which are only a few miles away.
We then explore the beachfront including the “world famous” Roxy’s Bar
(okay so I hadn’t heard of it before but they say it is world famous) before
wandering away from the crowds and finding a few of the streets that seem
to be favoured by the locals. We bring the loaf of banana and raisin bread,
fresh from the oven in the little bakery back onboard for lunch, before Anja
settles into a 12 hour sleep.
The following day we set sail for Norman Island, pick up a mooring buoy for
the night and invite Segue over for tea. In the morning we snorkel the caves
at Norman Island - truly a beautiful spot before heading to Peter Island. We
explore ashore and on the peak of the highest hill find the ruins of what
appears to have been a spectacular home with panoramic views, complete
with separate servants’ quarters, kitchens, work shops, orchard and vast
formal gardens now all over run by the tropical vegetation.
Road Harbour is the main city in the British Virgin Islands. We try two
anchorages before settling on the one in front of the customs house. It is a
longer dinghy ride but much less rolly. We also make contact with Lorrigray
- they are at Bitter End on Virgin Gorda and we immediately make plans
to catch up. They have been cruising since before we first met them in the
Red Sea (1999) during our circumnavigation on the Anja K. Another piece
of news that we receive is that there is a ten week delay getting through
the Panama Canal at the moment instead of the usual 3-4 days. This could
significantly impact our planned schedule for crossing the Pacific.
We spend the morning exploring Road Harbour and tracking down some
spare parts. Sir Francis Drake Channel takes us past a rusted overturned
ship’s hull from a wreck and some interesting island names - George Dog,
Prickly Pear, Cockroach and Mosquito Islands - to one of the British Virgin
Island gems, The Bitter End, Virgin Gorda where we drop anchor in 60’ of
water and immediately head over to Lorrigray to reminisce about old times
with Lorraine and Graham. The next day we enjoy a breakfast of pancakes
(those “Aunt Jemima” packet mixes are addictive!) before Anja and I
discuss our options in light of the Panama Canal news. We seem to have
no choice but to head straight to Panama and get in line ASAP – you are
only assigned a spot once you have arrived in person. This means missing
St Marteen and the islands south but gives us an excellent excuse to return
again another time. We make tentative plans to call at Curacao (“cura-so”)
in the Dutch Antilles and Cartagena (“Carta-hena”) in Columbia on the
way. In the evening we have Lorraine and Graham over for a final meal - it
seems as though the intervening decade has disappeared.
The next day we explore ashore at the Bitter End Yacht club before waving
goodbye to Lorrigray as we head to Spanish Waters to re-fuel and clear
customs and immigration. The channel is dotted with swollen sails making
the most of the great conditions.
We then set sail for Curacao. A day out the swell and wave action become
uncomfortable on our course so we decide to head to Cartagena instead.
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Caribbean
o Columbia
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City Scape over Old Canon at Castillo
de San Felipe Cartagena Columbia
Monumento a la Virgen in Bahia
de Cartagena, Columbia
Not only does this produce a much kinder action but it will save us two
days (and nights!) as Curacao is not on a direct course to Panama. We
adopt Anja’s suggested 6 hours on, 6 hours off watch system beginning
at 8 and find the chance to both get 6 hours deep sleep seems to work
much better for us. The seas continue to build and cause some concern
as we are now looking up at them and some are breaking. Luckily Anja
spent the day before we left cooking dinners for the whole passage
saving us cooking and doing dishes underway. Anja is fascinated by her
first experience with flying fish and even had one hitting her on the back
of the legs during her night watch (you should have seen her jump!). We
maintain a 6+ knot speed (8.6k high) sailing with the current favouring
us all the way. This is considered one of the worst stretches of water
in the Caribbean, so we are grateful when we come into the shadow
of the Columbian coast on Tuesday night, resulting in the seas starting
to ease. Sighting land for the first time as we approach a new country
never ceases to fill Anja with awe and the camera gets plenty of use.
Fishermen in tiny row boats brave the waves a surprisingly long way out
with their heads barely bobbing above the swell.
We arrive off the entrance to the harbour and pass between the buoys
marking the safe passage through the submerged rock barrier at Boca
Grande before dropping anchor off Club Nautico. It takes us a few hours
before we launch the dinghy and struggle ashore. You must use an
agent to clear in and John, the dock master, after a quick introduction
to the facilities (there is a charge of 20,000 pesos to use the dinghy
dock for a week including access to showers and trash and oil disposal)
introduces us to David from the Romero Agency who handles all of this
for 130,000 pesos (about US$85 at the time). The clearance outwards
and immigration are also included in this price.
Although our weary bones bemoan the fact, there is so much to see
that we spend whole days just traipsing around, the first two days
just walking to and around the old city. The place simply fascinates us
both as the new city was built alongside the old city, rather than slowly
replacing the old buildings, as so many other countries have done.
Palacio de La Inquisicion was purpose built and still retains many of
the forms of torture used during the inquisition. Castillo de San Felipe
Peter Island British
Virgin Islands with
Kekada in the bay
Morning Main Plaza Old City
Cartagena Columbia
must have been built one tunnel at a time as the solid looking structure
is riddled with tunnels leading to small side shoots where troops slept
reclined beneath a recess big enough for little more than a candle.
The well ventilated multi-levelled tunnels, connected by steep slippery
extensions that housed hundreds of troops, are worn to a shiny bronze
and at times coppery green through use. The design is amazing with
many different levels of defence.
On the third day we wander away from the old city and enjoy the sights,
smells, and sounds of the bustling streets away from the tourist areas, full
of mostly old buses, new taxis, motor bikes and carts with cool drinks,
freshly prepared food or Columbian coffee, as well as people with rickety
old carts foraging for recyclables in the trash bags. There seems to be
plenty of construction work underway with apartments and business
premises springing up everywhere. Further along people pass the time
mainly outside their colourful, simple homes chatting, playing music and
watching the kids play in streets so narrow that they defy cars to enter.
We sample more local food and Anja begins to develop a taste for
Columbian coffee, something that even on our cruising budget we can
afford at $2 in total for a cup of coffee, glass of water, bottle of Pepsi
and an hour on the internet at the local café, although the Spanish
keyboard does prove to be a bit of a challenge. We have been off the
internet for so long that I am starting to suffer withdrawal symptoms and
emails from friends are like a long cool drink on a hot summer’s night.
We are enjoying our stay in Cartagena but Panama still beckons with the
concern of how long we will have to wait for a transit date. Although I
count over 60 yachts in or anchored off Club Nautico we are considered
to be at the tail end of the season and there is no sign of the net listed in
the Cartagena cruiser’s guide.
After telephone calls with the kids for mother’s day, and provisioning
at the great shops, we head off, careful to keep clear of the few divers
swimming from small canoes right out by the entrance to the Cartagena
Port channel markers and are farewelled by dolphins for half the morning
as we begin the two day run to Panama. (To be continued.)
From the
Caribbean
to Columbia
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Marina
ver 350 members and friends gathered in perfect conditions for the opening of Marina
West on Saturday 28 March 2009. Marina West was officially opened by His Excellency Rear
Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia before he and Mrs Scarce
joined President John Gerard and Sue, and Commodore Peter Page and Barbara on an
inspection of the new facilities and to meet CYCSA members on the new marina.
His Excellency congratulated the CYCSA for persisting with our vision to create the new
marina, despite the current, challenging economic circumstances.
“The Club has had the foresight to look ahead to see these developments and position the
CYCSA for the future. Not only will there be benefits to members, but its activity will bring
additional income opportunities to small businesses in the construction, boating, retail and
tourism industries,” Rear Admiral Scarce said.
Around 60 members moored their vessels in Marina West for the opening ceremony. This,
together with the bright sunshine and light breeze, set a spectacular scene and gave us a
look into the future of what the marina will be like when all of the berths are eventually
occupied.
Many members chose to ‘dress’ their vessels for the occasion, with prizes being awarded to
Cabaret, Alan Cotton, for the Best Dressed Yacht and Group Therapy, Rick Hausler, for the
Best Dressed Power Boat.
Following the official opening ceremony a luncheon was held at the Club. Around 200
members and guests attended and helped celebrate this important milestone.
President John Gerard invited life members Richard Fidock and Graeme Footer to speak to
those present about the Club, its history and its future. A number of Marina West berth
owners were also welcomed to the Club as new members.
I would like to thank the CYCSA Social Activities Committee for their assistance on the
day with decorations, table settings and entertainment and also to those members that
volunteered their valuable time in the weeks leading up to the opening to assist staff with
landscaping. In true ‘backyard blitz’ style they were still working right up until the official
opening.
The opening ceremony of Marina West represented the conclusion of a great deal of work
that had been carried out over many years. Firstly the Clubs purchase of the marina basin in
1994, followed by the purchase of the ‘southern land’ and then the lengthy planning and
approval process that commenced back in early 2002 that allowed the area to be developed.
In 2002, as a newly elected Board Member of the CYCSA, I became involved in what we then
called then the ‘Western Basin Project’. Little did I know that it would take the best part of
seven years to bring this project to fruition, three years as a Board Member and a further
four years as the Club’s Executive Officer.
Throughout the project there were many members involved in bringing Marina West to
reality. During the luncheon I was able to thank those involved and in particular Peter
Page, Geoff Catt and especially Graeme Footer. Peter Page, for his assistance in the early
consultation stages with various stakeholders, including many government departments,
Geoff Catt, for his leadership during the lengthy legal approval and sales documentation
stages and Graeme Footer for his knowledge, passion and drive throughout the entire
project.
I also thanked past CYCSA Treasurer, Jenni Paynter for much of the early financial modelling
for this project and to the current President John Gerard and Treasurer Henry Petersen who
had inherited this project and seen it through to completion in these trying economic times.
When looking for a name to call the new marina in the ‘Western Basin’ we had our
marketing consultants come up with a number of alternatives, but it was past Board Member
Tim Marsh who said “why not just call it Marina West”, so we did. Thanks Tim.
In closing, I would like to acknowledge the work of my administrative, hospitality and
property staff for their support and effort during the project. Thanks to your efforts the
Marina West project and its opening day ceremony and celebrations went very smoothly,
well done.
Craig Evans, Executive Officer
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WestOpening
CYCSA President John Gerard,
Commodore Peter Page and
His Exellency Rear Admiral
Kevin Scarce officiate
at the unvailing of the
commemorative plaque.
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Easter Cruise in Company to Edithburgh and Stansbury
A
fter extensive planning and much anticipation for an Easter sail
across the Gulf, a first for some of us, about a dozen boats awoke
to find – NO WIND! Regardless, Karma, OKI and Argo III set off
early with Trevor hustling us along at about 7:00am. The major consolation
to there being no wind was a wonderful warm day, flat calm seas and a
spectacular display of dolphins on the way over. About 11 boats arrived
safely mid afternoon and dropped anchor at the Cutter Patch, with more
arriving as darkness approached. It wasn’t very long after settling in that
Portia made the mistake of putting out a radio call to all CYCSA boats at
the Cutter Patch to come over for pre-dinner drinks. At one point there
were 17 guests aboard Portia where we all enjoyed shark for dinner
(caught by David the day before). A great time was had by all, thanks
so much to Natalie and David for their wonderful hospitality and kind
patience when a certain sailor (I am sworn to secrecy) nearly sank the boat
with a flood that started in the head.
We awoke on Saturday to a glorious sunrise behind Troubridge Island and
the early birds (no, not just the seagulls) were fishing for garfish, tommies
and squid. A reasonable catch was had by a few keen fisherpersons. We
all decided to up anchor and head to Stansbury with quite a number of
boats stopping off at Edithburgh for coffee (real coffee that is) at the local
cafe. By the time we were back on board, the wind had picked up a little
and we managed a delightful sail from Edithburgh to Stansbury, which
may have been a race, but who was keeping tabs? Once again, when we
were all settled an invitation was extended by Milou to join them for pasta
for dinner. Another great night was had with lots of laughs and a few
drinks and beautiful homemade muffins baked by Roger (Alpha Centauri)
who is now known as “the muffin man”. It is rumored that the same sailor
who disgraced himself on Portia managed to spill red wine on the deck of
Milou but was quick to clean it up and hide the evidence (or at least blame
David Murray displays his
successful big shark hook
The next morning saw more fishing, eggs and bacon sizzling, and believe
it or not a keen swimmer (identified as Doreen Perrin) doing laps of her
boat. Again all of the taxis rallied around to pick everyone up and take us
all ashore to the Stansbury barbecue area where we settled in for a lovely
Easter Sunday lunch. David supplied freshly caught crabs, Craig supplied
tommies and garfish, Trevor was the chef, and a feast had begun. By the
time we got around to cooking any meat most of us were full (of fish that
is). We had the pleasure of Les and Kate Harper’s company which was a
wonderful experience. Again lots of laughs and good fun. On the way back
to our boats one group in a tender had to crouch low to fit under the jetty
at high tide (or were they playing limbo?) ... who would do that? That night
was very quiet (some were asleep by 7:30pm I hear) and everyone settled
down to a good night’s sleep.
Monday morning came all too soon and it was time to head off home. The
fleet left in dribs and drabs and we motor sailed all the way home. Again
the weather was beautiful and it was nice to sit back, relax and enjoy the
scenery. Obviously from the constant radio chatter and logging on and off
with VMR American River our small group was in good company with lots
of other CYCSA and Squadron people who were also enjoying the weekend
up and down the gulf. The weekend was a huge success thanks to all those
that participated. The company was great, new friendships formed, a few
glasses of wine (and vodka) were enjoyed and we are all looking forward to
meeting out on the water (or down at the club) again soon.
Margie Cooper (Karma)
Easter Sunday BBQ at Stansbury
Photos by Margie Cook, Gay Footer, Natalie Murray and Rob Perrin
someone else!). Thanks to Fran and John for their hospitality. Just when we
thought we couldn’t have any more fun and it was time to head back to our
own boats we were entertained by “three men in a tub, rub a dub dub”
aka Trevor, Pete and Phil. Thanks Phil for your outstanding taxi service.
OKI moors at Edithburgh with the strik
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king wind farm backdrop
Cruising Association
O
n behalf of the Association, many thanks go to Trevor
Kipling for his efforts over the last two years. His
enthusiasm was evident on Saturday 9 May 2009 at the end
of the cruising season BBQ – thanks Trevor.
The night also saw John Sibly decided to celebrate his 60th at the
BBQ, amongst his friends, many happy returns John. The BBQ area
now sporting clears helped add to the comfort on the night. About
100 people saw the clears come down as the sun came down and
the lights, gas heaters and warming tones of our vocalist for the
night, Linda McCarthy came on. The evening went on until late
including awards given in the spirit of the night.
Thank you all for coming to the BBQ, thanks to Margie Cooper
for her contribution to Groundswell. It was good to see Ab Fab,
Akt II, Alpha Centauri, Brigadoon, Benedetto, French Bred, Karma,
Kekada, Marnico, Milou, OKI, Portia, Steeletto, Sugar N Spice, and
Trinacria at the Cutter Patch/Stansbury Easter Cruise.
Happy Cruising.
Cruising Association Committee
Rafting up
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Photo by Anja Richards
Althorpe
Island
Editors Note:
1
For more about South Australia’s Lighthouses see http://www.
lighthouse.net.au
2
If you are interested in supporting or becoming involved with
Friends of Althorpe:
Friends of Althorpe Islands Conservation Park
C/- 80 Langham Place, Port Adelaide, SA 5015
zemandad@picknowl.com.au.
3
For any history buffs some links and references to get you started:
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/shipwreck_trails.
html#Investigator
http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A010364b.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/artworks/galleries/2009/2508329/image.
htm
Michiel Lucieer, former keeper, New – Althorpe Island Light
station – 130 year old sentinel, Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 10
February 2009
Leslie R. Marchant, J. H. Reynolds, ‘Baudin, Nicolas Thomas (1754
- 1803)’, Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 1, Melbourne
University Press, 1966, pp 71-73.
H. M. Cooper, ‘Flinders, Matthew (1774 - 1814)’, Australian
Dictionary of Biography, Volume 1, Melbourne University Press,
1966, pp 389-391.
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For the Pièce de résistance:
Nicolas Baudin’s Atlas can be found at the State Library of Victoria
in the rare books section. If you put in a request to see it you’ll
have to visit the Heritage Collection Reading Room and view it
under strict supervision. It’s the official atlas to the voyage of the
French explorer Nicolas Baudin. It’s a huge, impressive looking
book and the paper is crackly on account of being around 200
years old. Nicolas Baudin was the captain of a ship that was sent
to discover and chart Terres Australes for the French and this book
documents his discoveries.
Photos by Anja Richards
72 metre jetty complete with winch tram track
flying fox cable and boarding ladder
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A
fter all the partying during the Port Lincoln Race Week and a lazy
day recuperating on Reevesby Island, Don and I set off to explore
Althorpe Island on our way back to Adelaide.
We anchored in the small bay on the NE side of the island just south of the
jetty with good holding in 6 to 8 metres of water over sand and soon tied
our dinghy up to the restored jetty, with handy ladder ready to explore the
island that had been declared a conservation park back in 1996.
We did not have to go far to come across the first few testaments to
ingenuity and hard work. The jetty had the remains of a tram track and
trolley, a flying fox and a winch. In our search to see where all this led
we climbed along a well marked zigzag track which took us up 90 odd
metres. The landscape was pock marked with small holes, the only sign of
the many burrows which undermine the fragile landscape. From November
to April these are occupied by thousands of mutton bird (or short tailed
shearwater) chicks waiting all day for their parents to come swooping back
at night.
The inclined tramway and the flying fox were used to take stores to a
platform on a natural plateau at the top saving an awful lot of lugging of
stores all those years. It seemed hard to imagine living in such isolation and
managing with such hardships. I felt tired just thinking about using horse,
manual winch, steam engine, petrol and later diesel to pull a tram cart up
the 45 metre wooden bridge inside a cliff cutting and onto the platform
before lugging the supplies to the lighthouse keepers’ cottages. No doubt
there would have been quite a party to celebrate once the lighter supplies
at least started being brought by light plane and eventually helicopter.
The sign near the platform mentioned the six shipwrecks, five of which
ironically occurred after the light house had been built. The first of these
was the lighthouse construction crew’s work tender, the Young St. George
with the worst resulting in the loss of 11 of the 18 crew members.
The challenge to keep in touch was first met with flags hanging from the
14 metre tower, fires lit to attract attention or distress signals fired, with
two telephone cables laid to Yorke Peninsula in 1886 and in 1911 before
finally using radio and satellite.
Turning around from the tower we could see the lighthouse and cottages.
The three heritage listed cottages near the 15 metre lighthouse had been
built over two years in 1877 using limestone and hard sandstone quarried
and cut on the island for the princely sum of £11,000. Since then the
lighthouse has cast its beam across Investigator Strait for 130 years (as of
14 February, 2009) at first using oil, acetylene gas, or kerosene followed by
electricity in 1963 until finally solar panels were installed in 1991 providing
light intensity of 23,000 candelas. Despite the nightly illumination, which
shone every night of those years, craft still sank: a sobering thought.
We enjoyed our climb and a bit of a wander around although it was very
windy and neither of us envied any light plane or helicopter pilot trying to
land on the 450 metre airstrip at the top just behind the lighthouse. The
views from the top were worth the climb with Cape Spencer and Innes
National Park on lower Yorke Peninsula only 4 nautical miles north, Kangaroo
Island to the south, Wedge and Thistle Islands to the west with Port Lincoln
beyond and Investigator Strait to the east and Adelaide in the distance.
Don and I did not pick good weather to see all there was to discover missing
out on such treats as a blowhole at the top of an ocean cave and the nearby
sea lion and New Zealand fur seal colonies, but enjoyed the unexpectedly
varied vegetation. Conservation is big around here with the Friends of
Althorpe Island taking on projects such as the removal of the long rooted
African Boxthorn (Lycium ferrocisimum) and feral cats as well as completing a
fauna survey which revealed a New Zealand grass (Elymus multiflora) that has
never been recorded before anywhere in South Australia.
Apart from the earlier indigenous population, explorers Matthew Flinders
(March 20, 1802) and Nicholas Baudin named their discoveries Omicron
Island and Isle Vauban respectively until the final title was decided years later,
in honour of one of Princess Diana’s ancestors, the Viscount of Althorpe.
G Peterson, a sealer who worked along Althorpe Island’s 5 km shoreline in
1838, representing one of SA’s earliest maritime occupations (only two years
after South Australia was proclaimed in 1836), still has his gravestone looking
out over Investigator Straight with the most recent grave site here, of a
drowned fisherman, dated 99 years later.
Pondering these facts seems only natural when you explore this deserted,
91.5 hectare island. Although the lighthouse is now fully automated about
100 people visit each year. Don and I look forward to returning for a
longer stay since finding out about joining the Friends of Althorpe Island
Conservation Park for a $10 membership. Friends of Althorpe Island, which
includes past light house keepers, can then arrange a nominal fee for
accommodation in one of the cottages which have been restored to include
new roofs and hot water.
Anja Richards
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SAFETY DAYS POPULAR
FIRST SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM A SUCCESS!
The Marine Academy’s first ever School Holiday Program for kids, held in the
last week of January was a huge success. Nearly 30 youngsters attended on
the 19, 20 and 21 January for three days of aquatic activities at the CYCSA. A
range of activities were offered and from all reports and feedback great value
for money was achieved.
Over three days the children, aged 8 – 14 years of age, took part in dinghy
sailing in Pacers, keelboat sailing on AbFab, kayaking on double kayaks, powerboating on board CYC3, snorkelling, fishing and a good old fashioned game of
cricket. Not only fun was had but sailing and nautical skills were also developed.
The event ran from 9.00am til 4.00pm each day and was attended by mostly
children and grandchildren of members plus others from the local area. The
feedback from participants and parents was excellent with everyone keen to see
it put on again next year. Look out for an expanded program in January and
possibly a junior sail training camp just before Christmas.
The annual Safety Day held at the CYCSA each September is usually
well attended and gets racing members ready and suitably qualified
for offshore racing. Last September 48 boaties attended and a great
day was had by all. Organisers were surprised and a little caught out
when nearly 60 booked in for the follow up event in February. This
new date on 1 February was meant to be a quick catch up course
for a small group who needed it to go to Pt Lincoln.
The water temperature in September is a bit dodgy but the diehards who need to be qualified are definitely up to it. In February
however the water temp is a little better and more people turned
up to try out lifejackets, life rafts and the famous conga line swim.
We did upset a few families having a BBQ in the park when we let
off the hand held red flares. Whose job was it to check the wind
direction? Many thanks to organisers who pulled it all together and
those who helped out on the day.
In the season to come it may well be that we have two Safety
Days for bigger numbers at both ends of the season. At a very low
cost these days are crucial for all members and boat owners and
extremely good value.
COMPETENT CREW COURSES FILL UP
Of all the courses presented by the Marine Academy, in the season
just finishing, now the competent crew course is the most popular
by far. Courses are run over two days on board AbFab with some
prior reading sent out in advance. Four courses have filled this
season with two being run in the month of May. Introductory and
Inshore Skipper courses are also popular run over 1 day and four
days respectively are also popular.
Of the Competent Crew participants that have gone through some
are actually coming back to sail on yachts and even race. At least two
students from the March Competent Crew course are crewing on
Rapid for the winter series. Contact me by email (brett.yardley@cycsa.
com.au) if you are looking for crew and I can send you some names
from our data base.
Brett Yardley, Marine Academy Coordinator
Check out all course information online at
cycsa.com.au/marineacademy
social Activities Association
Special Award – 2009 Outstanding
Fundraising CYCSA
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nyone participating in the post race dinner and presentation held on
Wednesday nights will be used to the running of raffles. Almost every
week, thanks to our very generous sponsors, a small band of Social Activity
Committee members and volunteers would run raffles for several very worthy
causes.
One of the organisations to benefit this past year was the Flotilla for Kids.
Combined with a number of memorable events throughout the last year,
the members and guests of the CYCSA showed, once again, their generosity
through the purchase of raffle tickets. These raffles alone raised almost $3000.
Added to this were funds raised through BBQs, an auction and the hysterical
‘Queens of Clean’.
In acknowledgement of this, The Adelaide Rotary Club awarded the CYCSA the
wonderful award for “Outstanding Fundraising”.
The beautiful picture and plaque – prepared by children at Camp Quality - was
presented at a reception held at Government House by His Excellency Mr Kevin
Scarce.
These funds are directed to families and children living with cancer. The monies
raised truly make a difference. Thank you all for your support and participation
throughout the year. Date for the Flotilla 2010 is Sunday 7 February. See
you there.
Jacqueline Heffernan, Chair Social Activities Association
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His Excellency Mr Kevin Scarce presents the award to a
delighted Jacqueline Heffernan
Photograph kindly provided by Festival City Photography
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, CYCSA ‘Groundswell’
I refer to the article Up the Creek in Winter Again (September ’08) which
was of great interest to me, for it was part of my ‘stomping ground’
from 1940 plus. However, that is the first time I have heard the Creek in
question referred to as Light Creek.
Mark Johns was fortunate to be able to steam out of Gutter Creek. With
no engine, a north-easter suited us fine, but with a hard sou-wester, and
tide flowing it was absolutely impossible, forcing us to wait until the tide
began to ebb when it was possible to beat out.
My first experience with this inlet was when I was 18 years old, and I
had my first boat, the L’Avenir, a 19 foot cabin cruiser, gaff-rigged sloop
(centre board, no engine). We were sailing up the eastern shore of the
Gulf of St Vincent, approximately a mile behind Teddy Bradwell’s Zamira
(25 foot gaff-rigged sloop built by RT Searles & Sons, also no engine).
The Zamira had rounded up and dropped anchor in Rivilo Run, which we
hoped to do also. The tide was well up and there was quite a heavy sea
running (hard sou-westerly blowing). We noticed that the Zamira was
dragging her anchor, and then saw her break out her jib and pay off
before the wind, and enter into the creek. We did not even try to come
to anchor but followed her in. This was Teddy Bradwell’s domain; he
was a Port Adelaide yachtsman of renown, had been the Sailing Master
of Napier Birks 45 foot yawl Stormy Petrel, and had been cruising the
area since circa 1900. When I asked Teddy the name of the creek, he
informed me it was where the River Light entered the Gulf of St Vincent,
but the tidal stretch was known as ‘Gutter Creek’.
This area of our Gulf can be compared in its similarity to the Friesian
Islands of North Europe, depicted so well by the Irish author Erskine
Childers in his ‘Riddle of the Sands’, which has now been made into an
excellent film.
The Gawler River begins right in Gawler and is where the North and
South Para Rivers join. It stays as such until it enters Buckland Park,
flowing into the Dam. On the Western side the River forms into a delta. F
rom there to the sea the Northern branch is known as Gawler Creek, and
the Southern branch as Deep or Shell Creek. The mouths are separated
by approximately ¾ of a mile. Further south are two more, not as large
as the other three, known as the Brothers Creeks, because one can pass
from one to the other well up inside of them.
Mark Johns’ article brought many happy memories to me, in Gutter
Creek I caught the biggest flathead I have seen (God forbid with a net
across the creek, and in Deep Creek again with a mesh net, 40 dozen
jumping mullet), if we had been caught we would be in gaol yet, but
that is over 60 years ago. Further north there are more ‘Runs’ like that
of Rivilo, Thompson’s Run, Rubbish Run, while there are three or four in
Long Spit. And I have been in them all.
The Zamira, L’Avenir, Weeroopa, Boonewa moored in the Port Adelaide
Sailing Club pool. With a hard head wind, negotiating the Birkenhead
Bridge was a real tricky piece of sailing for we had no engines, and it was
under sail alone.
Of those four boats the Weeroopa and the Boonewa are now both back
on the Port Adelaide Sailing Club Register. The Zamira is today at Goolwa
as good as the day she was built. The L’Avenir, her name changed to
Lakatoi was based in Kingscote, but some years ago she was taken from
the water and is somewhere in the Chase, and, being out of the water, is
gradually falling to pieces. But I suppose that is the way of it.
I sincerely thank Marks Jones for his excellent article.
Neil W. Cormack, F.R.I.N.A. (Email: nco82862@bigpond.net.au)
Fellow Royal Institution of Naval Architects
Member Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
Former Senior Shipwright Surveyor, Dept Marine & Harbours
One time Shipwright Foreman, JP Clausen & Sons
Former Commanding Officer, RANRC, HMAS Encounter
One time Official Measurer, RYA(UK) for South Australia
Official Measurer 5.5 Metre Class, Melbourne Olympics 1956
Editor’s Note: Neil has written another note after the last issue of
Groundswell saying that he enjoyed the crossword. Good to get some
feedback.
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Venturing South to Kangaroo Island
I
n July 2007, with no previous sailing experience, Margaret and I purchased
our first boat, Baloo, a Catalina 320 and joined the CYCSA. We learnt to
sail from books, advice from friends and trial and error. Over the next year
we sailed in company to Port Vincent, Black Point, Stansbury and the Cutter
Patch.
John and Margaret Grevins take Baloo to
Kangaroo Island for the first time.
While on holidays, and with time running out, we decided to extend ourselves
and try to sail to Kangaroo Island in company with Selkie, Far Star and Tibia.
We left on the morning of 17 March, 2009 at 0800, put up the sails and
motor sailed to Wirinna. After eight hours of smooth sailing we arrived at the
Marina in a quarry. Happy hour(s) passed aboard Selkie and we had a pleasant
evening of socialising.
Next morning Tibia left early for their long trip to Robe. Chris decided that it
would be a nice sail across Backstairs Passage so we set off at 0800 hrs with
the main up and a nice breeze from behind, enjoying the spectacular scenery
of Second Valley and Rapid Bay. Soon the wind generators and lighthouse
at Cape Jervis came into view and the breeze and waves picked up. As we
proceeded into the Passage the wind picked up to 18-22 knots gusting to 25
knots. The swell and waves were confused and much higher than we were
used to and if the others had not been there we might have turned back but,
with an “if they can do it we can” attitude, we followed. Margaret and I took
turns on the helm and our little dog Lilly, attached to a harness, went sliding
around the cockpit. The longer we were in these conditions the more relaxed
and confident we became and, after a couple of hours, we rounded Kangaroo
Head.
Because of a forecast northerly we headed for American River to pick up a
mooring for the night. Just before the entrance we turned windward and
dropped the main. As I came back from the mast I noticed the boom was
loose and could swing back. Not wanting to get clobbered I crouched down
and at that moment the boat rolled and I fell back into the life lines. Margaret
thought she would have to do the man overboard routine but I hung on tight.
We followed the other boats into the channel sticking close to the poles with
the depth alarm going off. We picked up a mooring and prepared the dingy.
Chris informed us that Alan from VMR American River had invited us for
dinner and that Carol would pick us up at 1830hrs from the boat ramp. It was
nice to meet Alan and Carol and to be able to put a face to the name on the
radio. After a very nice beef curry, fine red wine and boisterous conversation,
we returned to Baloo at 2330hrs.
Next morning we woke to find the boat at a strange angle and listing slightly.
During the night the currents and wind had turned the boat and now the
mooring line was around the keel and stopping the boat from facing the right
way. Royce from Farstar came over with his dingy and looked through his
underwater viewing device to ascertain the problem. Then, with his mighty
3hp outboard roaring, towed the stern around and all was well.
With the wind now from the SE it was time to sail to Island Beach in Eastern
Cove. We dropped the moorings and with the headsail up, sailed gently across
to Rocky Point, dropping the anchor close to shore. We took the dog and
went ashore in the dingy on a very pleasant day for walking along the beach.
Happy hour(s) was on Baloo, with some more red wine and nibbles. Chris
suggested we do the long haul back to North Haven next day as the weather
the day after would be not so good. We watched the sunset, prepared dinner
and watched a movie, then off to bed for an early start the next morning.
We woke up at 0500hrs while still dark and prepared the boat. At 0530hrs we
pulled up anchor and motored under the stars toward Kangaroo Point with
4 knots of wind from the NE and were pleasantly surprised to find Backstairs
Passage rather flat until the wind picked up slightly and we hoisted the sails.
Margaret cooked bacon and eggs down in the galley and we had breakfast
watching the sun come up over Cape Jervis.
It was a twelve hour trip in a straight line back to North Haven, the further
up the Gulf we went the glassier the water became and dolphins came from
everywhere. The wind turned southerly at around 6-8 knots and we turned
off the motor and sailed “goose-winged” at 4 knots over ground for a while
but had to go back to the motor to get back by 1800hrs. We arrived home at
1730 hours happy to have achieved our goal before going back to work and
back to reality in a couple of days.
We would like to thank Chris and Rosalie and Royce and Deline for their
company and keeping a watchful eye on us during the trip.
John Grevins
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PLEASE N
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Are you aware that the CYCSA has a boat insurance
product for the benefit of members?
Bronia Henty-Smith, the club insurance rep who handles the day to
day running of the JDT, has kindly put together a few words about
the JDT Discretionary Trust.
Each member’s premium is rated according to their individual risk i.e.
age and sum insured of vessel, racing/non racing and previous claims
history. There are also different excesses depending on the above criteria
and these are generally less than a standard insurance policy. A No Claim
Bonus system has been adopted to ensure those members with a good
claims history are not being penalised by those who don’t.
A
s members of the Cruising Yacht Club of SA you are eligible to
participate in the JLT (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) Discretionary Trust
(JDT) which is promoted by the Club and exclusive to club members.
The policy has a common due date of 1st December each year and
therefore if your existing policy expires at a different time you can still
join the scheme and have your premium pro rated to this date. There is
a once off joining fee of $100 to join the scheme but this money is set
aside as guaranteed surplus to members and is not used towards claims.
The JDT is not an insurance product but is designed to work in
conjunction with one. By picking up the small claims, the JDT eliminates
these costs from the Insurer which means the insurance premium is much
lower than under a standard insurance policy. The JDT is made up of
several components:
• JDT Claims Aggregate (at call account paying all claims under
$30,000)
All claims are lodged through a claims management department and they
are all assessed by an independent assessor to ensure all claims are fair
and reasonable.
• Insurance Premium (claims over $30,000)
• Broker & Trustee fees (for administration of the JDT, disbursements
etc)
Claims examples below explain the function of the Insurer and the JDT
for a total loss claim:
Vessel claim
$80,000 Vessel Claim
$20,000
The JDT premium is generally in the vicinity of 5% – 10% cheaper
than most other insurance products in the market and only half of the
premium is passed on to the Insurer to pay claims in excess of $30,000.
The remaining proportion of the JDT premium is then placed in an at
call investment account, earning interest, and is used to pay claims
under $30,000. At the end of each policy year any Claims Fund surplus
is then available to be given back to all renewing members as a saving
off their next year’s premium. As there are currently over 200 members
in the JDT, historically the surplus each year has not been sufficient to
warrant discounts back to members but accumulatively there is now over
$100,000 in surplus.
Member Excess $280
JDT Pays
$30,000 JDT Pays
Member Excess
$200
$19,800
Insurer Contribution$49,720 Insurer ContributionNil
The Club can provide you with copies of the Product Disclosure
Statement for you to inspect and you can also contact me on 8418 0260.
Bronia Henty-Smith, Account Manager
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Fishing Competition got underway in May with 10 boats and 30 people participating.
Now you would think that with such enthusiasm, abundant experience, good tides and 5/6 hours
on the water, a few of those blokes fishing would bring back some decent size fish for the weighin. Tony Yates’ 0.340 kilo contribution won the trophy for the heaviest fish (a mackerel at that)!
It was just as well that Tina Schembri had prepared a BBQ for the participants as the fish clearly
weren’t going to go around, and Jim Smyth and Peter Newmarch cooked up lots and fed all
participants regardless of their success.
The occasion provided a good opportunity to meet up with a few different members and have a
chat about fishing matters over a beer and sausage. All agreed that while results were uninspiring,
the event was worth repeating, if only for the enjoyment of the weigh-in, awards and BBQ.
Chair FA:
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The event was sponsored by current Club Board member and Fishing Association member, Tom
Tymons, owner of Reflex Printing. As a keen supporter of the Association, Tom generously supplied
an impressive perpetual trophy awarded to the winner for the heaviest fish caught on the day,
an individual trophy plus fishing gear prizes for the category winners. His participation is greatly
appreciated.
The Fishing Association committee will organise another event in the next few months, so keep
a look out for information promoting the event. All Fishing Association members are welcome to
come along to the weigh-in and BBQ even if they can’t go out on the water that day. We look
forward to chatting with you.
Trevor Paynter
FA Chairman Peter Schembri and FA sponsor Tom Tymons congratulate competition winner Tony Yates
FA barbecue was well supported after the day’s fishing
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Upcoming Events
Fri 31st July
Racing Association AGM (7.00pm)
Wed 19th August CYCSA AGM 7.30pm (Dinner from 6.00pm)
Sat 14th Nov
CYCSA Opening Day 2009
Winter Festival of Flavours
Come in and enjoy the culinary delights of this year’s Winter Festival of Flavours.
Each theme night will have its own mouth watering two course menu with drink specials on the night.
For each night you attend, you will automatically be placed in the draw for some fabulous prizes, to be
drawn on the final night.
Reserve a table and bring your friends along! Only $25 per person.
Sat 20th June
British Night
Fri 10th July
Chinese Night
Sat 25th July
Indian Night
Sat 1st August
Euro Night (Grand Finale)
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Answers to appear in the next edition of Groundswell.
Puzzle questions and answer contributions are welcome from readers.
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Please send to Groundswell editors via the Club office – email reception@cycsa.com.au
repeating any numbers.
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5. Mast component [SPREADER]
8. Emergency Position .......... Radio Beacon [INDICATING]
10. Wind allowing a straight course to be set [FAIR]
11. Small tender [PRAM]
15. Turn directly into wind [LUFF]
16. ..... bells sounds start of each 4 hour watch [EIGHT]
18. Pump [BILGE]
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Answers to
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March 2009
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2. Sail [JIB]
3. New Years Day regatta ....... Head Cup [BALLAST]
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6. Arrival time [ETA]
7. Sailing manoeuvre [JIBE]
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Berths for sale or lease
FOR SALE
Marina Berth
8 metre twin:
10 metre single:
10 metre twin:
11 metre twin:
12 metre single:
12 metre twin:
15 metre single:
16 metre single:
20 metre single:
F01
$66,000
A07
$100,000
A31, F04, F12
from $65,000
A41
$75,000
D15, D24, D26, D33, E11 from $110,000
D27, E13
$90,000
B22, B31, B35, B36
from $200,000
B18
from $205,000
K06 (Marina West)
$240,000
As per the Marina Berth Agreement, a 10% commission is payable by the
vendor on all berth sales. As of 22 October 2007 Board meeting - If you
are selling your berth and buying a berth of equal or greater value then
your berth sale may be subject to a 5% commission payable to the Club
(in lieu of 10%). This will be at the discretion of Management. The sale
and purchase must be effected on the same day.
PORT VINCENT
For berth leasing at Port Vincent please contact
Rob Marner (Port Vincent Marina Manager) on
0414 611 110.
Hardstanding Berths
9 metre:
10 metre:
12 metre:
18, 25, 52, 54, 60, 71, 73, 83from $6,300
33, 133, 134, 135, 140,
141, 144, 146
from $7,500
115, 119, 127
$10,000
CYCSA Port Vincent leasing rates
For berth leasing overnight, weekly and during offpeak times, the Club will lease out berths with the
owners agreement, at the owner’s rates below.
FOR LEASE
Marina East Berths
8 metre twin:
10 metre twin:
11 metre single:
12 metre single:
12 metre twin:
13 metre single
14 metre single
15 metre single:
16 metre single:
C11
F14, F33
C14
D05, D06
D38, E12, E26
D01
C29, C31
A47, B22
B17, B18* (B13 available from April 09)
Marina West Berths
Note: All berths in the Marina West development are single berths
12 metre:
M05
15 metre:
M08
17 metre:
J04, J10, J13, J14, J18, J19, J20
18 metre:
M10
20 metre:
K01, K02, K05
22 metre:
K18
Hardstanding Berths
9 metre: 10 metre:
18*, 56, 60*, 73*, 83*
141*
For up-to-date information on all sales and leasing, log on to the Club
website www.cycsa.com.au or contact Jenny Krogdahl for sales or Laura
Cowley for leasing at the CYCSA office on 8248 4222.
O/nightWeeklyOff-peak
weekly
10mt
$25
$125
$60
12m
$30
$150
$80
14ms
$40
$200
$110
15ms
$45
$225
$125
18ms
$55
$275
$145
20ms
$60
$300
$160
22ms
$65
$325
$175
24ms
$70
$350
$190
30ms
$80
$400
$200
FOR SALE
Port Vincent Berths
12ms:
14ms:
15ms:
20ms:
C48,
D70,
D83,
A12,
C49, C68
D71, D73
D84, D85, D86, D87, D89
B35
from $49,950
from $70,000
from $50,000
$200,000
(*also for sale)
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• We come to you at the CYCSA.
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tel: 0408 803 766
• Discuss your job or quote with Scott
- ring on 8326
30
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