downwind june 2011
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A regular newsletter from the Racing Association of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.TRANSCRIPT
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Diary Dates
July Sun 3: Winter Series R4
Sun 17: Winter Series R5
Sat 23: Short-handed Short
Course Series R5
Sat 23: Seafood Night
Sat 29: Racing Association
AGM
August Sat 6: Short-handed Short
Course Series R6 &
Series Presentation
Sat 6: PASC Ice Breaker
Series
Sun 7: PASC - Port Line
Cup
Sun 14: Winter Series R6 &
Series Presentation
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JUNE 2011
Those of you who have been around the competing in the Short-handed and Port River Marine Winter Series would be
aware that I took on the thankless task of Racing Manager when Jess took her annual leave. We managed to get some
results for most races.. (a good thing). Thanks to William Strangways and Donna Marshall for their help and to our
sponsor Leica Theodore, always a good sport, who volunteered to cook the barbie on Winter Series days.
We are in the final stages of putting the program to bed for the coming season and you will receive an email when it is
ratified and uploaded. As we near our AGM I’d like to thank everyone who has contributed, both on and off water, to
the past season. My fellow Racing Executive members, Brenton Pegler, Roger Nicholson, Nikki Burtt, Peter Hall and
Vice Chair William Strangways. A special mention goes to our Rear Commodore Rob Sellick for his invaluable support
and advice. I encourage anyone who has strong views on racing at our club to nominate for
REX, with Jess’s wonderful help the role played by REX has been far less time consuming
than it possibly has been over past years !
Chairman’s Report… Chairman’s Report… Chairman’s Report… Chairman’s Report… Chairman’s Report… Chairman’s Report… Chairman’s Report… Chairman’s Report… Thank you to all skippers who responded to our survey. In all we had 19 answers and our program will be finalised now
that we’ve taken the democratic response of tabulating the yes, no and maybe’s. Unfortunately we are, for varying
reasons, unable to facilitate every request but our recent committee meetings have been full of open and earnest
discussion as we look to the future of CYCSA racing.
With the resignation of Peter Hall these past weeks our committee has seconded John Gibson to fill his position until
the coming AGM. We thank John for his wonderful dedication to our sailing program, both as an RO and now as a
committee member. I hope that he may even nominate for a position in the coming weeks.
The decisions reached at our last meeting and which will be reflected in our coming program following the survey are:
AUSTRALIA DAY TWILIGHT/RACE: (Thursday Jan 26 2012). The numbers supported racing on the Thursday holiday.
The decision will be to race in the afternoon along a similar format to the extremely popular Australia Day race held
earlier this year, especially if the weather forecast is kind.
LADIES TWILIGHT: There will be no Friday Ladies Twilight series as very few respondents indicated an interest.
CHAIRMAN’S CUP: We will schedule the Chairman’s Cup as a fun Sunday race on January 29.
WINDWARD/LEEWARD RACING: Some members have asked for an increased number of Windward/Leeward races
however, in keeping with IRC guidelines (reprinted in the IRC Section of this newsletter) we will continue to program a
mixed program for all series. We did receive requests that the Premiers Cup return to a five-six race W/L regatta but
REX was concerned that, following a review of nominations for this regatta over past years, the increased fleet
numbers attending this regatta since it was changed from a multi-race W/L format to a double W/L then longer race
Sunday would support that the majority of racing members prefer a mix of racing. A stipulation was however made by
REX that the RO for this regatta take into account that the Sunday race should include a W/L component as opposed
to programming a simple reaching race.
DESTINATION RACE: A destination race was proposed for March 10, it received support from nearly half of the
respondents however concern was expressed that the date was too close to Lincoln. A Race to American River has
been proposed for January, more information on that elsewhere in this newsletter.
AVERAGE POINTS: most respondents had no objections to boats receiving average points whilst they compete
interstate but some concerns were raised that such boats need to meet reasonable criteria. The committee
subsequently made the decision that average points will be awarded upon application and assessment by REX.
TWILIGHT RACING: A suggestion has been put to REX that our Phil Hoffman Wednesday Night Twilight Series utilise
two windward marks, or set two separate courses which, in effect, would mean the fleet would split into two divisions.
By grouping boats by class/speed courses could be set to enable the entire fleet to finish closer together
(approximately a 90 minute race for all). If you have any views on this please communicate them to Jess as we will
discuss this suggestion at our next REX meeting.
Traci AyrisTraci AyrisTraci AyrisTraci AyrisTraci AyrisTraci AyrisTraci AyrisTraci Ayris
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MARINE ACADEMY NEWS
Small Keelboat Learn to Sail
Winter Series
This winter is a great opportunity to learn to sail.
Keep your feet dry and actively learn how to sail
by racing with the other club race boats in the
Winter Series. You can join at any level.
*Book 2 or more Winter Series Courses and you
will be invited to race in the Port Line Cup
Members $345
Non-Members $375
17 Jul 2011
J24 Keelboat
Weekender
A two day learn to sail course on a J24
Members $350
Non-Members $375
27 August 2011
Boat Licence Course
Recreational Powerboat
Operator Course
Members $180
Non-Members $190
17 Aug 2011
11 October 2011
31 January 2012
School Holiday Program (8-16yo)
Held during the January Holidays, this course is a
fun, informative and practical experience for
school age kids.
For more info please see the website
Members $240
Non-Members $250
16 Jan 2012
Sea Safety & Survival Course (SSSC)
Presented by Teki Dalton (YA Instructor and
Examiner), this course is a requirement for
Offshore Racing.
Members $270
Non-Members $290
5-6 November 2011
Safety Day
Relevant to local
Offshore and Short-
handed Racing.
A worthwhile safety
day for all active
members.
Members $40
Non-Members $60
25 Sept 2011
JUNE 2011
Small Keelboat Introduction
Come and join us and enjoy being out on
the water with our qualified instructors for
an addictive sailing experience. 3 hours of
hands on sailing and get a taste of what our
full courses have to offer. Wednesday
Twilights. All safety gear provided.
Members $180
Non-Members $190
Starts 19th October 2011
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I am back at my desk after a relaxing holiday in sunny QLD—it has been very hard settling
back into the cold mornings of Adelaide! A big thank you to the wonderful Traci Ayris,
William Strangways and Rob Sellick who took care of the Race Office in my absence.
The members of our Racing Association are very important to us, and the Racing
Executive has been listening to your feedback and working hard on incorporating
suggestions into the program for Season 2011/2012. I urge you all to be in attendance at
the Racing Association Annual General Meeting to ratify the program.
Don’t forget, the AGM will be held on Friday the 29 July 2011 in the CYCSA Horizons
Function Room, commencing at 1930 hours.
I am also putting a call out for members of the Racing Executive - the REX is
re-elected at each AGM, so if this is something that interests you now is the time to step
forward! You will find a Nomination Form over the page. Please fill it out and forward to
me, with a brief CV on your sailing experience, by Friday the 8th July 2011.
We’ve been putting some great action photos of our races online recently - find our
Facebook page and like us—feel free to tag any photos you see of your boat and crew!
Until next time, enjoy the reminder of your Winter sailing, or your Winter break if
you’re having a rest over the colder months!
RACING MANAGER’S REPORT
Racing Association Sponsors Racing Association Sponsors -- 20102010--20112011
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Hello from the Race Office!Hello from the Race Office!Hello from the Race Office!Hello from the Race Office!Hello from the Race Office!Hello from the Race Office!Hello from the Race Office!Hello from the Race Office!
~ Cheers, Jess~ Cheers, Jess~ Cheers, Jess~ Cheers, Jess~ Cheers, Jess~ Cheers, Jess~ Cheers, Jess~ Cheers, Jess
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PORT RIVER MARINE WINTER SERIES RESULTS
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Race 2 Race 2
5 June 20115 June 2011
D1
1st Game On - Julian Newton
2nd That’s Life - Greg Manuel
3rd Another Planet - Brenton Pegler
D2
1st Carioca - Beth Hutton
2nd Synergy - Mal Hutton
3rd School’s Out - Adrian Wotton
J24 PHS
1st Good Company - Robin Townsend
2nd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson
J24 OD
1st Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson
2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend
Race 3 Race 3 --19 June 201119 June 2011
Plympton Cup Plympton Cup
D1
1st SMB 3.5 - Geoff Boettch er (CYCSA)
2nd Game On - Julian Newton (CYCSA)
3rd 3 Cool Cats - Scott Mutton (RSAYS)
D2
1st Take 5 - Steve Martin (RSAYS)
2nd Arcadia - Paul Bogner (RSAYS)
3rd Synergy - Mal Hutton (CYCSA)
J24 PHS
1st Vertigo - Jamie Goode (CYCSA)
2nd JJF - Doug Watson (CYCSA)
3rd Good Company - Robin Townsend (CYCSA)
MULTIHULL
1st Hasta La Vista - Gerald Valk (RSAYS)
2nd Goldfinger - Peter Boyd (RSAYS)
3rd Hawkeye - Peter Hawker (RSAYS)
COMBINED WINTER SERIES RESULTS
Race 2Race 2
5 June 20115 June 2011
D1
1st Game On - Julian Newton (CYCSA)
2nd That’s Life - Greg Manuel (CYCSA)
3rd Vicky J IV - Trevor McHugh (RSAYS)
D2
1st Hot Gossip - Stuart Schimeld (RSAYS)
2nd Arcadia - Paul Bogner (RSAYS)
3rd Freedom - Bob Schahinger (RSAYS)
J24 PHS
1st Good Company - Robin Townsend (CYCSA)
2nd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson (CYCSA)
MULTIHULL
1st Hawkeye - Peter Hawker (RSAYS)
2nd Goldfinger - Peter Boyd (RSAYS)
Race 3 Race 3
19 June 201119 June 2011
D1
1st SMB 3.5 - Geoff Boettcher
2nd Game On - Julian Newton
3rd Locomotion - Peter Hall / Wayne Rowe
D2
1st Synergy - Mal Hutton
2nd Matador - Mike Draper
3rd Carioca - Beth Hutton
J24 PHS
1st Vertigo - Jamie Goode
2nd JJF - Doug Watson
3rd Good Company - Robin Townsend
J24 OD
1st Vertigo - Jamie Goode
2nd JJF - Doug Watson
3rd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson
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IRC NEWS
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SHORT-HANDED RESULTS
Race 2 Race 2
1st Seduction - Mark Williams
2nd Take 5 - Steve Martin
3rd Silver Cloud - Steven Standen
Race 3Race 3
1st Outrageous - Phil Newton
2nd Silver Cloud - Steven Standen
3rd Take 5 - Steve Martin
Race 3Race 3
1st Take 5 - Steve Martin
2nd Carioca - Beth Hutton
3rd Outrageous - Phil Newton
WEIGHING & MEASURINGWEIGHING & MEASURING
It was mentioned in the April edition of Downwind that another
weighing day would be run shortly. On Wednesday 18 May, we had 5 yachts
take the opportunity to be weighed. Venue: Blue Sky Marine.
Our thanks to Peter Bolton for the use of his premises.
Due to the later Winter tides, our first yacht was lifted at 1100.
Peer Gynt, Bolistik, Dejavu (All from PASC), followed by Freelance (RSAYS),
and finally Patrice IV (CYCSA). It was all over by 1600. We were very lucky
with the wind – maximum of 6knots N/E early, fading to zero.
Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, Marnico and G-Wizz
were unable to join in.
There will be 6 IRC rated yachts at PASC this coming season – all are keen to
enter the Premier’s Cup and the Great Southern Regatta in Div 2 – we hope
the Div 2 CYCSA and RSAYS yachts will join them. There has been strong
interest from Div 2 boats, and we anticipate a larger fleet this season.
We encourage all Div 2 boats to join this growing fleet!
YA IRC Measurer’s SeminarYA IRC Measurer’s Seminar
On the 13-15 May, I attended the
annual YA IRC measurer’s seminar.
James Dadd (IRC Chief Measurer from RORC)
was the main speaker and teacher for the
practical work. All facets of measuring were
covered in detail, in particular a whole
afternoon was devoted to sail measuring. It
was evident that the Australian measurers
were well on the pace and used the same
methods as the overseas counterparts.
RENEWALRENEWAL
To save money, I suggest owners should consider having sail remeasured and any modifications checked so all changes can go
in with the renewal for the one fee. William StrangwaysWilliam StrangwaysWilliam StrangwaysWilliam StrangwaysWilliam StrangwaysWilliam StrangwaysWilliam StrangwaysWilliam Strangways
“We have long argued that a balance of
course types is a fundamental part of fair
yacht racing. If Regatta organisers only
ever lay on windward/leeward courses
that is what the designers will design for.
This has happened in the distant past and
has contributed to the demise of previous
rules so Race Committees are urged to be
imaginative and give variety.”
QUOTE: IRC YEARBOOK 2011
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J24 AGM
The J24 State Association The J24 State Association
invites all members of the invites all members of the
J24 Association to attend its J24 Association to attend its
AGM on Friday 8th July 2011 AGM on Friday 8th July 2011
at 7.00pm in the Kinnaird at 7.00pm in the Kinnaird
Room, CYCSARoom, CYCSA
AMERICAN RIVER DESTINATION RACE Proposal for the Inaugural American River Cup Yacht Race Proposal for the Inaugural American River Cup Yacht Race
(North Haven to American River, Kangaroo Island via Edithburgh)(North Haven to American River, Kangaroo Island via Edithburgh)
A proposal was recently put to the CYCSA by the American River Progress Association which suggested the idea of planning a ‘Destination
Race’ to American River, followed by a racing competition and other events once at American River. No date was mooted for this race in
the Association’s comprehensive proposal document as they were seeking our thoughts on the subject before proceeding further.
A meeting was subsequently held on Saturday 18th
June where Commodore Geoff Catt, Vice Commodore Chris Morphett and President
Andrew Saies discussed the proposal with Association representatives.
The salient points which arose from this discussion are shown below.
• CYCSA is supportive of the concept of a Festival at American River - good for Club members and good for the community.
• Long weekends throughout the year should be avoided as they are not long enough to enable meaningful numbers to commit and
adverse weather at the last minute would rule most boats out.
• Strong support was shown for an event over the Post-Christmas/early January period (say 29th Dec - 4th Jan) Suggestions include a
"cruise in company" via Wirrinna and/or Edithburgh with no set start time for cruisers and a two stage "twilight" style" race with an
overnight stop at Wirrinna for social racers. This could enable other passengers/family to be ferried on non-racing yachts and/or
powerboats. It was recognised that many people go back to work on the Monday after New Years Day.
• Any racing at KI would be in the form of a complementary race to the Ballast Head Cup that is run on New Years Day. It was
suggested that it and another similar race in the next two days could make up a Series and a suitable Cup presented.
• Given that a significant number of CYCSA, RSAYS and other boaties already make KI their destination at this time of the year, it
would seem sensible to capitalise on this with the festival type events proposed by the Kangaroo Island American River Progress
Association as BBQ's, seafood and wine events at American River are appealing over this period.
• Suggestion that camping sites would be useful
• Availability of swing moorings in the lagoon should be confirmed and quantified
If you are interested in such an event we would
welcome your thoughts, which we can then pass
onto the Progress Association. Please email or
leave a note with Jess or convey your thoughts to
your association representatives/Commodore/
President/Vice & Rear Commodores so that all
input can be considered.
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