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Chairman’s Report…. Traci Ayris
Diary Dates December Wed 1:
Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight R7
Fri 3 :
Boating Showcase at CYCSA
Sat 4:
MUSTO Offshore R3 - Tapley Shoal & Inshore / Offshore R3
Sat 4:
Coaster R4
Sun 5:
Kids Christmas Party
Sun 5:
RSAYS Women’s Racing Series R2
Wed 8:
Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight R8—RSAYS Combined, River Race
Sat 11:
Club Inshore Series R5/ J24 Club Inshore Series R7 & 8 / Multihull R3
Sat 11:
CYCSA Club Christmas Party
Wed 15:
Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight - Ladies Helm Standalone / Chairman’s Cup
Sat 18:
Coaster R5 & Inshore / Offshore R4
Sun 19:
RSAYS Women’s Racing Series R3
Wed 22:
Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight R9 / Series Presentation
Sat 25:
Christmas Day
Mon 27:
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Tues 28:
Proclamation Day Public Holiday
Ballast Head Cup
Mon 3:
New Years Day Public Holiday
The recent combined Twilight race hosted by the RSAYS saw a fleet of fifty boats racing in the river. Whilst REX appreciates that some skippers eschew river racing, there are others who enjoy races such as the Portline Cup simply because they provide exciting close quarters racing. It was great to see some club boats who don't usually make it to our regular twilight races out racing in the river as well that night. The next combined twilight will be held in the leadup to Lincoln Week. Hosted by the CYCSA, this race will be conducted along the same lines of our usual twilight races in that the course will be set out in open gulf waters with no river component. You may have noticed the J80 around our club during the Premiers Cup. I seized the opportunity to head out with Ray and Sandra (JBoat agents) and Rob Sellick for a bit of fun and even in an extremely light and flukey river breeze the boat was fun to sail. As I understand, a number of boats are under consideration at this point in time but my short ride aboard the J80 had me thinking forward to the day when, thanks to the CYCSA/RSAYS Sail Development Committee, we will be able to program some exciting inter-club match racing for a fleet of brand-new, versatile one-design boats.
January Sat 1:
It's hard to believe that we are already nearing the half-way point of our racing season, it hardly feels like Summer is here at all! Weather-wise we've had a bit of a mixed bag so far: some races have been postponed following extreme predicted winds while other races were sailed on mirror seas. Due to my own time and previous work commitments I've been unable to make a commitment as a full-time crew member on a boat this season, instead, I've been out sailing when I can on many different boats and I have to say I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I joined Andy and the Two True crew for an Offshore race, I've raced down the coast on Another Planet, jumped aboard Rapid 1 and Dr Feelgood for the odd Twlilight race and (almost) sailed an inshore with Rob Sellick on Young Einstein. Perhaps there are other racing members out there at the moment who also could be finding it hard to commit to a full Summer campaign but, as I'm finding, that doesn't mean one has to give up sailing altogether. Many of our Skippers are always happy to grab an extra hand on race day and the social aspect of jumping aboard different boats can be extremely educational and in the main, always enjoyable.
Sat 8:
Coaster R6 / Multihull R4
Wed 12:
Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight Series 2 R1
Sat 15:
Club Inshore Series R6 / J24 Club Inshore Series R9 & 10
Sun 16:
RSAYS Boat Picnic at the Bay
Mon 17:
Marine Academy School Holiday Program
Tues 18:
Marine Academy School Holiday Program
Wed 19:
Marine Academy School Holiday Program
Wed 19:
Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight Series 2 R2
Sat 22:
Club Inshore Series R7 / J24 Club Inshore Series R11 & 12
Sun 23:
RSAYS Women’s Racing Series R4
Wed 26:
Australia Day
Wed 26:
Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight Standalone—Early start (1500)
Sat 29:
Club Inshore Series R8 / J24 Club Inshore Series R13 & 14
Sat 29:
CYCSA Garage Sail
Looking forward in the shorter term, a number of activities and events are in the planning for Easter/ Anzac Day at Port Vincent. Mostly, it's not a lot of fun to set ground tackle when you're aboard a racing yacht so if your boat is "windlass-less" a marina berth should be booked as soon as possible. Our Port Vincent Marina is expected to be extremely popular with recreational boating enthusiasts and it would be a pity to turn away our own members during that holiday season if the marina is fully booked. In closing, we thank our valued sponsors and I urge you all to recognise and consider them whenever possible. I myself am looking forward to serving some of Greg Patten's most excellent Canegrass Lamb (available at the Central Market) for my family Christmas dinner and there's no doubt at all that a few Yalumba, Penfolds and Georges wines will be consumed along the way. On behalf of the Racing Executive I take this opportunity to wish all racing members and their families a safe and most happy festive season. I also thank my fellow REX Members, volunteer Duty Crew and our Racing Manager Jess Hargreaves for their time and hard work to date and I hope they enjoy a wonderful Christmas break until racing resumes again in the New Year.
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MARINE ACADEMY Marine Radio Course
Small Keelboat Learn to Sail Courses:
3 x Thursday evenings 18th, 25th Nov; 2nd Dec 2010
Course 2: 26 Nov 2010 Course 3: 10 Dec 2010
Small Keelboat Weekender th 18 & 19th December 2010
For further information, call the CYCSA office on 8248 4222; email: marine.academy@cycsa.com.au or go to www.cycsa.com.au
Just Announced! Safety Sunday 30th January 2011 - 9.30am—3.30pm
Junior School Holiday Program (8-16yo) Held in the January school holidays, this course is a fun, informative and practical experience for school age kids. Activities include small keelboat sailing in J24’s plus larger keelboats. Includes an introduction to racing and an expedition up the Port River. Sailing theory, tactics and rules will be explained through informative games and activities. This 3 day program is an ideal introduction to the CYCSA and crewing opportunities. Cost: $240 Dates: Mon 17—Wed 19 January 2011 Register with: reception@cycsa.com.au or 8248 4222
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - PROTEST PANEL The Chairman of the Protest Panel is looking for expressions of interest from people who would like to join the Protest Panel. People from all divisions are required and urged to put their names forward. Those who are interested will get to learn more about the rules and the process of a protest. Training and support will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Jess in the Race Office. DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
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RACING MANAGER’S REPORT Hello from the Race Office! Christmas is almost here, and we’re nearly halfway through the 2010-2011 Season, with all series well and truly under way. The Premier’s Cup Regatta was held over the weekend of the 20-21st November, and was a successful Regatta with a fleet of 24, including CYCSA, RSAYS and PASC entrants. Congratulations to Geoff Boettcher and the boys from SMB 3.5 for winning the Premier’s Cup, and also to Trevor Conyers and the crew on No Eye Deer for winning the J24 Southern Cross Cup.
A special welcome from the Race Office to a couple of new Sydney 38s who have joined our fleet recently: Asylum (Derek Morrison) and White Knight (Transfusion – David Knights). These arrivals bring our fleet of Sydney 38s to a total of 5, which is great for the Club. Thanks to all those boats who completed in the recent Combined Twilight Race with the RSAYS. I have had good feedback from this event, and it is a bit of fun to shake things up a bit sometimes. Good luck to the CYCSA boats who have entered in this years Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Two True, Shining Sea, and SMB 3.5—we’ll all be gunning for you on Boxing Day. Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas and a peaceful 2011. I hope you all have a great Christmas break—see you next year!
Jess
Racing Association Sponsors - 2010-2011
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RACING ASSOCIATION NEWS
BALLAST HEAD CUP New Year’s Day 2011 Anticipating withdrawal symptoms with no Club sailing between 18th December and 15th January?
RSAYS - INVITATIONAL TWILIGHTS Thurs 16 Dec: Thurs 24 Feb: Fri 18 Mar: Thurs 24 Mar:
Gentlemen’s Afternoon Twilight 1455 Gentlemen’s Afternoon Twilight 1455 Friday Night Twilight 1910 Gentlemen’s Afternoon Twilight 1455 Handicap starts—$5 entry fee Contact Lisa on 8341 8600 or racing@squadron.asn.au to enter.
Congratulations to Andrew Saies:
Looking to switch on the fridge and pump up the head over the holiday period? If so, cruise down to Island Beach, adjacent to American River on Kangaroo Island and join in the fun of the annual non-spinnaker Ballast Head Cup on New Year’s Day.
Winner of Yachting SA’s “Thomas G Flint Memorial Trophy” and 2009-2010 Sailor of the Year!
Congratulations also go to Ron Yeates:
2009-2010 Winner of Twice around the course for about Yachting SA’s one and a half to two hours then “President’s Award” onto the beach for prize-giving, for Service to Yachting in South barbeque and drinks. Australia
This event is always the first organized sailing event each year internationally so be part of history! For Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, contact: Andrew Saies (8272 7574); or David Saies (8356 2946 or 0419 825 364)
Boxing Day at CYCSA Watch the start of the 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in Style! CYCSA Dockside Bar - Sunday 26th December 2010 Light meals and beverages available between 11am and 3pm. Enjoy one free beer or equivalent between 12pm and 1pm for the inaugural 'Two True Shout!'
David Saies Race Officer Ballast Head Cup
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‘GEORGES’ PREMIERS CUP REGATTA The 2010 ‘Georges’ Premier’s Cup Regatta / J24 Southern Cross Cup was held over the weekend of the 20-21 November, and consisted of 3 races: 2 x Windward Leeward races on the Saturday and 1 x Long Inshore on the Sunday. It was a successful Regatta, with thanks going to Race Officer Neil Burford and the rest of the duty crew for their hard work.
We had beautiful weather conditions for the weekend, which enticed a nice sized fleet of 24 entrants from the CYCSA, RSAYS and PASC to come out and race. Congratulations to the winner of the Premier’s Cup—Geoff Boettcher and the crew from Secret Men’s Business 3.5; and congratulations also to Trevor Conyers and his crew from No Eye Deer for winning the J24 Southern Cross Cup. The Premier, Mike Rann was unable to attend the presentation, however we were pleased to have his representative, Frances Bedford MP available to make the presentations. Also in attendance were Terry Reilly and Wayne Thompson from Yachting SA, who took advantage of the Regatta to present their awards to Andrew Saies (Sailor of the Year) and Ron Yeates (Presidents Award).
J24 Southern Cross Cup:
Premier’s Cup Regatta - Div 1 PHS: 1st: 2nd: 3rd: IRC: 1st: 2nd: 3rd:
“Asylum” - Derek Morrison “Secret Men’s Business 3.5” - Geoff Boettcher “Locomotion” - Peter Hall / Wayne Rowe
“Secret Men’s Business 3.5” - Geoff Boettcher “Two True” - Andrew Saies “The Business” - Nick George
Premier’s Cup Regatta - Div 2 1st: 2nd: 3rd:
PHS “Synergy” - Mal Hutton “Carioca” - Beth Hutton “Medosa” - Brian Smith
PHS: 1st: 2nd: 3rd:
“Jumpin Jack Flash” - Doug Watson “Vertigo” - Jamie Goode “Such Is Life” - Rob Hogan
OD: 1st: 2nd: 3rd:
“No Eye Deer” - Trevor Conyers “Vertigo” - Jamie Goode “Jumpin Jack Flash” - Doug Watson
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DOWNWIND ‘PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL’ TWILIGHT SERIES 1: RACE RESULTS Race 2 - 27 Oct 2010 Cruising 1st Minnon—Joe Mezzini 2nd Another Planet—Alan Hambly 3rd Marnico—Graeme Footer
Race 3 - 3 Nov 2010 Cruising 1st Aquila—Mark Johns 2nd Game Over—Julian Newton 3rd Medosa—Brian Smith
Race 4 - 10 Nov 2010 Cruising 1st G-Wizz—Greg Patten 2nd Medosa—Brian Smith 3rd Back Friday—Chris Wood
Racing 1st Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson 2nd Such Is Life— Rob Hogan 3rd
Racing 1st Such Is Life— Rob Hogan 2nd Good Company—Robin Townsend 3rd Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson
Racing 1st Such Is Life— Rob Hogan 2nd Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson 3rd Vertigo—Jamie Goode
Race 5 - 17 Nov 2010 Cruising 1st Milou—John Sibly 2nd Asylum—Derek Morrison 3rd White Knight – David Knights
Race 6 - 24 Nov 2010 Cruising 1st Game Over—Julian Newton 2nd White Knight – David Knights 3rd Milou—John Sibly
Race 7 - 1 Dec 2010 Cruising 1st Marnico—Graeme Footer 2nd That’s Life—Greg Manuel 3rd Medosa—Brian Smith
Racing 1st Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson 2nd Good Company—Robin Townsend 3rd Vertigo—Jamie Goode
Racing 1st Such Is Life— Rob Hogan 2nd Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson 3rd Vertigo—Jamie Goode
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Race 8 - 8 Dec 2010 (Combined Twilight) Cruising 1st Ghost Of Xmas Past— David Ketteridge 2nd Marnico—Graeme Footer 3rd Dr Feelgood— Dave Alexander
Ladies Helm Chairman’s Cup - 15 Dec 2010 1st 2nd 3rd
Another Planet - Tracey Pegler Aquila - Karen Johns Bullistic - Anne Schmidt
No Racing Division
‘MUSTO’ OFFSHORE RACE RESULTS Race 2—Haystack Island Race 12 November 2010 IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS
SMB3.5—Geoff Boettcher Two True—Andrew Saies Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp
1st 2nd 3rd
Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp Two True—Andrew Saies SMB3.5—Geoff Boettcher
Race 3—Tapley Shoal Race 4 December 2010 IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
Two True—Andrew Saies Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp
PHS 1st 2nd 3rd
Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp Synergy—Mal Hutton Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto
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DOWNWIND ‘GEORGES’ INSHORE / OFFSHORE RACE RESULTS Race 2 27 November 2010 IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS
Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto Another Planet—Brenton Pegler Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp
1st 2nd 3rd
Another Planet—Brenton Pegler Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp
Race 3 4 December 2010 IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS
Another Planet—Brenton Pegler Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp
2nd 3rd
1st Matador—Mike Draper Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp Another Planet—Brenton Pegler
SA IRC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS Race 2 12 Nov 2010
Race 3 20 Nov 2010
1st: SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher 2nd: Two True—Andrew Saies 3rd: Kaesler—Colin Fraser
1st: Two True—Andrew Saies 2nd: SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher 3rd: Asylum—Derek Morrison
Race 4 20 Nov 2010 1st: SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher 2nd: Two True—Andrew Saies 3rd: The Business—Nick George
Race 5 4 Dec 2010 1st: Two True—Andrew Saies 2nd: Lucette—Chris Pratt 3rd: Another Planet—Brenton
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CLUB INSHORE RACE RESULTS Race 3 20 November 2010
Race 2 30 October 2010
DIV 1 IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
Two True - Andrew Saies SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher Asylum—Derek Morrision
Race Postponed
1st 2nd 3rd
DIV 1 PHS Asylum—Derek Morrision SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher Another Planet—Brenton Pegler
1st 2nd 3rd
DIV 2 PHS Synergy—Mal Hutton Carioca—Beth Hutton Young Einstein—Rob Sellick
Race 4 20 November 2010 DIV 1 IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher Two True - Andrew Saies The Business—Nick George
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
DIV 1 PHS SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher Asylum—Derek Morrision Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto
DIV 2 PHS Synergy—Mal Hutton Carioca—Beth Hutton Young Einstein—Rob Sellick
Race 5 11 December 2010 DIV 1 IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto Another Planet—Brenton Pegler White Knight—David Knights
1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
DIV 1 PHS Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto Bullistic—Paul Martin Locomotion—Peter Hall
DIV 2 PHS Young Einstein—Rob Sellick Carioca—Beth Hutton Synergy—Mal Hutton
J24 CLUB INSHORE RESULTS Race 3 & 4 30 October 2010
Race 5 20 November 2010 PHS 1st 2nd 3rd
Races Postponed
Cookie Monster—Brian Walsh Good Company—Robin Townsend Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson
OD 1st 2nd 3rd
No Eye Deer—Trevor Conyers Vertigo—Jamie Goode Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson
Race 6 20 November 2010 PHS 1st 2nd 3rd
Vertigo—Jamie Goode Good Company—Robin Townsend No Eye Deer—Trevor Conyers
OD 1st 2nd 3rd
No Eye Deer—Trevor Conyers Vertigo—Jamie Goode Good Company—Robin Townsend
Race 7 & 8 11 December 2010 Races Postponed
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QUEEN OF THE GULF REGATTA
The Queen of the Gulf Regatta was postponed on the 30th October and rescheduled for Saturday the 11th December. The weather forecast was not good with N/W to W, with an average of 25knots plus in the afternoon. At 1100 the wind at the Black Pole was 23knots gusting to 29knots - causing concern for the RO regarding the J24 fleet. At around 1300, the small fleet of 8 Div 1 boats, 4 Div 2 boats and a few J24s were in the start vicinity. Course (Div 1): 3 laps1.2miles windward leg 300 degrees. (Div 2 & J24): Same as Div 1 apart from 0.8miles on the windward leg. At approx 1310 a squall of 28 knots, rain and a big swing to the west caused the RO to delay the start, postpone all J24 racing for the day, and reset the course to 270 degrees. Div 1 got off to a clear start on starboard tack at 1325 with 22knots. Most yachts had 1 reef and No 4 or 5 headsail, handling the conditions easily. About 100m into the race, ‘Asylum’ ripped the main just below the 2nd batten, and due to this major damage retired from the race. The rest of the fleet continued on, with only 2 yachts Queen of the Gulf attempting to fly spinnakers on the first downwind leg in the Div 1 22/24knot prevailing winds. Both had disasters and ‘Shining 1st: Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto Sea’ bolted away from them. On the 2nd downwind leg there 2nd: Locomotion—Peter Hall / Wayne Rowe was more drama with ‘3 Cool Cats’ headsail thrashing out of 3rd: Rimfire II—John Moffatt control for most of the leg. On the 3rd and final downwind leg, the wind eased to 16 knots with ’Shining Sea’ and others Div 2 carrying kites to the finish line. Well done ’Shining Sea’ - First and Fastest!
William Strangways
1st: 2nd: 3rd:
Young Einstein—Rob Sellick Carioca—Beth Hutton Synergy—Mal Hutton
‘PENFOLDS’ COASTER RACE RESULTS Race 2 13 Nov 2010
Race 3 27 Nov 2010
1st: Outrageous—Vern Schultz 2nd: Carioca—Beth Hutton 3rd: Such Is Life—Dave Nicolson
1st: Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto 2nd: Matador—Mike Draper 3rd: Outrageous—Phil Newton Race 4 4 Dec 2010
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