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DOWNWIND Racing Association Newsletter CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Diary Dates March Sat 3:
Inshore R10 / IRC R9 / IRC D2 R5
Sun 4:
RSAYS Ladies R7
Wed 7:
Twilight Series 2 - R7
Sat 10:
J24 Aust Championships
Sun 11:
J24 Aust Championships
Mon 12:
J24 Aust Championships
Mon 12:
Adelaide Cup Public Holiday
Wed 14:
Twilight Series 2 - R8
Fri 16:
Island Cup Offshore R6
Sat 17:
Coaster R8
Wed 21:
Twilight Series 2 - R9 & Series Presentation
Sat 24:
Inshore R11 / IRC R10
Sun 25:
Vicsail Beneteau Regatta (RSAYS)
Wed 28:
Ladies Helm Twilight Race
Sat 31:
GSR / Inshore R12&13 / IRC R11&12 / IRC D2 R6&7
April Sun 1:
GSR / IRC D2 R8
Fri 6:
Good Friday
Mon 9:
Easter Monday
Sat 14:
Offshore R7 / Mini R5
Sat 14:
Coaster R9
Sat 21:
Inshore R14
Sun 22:
Resail Day (if required)
May
Well another Lincoln complete, and from all accounts it was a typical race with all the good and bad stories which make great conversation at the Marina Tavern or Yacht Club on Sunday. Congratulations to all who made the journey and especially those who posted a podium position this year. As we begin our windup to the Summer season, we are seeking feedback on this years’ program. Shortly, all Racing Association skippers will receive an email with specific questions and room for comment. I strongly urge all skippers in the coming weeks to talk with their crew and feedback their suggestions/comments so that REX can take the wishes of as many people as possible into account when planning for next year. We have received comments during the year about the Offshore Series and decisions may need to be made to change some elements of this series, again your comments in writing will ensure that your voice is heard and considered. When you receive this Feedback form, please complete it and send back to Jess as soon as you can. Unless we receive comments from all boats it is impossible for REX to make democratic decisions while planning for next season. On the topic of feedback, I attended a YSA meeting the other night where the ‘Gemba Report’ was tabled and explained by Ross Kilborn from Yachting Australia. The Gemba Report was funded by the Australian Sports Commission and directly relates to YA’s Sports Development Plan (available for perusal on Yachting Australia website under ‘member resources’). Essentially, the Gemba Report is a quantitative research study on the sport of Yachting in Australia. It would be exhaustive to list all the interesting points which came from the study but a few points which REX will consider in its future planning are some of these key insights: • Yachting rates 37th out of 46 sports when related to the word
‘Passion’. It also rates 34th out of 46 sports in participation numbers. • Yachting has an ‘exclusive’ image and is perceived as being an
‘inaccessible’ sport.
Fri 4:
Presentation Night
Sat 12:
Short-handed R1
• Yachting has a late starting age—similar to Golf.
Sun 13:
Mother’s Day
• There is a high level of interest among children, young adults and
Sun 20:
Winter R1
Sat 26:
Short-handed R2
families but barriers prevent a take-up of the sport. CONTINUED PAGE 2 DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
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Barriers include: •
The lack of a ‘go-to’ site for anyone who is curious about the sport. People who do learn to sail often contact commercial sailing companies rather than Yacht Clubs to find out information.
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Perceived cost of yachting as a sport
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Clubs not welcoming (closed gates and websites with no call to action re: learn to sail visible)
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New participants are more interested in relaxation and social activity than competition
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There is a strong need to provide shorter forms of sailing activity to stimulate interest
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People are wary of long term annual membership commitments
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Lack of communication from Yacht Clubs as to how people can participate in sailing .
Some of these points will come as no surprise to some (so perhaps much of the Gemba Report is an affirmation rather than a revelation), however it does provide clarification for clubs who are serious about looking to the future. Priorities identified by Yachting Australia include the obvious need to increase participation in the sports via a grass roots development plan, and a new program (Tackers - aimed at 7-11 year olds) will be rolled out to interested clubs around the country. YA has also committed funds toward a national marketing plan for our sport, more on that as details are released. At the CYCSA we are fortunate that we have the Marine Academy and excellent on-water assets which could be utilised in future to address some of the points identified in the report. I expect that local sailing clubs with a focus on junior development will look into possibly adopting the Tackers program, but REX and the CYCSA needs to consider how we can service our competitive racing fleet and also perhaps provide a conduit which can introduce people to keelboat racing in a fun and social way. Sometimes we have to step away from the sport we love and view it as the general public do. The report leaves no doubt that people are far more attracted to sailing if they participate in fun and social activities in the first instance. Learning HOW to sail comes later. There will be room for the comments on this topic in the feedback form.
TRACI AYRIS RACING CHAIR
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NEWS FROM THE RACE OFFICE
Well, we are on the back end of another season and the March racing calendar is looking chock-a-block with racing, including the remainder of our Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight Series (including the standalone Ladies Helm Twilight Race (which will also be the 2012 Chairman’s Cup) and is proudly sponsored by Phil Hoffmann Travel, and special sponsor Chanel 7 SA Life TV); the Island Cup Offshore Race 6; Coaster Race 8; Inshore Races 10 –13, the Great Southern Regatta, and the 2012 International J24 Class Australian Championships. Phew! Great Southern Regatta: The Great Southern Regatta will be held over the weekend of the 31 March and the 1 April 2012. We currently have the following boats entered into the Regatta: Entries close at 1700 on Thursday 29 March 2012. Don’t miss out on the last CYCSA regatta for the season! Prices: PHS: $42 PHS & IRC: $52 J24: $52 *Half Price for CYCSA Club Inshore Series Entrants.
DIV 1
DIV 2
J24
ANOTHER PLANET
SCHOOL’S OUT
GOOD COMPANY
ASYLUM
SYNERGY
JJF
BULLISTIC
YOUNG EINSTEIN
SUCH IS LIFE
PATRICE IV
VERTIGO
SMB 3.5 SHINING SEA
Schedule of Races Sat 31 March 2 x WL races for all divisions. First warning at 1310. Sun 1 April Long Race for all divisions. First warning at 1155. Presentations in the Patio following the Long Race on Sunday.
TWO TRUE WHITE KNIGHT
J24 Australian Championships: The J24 Australian Champs will be held at the CYCSA over the Adelaide Cup Long Weekend (10-12 March 2012). We are expecting J24s from across the country to be in attendance for what looks like a great weekend of racing. The Regatta is a qualifying event for the J24 World Championships. Good Luck to our CYCSA entrants! Bar and Office Information for the Adelaide Cup Long Weekend: The CYCSA Bar will be open from 8.30am on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March, and 8am on Monday 12 March. They will be serving bacon and egg wraps (made to order, $6) on all 3 days. The Patio will be open for lunch between 12-3 on all 3 days, as well as Friday and Saturday night for dinner, serving their ‘Express Menu’. The CYCSA Office will be open from 9am - 5pm on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March, and 10am - 4pm on Monday 12 March. Presentation Night - Friday 4 May 2012: Don’t forget to lock this date into your dairy! The Racing Association Presentation Night is one of the greatest nights on your event calendar for the year - Don’t miss out on the great entertainment, food, prizes and company! Also, time to start thinking about who you want to nominate for the Crew and Yacht of the Year awards! Remember if you don’t vote, they won’t win! Finally, don’t forget our ’Crew Available’ page on the CYCSA website. There is a selection of eager crew of varying abilities looking for a boat to sail on, or to learn the ropes. Don’t forget, everyone was a learner once, so if you can help a newbie out, please look to this page. Till next month, happy sailing!
JESS HARGREAVES
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MARINE ACADEMY NEWS Small Keelboat Introduction Sunday Sailing March - 11th, 25th
Wednesday Twilight Sailing March - 7th, 14th, 21st
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. All safety gear provided.
Sea Safety & Survival Course Presented by Teki Dalton, Yachting Australia Instructor and Examiner , this course is a requirement for Offshore racing including the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. A valuable experience for racing and cruising sailors alike. Members $270 Non-Members $290
The next course will be held in November 2012
For more information on Marine Academy Courses, visit: http://cycsa.com.au/marine_academy.html
RACING ASSOCIATION SPONSOR
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PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL TWILIGHT SERIES 2- RESULTS
1st 2nd 3rd
RACE 3 1 FEBRUARY 2012
RACE 4 8 FEBRUARY 2012
CRUISING A
CRUISING A 1st 2nd 3rd
Aquila - Mark Johns Liberator - Geoff Catt Another Planet - Brenton Pegler
Another Planet - Brenton Pegler Asylum - Derek Morrison Liberator - Geoff Catt CRUISING B
CRUISING B 1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd 3rd
Kudos - Vlad Humeniuk School’s Out - Adrian Wotton Synergy - Mal Hutton
Taurus - Adrian Lawrie War & Peace - Stefan Marcel Adria - Claude Marchesi RACING
RACE 5 (COMBINED RSAYS / CYCSA) 15 FEBRUARY 2012 CRUISING A 1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd
Vertigo - Jamie Goode Good Company - Robin Townsend
CRUISING B
Another Planet - Brenton Pegler White Knight - Derek Morrison Asylum - Derek Morrison
1st 2nd 3rd
Taurus - Adrian Lawrie War & Peace - Stefan Marcel Minnon - Joe Mezzini
RACING 1st 2nd
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UPCOMING IRC EVENTS The next few dates for the IRC State Champs are as follows: Division 1 Race 9 - 3 March (Inshore) Race 10 - 24 March (Inshore) Race 11 - 31 March (GSR) Race 12 - 31 March (GSR) Division 2 Race 5 - 3rd March (Inshore) Race 6 - 31 March (GSR) Race 7 - 31 March (GSR) Race 8 - 1 April (GSR)
SA IRC DIVISION 1 RESULTS RACE 8 17 FEBRUARY 2012
RACE 7 11 FEBRUARY 2012 1st
Secret Mens Business 3.5 Geoff Boettcher 2nd Two True - Andrew Saies 3rd Aikin - Caillin Howard
1st Two True - Andrew Saies 2nd Lucette - Chris Pratt 3rd Secret Mens Business 3.5 Geoff Boettcher
VICSAIL BENETEAU REGATTA The Vicsail Beneteau Regatta is rapidly approaching!
2011 WINNERS, WAR & PEACE
This year the Regatta will be run by RSAYS on Sunday 25 March 2012. Beneteau owners, don’t forget to lock this date into your diaries !
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CLUB INSHORE SERIES RESULTS RACE 9 - 11 FEBRUARY 2012 D1 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS White Knight - David Knights Alliance - Jim Hallion Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto
D2 PHS School’s Out - Adrian Wotton Dr. Feelgood - Jason Coonan Young Einstein - Rob Sellick
1st 2nd 3rd J24 1st 2nd 3rd
IRC 1st Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto 2nd White Knight - David Knights 3rd Another Planet - Brenton Pegler
PHS Such Is Life- Dave Nicolson Good Company - Robin Townsend JJF - Doug Watson
OD 1st JJF - Doug Watson 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend 3rd Vertigo - Jamie Goode
OFFSHORE RESULTS
1st 2nd 3rd
RACE 4 4 FEBRUARY 2012 TAPLEY SHOAL
RACE 5 4 FEBRUARY 2012 LINCOLN
PHS
PHS
White Knight - David Knights Asylum - Derek Morrison Two True - Andrew Saies
1st 2nd 3rd
Bullistic - Paul Martin Two True - Andrew Saies White Knight - David Knights
IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
IRC
Two True - Andrew Saies Asylum - Derek Morrison White Knight - David Knights
1st 2nd 3rd
Secret Mens Business 3.5 Geoff Boettcher Two True - Andrew Saies White Knight - David Knights
COASTER SERIES RESULTS RACE 7 4 FEBRUARY 2012 1st War & Peace - Stefan Marcel 2nd Silver Cloud - Steve Standen 3rd Bullistic - Paul Martin
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YEARLY DESK PLANNERS RACING ASSOCIATION YEARLY DESK PLANNER 2012-2013
The Racing Executive is looking into the possibility of bringing back the popular Yearly Desk Planners for Racing Members for Season 2012-2013. The Yearly Desk Planner is a perfect place for you to advertise your business. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to give your business plenty of exposure for one whole year! Please contact Jess in the Race Office to take advantage of this opportunity. Price guide below:
Size Small (approx 14 Spaces available)
Medium (approx 4 spaces available)
Large (approx 2 spaces available)
Price $200 per advert $350 per advert $500 per advert
2012 J24 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2012 International J24 Class Australian Championships will be held at the CYCSA over the 10-12 March 2012 (the Adelaide Cup long weekend). We are expecting entrants from around the country to be in attendance for this event. The schedule for the weekend is:
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ADELAIDE TO PT LINCOLN BLUEWATER CLASSIC
Congratulations to the winners of the Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Bluewater Classic (leaving RSAYS on 17 February 2012) Adelaide Port Lincoln MULTI: 1: Tearaway - Geoff Kneebone (RSAYS) 2: Hawkeye - Peter Hawker (RSAYS) 3: Peccadillo - Charles Meredith (MYCV)
Adelaide Port Lincoln CRUZ: 1: Quarante-Deux - Lloyd Cushway (RSAYS) 2: School’s Out - Adrian Wotton (CYCSA) 3: Liberator - Geoff Catt (CYCSA)
Adelaide Port Lincoln RACING: IRC 1: Scarlet Runner - Robert Date (SYC) 2: Secret Mens Business 3.5 - Geoff Boettcher (CYCSA) 3: Two True - Andrew Saies (CYCSA)
OD 1: 2: 3:
White Knight - David Knights (CYCSA) Asylum – Derek Morrison (CYCSA) Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto (CYCSA)
PHS D2 1: Enchantress - John Muirhead (RSAYS) 2: Lincoln Mentor - Matthew Stephens (PLYC) 3: Renegade - Robert Francis (RSAYS)
PHS D1 1: Marnico - Graham Footer (CYCSA) 2: Aikin - Caillin Howard (RSAYS) 3: Lucette - Chris Pratt (RSAYS)
LEXUS LINCOLN WEEK REGATTA IRC 1: Victoire - Darryl Hodgkinson (CYCA) 2: Reverie - Alan Woodward (RBYC) 3: Secret Mens Business 3.5 - Geoff Boettcher (CYCSA)
OD 1: 2: 3:
Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto (CYCSA) Asylum – Derek Morrison (CYCSA) Another Challenge - Jonno Bannister (RBYC)
PHS D1 1: Bullistic - Paul Martin (CYCSA) 2: Asylum – Derek Morrison (CYCSA) 3: White Knight - David Knights (CYCSA)
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