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ISSUE No.11 | DEC2020 ~ FEB 2021

SOUNDINGS T H E Q UA RT E R LY M AG A Z I N E o f S O U T H o f P E RT H YAC H T C LU B

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AROUND THE CLUB

Commodore’s Report.......................................................................................03 House Report ......................................................................................................... 04 Rear Commodore’s Report.........................................................................05 General Manager's Report ........................................................................ 06 Functions Report.................................................................................................. 07 Our New Members............................................................................................ 08 Membership Report.......................................................................................... 09 Grand Sponsor Report....................................................................................30

Archive Team Report......................................................................................... 12 From the Archives: RIP Jim Haywood.............................................. 14 Power Torque............................................................................................................ 15 Herreshoff Hill News........................................................................................ 18 SS27...................................................................................................................................20 S80...................................................................................................................................... 21 Vipers............................................................................................................................... 22 Sailability....................................................................................................................... 23 Flying Fifteens......................................................................................................... 24 125s.................................................................................................................................... 25 DF95.................................................................................................................................. 26 Pelicans........................................................................................................................... 27 Optimists...................................................................................................................... 28 Grand Sponsor Directory.............................................................................. 32

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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2020/2021 COMMODORE John Midolo VICE COMMODORE Michael Cook REAR COMMODORE REGATTA Stephen Grover REAR COMMODORE CENTREBOARD Troy Dalglish

Hon. Treasurer Bradley Abbott MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Brian Cross Chair, Pens & Moorings Steve Leech Chair, Membership Alan Sharpe Chair, Training & Development Sandy Dunn Chair, Works Vikki Baldwin Chair, Functions Wayne Marshall Chair, Security & Safety Cally Browning Chair, Sponsorship PATRON Life Member & Past Commodore Colin Cowden VICE PATRONS Dean Nalder MLA Hon. George Gear, JP. Mayor, City of Melville Past Commodore Maurice Cooper Past Commodore Rupert Leslie Mr Len Randell NOONGAR ELDER IN RESIDENCE Marie Taylor

South of Perth Yacht Club Coffee Point Applecross WA 6153 32.00.13 S 115.50.73 E 08 9364 5844 management@sopyc.com.au www.sopyc.com.au Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm General Manager David Harries Secretary Jen Davies Receptionist Maree Kosick Finance & Administration Manager Lauren Crozier Assistant Accountant Ciara Conneely Accounts Payable Yen Yen Seow-Donald Digital Marketing, Publications & Sponsorship Officer Romina Schiavi Membership Coordinator Ashleigh Damore Food & Beverage Manager Michael Ribaudo Sailing Administrator Scott Nunn Power Administrator Bernie Kaaks Head Coach Denis Jones Facilities Superintendant Kerry Culshaw Facilities Administrator Jess Oakley On Water Group Administration Fiona Henderson Head Bosun Robbie Wilson Soundings Magazine is the quarterly magazine of the South of Perth Yacht Club. Published by: South of Perth Yacht Club Design and Layout: Cally Browning Printed by: Vanguard Press Copyright: All material appearing in “Soundings” is copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part is not permitted without written permission from the publisher. Indemnity: Advertisers and Advertising Agents shall indemnify the Publisher against any claims or action arising out of the publication of any material supplied for publication. With the exception of statements made by authorised Officers, all other statements and opinions in this publication are those of contributors and advertisers. South of Perth Yacht Club, its Management Committee and members accept no responsibility for statements made by unauthorised persons.

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SOUNDINGS | December 2020 ~ February 2021

COMMODORE’S REPORT John Midolo Commodore

ooking back over the last few months there has been a lot happening. We have had the reopening of the club, commencement of a revised Power Season and the closing of that Season, Power Cocktail Prize Night, Keel and Off the Beach prize nights, our 20-year dinner, new members night, and the opening of the 75th sailing season. With the virus under control in Western Australia the summer sailing season unfolded with the normal fanfare at all the clubs. As your Commodore, I had the privilege to represent our club at our kindred club opening days and from the feedback I received they were all impressed with our Opening day. I know it was a long day, but I was extremely impressed with the turnout for presentations with the bar packed, so thank you one and all. There is one part of our Opening Day I would like to revisit, and this comes from my recent experiences from kindred club opening days. The reference to the local indigenous people of the Swan river is the dream time stories that are told – this culture has been hidden to some extent, but I believe as we listen to the welcome to country stories, we as sailors, need to look after the waterways now and well into the future. With the traditional smoking ceremony and Marie Taylors words, I believe we will see more clubs introducing “elders in residence” in the future. On our return to full operation after COVID-19 and the completion of the Quarter Deck refurbishment, we have seen a better than average crowd using the area. The renovations to the Centreboard Club House ablutions have been completed and are quite impressive to say the least. Planning approval is slowly being ticked off for the kitchen extension. The repairs to the wave attenuator on jetty 1 will start in the new year. We have created a Facilities Superintendent position in the recent month. The intention is to streamline our maintenance across the board, so we reduce the knee jerk reaction we tend to have now. Hopefully between the Finance Committee and the Facility Superintendent we can budget for major breakdowns. You will also notice some new faces around the club as there have been quite a few staff changes. If you happen to

bump into any of them, please welcome them to our club with a friendly Hello! As you may have gathered, the 75th celebrations are well underway and the committee have lots of events planned. We have formed an archives section of the club and these volunteers have been very busy gathering all sorts of memorabilia. Over the next month expect to see billboards around the club promoting our history. A month or so ago we hosted the annual Volunteer thank you event which was held in the marquee. The traditional cook off with the Flag Officers turning dozens of sausages was well received. There was a good attendance, and the event was a huge success. I don’t think I could say thank you enough to the many volunteers we have. With our riverbed lease due for renewal in 2027, the planning committee is looking at a way to offset the increase in costs. There are a couple of thoughts of changing the original lease to enable the extension of the existing jetties, or the jetty 8 proposal – this would see a new jetty extending from roughly the midpoint of jetty 7 extending into the existing mooring area. Unfortunately, there is also a cost that will go with this. It is still early days in the planning. It will be sad to gaze out from the Quarter Deck and not have the Duyfken moored alongside. The ship is due to be transported via sea to Sydney. The National Museum Trust has taken it under its wing – another Western Australian icon lost to the east! We are now entering the festive season. We were lucky enough to attend the jetty 6 Power boat Christmas Party and what a great night that was. I am sure there were a few sore heads the next morning! I guess there will be more to come as the various sections celebrate Christmas and welcome in the New Year. This has just touched on some of the events we have had. I am sure the rest of the committee have more detail for you to read in their articles.

JOHN MIDOLO Commodore

Rose and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy, and healthy New Year.

HOUSE REPORT Michael Cook Vice Commodore

hat an interesting year it has been so far! After the doom and gloom we were facing when I wrote my last report earlier this year, we have certainly come a long way here in WA. Although COVID has thrown us some challenges we have made the most of things and used the time we were closed, to do some long awaited jobs. We now have a far better dining environment for our members and their guests, an upgraded bar area and the dance floor in the ballroom got a muchneeded sanding. We have received lots of positive comments about the new Quarterdeck dining experience with members loving the addition of table cloths, the new chairs and the planter boxes that create that little bit more privacy. The new kitchen is not too far away and the upgraded facilities will finally give the poor chefs some much-needed room to move. Unfortunately, with all the laws and hoops you need to go through for approvals this has taken a little longer than we would have liked. Speaking of the kitchen and food, it is great to see a lot of members who haven’t eaten at the club for a while, giving it another go and really enjoying it. The Rear Commodore Regatta was pleased to let me know that a long standing (40 years plus) member had told him he had just had the best meal that he could remember! I’ve got this funny feeling it may have something to do with our new award-winning executive chef Maverick. We are delighted to have him at SoPYC. For someone of his young age to have the passion he has about food can only be of great benefit to the club. He even came out to offer advice to the flag officers while we were cooking the BBQ for the recent Volunteer Thank-you Dinner. Just to make sure we were meeting his high standards. Keep an eye out for Maverick’s evenings where he will create a special meal while the club arranges music on the

Quarterdeck to make it a night to remember. The first one sold out, so when they come up be quick to make a booking. The Volunteers BBQ is a great night and is an important part of the club calendar where we can give back a little something for our numerous hardworking and committed volunteers. It was just as well the big marque was free so we could all fit in there. The F & B team did a great job setting up the tables and making the night a bit more special. Hey, don’t get me wrong, the Centre board Clubhouse BBQ is a good night too, but the positive response to the new location might mean we have it there every year now. Looking back at events that have happened since the last Soundings, we can’t fail to mention the Divas! What a fun night. Everyone was singing along and getting right into it. I think I even saw the Commodore on the dance floor strutting his stuff there at one stage. Closing Day for the Power Season and Opening Day for the 75th Sailing season went off without a hitch and the weather for both days was awesome. The smoking ceremony and our presentation of honorary membership to Marie, our Noongar Elder in Residence, was the cherry on top of a great day. I will leave the ins and outs of the sailing to the respective scribes but well done everyone. Keep reading your Coffee Pointers each week for the up-todate functions and special events that are going on at the club. Our new Digital Marketing, Publications and Sponsorship officer is Romina Schiavi. I would like to thank Cally for helping out while the recruitment process was undertaken. The Commodore’s “From the Wheelhouse” monthly newsletter ensures members are updated regularly. It has been a wonderful addition to our club communication. Michael Cook Vice Commodore

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REGATTA REPORT Stephen Grover

Rear Commodore Regatta How’s this for a question?

t the time you will be reading this the club will be mid-way through it’s 75thSummer Sailing Season, having commenced with a spectacular Opening Day, a brisk, slightly chilly SouSouEasterly breeze but with sunny skies. Impressive is our adjective to describe the visual display of both sail and power yachts. The latter being used on the day as floating corporate boxes for the array of dignitaries, VIPs and Flag Officers. The clubs hospitality on the day was outstanding and even the club Burgee unfurled on time and correctly this year (phew!). The presentation of Elder in Residence status and Honorary Membership to Marie Taylor was a significant point of the days celebrations. I have now visited a few other clubs, representing SoPYC in an official capacity, for their opening days. I can report that all are experiencing the same, or very similar issues. Delivery of a good product for the sailing/boating community, both current and future and directly linked to this, declining or stagnant competitor numbers. It is for this reason SoPYC is encouraging participation in club racing events as a key to sustaining sailing and boating in general as a sport. Participation in Club events, be they Power or Sail, gives a hidden bonus in social interaction between people of like interests that would not normally gather together. If we’ve learnt anything during this COVID crisis it's that humans like the company of other humans. So talk to the group in the next water pen or hard stand space and if they are not regular competitors, ask them to the next club event. Give it a try: you’ve got nothing to lose. A good example of this is the Sunday Afternoon “Mark Layers” or as they have named themselves “The Cone Heads” for some obscure reason. Several months ago it was decided by this group, in consultation with immediate past Rear Commodore Pettersen that the tackle arrangement to locate, secure and stabilise the inflatable marks used in off-the-beach sailing, needed a re-work. Enter the “Cone Heads” to analyse, design, re-work, contemplate, cogitate and examine “what ifs”? The end result is a disparate group of dedicated volunteers who, together, have now created and tested equipment which will be far more user friendly to anybody taking on the task of laying marks well into the future. I say well done and keep up the great work behind the scenes. When you can afford the time I’ll buy you all a beer, or the club will at least! Other examples of this type of selfless work around the club does exist. This is but one.

“Why is Wednesday afternoon sailing so popular and obviously enjoyable (as demonstrated by the numbers at presentations) compared to say, Saturday sailing?” Is it the more laid-back style of the day (?), the less crowded river ( you should have seen the 70s and early 80s) or is it simply the Jib and Main aspect that makes it less complicated or perhaps that a fair portion of our club population now resides in the “Retired” sector of life? Whatever it is the vibe (see “The Castle”) I get from the podium is palpable and confirms a strong camaraderie between sailors. If we could bottle it and sprinkle a little on other race days we would have the answer! I should also reiterate, as expressed at presentation of the Winter Series results, the higher place-getters are invariably those that competed more regularly. Time in the boat heals all ills, both skipper and crew induced! On the events scene, rarely does the club get the opportunity to display its abilities to the larger yachting community apart from, say, the Women’s Keel Boat Championship and Youth Keel boat Championship in December 2020 however, the Goolugatup Sailing Carnival (a Ron Tough Yachting Foundation in conjunction with SoPYC Inc 75th Anniversary Event) is one that will showcase the venue, the people, the history and culture of the club on this man-made peninsular that is Coffee Point. “Goolugatup” is the Noongar name for the lower Heathcote lands and has been given approval for the naming rights via elder in residence, Marie Taylor who was part of our Opening Day celebrations. It is appropriate therefore that the sailing carnival aims to conduct a fun event with emphasis on joyful competition whilst enjoying everyone’s company. Commencing on 4th January till 14th January it will be a multi-layered event that will require many volunteers ( there’s that word again! ) and, as with all events of this nature, support from the corporate world. Anybody with spare time during the gazetted times would do themselves a favour by just dropping down to the club and seeing some great sailing action and fun activities on shore. This will be a “ONE OFF” opportunity not to be missed! On a final note, whilst this is not strictly an “Up to the High Water Mark” issue we are experiencing extreme growing pains as the club moves to develop new training programs and directions. This inevitably results in some tough decisions about boats and gear that have been unused and laying around for, sometimes, years/decades. Space in storage sheds, around boat parks/hard stands etc is at an absolute premium so please give appropriate thought as to the last time you participated in a club event and whether you could store that boat or that unused equipment at home to allow a participant the use of that space. Please give this your honest consideration. Stephen Grover Rear Commodore Regatta

GENERAL MANAGER Novotel and in family hospitality businesses. In the digital marketing, publications and sponsorship role is Romina Schiavi who joined the Club in November. A journalist by training, Romina has a strong background in digital marketing. She is a sailor and keen dragon boat paddler.

David Harries General Manager

The last six months have seemed more of a vortex than a progressive change.

Safe WA

From early December (5th) the government reintroduced COVID tracing for all businesses and we will be using the Safe WA app and QR code. We will also have paper records. All members and guests entering the licensed premises will need to register, just as we did at the height of the pandemic tracing. This time we will have to record the time that we arrive. Sailors will be required to complete registers also for on-water activities and when entering the licensed areas. The facilities office will communicate the requirements to contractors. On-water group will communicate with sailors and F&B will be informing members and guests of the requirements at the entries to the buildings and marquees. There will be an adjustment phase as we become accustomed to the requirements.

Staff and Organisational Changes

Through the review of the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan and looking toward the 2021-2025 plan, the Management Committee has reviewed the roles and functions of staff to see us through the next few years. One of the long-recognised roles that has been seen as a necessity is that of a dedicated facilities role. This was role approved earlier in the year and the position filled in November by Kerry Culshaw. Her role is to oversee the maintenance, contracts, tendering and special projects. Importantly, Kerry has been tasked with introducing the asset maintenance systems so we have established and planned maintenance programmes rather than the past practices of reactive maintenance. Members will be informed of progress

on this front. This will assist the Planning Committee with future capital and infrastructure needs. This is particularly important with the renewal of our current Riverbed Lease looming on the horizon in June 2027, a regular Agenda Item for the Planning Committee and has been a discussion point within the Finance Committee and Management Committee for some time in various forms. A Facilities Office has been established in the Centreboard Clubhouse. Signage is being set up. This office will be the base for Pens & Moorings and still supported by Jess Oakley although as the Facilities Administrator rather than Pens & Moorings Secretary. Travel Lift Bookings and contractors contact and documentation will also be situated in the Facilities or Marina Office as will general maintenance. The bosuns structure remains the same with Robbie Wilson as Head Bosun supported by David Locke, Gasper Burger and Paul Scorer operating the travel lift. Kerry and Robbie will be supporting the Works Committee and Security Committee. Fiona Whife has resigned her position as Food & Beverage Manager after twelve years in the position. I would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the work she has done in that time; the revenue she has generated which subsidises members pen fees and which contributes toward the ongoing improvements to the infrastructure and equipment members enjoy. The innovations she has introduced such as the Beachside and Promenade Marquees have enhanced the financial opportunities that benefit members. Michael Ribaudo commenced as Food and Beverage Manager on 1st December. Michael has a strong background in food and beverage having worked at the Crown, QT Hotel,

SOUNDINGS | December 2020 ~ February 2021

Environmental News

The Club is now an accredited International Clean Marina and Fish Friendly Marina. To achieve this level of accreditation, organisations have met stringent environmental guidelines and standards across all aspects of their activities. This underpins and supports our national Marina Industries Association award last year for the best environmental initiative for a marina which is recognition of the hard stand and the water recycling plant that was established as part of the jetty 4-5 project. Other recent initiatives we have introduced are Green Batch recycling bins which is part of the recently established 10 cent refund Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). Shortly, members will receive Green Batch Cards with the QR code and bar code that attaches CDS and other recyclable containers to the SoPYC facility account. We are partnering with Rotary Club of Melville in setting up Green Batch as our CDS provider. CDS proceeds will be shared the juniors and bosuns club so all containers that meet the scheme criteria and are lodged using the SoPYC scheme number will benefit these groupsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities. We are endeavouring to provide onion or orange bags to help boat owners manage the acceptable Green Batch CDS and recyclable items which will be identified or the rear of the card.

Goolugatup Sailing Carnival

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very busy and that car parking will be at a premium; all the more so this year so my annual reminder to members about car parking has greater significance than usual. Please respect the requirements of the Club and of the competitors during the event. Car parking areas will be used for boat rigging and storage. For any members going away and planning to leave their vehicles on the club grounds, it is mandatory that vehicles be parked in the southern car park closest to the entry/exit gate. Tailers are to be stored in their allotted bays and members who have ramp access need to return trailer to their homes. They can not be left on the grounds if you are away. Daily launching trailer storage will be on the Goolugatup Heathcote land. Please be aware that vehicles/trailers that impede or disrupt the regatta requirements may be moved. On the topic of vehicles, the entry gate and exit gates have been severely damaged on a number of occasions since March. The most recent “bashing” by a car occurred at about 8am on November 7 by a woman driving a silver Audi. We have appealed for the driver to come forward without success. The vehicle registration number, 1GLF053, was included in Coffee Pointers and has been provided to our insurers. The driver can avoid being embarrassed by a knock on their door by coming and speaking to the Club. On a brighter note, on behalf of the staff we wish you a safe and happy Christmas New Year break on and off the water.

FUNCTIONS REPORT Happy Anniversary South of Perth Yacht Club!

ost of you have probably aware that some of us have been getting ready to celebrate another milestone for the club. Its 75th Year of operation. We launched the club’s 75th Sailing season in October to get the party started. Our Archive Research Team (ART) of Amanda, Cally, Bernie and Rick, have been ferreting through the club’s records, talking to past

and present members, gathering stories, finding long lost photos and collating them to display them on story boards throughout the club. And some of the ‘merch’ has also arrived with our specially designed 75th anniversary logo on it, thanks to Cally Browning. But there’s much more to come. So mark your Calendar - here’s just a hint of what’s being planned:

January 4 ~ 14 The Ron Tough Foundation in conjunction with the South of Perth Yacht Club presents the Goolugatup Sailing Carnival February 13 75th Anniversary Celebrations – fireworks, birthday cake and cocktails February 14

The Old Salts Reunion – for past members

March 12

Convicted Tastes – Wine Makers dinner

April

125s Easter State Championships Regatta

May 9

Mother’s Day – Pamper Party

June

Winter Garden Party

So – dust off your party shoes, sort out your party frocks, and get ready … It’s going to be a fun-filled year! Vikki Baldwin Chair, Functions

OUR MEMBERS WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS WHO HAVE JOINED THE CLUB FROM MARCH ~ DECEMBER 2020 ORDINARY

Jurgen Baumhoff Timothy Edward Brand Craig Brown Jarren Connell Jimmy Foster Aldo Galati Jeremy Greaves Ian Hodder Luke Howlett Sandra Morrell Robert Muirson Christopher Owen Andrew Pearce Joseph Rapanaro Heath Schmidt Jan Stearne Bogdan Szalek Sian Whyte

ASSOCIATE

Anne-Marie Bevis Katie London Ann Sharpe Joanne Warwick

HONORARY

Marie Taylor ~ Elder in Residence

FAMILY

Anthony Begley Darren Brown Allan Butler Bradley Conick Ben Cuss Craig Drinnan Steven Dunning Troy Dunning Glenn Eccles Laurence Escalante Matthew Fry James Henry Ross Holroyd Johannes Jansen van Rensburg Allan Kelly Richard King Kim Mackey Simon McCracken David Mickle Umberto Mondello Laurel Moraes Martin O’Carroll Michael Palmer Antal Pinter Brian Rodan

Matt Rose Mark Sawyer Glenn Swift Daniel Thomson David Yates Nick Zinni

Daniel Mickle Imogen Mickle Melissa Mickle Rafael Mondello Roman Mondello Ruben Mondello Edvaldo Moraes Mathers Moraes Darcy Palmer Kelly Palmer Oliver Palmer Palmer Sylvia Marnie Pascoe Clare Perrott Kathy Pinter Benjamin Robinson Austin Rose Elliot Rose Sara Rose Brock Sawyer Jake Sawyer Summer Sawyer Veronica Sawyer Jonathan Swift Michael Swift Samantha Swift Tom Swift Vanessa Thomson Blake Wadley Kimley Wadley James Yates Michael Yates Sabrina Yates Thomas Yates Debbie Zinn

FAMILY ASSOCIATE

Wendy Anderson Jayne Begley Bronwyn Bergin Isabella Brown Sarah Brown Sharon Brown Thomas Brown Lynda Butler Austin Conick Lewis Conick Elissa Cuss Ivy Cuss Ava Drinnan Eimear Drinnan Lexton Drinnan Summer Drinnan Brooke Dunning Heath Dunning Jarrad Dunning Katie Dunning Lara Dunning Logan Dunning Sienna Dunning Michelle Eccles Aliyah Escalante Ezra Escalante Jordan Escalante Levi Escalante Anna Fry Ava Fry Bailey Fry Chloe Fry Izabella Fry Olivia Fry Jacqueline Henry Harriet Holroyd Julie Holroyd Susan Hughes Anguree Jansen van Rensburg Deb Kelly Josh Kelly Ellen King Nadia-Lisa King Charlie Mackey Holly Mackey Jody Mackey Billie McCracken Charlie McCracken

SOUNDINGS | December 2020 ~ February 2021

SOCIAL

Valerie Barron Rhys Breznikar Fabrizio Bruno Nick Cogin Harry Freeman Peter Glatz Herbert Kwok Joan MacDonald Gregory Riley

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Timothy Beck Graeme Carran Nereus Cowasjee Patrick Dubois Christina Eardley Roy Hamilton Wendy Jorgensen Sean Keelan Brett Lorking Timothy O’Hara Ian Pound James Ramsay Brad Read Karen Rogerson Ronald Schneider Paul Simons David Thoms Therese Trouchet Renae van Burge

GRAND SPONSOR ASSOCIATE Justine Barron Ross Calnan Wendy Logan Jan O’Hara Michael O’Hara David Read

GRAND SPONSOR Calnan Property Wesley Institue of Training

JUNIOR

Miles Beck Jenna Everett Harry Hammond Fergus Johnson Moore Brody McManus Rhys Williams Samuel Williams Brett Zhuu

CENTREBOARD Archer Leigh

RECIPROCAL

John Holder Hugh Maclean

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Open Day, 2020

he past months have been a challenge for all Clubs in WA dealing with the ever-changing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic. South of Perth Yacht Club is no exception as we find ourselves emerging to a new normal. Members can now enjoy the upgraded Quarter Deck and partake in the new menu provided by our award-winning Chef Maverick Cuthbert. The challenge has been to retain membership numbers as we all reassess our priorities when a club membership could be seen as a luxury. South of Perth Yacht Club has been successful in retaining membership over this time, thanks to the large number of loyal members.

The 2020 Open Day was held on 15th November with the focus being Social and Junior membership. Vikki Baldwin was in charge of the marketing strategy with great results and Curtin Radio provided the air time and a strategic letter drop around the local area. We welcomed 42 new members on the day with a healthy spread of Social Ordinary and Junior categories through that initiative. The Discover Sailing was a success with a good level of interest from all ages. Talking with potential new members at the Open Day, a couple indicated to me that they had visited various other Sailing Clubs. Whilst most Clubs offered a similar venue and pricing, the determining factor for this couple to choose South of Perth Yacht Club was the fact that every person they had met at our Club they found extremely friendly and welcoming. This is a great recommendation and a credit to all staff and current members. Other than the COVID-19 closure period the Membership Committee have been working at introducing new members to the Club on a monthly basis through the new membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; induction night. This has been possible because of the support from the Committee members who do a great job behind the scenes. My team include John Meldrum, John Spanos, Bruce Uren, Julie Walther, Tony Walther, Sonia Johnson, and Brenda Duthie. A special thanks to Ashleigh Damore, Troy Dalglish and Emily Jones for the many hours of work and assistance throughout the past months. Our objective is to continue to present the club in a professional manner and we look forward to another exciting year with our new members. ~ Steve Leech Chair, Membership

Rest in Peace

to our Members who have recently passed Ronald Henry Davenport Ross Vance Barry Heatley

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SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB is an Australian Sailing accredited Discover Sailing Centre offering learn to sail programs for all ages and levels of experience. The Junior Learn to Sail Program comprises three levels and is aimed at children between 7-10 years old: • Try Sailing (Tackers 1) • Learn to Sail – Green Fleet (Tackers 2) • Transition or Bronze Fleet (Tackers 3) In addition, we run courses for Teenagers and Keelboats: • OutThere Sailing for 12-17 year old and adults • Keelboat Learn to Sail for adults The Club also offers learn to sail for both junior and senior schools in varying formats as part of the Tackers and Catamaran programs. We run sailing as an after-school activity, as a PE class during the school term or as a camp-based activity. Discover Sailing Experiences are another program that the Club to offers school groups, corporate groups, friends and family as a one-off sailing adventure to give a taste of what the sport of sailing is all about. For enquiries please email training@sopyc.com.au

SOUNDINGS | December 2020 ~ February 2021

START CREWING AND HELMING Keelboats allow you to learn to sail without fear of capsizing, with 4 to 5 other people on the boat. Learning to sail in self-righting keelboats provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each person’s role and how teamwork plays a major part in being an effective crew. You will come away with the knowledge and confidence to sail a small boat competently and for those that wish, you can progress to larger boats or participate as crew on a racing boat. The courses are run on the BW8 yachts. Course Fee: $350.00 Course Dates: Keep an eye on our website for updates to course dates for this season – sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/ SPINNAKERS & START RACING COURSE This course is designed as a follow on from the Start Crewing and Helming Course to teach sailors how to work with the spinnaker and learn to skills of racing. Course Fee: $350.00 Course Dates: Keep an eye on our website for updates to course dates for this season – sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/ Contact our Head Coach, headcoach@sopyc. com.au, and Training Coordinator, training@ sopyc.com.au, with any questions about the course and how to get involved.

Learn to Sail @ SoPYC

TRY SAIL COURSES TRY SAIL is our brand-new introductory sailing course for children aged 7-10. The course aims to deliver a fun on-water experience for kids to try the sport of sailing at an affordable entry price. The course is run by Australian Sailing accredited instructors and incorporates games, adventures and group training drills to develop fundamental skills in a safe environment. There isn’t a court or an oval like other sports, instead you have the beautiful Swan River to explore. Try Sail is run over four 3 hour sessions. The course runs throughout summer with an intake on the first Saturday of each month and additional courses during school holidays. The course has a special price of $100 during school terms and $150 during school holidays. Once sailors have completed a Try Sail course, they can receive an invitation to join our Optimist Green Fleet weekly training group to continue developing their skills and passion for the sport of sailing, or alternatively may complete a few extra Try Sail sessions to further develop confidence and skills in the boat before progressing. Course Dates Keep an eye on our website for updates to course dates for this season – sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/ OPTIMIST GREEN FLEET The Optimist Green Fleet is a twice a week club training program following on from the Try Sail program. The consistent weekly training is designed to up-skill the juniors with their friends so they can progress together. They are trained in the club owned Ozi Optis by Australian Sailing qualified instructors. Session Times • Tuesday (after school) 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm • Sunday (morning) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Sailors generally train in the Green Fleet for one or two 5 week blocks and if feeling competent can advance to Bronze Fleet, which caters to the transitioning sailors. There is no rush to advance, they graduate when ready. Sailors are invited to join the Green Fleet after meeting the prerequisites of our Try Sail course. The sailors need to be a Junior Club Member and enrol in the Training Sessions. Contact our Head Coach, headcoach@sopyc.com.au, and Training Coordinator, training@sopyc.com.au, with any questions about the course and getting your child involved.

OUT THERE SAILING PROGRAM OUT THERE SAILING is the ideal way to have fun and get active on the water and it is all about: • Having fun while experiencing sailing. • Socialising with friends and making new ones. • Learning how to sail in an inclusive environment. • Developing life-long friendships and learning team skills. The aim of the program is to have fun, spend time with friends and learn new skills. All our youth programs are delivered by qualified Australian Sailing Instructors. This program is aimed at 12-17-year olds who would like to try sailing, keelboat sailing, stand up paddle boarding and powerboating. Out There Sailing Experience enrolment. Sessions run in 4-week blocks but continue rolling every week. The cost is $30.00 per session. Course Dates Keep an eye on our website for updates to course dates for this season – sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/ OUT THERE SAILING PROGRAM ADULT This program is a new initiative to encourage adults who are either new to the sport or interested in trying another discipline of sailing to have the opportunity to expand their skills whilst having fun outdoors and socialising. Out There Sailing incorporates a range of on-water activities including: Windsurfing • Stand up paddle • Hobie sailing Keelboat sailing • Powerboating. All the equipment is provided by South of Perth Yacht Club and the program is delivered by Australian Sailing accredited instructors. Over the duration of the program, you will have the opportunity to try all of the above activities. The instructor will work closely with the participants to choose the best activities for each lesson depending on the weather conditions. This program focuses on the social element of a Club environment, simply enjoying time spent with friends whether that be on the water, on the beach or in the clubhouse. It’s a great opportunity to finish work early, be active on the water and then have dinner at the Club afterward. Course Dates The cost is $50 per session and we recommend at least 4 sessions to experience everything. Keep an eye on our website for updates to course dates for this season – sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/

ARCHIVE TEAM REPORT Archivist: Someone who collects, sorts and cares for historical documents and records.

Meet the SoPYC Archive Research Team

s part of the celebrations to mark 75 years since Frank Sampson and his Foundation Committee proposed and guided the establishment of our yacht Club, our current Management Committee are keen to save this history, by developing an archive. The Committee have budgeted for the professional storage and preservation archive boxes and cataloging programs required. A small and dedicated group of volunteers are researching and collating documents of the Club’s 75-year journey. The first request of the Archive Research Team was to prepare images and record first-hand memoirs for storyboards for display around the Clubhouse. The first 6 panels were ready for Opening Day early in October and are on display in the Yachties bar foyer. The storyboards will be updated throughout the 75th year celebrations, tracing the history of our Club through the decades from 1945 to present. Cally Browning is the team’s representative on Management Committee. Cally volunteered her professional, creative skills for designing the panels and producing a coffee table style book, to commemorate the Club’s 75-year journey, due for publication in September 2021. Cally is currently a member of the Centerboard and keelboat fleets. The initial tasks of research and interviewing past members, many who are now well into their 80’s, is being undertaken mostly by Rick Steuart and me, Amanda Watson. Rick has been involved at the Club from early 2000’s firstly as a member of the F&B team, later as a member. Rick is a passionate photographer who has an extensive photographic archive, particularly of the H28 fleet, Junior

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and Club regattas and ocean racing. Rick has been entrusted with memorabilia donated by the families of past members, the late Don Bourne (H28) and Peter Wilmott (SS27). The Club also holds extensive memorabilia and donations from the families of the late PC Ron Ellard, Life Member Murray Rann and many other individual donations. Rick is currently crew on Brian Cross’s H28, Mariner. My areas of interest are the very early years of SPYC, at the old Olives Grove location through to the development of the present Club facility and the power yacht section. I joined the Club as a novice keelboat sailor onboard UFO “Uforic” in ’98 then progressed to a season with the H28s then to permanent crew on SS27 “Dr Feelgood” As fleet sponsor for 15 years, I was awarded life member of the SS27s. I served 5 years on Management Committee ’06’11 and the Power Captain ’16-’18. Since joining the Power Section in 2003, I have been Navigator for Time Trailing champion, Steve Wall, onboard Amazon. As scribe for the Power Section, I am entrusted with the sections’ archive. I am a member of the Cruising Section and the Wooden Boat Club. My partner Garry and I enjoy our classic launch, “Lone Star” a 38’ Randell Sports Fisherman, launched at the Club in 1974. I have a connection with many members, across many fleets. Garry Morrison grew up in Applecross in the 60s watching the Club develop and knows many of the Applecross families. Garry is a past board member of YWA, has been involved with the Power Section and Pens and Moorings committees for nearly 20 years. “Lone Star” is the second classic timber vessel Garry has been involved with maintaining, since owning a ply hulled 32’ Vindex, Sunhunter, built by the late PC Ian Metcher in 1968 and still penned at the Club.

Opening Day c1970

The linchpin of the group is Bernie Kaaks. Bernie is currently the Power Yacht Administrator. He has been involved with the Club for over 40 years as a volunteer, member of staff and competitive sailor in a number of fleets including on his Spirit 28 Empathy. Bernie is a professional photographer so has been official and volunteer photographer, covering many of the Clubs events. He has been pivotal in organization of the Fremantle to Geraldton Race, the Clubs’ premier ocean race, since inception. Bernie has served on the board of YWA and is the proud recipient of the Ron Tough medallion. The Power Yacht section and Ocean racing teams are blessed to have Bernie out on the water, amongst the action, behind his lens, snapping high resolution, tight, action shots. The club also treasures an extensive library of Bernie’s Opening Day and various regatta photos, dating back to the early 90’s. Bernie has an uncanny ability to remember and match a boats name with their skippers. With Bernie’s experience writing similar commemorative books, he will be assisting Cally by writing most of the text. Lana Kaaks, Bernie’s wife, has been involved with nearly every section of the club from Ladies Lunch groups, Ocean racing, Centerboard and Junior competition and Regatta start teams. Lana personally knows many Club members. Lana is currently a member of the Function’s Committee, who are planning the social activities to mark the 75th Year. To date the team have spoken with and met with the South Perth Local history librarian, Anthony Styan, the Royal Perth Yacht Club’s archivist, John Readhead, journalist, Robin Vasey, Betty Sampson, daughter in law of Frank Sampson, Club Patron, PC Colin Cowden, Vice Patron Len Randell, , past and current members, Trevor Betts, brothers, Peter and Warren Berryman, Patrick Weir, Colin Metcher and his sister Gill Cuss, Brian Howells, Don Wild, Bev Hall and her husband Ray Wakelin, Noel Simmons, Paul and John Ducie, Brian O’Malley, Ron Mitchell, Don Smith, Kevin Munt, Ian Wallace and Lloyd Reid-Wallace. We have recently met with the legendary, Len Randell and Ann Collins, daughter of PC Mert Gray who has donated original hand drawings, sketches and plans of the boat storage racks, club buildings and front entrance her father designed in 1960. We have visited

cemeteries, libraries, travelled to Augusta, been invited to coffee mornings and into the homes of members and hosted a small group get together to gather information. If you are interested in the archives, have photos and other archive material to donate or interested in being involved with the archive research team, please contact Bernie Kaaks at the Club or email poweradmin@sopyc.com. au or any of the other team members.

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SoPYC invites you to a REUNION of past and current long-term members WHEN: Sunday 14th February, 2021 2pm ~ 5pm WHERE: In the main Ballroom Afternoon tea served. Bars open and The Quarterdeck serving meals ALL afternoon (Bookings advisable)

Please contact friends and past members to encourage them to come along! The newly established Archive Research Team will display old photos, Soundings, Newsletters and other memorabilia. You are encouraged to bring your own precious collection for our team to scan or that you may wish to donate to the archive. RSVP & Quarterdeck lunch reservations, contact reception@sopyc.com.au or call Maree on 9364 5844

Don Wild and crew Graeme (Squirty) Burvill sailing VJ Daring c1955

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It was just one, loud shot that rang out, but very close by. Groups of excited teenage boys gathered on the dusty rigging hard, preparing to sail their homebuilt, ply VJ yachts when the shot rang out. At first the boys dismissed it as another car backfiring, amused watching one of them fall, playacting like in the spaghetti westerns. Only this time, no playacting. He was shot in the temple, his eyes rolling to the back of his head and his blood spilling onto the dirt, near the bicycles. Noel Simmons vividly recalls rushing to the Clubrooms calling “Quick! someone ring an ambulance, a boy’s been shot”. The Vice Commodore presumed it was a prank so continued to drink his tea. Bev Wakelin remembers her father Mick Hall quickly escorting her to the far end of the Clubhouse then home across the road to Mary Street to safety. One of the mothers, Phyllis Wild, used beach towels and tea towels to staunch the bleeding. She held and comforted the lad in her lap while they waited for the ambulance to arrive. Those about, still offering assurance and looking on, knew that young lad had tragically passed away before them, near the rigging lawn at South Perth Yacht Club on that Saturday, 5th February 1955. 9 years earlier the South Perth Yacht Club rooms were built very nearby to the Como Sea Scouts Clubhouse, just 50 yards or so on the northern side. The rigging hard and dry lawn, shaded by two gnarly gums, separated the two Clubrooms. The approach to the buildings was a dusty unsealed road flanked by carparking stretching back along past the length of the rear of the Clubhouse. Bicycles were strewn and motorbikes parked alongside square concrete bollards which marked the lawn boundary. Jim Haywood, the lad who’d been struck, sailed out of Nedlands as crew for Lester Black on VJ Mustang. Jim had asked his parents’ permission to ride down to South Perth Yacht Club to see the new VJ Daring, built by the Wild twins. Jim had spent the morning, along with his brother Harry, helping move to their new house in Collier Street Applecross, and was keen to see the Wild twins’ newest boat. The boys’ craftsmanship and woodwork skills were admired by all on the river and at school. Rod Wild was known to reject many hand carved pieces before selecting his best when boatbuilding, and off-casts were gratefully accepted by other eager boat builders. The timber work was maintained with a mirror varnish finish. Don recalls the story of when he and his brother Rod stripped the Californian Redwood skirting boards from their family

Don Wild 2020

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home while their parents were on holidays. Rather than chastising, their parents praised the lads for their skills, building another new VJ named Trouble. They promised to replace the skirtings. Jim arrived at the Club on his bike and asked Noel Simmons to point out Daring. That’s when the shot rang out. The Scoutmaster was teaching a small group of boys’ knot-tying skills over on the jetty. He asked a 13-year-old scout to climb up into the turret lookout to fetch a book from his Gladstone bag. In the bag was a 38-caliber revolver. In awe, the young scout fondled the gun, unwittingly firing off a live bullet. The round travelled through the asbestos wall, near floor level and down to the unsuspecting group of sailors standing below. Don Wild and his mum, who’d comforted young Jim to the end, went to the station next morning to help police try to piece together what had happened. Noel Simmons, who had been standing alongside Jim and raised the alarm, was never interviewed. Nor does he recall police attending the scene to investigate. Nobody remembers any announcements about the incident, and it was never mentioned again around the Club. Jim’s bike was still leaned up against the Sea Scout Hall the following week. A stain of dry blood in the dirt marked the spot where he fell. James Scott Haywood died aged 17 years; his grave is in Fremantle cemetery. The Scout Master was fined Ten Pounds for keeping an unlicensed firearm. Painful and vivid memories of the tragedy these young sailors witnessed that day, shared after 65 years. Written by Amanda Watson (Archive Research Team) Firsthand accounts and photos from former SPYC members, Don Wild, Noel Simmons and Bev Wakelin. Thank you for sharing these and many other stories with the archive team.

Jim Haywood’s Grave in Fremantle Cemetery 2020

POWER TORQUE

Above, The SoPYC team, guests and officials attending the dinner. Right, P.C Mark Nicholas presents the 2020 CPYC Teams trophy to Power Captain, Mark Hayman

ur Power Season 2020 drew to a close on 26th September. To their credit, our Captains, Start Team and Administrator were able to run nearly a full program of events, only missing first seven events due to Covid-19 restrictions and one due to bad weather. The shortened 2020 competition was sponsored by and named Coffee Point Marine Services 2020. Thank you to Doug Smith. Another innovative change was the introduction of invitation events into our calendar. These events are now part of the 5 CPYC State Heat series. Our Ti Tu Invitation event drew a fleet of 49 competitors and RFBYC’s Kylie Cup attracting 53 competing boats from 5 clubs. The CPYC Presentation Night was held at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club on 18th September. Our teams took out all the major prizes. PC Guy Skinner with navigator Richard Evans campaigning Thanet winning both Champion Boat and The Bob Stanford Trophy (Best 4 raw scores out of 5 events). Tracy Leveridge-Smith with husband navigator Anthony Smith, Brazen were second outright with RC Troy Dalglish and navigator Victoria Blanckensee, Dalusional third. South of Perth won the teams event yet again. The Club was well represented with current Australian Sailing (WA), Chairman, our Past Commodore Mark Nicholas presenting the winners with trophies and pennants. Brian Smith, the CPYC Chairman assisted by Tina Smith, was our MC for the evening. Brian explained some new initiatives for timing and check points currently being trialed to assist the Start Team Guy made a wonderful acceptance speech, amusing his audience with some of Thanet’s speed statistics, basically explaining changes of speed penalties are all but impossible for his boat which travels in a speed range of just 5 knots to top speed of not quite 7 knots. Guy also paid emotional respect to Katie’s father, explaining without his bequest of Thanet, he would not be part of our Power fleet.

Club Champion P.C Guy Skinner makes his acceptance speech.

he 2020 Coffee Point Marine Season wrapped up last Saturday evening with a casual cocktail party event to end the abbreviated 59th time trail season at the Club. Our outgoing Power Captain, Mark Hayman, welcomed aboard the Sections new Captain, David Markham, and new Vice Captain, Doug Smith, as they officially took over their new positions on the evening. A full Wardroom of VIPs and guests attended the evening, which with the change of format from the traditional Presentation Night, was well received and provided for a very social evening, with reports of some members playing on until the very early hours of the morning. As for the season winners, the section would like to congratulate:

BEST FIRST YEAR: Jim Henry (La Barca) MOST IMPROVED: Claude Mancini (Aperitivo) HANDICAP CHAMPIONS 1st Place Jason Claricoates and Caroline James (Tikkityboo) - 41 points 2nd Place Brian & Tina Smith (Indiana) - 52 points 3rd Place John & Lynne Cooper (Purrfect) - 58 points OUTRIGHT CLUB CHAMPIONS 1ST PLACE: Guy Skinner & Richard Evans (Thanet) - 12.5 points 2ND PLACE Troy Dalglish & Victoria Blanckensee (Dalusional) - 22.5 points 3RD PLACE Tracy Leveridge-Smith & Anthony Smith (Brazen) - 38 points

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HERRESHOFF HILL NEWS

Another sailing season done and another upon us.

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Wednesday Winter Sailing. H28 sailing on Wednesdays has just completed the Midweek Winter Series. The series started a few months back upon the conclusion of the Corona Cup. Over that time five to six H28’s were competing most weeks, Anna, Corella, Mariner, Swiftsure Saga, The First Jindarra and Wynella. Georgina, Karoleeya, Alma and Aloha raced on fewer occasions with a lack of crew being an issue. With the conclusion of the Midweek Winter Series the final result was in doubt till the last race. The final point score was as follows: Wynella .................................................................... 18 Mariner............................................................... 20.5 Swiftsure Saga................................................26. Congratulations to Glen, Ernie, Russell, Andy and crew on a very reliable season in all sailing conditions over the winter months. A model of consistency with Wynella finishing in the top three most Wednesdays. Well done.

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Frostbite. In 2020 the “C Fleet” Frostbite Series consisted of seven races spanning the months between July and September. The majority of the early races were held in fairly light and fluky breezes more suitable to smaller, lighter boats. Due to inclement weather conditions the last two races were abandoned. Georgina, Karoleeya, Mariner and Swiftsure Saga were intrepid competitors in “C Fleet” with Georgina and Mariner both recording “First over the Line” victories during the season. Unusually none of the H28s finished in the top placegetters of “C Fleet” Frostbite Series with the very consistent San Michelle taking the honours. However, there is always next year.

Herreshoff Hill Headlines GEORGINA. Great to see Georgina out on the water with new skipper Rupert Ledger. Rupert has been sailing for a number of years, joining the Tackers program at aged 10 and Sea Scouts later on. A progression at SoPYC to Red Witches and Spacesailor 20 and 22’s followed. While sailing on a Red Witch, Rupert observed a H28 and immediately admired its grace and beauty, acquiring Georgina when offered for sale. At this point in time Rupert is studying for a double degree in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management at ECU and plans to sail Georgina as often as possible with a crew of his dad Jason, friends from Sea Scouts and Red Witch fleet. ~ John Pierzak.

End of Year Function With the disruption of the 2020 sailing season due to COVID pandemic, end of year Presentation Night was held in late September with a considerable turnout of H28 sailors. Congratulations to all winners and placegetters of the multiple trophies awarded to the H28 fleet over the current and previous year. Again, a very closely contested year or so of racing for the H28 fleet.

Opening Day – 75th Year. Opening Day of the SoPYC 75th year was held on Sunday 4th October. The traditional sail past of H28s consisted of Aloha, Anna, Corella, Georgina, Karoleeya, Napea of Carrick, Swiftsure Saga and Wynella. The H28 sail past followed John

Wright and Anna past the various dignitaries and members gathered for the Opening Day ceremonies. With the conclusion of Opening Day ceremonies, the 2020 Patron’s Trophy Pursuit Race commenced with the right amount of wind with multiple fleets starting at different Offset Times, sailing the same course. The H28s made their start mid fleet with the “back markers” slowly hauling in the earlier starters. Some favourable wind shifts on the way to Deepwater Spit made for close racing back to the Start/Finish line for the first time. The “second lap” to Dolphin West Buoy was again keenly contested with slower Red Witches and Endeavour’s being passed by H28s and Division 1 and 2 boats closing fast from behind. However, Wynella was in front for the majority of the H28 race and a deserving winner of the H28 Division opening day trophy. Great sail by Glen and crew and a celebrated day for all in H28 fleet.

SS27 REPORT

King Canute

First Tee Bone Karina

n our recent opening day, we were delighted to welcome a newcomer to the Spacesailer 27 Fleet at SoPYC. Matt Rose has purchased “King Canute” which was formerly at RPYC. After a full refurbishment, “King Canute” [SP 330] is looking resplendent with her fresh paintwork and new sail wardrobe. Matt has had a long association with the SS27 Class having sailed many years ago on Carrageen II out of RFBYC and his performance in the first few races with only a core crew has already proven him to be a competitive racer. Welcome to the Fleet Matt. In what has been a very busy off season of yacht sales, we were also a little disappointed to learn of Amanda Willmott, Johnno and their family moving to Exmouth with new work opportunities. News is that they are happily settled in and enjoying life. Unfortunately, this means that Liberty won’t be out racing in the short term. We’re not sure whether Liberty might even sail up the coast to warmer climes. The first few races of each season are always a good time to blow out cob webs and get rusty minds [and some bodies] working again. Karina, Force Five and Vision are all proving to be keen and competitive. So much so that we couldn’t get close

enough to Vision to take any decent photos, before going to press. Of course it’s sometimes wise to temper enthusiasm when one’s crew are a little rusty. The Force Five crew managed to hoist their spinnaker sideways in one of the early races … and were noticed … earning Mark

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Popham his first Tee Bone trophy for the season. Congratulations Mark. [Considering the booty that comes with the trophy … it might actually be worth winning one!] Best wishes for another successful season everyone. ~ G

S80 REPORT

S80 Legends Ride Again! Images by Bernie Kaaks

John Holder’s photo table drew plenty of interest

Above, The fleet heads downwind Below, Gerry Drysdale (Shadowfax) was the early leader

o understand the origins of the annual Legends race, you need a little family history. Most readers will be familiar with the name “Ron Tough”. It appears regularly on your annual subscription renewal, with an invitation to contribute to the legacy that supports hundreds of young sailors and needy clubs. The Ron Tough Foundation has amassed a healthy investment fund, overseen by a Board of Trustees. The Foundation annually grants thousands of dollars to talented sailors and support teams in Ron Tough’s memory. Ron Tough’s son Alan followed in his father’s footsteps with an enthusiastic love of sailing and a unique talent for organisation. He headed up the Yachting WA (now Australian Sailing WA Region) and also became President of the S80 Association, sailing competitively in his own yacht, Surcouf. Alan passed away in November 2016 but Surcouf still races regularly on the Swan River. Within weeks of Alan’s death, class stalwart John Holder organised a tribute race to recognise the enormous contribution Alan made to the sport during his lifetime. John contacted all S80 owners, convincing them to lend their boat (and crew) to one of the past champions from the class to sail on a Wednesday afternoon. Spinnakers would be banned. Support for the concept was incredible. It resonated with both boat owners and champions of the past so

it was decided to brand the event as the Legends’ Race, to be alternated between Royal Perth Yacht Club and South of Perth Yacht Club each year. The S80’s origins are interesting. Amid the sailing hysteria of Australia’s challenges for the America’s Cup, many young families aspired to join the sailing community. The J24, a 7.3 metre popular weekender, gained traction along the east coast, but in the West a pair of keen yachtsmen, Andy White and John Ducat put their heads together to design a roomier and more family-friendly yacht that would perform strongly on the race track while having enough space for family weekend trips, all at about the same price point as the J24. S80 concept drawings passed to naval architect Kim Swarbrick, who

converted the idea into working drawings and thus the 8 metre S80 class was born. White and Ducat took delivery of the first boats out of the mould. Members at Royal Perth Yacht Club and South of Perth Yacht Club race together as a division, alternating between clubs. The Association wisely retained tight class rules so boats have remained well matched in competition. Always eager to push the class, veteran John Holder decided to broaden the appeal of the 2020 Legends’ Race by inviting all past S80 sailors, whether they sailed as skipper or crew, to come to South of Perth Yacht Club to watch the finish of this year’s race and then mingle with crews afterwards. John set out a table of photos from a variety of S80 events. Retired sailing journalist Rob Vaisey, who covered sailing events for the West Australian for many years, was also on hand to share his album of souvenir clippings. Wednesday 24th November turned out to be a beautiful day. A light south easterly at the start quickly gave way to a moderate south westerly, providing perfect conditions for the race. Gerry Drysdale (Shadowfax) judged the start best, hitting the line with plenty of pace and with clean air rounded the pair of top marks with a decisive early lead. Tony Strickland (Kabisa), started well at the port end as did Dave Hepburn (Hobo) at the starboard end (writer’s note: I sailed two Bunbury City Classics on Hobo continued over/...

S80 continued/... with original owner Fred Talbot). As the fleet settled down during the short first leg, Shadowfax established a substantial break over Will Hammond (Frakka), Ray Smith (Grand Piano) and Guy Skinner (Alchemy). The second leg took the fleet all the way to Sanders Buoy in the middle of Melville Water West. Leaders were greeted by the first hint of a sea breeze near Applecross Spit, allowing them to open up a wider gap on the chasing pack. Gerry Drysdale’s lead was substantially less as he rounded Sanders. Will Hammond was next, closely followed by Ray Smith. The next group included Chris Pye (Fusion), Bill Quinn (Surcouf) and Dave Hepburn (Hobo). The course took the fleet across towards Nedlands, back to Sanders and finally, back home again via Thelma Buoy. Ray Smith, with his crew of Alan Smith, Mike Hughes and Simon Sutherland worked their way past the leaders to round Thelma confident of victory. The battle for second place was enthralling right to the end. Gerry Drysdale and Will Hammond approached the last mark with Hammond overlapped on the inside. The wily Drysdale then held his course on starboard while Hammond tacked away for clear air. Picking up every little lift along the Freeway, Drysdale clearly gained the upper hand, crossing the finish line with a comfortable two length gap to Hammond, perhaps the widest gap between these two for the whole race! Ray Smith, a former president of the S80 Association, now lives in Queensland and was in Perth only by fortuitous circumstance. The State government lifted border restrictions in the nick of time, Smith’s business was conducting a conference in Perth and airline tickets were available. The boat and crew were put together at the last minute with some behind the scenes assistance from association officials. Back at the Clubhouse, Alan Tough’s sister Diane Airey spoke eloquently about the S80 class and its relevance to her late brother before presenting the winner’s trophy. A fitting end to another S80 Legend’s Race and a tribute to the longevity of this fine WA designed and built boat, examples of which are still competing in every state across the country. ~ Bernie Kaaks

VIPERS REPORT

Vipers Embrace Local Travel

busy start to the new season for the Viper fleet. After participating in all the metropolitan Opening Day events for Sportsboats the Vipers backed it up with the two-day Sail Freo regatta. The Vipers comprised almost half of the Sportsboat fleet in the Opening Day series with about six Vipers participating in most events. Sail Freo was conducted in glamour conditions with bright sunshine and light to moderate winds. Weed and waves always add an extra element of uncertainty compared to river sailing. Six Vipers battled it out in close racing. Team Jerwood

won the event from team Beurteaux with the rest of us fighting it out for third. Third place went to Chris Sutherland and crew on a countback from team Monkhouse. We are now back at SoPYC and Australia’s best on-water facilities. What a joy to use our 3 cranes and expansive dock area. On time starts, good courses and no weed – heaven. Sail Fast.

Ray Smith with crew Alan Smith, Mike Hughes and Simon Cunningham

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SAILABILITY REPORT

inally we are back…well sort of! Our last season was shut down suddenly so we were all eager for Sailability Season 20/21 to commence. After many hours of maintenance work lead by David Staniforth-Smith our boats were in ship shape and ready to sail. On 7th October over thirty volunteers descended and like ants were running around in a seemingly organised fashion so that we were all ready to get our first participants on the water at an earlier time of 9.30. It was like a lovely to catch up with old friends and new, many of whom we have known for many years. Our safety guy, John Hassen, unfortunately had a constant and nervous hold of his anemometer as the predicted noon front started to make its presence felt early, around ten. John had to make that horrid call that we must abandon sailing. Experience has shown that one of the hardest things that we ever do as part of volunteering with Sailability is to make and communicate that call. We wear our hearts on our sleeves when we volunteer each Wednesday as we see the positive emotions that evolve from getting people out on the water – whether that emotion be excitement and joy or calmness or even a quick

twitch of a smile. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Doug Smith from Coffee Point Marine who supplied us at cost with ten new water activated lifejackets and acknowledge Healthways for their generous grant. Thank you to the generosity of Tyre Power, Pacific Safety Wear, Appealing Signs, Doyles Sails. We also gratefully acknowledge the on-going support of our founders – Melville Rotary and of course our yacht club. Always the bosuns led by Robbie Wilson are great

support to Sailability. Please if you are thinking of maybe volunteering come by on a Wednesday morning and check us out. We need not only skippers, crew and powerboat drivers out on the water but many land-based volunteers. We tend to need a roster of forty plus to ensure we have enough to run our section each week. Alternatively call Liz Warman on 041 994 9006, Mark Popham on 0410 474 847 or email us at SailabilitySOPYC@gmail.com.

FLYING FIFTEENS

Lillo with long time crew Ed Repsevicius. Together they have won 3 Flying Fifteen State Championships out of Lillo’s total of 13 State Championships.

t would be fair to say that Graeme Lillingston has forgotten more about sailing than most of us will ever know. Most people who have been sailing for nearly 70 years would fall into that category but few of them would boast a race record to rival Lillo’s over multiple classes including, more recently, Flying Fifteens. Gwen 12’s, VJ’s, Moths and Lasers occupied Graeme’s younger years with success in the Flying Fifteen class starting in the late 1970’s and leading to a World Championship win in 1984 having travelled to Ireland. Since then, multiple National and State and Club Championships have been added to his CV and, with tiller still in hand, is a threat to the front of any fleet. Lillo’s philosophy on sailing is that besides being boat on boat, it is more importantly man on man and how you can outsmart the other guy, but you must always respect your opponent. He also believes that, when he makes a mistake he must analyse the error and

learn to perform better next time and don’t do it again. Boat handling is critical and time must be spent working with the crew to perfect every movement, as they say “practice makes perfect”. Graeme has seen many changes

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to the Flying Fifteen and the general sailing landscape over the years and, while happy to relate stories of the good old days, is still up to date with all the modern theories of getting the best out of sailboats.

125s REPORT

t has been a great, albeit quiet start to the sailing season for the South of Perth 125s with our first regatta set to be late November. After a successful winter series, with Rush and Going Gonzo taking first and second respectively in the Applecross cup, The South of Perth fleet has been enjoying some fantastic club racing with two club championship days and a bunch of consistency races already under our belts. The SoPYC fleet looks to have grown nicely this season with the addition of a number of new boats and people, who we are pleased to welcome to our fleet! Skipper Georgette Keating and crew Calyn Reid on Going Gonzo are starting their first season in 125s, and look to be improving rapidly. Furthermore, we also have Leigh on Firefly starting his first season on the 125s at SoPYC. There have also been some winter upgrades going on, with Ferry fixing up his new boat Blue Blitz, and teaming up with Tessa Canci. We have a busy year ahead with two state championships coming up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one at Esperance after Christmas, and one at SoPYC over Easter. If you would be interested in participating or volunteering at this event, please contact the OWG office.

DF95

ow that summer is approaching we are seeing more DF95 sailors back on the pontoon and racing on the pond. Winter has seen a decline in numbers except for the same few brave souls who rug up and come along each week for some spirited racing. The section continues to welcome new DF95 owners as interest continues to grow in radio controlled sailing at South of Perth Yacht Club. Recently joined are Bernie Anson (572) and Mark Sherburn (82). It’s great to see Rupert Leslie (865) and Brian DeVries (842) return from their ‘holiday’ in Egypt. Also good to see Tim Bussemaker (831) back racing a DF95 recently purchased from Lynne Newton. We are still missing some of our original owners and would like to see them back on the water again e.g. Graham Monkhouse (818), Peter Lewis (829), Barry Walsh (854) and Todd Walsh (860), John Heydon (808) and Christina Heydon (809). We also welcome Ron Viney (814) who often joins us as a visitor. Thank you to Mark Landwehr (882) for fixing the battery in our automated starting announcement system. And thank you to Lew Cody (435) for recording results on his mobile phone and then sending them to the On Water Group and to DF95 members using WhatsApp. Thanks also to those DF95 sailors who have assisted with mark laying and retrieval, rescuing boats and scoring races. Rick Steuart is a regular DF95

observer and has taken the pictures on this page. Rick has taken some great photos and videos of our racing using his cameras and drone. These images are recommended viewing on his website at: perthsailingphotography. weebly.com/the-dragonflite-95s-ofsopyc.html In November the DF95 fleet conducted its first club championship heat. It is proposed to have a heat on the first Friday of each month. Instead of racing on the pond we trialled having the races from the club fuelling jetty. Unfortunately the weather conditions were not ideal for setting a course on the day. Should a championship heat not be sailed for whatever reason it will revert to the following week. A big thank

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you to Christina Heydon and Lyn DeVries who officiated for this club championship heat. DF95 racing is inexpensive (no crew, no insurance, no pen fees), lots of fun and occurs every Friday on the pond at the club with the first race starting at 3pm and the last start at approximately 5pm. These times may change with the warmer weather and longer days during summer. Watch Coffee Pointers for changes in times. If you have any questions or would like to try DF95 radio controlled sailing please come down to the club on a Friday afternoon or contact either: Mark Popham, markpop@iinet.net. au, ph 0410 474 847, or Kevin Fulwood, kefulwood@westnet. com.au, ph 0414 568 292

PELICANS REPORT

oPYC’s Pelican fleet has had a busy three months, with new crews trying out sailing. Some have really enjoyed the time on the water, while others nearly got knocked out and went home freezing. This year’s Opening Day was SoPYC’s 75th anniversary. Many crews were away completing their winter sports, so there was only one Pelican out on the water with a new crew trying out sailing. It was windy for introducing juniors to sailing, but he was enthusiastic about it and went home wanting to sail again. The Pelicans and Optimists have their own course to sail, separate to everyone else, to cause less traffic between boats. This has proven

helpful for all sailors and on-water coaching. Peli Power Up ran for three days at the start of October this year. Everyone who participated learnt some new skills to use while sailing and got challenged to the limits. Some of the activities included were sailing on the 125s and the Peter Mapstone race. Everyone had an enjoyable time and improved their sailing techniques. The Pelican fleet is always looking for new crews who want to take up sailing with a more experienced skipper. To find out more about our competitive but welcoming fleet, visit the Pelican website at www. pelican.org.au. ~ Finn Caldwell, Pelican Scribe

OPTIMIST REPORT

espite many sailing events being cancelled due to the particle that shall not be named, Optimist sailors have still been training hard and are having fun. A few of our Gold sailors are looking for their next level sailing machine, trying out the club’s Bics and 29ers. With the club investing in SUPs and windsurfers this means when the conditions are not the best for Opti sailing we can still hone our skills.

Applecross Cup

The Applecross Cup was held over three weekends, with the second series being cancelled due to bad weather. Each series were treated as separate events. With the final series results deciding the Cup winners; Open 1st................................ Zen Salisbury SoPYC 2nd....................................... Aaron Teo SoPYC 3rd................................ Jasper Stay RFRBYC Intermediate 1st......................................... Zac Mellor SoPYC 2nd............................Flynn Walford SoPYC 3rd........................................................Fedor RPYC

Club Championships

The club champs were cut a few weeks short because of U know what. With club sailors having to brave the cold water to get those last few points on the board. The presentations were held later in the year with a buffet dinner for the kids and plenty of fire engines from Cookie. Thanks to the Junior Club sponsors for the awesome trophies and prizes. These are the scores:

Open 1st............................................................... Aaron Teo 2nd...............................................Murray Duthie 3rd......................................... Noah Karantonis Intermediate 1st................................................... Flynn Walford 2nd...........................................................Zac Mellor 3rd.................................................Harriet Mellor Consistency Open 1st..................................................Murray Duthie 2nd............................................................ Aaron Teo 3rd......................................... Noah Karantonis Intermediate st.................................................. Flynn Walford 2nd...........................................................Zac Mellor 3rd.................................. Lucas Cunningham

Huck Scott

This year’s Huck Scott held at Fremantle Sailing Club allowed our club sailors to take on the waves and swell of ocean racing. The first day saw light conditions but a strong turnout kept the competition fierce. The second day gave us stronger winds and better opportunity to hike and take advantage of surfing the waves. Aaron Teo proved once again his champion skills taking out first place with Zen Salisbury showing great form coming second followed by Sam Williams all training at SoPYC. Also, with Murray Duthie coming 5th and Noah Karantonis 9th position. The Intermediate sailors also stood up to take out 2nd - Flynn Walford and 3rd – Zac Mellor leaving no doubt they are ready to move into the Open class.

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West Sail

The West Sail coaching clinic at Hillarys was no doubt tiring but also fun and we learnt a lot and got a good crack at training for the State Youths. This year we could not camp over, so hopefully next year we will be fully feral for our parents after 4 days and nights at training camp.

State Youths

It was a strong turnout with 88 sailors in total. The first day conditions were light and a bit shifty. The next day was windier which suited the heavier sailors. SoPYC sailors put in a good effort and it will be great to see the next gen of intermediate sailors competing. Results were; Open 1st............................................................... Aaron Teo 2nd..................................................Zen Salisbury 4th................................................Murray Duthie 15th............................................... Flynn Walford

Upcoming events The Goolugatup Sailing Carnival will be held from 4th-14th of January and will include the Opti State Championship for Open and Intermediate sailors between the 9th and 14th of Jan 2021. This will be an amazing opportunity for our club sailors to compete on their home waters. Entries close 18th December. Parents are encouraged to volunteer for on-water roles and see up close how regattas are organised. ~ Flynn Walford

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am forever grateful that, after our initial lockdown which saw the Club closed for a period of time, life has almost returned to normal. However, as a result of the lockdown, we were unable to hold our usual July Sundowner where we would get together in the Ward Room and watch the winter sun set over the river. But November came along and I had what I thought was a brilliant idea to get out on the water and do some Stand Up Paddle Boarding. The Club is now doing classes and has a suite of them for members to make use of and as well as being fun to ride, they make great exercise partners. However, the Grand Sponsors weren’t so keen to get wet, and, in their defense, November 13th was a miserably cold day. So with no takers for the SUP Carnival, we met as planned for drinks and canapés in the gorgeous beachside marquee. Our Rear Commodore Regatta, Stephen Grover, gave a wonderful talk which reminded the Sponsors about how much their support not only helps the junior sailors but also can have far-reaching effects on their lives as they move on to bigger and better endeavours in the sailing world. Thanks to those who attended, and I look forward to catching up in March for the 2021 Grand Sponsors Regatta. ~ Cally Browning, Chair

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GOOLUGATUP SAILING CARNIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DATE

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Sunday 03 Jan

Registration Welcome function

Monday 04 Jan

Skiff Regatta / 29er State Championships Open Regatta

Tuesday 05 Jan

Skiff Regatta / 29er State Championships Open Regatta

Wednesday 06 Jan

Lay Day Invitation Keel Boat Race

Thursday 07 Jan

Skiff Regatta / 29er State Championships Open Regatta

Friday 08 Jan

Skiff Regatta / 29er State Championships Open Regatta

Saturday 09 Jan

Optimist State Championships

Sunday 10 jan

Optimist State Championships Youth Regatta

Monday 11 Jan

Optimist State Championships Youth Regatta

Tuesday 12 Jan

Youth Regatta Junior Regatta

Wednesday 13 Jan

Youth Regatta Junior Regatta

Thursday 14 Jan

Youth Regatta Junior Regatta

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Weddings and Functions

Grand Sponsor Report

Optimists

Pelicans

Flying Fifteens

DF95

125s

Sailability

S80

Vipers

SS27

Herreshoff Hill News

Membership Report

Learn to sail @ SoPYC

Functions Report

General Manager's Report

Commodore’s Report

From the Archives: RIP Jim Haywood

Rear Commodore’s Report