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ISSUE No.13 | DEC 2021 ~ APRIL 2022

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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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SOUNDINGS | Dec 2021 ~April 2022

ISSUE No.13 | December 2021 - April 2022

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T H E Q UA R T E R LY M A G A Z I N E o f S O U T H o f P E R T H YA C H T C L U B EVERY ISSUE Commodore’s Report.......................................................................................03 House Report ......................................................................................................... 04 Rear Commodore Regatta Report.......................................................05 General Manager's Report ........................................................................ 06 Our New Members............................................................................................. 12 Membership Report........................................................................................... 15 Functions Report.................................................................................................. 16 Training and Development Report......................................................20 Sailing Section Report..................................................................................... 24 Grand Sponsor Report.................................................................................... 38

SPECIAL FEATURES 2021 Opening Day Address........................................................................ 07 2021 Opening Day Photo Gallery........................................................ 09

YEARS

Learn to sail @SoPYC ..................................................................................... 12 2022 Goolugatup Sailing Carnival....................................................... 18

AROUND THE Club From the Archives.................................................................................................11 Ladies' Lunch............................................................................................................ 21 Power Torque............................................................................................................ 22 Division One Ramblings................................................................................. 26 Herreshoff Hill News........................................................................................30 Vipers............................................................................................................................... 32 S27...................................................................................................................................... 33 Sailability.......................................................................................................................34 Flying Fifteens......................................................................................................... 35 Cruising Section..................................................................................................... 36 Weddings and Events....................................................................................... 39 Grand Sponsor Directory............................................................................. 40

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Office hours: Monday – Friday 9am ~ 5pm General Manager.................................................................. Keith McLuckie Secretary....................................................................................... Tracy Perkins Receptionist............................................................................... Maree Kosick, ..................................................................... Tanya O'Hara Finance & Administration Manager.............. Kirstie Beveridge Finance Officer........................................................................ Rachael Youssouf Assistant Accountant..................................................... Ciara Conneely Accounts Payable................................................................ Yen Yen Seow-Donald Digital Marketing, Publications & Sponsorship Officer............... Premo Jacniacki Membership Coordinator........................................... Tracy Perkins Pens and Moorings............................................................. Casey Skinner Food & Beverage Manager ...................................... Michael Ribaudo Sailing Administrator...................................................... Sharon Skinner OWG Admin Assistant................................................... Matt Doyle Head Coach................................................................................ Denis Jones Facilities Superintendant........................................... Kerry Culshaw Facilities Administrator............................................... Casey Skinner On Water Group OTB Admin Assistant...................................................... Caitlin Elks Head Bosun................................................................................. David Locke 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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COMMODORE’S REPORT Michael Cook Commodore

Hello Members hope that you all enjoyed your summer holidays and that you were able to enjoy the beautiful waterways in and around our great state. Many of our boating members spent time at Rottnest while others journeyed further south to Mandurah and Geographe. We certainly had the right weather for enjoying our water. At the Club over the summer our sailing section hosted the Goolagatup Sailing Festival. This was once again a success which could not have occurred had it not been for the countless volunteers. We are so lucky to have so many generous and giving members who regularly put up their hands to get things done. Our Club could simply not function without volunteers whether they be on the water in start teams or support and rescue vessels, on land either in the galley or in the On Water Group or as members of the many committees. Thank you once again to all our wonderful hard-working volunteers. Our Club would not function without you! Since my last Soundings, we have had several staff changes. Our new General Manager Keith has been working very hard to acclimatise to his new role. He has made a point of being available to members in the bar each week so that he can get a sense of member priorities. Since he started, Keith has had to navigate several challenges including staff shortages and the ever-changing Covid landscape. I would like to thank Keith and all the staff for hanging in there in these challenging times, I ask members to please remember the staff are not making the rules, they just have to enforce them. Please respect them and follow the protocols without needing to be asked.

Over the last few months, we have had a few challenges with the new kitchen. However, I am happy to say that as I write this article, we seem to be on a positive trajectory. The chefs have hit the nail on the head with the steak sandwich (my fav) and Chef Chris is on a winner with his Beef Wellington. Awesome job guys. This is pleasing as member satisfaction is an area that I am keen to improve. It will be a priority in the Strategic Plan and will always need to be. I know that of late there has been a lot of chat about the impact of functions on the member experience, and so there should be. Our enjoyment and access to our Club facilities, whether it be the gorgeous view or parking, should not be affected by a private function. This is something that the Vice has been working on with F&B. We will be making some decisions on this, with the goal of ensuring the members experience is always a priority. Another area I am keen to review is this magazine. As you would have noticed, our weekly Coffee Pointers email has really evolved and now provides lots of information for members, with much more than ever before with section updates and detailed reports of Club events. This combined with our regular social media updates, raises the question, is our Soundings Magazine still relevant? This is something we are and will continue to review, as printing is not cheap. So, as you can see, we have a lot to do. While it is busy, it is important that we get things right. My team and I will continue to work hard and do our best for you, the members. I hope to see you at the Club soon.

MICHAEL 'COOKIE' COOK Commodore

HOUSE REPORT Stephen Grover Vice Commodore

hat a tricky few months we have had, with other states locked out of our lovely WA for not taking COVID seriously. Commissioning of the new kitchen facilities were completed late November with the result being a reintroduction of the view through to our magnificent Swan River via the Sailors Bar area. Quite a vista! Coinciding with the opening was return of an old favourite...Salt & Pepper Squid with Chips at a crazy $8.50. You would be hard pressed to find better value for your post race feed accompanied by your favoured tipple. On the day they were the Hot Item (excuse the pun!) on order. At the same time a “soft” opening of the summer menu was introduced and despite some initial settling in problems ( all new kitchens have them), the summer eating/grazing season should be a cracker! Yum, yum, looking forward to that! The Functions Committee and Food & Beverage have been working hard whilst awaiting the opening of the kitchen. However they were still able to carry out the Melbourne Cup Day (an absolute ripper event according to all who attended), the Commodores Ball (sensational!), Childrens Xmas Party and a sit down ticketed New Years Eve event. Post the New Year a breakfast Quarterdeck Club is planned to cater for those that have stayed overnight on their vessels or simply want to start the day overlooking the Swan at what is,without doubt, the states premier viewing platform.....South of Perth Yacht Club, Coffee Point, Applecross. Recent discussions within House Committee have already commenced to re-establish some “way back when” style events such as a “Mariners Table” and definitely a regular “Fine Dining Experience” to provide something extra special for members and give our chefs and support staff a vehicle to display their culinary skills. Fine wines will naturally form a necessary part of these nights. Book the Uber on these nights! Now onto the nitty-gritty (or is that the nitty-grotty?) items. BINS, BINS, BINS Folks we have a real issue here and one which reflects badly on some of the members and guests of the Club. Whilst it is certainly acknowledged that extra pickup times and larger bin sizes will assist (and have been addressed) the problem of overflow on peak weekends has been particularly disgusting, in short, disgraceful, with the tour to Rockingham being a significant lowlight. It reflects badly on us as a Club, so please be more aware of how you dispose of your rubbish, and if

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the bins are getting full at the end of jetties there are other options not too far away. PARKING, PARKING, PARKING As it turns out, despite what appears to be a bounty of spare space in the Club grounds parking is a finite resource which reaches overflow (like the bins!) on weekends where everybody expects to park inside the Club. I wouldn't be churlish enough to suggest that non-members are occupying members bays BUT evidence obtained by a survey of windscreen stickers would suggest otherwise. As a suggestion, try car pooling if you are on an extended time away from the pen and large numbers are expected on your vessel. Just saying! Alright “Grumpy Pants” has said his bit! The Eastern Hardstand Filtration System has undergone a major service involving some minor mechanical updates and is now operating at expected levels of output. It's hard to think that it's been part of the Club furniture for over four years. Time's flying by! Maintenance is always a major part of Club expenditure and this year is no exception. However with prudent fiscal constraints being acknowledged and agreed in order to maintain our healthy solvency it would be nice to maintain our outward presentation to members and guests. Give it a bit of botox, so to speak! To this end I have a number of items to be attended to around the Club (e.g. entrance statements) which, with a spruce up, will enhance our “first impression” to all. Wish me luck with my talks with the fund controllers. Until the next SOUNDINGS may I encourage you all to make maximum use of the Club facilities and enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people with a joint interest in all things aquatic. The more you are involved in the Club the more you will appreciate what is on offer. Respect to all! Stephen Grover Vice Commodore

REGATTA REPORT Troy Dalglish

Rear Commodore Regatta

here has been a lot going on both on and off the water since the last Soundings edition was released. Regatta’s, there have also been numerous changes with our Flag Officers, Management Committee, Captains and Vice Captains and of course our Club staff. Seasons have come and gone: Sail, Power, Sail, or is that Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. Spring was a little shy this year, but Summer certainly made up for it with temperatures over forty degrees on far too many occasions. Our On Water Group has seen a few changes, with Scott Nunn leaving us and the return of Sharon Skinner as our Sailing Administrator. Matthew Doyle was also appointed to the role of On Water Group Assistant. We welcome both Sharon and Matthew to SoPYC. I would like to thank Bernie Kaaks and Christina Heydon, who assisted during the changeover period in the OWG. The Power Yacht Section conducted their 60th Power Yacht Time Trialling season whilst Soundings was in recess. Opening Day went ahead, although it was at risk of restrictions, we managed to dodge a bullet and were able to celebrate the day with all the tradition and fanfare as would be expected, pursued by a successful season for both the club and the competitor’s perspective at both the club and state levels. A special mention and congratulations to Team Amazon, Steve Wall and Amanda Watson for their Club and State Championship wins and Tikkityboo Jason Claricoates and Caroline James for their handicap win in both for the states and club results. With winter behind us, and on a fine October Day the club celebrated its 76th Summer Opening Day with all the pomp and ceremony deserving of such a day, minus the canon firing. Life Member, Vice Patron and Past Commodore Rupert Leslie declared the season Open and all Members, Guests, VIP’s, Competitors involved themselves in the Official Sail Past and Opening Day Events. Our Women’s Keelboat Team did us proud in the Women’s State Keelboat Championship off the Coast of Fremantle Sailing Club earlier this year. Placing 5th overall. The outstanding highlight of the day, as witnessed by the Commodore and I, the women’s keelboat squad and countless others was that One Win! It was a ‘hold your breath’ moment as the SoPYC crew, skippered by Mara Vlaar, crossed the finish line in first, the only other team to do so other than RFBYC. As this edition goes to print the team are currently in training for the 2022 states. SoPYC Sailability Section conducted a very successful Hansa Regatta which was held over 3 days in MidNovember. A total of 16 boats competed during the three days of Racing, with many of the competitors and volunteers seen back after the days racing enjoying the club facilities. Congratulations to the Sailability Team, John Hassen and his team for a successful event.

After the success of the inaugural Goolugatup Sailing Carnival (GSC) held early in 2021, the 2021/22 Wilson Marine Goolugatup Sailing Carnival was held over the December and January. Two State Championships were incorporated into the first part. On the weekend of the 12th and 13th December 2021 a very successful Skiff State Championships was held, with some 29 competitors taking part. This will be followed up by the 9er State Championships on the weekend of the 18th and 19th December. Flash forward to January and Part 2 of the GSC which included Lasers, 9ers, Skiffs, Cherubs, Javelins and a Foil Fest. Many braved strong winds during the middle days of the event. All these events were very well supported by both competitors and our volunteers. I would like to once again take this opportunity to thank them. The New Start Boat (Unnamed referred to as Start 1) had its debut during the Skiff State Regatta. Our RO Bernie has given his tick of approval. That is high praise coming from Mister Kaaks. We must thank the State Government and specifically our Vice Patron Kim Giddons MLA as this purchase would not have been possible without the grant received from them. The Regatta Committee will be calling for submissions to name our new start boat in the coming weeks, with a traditional naming ceremony to be conducted later in the year. On the 1st of January 2022 Australian Sailing Racing Rule 46 now requires all crew to be a member of an affiliated club and be registered with Australia Sailing, when competing. This rule effectively makes it compulsory to sign all crew onboard. Not to mention for safety reason. Where a crew person is not a member of SoPYC or is not an affiliated club member then a SailPass must be purchased. This is still a work in progress, and we are looking for ways to streamline this process to alleviate the frustrations with the current sign on process. For further information about SailPass please visit the website of contact the OWG for more information. 2022 is shaping up as another busy year for SoPYC. Some of those special events include the relaunched Norm Cocks Yimbala – Eun-na-mara Sail and Power Events, Women’s Keelboat State Championships, FF15s States, The Geraldton Offshore Race in May. This is all additional to a usual schedule of events throughout the year. With scheduled sailing occurring Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays and throw in a couple of regattas and special events the club relies heavily on its volunteers. From start crews, mark layers, safety boats, galley assistance, and so on. I would like to thank all those members who currently, consistently, and reliably volunteer every week. Without these dedicated members, we as a club, would be unable to schedule and host so many quality events throughout the year. The club is always looking for more volunteers. You do not need experience. If you would like to get involved and help, please contact the OWG to register your interest. Fair winds and following seas! Troy Dalglish Rear Commodore Regatta

GENERAL MANAGER

Keith McLuckie General Manager

lmost 5 months in the chair and to say it’s been a hectic ride so far would be an understatement. A steep learning curve, together with unprecedented times due to COVID-19 has meant nothing has remained the same for long. In writing my report I’ve decided take a different approach to previous GM reports and talk more about my team, my goals and my ideas for the future, rather than a summary of events that have occurred in the past. For those of you who know my background you’ll know I’ve spent the last 40 years in the finance industry. The part you may not know is that for the last 15 or so of those years, although in the finance industry, my role was to engage with and help develop communities through retention and then investment of locally generated profits. The sole purpose being to improve the social, environmental and / or financial position of each community. The most satisfying part of my role was that the final decision on where to invest profits or resources was made by the community. I see synergies in my role here at the Club whereby decisions on the future are made by members. A saying I’ve been using since I started here is ‘Built by the members, for the members’. As a staff team we regularly ask ourselves if what we’re doing is in line with that saying, and I’m pleased to note that I’m starting to hear others within the team use it in their conversations. So, if I was to tell you what my primary goal is at this early stage, it would be to rejuvenate the focus on members from an engagement, participation and satisfaction perspective. My challenge is how to deliver results that meet with your expectations.

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The staff team has also undergone significant change since I arrived and I’m sure will continue to see changes as we move forward. Perhaps the most notable is the return of Sharon Skinner as Sailing Administrator. Sharon has a long history with SoPYC and after a stint elsewhere, we welcome her back with open arms. One of Sharon’s first tasks was to employ an assistant and as a result we also welcome Matthew Doyle to the OWG team. Another addition is Premo Jacniacki as our Marketing Officer. Premo is a very enthusiastic addition and will be working hard to improve the standard of the Club’s publications and communications. Continuing with our new recruits, Glen Sexton joined our bosun team. Glen is a trade qualified carpenter and joiner, has recently been working on a fly in fly out basis for the BHP South Flank NPI and OHP Projects. Glen also comes with over 15 years’ experience within the marine craft maintenance industry for both pleasure and commercial marine vessels. The departure list is also growing and we said farewell to Robbie Wilson, our head bosun earlier this year. Robbie was with us for nearly 5 years but decided to take the opportunity to expand his knowledge and gain experience elsewhere. We have also farewelled chefs Maverick and Brad, together with Jenny Grant, our Assistant Accountant who all left for greener pastures elsewhere. Despite best efforts we continue to face challenges with recruitment of chefs, catering and bar staff. The borders opening up in March may provide some much-needed opportunities, but in the meantime Michael and his F&B team continue to work hard to keep things moving forward. A new position has been created for a Membership and Volunteer Coordinator and we are currently recruiting for a suitable candidate as we speak. This position will work closely with the Membership Committee and will be responsible for developing and implementing member engagement, consultation and communication strategies. So those of you who have provided feedback around improving member focus may be pleased to learn of this new role.

You may also have noticed a relocation of some teams, with Denis and Caitlin relocating to the Centreboard Clubhouse, while the Facilities team are now based in the On Water Group office. With COVID-19 restrictions increasing in recent times we have had to ask members, staff and visitors to provide evidence of double vaccination in order to enter many areas of the club. My thanks go to all who have worked with us to ensure that everyone is protected, but also that regulations are followed. I acknowledge that vaccination is a personal choice and I respect everyone’s right to make that choice for themselves. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a small number of members opting to cancel their membership so I thank them all for their past support and wish them well for the future. Enforcing COVID-19 regulations at the Club has also seen a number of instances where members and / or guests have ignored requests by staff to produce vaccination evidence. In some cases, staff have been abused for simply following procedures. This is a twoway street and I said previously, I am working hard to improve the member experience, however, will not tolerate abuse of staff in any circumstance. If you have a concern, or even some constructive criticism my door is always open, and my phone is always on. Keith McLuckie General Manager

2021 OPENING DAY ADDRESS Rupert Leslie

Commodore 1997 - 99 | Vice Patron | Life Member

Patron Colin (Cowden), Distinguished Guests, and fellow members, when Commodore Cook asked me at the AGM if I would make the Opening Day address, having said I’d be delighted, I asked him if there was anything he would like me to focus on. A very confident “Your call” was the answer. When I got home that night I was wondering what to talk about. I went and sat in my office and nudged the computer mouse - two screens came to life from some research I had been doing earlier in the day – one had a 1953 Landgate image of the SoPYC area overlayed with the current Club’s Land Titles, the other had a 2021 Google Earth image of the Club today and its marina and surrounds. I stared at these for a while – the differences were stark. The 1953 image showed that where we are now sitting was a tidal river sandbank with the shoreline running where the current cycle way runs outside the Club’s back fence line, the 2021 image in contrast shows the reclamation of the SoPYC peninsula and the infrastructure the Club has accumulated over the 60 year journey we have enjoyed on this site. I remember saying to myself – it’s not just about what we have built, it’s actually about the people who made that journey happen, it’s about the culture and the community that has been created. I went to bed that night wondering if I should be brave and bold enough to talk about SoPYC’s future, the next 60 years and what that next part of the journey might look like. Commodore Cook will be the 45th Commodore to take stewardship of this great yacht Club, and he and the 44 Commodores that have proceeded him, some of whom are on my left, together with their supporting Flag Officers, Treasurers, Management Committees, Captains, and the countless members who have been part of this journey all need to be acknowledged for the huge voluntary effort that has shaped who and what we are today. To all of them, past and present, we owe a great debt of thanks and recognition. The pendulum of who and what we are is never still. The diversity of our large membership base ensures the arrival of new ideas and new points of enthusiasm. Our governance and enshrined objectives help clarify what we strive to be, and our commitment to yachting in all its forms, both sporting and

recreational, helps describe the centre point of the pendulum – that point where a sense of equilibrium is felt. Some days after my late night contemplations, I decided I would be brave and have a crack at talking about what the long term future might include. Using a Johari window approach, I condensed a 50 year look forward down to 4 primary known knowns and 1 known unknown. Recognising these hopefully enables us to start to build a picture. I colour coded these using a traffic light approach, with green representing substantial opportunities for SoPYC, and red being a threat to our future. Of these 5 points fortunately 4 are green, the other I am uncertain about. The uncertain one is the known unknown. It is of course Covid 19 and what the endgame of the pandemic is going to look like. At a Club level it has a flag of short term caution. The reason I have not allocate a colour to it is that, as an eternal optimist, I think there is evidence of some green shoots emerging. A tangible sequence might see cultural and behavioural shifts that results in a preference for recreation closer to home, it might see people staying closer to the benefits that living in Australia affords, it might see a strengthening of family groups as grandparents and parents reallocate priorities, and it might see being closer to the offerings that organisations like SoPYC provide as playing a part of that. Time will tell, but there may well be long term opportunities that arise, and that all yacht clubs could be well positioned for – I can only hope. The 4 green opportunities are big, and relatively easy to see – 2 of these are SoPYC specific, the other 2 are equally applicable to all other yacht clubs. I shall try to be brief.

Technology in our sport – the first BIG green

The media and virtual coverage in 2021 of the recent America’s Cup, the sailing events from the Tokyo Olympics, and, for the offshore enthusiasts, the latest edition of the Vendee Globe Race in 50 foot foiling class yachts sailing non-stop single handed around the world, has been incredible. Sailing at these elite levels can be now be enjoyed and appreciated easily be everyone from home. The investment in the technology has been enormous and its capacity to engage and enthuse both sailors and non-sailors of all ages and abilities is growing rapidly. It is a high end marketing of our sport that has been sought by many of us for a long time. It is not difficult to imagine where this might go in the next 50 or 60 years. As the technology continues to improve and become more affordable, it will undoubtedly at some point filter down to clubs and classes. Boat tracking, drones, virtual screen underlays and interactive cameras (to mention a few) will feed to automated production software that will then stream directly onto Clubhouse screens and members devices. A State Championship events will be able, in real time, to be viewed by families and supporters from home or the club or wherever they choose, Grandkids will be able to watch

2021 OPENING DAY ADDRESS (contd) the virtual versions of Grandpa racing his H28 on their device at home, Dad will be able to watch his son racing his optimist or foiling board whilst taking Mum to lunch, a change of speed by a time trialler will flash red on the club screen as a live F1 style result shows the penalty. I could go further, but you get the idea. This is an exciting future space for all of us – it has a capacity to engage the full breadth of the sport at State, Club, and local levels. It will cross generational divides and will give Clubs a strong point of engagement with both current and future members. It will be an opportunity at some point that could well play a defining role in the future of SoPYC.

Canning Bridge Precinct Vision – the second BIG green

This public growth initiative is right on SoPYC’s doorstep. Emanating from collective work done by the Cities of Melville and South Perth, the WAPC and the WA Government DOP in 2009, and subsequently endorsed by the WA Planning Commission in its Directions 31 paper of 2011, the expectations of population growth in the immediate area of 205k people, 120k new dwellings, and an increased workforce of 150k is already well and truly underway. Residential and office towers are already being built as we sit here today, and the supporting infrastructure for future growth is being upgraded. Remembering that this was the 2031 WAPC outlook - it is not difficult to imagine in 50 or 60 years that this would have expanded way beyond those numbers on both sides of the Canning Bridge, and both inshore, and north and south on both banks of the Canning River. The needs of these high density outcomes for residents and businesses could well require access to external facilities for recreation and social amenity purposes. This represents a significant future opportunity for SoPYC. As one of the few self developed and community based sporting and recreational facilities in the area with a capacity to incrementally grow both its shoreside and water based facilities, SoPYC has the capacity to meet or influence the recreational needs of this population. An increased demographic of young singles and families, from children through to retirees will arrive, and engagement with them has the potential to be rewarding for SoPYC and its future. It is, I think, a reality that cannot be avoided and, might I be bold enough to suggest, it should be embraced.

Our Capacity to Grow, and our Financial strength – the third BIG green The last 22 years have seen SoPYC replace and increase its entire pen system, and build the Western and Eastern hardstanding areas. The opportunity continues to exist for incremental growth of these water activity facing assets and their configuration, and to further improve the solid revenue base that these contribute and which underpin our future. A necessary recent recognition and refocus toward professionally maintaining these assets has been an essential step in this process, we have grown to point where this workload needs expert management, and protecting these assets is fundamental to the future. As these changes settle into the regime of the Club, the time is approaching

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for investment in and refurbishment of our member facing land based facilities, particularly if we are to take advantage of the previously mentioned opportunities. It is not difficult to imagine that in 50 to 60 years we would have further optimised the use of our water and land area footprints with an increase in our marina berthing capacity, a redesign layout of our buildings for better use of the peninsula, a new main clubhouse (probably staged) to meet a masterplan focused on the future needs of new and current members, and offering improved support of our on water activities. Getting this right will be challenging, but it presents the current and future leadership of the Club with an opportunity to provide a vision of a purpose designed facility which not only meets expected growth but in fact generates its own growth because it exceeds the expectations of current and future members.

Our Members, our Culture and Community – the fourth BIG green

The single greatest asset organisations like SoPYC have now and will have in its future is its people – its members and its staff. Our Club enjoys a positive and inclusive culture, and is a community of like but varied interests. A 50 or 60 year forward view shouldn’t see this change and should incorporate growing the engagement the Club has with and between its people, and about ensuring they support who and what we collectively are, and what we collectively want to achieve. The future will be about providing services, facilities, events and recreational opportunities for everyone who walks through our door, and this may at times present some twists and turns as growth and the character of the society we are part of gets pushed and pulled in different directions. It is about remembering the pendulum I mentioned earlier, allowing it to move around, whilst at the same time staying true to the core values and objectives that have steered us along the journey so far, and will continue to do so going forward. All of the above suggest some interesting and exciting dimensions to the future. On that note, it is nearly time I give up this microphone. Thank you Commodore Michael for the opportunity to make this address. Let me congratulate and welcome all sailors who are here today and all those who will actively take part in the summer sailing program. May you enjoy good breezes, fair and earnest competition, and a cold beer with tales of success and incident in the bar afterwards. It is now my pleasure to declare the 76th Sailing Season of the South of Perth Yacht Club open. Rupert Leslie Commodore 1997-99 Vice Patron Life Member

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he Archive team are slowly working their way through the Club's magazines. Not surprisingly they were the main means of communication within the Club, apart from the usual chatter and banter in the bar. They began with a newsletter that could have been in production in the early 60s and the earliest one in our hands at the moment dates back to November 1966, some 20 years after the Club had begun. It offers the Commodores Notes, House, Cruiser, Regatta, Junior and Pelican sailing and the power section was right there with their offering, “Off the Wind”. The Ladies Notes were front and centre with their social organisation providing the glue that kept the Club together. Christmas parties, Cocktail evenings and of course the Melbourne Cup were some of the money spinners that provided funds that the Club could use in providing the niceties within the Club. All of this wrapped up in a four page envelope that offered so much for the price of 3 cents and mailed to your door once a month. Reading through the next 30 years of these magazines, you can see the discussions and changes that have formed the Club and the contributions some of our members have made. Right from the start, the Club had the concept that the junior sailors were the major way forward for the Club and that helping these young people, both male and female, was the most important thing to keep the Club active and progressive. During the early years the Club grew on the back of the training provided by volunteer coaches of the likes of Norm Print, David Locke, Bill Holder, Len Webb and Tom Maher. In the most part, these were sailors who had sons and daughters in the various junior fleets and they gave up their mornings in order to give their and other parent’s children a chance to learn the rules, etiquette and even the knots required for sailing. When the Club appointed the first paid full time coach, Tony Dean in 1989 it was an historic moment for the Club, though part time coaches had been in use for a number of years. However these were subsidiary moves as the Club began to feel its oats and began taking to the blue water in earnest, with John Court taking his boat Ilina to NSW for the Sydney

to Hobart yacht race in 1970/71. The first SoPYC boat to do so, though there had been others from Perth to do so. Of course when Alan Bond won the America’s Cup and brought it back to WA, the sailing world knew no boundaries and anyone who was a sailor, be it on the river or on the blue water was defined as a “demigod”. The Club grew larger and began to expand with new building works and more pens being built. The debts also grew and after some major works had been completed, the Club found itself in financial difficulties and it took some really creative thinking by the then treasurer to haul the Club back into the black. The terms “corporate member, social member, and crew member” originate from that period. Frankly, anything that brought funds into the Club. Shortly after this they realised that a full catering section could look after member’s functions and even do weddings and corporate work. The Club decided to realise this aspect as a means of providing funds for the development of the pens and work on the Club houses, while keeping pen and membership fees at a reasonable level. There will be more from the Archive team; stay tuned!

OUR MEMBERS WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS WHO HAVE JOINED THE CLUB FROM MAY 2021 ~ APRIL 2022 ORDINARY

Joseph Cordina Jeremy Keeffe Gary Rich Grant Craig Brad Papotto John Stallwood Benjamin Ng Robert Butler Peter William Coghill Stephen Coke Neil Darby Liam McClure Paul McVittie Nick Melidonis Brian Adams Anthony Kenny Anthony Jackson Larry Turner Stephen Breen Daniel Daniel James Tittensor-Ward Richard Vogel Brett Clair Jim Holland Wesley Tweedie Rhett Macpherson Adam Kisiel Paul Morgan Richard Morris Adam William Harry Leslie Margetts Mark Abercromby Grant Ingham

ASSOCIATE

Rebecca Marsh Melissa Slater Benjamin Clark Joshua Clark

FAMILY

Robert Sincich Debra Sumner Graham Butler Martin Levy Travis Simmons Hany Ayad John Carter Nathan Bergmans Michael Maartensz Kevin Doig Andrew Cornejo Martin Crosbie David Curedale Sanae Kazim Richard Perks Daniel Price Michael Altham Neisha Hackett Paul Jeffs Melissa Repacholi Jessica Faulkner Neil Jameson Michael McNamee Daniel Debattista Cameron Henry Aidan Jenkins Marek Kwiecien-Fisher Jiana Pan Marcus Strickland Richard Blythe David Clark Ross Markham Bryce Edwards Paul Harris Guy Black John Georgiou Jonti Harris Peter Harris Rhys Harris

Gavin Shakespeare Benjamin Burchill Steven Little Adrian Mtungwazi Glen O'Brien Carlos Vicencio Mark Wilkinson Leonard Ainslie David Kingsbury Peter Medich Ray Muscat Amy Purdon

FAMILY ASSOCIATE Kym Butler Zoe Jay Elizabeth Levy Corina Norman Judith Anne Willis Anthony Ayad Mark Ayad Sandra Ayad Mariam Mansour Melita Sutherland Joshua Bergmans Kate Bergmans Noah Bergmans Trent Bergmans Elouise Maartensz Greyson Maartensz Lotte Maartensz Katherine Jafari David Kazim Thomas Kazim Jill Price Will Price Alex Crosbie Lydia Crosbie Qiong Crosbie Holly Curedale

Jagger Harding Maci Harding Stephanie Harding Imogen Perks John Perks Jasmine Perks Jacinta Altham Joban Altham Laine Altham Lily Gorman Tony Gorman Tom Gorman Adrian Hackett Charlie Hackett Grace Hackett Tess Hackett Clare Jeffs Savannah Repacholi Joanne Bowen Angus Dodd Ruby Dodd Ashton Rowe Myles Jameson Zac Jameson Charlie Jenkins Finn Jenkins Max Jenkins Taryn Jenkins Michelle Keeffe Sienna Keeffe Danielle McNamee Oliver McNamee Ricky Rowe Candice Debattista Jesse Debattista Amy Henry Ashley Henry Mitchell Henry Milla Henry Sian Blakemore

Rest in Peace

to our Members who have recently passed Maurice Cooper ~ July 2021 Rolf Micha ~ December 2021 Roy Richards ~ December 2021 John Crosby ~ February 2022 Bruce Williams ~ April 2022 14

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Fletcher Stewart Sharon Hicks Harrison Lambe Jackson Lambe Richard Lambe Kayla Lehmann Andrea Strickland Isidora Blythe Nadine Blythe Nicky Gee Antony Clark Stephanie Gold Clay Harris Alexandra Massie Lee Prior Sharon Sciascia Georgia Black Jasmyn Black Tenille Black Kym Georgiou Max Georgiou Pearl Georgiou Lisa Harris Elizabeth Shakespeare Eloise Shakespeare Isabelle Shakespeare Sandra Burchill Pietra Gonzaga Lisa Little Owen Little Anna Mtungwazi Alisha Mtungwazi Ashley Mtungwazi Chiedza Mtungwazi Baxter O'Brien Griffin O'Brien Stephanie O'Brien Jasmine Vicencio Sebastian Vicencio Agnoula Zanos Dalene Commerford Grace Wilkinson Rachel Wilkinson Riley Wilkinson Jadey Ainslie Lizette Ainslie Isobe Kingsbury Joanne Kingsbury William Kingsbury James Medich Nicola Medich Olivia Medich Bailey Murdoch Calan Murdoch Maxium Muscat Yulia Muscat Oscar Purdon Thomas Purdon

SOCIAL

Daniel Cullen Ian Norman Bill Oliver Christopher Quinn

Angela Webster Neil Garvey Margaret Habib Christopher Forbes Shaun Marsh Graeme Martin Hazel Martin Christiane Melvin Luke Mullan Gregory Worthington Anthony Barker May Peter Roberts Nazneen Randeria Caleb McCartney Rodney Goodin Asheesh Malaney Andre Hardinge Ubong Mark Johnson Grace Collins Anthony Reaburn John Clements Rosie-Lee Cowden Miranda Linton Richard Winslade Douglas Glover

CREW

Julian Downs Sarah Downs Clint Osborne Nikolas Tonnison Maria Belen Buzzi Charles Fonceca Guy Stanley Rodney Thiele Anthony Moore David Spencer Ian Fleisig Nicholas Fiori John Burges Dallys Dowling Don Elks Sean Gray Brett Sharpe Andrew McGregor Martyn Hewitt Alan Lees Ian Abercromby Daniel Arndt Corrie Sargeant Lennox P H Greenhalgh Peter Batt Dieter Nissen Eric Roche John Siegmann Edwin Walton Robert Andrews Hayden Shenton Kenneth Clarke Hayden Kingsbury Robin McClellan Kim Muraszko Steven Poole Lee Greer Trudy Murphy

Daniel Cullen Ian Norman Bill Oliver Christopher Quinn Angela Webster Neil Garvey Margaret Habib Christopher Forbes Shaun Marsh Graeme Martin Hazel Martin Christiane Melvin Luke Mullan Gregory Worthington Anthony Barker May Peter Roberts Nazneen Randeria Caleb McCartney Rodney Goodin Asheesh Malaney Andre Hardinge Ubong Mark Johnson Grace Collins Anthony Reaburn John Clements Rosie-Lee Cowden Miranda Linton Richard Winslade Douglas Glover

INTRO CREW

Jacqueline Bridge Sarah Moss Catherine Lee John Lee Laurence Vanderhor Barend J Vorster Nigel Brown Benjamin King Martin Lazarus Craig Cunningham Joshua Hall Robert Pannell Darren Thompson John Wade Fiona Lyons Philippa Leggat Sonja Vlaar Megan Oh Ann Choong Alex Organ Nigel Pagett

GRAND SPONSOR ASSOCIATE Paul Musca Mike Irving Greg Scott Guy Black Laurence Biagioni John Fenton Katie Irving Andre Bucci Ben Keeler

JUNIOR

Charlotte Bennett Charlie Purt Jack Vallance Alicia Van Duren Finn Van Duren Sijia Deng Sebastian Buckley Teo Edwards Onyx Caygill Kaison Puls Isaac Ye Evan Colline Megan Deeks Lachlan Faraone Jai Griffith Valentino Violi Oisin Deery Tahn Griffith Sebastian Jennings Alyssa Mitchinson Eloise Mitchinson Coel Renfrey Finn Renfrey Ellie Suriano Avery Wu Leng Neil Brenan Dylan Molloy Daniel Puddey Esteanne Newfield Fedor Alfimov Ella Lowry Ethan Lowry Archie Randall

CENTREBOARD Byron Renfrey Patrick Brenan Samuel Dane

COUNTRY

Debbie Bennett Rick Berryman

HONORARY

Trevor Taylor

RECIPROCAL

Michael Bowen Harry Butt Louis Suriano

SCOUT ASSOCIATE Darwin Goyal Kate Marshall Timothy Sparks

SERVICES

Ebony Gould Steven Werner

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT

e have been very lucky with limited COVID restrictions, which have allowed our membership to grow. Even though we are now experiencing a wave of COVID – it hasn’t stopped us from conducting monthly inductions with a healthy number of inductees on each occasion, with representation from Sailing, Offshore Sailing and Cruising attending the session. We are working hard to encourage Club participation. For example, we recently met with the new Digital Marketing, Publications and Sponsorship Officer, Premo Jacniacki, who will assist us in developing an internal marketing campaign to encourage more members to crew and volunteer. Long term committee members Julie and Tony Walther, Sonia Johnson, Brenda Duthie and John Spanos have made my transition into the Chair of Membership role effortless. I’d also like to extend a big thank you to long time member and past chair Steve Leech, who recently remained on the committee to help me settle in. The committee also saw John Meldrum and Bruce Uren retire from service. I want to thank them for everything they have contributed over the years. Membership has also been joined by Sailing Captain Victoria Blanckensee and Grand Sponsor Paul Stott. South of Perth Yacht Club is where new friendships are forged through sailing and other on-water activities, laughter, and fun. If you are a new member and are looking for ways to get involved, please chat with any of our flag officers, captains, or membership committee about ways you can get involved and get the most out of your membership. We are committed to attracting new members to the Club and focusing on improving the member experience overall in collaboration with a cross-section of subcommittees at the Club.

FUNCTIONS REPORT A belated Happy New Year to all or gong-sshee faa-tseye (if you know Cantonese).

hope that 2022 brings good things to all of us and that lock downs are few and celebrations are plenty. As you know it’s been a bit busy over the last few months with last minute changes to Melbourne Cup and New Years Eve and many Christmas celebrations all caused by our ‘new best friend’ Covid. This pandemic has certainly impacted the events and activities of the Club, and I thank you sincerely for your understanding, your patience, and your tolerance as we all learn to live with this ‘wee ‘beastie’. So, what’s in store in 2022. Well - first cab off the rank was St Paddy’s Day, celebrated in style with lots of green and lashings of Guinness. Other activities planned for the year include celebrations of WA day, American Independence Day and Bastille Day. It’s a chance for everyone to celebrate the cultural diversity of our club and our community too. August will see another celebration with the Commodore's Cocktail party and for those of you who follow the footy – Grand Final fever will hit the club on September 24. Also, for noting in your diary is Melbourne Cup – this year on November 1. Other dates to note are the Club Open day November 6 and the Kids Christmas Party on Sunday December 11. Yes, I know it may seem so far away right now – but as we all know these activities

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will come around fast. And there’s more to come so keep updated through the events page on the club’s website. Let’s continue to be nice to each other: As many of you know our food and Beverage team have been under immense pressure lately too. With the many changes in government entry requirements, checking proof of vaccination and the ever-changing info about opening the WA borders many of us are feeling frustrated. Please can I ask you not to take your frustration out on our Food and Beverage staff. They are here to help you and are dedicated to ensure that you enjoy your time at the club. They too have a tough job so any support or complement that you can give them will go a long way. Let’s all just look after each other. To finish – This is my last piece for Soundings as sadly my work commitments now prohibit me from fulfilling my role as a member of the Management Committee and Chair of the Functions committee. I have had a blast over the past four years and have worked with many wonderful people. A big thank you to each of you, for your time, passion for the club and energy. It has been a privilege sharing some time with you. I wish the club every success in its future plans. Hasta que nos encontremos de nuevo (Until we meet again) Vikki Baldwin Functions chair

STINKY BOAT ISSUES Have you had a tough time getting rid of smells on board? It is inevitable that if you own a boat and it has been sitting unused, it will develop odours. Often just a good airing out will take care of the problem. But if not, you will have to find a way to eliminate the offending aromas or risk losing your crew to a fresher smelling vessel. The cause of boat odours can come from many sources. Think about fuel funk, stinky head, damp anchor and rope lockers, galley areas, tackle tubs and mildew or mould often associated with bunk upholstery. Discover how to eliminate the source rather than just MASKING the smells with toxic sprays or messy gels. Let’s add that running costly electric dehumidifiers and air conditioners, apart from the noise, are becoming a no-no these days due to planet climate concerns.

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2022 GOOLUGATUP SAILING CARNIVAL The Wilson Marine Goolugatup Sailing Carnival was created in 2019 as an alternative event for our Youth Sailors who would normally compete in a Australian Sailing Youth selection events which due to Covid was postponed from SoPYC for two years. The 2021/22 event kept the ethos of this event alive and broadened out the invitation to other similar classes to make it a unique sailor friendly event in WA. With only similar classes and staggered events and start times, it was a lot of work for the staff and volunteers but a great platform for the sailors. Starting with the Open Skiff State Titles which had a combination of normal windward leeward and slalom racing , and a great family vibe which included a parents race as part of the fun aspect of this class. The second event was the 29er State Championship which had 15 boats in the main division and another 6 using the cut down 29erXS rig which is proving to be a great transition concept. The main part of the GSC event was in January with Lasers (ILCA) on the first three days overlapped with 29ers and Invited Skiffs in the middle, then Windfoil and Kitefoil racing on the last three days. What a great seven days of racing. Lasers had a good range of very light, medium, and very strong winds to challenge them and the Race Committee. The Skiffs had very strong winds challenging their skills and equipment. The young sailors in the 29ers were all still sailing hard tactical races in 22 knots, just under their wind limit. The third day of the 29ers had very light 4-10 knot easterly wind to challenge their light air skills and strategy to round off a great event. The Windfoil and Kitefoil racing started in a very light session on day 1, but days 2 & 3 delivered outstanding 15-20 knot sea breezes for some high-speed action in the newest and most exciting foiling craft around. The concept of a sailor-friendly sailing carnival with minimal waiting times and similar boats racing together made for an exceptional on-water racing experience that was really appreciated by the sailors. ~ Denis Jones, Head Coach

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TRAINING + DEVELOPMENT REPORT

raining and Development at South of Perth Yacht Club is led by the head coach Denis Jones and training coordinator Caitlin Elks in collaboration with the strategic direction and support from the T & D committee and the Club as a whole. The objectives are primarily about retention and growth and the mechanisms rely on three key components: 1) Structure – Which includes fleet and training plans; operating capability; and a schedule of time and resources to support the program – (Enabler) 2) Process and Driving Mechanisms – A training program that includes multiple steps that build on each other and push learning boundaries; coach coordination, recruitment and continual development is critical to the success; operational and procedural issues (Enabler) 3) Participation – This includes staff, sailors, coaches, parents, volunteers, committees and members all sharing and participating in a vision to support and grow retention and enthusiasm (Driver)

Getting the components all functioning well will deliver outstanding performance in terms of growth, retention, performance, loyalty and enjoyment. During the summer period in 2021/22 we delivered training to 605 members or course participants. • Junior and youth training to 120 sailors (New and existing members) • Keelboat training in a variety of forms for 144 sailors (Existing members) • Conducting training and courses for 197 participants (New sailors or cross skilling members) • School Group participation for 144 students (Exposure to potential sailors) • Additional race and regatta support 2022/23 Plans As a process of improvement, we are continually monitoring and reviewing key areas such as: • Participation • Performance • Growth • Issues registered and resolved • Opportunities to pursue • Advertising and promotion With a commitment to positive and strength-based management in the mechanisms in place and support in this area from members will allow growth to flourish. It’s an exciting time to be involved with our sport which has SoPYC poised for great potential in 2022 and beyond. ~ Denis Jones, Head Coach

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LADIES' LUNCH

What a great start to 2022 We started the year off by forming a new committee that meets every month tossing around and brainstorming new ideas and concepts for our ladies’ luncheons. Our committee consists of Val Barron, Ladies coordinator, Lana, Kristine and me. If you have any positive feedback, please feel free to speak to any of the ladies on the committee, we value your feedback and will endeavour to take it on board and pass on to the relevant people. Over the past few months, we have sourced new vibrant speakers and tried to add a lot of variety to our presentations to suit all ages. We have sat down with our F&B Manager, Michael Ribaudo, who has changed the way our food is presented and is doing an excellent job, along with the chef, coming up with a different selection of meals for us to enjoy. This is only early days but so far has been met with great enthusiasm. Recently we sourced and secured “The Good Grocer” as our sponsor for the raffles we have at our luncheons. Their stores around here are located at Applecross, South Perth, Canning Bridge IGA, Myaree Super IGA. They also have stores at Leederville, Shenton Park, Wembley and Karratha. The “Good Grocer” are happy to supply us with three prizes valued @$50 every month. This will be in the form of a variety of hampers, grazing boxes or gift vouchers. Proceeds from our raffle go towards subsidising our outings and entertainment for the ladies, making it a lot more affordable. Examples of this was the recent “Drag Time” show, where no extra fee was charged. This money also subsidises bus trips, entry fees and keeps the prices of our meals sourced on our outings down. Ladies, you really do need to get behind us and support the ladies luncheon group by purchasing a raffle ticket once a month, 3 tickets for $5 isn’t a lot to ask for especially when you know what the money is being used for and how it benefits you. Kicking off the year in February, our speaker who was very interesting, Belinda McCawley presented us with a talk on “Mindful in Nature” “From little things, big things grow.” Belinda reminded us of how we can connect with nature, how gardening teaches you present moment awareness and how it can be powerfully grounding. Mindful in Nature offers forest therapy and naturebased mindfulness experiences in Perth and Regional WA.

Their mission is to share the practice of forest therapy and mindfulness with people who are keen to improve the quality of their lives. “Drag Time” was our show for the ladies’ lunch held in March and what a show it was attracting 120 members and their guests. Unfortunately, Rhonda Civic and Miss Cara couldn’t perform due to illness so they were replaced by “Perri Prism” and “Serenity” These Queens definitely didn’t disappoint and gave us an hour performance and were loved by all in the room. Next up in April we have a fashion parade showcasing garments from “Kindred Spirits Boutique” with some of our very own ladies modelling for us. Kindred Spirits have a gorgeous range of gifts, homewares, jewellery and accessories, footwear and fashion for women, sizes ranging from 8 - 20 In May we will have Anthony from The City of South Perth, presenting “Mends Street After Dark Walking Tours” which sounds very interesting. I’ve also been told “you’ll never look at Mends Street quite the same way again”. In June we will have the pleasure of inviting Karen Herbert to join us. Karen is the author of “The River Mouth” which I’m sure, like myself, a lot of you would be very interested in. The book is about an impressive debut crime novel set in a small coastal town in WA. Watch out for more on this one. July – December: What can we look forward to? Ladies, in the second half of the year, we have Christmas in July, we have many great presenters for you all to meet, we have a day out at Araluen just to name a few. The year is going so fast, and our committee are still working hard and already planning 2023 for you all to enjoy. So come along, bring your friends and help support us, our raffles, and our beautiful facilities and views here at South of Perth Yacht Club. ~ Rose Midolo

POWER TORQUE 2021 WAS YET another successful season for the Power Boat owners involved with time trailing both on and off the water. At the AGM in September, two former Power Captains were elected as flag officers, Michael Cook as our new Commodore and Troy Dalglish as Rear Commodore Regatta. Both Michael and Troy have been on Management for many years. Another former Power Captain, Amanda Watson along with keen time trailer, Angela Irving, were elected to Management Committee. This gives a strong representation of our section in the leadership and strategic direction of the Club. Competition was consistent, with sveral of the Time Trial competitors not missing any of the 18 consistency events, including the 8 Kindred Club Invitation scores included in Club Championships made it feel like a much longer season. Competitors, officials, volunteers and flag officers attended Prize Night Dinner in the Wardroom on Sat 9th October. 400 was retained by Amazon Steve Wall and Amanda Watson with 401 being won by Jason Claricoates and Carolyn James onboard Tikkityboo.

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The Kindred Club Winter Wonderland was a fabulous night with a family atmosphere. The chilly night was perfect for the marshmallow toasting on the fire pits, the igloo photo scene and fun Christmas theme games. It was great to see so many of our social and kindred club members attending Power section hosted events, where everyone is welcome. With Christmas festivities kicking off, the annual Jetty 6 Power and Cruising Christmas Lights party was again a great success. All requests for visitor pens on jetty 6 were filled, the mirror ball was sparkling and the music playing. The date is set for next year for the same event with even more boats encouraged to set up their party lights. The 2022 Season calendar planning is near complete with some of the traditional events making a comeback. The Yimbala /Eu-na-Mara event held in memory of Norm Cox to promote camaraderie between power and sail sections will be a twilight sail on Wed the 23rd Feb followed by an evening time trial on Friday 25th Feb. The Xantippe Night Time trial is on Friday 11th March The Cruising Section have moorings booked in Mangles Bay for 4th March Long Weekend and the traditional Billy Run to Rottnest is the following weekend. March and April are jam packed with Easter and Anzac Day. Our Season has been brought back just one week for Opening Day on the last Saturday in April

SAILING SECTION REPORT

unday October 3rd marked the opening of the 76th Summer Sailing season at the club and the day’s proceedings had it all. From a full complement of VIP’s, members and guests present, the entries for the afternoons racing put on spectacular show that included smart matching crew outfits, themed costumes, music, and even fully choreographed dance numbers! Congratulations to Matt Rose and his team on King Canute who took out best dressed boat for the day, the whole experience was something to behold! Something for our yachties to be elated about this season is the return of our beloved Sharon Skinner, who we welcome back to the club as our Sailing Administrator. Sharon returns following a few years down the creek with another club and brings back her many years of knowledge and experience in the role, and at SoPYC so we are delighted to see her smiling face in the on water group office once again. Welcome home Sharon! The Wednesday keelboat sailing competition continues to attract strong fleets of competitive boats and crews which is great to see! A few weeks of wild and stormy conditions at the front of the season saw the cancellations of a few races to the relief for some and frustration for others however, all acknowledging the care of our Race Officers in making these tough decisions in our sailors’ best interests. The current standing for the Midweek and Saturday competitions can be found on the club website. Saturday Keelboat racing has seen a mix of conditions and a fluctuating number of boats. Many invitation races held by our fellow River clubs at the start of the season have been well attended by boats from SoPYC which is great although did impact fleet numbers at the club. The ongoing challenge of finding willing and able crew has seen

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some boats in our fleets struggle to get out of the pen on the weekends. A big thank you to the efforts of Sharon as well as those sailors and members who have taken on the mission to assist boats and skippers in finding new and experienced sailors to join their crews! In addition to our regular weekly racing, the club has been able successful in compiling entries for the Swan River Racing state and interclub competitions. Being part of the team that competed in the Women’s Keelboat State Championship last year off Fremantle was a fantastic experience with our team enjoying a 1st in one race and 5th position overall. I encourage all yachties to keep an eye out for these competitions and complete and EOI on the website if you would like to get involved in future events The Yimbala Eun Na Mara competition was a hugely

successful event with Power boaties turned Yachties and Yachties turned time trailers! There was some very healthy competitive spirit shown by the usual suspects from both sections. Massive congratulations to Matt Rose and Jason Claricoates Likewise, our Sailors taking part in the evening time trial should be some fun as well. Fingers crossed we see some new ‘cross craft’ crewing combinations as a flow on from this event! The annual Billy run was raced in conjunction with East Fremantle early March and SoPYC had 8 boats in the event which was an excellent showing. Congratulations to all those who took part and the winners! For those who missed the fun, another Billie run next be happening next season so watch this space. Victoria, Sailing Captain.

DIVISION ONE RAMBLINGS

t has been a while, but our Club now has a Promotions manager again (Welcome Premo), so some news about Division One. I have the pleasure of sitting on Sailing Committee each month, and although mostly administrative stuff, we had our Head Coach, Denis Jones at an earlier meeting, where he outlined several of his initiatives for training new sailors. One of these was to involve the various Divisions to experience sailing on a BW8, and meet many of the new trainees, and hopefully, getting some of them involved sailing on our yachts. Division One were invited to the first of these sessions, and five or six of us had a fun afternoon flipping and flopping our Clubs’ BW8’s, practicing start techniques, and afterwards, enjoying fellowship with a BBQ and the necessary liquid refreshment. Apparently Denis will expand this first initiative to all Divisions, and possibly we will get another chance to participate. Late December saw many of us down at Rockingham, enjoying the sparkling waters of Cockburn Sound for five days of Regatta sailing. Wind conditions varied from nothing to steady afternoon breezes, but the heatwave was a killer ! TCYC as usual did a great job of organisation, our own Christina Heydon policed every start, and was rewarded with zero protests.

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Sagacious IV was prominent, along with many SoPYC Div 2 and Div 3 yachts. Unfortunately, Eun Na Mara did not find enough crew to make the effort. Our WAGS continues to grow in popularity, with sometimes 12

or13 yachts contesting. Having lost ‘Sagacious IV’ to FSC, and ‘Numbers Game’ to HYC, Chris Higham has brought ‘Argo’ up river to SoPYC. David Atkinson, ex ‘Igawa’ has joined the action with the renamed ‘Crush’ from FSC now called ‘Tapestry’. Sadly, ‘Arajilla’ and ‘Minds Eye’ have also departed. However, it was great to see ‘Morpheus’ out sailing last Wednesday, and who knows, maybe now that John Midolo’s Commodore duties are waning, we may encourage ‘A’Bientot’ to come and play with us ?? Our numbers on Saturdays continue to decline: I wonder why ? Crew numbers seem to be the major handicap and I guess many owners simply cannot be bothered with the constant problem of trying to muster enough muscle power to successfully race. One of our new members at SoPYC has independently taken on the job of finding crew for all fleets, and we must encourage Alessandra to keep up this good work: any constructive suggestions will be gratefully received, and also to this end, a meeting group has formed to take further initiatives. Towards the end of February, finally the Eun Na Mara-Yimbala race has been reconstituted. Well done to

Bernie Kaaks for getting this one off the ground after many unsuccessful attempts over the past years. We welcome Sharon Skinner back as Sailing Administrator, and have farewelled Scott Nunn to Sharon’s old position at RFBYC. Now that’s a good example of sharing between kindred Clubs, isn’t it? By the time this ‘Soundings’ is received, we will have completed most of the Summer racing season 2022; there’s not too many more races to go before “Frostbites” Sail Fast and Bonnie Ralph Newton.

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HERRESHOFF HILL NEWS

Wednesday Sailing

Sailing on Wednesdays has near completed the Midweek Spring Series with six or seven H28s competing most weeks. The conclusion of the Midweek Winter Series was near the end of September with the final result a reasonably comfortable win to Swiftsure Saga. Mariner and Wynella were in a tie for second. The final point score was as follows: Swiftsure Saga.................................. 10 Mariner ................................................... 18 Wynella..................................................... 18 Congratulations to Bill and crew on a consistent performance in not missing a race throughout the winter months. Well done to all H28’s competing in somewhat cold and wet winter season. Midweek Spring Series was also completed in late December with the following results. Swiftsure Saga.................................. 21.5 Wynella ................................................... 28 Mariner.................................................... 35

Saturday Sailing

The pre-Christmas sailing season continues on Saturday with both Consistency and Championship Series in a very tight encounters for placings.

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Results upon the completion of the H28 Spring Series are as follows with Swiftsure Saga and Wynella in strong contention due to sailing most Saturdays. Swiftsure Saga.................................. 23 Wynella ................................................... 23 Aloha .......................................................... 44

HERRESHOFF HILL HEADLINES New Course

A new Wednesday Course 1 was commenced in mid-October in an attempt to avoid crowding with the Royal Perth fleet at the Foam mark and to give H28s options in getting to the next mark rather than “following the leader”. To this point in time the new course is achieving these aims.

Christmas Get Together

A H28 pre-Christmas get together was held on a coolish Friday night in early December. The event was attended by many current and former sailors, their partners and friends. A great night of food, beveridge and conversation was experienced by all with many tall tales and truths shared.

Georgina

Rupert has finally completed an extensive renovation of Georgina with the boat finally back and competing on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Well done by Rupert and his helpers.

Mrs Duck

For the second year running a female duck has made Swiftsure Saga her preferred nesting spot in one of the hatches. Although very protective, Mrs Duck is quite unconcerned with the many crews on the boat and is quite happy to be out sailing. She sits quietly during the race, however on one occasion, out in the middle of the Swan River she decided to fly away. However, upon returning to the jetty after the race, there she was waiting for Swiftsure Saga and her nest to return. Will be interesting to see whether Mrs Duck returns for another racing season? John Pierzak. Photos courtesy of Rick Steuart.

VIPERS REPORT

he Viper fleet has had a busy start to the 21/22 sailing season. Apart from Club racing the Vipers have been travelling to a number of local regattas. Sail Freo attracted five Vipers for great racing in good conditions. This warm up Regatta lead to the Viper State Championships held at SoPYC in December. Eight boats competed in generally light conditions over 2 days. Rod Beurteaux, Jon Stubbs and Simon Wilder won 6 of the 8 races for a convincing win. The battle for second was closely fought between four boats with Chris, OKeefe, Kim Leunig and Chris Sutherland taking second place from Graeme Monkhouse, Heather Monkhouse and John Park. Murray Howson came fourth ahead of long time rival Michael Cameron. A gourmet BBQ at the junior clubhouse on Saturday afternoon rounded out the social activities. January saw the annual Rumble in the Reach at EFYC. Strong and gusty conditions greeted the eleven entrants in the Rumble. There were thrills and spills aplenty as the notorious drainpipe funnelled 30 knot gusts in varying directions. The top boat speed recorded was 19.6 knots. No damage

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(except to egos) with the $1000 prize money going to Turkish Delight. In February 6 Vipers made the trek to Busselton for Geographe Bay Raceweek. The Vipers and Etchells competed on a windward leeward course set by the RO from the start boat using automated markbots. An interesting sight to see the marks returning to the marina at 5 knots. Rod Beurteaux won the Regatta from Murray Howson with 4 different winners across the 7 races.

There were thrills and spills aplenty as the notorious drainpipe funnelled 30 knot gusts in varying directions.

SS27 REPORT

e have enjoyed a competitive but slightly unusual season thus far. What has seemed like a longer heat wave than normal has nevertheless delivered welcome sea breezes most Saturdays. Some with gusto if you will excuse the pun. So much so that the fleet has experienced two demastings. This is rare for such durable yachts as Spacesailer 27s, but disquieting for those on board. Thankfully no one has been injured and its now a waiting game for the necessary repairs with the Covid affected supply chain issues adding to some frustration. Thanks to the generosity of our skippers, most of the displaced crew have found temporary places on other ‘27s’, so we remain a strong and enthusiastic fleet.

A highlight of our annual social calendar, the recent Parkinson’s Cruise was another great success. A fleet of 8 boats was bolstered by Bruce Uren with SS22 [Wildfire SP 254] and Mal and Margaret Taylor providing additional support with their power boat “Detour”. We were blessed with a beautiful warm evening with light breezes, capped off with a magnificent full moon rise as the cruise returned to the club house for a carvery dinner and guest pennant presentations by Commodore Michael Cook and Rear Commodore Regatta Troy Dalglish. Initiated by Peter Willmott [Liberty SP88] some 14 years ago, the SS27 Association has maintained solid links with the Parkinsons’ Association of WA despite Peter’s passing several years ago. Liberty continues to sail in this event each year, paying a fitting tribute to Peter’s memory. Thanks must go to Matt Rose of [King Canute SP 330] for taking over from Colin Stevenson after some 8 years of enthusiastic management of this event. Thanks also to Amanda Watson, who has been another longstanding supporter of this event, and of course to all of the skippers and crew. We regularly receive effusive letters of appreciation from our Parkinsons’ guests.

As we sail into the later half of our racing season, the State Championship appears to be in the very firm grasp of Paul Rees and his crew on Karina SP 191. Well sailed gentlemen. Bob Beissel is proud of you. Meanwhile, the Club Championship is still in close contention. Stay safe on the pond everyone. G

SAILABILITY REPORT

Liberty fleet rounding the top mark

very Wednesday we have the privilege of getting people of varying abilities out on the water, whether it be on an Etchel, a Red Witch, a 3.03 Hansa Dingy and power boat. This year we had a first for our volunteers when the Hansa State Sailing Championships were organised and hosted by Sailability at South of Perth Yacht Club. Eight races were sailed over three days, in what were fantastic sailing conditions at a great venue. Sixteen of these colourful boats competed, with the vast majority of them either having a skipper or crew with disabilities. Skippers and crew came from as far away as Princess Royal Yacht Club in Albany to compete in what was truly a state event. In the Liberty fleet the championship went down to the last race with only one point separating second overall, Genevieve Wickham, from the winner Mike Cull. Elliott Coe was third. In the 303 singles, Robert Crofts was a runaway winner with Chris Oldham from Albany second and Bryce Hinton third. Two ladies, Jean Gilbert and our own Lorelle Hughes, competed in 3.03 Doubles and were awarded most improved sailor awards. Both had only recently commenced learning to sail and were competing in their first ever regatta. The feedback from the racers was incredibly positive and we sincerely thank the Flag Officers for making the results part of the Race Day presentations in the club. It was remarked by a few that they had never felt so welcome by a club – that may have been the port that was handed out talking! We had in excess of 30 different Club members and Sailability volunteers helping out over the four racing sessions, some of whom were there for all three days helping. Without our volunteers there would be no regatta, so many thanks to you all. A BIG thank you for John Hassen for making it happen – the number of hours you invested was just impossible to count. It takes a village of sponsors to hold our weekly Sailability sessions and the State championships every week and we would like to thank Healthways (a very healthy grant), Nell Grey Fashions (new red shirts), Tyrepower Port Kennedy (trailer tyres), Kelvale Medical Group (Dingy Covers), Guy Skinner (boat signs), Wayne Merry & BPR Engineering

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Liberty fleet on the breeze

(mast repair) , Rick Stuart Perth Sailing Photography, Linfox (our container home), Bunnings (wood etc for shelving), Jenn Simms (logo design), Ironbark Photos, Rod Popham (trophies), Veteran Car Club of WA (wheelchair ramps), our club Bosuns (cause they are awesome) and of course South of Perth Yacht club staff for their support – thank you everyone! Sailability at SoPYC is run by a group of dedicated and active volunteers every Wednesday morning, giving 30 disabled participants each week the joy and experience of sailing. We have a waiting list of disabled people wanting to sail but are we limited by not having enough volunteers to assist. Volunteers always welcome – contact Liz on 0419 949 006 or sailabilitysopyc@gmail.com

Above: Christmas Elves solving a chair problem Left: Jean Gilbert, Rear Commodore Clive Blowers and Lorelle Hughes

FLYING FIFTEENS

e would be the new kid on the block if he hadn’t already been around the block a couple of times so congratulations and well done for stepping up to Carl Pettersson in his new role of Rear Commodore Centreboards. Carl was previously seen dressed in white during the 2019/2020 season as Rear Commodore Regatta so he has had time to draw breath, change addresses and reset ready for another stint. There’s a fair bit of debate as to whether Carl is retired or not. A typical week consists of the usual maintenance on a Flying Fifteen, checking the fluid and charge levels on a 1985 911 Carrera, various futile attempts to kerb Kristine’s spending habits and struggling to find the time for a game of golf. Work in anyone’s language ! Sundays are spent driving the Flying Fifteen Faffin around the track with Kristine doing all the hard work up front and then reclining in the bar for a post race rosé. They are currently 10th in the Club Championship with visions of improvement towards the end of the season.

CRUISING SECTION

OUR CRUISING SECTION EVENTS ARE DEFINITELY RAMPING UP!

ince our big battle with Cockburn Power Boat Club for the coveted Pirates’ Chest in March, the Cruising Section has been ramping up with two fabulous weekenders and a lunch. We enjoyed the long weekend in June at Mindarie Keys with more than 60 people and 16 boats participating. A complimentary beer tasting followed by dinner at the Indian Ocean Brewery made for a great Saturday night. The Indian Ocean Brewery staff gave us another very warm welcome and could not do enough for us. The food and beverage manager plus other staff sincerely commented on how much they enjoyed (and always enjoy) having us there – a great compliment to our members! On Sunday even the rain could not dampen our jetty bbq or reduce the wonderful aromas of barbequed onions and sausages! Our other weekender was at Mangles Bay in November celebrating the Rockingham Beach Cup Festival culminating in the horse racing along the beach on the Sunday. Much whooping and cheering was heard from our SoPYC crew during the horse race. Many of us also supported the myriad of markets on the foreshore. 24 boats and more than 100 people came to enjoy our Cruising Section

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weekend. As is our tradition, The Cruising Yacht Club welcomed us and set up “the pit” inside their club for the 75 of us who had booked for dinner. In September the East Fremantle Yacht Club hosted 48 of us to a tasty lunch accompanied by the odd glass of wine or beer and of course the wonderful banter and enjoyment of friends! Of course I can’t forget the huge combined Power and Cruising Section Christmas Party held on Jetty 6 on a picture perfect night on Saturday 27 November. So many boats were magnificently decorated with flashing lights and fantastic Christmas decorations that it felt like walking through a fairyland as we walked along Jetty 6. It certainly brought in the festive spirit. A big thank you thank you to all who did such a terrific job with their boats. It was so much fun and a great way to finish our events for 2021. Boat hopping, bottles of bubbles popping, beers raised and wine glasses clinking are the familiar sounds of our Cruising Section events! This is what the Cruising Section is all about; enjoying our “old” friends, welcoming new ones and enjoying our boats and the good life. It has been so stimulating to see how much support is

coming from our members at our events this year. We as the Cruising Section must be doing something right as all our events this year have been really well supported and even booked out on occasions causing disappointment for those who had to miss out due to our weekenders being so heavily booked. A really big thank you goes again to our Captain Dave Ewart and our Cruising Committee who continually work hard to bring these fabulous and varied events for us all to enjoy. These events build relationships, comradery and keep our club strong. Please continue to check your “Coffee Pointers” for notifications of our upcoming events. The Cruisy Scribe

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ur Grand Sponsors have supported the Sailing Academy and training Centre for over 3 decades. In the last year, funds have assisted with the purchase of 2 of the RS Quests, already in weekly use, with another 4 boats awaiting delivery from Melbourne this month. The Head Coach, Denis Jones says the Quests are ideal for the young “Girls Only” development program promoting friendship and support to address the decline in females in sailing. Denis says “the Quests are a safe transitioning training boat for our juniors before they graduate to Youth or Adult classes.” The Grand Sponsor Flag Pole Display is a great way for Grand Sponsors to promote their business, while providing a splendid approach and welcome to the club, from the water. In addition to the flag display on the front lawn road perimeter, 4 more flagpoles have been erected on the Centerboard lawn opposite the chandlery. This gives even more exposure for our sponsors at the carpark entry to the Club. New, light weight durable flag fabrics and a competitive pricing structure has been offered by our supplier, NSigns. This

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Articles inside

Weddings and Events

Grand Sponsor Report

Vipers

Flying Fifteens

S27

Cruising Section

Division One Ramblings

Sailability

Sailing Section Report

2021 Opening Day Address

Rear Commodore Regatta Report

2022 Goolugatup Sailing Carnival

Power Torque

Training and Development Report

2021 Opening Day Photo Gallery

General Manager's Report

Functions Report