12 WATERLINE
DECEMBER 2012
CLUB NEWS Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club
Many happenings Many things have happened around the club since the last update. The winter series finished, our resolute racers competing every second Sunday for eight races over the inclement months. Well done to ‘Kaimai Express’, ‘Jade Lady’ and ‘Say Please’ for winning their respective divisions. We have also had the windward leeward series, which consisted of five back to back races up and down an outside course. From many sources this repetition of up wind and downwind course was a great way to meld crew into a quick response team. Winners for the two divisions were ‘What-
ever’ and ‘Farr South’. Great to see 12 yachts out for such a demanding day. We also had the A beacon to Mayor Island race in an eight –to-twelve knot easterly on 29 September. Nine yachts competed with ‘Frenzy’ taking first, Arethusa second, and ‘Sniper’ third. Summer series, Karewa series and Friday night two handed and rum racing have all got off to an interesting start, with demanding winds from both ends of the scale. There are 37 yachts competing in the four divisions on a Wednesday night. I don’t have the data for Friday night two handed or rum races but, from a crew member’s perspective, much fun is had. So when you see us out there on a Wednesday or Friday night, whether from the shore or one of those bemused fishing folk on power
Boatie’s swap meet The annual Boatie’s swap meet in the yacht club car park on 6 October resulted in $380 being raised that is all going towards the patrol boat operating funds so a big thanks to all those who supported the morning. Watch this space as the swap meet will be on again next year. The date will be changing to later in the month that should prove to be advantageous to all so keep tuned and the Trailer yacht committee will let everyone know once the new date has been put in place for a bigger and brighter Boatie swap meet. A great morning was had by all who had goods for sale or were promoting their products or services. Vendors reported good sales and those promoting their services were pleased with the response that that they received.
boats, we are a great group of people trying to make yachts go as fast as possible, in a safe and controlled manner. Sometimes it’s exhilarating, sometimes completely frustrating, but it’s always better than staying home. Upcoming events include the ‘Commodore’s cocktail evening on 6 December and our annual Christmas on the beach on 9 December, an opportunity for competing teams to share some stories. Mid-January has racing starting again, our series resume as well as the Whitianga race on the 26th, an exciting day race up the coast and we are all looking forward to the AucklandTauranga race in March. Things are quiet over the holiday period, racing gives way to cruising and we wish everyone interesting and safe sailing, wherever you go. By Fi Charman
Trailer Yacht Division
The trailer yachties have had a good start to the new season with the cruising division getting some cruises in despite some not-so-great weather. Let’s all hope that from here on in the weather settles and if you’re interested in joining in for an overnight cruise in good company then check out the TYPBC website for the contacts for more information. The racing division has seen an increase in number, particularly division 4 so there some great races happening on Wednesday nights and it’s a warm welcome to the new boats. It seems that over the winter more than one boat has had attention in the way of new sails and refits. Don’t forget the Friday night sailing, that’s the two handed Rum racing night, it’s casual and is great night to get out if you can’t make the Wednesday or you’re new and just want a more casual sail in good company. It’s a great way to end the week every second Friday.