SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS / INFO Issue Number 46 autumn 2017 auric’s quest 2017 bartercard sail paradise champion

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What a fantastic few months at SYC! The festivities began in December with Splice the Main 2 Sunset Garden Tapas & Pizza Bar Brace, followed by Carols on the Broadwater and New 4 Commodore’s Report Year’s Eve! The Club was a buzz on water too with the 2016 5 Chairman’s Report Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the inaugural Pittwater 5 General Manager’s Report to Southport, Bartercard Sail Paradise, Nacra 15 training camp, Surf to City and the introduction of Mathew Belcher 6 Sailing Operations Manager’s Report OAM as our Performance Program Mentor. 7 Bartercard Sail Paradise and Pittwater to Southport 8 Festivities at Southport Yacht Club This edition is full of fantastic sailing results, event 10 SYC Marina & Hardstand photography, upcoming events and so much more. 11 Mathew Belcher 2017 Australian National Champion If you have any exciting news, regatta results, achievements and Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend on and off the water or anything else you wish to 14 Birthday Draws / SYC Employee of the Quarter submit into the next iN SYnC, please contact myself via 15 SYC Golf Club / Functions / Weddings at SYC 07 5591 3500 / Marketing.Manager@southportyachtclub. 16 SYC Boutique com.au or drop by and see me at the Club. 17 SYC Communication Channels Until then, safe boating! 18 Up Coming Events 20 Vice Commodore Power Report / Power Boat What’s on 21 Cruising with L’Attitudes Bronwen Hemmings 22 A man and his boat Editor - iN SYnC 24 Vice Commodore Sail Report 25 Sailing at SYC Southport Yacht Club 26 Keel Boat Racing 27 SYC Nationals Results 28 Sailing at SYC 29 Nacra 15 Training Camp at SYC CHAIRMAN - Scott Siganto 30 Sailability Gold Coast COMMODORE - Kerry Noyes 31 Sailing What’s On VICE COMMODORE POWER - Graham Webb 32 Associates Committee Report 34 Gold Coast Seaway Tide Chart VICE COMMODORE SAIL - Ray McMahon 34 SYC Sponsors TREASURER - Garry Edwards BOARD MEMBERS - Chris Oxenford and Bob Howard GENERAL MANAGER - Brett James Front Cover: iN SYnC: Publication of Southport Yacht Club Inc. Auric’s Quest, Fred Bestall Address: 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach, QLD 4217 2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise Champion Phone: 07 5591 3500 Photo credit: Michael Jennings Fax: 07 5532 7507 Website: www.southportyachtclub.com.au iN SYnC is published quarterly September, December, March and June. The opinions expressed by the authors and contributors of articles in EDITOR / ART / PRODUCTION / ADVERTISING SALES: iN SYnC are not necessarily those of Southport Yacht Club Inc, nor does Southport Yacht Club Inc. guarantee the accuracy of statements made by Bronwen Hemmings contributors or advertisers or accept any responsibility for any product or statements made herein. Southport Yacht Club Inc does not accept liability Marketing Manager for advertising material published in iN SYnC which may contravene the Trade Practices Act. Other than for the purpose of review and subject Southport Yacht Club to the Copyright Act, no part of this publication may be reproduced in Email: [email protected] any form without the prior written permission of the publisher. Upcoming events and promotions are subject to change without notice. Phone: 07 5591 3500

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COMMODORE’S REPORT Kerry Noyes

Well the first sixth months in my tenure as your Commodore under the expert guidance of our coaching team. has gone by in an instance. I must say it is not only a Along with the One Team announcement our Club was great and humbling honor to represent this great Club, chosen to Host the first ISAF Youth Nacra 15 training camp but also very gratifying to work with an enthusiastic team held in Australia in late January. The first Nacra 15’s Vice Commodore’s Ray and Graham along with the Board, arrived in Brisbane 9 January with 11 attending the training General Manager Brett James, Staff and Members. sessions held at Hollywell mid-January, Darren Bundock Brett and team have excelled over the Christmas New Year newly appointed Australian Sailing Multihull coach led these Season with great results. Both the Christmas Lights Parade sessions ably assisted by Brady Lowe, Danny Fuller and two and Carols on the Broadwater, with the arrival of Santa Nacra 17 Sailors Sam Simmonds, Max Von Richte and our particularly exciting for the our junior members, were own Joel Turner the tuning sessions, on water sessions and great family events enjoyed by all that attended. a raft of skill sessions what a great opportunity for our youth. Vice Commodore’s Graham and Ray have been diligent in driving and encouraging the Boating and Sailing activities of It is with initiatives such as these that we will realise our the Club and improving, participation and communication. goal of attracting new members from a young age and building friendships, comradeship and club loyalty that will Our two major recent achievements include winning last for a lifetime. the Goodwill Cup as reported in our last iN SYnC and in early January the inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to The Club is committed to foster a good relationship with Southport Yacht Race followed by our very own marquee the external community, local and national events, training regatta, Bartercard Sail Paradise. Reports from travelling camps and multiple State and National Championships competitors in both Pittwater to Southport and Bartercard hosted over the last few years, engaging in community Sail Paradise are our race management, hospitality and service where appropriate, and assisting in developing the ambience is second to none when it comes to welcoming next generation of sailor’s, navigators, cruisers and water visitors, competitors or support crew and family to our sportsmen and women. great Club. Well done to all our fantastic Volunteers, All of these activities require support. They also require Sailing Office and Main Beach staff without a doubt your ongoing review of the way the club conducts its business. commitment makes our Club what it is today. Rest assured We will need to continue our marketing strategy to grow debrief and planning are already underway for next year’s the membership and target corporate clients and business event. partners. We will continue to pursue new revenue streams, Just an update on the operations at Hollywell, SYC efficiencies in our own practices, business opportunities Hollywell has always been an area where we plant the seed and commercial undertakings that will benefit all members. of interest in younger generations to introduce them into We consider Southport Yacht Club to be the premier the sport of sailing, and now with Olympic Gold medallist yachting and boating club in the country and a preferred Matthew Belcher (OAM) along with fellow coaches Brendan club of choice in the community with outstanding facilities, Casey (Multiple Laser Radial World Champion, Olympian programs and service. London 2012) Shane Smith (Coach Australian Sailing Team) and Shelly White announcing the SYC One Team initiative So in conclusion, your Club is in great shape. Our aim is on Sunday 29 January. We at Southport Yacht Club believe to continue the Boards vision, to make the Club the best our future champions have the best in facilities, most trying members club, with great social events and serious but waterways and coaches to achieve their goals, whatever challenging sailing, logging and cruising events with many they may be (Olympics, Nationals, Club Racer or Cruisers). participitants on our waterways. I must say I often attend the Wednesday afternoon training I am looking forward with excitement to the next chapter sessions for “The Sailing Team” those that have completed for SYC, basic sailing lessons and are now ready to hone their skills it is wonderful to see young adolescences, often as young Kerry Noyes as 9 or 10, rigging launching and mastering boat handling Commodore 4 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club Club reports

Chairman’s REPORT This is something that the Club is extremely focused on to ensure that Scott Siganto both social, and competitive, boating On water, or off, this summer has been amazing at the can continue to be enjoyed on the Club! We have enjoyed great racing, our sailors are getting Gold Coast. SYC are contributing a fantastic results across many divisions, the Club is busy and submission in time for the relaunch we are hearing so many positive comments. of the GCWA master plan. Dux SYC hosted the finish of the Pittwater to Southport Yacht facility at South Stradbroke Island is Race, which resulted in sailors from across Australia something that SYC are continuously converging on the Club, eating, drinking and enjoying all reviewing that facility to ensure that we have to offer! Some of the sailors joined in the Twilight it is offering the members what they need. The Board, in Racing on Thursday afternoon from Main Beach and conjunction with the Waterfront Committee, are currently returned to the Club raving about the experience. Positive compiling a master plan for Dux, looking at requirements comments were passed to the VC Sail, Ray McMahon, as for the future. well as the Club management team. It seems that most Dual Olympic medallist, Mathew Belcher OAM, is now sailors are more than happy to return to our shores again in mentoring our High Performance Team’s training as their 2018. From this race we led into Bartercard Sail Paradise, mentor. The Team is showing the signs of benefiting from which itself was an immense success again this year. the sailors presence at Hollywell, and from Mathew directly 2017 looks set to be a year of strategic planning, and with his passion for the sport it’s hard not to get excited. growth. SYC are looking to expand at both Hollywell and Main Beach has just launched our “Sunset Garden Tapas Main Beach Clubhouses, with the aim for Hollywell being & Pizza Bar”, open Friday through Sunday afternoons, a second storey to accommodate our sailing training including live entertainment, it’s a fresh new approach to programs, and a modern facility to replace the current race dining for the Club, and we hope you will love it as much as tower. Whereas Main Beach aims to upgrade the outside we do! Be sure to come down and check it out. amenities, marina office, and surrounding area to an all- encompassing facility. I look forward to seeing you in the Club, or on the water, again soon. The Club is also looking to work closely with Gold Coast Waterways Authority in their goal to produce a working Scott Siganto master plan for the Broadwater, and surrounding areas. Chairman general manager’s REPORT OP the 2017 Series Champions. To everyone involved, well done on Brett James what was two incredible weeks of As another Christmas and year passes, I would like to thank incredible sailing, we look forward all our Members for your support during the summer season. to seeing the yachts return in 2018. With the help of our House Manager, Glenn and Head Chef, I would also like to make special Dominic it was a record month within the Waterfront mention of Phil Bell who competed in Restaurant, well done to all the food and beverage team. the 2016 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht A Night with the Stars was a great event with many great Race, congratulations Philip and crew compliments following. I am currently working on having on your great achievement. many more of these performances during 2017, with the We are currently working on both the Main Beach and next being the Matt Hollywood Illusions dinner and magic Hollywell Clubhouse extensions. With the Hollywell focus show on Friday 31st March, again bookings are essential as on a second level, and Main Beach a new amenity and space is limited so please contact Reception today. marina office building. This is a work in progress, however The introduction of our Academy’s Sailing Performance the wheels are in motion and I will be sure to keep you all Program, mentored by Olympic Gold medallist Mathew updated as the progression evolves. Belcher has seen many new sailors join the Club, as well as With 2017 in full swing we have many exciting events massive performance growth with our current sailors. This coming up including our annual Charity Golf Day. If you are is a great opportunity for our junior sailors, so please if you interested in putting a team together or supporting this wish to be involved please contact the Sailing Office. great event for our youth sailors, please do not hesitate to The inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to Southport contact me. commenced on January 2nd, followed by the 2017 Thank you again for your ongoing support, I look forward to Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta. This brought two weeks seeing you at the Club in the coming months. of fantastic comraderie amongst the sailors at the Club. Massive congratulations to Fred Bestall and crew from Brett James Auric’s Quest crowned the 2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise General Manager Champions and Rod West and fellow crew on Painkiller

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What a great start to 2017 with SYC hosting the finish of Sailing Operations Manager the inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to Southport Yacht Race on January 2nd. 18 vessels competed within this Simon Turpin first-time event including two Southport Vessels, Steven We are all about growing SYC with many Czapp’s Turbulence and Rod West’s Painkiller OP. Following new Club initiatives being introduced this we saw the 2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta, on a regular basis. With the Sailing congratulations to all involved, with a special mention to academy hosting a first training camp the divisional winners, IRC Fred Bestall, Auric’s Quest, PHS of its kind in Australian history, a four Division 1 David Chadkirk, Cyclone, PHS Division 2 Graeme day Nacra 15 training camp. Conducted Flemming, Ramble Tamble (PYYC), Cruising Carlos Selby, Pole Dancer and Trailerable Benjamin Meaking, Peggy. by Olympic Silver Medallist Darren Bundock, 11 new Nacra With keel boat number attendance up on 2016, we look 15 vessels sailed on the Gold Coast Broadwater during the forward to a fleet increase again in 2018. I would also like training sessions including Southport Yacht Club junior to sincerely thank our volunteers and a special mention sailors, Matthew Hatton and Matthew Dickinson, on board to Craig Thomas our Volunteer Coordinator and Vice the brand new Nacra 15, Team Fastway which is proudly Commodore Sail Ray McMahon for their dedication and sponsored by Fastway Couriers. commitment during these two events, without the support Getting back into the full swing of Club racing, 2017 of our fantastic volunteers these events would not be the participation numbers continue strong with all divisions on huge success that they are. Well done to all involved. the rise. We have some great events coming up including SYC Vessels continue to bring the results home with a the annual Burleigh Bash, Interclub Challenge, Ladies Race large number of entrants receiving podium placement in Day, Mooloolaba Marathon on the Short-Handed Race. Keep the annual Surf to City Yacht Race held over the Australia an eye out on the weekly E-news for Sailing updates and Day long weekend. Congratulations to Graham Sherring results. and crew on Retuned, 1st place Inshore Monohull Division I look forward to seeing you on the water soon! 1 & 2nd Monohull SMS, Peter Lahey, Still Crazy 6th Inshore Monohull Division 1 & Monohull Vintage Division, Sean Allardice, Fourlove 2nd Inshore Monohull Division 2 & Simon Turpin 1st Monohull Vintage Division, Fred Bestall Auric’s Quest, Sailing Operations Manager 2nd Offshore Monohull IRC, 1st ORCI & 3rd PHRF Division 1, Emma Hutcheson Onyx 7th & Steven Czapp Turbulence 16th Offshore Monohull PHRF Division 2. As a Club SYC placed 2nd overall, congratulations competitors. charity sailing day Over 40 SYC sailors represented the Club over the festive On Friday 4th November, SYC held the Annual Charity Sailing season in their respective National Championships across Day, inviting industry leaders to enjoy a day on the water Australia with again many of the sailors bringing home raising money for Youth Sailing. Special Guest Olympic Gold podium finishes. A special congratulations to the following and Silver medallist Mathew Belcher OAM attending the 7; Joel Turner, 2017 49er National Champion along with 1st luncheon with Rod West and crew on Painkiller OP having place overall in the 49er division at Sail Sydney, George the pleasure of Mathew onboard their vessel for the event. Morton, 3rd overall in the Laser 4.7 at Sail Melbourne, Nacra Nationals; Warren Guinea 1st (Nacra 5.8), Louise and Roscoe Guinea 2nd (430), Chris Noyes and Joe Sabin 3rd (F18) and Mclaren Noyes 1st (Junior Crew – Nacra 4.5) at the Nacra Nationals. Other National classes represented by SYC include the Optimist, Laser, Sabots, OK Dinghies, 29ers and the Australia Youth Championships. Well done, such great achievements by all. For full results on the above regattas and championships visit the SYC website: www. southportyachtclub.com.au Another exciting edition to the Sailing Academy is the introduction of the High Performance Program, led by Club mentor Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist Mathew Belcher OAM. Providing on-water training together with a focus on fitness, nutrition, theory and personal development, the program has been developed for our high performance sailors to gain the very best experience firsthand from our world class sailor.

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January on the Gold Coast really is like a festival of sailing. to SYC boat ‘Are We There Yet’ and third (3rd) going to On January 2nd, the inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to SYC boat ‘Bellamy’. It was a great division with only six (6) Southport Yacht Race gave competitors conditions they points separating the top three (3) boats. couldn’t believe. Just like the record setting Sydney-Hobart In Performance 1, the top three (3) placings all went race a week earlier, the Pittwater to Southport race also to SYC boats! Cyclone, Wildflower 11 and Painkiller OP rewrote the record books. The yachts started in a blustery respectively all showed the remainder of their fleet a clean Southerly that literally ‘threw’ the boats to the Gold Coast. pair of heels. It took the final race on the final day to However, this came with a price, nearly every boat suffered decide who would take home the division win. some sort of damage as the wild winds wreaked havoc on the fleet. Most yachts ‘shredded’ spinnakers and some The quickest boats in the fleet, the IRC division, was sustained boom damage. In a race that would normally successfully won by SYC boat Auric’s Quest. Owned and take the leading boats 48 hours to complete, they reached skippered by Fred Bestall, this boat was a real weapon the finish line off Main Beach in under 36 hours. around the waters of the Gold Coast. Having only recently purchased the boat, Fred and the crew on Auric’s Quest The two Gold Coast boats competing did themselves and dead-heated with Brisbane boat Electra but won on a count the Club extremely proud. Although finishing in the middle back. The hard working SYC race organiser David Hows of the fleet, just to finish was an achievement. The tiny sailed his boat Ocean Gem into a commendable third (3rd) Adams 12m ‘Turbulence’, doing its first long ocean race in what was a very tough competition. under new owner Steve ‘Chappy’ Czapp had a great run on day one, but then succumbed to fatigue in the tough After the last day of competition, Auric’s Quest was named conditions on day two and slipped back down the pack. The the overall Sailing Paradise Regatta winner, and Painkiller ever consistent Painkiller OP, owned and skippered by Rod OP named the highest placed boat over both the Bartercard West, shredded more sails than Rod cared to talk about. Sail Paradise Regatta and the Club Marine Pittwater to The damage to the sails took away any chance they had of Southport Yacht Race. Well done to both Fred, Rod along a win. Congratulations to both these fantastic competitors with all the skippers and crews who competed in these two on their fantastic achievements. fantastic events. As the final boats arrived, the Southport Yacht Club did an It was great to see our local Southport Yacht Club boats not amazing job in hosting the visiting sailors. The legendary only match it with the visiting competitors, but competing hospitality at SYC is well known throughout the yachting to win majority of the divisions. world and the teams always look forward to coming here. A big thank you also to each and every volunteer who Immediately following, Southport Yacht Club held the 2017 dedicated their time and efforts during these events, along Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta. A five day event hosted with the support of our wonderful sponsors, Bartercard, on the Gold Coast foreshore from Sunday 8th to Thursday Club Marine, Mercedes Benz Gold Coast and Heineken, the 12th January. staff at SYC and of Principle Race Director Denis Thompson. The Gold Coast turned on near perfect conditions for We look forward to seeing the boats return to SYC in 2018! the regatta, with a fun filled lay day in the middle. With entries from Sydney, Yamba, Brisbane, Noosa and of course our own local boats, the scene was set for some big show downs. And the fleet did not disappoint, after four days of racing, all of the divisions could have been won by several boats. With five divisions in the regatta, every boat had a chance to show their dominance on the final day. Local boats Pole Dancer and KD Girl fought out the Cruising division right to the end with only one point separating the two at the end of the regatta. Carlos Selby, owner of Pole Dancer, was ecstatic when he held the winner’s trophy high after the regatta. In the trailerable division, local boat Conquistador just couldn’t quite match it with the visiting yachts but finished a credible fourth. Congratulations to Benjamin Meakin and the crew from Peggy won the division, closely followed by Peter McKenzie’s Le Rossignol in second (2nd) and David Keep’s Tonoa in third (3rd). The hotly contested division was the Performance Racing Division so the fleet was divided into two division, creating great excitement. In Performance 2, first (1st) place went to Yamba visitors Ramble Tamble with second (2nd) going

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 7 Festivities @ syc splice the main brace carols on the broadwater Southport Yacht Club held the annual Christmas celebrations On Saturday 17th December, Southport Yacht Club for the Club’s Gold Members at Splice the Main Brace on celebrated the annual Carols on the Broadwater with Monday 5th December. Hosted by Commodore Kerry Noyes, over 300 children and their families enjoying the festive over 150 Members enjoyed the celebrations at the Main celebrations in the Waterfront Restaurant. Beach Clubhouse. The event began with face painting in the Clubhouse, and live entertainment by ‘The Hip Replacements’ singing everyone’s favourite Christmas Carols from the Waterscape Pontoon Bar. Santa arrived from the North Pole via an on- water display along with the elves from JETPACK with treats for the kids. A spectacular show for all to see. The event concluded with the annual Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, a big thank you to all who supported this wonderful charity.

Australia Day Celebrating all things Australian, SYC celebrated Australia Day with Aussie games including thong throwing, tug-o-war and many more. Meat tray raffles were also held raising money for Youth Sailing. A big thank you to our fantastic MC Vice Commodore Sail Ray McMahon, all the members and guests who joined SYC for the annual festivities.

8 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club commodore’s cocktail party Commodore Kerry Noyes along with Vice Commodore Power Graham Webb joined over 200 Gold (and equivalent) members in celebrating the Club’s 2017 Commodore’s Cocktail Party. Kerry welcomed the Club’s members into what we envisage to be an extremely busy and successful year for the Club, wishing all boating members a safe and prosperous new year.

a night with the stars On Friday 6th January, SYC hosted A Night with the Stars. Brining to the Club an SYC show extravaganza, featuring Digger Revell, Dennis Knight, Lucy McIntoch, Vic and Kerrie Kena. 180 members joined SYC for a two course dinner before dancing the night away as the show commenced.

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Another championship win for Southport Yacht Club’s Performance Mentor Mathew Belcher OAM. Mathew Belcher OAM and Will Ryan competed at the 2017 470 Australian National Championships to win back to back titles. Held at the Wangi Amateur Sailing Club in Lake Macquarie from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February, weather conditions brought perfect sailing settings for Mathew and Will. Following their recent win at the 2016 World Cup Series in December, Mathew and Will continue to defend their winning streak in the 470-dinghy class winning five of the six scheduled races. Mathew is currently based on the Gold Coast, mentoring the performance sailing program at Southport Yacht Club’s Hollywell Sailing Squadron, alongside Olympic Sailing Coach Shane Smith and Olympian Brendan Casey. Follow Mathew and Will can be followed via Facebook and Mathew Belcher OAM and Will Ryan, Instagram: belcherryan2016 2017 470 Australian National Champions. Photo credit: Australian Sailing Team, Beau Outteridge

WAYFAST, winner of the 2017 Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend! Congratulations Warren Guinea and SYC Commodore Kerry Noyes, division A winner of the 2017 Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend. Following closely behind in second, Chris Noyes sailing FASTWAY COURIERS, and 2016 winner Andrew Wilson, TEEBEEAY coming in at third place. Philip Kellond-Knight won Division B on GEOFFREY, followed by George Morton, 3 PINTS and Philip Robbins, NO WAITING, only six points just behind finishing second and third place overall. With entries numbers exceeding 2016, 24 off-the-beach catamaran entrants flocked from all over Queensland to compete at the Gold Coast’s Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend. Hosted at the Club’s Hollywell Sailing Squadron from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February. Racing was conducted at the deep hole and around crab island, giving competitors three days of high intensity off the beach sailing, competing in a wide range of long passage races and short windward-leeward courses to suit the taste and abilities of all competitors. Thank you to our proud sponsors of the regatta, Fastway Couriers along with the wonderful volunteers who dedicated their time and efforts into making this such a fantastic regatta. For full results visit SYC’s website www.southportyachtclub. com.au

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY DRAW DECEMBER BIRTHDAY DRAW JANUARY BIRTHDAY DRAW Congratulations Allison Ewens who Congratulations Fiona Grooby who Congratulations Chris Mattingley who won the November Birthday Draw on won the December Birthday Draw on won the January Birthday Draw on Tuesday 15th November, with a prize Tuesday 20th December, with a prize of Tuesday 17th January, with a prize of of $250 members credit. $250 members credit. $250 members credit. Photo: Commodore Kerry Noyes, Photo: Commodore Kerry Noyes, Winner Photo: Commodore Kerry Noyes, Winner Winner Allison Ewens and Past Fiona Grooby and Past Commodore Chris Mattingley and Past Commodore Commodore Tony Goldner. Tony Goldner. Tony Goldner. members draw employee of the quarter Congratulations Associates Committee Past President Rebecca Coleiro, Winner of the Southport Yacht Club Congratulations to Southport Members Draw on Wednesday 7th December 2016. Yacht Club employee, stacey wood. Staff Member for the Quarter, autumn 2017. Congratulations to Stacey Wood who has been voted by the staff employee of the quarter Autumn 2017. Stacey has been an integral part of the SYC team for over 2 years, working in the role of Marina Assistant. SYC would like to thank Stacey for her hard work and dedication at the Club. Please Past Commodore and Life Member Neale Hollier, congratulate Stacey when you see her Winner Immediate Past President Rebecca Coleiro and next in the Club! Past Commodore and Life Member Tony Goldner buy, swap, sell! Attention Members! If you have any Marine related items which you would like to buy, swap or sell, contact Southport Yacht Club and we will advertise it on the SYC website for FREE!

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SYC Golf Club Social Members receive 5% and Gold Members receive 10% OFF your next private function at SYC - Contact SYC TODAY! The SYC social golf group completed the 2016 year having played many of the finest courses on the Gold Coast. The weather was mostly fine although a few spots of rain resulted in some cancellations for our day at Ocean Shores. The attendance average was twenty one per game which was down on the previous year. Our annual presentation and Christmas get together was held at the Club on the 6th December. The evening, which was enjoyed by all, commenced with drinks and canapes on the pontoon followed by dinner on the western deck. The Commodore’s Trophy was presented to the winner, Terry Stephenson by Commodore Kerry Noyes. Runner up was Phil Kellond-Knight. I have been elected president for my fifth term and Paul Valle is the new club captain. We have booked eleven courses for 2017 which include Palm Meadows, Arundel, Sanctuary Cove, The Glades, Ocean Shores, Surfers Paradise, Robina, Windaroo, Southport, Murwillumbah, and Colonial. The SYC Golf Group is always looking for new members both male and female. If you play golf and haven’t had a game with us, now is your opportunity. We only play good courses, always take a cart, have a light lunch afterwards and provide generous prizes. Any member interested in joining the SYC Golf Group should contact Rosemary at reception and she will pass details on to me. Terry Stephenson President - SYC Golf Group

1 - Phil Kellond Knight, Terry Stephenson & Kerry Noyes with runner up trophy. 2 - Phil Kellond Knight, Alan Cross, Gary Northern & Bert Sherring. 3 - Janice Simpson & Leonie Bell. 4 - Megan Logan, John Reid, Kay Paxton, Ian Paxton, Pam Humble Crofts & Simon Humble Crofts. 5 - Joan Sherring, Beverly Bailey & Helen Hunter. 6 - Terry Stephenson & Commodore Kerry Noyes with Commodores Trophy.

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16 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club syc communication channels

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Uniradiology is a privately owned Radiology practice on the Gold Coast. The practice has recently moved into new state of the art premises in Railway Street, Southport, serving patients and doctors for over 10 years and is a long standing and reputable business on the Gold Coast. Uniradiology is focused on offering little to no waiting time, with BULK BILLING facilities available to all eligible Medicare approved procedures. Uniradiology is focused on offering little or no waiting time, bulk billing facilities and providing a high level We provide a high level of professional diagnostic services to referring doctors and patients. Together with our investment in the latest of professional radiology services to referring doctors technology, our highly regarded and professional staff, Uniradiology is and patients. Together with our investment in the latest sure to be one of the leaders in diagnostic imaging. technology and our highly professional and regarded staff, We offer the following services: Uniradiology is sure to be one of the leaders in diagnostic imaging. Uniradiology provides a diverse range of bulk-  High Definition  Obstetric billed radiological examinations and procedures to the local Ultrasound Ultrasound community through well-established sites across Australia.  Low Dose Multi  Bone Mineral Employing an array of ‘Low-Dose’ and high-end, innovative Slice CT Denistometry equipment, Uniradiology is committed to the very best in  Mammography  X-Ray patient care. While most of our competitors believe that a higher cost  Joint Injections  Breast Core Biopsy means a better service, Uniradiology adopts an alternative  Fine Needle Aspirations view, that bulk billing should not result in a compromise on quality. We are committed to providing a more affordable and efficient service to all our patients, as well as an BULK BILLING experience to be remembered. In most cases, you will incur no out-of-pocket expense, as the majority of the services offered by Uniradiology are completely bulk billed. A very small number of services will incur a small fee. Uniradiology Gold Coast Ph: 07 5531 9300 Open Monday – Friday 8am -5pm, the practice is now 26 Railway St, Southport www.uniradiology.com.au located at 28 Railway Street Southport and patient parking is available on site free of charge. New location with ample patient parking Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 17 what’s on @ southport yacht Club

3rd Tuesday of every month - SYC Main Beach Join Southport Yacht Club for your birthday draw, March 21st, April 18th and May 16th 2017. Birthday Draw, drawn at 7pm. You could win $250 on your SYC Membership Card to be spent within the MONTHLY Hollywell Sailing Squadron and Main Beach Club House. Present your Birthday Voucher at Reception upon arrival BIRTHDAY for validation. Waterfront Restaurant serving meals from 5.30pm Bookings essential - ask about joining the DRAW Commodore’s Table: 07 5591 3500

WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday Evening - Main Beach Clubhouse Enjoy fantastic Roast Carvery Nights from 5.30pm ROAST Roast Buffet from only $14.95 Members and CARVERY $16.95 Non Members. Monday & Tuesday - monday Kids Eat FREE with any main meal purchased Monday - $15 Chef selected Pasta & Garlic Bread & tuesday (dinner only) Tuesday - $12.90 Chicken Parmigiana Special (Lunch & specials Dinner) Bookings please call Reception 5591 3500 Thursday $15 Battered Flathead thursday Battered flathead served with chips, salad, tartare and lemon - only $15 per person. battered Available Lunch and Dinner In the Southport Yacht Club Waterfront Restaurant flathead For bookings call: 07 5591 3500 BBQ & Wine Tasting every Sunday on the SUNDAY Waterscape Pontoon Enjoy a Chef cooked BBQ and Wine Tasting on the Waterscape PONTOON Pontoon for only $28.50 per person. Available from 12noon to 3pm SPECIAL Live Entertainment from 2pm!

Main Beach Clubhouse, Hollywell Clubhouse members and Dux Anchorage Be at any of SYC’s three venues on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings and you could be in the draw to WIN! nights Wed and Sun draws @ 7pm / Fri draws @ 7pm and 8pm Join SYC in the Waterfront Restaurant for LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Friday Evening from 6pm - 9pm Sunday Afternoon Session from 2pm - 6pm live For full Entertainment guide visit the SYC website: Entertainment www.southportyachtclub.com.au

Monday’s at SYC Main Beach Clubhouse Enjoy FREE Trivia in the SYC Waterfront Restaurant every Monday free from 6.30pm - 8pm Teams of 6 players, great prizes and a weekly jackpot prize trivia Bookings Essential: Contact Reception 07 5591 3500 18 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club what’s on @ southport yacht Club

Monday 13th March 2017 - Main Beach Clubhouse pontoon By invitation to Gold and equivalent Members 21+ years dinner Phone reception on 5591 3500 to RSVP.

Friday 14th April 2017 - Main Beach Clubhouse good Southport Yacht Club Main Beach and Hollywell will be friday CLOSED on Good Friday. All Membership renewals are due on membership Monday 1st May, 2017 Membership accounts will be emailed to you before this date. renewal For further details please contact SYC 07 5591 3500

Sunday 14th May 2017 - Main Beach Clubhouse mothers Celebrate Mothers Day dining in the Waterfront Restaurant overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater day Make your reservation by calling 07 5591 3500 Sunday 5th March, 2017 burleigh Offshore Sailors, join Southport Yacht Club for the Annual Burleigh Bash Yacht Race, proudly sponsored by Gill. For NOR, Entry and further information visit: www.southportyachtclub.com.au or contact the bash Sailing Office via 07 55937 030

Tuesday 13th June 2017 6.30pm - 7.30pm vice SYC Compass Room - Main Beach Vice Commodore Sail Ray McMahon and Vice Commodore commodores’ Power Graham Webb invite all Gold (and equivalent) Members to join Southport Yacht Club for the 2017 Vice Commodores’ Cocktail Party. cocktail Dress: Smart Casual (no shorts) party RSVP: Reception 07 5591 3500

Thursday 25th May 2017 - Main Beach Clubhouse Join SYC for another Show Extravaganza featuring Live a night Entertainment by Fortunato, Bernadette Fisher and Ian Cooper supported by The Hip Replacements - performing Live at SYC! with the Two course dinner and show. $45 per person. stars Make your reservation by calling SYC on 07 5591 3500

Sat 11th March - Round Carb Island Open Sat 18th & Sun 19th March - InterClub Challenge Fri 24th March - SYC Charity Golf Day Fri 31st - Matt Hollywood at SYC Sat 22nd April - Buck Jones Memorial Trophy Nav Event date Sat 22nd April - Telemachus Jewellery Ladies Day Race Fri 5th, Sat 6th & Sun 7th May - Mooloolaba Marathon Sat 13th May - SYC Open Nav Event savers Fri 19th May - Associates Committee AGM Sat 27th May - Two Handed Race Wed 31st May, 21st June & 12th July - State of Origin Sat 3rd June - Commodore’s Trophy Sun 4th June - Past Commodore’s Trophy Fri 30th June - Power Boat Presentation Dinner @ southport yacht Club power boats - vice commodore power

Graham Webb Vice Commodore Power

Happy New year to all our members, I trust you have all As I am writing this article I have received notice of the enjoyed the festive season passing of long standing member Allan Roots. Allan was a member for 48 years and a very keen log eventer. He We held the Power Boat Xmas party at Dux this year on competed in 31 Goodwill Cups and wrote the history of the 10th December. The night was a combined effort Log Events at SYC 1959 to 2004. Allan served on most between Navigators and Cruisers. The committee sourced committees in his time including chairman of The Power all the food with members choosing and cooking their own Boat Committee for 1986/87 and 1987/88 seasons. Our steaks accompanied by lovely salads, boiled potatoes and sincere condolences to Allan’s wife Marjorie, daughter delicious tiger prawns, followed by a magnificent selection Jennifer, son Michael and their extended families. of sweets from cruising members Danny and Dianne Bohen. Around 65 members attended and a great night was had Wanting to get involved in Navigation Rallies, please give by all. me a call 0409 394 122 and I will be only too happy to get you started. You will learn about your boat and how to use The Treasurer’s Trophy sponsored by NORCO was held on your instruments. November the 19th finishing at Dux with the usual BBQ and presentation. Our Treasurer Garry Edwards donated Remember keep the Camaraderie and fellowship going and an esky to be raffled among members and guests present most of all have fun on the water. on the day. The prize went to William Ewens father, Thanks for your continuing support and remember the Club Humphrey. William’s parents from New Zealand enjoyed is only as strong as its members. a fabulous day aboard “Speranza” The event was won by Peter Brown and his crew aboard “Bipty Bipty”with a score of 7 points followed by Paul Matthews on “Martini”with 13 Graham Webb points and PC Mal Woods on “Finky Dink Too”coming in 3rd with 14 points. The handicap section was won by PC Ian Vice Commodore Power Hall aboard “Lady Caroline” Our last event for 2016 was The Vice Commodore’s Trophy sponsored by YALUMBA completing the 3 event ‘The Dux power boat what’s on Series’. PC Mal Woods and his crew aboard “Finky Dink Too”were the winners with 10 points followed by Paul cruising events: Matthews and crew on “Martini”with 16 points and in 3rd place Peter Brown on “Bipty Bipty with 17 Points. The 14th April - Easter Cruise Handicap section was won by first timer to our navigation 22nd April - Anzac Day Cruise championship “MIA”Skippered by Todd Brooker with his 25th June - Season Review Dinner parents Phil and Jenny Brooker as navigator and crew. “MIA”carries the competion number of 247 used by his grandfather Brian Job for many years. The Dux series was a navigation events: hard faught series with 3 different winners over the series 11th March - Round Crab Island and 2 boats with the same score of 41 points. The Power 22nd April - Buck Jones Memorial Trophy Boat Committee had to do a count back of the scores 13th May - SYC Open and PC Mal Wood and his crew on “Finky Dink Too”were victorious followed by Peter Brown and crew on “Bipty 3rd June - Commodore’s Open Bipty”3rd place went to yours truly VC Graham Webb on 4th June - Past Commodore’s Open “Van Man”. Well done to all competitors. Our next event to be held on the 11th February is The Chairman’s Trophy to be sponsored by O’Keefe Financial For further information on all Power Boat Navigation and Planning. The event will finish at SYC Main Beach for BBQ Cruising events visit www.southportyachtclub.com.au or and presentation. contact SYC on 07 5591 3500.

20 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club Cruising with L’Attitudes

My wife Vicki and I have been Gold Members since we were active in the Wednesday racing scene on our old boat SUNBIRD a few years back. 2 years ago we got a bigger boat, sold the house, and went cruising. We come back each Christmas for a few months, to visit Dux, and the Club and earn a few dollars. It is good to see that Peter has kept Dux as good as, or better than, it used to be, and it is a pleasure to take our overseas friends in for a visit. Christmas 2012-2013 we sailed to Tasmania, and we were under Cape Raoul when Wild Oats came around the corner. There was just us and the helicopter, the rest of the cowards were hiding up the Derwent which was probably a better idea, as we had shredded a screacher and a jib just crossing Storm Bay. We got back from Tassie in February, and it was crossing Bass Strait that inspired us to get a bigger boat. The Seawind 1000 is a tough little boat, but unsuited to comfortable ocean crossings. It is still doing service on the Broadwater, with Darren having given it a nice yellow wrap. Having sold the house and moved onto our 12 year old Belize 43, we set off back down the coast to Sydney, via the Hawkesbury, then back up to the Whitsundays in time for the annual Shaggers rendezvous. During our sojourns we keep meeting the same people and the same boats, and always meeting more. Occasionally they are flying the SYC burgee, more often than not they are SICYC as well. Highlights were the Clarence, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens. The Hawkesbury and Middle Harbour were also worth a visit or two. Along the way I wrotes articles for various magazines about the places we have been. Last year we finally got the paperwork done, and went offshore with a three month cruise over to New Caledonia. We did the usual cruiser thing and made lots of new friends in Ile des Pines and even got over to the Loyalty Islands for a while. Highlights were Beautemps Beaupre, Ouvea, Kuto and Hanomera Bays, Bai de Gadji, M Be Kou, Bai de Prony and Bai du Nord. We came back via the Chesterfield reef and its magnificent fishing and bird life, got hammered by 40kt winds the last 36 hours as we came under Hexham shoal and inside the Barrier Reef, and cleared in at Mackay. Then it was back to the Whitsundays, Shaggies, Townsville and Zoe Bay. Turning South, we spent some time at Airlie where I completed my Briefers course. If you go up there to charter a boat this year, it may be me that conducts your briefing and training. We got back to the Coast in mid November, where I set about earning some more dollars, antifouling, replacing 2 motors, and of course – earning some more money to pay for it all. We are heading back over towards the end of April, this time heading via New Caledonia to Vanuatu, when we plan on reaching Espiritu Santo before turning back once more in time to be at Shaggers at the end of August. Look forward to seeing you all out there in Yachting land, doing what boats are supposed to be doing. After all, you will never become a better sailor while tied up at the Marina. Article by Tony Little

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 21 a man and his boat

included towing barges, ferrying crew from moored ships terry stephenson “nyleta” to shore, survey work, containing harbour oil spillage, transporting Torres Strait pilots out to Fitzroy Island. The amazing fact is that Nyleta was operated by the Cairns Harbour Board until the early 80’s, over 55 years, she well and truly paid for herself.

Nyleta on Moreton Bay punching into a 25 knot southerly. Photo taken by Di White from their vessel, Gladiator. Terry Stephenson has a long history with boating and is a SYC senior member with 39 years active membership. Terry sailed VJ’s (Vaucluse Juniors) in Sydney as a teenager, and has been involved with boats ever since. Terry moved to the Gold Coast in 1968. Terry with a partner set up a jewellery business, Haines and Stephenson in Surfers Paradise. Terry became a member of SYC in 1978 and competed regularly as skipper of his own boat and on other members boats in Nyleta as she was in 1989, abandoned in a vacant lot SYC events. His boats have included “Department S”, a 26 foot Quarter Ton class yacht and “Air Supply” a Binks Farr 30 he co-owned with Keith Bow and Gino Moro.

Nyleta today, showing her classic lines.

During the 2nd World War, Nyleta was taken over by the Royal Australian Navy as part of the Navy Auxiliary Patrol. Hundreds of private and commercial boats were taken over to complement the RAN fleet in coastal patrol duties right up and down the east coast. Cairns Harbour was an important base for the RAN and US Navy and was under serious threat particularly from enemy sub marines. During the war years Nyleta had the designation E15 and was painted battleship grey. Nyleta was returned to the Terry Stephenson on board Nyleta at SYC Marina Cairns Harbour Board in 1945 and they kept her in the grey colour until she was sold in 1984. Some of his interesting sailing adventures included “The In 1989 Nyleta was found in an industrial yard in Mackay, Keppel Caper” sailing a Caper Cat (14 ft. open catamaran) she had been repainted but was looking pretty sad. She was from the Gold Coast to Great Keppel Island in a group bought for $2000 and the new owners then set about on a to promote the boats. In 1983 Terry was a crew member four year restoration project. The restoration was amazing in the Sydney to Hobart on board “Jimmy Blacksmith”. the hull was stripped to bare timber, the longitudinal Unfortunately they were forced to retire at Ulladulla with planking seams were cleaned out and splines glued into the a blown out mainsail. gaps. Diagonal ply strips were then glued over the original Terry’s current boat “Nyleta” has a history of 90 years, she planking. Below the waterline was originally sheathed in was built in 1927 in Cairns. Nyleta has a significant place in copper, this was stripped off and replaced with fibreglass. the maritime history of Queensland as a commercial vessel The copper was sold to help finance the restoration. and also as part of the Navy fleet in war time. Internally frames and bulkheads were replaced and fibreglassed. This was more than a restoration, they used Nyleta has carried that name since her launch date in modern technology and methods to ensure that this classic 1927. She was named after an early mining community that vessel will be around for another 90 years! The smooth existed on the Atherton Tablelands. finish on the hull today shows the quality of the restoration. Nyleta was owned by the Cairns Harbour Board as a general They enjoyed the next four or five years cruising on Nyleta purpose work boat. Some of the tasks she was used for mainly in the Great Sandy Straits and Hervey Bay. 22 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club Quick to tie and release “Knots” Better to know a knot and not need it, than need a knot and not know it. At times the need for a knot to be tie’d in an emergency for a quick fix in the rigging or coming along side or mooring line snaps when berthing or a need for quick eye splice is called for. Below are some of the basic knots: Reef Knot: This knot is a well known, and is used for a wide variety of jobs. It should only be used for joining ropes of the same type and thickness in a emergency. If you tie the upper section the wrong way round it becomes a Granny Knot which still works but gain you no credit. Easy to tie: During the restoration with new diagonal “Left over Right & Right over Left” planking being added Terry was fortunately able to buy Nyleta in 1998, since owning her Terry has maintained her to a very high standard and added many extra comforts. He has added a rear awning that fits in nicely with her original lines and provides protection from the sun, also a rear railing that is topped in beautiful varnished timber. Terry and Helen have had great fun on Nyleta taking part in many SYC Powerboat Division events and cruises, exploring the Broadwater, Moreton Bay and its countless tributaries.

“Bowline” Quick and easy: This is one of the most useful knots used in seamanship, and well worth learning, the diagram shows a quick way to form it by twisting the rope and so forming a loop. During seamanship training there is a short verse to remember.

Nyleta is just over 10 metres (33 feet)in length, beam 3.35 metres (11 feet) draft 1.066 metres (3.5 feet). Power is from an ultra reliable and efficient 38 hp Perkins 4108 4 cylinder diesel that pushes her along at 8.5 knots. Terry has recently decided that it is time reluctantly part company “The Snake comes out of its hole, around the tree, and with Nyleta after 19 years and is putting her on the market. back into the hole: 1. The rabbit hole, 2. The rabbit comes Nyleta is an ideal boat for exploring the Broadwater and out. 3. It runs round the tree, 4. It goes back down its hole. Moreton Bay, and is capable of coastal cruising in the right conditions. She has shallow draft and the propeller and rudder are nicely protected by the full length keel. The boat has very practical layout that is simple and open, she has wide walk around decks. Due to the quality of the rebuild maintenance costs will remain low for many years, due to the efficient hull design and economical four cylinder diesel, running costs are extremely low. Hopefully a new owner will enjoy this boat as much as Terry and Helen have and appreciate they own a piece of history. Article by Article by Past Commodore Phil Short Dennis Watt 23 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club @ southport yacht Club sailing - Vice commodore sail

Ray McMahon Vice Commodore Sail It seems like just yesterday that I was fortunate enough to At Hollywell, we’ve been working very hard on building be elected into the Vice Commodore Sail role and now 200 not only strong dingy fleets but quality fleets. We recently days have passed. The time has gone so quickly because I were extremely proud to announce Olympian Mathew have had the pleasure of being involved in sooo many great Belcher OAM as our Mentor for the High Performance events and functions at our Club. Program. This has been an amazing decision for our junior and youth sailors plus it is seen new junior members to our In early January, we hosted the finish of the Club Marine Club that want to be coached by the World’s very best. Add Pittwater to Southport Yacht Race, and what a great to that, on the weekend, Mathew brought fellow Olympian success it was. Every competing boat was escorted into Will Ryan and Australian Sailing Coach Shane Smith to the marina by our fabulous volunteers and handed a nice really put our youth sailors ‘through their paces’. What large box of hot chips and a couple of ‘cold ones’ to wash other club can boast that trio at a training session for our them down, it was a treat that was greatly appreciated by junior/youth sailors! the sailors after two hard days at sea. Every single member of our great staff had a ‘can do’ attitude to ensure the Finally, speaking of Australian representation, our very own visiting sailors had an experience to remember. The event Australian Squad member Joel Turner just won the National was a resounding success and I must give my personal 49ers championships in Adelaide. congratulations and thanks to all of our volunteers and Congratulations Joel, you continually do your Club proud staff because without their amazing attitude it would not both on the water and off. have been as well received as it was. Then, without a break, it was straight into our major regatta for the year, Our Clubs on water future looks extremely strong, that is the 2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta. You would be something every single member can be proud of. forgiven for thinking that our team may have lowered their Cheers for now, Ray McMahon standards through tiredness. But, to their credit, again our fabulous team of volunteers and staff kept their standards way above expectations. It is such a comforting feeling to Ray McMahon know that when we (SYC) hold an event, it will be met with enthusiasm, professionalism and most importantly Vice Commodore Sail a continued smile. I am very proud of our great team of volunteers and staff.

24 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club sailing at syc the benefits of race tracking! would you like to be mentored Many sailors finish a race by two-time olympic medallist or regatta with nothing to and seven-time world sailing take away, but if the races champion mathew belcher OAM? are tracked, every sailor has Southport Yacht Club’s newly launched Performance Program, offers excellent facilities and a supportive invaluable data that will help learning environment for those who aspire to be more them improve. competent club racers, compete at State, National or World Championships, be selected to the Queensland With smart phone technology there are now free apps that or Australian Sailing Team, or even to become Olympic you can download where you can replay races and clearly champions. see whose tactics worked and who is sailing the better race. The apps can break down tacking mechanics, mark Led by Olympic Gold Medallist Mathew Belcher OAM in a roundings, start sequences, boat handling and more. Mentor role, the Performance Program is athlete focussed and uses the experience and knowledge that Mathew has The app works for any type of race, in any type of boat. gained from being on the Australian Sailing Team for the This brings a new level of excitement and engagement to past 12 years. racing. The Sailing Performance Program is inclusive from our For the SYC junior sailors it has huge benefits with the cadet members who have learnt to sail through our Junior Sailing Performance Program Coaches being able to be Basics Program or have come to us after completing the specific and concise with team debriefs when they replay Australian Sailing Tackers Program Level 3, to those aiming the key moments of the days sailing. After uploading the to be included in the Queensland Sailing Team. sailors tracks, they connect a computer to the TV and watch races together. It makes it easy to show the sailors We have three distinct levels of opportunities for what they did right, and where they can improve. our members to reach their potential. Sailing Team, Performance Sailing Team and High Performance Sailing But it’s not just for the sailors benefit. If the racing takes Team. These teams support and encourage every individual place away from the Club, members, family and friends sailor to be the best that they can be while being a valued can watch all the action on their computers wherever member of the SYC Sailing Team. they are. For major races and regattas, the Club can show live tracking on the television. Having access to how We have a core team of dedicated, highly skilled on-water competitors are doing on the water does wonders for the coaches including Olympic Sailing Coach Shane Smith and interest in the competition and sailing in general. Olympian Brendan Casey. Each coaching session is designed by Mentor Mathew Belcher, with our coaches on water Race Tracking also has benefits to the Race Committee and ready to assist team members with training, ensuring event organisation. Knowing where all boats are at any that all members of the sailing team are reaching their time improves the safety of the event considerably. The potential. Mentor Mathew Belcher will be on water as often race committee has instant access to data on the course as his own training sessions in the 470 allow. and tracking data is frequently used to evaluate and support protests so that the jury can make more qualified While training sessions are not compulsory, time invested decisions. on the water at these sessions makes the next level that bit more accessible. The high-performance sailing team serves Race Tracking adds huge value to any race or regatta. talented youth sailors by providing personalised expert These apps are easy to use which means that every sailor coaching and high performance sailing skills development. has the option to track their performance if they want to. It supports our local sailors who show the potential to compete at high levels. Article by Annie Watson The following pages outline the details of the Sailing Performance Program. If you have any questions or need Sailing Administrator any further information, please contact the SYC Sailing Office via 07 5537 7030.

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 25 keel boat racing

This Summer has seen some The last race in the fabulous January Festival of Sail was the Surf (Gold Coast) to City (Brisbane) race. Again our SYC fantastic results for our Keel boats really took it to the fleet. Auric’s Quest was second Boats both here at SYC and on Line Honours and easily winning its division. Retuned away. won the Inshore division, Fourlove was second in division 2 and Retuned, Fourlove,Still Crazy were second overall in Locally, we have seen very close racing in both our Offshore the club event. It is great to see our SYC sailors going so and Twilights divisions, meaning no one is being dominant well at these major events. and virtually every race we are having a different winner. This is great for building a good, competitive fleet. Plus, Enough writing, I’m hitting the water. I look forward to add in the addition of new boats like Auric’s Quest and seeing you all out there soon. Xvitesse, the future looks very bright. Our Thursday Twilights have been very consistent, 15-20 Ray McMahon boats every Thursday, giving a great spectacle on the water and fantastic atmosphere in the Club afterwards. Mother Vice Commodore Sail Nature has been playing her part by supplying very different weather conditions each week. This has been appreciated by the crews, giving each and every boat a chance to do well on the day that suited their conditions best. Our Offshore fleet has continued to grow with thanks to our hard-working Offshore representatives David Hows and Drew Jones. We now have a good consistent calendar that encourages boat owners to get on the water and enjoy the racing. The main Offshore focus for the last few months has been on major events and regattas. Boxing Day of course is the start of the Sydney Hobart classic and this year local boat ‘She’ took on the challenge. Owner Philip Bell has had a lifelong dream to compete in this race so a few years ago, he purchased She, a former divisional winner in this race. For most of the race She was in the top few of her division, but unfortunate wind changes saw Phil and his team drop down the ladder a little. Well done Phil, you gave the whole Club four days of enjoyment watching you sail to Hobart. January 2nd saw the start of the Club Marine Pittwater to Southport Yacht Race and the SYC boats held their heads up high. We were represented by Turbulence and Painkiller OP. It was a wild ride causing sails to shred and gear to break. Both boats at times were leading their divisions, but the wild conditions saw them literally run out of useable sails for the conditions and filter down the list. It was a great effort by both boats in the end just to make it to the finish line. But then all of the great racing our boats have been doing Love Sailing? paid off. On January 8 the Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta We’ve got you covered. began. Three of the five divisions were won by SYC boats, As partners with several state yachting bodies and class associations, plus multiple great placings across all of the divisions. Fred we’re putting a little extra wind in the sails of many young Aussie sailors. We’re proud to champion tomorrow’s champions. Bestall’s ‘Auric’s Quest’ took out the highly coveted IRC division, David Chadkirks ‘Cyclone’ showed a clean pair of gillmarine.com heels to the PHS 1 division and Pole Dancer, owned and skipper by Carlos Selby, took out the cruising division. PHS 2 was won by Yamba visitors Ramble Tamble and the trailerable division was won by our good friends from Noosa on ‘Peggy’ who returned this year to defend their title.

26 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club syc nationals results great results for syc sailors at nationals! A large number of Southport Yacht Club sailors represented SYC over the festive season in their respective National Championships. Congratulations to all sailors on their fantastic achievements through the regattas. Please see below the results for 2016/2017 Nationals.

Nacra Nationals, Lake Cootharaba Warren Guinea – 1st (Nacra 5.8) Steve Curtis and Commodore Kerry Noyes – 8th (Nacra 5.8) Louie and Roscoe Guinea – 2nd (430) Mark and Luka Whitbourn – 4th (430) Maddison and Christie Guinea – 5th (350) Chris Noyes and Joe Sabin – 3rd (F18) Mclaren Noyes - 1st (Junior Crew – Nacra 4.5) ISAF Sail Melbourne 29er: Ashleigh Swadling – 27th Overall (32) SURF TO CITY YACHT RACE Laser 4.7: George Morton – 3rd Overall (30) Congratulations to all SYC Skippers and crew who competed Riley Cameron – 27th Overall (30) in the 2017 Surf to City Yacht Race. As a Club, SYC placed Radial: Dylan Lynch – 41st Overall (44) 2nd, well done competitors. Optimist, Gold Fleet: Blake Wilson – 7th Overall (44) Silver Fleet: Sam Martland – 10th Overall (40) Graham Sherring, RETUNED: 1st place Inshore Monohull Adelaide Pullin – 39th Overall (40) Division 1 and 2nd Monohull SMS. Intermediate: Hudson McKee – 10th Overall (18) Peter Lahey, STILL CRAZY: 6th Inshore Monohull Divisions 1 49er - Joel Turner – 4th Overall (19) and Monohull Vintage Division. ISAF Sail Sydney Jeff Thorpe, SCARLET O”HARA: 9th Inshore Monohull PHRF 49er: Joel Turner – 1st Overall (9) Division 1. 29er: Ashleigh Swadling – 22nd Overall (27) Optimist: Hudson McKee – 14th Overall (33) Danny McMillan, PURPLE HAZE: 4th Inshore Multihull OMR Division and 7th Multihull PHRF Division. Optimist: Blake Wilson 7th Overall (39) Australian Youth Championships, Adelaide Martin Arrowsmith, FRITZ THE CAT: 4th Inshore Multihull 29er: Ashleigh Swadling – 23rd Overall (44) PHRF Division. Laser 4.7: George Morton – 5th Overall (45) Sean Allardice, FOURLOVE: 2nd Inshore Monohull Division 2 Riley Cameron – 38th Overall (45) and 1st Monohull Vintage Division. Laser Radial: Xavier Doerr – 43rd Overall (47) Fred Bestall, AURIC’S QUEST: 2nd Offshore Monohull IRC, Dylan Lynch – 42nd Overall (47) 1st ORCI and 3rd PHRF Division 1. 29ers Nationals, Adelaide Ashleigh Swadling – 27th Overall (56) Emma Hutcheson, ONYX: 7th Offshore Monohull PHRF 49ers Nationals, Adelaide Division 2. 49er, Joel Turner – 1st Overall (13) Steven Czapp, TURBULENCE: 16th Offshore Monohull PHRF OK Dinghy Nationals, Sydney Division 2. Ben Downey – 11th Overall (36) David Vincent – 32nd Overall (36) Kelvin Holdt – 6th Overall (36) Elizabeth Williams – 15th Overall (36) Rik Thompson – 34th Overall (36) Sabot Nationals, Tasmania Angus Sherring – 13th Overall (51) Laser Nationals, Adelaide Radial Silver Fleet: Xavier Doerr – 27th Overall (48) Dylan Lynch – 38th Overall (48) 4.7 Fleet: George Morton – 8th Overall (58) Optimist Nationals, Adelaide Gold Fleet: Blake Wilson – 16th Overall (75) Silver Fleet: Sam Martland – 27th Overall (75) Adelaide Pullin – 57th Overall (75) Ben Lincoln – 74th Overall (75) Peter Pritchard and Graham Sherring, Retunred. 1st place Torin Mitchell – 75th Overall (75) Inshore Monohull Division 1 and 2nd Monohull SMS

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 27 sailing at syc ashleigh swadling - 29er Things that go wrong! On a nationals good day! After returning, in August, 2016, from competing in the We were between race 5 and race 6, on the final day of Sail Optimist at the 2016 European Championships in Italy, Paradise regatta. Floating around, waiting for the wind to and then the British Nationals in Scotland. I have sailed come in! Race 5 had been shorten to one lap and we had and trained in the 29er, at every opportunity so that I done ok, leading the series by 2 points. could compete at Sail Melbourne, Sail Sydney and then in Previously, I had roped in an old mate from rugby (100kg Adelaide at the 29er Nationals and the Australian Youth Bingo) has we thought the wind would be stronger. No wind, Championships. In Adelaide I finished the regattas mid nothing to do, so we let him steer the boat, around in big fleet, which I am very proud of, considering I was sailing circles..... waiting..... waiting. He was getting nowhere against crews with many years experience. In Adelaide, and was having problems, we sat back - relaxed! Enjoy the two 29ers represented Southport Yacht Club. My part time view, watching other boats, wishing we had fishing rods on training partner, Tom Cunich teamed up with Annabelle board, and someone who could fish! Davies from Perth to finish 3rd outright and first mixed Team. Tom has now moved to a 49er. Then we heard a bang down below. Bingo says -The wheel does not make any difference! Macca and I quickly go down Prior to Sail Melbourne, I spent three days as an Assistant below and wriggle up under the deck to the Transom. The Coach for the National Optimist Girls training camp. SYC port side steering cable assembly had dropped the pin/axle was represented at the Camp by Adelaide Pullin, a great and the sheave was out! We radio in to the race boat, ask reward to Adelaide for all her training during the year. for assistance as we install emergency tiller. Did we hear a The camp was a great learning experience as I coached cheer from our competitors?? Maybe? Ha ha ha. Some hippy with Sarah Blanck (twice Laser Olympian) and Queensland flower bloke! Then attached a special clip “on and over Optimist Coach Shelley White. block” and steering is good to go! Time to fix was under 2 The 29er has been a great experience as I needed to start minutes, sorry Glen! sailing with a crew, in preparation for my change to the Back at the berth we examine the special steering assembly, new Nacra 15 Catarmaran. and the manufacturer had placed a spilt pin top and I would like to thank Tom Cunich for all the hours he has bottom, constant movement wore out the top pin allowing spent training with me, and Joel Turner for the many hours axle to fall out. Going to the web site in USA it is obvious of coaching time he has committed to all the Queensland the design was meant to be fitted with the sheave vertical, 29er Sailors. Joel also coached at Sail Melbourne and not horizontal as in our boat. Now, it has a machined bolt Adelaide. as the axel with a Nylok locking nut. Issue solved! Article by Ashleigh Swadling Back story; The day before, we came thru the seaway, with the sails up (motor on) riding the waves in! While fixing the port side I checked the starboard side assembly it fell apart in my hands as I touched it. Now both sides are fixed. By definition being a boat owner you become a “checker” of work done by others. It can be annoying and rewarding, it certainly keeps your mind active and that’s a good thing! Yes, we won PHS Division 1 in the Bartercard Sail Paradise regatta for the 2nd year in a row, we will return in 2018 chasing a 3peat. Bingo will never steer Cyclone again! David Chadkirk - Skipper / Owner Cyclone

28 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club nacra 15 training camp

From Tuesday 17th to Friday 20th January, Southport Yacht Designed to meet the International Sailing Federation Club’s Hollywell Sailing Squadron held a four day Nacra (ISAF) criteria, the Nacra 15 class has become the new 15 Training Camp. Conducted by Olympic Silver Medallist official ISAF youth catamaran. Giving world class youth Darren Bundock, this is the first training camp of its kind sailors a modernised catamaran that can carry more crew in Australian history. Darren heads the Multihull division for weight than current designs. The Nacra 15 resembles a lot Australian Sailing as the Development Officer and Multihull to its bigger sister, the Olympic Nacra 17. In fact, the Nacra Sailing Coach. Darren was joined by coach’s Danny Fuller 15 is a mini version of the Olympic Nacra 17, creating a and Brady Lowe along with Olympic Class, Nacra 17 sailors pathway towards the Olympics. Sam Simmonds and Mac von Richter. The objective of the camp was to ensure the boats were setup correctly and the sailors had the opportunity to adapt to the correct techniques from the start. 11 vessels sailed on the Gold Coast Broadwater during the training sessions including Southport Yacht Club junior sailors, Matthew Hatton and Matthew Dickinson, on board the brand new Nacra 15, Team Fastway which is proudly sponsored by Fastway Couriers. Nacra 15’s are such an inspirational design for the youth sailors and assist immensely in gaining the on-water skills required to follow Olympic dreams. The Hollywell Sailing Academy continues to grow with the future of International Sailing, and opportunities like this allow continual expansion and improvement for the junior sailors of SYC.

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 29 sailability gold coast

As the President for 2017, I look forward to maintaining Neil Rowsthorn (profiled in the Summer iN SYnC) came to the special relationship between Sailability and Southport us through the Saturday sailing programme and it wasn’t Yacht Club for our mutual benefit. Sailability operate every long before he was coming along to all our sailing days and Tuesday at SYC Hollywell between 8am and 2pm and are taking clients out in the boats or helping on the dock. Phil always looking for new volunteers with or without sailing Thompson also wheelchair-bound had never sailed before experience. Visit sailabilitygc.org for further details. and is in full time employment in a senior management position in Brisbane. He took to sailing and was up for any challenge that came along. Peter Richardson who has several debilitating disabilities, comes to Sailability with a support organization on Tuesdays and takes clients out sailing having learned to sail on Thursdays, also joined the Saturday group when he was able.

These three sailors became members of SYC, entered the Pan Pacs and for practice took part with varied success in the SYC sailing programme for three races prior to the start Saturday Disabled Sailing and The Pan Pacific Masters Games of the games regatta. Winds for the regatta were generally kind although the first day saw over 20 knots across the Many SYC members will have noticed the small Sailability course. Neil completed all 7 races over the three days, Phil group on the Hollywell pontoon on Saturdays during 2016. 6 and Peter (whose aim was 2 races completed) completed This group was started by Ex-President Paul Dinniss, on 4. All were absolutely thrilled with those results as were the idea that there must be people with disabilities in the SGC volunteers who supported them all the way. our community that would benefit from the Sailability Congratulations to all the disabled sailors and a big thanks experience but were unable to attend the normal Tuesday to Paul and all the volunteers who made it possible. or Thursday sessions for reasons such as being in full Mon-Fri employment, or only come into respite over the weekends.

Despite the best efforts of Paul, the disabled group never grew into anything size-wise but it did attract some pretty special people through the year who thoroughly enjoyed coming along and either being taken out in the boats or learning to sail independently. This latter group became something of a success story because, of the 3 sailors with a disability that learned to sail independently in the Saturday Hansa Class Dingy Competitors group, two plus one other from the normal Thursday group successfully competed in the recent Pan Pacific Masters Jonathan Simms Games sailing regatta held up the road at Paradise Point Sailing Club in 4-6 November 2016. President, Sailability Gold Coast MELANOMA PATIENTS AUSTRALIA Southport Yacht Club recently held the annual charity race in support of Australia wide charity group Melanoma Patients Australia. A charity co-founded by long term member Daniel Belcher brother of our Gold and Silver Olympic Medallist Matthew Belcher OAM. Held in conjunction with the Club’s Thursday Twilight series, the annual charity race is a popular event with the sailors of SYC, and along with the assistance of Anne Yeomans, many local businesses donated to the cause with raffle prizes. The Boat Works became our major sponsor of the event, donating the feature auction item on the day, a haul out clean and several days of hardstand usage. Through crew member donations, raffle prizes and auctions items, this year we managed to raise a total of $4,077. Taking the overall sum raised in last 3 years to over $9000. This is a truly pleasing amount, I would like to thank the Commodore Kerry Noyes, winner of The Boat Works donation, Club, sailing members and sponsors for their support in this Jim (crew member Past Commodore Rob Mundle’s Toucanoes) great charity. and Melanoma Patients Australia cofounder Mathew Belcher. Peter Yeomans 30 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club sailing what’s on

OTB DINGHY SERIES ID – RTC 13/14 Wednesday 15th March OTBD Champs 6/9 Sunday 12th March ID – JaM 13/14 Wednesday 22nd March OTBD Sunrise 12/14 Sunday 12th March ID – RTC 14/14 Wednesday 29th March OTBD Passage 3/4 Sunday 19th March ID – Fools Race Saturday 1st April OTBD Sunrise 13/14 Sunday 19th March ID – JaM 14/14 Wednesday 5th April OTBD Sprints 5/5 Sunday 26th March ID – Brass Monkey 1/6 Wednesday 17th May OTBD Sunrise 14/14 Sunday 26th March ID – Pot Hunters 1/5 Wednesday 24th May OTBD Champs 7/9 Sunday 23rd April ID – Brass Monkey 2/6 Wednesday 31st May OTBD Marathon Race Sunday 7th May OTBD Champs 8/9 Sunday 21st May SMS SPORTS BOATS OTBD Winter 1/3 Sunday 28th May SMS 5/5 Saturday 11th March

OTB CATAMARAN SERIES SYC SPECIAL EVENTS OTBC – RTC 12/14 Wednesday 1st March Burleigh Bash: OTBC – Champs 6/8 Saturday 4th March Sunday 5th March OTBC – Offshore 6/10 Saturday 11th March Interclub Challenge: OTBC – RTC 13/14 Wednesday 15th March Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th March OTBC – Offshore 7/10 Saturday 25th March Ladies Day: OTBC – RTC 14/14 Wednesday 29th March Sunday 30th April OTBC – Offshore 8/10 Saturday 22nd April Mooloolaba Marathon: OTBC – Champs 7/8 Saturday 29th April Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May OTBC – Offshore 9/10 Saturday 6th May Short Handed Race: OTBC – Champs 8/8 Saturday 13th May Saturday 27th May OTBC – Offshore 10/10 Saturday 20th May

THURSDAY TWILIGHT SERIES Thursday Twilight 8/14 Thursday 2nd March Thursday Twilight 9/14 Thursday 9th March Thursday Twilight 10/14 Thursday 16th March Thursday Twilight 11/14 Thursday 23rd March Thursday Twilight 12/14 Thursday 30th March Thursday Twilight 13/14 Thursday 6th April Thursday Twilight 14/14 Thursday 13th April Thursday Twilight 1/14 Thursday 4th May Thursday Twilight 2/14 Thursday 11th May Thursday Twilight 3/14 Thursday 18th May Thursday Twilight 4/14 Thursday 25th May

ETCHELLS & SPORTS BOATS SERIES Day 6/10 Saturday 11th March Day 7/10 Saturday 25th March Day 8/10 Saturday 22nd April Day 9/10 Saturday 6th May Day 10/10 Saturday 20th May

OFFSHORE DIVISION SERIES OD – Winter 1 Sunday 23rd April OD – Winter 2 Sunday 21st May OD – Winter 3 Sunday 28th May

INSHORE DIVISION SERIES ID – RTC 12/14 Wednesday 1st March ID – JaM 12/14 Wednesday 8th March

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 31 Associates @ southport yacht Club

Carmel Nicholas associates REPORT President

MARIE HENDRICKS Marie was awarded Life Membership in 2003 for her work with fund raising for the Club and the Associates Committee We are saddened to report the recent passing of one of our and as a renowned historian of the Club. Our condolences loved and respected Past Presidents, Marie Hendricks. go to Marie’s family. Marie took up the role of Associates President in 1977, three To kick start our fund raising for 2017, We are now in the years after the Committee was founded by Athalia Gillon. process of putting together the first of our Mega Raffles for She remained President of the Committee until 1979 and the year to be drawn on Mothers Day on Sunday 13th May. thereafter worked tirelessly spear heading the fund raising Tickets will be available early March. I thank our valued activities of the Committee and establishing a highly sponsors for their very generous donations towards making regarded reputation for her dedication and commitment these raffles so successful. They are a significant part of in the process. She was a bold and energetic member of our fund raising which benefits all aspects of the Club. the Committee and an outstanding role model for others A date to keep in mind is 27th April when we will host starting out in the Committee. another Brisbane River Cruise, by popular demand. Tickets She remained a guiding influence as the Committee are limited for this event so gather up your friends for a evolved over the years, welcoming new members, and fabulous day out on the Brisbane River. always maintaining an active interest in the Club and the We look forward to seeing all of you at our next events. Committee’s fund raising activities. A reminder also to those of you who may have a few hours A keen interest in recording history saw her implementing to spare each month and are interested in fund raising for measures very early on to record the history of all aspects the Club, please give your details to the Club so that I may of the Club as well as the Associates Committee. personally meet with you to discuss.

Carmel Nicholas Associates Committee President

Past President and Life Member Marie Hendricks

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