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ROYAL YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2013 Happy New Year! Nationals

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ALSO Mirsky wins Syd Corser Regatta • Sunday Brunch More good news for Gizmo • Discover at RPYC Featuring Race starts at Michael Manford secures 2 2 his second national 10 5:30pm Etchells title

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ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 1 By Bernie Kaaks

Photos courtesy Bernie Kaaks ▲ boat speed when others could begun, and returned to the not, they worked the shifts well, Annexe. Three more failed started well and their strategy to finish the first race. Four was to minimize risks. more failed to finish race two, but none in more spectacular Hong Kong skipper style than Raymond Smith’s St Thornburrow, sailing with John’s Dance, which broached Andy Service, Bucky Smith and on a big wave, snapped the Simon Cooke on Racer X, sailed spinnaker pole, and was then a couple of remarkable races on flattened by the out-of-control the first day, to win heats 2 and spinnaker. The yacht quickly 3, but their sixth in the first sank stern first, so all sails were race was an omen of things to removed, a marker buoy was come. Another sixth in race 4 attached and the yacht was really put the pressure on and salvaged by a professional crew after a poor start, placed 16th the next morning. in the last race - their “drop” score. They finished with 14 The Croc (Michael Manford) points, 5 behind Chilli Plum, was showing the sort of form n Torvar Mirsky - Chilli Plum just edging out Peter Chappell’s that won her the December 1382 by a single point. regatta, scoring a first and a second. Racer X (Mark The second day of competition his total and effectively ending While registration and panic Thornburrow) won race 2 and was sensational. After two his championship campaign weight loss programs were in with a fifth in race 1, was nicely general recalls, a third attempt – a very sad end for someone full swing between the Syd placed, while Queensland’s was made under a black who had travelled over 8,000 Corser and the Nationals, the Gen XY (Matthew Chew) score flag. A number of black flag kilometres to take part. Fremantle Doctor came out of a pair of threes and Chilli disqualifications followed, but hiding so that on day one of Plum (Torvar Mirsky) a pair of Racer X continued to race, Chilli Plum and Triad the National Championship, fours, just ahead of Triad (John apparently not having heard also earned black flag sailors were greeted by Bertrand, with a second and a the radio recall, and missing disqualifications in this race, southerlies blowing at more seventh. This group enjoyed a the display board on which so the top order at the end of than 15 knots, which escalated comfortable lead over the rest the number was written at the day had a different look very close to the class limit of the fleet and even at that the windward mark. In the to it. The Croc, with a second of 25 knots by the end of the early stage, it seemed likely ensuing protest hearing, Racer and a first, consolidated afternoon. Two boats struck that the winner would be one X was scored DNE, meaning her position, while Gen XY

gear trouble before racing had of them. that he had to carry the score in equaled her previous day’s ▲ n Michael Manford - The Croc Michael Manford secures his second national Etchells title

“I won’t be hanging around for another 24 years before I win the next one,” Michael Manford quipped in his acceptance speech during the presentation ceremony at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club.

Manford’s form leading into the was to be a very sensible a mention at this point. Each More light weather followed regatta suggested that he would decision. In sweltering heat morning, competitors were on day three, but the race be a force this year. He won a on day two, the fleet made its welcomed to the Annex to the committee’s perseverance preliminary weekend regatta way to the start boat, which smell of bacon and eggs on the made it possible to eventually last December convincingly, was set up near the deepwater barbecue. Bacon and egg wraps sail two races, ensuring that showing great boatspeed and Kwinana Channel. Even after were snapped up by virtually enough had been done to sound tactics. It came as relocating closer to shore, no everyone to set them up for the constitute a series as required something of a shock then, that races were possible, and the day. On return to shore after by the rules. he “bombed” in the Syd Corser fleet was finally sent ashore. racing, the bacon and eggs had The young guns were Regatta which precedes the When a light easterly began been replaced by D’Orsogna National Championship. mid afternoon, the whole outstanding in these conditions. sausages and fresh bread rolls. circus returned to sea again, On Chilli Plum, match racing So enticing were they that many The Syd Corser Regatta was but the breeze still refused to expert Torvar Mirsky, sailing sailors lined up for a sausage sailed in light but sailable cooperate, and everyone came with champion Steve sizzle before changing out of winds on the first day, and race home again, tired, frustrated Thomas, Nick Davis and Justin officer Martin Clark wisely and hungry. their wet sailing gear. When Wong, sailed an incredibly decided to run three races asked whether she knew of consistent series. They did instead of the two programmed Brian Thornley’s efforts in Brian’s culinary skills, partner not win a race, but their worst

in recognition of the forecast addressing the dietary needs Val Icanovski said simply: placing was a fifth. Collectively, ▲ light weather to follow. It of his charges are worthy of “I do now!”. the crew was able to maintain n Close shave - Triad n Mark Thornburrow - Racer X

2 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 3 n Bill Steele - Lady n Black Swan n Chris Hampton - Tango n Doug Kerr - Screaming Plum ▲ score, albeit with a first and first win, putting them into Peter Chappell sailed a great Race management was superb a fifth. But now a significant contention for a podium race in 1382 to win the final throughout, with Martin gap had been created between finish. heat, followed by Triad, Jake Clark doing a great job as the first two and the rest of Gunther’s Dawn Raid and The race officer, and Clem Rogers, the fleet. So with one race to sail, Croc, resulting in a four point Harbourmaster at the Annexe, the stage was set. The Croc, win to Michael Manford and showing remarkable patience The race committee with a six point buffer over his crew. and wonderful hospitality announced its intention to run second placed Triad, had a throughout. three races on the penultimate straightforward assignment – As we have come to day and while heat 5 was finish within five places ofTriad . expect from this class, the Competitor feedback after relatively uneventful, with “Although our start was not championship was full of it was all over confirmed Triad scoring a nice win, the flash,” Manford said afterwards, drama from the outset and we what we all hoped – the two black flag curse returned “we kept our eye on Triad and were privileged to see some royal clubs had combined in race 6, wiping out three ensured that no group of yachts superb heavy weather sailing – to produce yet another competitors, including series was able to sneak between us.” none better than Torvar Mirsky professional, efficient and leader The Croc, and the Basically, they were committed and his young guns who memorable championship. n luckless Racer X. Amid the to going where Triad went, but picked up a couple of hundred chaos, Chilli Plum sailed a always keeping an eye on the metres in one downwind leg, beautiful race to score their chasing pack. surfing hard all the way. n Gary Smith - Tusk n Grantham Kitto - The Rat

Photos courtesy Bernie Kaaks

n Jake Gunther - Dawn Raid n Peter Chappell - 1382 n Ray Smith - St John’s Dance n Skip Lissiman - Bandwagon

4 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 5 Sail the thousands of islands of Croatia’s Adriatic Coast

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6 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 7 By Bernie Kaaks Mirsky Wins Etchells Syd Corser Regatta Photos courtesy Bernie Kaaks

n Parade of spinnakers n Regatta winner Torvar Mirsky crosses the n General recall thwarts the first attempt finish line to get the fleet away after waiting for two hours for suitable breeze

n Michael Manford rounding the top n John Bertrand in pursuit of Michael Manford n Gen XY crew ready to launch their mark in first place in race 4 spinnaker

Day 3 of the Syd Corser Regatta started where day 2 left off – the promise of breeze to come, but no delivery! Although it started at 11:00am, it was not until 1:00pm that after four attempts, the race committee was able to set a course – and even this attempt was thwarted by the competitors themselves, some of whom got the start terribly wrong and created a general recall.

Finally, under a black flag, race At the top mark the second by Michael Manford, who was Andy Service/ 4 of the series began. time, Manford had extended also well back in the early part Bucky Smith/ his lead but the group behind of the race. Simon Cooke Michael Manford, starting near him had bunched up, making the pin end, saw an opportunity for an exciting final leg to the Peter Chappell, Torvar Mirsky 3rd 1382 15pts early and crossed the fleet on downwind finish line. and Alistair McMichael all began Peter Chappell/ port to set up a handy lead and well, taking out the podium Graeme Johnson/ worked his way up the centre Manford won well, ahead of places in race 5. With the David Castles of the course, along with five or Bertrand, followed by Chew, breeze now almost non-existent, six others. The remainder made Healey, and Mirsky, who the race committee wisely 4th The Croc 20pts the commitment to go to the consolidated his place at the decided to pull up stumps and Michael Manford/ corners, and although the port head of the leaderboard by declare the regatta finished. Dean McAullay/ tackers came out slightly better finishing one place ahead of Nicholas Gray than those who took the long Thornburrow. And so the regatta was decided leg on starboard, both groups over five races, with the top 5th Gen XY 22pts lost ground on those who After his promising finish in rankings being: Matthew Chew/ worked the shifts down race 4, Bertrand was involved in Brian Donovan/ the middle. a start line collision, exonerated 1st Chilli Plum 9pts with a penalty turn and found Torvar Mirsky/ Bill Cuneo/ At the first top mark, Manford himself at the back of the Steve Thomas/ Ashley Deeks enjoyed a narrow lead over John fleet in light winds, very hot Nick Davis/ Bertrand and Matthew Chew, weather, and virtually no way Justin Wong 6th Dawn Raid 26pts with Raymond Smith, David out. Having already missed Jake Gunther/ Healey and Torvar Mirsky all the first day of the regatta, they 2nd Racer X 14pts John Collingwood/ well placed. elected to retire. He was joined Mark Thornburrow/ Graeme Spence n

8 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 9 Seal pup in the GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN Swan River Caring for the Swan and Canning rivers

December 2012

Photos courtesy Swan River Trust The Swan River has been hosting a very special visitor over recent weeks. The tropicalis seal pup arrived in the river a week before Christmas and has been sighted several times since. Department of Environment and Conservation wildlife officers are monitoring its health and say that while the seal is very young, it is capable of surviving on its own. They have decided not to intervene as catching the pup could cause serious stress and it is feeding well and will hopefully return to the ocean when it is ready. It is very important that people do Photos courtesy of: Above and below right - Delphine Chabanne, Murdoch University not approach it. If you see the Below left - Barliyanto pup please keep your distance and report sightings to the More good news Wildcare hotline on 9474 9055 so officers can continue to monitor its whereabouts. n on Gizmo The river dolphin calf whose fin was terribly damaged when he became entangled in fishing line earlier this year.

Murdoch University researcher the picture of health. Gizmo was Delphine Chabanne saw Gizmo with his highly protective mother, again this week while she was Tupac, and Delphine confirms he monitoring the Swan Canning was swimming well, despite his Riverpark dolphins and sent bent fin, socialising with the other through this wonderful photo of dolphins and even doing acrobatic him enjoying life again and looking leaps!. n

10 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 11 By Jonathan Ainge ▲ to have five of the eight senior instructors in the state. With this lead the Club now has between four and five BW8’s out on the water every Saturday training students in three different levels of the scheme. What this means in terms of numbers is that last year we trained nearly the same number of students as the state of New South Wales! My aim is to offer the more advanced levels of the scheme in the future and introduce weekday morning training targeted at a specific audience.

Powerboat training has again been undertaken this season n Our Club Fleet with groups receiving training and qualifications for RST whom all benefited from the coaching has been A youth keelboat squad has and the National Powerboat process. It is my intention to introduced on Friday been formed, for the last six Handling Certificate. A higher further expand the training evenings. These sessions Month’s we have been coaching level course was also offered of our volunteer boat drivers are run under the watchful a group of 14 to 18 year olds this season for a qualification ensuring a continued emphasis eye of Tim Castles an on the BW8’s. The group has as a safety boat driver with on safety. accomplished Laser sailor and progressed well from never places being taken up by both high performance coach. The sailing a yacht before to The primary reason that we run our safety boat crews and ones numbers for these sessions handling spinnakers in a stiff from other Clubs. Further all of these courses is to increase are growing but if you have breeze at close quarters with tailored courses have also been participation in our main Club access to a Laser then please another boat. There are goals provided to members from activities be it Wednesday, come and have fun sailing this in place for this squad with the Sailability who operate the Saturday yacht racing or Sunday demanding dinghy whilst you first being “Foundation Youth safety boat during their activity . I firmly believe Cup” later on in the season. improve your sailing skills. days. This season also has seen that we are currently increasing I feel that it is important to The Club is also providing the introduction of the Club numbers of sailors in all of these provide alternative avenues for coaching for our fleet Boat Accreditation Scheme. regular events as a direct result our youth sailors to keep them with a special training camp Discover Sailing at RPYC This is designed to better equip of the Sail Training courses interested and involved. In the our boat operators with the and the efforts of our team day in January my intention longer term we aim to develop information and skills that they of instructors. Of course not is to provide more of these our youth to the level of Torvar About your CDO – Jonathan Ainge need to safely use the Club everything that we do is formal in the future. Our Mirsky. fleet. This course containing training and Club coaching fleet is growing again and time with them and less time to RPYC is that we are now a fleet of “Tackers boats”. The information and practical sessions are offered to members training camps with intensive Women’s keelboat squad has sailing myself. One thing led to Discover Sailing Centre and Start Sailing course (used to be sessions has been warmly on a weekly basis throughout coaching are the way forward only recently been re started another and I eventually started can offer new and exciting called GISBS for those that can received by many members the season. in developing this class. but based on the response working for the Mandurah programmes such as “Tackers”. remember) is still in full swing that it has received it is set Offshore Fishing and Sailing The Club has also been this being more suited to sailors for a bright future. The aim is Club in a similar role to the approved to run three of the of 12 and above, just as much to have RPYC represented in one I now enjoy at Royal Perth. four Australia schemes fun as “Tackers” but with less women’s sailing at national and I love the sport of sailing and these being Dinghy, Keelboat games. This season, we have international events. am very passionate about all and Powerboat. The fourth also run an adult aspects. As an instructor I Windsurfer scheme does not course. In my experience Sunday mornings at Royal Perth are growing in popularity enjoy introducing new sailors currently suit our activities but these adult dinghy courses are with the Junior Fleet creating a to the sport and building their this may change in the future. always well received and lots fun family friendly atmosphere confidence on the water this is of fun, my intention is to run The dinghy scheme now has for our junior dinghy sailors. a very rewarding experience. more of them in the future. At I was born in the UK in the two distinctly different courses. With more serious coaching I can be seen out sailing from the completion of the school 1960’s and after getting married The first “Tackers” has three sessions for the older ones and time to time either on my holidays we will have run and having children, we moved levels and is aimed at getting courses every week with every playing around in the pond for own Laser or helping out on a to Australia nearly 10 years ago younger sailors into the sport. one fully booked certainly a the younger less experienced members yacht. to join the rest of my family. With hats, shirts, water bottles, very successful period for the ones a great time is being Living in Perth gave me the boats with colourful sails and sail training centre. provided at all levels. I am opportunity to get reacquainted What does RPYC offer an emphasis on games and confident if we keep up our with yacht racing and for During last year Yachting fun this has proven to be very When the National Keelboat efforts within the dinghy sail roughly 4 seasons I sailed on Australia performed a successful. As one of only three Scheme started just over two training area these new sailors an S80 at Royal Perth. Location rebranding exercise this was as Clubs to take up this scheme years ago I was one of the first will flow through into Sunday meant that my two boys started a direct result of the GEMBA in my aim instructors to be qualified. afternoon racing and on in the to sail dinghies at Mandurah, report, an in depth look at is to lead the way with this Along with four others at future to competition at all and as parents do, I spent more our sport. What this means programme and expand our RPYC this enabled the Club ▲ levels. n

12 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 13 By Vera Waldby ▲ Southern Yacht Club in New regular training activities and We want to share the well as encouraging members Orleans March 16-17, and therefore widen the exposure of experience, knowledge and of all ages to get involved in the 2013 Islands International teams racing within their club. opportunity to those other other sailing activities. And of Challenge hosted by the This puts our RPYC teams at a members who are truly course looking to the future Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht severe disadvantage when we interested in representing the a team’s racing program at Club in Oyster Bay, New York go to compete; even though club internationally, travelling RPYC will also provide the club October 3-5), as well as again the sailors who are going are to new places and playing our another avenue to keep juniors receiving an invitation from the very good sailors – but not sport on new and interesting interested in sailing as they Daring Keel Boat Association necessarily at teams racing. aquatic playgrounds. When move out of the junior ranks – of Cowes to compete in the So, through the persistence of competing in these events you and that is certainly a win/win 2013 Colonial Cup July 22-25. a number of interested RPYC get the chance to not only for our Club and more broadly Unfortunately we have missed members the club has agreed to have some great, enjoyable sailing in general. Our friends the boat on the Southern support members to compete fast-paced sailing; but also down the creek at RFBYC Nichols Cup; but RPYC has at these events. Of course meet lots of people with the already have some sort of teams committed to supporting a same passion and strike up racing activities occurring there is always a limitation to team for both the Colonial Cup great networking opportunities and this will provide another that support and Club Manager and the Island International around the world. And, we opportunity to both Clubs to Stuart Walton and Commodore Challenge. might event win one…..;-) increase their members skills Mike Kilcullen have agreed While you are doing all of this through training and potential to provide nomination and As I previously indicated the you might even get to meet events. But, let’s start off small skills of the other competitors uniform support to those some royalty, or other such and build on the program with at these events increasing; as aforementioned events in notoriety at the events social the hope of making it a great they are competing in more 2013. Along with that the functions. But, this also gives opportunity into the future. teams racing events, and club will also assist where the club the opportunity to get setting up specific teams racing possible in training activities. involved in the international So, if you are interested please programs within their club But, we need to make sure we teams racing community more contact myself, Vera Waldby, and/or local clubs. By having make it viable for the club and with the possibility of setting Chris Pye or your club for these specific teams racing members – not just a jaunt for up our own teams racing event, further information. With programs set-up they conduct a certain clique of members. and show more like minded any luck and good timing on people our beautiful city and my part I will be including n Far left: Cumberland Cup a small section in each Club n Cumberland Cup 2012, Race Day 1, RPYC Boats 1 + 2 water-ways. We certainly have 2012, St James Palace newsletter about our teams Reception, Vera and the perfect infrastructure for it! racing activities (whether it be Andrew. Left: Cumberland Cup 2012, By setting up the RPYC Teams training, information sessions, St James Palace Reception, Racing program it will also or events); as well as including Shawn Offer and Prince improve the experience, skills information in the Clubs RPYC Teams Racing - Andrew. and abilities of members; as regular e-mails. n We are getting the Team back together!

What really is Teams Racing you may say? Teams’ racing is very tactical and technical; and needs good speed, boat handling, teamwork and communication.

Teams’ racing is made up well as offshore racing). And, In recent years RPYC has Cumberland Cup, hosted of teams of 2, 3 or 4 boats these are generally being run in competed in the Colonial Cup by the Royal Thames Yacht (3 being the most common). regatta type events. To win a (Daring Keel Boat Association) Club in London, and sailed In the recent past RPYC has Teams Race doesn’t mean that in Cowes, Isle of Wight a on Queen Mary Reservoir competed mainly in 2 boat one of the teams’ boats needs number of times, and once at near Heathrow in J80’s. At teams racing. Teams Racing to finish first; no – the team RPYC. And, have competed that event a number of the is increasing in popularity at the Cumberland Cup in team reacquainted themselves has to finish first. That is; the with the tactically, action London a few times. The with previous competitors whole team has to finish first packed racing the attraction. feedback from those team and extended the sailing on points. For instance; in the More and more junior and members that have been a networking opportunities. So educational institution sailing Cumberland Cup where they few times is that apart from much so that invitations to 2 organisations are including use 2 boats per team in each being great events; the level of other Teams Racing events were Teams Racing into their mix flight the important task is not competitiveness and skills of discussed. Since that time we of sailing disciplines (with to come last. The team whose other competitors is increasing have officially received those Match Racing, Fleet Racing, boat does cross last loses immensely. Last year a team 2 invitations (2013 Southern around the buoys racing, as the flight. from RPYC attended the Nichols Cup hosted by the ▲ n RPYC Cumberland Cup 2012, part of the team on the bus

14 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 15 Commodore’s Message

the efforts of Martin Clark our a cruise to EFYC for dinner in news on this from the General Middle East Club Race Officer and his very the company of others from the Manager and on a noticeboard dedicated team of race officials, Club. Hopefully we will have in the Club. Better still come we had the opportunity to use behaved ourselves. down for dinner on a Friday the “John Rosser” automated or Tuesday and watch it all Evening flag raising system in a National On shore we are gearing up for happen around you. Championships for the first time the hardstand project, the first - again without a hitch, and we stage of which is only weeks See you on the water. n had more Commodores than away – watch out for more you could poke a stick at down there helping out, along with all our usual dedicated volunteer n Mike Kilcullen band. Well done and thanks to Commodore you all.

In terms of sailing results our caps are off to Mike Manford Friday 8 February, from 7pm Now we have the silly season and his crew on The Croc, their behind us and we are into Freshy band dominated the Be whisked away to the 2013 and it is great to see the championships, taking out the Club coming back to life after title with John Bertrand second Middle East with a night of a couple of weeks hibernation. and our Torvar Mirsky third. Yes Walking around the Club I’ve Torvar was there, apparently a cuisine that’s guaranteed to noticed the hardstand area dedicated Etchells campaigner inspire the senses. thinning out a bit as this is one now, as the Nationals saw them of our very few quieter times in back up from taking out the Syd $60 per person. this area of the Club’s operations Corser Regatta the week before – the annual Rotto pilgrimage – well done. Some of the usual Book with Gillian on 9423 5503. is nearly over for another suspects were there as well trying Christmas, and the sailing it on – Doug Kerr, Gary Smith, season is in full swing so most Skip Lissiman, Bill Steele, Alistair are using their boats rather than McMichael. All seemed to revel fixing them. It is great to see. in the strong conditions and it was a top regatta. We have had a full social scene in the lead up to Christmas, We had the benefit for this with the Melbourne Cup regatta of resurrecting the luncheon and the Chamber ‘mediterranean mooring’ system Music night both held very which is a legacy of the successfully in the marquee on section of Perth 2011. These the lawn. The feedback from moorings are now permanently the “tent-speriment” has been installed at the Annexe, just n Locked-up in Fremantle Prison as part of Convicts pretty underwhelming, mostly needing some willing vessels to for a Cause. due to the interruption of the relocate during the regatta, then view from the Wardroom, which Clem gets his mask and snorkel Valentine’s Day is understandable. I know the on and attaches some buoys to message has got through so we provide a world class venue. Edgar Vitte are unlikely to repeat that one 0418 418 495 Twilight next year. The functions we I would like to thank Doug, February 14, 2013 Shore Manager Chris Hardy, On did hold there were great, and For all your rigging needs Water Manager Rob Rooke and culminated in a successful ‘early Professional and affordable service racing’ day on the Saturday all the Swan River Etchells fleet Treat your loved one to the same amazing dinner under the stars just prior to Christmas, carols for bringing this event to Perth ▪ Rig inspections & reports by daylight and a very warm and showcasing some fantastic ▪ Supply & service Standing & Running rigging ▪ Furling systems supply, installation & service and highly competitive sailing with a romantic twist! community feel in our tent. ▪ Supply, install or service winches in very firm conditions. ▪ Complete mast, boom & pole service As the new year starts we ▪ Supply and fit aluminium & carbon mast and spars have kicked off with a bang We will also have held some ▪ Supply and install all deck hardware Indulge in the decadent sweets and desserts created by our – the 2013 Prochoice Safety more of our “spice of life” events (winches, clutches, travellers etc.) Gear Etchells Australian by the time this issue makes talented pastry chefs, guaranteed to make your valentines Championships were run print – a Friday twilight – the 70 20 Years of professional jointly by RPYC and RFBYC boat challenge where hopefully rigging experience evening extra special. from the Annexe, and were a the Club will be forced to put great success. We had fantastic on a happy hour due to the high www.yachtrigging.com.au *Best Price Guarantee: See website for full terms & conditions feedback from the sailors for turnout, followed on 1 Feb by

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legends. “Oh you can’t swing to catch up with Phil Mostyn, topic about which they are a cat in this town without respected international sailing passionate. hitting some sporting legend or umpire with the capacity to This presents an another!” was her terse reply. explain what is complex in The fabulous RPYC the simplest of terms. opportunity. On reflection, maybe she’s right. Most importantly, the You can hold back in awe opportunity to enrich your of their achievements and You don’t really need to try experience at the Club goes reputation – or – taking a very hard in Perth to bump beyond just sailing. leaf out of Prue’s book when into someone who has made she met the great D K Lillee, a remarkable contribution in In conversation if you you can engage, immersing Breakfast is back sport or in some other field explore what people do and yourself in conversation n Barry Honey of endeavour. have done you will find Vice Commodore members who have excelled and enjoying each other’s Come down to the Club on in business, the arts and in company. My advice is to any day when there is sailing charitable and social works treat the Club as a melting Sunday, 17 March on and you will likely find – seemingly ordinary folk pot of society and engage One of the nice things about yourself in the Wardroom who have done extraordinary whoever you can whenever being involved in the Perth afterwards rubbing things. you can. Take time to hear shoulders with Olympians, business community is that the stories of others and Paralympians, World and One of the hallmarks you get invited to some great be ready to tell your own. National Champions in that feature in many of events. And when the opportunity either sailing or some other these amazingly talented And so it was that Prue and I sport. In my experience, they people is how easy going, presents – which sometimes found ourselves as guests of are just as likely to spill red approachable and down to presents unexpectedly and Rob McKenzie, leading Perth wine over your shirt in an earth they are – unassuming in surprising circumstances lawyer and one time board animated discussion of the about their achievements – take the opportunity to be member of the West Coast day’s sailing as any of the but absolutely arresting in inspired. To be inspired to Eagles, at a Pre-game Football old stagers who haunt the conversation when on a do whatever you do, well. n Lunch at Subiaco Oval announcement of results followed by a viewing of the hoping for a moment’s glory game between the Eagles and and the chance to take home the Brisbane Lions. a ten cent victory flag. The highlight – of course – If you wish to meet our was the game. sailing elite, there is no doubt Prue ended up sitting in that a major regatta will the stand beside Dennis bring out the best of sailing Lillee – the Eagles’ Number talent. Look at the sailors One Ticket Holder at the participating in the recent time – and they got on like a Etchells Championships held out of the Annexe at house on fire. It was during Fremantle – names like the quarter time break that Manford, Bertrand, Mirsky, Prue turned to me and, Thomas, Lissiman and endeavouring to bring me Enjoy a sleep in and stroll down to the Club Chapple feature prominently into their conversation, on the list of competitors. said: “Dennis used to play So if you want to see some for a late Sunday morning Breakfast cricket too!” I was dreading sailing legends close hand what I thought might be the – come along to any major likely follow up question regatta and soak up the “Did you ever meet when you Enjoy a full Breakfast Buffet with a live cooking station. atmosphere. opened the batting for Roseville Order your omelette to your personal taste! Uniting Church Cricket Club But those that race are only in the Division 17 sub-district part of the scene. There is $35.00 per person competition?” Mercifully, it much more. never came. It is not very hard in the bar It was later when we had at the Club to engage local Breakfast is from 9 till 11.30am some time to ourselves that living legend Jon Sanders I informed Prue that had she in a chat over a beer about Reserve your table now - Bookings are essential on 9423 5511 spent a little more time when one of his many solo sailing we were courting sharing my adventures; and, if you passion for cricket she would really want to get into the know that The Great D K technicalities of the rules of Lillee is one of our sporting sailing, take the opportunity

18 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 19 Rear Commodore’s Message Spoil yourself and treat the ones you love to Red Book and refresh yourself In my last article I mentioned have the T-shirt to prove it! with the upcoming events, the initiative to put in some are a great class for a both competitive and of a Mediterranean type moorings couple or parent/child combo, social nature. We have new at the annexe for visiting with RPYC having the strongest initiatives this year and are offshore racing RPYC yachts. fleet in Perth. The Tasar looking for good support from Unfortunately that has proven association is very active and the membership to help ensure to be impractical however always looking for new people their success. to get involved. They actually High Tea Decadence Hayden and Clem are looking at some alternatives which have an association boat that is The last Saturday of racing may work instead, including available for people to have a before Xmas was one such extending the floating jetty go so why not come down on a occasion with an early start to Enjoy free flowing Sparkling wine, traditional high section that was acquired as Sunday during the season and n Mike Campbell racing followed by lunch and part of Perth 2011. Regatta is check them out. Rear Commodore carols on the front lawn - well tea stands with tea and coffee complemented by aware of the importance of in the dreaded (seemed like a Our learn to sail courses both this facility and we will find good idea at the time) marquee in dinghies and keelboats are savoury morsels and sandwiches, classic scones a solution. actually. I think I can sing over subscribed at the moment, Fellow Members, but apparently that view is On a personal front, I have and it has been good to see with strawberry jam cream, and tantalizing not shared by the rest of the decided that having reached some of the fleet captains population - oh well! We had down at the last sessions to sweet offerings. Welcome to 2013! I hope the the pinnacle of the sport in festive season was an enjoyable a good turnout and a lot of promote crewing opportunities Laser sailing (well almost) that one for you and your families positive feedback so that one for racing. Our women’s it was time for a new challenge. Our resident pianist will have a relaxing selection of classics and that you had some quality will definitely get a guernsey sailing squad is getting great As such Vanessa and I have time out on the water over for next season. attendance and we look to top off an afternoon of perfection. purchased a Tasar which we the break. For those of you forward to further developing will now campaign together at that participated in any of the As I write this article I’m at this and the youth squads in the club and wider afield. In various Nationals Regattas 40,000ft on my way to Europe the second half of the season. around the country I hope that for a holiday with the family - fact the 2015 Tasar Worlds is you met your expectations and bit of skiing, a few train trips being held at Busselton and we The Club has been buzzing so enjoyed the event. and some schnapps in order I intend to compete, especially far this season and I encourage believe. Probably a little cold given we can just rock up you to get down and partake As we enter the second half of for sailing though - although without having the qualify! in the many opportunities we the Summer season, I would you never know…the Swiss did I figure its my only chance to have for boating participation encourage you to revisit the win the Americas Cup after all. ever compete in a worlds and at RPYC. I’ll see you there! n Diggers Cup Dates to book: Sunday, 24 February Closing Day Party Sunday, 14 April Sunday, 16 June 25 April 2013 Time: 3-5pm Enjoy a party after sailing with a Middle Eastern feast on the Lawn!

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20 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 21 For more information contact Hayden on 9423 5504 or [email protected] String Quartet Night Signals from the Why not treat yourself this summer Engine Room and enjoy dinner at your Club

allow members to board the boat they have just launched without having to swim out to it! To the East of the ramp will be a new semi-circular limestone deck in the centre Friday of which will be our second Australia II mast from which the undefaced British ensign and Club burgee will be flown. Wardroom refresh – in about 10 weeks time the Wardroom Night n Stuart Walton will take on a whole new look, General Manager new furniture, new window treatments and wait till you see the new lectern! The balcony will also be refurnished with a What a busy summer it is, view to making a more relaxed Grill with a number of Club events environment for members to behind us we still have many enjoy with their guests. The more to go before the end of day the new furniture arrives the season. The new initiatives will also herald new menus and that have been trialled in the table accessories. boating program appear to have been well received. The Member Survey – our sincere Friday evening twilight was thanks to the huge volume a great success, we saw more of members who took the boats on the water than has time to complete our recent been the case for some years. survey. In the next few weeks This is something that we will we will be running a series do a little more regularly. The of focus groups which will enable us to drill down even yacht and power boat cruise further and really understand on Friday the 1st of February the needs and wants of the looks like being a great evening membership. The feedback so with EFYC putting on a far has been extremely positive special buffet menu with a jazz Live entertainment every Friday night and produced some really good band. Again assuming it is an ideas. Watch this space; Royal enjoyable evening we will aim Perth Yacht Club is going to be to repeat this with visits to ‘raid’ Spoil yourself with a menu that highlights a fun place to be! other clubs in the future. the freshest produce in WA each week. Social media – we are often Major Project update: asked if the Club is going to Hard stand upgrade and set up pages on the likes of new services building – all Facebook and Twitter, this is approvals have been granted one of the many initiatives and we are well down the we are looking at alongside a track in the preparation of complete re-design of Cardinal detailed construction drawings Points and some further and tender documents. All enhancements to our new being well we hope to start website. construction soon after the end of the sailing season. A friendly reminder – boat owning members are reminded Each Friday from 6:00pm Foreshore upgrade – that pens are not transferable. in the Wardroom the installation of a new There have been a number of boat launching ramp and cases were members boats have landscaping of the area been advertised for sale with a Don’t forget you can use your Birthday immediately in front of the pen! This is simply not allowed Voucher at the Friday Night Grill! main Club building is about under the Club By-laws and to start. The new single lane is grossly unfair on those who ramp will be installed adjacent have been on the waiting list Reservations on 9423 5511 to the Etchells hardstand and for, in some instances, include a floating jetty to at last many years. n

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It is therefore appropriate to from the Gamba Report, a drawing in ex-service men and “look inwardly to our facilities, Yachting Australia initiative women with disabilities. operating procedures and looking closely into the sport administration” as plans are of sailing with an accent on The keelboat training courses developed and implemented participation, programmes for for people new to the sport for the immediate future. children, women and those have been fully subscribed and Project development plans for with a disability. Additionally, bookings are strong. Many of the the hardstand, front of Club our Sail Administration staff graduates are keen to participate modifications and improvements have been diligent in drawing further and hence provide a to the Clubhouse are dealt on the Training documentation ready pool of crew members with elsewhere, all designed to provided by Yachting Australia for your boats. Please make Yachties in the know improve service to members. and we now see the early results. these potential “worldbeaters’’ n Graham White Tackers, a Dinghy Division welcome, you will be so glad Locally Captain Sail So too, there are plans for the programme, will, I am certain, you did. Arajilla – Club Champion further development of keelboat provide sailors for future keelboat know Doyle Blondie – Offshore winner sailing at your Club including crews as well as produce many Another sailing related initiative Capricious Wind – State Champion associated administration and fine dinghy sailors along the has been the introduction of I find it is useful, and with equipment arrangements. way. Should you feel a little Accreditation and associated Elusive – State Champion some satisfaction, to reflect on down on a Sunday morning, training to operate Club boats. Grand Piano – State Champion achievements of your Club over Included elsewhere in this issue, come to the Club, sit on the This has been a very successful Leewana – Offshore winner are details of the Sail Training lawn with a coffee and watch the the recent past as we launch into programme based on detailed Mighty Blue – State Champion new initiatives. The redeveloped opportunities provided by your entertainment provided by those locally developed requirements Club. Following a period of This Way Up – Offshore Legend and extended marina at Crawley, tackers in the plastic “oppies ‘’. I specific to each type of boat in stagnation some years ago, the the conduct of the 2011 ISAF guarantee you will be uplifted. our fleet. Some members will Regatta Committee and staff Nationally World Championships, the not aspire to driving Challanger have committed much thought Women sailors are under ongoing success of the BW8 or even ORPYC, however there Margaret Rintoul V – Offshore Champion and effort towards training and represented in our sport. That is training fleet, the upgrading is now a pool of accredited development and the associated changing rapidly at your Club. Secret Mens Business – Sydney to Hobart members sufficient to meet the Winner Overall of our race support fleet, the issue of participation. There are some 30 plus ladies development of the various signed up to our Development Club’s sailing programme and Tow Truck – Sydney to Hobart Division winner training programmes, the I am pleased to report that programme. The aim is to to safeguard these important Wedgetail – Brisbane to Gladstone winner modifications to the Annexe measureable progress is now enhance the existing talent of all Club assets. marina to accommodate dinghy under way. Some of the concepts and to establish several crews Internationally sailing etc are all worthy of note. being implemented are drawn worthy of representing the Club The success of our sailing in major events. These sailors programme is not based on C- Tech – 18’ Skiff champion have made a firm commitment equipment alone, rather the Hugo Boss – Round the World racer to the development programme biggest single factor is our Leopard – Super Maxi and the Club is providing the people, staff, volunteers and of RedKyte – China Sea Race winner Membership resources in the form of coaches, course our participants. If you Salperton IV – Super maxi are not acquainted with our equipment and coordination. Sanya – Volvo 70 staff, may I suggest you speak Shawn Offer, Membership Chairman Team Shockwave – IRC winner Similarly, the Youth Development to them if only to acknowledge squad is now established and in Welcome to our new Members their contribution, for without training in the BW8 s. Here too their organising, coordinating, the objective is to establish crews The Commodore, Flag Officers and members of General maintaining and sheer good to represent RPYC. Committee welcome the following new Members to Royal natured dedication, sailing at Perth Yacht Club: The major underlying principle your Club would not happen. in these programmes is Will Hammond A further initiative under Mr John Barrington, Miss Alizha Bray, Mr Camillo Della commitment by the participants development relates to www.doyleaustralia.com Maddalena, Mr Andrew Halpin, Mr Daryl Henthorn, Mr matched by resource input by Kiteboarding at your Club, Don Holmes, Mr Greg Hutchinson, Mr Warren Levisohn, the Club. Mr Rob & Mrs Susan Martin, Mr Rob & Mrs Deborah so expect more news on this Doyle Sails Scharnell, Ms Liana Harrison, Mrs Keli Sertorio, Mrs Erica The third element is the in 2013. 82 Stirling Highway Shellabear, Mr Nick & Mrs Katherine Kingdon and children development of sailors with North Fremantle WA 6159 Laura & Charlotte, Mr Mark & Mrs Sally Ann Lumsden a disability and building on As this edition goes to print, the and children Florence, Gabrielle & Verity, Mr Angus & Mrs the now established history of results of the survey of members Ph: 08 9430 5366 Sarah McPhee and children Kelsey & Abbey, Mr Matt Shea success. Our blind sailing team will be available and I trust there Fax: 08 9430 4243 & Ms Samantha Foster and son, Aidan, Mr Ian & Mrs Kylie have begun training specific will be lessons for the Regatta Email: [email protected] Sydney and children Zoe, Eleanor & William, Mr Craig to fleet racing in J24s, as they Committee to address, and we & Mrs Rosemary Thompson and children Harry & Luke, prepare to compete in the will. Meanwhile please offer your Miss Anastasia Beasley, Miss Meg McAullay, Miss Josephine worlds in Japan in May 2013. thoughts on matters relating to & Miss Charlotte Offer, Master Harry Sutcliffe, Miss Kaat The Paralympic sailors are also keelboat sailing to your Fleet & Master Bart Vandenhout, Mr Clint & Mrs Toni Mills, Mr planning their 2016 campaign. Captains, Flag Officers or Staff, Karl Simich, Captain Lee Goddard, CSC RAN. A long term plan is under new ideas welcome, complaints development with the aim of accepted. n

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28 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 29 Division 2 Report Endeavour Report C. Nyall, Fleet Representative Paul Odd, Fleet Representative

Christmas and the New Report on the more active of missed races due to crew Argo – Barry has notched up Farr 9,2 FRENZY is a newcomer The four December Trophy Race Year have been well & the fleet: shortages. As reigning some good handicap results to the RPYC Farr fleet and winners were Lionheart [twice], truly celebrated, and with Champs they know how to and is whittling that handicap Vagabond – Tony Finch has Division 2 and we welcome Swagman and True South. rise to the occasion. down. the season at the half-way been in fine form scoring skipper Murray Rose and his mark the intrepid teapots Attention is being given to fastests regularly. Odds on El Nino – Mike Hulbert has Mindarie – Great to have Ian crew. are looking ahead to the the outcomes of handicap Live for the States. drafted well and is steadily Passmore actively racing again. The first race in the Division 2 recalculations on a regular State Titles to be held over In the Red – Inconsistent working through the fleet. Scored a first in the last race Invitation Tri-Series was held basis in an effort to provide the March long weekend. but always a threat when the Always consistent. prior to Xmas. on 24th November at SOPYC. fair competition based on Coming events also include the Lady Skippers Race and Commodore gets the crew Three Cheers – Fonsie and The Others – should see Mistral Corrected Time winner was performance and a reduction together. A smokie for the R27 Free Spirits; fastest was in the spread across corrected a return invitation race at Pat are getting it together, back in action and hoping Doc South of Perth YC. Let’s States. and the new sails should see of Style and England Expects can R325 Big Diamond. times. n hope the navigators do a Amber – Shows glimpses of improved performances. manage a few Saturday races. better job this time around as true form but relies heavily Little Tiger – Sir Bob is Good to see recent sales of the last invitation saw three on French champagne for romping it in on handicap Nirvana and Weinglas both different courses sailed. crew motivation. – inquiry pending. Has taking on new owners and we As we’re at the half-way Odette – The Hallam twins pedigree to perform in big welcome them to our fleet for Division 3 Report point it’s time for a Mid Term are right on pace but have races. the rest of the season. n James Baker, Fleet Representative

MISSING!! Rewards for their return are S80 Report Alan Tough, Fleet Representative RPYC is missing a number of generous! Exercise and fresh Music air on the magnificent waters our highly regarded Division of the Swan River, challenging 3 skippers. These sailors were at the Friday Night Grill competition and rivalry to last seen having fun in small Here we are with half the Claims that the success was and a Consistency Trophy training and agreed racing stimulate the adrenalin, and boats between Foam Spit and Enjoy the sensational sounds of our baby season already over. Where greatly assisted by French awarded. This year we have days. good-hearted banter and did it all go? We must have champagne provided free by proposal from a Victorian Brick Landing. The idea is that people ‘spinning of yarns’ over a glass grand piano and jazz musicians. Why not been busy racing. the Association are deemed crew to come over and or two in the Wardroom. to be somewhat cynical, join us. completing accredited Their fellow sailors and friends So far this year we have start the weekend with a relaxing dinner whilst those that claim they courses on the boats will are very keen to have these Any information that could raced 7 races on Saturdays Mark laying volunteers are do not remember being be able to continue and sail Skippers found and return to assist in finding our friends and at the Club. at the club, 10 Wednesday required so if anyone Is there at all are felt to have afterwards in boats that are the camaraderie of the Div 3 helping them get back out on afternoon races and a available please contact Alan suffered some mysterious familiar to them. Provided Fleet. Saturday Racing is very the water would be very much Put the following dates in your diary: further 6 Association Tough or Jeff Crookes. ailment of unknown origin. they are Club members lonely without them!! appreciated. n races away from the Club, As a result of the they can then take part in February 8 March 8 including the Short Course We are looking forward to Association’s endeavours the normal racing schedule. Angelo Campano Jazz Duo series, plus the Ron Tough the trial of a Friday evening to arrange leasing of boats The Association welcomes Match Racing Series. race on February 8th at February 15 March 15 that are otherwise not being this move to try and take 1730. This is part of the A substantial program since used, it is pleasing to see advantage of the large Sue Bluck Sue Bluck Club’s endeavours to find the 10th October and more that PFSYC has taken on number of S80’s available on scheduling formats to suit Wednesday Report February 22 yet to come! board two S80’s for training the river, increase the fleet all skippers and get more Sue Bluck purposes. They will pen participation and improve boats out of the pens and Rudi Muller with Neville’s help, Results so far are: and maintain them on the the availability of crew March 1 on the water. Results will Member of Wednesday Committee Consistency results: basis they can be used for members. n be reported for the next Jazz Duo Vintage Red 13 points magazine. Our first Wednesday race Dennis (in charge) for a job Uncle Louis 15 points for the New Year is always a well done in the Startbox. Surcouf 18 points State Championships are little difficult to arrange as it coming up on the March Every Friday Championship results happens during the National Several Skippers and crew long weekend of 2/4th night from (one race only); and State Titles time. But as really enjoyed the different March with racing to be Vintage Red usual, the river was empty on course needed for that day and 6.30pm held in Owen Anchorage. Surcouf the day and we had a great wanted to know if it could be Again we are fortunate Uncle Louis time. 36 boats went out and repeated during the season, but in being able to jointly that makes it all worthwhile. that would be iffy, we could Clearly close racing for all! run them with the S97 My thanks to the people that Association as it assists have 45 or more boats turn A recent raft up immediately supported us, the in the with the organisation up and that would cause safety after the racing at SoPYC Wardroom after the race was Book on and improves the total problems in such a small area. on Saturday 15th of just great. I must mention also, participation numbers. The December has been that John McKay and Neville 9423 5511 format will be as previously, The Wednesday Committee reported as successful Winley got quite wet laying that is 8 races over the three voted: No. * Exceptions are special events with recommendations the extra marks needed. Also or public holidays days (6 to count), with an that it be repeated often. thanks to Claire, Ethel and See you all there next year. n outright State Champion

30 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 31 S97 Report Simon Plunkett, Fleet Representative • Washing & ENJOY YEAR-ROUND Cleaning REVERSE CYCLE DUCTED The S97 Metro championships new boat, we still see Bill at the • Detailing AIR CONDITIONED COMFORT concluded in December with S97 table in the wardroom even S97 METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 Interior / WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST Terry Foster/ Paul Fabricius though he arrives a little late. Exterior in Capricious Wind taking BOAT CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS Ford and Doonan will design and install the system you the silverware by just a point We also welcome to the fleet (after 6 races) We are Committed to really want using only the best components. All backed by • Polish & Wax dedicated after-sales service and maintenance. from John Bailey in Hejira and Duke Snyder who has bought a Invest in the best. Talk to the market leaders. WA’s most Simon Plunkett in Terra third. part share in Stress Management CAPRICIOUS WIND 7 Providing you with the • Engine awarded air conditioning professionals since 1985. Throughout the series a total and has the boat sailing regularly with Brian Innes. best boating experience tion HEJIRA 8 & Bilge ndi ing of 12 boats participated in o Sp C e ir c Cleaning A i various heats which highlights possible a Two very competitive boats, s l ’ i s TERRA 11 A t

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32 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 33 Introducing our Food and Beverage team…

shipping docks and great West line to Exmouth, Perth felt the opportunity to remain people, so when it came time school admissions test and Country cider. As a young like home. There then was a working consistently here to attend university, I chose hoped to take the next step, lad I had an affinity with the really awkward phone call to for the foreseeable future. Psychology and Social Service but law school seemed like docks and loved watching the my parents explaining that Work. When I graduated, a bit of a pipe dream. That boats come in and out of the I look forward to seeing I started my career working is, until I took a study break I wasn’t coming home and and getting to know you city along the river. My mother ‘could they look after my cat?’ with victims of domestic to attend a music festival in joined me up to the local Sea all better as the sailing violence and sexual abuse. Montreal, Québec. Quite Scouts where I quickly learnt Since then I’ve firmly settled season continues. I hope As my career progressed, by surprise I met my now about knot tying, rowing and my roots here. For the to become more involved I became more involved partner while there and with Friday Night Grill to duck when someone shouts past four-and-a-bit-years, I with the justice system and really have him to thank for and Tuesday night buffet, ‘boom!’ My interest in sailing worked at a small publishing participated in several multi- helping me fulfill my dream. So please pop down for a and boating grew from there, house as a sales manager. disciplinary committees He just happened to be bite to eat, and enjoy the with a few less knocks along Stumbling across the role as relating to domestic violence from Perth and encouraged dining experience and great the way. Functions Manager at RPYC and the legal system. I loved me to look into some of food that we provide in the was a stroke of luck and my job and the difference the law schools in WA. I At the age of 21 I made the Ward Room. before I knew it, I was being the agency made in the did some research, found bold decision to uproot my Shinead Jamie Oliver (better known to given a tour by Stuart Walton, community. It was amazing a school I was interested life in England and south, everyone as Ollie) marvelling at the Club’s to see the transformations my in and applied. Only a few like every good migratory Full Time Food & picturesque setting. Steeped clients underwent from victim days later I received my creature does. I arrived in Team Leader Beverage Assistant Functions Manager in history, RPYC is the perfect to survivor. Unfortunately, I Australia nearly five years ago; acceptance and about a venue for weddings, events often felt that my hands were young, ambitious and eager year later, my partner and I and functions. With the Hi there! I’m Jaime Lee. I was tied when it came to the legal to experience everything this Hi, moved to Perth. Being globally recognised for capability of entertaining born and raised in Ontario, system. Many of my clients beautiful place has to offer. its achievements and locally out on the lawn or in the You have all hopefully seen Canada with my two older couldn’t afford representation So here I am, in a new city, With a 12 month working known for its prestige and beautiful River Perie Banou me around the Club before, sisters and younger brother. I and, without a law degree, about to return to school. holiday visa in my back quality, Royal Perth Yacht room, RPYC has a lot to offer in my service to the Club knew from a young age that I I couldn’t bridge that gap. I I can’t wait to see what Club’s reputation precedes it. pocket, I planned to travel its members. As some might in the last couple years, but wanted to work with and help started studying for the law adventures I’m in for next! n around as much as possible. Joining the team at the Royal say she’s “shipshape and let me tell you a bit about I’d been told by so many Perth Yacht Club was an easy Bristol fashion!” myself. I was born and friends that the east coast was decision for me as it’s not often raised in Western Australia, the place to be, and that I’d an opportunity like this arises. I look forward to working and love the way of life love that the most. But, after with you and creating we all have here. As much I grew up in Bristol, England, exploring the beautiful city your event to remember as I love home, I have an known for its industry, and driving along the coast at the Club. insatiable curiosity about other cultures, which has led me to travel abroad over the past few years to countries Don't Forget your like America, Indonesia, China, Europe and Great Takeaway Britain. I plan to do much a tip from more travelling in the years Beverages to come. I was employed to work at the barman… the Royal Perth Yacht Club at the beginning of the sailing season in 2010 and was immediately enthralled We have revaluated our takeaway products and have introduced by the great atmosphere that some very competitive prices, so now there is no excuse to this Club offers; be it the fun of Twilight, or the relaxed leave the dock dry. Just remember to buy in bulk because the ambience of Tuesday and cartons are always much cheaper. Friday night dinning. Over this time I was employed Six pack premix varieties as a causal employee and Jim Beam, Bundy and cola, Gordon’s Gin and Tonic, Smirnoff Black, ...... $17.50 during the busy summer House wines months spent much of Back Block varieties; Chardonnay, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz...... $15 per bottle my time here. Recently, I Cartons was lucky enough to be Cascade Light...... $38 Strongbow Cider selection..... $51 Grolsch lager...... $55 promoted to a position of Carlton Mid Strength... $51 (30 pack) Corona...... $55 Lager...... $55 Team Leader, which as a This is just a snapshot of some of the bargain’s available over the bar…Cheers! full time position, gives me

34 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 35 Sailability www.sailabilitywa.com.au Bring along the girls for some fun and a bit of frivolity in a 6 races series, in the recent post-Christmas Cockburn on what is set to be a great Sound Regatta. Graeme and his crew also received a highly commendable 4th night at the Club. place in Division 3 YAH, in the Coventry Reef Race in November. Promoting the full • Get to know the other inclusion of disabled skippers and crew in mainstream Ladies at the Club. racing of all types, Graeme n Ann Hodgkinson has ventured into inshore and offshore events this season, • Enjoy a cocktail on arrival with a 7th place in the “Around the Sound” day race and also followed by dinner. competing in the overnight activities. Competent sailors Access Class State Cape Naturaliste and Return All weather Sailor from the Sunday morning Race. He and his crew will be Championships 2013 Sailability member Mike Cull program can also compete hoping for a great result in his These will be held on the in his dinghy in the RPYC Club Dinghy next adventure – The Bunbury weekend of 9th and 10th braved strong winds and and Return overnight race on racing in the afternoon, March 2013, as part of the stormy conditions to compete 12th January 2013.- Good gaining consistency and RPYC Argonaut Mini Series. in Sunday Centreboard Luck! championship class results For nomination forms and racing recently. Mike, named for end of season trophies, race documentation, please “Disabled Sailor of 2012”, by which will be provided by go to the “Races” page of Yachting WA, ventured out Sailability WA Inc. www.sailabilitywa.com.au n for afternoon club racing, but found himself virtually alone due to the ferocious gusts, squally rain fronts and nearby It’s thunderstorms, that kept other competitors ashore. Mike, confident in his very stable craft and with a wealth of sailing experience behind him, had a very pleasant and refreshing, if somewhat damp afternoon sail. Sailability members Colin One other intrepid Sailability Harrison and Rachael Cox Ladies member Tracy Odiam, keen also had a successful regatta to get experience in tougher at Cockburn Sound this year, conditions on the blustery day with a second place in the out, kept Mike company, in her , AUS788, “”, own Access Liberty. in Division 2 Consistency.

Sunday morning Sailability – Well supported by members and volunteers. at RPYC Sunday morning Sailability sailing sessions continue to Night be well supported by our volunteers and popular with our members. It is a special day Friday 19th April at 7:30pm n Mike Cull for those more independent members who can operate the access dinghies, accompanied by their own carer or by a Cockburn Sound Regatta Sailability volunteer. It is $75 per person. 2012 also a “Come and Try” day Sailability President, Graeme for those interested in seeing To book, please phone Kelly on 9423 5500 Martin, in his yacht, R211, the potential for themselves “Sand Crabs Disco”, achieved a or a friend or family member or email [email protected] great result of overall first place with a disability to become in “Jib and Main Consistency”, involved in our sailing

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38 IN THE WIND 02 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 39 From the Jon Readhead – Club Archivist Archives

Our collection of Burgees from around the world continues to grow. Over the last few months we have received in excess of twenty. The more significant Burgees are from: Royal Belgian Quiz Yacht Club, Royal Cape Yacht Club, Sandringham Yacht Club, The December Quiz: Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, Royal Northern Clyde Yacht In the first 10 years of the Naturaliste Ocean Race, how many times did Club, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Bruxelles Royal Yacht Bill Lucas finish with line honours in Club and the Royal Solent Yacht Club. Pannamuna?

The answer was 7, 1955-56-57-59-60-61-62.

There were a large number of entries to the Quiz but Don Wild did it again. Don please collect your fine bottle ofRED from the Archives and don’t forget, three times a winner and you’re out.

The February Quiz question in QUIZ two parts: Who was the Youngest Commodore to be PRIZE elected at Royal Perth Yacht Club and how old was he when elected. Clue: In his later years, he was a well known Perth racing identity. Recent Donations to the Archives We would like to thank the following Members and Friends First correct entry wins. of R.P.Y.C. It has been pleasing to note that we have received Please email your entry to: over fifty separate donations to the Archives this year [email protected] including those listed below. or by phone to Jon on 9276 1351.

Also on an International theme, during December, Maxwell Patricia Waters – Many past issues of In The Wind and Plarr from Newport spent a day in our Archives researching Annual Reports. America’s Cup material. Max is the Head Sailing Coach from the Christopher Newport Sailing Foundation part of the Christopher Peter Leggatt – A large photo of Sandra and his continued Newport University. He is carrying out research in Sydney and support of the loan of a Governor’s Cup Trophy. Perth as part of a “Bill Lane Fellowship” through the Australian Commodore Ian Cameron (1987-89) – America’s Cup National Maritime Museum which he was awarded. His research Photos, Posters and a series of old RPYC survey documents. Trivia Wanted is a continuation of a thesis he wrote in 2011, titled Yachting In the July 2010 edition of In The Wind, we asked if anyone had Member response to our December request for old Prize Night Diplomacy: Anglo-American Relations and the creation of Chris Tyler – Three valuable copies of “Sails on The Swan”. any information re a trophy that was found in a second hand shop Programs was fantastic. We are slowly managing to complete our Nationalism through the America’s Cup. His current thesis will be Commodore David Foulkes (1967-69) – A series of old engraved: RPYC Special Trophy, 1st Dytiscus, A Langford. We can collection and would welcome any further copies. We are how ever delving more into Australian/American relations through yachting, photos of Maid Marion. now report that Dytiscus, R22, was a class yacht. After a lot also after any Fixture Books prior to 1965 and in particular other focused mainly around the America’s Cup – 1983 and 1987. of research, the information was obtained from The Geraldton State issues, 2001-2002 and 2004-2005. Can You Help? Lionel Bussell – A number of America’s Cup Books. Pelican Championship entry forms of 1967. On his return to Sydney, Max wrote a letter of thanks to Royal Perth and in part I quote: “I just wanted to thank you again Commodore Chris Hardy (1997-99) – Two 1983 America’s GONE-GONE-GONE for the spectacular treatment I received yesterday. Your sources, Cup Victory wine glasses. Members please note that your Archivists are on duty at Who can remember the old Start Box at Poplar Buoy? It is now 13 the Club each Tuesday and Thursday from 0930 – 1430 for wisdom and hospitality are certainly going to be a key in my Rob Dare – A number of Sailing Books. years since its accidental and untimely demise by a subcontractor general access to records, Family and Club History inquiries. research.” who was allegedly watching the Australia Cup. The Start Box was Commodore Mark Fitzhardinge (2007-09) – A number of original built circa 1969. Have you a photo of this piece of Club Contact details: 08 9389 1555 or [email protected] This sort of co-operation from Members and Staff helps to make Prize Night Programs History? this great Club even greater. ▲

“Among national assets, archives are the most precious; they are the gift of one generation to another and the extent of our care of them marks the extent of our civilization”. Quote by Arthur Doughty, July 1916 during the battle of the Somme.

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