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IMS Cruiser Racer claim as one of the leading yachting nations with victory in the Kenwood Allowances Cup in Hawaii. The Aussie team of ost of the IMS racing com­ Ragamuffin, Ausmaid and Quest munity is well aware that the snatched victory with a fourth and a Cruising Yacht Club of Aus­ sixth from Ragamuffin and Ausmaid tralia requested that the Australian respectively in the final long race to Yachting Federation's Offshore Com­ win the series by 51 points from the mittee develop a scale of variable USA Red team, with New Zealand in elapsed time allowances for Cruiser third place. It was a bitter sweet victory for Syd Racers, rather than applying a flat 1% , CYCA member Colin Wilson again took several Fischer in the duel for the champion to better reflect the performance of members of the Youth Sailing Academy aboard some boats against their IMS predicted Never a Dull Moment in this year's Canon yacht of the regatta, with Ragamuffin velocities. Sydney-Gold Coast Classic. Pie: Bryan Lauder from the Cruising Yacht Club of Aus­ This request was made in response tralia and Infinity from the New York to the overwhelming support for the article going to press, that the CYCA Yacht Club finishing the nine race concept at the CYCA's Sailing Forum and the Yachting Association of NSW series on equal points. Although Rags earlier this year, attended by more Offshore Committee are far from satis­ was the most consistent performer, the than 100 owners of offshore racing fied that the allowances developed by tie was broken on a count-back in yachts. the AYF are appropriate for use just yet favour of the yacht with the most Late in July, the AYF issued new - particularly for a prestigious interna­ firsts, seconds and so on. Unfortunate­ IMS Rating Certificates with variable tional event like the Sydney to Hobart. ly, Infinity had more first places. scale allowances to all IMS Cruiser Our main concern is that there appears The CYCA club team of Ragamuffin, Racers and to some Racers. The issue (details regarding the formulation are Quest and Exile also produced an of allowances to Racers was outside being kept "secret" by the AYF) to be exceptional result to finish second in an element of "performance the Club teams pointscore behind the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron ~~1 am sure that all thinking handicapping" included in the with the New York Yacht Club third. yachtsmen will agree that the allowances. The CYCA Sailing Commit­ Well done! worst thing we could do for our tee will resolve at its September sport is to blindly adopt a meeting whether to adopt the Welcome Again to system of allowances without allowances developed by the Telstra for 52nd proper review " AYF Offshore Committee's Sydney to Hoban working party for the 1996-97 As reported in this issue of OFF­ the original CYCA brief, however the season and the Sydney to SHORE, Telstra has confirmed its AYF argues that it is appropriate for Hobart race. ongoing partnership with the CYCA some Racers to receive allowances, I am sure that all thinking yachts­ for sponsorship of the Sydney to particularly when racing in mixed men will agree that the worst thing we Hobart, and also the new Telstra Cup divisions. could do for our sport is to blindly offshore regatta in December. adopt a system of allowances without The CYCA has sought clarification It is with great pleasure that we from the AYF on this and a number of proper review and analysis prior to welcome Telstra aboard once more, other issues relating to the formulation implementation. with an Official Launch to be held at of allowances and their response is the Club on October 8 when we will under review by our Sailing Commit­ Victory for Australia announce some innovative ideas for tee. in Kenwood Cup our great race to Tasmania. It is fair to say, at the time of this Australia has once again pressed our Peter Bush, Commodore jj

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COMMODORE'S PAGE: CYCA Commodore Peter special features Bush presents his views ...... 1 DOWN THE RHUMBLINE: The Editor's page .... 19 WEATHER: Meteorologist Ken Batt writes TASMANIA OFFERS MUCH TO VISITORS: about wind shear ...... 44 Guide to Tasmania's famous hospitality beyond the DESIGNS OF THE '90's: Latest from Beneteau .. . 50 OPTIMISING: Scott Jutson tells how to waterfront pubs and the Taste of Tasmania, and improve your boatspeed ...... 52 some great places to visit outside of Hobart ...... 20 NEWS FROM ALL PORTS: Australian and international sai ling news ...... 57 WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL: If you are planning a OFFSHORE CALENDER: Major national and November holiday or business trip to Hobart, work it international yachting events ...... 64 around the second annual Australian Wooden Boat Festival ...... 24 • PERSONAL SAFETY AFLOAT: How to prepare next issue yourself, your boat and your crew to sail with safety offshore this coming season ...... 36 OFFSHORE Yachting presents the official program for the Te lstra 52nd Sydney to Hobart, with a complete listing of the fleet, plus previews of other big race previews major Christmas-New Year offshore races, reports on the Fujitsu Gosford-Lord Howe Island race and Victorian Winter Series. FUJITSU GOSFORD-LORD HOWE ISLAND RACE: COVER: Ragamuffin, Syd Fischer's Farr 50 , leads the Australia's most exclusive race, limited to 26 yachts, Australian team to victory in the prestigious Kenwood Cup has again attracted a cross section of ocean racers in Hawaii. Our low flying photographer, Ian Mainsbridge, heading for this World Heritage listed island ...... 46 took this fine picture during one of the races off Waikiki . October• November 1996 -» Australia has scored its first major international ocean racing vi ctory by taking out the prestigious 1996 Kenwood Cup, sailed in the tropical sun and tradewinds of the Hawai ian Islands. In a vi ntage year, the Aussies outsail ed state-of-the-art teams from the USA and New Zealand. Peter Campbell was there .

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t's eight years since Australia last next to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and had jetted across the USA from Savan­ won the Kenwood Cup internation­ watch the passing beach parade, or nah to join the crews of the big boats. al ocean racing series in Hawaii; six partake of the best Bloody Mary any­ Australian Olympic coach Glenn years since I basked in the warm sun­ where at the Waikiki Yacht Club, and Bourke was at the helm of Syd Fisch­ shine and tropical tradewinds of this the Ala Moana shopping centre still er's Ragamuffin, Soling bronze medal­ Pacific paradise; some 16 years since I stretches for miles. list Jeff Madrigali joined the crew of added my weight to the weather rail of There are many of the same faces .... Larry Ellison's Telstra Sydney-Hobart an early Ragamuffin in an earlier Aus­ Royal Hawaiian Ocean Racing Club winning maxi yacht Sayonara, as a tralian victory in what was then the Commodore and International Jury back-up for principal helmsman Chris Clipper Cup. chairman Cy Gillette, Race Director Dickson. Little has changed on the island of Ken Morrison, program publisher and Rod Davis also flew in from Savan­ Oahu, at least around famous Waikiki. media office man John Campbell, not nah after a luckless series in the Star There are a few more high-rise apart­ to mention regular competitors like class (he won silver at Barcelona in ment blocks at Waikiki, yellow sub­ Australia's Syd Fischer and Lou Abra­ 1992) to be tactician aboard the New marines have joined the outrigger hams, New Zealand's Jim Farmer and Zealand-built maxi Falcon 2000. Anoth­ canoes and catamarans that take Chris Packer. er prominent Kiwi in Hawaii was tourists out off the beach, you can still There were also some familiar faces America's Cup winning skipper enjoy a matai at the banyan tree bar of just a week before, Olympians who Russell Coutts, sailing with other c» October• November 1996 Above : Quest, Bob Steel's Nelson/Marek 43 from the CYCA, running under spinnaker during the Kenwood Cup in Hawaii Opposite: Ausmaid, Giorgio Gjergja's Farr 47, charges downwind in an impressive show of power in the tradewinds off Oahu during the Kenwood Cup. Pies - Ian Mainsbridge

''the Kenwood Cup was a showcase of the latest IMS designs, with more than half the fleet having been designed and Two of the winning owner/skippers who built over the past year or two" sailed their yachts to victory for Australia in the Kenwood Cup in Hawaii .. .. (top) Bob Steel (Quest) and (above) Giorgio showcase of the latest IMS designs, son/ Marek 43, Quest. Gjergja (Ausmaid) Pies - Ian Mainsbridge with more than half the fleet having While it was Australia's first Ken­ been designed and built over the past wood Cup win since 1988, it was our members of the Black Magic crew aboard year or two. fourth team victory in the Hawaiian the German-owned Fancourt' s Morning It was also a show of strength for international ocean racing series since Glory - a glory that was short-lived when the New Zealand boat-building indus­ the biennial event began in 1978, with the 80-footer's mast crumpled in the try with 21 of the 46 yachts coming Syd Fischer figuring prominently in fourth race of the Kenwood Cup. from NZ yards. Of these, by far the three of those wins with his succession There was plenty new at Waikiki for majority, 15 came from Cookson Boats of yachts named Ragamuffin. the 1996 Kenwood Cup .... new maxis in Auckland, among them two of the This year's Kenwood Cup victory and IMS racers and cruiser/ racers; world's latest ILC maxis, Falcon 2000 was very much a team result, particu­ new owners full of enthusiasm; a new and Sayonara. larly so in the last and long Kaula Race condensed race format; and, most Thus, it was a vintage year for Aus­ of some 385 nautical miles which took importantly, a new Kenwood Cup win­ tralia to prove our superior sailing the fleet from around the islands of ning team - Australia, ending the skills by winning the Kenwood Cup, Oahu, Kauai, Niiahu and Kaula and recent domination of results by the our team captained once again by Syd back to the finish off Waikiki's spectac­ Americans, the New Zealanders and, Fischer, a veteran of many previous ular Diamond Head. to a lesser extent, the Japanese. The Clipper Cup and Kenwood Cup chal­ But there was also a dash of daring fleet of 46 yachts, 30 of them sailing in lenges and victories. by Syd Fischer and his experienced national teams of three boats each, not His Farr 50, Ragamuffin, was the out­ crew which really clinched victory for to mention the crews, was the highest standing boat of the team, but he was the Aussies. quality tum-out at Hawaii in several ably supported by Melbourne yachts­ Going into the Kaula Race, in which regattas and gives the event an impor­ man and Sandringham Yacht Club points scored would be multiplied by tant stimulus as the major offshore member Giorgio Gjergja with his Farr four, the Australians narrowly headed teams event in the Pacific. 47, Ausmaid, and by Fischer's fellow the Kenwood Cup teams pointscore, Certainly, the Kenwood Cup was a CYCA member, Bob Steel with his Nel- three points in front of the USA Red October• November 1996 team of three new ocean racers built in New Zealand by Cooksons for Ameri­ can owners - Infinity, a Nelson/Marek 49 owned by John B.ThompsonJr, Flash Gordon II, a Farr 43 owned by Helmut Jahan, and Falcon 2000, a Nelson/ Marek 78 ILC Maxi owned by Donald M.Smith. In effect, the Australian and USA Red teams were level, with the out­ come of the Cup hinging on which Australian yachts beat which Ameri­ can boats, or vice versa. Carl Crafoord, Ragamuffin's naviga­ tor, described the critical race -- ,... ._ ·= ~--- Left: Sayonara, the US maxi which took line honours in last year's Telstra Sydney to Hobart, thus ..."We knew we had to sail as a leads the charge of maxi yachts in one of the short races of the Kenwood Cup off Waikiki. team; our job was to beat Infinity. The Pi es · Ian Mainsbridge game plan was to sail the making leg and always try to improve our time on them" Ragamuffin got ahead of Infinity shortly after the start of the 385 nauti­ cal mile race off Diamond Head, but the crucial moment came some 24 hours later when the two SO-footers approached the island of Niihau after rounding Kaula Islet. Infinity, obeying the conventional wisdom, stayed offshore while Raga­ muffin went inshore, sailing through a shallow channel to gain vital distance on the American boat, a fact that was acknowledged by Infinity's owner, John Thompson, when the yachts berthed back in Honolulu. "Ragamuffin did a super job in getting through Above: Syd Fischer (Ragamuffin) who there." captained the winning Australian team Then came a long wait as the small­ Right: With the late afternoon sun still striking er yachts finished, with their elapsed Diamond Head, Ausmaid and Ragamuffin power to windward soon after the start of the times effecting the IMS corrected times 45 nautical mile Molokai Race of the Kenwood of those already back at the Waikiki Cup. The Australian team of these two yachts, Yacht Club. Eventually, however, it plus Quest, won the Cup for the first time became clear that the Australians since 1988. Pie - Ian Mainsbridge could not be beaten. Among the 30 Kenwood Cup team Americans in the 145 mile Molokai began the series quite well but lost yachts, Ragamuffin placed fourth, Aus­ Race. ground on the team standings as the maid fifth, with the top US yacht, Infin­ They made a late bid in the Kaula regatta progressed. ity sixth. Further down the list came Race but could not bridge the points Final Kenwood Cup points were: the second US yacht, Flash Gordon II, margin despite a strong effort by Geor­ Australia 1058, USA Red 1007, New with Australia's win being clinched gia. Zealand 923, USA White 715, USA when Quest corrected one place ahead Australia's other team, representing Blue 708, Hong Kong 675, Victoria 670, of the third US team yacht, the maxi, Victoria and comprising Seaview Chal­ Japan Red 585, Japan White 392, Japan Falcon 2000. lenge Again, Lou Abrahams' Bash­ Blue 202. The New Zealand team of Georgia, ford/Howison 41, Terra Firma, Iain In the individual points, Infinity and Jim Farmer's Farr 43, Georgia Express, Murray-designed 1995 Telstra Sydney­ Ragamuffin ended the series tied for Farmer's Mumm 36 chartered by Har­ Hobart winner skippered by Grant points in the overall IMS Racer divi­ ry Dodson, and White Cloud, Brett Wharington for owners Dean Wilson sion for all yachts in the fleet. Ragamuf­ Neill's Farr 39, held second berth on and Scott Carlile, and Exile, the fin was the more consistent but the US the pointscore early in the regatta, but Reichel/Pugh 66, skippered by expa­ yacht won the tie-break by having were outsailed by the Australians and triate Australian Warwick Miller, more first places. c» August • September 1996 KENWOOD CUP - IMS Test Bed Ron Jacobs, tactician on team yacht Quest gives hi s account of the regatta, the IMS and the business end of the Kenwood Cup fleet.

any owners at the Kenwood Cup in Hawaii attended a forum during the regatta to discuss the future of offshore racing and the IMS rule. The conclusion was that although there are accepted problems with the rule and its implementation, the IMS rule is by far the most accurate and accepted system to measure a boat's potential performance. The owners supported this finding without exception, all happy to see IMS continue. They also praised the Kenwood Cup race management and the manner in which the on­ course decisions were made. Course construction was as good as we have seen, with few adverse comments. A matter of considerable discussion was the modification to the hulls of some boats to increase their volume and thus achieve rating benefits. With most of these boats in IMS Class C, including the ILC 40 G-Net, the Farr 43 Georgia, and HALF THE WORLD'S Terra Firma, the Murray 41-footer which took IMS overall honours in the 1995 Telstra Sydney-Hobart, there proved lit­ PLEASURE CRAFT tle or no evidence of any real net gain, in what were expen­ sive modifications. ARE PROTECTED BY The overall regatta winner, Infinity, a Nelson /Marek 50, now in its fourth season, and as competitive as ever, was not OUR ANTIFOULINGS. bumped. Her only modifications since new were a new keel and rudder this year. By developing a range of different antifoulings, we've One of the other outstanding boats that was not bumped helped protect hundreds of thousands of different craft .. for Kenwood was the Farr 43, Flash Gordon, now in its third That's because each of our antifoulings are made to suit season, and showing no signs of being off the pace. particular hull surfaces. Either aluminium, timber, fibreglass or steel. ''Both yachts have consistently scored And to suit particular performance requirements. in the top three in all major regattas For racing yachts, there's Micron CSC, an advanced, self. they have contested since early 1993" eroding, copper based antifouling. lnterspeed Extra Strong is a hard antifouling that contains These two boats, and their consistent performance over copper and is suited to racing yachts or high speed power craft. the past three seasons, must finally put to rest any negative While Coppercoat is a long life, high strength copper comments on the realistic life span of a first class IMS yacht. based antifouling for powerboats and yachts. Both yachts have consistently scored in the top three in all Cruiser Superior is a medium strength Depleting Copolymer major regattas they have contested since early 1993. antifouling ideal for aluminium vessels and stern drive legs. The class results were all very close, with excellent round­ There's also lnterspeed 2000. It's a medium strength the-buoys and long distance racing. It was particularly close antifouling that's made to take the pounding of a powerboat and in Class C, where it was common to have four boats finish­ the continued scrubbing of a racing yacht. lnterspeed 2000 is ing within 25 seconds on corrected time. su ited to aluminium craft and sail drive legs. Quest, a Nelson/Marek 43 owned by Bob Steel and a So regardless of what type of craft you have, International member of the winning Australian team, was never more than seconds away from lead boats in Class C, with the have the antifouling that will best protect it. Cookson-built Flash Gordon, Georgia and the ILC40 G-Net, never more than a couple of boat lengths away. The Maxi class (Class A) was dominated by the 1995 Syd­ X International n~y-Hobart line honours winner, Sayonara, a Farr 78, show­ ing there is no replacement for time on water. The new Nel­ International Paints (Aust) 115 Hyde Road Yeronga, son/Marek maxi, Falcon 2000, showed signs of better things Brisbane 4 104 Toll Free: 1 800 251 43 1 to come, looking nothing short of spectacular with her cre­ ative colour schemes for hull and spinnakers. jj_ Milne & Panners CC 1292

October• November 1996 England B ustrali Corinthi Cowe

he Royal Ocean Racing Club introduced the Rolex Com­ modore's Cup six years ago as an international event at Cowes in the alternative years to the Admiral's Cup, The Royal Ocean Racing Club's Corinthian event for but this was the first time an Aus­ tralian team had competed. The team IMS cruiser/racer class offshore yachts, the Rolex was led by Melbourne yachtsman and Commodore's Cup, was an excellent lead-up to merchant banker John Calvert-Jones, who has strong family and sailing ties Australia's 1997 challenge for the Admiral's Cup. to the Isle of Wight, off the South Coast Keith Taylor reports. of England. This year's event saw two signifi­ Australia was represented by John the Australians. cant changes. One was that scoring Calvert-Jones in his new Bashford/ The victorious trio of South Coast under the IMS Rule used a single fig­ Howison 41, Great News, Geoffrey's boats represented a broad cross-section ure time-on-time multiplier which has Howison with the BH 36, Virginia, and of design approaches. Stephen Bailey's been developed by the RORC, aimed David Lowe skippering the Arbitrator, which finished third overall at increasing the awareness of how Judel/Vrolijk 31, The Moos e. in Class I, is a contemporary Iain Mur­ every one was going on the race The winning English South Coast ray racing design. A custom-built sis­ course. (green) team won the Cup by record­ ter-ship to this year's Sydney-Hobart The second change was that a ing class finishes of third, second and race winner Terra Firma, she was com­ "Corinthian" element was' introduced first in the Rolex Trophy Race, last of missioned for the Rolex Commodore's to the composition of the crew of each the nine-race biennial regatta, to con­ Cup. Garretty, a production Beneteau yacht in the three-boat national teams. solidate the lead it had built over the 42s7 racer/ cruiser campaigned by The end result was an outstanding previous four days. The team trailed John Garrett, finished second overall in early in the two­ Class II. Sunstone, a 31-year-old Spark­ "It was a wonderful series. In week-long compe­ man & Stephens wooden cruising Australia we don't see the tition and was back sloop raced by Tom and Vicky Jackson, in fourth place after finished first overall in Class III. variety of conditions we met three races but John Calvert-Jones, skipper of the here over the last two weeks. It's improved steadily. Australian big boat Great News and disappointing that we didn't do It took the series team captain for the Australian team lead after two day said: "It was a wonderful series. In better. We needed more time to races in The Solent. Australia we don't see the variety of pull this team together:' The Australian conditions we met here over the last national team, two weeks. It's disappointing that we series, attracting 15 teams from ten which was leading the series after the didn't do better. We needed more time nations, with keen and close competi­ long Channel Race, fared badly in the to pull this team together." tion right down to the wire. The Eng­ last race, recording sixth team place. Midway through the series, Aus­ lish South Coast (green) Team won the That left the Australians second overall tralia held a slim 1.25 point-margin Commodores' Cup from the Aus­ in the Commodores' Cup, 22.625 from the South Coast team after com­ tralians. Unfortunately, the United points behind the winners. The steadi­ pleting the 155-rnile Channel Race. States which won the Cup in 1994, did ly-improving Netherlands Red team Two nights and an intervening day not compete this year. finished third only four points behind fighting strong tidal currents, weak c» October• November 1996 Opposite: Australi an team captain and skipper of Great News, John Calvert-Jones, keeps a watchful eye from the weather rail as the foredeck crew prepare for a spinnaker set du ri ng the Commodore's Cup in England. Above left: Powerful breeze on The Solent kept the crews on their toes during the Commodore's Cup. The Australian team finished second. Above rig ht: Garden party on the lawns of the Roal Yacht Club, Cowes, for competitors in the 1996 ROR C Commodore's Cup. Pies - Kos Photos variable breezes, fog and calms, turned Channel. Winds up to 33 knots and tur­ Final team points: 1. England (green), the fleet standings inside out. The orig­ bulent tidal overfalls resulted in 10 98.125; 2. Australia, 120.75; 3. Nether­ inal 200-mile course was shortened boats in the 45-boat fleet retiring while lands (red}, 124.75; 4. Germany (green) , after stronger breezes forecast for the others suffered broken spinnaker poles 129.125; 5. Germany (red) , 131 .875; 6. region never materialised. and tom sails. Netherlands (green) 153.625; 7. Belgium, 182.125; 8. Channel Islands (green), However, the English South Coast They consolidated their lead with a 185.5; 9. Wales, 206.875; 10. Scotland team proved too strong over the final fine team effort in the final 12 nautical (green) 224.25; 11. Channel Islands two races, moving to the top of the mile Rolex Trophy Race with the Aus­ (red), 224.375; 12. Argentina, 224.625; leader board after an incident-packed tralians just holding out the deter­ 13. Ireland, 245; 14. Scotland (red), 24-hour distance race in the English mined Netherlands red team. Jj 245.75; 15. England (red}, 257.

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I I T he consensus reached at an active ocean racing sailor himself, extensive and detailed report written the IMS Forum was that and also included the Ocean Racing by John Green explaining how those the nature of the IMS fleet, Club of Victoria Commodore, Andrew recommendations - and the cruiser rac­ bringing vast differences in the age and Machin, an expert in data analysis, er allowances - were achieved. design of boats, requires that some statistical method, racing scored and kind of allowances be given to cruiser an experienced offshore sailor. Con­ Philosophy racers on a sliding scale. For example, siderable input was received from The introduction of an allowance for a brand new state-of-the-art yacht designer David Lyons and also the cruiser racer division, recommend­ cruiser/racer might get a 0.2% from Sydney yacht owner Frank Walk­ ed by the International Technical Com­ allowance, whereas a 1950 vintage er, with smaller contributions from a mittee, produced a result which timber boat may require 5%. number of other owners and designers. should not have been so unexpected "How these allowances should be Wide consultation was sought from had the ITC been composed of cynics calculated for each boat is possibly a owners, designers, builders, industry instead of technicians. There was a complicated technical matter and we professionals, but several prominent stampede to build cruiser racers which believe the AYF Offshore Committee is critics of the present allowances were are in truth racers pretending to be best positioned to address it. It also invited to contribute and refused. cruisers and which have a hull shape makes sense that it is done by the AYF The recommendations of the work­ designed to exploit the weaknesses of to see that allowances are applied uni­ ing party have been endorsed by the the VPP. These new breed of cruisers formly and nationally, not at the dis­ AYF Offshore Committee and IMS Rat­ often push the regulations to the limit cretion of race officials." ing Certificates stamped with each compared with the earlier, more heavi­ That is the text of a letter to the AYF yacht's suggested allowance. ly fitted cruisers. The result is that the Offshore Committee from CYCA Com­ The AYF Offshore Committee's cur­ fleet is so scrambled it is no longer fair modore Peter Bush urging it to estab­ rent policy is that the allowance be to assume that all cruisers need the lish a working party to deal with the used by Race Committees only for the same allowance against all racers. vexed question of cruiser racer cruiser/racer division in the 1996-97 allowances "as a matter of priority and season and only for the derivation of The Formula urgency." results in that division. After many long hours and much The working party was headed by Following is an edited version agony it became clear that no simple the AYF Chief Measurer John A.Green, (because of space restrictions) of an solution was possible and that a

4D October• November 1996 complex interplay between several for­ not international competition. Some Realising that boats may cross from mulae using parameters from the IMS clubs might choose to trial the one division to the other, the working rating certificate and age were required, allowances alongside straight IMS, party analysis was developed across also taking into account the answers whilst others may choose to run the the entire fleet without regard to divi­ provided by the owner on the applica­ allowances immediately. This must be sion. However, it is harder to get a for­ tion form to finish off the calculation. a decision taken by the members of mula to provide the relativity as cor­ To frustrate attempts to exploit or each club based on the composition of rect for the competitive end of the rac­ reverse engineer the formula, one or their own fleet, and their philosophical ing division, especially when those more of the questions on the applica­ position. owners see tiny differences as signifi­ tion form are red herrings. In a further There will be cases where an indi­ cant. subtle twist, the red herring questions vidual owner will consider the However, there is a concern that the vary with age, size or general charac­ allowance unfair by a small amount. entire fleet should not be driven to con­ teristics of the yacht. These cases are already being brought vert to the cruiser racer division to gain The formula developed gives exact to our attention and the AYF will wel­ the allowance and that there are boats effect to what the CYCA requested. It come constructive criticism from all stuck in the racing division which are is certainly not an arbitrary deduction owners. exceedingly difficult to convert. as some discontents have asserted. It is therefore intended to extend the The Offshore Committee has Cruiser racers allowance to both divisions for the fol­ resolved that the details of the formula or whole fleet? lowing season, 1997-98, allowing time be kept secret. Since the formula, if The CYCA request was for an for improvements in the methodology known, would be subject to designer allowance for cruiser racers only, but for racers. In the meantime, the exploitation, the Offshore Committee when race results were analysed, a allowance is available on application to resolution makes sense. It was felt that curious anomaly was it might be better if no designer knew observed. Many yachts the secret and David Lyons graciously ""To frustrate attempts to needing high levels of agreed to the suggestion. Thus, only assistance were found in exploit or reverse engineer the John Green and And-rew Machin are the racing division. By formula, one or more of the privy to the formula. contrast, some consistent­ questions on the application ly competitive yachts form are red herrings" Recommended were found in the cruiser Application racer division. These race results and a the AYF by clubs wishing to conduct Members of the working party are study of the yachts in each division trials across both divisions. This would among the first to admit that their for­ suggests that the artificial distinction be particularly appropriate when a mula is far from perfect. It would be between racer and cruiser racer is not club fleet is too small to warrant two truly amazing if a small group working working and reinforced the philosoph­ divisions and comprises a majority of part time on an honorary basis could ical conclusion. cruiser racers. come up with the right solution in There is every indication that most three months. However, the working recent development has occurred in Possible errors party hopes that the numbers repre­ the cruiser racer division and shows and omissions sent a broadly correct ranking of the every indication of continuing strongly There are some instances where errors fleet or are within 2 percent of correct in that division to the exclusion of the may have occurred which may require ranking. That is to say, a yacht issued racing division. re-issue of the allowance. Errors are 1.2% would not be expected to require Fewer new boats are being built for most likely when there is a lack of alteration beyond the limits of 0.2% to the racing division, leaving it occupied accurate data on the certificate. For 2.2%. The question of age errors is by some competitive boats from recent example ... it was clear that Age Date another matter. years, but also by many boats that was unsuitable because it resulted in Recognising that a teething period should be in the cruiser racer division different dates across a class. It seems may be necessary, it is suggested that but for one reason or another cannot unfair to treat identical hulls different­ the allowances be used for club racing, qualify. ly, even if they were launched years apart. • The all owances issued so far are experimental and subject to change. Any owner believing that there may • AYF Offshore Committee policy is that the allowance can be used by be an error is welcome to ask, in writ­ Race Committees for the Cruiser Racer Division only in the 1996-97 season fo r the derivation of results fo r that division only. ing, for a review of the allowance, giv­ • The allowance is not an arbitrary, performance-based allowance. ing as much additional information • Details of the allowance formul ation are secret to guard against design about the boat as possible. exploitation. Details are known only by AYF Chief Measurer John Green John Green's detailed paper on the cruiser and ORCV Commodore And rew Machin. racer allowance will be published in the • The accuracy of th e allowances cannot be gauged until races are run and analysed. upcoming AYF Offshore Newsletter, which also includes a sample race result. j~ October• November 1996 1ELS'IRA syDNII)' 10 HOIIAIII' ... Telstra Sponsorship Gives Con to Ocean R Offshore racing in Australia has been given a major boost with the announcement that Telstra No Fearr, the champion IMS yacht at both the TAG-Heuer-Ansett Australia Big Boat has signed an agreement Series at Hayman Island and the XXXX-Ansett Hamilton Island Race Week, will be with the Cruising Yacht coming down from Queensland to contest the Telstra Sydney to Hobart. Kevan Wolfe Club of Australia for took this fine picture of the Farr 39 during the Hayman Island Big Boat Series. continued sponsorship of ours win and worldwide publicity annual long ocean race in the world, the Sydney to Hobart generated by the US maxi yacht Say­ ranking in status with the Fastnet Race Race. Editor Peter onara, owned by Larry Ellison, head of in Great Britain and America's New­ the giant US computer software com­ port to Bermuda Race, both held every Campbell outlines the pany, Oracle, not to mention having second year. Telstra's involvement, not plans for this year's Great media mogul Rupert Murdoch in his only as the sponsor, but with its vast Race South and the future. crew. communication and marketing exper­ Sayonara will be joined by two or tise, will help send that message to the elstra's sponsorship of the Syd­ three other overseas maxis for this national and international media and ney to Hobart Race will enable year's Telstra Sydney to Hobart, the public - and government authori­ Tthe Cruising Yacht Club of Aus­ including the German-owned Fan­ ties. tralia to plan positively to lead Aus­ court's Morning Glory and the new US Telstra came aboard last year for the tralian offshore racing beyond 2000, as maxi Falcon 2000. Also coming back to first time through Telstra MobileNet, well as giving an immediate stimulus Australia is the fast 66-footer, Exile. Australia's own cellular phone carrier. to the sport, not just at the 'CYCA level At the same time, Japanese yachts­ As the 51st Sydney to Hobart gained in but nationally and internationally. men at the Kenwood Cup, where they momentum and excitement, with The sponsorship agreement comes had three teams, have also expressed national and international media inter­ at a time when offshore racing and sail­ interest in competing in the Sydney to est (including some 280,000 "hits" on ing in general emerges from the dol­ Hobart. So too have the New Zealan- the dedicated Sydney-Hobart site set drums of the past 18 months, high- ders, particularly those who see Aus­ up by Telstra on the Internet) so did the tralia as an expanding interest of Telstra's senior executives. ''An official launch of the race will be market for their state­ The partnership is now between the held at the CYCA's Rushcutters Bay of-the-art IMS yachts. CYCA and Telstra, with all its various clubhouse in early October when In the lead-up to operations involved and closely inter­ Telstra will announce in detail its the Sydney 2000 ested, the event to be officially known as the Telstra 52nd Sydney to Hobart marketing and promotional plans, Games, with at least some of the Olympic Yacht Race. including the prizemoney for the first yachting on Sydney An official launch of the race will be yacht to break Kialoa's race record" Harbour, sailing will held at the CYCA's Rushcutters Bay gain in public and clubhouse in early October when Tel­ lighted by our victory in the Kenwood media status as an international sport. stra will announce in detail its market­ Cup in Hawaii and the outstanding It is important that offshore racing ing and promotional plans, including medal-winning and overall team per­ moves in tandem and the continuity of the prizemoney for the first yacht to formance at the Atlanta Olympics. sponsorship will do just that for the break Kialoa's race record of 3 days 14 There is also renewed international Sydney-Hobart. hours 36 minutes 56 seconds for the interest in competing in the Sydney to We sailors know that the Sydney­ 630 nautical mile course, set back in Hobart, following the 1995 line hon- Hobart is the greatest and toughest 1975.

-- October• November 1996 conditions in Bass Strait or off the Christmas-New Year summer holiday Tasmanian East Coast. rather than the long and tough Hobart CYCA Race Director Phil Thomp­ race. son is confident that the fleet will be The Telstra Cup will run from back to the "normal" size of up to 120 December 17-22 and will comprise yachts for this year's race, after last eight races, two of which will be sailed year's post-50th race decline to 98 within Sydney Harbour. The other starters. races will be offshore with the longest "We have indications that several being a 45-50nm ocean triangle. Unlike overseas maxis and state-of-the-art previous regattas run by the CYCA in IMS racers will be coming here for the December, such as the Asia-Pacific Hobart race and the lead-up events in Championship, the Telstra Cup will Sydney," Thompson said. "In addition, not include the Sydney-Hobart. there are several new boats on the With Australia planning a challenge water or soon to be launched by Aus­ for the Admiral's Cup in England next tralian yachtsmen. The IMS fleet will Planning for the 52nd Hobart is August, the Telstra Cup Regatta will be be one of the best in the world for any already well under way between the an important early preparation for one race." CYCA and its Tasmanian partner club, those planning a campaign for Cowes. Apart from the high standard of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, and Already, Syd Fischer and Melbourne IMS racing in Australia with the return the Notice of Race has already been yachtsman John Calvert-Jones have of the victorious Kenwood Cup team distributed. Early applications to enter put up their hands in a bid to win the and the launching in recent months of have already been received from sever­ Cup which Australia lost by just .25 several state-of-the-art IMS racers, al yacht owners and the club has had point to Germany in 1993. there is a growing interest among many enquiries from yacht owners The additional lead-up race to the yacht owners in fast big boats compet­ overseas. Hobart will be the spectacular Canon ing under the now much more sophis­ As always, the Boxing Day (Decem­ Big Boat Challenge for maxi and pock­ ticated Performance Handicap System. ber 26) start on Sydney Harbour will et maxi yachts which will be sailed New Zealander Greg Elliott had three be a colourful public event, drawing within Sydney Harbour on Friday, of his 55-footers racing with success at upwards of 300,000 people on the har­ December 20. the recent Hamilton Island Race Week bour and to the foreshores to watch an This event has been a real crowd­ and we may see them in the Telstra event that is unique in worldwide pleaser with many Sydney businesses Sydney to Hobart. ocean racing. However, the CYCA, the One PHS entrant cer­ RYCT and Telstra are looking at ways 11 tain to attract great atten­ With Australia planning a of making the finish on Hobart's River tion will be Elle Racing, Derwent just as colourful and exciting challenge for the Admiral's the all-woman crew for the media and public. Cup in England next August, training for next year's At the same time, everyone wants Whitbread Round-the­ the Telstra Cup Regatta will im-proved progressive reports on the World Race. Heading the fleet as it sails down the Australian be an imponant early challenge is Australia's East Coast and faster class and overall international fashion preparation for those results once the fleet finishes. The CYCA has already undertaken model and designer, Elle planning a campaign for Mc-Pherson. to introduce an IMS scoring method Cowes" that will enable competitors, the media There is talk she may and public to know the corrected time even join the crew under results of each yacht as soon as possi­ skipper Adrienne Cahalan for the dash already planning on-the-water Christ­ ble after it finishes. To facilitate faster to Hobart aboard the Whitbread 60 mas parties to watch the maxis in IMS class results once yachts reach which competed in the previous Whit­ action close-up. Hobart, the race will be scored by bread Race as Heineken, also with an The closing date for receipt of using a preconstructed course with a all-woman crew. Cahalan and crew Applications for Entry for the Telstra selected windspeed, based on informa­ have successfully sailed the yacht from 52nd Sydney to Hobart Race is Friday, tion received from the Bureau of Mete­ Southampton in England to Fremantle November 1, while entries close at orology and historical data. Scratch and they were due to reach Sydney in 1700 hours, Friday, November 29. Late sheets will be available prior to the mid-September. entries may be accepted no later than Warning Signal on December 26 from The CYCA has also shown initia­ 1700 hours, Friday, December 13. the CYCA Sailing Office. tive by introducing a new stand-alone Entry fees for this years race are Through Telstra's home page, peo­ regatta in December to complement $675.00 for yachts with no advertising ple will be able to follow much more the Sydney-Hobart, but also to attract under Appendix A3, Category A, or closely the progress of the fleet and smaller yachts which may prefer to $1000 for yachts with advertising individual yachts, as well as weather race in shorter offshore races over the under Category C Open. October • November 1996 Support for yachtin Support ro,Sailo Telstra will use its vast communications network, including the Above: Several US maxi yachts are expected to come to Australia in December Internet, along with its to co ntest the Telstra 52nd Sydney to expertise in marketing, to Hobart Race, including Sayonara and Falcon 2000, pictured here heading Class further expand the A at the recent Kenwood Cup in Hawaii. In national and international third place is another US maxi, status of Australia's great Boomerang, which is not coming to Australia this su mmer. Pie • Ian Mainsbridge ocean yacht race, the Right: Lindsay Yelland, Telstra's Group annual Sydney to Hobart. Managing Director, Retail Products and Marketing.

elstra products, including the US maxi ketch, Kialoa, in 1975 when mobile phones and wireless data she sailed the 630 nautical mile course Tproducts, will be utilised to fur­ in 3 days 14 hours 36 minutes 56 sec­ ther improve communications links onds. Telstra will again offer a major during the tough race down the Aus­ cash incentive for the first yacht to sor for the second time, in a partner­ tralian East Coast, as a key safety link break Kialoa's record. ship with the Cruising Yacht Club of and public information factor in one of Looking to boost the public's inter­ Australia. the world's premier ocean races. est in the Sydney to Hobart, Telstra is "The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is At the same time, Telstra will high­ also planning opportunities for cus­ an icon of Australian sport and Telstra light its own range of sbphisticated tomer participation on Boxing Day and is proud to be the major sponsor products to the general public, to busi­ at the finish in historic Hobart. again," Lindsay Yelland, Group Man­ ness leaders (many of whom are active A major contribution by Telstra's aging Director, Retail Products and yacht owners) and to the media, communications expertise will be to Marketing, Telstra Corporation Limit­ nationally and internationally. utilise the Internet to provide up-to­ ed, told OFFSHORE. These will be a direct result of the the-minute reports through the official "The nature of this event offers Tel­ partnership between Australia's major Telstra Sydney to Hobart web site, stra the opportunity to assist event mass communications group and the including regular position reports organisers and the media with the very Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, one downloaded from the "skeds" between latest in telecommunications equip­ of the world's premier ocean racing the fleet and the Telstra-equipped radio ment onshore and offshore, through clubs, for ongoing sponsorship of the relay ship, Young Endeavour. our Mobile Satellite and Radio Ser­ Sydney to Hobart race. Last year the Telstra Sydney-Hobart vices, Mobile Fax and Data, the Inter­ Major promotions will highlight not web site on the Internet attracted a net and fixed mobile and telephone only the famous Boxing Day start of remarkable 280,000 hits over some two services. the 52nd Sydney to Hobart on Sydney weeks. This year the web site will be "We see the Sydney to Hobart as Harbour but also the finish on the Der­ active much earlier, with regular news one of the great yachting events in the went River at Hobart, focusing world­ reports leading up to the event and a world. Telstra's involvement with the wide attention on the vast overall complete rundown on entries to pro­ Olympic Games, as well as our sup­ attractions of both New South Wales vide complete information to the port for the Dolphins, Hockeyroos and and the island State of Tasmania. media and "surfers" worldwide. Titans, illustrates our ongoing commit­ Adding to the excitement of the Telstra has been an active supporter ment to Australia and Australians." Great Race South will be the challenge of the Sydney to Hobart since 1992; this The Telstra official Sydney to Hobart by today's state-of -the-art maxi yachts year Australia's major communica­ web site on the Internet will be:http: \ \ to finally break the record time set by tions company will be the major spon- www.telstra.com.au \syd-hob96 j~

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-- October • November 1996 Top: Lake Macquarie yacht Stormrider ended up flying two spinnakers after it broached and hooked the sail of the Sydney sloop Hog 's Breath Witchdoctor as the fleet cleared the Heads in the Canon Sydney-Gold Coast Classic. Above : Fresh to strong south-westerly winds gave the fleet in the Canon Sydney-Gold Above left: Sailing in its maiden offshore race was the Mount Gay Coast Classic a fast spinnaker run down Sydney Harbour, but 30 , Team Fujitsu, designed by David Lyons for Nigel Holman . the breeze faded off the NSW North Coast over the weekend. Pie - Ian Mainsbridge Pie - Ian Mainsbridge error in a formula of the CYCA spread­ In Cruiser/ Racer B, Ronita, initially ray-designed Bashford/ Howison 60- sheet used to calculate corrected ranked first ended up ninth and most footers. times," wrote Vice-Commodore Hugo other placings changed. First place IMS Cruiser/ Racer Division A saw Van Kretschmar, Chairman of the Sail­ eventually went to Superfine, a newly an excellent win by Yendys, the big ing Committee. "Handicaps used to launched, Davidson-designed Cavalier Beneteau owned by Middle Harbour calculate these revised results have not 350SL, owned by CYCA member yachtsman Geoffrey Ross, from the been changed from those issued at the George Waldthausen, with second largest IMS division in the race. Run- start of the race. Only the mathematics going to another New used in the application of those handi­ Zealand designed boat, ""Freight Train, skippered by caps have been corrected." the Stewart 34 Pendragon The revised results saw a complete skippered by 26-year-old Damian Parkes, ending her change of top placings in the IMS Rac­ Andrew Cochrane. Third racing days on a winning note er Division Band in IMS Cruiser/Rac­ was Peter Style's Cavalier by beating Brindabella and er Division B. Express from the Royal Foxtel Amazon in IMS Racer In Racer B, the end result was a win Prince Alfred Yacht Club. for South Australian medico Geoffrey Other IMS division Division N' Vercoe with his Jutson 43, Maglieri placings were unchanged Wines, second placing going to CYCA with the veteran 66-footer Freight Train, ner-up was the latest Bashford / Howi­ member Dick Voorderhake's Lyons 40, skippered by Damian Parkes, ending son 36, skippered by America's Cup Rapscallion (the 1993 Sydney-Hobart her racing days on a winning note by challenger Ray Roberts and appropri­ winner, Cuckoos Nest). Wild Oats, Bruce beating Brindabella and Foxtel Amazon ately named Challenge 2000. Third Foye and Lance Peckman's Farr 43 in IMS Racer Division A. Freight Train went to Roberts' former boat, now from the CYCA, dropped from first to is being put out to pasture with other called B52 and owned by Townsville third, Bob Mulkeams' NSX-36, Skilled retired racers as a charter boat in the yachtsman, Wayne Millar. 2KY from Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Whitsundays with owner Parkes In an excellent performance, fourth slipped from second to fourth. ordering the first of the new Iain Mur- place went to Sidewinder, the Dubois 50

October• November 1996 NAVIGATE YOUR WAY AROUND UNEXPECTED OBSTACLES

The finish team at Southport in action during the Canon Sydney-Gold Coast Classic. The same team have finished the race since its inception in 1986, using highly sophisticated laser beams and time-keeping to accurately check the yachts across the line. Pie - Li sa Sm ith

which owner John Needham makes Yacht Squadron placing second, third available to the CYCA Youth Sailing going to Melbourne yachtsman Joe Academy for its offshore training pro­ Westerlo with his Elliott 47, Indospray gram. The crew, apart from a couple of Prowler. APELC0 CHARTPL0T TE R 7000 adults, averaged only 17 years of age. The only entrant from the Port of The Apelco Chartplotter 7000 brings navi­ PHS Division A saw a fine win by Yamba Yacht Club on the NSW North gation with C-MAPo within the reach of any the Steinmann 50, Flying Colours, a Coast, Peter Williams' Paycheque, won boatowner. Waterproof to US Coast Gu ard spec ifica­ smaller version of Foxtel Amazon PHS Division B from John Laird's tions, th e menu-driven Ape lco Chartplotter owned by the Flying Colours syndicate Galatea from the Royal Motor Yacht 7000 gives yo u a constantly updated chart from MHYC, with Stephen Everett's Club, third going to veteran CYCA displ ay at the helm, storage of up to 200 waypoints, 10 routes and 999 eve nt marks, J130, Ragtime, from Royal Queensland member Peter Hill with Ruthless. shows land masses , buoys, obstructions, bot­ tom contours, depth markings and more. Wh en in terfaced with any NMEA 0183 co mpatible GPS or Ape lco 's opt ional ANT Canon J ney-Gold Coast 182 GPS Sensor, your position and progress are shown on scree n and constan tly updated, and the graphic steeri ng indicator lets you Race Control monitor your progress. t is 2.00am and three yachts are about to coast, and timing the finish is a job for The sooner you cross the finish line of Southport's Main three. see t he Apelco I Charplotter Beach within seconds of each other. Gail Amazingly, Gai l takes holidays from her 7000 at your Garrard and Peter Middlemiss are sitting full -time job as a dental assistant to be nearest silently in front of the nine marine radios involved. 'The satisfaction of knowing I've Ocean Talk with pens poised ready to record results, played a small role in making sure nearly distributor, or return t he while the Race Finisher Doug Lee, is staring 1000 competitors arrive safely each race is coupon, t he sooner through the telescope fixed on the flashing enough for me,' says Gail, who is also a vol­ you' ll be able to beacons which mark the finish line. unteer with Southport Air/Sea Rescue. navigate you r A They are backed up by on-the-water vo l­ A life has never been lost during this way around pe eo things you'd 1 unteers from Southport Air/Sea Rescue who race but on several occasions Race Control rather avoid. A Raytheon Company help to identify sail numbers in the dark, but has had to initiate search and rescue oper­ there is no official finish boat. The Ruby ations and provide support over the radio to ------0S- Laser Beam telescope fixed on the finish people in distress. PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMAT IO N ON THE APELCO CHARTPLOTTER 7000 line allows visibility up to 5 miles offshore, "In the 1989 Classic, a family onboard yacht Russell Dean II became disoriented NAME which means Race Control can operate 24 hours per day from their more comfortable and refused to believe their compass read­ ADDRESS vantage point inside an apartment. ing," Doug recalls. "I convinced them not to POST CODE Doug , Peter and Gail have always been initiate a Mayday and helped them establish TEL part of the Sydney-Gold Coast Classic. their position ." BOAT SIZE TYPE They were three of the original 42 vo lun­ In th is year's Canon Sydney-Gold Coast teers it took to ru n operations for the inau­ Classic, Doug and his team assisted CYCA gural race in 1986. yachts Rager and Hewlett Packard Farr Lap Post to: OCEANTALK AUSTRALIA Unrt 35, 9 Powells Road, These days, recording yacht positions after they ran ag round and radioed for Brookvale NSW 2100 Phone (02) 9905 7199 or 1800 029 948 throughout the race , co-ordinating the help. )j Milne & Partners OTl 1065 Air/Sea Rescue facilities along the NSW Lisa Smith. October• November 1996 Down the Rhumbline

Olympic yachting Will vide the best and fairest courses for the cutters Bay adjacent to the Cruising athletes but to make it a spectacular Yacht Club of Australia were proposed Stay in Sydney sport for the public and the media. as the Olympic yachting site but there espite much speculation and kite­ Unfortunately, only keen sailing enthu­ appears to be strong resident opposi­ Dflying, the yachting regatta of the siasts it seems that even know that sail­ tion and council apathy. The Yachting Sydney 2000 Olympics will stay in ing is an Olympic sport, in spite of the Association of New South Wales is Sydney, with some classes sailing on outstanding performance by our pushing strongly for Chowder Bay, the Harbour, others just north and Aussie sailors at Savannah where they Mosman, where current military facil­ south of the Heads. There is no possi­ won a silver and a bronze medal, with ities are expected to become vacant ble chance that the yachting might be eight competitors finishing in the top before 2000. The YA sees this area, moved to Melbourne or, in fact, to any ten. which has an extensive parkland venue beyond the immediate waters of Television coverage here was limit­ behind a good beach and an existing Sydney. ed to a total of some 15 minutes and wharf, as being a legacy to sailing by As the Australian Yachting Federa­ only a couple of daily newspapers pro­ subsequently becoming a National tion president Bob Lucas stressed to vided extensive coverage. Sailing Centre for Australia. me: "These are Sydney's Games and it Sydney Harbour offers the greatest will be Sydney's regatta." opportunity ever to promote sailing to Get Well, Good Adding weight were the comments the public, nationally and internation­ Two good friends of the Cruising Yacht of Glenn Bourke, the champion sailor ally. Sydney Harbour is the perfect Club of Australia and to me personally who in September took up his duties amphitheatre, an outstanding sailing have been caught up with serious ill­ with the Sydney Organising Commit­ venue for classes such as the new skiff­ ness .. .Naida McClean, wife of past tee for Olympic Games (SOCOG) as style dinghy to be introduced in 2000, Commodore Les McClean, and Patrick yachting competition manager for as well as for the existing double-hand­ Bollen, always a colourful yachting 2000, to the Sydney Morning Herald's ed and single-handed dinghies and the commentator. John Huxley. sailboards. We have a proven Olympic Naida, always a charming lady and "We have the potential to stage the circle area to seaward of Manly which great supporter of the CYCA Associ- greatest yachting regatta ever, " would be ideal for the big- Bourke was quoted in a very positive ger keelboats and the mul- article in the SMH. "This is the most tihull class, while a simi­ "Apan from launching and marvellous opportunity to showcase lar course could be set off­ mooring facilities, the yachting Sydney for the world, and put on the shore, just south of the venue requires an extensive sort of racing that will appeal to com­ Heads. rigging area, storage area for the petitors and spectators alike." What needs to be deter­ teams and large facilities for boat Nevertheless, just how many of the mined as soon as possible and sail measuring, race control, ten or eleven disciplines can be staged is the exact site of the media etc'' within the Harbour may hinge on a shorebase for the yachts special Sydney 2000 Trial Regatta and the regatta adminis- scheduled for late September this year. tration. Apart from launching and ates, including a long term as Presi­ Three officials of the International Sail­ mooring facilities, the yachting venue dent, is currently recuperating from a ing Federation (ISAF) and a leading requires an extensive rigging area, major operation, while Patrick, the member of the International Olympic storage area for the teams and large phantom racecaller of Sydney to Committee are coming to Sydney that facilities for boat and sail measuring, Hobarts, is back in hospital for further week to look closely at the Harbour, race control, media etc. And this is not treatment. where and how the courses will fit, just for 2000 - at least two pre-Olympic The thoughts and prayers of mem­ and the standard of race management. regattas must be held in Sydney in bers of the CYCA and their many The ISAF wants to make Sydney a 1998 and 1999. friends are with them both. - Peter showcase of sailing, to not only pro- Originally, the foreshores of Rush- Campbell ii August• September 1996 4D TASMANIA - THE NATURAL STATE

Tasmania Discover your natural state.

t was not so long ago that the arrival of the Sydney and Mel­ Ibourne to Hobart yacht race fleets was one of the major highlights of the year in Hobart. Hundreds of sailing enthusiasts, boat-lovers and dreamers pouring down to Constitution Dock to admire the fleet. Multi-million dollar maxis down to little 30-footers, with Fun, frivolity - but most importantly a warm onlookers meeting the crews who had welcome - always awaits the Sydney to Hobart braved the elements and tackled the Bass Strait crossing. and Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race fleets once The presence of the yachts and visi­ they complete the challenging races and sail up tors has resulted in other events the Derwent River and into Hobart's historic emerging around Hobart's waterfront which add to the colour and excite­ Sullivans Cove. ment of the yacht races. Yachties need not wander far from The Hobart Summer Festival will be The Taste will feature 65 stalls serv­ their yachts to discover a number of in its seventh year when it steps out ing Tasmanian gourmet food, such as waterfront hotels (psssst, make sure with a colourful street parade, starting marinated charcoal grilled Tasmanian you tell your mates about the location at Franklin Square on 2 December, and quail, Asian laksa with plump local of the Quiet Little Drink), the glorious finishing at the Taste of Tasmania, at scallops, and fresh juicy Huon Valley food at the Taste of Tasmania, art, Princes Wharf No 1. strawberries in balsamic vinegar, and entertainment and water-based activi­ The Taste of Tasmania, the State's Tasmanian wines served in a marina ties which make up this year's month­ most high-profile Summer Festival style setting. long Hobart Summer Festival, organ­ event, has been extended to nine days, The Hobart Summer Festival Man­ ised by the Hobart City Council. from 28 December to 5 January. ager, Catherine Brys, who has also

~ October• November 1996 Opposite: The granduer of Tasman Peninsula is captured in this picture of Cape Hauy. The Taste of Tasmania is a great place to Above: Yachts in the Melbourne to Hobart race tied up in Su llivan's Cove. This year is eat and drink while in Hobart, with the best the 25th West Coaster race and organisers expect a record fleet of some 60 boats to in Tasmanian food, wines and ales on sale compete. As always, there will be a warm welcome for the yachties in Hobart. throughout the time the yachts are in port. been the Taste of Tasmania's food con­ pated in this unique event in Amster­ ''On New year's Eve, sultant for many years, said the food dam and brought the idea back with served at the Taste would appeal to him. Hoban's waterfront everyone. The Classic Bitter Surf Boat Pursuit is the place to be. "Anything with pure Tasmanian with some of the State's top surf life­ ingredients is superb food," Catherine savers in action competing around a Crew members join said. 320 metre course may also be viewed in the waterfront While over 285,000 people visited from Princes Wharf No. 1 on December celebrations, watch the last Taste of Tasmania to sample 29 or January 2. food and wine and watch chefs prepar­ On 2 January the ocean racing the fireworks ing innovative cuisine using Tasman­ yachts which have competed in the brighten the night ian produce, not everyone goes to the Telstra 52nd Sydney-Hobart and the Taste just for the food. 25th Melbourne-Hobart race will once sky, and see in the There is always something happen­ again battle it out for the title of Wrest Newyear" ing at ·the Taste. If you are not being Point King of the Derwent. entertained by looking at and tasting The area around the Port of Hobart food or people-watching, there is is also the city's arts precinct. Opposite Even when Salamanca Market is not in always the entertainment program, Constitution Dock in the Hobart Town full-swing with its 300 stalls, Salaman­ including street theatre, buskers, Phil Hall's Carnegie Gallery on Argyle ca Place is still worthy of exploration. Emmanuel, Ed Kuepper, Bhundu Boys, Street, the City of Hobart Art Prize will Behind the sandstone Georgian Monique Brumby, Greg Champion and be on display featuring works on glass facades of the historic warehouses the Stompin Youth Dance Company. and photo media, 30 December - 31 there is a hive of activity in buildings On New Year's Eve, Hobart's water­ January. Visitors are welcome to vote such as the Salamanca Arts Centre front is the place to be. Crew members for their favourite work. with a Trash Festival featuring an Art join in the waterfront celebrations, The Tasmanian Museum and Art From Trash exhibition and a Trash Film watch the fireworks brighten the night Gallery, facing Constitution Dock Festival. sky, and see in the New Year. (enter from Macquarie Street) will The Laughfest will be staged at The focus of the Taste will be very show a Tom Roberts Exhibition and an Salamanca's Peacock Theatre with much on the water. Princes Wharf No. exhibition of 20th century shoes "Fash­ comedies such as "X, Wellington, 1 is a good vantage point to watch the ion Afoot: The Stylish Shoe" during the Wellington, X". yachts arrive and the James Boag Hobart Summer Festival. If you seek an insightful, in-depth Challenge, a race over a short 600 m One of Hobart's top tourist attrac­ analysis and general orientation circuit course in Puffin Pacer dinghies tions is cosmopolitan, creative and around Hobart's waterfront then actor­ on 1 and 2 January. Tasmanian world colourful Salamanca Market, held come-tour guide, Robert Jarman, champion, Nick Rogers, first partici- every Saturday at Salamanca Place. might be the person to lead the way. October• November 1996 Jarman, who spends much of his time acting, directing and "doing coffee" at Salamanca Place takes Kulture Strolls every weekend so visitors may hear all the local "goss" and learn about Hobart's fascinating "kulture". The Hobart Summer Festival culmi­ nates on 27 January with a magnificent sight - hundreds of people carrying lanterns down Mt Wellington for the Wrest Point Casino Festival of South­ ern Lights. Many Sydney to Hobart yachts will say goodbye to Hobart on 3 January when they cruise to Port Arthur to vis­ it the historic site and to enjoy an evening of fun before they return home to plan for the next race. For further information phone either: Tanzi Lewis, Hobart City Coun­ cil, on 03 6238 2728, or Catherine Brys, Hobart Summer Festival, on 03 6238 2766. A Walk on the Wild Side Most visitors to Tasmania have heard of the Port Arthur convict settlement, but few are aware of the treasures of the Tasman Peninsula. Tasmania is famous for its waterfalls, among them being Camp Falls in Waterfalls Bay on the East Coast. ·p ort Arthur is surrounded by a dramatic coastline where the Hoy). This spectacular cape is a rela­ Arthur, the Remarkable Cave does its wild southern ocean clashes tively easy, half-day walk commencing best to live up to its somewhat daunt­ with the Peninsula's rugged sea-cliffs, from the end of the Fortescue Bay ing name, and nearby at Crescent Bay in places up to 300 metres high. The Road. there are king-sized sand-dunes to roll constant motion has resulted in a fasci­ At Fortescue Bay, the cliff-lines are down and sweeping views across to nating array of blow-holes, sea-caves broken by a golden beach with the the dolemite columns of Cape Pillar and arches, many of which are easily waves rolling ashore. Inland, there are and Tasman Island, making this a pop­ accessible. tranquil tracts of green, ferny forests ular location for yachts to anchor. From Hobart, your first view of the and fairy penguins inhabit the region. In the north-west comer of the Peninsula is across Pirate's Bay as the It is also the starting point for a longer Peninsula, you'll find the ruins of the road descends towards Eaglehawk walk to Waterfall Bay and Eaglehawk convict coal mines beyond Saltwater Neck with its rugged formation such Neck above the line of soaring River. as the Blow-hole, Devils Kitchen and dolemite cliffs. Known as the Tasman These are the only convict mines in Tasman Arch. In the distance, you see Trail, the walk takes six to seven hours Australia which are capable of inspec­ The Lanterns sitting bell-shaped on the each way. tion. Others around Australia have water near Cape Hauy (pronounced Five kilometres south of Port long since been built over.

-- October• November 1996 Tasmania's east coast is renowned for the exceptional game fishing opportunities it provides, and the Peninsula waters are no exception. For those who enjoy a challenge and are willing to brave the elements, its waters offer a bounty of highly-sought after Bluefin. Locals say that when con­ ditions are the coldest and roughest, the Bluefin are most prolific. Fully­ equipped charter boats are available for hire from Eaglehawk Neck at rea­ sonable rates. The Peninsula is also known for its superb cuisine and dining venues. For unbeatable seafood try Kelley's Rest­ aurant, or the Eaglehawk Cafe Restau­ rant for a wonderful water outlook and cosy atmosphere. While there, don't miss the opportu­ nity to sample some genuine pickled Pirate's Bay Octopus. Attractively bot­ tled, it makes the perfect novelty gift Above left: Tasman Arch, another remarkable rock formation on Tasman Peninsula. for friends and family back home. Above right: The Tasman Peninsula offers a bounty of fish to anyone A circuit of the Tasman Peninsula willing to brave the elements may be completed by driving through the pleasant farming country of the the Tasman Peninsula's wild side Isle of the Dead and beyond. Whether Premaydena and Nubeena area. include four-wheel drive safaris, light you stay for a day or a week, it promis­ Other opportunities to view more of aircraft flights and boat journeys to the es to be a memorable experience. ij

Ever wonder why the race ends in Hobart? Sure the race starts in Sydney; racy, up in had better be worth the journey. journey. Why else would sailors have been pacy, hyperactive Sydney. It's one of the Maybe that's why they going through hell to get here for 50 years. greatest places, you'll agree, to leave from. chose to end one of the And will keep coming here for 50 more. And go where? world's toughest ocean If you're coming down, and races in Hobart. want to find out more information Why? on a Tasmanian holiday, call your It could be the travel agent, Tasmanian Travel Even on a good day it can climate. It could be the food. It could · Centre or phone 1800 068 900. be a challenge. On a bad day it can be a be the natural beauty. It could be any of ~ nightmare. Whatever it is, if you choose a hundred things. Tasmania '-fl~ Discover your natural state ~ to accept the challenge, the place you wind Whatever it is, it must be worth the Traditlo Hobart's historic Constitution Dock will again be the centre of Australia's Wooden Boat Festival in November. Bernard Lloyd previews this nostalgic event. Former fishing boat Rhona H will be among Tasmania's fine old craft on display at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in November (Pie - David Walker) asmanians are boat mad. The first settlers island-hopped made it. the industry in the early 1900's but it Tacross Bass Straight through the Other convicts followed, ten were did not stop the Tasmanians. Boat pouring rain to get there. They were recaptured at sea in a 33' "vessel" ownership is still the highest per capi­ isolated by rising seas about ten thou­ made using twisted bark as cordage ta in Australia and the Tasmanians sand years ago. and stringybark for caulkage. They developed a gruelling yacht race from There were so many whales in the were set to build the Eliza, a fast Sydney to Hobart and another one, Hobart estuary locals complained of schooner which police used to patrol The Three Peaks Race, to even further their blowing and riverside signs the bays for escaping convicts. test their sea-going traditions and abil­ warned mariners of small craft to sail In later colonial times, the sea was ities. close to the shore to avoid the Tasmania's only route for trade and Today, the maritime industry is in leviathans. communication with the rest of the revival. A Wooden Boat school has At Port Arthur convicts worked up world. A vigorous maritime industry been started down river at Shipwrights to their necks in the freezing baywater became imperative. The huge supply Point, the University of Tasmania has a in the shipyards. They built many ves­ of timbers made the boats fine and by state-of-the-art Olympic sailing simu­ sels, including Lady Franklin which was 1850 Tasmania was building more lator across the river and up-river, used to tran_sport convicts. A group of boats than the rest of the Australian Incat (International Catamarans) is convicts stole the ship Frederick, put to colonies combined. building radical, 43 knot, aluminium­ sea in her and set course for South Steel-hulled ships and the vast scale hulled, wave piercing catamarans to America. Being Tasmanians, they of modem manufacturing closed down speed across the Channel and seas around the globe. !neat is now Tasma­ Below: Fine timber yachts will be on display in Constitution Dock for Hobart's second nia's single-largest employer. Australian Wooden Boat Festival in November. (Pie - David Walker). All this history, lore and skill is brought together once every two years at Hobart's Australian Wooden Boat Festival. It's at Constitution Dock and surrounded on three sides by the his­ toric maritime warehouses of Salaman­ ca Place. Organiser, Cathy Hawkins, is confident that this year's event will easily surpass the 1994 inaugural festi­ val. Every Shipwright's art will be demonstrated. Foresters will be pit sawing 'bark to bark' slabs of fine Tas­ manian timbers, like Celery-top and King Billy Pine then broad-axe squar­ ing and adzing black-hearted Sassafras and Blue gum. There will be caulking, 47' ocean racing yacht built in Ireland riveting copper roves and planking, in 1905 but now chartering Tasmania's sail making, spar breaking, splicing, West coast, and the 36' Weene, which knotting and rigging. boasts sail number 1 at Royal Yacht Wooden block makers and whale­ Club of Tasmania, the 56' Wraith of bone carvers will set up besides gortex Hamble and finally, New Horizon, 100' flotation survival jackets and "silka­ LOA. The oldest boat is Secheron House, flex" glues. Modern nautilusts will a 12' Huon Pine clinker built by the race to make a plywood boat in just convict Walter Paisley in 1871. four hours, hope it dries overnight and The festival has also inspired five then race by oar and sail the next day. tall ships - Yootha, Ralinga and Rhona H During the heart of the festival, over (which holds the record for catching the most barracuda in one "All this history, lore and day - four and a half tons), the 70-footer Flying Cloud, skill is brought together and the 81-footer Windward once every two years at Bound, the largest privately built and owned vessel Hoban's Australian Wooden Above: Beautifully built wooden dinghy under construction in Tas­ Boat Festival" mania. lies alongside a yacht at the inaugural The centrepiece of the fes­ Australian Wooden Boat Festival two three hundred wooden boats will, of tival will be Enterprise. At over 100' years ago. (Pie - David Walker) course, be afloat. Listen to these name­ LOA she's a museum quality replica of sake dinghies: Van Diemen, Abel Tas­ the vessel which took the early British love, the cleanest, sweetest sea air on man, James Cook and Matthew Flinders, settlers to Victoria from Tasmania and Earth and the thought, always in the and the unknown Huon Rat and the she is on her maiden voyage out of Vic­ back of the builders minds, that Huon Nutshell Pram Dinghy, Fazackerly, toria. beyond the bay are the 'Roaring For­ Walnut, Sao, Fish, and Tinderbox. Then In spite of their differences all these ties'. All aboard! Hobart, November 15 there will be yachts: Wombat, a classic craft have been shaped by three things: to 17th. jj

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August• September 1996 Super Sail at Savann

old would have been great, but a silver and a bronze, plus oth­ Ger fine performances by our Australi a can feel justly proud of our yachting team's sailors at the Atlanta Olympic Yachting Regatta highlighted not only the skills effort at the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games of our sailors but most of all the dedi­ yachti ng regatta, sailed off the Atlantic coast of cated effort that each member of the team, win or lose, put into the long, Georgia near Savannah. OFFHORE's editor Peter hard road to Savannah. Campbell was there. Just to survive Savannah was a demanding ordeal, requiring the high­ for an aggressive start if I was to win talented performance in the Finn est physical and mental fitness and a gold," Beashel said. dinghies, winning one race and gain­ concentrated effort. To gain even a heat As the Star fleet lined up after two ing two third placings to end up sixth placing or a win required the finest of general recalls and the black flag fly­ overall. His win was his firstever race sailing skills and concentration; to win ing, Beashel was in a perfect spot to the success in a major international regat­ a medal needed a supreme achieve­ windward of Grael, but just edged ta, an emotional event which saw his ment. over the line a couple of seconds early. opponents sail over to warmly con­ Thus Mitch Booth and Andrew Lan­ Mitch Booth's second in the Torna­ gratulate him. denberger with the silver medal in the do class is his second Olympic medal Sailboarder Brendan Todd was Tornado multihull class and Colin and was a fine effort in a most compet­ another surprise, placing seventh in Beashel and David Giles with the itive class. This is Australia's second the Mistral men, but his female coun­ bronze in the Star keelboats are deserv­ silver medal since we first sailed in terpart, Natasha Sturges, had a rather ing of the highest accolacfes for their Olympic yachting, the previous one disappointing regatta although she did performances. Certainly, both crews being at the Melbourne Games in 1956, end up ninth. Jeni Lidgett and Addy could have won gold, but the standard when West Australian Rolly Tasker Bucek, in their second Olympics in the won silver in the 12 470 dinghy, women, again sailed con­ ''As a result of their efforts at square metre Sharpie sistently to finish eighth overall. Savannah, several Australians have class. Matt Hayes and his crew of Steve moved sharply up in the latest official Booth and Andrew Jarvin and Steve McConaghy looked a Landenberger were chance of reaching the match-racing International Sailing Federation (ISAF> the fastest crew, win­ finals in the Solings finishing in the top rankings for Olympic classes issued in ning three of the 10 six in four races but a mid-series PMS early August" races, but a 14th and a and a last fleet race DSQ cost them 17th midway through dearly, but like Colin Beashel they had of Olympic competition is extraordi­ the regatta, plus a race nine PMS cost to be aggressive at the start. Their final narily high and there is always that them gold to the consistent Spanish placing of 12th did not reveal their true vital luck factor in sailing. crew of Fernando Leon and Jose Luis ability. Colin Beashel's PMS (premature Ballester. Overall, Australia was second only start) in the final and deciding race of The Australian effort went far deep­ to the United States as the most suc­ the Stars gave the gold to Brazil's Tor­ er than silver and bronze. Michael cessful team at Savannah which saw ben Grael. Beashel was just one point Blackburn surfed home in the final the widest distribution of medals in the behind Grael going into this race and, race of the Lasers to finish a close history of Olympic yachting, with the as he told me later, he had to go for the fourth in a fleet of 56, the largest fleet 30 medals being won by 22 different gold rather than sailing a conservative in its Olympic debut. nations. Contesting all ten disciplines, race to protect the bronze. "I had to go Paul McKenzie surprised all with a Australia had six of its individual

~ October• November 1996 sailors or crews in the top eight overall, Florida and South and North Carolina Apart from the USA winning only and all but one crew finished in the top offered to host the yachting), many of two bronze medals, Great Britain col­ dozen placings in their classes. the large nations, including the USA, lected two silver despite a. huge com­ In fact, of the seven nations which Canada, France, Germany, Spain and mitment, New Zealand just one silver, sent full teams and participated in all Great Britain, spent huge amounts of as did Russia, while Canada failed to ten events, Australia was the top per­ money on technical support and win any medals. forming nation based on overall results coaching for their athletes in the bid for For the first time, gold medals were achieved per event, followed by Great gold. And they largely missed out on won by Hong Kong (Mistral women's Britain and the United States. the medals. sailboards) and the Ukraine (470 The yachting regatta of the 1996 For example, the USA which has dinghy, men) while Poland won it's Centennial Games was the biggest in been by far the dominant nation in second ever gold medal (Finn dinghy, the history of Olympic yachting - but Olympic yachting in recent years, win­ men) and Greece collected only its sec­ certainly not the greatest. It was the ning nine medals at Barcelona in 1992, ond gold medal in the Mistral men's biggest in the number of participants collected only two bronze medals at sailboard class. Ukraine, competing as (458), nations (77), officials (1700), Savannah. an independent nation for the first venue size (spread over 50 square The ultimate outcome was the best time, won a gold and a bronze in the miles) and in cost, a massive $20 mil­ possible result for international sailing men and women's 470 dinghies. lion for the establishment and running and a great boost for of the yachting venue at Savannah Sydney 2000 - of the 30 (Olympic Village), Wilmington Island medals won at Savan­ ''This is Australia's second silver (Olympic Marina and regatta adminis­ nah, 22 went to differ­ tration headquarters), Wassaw Sound ent nations, including medal since we first sailed in (Olympic Day Marina), and the four countries which had Olympic yachting, the previous course areas on Wassaw Sound and the never before won a one being at the Melbourne Atlantic Ocean. sailing medal. In 1992 Games in 1956'' Despite this, and the violent sum­ there were 12 nations mer storms (and often subsequent winning the 30 medals, unstable winds and calms), the regatta and in 1988, with eight disciplines and The weather? When conditions was an outstanding success, the result 24 medals, the distribution was were "normal" the breezes were good, of years of planning by a core of vol­ between 14 nations. 12-15 knots with enough shifts to keep unteers, led by John McIntosh, a Brazil and Spain were the only sailors and race officials on their toes, descendant of one of the early settlers nations to win two gold medals at although westerly land breezes were in this, the 13th and last English colony Savannah. Brazil won the Stars and far more dominant than expected at in the Americas. Lasers, Spain the Tornado and 470 this time of the year. However, the Apart from the money that ACOG women. The other gold medal winning mid-afternoon storms which seemed had to spend in running the Olympic nations were Hong Kong (Mistral to sweep up the coast of Georgia most Yachting Regatta within the State of women) Greece (Mistral men), Den­ afternoons had a significant influence. Georgia (more yachting-orientated mark (Europe women), Ukraine (470 In general, the storms brought dra­ cities in the neighbouring states of men) and Germany (Soling). matic thunder, frightening lightning, torrential rain, sometimes hail, which cut visibility down to 100 metres at Opposite: Mitch Booth and Andrew Landenberger won the silver medal for Australia in the Tornado their worst. The winds generally multihull class with great speed on the Atlantic Ocean course off Savannah . Below: Star keelboat crew, Colin Beashel and David Giles, drive their boat through the short, steep seas during the increased to more than 20 knots, reach­ Olympic Yachting Regatta on the Atlantic Ocean off Savannah on the coast of Georgia. The ing 30 to 40 knots in a couple of storms, Australians won three races and ended up with the bronze medal. Pies- Carlo Borlenghi with short steep seas. However, it was the lightning which frightened every­ one - in the worst, the lightning seemed to strike the water around the fleet, with 400 strikes being recorded within a five mile radius on one after­ noon. One thing, race officials had accu­ rate advance warning of the storms and their severity from the National Weather Service base at the Olympic Marina. What was not predictable was the strength and direction of the wind after the storms passed through, gener­ ally after about an hour. Sometimes it just went round in circles; sometimes DOIS YOUI BOAT WIAI THI IADGI 01 SUCCISS?

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the storm sucked away all the wind; on the final day of the Soling match racing it stayed in and enabled the medals to be decided fairly. jj HIRCULES ­ racing. The Medal Winners HYDRA • The ultimate in Soling: Gold: Germany (Jochen Schumann, skipper) fleet placings: 5-5-2-4-1-9-9-6-2-

performance cruising. 1 9, 34pts, 1. Silver: Russia (Georgiv Shayduko, skipper) fleet placings: 2-11-13- NfTWORK - Fully integrated, easy to ' 8-7-4-12-8-3, 50 pis, 5. Bronze: USA (Jeff Madrigal!, skipper) fleet placings: 1· use, affordable. 4-9-2-5-19-5-9-1-12, 36pts. 12 Australia (Matt Hayes, Steve Jarvin, Steve Mcconaghy) fleet placings: 10-13-5-14-PMS-6-2-14-6-DSQ. Match racing for medals: Quarter-finals: Great Britain d Denmark 3-2; Russia d Canada 3-0; Germany WINNER FOR bye; USA bye. Semi-finals: Germany d Great Britain 3-1; Russia d USA 3-0. Final (gold and silver medals): Germany d Russia 3-0. Petit-Final (bronze medal): USA d Great Britain 3-0. FOUR DECADES! Star: Gold: Brazil (Torben Grael, skipper) 1-6-2-7-1-4-9-2-6-3, 25 pis. Silver: Swe­ Since 1956 Brookes & Gatehouse den (Hans Wallen, skipper) 4-7-7-8-2-1-3-4-8-1 , 29 pis. Bronze: Australia (Col­ have written the history of Yacht & in Beashel/David Giles) 11-1-1-1-8-3-2-7-9-PMS, 32 pis. Tornado: Power Boat Instrumentation. Gold: Spain (Fernando Leon, skipper) 2-2-4-5-5-2-4-3-PMS-3-DNC, 30 pis. Silver: Australia (Mitch Booth/Andrew Landenberger) 1-5-6-2-14-1 7-1-1-PMS- 2-10, 42 pts. Bronze: Brazil (Lars Grael, skipper) 12-16-1-8-6-8-2-5-3-7-3, B&G WINNERS ROLL 43pts. Finn: SYDNEY TO HOBART '95, SYDNEY TO SOUTHPORT '96 Gold: Poland (Mateusz Kusznierwicz) 10-4-20-4-9-1 -2-1-1-10, 32 pts. Silver: 1st - Sayonara 1st • Brindabella Belgium (Sebastion Godefroid) 13-24-5-5-4-3-16-7-2-6, 45 pts. Bronze: 2nd - Brindabella 1st IMS• Freight Train Netherlands (Roy Heiner) 21-7-6-11-6-11-1-12-6-2, 50 pts. 6 Australia (Paul McKenzie) 9-28-14-20-1-17-13-3-3-7, 67 pts. Amazon 1st IMS • Magleri Wines 3rd - Laser: IMS KENWOOD CUP 96 Gold: Brazil (Robert Scheidt) 2-9-3-6-1-3-7-2-1-1-DSQ, 26 pts. Silver: Great 1st - Terra Firma 1st • Australia Britain (Ben Ainslie) 27-4-7-2-2-1-2-1-16-2-DSQ, 37pts. Bronze: Norway 2nd• Quest Ragamuffin (Peter Moberg) 1-7-9-1-10-1-21-3-5-11 , 45 pis. 4 Australia (Michael Black­ 4th • Stewart Toyota Quest burn) 5-6-2-22-10-22-5-4-7-4-1, 48 pts. 5th - Magleri Wines Ausmaid Europe: Gold: Denmark (Kristine Roug) 2-1-3-2-1-2-8-1-8-7-5, 24 pts. Silver: Nether­ lands (Margriet Matthijsse) PMS-2-1-10-2-1-1-4-12-5-4 , 30 pts. Bronze: USA Brookes & Gatehouse has the answer at every level from (Courtenay Becker-Dey) 1-8-2-4-7-8-3- 14-9-2-6, 39 pts. 11 Australia (Christine Hobart & Whitbread winners to Weekend & Club Racers. Bridge) 16-10-22-12-4-5- 13-6-15-10-11 , 86pts. 470 Men: Sailors around the world have always derived a unique Gold: Ukraine (Yevhen Brazlavets, skipper) 2-2-3-1-16-5-1-9-10-7-DNC, 40 satisfaction & confidence from seeing the initals on pis. Silver: Great Britain (John Merricks, skipper) 15-1-4-27-DSQ-4-2-6-15-2- B&G 12, 61 pts. Bronze: Portugal (Vitor Rocha, skipper) 5-10-17-7-4-8-9-5-2-12-16, their Marine Instrumentation. 62 pis. 23 Australia (Tom King/Owen McMahon) 19-12-20-26-27-16-7-PMS- 25-17-8, 150 pts. B&G has an unmatched reputation for: 470 Women: Gold: Spain (Theresa Zabell, skipper) 4-2-11-8-2-1-3-10-3-1-1, 25 pts. Silver: • Design Innovation • Reliability Japan (Yumiko Shige, skipper) 3-7-13-6- 1-3-1-11 -1-6-7, 36 pis. Bronze: • Accuracy • After Sales Service Ukraine (Ruslan Taran, skipper) 1-5-4-9-12-8-18-1-4-4-2, 38 pis. 9 Australia (Jeni Lidgett/Addy Buce k) 7-9-7-4-19-16-15-3-5-9-5, 64 pis. Mistral Men: Gold: Greece (Nikolaos Kaklamanakis) 5-1-2-6-1-9-1-1-DNF, 17 pis. Silver: Argentina (Carlos Espinola) 2-4-4-2-3-6-PMS-2-2, 19 pis. Bronze: Israel (Gal l;.I;;:1!;.J Fridman) 1-6-5-3-10-1-9-4-1 , 21 pis. 8 Australia (Brendan Todd) 11 -2-8-7-9- 10-3-9-20, 48 pts. MAINSTAY MARINE ELECTRONICS Mistral Women: Gold: Hong Kong (Lai Sha Lee) 3-2-2-2-4-2-7-1-DNC,16 pis. Silver: New l / 4 Taronga Place, Mona Vale, 2103 Zealand (Barbara Kendall) 2-3-6-1-10-5-5-6-2, 24 pis. Bronze: Italy (Alessan­ (02) 9979 6702 (02) 9999 3181 dra Sensini) 1-8-1-6-7-15-14-5-1, 28 pts. 9 Australia (Natasha Sturges) 12-10- Phone: Fax: 3-3-12-4-10-11-7, 47 pis.

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amm, a 29 year old economist mounted on consoles either side of the and company director based in cockpit. R:rownsville, won five of the six Grant Simmer flew in from the Ken­ races that made up the week-long wood Cup in Hawaii to call the tactics Hammer of Queensland with Fraser championship. and join Olympic yachtsman Steve Johnson steering, dominated the line Also making her debut in the 16- McConaghy who was also in the crew. honours. boat, invitation only fleet, was the new In the first race Zoe outclassed the rest Hammer only missed finishing first Murray 41, Zoe, owned by Ivan Wheen of the fleet but slipped back in the plac­ over the line once when, in sight of the from Sydney. Zoe is a development of ings in the final two races after spend­ finish, the wind dropped out and Peter the 1995 Sydney to Hobart winner, Ter­ ing the regatta virtually match racing Hansen's Elliott 57 Future Shock, using ra Firma. Unlike Terra Firma the new withNoFearr. a brand new light- weight number one design features a 30s-style canoe bow At the top end of the fleet, Arthur headsail, was able to sail wide and and a full transom with twin wheels Bloore's 22.5m Steinmann-designed ghost past to take the honours.

Below left: Abracadabra, James Mark Anthony's Tripp 47, powers to windward during the Big Boat Series at Hayman Island, an invitation only event restricted to 16 boats and based at the prestigious resort off the Queensland North Coast. Below right: Wide-angle view of the New Zealand schooner Primo which added colour to the fleet in the Hayman Island Big Boat Series. Pies - Ian Mainsbridge

-- October • November 1996 Main pie: ldealic sailing in the Whitsunday Islands off the Queensland North Coast.. .. some of the fleet in the Tag-­ Heuer-Ansett Australia Big Boat Series at Hayman Island. Above: No Fearr, Carey Ramm's newly launched Farr 39, leads Atara (Roger Hickman) and Sycorax (Michael Quinn) past one of the islands of the Whitsunday Group during the Big Boat Series. Pie - Ian Mainsbridge

The line-up for the six races read second .to Hammer over the line and two for the Ansett Australia Trophy. .like a who's who of ocean racing and placed second overall on Performance As the Commodore of the Hayman included well known names like Handicap. Island Yacht Club, Sir James Hardy Andrew Strachan's 1993 Hobart line Originally designed for the two- . said: "It is a series for the owners, they honours winner, Ninety Seven; Robin handed Melbourne to Osaka race, Pri­ can bring their families to a five star Crawford's 1992 Hobart handicap mo struggled on the long upwind legs resort and enjoy the world-class facili­ winner, Assassin; Atara, Roger Hick­ but amazed other competitors with its ties." man; Maglieri Wines, Geoffrey Vercoe; downwind speed. Crews were also well looked after Bartercard Morning Mist, Trevor The Hayman Island series with its with accommodation and meal pack­ Neate. top-line boats and star-studded crews ages offered by the resort. And the pre­ Of interest was Tom McCall's radi­ is set to become Australia's most pres­ sentation barbecue was unequalled at cal Elliott schooner, Primo, brought tigious regatta. any other regatta in Australia. over from New Zealand for the series. There are six races in the series, two Next year organisers are planning to The twin-master revelled in the for the Tag Heuer Challenge Trophy, invite more yachts from New Zealand he~vier conditions and twice finished two for the Hayman Resort Trophy and and some are expected from Japan. j~ CITY BOATING u Discount Boating Supplies • Crew outfitting specialists Fittings for boats - large and small

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here was more to the XXXX­ not only for the 1996 Race Week but eration, was virtually an Australian Ansett Hamilton Island Race also for future regattas. IMS championship. However, some TWeek than just yachting when So rest assured, the XXXX-Ansett owners were far from happy with this some 700 sailors from around Aus­ Hamilton Island Race Week will be on initial list of AYF allowances which tralia and overseas gathered on the again - and even better - in 1997. were applied to all yachts, both IMS Whitsunday Island resort for the 13th Not that one would need much Racers and IMS Cruiser / Racers in the annual Race Week. This was the first improvement to Race Week 1996, one division at Hamilton Island. Race Week under the new resort man­ except for some more breeze. It was an The 1996 XXXX-Ansett Race Week agement appointed following the outstanding success for everyone con­ showed a substantial increase in the major financial investment by Bankers cerned, with a significant jump in IMS and PH racing entries, along with Trust in the public company which entries to some 120 boats from all Aus­ the highly competitive Trailable Yachts now controls the island operations, tralian States, New Zealand and Papua and Day Sailers. Ninety three of the Hamilton Island Limited. New Guinea. It was exceptionally well yachts competed in the IMS, PH and Although Race Week is officially organised by Hamilton Island Yacht Trailable/Day Sailer racing divisions, run by the Hamilton Island Yacht Club Club under the direction of David 28 in the Cruising division. Inc, the success of Race Week has Hutchens, one of the founders of Race With tricky, light to moderate always depended on the sponsorship Week. Back on deck was Race Director breezes and strong-running tides of the airline company, Ansett Aus­ Warwick Hoban who spent Race Week throughout Race Week, competition tralia, and the Queensland brewers of last year in traction after a multiple­ was intense in every division and the XXXX beer, not to mention the support fracture snow skiing accident. overall winners were not decided until of the resort management. Significantly, this year 's Race Week the final race. In the IMS division the Rumours had been flying that this was also a showcase for several new winner was not clear until the last mile would be the last Race Week, but the designs and the opportunity for own­ or so of the 22 nautical mile Lindeman new and obviously active and interest­ ers to compare the latest in IMS and Island Race. ed management quickly made it clear PH racers, sail designs and equipment. Victory finally went to 29-year-old that this was not to be the case. In fact, The IMS division, in which Racer Townsville yachtsman Carey Ramm in at a reception for visiting yacht owners and Cruiser / Racers competed togeth­ his state-of-the-art Farr 39, No Fearr, (some 120 of them), they made it clear er under a formula of allowances creating history as the first Queens­ they were giving unqualified support issued by the Australian Yachting Fed- land owner to win Hamilton Island

~ October• November 1996 Above: Charge for the leeward mark during Hamilton Island Race Week. Pie - Peter Campbell

Top : Maxi yacht Foxtel Amazon sweeps across the finish line at the entrance of Hamilton Race Week. It was also a great double Island harbour at the end of the opening race of the XXXX-Ansett Hamilton for this relative newcomer to grand Island Race Week. Pie - Ian Mainsbridge prix offshore racing as only a week Above: The new Farr 39, No Fearr, owned by Townsville yachtsman Carey Ramm, before he had won the TAG-Heuer - made history as the first Queensland yacht to win the IMS handicap overall trophy at the Ansett Australia Big Boat Series at XXXX-Ansett Hamilton Island Race Week. No Fearr also won the TAG-Heuer-Ansell Hayman Island. Australia Hayman Island Big Boat Series which preceded the Hamilton Island regatta. Designed by the world's most suc­ Pie - Peter Campbell cessful designer of ocean racing yachts, Bruce Farr & Associates, No Fearr was proved especially beneficial in the light had until then placed 15-2-5-3-3-3-5. built in New Zealand by Cooksons and to moderate breezes. So did the winner Atria, a Robert Hick designed 30-footer launched only 12 weeks ago. of the Performance Handicap division, owned by Gold Coast-based surgeon No Fearr 's double victory in the Portofino. Gilbert Ford, just four points further Whitsundays was a significant success While No Fearr won five of the six back after placings of 5-11-1-2-1-2-15. for Fraser Sails as the yacht carried a races at Hayman Island, the competi­ No Fearr, with Sydney-Hobart win­ full inventory of the Sydney based tion was much tougher at Hamilton ning tactician Ron Jacobs on the helm, loft's FS-plus sails. An added bonus for Island. After notching up placings of 5- young Townsville 505 sailor Jamie Per­ Fraser Sails was the fact that the sec­ 11-1-2-1-2-15, the Farr 39 went into the rett calling the pressure and tactics, ond and third placed yachts in the IMS final race just one point ahead of the and Fraser Sails' Brad Stephens on sail division of Hamilton Island Race 1992 Sydney-Hobart IMS winner, trim, match-raced Assassin, with Steve Week, Atria and Assassin, also carried Assassin, a Farr 40 skippered by Syd­ Kulmar steering, in a nip-'n-tuck duel Fraser Sails FS-plus inventories which ney yachtsman Robin Crawford, which around the 22 nm course. Finally, the

October • November 1996 RESULTS COUNT

Tangle at the weather mark between the red boat from Papua New Guinea, AP/ Morebartalk (Laurie Needham) and the Sydney sloop Aspect (David Pescud) forced other yachts into taking a width berth during this race at Hamilton Island Race Week. Pie - Peter Campbell

Townsville yacht broke ahead as they neared Dent Passage and the finish, crossing 47 seconds in front. The decisive winning margin by the new Farr 39 over the five-year-old Farr 40 knocked Assassin's chances of winning "No Fearr" winning at Hamilton Island Race Week, but the threat still remained from Atria, with This is the view the competition designer Robert Hick at the helm. To win the series, Atria had to win the final race with No Fearr further back than fifth on saw of the new Cookson/Farr 12m corrected time. Atria won the race, but No Fearr placed sec­ cruiser/racer at the Hayman Island ond while Assassin corrected out in fifth place. Big Boat series and Hamilton Island Race Week. "'Ille dedslYe wlnn ng margin bJ Ille new Fan 39 Oftl' Ille ~r-old Farr COOKSON/FARR 12m CRUISER/RACER 40 knocked ...... ,,,,. c:llances of RACE RESULTS winning Race wee1rr but Ille tllreat still "No Fearr" Tag Heuer Ansett Australia remained from~ wltll designer Big Boat Series Hayman Island ...... 1st Overall Robelt Hick at .... helm"' "No Fearr" XXXX Ansett Race Week, Hamilton Island ...... 1st Overall The final overall points after discarding one of the eight "Stackerlee" Air New Zealand races were: No Fearr 678, Atria 675, Assassin 674, with the new Regatta ...... 2nd Overall Iain Murray-designed 41-footer from Sydney, Zoe (Ivan "Silverage" European IMS Champs .. I st Overall Wheen) fourth with 664 pts and early pointscore leader Hartz "White Cloud" Kenwood Cup ...... 1st Div. 'D' Mineral Water, the Farr 36 skippered by Hobart yachtsman 'Take One" Kenwood Cup ...... 3rd Div. 'D' John Fuglsang, dropping to finish fifth overall on 659 pts. RIGHT LAYOUT: The Performance Handicap division attracted a highly The Cookson 12 has an excellent dual purpose layout. competitive fleet of 37 boats, including the New Zealand and The interior is roomier and more comfortable than many Papua New Guinea contingents, some interesting new boats 40' cruisers, while being sensibly and practically laid out. and all of the maxi/pocket maxi yachts. The deck has been purpose designed to provide the The big boats dominated corrected time results in the PH serious racing sailor with necessary features, while offering the cruiser/racer some home comforts in seats Division in all but the final race, and this enabled Brisbane and coamings. yachtsman Brian Graves and his crew of club sailors from Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron to snatch overall victory UNBEATABLE VALUE FOR MONEY with his Farr/Binks 38, Portofino. KIT BOAT - $208,000 COMPLETE BOAT - $318,000 Outside of Portofino, the only small boat to figure in the Australian Agents top ten placings overall was Australia's first MUMM 30, PBS INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD chartered by well known Sydney yachtsman Marcus Black­ Gibson Marina: 1710 Pittwater Rd, more and racing as Dangerous When Wet . Bayview NSW 2104 Sydney Australia Pb/Fax (6 1) 2 9979 9780 The MUMM 30 placed sixth overall after some interesting MOBILE: boat-for-boat duels with another new boat, Australia's first Jamie MacPhail (61) 018 672 933 Mount Gay 30, Cuckoos Nest/Team Fujitsu, designed by David (~1.~~i::;'~~:J,l~;:-f Ron Jacobs (61) 0414 407 051 Lyons for Nigel Holman but chartered for race week by Syd­ ney yachtsman Richard Pirini. jj fa August • September 1996 Zodiac's umque Strongan TM fabric 1s designed to resist cuts and abrasions .

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The decision has proven itself, with flares time and time again helping reduce the time it takes to res­ cue people from vessels in distress, thus lowering government search and rescue costs. For some 30 years, the Melbourne­ based Pains-Wessex company made top Pains-Wessex orange hand smoke has a visibility in excess of 4km quality orange flares and their red hand­ flares have been market leaders. The more For orange hand smoke flares to pass Wessex flare emitted a 75m to 1oom low compact German-made Comet flares have the Australian Standard, they must be visi­ plume of orange smoke which was clearly been on the market for some years, while a ble from a distance of at least 4km, emit a visible. little over 12 months ago, the Swedish Nor­ vivid and expanding cloud of dense smoke In addition, the Australian Standard abel Hansson brand was launched in Aus­ amongst other requirements. requires flares to be easily identifiable, to tralia. In a light 5-10 km breeze on the north­ have simple and easy to following instruc­ Now, with three brands fighting for the eastern shore of Corio Bay, one brand of tions, be visible for 60 seconds and be able lion's share of the lucrative multi-million dol­ orange handsmokes were set off at a time . to ignite even in wet and windy conditions. lar Australian market, product performance The two observer's were 4km away on the In the test, Garry Tomlins was asked to has become a major buying issue. bay's western shore, measuring just how judge the ease of identification between the In conjunction with the Australian Volun­ long (in seconds) each teer Coast Guard, a performance test was flare's smoke could be recently conducted on Corio Bay, Victoria, seen (without binoculars) -'-'Because of the pressure of on a current batch of popularly available and was the smoke easily time, red night flares were hand-flares. recognisable as a distress The AVCG's Victorian Squadron vice­ signal. tested in daylight to ascertain captain, Garry Tomlins (a veteran of hun­ At the conclusion of the their handling, flare dreds of marine rescues with the Queen­ Corio Bay testing session, emissions and burn time scliff flotilla) was invited to act as test judge Tomlins declared: "Based for a series of day time tests, in accordance on today's tests, the Pains performances" with the Australian Stand9rd AS 2092, to Wessex flares were the measure the performance and ease-of-use best performers, because they were the red and orange flares, the readability of their of the three brands of orange handsmoke only ones able to pass all tests, especially firing instructions, whether the flares could flares. Because of the pressure of time, red the 4km visibility test." be identifiable at night without a torch , how night flares were tested in daylight to ascer­ The test report said smoke was not visi­ easily the flares ignited and what happened tain their handling, flare emissions and burn ble from either the Hansson or Comet flares when they burned. time performances . at a distance of 4km, whereas the Pains- The ease-of-use test showed that the

.______October• November 1996 Gt red flare tubes could be easily identified flare emitted orange bits which dropped to control and restoring stability. from orange handsmokes in the case of the ground. Used from the bow of the boat, drift both the Hansson and Pains-Wessex flares, • Comet: Comfortable to hold, but the flare enables the Para-Anchor to inflate and but took time with the Comet flares. Only the emitted burning orange bits which dropped operate efficiently, exerting an iron like grip Pains-Wessex flares could be identified at to the ground. on the sea. night without a torch and even then the user Once inflated, the wind pressure would need to know it had a raised O or + SEA SURFACE attempting to move the boat is balanced by on the cap. the Para-Anchor, thus reducing the stern­ Firing instructions were adequate with ANCHORS/DROGUES way drift to a minimum. the Pains-Wessex and Hansson flares, but Para-Anchor Sea To achieve maximum and safest results barely so with the Comet. All three brands it must be attached by a nylon anchor rode performed well in the test of signal igniting, Surface Anchor with a minimum 120 metres, which will allow each working first time. The three brands ll boats are designed to take weather on a great deal of the load of boat against sea burned for between 63 and 65 seconds. Athe bow, but their natural tendency is to to be used within the rode itself. turn their vulnerable beam to sea. However, Sydney yachtsmen Bruce The original sea anchor {Admiralty Hitchman and Brian Wilson used the Para­ -'-'Once inflated, the wind Cone) is an age old invention that Anchor effectively to steer Bruce's Pacific pressure attempting to performs as a drogue rather than a Breeze after it broke its rudder stock during true sea anchor. the 1994 Short Handed Sailing Association move the boat is balanced The Para-Anchor Sea Surface of Australia's double-handed race from by the Para-Anchor, thus Anchor has taken modern airborne Pittwater to Lord Howe Island. technology and adapted it to use in They used an ingenious bridle system reducing the stern-way the sea, with proven results, running through the beak ends of the spin­ drift to a minimum" including a trimaran surviving the naker pole which was lashed athwart the ultimate of storms including a stern, which by exerting pressure on one Cape Horn gust which stuck the side of the bridle enabled them to achieve On the question of how easy was it to needle at 100 mph .. slow but positive steering and continue hold the burning flare , the report said ... As the Australian agems, Para-Anchors under reduced sail to reach Lord Howe • Pains-Wessex: The handle got a little Australia of Sale, Victoria, point out the safely. warm, but no burning bits dropped on the Para-Anchor Sea Surface Anchor is no Further information: Para-Anchors Aus­ ground. guarantee of survival, it simply optimises tralia, Sale, Victoria, phone 051 441244 or • Hansson: Comfortable to hold , but the the chance of survival by maximising drift fax 051 441320. jj Rugged and Compact IC-Ml Transceiver now from ICOM he latest in new age marine hand held transceivers function. The TAG function enables you to easily choose is lcom's IC-Ml with waterproof protection and desired scan channels with the TAG switch. 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head and the deck and even though the ary layer so the wind speed is fairly Windshear direction of the true wind changes ever constant between the masthead and so little in the lowest 30 metres, it's the deck or sea-level and hence the heeling emember those race days when direction of the relative wind or the moment is less. the trimmers had an awful time wind felt by you and by the sails that What's all this stability stuff? In a Rtrimming sails, the helmsper­ can change quite markedly between nutshell it all comes down to the tem­ son, probably you, was so frustrated the deck and the masthead. It all comes perature difference between the sea because the boat felt better on one tack down to the stability nature of the air­ and the air sitting on it! If the tempera­ and not the other and the tactician sea(land) interface. ture of the water is colder than the air seemed to be out of phase with the Differences in speed range from then we have a stable sailing layer. shifts!! All other things being equal, very little in unstable air (around 5%) On the other hand, if the sea tem­ you were most likely experiencing the to enormous amounts in stable air (up perature is warmer than the air tem­ effects of wind shear. to 300%). From a directional point of perature then we have an unstable sail­ What is wind shear you may ask? It view, differences range from about 1 ing layer. When the sea temperature is simply the change in wind direction degree in unstable air to about 30 equals the air temperature then we and/ or speed with height. We can dif­ degrees in stable air. have a neutral sailing layer. Simple ferentiate between directional and So the basic rule at this stage is that eh!? Not really but this will do. I will speed shear, but generally speaking you need more twist in your sails on recommend further in-depth reading both occur simultaneously and hence stable days and least twist on unstable on this matter later. the term wind shear. We can also have days. More about this later. Apart from temperature considera­ horizontal as well as vertical shear, but It is wind shear and not changes to tions, wind shear will generally be it is the vertical shear that creates the the air density that causes what is associated with a developing sea most headaches for racing types. Be known as the "weight of the wind". breeze situation. It can be very marked aware that the vertical shear may vary Even though the air density will whilst this breeze is building and will rather dramatically in the horizontal! change with a variation in the air tem- drop away to nothing once the breeze perature, the differ­ has reached maturity. Shear can also be ence in the actual val­ marked when one is close to a tower­ ''Apan from temperature ue of the air density ing cumulus or cumulonimbus (thun­ considerations, wind shear will will be very small. It is derstorm) cloud and also if a cold front generally be associated with a the variation in wind is close by. developing sea breeze situation. speed and hence the The direction of the wind shear wind shear between (directional shear) can be indicative of It can be very marked whilst this the masthead and the the direction of future shifts (perma­ breeze is building and will drop water surface that is nent) and speed shear by itself, will tell away to nothing once the breeze largely responsible for you that you can expect oscillating has reached maturity'' this "weight" phe- wind shifts. nomenon. What are the signs of wind shear? When it occurs, it is Sail trim will vary from one tack to the How does wind shear occur? It all this variation in wind speed that can next. The headsail trimmer has" a dog comes down to good old friction, the lead to a huge difference in the heeling of a time" getting the luff tufts to break closer you are to the surface of the sea moment of the boat. In stable air there evenly and the mainsail trimmer has a or land, the slower the wind speed and will appear to be more " weight in the horrible time getting the twist right. the more the wind direction will be wind" since there will be generally a The helmsperson is very frustrated veered (southern hemisphere) in rela­ stronger wind speed at the masthead because the boat feels better and faster tion to the gradient or the friction-free than at deck or sea level. In unstable on one tack (generally port) than the wind. This change in wind speed can air, there is generally good mixing or other (generally starboard). The person be easily detected between the mast- overturning taking place in the bound- calling the shots is probably out of ca October• November 1996 phase with the wind shifts. You will be aware that your instrument read­ lent and have helped me write this. notice big differences between the ings, especially the apparent wind The North-U-Fast notes by Norths, wind speed measured at the mast head angle, will be " over the top". In the Weather at Sea and Wind Strategy, both to those sensed by you at deck level. case of the apparent wind, it will be by David Houghton, available from This all adds up to one lousy day on very wide on the lifted tack and very Norths and Boat Books respectively, the water!! narrow on the headed tack. are also great sources for further read­ What's happening here is that the Jim Marshall also suggests that you ing. top of your sails are being lifted on one note the following: "The Velocity Pre­ Remember that these publications tack (generally port) and headed on diction Program (VPP) assumes no have not been southern hemi­ the other (generally starboard). The wind shear and an average amount of spherised, apart from Wind Strategy, sail tufts will react very differently wind speed increase with height when so make the necessary adjustments!! from one tack to the other. it calculates polar performance. How­ NB wind speed and direction sen­ What are the remedies? Before the ever, the actual amount of wind shear sors are usually at the masthead so race attempt to measure the actual air (directional and speed) and therefore there will be a big difference at times and sea water temperature. If it works the effective wind angle and the total between what you read on the instru­ out that shear will be a problem, be amount of force the boat is feeling from ments to what you sense coming across vigilant and be aware of the signs and the wind field can vary dramatically the deck. You can place more faith in be prepared to make adjustments very from the program's assumptions. your instruments during unstable con­ quickly. On the lifted tack you will Therefore when you recognise the ditions and least faith during stable have to have more twist in your sails. presence of wind shear, you need to conditions. On the headed tack your sails will compensate for its effects". Smart sailing!! require less twist. Jim Marshall from I trust that this article has alerted Ockam suggests that "one should be you to the problems that are associated References Houghton, D and F. Sanders; 1988; Weather at very careful not to eliminate too much with wind shear. I recommend that Sea; International Marine Publishing Company twist. Lack of twist is a sure way to you get your hands on a set of Ockam­ Houghton, D; 1992; Wind Strategy 2nd Edition; slow the boat down too much." U course notes (Glenn Read is the Fernhurst Books North Sails Inc; 1990; The North U. Fast Course; Be prepared to adjust your targets agent, based in Melbourne) for further North Sails Inc. from tack to tack since the boat will be in-depth reading on this topic as well Ockam Instruments; 1989; Ockam U; Ockam faster on one tack than the other. Also as many others. These notes are excel- Instruments Inc.

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October• November 1996 FIIJffSU GOSFOR ISLAND YACHTIN From M to OU The Fujitsu Gosford to Ga Lord Howe Island Yachting Classic is unique in that only a li mited fleet can race to the World Heritage listed island and it is the only long ocean race in New South Wales conducted by a non-metropolitan club, Gosford Sailing Team Fujitsu mixes it with the maxis at the atsrt of one of the races Club. at Hamilton Island Race Week

garded as one of the most Tasman Sea. & War and Margaret Rintoul II, is a hallenging ocean races on the In keeping with the philosophy of Sparkman & Stephens design. ustralian East Coast outside the Gosford Sailing Club, the exclusive Another old-timer making its first of the Sydney-Hobart, the Fujitsu Gos­ fleet represents a broad cross section of race to Lord Howe Island is Ronita, one ford to Lord Howe Island Classic starts ocean racing, from George Snow's of the beautiful Tasman Seabird yachts on Saturday, October 26. 22.85m maxi Brindabella down to Nigel designed by the late Alan Payne. Holman's newly launched She was originally built for Ron 9.59m Mount Gay 30, Team Cottee and competed in eight Sydney­ 11 the island is well on the Fujitsu . Hobarts. Her current owner, Hayden way to recovery after the Then there are such famous Rough, says Ronita is the last timber­ extensive damage to veteran yachts as Love & War, masted yacht racing out of the CYCA. homes, businesses, guest Peter Kurts' former Admiral's Past winners entered again include Cup team yacht and two­ Witchcraft II (IOR handicap honours in houses and lodges times Sydney-Hobart winner, 1989), Freight Train (line honours in caused by an incredible and Richard Purcell's classic 1990), Brindabella (line and IMS handi­ deluge in June" Margaret Rintoul II which cap honours in 1993 but dismasted last holds the record for the great- year), Ninety Seven (line and IMS hon­ est number of Sydney­ ours in 1994), Mark Twain (first in PHS, It takes the fleet from Broken Bay on Hobarts by a yacht - a total of 18 races. 1994) and Margaret Rintoul II (IMS win­ a north-easterly course of 410 nautical A close second in this record is Hugh ner, 1995). miles to this magnificent island in the O'Neill's Mark Twain which, like Love Two previous competitors are back CI» October• November 1996 Yachts moored insode the South Passage of Lord Howe Island's unique coral lagoon Pie: Peter Campbell

yachts accepted as entries for 23rd annual Gosford to Lord Howe Island ocean race are: 852, Wayne Millar's BH41 , Townsville Cruising Yacht Club; Brindabella, George Snow's Jutson 75, CYCA; Bright Morning Star, Hugh Treharne's Peterson 50 , MHYC; Chimera, John McBain's Catalina 42, RSYS; Eagle One, Stan May & Ken Mus­ grove's Elliott 36, MHYC; Freight Train, Damian Parkes' Frers 66, Whitsunday SC; Impeccable, John Walker's Peterson 36, Pie: Peter Campbell MHYC; Indian Pacific, Richard Hudson's Farr 40, RPAYC ; Inner Circle, Dennis Pomfret's Farr 40, LMYC; Jack Guy, Gordon with new boats. Nigel Holman, who Ketelbey's Northshore 38, MHYC; Love & War, Peter Kurts' S&S won the 1993 Sydney to' Hobart with 49, CYCA; Margaret Rintoul II, Richard Purcell's S&S 48, CYCA; Cuckoos N_est, has launched a David Mark Twain, Hugh O'Nei ll's S&S 39, SASC; Morning Tide, Al lan Lyons-designed Mount Gay 30, a smaller version of the Whitbread Fenwick's S&S 34, Gosford SC; Ninety Seven, Andrew Stra­ Round-the-World racers, the Whit­ chan's Farr 47, Gosford SC; Polaris, John Quinn's Cole 43, bread 60s. RPAYC ; Rager, Peter Bush's Elliott 55, CYCA; Relish II, Bill Bai­ He sailed the little yacht, named ley's Northshore 38, CYCA; Ronita, Hayden Rough's Tasman Team Fujitsu, in the Cruising Yacht Seabird, CYCA; She II, Peter Rodgers; Suspence, Richard Gold­ Club of Australia's Sydney-Gold Coast stiver's Spencer 40, RNZYS; Team Fujitsu, Nigel Holman's Classic in early August as a test of its Mount Gay 30, Manly YC; Take Time, Graham Smith's Brolga ocean racing capabilities and the yacht subsequently competed in Hamilton 33, CYCA; Weowna Winner, R.H.Markie's Adams 12, MHYC; Island Race Week in North Queens­ Witchcraft II, Bruce Staples' Farr 40, RPAYC. land. John McBain, who had the misfor­ tune to have Chimera dismasted soon damage to homes, businesses, guest the race from Gosford, with the Pine after the start of last year's race, is back houses and lodges caused by an Trees Cup one of the major trophies. again with a new Catalina 42, again incredible deluge in June. Pine Trees is now fully operational named Chimera. Among the worst hit was Pine Trees with all the damaged lodges fully ren­ Meanwhile, the island is well on the whose owners have played hosts to ovated. way to recovery after the extensive many yachties since the inception of Now in its 23rd year, the Lord Howe October• November 1996 Cf» outside of Sydney, took the race over several years ago from the now defunct Gosford Aquatic Club. The challenge of a real ocean race across the Tasman Sea as against a coastal passage event, together with the magnificent beauty of Lord Howe Island has again attracted more than the limit and the Club has a number of yachts on the reserve list, while one has elected to anchor outside the coral lagoon. With moorings in the South Passage at Lord Howe Island limited to six deep-draft yachts, Freight Train has ,,_;- elected to anchor off when it reaches -· - --.:.~;:;:....- the island. ·- ~ - -- ,.,.. . - ,.- -~ --- -~ - - .. - - - ~ On the reserve list for yachts of deep draft are: Flying Colours, Peter Schultes, MHYC; Yendys, Geoffrey Ross, MHYC Main pie: Yachts moored off Lord Howe Island Inset: Andrew Strachan, was official starter of the Fujitsu Gosford to Lord Howe Island Race and Zoe, Ivan Wheen RSYS. last year, but this year will be back as a competitor with his yacht, Ninety Seven. He has The Fujitsu 23rd Gosford to Lord given this fine perpetual trophy for the winner of the IMS Division. Pie: Peter Campbell Howe Island Yachting Classic will have its own web site on the Internet, Island race was founded by several well known CYCA life member, Peter from October 1 through to November NSW Central Coast yachtsmen who Rysdyk. Gosford Sailing Club, one of 30. The internet address is http:/ / ww had cruised to the island, including the most active dinghy and yacht clubs w.compuserve.com.au/ lordhowe )j

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oth the new Oceanis 461 and known so well Both designs have a three cabins has a lateral galley layout Oceanis 381 fit perfectly into choice of various layouts which can be but still provides ample room at the BBeneteau's Cruising range. The adapted to individual needs. The cher­ saloon. long powerful hulls and masthead rywood interior design centres on the Everything, from the door in the rigs, designed by Bruce Farr and Asso­ large saloon with a choice of sleeping transom to the stemhead fitting, has ciates, show great potential for impres­ accommodation while offering every­ been studied in great detail to make sive speed. thing in creature comforts and stowage the Oceanis 381 a pleasing and efficient Both boats come with a masthead for long term cruising. yacht: large cockpit with steering furling genoa and semi full-battened The Oceanis 381 comes with the wheel console, table with flaps and mainsail with lazy jacks which ensure choice of a two cabin or three cabin lay­ enormous lockers, mainsail track an easy to handle rig that can be out. The "owner's" version has two moved forward on the coachhouse, adjusted for optimum sea passages. large double cabins, extended saloon moulding for the "extra wide" spray­ Below decks, the new yachts main­ seating for up to eight people, a sepa­ hood (option), sunbathing area for­ tain the highest standard of luxury rate galley area, plus an optional for­ ward, and recessed windlass (electric accommodation for which Beneteau is ward head. The "charter" version with windlass is an option), not to mention 4a October • November 1996 NORTH SAILS AUSTRALIA First-Kenwood Cup First-World Wide

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Beneteau's trademark, the aft boarding/ bathing platform. The Oceanis 40 Centre Cockpit is described by Beneteau as the ultimate for the cruising couple. Designed with short-handed performances sailing in mind, the new 40cc delivers just what is needed in a cruising boat, from the huge island berth in the aft cabin to the inmast furling mainsail. Ra)!am11fin - a Kenwood Cup winner - powered by North Sails Australia One of the greatest advantages a centre cockpit boat can Kenwood Cup offer is the safety derived from the height of the cockpit The victorious Australian team - Ragamuffin, Ausmaid and coaming. All the lines lead back to the cockpit, providing Quest - chose sails from North Sails Australia exclusively, easy short-handed sailing, described by Beneteau as "a suc­ including our Australian designed 3DL working sails. They cessful marriage of classicism and modem technology." beat tough international competition to win the cup. Below decks, the layout provides the spacious owners' Every division winner and the top six Kenwood Cup yachts cabin plus a forward double cabin. In between, the cherry­ were all North powered. stained mahogany bulkheads and cabinetwork provide the Cowes Week warmth and comfort of a home at sea, while at the same time For the second year running sails from North Sails Australia providing the necessary facilities for long range cruising, have powered the top scoring yacht at England's major including a spacious navigation console and a safe and effi­ international regatta. This time it was the BH41, Silk, which cient galley. used a complete inventory from our loft, including Australian designed 3DL polyester sails, Silk also won Cork Week Oceanis 381 against some of Europe's best. LOA 11.75m Commodore's Cup LWL 10.00m North Sails were totally dominant. Racing against 15 Beam 3.93m international teams in Cowes, the second placed Australian Draft (bulb/wing keel) 1.62m team - Great News,Virginia and The Moose - chose North Sails, Displacement 6800 kg including Australian designed 3DL working sails and Sail area 70sqm spinnakers. The first placed English and third placed Netherlands teams were also North powered. Ocean 40 Centre Cockpit (40cc) Serious about winning? LOA 12.50m Then talk to the winning team at North Sails Australia LWL 11.20m Sydney - Phone (02) 9997 5966 Fax (02) 9997 4805 Beam 3.95m Melbourne - Phone (03) 9534 0363 Fax (03) 9525 3095 Draft (bulb/wing keel) 1.70m Displacement 8500 kg Sail area - main 31.6 sq m - genoa 45 .0 sqm

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as well as the sail selection for the wind centres of these areas are drawn down strength. If a strong gust hits the yacht or up to the waterline and the distance Balance the physics of the "steady as she goes" between them is noted as a percentage situation gets thrown out as the yacht of the waterline length. - the Fine An and her crew attempt to resolve all the Since the centre of the sail plan is of Easy Speed forces back to equilibrium. always forward of the centre of the The fact of the matter is the com­ underwater shape the term used to he balance of a sailboat is the plexity of the balance equation has describe this distance is lead, i.e., the output of a complex array of defied successful mathematical model­ lead of the sail plan. This percentage 1 dynamic forces acting on the ling even at the America's Cup level. value varies depending on the type of sails, hull, keel, and rudder. For all the complex equations and the yacht, with a modem fractional rigged On every point of sail and in every large computers required to solve them yacht at around 8% and a masthead weight of breeze the dynamics will this most critical element of design has yacht as high as 22%. See the diagram change and the well sailed boat will successfully resisted technology. to clarify this in your mind. make adjustments to bring the balance Even AC boats have balance prob­ The diagram shows an interesting of the boat back to a level considered lems and those that don't are the fast situation where an old style keel and acceptable by the helm. In fact the ones all other things being equal. rudder are being replaced with a more helm is the critical interface in the Think about the effect a few degrees of advanced configuration. Note that the whole equation and that is why a good helm angle can have on performance. mast and sail plan are fixed as this is an steerer is more than just someone guid­ On the plus side it is lift but the down existing boat. The plan was to invert ing the boat through the waves. side of lift is always drag. The perfect the areas of the keel and rudder some­ The forces acting on a yacht on any balance of these two forces results in what so that more of the work would particular point of sail are enormously the best speed. go onto the adjustable foil (the rudder) complex. There is the side force of lee­ In lieu of complex solutions design­ and less on the static foil (the keel). way acting on the appendages and to a ers rely on the concept of balance of Also the overall area of the two foils is lesser extent the hull. areas divided into two main groups - less as they are more effective in their The magnitude of these forces is the sail plan and the underwater pro­ shape. You can see that, despite the constantly changing as the yacht heels file . These are both calculated as flat radical transformation, the balance of and yaws even on the same point of geometric areas which you can cut out the two set ups is identical. sail. The centre of effort on the sails of paper and balance on a pin if you This standard approach to balance will vary with trim and design shape like to keep it simple. The horizontal is simple but does require a base of

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U.llA'tEA lro.i:>£ Fl90DY .IJIEA ' "Since applying COP-R-BOTE to our rudder \ I \ I the hull has received two ! \ I \ ______j coats of our old antifouling - having done the Hobart and many more ocean miles the experience to back it up. Yachts with identical underwater rudder remains in perfect geometry may need to be set up very differently as the forces condition. We have now applied COP-R-BOTE to the generated by different foil shapes or faired vs. unfaired rest of the hull .' shapes, may create a completely different dynamic array that John Williams, joint owner of will load or unload the helm in an unacceptable manner. Victorian Yacht "Bacardi" Therefore, the simplification only works if all the important variables are constrained. • Effective - developed in For example, the geometric centre of a keel is quite a dif­ Australia for our conditions - unlike similar imported ferent thing from the centre of pressure on the keel which products will migrate about the place depending on the speed and the • Reliable - 5 years in the Australian marketplace point of sail. However, it is this centre of pressure where the • Extremely hard, fast racing surface - will not scrub off real load is acting on at any point in time and every type of • More than twice the copper content (2000g Cu/litre) foil will have a different centre of pressure. Whereas sails can • Unaffected by long periods out of the water be trimmed (i.e. the centre of pressure adjusted) a keel can­ • Low Environmental impact - 1/14 the release of heavy not be trimmed as its shape is locked in. However, every metals - exempt from Victoria's new environmental laws type of foil will produce a different result and a designer's • Effective Osmosis barrier balance equation based on years of experience and countless For free information pack - phone or fax: boats can be rendered useless if the foil cross sections that all that experience is based on are changed. NSW Distributor - Michael Storer (02) 310 0462 You, however, already own a boat. What tools do you have available to you to adjust helm balance ? First, without touching a thing, you have your sails. Old sails typically see the drive move aft and this can have a gradual but negative HYDRALIGN effect of increasing helm. Trimming has a big part to play here as well as overly full sails will load up the helm as the Australia's largest range of feathering wind increases. propellers for sailing yachts The big tool most pe.ople turn to is mast rake. Rake can be anywhere from O to 5 degrees typically and the basic effect is 255 mm dia (1 0") to 1000 mm dia (40") that increased rake adds weather helm. It is always worth­ shaft sizes up to 65 mm (2 1 /2") while to try a few different rakes at the beginning of the sea­ son or when you get new sails to make sure you have brack­ Original design includes: eted the options. Never assume it is right since a small Equal efficiency in forward and astern change could really bring your boat alive. Finally, the keel and rudder can have a role to play here. I Positive pitch indexing have seen a rough antifoul job on a rudder turn a well bal­ Large blade area anced boat into a nightmare of excessive weather helm. The 2 point lubrication solution was a good wet sand and everything returned to Replacable anodes normal. Prec1s1on machined journals & gears Another well known yacht had tried virtually all the stan­ dard tricks to bring the helm to a manageable level to no Electronically balanced avail. At this stage it was a major move of the mast or a new Constructed of high tensile manganese bronze keel or anything- very expensive. However, a quick check of for corrosion resistance and strength the static balance against our approach suggested the boat Calculations for diameter and pitch was fine in its basic geometry. The culprit turned out to be a very poorly designed rudder and simply replacing the blade made to suit each yacht on the existing stock solved all the problems. The boat even Ph: (02) 957 5123 Fax: (02) 957 5075 went on to win some races. The key to all this is to be aware that balance is a key performance issue and not one that you HJDRAUliN S♦ 1 ES PT)' IJD should ignore. Put it into the front line and with a little effort 1 Bradly Ave, Milsons Point Sydney NSW 2061 you could get a big result. )j

October• November 1996 Frers 62, Margaret Rintoul. No Fearr, the Cookson Farr 39, used VFS runners with success in her recent wins in the Hayman Island Big Boat Series and Hamilton Race Week. Further information: Sydney Rig­ ging Specialists, phone 02 9719 8030 or fax 02 9719 8335. FraserSails Trifecta at Race Week Yachts carrying FraserSails and FS­ Plus inventories took out the trifecta in the IMS division of Hamilton Island Contender's Furlex tion can be seen on the one compact Race Week. The new Farr 39, No Fearr, display. The Corus Datacentre C700DC skippered by Townsville yachtsman Furling Systems is now available from Navico's Aus­ Carey Ramm, won a hard-fought series from the Hick 30 Atria (Gilbert Ford) he Selden Group in Sweden has tralian distributor, Coursemaster and Robin Crawford's evergreen Farr appointed Contender Sailcloth Autopilots. 40, Assassin. The winner of the Perfor­ in Sydney as sole distributor of Interfaced with Corus Navstation mance Handicap division, Brian the Furlex Reef Systems and Rodkick­ (or NMEA compatible GPS with 0183 Graves' Farr 38 Portofino also carried a ers (below), with distribution through output), the Datecentre repeats GPS full FraserSails inventory. Contender's existing sailmaker clients navigation information: Lat/ Long, No Fearr earlier had won the Hay­ and riggers. course over ground, distance to way­ man Island Big Boat Series and after Based in the Sydney northern point, bearing to waypoint, time to two successful weeks of sailing, owner beaches suburb of Mona Vale, Con­ waypoint, ETA and cross track error. Ramm commented: "When I first tender Sailcloth is a centre of marine Ideally suited for the chart table, the looked at sails for No Fearr, three things activities. In addition to sailcloth, Con­ Corus Datacentrre can also show - on were important - performance, service tender Sailcloth stocks Permex battens, the one compact display, depth, log, and cost. After weighing up the Rutgerson, PNP and Battslide hard­ boat speed, heading, apparent wind options, the performance of FraserSails ware and now can supply Furlex to speed, apparent wind angle and water has been outstanding over a long peri­ sailmakers and riggers around Aus­ temperature. od. Given that we had limited time to tralia. Further information: Paul Garske, get the boat on the pace and the geo­ Further information: Contender Coursemaster Autopilots, phone 02 graphic distance from Sydney, we had Sailing - phone 02 9997 4099 or 1800 9417 7097 or fax 02 9417 7557. to rely heavily on the loft's expertise. 252368. It's the icing on the cake to know that VFS Fibre you can get all this, plus high perfor­ Composite Backstay mance from Australian made sails at a A new fibre composite cable for back­ realistic price." stay applications for yachts of all sizes, According to FraserSails, FS Plus called VFS, is now available through Sails are fast because of two unique Sydney Rigging Specialists. VFS is a construction techniques. "By combin­ high breaking load, low elongation ing the Ultra Bond gluing system with material that is available in 6, 8, 10, 12 our Plus corner construction the result and 14mm diameters. The stocking­ is a smoother, lighter sail with no like cover provides abrasion and ultra­ 'shape changing" seam slippage," the violet protection. sailmakers point out. "This means that With the use of light weight end fit­ FS Plus sails have a longer racing life, e:n::::-i r' ) tings, which do not create hard points as shown by Assassin which raced with Usual bearing The patented- in the cable, VFS can be used on any the same FS #1 medium used the pre­ behaviour. FURLEX bearing. mast configuration for use in top vious year at Hamilton Island. This sail masts, runners and checkstays. It is has now done two Hamilton Island Corus Information also being used for steering cables on Race Weeks, two Hayman Island Big yachts with wheel steering. Consider­ Boat Series, a Bruce and Walsh Regatta, on One Display able weight savings are being made a Southern Cross Cup and a Sydney­ The Corus range of integrated instru­ over any other backstay system cur­ Hobart...how's that for durability. ments from Navico now features a rently on the market. Further information: Fraser Sails in multi-functional Datacentre, so that all Yachts using VFS range from the Sydney, phone 02 9361 4836, with lofts navigation and performance informa- Hick 7.5, Epic Venture through to the in Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne October • November 1996 and the Whitsundays as well as in the USA and Japan. Forward Looking Echo Sounder Released The EchoPilot compact, forward-look­ ing echo sounder, seen for the first time in Australia at the recent Sydney Inter­ national Boat Show, offers boat owners similar features to the proven FLS II - EchoPilot forward looking echo sounder - for less outlay. The EchoPilots are the result of com­ bining advanced hardware technology with a new processing software, with the sheer speed of the microprocessor enabling the unit to distinguish correct published in his 1996 calendar. Further information: Hood Sails, signals and eliminate spurious noise The 1997 edition Rick Tomlinson phone: 02 9905 0800 or fax 02 9905 from registering on the liquid crystal calendar is now available (below) with 0900. display. They provide a two-dimen­ 12 stunning photographs taken during sional profile of the seabed beneath his assignments around the world. The Shipmate and ahead of the boat. UK retail price is 14.50 Pounds plus 10 The new compact EchoPilot brings Pounds postage. Chanplotter this latest technology to a wide range Further information: MPC Ltd, PO Upgraded of boats. Its slim line case is small Box 3, Port St Mary, Isle of Man IM99 Simrad has introduced a third variant enough to fit on any yacht or power 7RT or fax to +44 1624 835 363. of the Shipmate RS2400 CPS Chartplot­ boat. ter with a brighter TFT screen and The FLS II EchoPilot typically will FurlBoom Allows newly developed Mark II software for show the seabed three to five times the all three versions, adding a number of depth ahead when over a flat, muddy Full-Batten Furling useful operational features. bottom. This ratio increases to eight to Designed and built in Australia by The TFT (Transistor Film Technolo­ nine times if the seabed shoals Aussie yachtsmen to suit our rugged gy) screen unit, now available in addi­ upward. Rocky bottoms are better tar­ local sailing conditions, the Furlboom tion to the standard colour screen mod­ gets than mud, while hard vertical sur­ in-boom furling system allows you to el, offers a super bright image with a faces will often be seen at 100 to 150 use a fully battened mainsail, but is much wider viewing angle. The new metres in distances. An ideal collision excellent for racing and does not cost a software enhancements include fast avoidance aid for close work in reef fortune. chart updating and instant zoom areas. Furlboom looks like a normal boom repeat, waypoint and route editing by Further information: OceanTalk from the outside, yet it neatly folds "rubberbanding" and navigation on Australia - freecall 1800 029 948. away a fully battened mainsail in an track with autopilot output. efficient manner. In fact, Furlboom Further information: Graham Mills, actually flattens the sail as it furls - Quin Marine, Port Adelaide, phone 08 automatically adjusting sail shape so 847 1277 or fax 08 8341 0567 or freecall that it stays efficient and fast when 180 811303. reefed. This new system allows full length spinnaker track to be carried on the Nautical Rugs for front of the mast, another reason why Land and Sea --•"1 it's an excellent system for a Young yachtswoman Tanya Mottle has -·---' ... I 7 I ..t 10 t< I) 1• 1$ II 11 cruiser/ racer. imported an attractive and colourful IO ?> U » '4 21 - ff » )1 Furlboom can be retro-fitted to an range of polypropylene rugs for Rick Tomlinson existing rig. The design used a solid yachts, motorboats or the nautically­ alloy / PVC sail track which does not orientated home or office. 1997 calendar require maintenance. Sail chafe is also Made in Belgium, the rugs come in In the last issue we published a dra­ greatly reduced because of the new sail eye-catching navy, with the larger rugs matic sailing shot taken by English track and the wide-mouth boom and (6' x 4') sporting a steering wheel in the photographer Rick Tomlinson during rollers. It is suitable for yachts from 28- centre and rope around the border. The the Corum Cup in Hong Kong and footers through to 52-footers. smaller mats (4' x 2') have an array of

October• November 1996 really are. Ragamuffin finished equal first overall with the American yacht Infinity, with Ausmaid next on points. Two from the top three is a great result for our teams," Simmer added. The overall picture at Kenwood saw North sails win every division and the first six yachts on the overall Kenwood Cup points table also carried North sails. "The result showed yet again the benefits an Australian-owned loft can gain by being aligned to a powerful This nautical mat reads "Welcome Aboard " in nautical flags. international sailmaking group," Sim­ nautical flags or say "Welcome Ausmaid and Quest, contested the Cup mer said. "We are able to draw on the Aboard" in the nautical pennants. with entire racing wardrobes from very latest designs and technology and They are ideal for the front door or Norths. Their North 3DL working sails develop this data even further for the boat's companionway. were designed locally to suit the condi­ benefit of our clients." Further information: Tanya Mottle tions expected in Hawaii. All the pan­ The Kenwood Cup victory capped a on phone/fax 02 9997 3963. el sails were built in the Australian successful few weeks for North Sails lofts. Australia, with victories at Cowes Nonh Sails Australia "It was a great effort all round," said Week in England and Cork Week in North Sails Australia director and Ireland. In addition, the Australian Win At Kenwood Ragamuffin tactician, Grant Simmer. Commodore's Cup team at Cowes, North Sails Australia has once again "The competition was very tough this Great News, Virginia and The Moose, all proven its standing on the internation­ year and it was satisfying to see the carried complete inventories of North al sailing scene by powering the Aus­ 3DL sails we designed for the team sails. tralian team to a stunning victory in prove to be so fast. When you get Further information: North Sails the Kenwood Cup in Hawaii. amongst this level of competition then lofts in Sydney - 02 9997 5966; Mel­ All three team yachts, Ragamuffin, you know just how good your sails bourne - 03 9534 0363. jj Club Marine ... More than just an insurance company. t is now more than 30 years since a group of seven boat dealers in Melbourne got together with an insurance broker, Fred Wilson, to form a company unique in the insurance indusu·y -Club Marine. Club Marine has grown over the years to where it is now the largest insurance Iagency specialising exclusively in pleasure and commercial leisure craft in Ausu-alia, with a vast network of 800 service cenu·es and offices throughout Ausu-alia. Club Marine is unique. When you insure your boat with Club Marine yo u are not just a number on a policy -you become a member of a club and you receive an individual card that entitles you to a whole range of exclusive services and benefits. The card immediately identifies you as a valued Club Marine member, it provides proof of insurance and entitles you to priority services. If you are away from home and have need of Club Marine 's services, all you have to do is call into one of Club Marine's many agencies, produce your card, and you wi ll be well looked after. When you join Club Marine you can also subscribe to Australia's best selling boating magazine. Club Marine is a full colour glossy magazine and is published six times a year. Each 96 - page issue is packed with information for boating enthusiasts. Whether you are a fisherman , a diver, enjoy water skiing, sailing, or just having fun on the water ,1~th the family, there is a wealth of information in each issue. This is all part of joining the Club - but the most important thing is that you can enjoy yo ur boating knowing that yo u and your family are well protected and that your insurance plan has been designed by boating people for boating people. A Club Marine policy offers automatic coverage of items that most other insurance companies charge exu·a for. There is an automatic $1 million liabili ty cover, that includes your family, even when you are on someone else 's boat or skiing behind your own. It covers yo ur boat if left unattended on a beach or moored temporarily off any exposed beach or shore; emergency tm1~ng; it covers yo ur outboard or auxiliary motor if it is not fitted with a safety device and it fa lls over the side; there is a 60 % discount if your boat is laid-up for any length of time, plus many more benefits only available from Club Marine. It doesn't matter whether you own a runabout, a cruiser, or an ocean racing yacht, Club Marine insurance is designed to meet your particular needs. Why don't you join the Club? Call into a dealer or agency where you see the distinctive Club Marine logo and pick-up a brochure. It will tell you all about the benefits of joining the Club - it's the best policy by far.

October• November 1996 ey Stopover for o h le Sydney will be one of the ports of call for the BT Global Challenge, the round-the-world "the wrong way" ocean race which started from Southampton in England on Septem­ ber 29. The fleet of 14 identical, 67-foot LOA, steel yachts is expected to take ten months to complete the 30,000 nau­ tical mile circumnavigation from east to west, generally against the prevail­ ing winds and cu~rents of the Southern oceans. Ten America's Cup Five Australians are among the crews of amateur sailors, 13 on each Challengers "Valid" boat with a professional skipper, who en challenges from eight coun­ have paid to take part in this demand­ tries have been confirmed as ing event. Some are experienced ocean valid entries for America's Cup racing sailors, others quite new to the 2000, following a lengthy process by sport. the Royal New Zealand Yacht Sydney is one of five cities around Kay Cottee, Chairman of the Australian Squadron to ensure that each met the the world that the fleet will visit dur­ National Maritime Museum, with John challenge criteria. ing the race before returning to the UK Rich who is competing in the BT around July next year. The fleet is The provisional list, issued in May, Challenge Race around the world on the expected to reach Sydney in mid-Feb­ comprised 11 challenges from nine "wrong way" route, aboard Time and Tide. ruary 1997, just over half way through countries, two of them being confiden­ the race, after a short dash across the tial. Since then the San Francisco Yacht regularly from the yachts via satellite Tasman Sea from Wellington, New to race headquarters at Southampton. Club in the USA has publicly Zealand. Progressive information will be avail­ announced its challenge. The Australian National Maritime able worldwide via phone, fax and the So far, no Australian challenges are Museum in Darling Harbour will be internet -http:/ /www.btchallenge.com officially listed but Sydney yachtsman host for the Sydney stopover, with the Ray Roberts has confirmed that he is Cruising Yacht Club of Australia the avy Boost or one of the "confidential" challengers official yacht club. The fleet will stay in on the provisional list with his Chal­ Sydney, with the yachts moored in o st lenge 2000 campaign.' The RNZYS front of the Museum, until March 2 Five Navy yachts will contest this expects other Australian challenges, when they set sail on a course around year's 25th Melbourne to Hobart race including John Bertrand's oneAus­ the south of Australia and across the across Bass Strait and round Tasma­ tralia syndicate. Southern Ocean to Cape Town. nia's rugged West Coast, including a The confirmed list of challengers The Australians taking part include crew from Great Britain and New are: Britain: Royal Dorset Yacht Club. John Rich from Sydney who has over­ Zealand. France: Societe Nautique Grau-du­ come cancer to sail aboard Time and With widespread interest in this his­ toric anniversary of the West Coaster, Roi/Port Camargue. Hong Kong: Tide, which is backed by the UK organ­ isation which promotes the sporting Ocean Racing Club of Victoria admin­ Aberdeen Boat Club. Japan: Nippon abilities of people with disabilities. istration manager David Spriggs says Yacht Club. Russia: St Petersburg Yacht The others, based in Britain, are more than 60 owners have indicated club. Spain: Monte Real Club de Yates Queenslander Anthony Hollingworth their intention to sail in the 470 nauti­ de Bayona/Club Nautica de Valencia. who will be aboard Ocean Rover, Rod cal mile race. The event, as always, will United States: New York Yacht Club, Stevens (Save the Children), Lyn Guy start from just inside Melbourne's Port San Francisco Yacht Club, St Francis (Ocean Rover) and Margot Douglas Phillip on December 27, following the Yacht Club. US Virgin Islands: St (Commercial Union). Stevens is follow­ Cock 'o the Bay race to bring the fleet Thomas Yacht Club. ing in the wake of his father, Owen, down from Melbourne. Commodore Heise said the late who sailed aboard Josephine in the 1946 According to Taffy Evans, chief entries were expected from the United Sydney to Hobart. physical training and sailing officer at States, where the Waikiki Yacht Club Satellite communications developed HMAS Cerberus, the Royal Australian had already announced its intention to by BT (British Telecommunications Navy base on Victoria's Western Port challenge, and from Australia, Canada Pk) will track the yachts during the 10 Bay, five Swarbrick Sllls from Naval and France. month race with CPS plots transmitted establishments around the nation are

October • November 1996 coming to Melbourne. One star of the show will be the Line Honours To "We are hoping the New Zealand beautiful yacht Cambria, 34.5 metres Navy will send a boat to compete in long on the deck with a graceful 5.7 Prowler in race to the International Navy Challenge, " metre bowspit and a towering 45m Airlie Beach Evans said. "The Royal Australian mast. Cambria was built in 1928 and The Victorian yacht Indospray Prowler, Navy is planning to lend one of its 36- fully restored last year. skippered by owner Joe Westerlo, took footers to a crew from the Royal Navy line honours in the 520 nm Hog's College at Dartmouth, England, who Pittwater youth Breath Mooloolaba to Airlie Beach will fly out for the event." ocean race, from a fleet of 17 yachts Team Wins NSW contesting this feeder race to the Whit­ C ass1c & Wooden Match Racing sundays. Boat Festival at The inaugural Sunsail NSW match rac­ A potential race record, after some ing championship on Sydney Harbour surfing sailing by the powerful sloop, has been won by 16-year-old James faded with the breeze over the final 100 Sydney's 1996 Classic & Wooden Boat Spithill and a Youth Development miles of the race north. Prowler aver­ Festival on the weekend of October 12- team from the Royal Prince Alfred aged 8.7 knots in taking 59 hours 59 13 has a new central location between Yacht Club. minutes 55 seconds, some two hours the National Maritime Museum at Dar­ International yachtsman Jan ling Harbour and adjacent Pyrmont outside the race record. Scholten, a former Hardy Shield win­ On IMS corrected times, Mooloola­ Bay. ner and Sydney-Hobart winning crew ba yachtsman "Robbo" Robertson won A fleet of magnificent old yachts, cruis­ member, won a hard-fought round­ the race with his Jutson-designed NSX- ers, work boats, skiffs and launches robin series but lost in the final against 36, The Last Picasso, from the Hobart 36- will come together for a special cele­ Spithill and his young crew. With the footer Hartz Mineral Water (John bration of Sydney's vintage vessels. At finals restricted by time and wind, Fuglsang) after the two yachts had the centre of the show, in Pyrmont Spithill placed first overall with 18- match-raced most of the way north. Shed 7, there will be a special trade dis­ footer sailor David Witt second, Jan Performance Handicap gave play offering traditional products and Scholten third, followed by Toby Whit­ Mooloolaba Yacht Club member Willie services for wooden boat enthusiasts. field, David Adams and Hugh Stodart. Schwarze! his bestever win with his

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October• November 1996 Richard Bennett's magnificient panoramic image of Maatsuyker Island, off the south coast of Tasmania.

In the Laser 11 double-handed class Australia, Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Amsterdam in an all-Australian Grand for girls, West Australian lasses Court­ the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club, the Final to this unique international sail­ ney Lawrence and Jade Paton began Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club and ing event on the canals of this historic the regatta strongly with three seconds the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, are Dutch seaport. in the first five races but slipped back expected to contest the two offshore Rogers, the Dragon class world towards the end to place sixth overall. races. champion skipper, beat Atlanta In the Laser II boys, Sydney sailors Olympic Tornado multihull silver Micah Lane and Chris Palmer were Sean Kirkjian Wins medallist Mitch Booth from Sydney in fourth overall and in the running for a a classic one-on-one match race Grand Hardy Shield Final after the two Aussies had fin­ medal when Micah speared his foot In a reversal of last year's results, Syd­ with a knife hidden in the sand. The ished first and second overall in the ney sailor Sean Kirkjian, representing fleet racing and then won their way boys were forced to miss the final three the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, through to the Grand Final. races but still finished a creditable 11th has won the Hardy Shield from last The Battle of Amsterdam is sailed in overall. year's joint winners, Nick Rogers from one-design, 4.20 metres LOA replicas Richard Bennett the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania and of America's Cup yachts, with a sail David Lumb, sailing for the Royal Syd­ plan that includes a mainsail, self-tack­ Picture in Photo ney Yacht Squadron. ing jib and gennaker. They are sailed Hall of Fame Kirkjian was bundled out last year single-handed with a large wheel when a 35-knot southerly swept the which enables the competitor to steer Tasmanian photographer Richard Ben­ harbour, forcing organisers to nett, whose dramatic yachting pho­ cancel further racing. The Shield tographs have often appeared in OFF­ was awarded to Rogers and "Wind, in the absence of a SHORE, has had a new panoramic Lumb who were tied on points. image of Maatsuyker Island, off the true breeze in the centre This time Kirkjian was a clear of the city, was supplied southern tip of Tasmania, hung in the winner of the Hardy Shield, International Photography Hall of sailed in Yngling keelboats. by ten large blowers Fame in Wichita, Kansas, USA. In the Hardy Cup, sailed in capable of producing up He is offering this photograph to his Tasar dinghies, the clear winner yachting clients as a 75cm panoramic was Bruce Paine, representing to 30 knots of wind" print from the original negative, signed the Yachting Association of and titled for $99 including package ACT. This was his third win in the and postage. Bennett can be contacted from within the cockpit or from the event with second going to Melbourne in Hobart on 03 6229 2559. gunwale. yachtsman Nigel Abbott, representing Wind, in the absence of a true breeze Tasmania, third to Russell Ford, from in the centre of the city, was supplied RSYS to Host City Queensland, the current Tasar world by ten large blowers capable of pro­ Boati g Race Day champion. ducing up to 30 knots of wind. The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron will The Australians finished first and conduct the inaugural City Boating Nick Rogers second in the three fleet racing elimi­ Race Day for the combined offshore nation series, with the top eight com­ fleet on Saturday, November 23. More Conquers In petitors entering the Grand Final than 100 yachts, ranging from JOG Amsterdam Canals series. After eliminating their Euro­ boats through to maxis, from the The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania's pean rivals, Rogers and Booth met in a Squadron, the Cruising Yacht Club of Nick Rogers has won the Battle of one-race, all-Australian Grand Final. Cl:» October • November 1996 And what a race it proved to be - with Rogers the more experienced in tactics, Booth extracting the better boat­ speed over the short canal course. But in the end it was the Tasmanian who won, capitalising on an overlap situa­ tion at the first windward mark and extracting a double penalty from the Sydney sailor.

Planning Under Way For incol Wee Planning is well under way for the 1997 Fosters Adelaide to Port Lincoln ocean Some of the closest competition in the IYRU O'Neill World Youth Championships was in race and the subsequent Lincoln Week, the 37-boat boys' Laser fleet. The New York Yacht Club hosted the 11 race series on South Australia's biggest keelboat and Narragansett Bay at Newport, Rhode Island. one-design regatta. The 47th race across the open seas of sion, with an innovative handicapping which could bring between 40 and 50 the Gulf of St Vincent and the wide schedule. The basic concept appears to additional boats, racers and cruisers, to expanse of Spencer Gulf, a distance of be that the more luxury items you are Port Lincoln. 151 nautical miles, starts off Port Ade­ able to carry on your cruising boat, the Lincoln Week '97 will comprise a laide on Friday, February 14, 1997. As better off you will be in the eyes of the five race program, with ample time for usual, the race will start at 1500 hours handicapper. social activities in this most hospitable with divisions for IMS, Arbitrary, Divi­ In fact, the Cruising division will part of South Australia. For more infor­ sion I and Division II JOG, and an receive a big boost with Melbourne's mation and a notice of race, phone Tim expanded teams event. Royal Brighton Yacht Club planning a Nelligan on 086 764 201 or Phil Turner There will also be a Cruising divi- cruise to South Australian waters on 018 837 608. ij

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MAJOR OFFSHORE AND INSHORE 26 Cock o' Bay Race, Port Phillip, ORCV. 27 Pittwater-Coffs Harbour Ocean Race , RPAYC. EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA & OVERSEAS Sydney to Southport Ocean Race, MHYC. 27 25th Melbourne-Hobart and Melbourne-Devenport NEW SOUTH WALES, QUEENSLAND, VICTORIA, TASMANIA, Ocean Races, ORCV. WESTERN AUSTRALIA OCTOBER JANUARY 4-7 RSYS Spring Regatta, including Sydney-Bird lslet­ 2 Wrest Point King of the Derwent, DSS. Pittwater ocean race and short offshore races off 11-18 Port Phillip Regatta, Victorian Yachting Council Broken Bay, Morna Cup and Foudroyant Shield , RSYS. 13-18 Sail Melbourne Regatta, Port Phillip, VYC 5-7 CYCA Cruising Division, long weekend cruise. 25 CYCA Short Haul race to Port Hacking . 5-6 CYCA Youth Academy lnterclub Youth Regatta, 26 161 st Philips Australia Day Regatta, Sydney Harbour Elliott 5.9s. and other waterways; City of Sydney Cup 6 Navy Week Regatta, RANSA. offshore race (CYCA). 12 Three Ports Race , MHYC. 12 Melbourne - Apollo Bay ocean race, ORCV. FEBRUARY 12-13 Wooden Boat Festival, Darling Harbour, Sydney. Short ocean race , MHYC. 19 Ron Robertson Memorial, Kings Birthday Cup, Sydney­ 8 Milson Cup, RSYS, CYCA Short Haul race to Pittwater. Lion Island-Botany Bay-Sydney ocean race, CYCA. 14 Trade Winds Trophy, Flinders Trophy passage race to 26 Fujitsu Gosford to Lord Howe Island Classic, 41 O nm , Wo ll ongong, 3rd race of Commodore's Trophy, CYCA. Gosford SC . Short Haul night race, CYCA. Gascoigne Cup short offshore race , RSYS. 16 Founders' Cup, Wollongong-Sydney race, CYCA. Paul Royal Memorial Trophy, Short Haul race 22 Short ocean race, CYCA. to Pittwater. CYCA. 23 Sail for Cancer Research, Sydney Harbour.

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