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Official Magazine of the Hartley TS16 Association of N.S.W. & A.C.T.Editor:Paul Pritchard email:[email protected] Privacy Act - This publication is for the use of members of the Hartley TS16 association of NSW & ACT, and information contained cannot be used for commercial or other purposes.

EDITORIAL: NOTE: Please copy, attach and email all of your friends who can then email the editor to receive their free monthly eTillerscope newsletter. Hello there, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Paul Pritchard, I’ve recently returned to the TS16 class after an absence of 16years, sailing from Saratoga with my partner Judith.

There have been some significant changes to fleets and TS16 management in that time and at the recent National and NSW State Annual General Meetings I was asked to take up the positions of NSW Race Secretary and new Tillerscope editor taking over from Barrie Heath, Paul Foster and Richard Luckhurst. I would like to particularly acknowledge Barrie and his late wife Pam for their significant contributions to the TS16 Class as it is only through volunteers like this that an Association can exist. At the ripe old age of 83, I met with Barrie at his retirement Village last week and he still has his witty edge. He is still interested in whats going on in the TS world and after going over a few fond memories, Barrie transferred all of the photos and Tillerscope information collected and published from 1999 through to the last edition in 2013. Effectively passing the batten, so I hope I can do him and previous Editors proud. It was Barrie Heath who introduced me to TS16’s in 2001/2002. Barrie set me up with an older/affordable boat so I could sail at Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA) which no longer hosts TS16. This is unfortunate because the first Australian Hartley TS16’s were built and sailed from BYRA circ 1963. (see pics attached around Scotland Island, Pittwater early to mid 60’s).

1 HISTORY OF TS16 RACING: Originally designed by Richard Hartley of Auckland, New Zealand, calling the concept 'Trailer Sailer' with the Hartley TS16 who in 1963 added the TS 18 then the TS 21, a range of multichine plywood trailable yachts. The plans were sold by Hartley's Boat Plans, Auckland New Zealand, TS16's have been built in Australia since 1963. On 12th December 1963 the “Trailer Sailer Association of Australia” was formed with the goal of promoting the Hartley 16-foot trailer sailer, to be known as the TS 16 as a one class design, and encourage competition between registered yachts throughout Australasia. This name was chosen because at the time the Hartley TS16 was the only trailer sailer on the market. Later when other 'trailer sailer' designs came onto the market, Hartley TS 16 was added to the title. The Hartley 16' design has kept up with modern developments and now molded fibreglass models are also produced. The Hartley TS16 is a clean-lined, conventional trailable yacht that is the most popular in Australia. It is light, easy to rig, launch and retrieve and can be towed by a family car; many have been built by amateur builders. The later advent of fiberglass trailable boats and increasing materials cost reduced the popularity of home builds. TS16’s have always been recognised in racing circles as a highly competitive racing fleet attracting many ex skiff sailors from 18’ 16’ 14’12’ Skiffs, 470’s, NS14/MG14’s, Javelin, Laser, OK’s basically any dinghy sailors would be suited to a TS16 as they accommodate heavier crew weights whilst still offering competitive dinghy style racing. There are always affordable and competitive boats for sale and you could expect to pick up a great racing condition boat from $5000. The2018 National Championship 2nd place getter “Merlot” is a great example currently for sale at $6,800 (see boats for sale).

2 CONTACTS:

NSW/ACT Hartley TS16 Assoc.

Name Position Email Phone Mobile Suburb State

Alan Scott President [email protected] 02 9624 8757 0434 332 KINGS LANGLEY NSW .au 138

Trevor Bell Vice President / [email protected] 0404 082 HABERFIELD NSW Treasurer 626

Paul Pritchard Race Secretary/ [email protected] 0408640049 KINGSWOOD NSW Tillerscope Editor

Andrew Measurer [email protected] 0434 087 285 YATTALUNGA NSW Penfold

Neil Assist [email protected] 9686 2723 WINSTON HILLS NSW Bilsborough Meassurer

Australian Hartley TS16 Assoc.

Name Position Email Phone Mobile State

Geoffrey Potts President [email protected] 0438261580 0438261580 SA

Gillian Horvath Vice President [email protected] 02 5253 256 VIC

Michael Chief Measurer [email protected] 03 9974 0063 VIC Horvath

Alan Scott Registrar & [email protected] 02 9624 8757 0434 332 138 NSW Treasurer

Chris Committee Member [email protected] 0404 800 581 NSW Giaquinto

Bryan Committee member / [email protected] 0428 284 017 VIC Langworthy VIC State Contact

Peter Yeates Committee Member [email protected] 03 9570 8054 0428 019 957 VIC

Paul Pritchard NSW State Contact [email protected] 0408640049 NSW

Robert Qld State Contact [email protected] 07 3822 9011 0409 495 862 QLD Huckfelt

Phil McDonald Sth Australia State [email protected] 08 8280 7183 SA Contact

Mike Darby Tasmania State [email protected] 03 6445 4279 TAS Contact

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS are held monthly, February to December, inclusive. they are normally held on the second Monday of the month, however changes are made from time to time and these changes are promulgated in “TILLERSCOPE” and Website/Facebook pages http://www.australianhartleyts16.org.au/ Normal monthly meetings are held at NSW President Alan Scott residence - commencing at 7.30pm. The club atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. Visitors are most welcome at attend these meetings.

PROSPECTIVE BUILDERS are encouraged to join the Association.- the accumulated knowledge and benefits mean you will finish up with a better boat for less time and money. Items available to members include; Masts , Booms, Plan sets, Cruising Guides.

3 MEMBERSHIP is currently $55 annually (Normally $65) for the HARTLEY TS16 ASSOCIATION of AUSTRALIA, which includes automatic membership of the state association. We welcome new and past Members to join our Membership to ensure growth and ongoing stability in the TS16 Associations.

TILLERSCOPE is the newsletter for the NSW & ACT association members. It is normally published monthly. Articles or other information from members, including letters, questions, For sales, event notices are welcome and encouraged. Correspondence to The Editor, Hartley TS16 Association of NSW, [email protected]

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I encourage you to keep in contact with the Association on the Facebook page Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Inc. https://www.facebook.com/austhartleyTS16/

2018 NSW Champions:

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1516 Sinister- P and G Wilson 999 Deception- G & G Williams 777 Jackpot- R Huckfeldt Marmong Point SC Wagga Wagga SC QLD

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4 MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HARTLEY TS16 ASSOCIATION OF NSW & ACT 16th June 2019 at DSC.

Present: Alan Scott (Chair), Neil Bilsborough, Trevor Bell, Peter Behr, Andrew Penfold, Ken Caldwell, Teresa Lane, Athela Scott, Paul Pritchard, via teleconference John Horler, Steve Brett, Wayne Butler,

Apologies: Glen and Debra Nolan

Minutes: The minutes of the June 2018 AGM were taken as read Moved: Andrew Penfold Second: Alan Scott Carried

Reports:

President’s Report

I would like to thank the committee members; Trevor Bell, Peter Behr and Andrew Penfold for the assistance over the past 12 months. I would like to thank Glenn Nolan for all the work he did to set up the State titles at Spears Point S.C. which were run very successfully resulting in the Australian championships being run at the same club this year. Hopefully, Glenn will continue to assist the Association with racing events. My congratulations go to Peter Wilson for winning last year’s New South Wales State titles and also thank all the competitors for making the Spears points New South Wales State titles a successful event. Club racing is still healthy at Drummoyne and Saratoga sailing clubs and I’m sure there is still racing occurring at Wagga. Unfortunately, the attendance at the New South Wales cruises was very poor, usually my boat being the only one attending the cruise. This is because most of the regular cruising members have passed the age where cruising is possible and we desperately need to find new members to replace this group. For this reason I have included it as an agenda item in this year’s New South Wales AGM, so we can discuss how we can attract the many members out there with boats to come cruising. It is with great sadness that I also have to acknowledge the passing of one of our stalwart cruisers, past president for over a decade and state and National Measurer Norm Thompson. For any of the members who have been in the Association in its glory days in the 80s and 90s will know that norm Thompson was the person behind much of the success. I remember Norm welcoming me to the Association by arriving at my house after 7:30 PM and giving me three months worth of Tillerscopes and trying to get me into racing at Drummoyne sailing club. He told me how to fix and sail my boat and how to run an Association. The memories of cruising the Norm and his family for over 15 years is the reasons why I really want to bring back the friendly cruising atmosphere that was experienced over those events.

Alan Scott Moved Trover Bell; Second Andrew Penfold President’s report be received. Carried

5 Treasurer’s Report: Year – 2018/2019

State Championships, Speer’s Point SC, October long weekend 2018 The finances for the State Titles held at Speer’s Point Sailing Club, were as follows: Income: (Entries only this year) $1160.00

Expenses: (Speer’s Point SC fee and some printing) $2332.20 Surplus: —— —$1172.20 Finances Summary Annual Income: (for financial year ended 31/05/2019) $5,069.73 Expenses: $2684.88 Surplus for financial year: $1864.85 Assets

Balance at Commonwealth Bank A/C062281 00905285: $8994.19 Balance at Bendigo Bank 633000 133792192: $10977.82 Balance at Bendigo Bank 633000 14342465: $6426.21

Value of spars etc.: (@ 2019) $3420.49

Total cash and assets: $29818.71

The amounts shown as bank balances areas per recent bank statement. The “Value of spars etc..” are estimates based the cost when purchased.

Details of individual transactions are given in the Balance Sheet 2018/2019 as at 31/05/19.* There is no record in the Balance Sheet for the year 2017-2018 as these records were not recovered when the previous Treasurer discontinued participation in Association activities. I believe this report gives a true account of the Association’s financial position to date.

Trevor Bell, Treasurer 16 June 2019 Moved Andrew Penfold Second Neil Bilsborough Treasurers report be received. Carried

6 Measurer’s Report No boats measured but several sets of Sails measured in Saratoga by Andrew and Sydney by Neil.

Moved Trover Bell; Second Alan Scott Measurer’s report be received. Carried

Cruising Report: Cruises were organised but unfortunately none were attended by members. A new strategy needs to be adopted to stimulate the cruising fraternity. A combine Facebook and Paper advertising campaign should be organised to bring back the cruisers to the membership and revitalise the non-competitive use of the class.

Motions Motion One: Section 6 MEETINGS

That the number “12” be changed to “6”.

Current wording is Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Association shall be in June. A quorum of 12 members is required to hold an Annual General Meeting.

Supporting argument: The current constitution was written at the time of the Association’s Incorporation when membership numbers were significantly higher than at present. The overall membership numbers have reduced significantly during the last decade meaning that there are fewer people able or willing to attend AGMs. The change will allow continued business of the association to be conducted in the current membership climate.

Moved: Trevor Bell Seconded: Alan Scott

Carried 12 for 0 Against

Motion Two: Section 7 FINANCE

That the following words in the third paragraph

“… disbursed by cheque and signed by any two members of the Committee.” be replaced by

“…expenses disbursed with the authority of two members of the Committee.”

Supporting argument: Modern banking practice has changed to various electronic/internet mechanisms rendering cheques cumbersome as a payment method. This has become so widespread that some businesses now insist that invoices be settled by direct deposit. The Bendigo Bank offers an electronic banking facility with two-person authorization, equivalent to that of the current Commonwealth Bank chequing account. A change of this account to Bendigo Bank would mean that all of the Association’s accounts are with the same institution.

Moved: Trevor Bell Seconded: Alan Scott

Carried 12 for 0 against

7 Election of Officers

Those nominated in writing or at the meeting were; Position Nominated Moved Seconded President Alan Scott Trevor Bell Andrew Penfold Secretary Vice President Trevor Bell Alan Scott Andrew Penfold Treasurer Trevor Bell Alan Scott Andrew Penfold Measurer Andrew Penfold Alan Scott Trevor Bell Assistant Measurer Neil Bilsborough Andrew Penfold Trevor Bell Race Secretary Paul Pritchard Andrew Penfold Trevor Bell Tillerscope Editor Paul Pritchard Andrew Penfold Trevor Bell Only one nomination for each position so all declared elected. The position of Secretary is still open and will be managed by the committee at a later date.

Committee and General Meeting: A meeting of the new committee and members followed on immediately after the AGM closed.

Meeting Closed:

There being no other business the meeting was closed at 3.20 pm

BI-MONTHLY COMMITTEE & GENERAL MEETING

HARTLEY TS16 ASSOCIATION OF NSW & ACT 16th June 2019

Present: Alan Scott (Chair), Neil Bilsborough, Trevor Bell, Andrew Penfold, Ken Caldwell, Teresa Lane, Athela Scott, Paul Pritchard, via teleconference John Horler, Steve Brett, Wayne Butler,

Apologies: Glen and Debra Nolan

Reports: as per the State AGM Minutes

General Business:

1) 2018 -2019 N.S.W. State Championship

To be held at Saratoga Point Sailing Club over the 2019 October long weekend. The Notice of Race has been drafted and will be placed On the Website and Facebook page in the next few days

2) Promotion of the Hartley TS16 Class With a new Tillerscope editor; Paul Pritchard a new version of Tillerscope will be targeting key clubs as well as trying regenerate a more active involvement in Association events .

Alan Scott will look into the promotion of the cruising class through Facebook, emails to other clubs. Also developing promotion flyers for distribution.

Next Meeting: 6.00 pm Monday 12th August 2019 at DSC all welcome

Meeting Closed: There being no other business the meeting was closed at 4.40 pm

8 2019 Hartley TS16 NSW/ACT Championship Notice of Race

Entries are invited for the above Championship Regatta to be organised by Saratoga Sailing Club in conjunction with the Hartley TS16 Association of NSW & ACT. Date of Regatta: Saturday 5 October to Monday 7 October 2019 Location: Saratoga Sailing Club, Willaroo Road, SARATOGA 1. Rules The Regatta will be governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020 (RRS), Part 2 of the Australian Sailing Special Regulations “Off the Beach Boats” and the rules, regulations and By Laws of the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Inc. 2. Eligibility and Entry 2.1. The Championship Regatta for outright and handicap prizes is open to boats holding current “A” class registration with the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Inc, and skippers who are members of the Hartley TS16 Association of NSW and ACT. Boat’s and crews who are members of other state associations of the Australian Hartley TS16 Association Inc. are also invited to enter the regatta. Non “A” Class boats may enter but will not be eligible for championship placings. However special prizes may be awarded to non “A” Class entrants and interstate sailors. All skippers shall be members of the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Inc. Proof of registration may be required. 2.2. Boats may enter by completing the attached entry form and sending it to Trevor Bell (see entry form for details) by 6th September 2019. Late entries will be accepted after the 6th September 2019 and before 11am on 5th October 2019 at the registration office at Saratoga sailing club. 3. Fees – The required fee is $60.00. Late entry fee is $80.00.

9 4. Schedule of Events (5 races in four sessions depending on weather)

Date Description Time Saturday Registration 0930 to 1130 Hours in the Club 5th house October 2019 Briefing 1145 Hours in the Clubhouse Race Session 1: Warning signal not before 1255 Hours Sunday Warning signal not before 0955 6th Race Session 2: Hours October 2019 Race Session 3 Warning signal not before 1325 Hours Monday Race Session 4 Warning signal not before 0955 7th Hours October 2019 Presentation As soon as possible after final race

Note: No session will consist of more than two races. Race schedule will be announced at the briefing. The schedule may change at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. Re-sails are at the discretion of the Organising Committee. No warning signal will be made on Monday 7th October after 12:00 hours 5. Racing Area, Courses and Sailing Instructions Racing will take place in Brisbane Water (Gosford) in the vicinity of the SSC clubhouse. Courses will be described in the Sailing instruction but will be a triangular design. The sailing instructions will be available on the Hartley website before the regatta and at the registration office. 6. Scoring 6.1.The Low Point System of RRS Appendix A will apply. 6.2.A maximum of 5 races are scheduled, of which three must be completed to constitute a series. 6.3.(a) When fewer than five races are completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores (b) When five races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her races scores, excluding her worst score. 6.4.Handicaps will be back calculated from the results of the first three heats and then applied to all races. 7. Radio Communication Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones. 10 8. Trophies/Prizes 8.1.Trophies or Prizes will be awarded to first through to fifth on both outright and handicap series. Other prizes may be awarded. 8.2.No boat shall be eligible for more than one prize in the outright and handicap sections. If a boat would, on initial calculations, score a prize in both sections the outright placing will be awarded and will be ineligible for prizes in the other section. 9. Amendments to the Notice of Race Any amendments to this Notice of race will be posted on the Australian TS16 Association of Australia Inc. website. 10. Disclaimer of Liability Competitors participate in this regatta entirely at their own risk: see RRS Rule 4, Decision to Race. The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after this regatta. 11. Insurance Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third- party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $10,000,000.00 per incident or the equivalent. 12. Safety Approved Personal Flotation Devices (buoyancy vests) shall be worn by all competitors while racing. 13.Contact Steve Brett on 0405124400 or email [email protected] for any enquiries. GENERAL INFORMATION Location: SSC is located at the southern side of Brisbane Water. It may be reached by taking the Gosford turnoff from the M1. Once in Gosford, follow signs to Saratoga/Davistown. Willaroo Road runs off Steyne Road Saratoga. There will be signposting to the sailing club closer to the venue Rigging/Launching Area: SSC has a large parking and rigging area. Beach launching and nearby boat ramp if required. Vehicles may be available for help with launching and retrieval. Boat Storage: Boats may be stored at the club overnight at your own risk. You may choose to trailer your boat each night or anchor it near the club. There is plenty of anchoring room, but pleased be advised to bring heavy anchor and tackle as the club is exposed to the WNW winds. Accommodation/Camping: There are several accommodation options nearby. Camping is available onsite on club grounds.Limited spaces at $15 per night. Book by contacting Saratoga sailing club. The club toilets and showers will be left open overnight for campers’ use. A refrigerator is also available in the clubhouse for storage of food etc.Gates open Friday evening on request . Phone 0434087285 or 0405124400. Canteen: SSC has a canteen that will be open for lunches each day and tea/coffee at other times. SSC does have a liquor license and can provide a wide range of beverages. Food is also available at outlets at nearby Saratoga village shops and Davistown cafes, Evening social events may be organised at nearby hotels and clubs, if entrants request.

11 A presentation ceremony will be held in the SSC clubhouse as soon as possible after the completion of the last race of the regatta. All are welcome.

USEFUL LINKS: A copy of the Racing Rules of Sailing is available on www.sailing.org.au/sport-services/racing/rules A copy of the Australian Sailing Special Regulations Part 2 is available on www.sailing.org.au/sport-services/safety/special-regulations/ A copy of the rules, regulations and By Laws of the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Inc. is available on www.australianhartleyts16.org.au SSC website is www.sarasail.org.au A guide to accommodation in the Gosford region is on the Central Coast Council website

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12 2019 Hartley TS16 NSW/ACT Championship Regatta Entry Form

Championship Regatta held at Saratoga Sailing Club, 5th October to 7th October 2018

To: The Race Secretary Hartley TS 16 Association of NSW and ACT. Paul Pritchard …1/83 Second Ave KINGSWOOD NSW 2747. or email [email protected]

Boat Name: ______Sail Number: ______Colour of Hull: ______Helmsperson: ______Hartley Assoc. Member Number: Sailing Club: ______Address: ______Post Code: ______Phone Number: ______Mobile Number: ______Email Address: ______Nominated Crew: ______

If proposing to change crew during the regatta, please nominate their name and session they will sail

Session 1: ______Session 2: ______Session 3: ______Session 4: ______

13 DECLARATION (Strike out 1a or 1b): 1a. I am in possession of a current “A” class Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Inc certificate of registration for this Boat and I certify that the boat and its equipment have not been altered in any way which would negate the certificate. 1b. My TS16 basically conforms to the Hartley TS16 plans, is not registered “A” class, but is registered with the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia. 2. The helmsperson is a member of the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia. It is clearly understood that the boat and crew are taking part in this regatta at their own risk and responsibility, I agree to be bound by The Racing Rules of Sailing, the prescriptions of Sailing Australia, the Notice of Race, the Sailing Instructions, and the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Rules. 3. I am totally responsible for the seaworthiness, sufficiency and adequacy of my boat and its equipment. 4. I hereby certify that the boat entered is insured and has valid liability cover for not less than $10 million and will ensure that this cover remains current throughout the entire series. RISK NOTIFICATION Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club Inc. warns that participation in events at the Club involves risk of personal injury/death. The risk of injury/death can result from but is not limited to the following scenarios: attack from or injury caused by marine fauna; collision with participants; fixtures, boats, vehicles, third parties; falls, slips; being struck by objects/other participants; suffering physiological symptoms including, but not limited to, heart attacks, heat exhaustion, dehydration. I acknowledge being warned of such risks

Signed by Helmsperson: ______Date: ______

Entrance Fee – for entries received by 8th September 2018 will be $60.00. The entrance fee for entries received after 8th September 2018, and no later than 1100 hours on 29th September 2018 will be $80.00 – Cheques payable to Hartley TS16 Association of NSW & ACT Post To: Paul Pritchard Race Secretary Hartley TS 16 Association of NSW and ACT. 1/83 Second Ave KINGSWOOD NSW 2747. Or Email to Paul Pritchard [email protected]

Direct Deposit – Hartley TS16 Association of NSW & ACT – Commonwealth Bank 062 281 Acc # 0090 5285. Please use name of boat for ID purposes

14 2019-20 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP:

2019- 28th DECEMBER 2019 TO THE 3rd JANUARY 2020 See Notice Of Race (NOR) and Entry forms at http://www.australianhartleyts16.org.au/racing/australian-championships

Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club - Lake Macquarie NSW Speers Point Park, Park Rd, Speers Point NSW 2284

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATE DAY EVENT SIGNAL

28/12/2019 SATURDAY Weighing, measuring and safety check

29/12/2019 SUNDAY Invitation race 9.55

Race 13.55

30/12/2019 MONDAY Racing Session 12.55

31/12/2019 TUESDAY Racing Session 12.55

1/01/2020 WEDNESDAY LAY DAY

2/01/2020 THURSDAY Racing Session 12.55

3/01/2020 FRIDAY Racing Session 11.55

Location: SPASC is located at the northern end of Lake Macquarie. It may be reached from the south and north by taking the Toronto turnoff from the M1 and continuing until Toronto. Turn left at Carey St lights and continue along till you reach The Esplanade (at large roundabout at the end of Five Island Bridge). Turn right here and then the next right into Park Rd. Turn left at the next small roundabout and follow road thru the carpark to SPASC.

15 Rigging/Launching Area: SPASC has a large parking and rigging area. There are 2 ramps adjacent to the clubhouse to launch and retrieve boats. Vehicles will be available to help your boat access the ramps. Alternative launching facilities are available at Cockle Creek and Marmong Point marina. A jockey wheel should attached to your trailer. Boat Storage: Boats may be stored at the club overnight at your own risk. You may choose to trailer your boat each night or anchor it near the club. There is plenty of anchoring room, but pleased be advised to bring heavy anchor and tackle as the club is exposed to the southerly winds. Accommodation/Camping: There are several accommodation options nearby, see link below. (Camping is available onsite on club grounds. 10 sites are available at $30 per site per night. Book or enquire by contacting Glenn Nolan on 0438481590 or [email protected]. The club toilets and showers will be left open overnight for campers’ use. A refrigerator may also be available in the clubhouse for storage of food etc. Canteen: SPASC has a canteen that will be open for lunches each day and tea/coffee at other times. SPASC does not have a liquor license but entrants are invited to BYOG. Food is also available at outlets at nearby Warners Bay, Boolaroo and Speers Point Park. Other: SPASC is enclosed by Speer Point Park which features plenty of activities for non-sailing family members, such as an open-air Olympic pool complex, parklands, jetty and a large enclosed children’s playground. Evening social events may be organised at nearby hotels and clubs, if entrants request. A presentation ceremony will be held in the SPASC clubhouse as soon as possible after the completion of the last race of the regatta. All are welcome. USEFUL LINKS: A copy of the Racing Rules of Sailing is available on www.sailing.org.au/sport-services/racing/rules A copy of the Australian Sailing Special Regulations Part 2 is available on www.sailing.org.au/sport-services/safety/special-regulations/ A copy of the rules, regulations and By Laws of the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Inc. is available on www.australianhartleyts16.org.au SPASC website is www.sailingspeerspoint.org.au A guide to accommodation in the Lake Macquarie region is on the Lake Macquarie City Council website www.visitlakemac.com.au/accommodation

16 Hartley TS16 2019-2020 Cruising Calendar:

Wanted; Cruise Committee:

It would be preferred to have a team or group of members involved in organising and participating in cruises.

Until a committee is formed the below dates are suggested dates and will published in Tillerscope or on the Face Book Hartley TS16 Cruisers group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050554751847441/ and Cruising / NSW page of the Official Website http://www.australianhartleyts16.org.au/cruising/calendar .

If you’re interested in adding altering or running a cruise, s please call the President Alan Scott on 0434 332 138 or 02 9624 8757.

All the below cruises will only be confirmed three days before the events depending on weather, interest and availability. Details. Therefore anyone interested must contact President Alan Scott at [email protected] on 0434 332 138 or 02 9624 8757 to confirm the running of the cruise.

Cruise Location Organiser & Details Date Palm Beach to Barrenjoey Meet Governor Philip Park 11.00 am Saturday Light House Walk 27th July Doughboy Beach Cruise Dust Hole Bay Boat Ramp 10.30am Saturday (sail & motor) 10th August Ettalong Cruise Woy Woy Ramp 10.30am Saturday (motor only) 7th September Day light saving STARTS 6/10/19 NSW Championships Saratoga Sailing Club Sat- Mon (non-competitors welcome, Entry fee) 5th -7th October Clontarf Beach Cruise Davidson Park Ramp 10.30am Thursday (Parking fee, motor only) 10th October Australian Championships Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club 28- 30th Dec -

2020 Australian Championships Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club 2- 3rd Jan -

Bruce Milne Memorial Cruise Tunks Park Ramp 10.30am Tuesday (Clifton Gardens) (sail & motor) 7th January Pulbah Island Marathon Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club, Saturday Glen Nolan 0438481590 . 1st February (Entry Fee, sausage sizzle) Lake Macquarie Challenge Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club, Sunday Glen Nolan 0438481590 . 1st March (Entry Fee, sausage sizzle) Marlay Point Overnight Race Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club 7th - 8th (Entry Fee) March Day light savings ENDS 5/4/2020 Basin Cruise Rowland reserve boat ramp 10.30 am Tuesday (Parking fee) 14th April Cruise Meeting Alan Scott’s home Saturday Kings Langley 11.00 am 16th May Watch Tillerscope or Facebook for any changes and further details for events.Details. Anyone interested please contact President Alan Scott at [email protected] on 0434 332 138 or 02 9624 8757 to confirm the running of the cruise.

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18 SCUTTLEBUTT and helpful hints:

This segment may seem disjointed as it continues from past Tillerscopes. Each month will contain different aspects of tuning and sailing a TS16. These articles were not produced by the editor, they are archived from past Tillerscopes.

TUNE AND TRIM - CENTREPLATE

We spend a lot of time worrying and wondering about sails, and this is as it should be, but let's not forget some of the other things to which our top skippers pay particular attention. In this edition, we will concentrate on the centreplate.

CENTREPLATE

Do you know that rumour has it that our top skippers actually remove their centreplates every month or so and actually polish them? Some of us don't examine our centreplates from one year’s end to the next. Why not pull the cap off your centreplate case and have a good hard look at what's inside. First of all, examine the centreplate for bend or warp both across and along the plate. If it is warped, it can be straightened fairly easily with a small hydraulic press, or, if you are desperate, a hydraulic car jack wedged in the forks of a substantial tree. Grind, mill, or file the trailing edge in a smooth taper to a sharp edge. Alternatively, a 1/16" flat can be left, but the edges of the flat must be square and sharp. Breaking or a radius on the edge causes drag. The leading edge of the plate should simply have a full radius ground or filed onto it. Do not chamfer or provide a fine entry on the leading edge. Well, we now have a flat, streamlined centreplate, but what about the finish? Galvanising stops rust, but the finish is lousy! Paint it, commencing with a quality 2 pack etch primer, fill any minor blemishes then follow with a good, hard, two pack epoxy paint. Dulux put out an excellent marine paint guide, so check it, or one of their competitors' guides first. Sand the surface back very well before the final coat. After the final coat, allow to dry for several days, and apply a liberal film of silicone car polish. Now you have the perfect centreplate, but what are you going to put it into? Is your centrecase smooth, or is it like mine was, with great knobs of epoxy resin sticking out of it? If you don't want to spoil that beautiful job, smooth the inside of the case as well. Another trick is to apply some 1/32" thick insertion rubber to the bottom, and on each side of the platecase slot where the centreplate comes out. These strips can be placed between the platecase and the brass rubbing strips on the skeg of most boats. The idea is to reduce the turbulence of water by preventing it from surging into and out of the centreplate case. If mounted properly it can also protect the paint on the centreplate. Well, I hope that all this has helped you. It should make your boat go faster, but the greatest value is in the confidence it gives the novice or middle-of-the-fleet skipper in knowing that his boat is in a higher state of tune than it was the last time he raced.

19 RULES CORNER No 1-

Editor has copied from current 2017-2020

e-Blue Book- AUSTRALIAN SAILING RACING RULES

PART 1 FUNDAMENTAL RULES

1. SAFETY

1.1 Helping Those in Danger

A boat or competitor shall give all possible help to any person or vessel in danger.

1.2 Life-Saving Equipment and Personal Flotation Devices

A boat shall carry adequate life-saving equipment for all persons on board, including one item ready for immediate use, unless her class rules make some other provision. Each competitor is individually responsible for wearing a personal flotation device adequate for the conditions.

Refer to the Australian Sailing prescription to rule 47

2 FAIR SAILING

A boat and her owner shall compete in compliance with recognised principles of sportsmanship and fair play. A boat may be penalised under this rule only if it is clearly established that these principles have been violated. The penalty shall be either disqualification or disqualification that is not excludable.

3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES

3.1

(a) By participating or intending to participate in a race conducted under these rules, each competitor and boat owner agrees to accept these rules.

(b) A support person by providing support, or a parent or guardian by permitting their child to enter a race, agrees to accept the rules.

3.2 Each competitor and boat owner agrees, on behalf of their support persons, that such support persons are bound by the rules.

3.3 Acceptance of the rules includes agreement

(a) to be governed by the rules;

(b) to accept the penalties imposed and other action taken under the rules, subject to the appeal and review procedures provided in them, as the final determination of any matter arising under the rules;

(c) with respect to any such determination, not to resort to any court of law or tribunal not provided for in the rules; and

(d) by each competitor and boat owner to ensure that their support persons are aware of the rules.

3.4 The person in charge of each boat shall ensure that all competitors in the crew and the boat’s owner are aware of their responsibilities under this rule.

3.5 This rule may be changed by a prescription of the national authority of the venue. 20 4 DECISION TO RACE

The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.

5 ANTI-DOPING

A competitor shall comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency, and World Sailing Regulation 21, Anti-Doping Code. An alleged or actual breach of this rule shall be dealt with under Regulation 21. It shall not be grounds for a protest and rule 63.1 does not apply.

The national authority procedural rules required by World Sailing Regulation 21 to implement the World Anti-Doping Code through World Sailing Regulation 21 are set out in the Australian Sailing Anti-Doping Policy as published on the Australian Sailing website.

6 BETTING AND ANTI-CORRUPTION

Each competitor, boat owner and support person shall comply with World Sailing Regulation 37, Betting and Anti-Corruption Code. An alleged or actual breach of this rule shall be dealt with under Regulation 37. It shall not be grounds for a protest and rule 63.1 does not apply.

7 DISCIPLINARY CODE

Each competitor, boat owner and support person shall comply with World Sailing Regulation 35, Disciplinary, Appeals and Review Code (referred to as ‘Disciplinary Code’ elsewhere). An alleged or actual breach of this rule shall be dealt with under Regulation 35. It shall not be grounds for a protest and rule 63.1 does not apply.

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21 BOATS AND PARTS FOR SALE

Caveat emptor- buyer beware The Hartley TS 16 Association of Australia and all its subsidiaries warn buyers that the information contained in the items for sale on the site may not be complete and that no warranty or guarantees are associated with these items. Hence, the association and its subsidiaries cannot be held liable for any faults or damages that may be present in the item after sale.

Boats and equipment: email editor: [email protected] with up to 3 pictures and accurate description of sale items including contact email and mobile phone.

**************************************************************************************************************** FOR SALE- TS16- 831- Elasari $5,800.00 ($6,000.00)

This “A” Class certified timber boat has been lovingly restored over many years. Rigged for racing this is an excellent club racer having raced at Saratoga Sailing club for the last 15 years.She is a great family boat and club racer. I am happy to arrange a trial run taking her out on the water for a trial run. See website for details.

Contact Alan Scott [email protected] on 0434 332 138 or 02 9624 8757 Location; Sydney NSW

***************************************************************************************************************** FOR SALE- TS16-1370- EricaBelle $3,500.00 ($3,501.00)

This uncertified boat is of timber construction is in Good condition (complete repaint in 2017) and has participate in some club events here in Victoria some years ago. Has been used for cruising/ camping so some re-rigging required but comes with all sailing gear and original fittings. This package includes:Note Tilt trailer with halogen lights. Note 8 HP two stroke Yamaha outboard motor (long shaft with dual thrust prop) purchased new in 2013, serviced regularly, excellent condition $2,000.00 extra

Contact: James Waller 0425 806 965 Location: Clarinda, Melbourne Vic.

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22 FOR SALE- TS16- 1551- Merlot $6,800.00 ($7,500.00)

This registered certified "A" timber boat of timber construction with solid racing history over many years. Current 2017-18 SA Champion and 2nd in recent 2018-19 Australian Championship. The boat presents well and is well maintained in racing condition. Anything needing replacing was always done. This is a really well balanced and finely set up boat ready to race. This package includes;  One set of Clifton sails Main and two jibs (one standard AP and one flatter cut) about 18 months old and in superb racing condition. These were the sails successfully used in the recent state and national titles.  lightweight aluminium registered trailer in South Australia. Contact: Andrew Doyle mob. 0429 593 367 Location: South Australia ****************************************************************************************************************************

FOR SALE - TS16- 1349- Aeolian $7,900

This certified "A Class" boat of timber construction is in excellent condition, probably one of the best boats in the country. Good race history including 3rd place at NSW States 2014/15, First H/cap Australian Championships 2010. In storage since 2015. The,package includes;  Three sets of sails including one as new set of racing sails.  Trailer in excellent condition Contact: Graeme Flemming 0414 281 699 Location: Alstonville NSW **************************************************************************************************************** FOR SALE- TS16- 369- Out Of Sight $6500 “A” Class - NO ROT, NOTHING TO DO OR SPEND– JUST JUMP IN AND SAIL Complete Restoration 377 kg (weighed at last 'Nationals'). Rigged for Racing and includes; New Mast and Boom All New Rigging and Fittings Racing Sails  Tilt Trailer – current Vicroads Registration  Hiking Straps  Anchor, Chain and Rope Contact: Charlie Horvath  Tow Rope (03) 5253 2565 or 0409 532565  Paddles email: [email protected]*  Outboard Location: Clifton Springs VIC **************************************************************************************************************************** 23 FOR SALE-TS16-912- Up In Arms $5000

Complete Restoration timber "A" class boat is a successful racer and rigged for racing. It was 377 kg (weighed at last 'Nationals') with NO ROT NOTHING TO DO – JUST JUMP IN AND SAIL’. This package includes;  New Mast and Boom  Anchor, Chain and Rope  All New Rigging and Fittings  Tow Rope  Racing Sails Tilt Trailer - current Vicroads  Paddles Registration  Outboard  Hiking Straps

Contact: Joe Dorrington 0427 375 087 Location: Altona Meadows VIC ****************************************************************************************************************************

FOR SALE- TS16- JIB $680 1 x Brand new Doyle TS16 Jib. Built to order but never picked up. — at Doyle Sails Sydney

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FOR SALE- TS16- SAILS- $400 Used Olympic main and jib. Main- in good racing condition. Jib- in reasonable club racing condition. Also free with this set. Set of older sails suit cruising

Contact: Paul Pritchard 0408640049 [email protected] Location: Kingswood, Sydney NSW

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