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eTillerscope edWeibstitei: ohnttp-://1www.australiJanhuarltleyts162.or0g.a1u/ 9 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustHartleyTS16/ 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] WHATS ON?: 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: 1st Scratch: 2nd Scratch 3rd Scratch 1516 Sinister- P and G Wilson 999 Deception- G & G Williams 777 Jackpot- R Huckfeldt Marmong Point SC Wagga Wagga SC QLD Ads will start edition 2 August 2019 Email Expression Of Interest to editor Advertisement $250pa Email Jpeg or word format to editor. 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.