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Season 2019 – 2020 Avalon Sailing Club Clareville Beach, Pittwater ! Season 2019 – 2020 Avalon Sailing Club Clareville Beach, Pittwater ! www.avalonsailingclub.com.au Award winning team Waterfront & oceanfront specialists James Baker and his team have been ranked again in the top 100 agents in Australia by both REB and Rate My Agent. With over $80 million sold since January this year, they have the experience and the proven track record to assist you with all your property needs. IF you are thinking oF selling or would like an update on the value oF your home call our team at McGrath Avalon. James Baker 0421 272 692 Lauren Garner 0403 944 427 Lyndall Barry 0411 436 407 mcgrath.com.au Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Avalon Sailing Club Limited Old Wharf Reserve 28b Hudson Parade Clareville Beach “For the fostering, encouragement, promotion, teaching and above all, enjoyment of sailing on the waters of Pittwater” Mainsheet Postal Address: PO Box 59 Avalon Beach NSW 2107 Phone: 02 9918 3637 (Clubhouse) Sundays only Website: www.avalonsailingclub.com.au Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Table of Contents Commodore’s Welcome ___________ 1 Sections 3 - Course B (Gold PM) ___ 38 General Club Facilities ____________ 2 Laser Full Rig, International 420, Clubhouse Keys and Security _____ 2 International 29er, Finn, Spiral, Flying Radios _______________________ 2 11 and O’pen Skiffs ____________ 38 Moorings _____________________ 2 Race Management ______________ 41 Sailing Training ________________ 2 A Guide for Spectator Boats _______ 42 Dinghy and Centreboard Storage __ 2 A Guide for Coach Boats __________ 43 Social Events __________________ 3 A Guide for Response Boats _______ 44 Members and Committee Trophy Winners 2018 - 2019 _______ 46 Responsibilities __________________ 4 Overall Awards ________________ 46 Duty Roster ___________________ 4 Yacht Division ________________ 46 General Committee Roles __________ 6 Centreboard Divisions __________ 46 Roles – Who to Contact ___________ 8 Overall Trophies _______________ 46 About the Avalon Sailing Club _______ 9 MJ Novice division _____________ 47 Cruising _______________________ 11 MJ Open Division ______________ 47 Club Moorings __________________ 12 O’pen Skiff – Silver (Novice) National Park Information _______ 12 Division _____________________ 47 Cruising Moorings _______________ 13 O’pen Skiff – Gold Division ______ 47 Yacht Racing ___________________ 14 Spiral _______________________ 47 Course Plan – Yacht Division ______ 16 F11 Novice Division ____________ 47 Course Plan, Blue Water Shield ____ 17 F11 Open Division _____________ 47 Course Table – Yacht Division _____ 18 Australia Day Pittwater regatta ____ 48 Notes on Courses - Yacht Division __ 19 Clareville Cup _________________ 48 Palm Beach Yacht Club - Blue Water Life Members __________________ 49 Shield and Twilight Races _______ 19 Avalon Sailing Club Fees Winter Series 2020 ____________ 19 2018 - 2019 ____________________ 50 Broken Bay Interclub Challenge___ 19 Risks Inherent in Sailing __________ 51 Yacht Sailing Instructions ASC Yacht Incident Management Plan 2019 - 2020 ____________________ 20 (IMP) _________________________ 52 Centreboard Divisions ____________ 28 Ambulance pick-up points and location Blue Division: _________________ 28 details ________________________ 54 Red Division: _________________ 28 Emergency Contacts _____________ 55 Gold Division: _________________ 28 Avalon Contact List ____________ 55 Wind Strengths: _______________ 28 Emergencies _________________ 55 Safety Notes ___________________ 29 Clubs _______________________ 56 Advice about Capsizes _________ 29 Phone ______________________ 56 Advice to Response Boat Operators 30 Weather _____________________ 56 Section 1 - Notice of Race and Sailing Other _______________________ 56 Instructions ____________________ 31 Notes _________________________ 57 Section 2 - Course A (Gold AM) ____ 36 Notes _________________________ 58 Manly Junior, O’pen Skiff, Flying 11 and Spiral ____________________ 36 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Commodore’s Welcome Welcome You have a new face – yes! with yet more grey hair! - as Commodore this year and while not a long-term member of the ASC I am a long-term member of the sailing community having sailed in and offshore for many years as well as competing in J24s and Etchells. Currently I am a co-owner of the Couta Sylvia as well as a Classic 5.5M which will be contesting 5.5M Worlds here in January. The reason for taking on the onerous task of Commodore was not just my passion for sailing and wooden boats but a commitment to ‘community’ both sailing and local. The ASC, like many other small sporting clubs, is facing a decline in membership and participation particularly in 20 to 40-year-old bracket - the mums and dads of our young centreboard fleet. The ASC has a fabulous clubhouse in a superb position but sits unused for most of the week. I would like to see that change by exploring other local community and Pittwater users such as SUPs, Kayakers….Cyclists? Walkers? (using boats to various parts of the National Park ?). I am also interested in instigating some try-out events in conjunction with other clubs such as the Surf Clubs to encourage more community participation in all age groups. I believe by getting more families through the door we can rebuild our 2 hander centreboards and yacht fleets. So, I will be looking to connect with friends of existing members to explore these opportunities. ….. Well, it’s worth a try! So, what’s happening around the Club? Paul Hardy as Captain of the strong Centreboard fleet ran a number of very successful Learn to Sail programs. Paul has now left the club for overseas. Many thanks to Paul and his team. Chris Zonca has now taken on the roll and has plans to have the ASC participate in the Discover Sailing program. Zoe Whitlock will be the new head coach. Many thanks to the past coach Alistair Read. Martin Hickling is continuing to oversee the Yacht Racing program and handicaps which has been revamped to restore racing to every Sunday. We currently have 15 boats participating …. but there are still too many mooring minders! The 2 big changes this year are the works and renos to the building and the new website. The new clubhouse deck, ladies’ bathroom and deck office are all down to Ian Craig and his team. Looks great, many thanks and more to come! The new website is now up and running with much support from Ralf Moller. You will find the website is now far more user friendly. New and old faces on the committee. Jean Cross is standing down after many years of dedication to the ‘books’ – many thanks Jean - and Brett Stapleton is returning as Yacht Racing rep on the committee. And a final thanks to Jane and her committee for her 3 years of service and for staying on to hold my hand! Remember the club survives on volunteer support. As Winston Churchill once said “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Larry Eastwood 1 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 General Club Facilities The Club’s facilities are available for the enjoyment and use of all members and we encourage active participation and attendance at the Club for sailing and social activities. The Club is available for members’ use outside of the Sunday race times. Please ensure you leave the Club clean and tidy and lock up when you leave. Clubhouse Keys and Security Committee members will open the Clubhouse on each race day and whenever other Club events or functions are scheduled. Clubhouse keys are available to adult and family members on application to Toni Fox – [email protected] - accompanied by a refundable deposit of $50. These keys will open the front door, boatshed, side gates and the power/water box on the jetty. Keys are not issued to junior members for security and safety reasons. Radios Avalon Sailing Club operates a licensed base radio (VH2UK) and various mobile sets. This operates on VHF Channel 73 with an emergency/calling frequency of Channel 16. Moorings The Club owns a number of moorings off the Clubhouse, which are available for members to rent. Information on availability and charges can be obtained from Roman Zwolenski on 0418 198 051 or [email protected]. Sailing Training During the season, courses will be conducted for beginners in dinghy sailing. In addition, coaching will be provided for the junior dinghy classes. Contact Chris Zonca on 0439 739 455. Dinghy and Centreboard Storage Space is available inside the lower floor of the Clubhouse for centreboard boats up to the size of Lasers with racks for masts. Preference will be given to regular boat users. There is also a rack for stand-up paddleboards. Owners are responsible for neatness and tidiness. All enquiries for internal racks, phone Ralf Moller on 0431 734 147. Racks are available behind the Clubhouse (external) for yacht tenders/dinghies. Owners must supply their own security chain and lock. Enquires contact Roman Kowalski on 0418 198 051. Note: The Club’s insurance does not cover an individual’s property. 2 Avalon Sailing Club Mainsheet 2019 - 2020 Social Events In terms of social events, we kick off with the Opening day on Sunday 1st September, a chance for everyone to get out on the water, get to know everyone and have lots of fun. Stay around for the BYO food BBQ if you can. A BYO food BBQ will be held after the Avalon Series race on the fourth Sunday of every month from September to March after sailing (see the Club Calendar to confirm dates). During winter from April to August the BBQ is held after the Winter Series races on the last Sunday of the month. The Club canteen will be open every Sunday selling their usual yummy range of pies, sausage rolls, sandwich rolls, cakes etc. Normal annual events include a Deck Party and the Christmas Party in December.
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