The Mainsheet Sailing Club November 2016
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Paphos International The MainSheet Sailing Club November 2016 In This Issue... CySaF and World Sailing CySaF/World Sailing 1 Laying Up Supper 1 By Phil Mutton, Chief Instructor Obituaries 2 Perhaps only a few members will be aware of work that has been ongoing over the past 18 months or so Sailing News 3-4 to prepare the club’s Training Section for potential Right of Way 5 recognition by World Sailing. That work is now com - JRCC Visit 6 plete and I feel now is the time to provide the mem - bership with a full explanation of what has been RS:X Youth Worlds 7 achieved. CySaF/World Sailing 8-9 First some background to set the scene. A few years ago the Board of Training Courses 10 the Cyprus Sailing Federation (CYSAF) decided to seek World Sailing (WS) Social News 11-12 accreditation for sail training. This was an ambitious decision and re - quired the efforts of a small sub-committee chaired by Poem 13 the CYSAF Technical Advisor to be formed to first create Merchandise 14 a National Training Programme (NTP) that would set out Membership 14 the standards to be achieved by each club in order that WS recognition could be awarded. Continued on pages 8-9 Paphos International Sailing Club Tel: +357 97 723 099 Website: www.PISC.com.cy Laying Up Supper Commodore: Paul Hutton Ashkenny The annual Laying Up Supper was held at the [email protected] clubhouse on Tuesday 8th November. Around Vice Commodore: Tony Davenport eighty members enjoyed an excellent three [email protected] course dinner prepared by Jacqui Biggs, Jackie RCS: John Morren [email protected] Wells, Carole Richards and other volunteers. The bar was manned by Les Halleron and Paul Hud - RCH: Tony Crow [email protected] son. Hon. Secretary: Liz Unwin Prizes awarded on the evening were: [email protected] PISC APHRODITE Trophy Penny Hutton-Ashkenny Hon Treasurer: Jaqui Biggs PISC DINGHY Trophy Mike Parry [email protected] PISC Powerboat Trophy Jim Ridgeway The New PISC Training Social Secretary: Christine Hall PISC Onshore Trophy Tony Crow Trophy kindly donated by [email protected] PISC Training Trophy Phil Mutton Chris Cuthbert Membership: Jan Smith Autumn 2015 Series Robin Marsh & Cathy Lewis [email protected] Winter 2015 Series Paul & Penny Hutton Ashkenny Editors: Mike Robb & Richard Palmer [email protected] Spring 2016 Series David Brown & Barry Levick Photographers: Summer 2016 Series Paul & Penny Hutton Ashkenny Yeng Chow, Chris Scorer & Liz Unwin PISC Offshore Trophy Terry Baverstock & Christine Jarvis Views and comments expressed in this publica - Commodore's Shield Brian Parker tion are those of the individual and are not The Sober Water Cup Richard Peacock & Sharon Kimber necessarily those of the committee. See all the photographs by Yeng Chow at PISC.com.cy P.I.S.C. 30 Agiou Georgiou Avenue, Pegeia, Pafos 8560, Cyprus Ray Flinn By Sue Scorer A Tribute To Ray, Ray was a brilliant artist and graphic by Rich Palmer designer who worked most of his life in Liverpool. He loved the simple Ray Flinn was loved by all things, his art, his home and garden But now he’s had his final call and all animals. A friend and mate to everyone When he came out to Cyprus for a holiday in 2005 he fell in love with the He will be sadly missed now country, the weather and the lifestyle. he’s gone A couple of years later he retired to At the Sailing Club, he quietly live here permanently and set about sat making a new life for himself. Enjoying a drink and the odd He met Jaqui (Biggs) and they were chit chat soon a couple enjoying many good But Mondays at Yialos won’t be times and holidays together. the same He had an enormous knowledge of music and was much in demand on No Lulu or Dougal, no call of his quiz teams! He could be seen Friday lunch times on the 'Naughty Table' name at PISC and on Monday evenings down at the beach, walking the dogs and then sitting enjoying his bottle of Keo. He will be sorely missed. But memories last longer, we each have our own His funeral was a testament to the number of friends he had made and donations to Peyia Animal Rescue Club topped €600. And we will make sure Ray, you will never walk alone RIP Ray. George Sidebottom By Dave Smith George Sidebottom ex PISC member passed away on Friday 28th October. George and Margaret originally from Manchester lived in Lower Tala. Here's a picture of George and Margaret Sidebottom, who were very loyal social members for years. Until George was unable to drive, due to the onset of Alzheimer's. As we lived fairly close by we would give them a lift to the club each Friday lunch time and other social events, they were good company and no problem at all. During his working life, he was a music teacher and could play the piano and many string instruments. He would always have a great big smile on his face, which I'm sure most of our longer serving members will remem - ber. Then sadly they didn't rejoin when we moved to our present location. We George and Margaret Sidebottom often heard that George would take his dog for a walk and being returned by a friend or neighbour because he'd forgotten his way home. George was 86 years of age when he sadly passed away in hospital. P.I.S.C. 30 Agiou Georgiou Avenue, Pegeia, Pafos 8560, Cyprus Page 2 Sailing News The Sailing Committee, by Mike Robb, Helm & Crew Availability Dinghy Secretary A common problem for helms and crews is getting teamed up before the day of sailing. The newer The Sailing Committee (SC) meets monthly and dis - sailors especially lose interest when they turn up at cusses all matters to do with boating activities in PISC. A.G. hoping to get on the water and are dissa - This naturally revolves around dinghy sailing activities, pointed when no opportunity arises. training, external events and the facilities at Agios Geor - gios. The minutes and recommendations of the meet - It’s especially important that new sailors get as ings are then passed to the General Committee for much practice as possible when they have finished a Basic Course. discussion and (hopefully) approval. We also therefore need experienced helms to sail The committee members are the Commodore (Paul with novices so that they can build up ther confi - Hutton-Ashkenny), Vice Commodore (Tony Davenport), dence on the water. RCS (John Morren), Dinghy Secretary (& Deputy RCS Mike Robb), Offshore Secretary (Chas Kimber), Power - I propose trialling a section on the website forum boat Secretary (None at present) , Bosun (Mike Parry), where you can add your name and contact details with your availability. Go to PISC.com.cy > Members Rib Manager (Jim Ridgeway), Training Officer (Terry Area > Dinghy Sailing for the Helm & Crew Topic. Mitchell), Chief Instructor (Phil Mutton) and the Health and Safety Officer (David Fraser). Thursday Sailing If you have a topic you would like discussed, talk to Following on from the above, we are hoping to one of the above or email John Morren (RearCom - continue our Thursday Sailing ‘Training Days’ soon [email protected]) or Mike Robb (PISC - where experienced sailors can practice tecniques [email protected]). The SC met on 21st November and and newer sailors can build up confidence and ex - discussed a range of topics. These will be reported in perience in a relaxed enviornment. Details to follow next months’ MainSheet. but put your name on the Forum to register your interest. Star Sailors League Paul H-A will be travelling to the Bahamas in November where he is again chairman of the Star Sailors League (SSL) Finals. The SSL is modelled along similar lines to the Association of Tennis Professionals League, and pro - vides a worldwide ranking of both helm and crew. The year end Finals is hosted at the Nassau Yacht Club and is an invitation only regatta to the top ranked sailors. Twenty five boats will compete for $200,000 in prize money. In addition to legendary sailors such as Torben Grael and Robert Scheidt, who have each amassed 5 Olympic Medals during their careers. This year's competitors include numerous World & Olympic Champions and 6 medallists from Rio: Gold in the 470; Gold, Silver & Bronze in the Laser; and Silver & Bronze in the Finn. The Finals will be from November 29th to December 3rd and will be streamed with live commentary and video at www.starsailors.com P.I.S.C. 30 Agiou Georgiou Avenue, Pegeia, Pafos 8560, Cyprus Page 3 Sailing Calender Racing Results Monthly Mugs October Mugs! The sponsorship for the Monthly Mug runs out at the end of 2016 and the Sailing Committee has decided to replace the Monthly Mug with a Monthly Shield handicap competition starting January 2017. The shield will hang in the clubhouse and the winners names will be attached to the plaque. There is no limit to the number of times it may be won but the TCF handicap system will apply. By the way, there will only be three Saturdays racing in December and only a maximum of six races left to grab a Monthly Mug! Come on down to A.G. and have a go! DATE EVENT Thursday 24th Nov Free sailing 1130 to 1300 TLC/YST Sailing 1300 to 1600 Saturday 26th Nov November Monthly Mug 1100 brief Autumn Series 1100 brief Well Done to John Tremain & Thursday 1st Dec Free sailing 1130 to 1300 Steve Anderson Winners of the October Monthly Mug TLC/YST Sailing 1300 to 1600 Unfortunately Steve wasn’t at A.G.