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Monthly Events

Sat 28 Jan City to Surf

Thurs 2 Feb General Meeting

Commodore’s Comment By Bruce Wieland The close of the 2016 year was celebrated in spectacular fashion with the Christmas Party and Trophy Presentation. Social Secretary Lyn again produced a very special themed party night. Attendance at this function is growing year by year, and the imaginative costumes reflect the friendly spirit within the club. Congratulations to the trophy winners, particularly to Club Champion Chris Wren and the crew of frequentflyer. The competition was very close with runner up Hasta La Vista only 8 points adrift. The experiment of breaking the year into four series of races has received positive feedback and will continue, with some fine tuning, in 2017. Planning is underway for the B2G Race, and some exciting new features are to be announced soon. Stay tuned!! Cruising events on Moreton Bay this year seemed to be affected by weather, with several cancelled, but with the exception of the November cruise to beautiful Lucinda Bay. Those big multis which sailed north for the regattas enjoyed great sailing conditions in the north, but experienced a mixed bag of conditions for the passages. Renaissance and PurrFik did manage leisurely cruises north. There will be no organized Christmas Cruise this year as all effort is going towards a Gladstone Cruise, similar to the 50th Anniversary Cruise, built around the race during Easter 2017. Details will be published soon! The Management Committee is substantially unchanged following the AGM in November. We do welcome back the very timid Peter Hackett to the team. Peter has taken over the role as OMR Data Officer. Zebb Peters has stood down from that role having served for several years. I pay tribute to Zebb and on behalf of members, thank him for serving MYCQ in multiple roles. Also standing down from Management Committee is Life Member Jim Stubbings. Jim has an extraordinary passion for MYCQ, always displaying infectious enthusiasm. Thank you Jim and well done! Lyn and I are humbled to be jointly awarded the Gold Rush Trophy for outstanding service to the club. This award is voted by the Life Members of the club for recognition of service. MYCQ has no paid staff, it is a club of volunteers. As always there are many people who contribute to our success. I do wish to make special mention of Lyn. Lyn does not have a history of sailing, and in fact can’t swim, but she does have a long history of support for causes. (me included) Her organizational ability is superb, as shown by the success of events like the “Old Salts Luncheon”, the “Casino Night”, three Christmas Parties and B2G Presentations, and the B2G start 2016 in conjunction with the Bluewater Festival. Thank you to the members for the recognition awarded to Lyn Wieland.

From the Editor Welcome to the final edition of the Multinews for 2016. It has been a difficult year for me working in Sydney and not able to attend any meetings nor attend many of the club events. Even though I will still be in Sydney during most of 2017 I will be hoping that I can attend a few more events and get out on the boat a bit more. This Edition is full of Events that will be of interest to members including the Nationals, the Kings Cup, Extreme Sailing in Sydney and some international News. Also included are the AGM minutes and a slightly revised list of Office Holders. Unfortunately I don’t have a Calendar for 2017 yet but hopefully this will be included in the next edition. The next edition will be sent out just before the February Meeting so until then have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Inside this issue:

MYCQ Brisbane to Gladstone Cruise Rally········································· 14 Social Report ···················································································· 15 2016 Nationals—Wangi ···································································· 23 Who’s the Boss! ··············································································· 29 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 30th Anniversary ··································· 31 America’s Cup ·················································································· 39 RORC Transatlantic Race ·································································· 41 Extreme Sailing Sydney ··································································· 42 Other Videos and NEWS ·································································· 45

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Office Holders for 2016

Management Committee Phone Mobile Email

Commodore Bruce Wieland 07 3395 4727 0438 176 704 [email protected]

Vice Commodore Mike Hodges 07 3278 5154 0411 888 850 [email protected]

Rear Commodore Alasdair Noble 0409 490 595 [email protected]

Club Secretary Chris Wren 0448 999 800 [email protected]

Assistant Secretary Barbara Stubbings 0419 760 369 [email protected]

Treasurer Allan Bolt 0438 866921 [email protected]

MC Member Zebb Peters 0413 291 829 [email protected]

MC Member Chris Dewar 07 3821 4315 0411 403 928 [email protected]

MC Member Jim Fern 07 3396 6667 0418 188 768 [email protected]

MC Member Tony Eppell 07 3207 1900 0427 743 111 [email protected]

Trailerables Rep. Peter Hackett 07 3269 5943 0438 695 943 [email protected]

Cruise Captain Ray Perry 0427 576 781 [email protected]

Yachting Qld Lyle Stanaway 07 3396 0926 0414 947 867 [email protected] Representatives TBA Brisbane to Gladstone Race Administration

Arbitrary Ratings Mike Hodges 07 3278 5154 0411 888 850 [email protected] Officer Offshore Multihull Rule (OMR)

OMR Manager Peter Hackett 07 3269 5943 0438 695 943 [email protected]

OMR Measurer Geoff Cruse 07 3396 8420 0409 986 421 [email protected]

OMR Measurer Peter Hackett 07 3269 5943 0438 695 943 [email protected]

OMR Measurer Mike Hodges 07 3278 5154 0411 888 850 [email protected]

OMR Measurer Alasdair Noble 0409 490 595 [email protected]

OMR Measurer Richard Jenkins 07 3822 1731 0498 228 656 [email protected]

Safety Officer TBA Library, Publications, Website, Trophies etc

Social Secretary Lyn Wieland 07 3395 4727 0484 808 895 [email protected] Librarian/Archives

Multinews Editor Chris Dewar 07 3821 4315 0411 403 928 [email protected]

Sponsorship Officer TBA Trophy Officer Lyn Wieland 07 3395 4727 0484 808 895 [email protected]

Website Manager Chris Dewar 07 3821 4315 0411 403 928 [email protected]

Bar Manager Jim Fern 07 3396 6667 0418 188 768 [email protected] Area Representatives

Airlie Beach Shane Bayer 0415 640 146 [email protected]

Bowen Rick Clarke 07 4786 1812

Hervey Bay Darryl Dorsett 07 4125 2399 0408 198 132 [email protected]

Mackay Rod Cunningham 0419 776 090 [email protected]

Sunshine Coast Jim Stubbings 0419 760 369 [email protected]

Townsville Jim McGeachie 0411 037 986

Cairns Rob Sherwood 0417 081 996 [email protected] 5

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MYCQ AGM 3 November 2016 with commentary leading up to and during the start. The fleet was also welcomed 1. Attendees personally by the new Mayor of Gladstone, As per attendance book. Matt Burnett. 2. Apologies Fleet numbers during mid-year were affected by the mass exodus to the northern regattas, Chris Dewar Alasdair Noble Sue Perry combined with the time spent out of the Eileen Hamarty Jim Stubbings Ray Perry water by five of our yachts having major Peter Sutherland Barbara Stubbings renovations. Previous Minutes Planning is well underway for a restructured The previous AGM minutes were read by sailing programme for 2017, with more Bruce Wieland including the emphasis on short series, and the inclusion of a cruising division in our races. Indications Management Committee Report, Auditors are that the B to G fleet will be very report which was presented and accepted. competitive in 2017. Total Audit Services was appointed as our 2.3 OMR auditors. The OMR underwent a major review resulting Bruce Wieland vacated the chair so the in some fundamental changes to the rule. elections could be held. Jim Stubbings The OMR Review Committee of Alasdair chaired the meeting to appoint the new Noble, Mike Hodges and Geoff Cruse deserve committee. high praise for their work, resulting in very Motion: that the previous minutes be good feedback and acceptance by boat accepted. owners. Moved: Bruce Wieland 2.4 Cruising Seconded: Lynn Wieland Motion carried. The 2015/16 Christmas Cruise to Noosa was affected by a strong wind warning with 2. The Commodore's Management associated risky bar crossing which kept our Committee Report cruising boats anchored in Mooloolaba. The 2016 year has been eventful and the Despite the wind and some rain, the new following is a summary. the full report will be year was celebrated with a Barbecue on the in the Multinews. riverbank, followed by a party hosted by Allan and Mary on “Christmas Beetle”. 2.1 Social Several of our members ventured north on The 2015 year finished with our Christmas cruises during winter. Notable were Life Party and Trophy Presentation. Social Members Dudley Young and Jenny Maruff on Secretary Lyn Wieland led an enthusiastic Tropical Cat, with Ray and Sue on Purrfik still team to again produce a spectacular themed on their return journey. party. The 2016 party is shaping up to be even better. MYCQ is planning a cruise associated with the B2G Race in 2017. 2.2 Racing 2.5 YQ and Australian Sailing (formerly The year began well with good participation YA) in the Surf to City and Brisbane to Gladstone races, but numbers for our bay races have The restructure of Yachting Australia into been disappointing. The highlight was the B Australian Sailing, including a new vertical to G with the innovation of the start line structure down through the state bodies (eg. being moved back to the vicinity of the Yachting Queensland) to clubs and class renovated Shorncliffe Pier. This made for a associations. great spectacle for the crowd gathered on the There was also a controversial decision made pier and the cliffs above. MYCQ also had a by Australian Sailing to designate Hamilton booth at the Bluewater Festival, and Rear Island Race Week as an Australian Multihull Commodore Alasdair Noble did a superb job Championship which caused some concern

Multihull Yacht Club Queensland Inc since the National Multihull Championships as it was paid at the end of the last financial are to be held in Wangi in November this year. year. Cash assets and fixed assets are $18,621 The proposed formation of a National less accumulated depreciation (which was Multihull Association is being considered. not previously accounted for), bringing the Many attempts in the past have failed, but asset value to $16,374. there appears to be some serious intent this The cash position at the end of the financial time . I believe that such a move is an year is $214,353 which is up from last year. essential fit with the restructured yachting bureaucracy. There is a list of recommendations from the auditor which will result in changes to the 2.6 Financial constitution re payments. This is a The MYCQ continues to grow financially procedural matter as the constitution did not thanks to the ongoing generosity of our envisage that we would be using on-line sponsor/partners & careful management by banking. We also need an equipment register our Treasurer Allan Bolt. An Audited Financial and there was reference to the need for bar Report will be presented at the AGM. receipts but this is impractical in a club like ours where the bar is operated on a 2.7 Membership volunteer basis. The membership has continued to grow A summary of where we stand is presented during 2016. Strong apparent growth in the report which indicates we have 86 occurred in 2015, but this was mainly due to financial members, plus 14 life members. the new database which ensured the status Essentially, we are earning bank interest on of members was correctly recorded. There is our long term deposit, the bar breaks about still huge potential for growth, particularly even, as do the suppers and raffle. We have from the cruising fraternity. been losing money on the merchandise 2.8 Committees, the benefit of being (which is mostly the B to G shirts). The race involved. entries and sponsors paid for the trophies and races. The cost of hiring the club As Commodore I appeal to members to facilities included two years of rent this year become actively involved in the club. The but in future it should only be in the order of MYCQ has an exciting future, provided we $700. There is also a one off cost for a Care have volunteers to fill committee positions Flight sponsorship and we had an and actively assist the club. I have always expenditure of nearly $3000 on fitting out found there is a net gain from becoming the library, club and purchasing banners for involved. and promoting the B2G. The available cash Motion: that the Commodore's report be has improved to $214,353 (an increase of accepted. $7,631) & our assets are valued at $16,374. Moved: Bruce Wieland Motion: that the auditors report be Seconded: Dudley Young accepted. Motion carried. Moved: Allan Bolt 3. Treasurers report Seconded: Richard Jenkins Motion carried. The current financial position was discussed in the general meeting and is minuted Bruce commented that Allan has done an accordingly. excellent job this year and kept control of expenditure. Allan has also fixed the 4. Audit report problems with the membership data base, The report was distributed and contains the changed our insurance arrangements to details but the key points are as follows. ensure we have the necessary cover and monitored our investments to ensure the There was a need to bring to account best return. depreciation of fixed assets and equipment as they had not been depreciated previously. Motion: that we use Total Audit Services However there is no insurance cost this year again as our auditors

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Moved: Alan Bolt Motion carried. Seconded: Peter Hackett Lyle Stanaway was nominated as the YQ Motion carried. Representative and Management Committee 5. Election of the Committee Member The Commodore, Bruce Wieland vacated the Moved: Bruce Wieland Chair to enable Richard Jenkins to be the Seconded: Ian Hunter returning officer for the election of officers. Motion carried. Bruce Wieland was nominated as Lyn Wieland was nominated as Social Commodore. Secretary, Trophy Officer and Librarian Moved: Chris Wren Moved: Richard Jenkins Seconded: Jim Fern Seconded: Jenny Motion carried Motion carried. Mike Hodges was nominated as Vice Jim Fern was nominated as Bar Manager. Commodore Moved: Bruce Wieland Moved: Dudley Young Seconded: Richard Jenkins Seconded: Geoff Montague Motion carried. Motion carried. There was some discussion about the Alasdair Noble was nominated as Rear Management Committee members and Tony Commodore Eppell was nominated but as he is away at present the final make up of the Moved: Mike Hodges Management Committee will be resolved Seconded: Peter Hackett subsequently by the executive. Essentially, Motion carried. we need three committee members but can Christopher Wren was nominated as Club have up to four members. With some Secretary. members not being available at all times this needs some thought to resolve. Moved: John Hamarty Seconded: Lyle Stanaway The Cruise Captain will be nominated by the Management Committee but this important Jenny Maruff was nominated as Assistant role needs an appointee who will encourage Secretary the cruising division to take an active role in Moved: Alan Bolt the club as they are very important to our Seconded: Lyn Wieland future. Dudley Young volunteered to organise Motion carried. the Gladstone cruise. Some other suggestions were made and perhaps Ray Alan Bolt was nominated as Treasurer. Perry on his return will be prepared to take Moved: Bruce Wieland on the role. Seconded: Chris Wren Motion: that Ray Perry be appointed Cruise Motion carried. Captain subject to his acceptance. Peter Hackett was nominated as OMR Data Moved: Richard Jenkins Officer, Trailer Boat Representative and Seconded: Jenny Maruff Management Committee Member. Motion carried. Moved: Bruce Wieland The Management Committee will appoint an Seconded: Lyle Stanaway Arbitrary Racing Officer, OMR and Safety Motion carried. Measurers (who need to be qualified). Chris Dewar was nominated as Multinews The commodore resumed the meeting and Editor, Web-site Manager and Management thanked everyone for their support. He asked Committee Member. for the support of all members in the coming Moved: Lyle Stanaway year and thanked the previous committee. Seconded: Peter Hacket 6. The meeting closed at 9.30 pm.

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MYCQ GENERAL MEETING 3 Nov 2016 17/10/16, the Sandgate Sailing Club expressed interest in competing in the Spring 1. Attendees Series but was unaware of the event and As per attendance book. indeed wants their programme and ours to be coordinated next year and races at each 2. Apologies club promoted to members. Chris Dewar Sue Perry 20/10/16, Glen Stanaway has confirmed that Jim Stubbings Peter Sutherland there will be no Australian Championships for Alasdair Noble Ray Perry multihulls in Sydney in 2017. Eileen Hamarty Barbara Stubbings DPSS has written re their lease of 5 years 3. Minutes plus an option to renew for 10 years but this Confirmation of the previous meeting held on lease is not in writing. The State Government 1 September 2016 has sent a bill for $6000 plus to keep the lease but DPSS has been told they can apply Motion: that the previous minutes be for a refund. DPSS has paid the amount to accepted as a true record of the meeting secure the lease. DPSS wants MYCQ support Moved: Christopher Wren to apply for a refund. Bruce Wieland will Seconded: Lyle Stanaway respond but as DPSS has a peppercorn lease, Motion: Carried they will need the support of YQ to reinforce 4. Business arising from the minutes. their and our position. 4.1 Correspondence There was a lot of other email correspondence, most of which dealing with Alasdair Noble email re weighing. (There will issues that will be addressed elsewhere in the be a sailing committee meeting to discuss minutes. this or it might be referred to the OMR review committee.) 4.2. The video of the OMR presentation is now ready and on the web site. 27/9/16, YQ notification of the Queensland Keelboat and Offshore Sailing meeting. 4.3 The national association has been discussed at various times and there will be a 29/9/16, MSQ have decided not to allow questionnaire to members to ensure all ideas addition moorings in Deanbilla Bay and they are considered. Jim Stubbings has prepared a believe it should be removed from the list of draft questionnaire, Alasdair Noble has marine anchorage. This will ensure that no prepared the "no" case and Chris Wren the one can apply for permanent moorings in the "yes" case. This will be considered by the future. Commodore and circulated. QCYC re the long table request for boats to 4.4 Weighing of boats became an issue moored at the end of the pier. at Airlie Beach(AB) 5/1016, AGM YQ. This problem relates to several boats as there Jim Stubbings has prepared a letter about are inconsistencies in the weights produced the need for members to actively support the by the three cell method. There was also a club. problem with some skippers incorrectly 12/10/16, Aquatic event permit provided for relying on weigh-bridges. As it is so the Spring Series & the Mooloolaba & return important to get right and avoid speculation, race. Also Aquatic permit for the Navigator's the Commodore suggested that we should Nightmare to be held on the 6 Nov 2016. await expert review of the weighing systems but recognises that the National titles in 13/10/16, Mayor of Gladstone has written Wangi are in November and undertook to requesting details of our boats. Bruce write to the race organisers. Wieland to follow up as the Mayor has requested contact details for our members. In future, as weight is critical to the rating However the Commodore suggested that it system, particularly to the smaller boats, the would be more appropriate for the mayor to weighing system needs to be clarified to provide us with information and for us to come up with an improved system. Mike send it out or publish it. Hodges is investigating a single point system 10

Multihull Yacht Club Queensland Inc as against a three point system. It is possible about first aid for serious at sea problems. that boats up to 5000kg may be weighed in John is a first aid trainer for the coast guard. future using a one point system, as there is This meeting is not limited to members and little chance of error being a one lift is offered to all as part of our duty of care. arrangement, while for practical reasons the There is a box of books that is available to heavier boats may still use the three point members in the library. system. We await the outcome of Mike's deliberations. Expert advice will be sought 7. Sailing Committee Report due to the several anomalies that have The Brisbane to Mooloolaba race attracted 7 occurred and the importance of this issue to boats. There was limited wind at the start the OMR. but it came in later in the day to see some 4.5 The OMR preamble is being edited. good racing and tight finishes, particularly between Hasta la Vista and Renaissance. 46 Peter Hackett explained that he and Geoff people attended the function at the Tavern Cruse have outlined the documents needed on Saturday night. The return race was in to ensure consistently wherever boats are ideal conditions with a stronger breeze and measured, including the need for an updated all downhill. The results will be published in preamble, measurement certificate, the Multinews. measurers' guidelines and owner's guide in preparing their boats for measurement. Chris The Spring Series began with the two St Wren volunteered to help draft the Helena Cup races, with light weather on the documents. It was noted that as part of the Saturday which filled in towards the end of system review it was decided to reintroduce the race. It was perfect conditions for the a validation period for OMR certificates, Boat Works Too which was first across the requiring boats to be remeasured every four line beating everything, including the years. monohulls that started a half an hour ahead of the multihulls. On P/H Boat Works was 4.6 There has been a meeting with AS first, Boss Racing 2nd Fantasia 3rd. On and YQ recently and they are very Sunday the race was delayed due to the interested in ensuring the safety regulations strong winds but a decision to race was are appropriate for multihulls. YQ is planning made at noon and a few brave skippers to reconvene the offshore safety committee ventured out. The Boat Works decided not to and are encouraging us to participate. race as the conditions would not have suited 5. Treasurer’s Report this powerful boat and this proved wise with some gear breakages in the multihulls and In summary, the balance is $234,390.54 some more serious problems in the rest of comprising the following. the fleet. Frequentflyer started well and MYCQ Business Saver Acnt: $57,943.31 sailed away from the fleet hull flying in ideal MYCQ Business Everyday Chq Acnt:$4289.99 conditions for this sized boat but this was Perpetual Wealth Focus Investment Fund: short lived when the prodder broke nearing $22,157.24 Hope Banks. Fantasia, Hasta la Vista and Term Deposit $150,000 Shanda revelled in the conditions, with Shanda winning on P/H, followed by Hasta la Motion: That the Treasurer’s Report be Vista and Fantasia with Spook 4th. Shanda adopted and Fantasia won the teams event. Proposed: Allan Bolt Seconded: Jim Fern The nationals will be in Moreton Bay and we Motion Carried need to set a date with RQYS before Wangi so the competitors at Wangi can be notified 6. Social Report accordingly. Lyn Wieland reported that the Christmas The Spring Series continued on the weekend Party had been booked for the 3 December after the St Helena Cup with two races to at the MBTBC. Members should book early as Sandgate and back. Frequentflyer was numbers are limited. fastest on both days, although struggled to For the general meeting in February, John keep Hasta la Vista at bay in the light Simmons has agreed to present information variable conditions on the Saturday but once 11

Multihull Yacht Club Queensland Inc the wind filled in it was great ride back to enthusiastic Cruise Captain. He also Manly. On Sunday it was a similar story with suggested that we should encourage WAGS frequentflyer first over the line and after an style 'races' next year. early struggle with Renaissance, Hasta la 9. Yachting Queensland Vista looked great with its new extended hulls and Renaissance zoomed home looking The YQ, AGM was held and attended by beautiful with its reverse bows. Bruce and Lyn Wieland and Lyle Stanaway. The final two races of the Spring Series were There are 6000 sailing members in the Manly Combined Clubs triangles which Queensland. provided good variety for the competitors. There was a presentation by the Australian Frequentflyer scored line honours from Hasta Sports Foundation which assists clubs to la Vista which sailed short handed (and short obtain sponsorship and donations for events. shouldered). The results will be revealed to They have several yacht clubs as clients. finish off the season's results. There are tax deductibility benefits if the Lyle has a draft calendar for discussion by clubs work with the Australian Sports the sailing committee with many events all Foundation. They charge a fee of 5% but ready locked in for 2017. they have a good network and can assist in identifying sponsors. The 2017 applications The Commodore thanked Richard Jenkins for close in mid November. starting the races during the Spring series and Peter Sutherland for starting the YQ is trying hard to be relevant to the sailing Mooloolaba race. clubs and recognise the importance of multihulls. There have been many developments in the trailer boat fleet with many boats changing It has become apparent that AMSTEL should owners and few trailer boats are available for be involved in B2G as they are playing a sale. A good sized fleet is expected for the larger role now compared with MSQ. nationals. There was also a meeting held at RQYS on RQYS has been given two Corsair Pulse 600s the 21/10/16 by SA/YQ for Keelboat and and are offering this to sailors to try their Offshore sailing in Queensland. hand at a multihull. This is a good fit with The clubs invited to attend included: their many off-the-beach multihulls sailing at the club. The MYCQ may be able to use this · Southport Yacht Club as a natural progression for sailors from · Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron small multis to the Pulse and then larger · Multihull Yacht Club of Queensland multihulls. It would be great to have a fleet · Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club of Pulse 600s and possibly F22s racing at · Wynnum Manly Sailing Club RQYS. · Queensland Cruising Yacht Club · Moreton Bay Boat Club Peter Hackett has made good progress on · Newport Cruising Yacht Club the data base but needs information about a · Bribie Island Yacht Club boat which had an OMR in 2014 but its · Mooloolaba Yacht Club records have disappeared. The boat was · Sunshine Coast Sailing Club called 'Demonstrator' but is now called 'Its all · Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club good version 2'. Mike Hodges offered to provide the information. The meeting was chaired by Yachting Queensland President, Ken Hurling and 8. Cruising report Australian Sailing Regional Manager, Ben Multinews has a report of a recent cruise by Callard. Tropical Cat sailed by Dudley Young and The Offshore Committee of YQ, and, in Jenny Maruff. Ray and Sue Perry are particular, Ken Hurling wants to involve the currently cruising up north on Purrfik. multihulls. Accordingly the MYCQ was The Navigators' Nightmare is on the 6 Nov. welcomed and was well acknowledged as a major participant. While offshore racing is Bruce Wieland stressed the importance of the not relevant to some of the invitees, it was a cruising boats to the club and the need for an very useful meeting which confirmed the 12

Multihull Yacht Club Queensland Inc desire of many of the clubs to collaborate to There was some sympathy at our meeting of ensure good programming and a series of the MYCQ for this view, with a suggestion races held by contributing clubs. that the classification of races should be reviewed along with safety standards to The Southport YC representative supported make some races more accessible. Some the notion of a big 12 series, meaning races thought that many of the races are just promoted by the 12 clubs and they believe a coastal races, such as the Mooloolaba race point score system for the series with one and even the Brisbane to Gladstone and major sponsor should be achievable. The perhaps this can be pursued through YQ, as objective is to achieve bigger fleets for all without changes to the Blue Book, the State divisions. However, the MCC did not see it Government will insist that the races remain that way at all. They wanted small fees for as they are. The purpose is not to reduce maximum numbers. At our committee standards to a point where safety is meeting, we agreed that the Offshore series compromised but make racing affordable and and the MCC races were two different types easier for skippers, so the fleets grow in of racing and there was room for both. RQYS numbers. It was observed that the Fastnet suggested working together to ensure the race does not require life rafts which is in racing calendars were coordinated to ensure open rough waters and has experienced maximum involvement in racing. While 12 some significant accidents over the years. clubs were included, the Commodore suggested that it is difficult to see the Bruce Wieland also spoke to Ben Callard relevance to Newport, Noosa & Bribie clubs regarding the Offshore Safety Committee as as they have a different focus to offshore he wants to ensure that we are represented events. The intension is to have a on it. Ben confirmed that it has not been coordinating committee with the involvement formed yet but he will keep in touch with the of YQ. MYCQ. A contrary view was presented by Craig 11. The next General Meeting will not be Coulson at the Offshore meeting, as he felt until 2 February 2017. that the cost of racing was getting too high 12. The meeting closed at 8.50 pm which caused some division in the room. which was followed by the AGM.

Brisbane to Gladstone Cruise Rally A Cruise Rally, for all vessels, Multihull Yacht Races, with passage making mostly in Yachts, Monohull Yachts, and Powered daylight hours, overnight stopovers at various Cruisers, will be conducted jointly by MYCQ anchorages, and timed to arrive in Gladstone and QCYC, to co-inside with the 2017 to welcome the race fleet. Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Races. Rally yachts have the flexibility of joining the Entries are open for all vessels which are fleet at any point along the way. Yachts based sound, suitably equipped for offshore cruising south of Brisbane should aim to be in (Queensland Dept. of Transport Safety Brisbane to depart with the main fleet. Yachts Regulations apply), and with al least one based north of Brisbane may join the fleet at experienced crew member. any anchorage along the course, making it possible for late starters to catch up. The format will be based on the very successful Cruise Rally held in 2014. The There will be a strong emphasis on social Cruise Rally will begin in Brisbane one week activities, with sundowners and beach parties prior to the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone along the way.

The proposed timetable APRIL 2017 Wednesday 5th ····················· Briefing at Manly Saturday 8th ························ Manly to Mooloolaba - 52nm Sunday 9th ·························· Mooloolaba to Pelican Bay – 63nm Monday 10th ························· Pelican Bay to Kingfisher Bay – 28nm Tuesday 11th ························ Kingfisher Bay to Rooney Point – 32nm Wednesday 12th ···················· Option A: Rooney Point to Bundaberg - 40nm; or Option B: Rooney Point to Lady Musgrave – 67nm Thursday 13th ······················ Lay Day at either Bundaberg or Lady Musgrave Friday 14th ··························· Option A: Bundaberg to Pancake Creek – 59nm; or Option B: Lady Musgrave to Pancake Creek – 40nm Saturday 15th ······················· Pancake Creek to Gladstone - 30nm Note: The proposed time table by necessity will be flexible and weather dependant, including the condition of the Wide Bay Bar. Distances are approximate. Register Your Interest I WISH TO REGISTER MY INTEREST IN THE BRISBANE TO GLADSTONE CRUISE RALLY 2017

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Social Report by Lyn Wieland—Social Secretary

Ho Ho Ho! and a very Merry Christmas to all, Let me tell you about the good times shared in the past month. Firstly the AGM meeting was successful and a new committee was formed. I was nominated and accepted Social Secretary for one more year, but believe change is positive and it is time for a new person in the role at the next AGM. So notice is given to the next contender to step forward in 2017.

The weather in November has been rough, windy or at the extreme, just picture perfect. It so happened the cruise for Col Graham ( Colandi) and Alan November picked the latter and Lucinda Bay Hunter (Talisker) at MYCQ Cruise to on Moreton Island was just that. Talisker, Lucinda Bay Nov 2016 Colandi and Hasta la vista for a perfect overnight in this part of the bay joined Bruce Thankyou Col and Di Graham on Colandi for and me on Shanda. Crystal clear water, hosting the troops for sundowners and lots of perfect sunset, warm water all in harmony laughs. The easterly breeze between 10 – 15 with the “hoot” of the P&O Cruiser anchored knots set our sails for a lovely trip back to overnight at Tangalooma. Manly on Sunday. Smiles all around.

Jan Hamilton, Lyle Stanaway and Lyn Wieland Lucinda Bay at Moreton 15

Ponsi and her team at the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club. The pressure is on them at this time of the year, but as always, nothing is a problem and magic happens.

Dennis Geraghty, Music4U, kept us entertained and the stayers dancing until near midnight. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and the selection in this Multinews has captured the good spirit of all who attended. Thank you to Noeleen Berg for stepping in to the Paparazzi role for Julie Geldard at the last minute. The theming has worked for several years now, so Social Secretary for next Christmas Party will be looking for ideas. Do you have any suggestions?? Llyle Stanaway (Hasta la vista) to the rescue of one lost glass. What follows “Masthead light, Sparkling WHITE”.?? The Christmas Party and Trophy Presentation Saturday 3rd December was another great Congratulations to all of our Trophy winners. event with the ongoing support of Helen The 2016 Multihull and Trimaran competitors

MYCQ Cairns Rep Rob Sherwood in concert with Roz P at the Powerhouse Brisbane, Dec 2016

were the stars on the night, their but perhaps some life saving tips of value to achievements acknowledged and supported all of us. by skippers and crew. The list of boats and The night is not restricted to club their achievements in 2016 has been members, so PLEASE bring friends and included this month. family along. Sunday 4th December, a small group It will be advertised in Yachting Queensland supported our Cairns MYCQ representative and other clubs as we see this as a way to Rob Sherwood at the free music event bring new members. promoted on the MYCQ Facebook page. Rob is lead guitarist with a group called the Hospitality with supper will be shared after the speaker. Wayward Gentlemen in support of Roz Pappalardo lead vocalist at LiveSpark, I am pleased to report excellent health from Brisbane Powerhouse. John Hamity, Jim Stubbings and Jim Fern after their surgery events in November. Roz is best known for her part in “Women in Wishing you healthy days ahead, good rest Doc’s” some years past and more recently and recovery. the group of women featuring in “ The Soldiers Wife” music for ANZAC 100 years Finally, on a personal note, I would like to celebrations. thank the Life Members and Flag Officers who nominated and voted for Bruce and I as Looking toward 2017, please diary note our recipients in 2016 for the Gold Rush Trophy, General meeting Thursday 2nd February awarded for “Outstanding Service to the 2017. Jon Symmonds will be our guest Club”. We are proud to have our name speaker with the first aid topic. added to the list of other outstanding “Know what to do in the first 5 minutes at members. sea”. I personally am proud to have my name Jon is a Coxswain in AVCG and is the First beside Commodore Bruce Wieland. Bruce Aid trainer for Coast Guard, Sunshine Coast. was also the recipient in 2002, 2007 with He lived on a 46’ cat for two years in the Tony Eppell and now again in 2016. This is Caribbean and has cruised/raced extensively. testimony to his commitment to our club, so He is a qualified trainer in Remote, proud of its long 53-year history, successful Wilderness and Advanced First Aid. against all odds. Testimony also, that the club is not only about sailing, as most know We have asked Jon for a 90 minute talk on it is not my first passion, but about fellowship what to put into your first aid kit for sea and shared by good friends with similar interests. a brief summary for quick response in the event of boating injuries, burns, stings and So as we look forward to 2017, I wish all bites. Christmas Blessings and a Very Happy New Year of Celebrations. Safe sailing. Please note: This is not a certificate course,

Meteorological Information http://www.marine.csiro.au for Sea Surface temperatures, eddies and ocean surface winds http://www.bom.gov.au for Warnings, Weather observations & Forecasts

MYCQ 2016 Trophy Results

Yacht Skipper/ Design Event Owners Results Fantasia Andrew Stransky Seven Manly to Mooloolaba Oceans 50 1st OMR Ocean Series 1st OMR 1st PHS

BOSS Racing Gary Saxby Saxby Special 3rd CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - 264 points Winter Series 1st PHS Manly to Mooloolaba Race 1 Line Honours Race 2 Line Honours

Hasta La Vista Jim Fern Crowther 2nd CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - 405 points Lyle Stanaway Hemlock Odin Trophy 1st PHS Great Bay Race Line Honours Summer Series 1st PHS Spring Bay Series 1st PHS Bay Series 1st OMR 1st PHS

Mooloolaba to Manly 1st OMR 1st PHS Ocean Series 3rd PHS

Frequent Flyer Chris Wren Pescott Firefly 2016 CLUB CHAMPION - 413 points Surf to City inshore 1st OMR Odin Race Line Honours, 1st OMR Winter Series 2nd PHS Spring Series 2nd PHS Bay Series 2nd OMR Total 9 line honours

The Cats Whiskers Bruce Dickson Jenkins Navigators Nightmare

Spook Kestral

Renaissance Hasta La Vista

Frequentflyer The Cats Whiskers

Gold Rush Trophy

20 Photos Noleen Berg

The 24th edition of the Surf to City Yacht Race will be conducted on the waters of the Queensland Coast between Southport and Shorncliffe. The race will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

Owners and charterers of eligible boats are invited to enter on the conditions of this Notice of Race.

The race is organised and conducted by the Queensland Cruising Yacht Club (“The Organising Authority”).

There are two courses. The Inshore course charts a course inside of the Stradbroke Islands. The Offshore course goes outside of the Stradbroke Islands and Moreton Island. The start of the race will be in the vicinity of Gold Coast Seaway and the finish will be in the vicinity of Shorncliffe headland.

The race is a 49 nautical mile passage race for the Inshore Fleet and 94 nautical mile passage race for the Offshore Fleet. Details of the course will be included in the Sailing Instructions.

DATES

Entries close: 5pm, 22nd January

Late entries close: 5pm, 24th January

Time penalties for late entry documents applied from: 22nd January

Pre-start Documentation: 1pm, 25th January

Competitors Meeting: 8.30pm 27th January

Race: 28th January

Notice of Race: http://www.surftocity.com/node/34

2016 Nationals—Wangi By Peter Hackett

The boats are home, the crews are tending the bruises, and the organisers are hopefully still sleeping after the running of another awesome APC Logistics Australian Multihull Championship at Wangi ASC. This event has been running every 2 years for as long as I can remember, and it is not hard to see why we all keep coming back. Flat water, fresh to strong breezes, grassy beaches to drag the boats up on, and a truly eclectic village atmosphere for crews and spectators to enjoy a beer on the grass or a seafood bouillabaisse in a local eatery make for a perfect formula. Shane Russell and his wife Michelle and daughter Kimberley did the hard yards again this year, and like all great organisers they say this is their last. As long as the merry band of smiling locals keeps doing the job, the tradition should continue nicely. An invitation race and six heats were run, mainly intending to feature tactical multiple windward leeward legs, but nature shifted these a little to quite a few reaching legs in the fresh winds. Multihullers hate reaching at speeds in excess of 20 knots (in most races!!) , and the photos show that we hated Diam 24 Wilparina III (un petit that a lot. The 36 mile passage race that bateaux une douleur dans le cul)

A Trail of Sknot for the Div 2 Fleet Usually the steam comes out of the kettle on Trinity 23

The A Class Guys Without Trapezes covered the full length and width of the lake home clubs, but that is what travelling the was superb in 20-25 knots of wind. This race country is all about. The smallest boat in was more testament of the high standard of each of the top two divisions won their event, the fleet with hardly a shackle broken, and and more interestingly, both owners have just a sea of smiling faces at beer o’clock. downsized from much larger boats. The major awards were decided on the In Division 1 all eyes were on the new French recently upgraded Offshore Multihull Rule, Diam 24 Wilparina III owned by Rob and the general consensus was that things Remilton, and they smiled all the way to the seem pretty fair now. The flat water definitely podium just ahead of David Renouf’s Airplay. favoured the smaller boats compared to The foil assisted Bare Essentials trimaran of performances measured on our exposed Tim Pepperell and Rob Reiger put on a great

Airplay Going Hard

Off the Rails Enjoying the Cruise in show of spray in third place, and the boys Company were glad to finish the series for the first time in 3 successive attempts. Division 2 was a clear win for the little green F22R Sknot, Chris Culph and Craig Unthank’s latest love affair. John Dowling put together a hot crew of A class mates to get the Mark 1 Sprint Triple A Racing into second place, just ahead of my 20 year old F28R Trinity. We managed a navigational faux pas in one race to help the other guys. In Division 3 local legend John Longworth ran his masthead kite on most legs to win the gold, but on the last heat his newly blown 2 piece mast shortened that day for him. Grahame Rivett won cruising division on his F24 with a furled or unfurled screacher up all day, what a way to enjoy the view. MYCQ will be running the 2017 national series at RQYS on the more open waters of Moreton Bay, and that should encourage the big bridgedeck racers to join the fray. Rumour has it that a few boats will be flying above the water by then….. Maybe elsewhere in this newsletter???

“It’s all Good Version 2”, Great Name!

Series Results [OMR] for Division 1 up to Race 6 (Drops = 1) Place Ties Sail Boat Skipper From Type Total R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 1 6R GR297 Wilparina III Robert Remilton Goolwa Diam 24 7 1 1 2 1 [8F] 2 RPAYC 2 06 Airplay Angie Goodwin Airplay 30 7 2 2 1 [2] 1 1 NSW Bare 3 V3 Tim Pepperell MYCV Grainger 9 16 3 [5] 3 4 2 4 Essentials WASC 4 W102 Foxy Shane Russell Lynx 8.8 18 4 3 [8F] 3 3 5 NSW WASC 5 001 Mad Hatter Phillip Brander F85SR 21 5 [6] 4 5 4 3 NSW WASC 6 013 Two Tribes Paul Nudd Egan Cat 26 6 4 5 6 5 [6] NSW WASC 7 1313 Evil Gnome Clive Kennedy F85SR 40 8C 8C 8C 8F 8S [8F] NSW

Series Results [OMR] for Division 2 up to Race 6 (Drops = 1) Place Sail Boat Skipper From Type Total R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 Craig 1 V306 Sknot Hastings F22 5 1 1 1 1 [4] 1 Unthank John Lake Sprint 2 020 Triple A Racing 11 3 [4] 3 2 1 2 Dowling Cootharaba 750 Peter 3 14 Trinity MYCQ F28 12 2 2 2 [11R] 3 3 Hackett Palm Beach Sprint 4 124 The SPC4 David Fisher 16 [6] 3 4 3 2 4 SC 750 Corsair 5 V193 Fifty Fifty Geoff Floyd MYCV 23 4 5 5 4 5 [5] 28 Keith RMYC Port Sprint 6 75 Eat Dessert First 33 7 8 6 6 [9] 6 Chidzey Hacking 750 Ross Sprint 7 158 Tiger GRYCSA 34 5 7 [10] 8 6 8 McOmish 750 Neville 8 5 Freelance RMYC F82 35 9 [9] 7 5 7 7 McElroy

9 13 The Tribe John Hardy RSAYSsa F82R 43 10 [10] 9 7 8 9

Leonard Tin Can Bay Surtees 10 S22 Jaguar 44 8 6 8 11C 11F [11F] Surtees YC 22

Series Results [OMR] for Division 3 up to Race 6 (Drops = 1) Place Sail Boat Skipper From Type Total R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 John 1 216 It's All Good 2 WASC NSW Ostac Tramp 5 [3F] 1 1 1 1 1 Longworth Windrush 2 608 Tradewind Allan Rees WASC NSW 10 1 2 2 3C 2 [3F] 600

Series Results [OMR] for Division 4 up to Race 6 (Drops = 1) Place Sail Boat Skipper From Type Total R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 1 389 Off the Rails Grahame Rivett RMYC Broken Bay Corsair 24 4 EXC 1 1 1 1 [1] 26

Series Results [TOT HC] for Division 1 up to Race 6 (Drops = 1) Place Ties Sail Boat Skipper From Type Total R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 Robert 1 GR297 Wilparina III Goolwa Diam 24 10 3 1 4 1 [9F] 1 Remilton Robin RMYC Nusa Tiger 2 101 Lukim Yu 15 2 4 3 [6] 1 5 Ottawa NSW 9 Angie RPAYC 3 1.0S 06 Airplay Airplay 30 17 [7] 3 1 5 4 4 Goodwin NSW WASC 4 013 Two Tribes Paul Nudd Egan Cat 17 6 2 [6] 3 3 3 NSW Phillip WASC 5 001 Mad Hatter F85SR 18 1 6 5 4 [6] 2 Brander NSW Bare Tim 6 V3 MYCV Grainger 9 21 4 7 2 [7] 2 6 Essentials Pepperell Shane WASC 7 W102 Foxy Lynx 8.8 24 5 5 [9F] 2 5 7 Russell NSW Clive WASC 8 1313 Evil Gnome F85SR 45 9C 9C 9C 9F 9S [9F] Kennedy NSW

Series Results [TOT HC] for Division 2 up to Race 6 (Drops = 1) Place Sail Boat Skipper From Type Total R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 1 V306 Sknot Craig Unthank Hastings F22 20 [10] 1 2 7 8 2 Eat Dessert RMYC Port 2 75 Keith Chidzey Sprint 750 21 3 [12] 1 6 10 1 First Hacking 3 V193 Fifty Fifty Geoff Floyd MYCV Corsair 28 22 6 6 3 3 [7] 4 4 14 Trinity Peter Hackett MYCQ F28 23.5 8 2 4 [13R] 4.5 5 Sandgate YC 5 223 Matrix Ron Godwin F22R 24 1 3 [12] 1 9 10 Qld 6 13 The Tribe John Hardy RSAYSsa F82R 25 4 8 8 2 3 [8] 7 158 Tiger Ross McOmish GRYCSA Sprint 750 28 2 7 [10] 9 1 9 Palm Beach 8 124 The SPC4 David Fisher Sprint 750 29 [12] 4 6 10 2 7 SC 9 5 Freelance Neville McElroy RMYC F82 31 9 [11] 9 4 6 3 Triple A Lake 10 020 John Dowling Sprint 750 32.5 7 [10] 7 8 4.5 6 Racing Cootharaba 11 C750 Chilli David Simm PSYC Sprint 750 35 5 9 5 5 11 [13F] Tin Can Bay Surtees 12 S22 Jaguar Leonard Surtees 53 11 5 11 13C 13F [13F] YC 22

Series Results [TOT HC] for Division 4 up to Race 6 (Drops = 1) Place Sail Boat Skipper From Type Total R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 RMYC Broken 1 389 Off the Rails Grahame Rivett Corsair 24 7 [4C] 1 1 1 2 2 Bay Turissimo 2 W111 Dog Watch Ken Davies WASC NSW 8 1 3 [3] 2 1 1 10 Turissimo 3 2EZY 2EZY Garry Luxton WASC NSW 12 2 2 2 3 3 [3] 10.6

Who’s the Boss!

By Peter Hackett

In a far-flung end of the Brisbane northern galaxy, there is a big house, some big sheds, and some very cool looking boat bits. Those of us who have been to Gary Saxby’s UK Halsey loft at Cashmere will have seen the interesting sail and foil-cutting gizmos there for years, but now he is building another Super-Boss, and I thought a few pics might get our members excited. Gary and his wunderkind son Jamie have designed and are quietly CNC cutting, laminating, infusing, and putting together a foiling catamaran that might make things a little more exciting around the bay in the next year. The new black carbon cat is taking shape where the little and big Boss were grown, in the garden out the back of the home that houses the design “smartstuff”. The hulls, hiking racks, beams, and now carbon mast moulds are out the back under a tarp curing nicely in this warm weather we are all enjoying (not). Inside an adjoining shed is the stuff that got me excited. The carbon moulds are already being filled with the skins for the mid-hull vertical centreboards that will join to wand- controlled altitude T-foils at the bottom of the boards. At the back of each hull is a balancing, tall T-rudder which has the main purpose of keeping the whole craft level during all levels of flight. The boys have The lower T-foil coming out of the thought long and hard about the mould developments around the world of J,Z,C, UpTiP, and in fact the whole alphabet of foils, and have settled on controlled T to get them around the racecourse upright and elevated. It all sounds a bit mad scientist, and I think you all will agree that any of the successful inventions in our sport have looked and sounded a little mad at first, but I am sure this one will give us something to watch for quite a while. You would be surprised to know how many conventional boats out there have appendages designed and milled in these sheds, from the big monohull Wild Thing’s bulb keel, to rudders and centreboards for other multihulls. Carbon T-porn. The aft edge will be And then I need to find a way to give this detached and joined with a flexible boat an OMR rating? Mmmmm…. hinge 29

The mast mould with the hulls in No need to cut your bits out when the background. Apologies for the bad pic. the CNC can do it for you

The skins for the vertical T-rudders

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta 30th Anniversary

The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Under Royal Regatta is one of the top ten most important Patronage officially opened its first day of events for the South of Thailand in terms of racing in reliable, blustery winds and with generating revenues, both for government none of the foreboding promise of storms and for the local economy. We are pleased to predicted last week. Overcast skies and cool see the regatta’s international reputation conditions made for great sailing without the continue to grow, and with it, the economy stinging heat and lighter gusts of previous of Thailand. The event has very good years, with most teams happy with the positioning and history, and it is respected in overall sailing conditions. many other markets around Asia.” The racing today was watched by Admiral The battle between arch rivals in the Firefly Varong Songcharoen, Royal Thai Navy 850 Sports Class, ended with John (retired), who said, “I am here to watch the Newnham's Twin Sharks claiming two wins Phuket King’s Cup Regatta every two years over Hans Rahmann's Voodoo, slotting in as it’s something that will be forever special with two 2nd places. Japan's Natsuki to Thailand. I’ve been involved with the Motoyoshi's Mil Grace / Frog came good with event for 24 years now, and the Royal Thai 3rd overall, after George Eddings Blue Navy also has a significant investment of Noze, Peter Taylor's Ballerina and Shaun time and passion in the King’s Cup. We’re Jackson's Kata Rocks III all retired with pleased to see it continue to grow the brand damage. into the future through its engagement with Unfortunately for Alan Carwardine's young Thai sailors and especially Chinese defending champion Asia Catamarans competitors, and build on its reach across Hurricane was dismasted with Joel Berg on- the world. Still, the Regatta will always board. Mark Horwood's Adreneline suffered a deliver the excitement, excellent course Broken beam. Dirk Weiblen's Off- management and world class judging that Line and Mick Coleman's Java also suffered the long established competitors expect and damage. enjoy year on year.” Despite two second row starts, Danny Moore Jumnian Chukiat, a representative of the quickly fired up the Carbon Custom Revenue Department of Phuket, says, “The

Japan's Norikazu Arai's defending champion Lagoon 410 Minnie is back on the pace and scoring 2nd and two wins, is once again leading the Multihull Cruising Class. Also from Japan, Kimiya Shimizu's Moorings 4600 Ying Yang is following the masters footsteps in second overall. The Chinese on Niu Huo Huo's Lagoon 420 D&P don't want to be left behind and three 3rd places keeps the pressure on the leaders. On Day 2 there was glorious sunshine with stern and dependable winds, but choppy seas making for a fast and very tough day’s 36 3Itch, to clinch 1st and 2nd places and sit sailing. on the top of the Multihull Racing leaderboard. Henry Kaye unleashed his Despite half the Firefly 850 Sports Class nippy Seacart 30 Thor into a cloud of spray, retiring with damage yesterday, all six cats to claim the second race and 2nd overall. were back out on the course today. Talk Kirill Stashevskiy ducked and weaved around about nip and tuck between the leading the big trimaran's to claim 3rd overall for his contenders, John Newnham's Twin Stealth 13m Galeforce. Sharks and Hans Rahmann's Voodoo exchanged the lead several times. It took In the Pulse 600 class, Neil Ayre's Java and Newnham's Twin Sharks to accelerate to Andrew de Bruin/Zam Bevan's H30 Multihull 27.2 knots, to beat Rahmann's Voodoo by 36 Solutions traded 1st and 2nd places to seconds over the finish line and notch up respectively lead the overall standings. Two two more wins on the day. Recovering from 3rd places for Florent Herson/Morten yesterdays retirement, Shaun Jackson's Kata Jakobsen's Hanuman XXXIII secured 3rd Rocks III rebounded with two 3rd places and overall at this early stage.

put themselves back in the running for the and reduces H30 Multihull Solutions to third podium places. overall. Overnight leader, Danny Moore spent the Japan's Kimiya Shimizu's Moorings 4600 day repairing his Carbon Custom Ying Yang got the better of Norikazu Arai's 36 3Itch damaged back beam and defending champion Lagoon 410 Minnie mistakenly thought, they would only miss today and are tied on six points, at the top one race. In their absence, Richard Eyre's of the Multihull Cruising Class table. Third Morrelli/Melvin 60ft trimaran Rapido helmed place for Grant Horsfield's Fountaine Pajot by none other than Pete Melvin, made the 67 Arabella brings them to within striking most of the tough going to win both races distance of third overall, as the Chinese on and move up into second overall in the Niu Huo Huo's Lagoon 420 D&P did not start Multihull Racing stakes. Also enjoying the (DNS) today. fresh conditions, Henry Kaye's Seacart After two fantastic days of racing, we knew 30 Thor pedal to the metal attitude, earned there was trouble on Day 3, when the hotel them two 2nd places and take over the lead staff were mopping the floor of the outside on the scoreboard. Southport Yacht Club breakfast area. Looking out to sea, the Andrew Hurford's new Phantom V kicked in mirror surface indicated the predicted with two 3rd places and also moves up into change had arrived early. At the start line third in the overall standings. the postponement flag was limp and the two With Andrew de Bruin/Zam Bevan's H30 PRO's Ross Chisholm and Simon Jameson Multihull Solutions retiring damaged after separate courses, were scanning the horizon the collision with Black Baza, left the door for any sign of wind. Little puffs came and open for Florent Herson/Morten Jakobsen's went, from all over the shop, until it settled Hanuman XXXIII to secure victory and from 060 degrees and increased to 5 to 7 second overall, in the only Pulse 600 race knots, almost three and a half hours after today. Second place for Neil Ayre's Java the scheduled start time. elevates them to the top of the pointscore

Despite being recalled at the start and After some slow starts, Mick Tilden's Pixalux/ trailing the Firefly 850 Sports Class fleet on Java came back from the dead, to win both the first lap, John Newnham's Twin races today. Confused by rounding the Sharks drove on mercilessly. While others wrong windward change mark, Neil tripped up around the course, they Ayre's Java and Florent Herson / Morten recovered to lead the pack over the finish Jakobsen's Hanuman XXXIII scored DNF on line. No mistakes in the second race the second race, but manage to hold onto and Newnham's Twin Sharks has won six out 1st and 2nd places in the overall Pulse 600 of six races and well on the way to defending stakes. Yesterdays collision by Andrew de the title. No matter how much Hans Bruin/Zam Bevan's H30 Multihull Rahmann's Voodoo huffs and puffs, they Solutions has ruled them out of any further have played the bridesmaid role in every participation. race and destined to take second overall. Two DNF's in earlier races has not Third place for Japan's Natsuki disheartened, Thailand's Sarawut Janthong Motoyoshi's Mil Grace/Frog and while others Angel, as they came good to claim the have scored at least one DNC or DNS, they Multihull Cruising race today. Second place have secured third overall. for Japan's Kimiya Shimizu's Moorings Today the Stealth designs of Andrew 4600 Ying Yang elevates them to the top of Hurford's Phantom V and Peter Wood's Top the leader board and now tied on six points Cat returned to form and won both races. with Japanese counterpart Norikazu Arai's Second and third places for Henry Kaye's Lagoon 410 Minnie. These two will fight it Seacart 30 Thor, keeps them at the top of out till the end, as they hold a commanding the Multihull Racing table and never finishing points lead over third placed Niu Huo Huo's of the podium, could remarkably produce an Lagoon 420 D&P. early 80th birthday present for Cap'n Kaye. On Day 4 After two hours waiting for the By scoring 6th and 4th places, Richard Eyre's wind to increase and settle in direction, Morrelli/Melvin 60ft trimaran Rapido are racing finally got underway in a light 5 to 7 relegated to third overall and make way for knots Northerly. The final race did not Hurford's Phantom V to take over second produce any thrills and spills, like the first place in the standings. This is not over yet two days but will be remembered for the and by introducing the drop race, has contrasting spinnaker colours, clear blue sky narrowed in the score lines and one to watch and sparkling sea back drop, as the yachts in the coming races.

circulated on a tight windward / leeward course. Expectations were high as many skippers wanted to make that one last leap for glory but in most cases the conditions prevented it from happening. The strong current also played a part in judging lay lines and produced crowded mark rounding's that interrupted proceedings. What more can be said about John Newnham's Twin Sharks earth shattering performance. Similar to last year, eight wins in a row to defend the Firefly 850 Sports Class, with a day to spare. Despite interrupting the string of second places with Despite some severe challenges from the third place today, Hans Rahmann's opposition, Neil Ayre's Java managed to Voodoo claims second overall and 9 points overcome them and claimed victory in the clear of Japan's Natsuki Motoyoshi's Mil Pulse 600 class. At times only yards behind, Grace/Frog in third overall. Florent Herson/Morten Jakobsen's Hanuman It's all change in the Multihull Racing class. XXXIII and Mick Tilden's Pixalux/Javakept up By winning the last race, Andrew the pressure but finally succumbed to Hurford's Phantom V has displaced Henry second and third overall respectively. In the Kaye's top performing Seacart 30 Thor at Multihull Cruising class, Norikazu Arai's the top of the leader board by half a Lagoon 410 Minnie returned to form today to point. Thor could only manage 4th place defend the title. Despite Kimiya Shimizu today and defeated by the smallest of withdrawing the Moorings 4600 Ying Yang margins. Third place for Richard Eyre's from the regatta yesterday, they still hold Morrelli/Melvin 60ft trimaran Rapido keeps onto second overall. Fourth place for Niu Huo them in third overall and a magnificent sight Huo's Lagoon 420 D&P didn't have the to watch, threading the needle through the desired result, to take over second overall crowded fleet. and has to settle on third instead.

Multihull Racing Class

Country

Points

Score

Place

Total Sail R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 Boat Name No

1 11 Phantom V Andrew Hurford AUS 5 3 3 3 1 2 1 1 19.5 14.5 2 HK08 Thor Henry Kaye GBR 3 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 19 15

3 01 Rapido Richard Eyre NZL 2 7 1 1 6 4 3 3 27 20 4 10 Top Cat Peter Wood IRL 8 8 4 4 3 1 4 2 34 26 5 06 Galeforce Kirill Stashevskiy RUS 4 3 5 5 7 7 7 5 43.5 36.5 6 1618 Three Itch Daniel Moore INA 1 2 DNS DNS 4 6 5 6 50 37 7 SIN270 Tantrum Too Robert van Paridon SIN 7 6 6 DNS 5 5 6 7 55 42 8 F170 Off-Line Dirk Weiblen CHN DNF DNC 8 6 8 8 8 DNF 77 64 Radab 9 THA94 Cedar Swan THA 6 5 7 DNF DNF DNC DNS DNC 83 70 Kanjanavanit Mick Coleman/ 10 05 Java AUS DNS DNC DNS DNS DNC DNC DNF DNC 104 91 John Coffin Asia Alan Carwardine/ 11 03 Catamarans AUS DNF DNC DNS DNS DNC DNC DNF DNC 104 91 Joel Berg Hurricane

12 US2 Adreneline Mark Horwood THA DNF DNC DNS DNS DNC DNC DNF DNC 104 91 Firefly 850 Sport Class

Country

Points

Score

Place

Total Sail R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 Boat Name No

1 298 Twin Sharks John Newnham GBR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 7

2 FF 777 Voodoo Hans Rahmann GER 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 18 15

3 FF690 Mil Grace/Frog Natsuki Motoyoshi JPN 4 3 5 4 3 3 6 2 30 24

4 FF 333 Ballerina Peter Taylor SUI DNC DNC 4 5 5 4 2 4 38 31

5 FF888 Kata Rocks III Shaun Jackson THA DNF DNC 3 3 4 5 4 6 39 32

6 FF959 Blue Nose George Eddings GBR 3 DNF 6 6 6 6 5 5 44 37 Pulse 600 Class

Country

Points

Score

Place

Total

R2 R5 R7 Sail R1 R3 R4 R6 Boat Name

1 P2 Java Yachting Neil Ayre GBR 2 1 2 3 DNF 1 1 16 10

Florent Herson/ 2 P4 Hanuman XXXIII THA 3 3 1 2 DNF 2 2 19 13 Morten Jakobsen 3 P3 Pixalux/Java Mick Tilden AUS 5 DNF 3 1 1 3 3 22 16

4 P1 Sudu Red Jessica Qu CHN 4 4 4 4 2 4 DNS 28 22

H3O Multihull Andrew de Bruin/ 5 17 AUS 1 2 RET DNC DNS DNS DNC 33 27 Solutions Zam Bevan

America’s Cup What the Designers Have Been Doing

You probably know that the AC Class yachts for foiling. In stronger winds teams will use that will race in 2017 are largely one design - shorter wings with lower drag. Crossover the shape of the wing, the hulls, the pod conditions will be challenging to decide under the wing and the crossbeams are all whether to use the high lift or the low drag fixed by the class rule. The same is true for boards. There has been a lot of talk about cockpits and grinding pedestal positions. This upwind foiling and foiling tacks, but those leaves aerodynamic fairings, daggerboard techniques require sailing longer distance shapes, rudder shapes, wing internal over a less direct course. structures and control systems as the area for You can see the long wing and the reverse the designers to work their magic. The teams curve of the daggerboard on the port side of have been testing design ideas on their Emirates Team New Zealand's AC45X test "AC45X" experimental boats - sometimes boat. On the starboard side you can see how called "turbo" or "sport" boats. the reverse curve gets the board out to the Daggerboard design maximum beam to increase righting moment. (The sea otter seems to want a close look.) In light air the boats will need longer wings on the daggerboards to provide enough lift In a New York Times article, Oracle designer

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Scott Ferguson talks about longer rudders in the hulls so they can save money daggerboard wings for light air and shorter by using the rudders from the test boat in daggerboard wings for medium to heavy air. their race boat. Like the Kiwis, Oracle has been testing longer Land Rover BAR and Emirates Team New foil wings as this photo shows. Zealand wanted to test the geometry of the Rudders and boat building strategy slightly longer AC Class race boat, so they built special rudders that could be hung on Groupama Team France mounted their gantries off the stern.

Team France and ETNZ will use most of the total for their race yacht. As the article components of their test boat to build their above says, they are likely to build a pair for race boat, saving money. Essentially, they light wind and a pair for medium to heavy will just change the hulls. Like Oracle, conditions. Realizing that damaging even Artemis and Team Japan, BAR will have a one board could mean losing the test boat and a race boat in Bermuda so competition, in October the competitors they can do two boat testing. introduced a Protocol amendment to allow "replacement daggerboards." Any of a Rules Change - Spare Daggerboards team's AC45X daggerboards could be used Is this for rules geeks only? Or will it be as replacements, which should cover any important when the racing starts? situation. Only two replacement boards are allowed to be used, but that seems likely to Teams are only allowed four daggerboards be enough.

SHORT COURSES IN BRISBANE & SYDNEY JANUARY—FEBRUARY 2017

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Shipboard Safety Course STCW 10 Course of Safety This two day course replaces ESS from the Training previous Maritime Training Package from July 1 2014.The first half day is in the class This training prepares crew for work in room with the afternoon session in the swim the international maritime industry and pool, using survival equipment, so please bring a change of clothes and towel , overalls will suffice. The second day comprises STCW stands for Standards of Training and Certification for fire fighting and distress flare drills followed in the afternoon by Watchkeepers (2010). From August 2014 the course includes training on board a commercial vessel. There are no entry Security Awareness Certification. requirements for the course, this is your entry level qualification into the commercial maritime industry as a deckhand. Certification Next Course Brisbane is issued by STCW Sea Safety Training Australia RTO # 40495. 23-27 Jan Revalidation: 27-28 Jan Next Course Brisbane Next Course Sydney TBA Book 6-10 Jan Revalidation 10-11 Feb Book Next Course Sydney Now Now TBA

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RORC Transatlantic Race - Phaedo3 wins Line Honours in Grenada

Lloyd Thornburg's American MOD70 Phaedo3 was a very, very good arrival. There were lots has taken Line Honours in the RORC of people to welcome us on the dock.” Transatlantic Race for the second year Giovanni Soldini said: running. The American MOD70 completed the course in 6d 13hrs 39mins 55s. “These 2,800 Atlantic miles have really taught the crew a lot about Maserati as a boat as Although the team was outside their race well as about her trim and the astonishing record set last year (five days 22 hours 46 potential of her L-foils. But perhaps the most minutes three seconds), Phadeo3 is well important thing we learned – and something ahead of their 2016 rivals, Giovanni Soldini's that comes into our head every time we take Italian MOD70 Maserati. the rudder and feel the boat accelerate as she Phaedo3 skipper, Brian Thompson, spoke on comes down the waves – is how proud we are arrival in Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis to be able to sail a super multihull like Marina. Maserati. “Friday evening and we've just arrived into Phaedo3 delivered a perfect race – she didn’t Grenada at the finish of the RORC put a foot wrong. We could have done better Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote. We've but we still have the joy of a fantastic sprayed ourselves with champagne, given experience on a very special boat. And, of Pablo (Pete Cumming) a birthday cake and course, the regret at taking the decision to now we are going to settle down for some late pass Las Palmas to the north at the start of dinner in St George's. It's great to be here; the race and then follow a northerly route the tree frogs are singing out, the reggae which proved the wrong choice. music is blasting out and we are very happy There are so many technical considerations to to be here. We had a great last day in the think about but the main thing is to use this race with 15-17 knot tradewinds; quite important ocean voyage to prepare ourselves gentle, clear skies and then as we approached as well as possible for the next challenge". Grenada, a beautiful crescent moon and Venus setting in the west in front of us. We Maserati Multi70 finished second in a time of arrived three or four hours after sunset and it 7d 8hrs, 44mins 23s.

Extreme Sailing — Sydney

By Chris Dewar

As I am working in Sydney at the moment I The backup plan was to go out on the media thought I would make the most of the boat and see some of the action close up. I opportunity to attend the Extreme Sailing as watched the last 3 races and the media part of the Media. Lisa Radcliff from OC boat hung around 2 of the marks where Sport arranged for a media pass for me and most of the action was occuring. The racing I made it to Friday afternoon to watch the was very close and the action was great to last two races and spent all day Saturday watch. You could not have come away from there. this thinking sailing was anything but full on action 90% of the time. This year it was hosted at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. It was a good view from Unfortunately I could not stay for the final the yacht club despite the odd ferry passing day of racing because any of 3 yachts could between the spectators and the yachts. have won the regatta (Alinghi, Oman Air or Red Bull Sailing). Saturday I had arranged to be a guest sailor on board one of the GC32s. I was told I I also missed the first day where there were could not take a camera as I did on the 2 capsizes in 20 knot winds. Extreme 40 2 years ago, so had arranged to I took a number of shots which I have have a gopro mounted on my helmut. I was included in this edition of the Multinews and allocated to Team Australia for Race 4. there are some videos in the video section. Unfortunately by Race 2 the wind had You will notice that Land Rover BAR has an picked up and all guest sailors were Alinghi mainsail due to them damaging cancelled. theirs in the capsize.

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This Month’s Videos Sailing News Stunt 9 — Beach foiling Cat

The World Sailing Show — November 2016 https://youtu.be/jmRTZik0Vf8 https://youtu.be/jgYxI1YEvXY World on Water — 16th December Peg Legs Round Tortola Race https://youtu.be/CtJBZnvd3tc Sixteen boats took part in the 47th annual World on Water — 5th December Peg Legs Round Tortola Race on Saturday https://youtu.be/gEtWpWEKG2E (December 10th) with trimaran Triple Jack taking line honours but Boomorang World on Water—25th November skippered by Kevin Wrigley taking the https://youtu.be/Xrch6Pleus4 overall prize on corrected time for the second consecutive year. World on Water — 18th November https://youtu.be/_3KgPQcCnNc https://youtu.be/kY_oCzK8usM World on Water — 11th November https://youtu.be/MGoguaLSjVQ King's Cup — Rapido Trimarans Some Footage from the 2016, 30th King's Extreme Sailing Series Cup Regatta https://youtu.be/tUV3gt0qu3Y Videos Day 3: https://youtu.be/0SlOqSiwNYo Day 4: https://youtu.be/O_MDQaXq4v8 Manly to Mooloolaba Video on- Highlights: https://youtu.be/SYVU1FKHsqQ board Cutsnake Team Australia learning to foil: http://news4yachts.com/index.php/ news4yachts.com/index.php/multihulls/video multihulls/2016m2mviedo Geoff Cruse Multihulls Multihull Surveys for Purchase and Insurance Multihull Consultant

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Other News Interested in a Bass Strait crossing as experienced crew? NIRVANA is heading down to Tasmania! For those of you who haven’t met owners Julian and Julia, they are relatively new cruising members of the Club, aiming to circumnavigate the world in a few years time. Latecomers in life to sailing, they are looking to boost their offshore and coastal experience by heading down for the RYCT circumnavigation of Tasmania commencing mid February 2017. They have space on board for 2 – 4 people for different legs of the trip – Brisbane to Hobart (last 2 weeks of January), part or all of the circumnavigation (15 February – 21 March) and return trip Hobart to Brisbane (late March / early April) and they cordially invite you to join them! Nirvana is a solidly crafted 2011 Prout 50SW and Julian and Julia spent 2016 equipping her with all the necessary offshore equipment and gaining experience on shorter trips. Julian and Julia would love your company on board so if you are after a trip without the responsibility of captain and are happy to share your experience and an adventure with them, give them a call to find out more – Julia (0408 744180), Julian (0419 284 635).

Francis Joyon and his crew of five onboard Fantasia anchored in glorious Portland the maxi-trimaran IDEC SPORT has started Harbour, Victoria, on route to Adelaide and her attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy the Laser Nationals. record.

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