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mainsheet SUMMER 2012 SQUADRON BALL Saturday 9 March 2013 MYORA CUP Saturday 16 March 2013 We wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and Safe Boating over the summer season. Published by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Squadron Saturday 9 March 2013 7pm for 7.30pm Boardwalk Pavilion $150 per person Savouries aboard boats on Bill Kirby Jetty followed by a sumptuous three course dinner (beer, wine, bubbles included) Ball Black tie attire S Entertainment by band ‘Swing Central’ RSVP by 23 February 2013 Phone 3396 8666 Members only Numbers limited – book now! Code Flag K Squadron from Commodore Greg Clarke Saturday 9 March 2013 7pm for 7.30pm Boardwalk Pavilion I’ve always been a great believer In the Squadron’s case these • retain the Goodwill Trophy for a $150 per person in preparing for the next day, the include: 4th consecutive year Savouries aboard boats on Bill Kirby Jetty day before… the next week on the • improve our corporate • introduce some innovative followed by a sumptuous three course dinner Friday before and the next year on governance powerboat events (beer, wine, bubbles included) the last working day of each year. • freshen up the Constitution • increase member benefits Black tie attire to better reflect our current • set up and maintain an Asset Ball This enables me to review the operations Management Plan Entertainment by band ‘Swing Central’ S current period, tick off those • further develop our sailing • introduce a new point of sale RSVP by 23 February 2013 ‘things to do’ I have achieved program (juniors/Tackers and keel system to ease congestion in peak Phone 3396 8666 and reprioritise those things still boats/Elliott 7) periods Members only to be done. It also gives me the • maintain our position as the Although I am proud of our Numbers limited – book now! opportunity to add new goals for Number 1 regatta venue in the ensuing period. Queensland achievements this year, I am more • refine our financial performance excited about the year ahead as we I find this process enables me to measures continue to improve the Squadron’s download overnight or the weekend • ongoing support of our sail and facilities and services. all those things I want to achieve power cruising groups In so doing we will hopefully stop and to attack them with renewed Finally we must add to our list for doing those things that are not vigour and focus at the start of the beneficial, start introducing things next new day, week …. or year. 2013 some new exciting goals to ensure both Manly and Canaipa that are, while continuing to deliver As the Squadron’s 2012 calendar continue to be the place we all those things that are working well. year comes to an end it is enjoy and are proud of. These The trick is knowing what to stop, important to review, acknowledge include: start and continue. and celebrate the following • host the Commodore’s black tie achievements which we have made: ball • after 40 years we have another • progress plans for the new Marine Olympic Gold Medal Sports Building • the much needed refurbishment of Marina 1 is underway • the greatly enhanced Pavilion is complete • three world Championships including another World Masters Champion • one of the busiest sailing years on record • a trans ocean yacht race to Noumea The end of the year is also a time to make sure that those tasks that were once considered worthy of our attention remain on the list until they are achieved (or are no longer relevant). Santa even remembered the Commodore! www.rqys.com.au mainsheet 3 contents WILL YOUR FUTURE... 3 Code Flag K - Cdr Greg Clarke 6 General Manager - Paul C Hughes ...BE SUPER ENOUGH? 8 ISAF Appointments 9 Sydney to Hobart RQ Entrants 16 Sailing Adventure - Cape Horn to Cape Town - Michael Hood 20 RQYS Sailing Academy Report 22 Murrary River Odyssey - Rex King 24 Cruise Fever - a poem by Karl Guilfoyle 30 Member Profile - Adrian Finglas 32 Goodwill Cup - Results 34 Calendar of Events - Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr 36 Boat Care Basics - Polishing 40 RQ Trader 41 Welcome Aboard - New Members 42 Registered Vessels mainsheet Front Cover SUMMER 2012 Tackers launch - Spencer SQUADRON BALL Saturday 9 March 2013 MYORA CUP Saturday 16 March 2013 Williams & Isabella Rutledge enjoying the sailing experience We wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and Safe Boating over the summer season. 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This personal advice is provided by IFAA Pty Ltd. The Trustee is not responsible for, and does not accept liability for the products or services or actions of IFAA. You should use your own 4 mainsheet Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Summer judgement before taking up any product or service offered by IFAA. IFAA AFSL No. 238507. WILL YOUR FUTURE... ...BE SUPER ENOUGH? Did you know that almost 7 million Australians* will retire with far less super than they expected? This shortfall may affect your lifestyle in retirement and things may not be quite as super as you had hoped. *According to an ASFA media release, published 7 April 2010. YOURSUPERFUTURE IS A FREE ONLINE SUPER ADVICE TOOL TO HELP YOU LOOK AT: 1. your annual super contributions 2. which investment choice is right for you 3. your insurances within Club Super 4. setting and working towards a retirement income goal. As a Club Super member this advice is all free of charge and available now through your personal member online website. If you’re already registered for member online, simply login to access. If you’re not already registered please contact us for your username and password details. This is your first step to securing YourSuperFuture. *According to an ASFA media release, published on 7 April 2010. This information is of a general nature and does not take into account your individual financial situation, objectives or needs. Before acting on this advice, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should obtain a copy of the Fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) (available at www.clubsuper.com.au) and consider the PDS before making any decision. If you require specific advice, you should contact a licensed financial adviser. Club Plus Qld Pty Ltd (ABN 30 010 892 396), the Trustee of Club Super (ABN 12 737 334 298) is Corporate Authorised Representative No. 268814 under Australian Financial Services Licence No. 238507 and is authorised to provide general financial product advice in relation to superannuation. This personal advice is provided by IFAA Pty Ltd. The Trustee is not responsible for, and does not accept liability for the products or services or actions of IFAA. You should use your own judgement before taking up any product or service offered by IFAA. IFAA AFSL No. 238507. General Manager PAUL C HUGHES We are looking forward to a real Olympic Gold Medal. Who had a large turn out with 50 plus welcoming Adrian Finglas in the knows…with Adrian as coach some boats competing in both traditional position of Head Coach in the of these youngsters could well be and contemporary navigation. More Sailing Academy from February holding their own gold medals in than two hundred people attended 2013.