SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS / INFO Issue Number 29 Summer 2012 / 2013 infusion WORLD championships

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2 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club Contents

Welcome to our Summer edition of iN SYnC. As usual 4 Commodore’s Report this edition is packed with all the latest news and upcoming events from Southport Yacht Club. 5 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 6 Nacra Infusion World Championships Be sure to check out the ‘what’s on’ page in the middle of this edition for all the up coming events. 8 Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet 9 Breaking of the Flag With Christmas and New Years Eve just around the corner we have the Annual Christmas Carols 10 Welcome Home Clipper Luncheon on Saturday 22nd December and NYE functions in 11 Sail Paradise, Great Race & Cat Week the Compass Room, Waterfront Restaurant and at 12 Dux 30th Birthday Hollywell, there is something for everyone! 13 SYC Hardstand & Marina In February we are happy to announce the F18 Nacra 14 Winners and Grinners Infusion World Championships 2013 will be held at our Hollywell Sailing Squadron in early February. 14 Melbourne Cup An event not to be missed! 15 SYC Social Golf We wish you all a Merry 16 Hollywell Facility Launch Christmas and a safe 16 Apprentice of the Year - QLD and happy New Year! 17 Functions at SYC Remember to take care 17 Wine and Diner at SYC on the water during the Summer Holidays! 18 Up Coming Events 20 Power Boats - VC Power Phil Short Until next time, safe boating! 21 Power Boats - Whats on 22 Cruising Bronwen Ince Marketing Coordinator 23 Sailing Administrator Report 24 Southport Mentor at Hamilton Island RW WANT TO RECEIVE THE SYC 25 SYC High Performance Squad WEEKLY E-NEWS OR HAVE YOU CHANGED 26 3 Month.. 3 Countries.. 4 Regattas YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? 27 QLD Match Racing Championships CONTACT [email protected] 28 GC Sailability / Thursday Twilights 29 Jack Sherring World Champion 29 SYC Youth Sailors win at YQ Awards 30 Sailing What’s On CHAIRMAN - Daniel Cadman iN SYnC is published quarterly 31 Hollywell Sailing Sqaudron COMMODORE - Ian Hall September, December, March and June. 32 Associate’s Committee VICE COMMODORE POWER - Phil Short 35 Gold Coast Seaway Tide Chart VICE COMMODORE SAIL - Matthew Percy The opinions expressed by the authors TREASURER - Garry Edwards and contributors of articles in iN SYnC 35 SYC Sponsors BOARD MEMBERS - Chris Oxenford, are not necessarily those of Southport Peter Lahey, Scott Siganto Yacht Club Inc, nor does Southport COVER PICTURE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Colin Frew Yacht Club Inc. guarenteed the acuracy Nacra Infusion World Championships of statements made by contributors or iN SYnC is the official publication advertisers or accept any responsibility of Southport Yacht Club Inc. for any product or statements made 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach, QLD 4217 herein. Southport Yacht Club Inc does P: 07 5591 3500 not accept liability for advertising F: 07 5532 7507 material published in iN SYnC which W: www.southportyachtclub.com.au may contravene the Trade Pracitices Act. Other than for the purpose of EDITOR / ART / PRODUCTION / review and subject to the Copyright ADVERTISING SALES Act, no part of this publication may be Bronwen Ince reproduced in any form wihout the prior Southport Yacht Club written permission of the publisher. E: [email protected] T: 07 5591 3500

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 3 Club reports Club reports

Ian Hall COMMODORE’S REPORT Commodore

I’m sorry to have to report that Southport Yacht Club I was also extremely proud to be asked to present was unable to wrestle the Goodwill Trophy from Royal uniforms to members of the High Performance squad Queensland Yacht Squadron this year, despite us at Hollywell recently and also had great pleasure in reserving a spot in the trophy Cabinet at Main Beach presenting cheques to Tom Siganto, Joel Turner, Kyle O’Connor and Jack Sheering after their amazing and It was a wonderful weekend celebrating the 50th successful overseas campaign earlier this year. anniversary of the event with 50 boats competing and probably 200 boaties gathering on RQYS Canaipa for Congratulations to Tom Siganto and Joel Turner on the presentation. receiving the Barenjoey Award by Yachting Queensland as Sailors of the year. Also to Kyle O’Connell who has This navigation event is generally held in the vicinity been named the Junior Sailor of the Year. of Peel Island proceeding southward with an overnight anchorage at RQYS Canaipa. Our high performance group are a credit to the club and with the coaching skills of Shane Smith and guidance Tremendous inter-club camaraderie has been of Kelvin Holdt are going achieve great things in the generated through the Navigation Event Program and sailing world. They look very smart representing SYC the Goodwill Cup is perhaps the best example of the in their new uniforms. great boating spirit generated from such events. There is a host of events coming up in the lead up to SYC has won the trophy on 29 occasions and RQYS has Christmas not the least being the Mayors Christmas won it on 22 so it’s a pretty even competition. Carols on the Broadwater on December 8th and also The good news from my perspective was that the Lady SYC Christmas Carol Flotilla on December 22nd. I Caroline started exactly on time and was awarded a encourage all boat owners to dress up your boat and checkpoint prize, you would have to have been there take part in these events as they not only showcase to appreciate what an achievement this was for my SYC but are also great fun. crew. Don’t forget New Years Eve at the Club, this is always It’s been an eventful three months since I last reported a great night. in InSYnC, we have had the pleasure of welcoming I hope with the festive season almost upon us that Olympic sailor Mathew Belcher to the club on several everyone has a great and safe Christmas with your occasions and I thanks him for his support particularly families and friends. to the guys at Hollywell. We had a wonderful lunch at Main Beach to welcome champion skipper Richard Hewson from the Clipper Ian Hall Round the World race in which the Gold Coast entry won 12 of the 15 legs and had a podium finish in all Commdore legs. There are already talks underway to try and attract the event to the Gold Coast again for the next race in 2014/2015.

4 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club Colin Frew Chief Executive Officer REPORT Chief Executive Officer

With a few months under the belt it is clear we are As you can appreciate this is no easy task and with navigating our way through some relatively tough anything new and given the diverse dining expectations economic times. This naturally creates increased of our members we were bound to have a few bumps demand around discretionary income for many of in the road. My position on this is that menus are not our members and focuses our internal efforts on fixed in stone and unless popular should evolve at all inefficient and inflexible components of the club’s other times. From the original light lunch menu that operating environment. I am however bolstered was released in late October we have significantly re- by a sound financial position, a motivated board, engineered our menus and have received excellent passionate members, and a good team. feedback since the changes were introduced. For those who have not dined with us for a while, please Early September saw Sail Past and the Blessing of the give us try, and let me know your thoughts. On the Fleet at Main Beach and the Breaking of the Flag at subject of food, it would be remiss of me not to Hollywell. For me, this was a wonderful opportunity congratulate one of our SYC team - Jemma Gocher to understand more about the Club’s history and an who was recently awarded Qld Hospitality Apprentice enjoyable launch to the summer boating season. It of the Year – well done Jemma. was great to see so many of our members involved in this event particularly our distinguished past and On another positive note, I would like to acknowledge current Commodores. three of our young sailors who were recognised by Yachting Queensland for success in their respective Mid October we celebrated the completion of categories - Tom Siganto & Joel Turner – ‘The the facilities and kitchen upgrade at Hollywell. A Barrenjoey Trophy’ – Qld Youth Sailors of the Year and Government grant secured by Sailability provided Kyle O’Connell – ‘The Simba Trophy’ – Qld Junior Sailor much needed funding towards new wheel chair of the Year. Congratulations to everyone involved. amenities and delivered a significant lift to the venue. Given a non-compliant kitchenette, we also While on sailing it is also exciting to announce that we invested in a rebuild of the Hollywell kitchen which have secured the NACRA Infusion World Championships combined with the amenities upgrade provides a solid 2013. This event will be staged off shore but hosted platform for growth into the future. New menus have at SYC Hollywell Sailing Squadron in February. been rolled out and we are seeing a significant lift in activity at our Hollywell home. I would encourage all With Christmas fast approaching, we have a large members who have not recently visited this venue to number of events on the calendar including the indulge in its simple pleasures. Mayors Christmas Carols on the 8th of December, SYC Carols on the Broadwater on the 22nd of December At Main Beach we are gradually rolling out new and of course New Years Eve. I would like to take this furnishings across the business. This should opportunity to wish all our members a very Merry significantly enhance the aesthetic of the Club and Christmas and a healthy and happy new year. I look provide fresh and comfortable surroundings for forward to welcoming our valued members, family our members. A very big thank-you to our Ladies and friends to your Club during this festive period. Associates who provided the funding for this much needed facelift. We anticipate this program will be complete by mid-December. Colin Frew During late October and early November we have Chief Executive Officer been rolling out new food and beverage menus across the business.

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 5 nacra infusion world championships 2013 CHANDLERY GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

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infusion world championships february 2 to 7, 2013 syc hollywell sailing squadron

The Fastway F18 Nacra Infusion worlds will be held on the Gold Coast on the 2nd February 2013 to 7th February 2013. The event will be held from Southport Yacht Club’s Hollywell Sailing Squadron on the picturesque Broadwater. Sailing is to be held off shore with 15 races being scheduled. Fastway is the major sponsor for the event and have provided the social events and prizes. The theme for the event is Fun in the Sun. With the spotlight being placed on giving sailors a taste of the Gold Coast on and off the water as well as a terrific sailing venue. After the event on the 11th February the Annual Great Race is being held, this event sails from the Gold Coast to Manly in Brisbane, many of the Infusions are expected to stay and try and beat the race record. This is a massive opportunity to showcase SYC’s ability to run big events on the world stage. We look forward to seeing you all at the Nacra Infusion World Championships! Gold Coast Cat Week (end) incorporating SEQ Nacra Championships will also be held at SYC Hollywell from 26th - 27th January 2013 visit www.southportyachtclub.com.au for more details including the Notice of Race.

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6 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club CHANDLERY GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 7 SAIL PAST & BLESSING OF THE FLEET 2012

On Saturday, September 8th, the Southport Yacht Club On completion of the Sail Past, the Hinterland celebrated the opening of its 66th Boating and Sailing Community Band, together with the TS Tyalgum Season with the Club’s annual Sail Past and Blessing of Cadets performed the traditional Sunset Ceremony. the Fleet Ceremony at Main Beach. The day was witnessed by Members and Guests in Club and visiting vessels, led by the Water Police fabulous sunshine. arrived at SYC just after 2pm to be blessed by Father Harry Reuss, who was joined by Commodore Ian Hall, Junior Commdore Joel Turner, Vice Commodore Sail Matthew Percy, Vice Commodore Power Phil Short and Commander Roger Priest in taking the salute from the Club’s pontoon.

8 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club breaking of the flag & da$h 4 Ca$h

On Sunday 9th September, Members and Guests course had the Opti’s and Sabots taking a trip down gathered at Hollywell Sailing Squadron, for the Annual to the Sovereign Island Special Mark and back with Breaking of the Flag, performed by the Southport Yacht the rest of the fleet setting out on a jaunt around Club Junior Commodore Joel Turner and Vice Junior the majestic Crab Island. The highlight for the Juniors Commodore Zane Comadira along with Commodore was to have their race started with the firing of the Ian Hall, Vice Commodore Sail Matthew Percy, Vice canon which I am sure they felt the shockwaves if Commodore Power Phil Short, Board Members and loudness of the bang was anything to go by. Steve Past Commodore’s. Sherring has continued his record breaking feats on his Foiling Moth - 20 Good Reasons sailing the course The day was followed by the annual Da$h 4 Ca$h. in just 24 minutes & 50 smashing 31 Dinghies, Catamarans and Trailables turned out for the first race of the 2012/2013 Sailing Season therecord previously held by Shane the “Da$h 4 Ca$h” which was sailed in what can Smith. only be described as perfect sailing conditions, the For full results see page 29.

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 9 welcome home clipper luncheon @ syc

On Sunday 28th October, Southport Yacht Club were host a very special afternoon celebrating Gold Coast Australia’s victorious win in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2011 / 2012. SYC along with Gold Coast City Council, Gold Coast Tourism, SYC Members and Guests joined for lunch in welcoming home the guest of honour, Champion Gold Coast Australia Skipper, Richard Hewson. Richard spoke about his exciting journey and shared the story of triumph. Congratulations again Gold Coast Australia on our amazing WIN!

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Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 11 dux 30th birthday - popera at dux

On Sunday 19th August, Southport Yacht Club hosted The infamous Tug-o-war between Sailing and Power Popera at Dux, celebrating Dux 30th Birthday. The Members was also held, with Power winning this event entertainment for over 400 Members and Guests was once again! provided by Popera who presented an extraordinary cast of singers sharing their voal talents, singing A bbq was also held by SYC, however supported by gorgeous melodies from the world of opera, musical numerous volunteers. Thank you volunteers for your theatre and modern Popera classics. assistance in making this birthday another one to remember!

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SouthportSouthport Yacht Yacht Club Club | iN | iNSYnC SYnC | 13 | 13 winners & grinners @ southport yacht Club

members & guests enjoying melbourne cup 2012

BIRTHDAY DRAW WINNERS

1. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY DRAW 2. OCTOBER BIRTHDAY DRAW 3. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY DRAW Congratulations Daniel Jackson Congratulations Dian Dockrey who Congratulations John Kavanagh who who won the September Birthday won the October Birthday Draw on won the November Birthday Draw on Draw on Tuesday 18th September. Tuesday 16th October. The prize Tuesday 20th November. The prize The prize included a cash gift of included a cash gift of $150 and included a cash gift of $150 and $150 and SYC Club Cash to the SYC Club Cash to the value of $100. SYC Club Cash to the value of $100. value of $100.

Photo: Winner Daniel Jackson, PC Photo: Duncan Thompson, Winner Photo: Harry Gordon, Winner John Tony Goldner and Life Member Dian Dockrey, PC Tony Goldner & Kavanagh, PC Tony Goldner & Gordon Drinnan. Ben Gambling. Madonna Delaney.

14 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club ROMA ROSS’S BIRTHDAY AT SYC! Congratulations DI THOMPSON! Southport Yacht Club Gold Member Roma Ross, Congratulations Southport Yacht Club Member enjoying her 92nd birthday in the Waterfront Di Thompson, winner of the Associate’s Committee Restaurant. Hayman Island Mega Raffle, drawn on October 31st at Main Beach Clubhouse. syc social golf - trans-tasman tour

In October, SYC Golf Club President Tony Bailey and the Mt Difficulty winery was a convenient lunching Past-Commodore Michael Callanan represented the and wine tasting experience after our near sub-zero Club in an unofficial trans-Tasman tour of six golf (temperature-wise) round. courses in the South Island. They were escorted and hosted there by past-SYC member Richard Francis and The tour concluded in Queenstown at the daunting wife Janet at their Christchurch and Wanaka homes. Jacks Point course, which is wedged between the Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu. We Over a nine day period, the three golfers played five are pleased to report that the Aussies probably won of the top forty courses in New Zealand. Starting the tournament. Having two players to one possibly temperatures in the mornings were 3-4 degrees but helped us dominate but one cannot be sentimental rose to 8-9 degrees by lunchtime – phew! when playing the Kiwis! In Christchurch, they played the Clearwater (Richard’s Richard Francis and Michael Callanan at Jacks Point residence) and Terrace Downs golf courses, after course: Michael Callanan found time to checkout the which they relocated to Wanaka to play the Wanaka, Wanaka marina where Richard keeps his boat for trout Cromwell, Arrowtown and Jacks Point courses. Snow fishing and recreational purposes. on the surrounding mountains provided a scenic background to the brilliant green of the fairways and While Michael Callanan returned home, Tony Bailey greens. continued with a fishing holiday for four more days – with some success. Fortunately the Cromwell Course is situated very close to the Bannockburn grape-growing area, so a visit to Tony Bailey - SYC Golf Club President

Richard Francis and Michael Callanan Mt Difficulty Winery after golf at Cromwell Michael Callanan and Tony Bailey at Jacks Point course. Tony Bailey, Richard Francis and Michael Callanan at Terrace Downs Golf Course: syc’s hollywell facility launch

On Sunday 14th October after many months of Southport Yacht Club’s new Hollywell amenities planning Southport Yacht Club held the new amenities have already come in very useful with numerous and kitchen upgrade launch at Hollywell’s Sailing participants in the Sailability program and the kids Squadron. youth sailing. The new amenities upgrade was officially opened by Construction of the new facilities have taken MP Verity Barton and assisted by SYC Sailing Member approximately 17 weeks to complete as construction and Olympic Gold Medallist Mathew Belcher. commenced in June 2012. The new amenities block include both male and Southport Yacht Club highly recommends all Members, female toilets and showers, and three new disabled Guests and Visitors to visit the newly renovated Sailing toilets to assist with the Gold Coast Sailability program Squadron and enjoy an afternoon of bliss. which is run out of the Hollywell Sailing Squadron. Sailability applied for a grant from the Queensland Government, Sport & Recreation department to upgrade the amenities at Hollywell. The grant was approved and along with additional contributions from both Southport Yacht Club and Sailability the upgrade was underway. The new Kitchen facility saw the launch of the new ‘Sails Cafe’ with waterfront views of the Gold Coast Broadwater.

apprentice of the year - qld

Southport Yacht Club would like to Congratulate Second Year apprentice Jemma Gocher for her amazing achievement for winning the 2012 Queensland Apprentice of the Year - Hospitality. Jemma we wish you all the best in your future endeavours with your apprenticeship and career as a Chef!

16 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club functions @ southport yacht Club

Our function rooms capture the stunning views of Our team is qualified in all aspects of event the Club’s private 300 yacht Marina, the tranquil management and can assist you in tailoring a Gold Coast Broadwater and if you’re lucky a few package suitable to your requirements. Southport wild dolphins might also put on a show! Yacht Club is the perfect location for your wedding reception with excellent photography opportunities With two function rooms, there is no better place on our private beach or SuperYacht Marina to hold a private function. The Compass Room on and just minutes from world famous beaches. level one accommodates larger functions, including wedding receptions and corporate functions, whilst Those seeking to find a perfect location for their our exclusive Western Deck and Lawn with private private function are welcome to view our Function Boardroom caters for more intimate, relaxed Rooms by simply making an appointment with our receptions, cocktail parties and smaller seminars. function team. Our unique sun drenched Eastern Lawn is an excellent location for garden ceremonies with the marina, the Please call 07 5591 3500 for any further information perfect backdrop. on booking your function at Southport Yacht Club

WINE & DINE @ southport yacht Club

Dine at Southport Yacht Club with its beautiful settings • Roast Carvery Wednesday & Sunday Evenings $13.95 and panoramic views of our multimillion dollar 300 berth private marina and the shimmering lights of the • Friday Steak Special, C.A.A.B Sirloin with a Southport Broadwater. complimentary glass of managers choice wine only $25 Try our sumptuos NEW Menu’s in a relaxed dining • Sunday Buffet Breakfast from $15. A limited cook to order menu also available. 7.30am - 10am. environment with attentive and friendly staff. Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week or drop in for a Vittoria Coffee and enjoy the Southport Yacht Club hospitality.

WATERFRONT RESTAURANT SPRING TRADING HOURS Come down and dine at 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach Breakfast: Sunday 7:30am to 10:00am Southport Yacht Club’sWaterfront Lunch: Mon - Sat 12noon to 2:30pm Restaurant and enjoy the Sunday 12noon to 3:00pm Dinner: Mon - Sun 5:30pm to 8:30pm New Summer Menu Last orders taken 15minutes before close of service. The above photos are for advertising purposes only, and may change from the available menu. SouthportSouthport Yacht Yacht Club Club | iN |SYnC iN SYnC | 17 | 17 what’s on @ southport yacht Club

3rd Tuesday of every month - SYC Main Beach Clubhouse MONTHLY Join Southport Yacht Club for your birthday draw, 3rd Tuesday of every month, (18th December, 15th January, 19th February) Waterfront Restaurant serving meals from 5.30pm BIRTHDAY Birthday Draw, drawn at 7pm. You could win $150 Cash & $100 of SYC’s Club Cash to be spent anywhere in the Club including the Marina, Shiplift, Hollywell Sailing Squadron and DRAW Main Beach Club House. Present your Voucher at Reception upon arrival for validation.

WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday & Sunday Evening - Main Beach Clubhouse Enjoy fantastic Roast Carvery Nights from 5.30pm & SUNDAY Roast Buffet for only $13.95 Be in the Club on Wednesday and Friday for Member’s Night to see if you’ve won the Members’ Jackpot Draw! ROAST Sunday nights haven’t been left out with great LIVE CARVERY Entertainment.

Every Sunday - SYC Main Beach Sunday Buffet Breakfast from $15. A limited cook to order menu SUNDAY also availble from 7.30am to 10am. Hollywell Clubhouse BREAKFAST Sunday Buffet Breakfast from $10 Coffee also available

Monday 3rd December - SYC Main Beach Clubhouse SPLICE THE Traditional end of year drinks on the house. Gold (and equivalent) Members Welcome. MAIN BRACE Main Beach Compass Room 5.30pm - 7pm

Saturday 22nd December - SYC Main Beach Clubhouse Bigger and better than ever! CAROLS Featuring the magical voices of a Local Choir. Santa arrives for treats with the kids, face painting and glow sticks will be on sale from reception and much much more. ON THE Featuring Christmas lights on the marina. BROADWATER Bring your family and friends for a special evening in aid of the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Please inform reception of your boats entry into the Vessel Parade.

Monday 31st December - SYC Main Beach Compass Room - Masquerade Ball Live Entertainment by ‘Love Bite’ 7pm to Late I $79 per person neW Seafood Buffet with Champagne on arrival Waterfront Restaurant - Roaring 20’s YEARS EVE Live Entertainment by ‘Scorpio’ 5.30pm to Late I $10 Members / $15 Non Members Limited A la Carte Menu 18 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club what’s on @ southport yacht Club

7th December 2012 - Main Beach Clubhouse twilight Join the Thursday Twilight Sailors for their Christmas Party christmas From 6.30pm at SYC’s Eastern Lawn 2 Course Traditional Christmas Roast & Dessert Plus FREE drink on arrival - $25 per person party Bookings Essential: 07 5591 3500

8th December 2012 - Broadwater Parklands Main Entertainment starts at 6pm and finishes at 9pm with a mayors spectacular Fireworks display! Includes a twilight flotilla of illuminated boats from SYC. christmas For more information visit www.goldcoastcity.com.au carols or call 07 5581 6877. ALL WELCOME!

australia 26th January - Main Beach Clubhouse Join Southport Yacht Club to celebrate the day that makes us Australian. More details will be available shortly - look out for day updates in E-news and at reception.

26th & 27th January 2013 gold Join the SYC Catamarans sailing from Hollywell Sailing Squadron. Proudly Sponsored by Fastway Couriers. c oa st To Enter or for more information contact Hollywell 5537 7030 or cat week visit www.southportyachtclub.com.au

9th & 10th February 2013 More classes, more competitors and much more fun! Join us at Hollywell for the start of the longest Off the Beach the Catamaran and Dinghy race in Australia. Sailing 37 nautical miles through the Broadwater channels and crossing Moreton great Bay to the finish. Held in conjunction with RQYS, this race is a true test of boats and sailrs. For further information and race updates visit www.southportyachtclub.com.au

2nd to 7th February 2013 nacra Southport Yacht Club’s Hollywell Sailing Squadron is host to the Nacra Infusion World Championships 2013. Sailing is to be held off shore with 15 races being scheduled. Proudly infusion sponsored by Fastway Couriers. With the spotlight being placed on giving sailors a taste of the Gold Coast & SYC. world For more information contact the Sailing Office 07 5537 7030 or visit www.southportyachtclub.com.au championships

15th February 2013 - Main Beach Clubhouse david hill Members and Guests Welcome to join SYC for a Luncheon with special guest David Hill speaking about his latest novel “The Great Race”. - More than $2,500 in raffle prizes on the guest day. Funds raised support the ambitions of our youth sailors, speaker @ syc update our club facilities and assist Sailability Gold Coast. $49 per person - bookings essential 07 5591 3500

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th March 2013 Southport Yacht Club sees the 4th Annual Sail Paradise Regatta incorporating the Queensland IRC State SAIL Championships Join us for a fun-filled Offshore Sailing and onshore activites - featuring many first class yachts and sailors. For more information or to enter visit us at www.sailparadise. PARADISE com.au or contact Bronwen Ince - 07 5591 3500 power boats @ southport yacht Club

Phil Short Vice Commodore Power

The 2012/2013 power boat season opened with the The second event in the series the Treasures Trophy annual Sail Past in perfect Gold Coast weather with ran on October 27th, we had the pleasure of having the warm sunshine and light breezes it was excellent to Treasurer of the Southport Yacht Club Garry Edwards see a mix of vessels participating in this ceremonial and his partner Lesley present the winners with their event. prizes. Garry and Lesley were guests aboard Babe 2 for the event and had an insight to logging of which We welcome new boat registrations to the Club and he said he enjoyed very much. invited skippers and crew’s to join the Cruising Flotilla to cruise in company to some of the safe anchorages The results of this event were 1st “Fairwinds” around the Broadwater and lower reach’s of Morton PC Chris Oxenford…2nd “Restless” 11 Henk Bay. Kabel…and 3rd “Mahogany” Gary Doornbos. The Handicap winners were …1st “Lady Caroline” The cruising flotilla’s last cruise was up the Logan Commodore Ian Hall…2nd “Mystic Lady” Justin River where 16 vessels took part and anchored about Sinnamon and 3rd to “Waterhouse” Bert Sheering. a mile up past the M1 with a BBQ ashore departing Sunday for RQYS anchorage at Canaipa where Queen’s The last in the Broadwater series, the “Vice Birthday celebration took place. More on cruising see Commodores Trophy”, is on December 1st. update in this issue. The Chaos Cup was cancelled because of the traffic And if cruising in company is not your scene you may for the motor racing at Surfer’s it would have been like to have a go at a Predicted Logging event. We just as much chaos to get through. have many events throughout the season so contact the Main Beach office for details to get started... We look forward to seeing as many vessels as possible to attend the Mayor’s “Christmas Carols on the The first logging event for the season was the Power Broadwater” on the 8th December. Vessels to anchor Boat Committee Trophy this was the first of three off the Broadwater Park dressed overall with Xmas events in the Broadwater Series ran on October the lights to give a back drop to this wonderful festival. 6th. The series finishes at Dux Anchorage where a BBQ and refreshments were enjoyed by all while awaiting Also our own Christmas Carols will be held at SYC the results of the event. on the 22nd . Again dress overall whether along side the marina anchored or just cruising in the vicinity of 1st place went to “DéJà Vu” David Caruana… 2nd the Club. You must register for these event at Main place to “Mahogany” Gary Doornbos and …3rd to Beach. “Rare Pleasure” Robert Deshon We all look forward to the New Year and next years Handicap winners were 1st “Gem” Phil Short …2nd events, in the mean time happy boating. “Babe 2” Ken Tregeagle and… 3rd place to “Restless 11” Henk Kabel

20 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club power boat division - goodwill cup the goodwill cup 2012 breakfast the following morning, Fraser said he cooked something like 250 eggs among other items on the menu. Well the Goodwill Cup remains in the cabinet of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. The results for the event: TRADITIONAL Competition: Our congratulations go to RQ on retaining the cup for the 2012/13 season. This being the 50th year of Displacement: competing . 1st Delphys Brian Sherring SYC 62 pts Prior to the event on 3rd November we had a busy 2nd Nocturn Charles Kirby RQYS 76 Pts time recruiting vessels to meet the program that RQYS 3rd Magnum Neville FergusonSYC 85 Pts put forward, and after some discussions with RQ we Planing: managed to meet their requirements for the event. 1st True North Graham SneesbyRQYS 49 Pts After a very windy Friday when most of the vessels left Southport the wind had died down and the tides 2nd Tiata Don Nowlan SYC 104 Pts were good for the event. There were a total of 47 3rd Alibi Steve Morris RQYS 146 Pts boats - 19 registered from SYC and 28 from RQYS. We put our reason for not bringing the cup back is CONTEMPARY Competition: because we have had it in our cabinet a total of 29 Displacement: times and RQ 21. We wanted for them to catch up! 1st Dolphin Scott Anderson RQYS 12 Pts This event is one which both clubs look forward to 2nd Elandra Terry Cranitch RQYS 15 Pts competing in each year. Once the logging has been completed, the site of 50 vessels making their way 3rd Déjà vu David Caruana SYC 19 Pts to RQYS anchorage at Canaipa is something to see, Planing: especially if you are one of the first to finish with 40 1st Sajesar Peter Weiss RQYS 24 Pts odd vessels bearing down on you. 2nd North Light Chris Land RQYS 24 Pts Once ashore you meet with other competitors to 3rd Aranui Gerhard Von Leixner RQYS 25 Pts discuss the event with what went wrong and where. The camaraderie at an event like this is something you come away with and look forward to the next. Congratulations to RQYS again, till we meet again Our hosts RQYS had every thing well planned, food next season. was great and plenty of refreshments and for the power boat what’s on

LOG EVENTS DECEMBER: Sat 1st: Vice Commodores Trophy FEBRUARY: Sat 2nd: Chairman’s Trophy MARCH: Sat 2nd: XXXX Round Crab Is Classic Sat 23rd: Buck Jones Memorial Trophy

CRUISERS DECEMBER: Sun 2nd: Christmas Cruise Lunch JANUARY: Sat 26th - 28th: Australia Day Cruise FEBRUARY: Sat 9th: Great Race Checkpoint Cruise Sat 23rd & 24th: Weekend Cruise MARCH: Friday 29th to Monday 8th April: Easter Cruise

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 21 cruising @ southport yacht Club

Article by Lindsay Roberts Remembrance Weekend Cruise The Spring weather has been kind to the cruising On the weekend of Remembrance Day the Cruise group with all events to-date going to plan. Flotilla had a short cruise to Labrador for the Saturday where they went ashore for a restaurant lunch. Some The Queen’s Birthday Cruise saw a flotilla of sixteen of the cruisers decided against braving the windy boats heading up the Logan River past the M1 highway conditions and opted for the car instead. After a to the Logan Wetland areas. leisurely lunch the boat people weighed anchor and The cruise started on Saturday, the first meeting moved around to Wave Break Island for the overnight point at 0730hours off Southport VMR, where Bob and stay. Joan on “Cats Away” met two vessels and led the way Sunday morning, Remembrance Day, the fleet left north. Like a Pied Piper “Cats Away” collected more the protected anchorage of Wave Break and headed and more cruisers, at various meeting points on the north for breakfast ashore at SYC Hollywell. The 35+ way to the Logan River. knot southerly winds made for a quick trip up the The precision and timing of the sixteen vessels joining Broadwater but unfortunately those winds don’t make the flotilla along the way would have made our for a good anchorage out the front of Hollywell. The Australian Navy envious. The fleet needed to enter the thought of a good SYC breakfast got the mind working Logan River at high tide, 1000 hours, to enable deep overtime and at the suggestion of one experienced drafted vessels to cross the shallow entrance. The cruiser the fleet continued onto a more suitable entrance to the Logan River is just past the overhead anchorage at Paradise Point. A number of other power lines, north west of Rocky Point (Russell Island) cruisers who were coming by car for the breakfast on the Main Channel to Moreton Bay. then became the taxi fleet to ferry the boaties from Paradise Point to Hollywell. Once into the Logan River the navigation markers guided us for several miles then they ceased! Where Sunday, being the 11th day of the 11th month, a do we go now “Cats Away”? Not to worry, “Cats Away” Remembrance Day service was conducted around the advised us to keep to the middle of the River and all flagpole at Hollywell where the cruisers were joined will be OK. Much to the amazement of the cruisers by the sailors and other visitors to the Club. who had not ventured up the Logan River before the Hollywell Remembrance Day Service 2012: After the size of the river and depth of water made the river conclusion of the service the cruisers then headed navigation enjoyable and relaxing. We had our picks back to their boats and proceeded to Dux for their down by 1300 hours. next anchorage. With the forecast for the winds to The word had got out that there was a large number abate the cruise continued on to Moreton Bay during of boats, not just the normal fishing tinnies, in the the following week visiting those areas which are river, and a representative of the Logan Council, with normally frequented by the weekend boaties. camera in hand, paid us a visit. The SYC flotilla may be in a future council marketing campaign as they are keen to promote the river as a feature of the Logan area. There was a pontoon big enough to take sixteen dinghies where we alighted for a BBQ dinner ashore in the park. The next day the fleet headed back downstream with the high tide, single file, led again by “Cats Away”. Anchors down at Canaipa Point for lunch and a rest, then ashore for a BBQ at RQYS Canaipa annex. A dress code of Royal standards was required in honour of the Queen’s Birthday. Monday saw the fleet break company and head back to their home ports. Another great cruise event; no bad weather, no boats aground, no breakdowns and no divorces!

22 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club sailing @ southport yacht Club

We are now well into our Summer sailing season and Passage Race Series: With the first of the 5 race the weather to date has been very kind to us with series sailed the sailors all enjoyed the longer course only minimal disruptions to our sailing calendar. With configurations that take the sailors on courses from renewed interest in the sailing scene the numbers Wavebreak Island right up to the top of the Measured across the fleets have grown and with that the numbers Mile the top 3 were, Poetry ‘N’ Mocean – Dave Bowler, back at the clubhouse after racing have continued to Spider – Dave & Diana Sargent & Grazed N Bruzed. grow to enjoy some great food and drinks and share their stories from another great days racing. Offshore Series: This series is being sailed as 1 division and has been enjoyed by all who raced in the wide Trailables: open waters not having to be concerned with the larger powerboats or sand banks dictating when they JaM (Jib and Main) Series: 28 Trailables and Keelboats have to tack, after the first 3 races of the series we have enjoyed the sensational evening sailing every have the Hobie 16’s leading the way with Comfortably second Wednesday on a course that takes them around Numb sailed by Kelvin Holdt and Chris Percy holding Crab Island, with handicapped start times the fleet off Tern sailed by Husband and Wife crew of Mike are all getting back to the clubhouse together and & Lyn Anderson and Flying Fox – Mike Sabin & Julia enjoying what is now the very popular buffet roast Hodges. meal. The results at race 5 have Quarterflash sailed by Doug Brown holding a slender lead over Hocus Dinghies: Pocus – Dave Shapland and Daytona – Peter Yeomans The junior fleets have grown to 14 Optimists and Wednesday Twilight Series: 21 Trailables have been Sabots which is result of the Junior Basic Sailing sailing in the “Round The Cans” Twilight races that are Courses and without a doubt the Thursday afternoon sailed on every other Wednesday in the “Not So Deep training sessions as part of the High Performance Hole” this would have to be the most we have seen in Squad. The senior divisions have remained about the these races for some time, maybe it’s the Wednesday same although there has been a number of our junior night roast drawing them out of work early to go sailors stepping up to the 29er Class which now has sailing. The Class based handicaps (CBH) results at 6 boats racing in Open A giving the Foiling Moths and race 4 have Riff Raff sailed by Peter Pritchard leading MGB sailors a hurry up. the way from Hocus Pocus – Dave Shapland and Still Crazy – Peter Lahey SQSA Trials: Ezra Pritchard and Tom Little have qualified 3rd & 7th respectively and will sail in the Keelboats: Southeast Queensland Team at the 2012-2013 Sabot Nationals in Victoria starting December 27th, we wish Wild Oats Spring Twilight Series: 21 Keelboats have them both well and under Shanes watchful eye we been competing in the spring series run out of Main look forward to some great results from them both. Beach and the racing in the series has been tight with champagne skippered by Allen Richards enjoying Juniors: the windier conditions to be the series leader after 8 races and is hoping the winds don’t decrease with Championship Series Top 3 : Excalibur (Opti) – Justin newcomers Lookout sailed by Paul Giles and Christine Wise, Darkside Of The Moon (Sabot 2 up) – Angus Sinfield hanging onto 2nd over with John Lucas’s Sherring & Jackson Foort, Hope 4 Wind (Opti) – Bridget rounding out the top 3. Mathew Dickinson Spring Offshore Series: This is the one division that Sprint Series Top 3: Snowdog (Opti) – Blake Wilson, has had the most disruption to their sailing season Hope 4 Wind (Opti) – Mathew Dickinson, Scarecrow to date with only 2 of the 4 races scheduled being (Opti) – Max Quan started due to high winds, with an increase in the Lasers/Open B: frequency of racing we are still not seeing an increase in boats at the start, this may be reflective of the Championship Series Top 3: Crank – Dan O’Connell, adverse conditions Huey has been giving them, let’s C-Red – Barry Coates, Bill – John Close hope for better turn outs with improved weather. Sprint Series Top 3: Crank – Dan O’Connell, Bill – John Off The Beach Catamarans: Close, C-Red – Barry Coates With the increase in the numbers of cats sailing and Open A: the boat speed differences in varying classes that Championship Series Top 3: Cool Change – Colin have been competing the fleet has been divided into Metcher & Brett Ryman, Nightmare On Elm Street 2 divisions to allow the quicker boats to have longer – Peter & Veronica Lahey, 20 Good Reasons – Steve courses. Sherring Championship Series: The cats are now 4 races into Sprint Series Top 3: Seriously Guided – Tom Siganto & their championship series and the 2 divisions are Joel Turner, Eyre Pirate – Dave Pullin & Lisa Beecham, enjoying some great racing and close results, Division Gus – Zane Comadira & Kieran Dingley 1: Fastway – Steve Curtis & Kerry Noyes showing the way but followed closely by Flying Fox –Mike Sabin & Julia Hodges and Zinger Peter & Michael Merten. Article by Kelvin Holdt Division 2: Tern – Mike & Lyn Anderson leading out from No Waiting – Phillip Robbins & Got The Nac – Sailing Administrator Marcus Bishop.

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 23 sailing -@ southport southport mentor yacht Club @ hamilton island race week

This is your chance to sail on a Sydney 32, I was in the crew that sailed the boat this year at Hammo and MATTHEW PERCY was very surprised at how well the yacht sailed in all conditions (with an 11 year old driving) the boat was VICE COMMODORE SAIL very safe and enjoyable to crew. The Mentor programme is one of the best programmes With the correct mix of mentors and junior crews it to introduce young sailors from Dinghy’s to keel will be a very exciting programme to be involved with. yachts, and we are very fortunate to have the services of Southport Mentor. But we need to use this valuable We would like the mentors to explain all areas of resource or run the risk of having it removed. sailing, sail repair and care, boat maintenance and cleaning along with life skills of leadership, For the last three years the ultimate reward for sailing basic navigating and offshore sailing skills and race the boat has been the week of racing AT HAMILTON planning. Some of these skills can be of use later, on ISLAND RACE WEEK. This year once again the boat did many other boats they move to. very well with the 2 youth skippers that made the trip North, with three older gentlemen, this was because All mentors will need a Blue Card (the Club can assist the programme has been struggling for full use within with this) and all sailing is done after school hours the busy junior sailing programmes we already have. and on weekends. The week day sailing that is already available is the Wednesday afternoon at Hollywell and What we the sailing committee, are trying to find are the Thursday keel boat racing at Main Beach. three Mentor adults to offer their services to help train the next batch of young offshore sailors. We have We will be having some open days on the boat so you a plan to entice some young sailors to take up the can see what’s involved, and the level of commitment challenge to crew the boat, we have had thoughts of that we think will be required for you to have the introducing as many as 20 junior sailors aged between time of your life. 14 to 19 years old for both Girls and Boys. Mothers To get involved or for more information and fathers that know how to sail are encouraged to please contact Kelvin Holdt at the Hollywell join as a mentor. Sailing Squadron: 07 5537 7030 or via email: [email protected]

Photo’s courtesy of Andrea Francolini

24 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club SYC HIGH PERFORMANCE SQUAD

After many successful seasons of sailing by our juniors classes in addition to away support at regatta’s with representing the club at National and International the Club’s coaching staff there to assist in gaining level, Southport Yacht Club has established a High the most out of the regatta when travelling to major Performance Squad with the aim of developing events. Membership is open to junior and youth and improving the standard of our junior and youth members that have their own boat and the focus and sailors to further increase their chances of success at will to succeed. the top level of racing. Under the direction of High Performance coach Shane Smith, 36 members are Contact the Sailing Office for more info on the program now part of a squad travelling all over Australia and and further expansions may be available shortly, but if the World in pursuit of their goals in sailing. you are in need of some specific coaching to improve your sailing just contact Shane Smith (Sail Racing The SYC Hollywell base doesn’t go a day without Solutions) to arrange a booking. a part of our squad using every chance they get to refine skills in multiple facets including; Match Shane Smith - Sail Racing Solutions Racing, Optimists, Sabots, 29er’s, Lasers and Foiling [email protected] Moths and the numbers are continuing to rise so more 0413 909 000 training is on the horizon for these young and talented sailors. Junior Commodore, Joel Turner is setting a great SQUAD example for the squad along with his skipper Tom SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB Siganto in the 29er class. The current Australian Youth Champions are training on water, with 3 session times each week in addition to racing on the weekends and manage to fit in three gym or fitness sessions as well as school commitments. This is a great example of the commitment that all of the squad put into their sailing. The SYC Performance Squad program is established to offer year round coaching and regatta support with more than 36 sessions for each of the respective

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 25 sailing - 3 months... 3 countries... 4 regattas...

Hi All, just thought I would take the opportunity to Match Racing Championships. The event had a formal share with you my most recent sailing adventures: and fun opening and closing Ceremonies. The World University Games are held every two years. Nice is It started in July, with the 2012, 29er World one of the most beautiful places I have seen! But Championships in Travemunde, Germany. This not only that, it was awesome fun partying with was my first World Championships. I sailed with the other countries! We all stayed together in the Andrew Chapman from Sydney (current NSWIS Nice University dorms. Each day we had the same coach and 18ft Skiff Skipper). While experienced, breeze, a max of 5-10kn. But the sun was out and it Andrew had never crewed before, and I had not was glamorous racing on the water! When we were spent much time in a 29er for over a year, but we waiting for racing, we went diving off platforms into were going for the experience and the travelling! the blue water and scuba diving around the corner... It was incredible to see 214 boats entered for one or shopping in the streets eating crepes! This was regatta. The boat park was crazy with all different a very enjoyable week, but it was also a week that nations, Australia being one of the best represented. while it seemed very social, the sailing was extremely It was nice weather, competitive racing and an competitive. We were racing recent match racing unforgettable experience. Nothing seems to beat Olympians, and teams that trialled for the 2012 racing in big fleets! I learnt a lot from this regatta, Olympics. It wasn’t easy on the water, but we came and can’t wait to do it again. away with a lot; mostly experience and new lessons. August- Hamilton Island Last off was the 2012 Australian Women’s Match After 2 weeks at home, I headed North for the Audi Racing Nationals. It was a last minute decision but, Hamilton Island Race week. As a 19 year old girl, it since Southport didn’t have a female team, I was is not very often that you get the opportunity to sail very privileged to be invited by John Middleton at an actual Regatta on one of Australia’s best yachts, Sandringham Yacht Club to get a team together and so you can imagine how thrilled I was to receive an skipper a boat with a couple girls from Sandringham invite on Living Doll! This week was one of the best who were keen to compete in the regatta. We weeks I have had all year. I got to sail with Olympic came together the night before over a pizza. I was Medallist’s, Volvo Race Champions, America’s Cup extremely lucky to have such a wonderful week with winners and World Class sailors. It was a crew of talent! some wonderful ladies! Including; Clair Hunting , The close racing all week provided so much fun Megan Aulrich ( from Sandringham ), Jaime Ryan and lessons to be learned. We finished a close 5th and Saskia Tidey a 470 sailor from Ireland . This was overall, but I cannot explain how much I gained from a rough week for us with a couple of unlucky and being a-part of the Living Doll program. It was an unfortunate events that left us 3rd place overall. We opportunity to soak up information from some of the had great fun in the super strong winds and only wish world’s best sailors and not something I have taken for that the Regatta had not been shortened by the bad granted. It has given me inspiration and motivation weather! to strive further for success! Thank you again to the Members and Board of SYC September- France & Victoria for your continued support of all our Sailing. I hope my recent experiences demonstrate some of the After a 4 day stop over at home, enough time to opportunities that can be available to all of us with do the washing, the next adventure was to Nice, persistence, the willingness to be diverse and open France to sail in the World University Match Racing to learning, not to mention a club who encourages all Championships – my second world event! I was we can get into. I am proud to have represented us selected as one of the skippers for the first ever held in these recent adventures. Looking forward to the Women’s Division. Australia entered two female and next challenge! two male teams. The wonderful girls I sailed with were the Ryan sisters, Sasha and Jaime, and Natalie Jessica Hansen Greentree from Sydney. The Australian boys from WA Past Junior Commodore took the title for the 2012 Opens, World University

26 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club sailing queensland match racing championships 2012

On the weekend of 27th/ 28th October, Southport the first leg with the SYC team just in front at the top Yacht Club was host to the Queensland Match mark. Just after the spinnakers were set there was a Racing Championships for the third successive year. big increase in breeze and in 30 knots the blazers took Despite a few teams withdrawing from the event, off. The Noosa Team rolled over their rivals wind and five teams contested the event, two Sunshine Coast tried to sail around the outside as they approached teams from Noosa, Mooloolaba, one Brisbane team, the bottom mark but the Noosa Team failed to break Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron joining the two the overlap and a last minute gybe proved to be their teams from Southport Yacht Club, with current State undoing as the bowman slipped of the deck and went Champions from Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club the one’s overboard. With the boat’s rudder collecting the mark to beat. The forecast for the weekend was for strong and tangling with anchor it was left to the SYC team southerly breezes but the weekend started out a to complete the race uncontested and take the race little better than expected, so racing got underway and series win. They did it in style with a fast speed on schedule for two flights of racing before breezes spinnaker run in the building breeze to cross the finish topped 37knots stopping the racing for the remainder line and win the crown. of the day. It was a testing start for the teams from MYC (Mitch Kennedy) and RQYS (Sasha Ryan) with The win gave SYC it’s first Queensland Championship both teams having first race losses to the SYC team of Open win and also secured the team the Queensland Sophie Lahey, John Bucknall, Melissa Turner and Tom Youth Championships title for Turner. The Queensland Siganto before the racing was cut short for the day. Women’s Match Racing Champions were the team from RQYS of Sasha Ryan, Georgie Toner, Carissa Bridge and An early start to day two had the teams rigged and Jamie Ryan. ready by 8:30 for a long day of racing in conditions only marginally better than the previous day. With the It was a very good performance by the Southport Teams winds still over 20 knots and gusts to 28 knots the race and the Club should be proud of the way these sailors committee made the decision to run racing without represented the Club and the skills they showed in the spinnakers and push on with the program finishing tough and testing conditions. the first round of racing and proceeding straight into Final Placings were: Semi Finals. Round one leaders from Noosa (Klade Hauchildt) chose to race fellow Sunshine Coast sailors 1st - SYC - Joel Turner, Joe Sabin, Kyle O’Connell, from Mooloolaba (Mitch Kennedy) and went on to win Chris Percy the battle 2 - 1 in the windy testing conditions to 2nd - NYRC - Klade Hauchildt, Ali Blundell, Ben Vercoe, progress to the final. Spinnakers were providing the Fergus Gillanders biggest challenge to handle but the Blazer 23’s were handling the winds well so the PRO continued with 3rd - SYC - Sophie Lahey, John Bucknall, Melissa Turner, kites to provide the finalists with the best possible Tom Siganto (Jack Sherring - Reserve) racing. 4th - MYC - Mitchell Kennedy, Madison Kennedy, Reece The next Semi Final was the battle of the SYC teams Baguley, Lachnan Young skippered by Sophie Lahey and Joel Turner. These 5th - RQYS - Sasha Ryan, Georgie Toner, Carrissa two teams provided the closest race in the qualifying Bridge, Elise Ryan series so tensions were high and both teams pushed to gain the upper hand. Race one was awarded to Sophie A big thank you to the race officials Louise Davis, and her team after establishing a port starboard Reece Foort, Rob Davidson - our umpires Drew Hulton advantage, and after having to avoid collision lost - Smith and Phil Kellond - Knight and mark boat crew crew overboard. With winds gusting to 30 knots it of Peter Lahey and Mark Dingley. was excellent skills to avoid damage at the speeds Shane Smith the boats were travelling so the teams lined up for Sail Racing Solutions race two. In a race that was very close with various lead changes the team of Joel Turner, Joe Sabin, Kyle O’Connell and Chris Percy secured victory by the smallest of margins and race threes win to Joel Turner secured the Finals spot. The Finals best of three series was a strong start for the Noosa Team, leading the race from start to finish after a starting error in the pre start by the SYC team. The final margin of 21 seconds. Race two and the roles were reversed with the SYC team holding their nerve and controlling the start and following the race plan and staying closer to the opposition to minimise risk, they went on to win the race with by 10 seconds taking the series to a final race decider. The last race was very close and intense with protest flags flying and umpires tested with the calls as the teams pushed for any advantage they could get. In the end the two boats were less than two metres away from each other as they went tack for tack up

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 27 gold coast sailability@ southport yacht Club

The long awaited opening of the new shower and northbound joy-ride. The thieves were not too smart toilet facilities and kitchen upgrade at Hollywell was when the Honda 4-stroke ran out of fuel. It appears a giant step forward for all who are associated with that they attempted to continue their journey using SYC and Sailability Gold Coast. 2-stroke fuel; to no avail. The old girl’s motor didn’t like too much of the oily mixture and soon shut down. Good news travels fast, and as a result, we are She was abandoned and left to drift at the whim of regularly receiving fresh enquiries from special schools the wind and tide. and organisations who are keen to take advantage of what Sailability has to offer. Now safe and sound back at home with a clean running motor and a good scrub, the ‘African Queen’ is back It is reassuring to know that our first-class facilities in service, satisfying the weekly needs of her loyal can easily cater for the steadily increasing number of band of passengers. passengers who visit us each week. A big thank you to all our volunteers and SYC staff who More good news, of a different kind was received mid have contributed to the overall success of Sailability October from the Queensland Water Police. They had throughout 2012. Season’s Greetings to all. found our nine passenger Savage Dolphin, “African Queen” nestled in the muddy mangroves of Russell Peter Board Island. Sailability President The old lady of the Broadwater was stolen from her mooring at Runaway Bay in September and taken on a thursday twilight sailing

Hi everyone, Well it’s that time of year again when we reflect on yet another year about to end. It seems like only yesterday that I was writing the article for last years Christmas inSYnc issue. My, how the years go by. With mother nature again dishing up some interesting periods like Hurricane Sandy, it makes us realise how lucky we are to enjoy ourselves regularly out on the water. Twilights have had a very consistent year with 12- 15 boats out most weeks. The interesting part is, it’s never the same 12!! It seems every week it’s a different mix of boats turning up on the start line. If everyone turned up on the one night we’d have a traffic jam on the start line. Bring it on, it sounds like fun. I personally have had a very busy 2012 and I’d like to really thank a few people for the help they’ve given Keel boats this year and the massive help they’ve been to me. Kelvin Holdt, you and I have our debates but I want you to know how much I appreciate what you do, thanks mate. Bronwen Ince, whenever I need something done in the office you seem to have it done before I finish asking. Drew Jones, Drew is my back up man when I get very busy. Thanks for everything mate. Finally, to each and everyone of our great twilight sailors and SYC staff, you make what we do fun, it wouldn’t be the same without each and everyone of you. Have a great Christmas, a very merry New Year, enjoy the time with your family and close friends. Be safe and remember - “Life’s too short to not go sailing!!” See you all next year. Cheers, Ray.

28 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club @ southport yacht Club jack sherring - youth moth world champion 2012

At age 17 Southport Yacht Club’s Youth Sailor, Jack He was able to handle his boat very well downwind Sherring, won at the Zhik Nautica Moth Worlds 2012 while others were crashing around him. A swim during held at Lake Garda, Italy. This is Jack’s second back this level of competition can easily cost you 20 places to back win of the Junior Moth World Championships, when the boats are doing average speeds of 25kts. along with his 2 time Australian Junior National His best result in the final series was a 9th and after Championship wins. 9 races with 1 drop he finished in 30th place overall, winning the Junior World Title for 2012, and he Jack’s sailing regatta started with the Italian accomplished all the goals he set for himself. To top it Nationals, 2 days of racing where he had fantastic off he earned himself a great deal of respect from the results. He finished 15th overall and 1st Junior out of other competitors, most of whom had already heard 88 boats. about the lightweight kid from Australia! Jack had set himself 3 goals for the Worlds - one was Southport Yacht Club would like to Congratulate to win the Junior World Champion Title again, the Jack on his second consecutive win of the Youth second was to get into the Gold Fleet and the third World Moth Championships, we wish you all was to get the best result possible in the Open fleet. the best with your future sailing endevours. During this qualifying series the fleet experienced all conditions - light, heavy and everything in between. Surprisingly, as Jack was once again the lightest competitor (20kg under the ideal weight) he had his best results on the really windy days. After the 9 races he was in 39th place and scored himself a spot in the Gold Fleet. There were 2 other juniors who qualified in the Gold Fleet hot on his heels. They were both local boys, very good sailors and a bit heavier than Jack. He had his work cut out for him. The Worlds final series began and also a 9 race series. Now the competition really hotted up.Once again Jack’s best results were in the heavier conditions. syc sailors win at yachting qld awards

Congratulations to following Southport Yacht Club Youth Sailors whom in their respective classes won the following awards by ‘Yachting Queensland’ • Tom Siganto & Joel Turner ‘The Barrenjoey Trophy’ - Qld Youth Sailor of the Year • Kyle O’Connell ‘The Simba Trophy’ – Qld Junior Sailor of the Year Kyle O’Connell Tom Signato and Joel Turner

Full Results from the Da$h 4 Ca$h 2012 10th Catatonic - Steve Marlow & Jon Simms Juniors: 11th Mischeif - Kyle O’Connell & Shon Mori 1st Top Gun - Jess Sabin 12th Got The Nac - Marcus Bishop 2nd Excalibur - Justin Wise 13th Gus - Zane Comadira & Keiran Dingley 3rd No Boys Allowed - Georgia Wharington 14th Crank - Dan O’Connell 4th I Love Explosives - Ned Overell 15th Flying Fox - Mike Sabin & Julia Hodges 5th Hope 4 Wind - Mathew Dickinson 16th Riff Raff - Peter Pritchard 6th Snow Dog - Blake Wilson 17th Dodgy Vindaloo - Tim Jackman 7th Speedy Wahoo - Cameron Bradburn 18th Ocean Racer Chaser - John Paltridge Open: 19th See Ya - David Kirk 1st 20 Good Reasons - Steve Sherring 20th WAFI - Chris Percy 2nd Allante - Guy & Lachlan Obren 21st Bill - John Close 3rd Fastway - Steve Curtis & Kerry Noyes 22nd Splat - Troy Sweeting 4th Seriously Guided - Tom Siganto & Joel Turner 23rd Elliott 780 - Nigel Lang 5th Tern - Mike & Lyn Andersen 24th Moneyshot - Ben Leigh-Smith 6th Nightmare on Elm Street - Peter & Veronica Lahey 25th Scarface - Alan Griffith 7th Zinger - Peter & Michael Merten 26th Musto jack - Reece Foort 8th Silver Shadow - Nick Billett 27th Bonkers - Mark hughes 9th Darkside - Richard Wise 28th Lick Your Paws - Jonathan Bray

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SPECIAL YACHTING EVENTS: OFFSHORE: March: TRAILABLE: December: December: 7th - Main Beach Twilight Race 7 December: 2-8th - Sail Melbourne 2nd - Spring Series Race 6 - Bosun’s 10th - Offshore Round Buoys Race 5th - JaM Race 7 13-16th - Sail Sydney Championship Race 3 (Cook Island) 14th - Main Beach Twilight Race 8 7th - POETS Race 4 26th - Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 6th - Thursday Twilight Race 13 15-17th - SYC Sail Paradise 12th - Twilight Race 7 February: 13th - Thursday Twilight Race 14 17th - Bosun’s Kirra Passage Race 19th - Wednesday Resail (if required) 2-7th - F18 World Champs SYC Hollywell 7th - Thursday Twilight Christmas Party 21st - Main Beach Twilight Race 9 January: 9th - The Great Race - Hollywell to Brisbane 15th - Summer Series Race 1 28th - Main Beach Twilight Race 10 11th - POETS Race 6 March: (Round the Buoy’s Race) DINGHIES: 16th - Twilight Race 8 15-17th - Sail Paradise Regatta January: December: 19th - Surf to City OFF THE BEACH CATS: 13th - Summer Series Race 2 9th - Dinghy Championship Races 5 & 6 23rd - JaM Race 8 December: (Burleigh Heads) 12th - OTBC / Dinghy Twilight Race 7 30th - Twilight Race 9 1st - OTB Cats Passage Race 24th - Main Beach Twilight Race 1 16th - Dinghy Sprint Series Week 4 February: 8th - OTB Cats Champs Races 5 & 6 26th - Australia Day Fun Race January: 13th - Twilight Race 10 12th - OTBC / Dinghy Twilight Race 7 31st - Main Beach Twilight Race 2 13th - Dinghy Sprint Series Week 5 15th - POETS Race 6 January: February : 20th - Dinghy Championship Races 7 & 8 20th - JaM Race 9 12th - OTB Cats Passage Race 3rd - Summer Series Race 3 - Bosun’s 27th - Parents Race 12pm 23th - Trailable Series Week 4 19th - OTB Cats Champs Races 7 & 8 Championship Race 4 (Cook Island) 27th - Dinghy Sprint Series Week 6 27th - Twilight Race 11 February: 7th - Main Beach Twilight Race 3 February: March: 2-7th - F18 World Championships 14th - Main Beach Twilight Race 4 9th - The Great Race 1st - POETS Race 7 9th - The Great Race 17th - Summer Series Race 4 17th - Dinghy Champs Races 9 & 10 2/3rd - Go To Blazers 16th - OTB Cats Champs Races 9 & 10 (Round the Bouys Race) March: 6th - JaM Race 10 March: 21st - Main Beach Twilight Race 5 10th - Dinghy Sprint Series Week 7 13th - Twilight Race 12 9th - OTB Cats Passage Race 23rd - Summer Series Race 5 24th - Dinghy Sprint Series Week 8 16th - Trailable Series Week 5 16th - OTB Cats Offshore Races 7, 8 & 9 (Julian Rocks) - Bosun’s Champs Race 5 ETCHELLS: 20th - JaM Race 11 28th - Main Beach Twilight Race 6 December: 15th - E22 Week 5 27th - Twilight Race 13 February: 23rd - E22 Week 6 March 16th - E22 Week 7 P110 Tri Deck Open for inspection at Southport Yacht Club Friday 14th December from 3pm - ALL WELCOME

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Dine at SYC’s Hollywell Sailing Squadron in the newly refurbished Sails Cafe with its beautiful settings over looking the Sailing Squadron & Gold Coast Broadwater. Enjoy one of the great weekly specials including: • WEDNESDAY ROAST CARVERY - ONLY $10 • FRIDAY STEAK SPECIAL - C.A.A.B SIRLOIN WITH A COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF MANAGERS CHOICE WINE ON $25 • SUNDAY BIG BREAKFAST FROM 7.30AM - 10AM ONLY $10 SAILING SQUADRON BAR OPERATING HOURS CAFE OPERATING HOURS Mon / Tues Closed Mon / Tues Closed Wednesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday 5:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday 4:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday 5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 5:00pm - 8:30pm Saturday 2:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 2:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday 7.00am - 5:00pm 1 MARINA CRESCENT, HOLLYWELL PH (07) 5537 7030

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Karen Bretagne associates REPORT President SPOOKY HALLOWEEN was a new one for our Club Linda Gordon had the winning bid on our limited to host, attracting a huge turnout. Our good witch edition King & Queen of Melbourne Cup and along Christie greeted families and led goblins, fellow with all our sweep and raffle winners celebrated in witches and fairies to have the finishing touch of face style. painting. Once the tricks and treats were delivered, we all claimed the evening was a huge success. Thank you to all my committee and particularly Jeni Bone I think our photos are testimony to a truly wonderful who brought it all together. day. Our thanks to our committee functions co- The night was a backdrop for the draw of our MEGA ordinator Lorraine and Stacey with her team who RAFFLE and the results are:- ensured all our guests were looked after. Leanne and Stacey teamed up to present our room and without Di Thompson is off to HAYMAN ISLAND courtesy of bias, it proves that Southport Yacht Club is unsurpassed Zeppelin Travel. as THE functions venue on the Gold Coast. To all my fabulous hard working committee a huge thank you. Judy Gardiner will experience a night at the HILTON SURFERS PARADISE along with breakfast at LUKE It is time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a MANGAN’S SALT GRILL. safe and Happy Holiday. We conclude the year with our Christmas Raffle which includes some amazing Dorothy Coveny won a fab 18holes for 4 at EMERALD prizes thanks to our sponsor co-ordinator Jeni Bone LAKES GOLF. and hope we can count on you for a ticket or 3!! Peter Jackson and whom ever he chooses will have I am unsure the actual date of this issue, but perhaps a photo shoot and prints thanks to LIFE IN BLOOM the new furniture has arrived for the SYC Waterfront PHOTOGRAPHY. Restaurant. Another improvement funded by the And the final prize went to Kingsley Haxton for a day Associates Committee. at the exclusive SURFERS PARADISE GOLF CLUB. Sunshine & Smiles on Land or Water. MELBOURNE CUP was once again celebrated in style in the Compass Room with all the hype and hope for a winner. We hit an all time high this year with Karen Bretagne over $2,000 in prizes won. Our honorary MC Dr John Kearney took us through a wonderful day, thanks John. President Guests were delighted to be the first to view Tania Smith’s “Kaftan Queen”, India inspired range of gowns Tania Smith’s “Kaftan Queen”, Indian insipred paraded throughout the day. Tania donated one of range of gowns paraded throughout the day. her treasures for lucky door winner Leanne Gibbs who was absolutely delighted. Judges Dr John Kearney and our guest Tania Smith and laboured over the Best Dressed contenders this year. So many colours and styles and here are the results:- Best Dressed Lady: Christie Allison Best Dressed Gent: Geoff Shorehouse Best Dressed Couple: Phyllis Power & Jo Best Hat: Leanne Sanderson Judges Special Award: Sisters,Elizabeth & Jane

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VISIT OUR MARINA NEXT DOOR TO THE NEWPORT ARMS • QUEENS PARADE WEST, NEWPORT • OPEN 7 DAYS gold coast seaway tide chart 2012 DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m 0252 0.13 0619 1.60 0259 1.12 0351 0.17 0053 -0.03 0416 1.25 0508 0.26 0222 -0.02 0523 1.36 1 0943 1.54 11 1236 0.16 21 0841 0.49 1 1035 1.54 11 0749 1.82 21 1044 0.54 1 1124 1.40 11 0904 1.74 21 1201 0.42 1611 0.19 1822 1.19 1443 1.10 1701 0.17 1415 0.03 1606 0.93 1743 0.15 1519 0.01 1743 1.00 2153 1.00 2108 0.22 2256 1.08 2002 1.20 2206 0.32 2121 1.36 2326 0.33 0328 0.17 0015 -0.06 0402 1.19 0432 0.23 0144 -0.07 0512 1.33 0008 1.26 0308 0.03 0609 1.44 2 1020 1.51 12 0709 1.73 22 1002 0.50 2 1112 1.48 12 0838 1.85 22 1146 0.47 2 0603 0.35 12 0943 1.65 22 1240 0.34 1650 0.21 1331 0.07 1545 1.02 1739 0.17 1502 -0.01 1713 0.94 1209 1.29 1557 0.04 1828 1.07 2233 0.98 1917 1.19 2159 0.22 2343 1.08 2053 1.23 2303 0.29 1827 0.19 2202 1.36 0407 0.22 0104 -0.09 0458 1.28 0520 0.30 0233 -0.06 0559 1.41 0109 1.27 0352 0.11 0011 0.25 3 1058 1.46 13 0759 1.81 23 1113 0.47 3 1152 1.40 13 0924 1.83 23 1233 0.40 3 0711 0.43 13 1021 1.53 23 0650 1.51 1731 0.23 1424 0.00 1646 0.99 1821 0.18 1547 -0.02 1807 0.98 1304 1.17 1633 0.09 1314 0.27 2319 0.95 2011 1.18 2247 0.20 2140 1.24 2351 0.24 1920 0.23 2244 1.35 1907 1.15 0450 0.28 0153 -0.10 0544 1.36 0038 1.10 0321 -0.01 0640 1.48 0224 1.30 0436 0.22 0050 0.18 4 1141 1.40 14 0850 1.85 24 1208 0.41 4 0617 0.37 14 1009 1.75 24 1312 0.32 4 0834 0.47 14 1056 1.39 24 0725 1.56 1815 0.24 1517 -0.03 1740 0.99 1237 1.31 1631 0.01 1851 1.03 1416 1.07 1707 0.16 1345 0.20 2104 1.17 2332 0.18 1907 0.19 2228 1.23 2026 0.26 2327 1.31 1943 1.23 0012 0.94 0242 -0.07 0626 1.44 0144 1.14 0409 0.08 0032 0.19 0341 1.38 0521 0.34 0128 0.13 5 0541 0.34 15 0940 1.83 25 1254 0.34 5 0726 0.43 15 1051 1.62 25 0718 1.54 5 1004 0.43 15 1131 1.25 25 0800 1.60 1226 1.34 1608 -0.02 1827 1.00 1332 1.22 1713 0.06 1347 0.26 1542 1.02 1741 0.23 1416 0.14 1904 0.24 2157 1.14 2000 0.19 2316 1.21 1929 1.08 2141 0.24 2018 1.30 0117 0.96 0333 0.00 0012 0.15 0256 1.22 0458 0.20 0110 0.14 0451 1.49 0012 1.27 0205 0.09 6 0644 0.40 16 1029 1.76 26 0704 1.50 6 0847 0.45 16 1132 1.47 26 0754 1.59 6 1121 0.34 16 0610 0.45 26 0834 1.61 1318 1.29 1659 0.01 1333 0.28 1440 1.14 1754 0.13 1419 0.21 1701 1.05 1207 1.12 1447 0.09 1956 0.22 2251 1.11 1909 1.02 2100 0.18 2005 1.13 2252 0.18 1817 0.30 2055 1.37

0227 1.03 0425 0.09 0050 0.13 0404 1.34 0006 1.18 0145 0.10 0553 1.61 0104 1.24 0244 0.08 7 0756 0.43 17 1118 1.65 27 0739 1.55 7 1011 0.41 17 0549 0.33 27 0828 1.62 7 1221 0.23 17 0711 0.54 27 0909 1.59 1417 1.24 1749 0.06 1409 0.23 1554 1.10 1212 1.31 1450 0.16 1807 1.12 1253 1.01 1520 0.07 2051 0.18 2347 1.09 1947 1.04 2203 0.14 1835 0.19 2040 1.17 2353 0.10 1902 0.37 2133 1.42 0333 1.14 0520 0.20 0125 0.11 0507 1.48 0101 1.16 0221 0.08 0648 1.71 0208 1.22 0326 0.10 8 0914 0.41 18 1207 1.51 28 0815 1.58 8 1126 0.32 18 0646 0.45 28 0902 1.62 8 1312 0.13 18 0832 0.59 28 0945 1.54 1520 1.20 1838 0.12 1443 0.20 1706 1.09 1254 1.17 1521 0.13 1903 1.20 1400 0.93 1554 0.07 2144 0.12 2022 1.06 2303 0.09 1917 0.25 2115 1.20 2002 0.42 2213 1.45 0433 1.29 0046 1.07 0201 0.10 0605 1.62 0203 1.16 0258 0.09 0047 0.03 0320 1.23 9 1028 0.35 19 0620 0.32 29 0849 1.60 9 1229 0.21 19 0756 0.54 29 0936 1.61 9 0737 1.77 19 1002 0.57 1624 1.19 1255 1.35 1517 0.18 1811 1.12 1344 1.04 1554 0.11 1357 0.05 1527 0.90 2236 0.06 1928 0.17 2058 1.07 2006 0.30 2153 1.23 1952 1.27 2120 0.43 0527 1.45 0151 1.08 0236 0.10 0000 0.02 0312 1.19 0338 0.12 0136 -0.02 0428 1.28 10 1135 0.26 20 0726 0.42 30 0924 1.59 10 0659 1.74 20 0921 0.58 30 1010 1.57 10 0822 1.78 20 1111 0.51 1724 1.18 1346 1.21 1550 0.16 1325 0.11 1450 0.96 1629 0.11 1439 0.02 1647 0.93 2327 -0.01 2017 0.20 2135 1.07 1909 1.16 2104 0.32 2233 1.25 2037 1.33 2231 0.39 0312 0.12 0420 0.18 31 0959 1.57 31 1046 1.49 1625 0.16 1704 0.12 2213 1.07 2317 1.26

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VISIT OUR MARINA NEXT DOOR TO THE NEWPORT ARMS • QUEENS PARADE WEST, NEWPORT • OPEN 7 DAYS Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 35 Cruiseco Adventurer’s Maiden Voyage Of The Mekong River Welcome to Zeppelin Travel News! Mekong River to Saigon. The Cruiseco Adventurer offers more than 50 fl y/cruise/stay/departures which showcase the best of the In this issue we are proud to launch a new cruise ship - “The Mekong with 11-night packages. Cruiseco Adventurer”, the fi rst custom-built luxury ship by Cruiseco, our cruise partner. Bookings are now open and we have the new brochure in our offi ce. Call one of Travel Experts today on 555 79 888 for a copy The Cruiseco Adventurer’s maiden voyage was on 30th. October of the brochure or pop in to our offi ce at Benowa Gardens so we 2012 from Saigon in Vietnam to Siem Reap in Cambodia. can assist you in your planning. Alternatively if you would like to Steve Lloyd, Chief Executive Offi cer at Cruiseco says that email us at [email protected] we can send you the package details. the introduction of The Cruiseco Adventurer is an important For Southport Yacht Club Members, Zeppelin Travel is offering milestone for their company. “A huge amount of time and energy free transfers to Brisbane Airport for all bookings made on this has gone into the preparation and development of the best ship luxury ship plus you will receive Qantas Frequent Flyer Points. sailing on the Mekong River”. The company has drawn from its extensive experience in cruising to ensure that The Cruiseco With 2013 fast approaching, Zeppelin Travel is planning some Adventurer’s sleek design will appeal to a wide range of travellers great information nights as well as our annual Cruise and Travel and offer a comfortable and luxurious environment. Sale in February. For more information on these events and to be kept up to date on special travel offers, register your email Looking at their brochure I found that the 68-metre long, three- address at [email protected] to receive our weekly Travel News. decked luxury ship can accommodate a maximum of 60 people. The ship features the latest in technology and boasts 30 luxurious Coming up to Christmas we at Zeppelin Travel send you staterooms, offering either double or twin accommodation. All our very Best Wishes for the festive season and look cabins have polished timber fl oors, ensuite facilities, fl oor-to- forward to seeing you in 2013 for all your travel needs. ceiling French windows, a private balcony, and a private seating area with outdoor furniture. Additionally, the ship offers two suites and two deluxe suites; both of which will have a separate Festive wishes,

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