Windy and Wild and Cancelled 0466668541 I N Vice Commodore Jonathan Horsley 0412798505 Trailables Report C

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Commodore Phil Robbins Windy and wild and Cancelled 0466668541 I n Vice Commodore Jonathan Horsley 0412798505 Trailables Report c

Rear Commodore o Forecast 15-25knots Northerly, going to 30knots evening , .. big Chris Hallet m 0414866998 run-out tide … meaning a course along the street & buildings ..

Secretary place to be the RRy, - sipping a pale ale watching the river turn to i Jacqueline Heap mush. 0423230840 n But .. not our mob .. there we were, rigging & launching, optimistic g Treasurer that somehow things would turn out all right. Norm Hunt HH 66291366 Frostie, Just a Touch, Channer crewed Reg & Rabbit, all keen for the fray. Class Reps t Gennekers – Duncan Dey Ummm, .. going down to the Start, ahh … going past Ramada, we i Catamarans – David Bowler started to think … maybe we just can’t sail this?? Trailers – Graeme Fleming Monos – Maurice Reynaud By the time we got down to Ric & the Line, we were fully d concentrating of the puffs, paying attention to every hint of wind Rowing Officer e Mel Nixon direction, wondering where will it come from next. As usual, some Kelli Coleman would descend from above, like a helicopter gust, so by then we HHUU Webmaster were really paying attention. a Colin Hinwood n Training team Later we saw that Willy Weather said it was gusting to 27knots at Graeme Turner d Maurice Raynaud the Airport at 2pm.

ALL EMAIL Then a call on the radio … All Racing Abandoned.. & Ric puts up the CORRESPONDENCE TO: l blue flag, .. & we all wheel towards home. [email protected] i Us lot could have sailed it, but …. would have been to meet the challenge, not for fun!! g No-one was sad to be back on the beach. h

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Cats, Monos and Gennekers, I guess we could call it a blow out. Not too bad in the morning and decisions were being made regarding adjustments for strong wind, 2 up not one up and is it going to get too windy.

The result was the Gennekers were keen to get out there and

Duncan managed a few capsizes, Vince stayed upright, Mike Wiley took out a new crew and was towed home after being stuck somewhere up river.

Millsy and Graeme Hams took some time deliberating until they finally decided to risk it and returned very quickly. Another new boat had a short christening. Immogen had a capsizing time and at the RSL club was caught in a circling wind and had to drift out of the shadow to capsize and sail home.

The cat crew changes and additions were sorted and watched the trailers from the shore and the visitor with the A class manage to get himself stranded on the rocks with no life jackets and no boots. Some people!! Club members eventually rescued them with the rubber duck.

Phil and Dave headed out on Phil’s boat to have a try and performed

3 wild nose dives and a crazy jibe before returning to the shore with a determined decision to cancel the race. Good move as it was quite crazy. Tony did manage to have a bit of a sail without any sign of dramatic moves. He declared that his boat was really quite stable.

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Club Messages:

Duty Roster Don’t forget to contact Duncan Dey on [email protected] To give him your preferred dates for doing duty or contact him if you can do a swap.

Membership for 2016-2017 – Payment due NOW. You should have paid up your membership now. If not Please do so NOW. It makes life difficult for the committee when it drags out for contact details etc. Please provide your correct email address so you do not miss out on any notifications.

Transitional Sailing Maurice and Graeme Turner are trying to run the intermediate training program but they need a licenced rescue boat driver to assist on Sunday mornings. Can anyone help out?? It is the only way we will continue to encourage sailing among the younger generation. Sadly we do not have any Learn to Sail training as it is not yet possible with willing helpers. Some one on one training might be happening and if you are willing to take on a learner on Sunday morning on your boat or use a club boat to help them out then please offer your services.

Repairing Club Boats - anyone like to help out?

Tony hard at work angle-grinding the old dolly wheel of our Club Corsair. A new jib is on the way. "Power of Ten" will be back in the water real soon :

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Lesson:

Don't tow your boat with the expensive carbon mast bottom-section still upright!!!!! Ok, many told me this would happen. but I must have needed to find out for myself :-) And yes, the mast was taller than the supermarket car park shade sail supports....

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Upcoming Regattas

22nd and 23rd October – Single Hander/ Laser Regatta – HARWOOD

5th and 6th November – Bridge to Breakers – Harwood

11th, 12th 13th November – Sailing at Masters Games

This coming weekend (22/23 Oct) is our next scheduled Saturday Mobbs Bay Sleep-over Party, and Sunday Race.

There's a fresh Southerly predicted for Saturday night, and Sunday. Also, cool conditions predicted, with possible showers. This isn't ideal, but I'm sleeping over in Bella, at this stage. Julie is out of town - so Greg Spencer, and Amanda, will race on Bella, with me, on Sunday.

Graeme Fleming is planning to race his Hartley 16 on Sunday.

Frostie, and Paul Morris, have been representing the sleep-aboarders admirably, in Castle 650 "Heartbeat", at the Club Regatta, and recent races. I think that they won the long race on the Saturday of the Regatta. On Sunday, the block for their kite halyard jammed, while the kite was 2/3 up!!! Wouldn't go up, or down!! This worked reasonably well downwind, but Paul and Frostie definitely skipped a few 'Heartbeats" on the windward legs.

Attached pic, is of "Heartbeat", heading in to shore, with a Spider 550, in the shallows

Rod sailed his RL 24, I think, on the pea-souper Regatta Saturday Sorry, Rod, I haven't seen the full results . Bella did the arvo race, only, on the Regatta Sunday. We had a bit of a mess of a race, and pulled the plug early, so as not to delay the Regatta Presentations.

The next races when Bella will be sailing are: Harwood (maybe) 20 Nov 4 Dec 18 Dec (Nick Peate Memorial)

See you on the river Mark Pierce

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MARKET PLACE CASTLE 550 For Sale Boat is in excellent condition, on NSW reg trailer. Original Dacron mainsail in raceable condition. As new Dacron jib, and as new spinnaker. Well set up electronically, with depth- finder, lights, sound system etc etc No motor included, but a 6HP long shaft Mercury available, for a little extra, if wanted. Join the other two Castle 550s in our club, for cruising and racing. This boat has a spacious queen-size V-berth, plus 2 singles. Trailer doesn't need rego inspections, or brakes. Boat doesn't need to be registered, if motor 5hp or under. $13,500 neg. ring Mark 0421 932945"

For Sale Spider 550 - Contact Bill Heuchmer

For Sale – NS14 ( the blue and cream one in the yard)- $950 – needs a bit of repair and a board that can be adapted to suit. It will be placed on Gum Tree but if you are interested or know anyone who is interested contact any Committee member or Mark Pierce.

For Sale – Laser Bits Gal Dolly - $195 Mast Base( full Rig) - $195 Rudder Box $50 Ring Mark: 0421 932 945

FOR SALE!! This 20ft off the beach cat will take you straight to the front of the fleet. Full carbon hull and spars, asymmetric foam carbon C boards with foam carbon dagger rudders,2x mainsails,large and standard jib,2x spinnakers .Beams and bow pole are integral, Slightly larger than tornado sail plan on a planing concept tornado size boat. Built with reinforced elongated fin boxes intended to fit j foils.Lite dry boat one season old.Tilt trailer,registered and in good condition, ready to go.

Price $9000.00 Contact Bruce Dowse on [email protected]

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For Sale - RS 100 sail No. 244 "Shachi"

RS 100's are an international high performance single-handed skiff with gennicker for exhilarating off-wind speed. One design rules ensure all boats are highly competitive. Carbon fibre mast and excellent sail controls allow for adaptation for a wide range of crew weights and conditions. You can join a highly competitive fleet with very close battles featuring lead changes and finishes a few seconds apart. This boat will develop your skills and provide a challenging platform to enhance your individual sailing mastery.

Growing Australian fleet with National championships every year. 2011 – Sailing World magazine’s overall Boat of the Year 2010 – Yachts & Yachting magazine’s Dinghy of the Year ISAF Class, stunning looks, exhilarating performance – The singlehander to own. New boats sell for $19,895. Special price for club members - Only $6,880 ono. Terms available for club members! This is the lowest price ever for a RS100! Comes with 8.4 main and gennicker, mast cover, rudder cover, trolley, boat cover. In good condition, raced regularly in Ballina Nth NSW. Call Vincent on 6688 4480. I have bought another RS 100. This is a spare boat which can be raced by experienced club members at request until sold. Give it a try!