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Sydney Harbour and cial slipways on Sydney Harbour, it is sailing arid pleasure.boat clubs are not essential that environmentally friendly able to fund such developments indi­ the environment alternatives are developed and made vidually or even collectively. If recre­ ecreational boating on Sydney available for harbour users. ational boating is to remain part of the Harbour is in urgent need of a Facilities that will be acceptable to colourful and traditional make-up of Rlong-term plan to solve the the EPA in the future require that the Sydney Harbour, tl].en the State Gov­ looming problem of slipping and run-off from the cleaning and preening ernment, particularly Wa terways, and cleaning boats in an environmentally of boats be captured and not run into the boating community need to work friendly manner. The Clean Water Act harbour waters. These types of facili­ together to find a solution. of 1970, along with the Draft Guide­ ties need significantly more space than Peter Bush, Commodore lines for Marina and Slipways recently traditional slipways as they require issued by the NSW Minister for the lifting boats out of the water and park­ Environment, have highlighted the ing them on a hard stand. need for the provision of environmen­ Whilst there are already too few In Brief tally friendly slips as traditional slip­ such facilities available within Sydney Peter Bush re-elected ways are phased out over time. Harbour for both recreational boating The Draft Guidelines, currently out and charter operators, it is equally con­ as cycA Commodore for public comment, state, in short, that cerning that such a fac ility at Birken­ Peter Bush has been re -elected new and upgraded slipping facilities head Point has already closed down. unopposed fo r hi s second term as must comply with both the Guidelines River Quays, further up the Parramat­ Commodore of th e Cruisin g Yacht and the Clean Water Act. For existing ta River, will be developed as water­ Club of Au stralia. Alan Gree n has facilities, the Guidelines acknowledge front apartments. also been re-e lected. unopposed as both the economic difficulties of This proves the point that water­ Treasurer. upgrading and specific difficulties front land in Sydney is more valuable However, ballots were necessary associated with site locations that, by for residential than commercial use. for the election of other Flag Officers their nature, make it .difficult or poten­ The remaining facility at Berrys Bay, and Club Directors at the annual gen­ tially impossible to comply by the North Sydney Marine Centre eral meeting on July 14. Results will grandfathering. operated by Noakes Rigging, be publ ished in th e next issue of However, the Guidelines OFFSHORE. "It is is the benchmark for point out that this grand­ future slipping facilities youth Academy fathering is overridden absolutely clear on Sydney Harbour. by the requirements of that the various Over the past ten sailors heading nonh the Clean Water Act. sailing and pleasure years a number of The Club's Youth Sailing Academy is I am sure we all boat clubs are not attempts have been going from strength to strength , with agree that a Clean able to fund such made by Harbour up to 30 students about to head north Water Act, that pre­ developments yacht clubs, in co-oper- in the Sydney - Gold Coast Classic cludes discharging of any individually" ation with various Gov­ and then on to Hamilton Island for foreign materials into har­ ernment departments, to Race Week. Eight students have bour waters is desirable for the find an acceptable site on har- been chosen to sail aboard John long term condition and mainte­ bour foreshores to locate an appro­ Needham's Sidewinder following nance of this most remarkable water­ priate facility. Several sites were evalu­ training throughout the Winter Series. way. However, the nature of the Act ated and at least one acceptable site Other yachts carrying Academy and the Guidelines defaulting it, effec­ identified crew will be Never a Dull Moment, tively renders the traditional style of However, the stumbling block at the Elusive, Hogs Breath Witchdocto r, A rail and cradle slipways unusable. time was the cost of development crewed Interest, Razors Edge, Foxtel Whilst at this time the Environmen­ funding driven again by the value of Amazon, Bashful/ and Assassin. The tal Protection Agency is not enforcing waterfront land for residential versus Academy thanks owners and crews the Act in its strictest sense and its commercial use. The price tag for the of these yachts for their continued future intentions are unclear with land was $20 million! support in presenting opportunities regard to many private and commer- It is absolutely clear that the various for youth to sail' offshore. jj Aug ust• Septe mber 1997 -- Offshore

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The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia nor the Publisher. All rights reserved. No COVER: A Sunday gale on Sydney Harbour created havoc among part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without the the fleet racing in the CYCA's Winter Series, with several written permission of the Publisher. dismastings, a man overboard situation and many wild broaches. Photographer "Ace" Mowtell captured the action as • The cover price of $4.95 (NZ $5.95) is the recommended this crew struggled to keep their yacht upright. maximum charge for this publication. OPPOSITE PAGE: THIS PAGE: PRINTED BY ROTARY OFFSET news features b r WINTER WIND WHAT TO WEAR AFLOAT The CYCA's Wi tar eries o~ Sydney Harbour The latest in clothing and accessories for the keen and attracted a record leet and winds that varle casual sailor from our leading companies ...... 19 from drifters to a gale ...... 4 OPTIMISING CUP. FLEEli Yacht designer Scott Jutson discusses boat Austr la Is among eight atlons challenging control in heavy winds ...... 26 for t e Admiral's Cup at owes, England ...... 8 CHANNEL HANDICAPPING Australian Yachting Federation endorses the Channel US syndicate acquire oneAustralla and all her Handicap System (CHS) for use by clubs as an gear and engages t o of our top yacht designers intermediate handicapping system ...... 28 whlle Peter .Gilmou goes Japan818 ••••••••...... 1O SAIL FURLERS latest sail furlers for headsalls and mainsails have reached a high degree of sophistication and practical review application ...... 35 SAIL TRIM NEAD NG NO)ITH Fraser Sails' expert advice on trimming M.ndabella returns to racing for the August races the headsail ...... 52 regattas in Queensland waters, starting with Sydney• Gold Coast Classic ...... 12 WEATHER Kenn Batt reveals the plans for providing our Olympic ANTIC CHALLENGE sailors with the best possible forecasts for Sydney 0BIIIIS'_.,la sic schooners in race across the Atlantic ...... 16 2000, and the lead-up regattas ...... 42

SYDNEY BOAT SHOW Preview to Australia's largest exhibition of boats and marine equipment, with "Strictly Sail" a feature of the Darling Harbour Sydney International Boat Show ...... 33

FRASER SAILS EXPAND Fraser Sails has opened Australia's largest sail loft on the NSW Central Coast in a major expansion ...... 48

WHITBREAD FLEET A small but galactic fleet of W60s will set sail from Southampton in late September including, hopefully, an Australian entry ...... 50 WIIY,TFII WINDS ... "1ic" 1e-x•furious

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Above: The Red Hand (Graham O'Neill) runs under kite in a 30 knot southerly during the Winter Series . The Red Hand competed in Division B of the record-breaking Winter Series fleet. (Pie - "Ace " Mowte ll) . Top right: The CYCA Winter Se ries has attracted most of the grand prix IMS racing yachts for the highly competitive Sunday racing , including Ken wood Cup team yacht Quest, skippered by Bob Steel. (Pie- Ian Mainsbridge). Inset right: Owner/skipper Geoff Lavis concentrates as he steers Elusive to wind wa rd in Division B of the Winter Series. (Pie - Ian Main sb ridg e).

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Left: Spinnaker twist aboard Powerboss (Trevor Cohe n) duri g one of the rare days of strong wind during th e the Wi nter Se ries. ::i c - - ce·· Mowte ll) . Above : Sunny winter days on Sydney Harbour a 2_ s -:-=2ses the traffic .... two yac hts in th e CYCA Win er Sen:; ::-;= ·-= 10 'lboat paddle steamer but give touri sts a grand • e _' 2-oou r is all about. (Pie - Ian Main sbridg e) . )j C. August • September 1997 ( Main pie: Wild day for yachts in the CYCA Winter Series on Sydney Harbour with winds gust to 45 knots. This is frame two of the broach depicted on the cover as the spinnaker pole skies, the yacht tips further and crew members clutch to avoid sliding downward . (Pie - "Ace " Mowtell)

Inset left: One of the new offshore yachts to make its impresive debut in the CYCA Winter Series is Rod Skellett's Wild Bull. (Pie - Ian Mainsbridge).

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Centre: Most Winter Series Sundays have seen only light to moderate breezes . This crew brought their weight forward to give Fly 'n Buy the right angle for lightwind reaching. (Pie - Ian Mainsbridge)

Left: Big fleets and close {~i;ing has produced incidents and protests flags as yachts round marks and cross tacks in the Sunday Winter Series on Sydney Harbour. (Pie - Ian Mainsbridge) August • September 1997 c» Wlfl,TFII WINDS ... r"c"' 1e-x·furious

Above: The Red Hand (Graham O'Neill) runs under kite in a 30 knot southerly during the Winter Series. The Red Hand competed in Division B of the record-breaking Winter Series fleet. (Pie -"Ace " Mowtell). Top right: The CYCA Winter Series has attracted most of the grand pri x IMS racing yachts for the highly competitive Sunday racing , including Ken wood Cup team yacht Quest, skippered by Bob Steel. (Pie- Ian Mainsbridge). Inset right: Owner/skipper Geoff Lavis concentrates as he steers Elusive to wi nd ward in Division B of the Winter Series. (Pie - Ian Mainsbridge) .

Left: Spinnaker twist aboard Po werboss (Trevor Cohen) during one of the rare days of strong wind during the the Winter Series. (Pie -"Ace " Mowtell). Above: Sunny winter days on Sydney Harbour always increases the traffic .... two yachts in the CYCA Winter Series dodge the Showboat paddle steamer but give tourists a grand view of what Sydney Harbour is all about. (Pie - Ian Mainsbridge). i~ c» August• September 1997 CJ'lie ~su{t

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Admiral 's Cup IMS team yacht Ragamuffin undergoing sailing trials on Sydney Harbour ustralia is facing only seven before being shipped to Britain . The Farr 49 was built by Boatspeed at West Gosford . other nations, possibly only (Pie - Ian Mainsbridge). A six, in the 1997, Champagne Mumm Admiral's Cup regatta, due to is understood to have had difficulty Another non-Farr boat is New start at Cowes on England's Isle of finding and funding an ILC40. Zealand's ILC40 Mean Machine, owned Wight on Tuesday, July 31. Of the chal­ Even allowing for the fact that the by Peter de Ridder and a sistership to lengers, seven of the eight had nomi­ Farr office automatically designs one Germany's Pinta. The two yachts were nated their teams to the Royal Ocean third of the flee t because of the manda­ built side by side by Neville Hutton in Racing Club by the closing date for tory inclusion in each nation's line-up Lymington, England. MK Cafe, the entries, midnight June 30. of a Mumm 36 one-design, the domi­ ILC40 in the United States team, is also Gold medallists, America's nance of the Annapolis, Mary­ from the board of Judel/Vrolijk. Cup sailors and world land, USA, office is striking. Two of Australia's team yachts have champions are among the US-based Jim Taylor already been campaigning in Europe crews named in a 21 and the German office of in the lead-up to the Admiral's Cup. boat fleet which will Judel / Vrolijk are the Steve Kulmar and Richard Friedrich represent the cream of only other designers sailed their Mumm 36 Sea in the World grand prix offshore represented in the 1997 championship in Italy, finishing a cred­ yacht racing when the CMAC fleet. itable 10th overall. Kulmar won the first starting gun of the Taylor has drawn award as leading "owner/ driver." nine-race series fires. John Risley's new Num­ John Calvert-Jones and Robin Craw­ All but five of the 21 bers (racing for New ford have contested the ILC40 World yachts are from the board Zealand) as he did her pre­ championship in Poland, starting in and office of Bruce Farr and decessor and Judel/ Vrolijk early July as OFFSHORE went to press. Associates. have - as always in recent years - been Syd Fischer and his crew of Ragamuffin The only nation not to nominate a the designers of choice for the German have been training solidly in Sydney ' team on time was South Africa, which team. on his Farr 50. c» August• September 1997 Champa_gn Mumm Admt Cup 1997 Nominated yacn Australia Italy IMS: Ragamuffin, Farr 49. Charterer: Syd Fischer. Danio Ferrari. Helmsman: Flavlo Helmsmen: Matt Hayes and Favini. Crew includes Torben Grael Michael Coxon. New boat, (Savannah Star gold), Rod Davis famous name. Built by Boat­ (America's Cup helmsman). speed in Gosford, NSW with ILC40: Brava QB, Farr. Owner: the deck of his 1989 Raga­ Pasquale Landolfi. Helmsman: Enrico muffin . Sails by North. Chieffi, Star world champ 96. Tacti­ cian: Australia's Glenn Bourke. ILC40: G'Net, Farr. Charter­ Mumm 36: Breeze, Farr. Owner: ers: John Calvert-Jones and Paolo Gaia. Helmsman: Tommaso Robin Crawford. Chartered Chieffi. Crew includes Roy Heiner Japanese-owned yacht with (NE) and Eddie Warden Owen latest North sails. Helmsman: (GBR). Colin Beashel. Mumm 36: Sea, Farr. Own­ New Zealand ers: Steve Kulmar & Richard IMS: Numbers, Taylor ILC46. Charter: Friedrichs. Helmsman: Steve John Risley. Helmsman: Russell Kulmar. Chartered US boat. Coutts. Crew includes Brad Butter­ Sails by Fraser. worth and Simon Daubney. ILC40: Mean Machine, JudelNrolijk. Germany Charterer: Peter de Ridder. Helms­ IMS: Rubin, Judel/Vrolijk. man: Tom Dodson . Mumm 36: Georgia Express, Farr. Admiral 's Cup team captain keeps an eye Owner: Hans-Otto Schu­ on his grandson as he steers the new mann. Helmsman: Jochen Schmann , Owner: Jim Farmer. Helmsman: Ragamuffin on Sydney Harbour soon after the three times Olympic medallist and David Barnes. her launching for sea trials, in Jun e. 1996 ISAF sailor of the year. ILC40: Pinta, Judel/Vrolijk. Owner: Scandinavia IMS: Investor, Farr Corel 45. Owner: This is Australia's 16th challenge Willi lllbruck. Helmsman: Karol for the Admiral's Cup since 1965 with Thomas Blixt. Jablonski. Skipper: John Kostecki. our teams winning in 1965 and 1979. In ILC40: Fram XIV, Farr. Owner: HM Mumm 36: Thomas 1-Punkt, Farr. 1993 Australia lost victory to Germany King Harald V of Norway. by a mere .25 point. Owner: Thomas Friese. Helmsman: Mumm 36: Mumm a Mia, Farr. Own­ The firs t two races of the series, for Marcus Weiser. This boat was Mumm er: Kenneth Jonsson. Helmsman: the Royal Yacht Squadron trophy, are 36 world in 1996 and 1997. on July 31. Fredrik Ramsfeldt. Then there are seven more includ­ ing the 200-mile Channel Race, an Great Britain United States of eight-hour coastal offshore race and IMS: Corum Indulgence, Farr Corel America four inshore races. 45. Owner: Graham Walker. Helms­ IMS: Flash Gordon, Farr ILC46. Own­ The series culminates with the Fast­ man: Chris Law. net race, which begins on Saturday, er: Helmut Jahn. &IMO: Euy Oars, Farr, Owner: Tony August 9. The awards presentation ILC40: MK Cafe, JudelNrolijk Owner: will be in Plymouth on August 14. i~ 8'lddngham. Marell Kwasnicki. Helmsman: John mante, Farr. Owner: Kolius. Admiral's Cup website: sman: John Mer­ Mumm 36: Jameson, Farr. Owner: Savannah 4 70 Tom Roche. Helmsman: Chris Lar­ http://www.1stresults.co. Walker. son . Skipper: Dee Smith. uk/mummyachts/htm Augu st• September 1997 C:» AMERICA'S CUP N EWS ALOHA CHALLEN gets OneAustralia and Aussie desi Not only has Pet r. Gilmour joined t e Japanese, but A7 Racing, the Waiki i Vacht Club's America's rs;t:J p challenge syndicate has Ian "Fresh " Burns sai li ng aboard oneAustralia during the 1995 America's Cup, acquired the I CC yacht his th ird Cup challe ng e. His fourth will be aboard the Aloh a Racing challenger from Waikiki in Auckland in 2000 . oneAustralia and v·rtua Jy1 every one of the ca's Cup in 2000, challenging through the University of Sydney, has been the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. involved both as a sailor and a techni­ Australian syndicate's Kolius acknowledged that while the cian in three America's Cup cam­ "1 995 America's _,__ap __ announcement of Dovell and Burns paigns. He has established his US resi­ was only made in early July, the team dency to be eligible to compete for an compound, including began planning and scheduling work Australian team in America's Cup nine containers filled with at Aloha Racing's Houston, Texas­ 2000. As principal designer for Aloha based design offices several months Racing, Burns will be responsible for materials, equipment and ago. mast, structure and computational sys­ supplies. Dovell and Burns' work with Iain tems. Murray and Associates included a con­ For the present, oneAustralia and the t the same time, two of the tract with Fluid Thinking Pty Ltd to entire compound package will remain senior design team at Iain provide design services to the oneAus­ in Australia until shipped across the AMurray and Associates, Andy tralia America's Cup challenge in 1995, Tasman to meet up with the team's Dovell and Ian ("Fresh") Burns, will incorporating all aspects of hull first new IACC yacht for testing in design the US challenger for America's design, tank testing, engineering and Auckland. Upon completion of Cup 2000 in Auckland. The two Aus­ computatorial support. In addition, oneAustralia 's role as trial horse, to be tralians have formed Fresh Ink Pty to Burns competed in his third consecu- signaled by the arrival of Aloha Rac­ work exclusively with Aloha tive America's Cup as naviga­ ing' s second IACC yacht, oneAustralia Racing, one of five US chal­ tor for the oneAustralia will return to Australia. 'lengers for the America's "For the challenge. 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As the late winter chill bites deeply in the southern States of Australia and New Zealand, hundreds of sail ors are heading north in the annual migration to the warmer climes and fun regattas in Queensland waters. Peter Campbell and Ian Grant preview these events. SYDNEY - GOLD with the XXXX Gold Coast Winter Regatta (August 6-8) there's the 23rd COAST CLASSIC SCOR at Mooloolaba (August 11-16), the Hogsbreath Mooloolaba-Airlie Beach Race (starts August 17), the Brinda be/la TAG-Heuer Ansett Australia Hayman Island Big Boat Series (August 17-21) back with. and the XXXX Ansett Hamilton Island Race Week (August 23-30). Then for new rig those who have the time and energy, Whitsunday Sailing Club will host the Hogsbreath Race Week from Septem­ ustralia's fastest maxi yacht, ber 6-12, followed by that memorable George Snow's will Brindabel/a, event, the Great Whitsunday Fun Race Areturn to racing in the Cruising on September 13. Yacht Club's 12th annual Sydney to As a grand climax to six to seven Gold Coast Classic with an innovative weeks of sailing, the Whitsunday Sail- new swept-back rig designed to make ing Club on September 12-13 will run her easier to sail and potentially faster. the inaugural Whitsunday Vista Big by Marten Marine in New Zealand, Brindabel/a will be joined by the Boat Challenge for the fleet of former arrived in Sydney in late June, and newly imported South African maxi IOR maxi yachts now ending their sail- Brindabella was due to be back sailing Marchioness in heading an expected ing careers as charter yachts. The lat- by mid-July, two weeks before the race fleet of between 80 and 90 est addition is the famous to Southport. yachts lining up for the start Condor, bought by Vince "The main objective of going to a on Sydney Harbour on !lll'll!IMllliilllMIII d'Emilio in late June. sweptback spreader rig was to simpli­ Saturday, August 2. The return of Brind- fy sailing the yacht by removing the Many of Australia's ...MIIMMI ■• abella is a welcome need to have runners, checkstays and best IMS racing yachts •Y-■MM.fllN return for the Scott jumpers," designer Jutson explained. will be competing, ...... _lllifllllMil Jutson-designed "With this rig it will take only three sailing under their NMIII.Millif!~ maxi which lost her people to tack the boat and we will be new season IMS rat- ...... " rig only hours after able to reduce the offshore racing crew ings which will include ~NNIIIIM the start of last year's from 20 plus to a crew in the high the Ocean Racing Coun- Telstra Sydney to teens. We will also get a number of cil' s new Dynamic Age Hobart. Subsequent dis- credits under IMS which will be put Allowances. cussions between owner Snow, back into the horsepower of the boat." The XXXX Gold Coast Classic, while designer Jutson and key crewmembers Under her new rig, Brindabella will significant in its own right, is also a resulted in a decision to replace the rig carry narrower and taller headsails, major feeder race to the string of regat- and sail plan with a sweptback spread- 105% overlapping instead of 150%. tas in Queensland in August. Starting er rig. The 33m carbon fibre mast, built Later in the year she will get a new August• Stptembtr 1997 Fraser mainsail with 10% more sail paign for the Telstra Sydney to Hobart. big boats heading north. area. Marchioness, a 22.86m sloop Marchioness, a masthead rigged Martin James will also be sailing his designed by Italian, but now New sloop, was launched in October 1992 Farr 65, now called Team Jaguar in an Zealand-based naval architect Angelo and raced in the 1993 Cape Town to excellent sponsorship deal that has Lavranos, has been bought by a syndi­ Rio across the Atlantic, as well as rac- seen the former Sydney to Hobart line · cate of five Sydney yachtsmen who ing and cruising in the Indian Ocean. honours winner (ex Brindabella) and chartered another South African maxi, She sailed as Parker Pens in the race to more recently called Infinity III under- Broomstick, for the 50th Sydney to Rio and blasted to the lead from Broom- go a major refit and modernisation. Hobart in 1994. stick. She then blew out her big spin- This includes a carbon fibre rig. The beautifully-finished, alumini­ naker and from there on the crew did Other early entries included Victori- um hulled 75-footer was sailed across not set another kite, with Broomstick an Lou Abrahams with Seaview Cha/- the Indian Ocean from South Africa in beating her to Rio by just two hours. lenge Again, Tasmanian David Gough June and was due in Sydney in mid­ Marchioness and Brindabella, which with his comfortable Buizon 40 cruis- July to be prepared for the Sydney - is in line for a hat-trick of line honours er/ racer Eclipse, along with prominent Gold Coast Classic. Well known in the Gold Coast race, will be chal- Sydney yachts Atara (Roger Hickman) yachtsman John Messenger, who sur­ lenged by an impressive fleet of other and Rapscallion (Dick Voorderhake). veyed the yacht in Durban, will skip­ big boats in the Gold Coast Classic. John Winchester had entered his Mt per the yacht to Southport. No decision Warwick Miller's Exile, Peter Walker's Gay 30 Dances with Waves and entries has yet been made on whether the boat Foxtel Amazon, Charles Curran's Syd- were expected from the other Mt Gay will go further north this year, but the ney, and Flying Colours, recently bought 30s Team Fujitsu (Nigel Holman) and syndicate is planning a strong cam- by Ross Whitehead, among the other Razors Edge (Ray Stone). August• September 1997 Two members of last year's winning Kenwood Cup team will be heading north - Syd Fischer's Farr 50, Ragamuf­ fin , and Bob Steel's Nelson/ Marek 43, Quest. This year's Gold Coast Classic, apart from being the first race in the CYCA Blue Water Pointscore for the 1997-98 season and the major feeder race to the Queensland regattas, is significant for several other reasons: • An overall IMS winner will be reintroduced to bring the race into line with the Telstra Sydney to Hobart. In recent years, there have been only divi­ sional IMS and PHS winners announced but under pressure from owners the CYCA will declare an over­ all IMS winner. The club will present a perpetual trophy on which the 1997 Sparkling waters and warm tradewinds in winter will attract another big fleet north for the winner and past IOR and IMS overall XXXX Ansett Hamilton Island Race Week and other regattas in the Whitsundays of Far winners (when declared) will be North Queensland through August and into September. (Pie - Richard Bennett). engraved for posterity. • It will be the first ocean race in HAYMAN ISLAND BIG Coffs Harbour yachtsman David Han­ Australia conducted under the new Rac­ lon (Rager) while Ian Treleaven has char­ ing Rules of Sailing which replaced the BOAT SERIES tered Morning Mist III and will race the old IYRR rules from July 1. SO-footer as Musto Morning Mist during • For IMS handicapping, the CYCA Invitation only at the series. Roger Hickman will be back will also introduce the Ocean Racing Exclusive resort again with his Blue Water champion Club's new international Dynamic Age Atnra. Allowances for Cruiser Racer yachts. A centrepiece of the vast array of fine These allowances will apply to all club Invitations have been eagerly sought trophies presented at the Hayman races, including the Hobart race, with after by yacht owners (and their crews) Island Big Boat Series will be the Joico the exception of the Telstra Southern to compete in the 1997 TAG Heuer - Trophy, a spectacular crystal bowl pre­ Cross Cup in December. The DAA is Ansett Australia Big Boat Series at Hay- sented by Anton Starling who contested built into new IMS certificates issued man Island from August 17-21. the inaugural Big Boat Series with the from July 1. Results for the Gold Coast Apart from being held at one of the maxi, Fudge. Classic will be decided by the applica- Whitsw1days finest resorts the event has tion of Performance Curve Scoring and the added exclusivity of being limited to The Hayman Island Big Boat Series Constructed course. 20 yachts - by invitation only from the will comprise six races in the Whitsun­ • To make the race more attractive Hayman Island Yacht Club. day Islands surrounding Hayman to yachts eligible for the PHS division, While the organisers had not released Island, four of 15 nautical miles and two the maximum LOA eligibility for the the final list of yachts when OFFSHORE of ben-veen 35 and 45 nautical miles. race has been increased to 30m while went to press, the fleet will be headed by fixed and retractable spinnaker poles George Snow's Brindabella, Warwick HAMILTON ISLAND will be permitted for the purpose of set- Miller's Exile, Peter Walker's Foxtel Ama- RACE WEEK ting asymmetrical spinnakers. zon, and Martin James' new look Team • Yachts specifically designed to Jagum~ the ex Infinity Ill. use water ballast for the purpose of Others on the list include Stan Tasman race increasing stability shall be eligible for Edward's beautiful new fast cruising PHS divisions only. However, they yacht, the 18.4m Frers-designed Mar- boosts Race must comply with self-righting limits garet Rintoul V from Sydney. (reviewed with and without water ballast. by OFFSHORE in our February /March Week Entries Race record for the Sydney Gold 1997 issue). Melbourne yachts invited Coast Classic stands at 38 hours 57 include Peter Hanson's PL Lease Future A TransTasman ocean race of 1325 nau­ minutes 00 seconds set by Hammer of Shock, the 1995 Sydney to Hobart winner tical miles from Auckland to Mooloola­ Queensland in 1988. Since then no line Terra Firma now owned by Peter Bartels, ba as a feeder race for New Zealand honours winner has broken 40 hours and Lou Abrahams' Seaview Challenge yachts and the introduction of a new for the 386 nautical mile dash up the Again. Sports Trailables division has given a New South Wales North Coast to Two owners with recently acquired boost to that most famous of regattas in Queensland's Gold Coast. boats will be Jolm Negus (Innkeeper) and the warm tradewinds of the Whitsun- «I» August• September 1997 days, the XXXX Ansett Hamilton Island tinue their Whitsunday sailing at Hamil­ (subject to divisions). Tuesday will be a Race Week. ton Island, including Brindabella, Foxtel fun day ashore, including the Laser By the end of June, more than 60 Amazon, Exile, Ma rgaret Rintoul V, Team dinghy classic, but it will be back to seri­ yachts from Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Jaguar and Sydney. ous racing on the Tuesday with the South Australia and ew Zealand had Not everyone will be sailing north. Coral Sea Race - 85 nm for IMS and PHS entered Race Week which runs from Sat­ Up to a dozen boats will be road-freight­ division boats, 20nm for the Sports urday, August 23 through to the follow­ ed to Far North Queensland, including Yachts, Trailable and Cruising Divisions. ing Saturday, August 30. the Melbourne yachts JLW Chutzpah Wednesday, September 27 will be the The feeder race from New Zealand, (Bruce Taylor) and the three Bull 9000s, famous Whitehaven Beach Party; then organised by the Royal New Zealand Chief Sitting Bull (Peter Blake), Bull its back to racing on Thursday, Friday Yacht Squadron, Clearwater Cove (Graeme Troon) and Raging Bull (Trevor and Saturday to complete another great Cruising Club and Mooloolaba Yacht Leavesley). Sydney yachtsman Rod Hamilton Island Race Week. Club, was due to start from Auckland Skellett is also expected to head north on July 27 with a fleet of at least seven with his Bull 9000, Wild Bull, which has yachts. been sailing impressively in the CYCA And if haven't got Most of the seven yachts are expected Winter Series. a boat for to race north in the Hogsbreath Well known Sydney yachtsman Mar­ Mooloolaba to Airlie Beach race starting cus Blackmore has chartered the Mumm cru1s1ng ... on August 17. They will be joined at 36 Emotional Hooligan, for Race Week. Hamilton Island by at least two other Fellow club member from the Royal Whitsunday Private Yacht Charters at Kiwi yachts sailing from Fiji. Prince Alfred Yacht Club Ron Jones has Abel Point Marina has a wide range of Although organised and run by also entered his successful Sydney 41 craft for bareboat charter in the Whit­ Hamilton Island Yacht Club with War­ Christine Jay II. sundays. wick Hoban as race director, Race Week Hamilton Island Race Week will You can contact Whitsunday Private this year is getting the best hands-on open as usual with the 25 nautical mile Yacht Charters at Abel Point Marina on support in years from resort manage­ South Molle and Daydream Island Tro­ their toll free number 1800 075 055, fax ment. phy race on Saturday, August 23. The 079 464 943 or phone 079 466 880. Most of the yachts competing in the following day there will be two or three And then there's the fun at Airlie Hayman Island Big Boat Series will con- races on windward/ leeward courses Beach.. . jj

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CARIBBEAN BAHAMAS ANNAPOLIS GREECE TURKEY BALEARIC$ THAILAND TONGA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND SEYCHELLES CANARIES BRITTANY COTE d'AZUR ENGLAND SCOTLAND. SUN33 185 foot three-master, Adix, that made knots faster than us," said Adela skip­ the early showing, cracking off at a per Steve Carson, "We were doing 14.5 Adela wins grand pace and crossing the line nine and she was sailing away from us." seconds ahead of Adela. These were The conditions were perfect for the Rolex Atlantic the two in the Spirit of Tradition divi­ three-master, the broad reach being her sion with Adix being given a time best relative point of sailing, much like Challenge allowance of 4:34:49 by the scratch boat Atlantic in that respect. Paul Goss her and there were 13 other boats to follow skipper confirmed this, saying, 'We dela, the recent re-creation of a them, seven in the Contemporary divi- have the same overall length, displace­ 1903 William Storey designed sion and six in the Classic division. ment and sail plan." A 170 foot schooner was the easy Each of these groups had their own After two days, Adela was ahead, by winner of the Rolex Atlantic Challenge agenda, but there was little doubt that six miles, when Adix went on a more Cup after a race from New York to the the spotlight was on the two bigger southerly route. Carson explained that Lizard. boats. They were the boats which letting Adix sail whatever course she A secondary objective of the race, to would, if it were possible, beat the time wanted was all part of a declared strat­ beat the race record time of Charley of Atlantic. egy, nominated by the yacht's owner, Barr in the 185 foot three-masted There was a 15-17 knot south-west- George Lindemann. "The owner had a schooner Atlantic in 1905 was not erly blowing when the 15 yachts start- lot to do with our initial plan,' said achieved with Adela having to spend ed from New York in the race hosted Carson, 'the first thing he told us was almost a week beating into easterly by the New York Yacht Club, spon- not to cover Adix. She decided to go breezes to reach the English coast at the sored by Rolex and started exactly 92 south of the rhumbline and we contin­ Lizard Point. years after the record breaking race of ued on a more northerly course." From the Ambrose Light, it was the 1905. "Adix was doing one and a half The following day, Adela had 41» August • September 1997

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~ stralia's leading personal gear and boati ng fC!othing companies report on some of their most recent releases on the market.

August• September 1997 ~ hat we wear sailing in Australia, an island conti­ nent blessed with relatively mild coastal land and W water temperatures that allow year-round sailing, various enormously. While shorts and tee-shirts plus protective hats may suf­ fice in Australia's north both winter and summer, sailors in most other areas will need protective warm clothing, even thermal gear at some time of the year. After all, it does rain sometimes and there's always plen­ ty of spray flying as you beat to windward in a fresh summer seabreeze or a winter westerly. The design and construction of yachting clothing has changed dramatically over the past couple of years, intro­ ducing a new sophistication in materials and specialising for certain markets. Sydney manufacturer Martin Burke, who makes the Top : Burke and Henri Lloyd range of clothing, recalls that only 15 Wh itbread years ago, wet weather gear was cumbersome, sometimes Round -th e­ heavy, often leaked and was only one step up from what was World Race used by road workers. skipper Lawrie The last couple of years have seen the introduction of Smith wearing Gore-tex breathable fabrics. Although more expensive, gar­ the Henri ments with "breathable" lining help minimise the "wet on Lloyd Gore­ the inside" chill problem from perspiration after exertion. tex Ocean Breathable jackets are available from leading yachting Technology apparel brands such as Musto, Line 7, Henri Lloyd and Dor­ breathing ion. Ocean range The yachting market extends well beyond wet weather jacket and clothing, of course, and with many young men and women tro users. involved in inshore and offshore sailing, style is an impor­ tant aspect of the products now available. There are smart Centre : Henri Lloyd light weather jackets, warmer snug jackets, caps, sailing Polartec shoes and boating gloves. And don't forget accessories such Orkney top is as sunglasses from Lacoste that are both practical and fash­ very popular, ionable for the active sailor. ashore and on Following are some of the latest releases from our leading the water. companies.

Bottom: Burke Burke and Henri Lloyd Southerly wet weath er jacket Most of the Burke and Henri Lloyd yachting clothing now now features have "breathable" lining developed in co-operation with the an internal manufacturers of Gore-tex. harness Henri Lloyd's Ocean Racer jacket and Ocean Racer facility. trousers was proven in the 1994 Whitbread Round-the-World Race before being released on the market and is currently being worn by the crew of Time & Tide in the BT Global Chal­ lenge. New products this year include the Henri Lloyd Offshore Racer Jacket and the Matchracer Jacket which along with match trousers, are all made from "breathable" lining fabric. Sailing clothing has also become very technical and loaded with comfort and waterproof features such as fold­ away hoods with drip gutters and peaks. All offshore jackets have reflective materials as part of ocean racing safety rules. Built-in safety harnesses are now a feature on the Burke Southerly jacket. This jacket also features internal and exter­ nal adjustable cuff seals, hand warmer cargo pockets, non­ corroding zips, storm flaps with drip gutters to waterproof the front zip. There are two-way zips on the jackets and pants August • September 1997 for the wearer's convenience. The Burke and Henri Lloyd ranges have a variety of col­ lar designs to suit harbour and offshore use. The offshore collars have a high cut design and a fleece lined for comfort. The "fleece" gear has replaced fl annel shirts. Burke has their Tasman jacket in polar fleece while Henri Lloyd has a range of products in Polar Tech to keep you warm. Burke also now has a range of thermal underwear. The fleece and thermal gear "wicks" moisture away from the body, dries very quickly and has minimal water retention. The materials drain very quickly. Further information on Burke and Henri Lloyd sailing gear: Burke Pty Ltd in Sydney, ph: 02 9638 433 or fax: 02 9638 7951.

Top : Smart looking and Line 7 ve ry practical The Line 7 brand of clothing is now more than 30 years old is the Burke and stems from a yachting heritage. Line 7 started originally Super Dry Coastal range by manufacturing wet weather clothing for sailors, but now of jackets. also offers a stylish casual wear range with a nautical flavour. jjl Centre: Line 7 has proven itself time after time at major interna­ Le isure Wear tional yachting events such as the Kenwood Cup, Japan , from Line 7. Cup, Admiral's Cup, Whitbread Round the World Race and Garments are the America's Cup. Some of its triumphs have been as exclu­ developed sive supplier to Yamaha, winner of the last Whitbread Race, using and the winners of the 1995 America's Cup, Team New feed back and Zealand. research All Line 7 garments are manufactured from the finest fab­ gained by rics and combine a mixture of classic and modern styling, working with state-of-the-art construction. Garments are developed close ly with using feedback and research gained by working closely with some of the some of the world's best sailors. When designing new ranges wor id's best sai lors . the key elements are quality and innovation. Looking towards the year 2000, Line 7 is one of a chosen Bottom: few companies to have secured a Sydney 2000 Olympics Lin e 7 has clothing merchandise licence. The company will produce sec ured a high quality garments consisting of jackets, jerseys, polos, Sydney 2000 pants and belts. These will have eye-catching designs to clothing commemorate the world's largest sporting event - the merchandise Olympic Games. licence and the first of its high quality Musto Olymp ic gear is now on Musto this winter has released a new winter range of leisure sa le, includ ing clothing known as "60 Degrees South" which includes jack­ at the new ets, long sleeved and short sleeved polo shirts, overshirts, Olympic store sweaters, pants, shorts and belts. They come in colours sich in Sydney 's as navy, stone, rust, kevlar and white. Centre Po int. The garments are in a variety of cottons, including brushed, canvas, chambray, twill, jersey and cotton/ nylon with teflon finish. The sweaters are made from 100% lamb­ swool and Merino wool with Gore-tex lining. This is an attractive range of Musto clothing that will appeal to everyone - whether you are a sailor or not. For the really dedicated sailor, there are few other ranges of breathable foulweather gear that have more sea miles in their log than Musto's HPX. Musto confidently claim that it August• September 1997 is the breathable market leader - worldwide. The HPX garments are particularly well suited for Aus­ tralian conditions with their durability, breathability and lightweight comfort. However, the biggest breakthrough on HPX is the ease of care - the gear can be washed in a warm washing machine and also placed in the clothes dryer on a warmer setting. Especially designed for Australian conditions is the MPX, a lightweight breathable range of garments that can be worn on the foredeck of an Etchells or pottering around Sydney Harbour on a cruising yacht. The range comprises a long jacket, salopettes, bib 'n brace trousers and shorts. Then there's the Musto warmwear with the Musto Snug, the marque of a committed - and weatherwise - yachtie. This year Musto has introduced new designs and colours, includ­ ing Oatmeal Shearling fleece in smocks and shirts. Further information on Line 7 and Musto gear from your nearest dealer or Musto in Sydney, ph: 02 9697 9100 or fax: 02 9697 9199 Dorion ew Zealand manufacturers Dorlon have opened up a strong market in Australia, with outlets through Paddy Pallin stores nationwide. The Dorl on Coastal 3LC features Dorl on' s unique three­

Contour Cup Au then tic Original M·Series Captain layer construction, two waterproof layers and a breathable

For the retailer nearest you, call Australia. (61) 3 9894 0177 or New Zealand (64) 9 634 5054 comfort liner for maximum reliability in extreme conditions. E-Mail: [email protected] or visit our web site @ www.sperrytopsider.com It has been race-proven by the Whitbread and BOC Chal­ lenge winners. The Dorlon Coastal comes equipped with harness capa­ bility and stretch neoprene inner cuffs. It is an excellent all­ round kit for coastal and offshore sailing with the jacket costing $399. The Dorlon Inshore is the latest design for harbour use and caters to the needs of the recreational sailor. It has also been the choice of Australian world~champions. The jacket is 100% waterproof with 210 denier-PVC and breathable com­ fort liner. The jacket is priced at $229, the trousers at $149. One of the most popular items in the range is the Dorlon Leisure Jacket which features a three layer construction. The Dorlon Countrylife jackets draw on the same technology as the Dorlon Offshore marine range with a collection of lifestyle jackets that feature 100% waterproof and breathable three layer construction. Dorlon clothing and wet weather gear is available from Paddy Pallin stores Australia wide. Call 1 800 805 398 for the location of your nearest store. SAILING ACCESSORIES Sport-chic spirit in Lacoste sunglasses A legend in the fashion industry, Lacoste' s sport-chic spirit is captured with the 1997 range of sunglasses. More significant, however, is the quality of the lens offering protection for the sailor and other sporting enthusiast. Streamlined and lightweight, the innovative frame August • September 1997 Top: Musto's new range of leisurewear just released under the 60 deg rees So uth labe l.

Centre: Musto's HPX breathab le foul weather gear can be washed in a warm washing machine and also placed in the clothes drier on a warm sett in g.

Bottom: Dorion Co untryl ife jackets draw fie with on the same e Foas~f:~~ technology base of the r I Dorion Offs hore 6"rt an wQ1e marine range , ures f~ the h ~ INll!ll!','o with a co ll ection of Australia;s n'tost g r lifestyle jackets coasf~ wet w~ 8(ijrned that feature 100% ep6t'1tion b~ elivering drY.' durab~ waterproof and fouab~ thot rfo · nff loo breathable e . three layer · · · ia construction. · d th From top : The Dorion Coastal jacket with three layer construction has been proven in the toughest sai ling conditions.

Right: The Sports 1505 from Lacoste Eyewear offers protection in a fashionable styling.

Below right: Lacoste Eyewear's le Carbonium sunglasses are ideally suited to the sailor, being exceptionally strong , lightweight and highly protective against ultravio let rays .

Bottom: Sperry Top-side r's newest shoe on the Australian market will be the SB870 marine sneaker, available from September.

111 l11) %~~ ~ - . ~- designs offer superlative function and use in the hottest new styles, paired with the latest advances in. in sun lens TIIE MILLENNIUM I -~ technology. 0 COLLECTION ~'1~• The 1997 collection features high­ quality glass lenses, designed exclu­ sively by Corning, that completely block harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays for maximum sun protection. Two types of lenses are available - the L'HP - high protection 100% UV and the L'XP - extreme protection, which offers 100% protection plus 100% IR. These lenses provide remarkable quality in their filtration of light, plus maximum 100% protection against UV radiation. They are lightweight, very durable, nearly invulnerable and the mirror finish is very scratch resistant. The lightweight frames of the Lacoste le Carbonium are made from carbon fibre braid moulded alumini­ um, are corrosion resistent, hypo-aller­ genic and come with side shades, elas­ tic strap and adjustable drawstring. Prices for Lacoste sunglasses start from $149. They are available from selected optical outlets, department stores, sunglass shops and sports stores. Deck grip f ram Sperry Top-siders

Much copied, but never truly matched, is the claim made for ,Sperry Top-sider, regarded as the original and authentic Top: Marin er fro m Sperry has siping boat shoe. American Paul Sperry says on the sol e to prov id e grip and tracti on in he came up with idea for a non-slip all di recti ons. razor-cut sole for yachties' footwear Above : Leath er sailing gloves from Bu rke when he noticed how his dog main­ have cut-away fin ge r des ign. tained a grip with its paws, even on ice. Today, Sperry Top-sider offers more than 50 styles of boat shoes and casual Defender 2-Eyelet sports casual and shoes, for both men and women. boat shoe. The most advanced boating shoe from Sperry Top-sider is the SB870 Boots and shoes marine sneaker, featuring a modern from Burke styling favoured by many younger sailors. It comes in white and will be Sydney-based marine clothing manu­ released in Australia in September facturer, Burke, also market a range of with a price tag of $119.95. excellent accessories for sailors. Already available from most lead­ In footwear they have a simple can­ ing marine and shoe stores are the vas topped boat shoes, lace-up boots Authenic Original (priced at $149.95) and seaboots, all with razor cut soles. and available in brown and tan, the As well as wet suit boots and sneakers. Captain 3-eyelet (priced at $179.95) Then there are sailing gloves, made marine-performance mocassin with from either leather or synthetic leather, advanced Quadro-Grip, and the wide brimmed sailing hats, buoyancy vests, and the popular sleeveless jacket fully lined with Polarfleece. COMPLEX PROBLEM quickly add to the global cost equation small side, fit-out to the heavy side, - SIMPLE SOLUTION - bigger sails means bigger mast, chain­ and ballast and draft to the low side. plates, hardware, and so on. Also, the control devices might leave a sailing yacht is a complex Appendages: Keel and rudder as bit to be desired. This orientation to array of parts with each indi­ control devices (as separate from bal­ our equation produces a result that is vidual element having a gen­ A last). In this regard two issues arise. well known to owners of such boats eral weighting in the equation which, First is draft and obviously less is bet­ and it goes as follows: when resolved, allows the boat to ter but more is faster. Second is quality. • In average to light conditions the "sail". To present the equation a Quality foils, like quality sails cost boat is fine. designer or manufacturer will make a money but, unlike sails, the foils are • In gusty conditions upwind the series of value judgements based on rarely seen and generally look OK boat will round up to weather easily the yachts primary and sec- in their matt antifoul finish. and the helm is incapable of control. ondary uses and this Ballast: counteracts • Off the wind in 18 knot plus con­ will determine how "if you are the sails, provides trol is on the edge and as the course much of each ele- designing a typical "stiffness" , but also heads towards reaching roundups in ment will be production cruiser that adds to overall dis­ gusts are common. added to the mix. might also be raced you placement. Let's look at the total equation and In this regard Overall Mass: If ask ourselves what is happening when the primary ele­ are likely to bias sails to the small side, fit-out to you want extensive the boat loses control. It is quite simple: ments are the fit-out at a good the boat is moving forward in a steady sails, appendages the heavy side, and price then your non- breeze in full equilibrium. the ballast, and the ballast and draft to performing weight A gust comes across the water and overall mass of the the low side" will be high. To coun­ the alert crew warns the skipper and vessel for teract this and still have a mainsheet hand. length. Looking at these boat that can be sailed with a As the gust hits the boat the equilib­ three large elements we can gather smaller sail will tempt you to reduce rium of the steady state is lost and the as follows: the weight of the ballast. boat heels and wants to accelerate to Sails: the more the merrier except Now, if you are designing a typical get the new state of equilibrium which that they can be daunting to the unini­ production cruiser that might also be is where you were plus a few more tiated or more relaxed sailor and they raced you are likely to bias sails to the knots of wind.

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August• September 1997 "Something simple like fitting a bulb will only add weight and will neutralise its benefit as the boat's ability to accelerate will be as hampered by the extra weight as it is enhanced by the extra stability. Sum total is a waste of money."

However, given that the boat is heavy and accelerates slowly and the stability is low and the rudder is not so powerful, this new state will often not be achieved: Instead the boat heels too far (even with the main flog­ ging), the rudder loses its bite, and around you go. Frustrating! So what can be done? First guess is that lack of stability is an issue. However, given the low ratio of ballast to displace­ ment (1:3 not uncommon v 1:2 in race boats) there is not much opportunity to increase ballast to have a measur­ able effect. Even an extreme keel will achieve adequate stability but probably with no reduction in displacement. EMMA JOHNSON MASTERED Oh, and don't forget the cost. Something simple like VALSAT SP GPS IN ONE HOUR. fitting a bulb will only add weight and will neutralise its benefit as the boat's ability to accelerate will be as ham­ NOW SHE'S SET TO MASTER pered by the extra weight as it is enhanced by the extra THE INDIAN OCEAN. stability. Sum total is a waste of money. The key as we have found it is in the last sentence of Being lost at sea is nothing compared with being lost our scenario - the rudder loses its bite. with technology. That's why MLR Electronique have made This is critical because we know that if the boat stays GPS technology so easy a child could use it , or an adult in control long enough to accelerate into the next stage of for t hat matter. The Valsat SP GPS provides a unique equilibrium then the round up will not occur. International Guide for clear on-screen directions on how This theory was applied to two Beneteau 310s a few to operate t he instrument. And t hat's just for starters. months ago. In each case the problem was as described. G 20 Reversible Routes G 600 Waypoints with An examination of the existing rudder stocks indicated 22 Character Alpha Labelling G Owner's name that they could take a larger, deeper blade without violat­ and PIN facility for confide ntial data G 2 year ing ABS practice. warranty G Track Plotter covering .01 - 1 ,000 New foils were then fitted which increased span from NM UTM Land Grid Mode G Flash Rom Memory 1100 mm to 1500 mm and total area by 15%. The new rud­ with 1 00 yr back-up G 30 'Rolling Road' display ders were also made very accurately using a suitable G Ve lcro Attachments G Software designed to cross sectional shape developed by this office. The net result exceeded everyone's expectations operate through the next mill enium. because, not only was the round up issue brought under Please send me more information about VALSAT SP GPS: DY control, but all-round sailing performance improved as a Name: ______result of the efficiency of the "tail wing". Address: ______The boats now point higher and are noticeably quick­ Postcode: _____Telephone : ______er in light air. Boat Size: ______Type :______

In the heavy stuff the speeds are well up and control in Other Activities where GPS is used: ______gusts is there even if sail control is lacking in short-hand­ Return to: OCEANTALK AUSTRALIA Unit 35, 9 Powells Road , ed situations. Brookvale NSW 2 100. Telephone (02) 9905 7199 or 1 BOO 029 948. ~- Total cost around $2000 for a major transformation. E:www//@oceantalkcom~~ A -~c:s:i\_lT.LP i The boats are still heavy and under-ballasted, but are now vo~~~~fK -~... § controllable and that seems to make more difference than 7 15: anything else. )j August • September 1997 ing Office. The RORC will then return the certificate information in the same way, with the AYF producing and dis­ tributing the certificates. AJ:f ~f!~':!tfHS The endorsed certificate system will be used, requiring a certified measurer from each State yachting association to handicap system measure all boats rated in Australia. "The measurement is much more The Australian Yachting along with cheaper cost of measure­ straight forward than that required for Federation Board has made ment, is an obviously an attractive fea­ IMS," AYF national technical manager ture of CHS. Tony Mooney explained. "Anyone several far-reaching decisions However, Australia's premier ocean with an existing IMS certificate will and recommendati ons on racing club, the Cruising Yacht Club of need only three extra measurements." offshore keelboat racing, Australia, has emphasised that it will CYCA Vice Commodore Hugo van endorsing the Channel continue to expand and improve the Kretschmar, who is also chairman of application of IMS as the major ocean the CYCA Sailing Committee, told Handicap System (CHS), racing handicapping system. The OFFSHORE that the CYCA recognised undertaking to improve the CYCA will encourage the introduction that there was a strong ground swell application of the of CHS by other clubs, with some reser­ for an alternative to IMS. "We believe International Measurement vations. This policy has been devel­ this voice comes largely from competi­ oped in consultatation with other Syd­ tors who have not been able to com­ System (IMS) and offering ney clubs through the Yachting Associ­ pete successfully under IMS and who owners of offshore racing ation of NSW's Offshore Committee. believe that under CHS they will have yachts a greater say in the AYF Board member and strong a better chance of being competitive. admin istration of their sport. advocate of reform in the administra­ "We believe that this anticipated tion of offshore yachting, Grant Sim­ outcome by some will, by and large, mer, describes CHS as being "seen as he Channel Handicap System not eventuate. As such, there is a (CHS) was developed in Eng­ intermediate step between personal potential that within a few years those Tland by the Royal Ocean Racing handicap systems used in many clubs same competitors will also become dis­ Club and is used by clubs in nearly 30 and the IMS." Simmer said the AYF enchanted with CHS. Where to then?" countries worldwide. After an early must ensure that CHS was properly With its policy developed in consul­ but unsuccessful application in Victo­ promoted on a national basis. tation with other clubs through the ria, it has gained widespread club sup­ "At the same time we need to to Yachting Association of NSW's Off­ port in other States as an equitable sys­ improve the way IMS events are scored shore Committee, the CYCA would tem to use between Arbitrary or Per­ to encourage grand prix yachts to con­ encourage the introduction of CHS by formance Handicap and, the sophisti­ tinue using the system," added Sim- other clubs with some reservations: cated (and still somewhat acci- mer who is currently playing a key • Concern that CHS will draw com­ . dent prone in application) role in Australia's Admiral's petitors from IMS, thus further split­ International Measurement Cup challenge in England. ting fleets. System. The AYF has confirmed • If someone does not continue to In Western Australia that it will administer run events under IMS on a regular some 50 yachts have ..fflli1119!1~- CHS in Australia, pro- basis, then it is inevitable that IMS will already been measured ,..'lll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP"' viding a central data die. for CHS, in Queensland •1:.11"'-llilflllll base for direct access by • IMS remains the rule selected for another 30. In New South the Royal Ocean Racing all grand prix events worldwide. If Wales, the Middle Harbour Club (RORC) which devel- Australia does not retain a focus on Yacht Club has embraced the oped CHS and administers it in IMS, Australia will become irrelevant concept while the Royal Prince Alfred Britain. The RORC have agreed that as far as grand prix events are con­ Yacht Club has also shown consider- the rating date in Australia will be July cerned. able interest in using CHS for their off- 1 rather than January 1. The CYCA Vice Commodore said shore fleet next season. AYF chief executive officer Phil the club "proposes to 'hold the mantle' In Victoria, while not showing great Jones told OFFSHORE that CHS rating for IMS within NSW for at least so long enthusiasm again for CHS, the Ocean would continue to be established by as it takes to determine the effects on Racing Club of Victoria has agreed to a the RORC to maintain consistency. A our local fleets of introducing CHS as CHS division within its Winter Series system is being developed that will an alternative. If the CYCA does not do on Port Phillip, provided there are suf- allow the AYF to input and check all this, then who is going to run IMS ficient entries. the information from measurement races in NSW? I suggest no-one - there­ Simplicity of the rule, with a time forms before transferring it by e-mail fore the demise of IMS would be correction factor (TCF) being issued, through the Internet to the RORC Rat- inevitable." jj €» August• September 1997 ~ad Mann~~~~ e e new integrated system of marine electronics

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Sydney Harbour is one of the most famous waterways in the world, a great place to sail, be it racing or cruising. Once the exclusive domain of those who owned their yachts, the expansion of the yacht charter and sailing school operations has opened up Sydney Harbour to thousands more regular users.

or more than two centuries Syd­ neysiders and visitors from over­ Fseas have enjoyed the grandeur of the Harbour, its many bays and inlets and the waters that flow into its vast waters. It's the site of the world's oldest continuous regatta, the Aus­ tralia Day Regatta which began in 1837, the start of the famous Telstra Sydney to Hobart race, birthplace of the spectacular 18-footers and their off­ spring, the 49er, the newest Olympic class. Hundreds of sailing boats, from Manly Juniors to maxi yachts, use the Harbour each weekend. Hundreds more just go cruising. Sailing schools and charter boat enterprises such as Sunsail, operating out of historic Sydney Harbour Bridge, within a fully qualified AYF Sailing School to Lavender Bay in the heart of the Har­ stone's throw of the Opera House, is chartering a yacht and sailing it your­ bour, now provide the opportunity for truly an awe-inspiring sensation. Drop self. many more people to enjoy the Har­ anchor at one of the many secluded Sunsail Sailing School: Sunsail's bour. coves and enjoy the local delicacies Sydney Harbour Sailing School offers Sydneysiders keen to become including freshly shucked oysters, or the best and most comprehensive sail­ involved in sailing and visitors from succulent crab with a bottle of chilled ing courses available in the country. interstate and overseas who want to Australian white wine. With the biggest fleet of yachts in Aus­ explore these waterways are among tralia, Sunsail can offer a tuition pack­ those who have found Sunsail and oth- Shore Facilities age from a basic introductory level to a er similar sailing companies the ideal Sunsail, Sydney operate from their har- Sunsail bare-boat charter level, or rac­ way to get afloat. Major national and bourside premises on Lavender Bay. It ing up to the highest standard. Qualifi­ international companies now frequent- is very central to the City and North cations obtained through Sunsail ly use sailing as part of their corporate Sydney. Sunsail can also offer the courses will be recognised at all of their training. Many world conferences and Cruising Yacht Club of Australia at 23 bases in 16 countries. tourist operators include Harbour sail- Rushcutters Bay for those preferring a Social Sailing: This is designed for ing as part of their program. southside pick up and drop off loca- people with no sailing experience It's easy to understand why. Look- tion. Sunsail has several sailing options wishing to get a taste of what it's like ing across at the city lights at sunset catering for people with all levels of afloat, to those with experience. Sun­ from Sunsail's Lavender Bay base is a experience and sailing passions. These sail' s Social Sailing program operates magnificent sight. Sailing under the range from leaning to sail at Sunsail's from Lavender Bay from 1 - 4pm on .. August• September 1997 Opposite page: Cruising past the Sydney Opera House in a Sunsail charter yacht. Oval inset: Competing in a Sunsail Corporate Regatta on Sydney Harbour. Above: Sunsail yachts lined up at the CYCA after one of Sunsail 's Corporate Regattas. Left centre : Lavender Bay, home to Sunsail 's fleet , looking across th e Harbour to the Bridge and the City. Left: Sunsail 's Sydney Harbour base in Lavender Bay, only minutes from the CBD .

Sundays during winter and on the crmsmg division at Hamilton fun. The identical Bruce Farr designed Wednesday evenings from 5.30pm Island Race Week last year, winning 36 foo t yachts race over a course taking during daylight savings. the hard-fought IMS Division F in the in the highlights of the harbou r. After Sunday Racing: Sunsail has entered 1996 Telstra Sydney to Hobart, and each race, all participants will enj oy an a Farr 36 in the CYCA Winter Series also finishing in the top five at the var­ excellent three course dinner and which is available for anyone wanting ious company regattas on Sydney Har­ prizegiving celebration at the Cruising to race casually. To join as a crew you bour. Sunsail's race packages cater for Yacht Club of Australia .. The Business must have a competent crew level as all levels of experience fro m a simple Twilight Regatta operates on Tuesday it's full-on racing with spinnakers. one-off twilight race to the gruelling and Thursday evenings from Novem­ Bareboat Charter: There is no better Sydney to Hobart. ber to February, with finals in March. way to discover Sydney Harbour's Sunsail Crewed Yachts: The Sunsail Corporate Sailing Program: With its sheltered anchorages and scenic beau­ crewed yacht comes complete with wealth of international experience, ty than under sail. Sunsail Australia skipper and hostess and can be tailor Sunsail set up its Corporate Sailing has a fleet of yachts to cater for groups made to meet particular needs. Program in 1990. Now after many suc­ and budgets of all sizes. They are avail­ Sydney Business Twilight Regatta: cessful seasons, Sunsail owns and able for charter on a daily, weekly or Sunsail's Business Twilight Regatta operates one of the largest, most mod­ weekend basis from their base at began in November 1995 and has ern matched fleets of sailing yachts in Lavender Bay. become a successful way to strengthen Australia. Sunsail's training programs Suns ail Racing Charter: Sunsail' s customer relationships, build new are developed locally and are being Jeanneau Sunfast 36's have a proven business partnerships and fos ter team­ recognised internationally for their racing record with charterers winning work while having a huge amount of effectiveness and impact. Sunsail Augu st • Se pt ember 199 7 Middle Harbour Yacht Club and at the sail and Hugh Treharne. "Ausail's phi­ Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on losophy is that as we draw closer to the Pittwater, offers the choice of charter­ Olympic Games, the tourist industry ing on both Sydney Harbour and the will only be able to cope with the Pittwater / Hawkesbury River area. demand upon Sydney's resources with Not only that, Ausail claims it has Syd­ full co-operation between the Sydney­ ney's newest and most luxurious fleet. based operators," Ausail's Kerrin Ausail Yacht Charters began opera­ Ambrose told OFFSHORE. tions in 1995 with just one Catalina 320. Ausail has also just completed their Now the company has 16 new Catalina first successful year of operation as an yachts to suit every budget. At the bot­ Australian Yachting Federation sailing Relaxing aboard a Catalina charter yac ht on tom of the scale is the Catalina 25 school, based at Middle Harbour Yacht Pittwater. A feature is the large cockpit and which is licensed to carry five for day Club. One of the major successes of the boardi ng platform. sailing and has overnight accommoda­ school has been to train families to sail tion for two. The new Catalina 42 is together, in dinghies and keelboats. recently staged the largest ever private licensed to carry a dozen people for Ausail Yacht Charters and Catalina regatta in the world for 500 visiting day sailing and can accommodate Yachts are located at the Catalina Americans, resulting in winning an eight overnight in luxury. Anchorage, 235 Spit Road, Mosman, award for excellence from the Aus­ Pride of the fleet is the 42-footer Bal­ phone 092 9960 5511 and on Pittwater tralian Incentive Association. lymagirl, a luxuriously appointed boat at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, with three double cabins and two bath­ Mitala St, Newport, phone 02 9999 rooms. In true Catalina style she is dec­ 3477. Ausail Yacht orated tastefully and with comfortable Ausail will have a stand in the Charters expands opulence. Strictly Sail hall at the Sydney Interna­ The growth in corporate charters tional Boat Show, with the Catalina Catalina fleet has seen Ausail stage its own corporate Capri 16.5 dinghy as the primary regattas, and the Catalina fleet has focus. The Scout Association of NSW Ausail Yacht Charters, with bases at been cross-chartered for regattas by recently bought three of these dinghies the Catalina Anchorage adjacent to other charter companies, Eastsail, Sun- for sail training. jj And the Lord saw the becalmed cruiser and said: 'let there be wind' , -, --· ~~- ~- (and it promptly blew its guts o~ --~ /

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s the name implies, "Strictly Sail" will be a focal point of the The first of a new wave of Beneteau 33 -footers , the First 33.7 wi ll make its ABoat Show, with Hall 2 dedicat­ Australi an debut at the Sydney Boat Show. ed to sailing enthusiasts and would-be sailors. The Show, at Darling Harbour, Wales' "YA Sailing Assembly" at Dar­ racer with an impressive pedigree with runs from July 24-29. ling Harbour over the weekend of July a tall sail plan, powerful hull lines and a Bolstered by some of the mainstays in 26-27. sports pack standard featuring a deep the marine industry and wholehearted­ The Sailing Assembly will provide an lead keel and spinnaker gear. ly supported by the Boating Industry ooportunity for sailing enthusiasts and • Oceanis 36 Centre Cockpit, the lat­ Association and major sponsors of the YA members to attend YA committee est addition to the Beneteau range and Boat Show, including Club Marine meetings, seminars and workshops on offering an outstanding level of comfort Insurance, NSW Waterways and 2KY issues of interest to sailors throughout and safety for a yacht of its size. Down 1017 High Tide program, "Strictly Sail" NSW. "We aim to provide a full pro­ below is a fully equipped galley, a sym­ has attracted more than 30 exhibitors. gram so that members can enjoy the metrical saloon table providing a large Apart from a vast range of sailboats Boat Show and also join in the YA activ­ saloon, with the owner's stateroom aft. and the latest equipment for sailors, ity," says YANSW general manager • Oceanis 44 Centre Cockpit, set up "Strictly Sail" will host an interesting George Anderson. for short handed sailing with the perfor­ range of activities. These will include One of the most significant will be a mance and cruising comfort we have fashion parades of the latest sailing work shop program which will focus on come to expect from Beneteau. apparel, educational seminars by promi­ recruiting new club members, develop­ • First 53f5 is the first of this model to nent sailing industry identities, competi­ ment strategies, setting up and running arrive in Australia from Beneteau in tions with prizes and giveaways, and a sailing program, while other seminars France. This Bruce Farr designed cruis­ demonstrations of the latest go-fast gear, will cover the new racing rules for 1997 er/ racer with the Pinnafarina styling is for competitive sailors, young and old. to 2001, Olympic planning and prepara­ sure to turn a few heads. From bow to Celebrity speakers will feature again tions. stern the First 53f5 oozes style with its this year and include America's Cup large saloon, cabins and outstanding yachtsman Iain Murray, Antarctic deck layout. adventurers Don and Margie McIntyre, Beneteau big Channel Seven yachting commentator Show display Rob Mundle, and famous yachtswoman Bashfords to exhibit Kay Cottee Beneteau yachts are always one of the All winners of the 1997 Boat of the features of craft afloat at the Boat Show Sailboat of Year Year awards, announced at the recent marina in Cockle Bay and this year there Bashford International will have their Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, will be on will be nine boats on display - the largest largest participation yet in this year's display at the Sydney Boat Show, yet. Sydney International Boat £how, featur- including the Sailboat of the Year, the From the Oceanis range will be the ing the yachts which in the last two Bashford International Sydney 36 Oceanis 281, 351, 381 and 461. The First years have been chosen as the Aus- designed by Iain Murray. series will combine the First 33.7, 42s7 tralian Sailboat of the Year: and the brand new 53f5. Complement- • The Magic 25 Sportsboat which YA Sailing Assembly ing these will be the centre cockpit Ocea- was named Sailboat of the Year in 1996 nis 36cc and 40cc. and is now widely popular in Australia at Sydney Boat Show The latest imports from France to be and in New Zealand. One of the many new sailing additions shown by Beneteau-Vicsail will be: • The Sydney 36, recently awarded to this year's Boat Show will be the • First 33.7, based on the highly sue- Sailboat of the Year for 1997 and an Yachting Association of New South cesful First 42s7 and First 36s7, a cruiser already successful smaller version of the August • September 1997 E» Sydney 41, overall winner of the 50th I Sydney to Hobart race. ! The Sydney 36 will be display on the floating marina along with the 'l powerful Sydney 60 PH performance cruiser racer. The Sydney 60 represents I the true meaning of cruiser racer and features a luxurious cruising interior, yet is competitive against the best of ocean racers. Further information on Bashford International yachts, designed by Iain Murray and Associates, from Martin Thompson or ick Griffith. Ph: 02 9518 The beautifully appointed saloon of the Catalina 380 is finished in varnished teak and ash , 8817. Fax: 9566 1151. complemented with the owner's choice of available upholstery fabrics. America. Before the show a pane .,of tion, including a spacious owner's cab­ Australian debut for experts inspected and test-sailed each in, L-shaped galley, and a finely Catalina 380 boat. appointed main saloon. The most important considerations Catalina Australia will also have a Sydney International Boat Show will see were accommodation, cruising capabili­ stand in the "Strictly Sail" hall, with the the Australian debut of the Catalina 380, ty, seaworthiness, construction, system primary focus on the Ausail Yacht Char­ which has won the 1997 Cruising World maintainability, cost of ownership and ters and Sailing School, with the Catali­ Boat of the Year Award for the best mid­ seakindliness. na Capri 16.5 dinghy. The Scout Associ­ sized cruiser at the Sail Expo '97 in The Catalina 380, a powerful mast­ ation of NSW has just purchased three Atlantic City, USA. head sloop will be the newest of the of these dinghies for sail training. The event recognised sailboats in 11 Catalina range being exhibited by Syd­ Further information on Catalina categories based on new boat design ney-based Catalina Australia. yachts from Catalina Australia at The and construction exhibited at Sail Expo, The 380 is an offshore capable cruis­ Spit, Mosman in Sydney, phone: 02 9960 the largest indoor sailboat show in ing yacht with excellent accommoda- 5511 or fax: 02 9960 6065. ij

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Yachts from 22' trai ler sa ilors through to 4 7' centre cockpit and raised saloon variations available. Yachts built to all stages from Hull & Deck thru to Sail Away. For further information, phone, fax or write to Peter at Phantom Yachts P.O. Box 105 Albion, Qld 4010 Fax 07 3257 1601 BRISBANE Phone Peter (07) 3257 1602 Mobile 0411 516 234 August• September 1997 Sail furling systems One of the most significant sail -handling innovations to benefit cruising yachtsmen and the charter yacht industry has been the development of more highly, e~icient genoa furli ng systems and, more recently, furl ing mainsail, either in the mast or ~ boom. OFFSHORE looks at some of the systems avail able.

systems as stan­ Malnboo• furllng dard while a grow­ ainsail furling systems are ing number of own­ becoming more and more popu­ ers of larger racing lar and make cruising easier and M yachts have an safer. alternative furling Like headsail furling systems, it takes system that time for people to gain confidence and replaces their racing understand the benefits that go with a forestay set-up new product and advanced technology. when just cruising. This has certainly been the case with "You would be mainsail furling systems and, in some amazed at the effi­ ways, more so, because many boat own­ ciency and sail ers of today would have sailed with the shape control that traditional roller reefing system of yester­ can be achieved year and remember the problems associ­ with a good boom ated with it and the lack of sail shape furl ing system," says control. Robbie "Salty" Salt­ Back in the fifties, we can recall sailing house of Hood Sail­ on a keelboat that had a shaft through the makers. "Most peo­ mast that rotated the boom . A winch han­ ple think that sail shape is compromised Seldon Mast will dle was permanently attached and tied off launch their new with the booms ... yet in my experience, with a piece of rope when a reef Furlex jib furling and it is the opposite in most cases. reefing system on was wound in. The only prob­ "Reefing a main has now the Australian market lem was that the sail shape "You would be become a simple one-person in September. was so bad you couldn't amazed at the job that can be done from sail to windward. This was efficiency and sail the safety of the cockpit. the reason that yachts pro­ shape control that can The size of the reef is not gressed to the slab reefing be achieved with a limited to a specific size system. While a good slab good boom furling which allows the skipper to system can be quite easy to tailor the shape area to the use, it still has its limitations, system" conditions at hand, and the sail especially with larger boats and shape is as good as a perfect slab limited crews. reef." As a result of innovative work carried out in Australia and New Zealand, as well as overseas, there are boom furling sys­ Furll 9 9enoa1 tems on the market that are designed to The furling genoa is a sail that exper­ suit a wide size of boats, from 7.6m (25ft) ences conditions from the gentlest breeze to 42m (140ft) yachts. Most modern bare­ to gales, and from being set at full size to boat charter yachts have genoa furling being reefed to storm jib size. It is the August• September 1997 ~ work horse in the sail inventory, and it is expected to perform in all conditions for a long period of time. That is a lot to expect from one sail. At Hood Sail­ makers in Australia, these and other aspects are addressed when designing a furling genoa. For exam­ ple, the correct cloth for the intended end use, what size should the sail be , should the sail have luff foam to assist the flattening of the sail when reefing, and the clew height of the sail. There are many cloths on the market suitable for furling genoas. Hood Sailmakers recently released a new material called Vectran that utilises Vectran fibres interwoven with polyester fibres. This results in a strong and less stretch for equal weight cloth, giving excellent durabil­ ity. and longevity. The new Vectran material is avail­ able from 4oz to 9.4oz in weight, and is ideal for furl­ ing genoas. Most cloth manufacturers offer a laminated range of materials utilising a taffeta mylar film polyester or Spectra scrim and taffeta. These materials enable the sailmaker to offer a radical cut sail with step-up con ­ struction. The size or area of a furling genoa is largely depen­ dant on the conditions one expects to sail in. Generally, a furling genoa is designed at 140% overlap to give optimum performance in the 15 knot wind range. The clew height of the sail should be at guard rail height or higher so that you don't have to skirt the sails each time you tack. This also eliminates any unnecessary chafe on the stanchions and gives good visibility. New Furlex 1111 furling, reefing from Selden Swedish company Seldon Mast will launch their new Furlex jib furling and reefing system on the Australian market in September. The original Furlex first hit the market in 1983 and quickly became a bench mark product worldwide. It has topped the world sales for jib furling and reefing systems since the early 90s. The new Furlex incorporates several innovative features including an optional internal turnbuckle, fully integrated into the drum. However, the patented designs for reducing rolling resistance, friction and bearing loads are the same as the original Furlex. In fact, the design of the load distributor has remained unaltered since it was introduced in 1983. The new Furlex system comprises three models - 1008, 2008 and 3008 for 4mm to 10mm forestays. The materials used in the latest Furlex are predomi­ nantly stainless steel and glass fibre reinforced polymide. The design is more streamlined and shows .. August• September 1997 a strong similarity to Selden's Hydraulic Furlex sys­ tem. The characteristic line guard arm has been replaced by a special line guiding fitting on the drum. The larger Furlex models, the 200S and 300S, are available with an optional internal turnbuckle, with an adjustment of 65mm and 85mm respectively. The turnbuckle is built into the drum to ensure that it does not affect either the dimensions of the forestay extru­ sion or the height above deck. This enables sail luff length to be exploited to the full with the added bene­ fit of tidy reefing. Other features of the Furlex are the pre-feeder for easier sail hoisting, PVC tubes to centre the wire in the extrusion and stainless steel bearings with the load distributors. The patented load distributor in the halyard swivel bearings is a design feature which played a big part in establishing Furlex's reputation as a smooth running furling and reefing system with low friction and long service life. The new Furlex is sold as a complete kit, with prices varying between $1100 and $3960, depending on the model. Australian distributor is Contender Sail­ cloth, phone 02 9997 4099 or 1800 245902. 100111 furling 1y1te1111 Leisure furl fro111 New INiand There are several companies in New Zealand which have gone a long way towards solving the plethora of problems associated with in-boom reefing. The basic principle they all employ is the same, but they each have their own unique problem-solving methods. Don Baverstock of KZ Marine in Auckland, through his development of the Leisure furl in-boom furling system, has been responsible for pushing cruising comfort and safety to a new level. Extensively used by Kiwi cruising sailors, it has also been successfully fitted to large fast cruis­ ing yachts built in Eng­ land, giving the system a proven track record. Leisure furl's inboom man- drel is driven either by a motor set in the mast or by an external winch on the forward side of the mast, connected to furling mechanisms by a small-diameter, high -tensile stainless steel shaft. There is a universal joint in the system that allows furling to take place on any point of sail. For mainsail foot tensions to provide a flat, depow- August• September 1997 4i» ered sail when reefed, Leisure furl Yachting Systems depends on the full-length battens being and Hood Sailmakers laid along the top of the furling drum, thus Australia. It is ensuring that the sail is fully extended designed to suit along its foot. In addition, there is a flexi­ yachts from 30ft to ble luff bolt-rope pre-feeder which over­ 52ft overall. comes the complex problem of alignment The new Furlboom at the gooseneck when the boom is not looks like a conven­ fore and aft, and the subsequent task of tional boom. When storing the sai l evenly along the reefing you take a close look mandrel. you will find that it Further information: KZ Marine Ltd , 39 neatly rolls away a Vesty Drive, Mt Wellington, Auckland, NZ. fully battened main­ Phone: +64 9 573 1839. Fax:+64 9 573 sail inside the boom. 1959. The benefits are immense: reefing the Sheerllne furlers mainsail from the safety of the cockpit; \ for cruising boats being able to reef to ' Sheerline furlers were orginally developed any size and not be for the cruising sailor and the charter mar­ confined to dedicated Dac ron furling genoa ket. In both these cases the requirement reefing points; when reefed the sail is illustrating the is for a product which can withstand pro­ inside the boom, protected from the ele­ excellent shape that longed hard use without breakag·es. can be achieved with ments and out of your way. A further requirement is that the fin­ modern furling When reefed, the Furlboom flattens the systems. ished product is as light as possible to reduce undue forces being imposed on the mast. Sheerline furlers have achieved these aims by using a high strength alloy foil together with a simple design system ------and large bearings. The furlers have be~n proven over many years of operation, especially off­ shore with many trouble-free overseas cruises. The prototypes were used on a catamaran that sailed to Turkey using Sheerli ne furlers on the jib, staysail and mainsail. Alan Nebauer also used the small Sheerline furler when he sailed top Top Hat across the Pacific from Australia to America. Further information: WV Manufacturing, -~ Mainsail at full hoist 41 Winbourne Rd, Brookbvale NSW 2100. · sail as it furls, so that stays efficient and fast when reefed . In designing a Furl­ from the Hood Phone: 02 9938 4722. Fax: 02 9938 4722. Furlboom . boom mainsail, Hood Sailmakers shape it like a conver,itional mainsail and use full Furlboo fro• Hoods length battens. This helps prolong the life and Pr stlge Yachting of the sail and help maintain a more effi­ Designed and built in Australia by Aussie cient shape. sailors to suit our rugged local conditions, The 6urlboom can work with a fixed Furlboom is a result of many years of boom vang and can be operated from the research and development by Prestige cockpit or the mast, manually or power 41» August• September 1997 Simple. Rugged. Exquisitely Engineered.

Patented, low friction, The new seaFurl s from Hood Yacht systems is a new high load halyard swivel generation of jib furling systems designed for both bluewater or coastal sailing. Engineered for the most formidable conditions, the seaFurl sis so rugged it's warranted for as long as you own your yacht.* The seaFurl 5 introduces a host of new fea­ tures - a hybrid stainless steel and Torian™ bearing system, a polished stainless steel Aerodynamic, lightweight and torque resistant extrusion with drum cover, a full split drum system for dual aft-facing luff groove quick conversion to racing, and Hood Yacht Systems· patented double swivel The new seaFurl s system uses stainless system; the ultimate in sail shaping and steel bearings to sustain the high loads control. All these advanced features of reefing. These bearings at a price that sinks the competition. are housed in a spherical bearing race that The SeaFurl 5. Today's best value allows for greater in furling. contact area, *Lifetime warranty to original purchaser. increased bearing life and reduced rotational force under load. This system is so reliable that Hood Yacht Systems offers a full lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship of the SeaFurl s for as long as you own your yacht.*

Patented head and tack swivels offer~ full 360° rotation for the ultimate in sail shaping and reefing control.

Full split drum assembles/disassembles quickly and easily for racing.

Polished, stainless steel drum cover for----.11- unparalleled looks and protection from anchor and chain damage. driven. The super strong drive assembly is made from stainless steel and is fu ll y sealed in its own housing. Further information from local Hood lofts, including the Sydney loft at 19 West St, Brookvale 2100. Phone: 02 9905 0800. Fax: 02 9905 0900. Seafurl 5 genoa syst•• Fro• Hood Sall•aker1 Hood Sai lmakers first introduced genoa furl­ ing systems to the Australian sailing market in 1979. At the time many yachties ques­ tioned the rel iability of such a method of reducing sail area. Since then their acceptable has been widespread. Virtually all charter yacht opera­ tors in Australia utilise furlers and the family cruiser/racer has we lcomed the furler with open arms. They have realised the benefits Above: Hood Yacht System Furlboom , showing of convenience, reduced sail inventory and how the mainsail is reefed into the boom. the simple conversion for racing. Below: Hood Furlboom with the mainsail Being able to simply un-rol l the furl ing heavi ly reefed. Note how flat the same can be genoa and set sail is a tremendous conve­ made. nience, as is the abi lity to sail into your favourite anchorage, rol l-up the sail and drop anchor. At the end of the day you simple roll up the sail and it is safely stowed until the next time you use the boat. Hood Sailmakers provide a complete Furl­ ing System which includes supply of the Hood Seaful, Harken Profurl and Furlex Furlers, installation of the furli ng unit, alter­ ations to existing genoas, and the servicing of the furling units. The Seafurl 5 caters for yachts from 30- footers to maxis. New features include a stainless steel and Torlon bearing system, a po lished stainless steel drum cover, full split drum system for quick conversion to racing, aerodynamic lightweight and torque resistant extrusion with twin aft facing luff grooves. The patented head and tack swivels offer full 360 degree rotation for the ultimate in sail shaping and reefing control. The SL 700 and SL800 cater for yachts from 24ft to 38ft LOA with wire diameters up to 8mm. Further information on the furling units to su it your needs from your local Hood loft. jj CI!» August• Se ptem ber 1997 At Last - The Final Solution to In-Boom Furling ...

.. FURLB88M A sytem which lets you use a full-batten mainsail, doesn't cost a fortune and is ideal for racing.

esigned and built in Australia, by DAussie yachtsmen to suit our ru gged local sailing conditions the FURLBOOM makes all those other expensive systems look obsolete.

ust look at the benefits - a clean, Jelegantly designed boom which looks like a normal boom from the outside, yet neatly furls away a full battened mainsail in an efficient manner.

n fact FURLBOOM actually flattens Ithe sail as it furls! Yes, it automatically adjusts sail shape so it stays efficient and fast when reefed. In other words you can use FURLBOOM for racing. This new system also enables you to carry a full length spinnaker track on the front of the mast without inte1ference. This is another reason why it's great for the racer/cruiser.

URLBOOM is al so the best furling system for yo ur yacht because is does Fnot require holes through the mast. The super strong drive assembly is made from tough stainless steel and fu ll y sealed in its own housi ng. The drive assembly and all components are over-engineered to be super reliable.

URLBOOM can also be retro-fitted to your existing rig. The design uses a Fsolid alloy/PVC sail track which does not require maintenance. Sail chafe is also greatly reduced because of the new sail track and the wide-mouth boom and rollers.

Other benefits 1. Can work with a fix ed boom vang. 2. Winch, or rope furler drive. 3. Can be operated from the cockpit. 4. Option of being power driven. 5. Suit yachts - 28-52ft LOA. 6. Very easy to use.

For further information: Australian Agents HOOD SAILS: 19 West Street, Brookvale NSW 2100 Australia Ph (02) 9905 0800 Fax (02) 9905 0900 Weather Watch

Meteorology, Sailing vations (in Wassaw Sound alone there wind sensors can be erected in order to were three moored weather buoys), commence data gathering. However, and the Olympics forecasts and warnings were provided funds are the problem at the moment! for the safety of spectators, athletes, Sound familiar?? f Atlanta was anything to go by, officials, specific venue and competi­ During the last Olympic period, old then the Sydney 2000 Olympics tion needs, logistics planning, security, style wind recording instruments were Ihave a very high standard, from a and media needs. The information was set-up at some strategic points around meteorological point of view, to live up widely accessible for the benefit of all the Harbour. These were dismantled a to. The bench mark has been set! Are these groups. short time after the period since they we up to it? The technology used to provide the needed their charts changed manually The short answer is yes, but it won't services was "state of the art" . It was at the end of each month. No mean be easy!! Before I go on about the cutting edge in terms of data creation, feat, I can assure you. plaimed Sydney weather support for data display and interrogation and It has became very clear that in order the Games, let's have a quick look at data dissemination. for the Bureau to be able to enhance the what the US National Weather Service Overall, from a yachting point of success of the 2000 Olympics by provid­ provided in Savannah for the yachting view, the weather services provided ing services at least comparable to those events, sailed on Wassaw Sound on the were first class with numerous thun- provided in Atlanta/Savaimah, it will Atlantic coast of Georgia, off Savan- derstorm watches and warnings lead- be necessary to: nah. ing to either cancellations of races and • Provide venue specific forecast, The Olympic Weather Support thunderstorm standby, or completion observation, warning and briefing sup­ Office's Mission Statement was: "Ded- of races. Very detailed hourly wind port; icating the world's best meteorological forecasts permitted improved plan- • Provide climatological information for science, skill, service and technology to ning of race starting times. all sailing venues; keep the 1996 Games weatherwise and The Sydney 2000 Games will vary • Provide forecasts and other informa­ weathersafe". This was achieved significantly from the Atlanta/Savan- tion using easy to understand visual through: nah Games, in that venues will be methods; Using the latest available science essentially concentrated within the • Ensure easy access to the products. including: ___ confines of the Sydney Metropoli- In order to provide such services, it Access to a number of dif- tan area (soccer being the wil l be necessary to: ferent Numerical Weather exception). This makes the • Achieve an improved very high den­ Prediction (NWP) mod- forecasting task a little sity observation network not only els including two high ~llilll--llillllltl""'fl easier on one hai1d, in around the Harbour but over the resolution models. lilllllM!iH..-l'IM•• that forecasts are greater Sydney area; One at 10km resolu- iMtf•-~""'--~ required for less sites, • Gain an improved understanding of tion and the other ran lif'jlllli•'M•lltiM• but more complicated the local variability of Sydney's weather; at both 8km and 2km IM!llf!Mt..... , on the other hand, • Develop real time meteorological resolution. because of Sydney's models to very high resolutions wh ich Advanced weather 111111'-••l!i-. proximity to the moun- are tuned to the local Sydney environ­ radar algorithms to tains and the sea. ment; enable the best detection of The forecasting of sea • Develop improved visuali sation severe weather possible. breezes represents a real chal- methods to enable the large quantity The skill of specially trained fore- lenge. Ideally, there should be skill in of expected output to be easily under­ casters of which two were from the forecasting variations in wind speed stood by users; Bureau of Meteorology here in Aus- and direction between the different • Have available an appropriate team tralia. sailing courses within the Harbour and of specially trained forecasters and The provision of outstanding ser- offshore. To this end sites around the support staff to provide dedicated site­ vices. Highly detailed weather obser- Harbour have been selected so that specific forecasts and warnings. To Cl» August• September 1997 th is end, a forecasting office will be proceeding with other organisations. setup at Rushcutter's Bay (fingers In summary, the Bureau aims to crossed) to assist the yachting athletes. provide the Sydney 2000 Games with At this stage a number of organisa­ the best possible weather services tions have been able or should be able using the latest available technological to assist the Bureau in its endeavours. and scientific techniques. Services will They are: focus on the local scale and should pro­ The University of New South Wales, vide a model for the future of local through their School of Mathematics, weather forecasting for the remainder with ongoing work in the areas of of Australia after 2000 . atmospheric mesoscale modelling, sta­ The project's success will depend in tistical investigations and ocean and Th e weather forecasters at th e Olymp ic yac hting part on the active collaboration by a at Savan nah managed extreme ly we ll in keeping harbour oceanographic studies. number of institutions in the atmos­ race officials informed about the prog ress of VisLab, University of Sydney, is pheric and oceanographic disciplines. summer storms alo ng the Atlantic coast of interested in the development of three It is anticipated that the Olympic Georgia. (Pie - Peter Campbe ll ) dimensional video presentations of Weather project will have benefits • high resolution weather forecasts. Syd­ which will last well beyond September Reference: ney Water / Australian Water Technolo­ and October 2000. Spark, E, 1997:"0lympic Weather Services­ gies can contribute through making Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000" to be pub­ My special thanks to Ms Elly Spark, lished in the Bulletin of the Aus. Meteoro­ available data from their offshore the Bureau's Olympics Project Manag­ logical and Oceanographic Society. moored buoy and other shore-based er, for allowing me to reproduce in part automatic weather stations. an article that she recently prepared Kenn Batt - NSW Severe Weather Section The NSW Environmental Protection and also to Glenn Bourke, Sydney 2000 Bureau of Meteorology Agency can provide access to automat­ Games yachting competition manager, PO Box 413 Darlinghurst ic weather stations around the Sydney for his continued support. The support NSW AUSTRALIA 2010 Ph: 02 92961622 Fax: 02 92961657 basin. of Harbour-wise yachties in the provi­ E-mail: [email protected] Telstra, the official Games sponsors, sion of local knowledge, etc will be "The views expressed above are mine only for assistance with communications greatly appreciated. My number is (02) and do not necessarily reflect those of the requirements. Negotiations are also 92961622. jj Bureau of Meteorology".

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CAR IBB EAN BAHAMA S ANNAPO LIS G RE EC E T UR KE Y BA LEARICS THA I LAND TONGA AUSTRALIA NEW ZE AL AND S EYC HE LL E S CANARI ES BR ITTANY COTE d 'AZUR ENGLAND SCOTLAND. SUN34 A fleet of galactic quality and talent will set sail from Southampton on September 21 in the 1997 -98 Whitbread Round the World Race, with stopovers including Fremantle and Sydney. Peter Campbell previews the race.

f all goes well with last minute dis­ cussions, Australia will have its first ever entrant in the Whitbread British cha llenger for the Whitbread Round the World Race , Silk Cut, sho ws off her I dramatic pa int job as she is loaded aboard the Russian Andanov airfreighter at Sydney Race, co-skippered by the experienced Airport for transport to the UK. Silk Cut was built in Sydney by John Mcconaghy. Sydney yachtsman Michael Spies and (P ie - Ian Mai nsbridge). New Zealand Olympic sailor Jenny Armstrong, with a mixed crew of tal­ a boat, despite early setbacks with his ing race or cruise or long passage. ented men and women sailors. original concept of an all-women crew Full marks must go to Spies and Their plan is to charter Tokio, the sailing a new W60 to be named Elle Harvey for their determination in try­ Kim Swarbrick designed W60 which Racing. ing to get Australia's first Whitbread was built for Chris Dickson's 1993-94 "There will be an Australian entry, challenger to the line. training campaign but subsequently it will be called Elle Racing, and They have emerged as the sole sur­ not sailed in the race. It was Michael Spies will be the skip­ vivors from six individuals or groups, chartered and sailed in the per, " he told OFFSHORE. including John Bertrand, who had 50th Sydney to Hobart Spies commented: "We originally signalled their interest in a in December 1994, are still hopeful and Whitbread campaign. finishing 8th across we are still working Without an Australian boat, the the line in the 371 towards having a Whitbread organisation may well con­ boat fl eet. yacht on the start sider dropping either Fremantle or If the late bid line in September." Sydney, or both, from the ports of call for sponsorship is In preparation for future races as it would consider­ successful, Spies, for a challenge, ably lessen Australian public and Armstrong and their Spies, a champion 18- media interest in the event. crew will sail Tokio footer skipper and Harvey came up with the innova­ (under its new name) i~ experienced ocean rac­ tive Elle Racing concept, with support the Fastnet Race and then ing sailor with some 20 from super model Elle McPherson for continue on with another W60 Hobart races in his log, had been an all-women crew. to complete the required qualification assessing potential crew and the While the all-women crew has not of a 2000 nautical mile race or a 3000 required new sail inventory. eventuated, a challenge crew with nautical mile passage. In addition, he said, the chartered Michael Spies and Jenny Armstrong as This year, all Whitbread competi­ W60 would need to undergo an inten­ co-skippers will still put Australia to tors will be the one class Whitbread sive refit and with the crew would the forefront in the Whitbread Race 60s and although 10 new W60s have have to complete the required qualify- and in international yachting. jj_ been designed and built for this year's race it's unlikely the fleet on the start 1997-98 WHITBREAD ROU ND THE WORLD line off the Royal Yacht Club at Cowes Official entries as at June 1 on September 21 will exceed a dozen WHITBREAD 60 COUNTRY SKIPPER NAVIGATOR boats. Merit Cup Monaco Grant Dalton (NZL} Mike Quilter Whether there will be an Australian Swedish Match Sweden Gunner Krantz/Erle Will iams Roger Nilson Brune/Sunergy Holland Arend van Bergeijk TBA challenger hinged on high level dis­ Toshiba USA Dennis Conner/Ch ris Dickson (NZL) Andrew Cape (AUS) cussions between the West Australian Chessie Racing USA George Coll ins TBA Government, potential sponsors Innovation Kvaerner Norway Knut Frostad Marcel van Triest including Tower Life, promoter John EF Language Sweden Paul Cayard (USA) Nick White EF Education Sweden Christi ne Guillou Lynnath Beckley Harvey, and the two top sailors Silk Cut Britain Lawrie Smith Steve Hayles Michael Spies and Jenny Armstrong. Additional entries are expected from Australia, South Africa and When OFFSHORE went to press France but had no t been officially received as at July 1. Harvey was confident there would be ~ August • September 1997 NIXT YEAR WILL Bl INTERESTING ••• ''3 years ago we had none of the Australian sailcloth market. Last year we had over 30%. This year in excess of 40%. Next year will be interesting!" Nick ("Kiwi") Marler, General Manager Gourock Australia

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To complement their growing domestic and export business, Fraser Sails have moved into a new production loft at Somersby on the NSW Central Coast.

raser Sails' new loft at Somersby, rent address in Rushcutters Bay, to loft over the years. an hour from the Sydney CBD is handle repairs, new sail enquiries and "Brad Stephens, our design director, Fthe largest single level sail loft in administration." joined me in the business in the very Australia. Measuring 1,350 square Fraser Sails weekly repair bin ser- early days. metres, it is now possible to lay out vice will continue to operate from the "In 1980 he completed a complex two maxi sails on the raised work floor CYC, MHYC and RPAYC. computer mould program that has together with a number of smaller The new facility represents a far cry allowed us to design sails to exacting sails. from the early beginnings some 25 tolerances," Fraser said. Bob Fraser, managing director of years ago, where Fraser started the Export business by Fraser Sails has Fraser Sails said the decision to build business with two staff in a "tin shed" been growing every year, particularly the new plant was essentially a matter by the railway line at St Leonard's. Pre- to South East Asia, Japan and the USA. of needing more working space. "We sent day staff number over 30 with 16 In the short time the new loft has been have occupied smaller premises employed in the Sydney and open at Somersby sails have been com­ at Rushcutters Bay now for Somersby operation, the rest pleted for the yachts Nirvana and Ata­ 18 years," he said'. in the various franchise lanta in the US. "Whilst our proximity MIIIII.. IIIIIIIIII~ lofts around Australia. A significant change in the struc­ to the Cruising Yacht Fraser Sails have ture of the business came into effect in Club and central IIIIIIIIM~Milll!il~ fully operational fran- 1994 with several prominent business­ business district has ltlllll·~- •Mltll chise lofts in Perth, men, including Bob Mansfield and been an important dilliMi~llflllilMilli•i Melbourne, Hobart, Peter Ritchie, together with Jolm New­ element in the Brisbane and the combe taking a shareholding in the growth of the busi- Mtllllifllfiljfil Whitsunday's. Over- company. ness, we have always lliillliM seas they have strong "We have been conducting research been struggling through representation with a and development on a new sail con­ lack of space." franchise loft in Japan as cept of considerable importance for Fraser said production well as agents and representa- some two years," Fraser told OFF­ became particularly difficult around tives in Malaysia, Singapore and the SHORE. the loft's peak season, and even more U.A.E. With the Internet and e-mail becom­ so when a few maxi sails had to be Commenting on the reason for this ing the new communication medium, made. "The new facility will also pro- growth over the years, Fraser added: Fraser Sails have their own home page vide a means of more centralised man- " It is difficult to narrow it down to on the world wide web which has ufacturing and efficiencies for our £ran- one thing. However, we have tried to details on all of their products, latest chise sail lofts", he added. create a culture within the business race results and newsletters. The home "Mindful of the importance to whereby we all work towards achiev- page has direct e-mail links to the loft ensure that our existing Sydney based ing the best. The most obvious area is for people wanting quotes on sails or clients receive the best in service, we in our sail designs, and this is reflected other information. It can be contacted will retain our head office at our cur- in the great race results achieved by the on http:/ /www.frasersails. com.au jj CI» August• September 1997 WHAT THE WINNERS WEAR

In what could only be described as total domination, Carey and Lynda ll Ramm's Cookson 12mtr "NO FEARR" has won· nearly every major event she raced in over the last year. Equipped with a ful l inventory of FRASERSAILS she won Hayman Island, Hamilton Island, Bruce & Walsh, Te lstra Cup, Sydney to Mooloolaba and the Brisbane to G ladstone. She finished 2nd in the Cruiser/Racer division of the Sydney to Hobart race behind "ABRACADABRA" ... you guessed right, she has some FRASERSAILS too. In fact, in most of these races, boats carrying FRASERSAILS filled the top two places. It's not just "NO FEARR" that wins with FRASERSA/LS. Li sted below are just some of the results achieved by yachts carrying FRASERSAILS over the past season.

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For the second year, Bashford International has won the Sailboat of the Year Award, with the Boating Industry Association naming the Sydney 36 high performance IMS/CHS cruiser racer yacht as winner at its annual Boat of the Year awards announced at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. Last year, the Nowra-based company won the award with the highly successful Magic 25 Sportsboat.

ashford International is the largest production yacht man­ Bafacturer in Australia, exporting its yachts to many parts of the world. Its continuation as a viable and expanding enterprise is a credit to the hard work and loyalty of the compa­ ny's staff since the tragic death of founder Ian Bashford last year. Bashford International now has three equal shareholders - Kookaburra Marine with principal Iain Murray, Capital Investment Group and Louise Bashford, each adding expertise in Sydney 36, Bashful/, at full flight on Sydney Harbour. (Pie - Ian Mainsbridge) . yacht design, finance and management and marketing to the company's oper- described as the most competitive CHS pionships in England. ations. boat in the world. Since being launched late last year, l. Apart from the award-winning Syd- The two most successful in Aus- Bashful/ has finished a close second to I ney 36 and Magic 25, it continues to tralia have been Local Hero, winner of the champion Queensland yacht No I build the Sydney 41 (Sydney-Hobart the 1996 Nissan Regatta in Melbourne, Fearr in the 1996 Bruce & Walsh Regat­ IMS overall winner, 1993) and Sydney and the Sydney-based Bashful/, owned ta, 1996 Telstra Cup and in the 1997 60 (the first boat, Sydney, is owned by by Hugo van Kretschmar, Vice Com- Sydney - Mooloolaba race, as well as Charles Curran, chairman of the Capi- modore of the Cruising Yacht Club of having a run of successes in club races. tal Investment Group). It is now build- Australia, and David Fuller, the imme- OFFSHORE joined Hugo van ing the new Sydney 46, having pre- diate past Commodore of the Club. Kretschmar for a Sydney Harbour race sold seven with the first recently Overseas, Sydney 36s have been during the CYCA's popular Winter shipped to Spain. A second 46 will be successful in Scotland, at Cowes Week, Series and found an enthusiastic own­ in the China team at the Southern and as a member of the second placed er aboard an impressive boat. Cross Cup in December. team in the 1996 Commodore's Cup in The Sydney 36 was designed by Iain The Sydney 36 already boasts a England. Murray and Associates as a develop­ string of successes in Australia and The latest results have been first ment of the highly successful 41-footer, overseas, with boats exported to place under CHS in the President's originally called the Bashford Howison Britain, Germany, Spain, USA, Singa- Cup in the Philippines, a first, second 41. Now called the Sydney 41, these pore and the Philippines, racing under and fourth in the 1997 Rover Series in boats have had outstanding national both IMS and CHS. In fact, it's Scotland, and a win in the CHS cham- and international success, including E» August • September 1997 winning the 50th Sydney to Hobart. Like its larger sistership, the Sydney 36 has a simple, pleasing to the eye hull shape, and a clean, functional deck with a large cockpit. For the crew, it's an easy boat to handle, quick upwind with accelera­ tion out of a tack, and is capable of surfing downwind in a fresh breeze. The Sydney 36 is a boat that should be judged on its merits - results it has achieved in a diverse range of ocean races. A good example of the boat's poten­ tial was its second place overall in the recent Sydney - Mooloolaba race. It was beaten only by the very successful No Fearr - a bigger, more expensive boat. Bashfull actually beat a class of boat in that race that in recent years has seemed unbeatable, the Mumm 36. That was no mean feat considering that the Mumm is a flat out racer with an excellent track record and design pedi­ gree. I It is also worth noting that the Syd­ ney 36 would hit the water at a cool $100,000 LESS than the highly fancied Mumm 36. These are cost efficient / results in anyone's language. The boat is built in accordance with American Bureau of Shipping structural requirements Van Krestschmar is no newcomer to with the hull laminated with vinylester and polester resins using Kevlar/E glass biaxial and the ocean racing scene. He was until double bias fabric over foam core. The high lift, low centre of gravity steel fin and lead recently a key figure in the afterguard bult keel configuration includes a large load bearing plate recessed and bolted through of the maxi Brindabella. He freely the hull. Standard mast is aluminium but Bashful/ is rigged with a carbon fibre mast. admits that he has done little or noth­ Her sails are Fraser. ing to crank the boat up since buying it, other than "bolt it together". He commented: "The boat is a simple, complete package that was fast quick, robust cruiser racer on deck. straight out of the box - what you see is Van Kretschmar will contest the Syd­ SPECIFI what you get". ney - Gold Coast Classic with Bashfull His assessment is that the 36 and do all the Queensland races Sydney 36 CH sails to its rating quite well before continuing on to Cruiser Racer in the lighter conditions. Malaysia to contest the It will climb to its tar­ Raj Mudah Regatta. LOA 10.97m get boat speed of All in all, Hugo Max beam 3.39m around 6 knots in says that he has Draft 2.24m as many knots of been very happy Displ. 4400 kg wind. with the Sydney Sail area 69 sq m "Bashful/ will 36. "Campaigning I = 14.9m J = 4.23m get away from the the boat has been a P = 13.2m E = 4.7m likes of the Mumm lot of fun. No prob­ IMS 1997: 606 sec/mile 36 and No Fearr on lems getting a huge CHS: 1.076. handicap in the lighter amount of crew. The conditions but, as the helmsman can reach most Designer: lain Murray & breeze increases, they will reel of the winches if we are short ·ates, Newport, NSW. the Sydney 36 back in," he points out. handed. All very light and simple". : Bashford lnterna­ The attractions of the 36 are that it A fully fitted Sydney 36 rigged and Nowra, NSW. is a good allrounder - a tidy, comfort­ set up for ocean racing will cost around able cruising boat down below and a $255,000. jj ~ August • September 1997 Part one of story. Reprinted from the TJllMMING THE IIEADSAIL Fraser Sails Success Course book. Fof ·oplimum performance 0 Ff!~£~!!§dLLS Headsail Trim: the sail, especially in the bottom third. boat speed. Before considering how to trim it, it is To be a good headsail trimmer, you In flatter water or constant wind necessary to realise the importance of must understand the job: strength, we can hold our performance the headsail. This sail guides the boat • To set the base power for the with a much finer angle of entry and upwind. The angle of entry will control whole rig. groove. the apparent wind angle that the yacht • To control the groove which in will be steered to. The apparent wind turn controls the yacht's height, poten­ Trim sequence angle will control the speed that the tial boat speed and ease of steering. A good, simple trim sequence is imper­ yacht will reach. • Be sympathetic to the mainsail ative. A good trimmer will run Obviously, with a flat or flat-entry trimmer's needs. In up-range condi­ through this thought process each time sail, we will be forced to sail high. Sup­ tions when mainsail stability is a prob­ the pressure or sea condition changes: pose the water is a bit bumpy and we lem, the main' s trimmer may need 1. Set the luff tension, ideally to pre­ find we need more speed for the best short periods of increased headsail determined halyard marks for the velocity made good. Instinct tells us to twist to give him a chance to settle the wind condition. sail the boat a bit freer. However,as we mainsail down. 2. Position the car. pull down to increase apparent wind The groove is a term used for the 3. Sheet the sail on. angle and hence speed, the lee tufts amount of course variation a helms­ 4. Watch the twist using distance from stall, telling us to steer up again. person has between the windward tuft the leeward rigging or spreaders as Now, unless we re-shape the front lifting (top of the groove) and the lee a guide. of the headsail (the trimmers' job), we tuft breaking (bottom of the groove. 5. Watch the foot tension using dis­ will keep going slow all day or until A tolerant shape is needed for tance from lee shrouds at the deck. the conditions change to suit our set­ rougher water or for when we are sail­ 6. Shift the car fore and aft until opti­ up. ing in up-and-down wind pressure. In mum trim is reached at both points. The deep entry jib will obviously be these conditions, we need to vary the 7. The helmsman starts steering the better in rough water where we need power dramatically to keep our correct boat accurately. more speed and the flat entry jib will be better when we need to point in flat Figure 1: The ang le of entry controls the apparent wind ang le the yacht will be steered to . water. The second role the headsail plays DEEP ENTRY JIB is to set up the base power for the whole rig in area, depth and shape. The headsail trimmer must be very ' 'lo./==?' Ang le of entry Centreline of yacht aware of the yacht's performance and Apparent wind angle know how to change the depth and shape of each headsail to suit wind and FLAT ENTRY JIB sea conditions. -- The forestay sag and luff tension will control the front shape of the headsail plus overall depth while the Centre of yacht car position will control overall depth Apparent wind angle and the roundness towards the back of August• September 1997 8. The trimmer assesses the overall headsail power by watching how Forestay sags to here I Shape with car forwa rd as well the groove is being steered. 9. Assuming the mainsail is trimmed ---=--=- -=- -- -- correctly and the boat is constantly Forestay sag only ; angle of entry and -- being steered in the top of the front of sail is deeper groove (maximum power), the trim­ Shilt car mer calls for more runner tension forward FLAT ENTRY SHAPE on a fractional rig or more backstay Forestay tension on a masthead rig. If less power is needed he would shift the Figure 2: How forestay sag and car position control headsail shape and depth. car aft, flattening the lower area until the foot is hard against the groove is okay and the trim is giving If the yacht is being constantly shroud at the deck. With maximum the required result. But he must stay sailed at the top of the groove, indicat­ runner or backstay and the foot ful­ very aware of overall pressure. If it ing that the helmsman need less pow­ ly flattened, the headsail will be ful­ drops, he may have to slip back into er, the headsail trimmer must ensure ly de-powered. Obviously, if more busy mode; if it increases he may need that maximum runner or backstay and power is needed and speed is a to start planning a sail change. luff tension are being used. The lower problem, we will call for less runner The mainsail trimmer is the best part of the headsail should be fully flat­ or backstay and car forward. indicator for a change as he is now in tened (foot against the lee shroud at control of the balance of power, rig bal­ the deck). If this has been done, it is The headsail trimmer's job changes ance and angle of heel. normally time to consider changing dramatically as the conditions change. Pressure down: If the main has to down to the next headsail. Until the whole crew is on the be be powered up too much Take care when changing down to a windward rail, the headsail (monitored by the traveller flatter or smaller headsail that the run­ trimmer is one of the key coming closer and closer ner or backstay tension is adjusted cor­ players and will be busy "A common to the centreline), the rectly. A common fault is leaving the if he is working to his fault is leaving heads ail trimmer runner / backstay on maximum be­ job specification. He the runner/ should first check how cause it is blowing. In fact, the new must have at hand the backstay on the boat is being headsail will normally be starting at the lower wind range tar­ maximum because steered in the groove. bottom of its range and will probably gets and know how to If it is always need some forestay sag to correct pow­ use them. it is blowing." towards the bottom of er and groove. The headsail trimmer As the wind freshens the groove, indicating that should automatically run through his and the yacht is being sailed the helmsman is looking for whole trim sequence with the new sail. on a fairly constant headsail set­ power, he must consider powering Remember that a headsail that is too ting, the trimmer becomes valuable up the headsail. fl at or does not have enough groove is weight on the rail. The helmsman now Pressure up: Again use the mainsail just as slow in strong winds as it is in controls the power the headsail pro­ as an indicator for decision making. If light air. This applies particularly to duces by steering high or low in the the trimmer is having trouble with long, narrow No 3 headsails. )j groove while the mainsail trimmer mainsail stability, the sail is fully bald­ controls the balance of power. ed and the traveller is maximum Next issue Sail Trim will continue At this stage, the headsail trimmer down, again check the helmsman and with Trimming guides and positions needs only to make sure that the the groove he is sailing in. for the car.

Steering "i n the groove" - how the tufts behave and how the width of the groove varies with different sail shapes.

,,. Leeward tuft lifting ~Windward tuft lilting / I 0-- Both tufts fl owing 0-;--- Windward tuft flowing 0- - -- Leeward tuft flowing 0- ---- 0

TOLERANT SHAPE CRITICAL SHAPE WIDE GROOVE Deep , round angle of en try NARROW GROOVE Straight, flat angle of entry - f - __, Top of groove,~ - ->; - Bottom of groove Variation in \ Variation in angle ang le of attack of attack

August• September 1997 Rigging

Rally of Rangers: son has seen five gather together to con­ These tongue in cheek words were test the Ranger intergalactic title. The prophetic. Ranger had never been beaten GaffversusBermudan intergalactic is a series of four races con­ in a scratch series of races for over forty have been fortunate enough to have tested in conjunction with the Sydney seasons. Even Ben Lexcen's wonder boat either owned or crewed on many Amateur Sailing Club's winter point­ Cherub had proven no match in heavy and varied types of sail craft. I score. air. Thus we lined up for race one - Presently my time afloat is divided The Rangers contesting the title are Bermudan rig versus Gaff. between an Olympic class 49er high per­ Ranger (Bill Gale), Vagrant (Sean Lang­ The run to the finish was tense with formance dinghy campaign and sailing man), Valiant Oohn Crawford; his broth­ Vagrant gybing six times and Cherub my veteran yacht Vagrant. er Robin owns Assassin), Cherub Oohn electing to sail deep and square to stay Vagrant is a Ranger type, built in 1936 Westacott - of Sixty Minutes fame who inside Ranger. At the end it was Vagrant of Huon pine and gaff rigged. She is brought us the 50th Hobart story) and (Gaff), Cherub (Bermudan), Ranger and very special to me as she was my Kilkie (Alex Osborne). Valiant (Gaff). father's yacht. She is the yacht I learned The history of each Ranger type is Race two was held in half a gale of to sail on. varied with my own Vagrant being wind. With Cherub back in the boat The Ranger types are a Sydney Har­ pressed into service during World War II yard with work to be done on her gar­ bour icon. To qualify as a Ranger type is as a harbour patrol boat. simple. The boat had to be built off the John Westacott's Cherub was pur­ board plank the race was fought out plan. This makes the handful of Ranger chased from Lou d'Alpuget only three between gaffers, Ranger, Vagrant and types quite interesting as various months ago. Lou had her built by Kilkie. builders "improved" on the original Rangers builder Billy Fisher and during Ranger won the day with Ian Macdi­ design. the sixties he had Bob Miller (Ben Lex­ armid on the helm. Thus from one design has evolved a cen) refigure her into a Bermudan rig Setting over 2000 square feet of sail development class. with cut away bulb keel. including topsail, ring tail and peak The late Cliff Gale designed the orig­ Four of the Rangers were hauled out header Vagrant won, from Ranger and inal Ranger as a family cruiser. Cliff at North Sydney prior to the first heat. Cherub, with Valiant and Kilkie retiring. cruised for a year and then started to Each yacht underwent refinements in With one race yet to sail, the gaff rig race her. She carries the sail number Al. rig, sail and underwater surface. has shown its superiority over the Cliff's son Bill, now aged 72, races Jamie Marina of Brindabella fame Bermudan. Will the Lexcen wonder boat Ranger every Saturday with great suc­ commented: "More effort is going into win the last? cess. these boats than an America's Cup Cam­ Wherever Ben is now, I bet he's Of the Rangers built, this winter sea- paign. watching with interest. Jj

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Noakes Ph (02) 9925 0306 Fax (02) 9929 6028 6 John Street, Nth Sydney. P.O. Box 1644 Noth Sydney 2060 August• September 1997 GOINGFO GO •••• Aust Sailing Squad Tracey Johnstone and Ian Brown, new appointments by th e Australian Yachting Federati on. in winning list Adam, after reaching a high level in the The Australian Sailing Squad includes Laser class, has teamed up with Mitch two Soling crews, four Tornado crews, he Australian Yachting Federation Booth in the Tornado catamarans. Booth two crews in the 470 men, one crew in the has announced the members of the is the only Australian to have won 470 women, four crews in the new 49er, TAustralian Sailing Squad for 1997 - medals at consecutive Olympic Games, two men and one woman in the Mistral sailors who have qualified for funding to the bronze at Barcelona, the silver at sailboards, while in the single-handed train for the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Savannah.. dinghy classes there are two women in Nearly 40 athletes have qualified for In international competition so far this the Europes, four men in the Lasers and this year's Squad and several individuals year Booth and Beashel have won the one man in the Finns. and crews have been sailing (and win­ Tornado class at New Zealand's Olympic ning) in Europe during the current Regatta, Sail Sydney '97, the prestigious Ian Brown named head Northern Hemisphere summer. Mem­ Spa Regatta in The Netherlands, finished coach for Olympics bership will be reviewed annually on second in the European championships Well known Sydney sailor Ian Brown has performances leading up to 2000. and third at Kieler Woche in Germany. been chosen by the Australian Yachting The Squad includes club member Col­ Chris Nicholson and Daniel Phillips Federation as its head coach for the Syd­ in Beashel and David Giles, who won the made their international debut in the ney 2000 Olympic team. Star class bronze medal at Savannal1 and 49ers with a magnficiient victory at Kiel­ Brown is a former Moth class World are now competing in the Soling keelboat er Woche, scoring four firsts, six seconds, champion who won the bronze medal class. Matt Hayes and Steven Jarvin, who a third and an eighth in the 12-race, short­ in the 470 dinghy class at the Montreal represented in the Soling at Savannah, course series. Colin Beashel finished fifth Olympics, sailed at Kingston on Lake are also in the Squad. , in the Solings at Kiel, seventh after the Ontario. In more recent years he has Colin Beashel's younger brother match racing. been a successful Etchells helmsman and has expanded his role as an Members of the 1997 Squad, who Olympic coach. funding to train for the Olym While based at the AYF headquar­ Brad Anderson, Old - Laser Andrew Lande ters in Sydney, Brown has already vis­ Adam Beashel, NSW - To rn ado Matt Levy, ited other States to organise coaching Colin Beashel , NSW - So ling David Lumb, Michael Blackburn , NSW - Laser Adrian Manning, and has been overseas with the Aus­ Mitch Booth, NSW - Tornado Jacqueline Melvllle, tralian Sailing Squad members. As Rob Brewer, NSW · 470 Adam Morrison, Vic - head coach he will co-ordinate all Addy Bucek, Vic · 470 Stephen McConaghy, NSW • coaching programs leading up to Aus­ Darren Bundock, NSW · To rnado Paul McKenzie, Vic - Finn Brendan Casey, Old -Laser Andrew MacPherson, NSW - Toma~ tralian's campaign for gold at the Syd­ Michael Coxon, NSW · 49er Chris Nicholson, NSW - 49er ney 2000 Olympics. He will be respon­ Jessica Crisp, NSW · Mistral Anthony Nossiter, NSW - Laser sible for allocating other coaches to Melanie Dennison, NSW - Europe Malcom Page, NSW . 470 specific Olympic classes. Noel Drennan, Vic · Soling Dani el Phillips, NSW - 49er John Forbes, NSW · Tornado Ad am Quinn , NSW - Mistral Another new appointment to the vld Giles, NSW . Soling Anita Scott-Murphy, NSW · 470 AYF staff is Tracey Johnstone who has Gordon, NSW - 470 es, NSW . Soling Natasha Stu rges, NSW - Mistral been named as the AYF's high perfor­ , Vic • 470 Brendon Todd, ACT · Mistral mance manager. Her role will be to 'IJ • Soling Peter Thorpe, NSW - Tornado handle all administrative aspects of the • 49er Mark Turnbull , Vic - 470 Olympic effort, including funding, Peter Warner, NSW - 49er Andrew Williams, NSW - Tornado international campaign plans and liai­ son with various Olympic bodies. jj CI» August • September 1997 The Ord Minnett Regatta will provide spectacular racing just off Sydney Heads over the last weekend in November. (Pie - Ian Mainsbridge)

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Ord Minnett new sponsor for MHYC regatta

he investment house Ord Min­ nett has launched into yachting, Tannouncing its sponsorship of one of Sydney's most significant off­ shore regattas - Middle Harbour Yacht Club's Short Ocean Racing Champi­ onship. The event, previously known as the Bruce & Walsh Regatta, is now in its 17th year. :, series in December. Hastings race on September 13. Ord Minnett, one of Australia's lead­ Welcoming Ord Minnett' s sponsor­ The Parks Victoria Classic is expect­ ing stockbroking and financial services ship of the Short Ocean Racing Cham­ ed to attract Victoria's best offshore and houses, say they are delighted to have pionship, Middle Harbour Yacht Club bay racing keelboats, including two the privilege of supporting what is general manager Tony Shaw said this recently launched IMS 40-footers. clearly one of sailing's premier regattas would ensure continuity for what he Young Australia, a new Nelson/Marek during a period when intense interest is believed has been the longest running 46, and Spirit of Down Under, a radicate being focused on Sydney leading up to sponsored yachting event in Australia. Delange 40-footer, were due to make the Olympics in 2000. , "The regatta has been a their debut in the opening race of the Ord Minnett, celebrating keynote event on the Aus- Winter Series off Brighton. 125 years in 1997, is an tralian and NSW offshore Young Australia has been acquired by "The regatta extremely competitive yachting calendar, attract­ Lawrence Shannon's Kids at Sea pro­ has been a and proactive invest­ ing leading yachts from gram to enable disadvantaged street ment house. They keynote event on the interstate as well as the kids to crew on a top IMS offshore rac­ believe their sponsor­ Australian and NSW top local fleet as they pre­ ing yacht. Spirit of Down Un der has been ship will serve to empha­ offshore yachting pare for the Sydney to scaled up from the designer's success­ sise their high degree of calendar" Hobart and associated ful one-metre long model lake yachts. commitment to new stan- events," Shaw said. This 12m flyer, built by Laurie Ford, has dards and levels of profession- an extendable bowsprit and will race in al service in the highly competitive Parks Victoria Performance Handicap Division A. investment services industry. sponsors Melbourne The four race Ord Minnett Short Classic & wooden Ocean Racing Championship, to be Winter Series known simply as the Ord Minnett boats at Maritime Regatta, will be sailed off Sydney Parks Victoria, the manager for recre­ Museum Heads over the weekend of November ation on Melbourne's Port Phillip and 28-29, with divisions for IMS, PHS and nearby Westport, has become the major Plans are well advanced for an even JOG rated yachts. sponsor for the Ocean Racing Club of more appealing Classic & Wooden Boat Significantly, it is expected that the Victoria's 21st annual Winter Series. To Festival at the National Maritime Regatta will be used as the selection be known as the Parks Victoria Classic, Museum, Darling Harbour, over the series for teams to represent Australia, the seven race regatta will be sailed weekend of October 11-12. New South Wales and Clubs in the Tel­ every second Sunday from July 6 More than 100 visiting craft will stra Southern Cross Cup international through to the 40 nautical mile Portsea- berth at the Museum's wharves and at August • September 1997 Cf» pontoons specially installed for the I weekend with many members of the Wooden Boat Festival bringing their ll boats to Darling Harbour. l The Festival will bring to Sydney two international guests of honour I from Norway - Prof Arne Emil Chris­ I I tensen, Professor of Archaeology at the University of Oslo and Director of Viking Ships Hall at Bygdoy, and Har­ ald Dalland, an internationally renowned boatbuilder. Together they will explain the Viking view of history, and spotlight the living tradition of Viking wooden boatbuilding. The trade shows will be inside the ~ Museum building, in the large Mazda Last year's Classic & Wooden Boat Festival, with the National Maritime Museum and the Gallery and the exceptional Terrace Sydney city skyline in the background . Room which has a vast plate glass wall ment required by State legislation to be and impressive views across the partic­ Bill Dixon making his carried on recreational boats. A petition ipating vessels and the city skyline. signed by more than 9000 boating mark in yacht design enthusiasts seeking relief accompanied Bill Dixon, the versatile naval architect Tax relief sought for the letter. BIAA president Ian McAn­ and yacht designer from Southampton, Safety equipment drew said that while the association England, is making his mark through­ fully supported the need for vessels to out the world in offshore yachting, both The Boating Industry Association of carry such equipment, the industry in sail and powerboat design. Australia has written to Federal Trea­ believed that emergency equipment, Among his well known designs are surer Peter Costello seeking relief from such as EPIRBs and distress flares the excellent production yachts in the sales tax on emergency safety equip- should be free from sales tax. Moody and Taswell range and his fast,

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He was thei-1 the title from a visited other than The Bomards and franklin l~ands with smaller boats dom­ only 19 and still com­ fleet of 85 and the longer distances involved between these inating results in pre­ peting as a junior. i~ands and Cairns are avoided. competitors in the dominantl y li g ht open world winds. The aD inclusive price (8 or 10 day) for a group of Chris championship. He Among the competi­ 6peo~e is $816.00 p.p. To calculate the cost for other group numbers take the basic charter fee of Harmsen was then only · tors were Sandringham $3700.00 and add $200 p.p. The quality catering boats Marielle (Ken new MD of 19" is lo a fixed menu but food preferences may be Hutchinson/ Ian Jones), First slated when booking. Individuals or small groups Bashfords Lady (Terry Collins), Peter Charl­ wishing lo shore a charter may place their names ton's recently acquired Kahala, new­ on stand • by, pending availability. 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He has of the Mumm 36, Sea. had a long career in professional yacht Aggregate placings for the day saw BARRIER REEF SAILING CO . racing, having competed in two Amer­ the major trophy go to Avante Garde, a P.O. BOX 2483 CAIRNS 4870 ica's Cups and many international First Class 7 skippered by Andrew Dro­ PHONE (070) 411158 FAX (070) 521898 match racing events. nia, with the 31-footer Joan d'Arc (Jan August• September 1997 and Rob Cook) second and Quickmatch, sailing a new Eagle 14m named More on the Corel 45 BZW Challenge from skippered by Peter Brennan, third. Witchcraft, replacing his highly success­ Sydney. Roberts won the major share of ful Farr 40, Witchcraft (sometimes prizemoney, collecting $5750 for domi­ e-mail over VHF known as Canon Copiers ). nating line honours and a second over­ Warwick Miller has entered his all on corrected time with placings of 9- radio through Penta pocket maxi Exile in the race, but will 1-3-3. - Ian Grant. Comstat be sailing from Brisbane after compet­ ing in the Hayman Island Big Boat Millennium first in SeaMail - e-mail over HF radio - is Series and Hamilton Island Race Week. now available through Penta Comstat With the start now later than origi­ race to Solomon VZX, enabling connection from your nally planned three yachts from the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club skipper John boat with any e-mail address on the Cercle Nautique Caledonien are Clayton had finally registered a major Internet. All you need is an HF data expected to join the race. line honours win with his radical Scott modem with your existing HF radio The race record stands at 5 days 21 Jutson-designed 18.2 mere sloop Mil­ and a PC. hours and 35 minutes set in 1991 by lennium. Clayton, who enjoys long Penta Comstat VZX, the internation­ George Snow in his former Brindabella, ocean passage races, including the Bris­ ally recognised coastal radio station now racing as Infinity III. bane to Osaka, steered Millennium to a which has been operated by Derek and Established in 1953, the 1050 nauti­ record breaking win in the 1200 nauti­ Jeanine Barnard for the past 21 years, cal mile race to Noumea previously cal mile Royal Queensland Yacht now provides a continuous HF radio started from Sydney Harbour and was Squadron's Brisbane to Gizo race in late Gateway to the Internet, scanning a conducted by the Cruising Yacht Club May. wide range of data frequencies 24 of Australia, with the QCYC running Clayton and his crew had to sail the hours a day. the Brisbane to Noumea race. The event boat hard to match the tactics and SeaMail is a low-cost electronic mail lost some of its momentum and appeal speed of the wily "Old Salt" Alby Bur­ message service for small craft. Billing due to problems associated with the gin in Alstar during the first half of the is deducted monthly from a Bankcard, French nuclear testing in the Pacific. race when the fleet was held to slow MasterCard or Visa credit card. speeds in light unstable winds. You can get further information Another yachting win However, Millennium 's rating was from Penta Comstat Radio Communi­ for Townsville too high to give her the line / handicap cations by writing to them at PO Box double in the Cruising division, the 5149, Erina Fair, NSW 2250 or sending Yachts from the tropical orth Queens­ winner being Rattle 'n' Hum, owned by them a fax on 043 65 1494 or after land yachting port of Townsville con­ Rob and Lex Hurford. Third overall August, 1997, on 02 4365 1494. tinue to do well on the major Aus­ was Gerard Webb's Mandala. Their e-mail address is while their web hart's Farr 11.6 Kediri III winning the Miller) won the line and handicap dou­ page is Shell Coral Sea Classic in May. yachtsman George Snow who sailed RPAYC moves Goedhart, winner of this interna­ his cruiser/ racer Infinitt; II. - Ian Grant. offshore 1n race to tional regatta 12 years ago, relish; d the unusually light to moderate winds to Jock Sturrock Noumea record a 2-3-1-9 score over a mixture of offshore courses between Townsville dies at 82 The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, in and Port Moresby. The turning point Jock Sturrock MBE, the skipper of Gre­ conjunction with the Queensland came with Kediri 's dramatic win in,the tel, Australia's first challenger for the Cruising Yacht Club and the Cercle 455 nautical mile Air Nuigini Cairns to America's Cup in 1962, and the first Nautique Caledonien, will conduct the Port Moresby race. Australian to win an Olympic medal in Pittwater to Noumea leg of the bi- Provisional leader API More Bar Talk sailing, died on July 10. annual Australia to New Caledonia grounded on Sinavi Reef as she entered Sturrock, who turned 82 last May, ocean race. Baslisk Passage, the entrance to Port had lived in active retirement, firstly on The Pittwater to Noumea race will Moresby Harbour. The yacht had limit- the Gold Coast and then at Noosa, after start from Barrenjoey on Friday, Sep- ed sea room when she was forced to the moving north from Melbourne about tember 12, while the Brisbane to port side of the channel to leave room 12 years ago. Noumea race will get underway from for a departing container ship. The inci- Alexander Stuart Sturrock, but Moreton Bay two days later. dent robbed More Bar Talk of a certain always called "Jock" to distinguish him This will be the RPAYC's first win and the chance to feature in the from his similarly named father, was involvement in an international ocean overall placings with only the 30 mile Australia's outstanding yachtsman race although, of course, many mem- harbour race to be sailed. from the late 1940s through to the late bers have sailed in long passage races Kediri III scraped home by one point 1960s, but his active sailing life contin­ from Australia to foreign ports. to win the series from defending cham- ued until just a few years ago. Commodore Bruce Staples will be pion Ray Roberts and his talented crew In a remarkable career of active sail- -- August • September 1997 at four Olympics between 1948 and Committee and the highly successful 1962, winning a bronze medal in the 5.5 Petersville Regatta on Melbourne's Port metre class yacht at the 1956 Melbourne Phillip. Olympics, sharing the honour of being The performance of Jock Sturrock Australia's first Olympic sailing medal­ and his crew in Gretel back in 1962 lists with Perth sailor Rolly Tasker. must rank as the major turning point • Became the inaugural Australian which led to the upsurge in the popu­ Yachtsman of the Year. larity of yachting in Australia. • Won many Victorian and Aus­ This led to our subsequent success­ tralian sailing championships, from the es in many different types of interna­ Stonehaven Cup in 1932 through to tional sailing, including the Admiral's eight national championships in the Cup, the Clipper Cup, Olympic gold International Star class and three Prince medals and, ultimately, the America's Philip Cups in the International Drag­ Cup which he came so close to win­ on class, and to many successes in off­ ning with Gretel in 1962. The late Jock Sturrock with John Bertrand shore racing. Sturrock was a life member of the at Bayview Harbour. • Turning to offshore racing, he rep­ Royal Brighton Yacht Club and the resented Australia at the Admiral's Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, a member ing and promotion of the sport, Stur­ Cup in England, the Kenwood Cup in of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron rock: Hawaii and competed in the Great Cir­ and, outside of yachting, an active • Became the first yachtsman in cle Race around Tasmania, the Sydney member of the Carbine Club. postwar history of the America's Cup to Hobart and set a race record for the I had the good fortune to sail with to win a race from the Americans, sail­ Bass Strait dash fro m Queenscliff to Jock several times, including the Clip­ ing Gretel to a magnificent 47 second Devon port. per Cup in Hawaii, and count him as victory in race two qf the 1962 Chql­ Sturrock put back into the sport as a good friend. lenge, then losing race four by a mere much as he took out of it. He actively He even helmed my little Bon­ 26 seconds, then the closest finish in the promoted yachting through his many bridge 27, Hornblower, in a couple of history of the Cup. business connectipns in Melbourne and CYCA twilight races whilst visiting • Represented Australia in yachting was chairman of the Great Circle Race Sydney.-Peter Campbell. jj

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