In the Wind

ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013

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ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 1 By Lloyd and Fiona Lissiman 2013 Tasar World Champion ships

We travelled to Cascade Locks, Oregon, USA to compete in the 2013 World Tasar Championships from 10 to 17 August. ▲ We were the only boat distance from one shore to the A group of sailors from Seattle wind with a few races in the around the start/finish line on representing WA, however other is about one kilometre. had embarked on some serious lighter 6-12 knots range. The the way to the second leeward we were joined by Phil and The geography of the area not fleet building in the lead up to constant strong upwind current mark, and hence to an on-the- Rosemary Mostyn and Robin only provides beautiful scenery these Worlds. Some ex-49er increased the apparent wind wind finish. This eliminates and Sue Olsen. Phil attended but a challenging sailing personnel joined the class and making it a heavy air regatta. the down-wind finish, which as an International Judge and environment. Strong winds combined their knowledge These conditions would usually can be difficult for the race Robin as a member of the are virtually guaranteed to with the experience of Jonathan favour the heavier crews. Not committee to sight all boats race management team. The blow each day from the nearby McKee (Gold and Bronze so: the winning crew was right as they finish. The ‘z’ course Tasar Association of Western ocean (cool) through the Gorge Olympic medallist and 3 time on minimum weight (130kgs) was an attempt to set reaches Australia, in conjunction with towards the desert east of the Tasar World Champion) and and the next 4 crews were not on the down-wind legs in the the Geographe Bay Yacht mountains (hot). A strong Jay Renehan. Together they much heavier. Boat handling limited area. Unfortunately the as there was often plenty of competition or fun with already planning their trip Club, is hosting the next Tasar current runs in the opposite pushed Tasar sailing to a new skills and tactical nous reaches were so deep they were room right at the mark, with family and friends, they are “Down Under”. Worlds in January 2015. Phil direction as the river flows level and the group took out obviously make a difference! just two broad runs, so the ‘z’ everybody else over-standing. equally welcome on the race and Robin will fill key roles in towards the sea. Discharge the top 5 places in the regatta. course was only used once. Normally in a big fleet a port course. We achieved a mid –fleet result running the 2015 Worlds, so rates from the dams both up- Jay won the 1992 Tasar Worlds The long narrow course area prevented the use of the more The towering mountains on tack approach to the top mark overall. The defending World were keen to gain experience stream and down-stream from but remarked that he had learnt The social events are a traditional Tasar course layout either side of the narrow course is suicidal. Champions from Australia at Cascade Locks. The WA the race area affected the flow, more about sailing a Tasar in highlight of every Tasar of Olympic triangles, with meant a normal seabreeze placed 11th. Everyone contingent had an important but unlike tidal currents, at the last 12 months than in Starts were also interesting gathering. The mid-regatta the windward-leeward course style sinusoidal lift and knock came home inspired by the role in promoting our event to least this current was always in the previous 15 years. They with the upwind current. The event was a dinner cruise mainly used. A couple of new pattern did not develop. The wonderful wave of youthful the world Tasar community. the same direction. intend to continue the process typical current was about 1 on an iconic “Sternwheeler”. course layouts were trialled, a racing was dominated by skill and enthusiasm washing and are looking forward to knot, this equates to about 30 The prize-giving dinner was Cascade Locks is a small 59 boats competed in the ‘d’ course and a ‘z’ course, both boats chasing puffs, lifts and through the Tasar class. the 2015 Worlds. The “old metres per minute. The last held outdoors at twilight with historic town at the heart of Worlds from five countries. named because they resemble knocks that appeared to arrive guard” in the Australian fleet minute before the start had spectacular views over the the spectacular Columbia There were 22 from Australia the shape of the letters. The randomly across the race area The momentum for the 2015 left Cascade Locks chastened everybody scrambling to keep Gorge with the mountains as Gorge. The Gorge is where the and 17 from the USA with the ‘d’ course had 2 short tight but primarily on either shore. Worlds is building and we but excited about the future of behind the line. One of the the backdrop. Columbia River cuts through remainder from Britain, Japan, reaches on the second lap Big gains (and losses) could be encourage all Royal Perth Yacht the class and the stage is set for early races took 4 starts and the magnificent Cascade Canada and the Netherlands. between a leeward mark set made, particularly down-wind, Club Tasar sailors to get out on an exciting showdown in 16 14 black flag disqualifications Columbia Gorge ranks Mountain range that runs from The fleet included at least 5 above the start/finish line and by getting in the most puffs. the water at every opportunity months time on Geographe Bay. before the fleet got away amongst the best places Canada down to California. boats with US Olympic team a leeward mark set below the Despite this the fleet tended to successfully. in the world to sail and its to prepare for what will be a The Columbia River forms the experience and 5 previous 14 races were sailed over 5 race start/finish line. This allowed remain quite compact and it immediate surrounds provide fantastic event on Geographe boundary between Oregon to Tasar World champions, so days with a lay day in between. the first windward leeward lap was common for the entire 60 As is usual in the Tasar a huge range of outdoor Bay from 2 to 9 January 2015. the south and Washington on the racing was always going The racing was predominantly to run above the start/finish boat fleet to round a windward fleet, two-thirds of the boats activities and breathtaking ▲ the north shore. The average to be tough. sailed in 15-22 knots of line, then directed all the boats or leeward mark within 3 were sailed by a male and scenery. Our presentation Now is the time to join the Tasar minutes. a female, including the top on the Geographe Bay 2015 Class. For more information 7 placegetters. There were Worlds was enthusiastically contact Kayne Binks at: Picking the right approach to a received. We are confident [email protected] mark made a huge difference. also numerous father and it rivals Cascade Locks The top mark approach was son or daughter crews. This You can check out our Tasar interesting as the current always gives a Tasar regatta a as a venue in all respects. Worlds regatta website on: was taking you to windward. unique feel. Whether sailors Many overseas competitors www.tasar2015.com n Getting on a tight starboard are looking for world class obviously agree as they are lay-line looked appealing, as from a long way out you could see you were laying. Closer to the mark and the port tack boats ahead come across and tack on your air. You are still laying the mark, just going a bit slower. Even closer to the mark the congestion gets worse, you slow even more. When you see a boat that passed well behind you on port tack now sailing passed you to windward, you know you made a poor choice. The “guns” would risk a port tack approach to the top mark, if they got back in the pack,

2 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 3 By Matthew Wearn By Graham White Governor’s Cup

Since sailing time began there has existed an enthusiastic, if not friendly, rivalry between the Club on the hill and that which commands a view of the great city of Perth. So it was that, on Saturday 2 November, in the year 2013, the Royal Perth Yacht Club held victory over the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club in the great race of the year upon the Swan River, the Governor’s Cup. The finishing margin was a decisive 3 seconds as ‘Rhythm N Blues’ wore down the courageous efforts of ‘Eclipse’ during the final downhill run.

Neither noticed the fast was the one minute loss at the finishingTawarri or indeed start when the skipper could any other finisher as all set not remember where the start off to Freshie to celebrate. It pin was located, that certainly was later on the dockside that gave incentive to the crew to the exploits of the Governor improve timing and navigation. himself were revealed; he The certified reason for the win had forgone a certain win was officially revealed, at the on Just Cruisin’ to fulfil the presentation of the Governor’s obligations of all who go down Cup, by the 3rd Age skipper to the sea to do business. of Rhythm N Blues - Graham W, Commodore Tony Carter at it was the three belles (young the helm of Just Cruisin’, as ladies) in the crew, two of directed by his Excellency, whom had just completed the skilfully manoeuvred his great Introductory Keelboat Course craft alongside a swimming at RPYC. (floating) Rachael Cox, recently the skipper of PI moments Names have not been before actually and brought published to protect the owner the damp lady to RFBYC for from crew poaching. Oh yes, survivor’s leave and a strong Ken Harnett was also on board, drink. doing his usual thing, directing all as to the the finer points of Many theories were our sport and how young ladies forthcoming as to the reason should behave on water and My thanks to the Team Celebrations were somewhat or reasons why Rhythm N Blues ashore. at Freshie and the kind prolonged back at Royal Perth Laser Olympic lead-up attracted the gun nee horn. gesture in providing that evening wherein strategies Some said it was just a J 24 So the moral is, look to our all my crew with a 1st for the 2014 Governor’s Cup training class participants if pennant. It was a fun were launched. My thanks to 2013 has seen me travel to Europe to compete in various Laser Standard championship and ISAF thing. Others felt it was the handicap, but that analysis you wish to have reliable and race followed by great all the volunteers and staff of World Championships with the goal of improving my world ranking and gaining valuable experience was quickly shot down by willing crew, but leave my girls hospitality ashore. both Clubs for the planning to assist me with my ultimate goal of competing successfully at an Olympic games. friends of Division 2. Maybe it alone, they are ‘R N B’ forever. and conduct of this event. n

I returned home at the end week in Sydney before we left preparations for the upcoming I was finishing in the top 10 of May after three and a half for Rio de Janeiro. European Championships to and occasionally posting a top Are you months away, ranked 4th in be held in Ireland. 3 result, in what were very the World. I have never been to Rio before shifty and tricky conditions looking for so it was interesting to go to After spending 10 days in Rio with lots of tide. My latest trip started by a new place. I went to Rio I then travelled to Dublin, Crew?? heading over to Sydney to meet with the goal of finding out Ireland to compete in my My consistency paid off and I up with the Australian Sailing as much as I possibly could final regatta of my European moved up the leader board to Graham recruited his new Team Coach Michael Blackburn about the weather and sailing circuit for 2013. I was looking finish 7th overall and the 1st crew members though and a few of the other team conditions that we might forward to putting everything Australian, which puts me in his involvement in the members. We spend most have leading up to and at the that I practiced over the last a great position going in to the Keelboat training scheme days training on the water and Olympic games in 2016. It few months in to a racing Laser Worlds later this year. that RPYC conducts. He making sure we are mentally was great being able to go to environment against some of volunteered his time along and physically ready for the the venue under a training the top sailors in the world. I would like to thank Royal with others to talk to competitions ahead. I always environment and not having I also knew that this would Perth Yacht Club, the students at the completion enjoy going back to Sydney the added stress of a regatta. be a great indicator on how I Commodore and Committee. of each course providing to see how my progress is I will be revisiting Rio over was sailing before the Worlds Your support and interest in the next step for those going against the other squad the next three years to try (in Oman in November). my sailing career is greatly wishing to continue. If you members after training in Perth and confirm my spot for the Although disappointed I appreciated and I will continue too wish to be involved for extended periods. I only Olympics. The training in Rio wasn’t getting top five results to proudly represent the Club please contact the sailing had a relatively short stop of a also helped me finish off my at the beginning of the regatta, where ever I sail. n team on 9423 5505.

4 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 5 Governor’s Cup

6 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 7 By Chris Pye ▲ on our upwind speed and in this stunning heritage yacht SI’s carefully and at the end the breeze altogether at about practicing starts against each club building overlooking the “Messrs Hogan & Pye Solicitors” 1pm, so once again we lost other initially, and then when picturesque Oyster Bay. The judged that the RPYC team much of the day. The regatta the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club only downside was that sleeping were officially in front. The really ended before we had team arrived in the course area, in was not really possible other four teams were DNS in enough time to get the course, against them. We found out because at 8am every day they their first races, so we claimed the wind, the local currents and later that their team included raised a multitude of pennants that we ended the first day in the boats well enough under a Sydney Olympian in 470’s and the “Stars and Stripes” on the lead – “undefeated”. As control to win the races we and a world dinghy champion, the very impressive mast on the expected some at home read made chances to win. amongst the three ladies sailing front lawn and fired a cannon only the headline of the e-mail one of their two boats. They – the first time I nearly hit the and returned appropriate This regatta was great fun and had an all male crew on the roof as I woke! “We are under congratulatory emails. we were all very proud of how other boat and there was attack, man the guns” – was my our team presented itself. Both some friendly competition first thought! Of course they So our little tight-knit team, on and off the water our RPYC between them. The girls were lower the flags in the evening after another bonding session team performed very well and determined to prove superior to a similar performance and that evening, approached day we were very proud to represent and they were not above using everyone stands quietly with the 2 of the IICC regatta with a the club. We bring home a every trick on this warm sunny upmost respect. great deal of anticipation. Once nice trophy from SCYC and day by wearing colourful bikini again the day dawned fine, we expect to be invited again But at the end of the first day, tops that were clearly designed but quiet. The delightful vista to their next IICC in two years the e-mails sent back to Perth over the waters of Oyster Bay to distract the males on our time and they are keen to come screamed; from the magnificent SCYC Islands International boats. to our club. building was like glass; the “Major Upset in New York – At the welcome function the place was as quiet as a church- We greatly appreciate the The Royal Perth Yacht Club night before the opening day mouse! Not a breath of wind opportunity our Commodore 2013 Team Racing team end RPYC had drawn number anywhere! Later in the morning and Flag Officers, the General the first day of competition in 5, which in this field of 5 Chief Umpire Eric Johnson, a Manager and his staff and the Challenge Cup – the IICC at SCYC undefeated!” very experienced Team Racer competitors meant that we had many Members who have himself, and coach, gave an to sit out the first two races. But I’m OCS (“on course supported us, have given us to hour long briefing about the The Sailing Instructions (SI’s) side”); I started a little early or build our skills and represent rules and tactics of Team Racing. & Notice of Race (NOR) of this at the wrong place on the line our great Club in building the regatta meant the team who was perhaps and I’ll go back to the By about 3pm on the second relationships that are developing Seawanhaka Corinthian not racing were press-ganged beginning. day, without a single race having with many of the great yacht into joining the umpire’s on the been run, a 5kt breeze from the clubs around the world in ribs to assist in the umpiring Full of nervous anticipation correct direction and wonder “Corinthian Team Racing” – as competitor umpires. This we attended the briefing and of all wonders - we had some racing at below professional gives the competitors a better to put the other competitors races! Then before you know level. Yacht Club appreciation of the issues on edge and to no doubt made it we are in boats and raring to the umpires face, what they our Commodore Barry Honey We have been invited to the go in our first race after nearly can see and cannot see, what very proud we asked all of the Cumberland Cup in May 2014 RPYC’s Team Racing team headed to the Islands International Challenge Cup (IICC) at 2 days of waiting. So at the end works and what doesn’t. I right, important, strategic, teams and the Club has agreed to send Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (SCYC), Long Island, New York held 3-5 October 2013 in the of day 2 we had sailed four 15 racing questions like “Can we think we learned more from minute action packed races and a team. We are hoping to get vicinity of Oyster Bay, with some confidence after a very different RPYC team had won the Colonial please have permission to put our doing that than we did from were 1-3. some inter-club teams racing Cup in three boat Team Racing at Cowes in July 2013. sailing in the regatta itself. The GoPro on the start boat to capture happening, so please keep It’s great that we are developing We were racing in two boat in the fierce battles that are a your team-mate if you are in 1st, balance of the team took up the starts and finishes - which we By the morning of day 3 we tuned and talk to me, Andrew temporary residence on the can use later for training?” So, some depth by the training we Team Racing (two boats in feature of Team Racing it often which of course to fleet racers is had enjoyed two great evening or the Club officers about the work boat “Seahorse” or on at the scheduled start time for future. Just come Team Racing! have been doing, but we still one team against two boats in takes twice that to finish a race counter-intuitive to give up the functions put on by SCYC the two floating pontoons that flight one race one we felt all another team). We were sailing because the leading boat cannot fastest time or to slow down to and a couple of dinners out It’s great fun! sent a relatively inexperienced “Seahorse” towed out each day ready to go. Then the major a “port-box” course, which afford to finish if his team-mate help another boat, but that is in the local restaurants. The team, lead by Andrew Waldby which formed a comfortable upset – nothing happened! interaction with sailors from Final Results means sailing from a common is in 4th. Why is that? Well what Team Racing is all about. and his crew of Chris Hogan platform from which the - No wind! So after sitting start/finish line upwind to mark in two boat Team Racing it around the world is what makes 1st Royal Bermuda YC 7pts and Vera Waldby and part of my competitors who were not quietly bobbing around for these regattas so much fun. 1 to port, then a broad reach doesn’t matter what order the The local experts had chosen 2nd Sint Maarten YC 6pts BW8 crew in Helen O’Dwyer, sailing could enjoy watching 3hrs in a beautiful stretch of Several of the teams have shown to mark 2 to port, then dead first three boats finish, the team early October for this regatta 3rd Seawanhaka John Carlson and I. We had a and at which the crew changes water we returned to the Club a lot of interest in coming to downwind to mark 3 to port, with 4th position loses. If you because of the lovely, reliable, and waited, and waited, and Corinthian YC 5pts total of 9 Team Racing events took place between races. Perth for a regatta of our own. then another broad reach again are leading, particularly if you light to moderate breezes that waited. And nothing happened! between us, with me as the Tied 4th RPYC & Royal to mark 4 to port and then we are too far in front, it’s hard to come like clockwork at this The first scheduled day of racing So, logically at the end of the The third and final day Norwegian YC 1pt most experienced with 4. So race furiously to the finish line be sure till the last moment as time of year in this area. So, dawned beautifully and we rose first day, given we had two began with light breezes and we had a big job against sailors upwind. The racecourse is to whether you can finish. It on the practice day we spent early from the accommodation lawyers in our team, we got postponements. We started a Please read the full article at who Team Race regularly and designed to take about 10-15 is even more difficult to know about 4 hours in the Sonars in the SCYC provided us (free of the documents out and studied bit late but a lot earlier than the the Team Racing section of the ▲ predominately sail Sonars. min’s to sail unimpeded, but when to go back to support a lovely 8-10kt breeze working charge) in some lovely rooms the conditions of the NOR and previous day but then we lost RPYC website. n

8 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 9 Cape Naturaliste race By Bernie Kaaks

A Whale of a Race

Royal Perth Yacht Club’s Cape Naturaliste Race, was sailed in light conditions for the second consecutive year and presented crews with plenty of distractions on the journey. Whales played around yachts as they approached the Bunker Bay turn mark, thrilling crews with their antics. Most yachts also reported hooking up long, floating craypot lines during the race, particularly at night.

A large pod of dolphins near taking the major YAH prize. “We only needed the Number improving at every outing. Mandurah paced yachts as Mike Giles’ Sydney 47 Endorfin One headsail for the entire The Sydney 47 has excellent they went by, making the race was third on IRC. This yacht race,” said Rod Turner racing credentials and an a real wildlife show. is clearly improving with each afterwards. “It turned out to experienced crew, but is outing as her crew become be the best whale watching proving that there is nothing One of the highlights was more familiar with her. trip ever!” There was plenty quite like time on the boat to the battle between three of time for whale watching learn how to get the best from Division 1 yachts which all Simon Torvaldsen’s S&S34 at Bunker Bay where, as her. Giles was philosophical shared podium positions Blondie returned to the usual, the wind died off to about finishing behindME when handicap results were winner’s list by taking out nearly zero. Yachts arriving at II. They collected more than calculated. After more than the Division 2 IRC trophy Fremantle in the early hours their share of craypot lines 30 hours of sailing, Mulberry ahead of Bryan Thurstan and of the morning suffered a during the voyage and lost a Estates (ME II), Jaffa and Hamish Maddern’s Sydney 36 similar fate. A painfully light lot of time in shaking the boat Endorfin arrived at the final This Way Up, but the results easterly meant that many free again. turning mark “The Western were reversed under the YAH yachts took over three hours Windmill” together, each handicap. to make the short hop from Having had two light weather jockeying for best position. In the western windmill to the Four yachts competed in the races in succession, perhaps agonisingly light winds, it was finish! ME II that managed to break double handed division, where next season’s race will dial up clear, crossing the finish line Todd Giraudo and David White Rod also quipped, with some good racing breezes, but second only to Knee Deep, once again sailed Kraken to tongue firmly in cheek, that as they say in the classics: “Be which took line honours and victory in the IRC division. he looked forward to the careful what you wish for!” will now head east for the Under the YAH handicap day that the weather actually Sydney to Hobart race. ME however, Mirko Moeller’s Leonie matched the forecast. For further information please II also claimed the Division 1 took first place ahead of the contact Bernie Kaaks, IRC trophy and was second on ever enthusiastic Tobias Byrne, Mike Giles is very pleased 0412 532 211 or YAH, with Terry Posma’s Jaffa sailing Topaz. with the way that Endorfin is [email protected] n

10 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 11 By Ron Meyers ▲ sensational photographs and On both days the Spectator a few days in that ever vibrant Did Paris, BIG TIME! Then, indicating that the event was Boat skippers were extremely city of Istanbul (an un-missable took the TGV fast train to un-missable. They were right! skilled at manoeuvering destination) and heading south Avignon, hired a car and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Initially I made overtures through the fleets so that all to Pamukkale (to experience drove through Provence until to secure a berth as a crew aboard gained the maximum the Travertines – ran out of eventually reaching the Cote member, but came to the out of the spectacle. The time to see this phenomena on d’Azur at Ste Maxime. Simply Tuesday morning 1 October 2013 presented a WOW! Factor experience of enormous proportions. realization that I wouldn’t have continuous commentary was the previous visit), then picked wonderful. been able to take photos and naturally in French – I’m good up a Charter Yacht (Beneteau return with a record of the for “Bonjour”, “Bonsoir”, “Ai, Oceanis 400) in Marmaris After the regatta at Saint- As the bow of the ferry from Perfect timing! All the most all nationalities running lines, – more than 300 amazing experience. The Spectator Boat M’siur” and “Merci” – that’s my to ply the Lycian Coast for 2 Tropez, spent time in Nice and Ste Maxime, just across the beautiful Voilers de Tradition polishing brass, being hoisted vessels from all over the world was certainly the best option. limit! weeks – motored or motor/ as a final adventure, toured bay, turned into the harbour (Classic gaff rigged traditional up masts (the height of which rendezvous here annually at the sailed all the way. Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo. of Saint-Tropez on the French yachts of enormous proportions) strained the neck and stimulated end of September, beginning of The day before, I had my The visit to this extraordinary nausea/dizziness from dockside), October. Riviera (Brigitte Bardot – and Voilers de Modernes first photo opportunities. A regatta was almost at the Upon return to Marmaris, flew My mind and body, as I strategising, breakfasting and remember?), the scale of (modern maxis and Bermuda Spectator Boat took me out to conclusion of a 5 week journey. from Dalaman back to Istanbul, write this missive, are still on just plain ‘making ready’. I was inspired to make the the largest sailing regatta I rigged ‘J’ Boats) were gunnel to pilgrimage to this great event the start of 2 races outside of It was the icing on the cake. thence onto Paris. WATCH another plain. Did this really had ever witnessed, left me gunnel in Saint-Tropez Harbour, This is Les Voiles de Saint- by some close friends, who the bay – one for the maxis and Earlier, friends and I headed THIS SPACE FOR A FURTHER happen? Well, I’ve got the breathless and fired up my preparing to leave for the day’s Tropez, organised by La Societe came home from there 2 or the other for the ‘J’ Boats. The for Turkey (experienced 5 years ARTICLE ON THE LYCIAN hundreds of photographs to ▲ camera lens as if possessed. racing. It was frenetic! Crews of Nautique de Saint-Tropez 3 years ago, sporting some latter was simply awesome! previously and loved it). After COAST, TURKEY. prove it! n

12 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 13 Opening Day Ceremony and America’s Cup luncheon Opening Day Party

14 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 15 Opening Day Sailing

16 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 17 ▲ Keith Williamson, Peter Long On the ill health of Keith and Patrick Bailey brought Williamson in 2006, Kane Mercedes in a partnership from and Keith decided to make Roger in 1988. Peter past away Mercedes easier and safer to soon after and Keith brought use and installed an inboard Patrick’s share. diesel engine. The engine installation was Keith’s On 1 December 1989, Horace project but he passed away in passed away. That same day, August 2006 before he could Mercedes was found sunk in complete it. Royal Perth Yacht her pen. Club Member and shipwright, In June 1995, the Williamson Rowan Chich, completed Family took Mercedes to the installation. The Wooden Boat Shop in Sorrento, Victoria, to have Today, Mercedes can be seen her restored. most Thursday nights sailing on the Swan River from her Keith and his son Kane pen at Royal Perth. These worked on the restoration days her regular crew are for 4 months and together Kane Williamson (skipper), they replaced all 95 ribs. The Andy Fethers (OICD), Peter original Jarrah ribs have been Ligovich (OICD), Robert replaced with Celery Top Boykett (bowman), Graham Pine because the pine is more Cunningham (bowman), Ben flexible and less prone to rot. Durham (OICD), and Murray Barwick (DOD). The original Jarrah Keelson has been replaced with On 15 November 2013, Greybox Gum because of its Mercedes will celebrate her resistance to worm. Most of 100th birthday and will the planking has remained continue as the longest listed, original. The sections needing and one of the oldest, boats replacement were done so on the Royal Perth Yacht with the original timber used Club register. n - New Zealand Karri. The Garboard and Sister Garboard were replaced with Huon Pine Mercedes turns 100 due to a lack of available, correctly sized New Zealand ‘Mercedes’ was designed and its building commenced by Frank Brigatti. Karri. The original deck was a laid Horace Rumble and Roy on the 15 November 1913 at The first reported race McGillivray, Bob Rumble, deck with canvass stretch Murray bought her from Frank South Perth. Her first sail was Mercedes participated in Peter Rumble, Jack Gorgan, over the top to waterproof in April 1913 and completed on 30 November 1913. Less was held at the Nedland’s Keith Whitehouse, Owen it. This was later replaced the build 9 months later at the than a month later, Horace Flying Squadron Yacht Club Atkinson (barman) and with plywood and fibreglass. in January 1914. She came Murray’s house in South Perth. met his future wife to be, Richard Gardner. Horace During the restoration, the Vera, a work colleague of Roy 3rd and won 1 pound prize generally had 6 to 8 crew. deck was returned to a laid money. Mercedes then went on Mercedes was named on Murray’s, on board Mercedes on deck made of Queensland to win the Governor’s Cup in 3 May 1913 and launched 13 December 1913. Owen “Ackie” Atkinson was Beech. 1962, 1968, 1990/1991 and in the longest standing on board Division C in 1995 barman - a position that is still Mercedes has returned to her very important on Mercedes post war sail plan with a 20 Horace Rumble and Roy and is now referred to as foot boom length. Her mast Murray went to France for the and gaff are original. The mast “OICD” (Officer In Charge Great War in October 1916. is however shorter than when of Drinks). Horace was wounded in action it was first erected due to an losing most of his right hand Horace Rumble owned and accident Horace had with the and taken prisoner by the Fremantle traffic bridge on sailed Mercedes until 1977. Germans. He returned to a return trip from Rottnest Roger Liggins bought Mercedes Perth in January 1919. Roy Island. never returned. from Horace in 1977 and owned her until 1988. The complete restoration of Horace’s normal crew included Mercedes took 12 months and – Vic Fall (main sheet), Dick During the time Roger owned over 5000 hours. Mercedes Lovegrove (main sheet), Ray Mercedes, he put a fibreglass was re-launched at Royal Axon (early barman), Cecil skin on her hull and deck, and Perth Yacht Club in Western Abbott, Charlie Spencer, some steel framing to keep Australia on 27 September ▲ Rod Tyler, Les Clements, Bill her sailing. 1996 and is still sailing today.

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Party the night away on the lawn

Camp Quality on the Swan 2014 New Year’s Eve Tuesday 31 December Bring in 2014 with Fireworks at RPYC The Camp Quality Sailing on the Swan day was scheduled this year for Sunday 22 September. It’s a night of celebration with not 1 band but 2! It was obvious by the preceding Camp Quality officials, saying the families are going through. Bevan and our own Kelly for Tuesday, that severe gales perhaps we should change the putting this together very with driving rain would be format. The sobering reply was Over thirty Club Yachts took professionally. Kick off the night with the Mucky Duck Bush Band and then occurring on this day, so the that each year we have a new part, with one yacht donated Club took the decision to audience. from the Swan River Sailing Thanks must go to the Vice party into 2014 with the fabulous party band Dakota! postpone the event until 6 organisation. Thank you Skip! Commodore Mike Campbell October. As always the response from for his excellent presentation of Face Painters, a Bouncy Castle, Skippers to take the families these photographs. Balloon Man, and Sporting The Camp Quality organisation sailing was fantastic. Not only equipment helped entertain the The Camp Quality Staff and Parents – bring your children along for free. changed their plans accordingly did they volunteer, but entered enthusiastic young children. volunteers also contributed to and it was pleasing to see that into the spirit of the day Why not pitch a small tent in our special Slumber land section, put the kids to most of the families still wanted the success of the day. dressing up as Pirates. Some of to sail at RPYC. The Rotary Club of Mt Lawley bed and then wake them up to see the sky explode with colour at midnight. the costumes were fantastic as once again helped with the It was obvious that the families This was the 17th year this the photographs will show. organisation and the cost of enjoyed great day sailing on the event has been held, showing providing the lunch. river and as well as the excellent Another pleasing aspect was Dine with meals set to tempt anyone’s fancy ~ how popular it still is with the fellowship at the Club. Camp Quality families. the number of skippers who While out on the water all included in the ticket price (children’s meals are complimentary). stayed for lunch with their photographs of each family May I take this opportunity $85 per person - Children under 12 free For the last few years we have family. This can be a humbling were taken by Bevan Marshall, to thank everyone who continued with the Pirate experience as the skippers and and these were presented contributed to this year’s Sailing Theme. I discussed this with crew get to understand what during lunch. Thank you on the Swan. n Book with Kelly on 9423 5500 or [email protected] or online at www.rpyc.com.au

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as a spectator on various Yacht • Champion Junior Angler Now, for those RPYC about the America’s Cup at duration race to its extreme. Summer is well and truly upon Club opening days and, of • Highest Point Scoring Fish Members who would like the lunch in the River Room was a Muz sat, slept, ate and god us, so dust off the cobwebs and course, the obligatory weekend Tagged and Released in opportunity to get involved tick on the bucket list I assure knows what else on the rail in get yourself down to the Club at Rottnest Island that is a rite Local Waters with the sport of game you. Dinner was fantastic, the true hero fashion. We were all and out on the water. I’ll see of passage for anyone living in fishing, the good news is that fireworks incredible, but I think very impressed! you there! n • Most Species Tagged and Perth. the members at Perth Game the red wine may have been off Released in Local Waters Fishing Club are a very given my head the next day, or I appreciate the truly social • The First Marlin Tagged welcoming crowd indeed perhaps that was the quantity of nature of recreational power and Released and would love to have it...... never mind! boats and that sense of • Largest Game Fish Weighed you join them. And they La Premiere has continued to enjoying a frolic on the water and many, many more. would be more than happy with friends. to mentor beginners into the be well used since our success n Barry Honey n Mike Campbell I reckon just about everyone sport and get you out on the over the winter months, Commodore I have recently discovered an Vice Commodore involved has the opportunity to water competing. including another shot at the opportunity for those with a take home a trophy. Cape Naturaliste Race in its more competitive edge looking I highly recommend them 52nd running by Royal Perth. Over the years in penning for more to do with their Perhaps the best way to get a to you. This year saw us “again” head articles for In the Wind, I have motorised toys. feel for game fishing would be Fellow Members, west after the start, although tended to focus on social and to take the opportunity to hear A number of RPYC Members at the skipper’s insistence, not sailing aspects of the Club. A few weeks ago, I represented Jurien Bay’s “Whitey”1 spin one are and have been heavily As you read this article we quite as far as Madagascar as the Club at the annual prize of his yarns about his exploits – involved with Perth Game are well and truly into the in the 50th. Already have that I can’t recall ever having night of the Perth Game his exploits both on and off the Fishing Club and many of one hundred and forty ninth stamp in my passport! This penned an article on power Fishing Club which has a water. But be warned, ensure Perth Game Fishing Club’s sailing season at Royal Perth year it was a cunning plan and boating. strong and very positive your glass is full before he gets activities are organised Yacht Club - Wow! Next year early Saturday morning we relationship with our Club. going because once Whitey around RPYC’s Annexe will be a big one for sure and were looking like rock stars Time to rectify this! starts his yarn; it’s not going at Fremantle, so it is very your General Committee is until the breeze decided to not What a hoot! to come to an end quickly. very busy planning some follow the plan (we had...) and Important Dates and Times Some might query my convenient for our Members You see, Whitey must have memorable events to help brought us back to reality at credentials in this regard. The night was characterised to get involved. Should you been away the day they taught celebrate this prestigious the turning mark in Eagle Bay. for the Festive Season: After all, the closest I come by great company, fun, and want to make enquiries, “succinct” at school. It doesn’t occasion. Regatta Committee to taking control of a power trophies galore to keep the please feel free to contact Wardroom matter though because you’ll has stewardship of the Albany What followed was a boat is taking our little four Rhys Whitred on Tuesday 24 Open - sandwiches, rolls and pies competitive A-Types happy. laugh and be left with that and Return Ocean Race and a magnificent display of nature, seater runabout with a 75hp 0400 122 878. It was a real eye opener on giddy child-like feeling that vintage themed Mini Series for with whales breaching and Wednesday 25 Closed - Christmas Day (Public holiday) outboard out for our annual the joys of the sport of game game fishing must be about the I hope you take up this the centreboard fleet, so stay schools of dolphins all around Thursday 26 Closed - Boxing Day (Public holiday) crabbing expeditions on the fishing. best fun you can have with a opportunity - you will have tuned for more details. us. The highlight of this was Peel Estuary. In itself, not what Friday 27 Open - sandwiches, rolls and pies bunch of like-minded boaties. a ball. n a particular whale expressing anyone would call a wealth of It all comes down to points With the new season has come its dissatisfaction as we had Saturday 28 Open - sandwiches, rolls and pies experience. earned over a season and there a renewed focus on our Regatta 1 “Whitey”, also known as Craig White, and his mate, Ivan Erceg, recently disturbed its slumber in Sunday 29 Open - sandwiches, rolls and pies are prizes for: strategic initiatives. This year Bunbury Harbour when we But some of the best times I won a World Championship in Costa Rica. Monday 30 Open - sandwiches, rolls and pies • Champion Boat we will continue our sailing rounded the outer harbour can recall on the water have Tuesday 31 Open - normal business hours program initiatives with our course mark on Saturday been on power boats – the • Champion Male Angler Women’s, Youth and Team evening. As it surfaced Wednesday 1 Closed - New Year’s Day (Public holiday) casual cruise around the river; • Champion Female Angler Racing squads, building on the around 10m off our starboard Thursday 2 Open - normal business hours Membership achievements from last year quarter, loud “whale” like and focussing on the future of noises (difficult to repeat in Tuesday Night: Closes 17 December 2013 and reopens 7 January 2014 Janet Hornbuckle, Membership Chair our Club. I would encourage words although I’m happy to Edgar Vitte you to get involved - whether demonstrate next time you see Friday Grill: 0418 418 495 it is as a competitor, volunteer me...) and what appeared to be Closes 20 December 2013 and reopens 10 January 2014 Welcome to our new Members or just to give your two bobs a rather irritated slapping of its (same night as Friday Twilight) For all your rigging needs worth to the program – fins on the water surface, lead The Commodore, Flag Officers and Members of General Sunday Breakfast: Professional and affordable service constructive feedback always to the observation from one of Committee welcome the following new Members to Royal welcomed! the crew that perhaps it was Closes 22 December 2013 and reopens 12 January 2014 ▪ Rig inspections & reports Perth Yacht Club: a mating ritual, to which my ▪ Supply & service Standing & Running rigging It’s been a very busy start to the reply was “I’ll let you know if it Normal Summer Wardroom Opening Hours: ▪ Furling systems supply, installation & service Mr Peter Forbes, Ms Alicia Juniper, Mr Blake Robertson, Ms season around the Club – as tries it”! Thankfully I survived Monday – 10-7 ▪ Supply, install or service winches Kim Vanderslik, Dr Creta Velkovski, Mr Dan Ward, Mr Alex ▪ Complete mast, boom & pole service usual! I thought Opening Day to irritate (or maybe seduce..) Tuesday – Saturday – 10-late Zimmermann, Mr John & Mrs Deborah Allpike, Mr Ben ▪ Supply and fit aluminium & carbon mast and spars was one of the best, sorry THE whales another day! Sunday – 10-7 ▪ Supply and install all deck hardware Fitzhardinge, Mr Chris & Mrs Suzie May, Miss Aleshia Myers, best, that I can remember at my (winches, clutches, travellers etc.) Mr John Prior, Mr Craig Carter, Master Kyle De Bruin. time at the Club. The opening The last comment I’ll make on Summer Office Opening Hours: of the Australia II ceremonial the Naturaliste is the dedication Office closes noon on 24 December 20 Years of professional deck and the magnificent mast to the cause of my good mate and reopens 30 December rigging experience as its centre piece, by Alan Murray “Muz” Sharp, who fully Bond, was very special. To embraced the job description Monday – Friday – 9-5 www.yachtrigging.com.au have the opportunity to meet given to him a week before the Saturday – 11-2 *Best Price Guarantee: See website for full terms & conditions John Bertrand and have a chat race of sitting on the rail for the

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can hold their heads extremely high in both organising and Why not treat yourself this summer facilitating the events as well as in producing an extremely high and enjoy dinner at your Club standard of food and service for Members to enjoy.

The most recent event, Melbourne Cup Lunch, was themed slightly differently this Friday Night Yachties in the know year. With Piper-Heidsieck sponsoring the event, we were Locally n James Collis treated to a glass of bubbles know Doyle Arajilla – Club Champion Rear Commodore on arrival and a fantastic Blondie – Offshore winner selection of Canapé’s were Grill Capricious Wind – State Champion served in a cocktail function fashion around the TV’s Elusive – State Champion Wow! – what a month it’s and AV equipment on the Grand Piano – State Champion been, and talk about hitting Seafarer’s Balcony before the Mighty Blue – State Champion the ground running in my new race. Once the race was over This Way Up – Offshore Legend roles as Rear Commodore and we proceeded through to the Wild Bull – Offshore winner Chair of House committee. lunch where we were served In the last few weeks we’ve a variety of courses and were The X Factor – Offshore winner had Fine Wine and Dinning entertained by a live band with Night, the ten year celebration many of the attendant guests Nationally of the Hyatt Contract, grooving the afternoon away. Margaret Rintoul V – Offshore Champion Opening day (s) both at RPYC Congratulations to Vera Walby Secret Mens Business – Sydney to Hobart and the Commodore, Vice for winning best dressed Filly, Winner Overall and I have made an effort Richard Kodyk for best dressed to attend as many of our Stallion and Monica Leggo for Team Australia – Sydney to Hobart record run fellow boating Club events best hat – great effort to all Tow Truck – Sydney to Hobart Division winner as possible, Melbourne Cup, involved. Wedgetail – Brisbane to Gladstone winner New Member’s night with Seafood Extravaganza, the We are continuing to refine Internationally introduction of a light Tapas our service offering and range menu in the wardroom, of events hosted at the Club Bella Mente – IRC winner trialling of a BBQ grill after and will continue to promote Hugo Boss – Round the World racer results on Wednesdays, and them in the traditional fashion, Live entertainment every Friday night Invisible Hand – Transpac winner twilight sailing is now back on. through In the Wind and Leopard – Super Maxi All this is over and above the signage at the Club etc… but Spoil yourself with a menu that highlights Ragamuffin 100 – Transpac Line honours Club’s ‘usual’ restaurant and additional to this, as you may RedKyte – China Sea Race winner hospitality offerings!! be aware, the Club is now on the freshest produce in WA each week. Salperton IV – Super maxi Facebook and Linkedin and all Sanya – Volvo 70 In my dual roles it is beholden on and off water activities are Team Shockwave – IRC winner upon my wife Natalie now heavily promoted in these (otherwise known as “Madam social media platforms. To get Rear”) and I to attend as many the latest news and information Will Hammond of these functions as possible on all things happening at the www.doyleaustralia.com and, whilst it was an extremely Club please go to the RPYC challenging and onerous task, website www.rpyc.com.au Doyle Sails we do our best to keep our and click the Facebook and/or chin up and battle on!! But, Linkedin icons on the top right 2/15 Forsyth Street in all seriousness I’m pleased hand side of the screen. O’Connor WA 6163 to report that all of the events Each Friday from 6:00pm we have attended have been, That’s it from me, I look in the Wardroom Ph: 08 9430 5366 in our opinion, excellent forward to catching up with Fax: 08 9430 4243 and feedback from Members you either at the Club or out Don’t forget you can use your Birthday Email: [email protected] has been consistently high. I on the water over the silly Voucher at the Friday Night Grill! believe the Club and Hyatt staff season!! n

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76689 Invisible Hand – Ex Limit Signals from the Engine Room Captain Sail Report

Deck’ the cameras at the top make Dan welcome when regulations for the Swan and weekend of South of Perth flares that are in date must than her own. However, of the mast have now gone you see him. Canning rivers and changes Yacht Club’s Opening day. be carried on any vessel in be aware that although it live. We will be providing a to the EPIRB exclusion zones. The weather for that was unprotected waters. Out of is included in the RPYC link in the members’ area of We will be thinking about a I encourage you to familiarise less than perfect and crew date flares may be carried Sailing Instructions (Red the website to allow you live nick name for one or both of yourself with the new speed from several boats ended up as spares, but remember if Book), it is not included in access to the images. Over these guys, two Dans could limits and in particular the in the water. Fortunately, you dispose of flares they SoPYC, PFSYC nor RFBYC time we will be increasing the make life a bit confusing! new river marks and lights. everyone was retrieved. A must be taken to nominated sailing instructions. It is number of cameras to provide To save being caught out have similar thing happened in Department of Transport worth reading the sailing as much coverage of the marina Department of Transport a look at the DOT website for the Governor’s Cup with Offices. These can be instructions from those and hardstand as possible. Owners of registered boats details www.transport.wa.gov. a couple of people in the found on the DoT website. Clubs as well, but do not Two years ago we installed the should by now have received au/imarine. n water. Practice, practice and Another reminder is that get confused. same system at the Annexe and a copy of the new DOT practice the drill so that as of 1 January 2014, an n Stuart Walton since then, in concert with the n Mark Hansen when it becomes necessary, EPIRB must be carried by In my previous report I General Manager Police, a number of criminals Captain Sail you are not wasting valuable any vessel that is more than suggested that you make have been apprehended. time thinking “now, what do 2nm offshore. yourselves aware of your I do next?” fleet representatives, who Clean Marina It’s A question that was raised will be endeavouring to Major project up-date For the third time our Crawley Our summer season is now The Governor’s Cup was a couple of weeks ago make contact with you was about boats sailing all. If you have any issues With record rains in September Marina has been accredited as well underway. The Opening a resounding success for through an active start pertaining to sailing, our construction program a level 3 (the highest standard) Christmas Day of the Summer Season RPYC. Immediate Past line, particularly ours. please contact your fleet has slipped back about four Clean Marina by the Sydney was an exceptional day, all Captain Sail Graham White The Swan River Racing representative who can weeks. Wall panels, which are based MIA. To achieve this the proceedings went off and his wonderful crew on at the Friday Committee Guidelines then bring the matter to the being cast on site, should be level we are subjected to a without a hitch, and we had Rhythm N Blues won by three suggest that the Sailing Race/Sail committee. completed by the time you comprehensive site audit great weather to boot! seconds after a hard fought Instructions include a clause read this signal. I am looking every three years. We can all last leg. RPYC was also able Night Grill The beginning of the that states a boat shall Participate and enjoy your forward to the end of the be proud that we are the first to claim 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Summer Season also brought not pass through a start sailing! See you at the Club month when in the space of Club in WA to maintain this and 7th, by Tawarri, The Fifth the close of the Winter or finish line in use other or on the water. n two days the walls should all accreditation for 9 years. 13 & 20 December from 6:30pm Element, Huckleberry, Nirimba be lifted into position creating Season. The presentation and Big Diamond respectively. an instant building! Most of Pen Transfer Policy lunch for the Hyatt Regency However, well done to all the roof structure should be Please keep in mind when Due to popular requests, we’re Perth Wednesday Winter competitors. in place by Christmas and the selling a boat that the pen Series was again well building ready for occupation cannot simply be transferred celebrating Christmas in the attended. Congratulations Discover Sailing Day had a in early March. As soon as the to the new owner. This long Friday Night Grill. to the various prize winners much larger turnout than last building has been completed, standing policy is designed to for that series. Whilst on the year, helped by the weather. subject of Wednesday racing, Although there was a strong work will commence on the protect those Members who Enjoy a three course set menu – with replacement of the roadway have been on the waiting list the numbers for the summer easterly breeze blowing, adjacent to the main building for a pen. choices for entree, main and dessert. series have been spectacular, many of those that came were followed by concreting of the with 50+ boats attending. excited and keen to consider works area. We hope that the New Appointments taking Learn to Sail courses With different menus on both nights – The opening Twilight was entire project will be completed which could then translate to • Dan Foster has been you’ll be spoilt for choice. held on Friday the 1st by the end of May. crewing positions. appointed Boat Yard November. The wind was Manager. Dan has been At only $45 per person why not bring down a a little stronger than that The Seashells Night Series We congratulate Bay Marine the Club Bosun for just group and make a night of it. required for “champagne” has started and the first Maintenance for putting on over 12 months. In his sailing, but attendance race showed why this is so extra staff which has resulted new role Dan has taken Please book early as these nights are sure to was still good and those popular — another beautiful in a dramatic improvement in responsibility for the book out quickly. that attended were very night out on the Swan the turn round time for boats operation of the hardstand. enthusiastic about the Friday River! Let’s hope the weather requiring routine maintenance. Since joining the staff, night format. We will be continues to smile kindly on Please be aware however, that Dan has received formal Phone 9423 5511 to book. holding the Twilights as these nights. there will be about a three training in the operation of usual on Thursday nights, week period in March or April straddle carriers and had but each month will hold There were a number of when we will be reduced to been mentored by John one on the Friday night. entries from RPYC in the Cape about 10 bays. During that Durrant. A few months Keep an eye on your Naturaliste race this year. Jaffa period the boats in those bays ago, following further calendars and notifications came 1st in Division 1 YAH will not be able to be moved training Dan received full via email and Facebook so and 2nd IRC, Just Cruisin’ 3rd until the concrete work has accreditation on the use of that you are there on the in Division 1 YAH, Blondie Catalina 445 been completed. We will these machines. communicate further when the correct nights. came 1st in Division 2 IRC • Dan Hacket joins us in late Get Your Dreams Worth timing is known. and 2nd YAH, and Nexus, La November taking on the I have mentioned “man Premier, and Sand Crabs Disco 177 South Terrace Fremantle Security role of Club Bosun, Dan overboard” at several of all competing. has a background in boat the results presentations Following the completion of 9336 5533 maintenance and is a very subsequent to a reminder of Skippers are reminded that the ‘Australia II Ceremonial www.vicsailwa.com competent sailor. Please the issue being shown at the as of 1 July 2013 a set of

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The second race of the day was swarming with Optimists make it all happen and are the Senior Club’s Thursday Campbell who represented definitely an exciting one with on the lawn every Sunday not sure how you can help, I Twilight Cruise. This will be RPYC in the 2013 Tasar Worlds the big boats moving through morning. The new boats are encourage you to talk to the the final DD race of the 2013 held in Oregon, USA. Well our course to their finish certainly being utilised every Club Development Officer year and enable us to also enjoy done guys!! lines. I witnessed the 41 foot week. It will be great to see Jonathan Ainge. The CDO can the last Thursday twilight of Hitchhiker come very close to the new talent move towards help you get any endorsements the year, traditionally a night This is the last In the Wind splitting Peter Lazcko’s Laser racing in time to challenge the if required. Having enough well supported by the Senior for 2013 so to finish, seasons in half even though he was on likes of Phoebe Blaxill and the volunteers gives some of the Members. It is a great social greetings to you all and safe starboard! He was startled but McAullay boys. regulars a chance to participate evening so even if you are not holidays. To everyone who all smiles on shore after. in racing every now and then. able to race, come to the Club will travel and compete in the I would like to extend another for a casual dinner on the lawn. various nationals during the Dinghy Division is well and big thank you to the folk who Your DD Sub Committee So please put a note in your end of year break, fair winds n Shawn Offer truly abuzz with loads of put in a tremendous effort is discussing a new class of diary now so it does not creep and following seas! n Captain Dinghies activity. A big thank you to all week in week out at Dinghy centerboard to fill a gap when up on you. who helped out with the recent Division. Whilst there are the children progress beyond busy bee. Everything is looking many who make it all happen, (okay outgrow) the Optimist The other main event on the terrific and the new Bosun, a special thank you must class. The Laser is a formidable calendar for early next year is Well the weather was just another Dan, should hopefully go out to John and Louise class for the heroes who sail the Argonaut Mini Series on perfect for Opening day in have the Club boats in tiptop Winteringham, Michael and them so well however it can be the weekend of February 8 & stark contrast to last year. shape in no time. Jen McAullay, Andrew and a big leap for the lighter sailors 9. This is RPYC DD’s premier Helen McAullay. You guys are who are yet to fill out. We are open invitation race and should South of Perth had the unlucky The first weekend in November terrific and I am sure the smiles looking for a two handed jib be an ambition for all sailors at draw this year I am told. was ‘Discover Sailing Day’. and increasing number of and main class as a stepping- Dinghy Division. What an amazing turnout I, myself, skipped the lunch participants week in week out stone to 420’s etcetera. Please for Dinghy Division. We had Tasar Representative Roger Best option and was able to run say it all. Thank you very much bring forward your thoughts plenty of interest from young made special mention at the about from place to place on behalf of the people having to throw in the mix for children who had recently all the fun. When you see them last DD Committee meeting to watch how everyone was consideration. completed the Club’s ‘Tackers’ please give them a big pat on of the successful campaign doing from a rib. There was courses through to adult the back. There are a couple of upcoming for Lloyd Lissiman and Fiona some bravery on display by couples who clearly do not events in the Red Book that some of our ‘Silver Oppie have enough to quarrel about On this note it is timely to I would like to draw your Sailors’ who attempted a racing in their relationships. ask for volunteers so we can attention to: debut. I might have towed a hold races each week. We couple back to shore but it was Currently we have a huge have a roster on the wall in At 1800 on Thursday 19 fantastic that they had a crack – number of children training the Dinghy Clubhouse. If you December we will have a well done guys!! each week and the Club is are interested in helping to twilight race to coincide with

28 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 29 Division 2 Report Jamie Mercer, Fleet Representative

As my first report got lost on its races it was good to see some racing on a warm, gentle, easy Big Diamond, Equalizer and Free way to the publisher, I would of the lighter displacement start to the season. Week Two Spirits all receiving flags. Double movie now like to offer my belated boats at the front of the fleet. was RFBYC’s opening day thanks, and these are echoed Congratulations to Rhythm and the RPYC fleet numbers This year’s Governor’s Cup saw throughout the Division 2 N Blues who finished with dwindled to a disappointing RPYC Division 2 yachts taking fleet, to Paul Odd who has the least number of points in 5 competing yachts with 4 of the top 10 places. Graham White in Rhythm N Blues was passes to: tirelessly represented the fleet Division B. squally rain showers making the very popular winner of WIN for many years, with a prior life difficult for some of the Allan Coutts once again the trophy, ably assisted by his stint representing the Offshore fleet. Week three saw some organised a wonderful Camp multinational crew. Division. Paul but has now very enthusiastic starting with retired from the position, but Quality event for children with the first general recall of the Keep a note in your diary that has subsequently attended the cancer. A large contingent of season, and the numbers back 14 December is an Association Race Officer Course which Division 2 owners and crews up to 14 boats out on the Race at RFBYC, and the The true story of Paul Potts, was run by the Club at the dressed up as pirates, armed water. The handicap placings 21 December provides the beginning of August, so I themselves with water pistols have been nicely mixed so far variety of two short course a shy, bullied shop assistant am sure he will continue his and water bombs to host the this season with Lionheart, Perie races instead of the standard volunteering jobs at RPYC when kids with cancer and their Banou III, Itinerant, Fulmar 7, Saturday courses. n by day and an amateur opera he is not out on Fulmar 7. families for an exciting cruise Thanks once again Paul. up the Swan River. Lots of singer by night who became attacking and dodging kept the I (Jamie Mercer, Dufour 325GL crews on their toes and they all a phenomenon after being Big Diamond) have taken disembarked with big smiles on over the fleet representative’s their faces. chosen for -- and ultimately position, so come and see me in the wardroom for a chat, or A couple of Farr 9.2s have winning -- “Britain’s Got Talent”. to introduce yourself. If you new owners, both moving have any ideas or suggestions from the Thunderbird fleet. www.onechancemovie.com.au to enhance your fleet Andrew Hossen has purchased experience please let me know. Farrlap and James Baker now owns Farr Farr Away. Both Key Cast The Frostbite Winter Series will be racing in Division 2 James Corden was well attended by Division when they are not competing (The Three Musketeers, Gulliver’s Travels) 2 boats with 14 different yachts in Association races. Aida, Julie Walters competing over the series. The Jacqueline and Sojourn have (Brave, Harry Potter series) stalwarts who participated also turned up on the start line Jemima Rooper in over half the races were after an absence from Saturday (Lost in Austen, Kinky Boots) Rhythm N Blues, Huckleberry, racing. Big Diamond, Perie Banou III, Reflections and Itinerant. With Opening Day saw a fantastic Director plenty of very light wind turnout of 21 Division 2 yachts David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada, Markey & Me) In Cinemas 28 November, 2013 S97 Report Simon Plunkett, Fleet Representative

Our S97 fleet has started the and producing much better S97s survived without battle third. Ken Baxter in Double season in less than convincing opening day conditions. John scars but the rest of the day B (ex Pulp Fiction) joined the To enter: Simply fill in the coupon below and fashion with the first heat of the Hughes in Poly Pam took line was wet and cold with the fleet for the first time finishing

post or deliver to Royal Perth Yacht Club as instructed. Metropolitan Championships at honours after Neville Johnson breeze varying from 5-20 fourth.

Entries close Wednesday 27 November 2013. # the SOPYC open day, recording in DNA was disqualified with knots. Neville Johnson in Winners will be notified by mail. no finishers amongst the six Mark Hannaford second in DNA avoided the protest room The next S97 race is a club starters. The excuses included DeJa Vu and Warren Morris by staying in front all day to heat on 9 November which one collision, three retirements, in Fistina sporting a new and record a welcome win followed should see a full fleet on the Name: one DSQ and a MOB but the much faster mainsail placing by John Hughes in Poly Pam water with Hejira back from rain squalls with 39 knot gusts third. and Duke Snyder was third in reconstructive surgery after Address: and 50m of visibility definitely Stress Management. their altercation with a very At RFBYC opening day we solid H28, while Hornet’s Nest Suburb: Postcode: dampened enthusiasm on the day. joined the Freshie S97s in Metropolitan Heat 3, held has fresh antifoul. For those Email: Division 1. All the excitement at SOPYC was a big day out blaming crew shortages for Metropolitan heat 2 was held for the day was on the box for Duke Snyder in Stress not sailing give the club crew Daytime Phone Number: Age: on RPYC opening day with the start with 45 boats all trying to Management recording his register a try as there are a Post Entries to: RPYC “One Chance”, PO Box 5, Nedlands WA 6909 OR hand deliver to: Reception, RPYC, Australia II Drive, Crawley. weather gods showing their squeeze across an impossibly maiden fastest place, followed number of enthusiastic sailors obvious allegiance to the Club short line. Thankfully all by DNA second and Poly Pam wanting a berth. n

30 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 31 S80 Report Alan Tough, Fleet Representative

The season so far has been a in seconds. Surcouf managed left all the rest of the fleet to unusual constant easterly all mixture of weather and winds to shred a spinnaker in vainly compete amongst themselves. day. Vintage Red after trying that have been notable for endeavouring to claw back hard early to give it away mostly uncomfortable sailing. from a wrong mark only to be RFBYC ran Heat 4 on 19 went with Windmill on a able to catch the fleet again October on what was described private breeze to snatch back The season commenced with when, on the run from Dolphin as the worst weather for sailing the lead and hold it to the the first six races comprising East to Como, a shocking that anyone can remember. finish. Unfortunately results the Metropolitan Series – held squall laid the fleet low. Very cold conditions and were wrongly calculated and sequentially at each of 6 yacht squally winds and constant rain Shadowfax spent five minutes final handicap results are still Club opening days. tested all the competitors. Just flat on the water and nearly all being awaited at the time of finishing was a tribute to all broached and fought the wind writing. The first was at East Fremantle and the late start followed by a in weather that kept visibility on their Opening day on 29 full race length meant finishing So far a mixed season with down to 200 yards. It is a great September. The wind was a well after 1700 which made the current weather looking very tribute to all competitors and reasonable 15 knots tailing off sail home the final trial. light and variable. Planning during the afternoon and a full crews that everyone finished for the short course series at course was sailed in damp and and whilst two crew were MBSC held Metro Heat 5 on SoPYC is now underway and cold conditions. Balancing Act logged as going overboard all Sunday 27 at MBSC in perfect if these winds prevail will test came home fastest after a fairly were retrieved and no one was 12 knot conditions. Surcouf got the patience of all concerned. tight race all day. hurt. away to a good start and was chased hard by Front Up all day State Championships are also Metro Heat 2 was held at the Metro Heat 3 was held at RPYC but never headed. on the planning horizon and SoPYC Opening Day – a truly on a dull but moderate day that skippers are reminded that unpleasant and vicious day allowed all of the fleet to get PFSYC Opening Day on entries will be sought for both with patches of 5 knot winds away well. Grand Piano sailed Sunday 10 November saw the the short course and the states developing into 30 knot squalls brilliantly and shot away and sixth and last Metro Heat in an very soon. n

First Your last race start prior to Christmas 1330

Just to spice things up a bit and in the spirit of the Festive Season - We’re putting on two short course races. Saturday 21 December Stay on after sailing and bring down family and friends for Christmas Carols in the Wardroom with Christmas themed meals available. For more information contact Hayden on 9423 5504 or [email protected]

32 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 33 Endeavour Report Al G. Bluhm, Fleet Representative

After last season’s deluge we is “Dolphin West for added to his burgeoning trophy Monthly night races Tuesdays were all thankful for the benign Dummies”. chest in the off season being for the keen ones. These weather Hughie delivered a member of the victorious are keenly contested full- Prior to the season launch we on Opening Day this year. WA Hockey Team (in the on races (spinnakers & of course had the traditional Vengeance was wreaked though Fossil Division) in winning the nav lights essential) held Endeavour BBQ. Many thanks a week later with the Freshie Australian Championship – no once a month on Tuesdays. to Emma Craig for kindly Opening Day. Poor organization wonder he’s so fit. Sailing in the dark really throwing open her parent’s by the mob down the creek to tests the navigational skills house for the hosting of the serve up such filthy weather. Diary Notes: (or accuracy of GPS) – not Preseason BBQ – trust you After considerable research Check Red Book for Friday recommended for Mistral haven’t been evicted as a result. we concluded hyperthermia Twilights: 6 Dec, 10 Jan. or Amber. n apparently is best treated with In other news we welcome rum and red wine taken in new Committee members to in the Wardroom liberal doses. Well done to all the fold. Fons Berkhout of who braved the cold, wet and Three Cheers, Emma Craig from for a while breezy conditions. Amber and Mike Hulbert from Valentines El Nino. So if you have any February 14, 2014 The two Opening Days have problems bail them up. taught us a few lessons: • Bob Davis’ handicap Another innovation this (Little Tiger) needs a major season will be the merged pruning – consecutive wins Division 3 combined Fleet a bit hard to take; races. Most of our races will Treat your loved one to a night of romance. • Life Member, Tony Finch be in the combined format – in Vagabond hasn’t lost any the exception being the Club speed with two fastests on Championship heats. Let’s make the trot; them welcome and catch up under the “Endeavour Tree” for Your choice from the following set course menu: • Mistral and Amber both rehydration after the races. n Bob Davis. First Place – Opening Day 2013 exhibit advanced symptoms of navigational myopia. In other news, reigning State Coconut crumbed prawns, mango salsa, mixed leaf salad Recommended reading Champion (Mike Hallam) Or • Washing & Smoked duck, orange and seed mustard dressing, fresh rocket leaves Cleaning

BW8 Report • Detailing Slow roasted lamb saddle, onion stuffing, mashed potato, confit tomato Interior / Or Alan Thomas , Fleet Representative Exterior Char grilled beef rib eye steak, potato gratin, rich mushroom ragout We are Committed to We are now off and running for • Polish & Wax the season and the racing on Providing you with the Side of steamed vegetables served for every 2 people both Saturdays and Wednesday. • Engine The fleet made a bit of effort & Bilge best boating experience to support the wild and windy Cleaning possible Passion fruit and lemongrass sponge layer cake South of Perth Opening but Or 50% of the boats ended up • Gelcoat sercumming to what was a best We offer you One-Stop Repairs Flourless chocolate cake, cocoa jelly, macerated strawberry salsa desribed as a White Out. Professional and Fully In 35 yrs have I seen a front to shake the Governer’s Hand • 12 / 24V Insured Boatcare quite so strong on an Opening following a BW 8 win in the Electrical Day. Maybe Mounts Bay a few ‘Governer’s Cup’. We’ll all years back, but that one was know by the time In the Wind • Installation Enjoy the soothing sound of Jay Weston as he witnessed from the bar and hits the Streets. Toilets / For Total Boatcare croons songs from the greats such Frank Sinatra, not on the water not knowing Watermakers which way was which. Don’t forget we’ve been Teams Harry Connick Junior and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Racing in the 8’s and we The Boatmen, Aquarama Marina The Commodore is back • Underwater 110 Riverside Road, East Fremantle encourage Members to come racing this week following lights down and join in the fun… for Only $65 per person. his obligatory duties this Email: [email protected] the Youth and Women there is time of the year and he fired • Simrad www.theboatmen.com.au up following his come from also regular training in the 8’s G.P.S. plotter Phone: John 0412 167 524 nowhere in last years Digger’s so please come down and join sounders Book on 9423 5511. Cup. So this could be his year in the fun. n or Dylan 0410 527 915

34 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 35 Photos courtesy Kylie Wilson, positiveimage.com.au

Etchells Report Ray Smith, Fleet Representative ENJOY YEAR-ROUND AIR CONDITIONED COMFORT The season has begun. who both managed a race win challenging pursuit race… of water having achieved a Residential • Commercial • Industrial during this event to keep the whether it was the starting 4th at the Queensland State Opening days at both Royal RPYC flag flying. times or conditions, this championships in November When you Want the best Clubs have been and gone year was not the year for an last year, hosted by the same and the first serious event of The versatility of the Etchells Etchells to win! Club. the season – The Syd Corser was shown clearly by Mark Championship has been Crier sailing Chicken Soup The forthcoming events for The Etchells have begun the Ford and Doonan will design run. This event attracted in the RPYC Winter series the fleet include the National metropolitan championships and install the system you 16 Etchells and was hotly and becoming the eventual championships at Southport which will run throughout really want using only the contested by 16 yachts with 6 winner of the coveted tiller for Yacht Club on the Gold the season and we also best components. All backed races run over the 2 day event. Division 1. Congratulations Coast - probably just having look forward to the State by dedicated after-sales been completed as you read on your regular and consistent championships hosted by service and maintenance. The eventual winner was performances throughout the this. The sole representative RPYC in March next year. current National Etchells winter season. Mark is now from WA will be Gary Smith Invest in the best. Talk to the Champion Michael Manford competing regularly in the sailing Tusk with his crew An interesting fact to ponder market leaders. WA’s most and his crew on The Croc. summer season…… can he for the event Michael and is that the Etchells association awarded air conditioning He managed to win 3 of the continue his good form? Andrew McCaullay. The of Australia was formed in professionals since 1985. 6 races with a 6th his worst calibre of the fleet racing 1973. This year is the 40th result – a difficult if not Both Chicken Soup and in this year’s Nationals is Anniversary for the arrival of impossible score line to beat. St Johns Dance competed high and includes 2 world this beautifully designed yacht in the Governor’s Cup – champions – Peter McNeil onto our shores… Come and Phone 1800 AIR CON or your nearest showroom Special mention should go to unfortunately neither got near and John Bertrand. Gary join us and find out why they www.fordanddoonan.com.au both Bandwagon and Birdie to the front of the fleet in this is familiar with this patch are so much fun to sail!! n BUNBURY 9791 4466 • CANNING VALE 9456 4824 • JOONDALUP 9301 4288 • KARDINYA 9331 8800 • MANDURAH 9581 6888 • OSBORNE PARK 9244 5688 • CITY WEST 9322 8666 • MIDLAND 6270 9300

Celebration n Main image: Gold Coast scenery, upcoming Nationals location.

n Right: 2x current Australian Champions – AUS1402 (bow 23), Michael Manford of (skipper), Dean McAullay, Nicholas Gray. Sail

Get set for an exciting action packed weekend of Sailing There will be boats and sails as far as the eye can see with the Club coming alive with a Friday night Twilight, the Argonaut Mini Series and the Argonaut Saturday Trophy Day. Get down and be a part of the action: Friday 7 February Saturday 8 February Sunday 9 February Twilight Sailing 8am – 3pm Argonaut Mini Series 8:30am – 11 Breakfast in the Wardroom Argonaut Mini Series Registration 3pm – 5pm Meals available Conclusion of the Argonaut Mini Series. Twilight BBQ with Live entertainment 5pm – 7pm Keelboat Sailing n Syd Corser Championship (sailing home) 12 October 2013 For more information, please contact Hayden on 9423 5504 or [email protected]

36 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 37 By Andrew Waldby LIVE MUSIC Sunday Wardroom RPYC Teams Breakfast Every Friday 8:30am - 11am. Book now on 9423 5511 night from 6.30pm*

Racing Fresh fruit$10 and yoghurt PoachedEggs eggs, Florentine toasted ciabatta, sautéed spinach, rich hollandaise sauce $18 Since our last update the RPYC Team Racing squad travelled Eggs on Ciabatta to Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (SCYC) in Oyster Bay Two eggs (any style) on ciabatta toast $10 on Long Island in New York state to compete against 4 other teams (SCYC, Royal Norwegian Yacht Club, Sint Maarten RichBaked tomato Spanish and chorizo Eggs sauce, Yacht Club and Royal Bermudian Yacht Club) in the Islands Sides baked eggs, fresh bread With maplePancakes syrup, berry compote, Baked beans $3 $18 International Challenge Cup. whipped cream Hash brown $4 $15 Beverages The team comprised Andrew The mini-series will give Roasted tomato $4 Apple, Orange, Scrambled Eggs Pineapple Juice $3.00 Waldby (Team Capt/Helm), those squad members who Sautéed mushrooms $5 With smoked salmon, Chris Pye (Helm), Vera Waldby, have not had the chance to asparagus tips, Coffee $3.50 Sautéed spinach $5 PoachedEggs eggs, Benedict toasted ciabatta, Chris Hogan, John Carlson and travel away the ability to ciabatta toast Selection of Pickwick Sausage $5 ham, rich hollandaise sauce $18 teas $3.50 Helen O’Dwyer. compete in Team Racing, Bacon $6 $17 rather than just helping out From an organisational point- Salmon $8 those that are travelling away. at the of-view the regatta was run Sailors Big Breakfast We really appreciate all of Bacon, chipolata sausage, eggs, very well and one that should Sautéed Mushrooms those people and want to friday night grill With spinach, ciabatta toast, baked beans, roast tomato, be used by RPYC as a model truffle oil hash brown, ciabatta toast keep you involved as much for any of our future regattas. $17 $24 as possible. Unfortunately the wind did not Enjoy the sensational sounds of our play the game and of the 50 We have received an planned races organisers could invitation from Royal Thames baby grand piano and jazz musicians. only sail 20, of which RPYC Yacht Club to compete again sailed in 8, winning the second in the Cumberland Cup Why not start the weekend with a relaxing race against the Norwegians in London from 1-4 May dinner at the Club. and fighting hard in all other 2014. The club and Team Tuesday Night Dining races and nearly winning a Racing squad believe we have Put the following dates in your diary: couple against the top more enough experience and have experienced teams. a good program to really hit 6 December – Sherri Murphy on the lawn for Friday Night Twilight There was a lot of learnings; that regatta hard with a top both from an organising and team from RPYC. So, the 13 December – Sue Bluck – Pianist racing point-of-view that we plan will be to get back into 20 December – Sue Johnson – Soloist have returned with, and we training, which will include 10 January – Chris & Sherri Murphy on the lawn for will be discussing these with mixing the training up with Friday Night Twilight the club and our fellow Team on-water, off-water and Racing squad members. fitness sessions. This should 17 January – Matt Milford – Soloist continue to give the club and 24 January – Sue Bluck Pianist In the meantime we will team a good basis to perform 31 January – Sherri Murphy – Soloist continue training with the RPYC the best we possibly can. Team Racing squad, and we 7 February – Chris & Sherri Murphy on the lawn for hope to run a small informal set We hope to be able to finalise Friday Night Twilight of races before Christmas at one the team as quick as possible 14 February – Valentines – Jay Weston soloist of our training sessions. This so that they can really hone Featuring a roast of the week will help to cement some of the their skills together. With the 21 February – Sue Bluck – pianist racing/strategy learnings the Cumberland still 6 months 28 February – Matt Milford – soloist We are showcasing some One of our talented Chefs will be available to answer team had at SCYC. away it means that even those 7 March – Sherri Murphy – Soloist any of those tricky culinary questions you may have. with minimal or no Team Following discussions with the of Western Australia’s Racing experience can get up 14 March – Jay Weston soloist All of this and much more for the same great price of club we also hope to set up a to speed and be part of the 21 March – Sue Bluck – pianist small Team Racing mini-series $25 per person and children under twelve only $12 travelling team if selected. best produce with a with the intent of inviting 28 March – Matt Milford – soloist Bring along your family and friends this Summer to the RFBYC and possibly SoPYC. So if you want to be involved weekly interactive buffet Wardroom for a fantastic feast. That series will be a bit of a test please contact Hayden in the Book on 9423 5511 event for a more formal series in sailing office or you can talk * Exceptions are special events or public holidays dining experience. Call for reservations on 9423 5511 season 2014-2015. to me directly. n

38 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 39 Melbourne Cup

40 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 41 Introducing…

future endeavors together as I am a student in that field at UWA .

People often see me as a reserved Chef’s girl who would probably read or play musical instruments in my free time. Well, the fact is, I would rather pick up a Corner badminton racket, a squash racket, a basketball, a bicycle helmet, a bow, a set of kayak pedal, or an M16. Yes, you read that right, an M16! However, there’s no call for concern as the use of an M16 was only for Thai green chicken curry the National Service Training I Ana Maria Cathal Forest attended back in Malaysia and I scored 76/100 in the shooting with eggplant Food & Beverage Food & Beverage Food & Beverage test. Attendant Attendant Attendant What you will need (serves 4) I am truly grateful for being given the opportunity to be 2 tbls vegetable oil 2 cups coconut cream Hello everyone Hi my name is Cathal and I’ve Hi, my name is Shwu Ling part of the RPYC family. It is yet 2 baby eggplants, halved length wise, cut 2 cups chicken stock been working at the Club for Heng but you can call me another stepping stone in my My name is Ana Maria Camelo into 2cm pieces 4 kaffir lime leaves roughly torn the past six weeks, most people Forest. “Forest” is a nickname life towards developing into an and I have had the pleasure 3 tbls green curry paste (can make your 2tbls fish sauce are curious about my name and promoted/created by my friends individual who can positively of working at the Royal Perth own as the recipe below or we recommend 1 tbl lime juice how to pronounce it, it is Irish as my name in Mandarin is contribute to society. I take Yacht Club over the last year. using the Mae Ploy brand) 2 tsp grated palm sugar in origin and the easiest way to quite close to the word ‘forest’. pride in delivering services to 500g skinless chicken thigh cut into 3cm say is without the T but don’t I was born and raised in the best of my abilities so that Thai basil to garnish I am from Bogotá, Colombia. pieces worry most people don’t get it Kuala Lumpur, the capital of RPYC Members can have the My home city is inland, so to first try. I am enjoying my time Malaysia. If you have interests best experience whilst at RPYC. live and work in a place that Preparation at the Club as well as meeting or are involved in Electrical and Hence, I’m always ready to has a beautiful river and pristine Heat oil in a wok over a high heat. Add eggplant and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until golden. the Members; hopefully it won’t Electronic Engineering, we may accommodate, so do approach oceans, is one of the greatest Set aside after cooked take me too much longer to be good friends and may have me and say HI! n thrills of my life. match names and faces. Add paste to wok and stir. Add chicken and stir fry, mixing to make sure the paste doesn’t I am qualified in Architecture burn. Cook for 3 minutes, add coconut cream, stock, lime leaves and bring to boil. Return In my spare time I enjoy playing specialising in Urban Planning Don't Forget your the eggplant to pan, then reduce heat to low and simmer for a further 5 minutes until the Texas Hold’em poker with in Colombia and I have been chicken is cooked. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and heat for 1 minute. Garnish friends as well as following the Takeaway a tip from learning English in Australia with basil leaves. Formula 1 and would like to for one and a half years. I am Beverages get my race license sometime the barman… also passionate for arts, culture, in the future to compete in the Green curry paste recipe music and of course dancing Targa West Rally. I look forward We have revaluated our takeaway products and have introduced salsa. some very competitive prices, so now there is no excuse to leave What you will need (½ cup) to meeting everyone around the dock dry. Just remember to buy in bulk because the cartons the Club and seeing you in the ½ tsp coriander seeds 1 tbl freshly grated galangal I have very much enjoyed are always much cheaper. working at the yacht Club and wardroom sometime. n ¼ tsp cumin seeds 3 long green chilies roughly chopped Six pack premix varieties 6 white peppercorns 4 kaffir lime leaves spine removed and the environment of the RPYC Jim Beam, Bundy and cola, 1 tsp shrimp paste roughly chopped has given me the opportunity Gordon’s Gin and Tonic, Smirnoff Black, ...... $18 ¼ tsp ground turmeric 4 garlic cloves to meet new people from other House wines cultures and backgrounds 4 coriander roots, roughly chopped 2 shallots roughly chopped Back Block varieties; Chardonnay, and also learn many different 2 lemongrass stems roughly chopped Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz...... $15 per bottle things and learn skills about Cartons organization, team work and Cascade Light...... $45 Preparation mutual collaboration. n Carlton Mid Strength...... $50 (30 pack) Toast coriander and cumin seeds with the pepper in a pan over medium heat for 1 minute Crown Lager...... $55 until fragrant. Cool and grind to fine powder. Strongbow Cider selection...... $55 Corona...... $60 Add the remaining ingredients in a blender, add 1 tbl water and blend to a paste. Store in Peroni...... $60 an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks This is just a snapshot of some of the bargain’s available over the bar…Cheers!

42 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 43 By Peter Briggs Hamilton Island Race Week

Most Members would not remember ‘Hitchhiker’ in the early 1980’s when she was the top boat in the Australia’s Admiral’s Cup Team of three in 1981 and 1983. The other Team members being ‘Apollo’ with Alan Bond and ‘Ragamuffin’ with Syd Fischer.

Hitchhiker then went on to yacht designer German win the World Two Ton Cup (Herman) Freres, in Sardinia, numerous other International Events and in When we built the boat for the 1984 the Inaugural Hamilton 1981 Admiral’s Cup, Western Island Race Week and the Australia was the centre of Inaugural West Coast Series. the America’s Cup Challenge and Tom Sherenberg had This year we were invited developed a Kevlar main which to Hamilton Island as they was the first in the World. were celebrating 30 years of Knowing that I was going to Hamilton Island Race week be up against 66 of the World’s and ten years of Bob Oatley’s best boats and crews from 22 ownership of the Island. In different countries I wanted a honour of Hitchhiker winning psychological advantage, so I the first Hamilton Island Race rang John Bertrand who was Week, by one point in the then the North sails owner in last race, a special trophy was Australia to make me a Kevlar made, “The Hitchhiker Trophy” main. He said that it was which was won by Marcus impossible for an IOR boat Blackmore for the State of New like mine. Too thick, too heavy South Wales. and will disintegrate if left in the sun. But, I persevered and Sam Ainsworth, my Sailing under sufferance he made us Master, and our West a yellow Kevlar main out of Australian Crew organised America’s Cup cloth. We never the trucking of the boat there knew whether it was really and back along with all the faster but we were the only administration that needed to IOR yacht at the Admiral’s Cup be done for such an Event. and in the World with a Kevlar At Hamilton Island it was main. I got my psychological pointed out to me by Bob advantage. Mundle, the trip from Perth to Hamilton Island Race Week this Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island year was a great event. Meeting is some 10,000 kilometres and people who had stories to tell as we have done it three times it was equivalent to travelling about Hitchhiker from 30 years three quarters of the way ago, at times brought tears to around the World to go to a my eyes. Yachting Regatta. Sam Ainsworth and all my This Event, of course, brought crew had the boat performing back many memories of superbly and we won the First Hitchhiker’s early days when she Fleet Trophy, Third in our was the fastest boat for her size Performance Division and for in the World. fun we won the most important prize, The Prix D’Elegance for Our early crews included a best presented yacht and best number of Olympic Gold turned out crew along with our Medallists like Dave Forbes, support team of wives, partners Robbie Haines, and America’s and friends, decked out as the Cup sailors, Peter Gilmour, Hitchhiker “Shore Things”. Jack Baxter, Don McCracken and of course the late great We were able to get back to Noel Robins as Skipper. Royal Perth Yacht Club in time for our Opening Day and we Hitchhiker was designed by the look forward to another exciting World renowned Argentinian season of racing. n

44 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 45 Sailability www.sailabilitywa.com.au Join us and let’s go Open to

Photos courtesy Perth Sailing Photography, Rick Steuart Boats of all shapes and sizes, Cruising... why not join us for a fabulous season of cruising

Colin Harrison n Ann Hodgkinson Award The Sailability Committee would like to congratulate Sailability Sailability RPYC Opening member Colin Harrison Friday 31 January, 2014 Day 2013-14 Season. and his team on being The new season of Sailability named the Yachting supported sailing programs Australia - Sailor of the Cruise to Dinner at East Fremantle Yacht Club operating from Royal Perth Year with a Disability Yacht Club was celebrated with for 2013, at the recent A fantastic night in 2013 saw 12 RPYC boats and their crews wine and dine the an Opening Day on Sunday awards held in Sydney. night away at EFYC. 13 October 2013. Sailability members, their support This is your opportunity to get out on the River on a Friday night and experience the atmosphere at another personnel, family members, River Club. It doesn’t matter whether you sail or motor down to Blackwall Reach – it’s a night not to miss. Sailability volunteers and Contact Hayden for more details on 9423 5504 or [email protected] visitors enjoyed a very pleasant morning of sailing activities. All the Sailability yachts and dinghies were utilised plus private vessels in addition, due to a great turnout of over 60+ attending. Following the morning sail, a sausage sizzle and chicken lunch generously provided by volunteers. Thank Races you to all those who donated their time and energy to start from making the Opening Day a very 6:00pm successful event. – the perfect excuse Wheelchair Sports to leave work early! Association – Children’s TGIF Pirate Picnic Ten young pirates from the Wheelchair Sports Association and their families enjoyed a Friday night Twilights at Crawley lunch and afternoon pirate boat ride around the river It’s the perfect way to start the weekend! We can’t think of anything recently, as a finale activity to their family camp weekend at better than being out on the Swan cruising as you watch the sunset. Point Walter. Wheelchairs and pirates were loaded aboard So grab your family and friends and come down to the Club for a sensational night out. Mother Goose, an ex crayboat which had plenty of deck space 6 December 2013 10 January 2014 7 February 2014 to spread beanbags around to Come back to the Club, and there’ll be the fantastic Twilight BBQ waiting for you to enjoy. relax in. The children had a great time, with a picnic lunch, followed by sword fighting, There’ll be activities to keep the kids entertained for hours. singing, steering the boat, and finally sleeping in the For more information contact Hayden on 9423 5504 or [email protected] beanbags. n

46 IN THE WIND 12 : 2013 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER IN THE WIND 47 Jon Readhead – Club Archivist Fremantle Annexe From the Archives

A recent inquiry to our Trivia Archive Researchers was from Regarding Stonehaven Cup report from the last issue of In The Wind, Nicholas Young of Ealing Doug Kerr has kindly provided further information as to winners. London who was making In the 1962/63 sailing season, Graham Crabbe sailing Aeolian with family history inquires a crew of Richard Knights and Doug Kerr, won the Cup in Perth. regarding a deceased family The WA State Team Manager for that Regatta was Bill Fitzhardinge. member and past Club I believe that Martin Bunny, a Royal Perth Yacht Club Member also won the Cup in 1957 sailing Defiance. The 84th contesting of the Member GS Ryley. George S Stonehaven Cup was run at Largs Bay in January of 2013 Ryley Accountant who joined RPYC in 1900 and served his Club well on both Regatta Recent Donations to the Archives and General Committees, We would like to thank the following Members and Friends rising to the rank of Vice Commodore in 1903. In 1905 of RPYC. George purchased a 25’ sloop named “Waitangi” built by Geo A very recent and historical donation to our Club Trophy Cabinet is McCarter of Perth which had a Club number of 2 and carried a trophy dated 1923. The trophy was won by Chirritta for the Rear the Admiralty Warrant. GS Ryley sailed “Waitangi” with some Commodore’s Cup. Chirritta was a 38’, 7½ ton motor launch built success, winning the converted Bedford Cup and being placed by TR Hill in Perth. Chirritta was launched in 1906 and scrapped in in many other races. “Waitangi” was lost in a cyclone off Shark about 1966. She was owned by Augustus Sanford Roe, Magistrate kits are kept in the cupboard coming by boat please don’t arrive. The Club is hosting the Bay in February of 1921. In April of 1916, George cleared his of Cottesloe and was the sister ship to Vista, the first Motor Launch in the 6-burner Grill BBQ, it forget to call me and book IRC State Championships over bar chits, finalized his Club account, cleaned out his locker, left to win a Race for would be appreciated if these your space, 9430 4590. the Australia Day period, so a the Club, never to be seen again. our Club. We are kits could please be used to full programme and catering is very grateful to give the grills a quick clean up AUSTRALIA DAY- going to be available for BBQ’s Since our contact with Nicholas Young and providing him with Liv Katin and her after use. IT’S ALL ABOUT in the grounds. Archived material and a Committee photo of Ryley, he has made family for their FIREWORKS! A a substantial donation to Sailability for our services rendered. kind donation. For doing the sausage sizzle SPECIAL TIME CAPE NATURALISTE please use the heat lie flat plate, RACE A SUCCESS Other generous it really does an excellent job. The Cities of Fremantle and The Annexe hosted a number donors are: Information sheets on using Cockburn combine to put of RPYC yachts in readiness the equipment are located near on a magnificent display of Quiz Skip Lissiman – for the Cape Naturaliste Race, Barry Goldman to the BBQ’s, please familiarise fireworks. The Annexe is The October Quiz Question: n Clem Rogers (some 240nm round trip) a – The Endeavour yourself. position “A” for viewing, so Who am I? Harbour Master RPYC event. The weather was 24 Association – for that “something different” kind to everyone, although Yes it was Brian Mickle. This Quiz Basil and Jenny We hope that many of you will put the Annexe in your diary a few were “parked-up” for a attracted no less than 25 entries, all with Twine – Peter consider visiting the Annexe as the venue. Be mindful that while after rounding at Bunker the right answer but there can only be Bradford – during summer; it really can road closures will apply for WER’E OPEN FOR Bay, but all returned safely in one winner and Graham Devitt has won Nigel Simpson be delightful on some of those Mews Road, so make sure fair times! himself a bottle of RED. – Ally Collins BUSINESS! glorious summer days. If you give plenty of time to – Gwynne The formal day signalling the Brian is our 3rd longest serving member VISITING MEMBERS Hyde Richard start of summer for RPYC was having joined RPYC at William Street in April of 1952 and is a very Goldsmith. Saturday October 12 where Enjoy the The usual friendly reminder active member of our Archive Group as well as a serving member of a celebration of the America’s that the more notice the the Real Estate Institute of WA Archive Committee and many other Fremantle better!! A fairly busy schedule Wanted Cup 30 years ago saw Alan organizations. Brian can be seen at the Club each Tuesday in the Bond unveil the Australia II Fireworks on is planned for the Annexe until Archive Room and at any other time at the Lucky Shag at Barrack Any photos, race programs, pieces of memorabilia and Ceremonial Deck and open the March 2014 so the earlier you Street Jetty. documentation associated with the Cadet Dinghy Class. We are also sailing season. Could someone contact me the better I can collating our collection of Mess Night Programs and would welcome make arrangements for you. The December Quiz Question: tell me where 30 years have any back issues. I have compiled a diary of all In what year did Royal Perth Yacht Club sponsor the “Royal Regatta” gone please!! Australia Day events, including Fremantle and as a tie breaker, what was the name of the yacht that won the The Annexe is shaping up well from the Annexe City events that might impact converted “Royal Cup”? Members please note that your Archivists are on duty at the Club each Tuesday and Thursday from 0930 – 1430 for with the gardens hopefully on the Annexe this summer. First correct entry wins. It’s the perfect spot! general access to records, Family and Club History inquiries. giving a glorious display of If you would benefit from Please email your entry to: [email protected] red and white petunias, which Twilight meals will be available for purchase and the bar will be open. a copy please e-mail me at or by phone to Jon on 0408 945 611. Contact details: 08 9389 1555 or [email protected] will hopefully last until mid- The BBQ will be reserved for guests who are purchasing meals. [email protected] January. The BBQ’s have all To assist with catering purposes, please advise Clem that you will be and I’ll be pleased to forward a been serviced and ready for attending on 9430 4590. copy to you for information. “Among national assets, archives are the most precious; they are the gift of one generation “Masterchefs” to demonstrate Please be aware of road closures along Mews road on the day. to another and the extent of our care of them marks the extent of our civilization”. their cooking skills. Cleaning Have a great boating summer! n Quote by Arthur Doughty, July 1916 during the battle of the Somme.

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Email: [email protected] Perth’s Most Awarded Air Conditioning Company brand names including Catana, Fountaine Pajot, Trawler, Mobile: Tim 0417 887 554 An extensive range of everything electronic for your boat plus Sunreef Yachts and Dolphin Catamarans. Multihull Solutions Fax: 08 9324 3700 an on-site workshop operated by fully qualified technicians. SEASHELLS BROOME can assist you in buying or selling a multihull and also offers Email: [email protected] Tel: 9192 6111 and extensive range of vessel management services. Website: www.kore.net.au Glass and Glazing Email: [email protected] architects KORE is a construction contractor specializing in providing MARINE INSURANCE 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments set in lush tropical gardens, VICSAIL YACHTS W.A. civil and structural concrete packages to commercial, 300m from Cable Beach. Swimming pool, spa, BBQ’s, free CRAIG STEERE ARCHITECTS government and resource sector construction and Tony Bewsher in-house movies & parking. 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Mobile: 0418 927 460 FINANCIAL SERVICES MELVILLE TOYOTA BAY MARINE Fax: 9351 2011 MAINTENANCE Email: [email protected] MACQUARIE PRIVATE WEALTH Tel: 9317 2333 ACCOMMODATION - DINING Website: www.higerbuscentre.com.au Lee Evelegh LEGAL Email: [email protected] Jeff Hillbrick Website: www.melvilletoyota.com.au Here at the Higer Bus Centre, we’re WA’s exclusive Higer sales Tel: 9224 0805 HUGGINS LEGAL HYATT REGENCY PERTH Tel: 9386 7059 dealership. You can choose from the full range of Higer buses, Fax: 9224 0895 EXCLUSIVE TO RPYC MEMBERS. Melville Toyota will Tel: 9225 1234 Mobile: 0418 926 145 tailor-made to your needs. 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Royal Perth - Al Fresco - A4.indd 1 24/10/12 3:20 PM Kids activity zone and meals available from 5pm-9:30pm

Sunday 26 January Australia Day Last year we sold out – get your bookings in early!!

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the family, let the kids enjoy the All bookings will be allocated to tables. Please note there are a kids activity zone and then sit back and enjoy the sky show. limited number of tables on the Balcony & River Room – Please request these when you book. Chill out to the funky tunes from Perth’s Best band Faces early on before they ramp it up with tunes to dance to after the fireworks. Tickets including meal: Adults - $40, Children under 12 - $15 Dine to your heart’s content with our sensational Australia Day Call Elisa or Kelly on 9389 1555 or email [email protected] graze all night buffet style fare. Special meals to suit children will to book. Don't forget to pick up your tickets from the Office! be available. Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 24 January 2014.