Summer 2015/16

SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS / INFO Issue Number 41 SUMMER 2015/16

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4 Commodore’s Report Welcome to our Summer edition of iN SYnC. As usual 5 Chairman’s Report this edition is packed with all the latest news and 5 General Manager’s Report upcoming events from Southport Yacht Club. 6 Sailing Operations Manager’s Report A massive congratulations to SYC sailors, Tom Siganto 7 Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet and Kyle O’Connell winning Youth Sailor of the Year 8 SYC Marina and Hardstand and Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan winning Male Sailor of the Year, at the 2015 Yachting Australia Awards 9 Waterscape Pontoon Launch / Gymnasium Presentation. 10 Staff Profiles 11 Melbourne Cup / Halloween / Communication Channels The ‘what’s on’ page in the middle of this edition is jam packed with all the up coming events. Members 13 Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan please remember to follow us on Facebook for all 14 Birthday Draws / Burgee Swap upcoming events, promotions and news plus much 15 SYC Employee of the Quarter more. www.facebook.com/southportyachtclub 16 SYC Boutique I wish you all a very merry 17 Functions at SYC / Wine and Dine at SYC 18 Up Coming Events Christmas, and a safe and 20 Vice Commodore of Power Report happy New Year! 20 Power Boat What’s On 21 Cruising at SYC Bronwen Hemmings 22 The Goodwill Cup 23 SYC Boating Training Sessions Editor - iN SYnC 24 Vice Commodore of Sail Report Southport Yacht Club 24 Yachting Australia Awards 25 Sailing Academy 26 QLD Etchells State Championships CHAIRMAN - Scott Siganto 27 Airlie Beach Race Week COMMODORE - Phil Short 28 Keel Boat Racing VICE COMMODORE POWER - Graham Webb 29 Sailing What’s On VICE COMMODORE SAIL - Kerry Noyes 30 Sailability Gold Coast TREASURER - Garry Edwards 32 Associates Committee Report 33 Gold Coast Seaway Tide Chart BOARD MEMBERS - Chris Oxenford, 34 SYC Sponsors Bob Howard and Ray McMahon GENERAL MANAGER - Brett James

SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS / INFO Issue Number 41 SUMMER 2015/16 Front Cover: Tom Siganto, Kyle O’Connell and iN SYnC: Publication of Southport Yacht Club Inc. Mathew Belcher at the 2015 Address: 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach, QLD 4217 SYC SAILORS WINNERS Phone: 07 5591 3500 AT YACHTING Yachting Australia Awards AUSTRALIA AWARDS Fax: 07 5532 7507 Credit: Yachting Australia Website: www.southportyachtclub.com.au

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COMMODORE’S REPORT Phil Short With on-water competition and in-house events, so Brett, and your fellow staff members, thank you all much has been happening at both the Main Beach and for your dedication in providing the members with Hollywell Clubhouses over the past three months. such fantastic events throughout the year. Another I would like to thank all of our members for their special congratulations must go to Rosemary Austin dedication to these events. Your participation is what for 25 years of loyal employment to the Club. Thank makes SYC such a fantastic Club. you Rosie! In its 63rd year, Saturday 7th November once again The first event on the summer program begins with saw the rival between SYC and RQYS come alive at Splice the Main Brace, I would like to personally invite the Goodwill Cup. This year’s prestigious Power all Gold (and equivalent) members to join me at this Boat event included a complex course for the event, and have a drink on SYC! Next is the annual traditional navigations, who may I add gave it their Carols on the Broadwater, being such a popular event, all. Congratulations go to the RQYS on winning the the Waterfront Restaurant is already booked out, Goodwill Cup for 2015, and SYC have accepted the however I encourage you to come down to the bar challenge to compete in 2016 to return the Cup to and join in with the Christmas festivities. I would also Southport. like to see more vessels light up for the vessel parade, it doesn’t take much to put a couple of fairy lights With the upcoming summer events already in full on your boat, so once again I encourage the boating swing, we look forward to a jam packed time at SYC. members to join in. Following this is the New Year’s Both power and sail have had new members join Eve event, Australia Day, The Great Race plus much the committees to ensure the best possible boating more. Keep your eye on E-news for all the latest in events are brought to our members. news and events. With the new installment of the gymnasium, Established on 5th April, 1946, next year will be the Waterscape pontoon bar, and more recently the port 70th year of Southport Yacht Club, and what a way and starboard eight ball tables, the staff have put to begin the year than with the return of the Coffs in a great deal of effort in bringing the members to Paradise Yacht Race on January 7th. Following this something new and exciting to enjoy! SYC have also is the annual Sail Paradise Regatta from 13th – 17th. released the new summer menu, so I encourage you We are expecting close to 70 vessels to participate to come down to the Club and enjoy the seasonal in this event. Sailors will be from near and far, so fresh menu options, while watching the beautiful members please welcome the visiting sailors with the Gold Coast Summer sunsets. big welcome that SYC is known for. The 2015 New Members Cocktail Party was a great SYC will be hosting some very special events next year success, with over 130 new members joining us for the for the 70th anniversary, so we look forward to seeing evening. It is a great event for SYC to showcase our you at these events throughout the year. facilities to the new members. I look forward to you all joining the SYC family and the Club’s camaraderie. Mel and I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy, safe a prosperous New Year! I don’t know how to congratulate these two sailors more than I already have. What an amazing achievement Thank you all! to Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan, winning another World Championships in October. Congratulations, you have both done the Club so very proud, and we Phil Short are honoured to have you both as members of SYC! Commodore We look forward to seeing you back in the Club again soon! I would also like to acknowledge the well-received accolades from our members and guests in regards to the current position of the Club.

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Chairman’s REPORT Scott Siganto Spring was a great quarter for Southport Yacht Club, at Yeppoon, where George Morton both on water and off. Sail Past Blessing of the Fleet took 1st and Justin Wise 2nd in was incredibly successful, with a full house in the 4.7 Lasers, with Blake Wilson restaurant and a high number of well-dressed vessels, who took 3rd in Optis, SYC had skippers and crew taking part on water to be blessed 13 sailors competing, making us by Father Harry Ruess in the Sail Past. The Board and one of the largest represented Management received many positive comments, and Clubs attending. Open Bic Cup as a Board it makes us very proud of our Club, a huge Qld 2015 held at Hollywell, with many of our Sailors congratulations must go to the staff and volunteers doing extremely well, and Etchells Nationals held at for creating a memorable day for members and Main Beach, which attracted past Olympic, World guests. Breaking of the Flag at Hollywell was just as and National Champions to compete, through to Mat successful, a great day was had by all from formalities Belcher and Will Ryan’s amazing third World title on onshore to the fun and frivolity of all the action on their quest for Gold with 470’s at the 2016 Olympics, the water with Da$h for Ca$h. and Tom Siganto & Kyle O’Connell’s recent and well Financially the Club is thriving, projections showing deserved World Title! we are ahead of budget to date. This is through good Resonating Congratulations for SYC Sailors Mathew Club management, dedicated members continued Belcher and Will Ryan awarded 2015 Yachting Australia patronage and visitor numbers growing over the Male Sailor of the Year and Kyle O’Connell and Tom school holiday period. The Waterscape pontoon is Siganto, Youth Sailor of the Year, as announced at the increasingly popular amongst our Gold members 2015 Yachting Australia Awards. Our sailors are doing on Friday and Sunday afternoons, especially as the amazing things! weather warms up, it’s certainly the place to be seen, relaxing with friends and a cheese board and a few Scott Siganto cold beverages! Chairman On water, our sailors are going from strength to strength, from the Qld Youth State Championships general manager’s REPORT Brett James With the weather heating up, so is Southport Yacht I would like to extend an enormous Club! well done to the Power Boat division for their tremendous As you all know, the restaurant has continued to efforts in competing against RQYS be extremely busy. Therefore I ask all members to in the annual Goodwill Cup event. please remember to make your reservations to avoid Although SYC unfortunately did disappointment. We have had an extremely busy, not bring home the Cup this year, yet successful run of Club events over the past three I would like to congratulate SYC months, beginning with Sail Past and Blessing of the fleet opening the 69th SYC sailing and boating season, on such a fantastic team effort, especially from thank you to all involved for making the event such Commodore Phil Short, Vice Commodore Power a memorable day. Following was the New Members Graham Webb and Past Commodore Rob Mundle OAM. Cocktail Party, Halloween, Melbourne Cup and more Membership is an essential aspect of SYC, and I am recently the annual Sponsors Cocktail Party. All of proud to announce that the 2015/16 membership year which held more numbers than ever. has already surpassed 2014/15 with still 6 months to I would like to take this opportunity to thank the go. New members, if you have not already met me, Sponsors of SYC for their support in improving the please make yourselves known to me when you are in Club, and all associated activities. the Club next. Coming up, and back by popular demand, after their The sailing season has also been tremendously Popera performance at Dux, we have The Lion’s Den successful with more vessels on the water than buffet dinner and show on December 10th. Continuing ever. I cannot thank the sailing office and the sailing on we have the annual Carols on the Broadwater, committees enough for their assistance in gaining a which may I add is already booked out and New Year’s larger SYC sailing fleet. I look forward to 2016 for Eve, which still has availability. I also encourage all SYC’s premier event Bartercard Sail Paradise and members to book in the Waterfront Restaurant on feeder race, Bartercard Coffs to Paradise. Boxing Day for the live coverage of the 2015 Rolex I wish you all the best for Christmas and a safe and Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. happy New Year. I look forward to seeing you all in the The Gym also continues to grow, with over 500 visits Club soon! in November, along with the Waterscape Pontoon Bar becoming a regular members spot on Thursday and Brett James Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. General Manager

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Well, what a start to our 2015/16 Sailing Season! With so many team and individual successes, it has been a fantastic time on the water for all of our sailors bringing home exemplary achievements – Congratulations to you all! With sailing in most divisions being raced every day except Monday and Tuesdays (Yes some days we must Simon Turpin go to work), it has been a busy, yet exciting time for Sailing Operations Manager sailing at SYC. Starting the sailing season with the Da$h 4 Ca$h, our experience. special sailing events over the past three months have had more entries than ever. Following this has been As we lead into this busy time of year, I wish all our the Bridge to No Bridge, Cook Island Yacht Race, Cock sailors who are travelling to State, National and World of the Broadwater, Match Race Regatta, T.K. Robertson Championships all the very best, and please keep safe Trophy Race, John McNamara Memorial Yacht Race in your travels. We are extremely proud of all of you, and the Championship series for 2015 Queensland and I cannot wait to see your competing photos and O’pen BiC Cup and Coaching clinic, Queensland hear about all of your stories. Etchells State Championships and the Queensland VX At the start of the New Year, 2016 will be kicking off One State Titles. To put this in perspective, this has with the Bartercard Coffs to Paradise Yacht Race, our equated to 114 race starts for 487 boats in the last feeder race for the premier event, Bartercard Sail three months alone. Paradise. The regatta is open to all divisions, and I must sincerely thank our entire working family at I look forward to welcoming the many competitors Southport Yacht Club, along with all of our Volunteers, from afar who will be competing with us, testing our Sailing Committee, Race Committee’s and Race skills and enjoying the SYC Club hospitality. Officers. Your enormous efforts have been second I would also like to congratulate Mathew Belcher and to none, and has been the catalyst in being able to Will Ryan, along with Tom Siganto and Kyle O’Connell deliver the so many races and services that we have for their recent achievements at the Yachting Australia all enjoyed. Awards. Southport Yacht Club are extremely proud of TES (Topyacht Entry System) has been implemented, your achievements and we look forward to seeing you and I would like to thank you all for adopting and all sailing back on our shore shortly. utilising this service. It has relieved a great deal of Until then, I wish you all a very merry Christmas and administration pressure on the Sailing Office, which a safe and prosperous New Year! in turn has also allowed us to focus on other priorities that we wish to deliver. I look forward to seeing you all on the water soon. We are also currently working on our new Tracking System, which will be delivered in the near future. Simon Turpin This system will provide many benefits for our sailors and the Club. Including safety, education and no doubt Sailing Operations Manager excitement and live entertainment for everyone to breaking of the flag

On Sunday, September 6th, Members and Guests gathered at Hollywell Sailing Squadron for the Annual Breaking of the Flag, performed by Southport Yacht Club Junior Commodore Danah Clements and Vice Junior Commodore Justin Wise along with Commodore Phil Short, Vice Commodore Sail Kerry Noyes, Vice Commodore Power Graham Webb, Board Members and Past Commodores. Following the formalities was the annual Da$h 4 Ca$h. The 2015 annual event enjoyed warm weather, great sailing, camaraderie and those who competed in the Da$h 4 Ca$h some close racing. The Junior fleet division led the fleet off after the cannon fired marking their warning signal. For full results visit the SYC website: www.southportyachtclub.com.au

6 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club 69th sail past & blessing of the fleet

On Saturday, September 5th, Southport Yacht Club celebrated the opening of its 69th Boating and Sailing Season with the Club’s Annual Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony at Main Beach. Over 70 Club and visiting vessels, led by the Water Police arrived at SYC just after 2pm to be blessed by Father Harry Reuss, who was joined by Commodore Phil Short, Junior Commodore Danah Clements, Vice Junior Commodore Justin Wise, Vice Commodore Sail Kerry Noyes and Vice Commodore Power Graham Webb taking salute from the Club’s Waterscape pontoon. While Commander Elizabeth Tracey RAN officially opened the 69th sailing and boating season. On completion of the Sail Past, the Hinterland Community Band, together with the TS Tyalgum Cadets performed the traditional Sunset Ceremony. Southport Yacht Club encourage our boating members to join the parade in 2016, for the opening of the 70th annual boating and sailing season.

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Launched in early June, Southport Yacht Club installed yet another edition to the Club, Australia’s first Pontoon Bar – “Waterscape”.

Waterscape by Superior Jetties, is a world-first installed at SYC’s Main Beach facility in front of the Club’s 300 berth private marina. Waterscape has received extremely high interest via the 3,000 strong members and persons enquiring about hiring the venue for upcoming events and weddings. Waterscape is a hot favourite among Gold (and equivalent) members, open on Friday from 4pm and Sunday from 2pm. SYC encourage our members to come on down and view the new edition! Should you have any enquiries in regards to hiring Waterscape for a private function, please contact SYC via 07 5591 3500 or functions@southportyachtclub. com.au

Photo 1: Superior Jetties Waterscape Launch credit: Connie Puntoriero Photo 2: Waterscape Pontoon Bar. credit: Michael Jennings syc gym

Southport Yacht Club members only gym! Access to the gym is available for ALL SYC Gold (and equivalent) and Associate Members ONLY. To access the gym, swipe your Membership card on the swipe pad located on the entrance door. Opening hours are as follows: 5am – 10pm 7 days a week Gym Instructor: A gym instructor will be available upon booking, for further information or to book please contact SYC Reception: 07 55913500 / [email protected] Membership: If you wish to upgrade your membership to be eligible for access to the gym please contact SYC Reception: 07 55913500 / [email protected]

Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 9 syc staff profiles

Sophia jin Sophia and her husband loved the lifestyle, weather, and culture on the Gold Coast and decided to become senior accountant an Australian citizen in March 2009. Sophia completed a Bachelor of English in China. Working in the finance environment enhanced her Sophia made a big decision to challenge herself, interest in finance and accounting industry, Sophia coming to Australia on her own to further her study. decided to upgrade her qualifications to be a qualified Sophia arrived in Brisbane in October 2004, lived in accountant. Sophia commenced her CPA (Certified Brisbane for half a year and moved to Gold Coast Practising Accountant) study in 2009. Sophia proudly to commence her study at Central Queensland obtained her CPA status in February 2012. Sophia University. Sophia completed a Graduate Certificate was promoted as the Club Accountant in April 2010. in Management in July 2005 and Master of Professional Sophia manages the Finance Department and reports Accounting in March 2007. directly to General Manager and the Board. Sophia has built a strong finance team along with Sandy Sophia achieved the highest result in Theory of Neale and Cynthia Spasic. Accounting in Semester 3, 2006 and was awarded the Star Student for the semester. Sophia achieved With great love in the lifestyle on the Gold Coast and Distinctions for the following courses Financial and passion of working in Southport Yacht Club, Sophia and Company Accounting, Investments-Analysis and her husband decided to settle down on the Gold Coast Management, Corporate Law, Theory in Accounting, and bought a house in May 2012. Their gorgeous son Strategic Cost Management, Organisational Finance, Thomas was born in January 2014. Sophia mentioned Management Accounting Systems and Quantitative it is the biggest achievement in her life being Methods. Thomas’s mum and it is such a great pleasure having his company. Given there are a lot of commitments Sophia started employment with Southport Yacht being a mum, Sophia loves every moment of it. Club in April 2006 as a Food and Beverage attendant while completing her study. Sophia enjoyed her F&B Having managed Finance Department for five and experience at Southport Yacht Club. Upon completion a half years successfully, Sophia was promoted as of her Master’s degree, Sophia accepted the new Senior Accountant in September 2014. Sophia has job offer as Assistant Accountant in the Finance very high expectations of her work and has achieved Department. so much over the years. When not at work, Sophia enjoys spending her time with her family and friends.

10 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club melbourne cup halloween

400 plus Members and Guests joined Southport Yacht On Friday 30 October, Southport Yacht Club celebrated Club in the Waterfront Restaurant, to celebrate 2015 an early Halloween with over 200 kids and their Melbourne Cup in style. families enjoying the festive celebrations within the Waterfront Restaurant. A delicous buffet luncheon was enjoyed by all, along with sweeps, live entertainment by Scorpio, and of The evening started with a face painter and fairy floss course watching the race that stops the nation on the for all the kids, continuing with a costume parade big screens. throughout the Club and a prize giving for the best dressed. A big congratulations to all of our best dressed winners, and thank you to Stefan hairdressing and The Club was decorated with all things to represent a Yalumba Wines for their generous prize donations. spooky Halloween. Another thank you to Jeremy Cross from Harbour A big thank you to the Associates Committee for Force Marine for donating a very generous marine organising the event along with prizes, lollies and fun detail voucher. Congratulations to the lucky winner, activities. SYC member Keith Hansen.

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iN SYnC iN SYnC is published quarterly September, December, March and June including upcoming news and events, future initiative growth of SYC plus much more E-newsletter This electronic newsletter is distributed weekly to all members, to subscribe simply visit www.southportyachtclub.com.au Facebook ‘Like’ us on facebook for all up to date news from SYC! www.facebook.com/southportyachtclub Instagram Follow SYC on Instagram @syc1946, and don’t forget to use the hash tag #syc1946 Website For all information on Southport Yacht Club visit our website www.southportyachtclub.com.au Smartphone App For immediate alerts of upcoming events, latest news, easy access to Club details, results and so much more visit the App store for Apple products and Google Play for Android and search for Southport Yacht Club. Local Media Press releases and alerts are circulated to all local and national media in regards to Club upgrades, events and initiatives. Internal promotions Keep an eye out in the Club for notices, flyers and internal promotion advertising Sailing Forum Designed for communication on all sailing queries between sailors and the sailing office as well as a great place to include crew wanted and crew availability www.southportyachtclub.com.au/sailing/member- forum/ Volunteer Roster Would you like to roster and don’t know where to go, visit our sailing roster for requested times and positions: https://syc.volunteerroster.com/

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A Season of Success for Team #AUS11 as announced of 2015 Australian Male Sailor of the Year against a supporter of the 2015 Australian Male Sailors of the Year field of top nominees which highlights the growing depth of sailing talent within Australia. In Will’s The final round of the 2015 Sailing World Cup concluded absence, Belcher commented at the Friday awards Southport Yacht Club on the waters of Abu Dhabi with Mat Belcher and in Sydney “it is amazing what the talent in Australia Will Ryan securing a win in the final double-points is achieving and what we are doing for the sport in medal race, also securing the coveted overall World Australia. Will and I as a team are working really hard Cup title for a record 7th year for Belcher since the to make you proud of inspire the next generation of circuits inception in 2009, and the 3rd since the team sailors”. paired up in late 2012. Thankyou to our huge support team who share While an important event as an indicator as the this journey with us, and who have helped teams build their preparation throughout the 4-year us achieve these great results this year. As Olympic cycle, Mat summarized the main reason always, particularly our Coach Victor Kovalenko! for competing throughout the week “We feel quite

strongly about the ISAF Sailing World Cup ,and wanted For the team now, it is time for a short break, before to come here to support the event. Quite a few of we re-focus towards the 2016 Wold Championships to our competitors wanted some rest after competing be held in February in Buenos Aires next year, and the in our Worlds Championships only a few weeks back, main event of the 2016 Rio Olympics starting August 5th! but we felt it important to come here and show our support not only for the class but also ISAF and the World Cup concept which is something we believe in Your Team, as the future of our sport.” Mat and Will #AUS11 This win caps a fantastic 3 month period of results for the team which saw them secure the Rio Olympic Test-Event win on the 2016 Olympic waters; the 2016 Open 470 World Championships in Haifa, Israel; and the 2015 Sailing World Cup!!! In recognition of these achievements Mat and Will were announced as winners of the prestigious award

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14 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club employee of the quarter BOAT & YACHT DETAILING

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Enjoy your private function at the perfect backdrop. The newly build World first Waterscape Pontoon Bar, is a great venue to hold your main beach or hollywell. wedding ceremony or private cocktail party, floating contact SYC today! on the Gold Coast Broadwater. Whilst our Hollywell facility is host to functions right at the waters edge! The Main Beach Clubhouse function rooms capture the stunning views of the Club’s private 300 berth Our team is qualified in all aspects of event Marina, the tranquil Gold Coast Broadwater and if management and can assist you in tailoring a package you’re lucky a few wild dolphins might also put on a suitable to your requirements. SYC is the perfect show! location for your wedding reception with excellent photographic opportunities on our private beach With a range of function rooms, there is no better or SuperYacht Marina and just minutes from world place to hold a private function. The Compass Room famous beaches. on level one accommodates larger functions, including wedding receptions and corporate functions, whilst Those seeking to find a perfect location for their private our exclusive Western Deck and Lawn with private function are welcome to view our Function Rooms by Boardroom caters for more intimate, relaxed simply making an appointment with our function team. receptions, cocktail parties and smaller seminars. For enquiries on both Southport Yacht Club function venues, please contact our Functions Team on Our unique sun drenched Eastern Lawn is an excellent 07 5591 3500 or via functions@southportyachtclub. location for garden ceremonies with the marina, com.au

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Dine at Southport Yacht Club with its beautiful settings and panoramic views of our multimillion dollar 300 berth private marina and the shimmering lights of the Southport Broadwater. Try our sumptuous seasonal Menu in a relaxed dining environment with attentive and friendly staff. Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week or drop in for a coffee and enjoy the Southport Yacht Club hospitality. See the What’s On section in the middle of the publication for our weekly Specials. Dining To view the Menu, visit the Southport Yacht Club Website: www.southportyachtclub.com.au

WATERFRONT RESTAURANT TRADING HOURS Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday 7:30am to 10:00am Lunch: Mon - Sat 12noon to 2:30pm Sunday 12noon to 3:00pm Dinner: Mon - Sun 5:30pm to 8:30pm Last orders taken 15minutes before close of service.

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3rd Tuesday of every month - SYC Main Beach Join Southport Yacht Club for your birthday draw, December 15th, January 19th, February 16th. Birthday Draw, drawn at 7pm. You could win $250 on your SYC Membership Card to be spent within the MONTHLY Hollywell Sailing Squadron and Main Beach Club House. Present your Voucher at Reception upon arrival for BIRTHDAY validation. Waterfront Restaurant serving meals from 5.30pm Bookings essential - ask about joining the DRAW Commodore’s Table: 07 5591 3500 WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday & Sunday Evening - & SUNDAY Main Beach Clubhouse Enjoy fantastic Roast Carvery Nights from 5.30pm Roast Buffet for only $13.95 Members and $15.95 Non ROAST Members. Bistro menu not available on Sunday Evenings CARVERY Monday & Tuesday - monday Kids Eat FREE with any main meal purchased Tuesday - $9.90 Chicken Parmigiana Special & tuesday Available Lunch and Dinner in the Southport Yacht Club specials Waterfront Restaurant, for bookings call: 07 5591 3500 Thursday $15 Battered Flathead thursday Battered flathead served with chips, salad, tartare and lemon - only $15 per person. battered Available Lunch and Dinner In the Southport Yacht Club Waterfront Restaurant flathead For bookings call: 07 5591 3500 Every Saturday and Sunday SUNDAY & SYC Main Beach Enjoy a delicious hot Buffet Breakfast in the Waterfront saturday Restaurant for only $15 per person. Coffee also available. Available from 7.30am to 10am. breakfast Try a kids Funsail session from 9am - 10.30am - $20 per child

Main Beach Clubhouse, Hollywell Clubhouse members and Dux Anchorage Be at any of SYC’s three venues on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings and you could be in the draw to WIN! nights Wed and Sun draws @ 7pm / Fri draws @ 7pm and 8pm Join SYC in the Waterfront Restaurant for LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Friday Evening from 6pm - 9pm Sunday Afternoon Session from 2pm - 6pm live For full Entertainment guide visit the SYC website: entertainment www.southportyachtclub.com.au Monday 7th December 2015 splice the SYC Main Beach. Traditional end of year drinks on the house! main Gold (and equivalent) Members Welcome. brace Main Beach Compass Room 5.30pm - 7pm 18 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club what’s on @ southport yacht Club

Friday 11th December 2015 twilight & Thursday Twilight and Offshore Sailors Christmas Party. SYC Main Beach / Western Deck offshore Two course buffet / Drink on arrival - $49 per person xmas party Bookings Essential: 07 5591 3500 Thursday 10th December 2015 - Main Beach After their Popera performance at Dux Birthday, The Lion’s Den are back by popular demand. The Lion’s Den buffet dinner The Lion’s and show. Members $35 pp / Non Members $42 pp Buffet dinner from 5pm, show opens in the den Compass Room at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Bookings essentail. Contact SYC reception 07 5591 3500 Saturday 19th December - Main Beach Clubhouse Featuring the magical voices of a local choir! Santa arrives for treats with the kids, face painting and glow carols sticks will be on sale from reception and much more. Featuring Christmas lights on the Marina. Bring your family and friends for a special evening in aid of the on the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Please inform reception of your boats entry into the Vessel Parade. broadwater To avoid missing out book your table today in the Waterfront Restaurant: 07 5591 3500.

Thursday 31st December 2015 - Main Beach Clubhouse Celebrate the arrival of 2016 at SYC! new Seafood Buffet plus drink on arrival. ‘Fleetwood Mac Experience’ will be performing in the Waterfront Restaurant and ‘Gemini’ will be performing in the years Compass Room. $89 per Member and $99 per Non Member. eve Book now to secure your seat: 07 5591 3500 Bartercard Sail Paradise incorporating Bartercard Coffs bartercard to Paradise and Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend Bartercard Coffs to Paradise Yacht Race - Thursday 7th January Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta - Wed 13th - Sun 17th January Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend - Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th sail Join Southport Yacht Club for our premier sailing event. As well as bringing the dates for the Club’s flagship event forward in the summer season, organisers have opted to paradise widen the appeal of Sail Paradise by extending the number of racing days to four, and adding a special lay-day/fun-day event for the sailors, their families and friends to enjoy. For 2 016 more details visit: www.sailparadise.com.au 26th January 2015 - Main Beach Clubhouse australia Join Southport Yacht Club to celebrate the day that makes us Australian. More details will be available shortly - look out for updates in E-news and at reception. To book in the Waterfront Restaurant, contact SYC Reception: day 07 5591 3500 Sat 5th December - Ted Elkes Memorial Race Sat 5th December - Vice Commodore’s Trophy Fri 11th December - Thursday Twilighters Christmas Party Sat 12th - Sun 13th December - Weekend Cruise Fri 25th December - Christmas Day Public Holiday date Sat 26th December - Boxing Day / Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Mon 21st Dec - Sun 3rd Jan December - Sailing Office Closed Sat 23rd January - Surf to City Yacht Race savers Sat 23th - Tues 26th January - Australia Day 4 day Cruise Fri 12th February - Commodore’s Cocktail Party Sat 6th February - Chairman’s Trophy Sat 13th February - The Great Race Sat 27th - Sun 28th February - Weekend Cruise @ southport yacht Club power boats - vice commodore power

Graham Webb Vice Commodore Power We are now into Season 2015/2016 with our 69th Sail The new combined events handbook is now available, Past and Blessing of the Fleet on the 5th September if you have not already got your copy you can pick one followed by The Breaking of the Flag at Hollywell on up from either Main Beach or Hollywell. the 6th. A very successful weekend in all with over 50 Boats taking part in the Sail Past. Wanting to get involved in Navigation Rallies, please give me a call 0409394122 and I will be only too happy The Power Boat season started on the 10th October to get you started. You will learn about your boat and with the running of The Power Boat Committee how to use your instruments. Trophy. Our sponsor for this weekend were Wymark Sirius Insurance Brokers. The course ran from Lands Remember keep the camaraderie and fellowship going End Bridge to Dux with 13 Boats taking part. This and most of all have fun on the water. event forms part of a 3 part series known as The “Dux” Thanks for your continuing support and remember the series. Winners on the day were Rob Deshon and his Club is only as strong as its members. navigator Brian Keevers aboard “Rare Pleasure” on a score of (8) from Peter Brown and his team aboard “Bipty Bipty” on a score of (9). The Handicap winners Graham Webb were our newest Navigation Rally members Steve & Margo Manchester aboard “Belle Tempo” with a very Vice Commodore Power credible score of 26 .The scoring system is based on 10 checkpoints over the course and points are lost for each second vessels are either early or late to the checkpoint. The information is gathered by a small unit on board each vessel called a Tack Tracker picking up the information via satellite then downloaded at the finish of the event. We all stayed over at Dux on the Saturday night for a BBQ and refreshments to rest up for the next days event a new event on our Calendar. The “Cutty Sark” open is being run in honour of Past Commodore and Life Member of our Club Mr Tony Goldner and is conducted using Traditional navigation rules, for the uneducated that means the use of all electronic devices is not allowed. Boats have a compass and a Tachometer to control their speed and direction. We started the event from just north of The Never Fails running through to Wave Break Island then back to SYC Main Beach for a lunch BBQ and presentations. Winner of the “Cutty Sark” open was yours truly aboard “Van Man” guided by very competent Navigator Fay with a score of (23) followed by Bob Kahl aboard “Snooks Too” on (27) The “Goodwill Cup” was held on the 7th November on Moreton Bay against Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. Unfortunately we were not able to retain the Cup this year. Congratulations to all our members who put up a sterling effort, especially Ray Gilbert who took honours in the Traditional section. (See Dennis Watt’s article in this issue). Our Next 2 events will complete The “Dux” series. The “Treasurer’s Trophy” will be run on the 14 th The new Cutty Sark Trophy, being run in honour of Past November followed by The “Vice Commodore’s Commodore and Life Member Tony Goldner Trophy” on the 5th December. 20 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club cruising @ syc

The Cruising Flotilla held its Annual Season Review at Southport Yacht Club on the Western Deck. 70 cruisers enjoyed a great 3 course meal and drinks. Tony O’Keefe from Tony O’Keefe Financial presented the Flotilla Leader with a great sound system which we can use onshore on suitable cruises. It has been a success with everyone being able to hear any announcements and am sure it will be used for many impromptu karaoke nights as well. We thank Tony and Anne Maria for their sponsorship. Ken Tregeagle presented the Old Cruisers Mug trophy to Richard and Dianna Purvis Smith for the effort they put in to attend cruises overcoming many obstacles to participate. Our annual Christmas Party will be held at Dux Anchorage this year on 12th December so don’t forget to register for this cruise. We have had a fair few new cruisers join us lately so if you enjoy cruising and wish to do so in company put your name down for a cruise and have a great weekend or extended cruise. Article by Bruce Harvey Cruise Flotilla Leader power boats what’s on

Cruises 12th to 13th December - Weekend Cruise and Christmas Lunch This year the Committee decided to incorporate Dux 23rd January - Australia Day Cruise birthday into our August cruise. Beryl Johns organized this cruise and held a barbecue ashore and conducted 27th - 28th February - Weekend Cruise a trivia competition which was enjoyed by all. Sunday 25th - 29th March - Easter Cruise they attended the Dux birthday celebrations. 23rd - 25th April - Anzac Day Cruise The October long weekend a cruise was organized by Bruce Harvey at the Huts at Slipping Sands. 19 boats attended this cruise. All enjoyed sundowners and navigation eVENTS sponsored sausage sizzle and drinks and overlooking a great sunset. 5th December - Vice Commodore’s Trophy We held the Inaugural Visually Handicapped Dinghy 6th February - Chairman’s Trophy Race on the Sunday and this was won by first time 12th March - XXXX Crab Island Classic cruisers Libby and Steven Hall from “Obsession”. 16th April - Buck Jones Memorial Trophy Melbourne Cup is our next cruise on the calendar and we are having a seafood buffet at Russell Island RSL For further information on all Power Boat Navigation Club. Should be a great day. and Cruising events visit the Southport Yacht Club Website: www.southportyachtclub.com.au or contact Reception on 07 5591 3500.

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The Goodwill Cup is the annual Powerboat Navigation The event is held on the Saturday, after the event battle between SYC and Royal Queensland Yacht there is a very nice dinner on shore for all the crews Squadron. SYC spectacularly won the Cup back in with a few drinks and where quite a few tall tales are 2014 after an absence of four years. However this told! year RQYS won it back, despite a very strong and determined team effort from SYC. The 2015 event on November 7, was the 63rd running of the Cup which is held on Moreton Bay. This year there was a fleet of 41 boats. SYC was represented by a team of 17 over the two divisions of GPS and Traditional Navigation. The best scores from the first five boats from each club in each division determine who wins the magnificent 200 year old gold Goodwill Cup. This year’s event was held on a very challenging 15 nautical mile course starting north west of Peel Island and zig zagging across the Bay ending near Blaksley’s on North Straddie. Fortunately the forecast of up to 20 knot northerly winds did not eventuate and the event was held in ideal conditions. All types of boats took part ranging from 20 foot half cabins to 70 foot SYC Team 2015, resplendent in team uniforms super cruisers and boats competing at 5 knots up to proudly under the SYC flag at Canaipa 20 knots. On Sunday morning there is a breakfast ashore washed Our best performing boat was Samadhi skippered by, down with the traditional Moreton Bay porridge, multiple SYC Champion, Ray Gilbert who won the followed by the eagerly awaited announcement of Traditional Category with a great score of 71 points! the results and presentation and then followed by a tug o’ war which unfortunately we also lost, this year!

Ray Gilbert (and grandson) first in Goodwill Cup SYC Commodore Phil Short graciously presenting the Traditional category Goodwill Cup to RQYS Commodore Ian Threlfall The next SYC boats making our top five in Traditional This event is a great tradition, crews keep returning were Delphys -Brian Sherring in 5th , Rare Pleasure- every year, some of the crews have been taking part Rob Deshon in 7th, Little Gem-Phil Short in 8th and for more than forty years! It is also good to see that Lady Caroline-Ian Hall in 9th. the weekend is not just an all male event. Each year there are more women and families getting involved In the GPS category, our best result was 5th place by in the Cup and also in our Club navigation events. our current SYC Champion, Mal Wood aboard his boat Finky Dink Too with a great score of 15 in a very hotly Thanks to all the SYC crews who were part of our contested category. Our other boats making up our team for the Cup and thank you for how well you top five in GPS were Bipty Bipty-Peter Brown in 6th, represented the whole Club. Congratulations to RQYS Mahogany-Gary Doornbos in 8th, Snooks Too-Bob Kahl for winning the Cup and thanks for your hospitality, in 10th and Waterhouse-Bert Sherring in 12th. but we want the Cup back in 2016, our Clubs 70th year! The Goodwill Cup is well named because it is much more than a sporting event, it represents the Our 2015-16 SYC Navigation Rally Championship is friendship, respect and sportsmanship between our well underway full results and our Powerboat Division two great clubs. The event is based at the magnificent Newsletter are on the SYC Website, under Powerboats. RQYS facility at Canaipa on Russell Island. Some boats Article by arrive on Friday and stay overnight at the Canaipa Anchorage. Dennis Watt 22 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club

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Kerry Noyes Vice Commodore Sailing

Huge congratulations to Southport Yacht Club put their well-honed skills to the test with Ocean members Mathew Belcher, Tom Siganto and Kyle Gem recently representing the Club at the Beneteau O’Connell recently named Male Sailor of the Year and Cup winning the overall trophy. Congratulations David Youth Sailor of the Year respectively. These young Hows and Crew, well done. 3 Teams, 8 Boats competing men are continuing to represent SYC at the highest in the St Helena Cup held at Wynnum Manly Yacht levels and achieving great results on the world stage, Club an excellent effort by the offshore division. the talent coming from the SYC Sailing Academy is something for Club Members to be extremely proud Off the Beach cats have also been busy with of. representing the Club with great results at Humpy Bash on the waters of Bramble Bay and also 7 Cats to Along with the great results on the world stage our Cat Challenge at Lake Cootharaba. youth dinghy sailors continue to travel and achieve excellent results in regattas at a wide range of venues I know there are a number of Club members competing in Queensland and throughout the East Coast of in National and International Regattas over the Australia. Southport Yacht Club also hosted the Open Christmas New Year period, I wish you all “fair winds Bic Cup Qld Regatta with some excellent results:- and a following sea” looking forward to sharing your stories when you return to the Club. Tom Wright 2nd gold fleet ,2nd under 16 Louie Hitchings 6th gold fleet , 2nd under 13 Club racing is well under way for the season with most Dylan Lynch 9th gold fleet, 5nd under 16 division showing growth in numbers this is due to the Melanie Watson 3rd silver fleet, 1st under 16. hard work by the enthusiastic and professional efforts of the sailing committee divisional representatives. Not only are our youth sailors representing the Club at away regattas there are more and more of our senior Kerry Noyes sailors taking up the challenge to attend regattas and Vice Commodore Sail

Southport Yacht Club sailors Kyle O’Connell and Tom Siganto. The Southport Yacht Club sailors won the Australian Youth Championships Mathew Belcher, Tom Siganto in January before going on to win the 2015 29er World and Kyle O’Connell, winners Championships, a thrilling competition which came at the 2015 Yachting Australia down to the last race and just one point. Awards. On Saturday 7th November, Yachting Australia hosted their 2015 awards night. The annual event is held to recognise and honour the achievements of Australia’s best sailors. Fresh from their World Championship and World Cup final wins, 470 sailors Southport Yacht Club’s Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan have continued their extraordinary run of success by taking out the 2015 Yachting Australia Male Sailor of the Year award. The pair have finished on the medal podium at every regatta they have competed at since teaming up after the London 2012 Games. They recently won their third consecutive World Championship title, Belcher’s sixth having won three previously with Malcolm Page, backing it up by taking out the World Cup final in Abu Dhabi. Tom Siganto, Kyle O’connell and Mathew Belcher at the Youth Sailor of the Year was awarded to the pairing of Yachting Australia Awards Presentation 2015

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Farewell Yassmina - Yass has decided to follow her Article by Joe Sabin dreams of living and working overseas and now resides in Dubai. We wish her every success and hope Club Coach she keeps in touch with her adventures, she will be missed. I would like to introduce myself, Joe Sabin, as the new Club Coach. As a qualified sailing instructor, and having been a member and sailed with the Club for many years. My main focus will be improving the enjoyment and love of the sport, as well as the sailing skills needed to compete in racing while still maintaining a fun and safe environment for our youth sailors. Big things that are going to be pushed coming into our new season and our new year are going to be boat knowledge, boat maintenance, team camaraderie and parent participation. My door is always open and I welcome feedback from both squad members and parents. The Academy course dates have been released for the next few months, and are available by using our online booking system – link below. This includes our popular school holiday camps in December and January, and both Adult Keelboat Crewing and Skippering courses. As well as our Junior Basics course which aims to move kids into their own boat and kick start their sailing endeavours. This is a great next step for kids who have done a few FunSail sessions, and would like to take that next step forward and hopefully join our development squad down a SYC Hollywell. The Club has recently purchased a new Nacra 4.5 catamaran. The Adult Start Catamaran Sailing course is perfect for those new to the sport, who wish to learn how to sail, or even for those wishing to refresh their sailing skills. It is also a great way to get into some racing as well as the parents of young SYC sailors who would like to get into a boat they can sail with their child. Our certified and highly experienced instructors teach this course following Yachting Australia’s Learn to Sail 1 and 2 Training. www.southportyachtclub.com.au/sailing/sailing- academy/ Our Sailing Academy continues to grow in numbers with 42 participants now in the development squad. We welcome all our new members for Term 4. We have had several sailors travel to interstate regattas with some excellent results. The 2016 Squad program will be available shortly. Our Junior Mentors have been a huge asset to the Club, and their participation is vital to the smooth running of the Club racing and assistance to the academy. We have seen a great increase in the number of competitors for our Sunday green fleet, which is great to see our young sailors out on the water getting into the racing and taking full advantage of the on water coaching provided by the SYC coaches, mentors and volunteers. There have also been some big improvements seen in our open fleet sailors with awesome racing each week. It is great to see how passionate our youth sailors are about this great sport. We also have many young sailors travelling away over the Christmas period so we are wishing them the best of luck and safe travels.

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Over the Labour Day long weekend, Southport Yacht Club was once again host to the 2015 Queensland Etchells State Championships. The weekend was witness to hot competition including former World and Australian Champions, and Olympic team member, Jake Lilley. Principle Race Officers, Ross and Kevin Wilson, returned to SYC for the event, certainly proving their immeasurable skills, by conducting a great regatta and having all singing their praises once more. The large number of whales and their proximity to the racers, also meant that the 2015 Etchells Queensland State Championship would be one to remember for a long time. Congratulations to Peter McNeill, Josh Torpy and David Gleadhill on IRIS III, who sailed their way into first place in race 6 and won the overall championships. Following in second was CIAO, skippered by Douglas McGain with crew members Stuart Clark and Michael O’Brien, and finishing in third place FIFTEEN + with skipper David Clark and crew members Mick Slinn, Mark Langford and Sean ORourke. For full results visit: www.southportyachtclub.com. au/results/2012/etchells/15E22STATES/series.htm ashleigh swadling I recently competed in the 2015 Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championships held in Doha, Qatar. I was part of a team of ten Australian Optimist Sailors competing at this regatta and I was proud to qualify and race in the Gold Fleet and therefore achieved my goal. The racing was in light winds and very challenging, I finished 57th out of 120 sailors. The Australian Team was coached and supported by AIODA Coach, Rob Brewer. Qatar was a great cultural and learning experience and I enjoyed every moment of my two weeks abroad. I was able to present the SYC Burgee to the Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation, this made me feel very proud as it was well received. I wish to take the opportunity to thank SYC for their support and coaching throughout the year. In the coming months there are many large Optimist Regattas for the SYC Optimist Fleet to compete in, these include the NZ North Island Championships in which Riley Cameron and I will be representing SYC on the 13th to the 15th of November, 2015. Many SYC Optimist Sailors will be travelling to Sail Melbourne, Sail Sydney, and the AIODA Optimist Nationals being held at Georges River 16 foot Sailing Club in Sydney in January, 2016. Sailors representing SYC at these Regattas include, Adelaide Pullen, Sam Martland, Orla Amos, Hudson McKee, Torin Mitchell, Charlie Piacun, Riley Cameron, Blake Wilson, and myself. It will be fun to travel as part of an SYC Optimist Sailing Team.

Article by Ashleigh Swading 26 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club airlie beach race week 2015 syc finish with impressive way through to make every second count. With Sophie on helm and myself on main trim the boat result at airliE beach race kept great speeds the whole way through. Joel was week 2015 in focus making all the tactical decisions, however could not have done it all without Joe’s bow work” Tony Horkings Northshore 38, Lee-Way, competed said Yassmina. “Thank you to Tony and the rest of the against the best in IRC Passage to finish Airlie Beach crew for a great experience to help in building upon Race week in first (1st) place. SYC Member Graham our youth keelboat sailing” Yassmina added. Sherring on Stay Tuned also gained an impressive result finishing second (2nd) with Noel Leigh-Smith “The racing standards performed by the young crew on Viper third (3rd) in the Sports Boats division. was absolutely fantastic, it was inspirational to see such a young crew work so hard in achieving such Hosted by the Whitsunday Sailing Club, Airlie Beach impressive results, I believe they all performed to Race Week was conducted on the tropical Queensland their absolute maximum, and they now have the waters from Saturday 8th to Friday 14th August, 2015. result to prove it” said Tony. Alongside skipper and owner Tony Horkings, six “I found the weather conditions were perfect for my young Southport Yacht Club members made up the boat, although we did struggle with the passage race impressive crew list including Miami ISAF World Cup on Thursday, finishing last for the day, however it was 49er silver medallist Joel Turner on tactics, 2011 great to perform so well today and redeem ourselves Harken Women’s International Match Racing Regatta back to first, I look forward to having this crew on winner Sophie Lahey on the helm, SYC Sailing Academy board Lee-Way more often” Tony adds. Principal Yassmina Hamie on mainsheet, Joe Sabin on foredeck, Raju Tanna on mast and Grant Seal. A massive congratulations to the Southport Yacht Club crew members on Lee-Way, Stay Tuned and Viper, we “Although we had very gusty and shifty conditions look forward to seeing you all back on the Gold Coast on the water today, as the Pressure was on to take waters soon. the win, all the team was 100% committed the whole

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GOLD COAST BOAT WINS IT’S DIVISION AT AIRLIE BEACH New boats, new organisers, faster boats, more RACE WEEK!!! These are the headlines I love to see. professional, all of these things give our keel boat Many of our SYC yachts headed North in August divisions at our Club a very very bright future. for the Whitsundays race series. Lee-way, owned Cheers, Ray McMahon and skippered by Tony Horkings won its division at Airlie Beach Race Week with other SYC Ray McMahon boats figuring in the placings of their divisions. Thursday Twilight Representative Hamilton Island Race Week had 5 SYC boats in it and although we didn’t win any divisions, all of the SYC boats were extremely competitive in their divisions.

Back home on the GC, the fleet have really hooked into our race season with all guns blazing. We’ve had different winners each week with some of last seasons winners being out-shone!!!! A few skippers have purchased bigger, better, faster boats. Others have modified their boats and purchased new sails, all in an effort to get that little bit extra out of their boats. What that really means is that we’re getting more professional as racers...... and our results at the national regattas is showing it!!!

Our Twilight sailors have now turned their attentions to our Offshore races and these races are showing unprecedented increases in entrants. That’s largely due to David Hows and Drew Jones (our Offshore organisers) who are doing a fabulous job. new south wales youth championships Well done to Tom Wright who came away with 1st place at the NSW Youth Champsionships. Ashleigh Swadling was also won 1st girl overall, Blake 12th, Riley 30th, Charlie 34th, and Adelaide who was 29th in the intermediate fleet.

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OTB DINGHY SERIES ETCHELLS & SPORTS BOATS SERIES OTBD Champs Day 6 Sunday 6th December 2015 Club Championship Series – Day 4 - Saturday 16th January OTBD Champs Day 7 Sunday 13th December 2015 Club Championship Series – Day 5 - Saturday 6th February OTBD Champs Day 8 Sunday 31st January 2016 Club Championship Series – Day 6 - Saturday 20th February OTBD Champs Day 9 Sunday 7th February 2016 OTBD Champs Day 10 Sunday 21st February 2016 THURSDAY TWILIGHT SERIES OTBD Champs Day 11 Sunday 28th February 2016 Thursday Twilight Race 12 - Thursday 3rd December 2015 Thursday Twilight Race 13 - Thursday 10th December 2015 OTB CATAMARAN SERIES Thursday Twilight Race 14 - Thursday 17th December 2015 OTBC Champs Day 4 - Saturday 30th January 2016 Thursday Twilight Race 1 - Thursday 7th January 2016 OTBC Champs Day 5 - Saturday 27th February 2016 Thursday Twilight Race 2 - Thursday 21st January 2016 OTBC Offshore Day 4 - Saturday 16th January 2016 Thursday Twilight Race 3 - Thursday 28th January 2016 OTBC Offshore Day 5 - Saturday 6th February 2016 Thursday Twilight Race 4 - Thursday 4th February 2016 OTBC Offshore Day 6 - Saturday 20th February 2016 Thursday Twilight Race 5 - Thursday 11th February 2016 OTBC Passage Day 2 - Saturday 12th December 2015 Thursday Twilight Race 6 - Thursday 18th February 2016 OTBC Passage Day 3 - Saturday 19th December 2015 Thursday Twilight Race 7 - Thursday 25th February 2016 OTBC Passage Day 4 - Saturday 9th January 2016 OFFSHORE DIVISON SERIES INSHORE DIVISION SERIES Ted Elkes Memorial - Saturday 5th December 2015 Jam Series Race 7 - Wednesday 2nd December 2015 Bartercard Coffs to Paradise - Thursday 7th January 2016 Round the Cans Race 7 - Wednesday 9th December 2015 Bartercard Sail Paradise - Wednesday 13th – Sunday 17th JaMas Series Race 7 - Friday 11th December 2015 January 2016 Jam Series Race 8 - Wednesday 16th December 2015 Surf 2 City - Saturday 23rd January 2016 Round the Cans Race 8 - Wednesday 6th January 2016 Summer Series Day 5 - Sunday 31st January 2016 Jam Series Race 9 - Wednesday 13th January 2016 Summer Series Day 6 - Sunday 14th February 2016 Jam Series Race 10 - Wednesday 27th January 2016 Round the Cans Race 9 - Wednesday 3rd February 2016 SYC SPECIAL EVENTS Jam Series Race 11 - Wednesday 10th February 2016 Ted Elkes Memorial Race - Saturday 5th December 2015 Round the Cans Race 10 - Wednesday 17th February 2016 Bartercard Coffs to Paradise - Thursday 7th January 2016 Jam Series Race 12 - Wednesday 24th February 2016 Bartercard Sail Paradise - Wednesday 13th – Sunday 17th January 2016 JaMas Series Race 8 - Friday 5th February 2016 Surf 2 City - Saturday 23rd January 2016 JaMas Series Race 9 - Friday 19th February 2016 The Great Race - Saturday 13th February 2016

Stand-Up-Paddle (SUP) Board SYC Hollywell is now offering lessons and lessons and hire available at hire. We cater for group Hollywell! events, corporate Stand up paddle boarding is fast becoming popular in packages and private Australia from flat water cruising to the exhilaration SUP lessons as well of catching a wave in the best surf breaks. It enables as offering a per hour the participant to gain a great level of core fitness and per month rental whilst being in touch with nature. It is relatively program. easy to learn and paddling can be as much fun (social groups) or fitness (races) as you desire it to be. Stand For further information up paddle boarding is popular among all ages which contact Hollywell allows the entire family to get in on the fun. The Office on 55 377 030. smiles are contagious.

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Southport Yacht Club Hollywell was the venue for the latest new 303 Dinghy to be added to Sailability Gold Coast fleet, now numbering 13 Hansa 303 wide dinghies. The terrific generous donation was from the Queensland Masonic Touring Club, after the morning tea, the vessel was blessed and launched by the, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Dr Gary Bacon. The Queensland Masonic Touring Club Inc (QMTC Inc) selected Sailability for its charity for 2015. They have raised over $3,000 for the charity and with the generous support of Hand Heart and Pocket have made a donation of $8,000 towards the purchase of a Hansa 303 wide dingy fitted out to comply with all safety regulations to transport people with disabilities on the water. Part of the fundraising has been by the purchase of handmade craft such as hand towels, scarves, place mats, wooden toys . QMTC also fund raises with dinners and breakfasts. The generous support of Organisations like Queensland Masonic Touring Club makes it possible for our organization to exist and to make the community a great place to live.

Article by Maurice Lazarus Sailability Volunteers with their new 303 Dinghy, donated by Queensland Masonic Touring Club President, Sailability Gold Coast flag etiquette

A Southport Yacht Club - Southport Yacht Club wish to maintain similar high standard of seamanship and good manners by wearing Burgee is issued to members the appropriate burgee aboard their vessel. who have their vessel on the - The Burgee is not required to be lowered at sunset. Club’s register. - However to maintain your Burgee in a respectable condition, it is recommended to be stowed when your Club Burgee etiquette was vessel is not in use at your berth. initially derived from custom The Ensign flag etiquette: and usage of the Royal Navy. - The Ensign should be hoisted at 08:00 hours and Members belonging to Southport Yacht Club may fly lowered at sunset. the Club’s unique Burgee while following the below - At sea, the Ensign should be worn in daylight, within etiquette: sight of land, or when in company with other yachts. - Both while underway and at anchor (however, not - When racing, Burgees and Ensigns must not be worn. while racing). - The Red and Blue Ensigns should be dipped to - Sailing vessels may fly the Burgee from the main warships of all nations. masthead or from a halyard under the starboard spreader on the mast. - The White Ensign is never dipped except when returning a salute. - Most all powerboats (i.e., those lacking any mast or having a single mast) fly the burgee off a short staff Please respect Southport Yacht Club’s flag etiquette. at the bow; two-masted power vessels fly the Burgee at the foremast.

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Rebecca Coleiro President associates REPORT Since last reporting we have drawn the Spring Mega but there was plenty of opportunity to spend your Raffle 2015, presented the High Tea at SYC and the dollars! Sponsors were fantastic as usually with Associates 2015 Melbourne Cup lunch and launched Zeppelin Travel, North Stradbroke Island Hotel, SYC, the Christmas 2015 Mega Raffle. As usual the team Brygon Reserve Wines, Stefan Hair Care, La Bon has been busy! Design & Caci Australia, Marina Mirage Couture & Spa, Southport Hair Centre, Yours International Australia The Spring 2015 Mega Raffle was drawn on Friday Fair, The Classic Future Fashion House. Bonnie from 2nd October 2015 at the High Tea At SYC event. The La Bon Design and Caci Australia was very generous fabulous Zeppelin Travel/Cunard 1st prize – a 12 day and also had a fascinating display of fascinators. coastal cruise valued at $8,000 was won by Murray & Faras Henderson took out the 1st prize of the North Samantha Warfield. The 2nd prize - a Superior Jetties Straddie prize worth $598 and Beryl Pitson will be Stand Up Paddle Board was won by Kelvin Holdt; 3rd very popular after winning the playing card prize of a prize – QT Hotel Gold Coast, Overnight Ocean View Titans Corporate Box for 8 people! Thank you to the room with dinner for 2 at Bazaar and hotel parking, Associates Committee members, sponsors, Brett & his was won by Murray Jones; 4th prize – an Associates team, Victoria & her team and particularly Scott and Gift Basket was won by Caroline Frogley and 5th prize his team who supplied an outstanding meal. – a SYC Waterfront Restaurant Dining voucher was won by Peter Hawkins. Unusually none of the winners Look out for the Christmas Mega Raffle tickets on sale were at the draw but everyone was thrilled with their now – a trip to Fiji Vomo Island is 1st prize worth over wins. We were thrilled with the generous sponsors $13,000! and Murray and Samantha will no doubt have a great time on their cruise. DATE SAVER ALERT (Not many dates yet but lots of planning) The High Tea at SYC was a change from our usual luncheon with a theme of High Tea on a luxury cruise Christmas Mega Raffle – will be drawn at Christmas and everyone seemed to have a great time. Ken Carols on Saturday 19th December 2015. Triffitt from Cunard flew up from Sydney to attend March / April is our annual Getaway – planning is the event and draw our Mega Raffle. We had a already happening. Resort Wear silent fashion parade from Maria Tresols from The Robina Fabric Shop showing the Maelena Don’t forget 2016 is the 70th Anniversary of the SYC – Collection, a lovely range of mostly locally designed look for some great events to celebrate! and made clothes, made for real women. As we were The Associates Committee is the fund raising drawing the Spring 2015 Mega Raffle we didn’t sell committee of the Club, we try to bring you quality event raffle tickets. To make the day interesting we events and raffles to support the Southport Yacht had a great range of lucky seat prizes from La Bon Club – your ongoing support and the ongoing support Design, Stefan hair products and SYC. We also had a of our sponsors is greatly appreciated. terrific Business Card Draw from our great friends at Esteem Medi Spa with a goodie bag valued at $500. What can I say about our Associates Melbourne Cup Rebecca Coleiro Lunch – food was magnificent; we had sweeps, raffles President & a lucky playing card draw. Yes it wasn’t the tote

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