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Commodore Phil Robbins Newsletter 23 May 2017 0466668541
Vice Commodore Jonathan Horsley A Magical Morning……… 0412798505 “Serenity” was launched early, last Sunday, to catch the Rear Commodore Chris Hallett tide. She shared the balmy early morning river with rower 0414866998 John ☺ Secretary Nola Hallett 0414866999 Treasurer Norm Hunt HH 66291366
Class Reps Gennekers – Duncan Dey Catamarans – David Bowler Trailers – Graeme Fleming Monos – Maurice Reynaud
Rowing Officer Mel Nixon Kelli Coleman
HHUU Webmaster Colin Hinwood
Training team Graeme Turner Maurice Raynaud
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SUN 28th May (11.30 START!!) Gala Season Finale ☺ There will be two teams races next Sunday so come along as it is sure to be fun (full details below, in Club News, p9) *Congratulations to Mike Wiley, Bill Heuchmer, Graham Hams
and yours truely for Championship series wins* 1 Phill (full results, & lots of important dates, in Club News - P. 6)
*Book in now for Presentation Night – 20 July (see p.7)
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RACING - SUNDAY 21 MAY
GENNAKERS REPORT – (Thanks Duncan – Ed)
As a man who probably should have swung through the trees on vines, I have so enjoyed the hard work needed to sail my Gennakered RS100. And thanks Vince for being my exercise buddy.
But praise goes to Mike, who achieved a multi-season goal last Sunday and sailed past the fleet's speed boat Baz & Dan in Trade Secret Formula 15. Laura showed the way and was seen exquisitely flat on the wire with the boat healed to windward. Was this competition between foreign forward hands, as Anna watched from the front end of one of the trailer-sailers? Or was it just that Mike had been out morning after morning this season training them both?
Either way, secret agent Mr Mike Bond (why so much secrecy in F15's?) took the day and became the division's Club Champion 2017.
On Sunday, the light sou'-easter made the work against the tide back up the straights of molasses tricky. The normal advantage of hugging the south bank has vanished since cyclone Debbie and there was ground to be gained on the northern shore, which held a back-eddy of outgoing tide.
Well done everybody, including our other cyclone Debbie who whipped up wonderful food for the day and clocked us all home while her Tony manned the rescue boat.
Thanks and Cheers, Duncan
PS Mark, feel free to edit out my atrocious non-humour. 2
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TRAILERABLES REPORT (From me – Ed)
With Bill H the certain Championship Winner, Sunday’s race became a bit of a novelty event. Julie and I got to the start-line, in Bella – only to find that Spiders Shades and Bad Blood were being sailed single-handed! Julie didn’t take up my suggestion that she swim to shore, so I could join them. By the time I recovered from the boom whacking my head (atleast I think it was the boom), the start gun had fired, and the Spiders were already way ahead. Somehow, Andrew managed to fly his gennaker single- handed……..but it didn’t stop Ian M from taking line honours, and pipping him by 10 seconds. Not to be outdone by Andrew, Ian Bowles dropped his sails, and scaled his mast unassisted, and did something or other. Bella and Ex had some fierce tacking duels (actually, we were both fiercely trying to be polite, and let the other get around the top mark undisturbed ☺), but Ex finally prevailed to take 3rd place. Graham on his Waller, and Ian Bowles on his Careel stole the show, with their colour co-ordinated boats and kites ☺ Sorry, didn’t get a pic of Shades’ kite (pics by Julie).
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Cat Chat (thanks Dave – Ed)
Just a quickie this week due to my absence again. Looks like it was a long slow day from the elapsed times and the wind records. At least the tide was good for a change. No incidents reported to me so none to report. Thanks to Tony for doing duty and congratulations to Phil for the championship win. Also same to the other fleet winners.
Below is a link to the Nacra Membership forms which are due if not already paid for 2017/18. Also below is an events list courtesy of Craig Fraser and Nacra Qld. Some of these are already noted on our calendar and some are not.
Of particular interest is the Humpybong Winter Marathon. This is a new event started last year and includes a course up the Redcliffe Peninsular and back.
Americas Cup starts this week in Bermuda. Should be some good live action on YOUTUBE.
Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challenger Playoffs * Bermuda BER 26th May – 12th June 2017
Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals * Bermuda BER 20-21st June 2017
America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton * Bermuda BER 17-18th & 24-27th June 2017
COMING EVENTS
NACRA QLD MEMBERSHIP FORMS HERE:- http://nacraqld.com.au/web_images/membership%20forms%202016-17.pdf
Wivenhoe Winter Marathon 10 - 11 June 2017 more information can be found here
Mid Winter Marathon inc. the Graham Heath Memorial Marathon Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Association 18 June 2017 more information can be found here
NACRA 15 Queensland State Youth Titles RQYS 30 June to 4 July 2017 more info here
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Sail Brisbane RQYS (incorporating 2016-17 Open Qld State Titles for N15 and N17 (no age or gender restrictions)) 6 - 9 July 2017 more info here
Humpybong Winter Marathon 29-30 July 2017
All Boats Regatta 19 - 20 August 2017 Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club (date to be confirmed)
Queensland Nacra State Titles 28 September 2017 - 2 October 2017 Townsville Sailing Club
New South Wales N15 Youth Championships 28 September 2017 - 2 October 2017 South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club
Wild Cat Regatta Forster Sailing Club 28 September - 2 October 2017
Humpybash Regatta Humpybong Sailing Club 21-22nd October 2017 (need to confirm date)
Cat Challenge 4 - 5 November 2017 Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club (date to be confirmed)
New South Wales Nacra State Titles 25 - 26 November 2017 Port Kembla Sailing Club
Sail Sydney Nacra 15 and Nacra 17 December 2017
Australian Nacra Titles 29 December 2017 - 6 January 2017 Jervis Bay Sailing Club WA
Australian Nacra 15- 17 Titles
Oceanic Qualification Event for Youth Olympic Games (Australian N15 Youth Titles) 11 - 15 January 2018 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Formula 16 World Championships 22nd January 2018 Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Sweet As…..
LATE BREAKING NEWS!!
There is also an unconfirmed announcement from Cleveland Yacht Club that next years Peel Island marathon may be extended to a two day event and be included in the SE QLD Nacra Travellers Series.
Watch this space.
DB
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CLUB NEWS WELL DONE, EVERYBODY 2016-2017 SEASONS RESULTS
MONO CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Graham Hams 2. Michael Mills 3. Cameron Delaney MONO PERSONAL HANDICAP 1. Graham Hams 2. Michael Mills 3. Mark Pierce TRAILER CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Bill Heuchmer 2. Mark Pierce 3. Colin Hinwood TRAILER PERSONAL HANDICAP 1. Andrew McInnis 2. Col Hinwood 3. Bill Heuchmer GENIKER CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Mike Wiley 2. Duncan Dey 3. Vince Selleck GENIKER PERSONAL HANDICAP 1. Duncan Dey 2. Vince Selleck 3. Mike Wiley CAT CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Phill Robbins 2. Col Woodbury 3. Geoff Benson CAT PERSONAL HANDICAP 1. Jonathan Horsley 2. Col Woodbury 3. Phill Robbins
All results are now posted on our website.
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CLUB NEWS (CONTD)
PRESENTATION NIGHT When: 20th July Where: Restaurant at East Ballina Golf Club. Why: To celebrate another successful season of sailing with good friends. How much: $30 per head. Come along and share this fun evening with your mates and partners.
Please return your trophies by next Sunday.
Mark, As a separate notice please add this also.
TRY SAILING DAY We will be running an open try sailing day on the second Sunday of next season. If you think you can help or take people for a sail in the morning before racing in arvo, please let me know. This is an important prelude to our Sailing Lessons next season run by Grahame Turner and helpers.
Regards Phill
Message from Duncan:
"We need a volunteer for Sunday's social race, last day of the season. Would anyone wishing to execute their Round 2 of Duty, please contact Phill on .... or Duncan on 6684 5440.
If theirs no taker by Thursday, I'll have to start ringing around."
Thanks and Cheers,
Duncan
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Some sad news from Geoff Benson (Forwarded on by Commodore Phill, and published here with Geoff’s permission)------Original message ------To: Phill Robbins Hi Phill, it seems like forever since I've been sailing, but life can turn on a dime. My wife Bin and I have had a couple of distractions which have kept me from preferred preference of regular sailing. Firstly the rains came and our property suffered a number of large land slips and erosion issues. This has taken 6 weeks to stabilise and delayed our planned trip to Cap York. While this was a costly and a significant inconvenience it was also a god send. With no warning, on Saturday evening Bin suffered a subarachnoid hemarage to the right side of her head. This a very condition where there is an internal bleed to the head. She was transferred from Tweed to Gold Coast hospital and had successful emergency surgery on Sunday. We expect her to remain in Critical Care for 2 weeks and hope to have her home in 3. The medical staff are positive about the outcome and expect she will be able to make a full recovery. This will involve a number of neurological operations over the next 3 to 6 months or so. We are very lucky to still have her with us. So I will not be able to join you for any of the remaining races this season, even though sailing would be my preference. Pls let the club members know I have not deserted them and tell the Secret Cat Society to be afraid come next season. Kind regards: Geoff Hurry Back, Geoff – the river is dull without you!! -Ed 8 Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club website: www.richmondriver.yachting.org.au P.O. Box 963 Ballina 2478 Newsletter Items, Idle Gossip, etc to [email protected] (Deadline midnight Monday) SUN 28th May (11.30 START!!) Gala Season Finale ☺ There will be two teams races next Sunday so come along as it is sure to be fun. Teams Challenge RULES: 1. There will be 2 team races 2. First race will have special rules as follows: • All attending boats will be divided into two equal teams at briefing. • The aim will to get you selected (slowest) boat(s) home first; that team wins. Placings of all other boats in your team does not matter. This leaves them free to shadow or slow the oppositions selected boat in all legal means available. • All boats will start together for a short one lap race. • The selected boats are called prize boats and they will carry the team colours or flag. • The prize boat is allowed to luff up opposition boats; no other boats can employ this tactic. • If any boat other than a prize boat breaks any rule of sailing they have to make a 720 degree turn as penalty. • Opposition boats must keep at least one (of their own boat) length away from the opponents prize boat at all time. • All rules of sailing apply, except for the changes above. 3. The team with the best personal handicap times for their prize boat(s) wins. PRIZES AWARDED FOR WHOLE TEAM 4. The second race will be run on ordinary personal handicap race rules for all boats. The team with best average of all their positions wins. 5. Briefing will be at 11.30 and first race starts at 12.30pm Regards Phill Link for info on watching the America's Cup on TV and online? Well, here it is (thanks Commodore Phill – Ed) http://www.mysailing.com.au/america-s-cup/live- coverage-of-america-s-cup-world-series-for-australia-on- fox-sports 9 Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club website: www.richmondriver.yachting.org.au P.O. Box 963 Ballina 2478 Newsletter Items, Idle Gossip, etc to [email protected] (Deadline midnight Monday) CORSAIR JIB COVER – Volunteer Repair Needed Cyclone Debbie damaged the Club Corsair jib cover. It’s a fairly simple repair. The stitching attaching the zip, to the cover, un-did. Cover, and zip, are undamaged – they just need to be sewn back together. If anyone has the equipment, and time, to do this, that would be great ☺. Please ring Mark on 0421932945 IDLE GOSSIP..(please send any gossip to [email protected] – Ed) * I’ve heard, on the grapevine, that a well-known Impulse sailer is seriously considering a move to a Cat next season……………… *With the departure of Mono champion Graham Hams and Impulse sailer Cameron Delaney (both to the Gennaker Division), and with Millsy taking up a serious interest in rowing!, the Mono Championship Cup could be there for the taking next season. Perhaps this new addition to the club Mono fleet might just steal the Cup! Q. Will it foil?? 10 Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club website: www.richmondriver.yachting.org.au P.O. Box 963 Ballina 2478 Newsletter Items, Idle Gossip, etc to [email protected] (Deadline midnight Monday) CLUB Announcements Rescue Boat Driver needed – Ric will be away for a month April to May. He is trying to retire and go bowling so if you know someone or would like to offer your services to help us out. Anyone know an ex sailor who would love to get out on the water and watch at our antics every Sunday!! Please contact Phil Willing to help out to organize a Junior Racing? 11am Sundays or every 2nd Sunday. Talk to GraemeTurner. Anyone looking for crew with experience? Please call Jane Cassel – 0421632660 or email on [email protected] Please Call James Cowan 66872986 or email [email protected] From: "Allyson Ekin" I'm wondering if there's a possibility I might be able to get on board a boat as a crew for one of the upcoming races later this month or next? I have had some twilight and Sunday racing experience, on a north shore 32, a couta boat and a trailer sailer. If I could put my name down for any races after Easter,that would be great. I look forward to hearing back. Kind regards, Allyson Upcoming Away EVENTS Wivenhoe winter marathon 10th and 11th June 11 Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club website: www.richmondriver.yachting.org.au P.O. Box 963 Ballina 2478 Newsletter Items, Idle Gossip, etc to [email protected] (Deadline midnight Monday) FOR SALE, WANTED, FREE TO A GOOD HOME (Please note that new ads go first, to keep things fresh – Ed) Wanted Trailer wheels 10 inch wheels 5 stud HT pattern Contact Jonathan Horsley 0412 798 505 For Sale International 420 Class This great learning/family yacht, can be sailed up to national one design competition level. Complete boat in good working order – sailed most weekends. Sails – 3 Main Sails, 4 Jibs and 4 Spinnakers. Some sails as new. All measured and signed. Spinnaker pole and racing rudder. AlumYachting Australia Measurement Certificate 2006. $2500.00, call Richard on 0490112455 or 66287978. 12 Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club website: www.richmondriver.yachting.org.au P.O. Box 963 Ballina 2478 Newsletter Items, Idle Gossip, etc to [email protected] (Deadline midnight Monday) For Sale Spider 550 - Contact Bill Heuchmer For Sale - RS 100 sail No. 244 "Shachi” RS 100's are an international high performance single-handed skiff with gennecker for exhilarating off-wind speed. One design rules ensure all boats are highly competitive. Carbon fibre mast and excellent sail controls allow for adaptation for a wide range of crew weights and conditions. You can join a highly competitive fleet with very close battles featuring lead changes and finishes a few seconds apart. This boat will develop your skills and provide a challenging platform to enhance your individual sailing mastery. . Growing Australian fleet with National championships every year. 2011 – Sailing World magazine’s overall Boat of the Year 2010 – Yachts & Yachting magazine’s Dinghy of the Year ISAF Class, stunning looks, exhilarating performance – New boats sell for $19,895. Special price for club members - Shachi Only $6,880 ono. Terms available for club members! This is the lowest price ever for a RS100! Comes with 8.4 main and gennicker, mast cover, rudder cover, trolley, boat cover. In good condition, raced regularly in Ballina Nth NSW. Call Vincent on 6688 4480. I have bought another RS 100. This is a spare boat which can be raced by experienced club members at request until sold. Give it a try 13 Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club website: www.richmondriver.yachting.org.au P.O. Box 963 Ballina 2478 Newsletter Items, Idle Gossip, etc to [email protected] (Deadline midnight Monday) 14