LINDISFARNE SAILING CLUB SAILING PROGRAM & HANDBOOK SEASON 2018-19 CONTENTS FOREWORD 3 FROM YOUR COMMITTEE 4 OFFICE BEARERS 2018-19 5 CLASS DELEGATES & ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES 7 TRAINING PROGRAMS 8 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLUB OFFICIALS 9 SUBSCRIPTION & REGISTRATION 2018-19 11 LSC SAILING CALENDAR 2018-19 SEASON 12 CORPORATE WEAR 13 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (SUMMER SEASON) 14 APPENDIX A (COURSES SAILED) 20 APPENDIX B (LINDISFARNE SAILING CLUB RESCUE PLAN) 25 FLAG SIGNALS 27 ELIGIBILITY FOR PENNANT SERIES & TROPHY RACES 29 HANDICAPS – PENNANT & TROPHY RACES 30 AWARD OF TROPHIES & PRIZES (PENNANT & TROPHY RACES) 31 CLUBHOUSE HIRE 32 POLICIES AND GUIDELINES 33 CODE OF BEHAVIOUR 35 SOCIAL 38 2 Commodores. Message Welcome to the 64th sailing season at Lindisfarne Sailing Club. During the past 64 years and into the future LSC will strive to provide a fun, safe and community centred facility. Since its’ inception LSC has provided a place where people from all walks of life can enjoy “just messing about in boats”. It doesn’t matter if you have the latest and greatest boat or a classic sailing dinghy sailed on a budget, what matters is that you are having fun in a safe and sporting manner. I believe sailing is more than a sport, it’s a lifestyle that can provide a life full of enjoyment and challenges. Whichever way you spend your time on the water enjoy it to the fullest and safely. LSC is very fortunate to have a picturesque sheltered bay to enjoy, combined with a racing area that provides many sailing challenges. LSC has a rich history and tradition of family friendly boating and on shore participation within a relaxed, fun, friendly and community atmosphere. LSC relies heavily on our volunteer helpers. If getting on the water is not for youor you don’t have a boat, LSC is always seeking helpers in mark boats, timekeepers, canteen helpers, BBQ cooks, shore control officers etc. There is much satisfaction in helping out! To all our volunteers thank you in advance for the effort in the upcoming season. This year to build upon, consolidate and formalise our history and tradition, we have adopted a motto for our Club. THINK, ACT, SAIL. THINK before you speak and do. ACT in a respectful, responsible and considerate manner. SAIL in the spirit of healthy competition, participation and fun I encourage you to read this book thoroughly, particularly the Codes of Behaviour. Whichever way you spend your time at LSC, enjoy it to the fullest, now and into the future. Enjoy LSC! John Mills Commodore and Life Member, Lindisfarne Sailing Club. • . 3 FROM YOUR COMMITTEE ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE OURSELVES: C OMMODORE - J OHN M ILLS V ICE COMMODORE - J OHN LAWRIE R EAR COMMODORE - A DAM G LOVER T REASURER - M ING S HAN S ECRETARY - D AVID WATSON S AILING S ECRETARY - VACANT P RINCIPAL R ACE O FFICER - D UGALD M C D OUGALL C OMMITTEE M EMBERS : - B RIAN M ORONEY - T OM M ALES - J AMES B ERRY - I F YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, LOOK FOR US AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE. W E ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO CHAT TO YOU AND HELP OUT WITH ANY ENQUIRIES. 4 OFFICE BEARERS 2018-19 Commodore John Mills Vice Commodore John Lawrie Rear Commodore Adam Glover Principal Race Officer Dugald McDougall Secretary David Watson Sailing Secretary (Sailing) Vacant Treasurer Ming Shan Rescue/Club Boats Manager Boat Storage Brian Moroney Clubhouse Hire Adam Glover Brian Moroney Tom Males General Committee James Berry Cleaning Adam Glover Maintenance civil works Co-ordinator Sail Training Oliver Burnell Co-ordinator Discrimination & Harassment First Aid Honorary Solicitor Steven Knight Dobson Mitchell and Allport Honorary Auditor Michael Watts Media Emily Fish 5 CLASS DELEGATES & ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES NS14, John Lawrie 29er, 505 Sabres Matt Pearce YT John Lawrie Open bic Dave Watson Sabot James Berry 6 TRAINING PROGRAMS As an accredited Discover Sailing Centre (www.discoversailing.org.au), Lindisfarne Sailing Club offers a range of Learn to Sail programs conducted over the summer sailing season. The program types available at Lindisfarne Sailing Club include: Tackers 1 – Having Fun Designed for beginners between the ages of 6 to 12 years of age. Our trained Tackers Instructors teach the basics of sailing in a fun and safe environment over an 8 to 10 week period. Kids will sail in pairs in Optimist dinghies. Tackers 2 – Tricks and Techniques Once kids have gained some confidence around boats, they are encouraged to expand their skills one up in the Optimist dinghy with lots of support from the Tackers Instructors. If your child is interested in becoming part of the Tackers Programme courses are advertised though Yachting Tasmania (www.tas.yachting.org.au) or simply go to the Learn to Sail section of the club website (www.lindisfarnesailingclub.com) where you can register for a program. Green Fleet Having complete Tackers 2, the club offers our junior members dedicated coaching in either their own boats or club provided boats, to expand their skills ready for them to join our main fleet. Adult learn to sail Lindisfarne Sailing Club also offers some individual training to interested adults or families. Training with our qualified Instructors is done in the Club’s fleet of Pacers. If you are interested please contact the Club directly. Adult/intermediate learners will progress from the small sail training area directly in front of the club to the Rose Bay course where adult/intermediate learners can join junior sailors as they learn racing techniques in preparation for joining the main fleet in the middle of the River Derwent. When confident, adult/intermediate sailors can choose from the following range of classes racing at the club: • Herons- Double handed adult or adult- child. • Sabres- Single-handed. • Puffin Pacers – Double handed training or racing boats. • Open Bics – Single-handed Junior. • Sabot - Single-handed Junior 7 • Flying Eleven – Double handed Junior (with spinnaker) • 29er – Intermediate two handed skiff class • NS 14 – Two handed family class • Enterprise – Two handed family class • 505 – two man high performance 8 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLUB OFFICIALS Commodore The Commodore is responsible to the members for the running of the Club and its leadership, chairing of all meetings of the General Committee, Annual General Meetings and Special Meetings. The Commodore is an ex officio member of all committees of the Club. Vice Commodore The Vice Commodore is responsible to the Commodore and the General Committee for the organisation of the sailing activities, training and operation of the rescue boats. Rear Commodore The Rear Commodore is responsible to the Commodore and General Committee for the organisation of social and fundraising activities conducted on behalf of the Club. The Rear Commodore is also responsible for the operation of the canteen. Treasurer The Treasurer is responsible to the Commodore and General Committee for compliance with the Constitution for all financial transactions and audit requirements on behalf of the Club. Secretary The Secretary is responsible for the normal clerical activities of the Club and is normally the nominated Club Public Officer. The Secretary is responsible for the maintenance of Club membership records and assistant to the Sailing Secretary for maintaining a yacht register. Sailing Secretary The Sailing Secretary is responsible for maintaining a register of yachts registered with the Club, recording race results, pennant points and trophy winners. The Sailing Secretary is responsible for ensuring that race entrants comply with financial membership requirements for boat registration and membership. Race Officer The Race Officer is responsible for the formation of the Race Committee each race day, conduct of races and the management of rescue boats during each race. 9 Committee Members All Committee members have varying responsibilities in the management of the Club. Committee members donate their time and energy for the prosperity of the Club and its members and their efforts are very much appreciated. All members are encouraged to provide assistance to the Committee whenever the opportunity arises. 10 SUBSCRIPTION & REGISTRATION 2017-18 Membership fees Senior sailing member $ 170.00 Family* (2 Adults + all dependent children) $ 250.00 *Maximum total fees per family: $550. 2 adults + 2 children, $50 more per additional child. Includes membership, race fees and boat storage (1 boat per person) Senior non-sailing member $ 90.00 Regular Club Volunteer (at discretion of the $ 50.00 Committee) Full time student (under 25) $ 120.00 Junior member (under 18) $ 90.00 Race fees/boat hire Full season $ 100.00 Day sail - Member $ 10.00 Day sail - Non-member $ 20.00 Daily boat hire $ 10.00 Boat storage Boat Storage - $ 70.00 Tenders/Firebugs/Sabots Boat Storage - Sabres/Herons/ etc. $ 100.00 Note: All members of the Lindisfarne Sailing Club are also Honorary Associate Members of the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania and The Bellerive Yacht Club and are invited to make use of the facilities on offer at each of the clubs. 11 Lindisfarne Sailing Club Sailing Calendar 2018 - 2019 October Event January Event 1st - 5th Tackers 1 Sun 6th No Sailing Sun 7th LSC Opening Day followed by Short Race Sun 13th LSC Club Picnic 8th - 12th Tackers 2 Sun 20th Post-Christmas Pennant #1 Sun 14th Short Course Series Sun 27th Aus. Day Long Weekend No Sailing MBYC Long Distance Race Sun 21st Pre-Christmas Pennant #1 Sun 28th AM: Discover Sailing PM: Short Course Series November Event February Event Sat 3rd Showdown Regatta Sun 3rd Short Course Series Sun 4th Showdown Regatta