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Tripe and Onions Summer Series 2006/2007 BobMcGregor(Past Commodore) Sadly the Summer is over and so is the Sunday morning series of races and fun. This series was again sponsored by John Fitzgerald, the local Optician in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. His donation of $400 of Vouchers was split up between the place getters. Wayne Cullen’s “Kasam” was the overall winner with John Gausden’s “Special Delivery” a close second, followed by Rick English’s “Magic” third and Clark Forbes’ “Caprice” fourth. Twenty four boats entered and sailed at least one race, with an average turn out of fourteen over ten races. Unfortunately two races were cancelled on account of very strong winds and the last WAS strong . Nine yachts were washed ashore in Hobsons Bay that afternoon and luckily no club boats! A lesson to be learnt---- check your mooring chains and ropes regularly and know your deck fitting is capable of withstanding a storm.. Wayne had an all girl crew who worked well together, had fun and came out winners. Many boats in this series started their racing in this event and now also race on Wednesday evening series. The confidence in their boat and crew and their increased skills have brought them up the front of the pack on Wednesdays. Hopefully more will enter Saturday races, but the fun we have on Sundays sailing competitively but discouraging aggressive behaviour, is why we have a successful series. You must have noticed the forty odd sitting down together on Sunday after racing, having a bbq and sharing cakes and desserts. Probably women outnumber the men but everyone gets together and nobody is allowed to be a stranger. For those that need a bit of confidence or have few or no crew join us next October. Your boat must be less than 35feet, and a performance handicap of less than .760. We encourage family sailing and having a fun social bbq together afterwards. For the coming winter I shall be sailing Wednesday evenings in the UK (their summer) mainly on a 120 year old gaff rigged Oyster boat, or cruising the Suffolk rivers on my friend Kathys Bilge keeler . Finally cruising Croatia on a 53ft yacht with my Tripe and Onion friends in September should have me nearly relaxed to return to Royals for Opening Day!! Editors Note. The Club would like to thank Bob and his group in running the Sunday series, it goes from strngth to strength, and is an excellent way for new members to try their skills. Group Sailing Program- “Let’s Sailaway” Mary O’Brien The first, of what we hope will be a series of sailing programs, got underway at the beginning of May. The 8 students come from the Sunbury and Macedon Specialist School and all have learning difficulties. Sailing is a completely new experience for these students, and one which presents them with the opportunity to develop new skills, self esteem and social connection. The program aims to challenge the students and develop problem solving and decision making skills, leadership and teamwork. “Let’s Sailaway” is an 8 day program run over 8 weeks which teaches basic sailing techniques, water safety and ultimately competitive sailing. Students with special needs will be selected from Western Suburbs schools to participate in the program in Terms One, Two and four over the next twelve months. The program was developed by Paul Bartley – Sailing Academy RYCV and Club Member Mary O’Brien – Special Education teacher, Travancore School. Ed: Paul’s Sailing Adademy full article appears later in this issue.
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