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ISSUE69NOVEMBER2013Yachting PointersWEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER OF SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUBSUPPORT BOAT ROSTERShould you need to contact a memberon the Checkpoint Roster, please contactFiona Henderson in the On Water GroupOffice on 9364 5844.Saturday 16 NovemberGeraldine HillMark HarperSunday 17 NovemberAldo DentamaroSteven DavisSaturday 23 NovemberKim TurnerDarren ShaplandSunday 24 NovemberAnthony WaltherDouglas SmithCONTACT NUMBERSSite Security Officer0499 996 164Security SupervisorJodie Sheppard0409 870 201Security ManagerAlex Espey0499 994 356GRAND SPONSOR OFTHE WEEKVibropilePhil WarwickSuite 43 Brodie Hall DriveBENTLEY WA 6102this issueThe Fremantle Harbour Classic. P. 1FLYING 15 WORLDS IN HONGKONG P.2Flying Fifteens P.2RST Training, Theory and Practical CourseP.3Boating Communities Newsletter P.3New speed restrictions to boost safety onSwan Canning Riverpark P. 3The Fremantle Harbour Classic.Comment sought on proposed changes atKoombana Bay P.3ANY PORT IN A TWILIGHT STORM P.4Cruising Section - Raft Up & BBQ - RockyBay P.5Cruising Section - Upcoming Events P.5Bakewell White 8 Charter Scheme P.6Once more, down to the sea we go, to battle with the salt water sailors in the now legendary FremantleHarbour Classic.With light breezes and a scorching day predicted, the racing started earlier with the America’s CupLegends racing in Bathers Bay off Fremantle in SB20’s. With the likes of Skip Lissman, Damian Fewster,Chris Sutherland, John Longley and Peter Gilmour on show, the odds were likely that there would besome good racing. Former world match racing champion Peter Gilmour took the racing by the scruff ofthe neck, winning 2 out of the 3 races including the triple point race in the harbour and it was a treat tosee the way they worked the gusts that came down from the nor east. All of this was a precursor to themain event, the Harbour Classic.South of Perth had 4 boats invited to join the event, Chris Hind’s Sagacious, Peter Vlaar and Farrago,Ross Swanson’s Syrenka and P.C. Guy Skinner’s Turnham Green.On a soft day, with the breeze struggling in from the west, the lighter boats were going to be advantaged;the first three named boats were struggling to make their speed and only Guy and his merry bunch ofwarriors had a chance, but it took a “Wild Bull” to get over the line first, starting at the 16 minute dropand beating 15 boats to get to the line first. Well done Dominic. The fastest boat on the day was GaryMcNally’s Black Betty.After all the slow speed racing on the day, we dropped into the Fremantle Sailing club for results and aconvivial ale and the crews of Farrago and Sagacious got together for a photograph and I was fortunateenough to catch them in the act. Other people from SoPYC were John and Christina Heydon in theirofficial capacities; Commodore Paul and Dianne, Bernie and Lana Kaaks and at least another 10 peopleI recognised on the fly. A good day was had by all and the interaction of the boats on the river with theocean racers at these events, ensures the mutual regard for all.Rick SteuartT: 9472 6960E: pwarwick@vibropile.com.auNOTIFICATION: TRAILERSShould you have a boat on theWestern Hardstand please ensurethat your name and telephonenumber is displayed on yourboat’s trailer/jinker. An inspectionhas revealed many boats on thehardstand do not meet this Clubrequirement. There has been a boatclamped because it is unidentifiedand parked in another member’sallocated pen.HOME

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCEWEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER• Bar Menu available from 1200-2100hrs• A la Carte Menu available for lunch(1200-1500 hrs) anddinner (from 1800 hrs)• **Special Theme Night and specials thatchange daily**• Invitation Race 1435hrs• Twilight Invitation 1825hrsTHURSDAY 14 NOVEMBERBar Menu available from 1200-2100 hrs• A la Carte Menu available for lunch(1200-1500 hrs) and dinner (from 1800hrs)• *Flavoursome Thursdays and specialsthat change daily**• CHASE THE ACE JACKPOT $1250• Cruising Section Meeting 1930hrsFLYING 15 WORLDS IN HONGKONGSouth of Perth Flying 15 sailors have takena healthy slice of the cake in the WorldChampionships. Crack sailing husband and wifeteam and former World Champions Nick andJanet Jerwood took a very convincing first inthe last race to place them second over all inthe championships in Hong Kong.Working their boats in everything, including thestiff breezes prior to a typhoon and then copingwith the big swells thereafter, the top runners inthe flying 15’s showed that consistency wouldpay off. The last day was the pay off as theywere sailing in 10 to 12 knot easterlies with theremnants of the big swell from the weekend’styphoon and the Jerwoods leapt into the front, working at maintaining a big lead to ensure that theykept their second spot alive. The tactic succeeded and they tucked the win under their belts.The current world champions Graham Vials and Chris Turner had sailed extremely well and had kepttwo former world champions at bay in the Jerwoods and Steve Goacher with Royal Freshie’s GrantAnderson and Dean McAullay dogging their heels in the Nationals and the Worlds.The final results for South of Perth were: Ineffable the Jerwoods 2 nd , Storyteller Chris Paterson andRupert Leslie 10 th , Spot the Difference Greg Tonnison and Steve Roberts 14 th , Mr Fox Jade and WilliamLane 20th, Fflashpoint Peter Rooke and Martin Arrowsmith 22nd, Fast Lane 4 John Wilson and DavidTucker 28th, Ffatal Attraction Murray Latham and Nigel Davis 45 th and Frequent Flyer Jennifer Sims withAndrew Wallace 46th.One or two of the SoPYC boats had guest crew on board, but the performance that the F15’s from Southof Perth put on was a credit to the club and the Flying 15 sailors who form part of it.FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBERBar Menu available from 1200-2100 hrs• A la Carte Menu available for lunch(1200-1500 hrs) and dinner (from 1800hrs)• **Specials that change daily**SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBERBar Menu available from 1200-2100 hrs• A la Carte Menu available for lunch(1200-1500 hrs) and dinner (from 1700-2000 hrs)• **Specials that change daily**• Keelboat Club Championship Day 3;1325hrs & 1625hrsSUNDAY 17 NOVEMBERA la Carte Menu available for lunch(bookings from 1330hrs)• A la Carte Menu available for dinner(1700-2000hrs)• **Specials that change daily**• Centreboard Club Championship Day2; 1325hrs• Sea ShantiesFlying FifteensThe patience of both competitor and start team was amplyrewarded with 3 races in a splendid westerly and a mixed bag ofresults best obtained from the web site.Highlight of the day was Carl (the skipper) listening to Kristine (the crew) resulting in Kerfuffle being fastest for the second race....and a bell ring.Lowlight of the day was John (the skipper) listening to Tony (thecrew) resulting in She who must be obeyed returning to restart only to discover that the “X” flag flewnot for them. Should have been a bell ring.Encouraging to see Tim (El Presidente) Bussemaker hobbling around the rigging area following hisrecent escape from hospital.Next Sunday is the second of the Spring Series races and, hopefully, some members returning fromHong Kong to see what they’ve been missing.MONDAY 18 NOVEMBERBar Menu available from 1200-1500 hrs• A la Carte Menu available for lunch(1200-1500 hrs)• **Specials that change daily**• Finance Meeting 1800hrs• SS22 Meeting 1830hrs• Flying Fifteen Meeting 1930hrsTUESDAY 19 NOVEMBERBar Menu available from 1200-1500 hrs• A la Carte Menu available for lunch(1200-1500 hrs)• **Specials that change daily**• House Meeting 1800hrs• Regatta Meeting 1800hrs• Div Two Meeting 1830hrsHOME

TRAINING COURSESFROM NOVICES TO EXPE-RIENCEDSouth of Perth Yacht Club offers avariety of training courses whichcater to a wide range of students.From Novice Sailing Courses to themore experienced Competent CrewCourse there is something to meetyour needs. Details of all the courseson offer and when they are availablecan be found on the Club website.To see what we can offer you visit:• COURSES OFFERED• COURSE DATESFor more information on courses orany other training related matter,contact our Sailing Development andTraining Coordinator Mike Daviesemail training@sopyc.com.au or on9364 5844.RST Training, Theory and Practical CourseSunday mornings between 9.00am and 12.00 noon.Sunday 17th NovemberSunday 24th NovemberSunday 8th DecemberSunday 15th DecemberTheory session 2 plus theory assessmentPractical training and assessment (first group of three)Practical training and assessment (second group of three)Practical training and assessment (third group of three ifrequired)Please note that the practical training and practical assessment will be done in groups and you onlyhave to do one of the scheduled sessions. The cost will be $200.00 per person. To register complete theapplication form following the link below.RST Training and Assessment PackageBoating Communities NewsletterStay up to date with the latest news relating to recreational boating in Western Australia through theDepartment of Transport’s Boating Communities Newsletter.Yachting WA Development Camps and TrainingCoursesPlease follow the links below for moreinformation.30 Nov - Sunsmart Dinghy Sailing InstructorSunsmart Sailing Centre30 Nov - YA Safety and Sea Survival HillarysYacht Club10 May - Sunsmart Keelboat Instructor CourseLevel 1 Venue TBC10 May - YA Course - Sunsmart PowerboatInstructor24 May - Safety Boat Operator Course VenueTBC9 Aug - Sunsmart Keelboat Instructor CourseLevel 1 Venue TBCYACHTING AUSTRALIATRAINING COURSESYachting Western Australia conductsa series of Sports Specific Courses forYachting Australia. These coursesrange from Safety and Sea SurvivalCertificates to Instructor Courses.For further information pleasecontact:Mike Daviestraining@sopyc.com.auorTony Stricklandtony.strickland@wa.yachting.org.auRacing Rules of Sailing 2013-16The errata sheet for the YA Blue Book released late last month contained some unintentional inclusionsand omissions. A copy of the most current version of the errata sheet is available to view on the YachtingAustralia website by clicking on this link or on the Club’s website here.New EPIRB laws will help save livesAll skippers navigating more than two nautical miles off the metropolitan coast will need an emergencyposition indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) from January next year.Department of Transport (DoT) Marine Safety General Manager David Harrod said the MetropolitanEPIRB Exempt Zone extending from Garden Island to Mindarie Keys and out to Rottnest would beabolished. Click here for link.New speed restrictions to boost safety on Swan Canning RiverparkNew speed restrictions and other changes were introduced from 1 October 2013 at increasingly busyparts of the Swan Canning Riverpark to improve safety for all users of the iconic waterway. Please clickhere to read more.Comment sought on proposed changes at Koombana BayChanges to speed limits, an additional water ski area and a dedicated space for personal water craft(PWC) or jetski operation are part of proposed changes to improve on-water safety at Koombana Bay.Click here to read the official Media Statement from the Department of Transport.HOME

RESULTS• Wednesday AfternoonRacing• Saturday Racing (Keel-boats)• Sunday Racing (Centreboards)• Power Time Trialling• IGA Keelboat FrostbiteSeries• Solo Winter DevelopmentSeriesANY PORT IN A TWILIGHT STORMAt some stage during the twilight season the races will no doubt be be cancelled for safety reasonsas a storm comes through the city on a Wednesday evening. This does not mean that you have todisappoint your crew and friends and many yachty’s over the years have found simple pleasures toamuse themselves in a storm.On these rare occasions a few quite beverages on the back of theboat or in the shelter of the cabin and out of the rain with a bowlof nibbles and perhaps a pack of cards can be a very entertainingalternative to being bounced around out in the river in 30 knotsof wind.Some boats also choose to test the storm and reefing gear orindeed run bare poled under motor for a little ‘tonk’ aroundMartin Weaver. A half an hour under your No 4 heady for aheart pumping run to Crawley bay and back can be a safe andentertaining run in heavy weather when racing is not really aviable option.Afterwards its back to the club for perhaps an earlier than usualmeal on the quarterdeck while the kids kick a ball around orplay on the playground. The club is always ready to cater for thecrowd and a fine dining experience can still be enjoyed when theweather is lousy for sailing.Remember to keep Twilight sailing night blocked out in your diaryas a social obligation on yourself and your friends and make do with what is offered up in the way ofweather and the memories will be filled with variety.Whilst the Club may sensibly cancel formal racing you’re the skipper and it’s your call as to how you runyour boat and whether you leave the pen for an informal cruise. Take care and have fun.See you on the water or in the bar.The Evening ScribeThe South of Perth Yacht Club presents the...To celebrate Christmas, the newly renovated Dinghy Club House and Pre-Nationals / States.We are having a photo booth with props and a memory book and an interactive DJ (Grab the Mic!!) with bubbleand smoke machines and lights, pizza and wedges and a soft drink - all for just $15.Chips, cans, lolly bags and chocolates will also be on sale on the night at the galley.DATE: SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2013TIME:WHERE:7.00PM TO 10.00PMSOPYC DINGHY CLUB HOUSEFURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Serena Kipling, SoPYC Optimist Fleet - Chairperson 2013/2014 on 0404 024 080

AMENDMENTSTO SAILINGINSTRUCTIONSThe Sailing Season is now underway,and to make things easier for you wewill again post any Amendments tothe Sailing Instructions online with alink included in Yachting Pointers foryour convenience.Please ensure you check the websitefor any amendments to the SailingInstructions before you go racingeach week.Cruising Section - Raft Up & BBQ - Rocky BaySunday 10th NovemberThe great weather arrived to welcome the start of the summer cruising calendar.Nine boats from our club spent a very pleasant day in the sheltered “Rocky Bay” near Fremantle wherewe rafted our vessels together to enjoy each other’s company, good food and refreshments.The weather conditions started breezy, however as the morning progressed the breeze settled downto a balmy hot summers day, allowing us to enjoy the pleasures of swimming, kayaking and generallymessing about on the water.Some preferred to relax and watch the world go by from the perfect vantage point of our homes afloat.It was interesting to sit and watch our Div 1 vessels pass, while dropping their masts getting readyto pass under the Fremantle bridges, and also watching several hours later as they returned up riverworking hard to raise their masts. A hard day out for some.All boats who attended the event were power vessels, the cruising section really hope to encouragesome of our sailing members to come along when they are not competing.See you on the water soon !!!Cruising Section - Upcoming EventsNOVEMBER 2013• 28th November 2013 - Abrolhos Presentation. Guest Speaker. 7.30pm in the ballroom. Meetyour fellow cruisers.• 30th November 2013 - Christmas Social Event.Join with Power section in their celebrations/raft up.JANUARY 2014• January 2014 Date TBA - Cruise to Garden Island• 26th January 2014 - Australia DayWooden boats display in Claisebrook (East Perth)UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR FUTURE EVENTS:• Sailing the Whitsundays• Cruising Sydney Harbour, Pittwater & The Hawksbury• Murray River (SA) Cruise• Coastal Navigation Training/Presentation• Battery Technology Presentation(including presentation by Abrolhos expert)HOME

REDINK HOMES 44thGERALDTON OCEANCLASSIC 2013PROUDLY SUPPORTEDBY:Bakewell White 8 Charter SchemeThe South of Perth Yacht Club is proud to present its new fleet of four Bakewell White 8 Class Yachts for charterto its members for Club racing.Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to race one of these state of the art yachts without the capital outlay andexpensive running costs associated with owning your own boat.No pen fees | No ongoing maintenance expenses | No hardstand and launchingNo hull cleaning | No insurance premiums | No annual slipping and antifoulingThere are a variety of charter packages available, contact Mike Davies at the OWG office for more details or topick up an information package.Phone 9364 5844 or email training@sopyc.com.auYouth Squad KeelboatTraining ProgrammeJohnCourtJohnGleesonGrangerFamilyIf you are twelve years or older,but under twenty one and keen tomake a transition into keelboatsailing, then come on downand get involvedSouth of Perth Yacht Club Youth SquadBW-8 Keelboat Training ProgrammeWednesday afternoons 4.00 to 6.00pmSouth of Perth Yacht ClubCoffee Point, Applecross WA 6153www.sopyc.com.auThis is not just a programme for our established keelboat sailors but a chancefor the “up and coming” to get started in preparation competitive keelboatsailing. Those interested should complete the Youth Squad application form onthe SoPYC website.http://www.sopyc.com.au/content/training/youth_development_squad/24Get your application in and get started in keelboat racing now.For more details contact Mike Davies from the OWG Office,Phone: 9364 5844, Mob: 0423 429 686, Email: training@sopyc.com.auSouth of Perth Yacht ClubCoffee PointAPPLECROSS WA 6153Tel: (08) 9364 5844 | Email: management@sopyc.com.auFax: (08) 9364 6185 | Web: www.sopyc.com.auHOME