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6 FROM THE CLUB CAPTAIN Journey Journey of of the the "Gitana "Gitana 3" 3" Update Update Update on on on signaling signaling signaling flare flare disposal disposal. disposal Because flares are classed as explosives they must be disposed of correctly. To address this problem, The Minister for Ports and Waterways has launched a new disposal system. As a result of a partnership between NSW Maritime, Work Cover NSW and the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, out of date flares can now be returned to any NSW Maritime Centre. From there they will be transported to the Sterihealth facility at Silverwater, Sydney. The flares will then be destroyed at ultra high temperature under strict environmental conditions. www.maritime.nsw.gov.au for more details. Charity Charity Fundraising Fundraising Event Event It was very pleasing to see so many attending the Biggest Morning Tea which NCYC member Jan Howard had so capably organized. With cancer touching the lives of most of us in one way or another, this was an opportune occasion for the Club extend its facilities in support of the general community. To see more of Jan’s photos check www.ncyc.net.au/image galleries/ Thank you for your efforts and well done Jan! Ernie Thirkell, Club Captain On Thursday 27th May, with the assistance and support of NCYC, a very successful 2010 Australia's Biggest Morning Tea was hosted in aid of the Cancer Council. This was the first time that NCYC has been involved in the event and I sincerely thank the club and the staff for their support and generosity. I hope that it may become an annual event at NCYC. It was a bright, sunny day and the marquee, decorated with colourful daffodils, was an ideal venue for the event. Seventy people attended the morning tea, and $760 was raised. This money will be used to fund projects such as cancer research, Cancer Connect, the Cancer Helpline, and school and community education programs. A big Thank You to everyone who came along (and enjoyed some of Australia’s Biggest Jam and Cream Scones!!) Jan Howard Part 6 —the trip ends by Bob Moffat Whales were spotted nearly every day the most spectacular display being in Halifax Bay near the Palm Islands where 4 Whales broached continuously near us enthralling Na. We were going to resupply in Arlie Beach but on arrival the Hamilton Island Race week was just about to start so all the Marinas were booked out. Decided to keep going on to Brampton Island and then Mackay. Restocked in Mackay and had a few days break then headed for the Percy Islands anchoring in Whites Bay overnight. From the Percy Islands we headed for Port Clinton anchoring in a quiet Northerly anchorage just inside the entrance. Left early next day headed for Great Keppel Island on arrival we had strong NE winds and anchored on the Southern side at Long Beach Bay we counted 30 other boats in the anchorage that night. Next day headed for Gladstone staying for a couple of days then onto Pancake Creek, Bundaberg and down the Great Sandy Strait anchoring at Yankee Jack Creek before going down shallow stretch with the rising tide. Six other yachts had the same idea and we were like a convoy, I was quite comfortable with this as we were fourth in line with a yacht in front of us with similar draft so we just followed in line. We anchored in Pelican Bay intending to cross the Wide Bay Bar next morning. The wind had turned SE now, the next Morning we headed out down what is called the mad mile before crossing the Bar. There were 4 yachts we were second in line, the mad mile was rough causing the yacht following us to turn back I think he had some gear failure. We crossed the Bar and appreciated being across without any problems. We had a good passage to Mooloolaba staying overnight and then on to Southport arriving at the Gold Coast Seaway in the late evening. Stayed in Southport Yacht Club Marina for a few days waiting for a Southerly change to go through. Conditions improved and we decided to head straight through to Newcastle as the Southerly swell was still there causing problems on the bars at Ballina, Yamba and Port Macquarie. We had no problems taking 3 days and 2 nights, it was demanding with Na and I doing 3 hour watches. We appreciated the Radar, Autopilot and the comfort of the Pilot House being able to sleep in the Pilot House whilst the other kept watch. We arrived back in Newcastle in the late afternoon after 4 Months away we appreciated being home and had our first night ashore enjoying a good long night’s sleep. Photo—Na & Bob in Sydney 6
7 NSW Maritime Boating Tips Harbour Traffic Changes The opening of the new coal loader on 3 May 2010 will cause a marked increase in commercial activity on the harbour so that those of us using it recreationally should be vigilant in keeping clear of the channels while ship movements are taking place. For the purposes of the "Rule of the Road" a seaplane becomes a vessel when it is on the water. Good airmanship and seamanship requires the pilot to conform to the steering and sailing rules whilst he is under way and select a course clear of other vessels during take off and landing. Remember to keep to starboard in fairways and channels and if you are stern boarding into or out of your berth give three short blasts to indicate to other vessels that are in sight of you, or that you can't see, what your intentions are. I find that when I give three short blasts backing out of my berth near Carrington bridge to warn vessels that may be outbound under the bridge I get some very startled looks. So far the onset of colder weather has not been replicated with a drop in sea water temperature. This means that at times the sea water temperature will be warmer than the air temperature. This can result in evaporation fog or sea smoke. This fog may lay only a meter or so above the sea surface and hide small boats from view. The opposite effect called advection fog occurs when warm moist air flows over cooler ocean surfaces. Your Responsibilities As a recreational boater, you are required by law to; • Maintain a proper lookout; • Not impede any commercial vessel in its navigation; • Make clear your intentions to an approaching vessel well in advance. For the master of a large ship who is unclear of your intentions, you should indicate that you are getting out of the way of a large vessel at least one kilometre in advance of that vessel; • Not anchor in a navigation channel; • Ensure that at all times you can be seen clearly. Dull aluminium tinnies can be difficult to see, especially on overcast and poor conditions. Wear bright clothing and be seen; • After sunset and in restricted visibility ensure you have the correct navigation lights fitted and that they are in proper working order. Your lights must be bright and must be visible for a distance of kilometres. Lights not only tell the other vessels what sort of vessel you are, but also what you are doing and where you are going. Make sure that if someone ‘interprets’ your lights, that they are getting the right message. Should you not abide by the law, fines of up to $1500 can be issued by NSW Maritime and Police Officers. Wayne G. Fitness BSO Newcastle / Commercial Vessels Hunter / Inland NSW Maritime T: 02 49628500 F: 02 49716255 We’ve We’ve come come a a long long long way! way! “Our front page photo taken by Paul Hannan on Friday the 7 th May makes a clear statement as to the huge feat achieved by our successive Boards in the realisation of the original far reaching goals for NCYC. Old newsletters reveal some interesting milestones: At the first meeting in November 1993 called to gauge interest in forming a yacht club in Newcastle, it was decided to proceed with forming the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club. Another meeting took place in February 1994 to constitute the Club. NCYC was founded. A Letter from Commodore to Members dated 28 July 2000 informed that the Lease with Honeysuckle was signed. Finally in August 2000 came the Groundbreaking Ceremony on site. 2001 was the year the first steel piles were driven to secure the floating marina. Photo –Paul Hannan by Michael Smyth NCYC Club Manager After opening in early December 2008 NCYC Clubhouse is a well established popular venue for anything from a casual coffee or drink, to a business meeting, dining or functions. During this time I have heard a number of excited patrons just back from various flight tours with Heliservices directly across the water from the clubhouse. These people have enthused over flights up and down our picturesque coastline, or up the Valley and its surrounds, but what made me really envious was the shark and whale spotting tours they talked about. NCYC founding Commodore Paul Hannan and his wife Carole were invited by Steve Bazic and his Heliservices Crew on a joy flight over the basin and to take some updated aerial photos of our yacht club and marina. I jumped at the chance of joining them. Steve, an involved Club member, has regularly supported NCYC over the years by providing his services a number of times when updated aerial photographs of construction have been wanted. I included this link in case any others want to experience this unique view of their city at least once in their lifetime. www.heliservices.com.au/ ” A collection of the images taken by Paul Hannan on the heliservices flight on 7 May is available in the “Image Galleries” section of the NCYC web site. www.ncyc.net.au/image-galleries/ 7
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