DECEMBER 2012
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DOWNWIND Racing Association Newsletter Diary Dates January Tues 1:
New Years Day
Sat 5:
Coaster 6
Wed 9:
Twilight Series 2 - R1
Sat 12:
Inshore R7
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Finally Jess can take a breather now that the Premiers Cup and Queen of the Gulf are behind us! We recently had the first of our Ladies Helm Twilights (sponsored by Everett Brookes Jewellers in Gawler Place), and those who competed can attest that we had wonderful conditions and a most enjoyable race. 25 skippers handed over the helm to those of the fairer sex for the night and once again this stand-alone race was well-received. Congratulations to Tracey Pegler who once again showed that a serious competitive streak lurks beneath that open friendly demeanour.
Sun 13: RSAYS Ladies R3 Wed 16: Combined Twilight Sat 19:
Kaesler Cup / Inshore R8
Wed 23: Twilight Series 2 - R2 Thurs 24 - Sun 27: Geelong Week Sun 27: RSAYS Ladies R4 Mon 28: Australia Day Wed 30: Standalone Sternchaser Twilight
February Sat 2:
Offshore R4
Sat 2:
Coaster R7
Wed 6:
Twilight Series 2 - R3
Sat 9:
Inshore R9 & 10
It has also come to the attention of REX this past month that some members aboard racing yachts can’t wait to get back to the dock and find the men’s room. A neighbour has now lodged a number of complaints about the men who seem to enjoy using the marina as their toilet and it certainly doesn’t reflect well on the club so please respect the wishes of our neighbours and do your business outside the heads or wait a little longer and walk up the ramp. We hope not to receive any further reports regarding CYCSA boat crews.
Sun 12: RSAYS Ladies R5 Wed 13: Twilight Series 2 - R4 (CYCSA) Thurs 14: Lincoln Briefing (CYCSA) Fri 15:
The Racing Association has become aware that a number of people have been crewing on racing yachts with no documentation. For many reasons REX needs to be diligent about this issue and it’s simply unfair on the majority of those who are paid up members if a minority can use the club as their own with no financial outlay. We believe that the current membership structure offers a large degree of flexibility including the option to apply for an exemption on grounds of hardship. We would ask that all skippers bear in mind and check personally with crew members as to their status. Essentially if someone has been a YA member (ie has a YA number from ANY club) they are required to pay the casual race fee for each attendance at the club. If a person has never been a YA member (no YA number) they are entitled to race three times as an introduction after which the casual fee will apply. All funds received from a casual member can be converted towards a full membership at any time within a racing season so essentially the casual membership system can be used as an instalment payment type system which seems to work for many.
Offshore R5
Mon 18 - Thurs 21: Lincoln Week Regatta & Sydney 38 State Champs
A note of thanks to Dorian and his catering staff for the quality of meals on Twilight nights. It has been great to see danishes, ice-cream and other sweet treats offered at the end of the meal!
On behalf of the racing association I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas & New Year.
TRACI AYRIS - RACING CHAIR
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU