MARCH / APRIL 2012
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DOWNWIND Racing Association Newsletter Diary Dates
April Sat 21: Inshore R14
It was wonderful to see so many boats and crews around the Club for the Great Southern Regatta. With visitors from the RSAYS and PASC this regatta was well attended and from all reports, enjoyed on water. Well done to Jess Hargreaves who, despite the challenges of a software glitch during the results process, managed this regatta very well. Well done also to Race Officer John Gibson and of course our invaluable on-water duty crew volunteers. Our second Phil Hoffmann Twilight series has concluded and we thank our excellent sponsors, Phil Hoffmann Travel and Yalumba Wines for their generous support once again. Greg Manuel and his crew on That’s Life finished top of the list in Cruising Division A and avid competitor Adrian Wotton received reward for his efforts with a series win in Cruising Division B.
May Fri 4:
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Presentation Night
Sat 12: Short-handed R1 Sun 13: Mother’s Day
It seems that our Ladies Helm twilights are proving to be a great success. The Chairman’s Cup is a trophy which can be awarded for any race at the discretion of the current REX Chair. In the spirit of balancing the scales I decided to make it the prize for the most recent Ladies Helm Twilight and warmly congratulate Tracey Pegler on a fine win.
Sun 20: Winter R1 Sat 26: Short-handed R2 Sat 21: Inshore R14 Sun 22: Resail Day (if required)
June Sat 3: Winter R2 Mon 11: Queen’s Birthday
Public Holiday Sat 16: Short-handed R3 Sun 17: Winter R3 (Plympton Cup) Sat 23: Short-handed R4
The end of each racing season is the time for reflection. The Racing Executive is a committee which makes decisions based on available information and feedback from members. Mostly we apply a democratic approach when it comes to decision-making but we cannot make the best possible choices without your help. Shortly all skippers will receive a survey from REX. We strongly encourage every skipper to consult with their crew to provide feedback on the past season and make suggestions for the next. It is next-to-impossible to please everyone but the weight of numbers will certainly help to ensure that the majority of members’ wishes are catered for in the 2012/13 season. Presentation night is just around the corner so book your crew tables now, I look forward to seeing you all there !
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