MARCH / APRIL 2012
1
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 !
TRACI AYRIS RACING CHAIR DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
2
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
NEWS FROM THE RACE OFFICE
Skipper’s Debrief: The CYCSA & RSAYS will be holding a combined Skippers Debrief in the CYCSA Horizon’s Function Room on Friday 27 April. Be here at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. The Mariners Restaurant will be open from 5.30pm and will be serving from their ’Ala cart’ Menu, as well as having some specials on the night. J24 Australian Championships: The J24 Australian Champs were held at the CYCSA over the Adelaide Cup Long Weekend (10-12 March 2012). We had a total of 15 competitors from across the country make the trek to the CYCSA for the Regatta, and from all reports, it was a successful weekend. Thanks to all involved in the organisation. Presentation Night - Friday 4 May 2012: This event is slowly creeping up on us! Don’t miss out on your ticket to the greatest night in the annual events calendar! This year we have some exciting entertainment organised, as well as the usual yummy 3 course dinner to compliment the presentations. Book now at Reception. Crew & Yacht of the Year: Time to start thinking about who you want to nominate for the Crew and Yacht of the Year awards! Remember if you don’t vote, they won’t win! Nominations close on Tuesday 17 April 2012. Get your vote in NOW! Winter & Short-handed Series: The Summer Series has almost wrapped up, which means that the Winter Series is almost upon us! Don’t forget to nominate for both the Winter & Short-handed Series (NoR for both out shortly). The first Short-handed Race will be on Saturday 12 May 2012, and the first Winter Series Race will be on Sunday 20 May 2012. Crew Available Page: Another reminder for skippers to keep looking at the ’Crew Available’ page on the CYCSA website. There is a selection of eager crew of varying abilities looking for a boat to sail on, or to learn the ropes. Don’t forget, everyone was a learner once, so if you can help a newbie out, please look to this page. ‘School’s Out’ comes second in the RSAYS Women’s Series: The RSAYS Women’s Sunday Series has concluded with Sallyann Geddes from the CYCSA finishing second on School's Out! Well done Sallyann and the rest of the School’s Out Crew! 1st 2nd 3rd
New Morning III - Nives Vincent School’s Out - Sallyann Geddes Taniwah - Therese Gordon
Till next month, happy sailing!
JESS HARGREAVES RACING MANAGER
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
3
MARCH / APRIL 2012
Page 3 DOWNWIND
MARINE ACADEMY NEWS Small Keelboat Weekender April - 14th
May - 12th
Come and join us and enjoy being out on the water with our qualified instructors for an addictive sailing experience. 3 hours of hands on sailing and get a taste of what our full courses have to offer. All safety gear provided. Members $180 Non-Members $190
Sea Safety & Survival Course Presented by Teki Dalton, Yachting Australia Instructor and Examiner , this course is a requirement for Offshore racing including the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. A valuable experience for racing and cruising sailors alike. Members $270 Non-Members $290
The next course will be held in November 2012
Boat Licence Course This course involves theory and basic practical components. On successful completion of the theory test, you will be eligible for the SA Boat Licence (licence fees applicable, contact Service SA for further info) Upcoming Dates: Theory (7pm - 10pm) 27 April; 1 June; 31 August; 28 Sept 2012 Practical (9.30am - 3pm) 28, 29 April; 5, 6 May; 2, 3, 9, 10 June; 28,29 July; 4,5 August; 1,2,8,9 Sept 2012
Youth Boat Licence Course Upcoming Dates: Next School Holidays Members $295 Non-Members $350
YA Powerboat Handling Certificate Course On completion of the Boat Licence Course, those wishing to gain further practical skills and experience can book a further practical session to gain this certificate. his is a pre=requisite for YA Sailing Instructors and recommended for Yacht Club rescue boat operators. Upcoming Dates: Courses are run parallel to the Boat Licence Course Cost $450
For more information on Marine Academy Courses, visit: http://cycsa.com.au/marine_academy.html DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
4
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
RACING ASSOCIATION SPONSOR
YEARLY DESK PLANNERS RACING ASSOCIATION YEARLY DESK PLANNER 2012-2013—SPONSORS WANTED! The Racing Executive is looking into the possibility of bringing back the popular Yearly Desk Planners for Racing Members for Season 2012-2013. The Yearly Desk Planner is a perfect place for you to advertise your business. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to give your business plenty of exposure for one whole year! Please contact Jess in the Race Office to take advantage of this opportunity. Price guide below:
Size Small (approx 14 Spaces available)
Medium (approx 4 spaces available)
Large (approx 2 spaces available)
Price $200 per advert $350 per advert $500 per advert
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
5
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
SKIPPER SURVEY
ATTENTION SKIPPERS! The Racing Executive will shortly be sending you a ‘Skipper Survey’ via email. The REX strongly encourages EVERY skipper to take the time to complete this survey, which will include room for comments. We hope you utilise this opportunity to tell us what you think the strengths and weaknesses in our current program are. Please note, we encourage constructive criticism and suggestions from each of you. Remember, if you do not complete and return the Skipper Survey, your opinion will not be put forward and discussed for the 2012/13 program. Your feedback is important to the REX, and will assist us in creating the best program we possibly can for the future. Thank you!
SAIL NUMBERS Sailing Instruction 10: SAIL NUMBERS / ALTERATION TO BOATS 10.1: Mainsails, headsails and spinnakers shall carry the same sail numbers in accordance with rule 77. This Sailing Instruction is the warning and opportunity to correct in accordance with rule G4. 10.2: A boat shall notify the Race Office when a sail number does not match the registered sail number on the entry form. Failure to do so may result in being scored DNC.
The Racing Executive is giving notice to all skippers who have advised the Race Office of a change of sail number to their boat this season. We expect all boats to start the 2012/13 season with the correct sail numbers. This has been mentioned previously in ’DOWNWIND’ and email correspondence from the Race Office. It becomes confusing for our volunteers on the Committee Boats when recording finish times, as well as for the Race Office when processing results when this rule is not abided by. We thank you for your cooperation! DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
6
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL TWILIGHT SERIES 2- RESULTS
RACE 6 29 FEBRUARY 2012 CRUISING A 1st 2nd 3rd
G-Wizz - Greg Patten That’s Life - Greg Manuel Game On - Julian Newton CRUISING B
1st 2nd 3rd
RACE 7 7 MARCH 2012
The race was abandoned towards the end after the wind dropped out, which meant most boats would not be able to finish. A great night under the patio with plenty of food, drinks and lucky prizes.
School’s Out - Adrian Wotton Synergy - Mal Hutton War & Peace - Stefan Marcel
RACE 8 14 MARCH 2012 The race was abandoned at 1745 hrs, after reports of 50 knt winds heading our way. A very good decision - about 5 minutes after the call, a huge thunderstorm hit the Club!
RACE 9 21 MARCH 2012 CRUISING A 1st 2nd 3rd
That’s Life - Greg Manuel Rapid 1 - Keith Finch G-Wizz - Greg Patten CRUISING B
1st 2nd 3rd
Synergy - Mal Hutton Julia - Richard Harries School’s Out - Adrian Wotton
SERIES 1 OVERALL SCORES CRUISING A 1st 2nd 3rd
That’s Life - Greg Manuel G-Wizz - Greg Patten Another Planet - Brenton Pegler
SERIES 1 & 2 OVERALL SCORES CRUISING
CRUISING B 1st 2nd 3rd
School’s Out - Adrian Wotton Synergy - Mal Hutton Taurus - Adrian Lawrie
1st 2nd 3rd
RACING 1st 2nd 3rd
School’s Out - Adrian Wotton G-Wizz - Greg Patten That’s Life - Greg Manuel RACING
Vertigo - Jamie Goode JJF - Doug Watson Good Company - Robin Townsend
1st 2nd 3rd
Vertigo - Jamie Goode JJF - Doug Watson Good Company - Robin Townsend
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
7
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
SA IRC DIVISION 1 RACE 11 31 MARCH 2012
RACE 10 24 MARCH 2012 1st 2nd 3rd
1st
Two True - Andrew Saies Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto Vulcan - Jimmy Howell
Secret Mens Business 3.5 Geoff Boettcher White Knight - David Knights Two True - Andrew Saies
2nd 3rd
The SA IRC Championships have now concluded for Season 2011/12 - we had a record fleet of 13 contesting this series (7 from CYCSA and 6 from RSAYS) . With the addition of a few more yachts to the IRC fleet, next season looks very promising!
SERIES SCORES
RACE 12 31 MARCH 2012 1st 2nd 3rd
1st 2nd
Two True - Andrew Saies Aikin - Caillin Howard Asylum - Derek Morrison
3rd
Two True - Andrew Saies Secret Mens Business 3.5 Geoff Boettcher Vulcan - Jimmy Howell
SA IRC DIVISION 2 RACE 5 3 MARCH 2012
RACE 6 31 MARCH 2012
1st Peer Gynt - Paul Bull 2nd Bolistik - Alan Boswick 3rd Freedom - Bob Schahinger
1st Peer Gynt - Paul Bull 2nd Freedom - Bob Schahinger 3rd Take 5 - Steve Martin
This season we also ran the SA IRC Division 2 Championships. The fleet of 7 boats (4 from PASC, 2 from RSAYS and 1 from CYCSA) keenly contested this series with the final result not know until after the final race - even then the winner won on countback! RACE 7 31 MARCH 2012
RACE 8 1 APRIL 2012
1st Peer Gynt - Paul Bull 2nd Young Einstein - Rob Sellick 3rd Take 5 - Steve Martin
1st Young Einstein - Rob Sellick 2nd Bolistik - Alan Boswick 3rd Dejavu - Craig Henderson
SERIES SCORES 1st Young Einstein - Rob Sellick 2nd Peer Gynt - Paul Bull 3rd Freedom - Bob Schahinger DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
8
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
2012 CHAIRMAN’S CUP
The 2012 Chairman’s Cup was held in conjunction with the final Ladies Helm Twilight Race on Wednesday the 28 March 2012. After 2 weeks of horrible Wednesday night weather, we were finally blessed by the Weather Gods with PERFECT sailing conditions for our final hurrah for the season! We had a fantastic fleet of 23 boats, all (but one) helmed by a lovely lady. It is great to see such support of these fun evenings and it is obvious that the girls love getting behind the helm! The Chairman’s Cup was sponsored by Channel 7 SALife TV, and it was great to have the special sponsorship for the evening. We also had reps from Series Sponsors Phil Hoffmann Travel and Yalumba wines in attendance for the evening - thanks to the crew from Rapid 1 for showing them a great time! Congratulations to our winners for the evening - Another Planet, helmed by Tracey Pegler winning the Chairman's Cup for the second year running!
28 MARCH 2012 1st Another Planet - Tracey Pegler 2nd Such Is Life - Laura Cowley 3rd War & Peace - Nikki Marcel
Traci Ayris & Tracey Pegler with the Chairman’s Cup
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
9
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
CLUB INSHORE SERIES RESULTS RACE 10 - 3 MARCH 2012 D1 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS Alliance - Jim Hallion White Knight - David Knights Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto 1st 2nd 3rd
J24 1st 2nd 3rd
IRC 1st Two True - Andrew Saies 2nd White Knight - David Knights 3rd Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto
D2 PHS Dr. Feelgood - Jason Coonan Carioca - Beth Hutton Young Einstein - Rob Sellick
PHS Good Company - Robin Townsend Vertigo - Jamie Goode JJF - Doug Watson
OD 1st JJF - Doug Watson 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend 3rd Vertigo - Jamie Goode
COASTER SERIES RESULTS RACE 8 17 MARCH 2012 1st
Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto
2nd Another Planet - Brenton Pegler 3rd
School’s Out - Adrian Wotton RACE 9 14 APRIL 2012
1st
Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto
2nd War & Peace - Stefan Marcel 3rd
Carioca - Beth Hutton Series Scores
1st
Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto
2nd War & Peace - Stefan Marcel 3rd
Another Planet - Brenton Pegler
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
10
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
CLUB INSHORE SERIES RESULTS (con’t) RACE 11 24 MARCH 2012 D1 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto White Knight - David Knights Two True - Andrew Saies 1st 2nd 3rd
J24 1st 2nd 3rd
IRC 1st Two True - Andrew Saies 2nd Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto 3rd White Knight - David Knights
D2 PHS Dr. Feelgood - Jason Coonan Young Einstein - Rob Sellick Taurus - Adrian Lawrie
PHS Vertigo - Jamie Goode Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson JJF - Doug Watson
OD 1st JJF - Doug Watson 2nd Vertigo - Jamie Goode 3rd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson
RACE 12 31 MARCH 2012 D1 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS Alliance - Jim Hallion White Knight - David Knights Bullistic - Paul Martin 1st 2nd 3rd
J24 1st 2nd 3rd
IRC 1st White Knight - David Knights 2nd Two True - Andrew Saies 3rd Asylum - Derek Morrison
D2 PHS Dr. Feelgood - Jason Coonan Taurus - Adrian Lawrie Young Einstein - Rob Sellick
PHS Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson JJF - Doug Watson Good Company - Robin Townsend
OD 1st JJF - Doug Watson 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend 3rd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson
RACE 13 31 MARCH 2012 D1 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS Asylum - Derek Morrison Two True - Andrew Saies Bullistic - Paul Martin 1st 2nd 3rd
J24 1st 2nd 3rd
IRC 1st Two True - Andrew Saies 2nd Asylum - Derek Morrison 3rd Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto
D2 PHS Young Einstein - Rob Sellick Dr. Feelgood - Jason Coonan Taurus - Adrian Lawrie
PHS JJF - Doug Watson Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson Good Company - Robin Townsend
OD 1st JJF - Doug Watson 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend 3rd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
11
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
2012 J24 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2012 J24 Australian Championships were held at the CYCSA over the Adelaide Cup long weekend (10-12 March 2012). The Club hosted 10 interstate boats (from Victoria and NSW), as well as one entrant from Port Adelaide Sailing Club, and 4 home club entries: Good Company, Vertigo, Such is Life, and JJF. The weather Gods were smiling on us for the regatta, aside from a few later than expected starts while waiting for the afternoon sea breezes to pick up. Each day was sunny, with superb sailing conditions. The scheduled 4 races were all sailed on Day 1 (4-9 knts), as were the 4 on Day 2 (10-12 knts), while on Day 3 (7-10 knts) the final 2 races of the series were run. The racing was keen and extremely competitive for the fifteen boats that showed up to establish the top J24 teams in Australia. In a nail biting finish that went down to the last race finish positions, Dave Suda and his crew on PACEMAKER won the 2012 J24 Australian Championships by one point - with Ben Lamb (sailing Alyn Stevenson’s FUN 2) coming in second and last year’s winner Sean Kirkjian sailing SAILPAC coming in third place.
In PHS the winner was our very own Jamie Goode and the crew on VERTIGO, in second place was Peter Stevens (CODE VIOLATION), and OD winner Dave Suda (PACEMAKER) coming in third place. It is customary within the J24s that the PHS placing can’t be won by OD place getters, so third on PHS went to Melbourne sailor Hugo Ottoway (BRUSCHETTA VI). OD WINNERS ‘PACEMAKER’
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
12
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
GREAT SOUTHERN REGATTA
Following on from the record number of entries in the Premiers Cup Regatta, we once again had excellent interest, and a record number of Keelboat entries, which was boosted by the continued support of the PASC (providing 11 of the total 36 entries / RSAYS 5 / CYCSA 20). On the Thursday afternoon prior to the Regatta the weather forecast looked OK for the Saturday, with winds around 10knts, however Sunday was shaping up to be a potential disaster with winds 0-3knts all day. Luckily, the wind gods helped us out and we had enough breeze for the RO to run 2 W/L races on Saturday and a longer course on Sunday with all boats finishing within the time limits. RACE 1: The start of Race 1 on Saturday was delayed due to a 20 degree shift just before the warning signal. The new course for Div 1 was 2 x laps 1.6 miles 230 degrees /Div 2 and J24 was 2 laps x 1.2 miles 230 degrees, with the wind speed around 7 knts. Clear start - just after rounding the windward mark the wind increased to 10/12knts and shifted to SSW, causing the RO to move the windward mark to 200 degrees for the 2nd beat. This was a good move as the breeze stayed in that direction for the rest of the afternoon. Excellent racing with the first 11 Div 1 boats finishing within 4 minutes on PHS. Div 2 had 8 in 5 mins, and although only 3 J24 started they were within 30 secs. RACE 2: Race 2 had similar courses for all divisions, with the wind speed around 10/12knts, 200 degrees. It was another very close race result: the first 10 Div 1 boats in 5mins / first 10 Div 2 in 7 mins. The only real drama in this race was on the start line when Kaesler and Alliance had solid contact resulting in a crew member from Alliance having his leg injured. After the protest hearing Kaesler was a DSQ. RACE 3: Race 3 was a long Race on the Sunday, and as expected 0-3 knts greeted the yachts at 1130. Luckily the breeze increased to approx 5/7knts from the west just prior to the midday start and gradually built up during the race to 8/11knts. The RO set a good course for the conditions with plenty of opportunities to shorten course if required. The first mark was a gate off Point Malcolm (about 60/70 degrees) - perfect for code zero if you have one. From there it was to a mark off Escort House (assy), then to the Wreck Buoy (60/70degrees), then to the finish dead downwind. Div 1, 2 & J24 completed the course in 1 and a half to 2 hrs, whilst Div 3 finished in 2 to 2 and a half hours. It was a sunny day, with very pleasant sailing conditions. The results were very close, with the first 12 in Div 1 finishing within 5 mins on PHS, the whole Div 2 fleet of 14 finished in 6.5mins, the J24s were within 1 min and Div 3 all within 14 mins.
William Strangways
A very successful regatta with great atmosphere.
D1 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS Two True - Andrew Saies Taniwah - Ron Parker Aikin - Caillin Howard
IRC 1st Two True - Andrew Saies 2nd Secret Mens Business 3.5 - Geoff Boettcher 3rd White Knight - David Knights
D2 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS Dejavu - Craig Henderson Dr Feelgood - Jason Coonan Troppo - Sam Gaylard
IRC 1st Peer Gynt - Paul Bull 2nd Young Einstein - Rob Sellick 3rd Freedom - Bob Schahinger
J24 1st 2nd 3rd D3 1st 2nd 3rd
PHS Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson JJF - Doug Watson Good Company - Robin Townsend PHS Mystic - Raelene Bates Lyra - Jake Novick Hawks Nest - Steve Emery
OD 1st JJF - Doug Watson 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend 3rd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
13
MARCH / APRIL 2012
DOWNWIND
KINNAIRD CUP OFFSHORE RACE
The last offshore race was vitally important as Asylum was sitting second in PHS on eleven points equal with Two True who were winning on count back. We were also third in the IRC division behind Secret Mens Business, again on equal points. SMB chose not to race giving us second for the series in IRC. Now we come to the race itself. We were thankful that the REX committee set a course appropriate to the light conditions: Start -Glenelg - Orontes Beacon - Finish. A longer race might have taken all weekend. Our crew for the race consisted of owner Derek Morrison, Steve, Paul, Dianne, Tony, Mike, myself and guest helmsman from Two True Rob Human. The challenge for us was to win outright as usual but to be in front of or very close to Two True at the finish so as to be ahead on handicap, allowing us to be one point ahead in the series. The start at 1300 was a tricky affair being a rare spinnaker start as we had a northerly breeze and the first leg south to Glenelg. In addition Tony had not been on the bow before although he has had years of experience in dinghies. He did a great job all day. We set the masthead kite and held it all the way to the breakwater at Glenelg. Asylum made great speed on this leg, being the first yacht (I believe) to gybe off of Henley in 11-12 knots of breeze. Asylum was first to reach the Glenelg break water turning mark at around 1450 after an intense dual along the coast. Two True, like the great competitors they are, were right on our tail and only a few more boat lengths to Aikin and Vulcan from the Squadron. On the second leg we were confronted with a lack of breeze which dropped out altogether at times. We pushed west with our code zero, like Kamikaze pilots, into dead pockets of no wind, covering Two True in search of more wind. After an amazing sunset it became difficult to keep track of the surrounding yachts. We ate our customary dinner of curry and drank teas and coffees. The early favourable tide was on the turn making our slow approach to Orontes all the more difficult. Many yachts had taken a northerly course and found more wind than us and reached Orontes just before we did at midnight. Thankfully a really solid wind from the north to north east set in on the last leg. We were able to fly our code zero again and steered higher than the fleet across The Gulf to the finish. Mike navigated us to the finish line and recorded the time at the line of 3.01.56 secs Sunday morning (from memory). Dianne informed race control of our finish as we celebrated on the way in to the CYCSA. A 60 mile race in 14 hours, works out to an average speed of just over 4 knots. We did finish up third on PHS in front of Two True fourth. In Derek’s words – mission accomplished. The end result of approx 14 hrs of frustrating sailing resulted in Asylum taking first place in the Offshore PHS series & second in the Offshore IRC series 2011/12 . We are very happy with that.
TOM ABBOTT - ASYLUM
OFFSHORE RESULTS
1st 2nd 3rd
RACE 6 16 MARCH 2012 - ISLAND CUP
RACE 7 14 APRIL 2012 - KINNAIRD CUP
PHS
PHS
Two True - Andrew Saies Asylum - Derek Morrison White Knight - David Knights
1st 2nd 3rd
IRC 1st 2nd 3rd
Two True - Andrew Saies Asylum - Derek Morrison White Knight - David Knights IRC
Two True - Andrew Saies Asylum - Derek Morrison White Knight - David Knights
1st 2nd 3rd
Two True - Andrew Saies Asylum - Derek Morrison White Knight - David Knights
SERIES SCORES PHS 1st 2nd 3rd
IRC Asylum - Derek Morrison Two True - Andrew Saies White Knight - David Knights
1st 2nd 3rd
Two True - Andrew Saies Asylum - Derek Morrison Secret Mens Business 3.5 - Geoff Boettcher
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU
14
DOWNWIND
DOWNWIND • CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA RACING EXECUTIVE WWW.CYCSA.COM.AU