Groundswell December 2014

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A r e g u l a r J O UR N A L f r o m t h e C r u i s i n g Y ac h t C l u b o f So u t h A u s t r a l i a

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Andrew Saies President

From the President Board of Management President Treasurer

Andrew Saies Chris Wood Wayne Coonan Peter Hall David Murray Glenn Spear Sam Tolley

Flag Officers Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

Geoff Boettcher Rowland Richardson David Knights

Staff Chief Executive Officer Craig Evans Admin & Ops Manager Jenny Krogdahl Finance Manager Marina Segodina Comms & Member Services Laura Turner Leasing Coordinator Kirsty Winstone Receptionist Andrea Boylon Marine Academy Coord Matthew Young Racing Manager Jess Hargreaves Food & Bev Manager Mario Cataldi Head Chef Dorian Molga Port Vincent Marina Rob Marner Association Chairpersons Cruising Richard Lea Fishing John Colella Racing Rob Sellick Social Activities Pam Humeniuk Life Members Arthur F Carolan Geoffrey Catt Richard H Fidock AO Graeme L Footer John Gerard James A Henry (Dec’d) Malcolm A Kinnaird AC (Dec’d) Peter J Page Editors of Groundswell Gay Footer, Laura Turner, Owen Mace, Don Burrow, Terry Lockwood Contributions to reception@cycsa.com.au

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he official proceedings for Opening Day this year worked well and it was good to see many Club members joining us on the lawns for this part of the day.

The recent death of Foundation Member, Foundation President and Life Member Malcolm Kinnaird was reported with sadness. After a brief presentation on Malcolm from Graeme Footer his contribution to the formation and early years of the Club was marked with a period of silence and reflection while our lone piper played. A photographic portrait of Malcolm will be displayed in a suitable location as a fitting memory to his influence and vision in establishing this Club. Representatives of the Club and Board also attended a Memorial Service held at Adelaide Oval on 27 October where some wonderful anecdotes and insights about Malcolm’s life were shared with a broad gathering of people representative of Malcolm’s professional life as an engineer, businessman and family man.

Every speaker had a boating yarn to tell reflective of Malcolm’s great love of sailing and the importance of this activity throughout his life. We will miss Catriona in B2 and we will miss Malcolm.

Most members will now have seen that the western breakwater extension is nearly finished.

With a fresh sea breeze blowing on Opening Day it bought the usual wave motion at the entrance to North Haven but the outer pontoons were protected and stable and any drinks spilt were for reasons other than wave action. The narrower channel in this area has so far not caused any problems and yachts still have room to lower mainsails east of the new breakwater if they are handled in a seamanlike manner. The project has gone well so far.

Dredging issues in the basin generally are a Government responsibility and the Board continues to point this out to the relevant personnel in the Department of Transport and Infrastructure.

The recent Board, Flags, and Associations meeting cleared the air on a number of matters that had caused some disagreement or misunderstanding and I was encouraged by the preparedness of all those present to commit to practices and activities that ultimately will benefit the whole Club while retaining the right of Associations to put forward budgets and plans to the Board that enable them to spend their funds in their Association accounts each year as they see fit. From a Board perspective raising funds exclusively for and handing on any end of year surplus after Association events and activities have been funded is the preferred option and the Board have committed to put any such funds towards a future bar, patio and dining room refurbishment. The Associations have also agreed to make some minor wording changes to their regulations so they are consistent with the Constitution (the over arching Club document) in relation to the treatment of profits and surpluses.

Peter Hall from the Board has provided an example of how this might read.

Finally the Board continues to monitor Club sales and costs in order to achieve the surplus required to meet member expectations, cap ex requirements including the ongoing repair of Marina East and the servicing of the loan taken out to pay for the breakwater.

Andrew Saies, President

Advertising in Groundswell Laura Turner: Telephone 08 8248 4222

Andrew thanks Club member Brett Brown who presented a cheque on behalf of Southern Quarries. (See Opening Day article, page 18)

Groundswell is the official journal of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Inc. Lady Gowrie Drive, North Haven PO Box 1020 North Haven SA 5018 Telephone: 08 8248 4222 Facsimile: 08 8248 5888 Email: reception@cycsa.com.au Web: www.cycsa.com.au Phone Port Vincent: 0414 611 110

Cover Photo: Members acknowledge the Club Flags and their guests aboard the One And All during the CYCSA 2014 Opening Day. Photograph by Gerry Colella

Registered by Australia Post Publication No PP565001/00184 ISSN 1039-4230 Graphic design by Trevor Paynter Printed by Reflex Printing

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Craig Evans Chief Executive Officer

At the Helm

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he Club has been very busy over the past few months with a number of significant construction and maintenance projects. The extension of the breakwater in the western basin at North Haven is now complete. Following many years of planning and negotiations that commenced in 2009, the required six months of construction for this project went very well and the project has come in within budget.

Repair and maintenance work continues to take place in Marina East. CYCSA staff, Shanan and Andy, have been carrying out the replacement of timber whalers and straightening of the linking pontoon walkways at the bottom of the gangway. Work continues in this area. The results of this work have been encouraging and we believe that it should significantly extend the life of this section of the marina.

The crane wharf has also had some major structural repairs carried out to it. Work has included the replacement of rusted support beams and repairs to concrete piers. This repair work was necessary to address usual wear and tear and also due to the harsh environmental conditions when you mix concrete, metal and salt water.

VALE MALCOLM KINNAIRD AC 30 November 1933-25 September 2014

Malcolm Kinnaird held Membership Number One and was the motivating force in creating the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia. He is rightfully thought of as the ‘Father of the CYCSA’ as it exists today due to his foresight and tenacity.

Boating was his passion and he could often be seen walking down the gangway at the Club on Saturday morning with his toolbox in hand to undertake a few running repairs to his yacht Catriona.

An Adelaide boy through and through, Malcolm attended Unley High School and studied engineering at Adelaide University. He went on to become one of the most successful and respected businessmen in South Australia and was a South Australian of the Year and also recognised by the Federal Government in the Order of Australia.

A very important part of the Club’s history has now gone but we have been left with an enduring legacy.

Our condolences go to his wife Diane, their four children, grandchildren and great grandchild.

Farewell Malcolm.

Work has commenced on the installation of solar panels on the Clubhouse. The work is being carried out by CYCSA new Gold Sponsor ‘Solar Depot’. With an anticipated return on investment in less than three years the system will provide the Club with significant savings for many years to come. The Club has been considering solar for the past few years but the deals that are available at the moment are better than anything we have seen in the past.

With the assistance of students from Ocean View College the access to our sail storage containers has been improved. Students participating in the college’s construction course carried out brick paving at the Club. This work has received many positive comments from our members and we thank the staff and students at Ocean View for being involved.

Our new hardstand member’s tractor is finally here and inductions for members wishing to use it have commenced. Please contact the office to arrange a training session with the new tractor if you require its use. Please note that only those who have been inducted are permitted to use the new tractor.

I would like to acknowledge three groups of volunteers who have recently assisted the Club on different projects. Firstly to a group of gentlemen who carried out line marking of the hardstand berth area. A great result was achieved and their efforts saved the Club some money. Secondly I would like to thank the group of friendly volunteers who offered their assistance at the recent SA Marina Day that we held at the CYCSA. We had around 300 members of the public attend on the day and experience life at a marina. A number of these people showed interest in joining the Club and being involved in Marine Academy courses. Finally, many thanks to the volunteers who offered their services and boats to take out members of the public on Yachting Australia’s ‘Come and Try Sailing Day’. Over 60 people were given their first opportunity to try sailing and the day will hopefully result in membership or possibly future training at the Club through the Marine Academy.

Opening Day went off this year without a hitch. The day required all hands on deck from CYCSA staff and I thank them very much for their efforts. A great deal of work goes into the day in organising the event, preparing the grounds and catering. The weather was perfect and numbers of boats participating in the sail past was very pleasing. The crowd however thinned out late afternoon, possibly a result of the Rolling Stones concert that was held that evening.

The CYCSA will be represented in this year’s Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race by the yacht Concubine. This will be Concubine and owners Jason Ward and Shevaun Bruland’s first ‘Hobart’ and we wish them and their crew well. For any other CYCSA boats that are travelling to either compete or cruise please have a successful and safe trip. Closer to home the CYCSA will also be hosting the J24 National Championships from 8-11 January 2015 so if you are free please come to the Club, get involved and make our guests feel welcome.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members and their families a Merry Christmas and happy and safe New Year. Safe boating Craig Evans, Chief Executive Officer

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Geoff Boettcher Commodore

Commodore’s Report

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Thank you to all the members for the support given to the voluntary tax deductible contribution to the Academy. These funds are being used to purchase capital equipment necessary to ensure our Academy courses have safe, reliable and modern training aids. We are already gaining new members from the incentive offered to students participating in these courses.

he highlight at the Club since my last report certainly has to be Opening Day. Thankfully the weather permitted our Official Opening and Presentation to be staged outside on our lawns creating a more casual atmosphere. The One and All certainly provided a great platform to take the salute from our participating fleet of 53 yachts and power boats. The performance by the Rolling Stones at Adelaide Oval lured a few old diehard fans away from the Club that evening but the overall attendance was still very good.

The 2014 70th Rolex Sydney to Hobart has attracted two boats from South Australia. Jason Ward’s Concubine from our Club and Southern Myth and Enchantress from the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron. Three of the crew from Secret Mens Business have secured rides to Hobart on interstate yachts. Caillin Howard and myself will be on Primitive Cool (ex SMB 3.5) and Steve Kemp will be on the 100 footer Rio. This will be Concubine’s first Hobart Race and I trust the start of many more flying the CYCSA flag. We wish Jason and all the crew a successful race.

A tribute to the passing of one of our Founding Members, Malcolm Kinnaird, was appropriately presented by Graeme Footer and movingly assisted by Donna, our Scottish Piper. Malcolm held numerous positions at the CYC including ten years as Commodore.

A big thank you to all the staff at the CYCSA for the assistance given in helping to orchestrate a great Opening Day. The grounds looked excellent and the administration from the office staff ensured all events proceeded without a hitch. Thank you to my fellow Flag Officers, Rowley Richardson and David Knights for their support.

Representing the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, Southern Myth a 41 footer from South Australia competed in her first Hobart in 1954 under Norm Howard. Sir James Hardy did his first Hobart the next year in 1955 in Southern Myth. Many of us may still remember listening to the ‘wireless’ hoping to hear our own Southern Myth’s race progress. She is still a classic yacht and will represent the Squadron as she did all those years ago. We wish all crews a safe passage and hope for a few podium finishes amongst the group.

As Flag Officers we try to attend all Sailing and Yacht Club Opening Days in our state not only to show appreciation for their support but to continue to strengthen our relationships with other sailing clubs.

This year Rowley represented the Club at Port Adelaide and Garden Island Clubs, David at Adelaide Sailing Club and I attended Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club and the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron Opening Days.

This season the CYCSA will host the start of the 65th Club Marine/ Lexus Blue Water Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race on Friday 20 February. The Cruising Division start off the Club at 1000 hrs with the Racing Division at 1500 hrs. This race is one of the States most prestigious drawing interstate, country and local club entrants. If you can break away from work early on the day the start is a great spectacle to watch. Media rivalry has already started with two 50 footers coming over from Victoria. Rob Date’s popular Scarlet Runner will return to try and add more silverware to his trophy cabinet. Joining him will be fellow Victorian John Newbold, owner of Primitive Cool, the former local Secret Mens Business 3.5. These boys will be out not only to take Line Honours but an overall IRC handicap win. If rumours are true about a new addition to the CYCSA fleet these Victorian’s may have to work hard for their victory.

For those who missed the Commodore’s Dinner you must put Saturday 8 August in next year’s diary. This is the date set for the 2015 extravaganza. The Social Activities Association did a brilliant job creating the Venetian Carnivale masked theme for the night.

I thank Pam Humeniuk and her committee for creating a very professional event. A hard task to outdo next year but I have faith they will excel once more.

The CYCSA’s Captain’s Table Luncheon was created to welcome new members and offer insight into the workings of the Club.

Rowley was the Table Captain for the luncheon held on Sunday 28 September and a good gathering of diverse people seemed to enjoy a relaxing Sunday lunch whilst experiencing the fine hospitality of the restaurant staff.

Just a brief reflection on Geoff Catt’s achievements and his deserved appointment to the list of Club Life Members. Geoff first joined the CYCSA Board in 2001-02, was Treasurer from 2002-2005 then President from 2005-2008. He became Commodore in 2009 and held the position for four years returning to the position as Caretaker for several months until my appointment in late 2013. After a contribution of over eleven dedicated years of service to the Club Geoff is still very active in administration and special project roles. Thank you Geoff Catt and well done.

I recently observed the students on our Safety and Sea Survival Course (SSSC) reluctantly jumping into the cold water at our marina for their life raft drill. These courses are conducted by the CYCSA Sailing Academy. Life raft drill is part of this comprehensive course aimed at not only Sydney to Hobart crew members but as more offshore races now require crew to hold a SSSC, more crew members are applying for entry into the two day course. Our Sailing Academy has had a great response this season already filling most training Courses.

I trust all members enjoy our season ahead.

Geoff Boettcher, Commodore

NEW MEMBERS Over the last three months the following people have joined the Club. Please make them welcome.

Katherine Binks Christopher Campbell Carina Cartwright Robert Christie David Fawcett John Flavel

Christina Floret Michelle Gillis Paul Goodman Thomas Grantham David Green Stephen Harris

Kevin Kellow Stephen Kretschmer Mark Lively Michael Ludlow Frank Maldari Ross Mayfield

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Doreen Perrin Brad Price Tony Riggs Thomas Rooney Lucio Sferruzzi Liz Westwood

NEW BOATS This is another in the series of articles aimed at providing you with an insight into a few of the ‘new’ boats to the Club over recent months. While not all are newly built, most are relatively new to the Club and others have moved to new owners within the Club. We warmly welcome all ‘new’ boats and owners.

GHOST Ghost is owned by Ken Amos (Mossy), a long time member of the CYC and the name is a segue from his previous boat Phantom.

Ken owned and built Phantom over a three year period together with his mate of 55 years, Paul Yarwood, who sadly passed away in 2010. Phantom was sold in May this year.

Ken had been watching this boat for five years slowly deteriorating in the public marina and decided that if it came onto the market he would attempt to buy it.

Consequently, after some reluctance by the owner, Ken succeeded in striking a deal that suited both parties and within 48 hours the boat was purchased and appeared on the slip at the Club. When she arrived to say that she was in a bad way is to understate the situation dramatically. The photograph shows the extent of the lack of maintenance as when the boat was raised out of the water a whole ecosystem was revealed!

Ghost is a 35 foot Maxicraft with a 13 foot beam, weighs in at approximately six tonne and is powered by a 306 hp Volvo which gives about 14 knots at 2000 rpm.

the bottom line

portofino

The Bottom Line, a Northshore 38 built in 1985, has been jointly purchased

by David Roper, David Fawcett and Lee Haakmeester along with their respective partners Kirsten, Lorna and Cathy.

Portofino, a Riviera 37, is owned by Tim Vreeker.

When Tim joined the Club in 2007 he owned a Bertram 25 which was followed by a Carribean 25 and now the Riviera.

David Fawcett and Lee are upsizing from their earlier syndicate boat Swallow while for David Roper and Kirsten it is their first keel boat.

This is the first time the boat has been at the CYCSA having previously been at the Adelaide Sailing Club and the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.

David, Lee, David and Kirsten took the boat across to Port Vincent for the October Long Weekend and having seven berths, all owners plan to use her for cruising South Australian waters and entering the occasional Club race.

Editors’ Note: If you would like your boat featured in this section of Groundswell, please contact Laura in the Club office or Terry Lockwood on the Editorial team.

The boat was built in 2005 and is powered by twin Cummins diesels rated at 370 hp each with all the usual Riviera features including a bow thruster When Tim was looking for a bigger replacement boat he enlisted the help and advice of his mate Rick Hausler and together they made two fruitless journeys, one as far as Townsville to see a boat advertised as immaculate only to find that it was in terrible condition and they wondered how anyone would try to sell a boat in that state.

Eventually however they found Portofino at Lake Macquarie in a marina at Marmon Point. She was one of two available but Portofino’s owner was the one who was prepared to negotiate and a deal was done.

She was trucked back to Adelaide and launched at Marina Adelaide without incident and now resides on D row at the Club. The only accessory Tim is thinking of adding is an ice maker for the odd scotch or two.

Over a 12 week period Ken and his mates, but mostly Ken, just achieved remarkable results. From the exterior paint work, replacement of the electrical system, the cabin refurbishment, the engine removal and reinstallation, the engine bay cleaned and repainted, the cooling system manifold manufactured and installed, the list goes on and on and I am hopeful that Ken will write us an article soon with a blow by blow description of his project. Over the time period it is a truly amazing result.

Ghost is back in the water now and I was lucky enough to have a short cruise recently.

When we left the marina Ken’s to do list had 38 items. When we returned the number was 42 but I am sure they will get done in the same fastidious and professional manner that Ken does everything.

There are no big plans for the moment for the boat, just some local fishing and crabbing with his mates and the company of Ken’s wife, Deidre. Ken says that as time goes by and he becomes more confident with the handling and reliability of Ghost longer trips will ensue.

Congratulations on a wonderful effort so far Ken and many happy hours of boating.

Tim has no immediate plans for long cruises owing to work pressure but will enjoy his fine boat in the Gulf for the time being. Congratulations Tim. Special floor show • Romantic music to dance to 6

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s the weather warms up so does the CYCSA Marine Academy! The cooler months have been productive with a handful of courses being completed and a flurry of happy new students. As the seasons blow by we grow wiser with the development of more popular courses, internationally qualified members and fruitful pickings in the form of converting the general public to new CYCSA members.

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aboard course in the New Year then my only recommendation is to be quick because seats don’t last!

Sunday 26 October marked our second year of involvement in Yachting Australia’s FREE National Discover Sailing Day. After last year’s success of introducing 42 new excited students we hoped to replicate this again for 2014. Amazingly enough soon after entering the Club as a participant in the day’s activity our online portal for enrolment attracted huge attention from Adelaide’s ever interested population. This resulted with us closing bookings and regrouping to discuss how we could process the 60 plus students who had enrolled to come sailing on the day after Opening Day. With some fantastic assistance from our members we rallied five boats to help out with the day resulting in a resounding success!

Support from members is paramount to the Academy’s survival and every development is carefully directed by the Marine Academy Advisory Committee. This year through donations made to the Marine Academy Foundation (Australian Sports Foundation) we have the scope to make what we do even better. Over the next season we will keep members up to date with how we will be renewing and expanding our equipment to increase the safety and practicality of our training. We are thankful for your donation which is helping us move closer to our goal of being the best training centre in Australia.

The responses from our diverse group of Discover Sailing Day participants have been positive and overwhelming and we have made contact with each participant to help get them back down to the Club again. The day was made successful by our Sailing Hosts - these members provided the Club with their own time and boats to demonstrate how enjoyable sailing can be and provided these potential new members with an insight into our Club community.

Rowland Richardson, Mike Holmes, Colin Burgin, John Edwards, David Knights and Rod Hunter are fantastic ambassadors to our Club and I thank them for their support of our second National Discover Sailing Day!

Over the last few months we have completed several Discover Sailing sessions introducing new students to the Club and sailing 2½ hour on-water sessions. We also hit the water over two weekends with our Start Yachting course where new students learn the basics of being a crew member on a boat and begin to understand how a sailing boat works. There has also been a steady flow of Start Powerboating students completing an evening of theory and a day on the water learning and practising driving powerboats to gain their South Australian Boat Licence. To add to our list of recently completed courses our newly structured Safety Sunday had eighteen students and we qualified nine new Marine Radio Operators.

With a new summer shining down we hope to have two new courses available in 2015: • RYA Diesel Engine Course - learn how your boats engine works and how to fix it when it won’t!

To complete our list of winter courses is the October Three Day Live Aboard. These three day courses continue to be popular with members and non members alike. The training is utilised by people working towards Competent Crew after a Start Yachting course or by accomplished yachtspersons training to be a Day Skipper followed by our Two Day Night Sail. The feedback on these live aboard courses is always positive and a credit to our chief instructor Brett Yardley. If you’re keen to jump on a live

• RYA Introduction to Radar - learn how to use radar and techniques to aid pilotage in adverse conditions.

There’s so much to look forward to this summer! See you on the water soon!

Matt Young, CYCSA Marine Academy

A BIG THANK YOU to all those members who donated to the CYCSA Marine Academy

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The recent success of SA Marina Day and the Free National Discover Sailing Day has brought many visitors to the Club with a good number expressing interest in Marine Academy courses.

Through your contributions our training capability has been enhanced and with the 2014-15 boating season underway we are looking forward to an increase in course enrolments. Not only do these courses develop skills in sailing and boating but they help build our membership base.

our donations have raised approximately $21,000 which will go a long way to helping the Academy achieve its goals. As a new initiative the program was very well supported and I personally thank all those who made donations. Those members who requested their donation be paid to the Australian Sports Foundation will by now have received a tax deductible receipt.

Through your generosity we will be able to acquire additional equipment for training members and non-members.

Currently the Academy’s Advisory Committee is working with instructors and the Club’s management to prioritise our needs. On top of the list, and soon to be installed on the training vessel Academy 1, is a touch screen chartplotter with Navionics charts, instruments for wind speed and direction as well as depth and boat speed, a new VHF radio with DSC and an AIS package.

Again I thank members for their contribution and commitment to our vision and to Geoff Boettcher and Craig Evans for their foresight in establishing the CYCSA Marine Academy Foundation.

Rowland Richardson, Chair Marine Academy Advisory Committee

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As a prelude to the 2014 Sydney to Hobart Race

Photo by Gerry Colella

A BIT OF CLUB HISTORY… The CYCSA wears a ‘Triple Crown’ – the Executive Trio, President Andrew Saies, Commodore Geoff Boettcher and Chief Executive Officer Craig Evans, are all Sydney Hobart winners. In an interview with Geoff Catt the following are some of the insights gleaned of what it takes to win the blue water classic event.

Geoff noted that “Desire is important but not the only thing – it’s real know how and commitment, a willingness to learn. You must have the best boat, the best rig and the best sails.” He added that “Adelaide doesn’t get enough exposure for crew – you need interstate and international experience to win. Only 10% of boats who start have any chance of winning – the rest are in it just to do a Hobart. Technical gear plays a big part – especially in navigation which is crucial. The difference in our winning performance in 2010 was I believe attributed to more depth in the crew to control such a powerful yacht along with more attention placed on route planning and weather predictions.”

Andrew has campaigned in eight races winning the cup in his own yacht Two True in 2009, Geoff has raced it twenty-three times winning in 2010 on his yacht SMB3.5 and Craig competed eight times winning in 2000 as navigator on Kevan Pearce’s yacht Ausmaid. That’s a total of 39 between them!

Assisted by Mike O’Reilly and Laura Turner, Geoff Catt posed the questions to the trio in a very informal luncheon format at the Naval, Military and Air Force Club on Friday 19 September and it was a snapshot into the personal ambition and lives, the emotions, the skills and leadership styles of three very different people.

As a navigator Craig was in total agreement commenting “I concur! The crew needs to work two to three times a week in addition to races, including in very inclement weather. We were often called out at 3am in the worst weather – just to experience it! Many sailors don’t have a ‘training’ culture. Many compete but they don’t train! In Bass Strait at its worst – you need to know what each other are doing. On the Farr 40s we had to race without speaking – and you bought a slab of beer if you spoke!”

This is the first installment of the interview and another will be published in the February/March edition of Groundswell.

Leadership was an issue that interested Geoff Catt, particularly after reading Andrew Saies in an earlier Groundswell where he said, “In 2010, after winning in 2009, as we approached Green Cape around midnight, the seas and wind had moderated and we went to start the motor to charge batteries for the compulsory reporting schedule. Nothing happened and further inspection

by Mark Hutton, in difficult and nauseous conditions, revealed salt water in the engine cylinders with no prospect of remedy at sea. In one of those moments in life a leadership decision had to be made to retire from the race. Our race was over and the disappointment palpable amongst the crew given all of the events of the previous few weeks.”

Geoff Catt led off with the question - What is it about the Sydney to Hobart that makes you want to do it?

Craig replied with the comment that “It’s the Everest of sailing, a tough race and one where you get respect from your mates and peers.”

Andrew agreed remarking “It’s the iconic race in Australia if not the world. Top organisation is required with extreme levels of non land based endurance experienced. From start to finish it’s an aspirational thing and not many get to do it.”

Geoff responded with “As a kid I regarded it as the pinnacle of sailing.

We’d hear about Southern Myth on ABC radio and I would say “I’d love to get a ride on a boat like that – I’ll do it on my own boat one day!”’

Geoff then asked - How important is leadership and how is it be manifested during a race?

Andrew elaborated on his Green Cape disappointment by saying “Safety must come first and rules must be followed – we couldn’t comply and therefore had to quit. Even though we were in good shape (other than the motor out) the decision met with silence but eventually everyone agreed. We were in tenth spot, had a downhill run, all was going great. But one person has to stand up and make the decision. If someone went overboard… It was a tough decision – but that’s leadership.”

Next question Geoff asked - What are you and your crew prepared to do that other normal people don’t do to win? What do you do differently?

Andrew didn’t hold back, remarking “Time out on the water with the core group!” “Total commitment from the crew – no excuses. Be prepared to do the hard yards. Know the crew’s personalities” were some other beliefs and he also commented that he spent nearly 25% of his life on the water in the year leading up to his win.

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pants! It was downwind! The waves do it! You just dream about that!” “Out-do that, sunshine!” he challenged the others!

Geoff responded by saying “Leadership is right up there! You have to be strong enough to stand up to hot heads. Withstand mutiny!

Show respect for the skipper. Need to be strong enough and confident to match it with interstate and international experts.”

Andrew rose to the challenge: “It was the first night of my winning Hobart in 2009. We went offshore for the current. About 100 miles offshore the water temperature went up to 24 degrees and the crew were complaining that it’s too hot but it was the result of pre-race planning and accurate weather predictions. A few boats followed suit. There were only two others out there. But we had set ourselves up for the win! It was an exhilarating feeling!” Then in 2012 we were on the east coast of Tassie with a full main and a number three headsail. An unstable breeze went from 25 knots to 38 knots in 15 minutes. With way too much sail up we had to put in two full reefs and change to a number four heady. While this was happening we had to run west with breeze, getting too close to the Tassie coast.

But the crew handled themselves well – it took about one hour to sort it out but ultimately with no damage to sails or boat!”

Craig felt that this changed a lot after the ’98 race and said “There are now many more checks and measures. Previously there was much more gung-ho behaviour but after all participants were a part of the coronial inquest, a daunting process, there is now renewed responsibility”.

Geoff then posed the question - What were your scariest or most terrifying moments?

After a few moments of reflection, Andrew recalled “Two, the first at sea; in 2012 we were flying downwind under 30 knots! I’d been on the helm for eight hours and we had to gybe the assy. The bow was under water and everyone was at the back of the boat.

No-one was willing to helm or go up to the bow to take it down!

Then it blew up! Scary? Absolutely! But surviving the protest in 2009 was the scariest emotional moment! On the water you learn to deal with things as they arise, they are controllable – even with people half overboard. But surviving a protest where the win is at risk was the scariest moment of my life!”

Craig had two anecdotes: “1999 was a very fast race, at one stage the Farr 47 cracked 30 knots – a fantastic feeling as white water rushed by six foot up on either side of the boat. All was going well until the spinnaker pole disintegrated. Secretly we were pleased until the skipper yelled “Spare pole below”. We didn’t even know we had a spare!! Then in the 2000 race we had lost touch with Yendys (our main competitor) around Tasman Island. Then, on port tack, we saw through the rain a blue boat on starboard. We thought it was Yendys, but then realised that it was Nokia (a Volvo 60)!! Great feeling – we went on to win the Tattersalls Cup!”

At this stage Geoff put down his knife and fork and answered “1998 Hobart – on my first SMB in Bass Strait with 70 knots of wind. We had the smallest storm sail up, were laid over and sliding down 70 foot waves sideways with the mast about to dig in and the keel sticking up! We were living and surviving from wave to wave! Hour after hour, hearing others on the radio retiring and in strife. Scary! That’s when my hair turned white!”

On this note and to finish off this installment Geoff asked – Do you have a message for future competitors, especially this year’s entrants?

Craig, finishing his rib eye, indicated that there were two most scary moments – the first was in ’93. “It was worse than 1998 as there was a real chance of the boat breaking up. The hull was twisting and there were broken ribs so we decided to head back to the mainland. With only a tiny storm jib we were still doing 18 to 20 knots. Then the bow disappeared into a wave and the boat submerged between the mast and the pit. It rolled completely upside down then popped out backwards. The mast was gone - four guys in the water but harnessed on. It was 3am in Bass Strait, black as! That was scary!! Then in 1998 the opposite – a total whiteout of water and sky! While sailing on the Farr 47, Ausmaid, its mast was clipping the tops of the waves and going underwater. There were ten blokes below and three active crew on deck – myself, a Frenchman and a Norwegian. They were Volvo ocean racers. Suddenly a massive wave hit, tons of white water and a large squid in the cockpit. The Volvo guys said it was the worst they’d seen but more importantly “How are we gonna cook that?”.

With no hesitation Craig commented “Go south, go fast, go hard.

What do you say? Enjoy! We all want them to do well, especially doing it for the first time. I wish them well and hope they have a great experience. It’s a competitive boat and could do well. Don’t take the foot off the pedal. Hard, fast, south!”

Geoff remarked “It’s the start – we’ll wait and see. Good luck.”

And from Andrew “Hats off to anyone entering this arena. It’s a life changing experience. Have a great journey on the Everest of Australian yachting. So few do it. A brilliant thing to be a part of.

Good luck!”

The rest of the interview will be transcribed in the next edition of Groundswell when our Club entry in the race for this year, Concubine, owned by Jason Ward and his wife Shevaun Bruland, will report on their race.

Geoff Catt

Geoff asked - And you’re most exhilarating moments?

Geoff responded excitedly: “My navigator said that he saw 35 knots of speed on the GPS just briefly – then I nearly filled my

Ballast Head Cup

• New Year’s Day 2015

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fastest, first, second and third on handicap and first new entry.

Depending on entries a separate division may also be run for multi-hulls.

et’s make the 2015 Ballast Head Cup the biggest and best ever! It will be the thirteenth running of the Cup at Island Beach on Kangaroo Island and after a record fleet of starters in 2014 we need to go even bigger and better for 2015.

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions will be emailed to previous starters toward the end of November/beginning of December. New entrants or those who haven’t previously supplied contact details, please contact David Saies on 8356 2946, 0419 825 364 or davidsaies1@bigpond.com to receive NORs and Sailing Instructions in advance. A limited number will be available on the beach prior to the start.

Join in the fun of the first organised yacht race for the year and stay for the party afterwards.

The race will be divided into two divisions and the warning gun will sound at 1255 and 1325 with the cannon going off at 1300 and 1330 hours and there are trophies and prizes for 9

Photo courtesy of Neil Pentecost

The Inner Breakwater Extension

extension to the outer breakwater gave pretty much the same result as 60 metres on the inner breakwater but at a considerably higher cost. For this reason it was decided that the inner breakwater extension of 60 metres was more cost effective and the 60 metre extension within the marina was on land owned by the CYCSA compared to the extension of the outer breakwater that would have been on Crown land.

Have you taken your boat out recently? If so you would have seen the new extension to the inner breakwater in the Western Basin. The original outer breakwaters were built in 1975-76 but originally there was no inner breakwater. It was found that waves were undermining the walls opposite the entrance and making life difficult for those launching from the boat ramp. The inner breakwater was built in about 1980 to protect the residents of One & All Drive and the boat ramp.

It is worth mentioning that the breakwater extension is a bit of a dog leg. The reason is that, as the extension is at right angles to the northern breakwater, it results in a somewhat shorter extension and thus a lower cost. In addition there was less dredging to be done by the Club to prepare for construction.

The dog leg also improves vessel navigation and safety to the North Haven Boat Ramp.

Now let’s have a look at the new breakwater extension what it does and how.

Wave Modelling

The worst conditions for wave climate in the marina is when the wind is from the west/ northwest and when there is a high tide.

The club engaged engineers to model the wave environment in those wind and tide conditions with various types of extensions to both the inner and outer (or southern) breakwaters.

The models show that there should be a considerable improvement to the wave climate in the Western Basin.

Solutions

Having decided where the extension should be placed various designs were investigated. First it was thought that a concrete slab wall would be less expensive. Design studies showed that it would be a little less expensive but that maintenance costs would be much higher (as we know from the previous two articles on concrete cancer in Marina East). A concrete wall would not be as attractive visually, wave bounce would be an issue that undermined performance, there were objections from government and local residents and the line of sight around the end of the wall would not be as good as a sloping rock wall.

Extensions to the inner breakwater of 20, 40, 50 and 60 metres were modelled. The models showed that a 60 metre extension to the inner breakwater reduced wave height in the most affected part of the Western Basin to around 10% of the height at the mouth of the channel. One metre waves at the mouth should be reduced to no more than 10 centimetres anywhere in the Western Basin. The 60 metre extension allows a navigable channel of just over 50 metres wide at its narrowest point.

Likewise various extensions of up to 120 metres to the outer breakwater were modelled and it was found that a 75 metre 10

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The Board decided that a rock wall construction would best serve our needs despite it costing about 20% more for a similar performance as the concrete wall solution. However it will not have the same problems and will be a better long term solution.

Construction Methodology

That’s easy, just chuck a few rocks in the water and the job’s done! Not quite. Read on.

Have a look at the diagram above showing the cross section of the rock wall. Along the bottom there is a Scour Blanket to prevent scouring and undercutting of the rock wall. It is 32 metres wide, 60 metres long, one metre high and forms the foundation for the wall. Small rocks (shot rock) were used.

Next is the Core. A similar size material was used to create a solid barrier so that swell cannot penetrate the wall. Next the Filter Layer holds the Core in place and stops it being washed away. It is about 1.4 metres thick and absorbs some of the wave energy. The size of this rock is between 300 and 600mm diameter Finally the outer layer is called the Armour Layer and about 1.6 metres thick. It protects the inner layers from the largest waves and has rocks between 2 tonnes and 6 tonnes placed randomly so that there are a variety of voids to absorb wave energy. See the Filter and Armour layer rocks in the picture.

Crest rocks are placed ideally three rocks wide to minimise wave transmission as, in the worst conditions without them, wave energy would pass directly through the wall and into the marina.

Interestingly in order to achieve the design performance rocks must be placed accurately and a surveyor’s GPS system allows rocks to be placed to an accuracy within centimetres where required. Further a load cell measures the weight of rocks to ensure that there is the correct amount of rock at every point in the wall.

Our breakwater extension is unusual – it was built from the water using a barge. Normally such rock walls are built from land with trucks but that would have required the armour rock to have been removed and a road to be built on top of the existing inner breakwater This method of construction would have needed around 700 deliveries of rocks by large trucks to North Haven resulting in noise and dust for residents, damage to roads and a stockpile on the beach. The over-water construction has resulted in a better environmental solution at a similar cost.

Thanks to Geoff Wiggins for the use of his drone to photograph operations. You can see the rocks of the Filter layer and some of the underwater Armour layer rocks at either end. The crane has just dropped a load off the end of its barge and you can even see some small rocks falling towards the bottom. Brilliant picture Geoff.

In all there are about 21,000 tonnes of rocks! So no you can’t just chuck a few rocks in the water and reckon that’s all there is to it!

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aving been lucky enough to have sailed in Greece over the last 15 years I thought a few tips might help members thinking about sailing in seas which I think are among the best in the Mediterranean.

There are a number of options available: 1 A great way to start is to join in with Mariner Boating Holidays. Trevor Joyce will arrange a fleet to cruise or race over a given area and time and you can simply hop aboard.

This is perfect for those who want it all arranged and don’t mind a social race from point to point although it is a bit more expensive than bare-boating.

2 You can book into a charter company in Greece. Sunsail comes to mind, and make a similar cruise but with no formal racing and is probably a bit cheaper.

3 You can “do it alone” on a bare-boat charter and cruise on your own. This article will concentrate on this option.

WHERE DO YOU SAIL

The two areas I enjoy the most are the Aegean and the Ionian.

The Ionian is north west of Athens, a four hour bus ride from Athens to Lefkada where you collect the boat, produce the paperwork (the skipper and one crew need a boating licence and a CYCSA Marine Academy Powerboat Handling certificate is okay), they brief you on the boat and away you go.

The Ionian is an ’inland’ sea with well protected islands and is the mythical area of Homer’s Odyssey and Jason and the Argonauts. It’s ideal for your first trip and we love it so much that Helen and I try to go there as often as we can.

Think clear waters, lovely anchorages and good tavernas.

The islands are quite beautiful, all green without the usual blue and white houses (more Venetian red) and sheltered anchorages if you want to have an evening meal aboard.

If you want some real sailing the Aegean Sea in the Cyclades group is for you. I have raced with the Greeks twice in their Annual Race Week and we have just returned from two weeks where we visited ten islands in 14 days. We called at islands you may have heard of - Mikonos, Paros, Santorini, Naxos and Milos - all beautiful in their own way. The Meltimi is the north wind in the Aegean and can be quite serious but 40 knots there is nowhere near 40 knots here. It is a warmer and therefore softer wind and quite ’sailable’.

DOCKING THE BOAT

Being used to marinas let me comment on docking at piers.

Helen says you are on Reality TV because EVERYONE will be watching. You drop the anchor about 50 metres off, being careful not to cross other anchors as you back in, and you will soon be told if you do. The Greeks will yell at you but just yell back as they don’t mind. The Italians get very excited and the Germans very angry. Someone will usually catch your

THINKING OF SAILING IN GREECE HERE ARE A FEW TIPS from Life Member Dick Fidock Photos by Vern Schulz

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stern lines, pass them through rings on the dock and throw them back so make sure you have one end cleated before you throw. All great fun.

To overcome coming in when there are others doing the same thing I get the boat away about 6.30am, travel to the new port, anchor for a swim and elevenses and go in about 3.30pm. You will have a greater choice of position (away from the boom boom bars) and there will be less watching your antics. You can then stretch your legs, see the sights and most importantly, pick the taverna for the night.

BOOKING A BOAT

There is a website where you can specify the period you want to book and the type of boat and the charter companies will quote a boat and price. I have a favourite company who have given me very good service, price and boats for years. They will have a boat where and when I want it. You have an excess (for which you can insure) and minor issues such as a fishing line on the prop or a minor ’ding’ can be settled for cash.

WHAT BOAT

Being a monohull sailor I don’t know much about catamarans.

There are a lot cruising in these waters, however I would not want to be in a ’cat’. They seem to manage but my main objection is they take a lot of room on the piers where we tie up. Do not book a boat more than three years old. Any older

and they are starting to get tired. Most have in-mast furlers which, while not as good as boom bag systems, are very handy. For boats over 35 feet bow thrusters are very handy and make your docking so much easier. If the only time you have to leave the cockpit is to anchor or get the dinghy off it makes for safe sailing. Good fridges are a must for the G&Ts and Mythos is a good Greek beer. We usually get a cooler bag or esky for ice for the necessaries.

I was lucky enough to have Vern Schulz with me on this last trip.

Vern is a good seaman and an excellent navigator and makes the skipper look good. Make sure you have a GPS plotter aboard, preferably one below as well as on deck. There are rocks and reefs about and before making a passage read Rod Heikells’ book which should be on board before you leave. There is nothing to fear but just do your homework before you set off.

WHEN DO YOU GO

May to early October are the best times. Try to avoid mid-July and August as that is European holiday time. A week is never enough but over three may tire the distaff. Give me a phone call if I can help you for the best cruise of your life.

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said they were engineers setting up a marina on an island and when asked which island Geoff said Domestos. Do you know where that is?

SHOPPING - The usual bits and pieces. My favourite in Greece are the fabulous straw/paper hats which roll up into nothing for packing but look glam and make great gifts.

HELEN’S NOTES

CLOTHES - Again the usual. I wear crocs around the boat as boat shoes are heavy to pack. I take light colourful frocks for night. The rest of the time you are in bathers and sarongs as the weather can be quite hot. A light spray jacket is good and a shawl just in case.

Dick has asked me to write a few words from a girl’s perspective.

VICTUALING - You can send a prelist to the charterer who will pack all items aboard but most shops will deliver to the boat if you shop yourself. Ice is a problem if there is not an adequate freezer aboard.

We keep an esky in the cockpit and most bars will sell you a bag or two at the islands. G&Ts without ice are not permitted.

My greatest memories of sailing in Greece are entering and leaving the piers and marinas. Reality TV!

SOLAR IS SMART BUSINESS Recently the Cruising Yacht Club of SA awarded commercial solar experts, Solar Depot, the contract to install a commercial grade Solar Power System on our premises. Solar Depot has developed a strong reputation as a leading supplier of solar energy solutions for small to large businesses state wide.

In today’s economic climate it is important to keep an eye on operating costs and bring as much efficiency as possible into all parts of a business.

The Club is no different and we were very impressed with the service offered by Solar Depot which tailored a system design to suit our facility and power usage profile as well as providing a comprehensive financial model to demonstrate our payback period and return on investment.

Solar Depot has embraced their association with the Club as a service provider and has now gone one step further to become a Gold Sponsor. They are passing on a 10% discount to all Club members who may be interested in Residential or Commercial Solar Systems. This offer is limited until 31 December 2014.

Please support the businesses that support our Club and call Solar Depot for a free quotation. Phone 08 8382 7555 or contact Sales Consultant, Desiree Johanson, on 0409 927 454.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Association

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veryone loves romance and this year’s ‘Venetian Carnivale’ theme proved this adage to be true. The mood was dark and soft lighting set the scene as guests were welcomed on a red carpet receiving line by Commodore Geoff Boettcher and his wife Sue and President Andrew Saies with his wife Susan.

With the invitation to “Be dashing and wear a mask” most of the guests arrived hidden behind masks of every description. We had pirate masks, wonderful bird masks, versions of the Phantom of the Opera and glamorous feathers, sequins and sparkles of every sort. This, along with the stunning table centerpieces of carnival masks artistically inspired and beautifully created by Karen Johns and Sue Boettcher, certainly set the scene for a night of fun, frivolity and of course, romance.

On arrival guests were serenaded by a solo violinist and after being seated were entertained by the gorgeous Anessa and Dan of Dance Generation who showed us how beautiful a Venetian Waltz really is and how sensuous dance can inspire us. We were able to highlight the band in front of a very luxurious red velvet backdrop graciously donated along with chair covers and mirrors for the tables

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Many thanks for their ongoing support of our Social Activities Association.

Our Commodore welcomed guests from the Naval, Military and Air Force Club and members, partners and guests. He thanked the committee of the Social Activities Association for their efforts in making the room so beautiful and organising the evening.

The Queens of Clean made their now traditional appearance and this year the funds raised from this very special raffle are going to say a big thank you to the VMR stations in Kangaroo Island, Ardrossan and Tumby Bay. The prize from the Queens of Clean Raffle was won by David Knight, from White Knight, who will have the pleasure of hosting eight members of the Social Activities Committee as they clean his boat bow to stern. Keep an eye out for this fun event one Sunday soon.

The Commodore’s wife Sue made a selection of ‘Best Mask Finalists’ and asked the guests to vote for the winners, Helen Channon and Mike Draper, by shouting and clapping approval. Speeches were made, raffles were drawn and guests continued to dance and enjoy the music until the finish.

In closing I would like to thank again the members of the Social Activities Association Committee for supporting this event so enthusiastically. Your hard work is what makes events like this such fun. I would also like to thank Mario Cataldi and his wonderful staff for making the evening flow seamlessly and our chef Dorian and the kitchen staff for the Venetian inspired menu. Finally I would like to thank our wonderful Karen Johns who again excelled with her creation of our menu covers with masks and feathers echoing our theme.

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ow lucky were we to have such fantastic weather on Opening Day this year – bright sunshine, warm temperatures and gentle breezes – we could not have asked for a better day to celebrate the Official Opening of the Sailing Season for 2014/15.

Our official vessel for the sail past this year was the magnificent Tall Ship One & All. It’s been almost ten years since she was last present at a CYCSA Opening Day and it was very exciting to have her involved once again. Moored on the end of J-Row in Marina West as per previous years, it was great to reflect on the fact that the vessel had essentially ‘returned home’ given that it was built and launched from North Haven back in 1985.

Once again the sail past was conducted internally within the North Haven harbour although a few boats took the opportunity to venture out into the blue. It was great to see so many boats on the water dressed in colourful flags with even more colourful costumes for the crews! Well done to all who participated, it really is a fantastic spectacle showcasing the conviviality and seamanship of Club members.

Afterwards an old Opening Day tradition was revived as a lone Scottish piper played the bagpipes calling members and guests up to the lawns for the start of the official ceremony and presentations. It was Geoff Boettcher’s first full Opening Day as Commodore; his quirky humour soon overcame a few pre-presentation nerves and certainly had the audience engaged.

The recent passing of CYCSA founding father Malcolm Kinnaird was acknowledged during the ceremony with a few words and memories conveyed by Graeme Footer followed by a moment of reflection to the sound of the piper.

Andrew welcomed Club member Brett Brown onto the stage to present a cheque on behalf of Southern Quarries. As supplier for the rocks used in the breakwater project, Southern Quarries provided a generous rebate per tonne of rock delivered and this has resulted in approximately a $40,000 contribution to the Club. Thank you Brett for facilitating this relationship with Southern Quarries and we are pleased to welcome them as Platinum Sponsors of the Club

25 Year Badge Recipients Congratulations to the following members who achieved the milestone of 25 years of Club membership this year. They were: Kathryn Bersee, Harold Clarke, Fred Fuller, Paul Gardiner, Des Maslen, Gordon Penner, David Tillett AM, Geoff Vercoe and Louise Wiggins. Those who couldn’t be in attendance during the presentation received their badges in the post.

Sail Past Awards Of course it wouldn’t be Opening Day without acknowledging the winners of our Sail Past prizes. Congratulations to all participating members and crews for putting in such a fantastic effort and display of seamanship this year!

Best Dressed Boat – Power Best Dressed Boat – Yacht Best Dressed Crew – Power Best Dressed Crew – Yacht Best Dressed Novelty – Power Best Dressed Novelty – Yacht Seamanship Award – Power Seamanship Award – Yacht

Photos by Gerry Colella

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OPENING DAY Volunteer Awards A new category of volunteer recognition was introduced this year called the ‘Most Valued Volunteer Award’. Developed as a way for the Club’s associations to recognise outstanding contribution from supporters, this year two worthy individuals being John Gibson nominated by the Racing Association and Morag Draper nominated by the Social Activities Association, received the new award. Congratulations to both of them.

The ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award for 2013/14 was presented to George Ottewell for his long standing support of the Club and its racing program.

“George has been a dedicated volunteer of the Racing Association since 1989. His long association began when his friend, Bob Wannon, invited him to assist on the Cougar Cat. George came along, joined the CYCSA and has been here ever since. George was originally tasked with laying the courses on board CYC2. His major role these days is displaying the flags on CYC1. George lives at O’Halloran Hill, which is a 40 minute drive to the CYCSA, but this doesn’t prevent him from

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being here every race day, be it Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday evening Twilights. He is incredibly dedicated and thoroughly deserves this accolade.” Congratulations George on behalf of the Club and its members for your fantastic support.

Unforgettable Houseboats Prize The final presentation of the day was the Unforgettable Houseboats holiday kindly provided by Mark and Lee-Anne Flanagan. The rules of the competition this year were very simple; participate in the sail past and make sure to attend the Official Ceremony! Congratulations to Geoff Catt and the crew of Liberator for winning this magnificent prize and to Mark and Lee-Anne, thank you once again for your wonderful generosity.

With the presentations wrapped up for another year it was time to relax and mingle with friends. Some departed shortly thereafter for the Rolling Stones Concert while others kicked on and enjoyed the roast carvery dinner in the patio to the fantastic sounds of the Luke Thompson Swing Quartet.

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October Long Weekend Cruise

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he 2014/15 cruising season kicked off with gusto with around fourteen cruisers making the pilgrimage to Port Vincent. Most boats left the CYCSA on the Saturday morning and were met with what settled into a delightful breeze of around 15 knots. Jib sheets were slightly cracked and the waves were kept to a minimum allowing a beautiful glide across the Gulf St Vincent.

Geordie Bay made an early start and was heard on channel 80 as the first arrival. By some reports Twilight was also early in and there were some close encounters with Matador on B Row before the docking lines were pulled firm. Other vessels kept arriving and by mid-afternoon the bulk of the fleet was in port. Sugar’n’Spice and From Russia With Love were met with a stiffening breeze of 25-30 knots that was hard on the nose and a choppy sea for the last few miles into port however spirits were not dampened. Schools Out had talked of having lunch in Edithburgh on Saturday which then became a stop in Stansbury instead. Shiraz and Coco were already in the vicinity on moorings with John and Fran Sibly having successfully conducted underwater inspections to ensure their durability. Reports were heard that showering in the Coco cockpit post-dive does not ensure complete privacy with Schools Out getting more than they bargained for on a close approach to welcome a fellow cruiser! French Bred and The Bottom Line were the last arrivals in the latter part of Saturday afternoon. Many a story was told over a drink or to on the pontoons as power boats and sailors from all the South Australian clubs intermingled. Some cruisers energetically took the short walk into town to have dinner at the Ventnor. Setanta and Force Majeure were well represented at the pre-arranged tables with Russell from Jenni-Anna muscling in as a late entry. Academy One joined in as the evening progressed with the students eager to learn more about the boating world.

Sunday saw the safe return to Adelaide of a number of boats that were unable to spend the extra day in port to avoid the terrible blow forecast for Monday. Sahara came in on Sunday late afternoon then on Sunday night the excellent Social Activities Association Progressive Dinner, planned and hosted by Kudos, was held. Pam was able to cope with what seemed an infinite number of changes to match people to boats and boats to courses. By the time the port was being passed around Luke off La Vie was demonstrating his literary prowess as the resident Port Vincent bard, creating numerous entries in the hotly contested inaugural Perpetual Trophy Poem Competition.

Monday saw the arrival of the blow, as predicted, with the poem competition being hosted on the leeward side of the amenities block as the mercury continued to dive.

A fine crowd appeared at 11am to hear the works performed by their authors. The judges were challenged by the depth and quality of the entries however the winning poem was unanimously awarded to Susan and Gerard Hughes from Setanta and Judy and Don Guy from Force Majeure and Linda Mendrin from Jenni Anna took out the minor placings.

Monday’s strong winds didn’t abate until late in the day. Luckily no damage was reported while many novels were read while rocking on the pontoons. Most remaining boats got away nicely on Tuesday morning with a south west wind spiriting the fleet home with numerous personal best crossing times reported. Despite the challenges posed by the weather the consensus was that the weekend had been a great success.

October Long Weekend Cruise (First Prize) Port Vincent lured our Club once more Our boats set sail for its distant shore The wind it blew And the boats they flew Was never a race, but the men kept score.

School’s Out left early to set the pace But sailed via Stansbury and lost the “race” With courage in hearts The rest followed charts Was never a race, so no-one lost face!

Each boat as always was welcomed in Friendly helpers grabbed ropes, risked life and limb.

Once we were there We hadn’t a care Was never a race, let the party begin!

De-briefing took place at the Ventnor Pub One of many traditions much loved by our Club Many stories were told We’re impressed by the bold Whose stories improved with the wine and the grub!

So we then prepared the Progressive Dinner Predicted weather made our numbers thinner.

As the last blow was up Sahara turned up And all were resounding winners!

Susan and Gerard Hughes (Setanta)

A sailor named Russell (Third Prize) There once was a sailor named Russell Who was also known as the love mussel All friends tried to get him to race But he said - I would rather have pie thrown in my face.

From his balcony he watches Mike tweak his boat But is happy knowing at least his floats Sometimes he gets a glimpse of Adrian exercising as he goes by But he prefers to watch the sun set in the sky He often contemplates the bigger picture And realises that it is his friends that make him richer!

Linda Mendrin (Jenny Anna)

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Thoughts from the “The Force” (Second Prize)

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It was the October Long Weekend to be spent From North Haven to Port Vincent That the magnificent yacht Force Majeure set sail We were hoping like mad that the winds would prevail.

With the sails up and ready We took off pretty steady.

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Quickly we radioed from afar To American River VMR Two P.O.B. and one D.O.G. Our ETA would be a quarter to three.

Midway across the breezes were lost On with the iron spinnaker to beat the yachts abeam And that soon made us pick up steam.

Gold

Into the Port Vincent marina we motored The skipper with ease, Backed Force Majeure into the breeze And competent crew, knew exactly what to do Cause Louis the dog was bursting to do his poo.

The weather was now so very calm and right Don and Jude set out to enjoy a very good night The weekend was one of the very best With power boats and yachts of all shapes and sizes But most of them left to go home before Pam gave out the prizes.

On Sunday night, With everything just right The Progressive Dinner got into full swing With so much food everyone did bring.

Silver

With sweets on Jenny Anna for some We ate sticky date pudding And then we were done.

Finally everyone moved onto Kudos at the right time To enjoy the company of friends in their prime With Russell and Luke entertaining us in full swing The laughter rang out until I thought my belly would ping The night ended on a pretty high note And so into our log books we wrote Of the enjoyable time at Port Vincent Marina On this long weekend in October!

Judy and Don Guy (Force Majeure)

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Sailing in Croatia 30 August - 13 September 2014

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his flotilla started in the Mediterranean town of Split in Croatia taking in the main islands along the southern part of the Dalmatian coast using 45 foot monohull yachts. Twelve participants, including Brett Yardley from CYCSA Sailing Academy, took to the pristine waters of the famous Adriatic Sea. Some good sailing weather, stunning coastline and islands, historical townships, gourmet food and some impressive wines contributed to an unforgettable experience. A more detailed article on this group’s sailing in Croatia is to appear in the March issue of Groundswell.

Check the Phil Hoffmann Travel advert for the 2015 Croatia Flotilla Sailing on page 14 of this edition.

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ometimes the weather god smiles upon us and when it does we sailors need to make the most of it. Noting that a passing cold front meant the wind would shift from NE to SE over a 24-hour period that happily coincided with my weekend, I determined this would be the perfect time to sail somewhere south. 40 nautical miles to the WSW lies Troubridge Island off the SE coast of Yorke Peninsula. That would do nicely!

Departure time was set at the brutally early hour of 05:50, a full hour before sunrise. This was mostly deemed necessary to make it across to Yorke Peninsula before the pub stopped serving lunch at 2pm, a common cut-off time in country towns especially during the winter. It also meant there would be a couple of hours to spare before settling in for the evening.

I put off raising sails until first light, instead motoring for that first hour with nary a star in sight. The winds were lighter than forecast and lacking a spinnaker my route extended to 47 nautical miles, taking seven hours 40 minutes. The autopilot did most of the work though while I caught up on my reading - while maintaining a proper watch of course!

About three hours in and half of the way across the Gulf the massive silos at Port Giles came into view; they could be easily confused for a huge super tanker from a distance.

30 minutes later it started raining and the wind dropped

to only a few knots so down came the sails and on came the engine.

Nevertheless, by 13:30, more or less on schedule, Arriba was anchored in Edithburgh, a short distance north of the Fishermens’ Wharf, in the company of another four yachts on moorings.

As I walked through the door of the Troubridge Hotel I noted with pleasure that it was only 1:45pm. Yay, 15 minutes to spare! Alas, business was slow and they’d decided to stop serving lunch. The bartender thought that the Edithburgh Hotel might still be serving but I was told if it was a burger I was looking for I should try the Garage Diner just up the street. So Garage Diner it was and the burger “with the lot” was indeed good.

After lunch it was still raining lightly so I decided to visit the local museum to learn a bit more about the area and to get inside out of the rain.

Edithburgh is a charming little town which has clearly seen grander days.

Before Port Giles to the north was built Edithburgh was the bustling port for Yorke Peninsula’s substantial grain exports. Lots of old buildings, such as the “Edithburgh Agencies” building, attest to its important past.

The trouble with Edithburgh is that it is a rather poor choice of location for a port. Lying offshore are extensive shoals that have been the cause of 33 wrecks and hundreds of groundings. In 1850 seven vessels ran aground in just one eight month period. This prompted the construction of a lighthouse on nearby Troubridge Island which was completed in 1855. It was only the second lighthouse to be built in South Australia, which had been founded less than two decades earlier. ...continued over page

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Edithburgh and Troubridge Island in a Weekend

by Alan Noble

Photos by Alan Noble

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Schooner Independence will sail again

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outh Australian’s all learn in school that our colony was founded in 1836 with the arrival of a fleet comprising HMS Buffalo and eight other ships. Ships with names like Cygnet, Rapid, and Pirie that now grace the names of the rivers, bays and towns of our lovely state. But did you know that the first vessel ever built in our local waters predates the founding of South Australia by over 30 years and did you know it was an American vessel, not an English one? If you’re like many others, you never learned this in school.

In 1802 the American Captain Isaac Pendleton set sail for Australia from Stonington, Connecticut, USA in the brig Union in search of seals. Early the following year Pendleton met the French explorer Captain Nicolas Baudin who recommended Kangaroo Island as a place where seals could be found in abundance Arriving at what is now known as Eastern Cove on the north coast of Kangaroo Island Pendleton made the decision to winter there on the shores near what is now the township of American River. He decided to build a small schooner to permit inshore work and to increase the number of seals that could be caught. Daniel Wright, Union’s First Officer, was put in charge and the schooner was constructed between April and August 1803. Thus was born the schooner Independence, 45 foot long, weighing 35 tons. Independence had a short but productive life until being lost at sea near the Antipodes Islands in 1805.

...continued from over page Troubridge Island is the permanently dry part of the shoals and like most shoals is waging an ongoing battle with the sea. The lighthouse, which was once in middle of the Island, is now on the northern tip which the seas encroaching upon its base. In the middle of the shoals is a ‘U’ shaped body known locally as the ‘Cutter Patch’ which offers protection from all but NW and W winds, and is only four nautical miles from Edithburgh.

Note: I’ve tried to find the origin of the term ‘Cutter Patch’ but have had no luck so far. Do any CYCSA members know the origin?

With the wind forecast to swing to the SE the Cutter Patch was my chosen anchorage for the evening and I settled on a spot about 500m SW of the Island.

The island is a Conservation Park since it is an important breeding area for birds with large colonies of Little Penguins, Black-Faced Cormorants and Crested Terns. Access requires a permit which I’d neglected to arrange ahead of time but I was granted one verbally by calling the manager, Chris Johnson. Going ashore would have to wait till Sunday though.

The next morning I was up at the crack of dawn and was rewarded with a spectacular sunrise.

The old lighthouse cottages can be rented but no one was home so I had the Island to myself.

Me and tens of thousands of birds that is. I have never seen so many birds and heard such an avian din before!

It only took ten minutes to walk around the Island and just as I completed my circuit a beautiful rainbow appeared to frame Arriba. A long day of sailing awaited though so I weighed anchor at 9am and gingerly exited the Cutter Patch to the south. OK, strictly speaking, I programmed the route into my chart plotter and let the autopilot do the work for me.

Having cleared the shoals I set my course for North Haven. The winds were from the SE as forecast but light so I motor-sailed on one engine to top up my speed, averaging 6.5 knots.

The return journey of 46 nautical miles therefore took seven hours.

Having sampled Troubridge Island I’m hooked. I would like to return again during the summer and enjoy its crystal-clear waters.

Fast forward two centuries to 2012 and a committee made up of members of the American River Progress Association, including a high percentage of ‘yachties’ met for the first time to discuss Artwork by rebuilding the Independence. In May Nick Pike 2013 ‘Rebuild Independence Group Inc.’ (RIG) incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation with the mission of rebuilding a replica of the Independence. Since then we’ve attracted many members.

You can learn more on our website at: www.theindependence.org. The project is still in its early stages and we need lots of volunteers to bring it to fruition so whether you’re interested in construction, wooden boat building, marketing, fund raising, social media, administration, or just interested in the project, please become a RIG member by signing up at: www. theindependence.org/members.

Finally, RIG is planning a series of Information and Fundraising Events at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron and the Trailer Sailer Association in the New Year... So stay tuned.

Alan Noble

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Edi t hbu rgh and T ro u bridge I sland i n a Week e nd

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Association

Fishing Association

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n September this year we voted in a new committee with most continuing from last year and Trevor Paynter rejoining.

The Fishing Association Committee is facing many challenges with reduced sponsorship and motivating Club members to attend functions. We cancelled the Seafood Night back in July due to low participation numbers and will have to revisit the format of the night next year.

Our next function is a Boat Party previously know as the Boating Showcase. The date for this event is Friday 14 November and will be featured in the next edition of Groundswell.

Whisky Appreciation Night

As a new event we are looking at a possible cockling day in December at Goolwa which will be open to all CYCSA and involve people finding their own way to Goolwa and digging up the cockles. It should be lots of fun for those who have not done this before.

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n keeping with the still chilly nights what better way to spend a Friday evening in August than sampling fine single malts at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.

Guests arrived a little early to enjoy an aperitif in the bar and were then seated in the Horizons Function Room where Graham Wright and Nicole Morgan of Island 2 Island Beverage Company took us on the ‘Journey of the Dram’.

Our next major function which has become an iconic event on the CYCSA calendar is Crab Catch and Cook Day set for Sunday 15 February. We have deliberately moved away from mad March and long weekends to mid February in the hope of giving people a better opportunity to attend and participate.

We enjoyed a fabulous cameo from Jason Moore, ‘The Piping Shrike’, who arrived in full McFarland Tartan regalia and guests sampled five lovely single malt Whiskies, one Irish Whisky and finished with a lovely spiced Caribbean Rum.

In summary our Association is energised and looking forward to running some fantastic events for the benefit of Fishing Association and CYCSA members.

A great evening capped off with Club member Glenn Spear winning first prize in the raffle, a bottle of Old Pulteney Scottish Whisky, and Andrew Paris, guest of Morag Draper, winning the second prize of a selection of miniatures.

John Colella, Chair Fishing Association

VOLUNTEERS AT WORK AT THE CLUB

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Thanks to Dorian for the supper and both Graham and Nicole for an informative and entertaining evening.

ecently a small band of volunteers gathered to undertake the project of line marking all the hardstand berths.

Mario Cataldi, Food & Beverage Manager Morag Draper, Secretary Social Activities Committee

The team was assembled by that resolute and steadfast leader of men Mr Trevor Kipling and consisted of the urbane Mr Peter Hedlam, the vivacious Mr Ray McPherson, our learned friend Mr Alan Moss, the quiet achiever Mr Don Guy, Mr Terry “I may be late“ Denham and the other Terry (Lockwood).

VMR 523 AMERICAN RIVER RADIO To the Members of The Social Activities Association of the Cruising Yacht Club of SA and members of the CYCSA

On the subject of “I may be late”, Terry Denham turned up in time for lunch the first day, in time for coffee the next day then proceeded to tell the rest of the group that we should put in a full day tomorrow. Yeah right, good one Hagar.

Dear Members Today I received a cheque and certificate. I was overwhelmed by your generosity and the wording of the certificate and accompanying letter.

After much deliberation the group consensus (Trevor’s) was that paint rollers and a stencil, kindly donated by Charlie Patterson and David Henderson of Patterson Belting, would be used. The task was completed in about six days followed by a sausage sizzle and some drinks where it was there that the group definitely did some of its best work.

To the Queens of Clean and those who needed their service and to all the members involved - “Thank you”.

I will use the money carefully and it will pay the cost of running the radios power bill for around four months, providing all the equipment in the radio room behaves and does not break down.

Interestingly, four members of the team don’t have boats on the hardstand - Peter, Terry D, Ray and Don. Well done guys.

Within minutes of receiving it I had the certificate framed and in the Bat Cave (radio room). I am so proud of it!

The job was enjoyable but as someone said “it was just the work they didn’t like”.

Thank you all once again.

Regards Carol Miell VMR American River Radio c/o PO American River 5221 Ph (08) 8553 7301

Thanks to Dave Holmes and Jenny for their assistance.

The berth numbers are next to be repainted so watch this space.

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minutes of annual general meeting of the cYC of sa inc wednesday 20 august 2014 at 7.30 pm

minutes George has been a dedicated volunteer of the Racing Association since 1989.

WELCOME The President and Chairman of the meeting, Dr Andrew Saies, upon receiving confirmation of a quorum being present, formally declared the meeting open and welcomed members to the AGM for 2014.

His long association began when his friend, Bob Wannon, invited him to assist on the Cougar Cat.

A. confirmation of the minutes

George was originally tasked with laying the courses on board YC2.

His major role these days is displaying the flags on CYC1.

Chris Wood proposed that the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 21 August 2013 as published in Groundswell in November 2013 be adopted. Peter Page seconded the motion.

George lives at O’Halloran Hill, which is a 40 minute drive to the CYCSA, but this doesn’t prevent him from being here every dace day, be it Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday evening Twilights.

George came along, joined the CYCSA and has been here ever since.

He is incredibly dedicated and thoroughly deserves this accolade.

ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES

4. President’s Report

Apologies as advised from the floor were noted in addition to those recorded on official record sheets at the entrance of the meeting venue.

Dr Andrew Saies spoke to his report for the 2013/2014 year as published in the Annual Report 13.14.

5. board of management

A full list of attendees, proxies and apologies is published here.

B. general business 1. ASSOCIATION annual REPORTS Cruising Association

The Chairman advised that at the closure of nominations on Wednesday 23 July 2014, there were seven nominations for the seven vacant positions on the Board of Management.

Consequently, an election was not required. The seven successful nominees were: Wayne E Coonan Peter F Hall David P Murray Andrew D Saies Glenn W Spear Sam E Tolley Christopher L Wood

Richard Lea presented the Cruising Association Report for the 2013/2014 year as published in the Annual Report 13.14.

Fishing Association

Dr Vlad Humeniuk (on behalf of John Colella) presented the Fishing Association Report for the 2013/2014 year as published in the Annual Report 13.14.

C. other business Life membership Proposed by the Board of Management of the CYCSA “That Mr Geoffrey Catt be granted Life Membership” Carried

Social Activities Association

Morag Draper, on behalf of Pam Humeniuk presented the Social Activities Report for the 2013/2014 year was taken as published in the Annual Report 13.14.

7. other

Social Activities nominated Morag Draper as the recipient of their Association’s Most Valued Volunteer Award for 2013/2014.

Nil There being no other business the meeting was closed 9.30pm

Gay Footer writes...

Racing Association

attendees

Rob Sellick, on behalf of Traci Ayris, presented the Racing Association report for the 2013/2014 year as published in the Annual Report 13.14.

Vice Commodore Rowland Richardson presented the Marine Academy report for the 2013/2014 year as presented in the Annual Report 13.14.

BURGIN, MR C LEA, MR R CATLEY, MR R LUCAS, MR P CATT, MR G MACE, MR O CHARLESWORTH, MR M MCGRATH, MS T COONAN, MR W MURRAY, MR D CRADDOCK, MR A NEWMARCH, MR P DENHAM, MR T PAGE, MRS B DRAPER, MR M PAGE, MR P

2. Financial Report

proxies and apologies

The Treasurer, Chris Wood, presented the Financial Report for 2013/2014. Mr Wood spoke to the report as presented in the Annual Report 13.14. Geoff Catt proposed that the report be accepted Seconded by Barbara Page. Carried

AMOS, MR K J W ATKINSON, DR MCELHINNEY, MR J BENC, MR J MEZZINI, MR J BOETTCHER, MR G MIOTTO, MR A CORLETTO, MR A MORPHETT, MR C CRAWFORD, MR P PALMER, MR W FERGUSON, MR R PATTEN, MR G

The Racing Association nominated John Gibson as the recipient of their Association’s Most Valued Volunteer Award for 2013/2014.

Senior Member Mike Holmes thanked the Racing Association for running the Short Handed series each week over winter even though there were only 2 boats which participated on a regular basis. He looks forward to seeing more boats out on the water over the summer months.

Marine Academy

3. Commodore’s Report

Vice Commodore Rowland Richardson, on behalf of Commodore Geoff Boettcher, presented the Commodore’s Report as published in the Annual Report 13.14.

The Vice Commodore announced the Board of Management had selected George Ottewell as the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for 2013/2014.

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FORD, MR E PEARSONS, MR M GOWING, MR G PHILLIPSON, MR R GREVINS, MR G RICHARDS, MR P HALL, MR P RICHARDSON, MR R HAMBLY, MR A SAIES, DR A HEFFERNAN, MR M SELLICK, MR R HOLDT, MR P SMITH, MR A HOLMES, MR D SMYTH, MR J

FIDOCK AO, MR R PATTERSON, DR I FISCHER, MR H PETERSEN, MR H FOOTER, MR G POPE, DR R FOOTER, MRS G QUIN, MRS J FRASER, MR R SARAH, MR D GARDINER, MR P SHERIDAN, MR P GERARD, MR J

HOLMES, MR M SPEAR, MR G HUMENIUK, DR V STRANGWAYS, MR W HUTTON, MR M TOLLEY, MR S JORDAN, MR P WIGGINS, MR G KINNAIRD, MR M WOOD, MR C KNIGHTS, MR D WOTTON, MR A LEACH, MR I

SHORT, MR I GERARD, MRS S SMITH, MR P GILL, MR J MR N HAINES, MR D TISCHENDORF, WILDE, MR M HUGHES, MR G WYLLIE, MR R KARIDIS, MR G

RACING ASSOCIATION

Beth and Craig Hutton sailing Carioca

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that in addition to Rob and our Vice Chair William Strangways, this season’s REX committee consists of Shevaun Bruland, Mark Hutton, Adrian Wotton and our newest recruit, Steve Power.

fter the final race of season 2013-14 the Racing Executive released an end of season survey to gather feedback on the racing program and assist with the planning of our new season. Thank you to those who took the time to respond. We developed the program accordingly and are happy to announce that things are well in place for season 2014-15. We try to cater for as many requests as possible when planning our programs and once again this season we attempted to produce a program with something to suit most boats. A lack of fleet numbers has seen some of the series that were offered cancelled however we welcome good fleet numbers into our Club Inshore Series, Coaster Series and our ever popular Twilight Series. After the introduction of the AMS rating last season we can boast fantastic numbers in all AMS series offered (including Inshore, Coaster, Combined Offshore and State Championships) for this season.

Winter Series

Winter 2014 saw another fantastic Combined RSAYS and CYCSA Winter Series with all but one of the scheduled races getting away despite the cooler conditions.

The volunteer duty crew from both Clubs once again did a fantastic job and our thanks and congratulations go to the crew on CYC1, CYC2, and Miss Robyn for their hard work and dedication over the winter months.

The CYCSA came out on top of both Divisions this year claiming the first three places in Division 1 and first and third in Division 2.

Our congratulations to Division 1 winners White Knight, Vertigo and Slipknot, as well as Julia and School’s Out in Division 2 .

Thanks to the feedback from our survey our regattas are set to be extra exciting this season with the Sportsmed.SA Premier’s Cup Regatta now consisting of five races over two days instead of three. The Great Southern Regatta will have a similar format (three windward/leeward races on the Saturday and two fixed mark courses on the Sunday) and the Queen of the Gulf Regatta will consist of three races over two days (one long fixed mark and two windward/leeward). We are the host club of the Adelaide to Lincoln race this season as well as the Vicsail Beneteau Regatta. Finally, the CYCSA will also host the 2015 J24 National Championships in January so all in all it looks to be a busy and exciting season.

This season the CYCSA Winter Series was once again supported by our long standing Racing Association Sponsors, Leica and Jim Theodore of Port River Marine. Congratulations to the winners of the Port River Marine Winter Series: David Knights and the crew of White Knight - winners Division 1 Richard Harries and the crew on Julia - winners Division 2 Congratulations also to Beth and Craig Hutton on Carioca for taking out this year’s Short-handed Series title for the second year running!

As always, we are extremely grateful to our Duty Crew, Race Officers, Safety Officer and Protest Committee members who contributed greatly to our past season. Here’s to a successful 201415 Racing Season!

At the Racing Association AGM in July Traci Ayris stood down as Chair of the committee and Rob Sellick was voted in as Chair for the 2014-15 Season. Thank you to Traci and outgoing REX members John Gibson, Brenton Pegler and Roger Nicolson for their combined years of service to the Racing Association. I am pleased to announce

Jess Hargreaves, Racing Manager

Insurance Trust donates to the Marine Academy

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he Marine Academy’s capacity to offer safety training will be enhanced through a donation of $3000 from the JLT (CYCSA) Discretionary Trust.

The Trust recognizes that while enjoying the many pleasures of recreational boating additional enjoyment can come from a deeper understanding and knowledge of safety. The donation will be used to purchase equipment for safety training programs with part earmarked for trialling Yachtbot, a system that can track boats from a browser, mobile phone or tablet. The Racing Association will evaluate this sail training solution that promises the ability to track vessels in real time and with a high level of accuracy for performance training as well as event and regatta management. This generous contribution to the Marine Academy assisted with the running of what is now known as the JLT safety Day. Rob Sellick, Chair, JLT (CYCSA) Discretionary Trust Committee presenting a cheque for $3000 to Rowland Richardson, Chair, Marine Academy Advisory Committee.

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Marina East 8m twin: F01, F02 – from $66,000 C09 – reduced to $35,000 10m twin: A09, A10, A14, A16, A27, A34, A35, A40, F04, F15 – from $40,000 A36 – reduced to $35,000 A38 (price includes a sea pen further details available upon request) – $48,000 10m single: A02, A03, A04, A08, A26 – from $85,000 F07 – reduced to $80,000 11m twin: A41 – reduced to $52,000 12m twin: D28, D38, E09, E13, E16, E25 – from $63,000 D35 – reduced to $52,000 12m single: D08, D18, D21, D23, E04, E10 – from $85,000 E06, E20 – all offers considered 13m twin suitable for catamaran: C22 and C23 – $75,000 each 13m single: C19 – $105,000 14m single: A46, C30 – from $160,000 15m single: A47, B26, B31, B35, B36, C34, C37 – from $150,000 B25 – all offers considered 16m single: B14, B15 – from $180,000 B21 – all offers considered as owner now residing overseas 20m single: A49 – $290,000 20m T Head: E34 – $325,000 ono

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Marina West (all single berths) 11m single: M03 – suitable for catamaran $80,000 14m single: M07 – $120,000 15m single: M08 – $155,000 MO3 – reduced to $150,000 17m single: J13, J19, J20 – from $150,000 J12 – all offers considered J18 – reduced to $99,000 18m single: M10 – $250,000 20m single: K06, L02 – from $235,000 25m single: M14 – $290,000 Hardstand 9m: 8, 13, 15, 17, 23, 52, 57, 81, 89, 100 – from $3,000 H45, H56 – all offers considered 10m: 106, 131, 140, 142, 144, 146, 147 – from $6,000 12m: 114 – $8,000 Port Vincent 10m twin: A7, A9, A14, A21, A23 – from $28,000 A18 – all offers considered 12m twin: B29, B33, B34, B36, B37, C60 – from $35,000 12m single: B45, B46, C51, C65 – from $42,000 12m single: C48, C68 – reduced for immediate sale $39,950 14m single: D70, D71, D73, D77, D78 – from $45,000 15m single: D83, D85, D86, D87, D89 – from $50,000 20m single: A12, B35 – $200,000

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If you are selling your berth and buying a berth of equal or greater value then your berth sale may be subject to a 5% commission payable to the Club (in lieu of 10%). The sale and purchase must be effected on the same day. This will be at the discretion of Management.

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The cockpit layout is extremely flexible and can be varied depending upon the owner’s requirements. Options include forward seating on pedestals, or on moulded fibreglass bases that provide extra storage lockers. In addition rear facing cockpit seating is also available.

The standard 300 litre alloy tank is built to survey standards and can be upgraded to 500 litres by eliminating the aft under-floor fish/storage box. This allows for a longer tank in order to increase the volume without upsetting the craft’s trim. This is because the fuel is stowed under the deck at the centre of buoyancy, which allows the craft to operate right through the range, from full fuel to reserve fuel, without requiring alterations to its trim.

Under-floor approved buoyancy foam is now fitted to all craft, whether built to Survey or Non-Survey, and they are constructed with hand laid-up moulded fibreglass incorporating a moulded

fibreglass stringer grid system. A 10-year structural hull warranty is provided on Non-Survey vessels.

Other features include a Sea Star Optimus electronic helm, which is lock to lock adjustable with speed and load, while an impressive safety feature is that if one engine should fail it can be raised and the craft can continue to operate at planing speed.

Extensive electronics include a Simrad NSS Series multifunction navigation system, with one main screen 16 inch GPS/Plotter, Radar, Sounder (forward scanning), plus two 7 inch screens, Auto Pilot and Engine Management with new multi touch control. Plus a Simrad Sonic hub sound system including Bluetooth, and a Simrad VHF Radio with additional wireless handset.

Two heavy duty sealed starting batteries - one for each engine - are included, along with a separate heavy duty house battery, plus a 20 amp Xantrex built-in battery charger with shore power, a 12 volt BEP control panel and a BEP fume detector to bilge. There are also BEP battery isolators, a bridge switch and a VSR (Voltage Sensitive Relay), a device that automatically priorities the charging to the starting batteries.

Auto/manual bilge pumps with high water alarms are located in the aft and forward compartments. Space here does not allow a full listing of available features but these include a 12 volt stainless steel ultrafast drive up/drive down self loading drum anchor winch, with under deck mount and stainless steel hawse pipe, along with a Sarca anchor and stainless steel Sarca bow roller.

A Ritchie offshore compass is mounted forward of the helm, quality Hella LED lighting is used, there are both salt and freshwater pumps and there is a V-Berth with integrated portable toilet housing for a Sealand portable toilet.

A Lewmar tinted foredeck access hatch provides natural light along with Luran hatches elsewhere, while cabin access is via a lockable acrylic contoured door. The through-hull and the bilge valves are stainless steel, as are the grab rails and bow rail.

Offshore safety is assured with the self-draining, self-closing scuppers and the water tight compartments in the transom to house the batteries. The full list of fixtures and fittings is extensive and can be sourced by contacting Theodore Marine.

9-11 Allan Rice Court Largs Bay North SA 36 w I www.prms.com.au e I enquiries@prms.com.au p I 8242 0788