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INSIDE • racing association

• 40 point challenge

• electrical safety on board

• bavaria boat hop

• crabbing day

• adelaide to port lincoln

• anniversary lunch

• racing the stream

• becalmed but determined

Andrew Saies President

Board of Management President Treasurer

Flag Officers Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

Andrew Saies Chris Wood Wayne Coonan David Murray Graham Meyers Sam Tolley Tom Tymons Geoff Catt Rowland Richardson David Knights

Administration Executive Officer Craig Evans Administration Manager Jenny Krogdahl Finance Manager Marina Segodina Communications and Membership Services Laura Cowley Leasing Coordinator Mellissa Vahoumis Receptionist Angela Christofis Marine Academy Coord Matthew Young Racing Manager Jess Hargreaves Food & Bev Manager Mario Cataldi Head Chef Dorian Molga Facility Manager Robert Gray Port Vincent Marina Rob Marner Association Chairpersons Cruising Keith Degenhardt Fishing Glenn Spear Racing Traci Ayris Social Activities Pam Humeniuk Life Members Arthur F Carolan Richard H Fidock AO Graeme L Footer John Gerard James A Henry (Dec’d) Malcolm A Kinnaird AC Peter J Page Editors of Groundswell Gay Footer, Laura Cowley, Rob Perrin, Owen Mace Contributions to reception@cycsa.com.au Advertising in Groundswell Laura Cowley: Telephone 08 8248 4222 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 Registered by Australia Post Publication No PP565001/00184 ISSN 1039-4230

From the President

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he first weekend in May saw the culmination of the Club’s fortieth anniversary celebrations and the lunch held at the Club saw around 170 members, past members, Foundation Members, Life Members, friends and guests in attendance. All enjoyed an afternoon of reflection on just how far the Club has come since it first occupied the southern end of a very wind and sand swept empty North Haven basin thirty two years ago. That means of course that it took eight years from the inaugural meeting of the Board in November of 1972 until pontoons and boats finally arrived.

We can learn much from the patience, vision and persistence of that Founding Board led by Malcolm Kinnaird. They had to negotiate with Government and with developers to ensure that the initial lease then ownership deal stacked up long term for Foundation Members and did not financially burden future Club Boards or members. Along the way they also had to deal with increasingly impatient members keen to see the marina construction started and completed. Eight years is a long time but when it went ahead it was done properly with the best and most innovative ownership and Club structure for a marina and club in the country. It had the first cement construction walk-on pontoons in South Australia and was one of the few clubs with freehold title over their basin. This created a solid foundation for an exciting new club dedicated to the pursuit of boating in all its forms. Within months the initial berths all sold and not long after so did all the berths in stage two of the development and the club was on its way.

We sometimes take for granted what we have at the Club and also all that we have achieved as a still relatively young club. On an occasion such as the fortieth it was timely to pay tribute to all those individuals who have left their mark on the affairs of the Club and to celebrate our common interest amongst old friends. It was a refreshingly happy day with excellent food, service and speeches and of course the launch of the history book First Watch a must read for all members. May I pass on my congratulations and thanks to all those on the book committee and to John Gerard in particular for driving this project.

Can I also thank all involved in any of the anniversary celebrations this season and particularly those members, staff and sponsors who put together the final weekend in May. Well done. I left with a real sense that both past and new members felt invigorated by what the Club has to offer and will be back again soon.

While not yet eight years, the current Board, not unlike the Founding Board, continues to negotiate with Government, Council and developers to progress the inner western marina breakwater construction and lobby on members’ behalf to get a fair outcome for marina Council rates. Progress is being made but aspects of these negotiations remain sensitive and complex and outcomes will be reported to members when we have a definitive result.

I am pleased to report that Sam Tolley has been appointed to the casual vacancy created

by David Hughes’ resignation from the Board. Sam has Board experience and in particular experience in marketing and sales.

The Board has spent considerable time looking at next years budget, both the income and expense lines, and is committed to generating a progressive and cumulative surplus over the next five years. Members will have received an explanatory letter regarding fees with their annual invoice.

We are just forty years young but we have much to be proud of both on and off the water.

Our future is exciting but challenging and with the patience and support of our members and the persistence of our elected officers, attributes that marked our Club’s successful foundation, the Club has much to look forward to.

Andrew Saies, President

Graphic design by Trevor Paynter Printed by Reflex Printing Cover Photo: History Book Chairman, John Gerard with Commodore Geoff Catt at the 40th Anniversary lunch to launch the Club’s History Book .

Photograph by Gerry Colella.

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Craig Evans Executive Officer

At the Helm Certified Marina Manager awarded to Craig Evans

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raig Evans completed his Intermediate Marina Management Certificate in Sydney in 2009 and in 2011 was awarded the first international scholarship from the newly formed Global Marina Institute to attend the Advanced Marina Management School in Poole, Dorset, UK in 2012.

Following the successful completion of this course and further assessment of Craig’s qualifications and management of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, he was recently presented with his CMM certification at the Marine 13 Conference held at the Sydney Convention Centre.

The Global Marina Institute was formed as a partnership between the Marina Industry Association of Australia and the British Marine Federation to provide internationally recognised training and certification.

The Global Marina Institute believes that CMM’s represent the elite in the marina and recreational boating industry. They value true personal and professional excellence and strive to maintain the highest levels of ethical and moral conduct in their commitment to the marina industry. CMM’s have a deeplyrooted respect for the environment and recognise their role in keeping it safe for boaters and the communities that support them. They are marina professionals who have completed an extensive training and certification process and embrace the continuance of education and training for themselves and those who work within the marina industry.

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ver the past month I had the pleasure of meeting with Life Members Malcolm Kinnaird AC and Arthur Carolan and presented them with copies of our new Club history book, First Watch. Arthur has been living in Sanctuary Cove for over twenty years however he still keeps a distant eye on the Club and has fond memories of the early days and many friends that he and wife Kim made while involved at the CYCSA. The memories flooded back for Malcolm as he looked at some of the early photographs in the book. Malcolm was unable to attend the Club’s 40th Anniversary Luncheon however he wished to pass on his best wishes to the Board, Flag Officers and his many friends at the Club. Both were delighted with the book and very proud of the Club that they were both instrumental in creating.

Despite considerable effort by a number of people to deliver a fairer and more reasonable impost on council rates for marina and hardstand berths we still do not have any good news to report at this stage. The Hon John Darley MLC has met with both political parties and the Local Government Association (LGA) in an attempt to achieve some common ground on the subject of council rates on berths however the State Government and the LGA are at odds with each other. The State Government is resistant to make changes to the Local Government Act as they believe that provisions already exist in the Act that allow local councils to provide relief to council rates on berths however the LGA believe that no such provision exists. John Darley’s ‘Bill’ will be presented to Parliament in May however I believe that without a change in the Act it is unlikely that North Haven berth owners will see any improvement to the programmed equalisation of rates by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield or the charges imposed by the District Council of Yorke Peninsula for our Port Vincent berth owners. Unfortunately councils have already presented their draft budgets for 2013/2014 and even if the ‘Bill’ is successful in Parliament it is unlikely to alter the council’s budget, and therefore berth council rates, for next year.

I recently attended two conferences in Sydney. The first was the Australian Yacht and Motor Boat Club Managers Group Conference. This was the second such conference for this group and followed the inaugural meeting that we hosted at the CYCSA in 2012. I co-organised the Sydney event and we attracted managers from the largest 25 yacht and motor boat clubs in Australia.

The conference provided opportunities for managers to discuss the issues that all clubs are facing at the moment and also established a network between the clubs and states so that we can share ideas and assist each other throughout the year. The second conference was Marine 13.

This conference was conducted by the Marina Industry Association and the Boating Industries Alliance Australia. Over 400 delegates attended the conference and learnt about trends relating to marinas and boating.

We hope to commence the extension of the inner breakwater at North Haven in coming months.

The extension will improve wave conditions within the marina and make it a safer and more comfortable environment. The extension will result in the realignment of the navigational channel inside the marina. Dredging has already been carried out to allow for this change and in coming weeks we will provide you with information on the change in conditions. The Government will also post details via ‘Notices to Mariners’.

Safe boating.

Craig Evans, Executive Officer

CMM’s have one of the tightest professional networks in the world and regularly share tips and information with one another ensuring that each is up to speed with the latest technologies, processes, and regulations.

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ver the last three months the following people have joined the Club. Please make them welcome.

Ryan Baum Seb Bohm Stephen Bone Per Borgstrom Peter Bowers Trevor Butcher Steven Butler Brian Degenhardt

They span the globe with over 250 active CMM’s worldwide. Craig’s acceptance into this exclusive “club” will no doubt be of benefit to the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia and we congratulate him on this outstanding achievement.

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Nick Dimauro Andrew Ellison Kylie Ellison Stephen Eshman Paul Kassebaum Christopher Main Curtis Mitchell Leona Monaghan

Warwick Noles Luke Page David Roper Roger Salkeld Kirsten Scott Joy Tonkin Stephen Tonkin Joshua Wilde Anthony Wilson

Geoff Catt Commodore

Commodore’s Report “Fantastic day yesterday.

Congratulations to all involved.

Great food.

Great speeches.

Great company.

Overall just a very happy day” Chris Wood (email)

old Commemorative Tawny Port (now available at the office or the bar – why don’t you put a bottle or two on board for those special moments!).

But arguably the highlight of the weekend was the Anniversary Lunch on Sunday, details of which are recorded elsewhere in this Groundswell.

In particular though it was a pleasure to see Foundation Member number 3 Mark Tostevin and his wife Dianne back at the CYCSA again to help celebrate.

These were the words board member Chris Wood used to sum up the Club’s 40th Anniversary Lunch and History Book launch on Sunday 5 May. It was a fitting conclusion to a weekend which commenced on the Friday night with the Racing Association’s Presentation Night, continued with Saturday’s on water Treasure Hunt and Progressive Dinner and finished with the formal Sunday lunch.

As usual though these events just don’t happen without the input and support of members and staff. On behalf of all members I’d like to thank the Association Chairs and their committees – Pam Humenuik (fantastic effort Pam), Keith Degenhardt, Traci Ayris and Glenn Spear as well as my fellow Flag Officers Rowley Richardson and David Knights.

Thanks also to those responsible for setting up the visual, photographic and Groundswell displays – Rowley Richardson, Gareth Thomas, Gerry Colella, Trevor Paynter, Colin Burgin and Mike O’Reilly – your assistance and technical expertise is appreciated.

All in all it was a great weekend and highlighted once again the vision and commitment of the Club’s “Founding Fathers” and Foundation Members, as well as the diversity of our current members, their interests and their skills.

The decibel levels on Friday night certainly indicated that a good time was had by the racing members! Rob Human was congratulated as “Crewman of the Year” for his outstanding commitment and achievements and Andrew Corletto’s Shining Sea scooped the prize pool and was fittingly named “Yacht of the Year”. Congratulations of course go to all prize and trophy winners.

Throughout the weekend the Club was once again well served by all of our staff. Led by Craig Evans, no stone was left unturned in striving to produce something special in celebrating the fortieth.

I know it’s a risk to single out individuals but particular thanks must go to Jenny Krogdahl, Laura Cowley, Mario Cataldi and chef Dorian Molga for their enthusiasm and results – well done to all.

Similarly the camaraderie and friendship which is a hallmark of our Club was particularly evident during the Progressive Dinner where those participating had the opportunity to share courses with new acquaintances on board vessels that they may not have stepped aboard previously. A unique experience for most it was also the first opportunity for many members to enjoy the taste of our ten year

In the meantime, during the quieter winter months ahead at the CYCSA, I wish you all good boating (…. or happy maintenance!).

Kind regards to all.

Geoff Catt, Commodore

Members and guests attended the 40th Anniversary Lunch in the Club’s Horizons Function Room

VALE Richard Taunton Southwood Born on 9 April 1932, Richard (Dick) passed away on 11 April 2013 after a full and varied life. In his professional life Dick was an Orthopedic Surgeon and in his private life a character full of life with a love of the sea. He was Foundation Member Number 223 of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia and participated actively in the racing scene in his early days and later relished cruising with his wife Dalia.

In dinghies was where he started his sailing and he progressed to keel boats with the purchase of Rubicon in 1976 followed by Infra Red in the early ‘80s in which he competed in a Sydney to Hobart race and then into more cruising style with Dalliance. He sold Dalliance a couple of years ago and at the time of his death was working at restoring a 26’ catamaran.

Dick will be remembered for his laconic manner and we pass on our condolences to his four sons and one daughter and his wife Dalia.

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This is another in the series of articles aimed at providing you with a little 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 these ‘new’ boats and owners.

The wind was building and outside the quiet waters of the Hawkesbury the seas were also. Having never sailed the boat before and having absolute novices as crew, Richard decided to motor all the way. This proved a sensible decision when a gust of wind blew the poorly secured inflatable off the foredeck and into the ocean just as they hit the swells going through the heads. Battling sea-sickness and with no idea how to steer a twelve metre, nine tonne yacht in four metre seas and driving rain, Richard’s old class mate took the helm while he rescued the inflatable. All survived uninjured, despite turning a full circle in the heavy seas. The crew settled in to a few hours of battering, managing only five knots into a 30 knot headwind and four metre swell. It was reassuring that despite the pounding the boat took every time she launched off the back of a wave everything held secure. Going past Manly, with Sydney Heads in sight, the crew’s spirits lifted and smiles and conversation returned to the cockpit.

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Entering Sydney Harbour for the first time was a magic experience for the trio particularly after the rough trip down from Broken Bay. The rain cleared, ferries shuttled around, the sights of the city, and finally some respite from the swell and the strong southerly wind. Amazingly there were hardly any yachts in the harbour, Christmas Day and the strong winds had put them all off. Sahara took in a triumphant circuit of the harbour, enjoying the sights and considering anchorages, when Richard’s mobile rang. Ben, his son, was on the train from the airport to Circular Quay and wondered where he could be picked up. Why not do it in style? So Ben walked down the Man O’ War Steps at the Opera House, Sahara reversed up to the dock with the transom deck lowered and Ben simply stepped aboard. Dinner and drinks were served while anchored in Farm Cove with sensational views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Sahara is a new boat to the club this year. Richard and Adrienne Lea sold their beloved From Russia With Love late last year and were soon feeling the loss. Wanting a cruising boat that would be suitable for comfortable living aboard and having loved the roominess and level of finish of the Bavaria yachts, it was inevitable that they would fall in love with Sahara, a 2009 Bavaria 40 Cruiser, which they found hardly used in the Pittwater after a marriage breakup soured the sailing of the previous owners. She had hardly been sailed, with the sails and fittings in excellent condition and had only 380 hours on the engine.

The other attraction of buying in New South Wales just before Christmas was the opportunity for an impromptu holiday in Sydney Harbour on their own yacht over summer taking in both the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the New Years Eve Fireworks in the harbour, the two biggest water based activities in Australia.

The rest of that week is another story. As for sailing Sahara from Pittwater to North Haven - Richard, Roger Flint and Don Richards had a very enjoyable trip with many interesting stops over three weeks in February. Sahara has been a very happy choice for Richard and Adrienne and they are having a ball sailing her around the gulf and look forward to some more distant adventures.

Richard managed to find a cheap airfare and chanced taking six tea chest cartons of boating equipment to Adelaide Airport on Christmas Day. The wonderful Virgin staff saw all the boxes and said, “Well it is Christmas, we won’t charge you the excess!!” The maxi taxi ride to Pittwater from Sydney Airport was dearer than the flight! Some old friends helped with provisioning and met him at Quays Marina, Church Point, loaded up Sahara in heavy rain on Christmas Day and then kept him company on the first adventure – getting to Sydney Harbour.

Editors’ Note If you would like your boat featured in this section of Groundswell, please write around 180-200 words and provide a high resolution pdigital photo (or ask Gay Footer or Laura to take a photo for you) and submit your contribution to reception.

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social Activities Association 45’

cycsa Poker tournament

friday 21 JuNe 2013 • 7.30pm

$50 per poker player Tickets to be purchased prior to event.

Experienced tournament staff in charge.

Fabulous Prizes Winners trophy, 50” Plasma TV, JB Hifi gift cards, gold class movie tickets, poker chip sets and wine to be won.

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Learn to Play Tutorial So everyone is ready for the challenge!

Optional “Fun Games” For those people not wanting to play poker, but wanting to be part of the fun. $20 to join in – great prizes, mainly for laughs Buffet Dinner - “Las Vegas” Style Available from 6.30pm - $25 per head.

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Bookings essential, contact Reception 8248 4222/reception@cycsa.com.au

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Fran and John Sibly are back from their travels and have bought with them a new ‘toy’. They spent 14 months cruising up and down the east coast of Australia (from January 2012 to March 2013) and had always planned to sell their Beneteau 393 Milou and update to something a little smaller and newer on the way home from that long planned retirement trip.

Tiarnie, a Catalina 355, is the long-awaited ‘next boat’ for David Everett and Jo Cate. They sold their first boat, also called Tiarnie, in 1985, some 27 years ago! In 1980 they sailed the first Tiarnie, a small Clansman 30, from Sydney to Cairns then to New Ireland past PNG and then all the way back to Adelaide to moor at A29.

Marriage, family and careers replaced sailing adventures for those 27 years but finally David could stand it no longer and the new boat is now on D16. David discovered that his old boat, now at Sandringham Yacht Club, had been renamed with all due ceremony thereby liberating the name for the new boat which was done with great fun and ceremony just recently at the CYCSA.

After sailing around Tasmania and up the east coast to the Whitsundays, they decided to change boats in Brisbane as the choice of boats was much greater. While moored in East Coast Marina, one of the five marinas in Manly Harbour holding over 3,500 boats, they were able to sell Milou in good time.

As this was a pre-planned exercise they had already looked at a lot of boats and found a Dufour they were keen on and then something they had not seen or considered came on sale there in Manly. They had a look at a 2008 Jeanneau 36i Performance model. This model of boat ticked all the boxes for them and particularly appealed to John as he was keen to do some more twilight racing and a few Lincolns.

This particular model has a little taller mast, deeper keel, adjustable backstays and a few other performance accessories. There was however an issue for them as this particular one had been raced a lot and not well cared for.

David says he’s got a bit rusty, (or is that corroded?), with yacht handling and has spent the last year since purchase in March 2012 (via local agent and legend, Sandy Quin) getting up to speed, literally. He has just completed his first shake-down cruise, done mostly solo, to Port Lincoln and Kangaroo Island and is delighted to have neither sunk nor grounded and the new boat has proved to be a delight to sail. It also oozes luxury compared to the old boat and he remains amazed at how useful GPS navigation, depth sounders and other instruments, and a decent engine are! – none of these were present on their trip to PNG and back.

Fortunately another one came up in Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. Flights were arranged and they travelled south for an inspection. They were delighted so after negotiations and further inspections they purchased Bask which had been well looked after and presented as new with only 136 hours on the engine.

David and Jo have felt warmly welcomed by CYCSA members and staff back into the fold of the Club and are enjoying making many new acquaintances and friends.

They sailed home in Bask and are very happy with her. A name changing ceremony is planned for after winter and Bask will have a new name but they’re not giving out any hints.

His goal for the next three years is to further improve his boatfitness and the boat’s fit-out with more trips around South Australia and then cruise Tasmanian waters over a long summer.

CYCSA History Book now available To order your History Book, contact the Club reception on 8248 4222 or email reception@cycsa.com.au Or call in to the Club reception office to pick up a copy or two. The cost is $49.95 per book.

Members can use your Club account and non-members can provide credit card details or send a cheque. Books can be posted to a nominated address at a cost of $10 per book.

Also, see flyer enclosed with this Groundswell.

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The Marine Academy is proud to announce its new International Training Centre Accreditation!

After years of hard work and steady acquisition of resources the Marine Academy has become a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) – Yachting Australia (YA) Yacht Training Centre. We are now providing our members and the South Australian public with RYA qualifications that are recognised and respected around the world.

The accreditation also gives us an opportunity to influence national and international travellers to call our Club at North Haven home for their training needs.

Day Skipper

Learn the skills to prepare the boat and complete passages between destinations. This course is a live aboard course run over five days and available as weekend and three day courses similar to Competent Crew but more advanced. You will be guided to take charge of the crew and vessel under the watchful eye of our Marine Academy instructor. This course is best taken after completing our Day Skipper Theory course so you are confident with chart work, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Completion of this course certifies you with an International Certificate of Competency (ICC), a requirement to charter yachts at most overseas destinations.

We can now offer new courses including:

Start Yachting

Learn how to sail and experience hands-on practice in a safe, fun environment. A twelve-hour course for beginners held over a weekend, sailing on Adelaide’s pristine Gulf St Vincent from our Club’s marina at North Haven. This course includes the basics of sailing, boating safety and awareness on board a sailing yacht.

International Certificate of Competency

Competent Crew

Soon a half day direct assessment to evaluate your skills to charter a yacht will be available. ICC text books will be available at the office and we highly recommended you study the document before the assessment. We can run these on our training yacht Academy 1 or your own boat.

Been sailing for a season or two but want to be more useful aboard? Then learn how to sail as a valued crew member through this extensive course. It’s run as a live aboard course over five days but can be split over multiple weekends.

During the course you will develop your skills to be capable of helming, handling sails, keeping a lookout with basic navigation skills and assisting in daily routines. You’ll enjoy cruising at its best, sailing to destinations such as Port Vincent, Glenelg and along the Port River.

Our courses are beginning this winter! Further information can be found on our website at www.marineacademy.com.au. Members receive further discounts on all our courses!

Matt Young, Marine Academy Coordinator

The letter below was sent by Chris Morphett (Past Flag and committee member) via email to all Club Cruising Association members. As a great promotion for our newly released Club history book, we reproduce it here with Chris’ permission - it says it all. Ed. Hi everyone,Last Sunday afternoon Rosalie and I had our best meal ever in the CYCSA, celebrating the Club’s 40th birthday in the Functions Room. Congratulations to all for an outstanding event.

During the afternoon I received my pre-ordered copy of First Watch, 40 Years Of The Cruising Yacht Club Of South Australia, written by Kristin Weidenbach. Kristin is a professional writer, engaged by the Club specifically to undertake the big task of recording the CYCSA’s first 40 years. I can’t brag that I’ve finished the book yet but I am about half way and I have to tell you it’s a great read. Kristin’s easy-to-read, flowing narrative style keeps you hooked all the way. She brings out the best in all the personalities involved and paints such clear pictures of the events and conversations that you can imagine yourself as a fly on the wall.

Why do I carry on so much? I’ve long had a deep seated respect for the “founding fathers” of our Club and I’ve listened closely whenever they’ve told stories from the past. In this book, all those stories and more come to life. You can’t help but admire their vision, determination, business acumen and quest for excellence. We simply wouldn’t have some of the best marina facilities in Australia, had they not put in so much for our benefit.

Of course the narrative is not just about the foundation years. The book covers the lot, right up to and including our triumphant SydneyHobart contenders. It’s a quality publication, with great photos as well as the text. It’s the sort of book you will be proud to leave sitting on a coffee table at home or work.

Do I recommend it? You bet! Am I pushing my own barrow? Not at all. I was not on the hardworking production team. I simply suggest you purchase your own copy from Reception and share the pride in our Club.

Kind regards to all.

Chris Morphett

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RACING ASSOCIATION Jess Hargreaves

2013 ‘Wild Oats’ Great Southern Regatta

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Chairman’s Cup Sponsored by Channel 7 SALife TV The Channel 7 SALife TV Chairman’s Cup and Ladies Helm Twilight Race was initially scheduled for 20 March but adverse weather conditions, no wind at all, resulted in the race being abandoned.

Race Officer Ray Evans tried to salvage the evening by encouraging boats to complete the course with their motors on and special mention must go to Ghost of Christmas Past who persevered without motor to the first mark, taking a very long time to do so!

The race was rescheduled for two weeks later and on Wednesday 3 April we held ‘take two’ of the Channel 7 SALife TV Chairman’s Cup and Ladies Helm Twilight Race.

Due to daylight saving almost being at an end the sun set at the earlier time of 1707 resulting in a very short race for the eager 17 boats who turned up.

Thanks to our sponsor for the evening, Channel 7 SALife TV, and congratulations to the winner Tracey Pegler from Another Planet who won the Chairman’s Cup for the third year running!

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Another Planet Tracey Pegler White Knight Traci Ayris Vertigo Ania Kulikowski

ollowing on from our record number of 36 keelboat entries last season the REX pulled out all stops to promote this year’s regatta. We finished up with a credible 32 entries made up of 17 yachts from our Club, eight from Port Adelaide Sailing Club, three from Adelaide Sailing Club and four from the Squadron.

This year we also had the addition of a Sports Boat Division join the fleet. The weather forecast was perfect for both days being sunny with 10 to 15 knots from the SSW. Day One consisted of two windward/leeward races – both two laps long and credit is due to our Race Officer, John Gibson, for the two excellent courses set on Saturday which provided plenty of tacking upwind and gybing on the downwind legs. It was a great sight to see 30 or 40 spinnakers approaching the finish line. After a great day’s racing the atmosphere at the CYCSA was awesome! This was helped along by approximately 90 people enjoying a barbeque and live music put on by the REX. There were plenty of people still around at 7.30pm enjoying the night.

Day Two was the long race of the regatta and another great day out on the water. The Great Southern Regatta was a very successful regatta for all the yachts who entered. The REX appreciates the emails received expressing the pleasure experienced by the fleet on the water and the social activities that followed.

2013 Great Southern Regatta Results

Vicsail Beneteau Regatta This year was the CYCSA’s turn to run the Vicsail Beneteau Regatta. The race was held on Sunday 24 March 2013 and was relatively well attended with 13 Beneteau’s from around Adelaide.

The weather predictions in the lead up to the race were suggesting very strong winds so we were worried that the race would be cancelled for the second year in a row (last year it was abandoned due to a lack of wind) however the day came and the conditions were beautiful with winds averaging 13 knots.

Micah and Mike from Vicsail came over from Sydney to host the event which started with a morning tea and briefing and ended with drinks, BBQ and presentations. A lovely day was had by all - congratulations to the winners of the respective divisions and a big congratulations to CYCSA’s Greg Manuel and his crew on That’s Life for winning the Vicsail Beneteau Bugle!

Jess Hargreaves, Racing Association Manager

That’s Life crew winners of the Vicsail Beneteau Bugle 10

Division One IRC 1st Two True Rob Human (CYCSA) 2nd Shining Sea Andrew Corletto (CYCSA) 3rd Concubine Jason Ward (CYCSA) PHS 1st 2nd 3rd

Two True Aikin White Knight

Rob Human (CYCSA) Caillin Howard (RSAYS) David Knights (CYCSA)

Division Two IRC 1st Dr Feelgood Jason Coonan (CYCSA) 2nd Vertigo Jason Coonan (CYCSA) 3rd Peer Gynt Paul Bull (PASC) PHS 1st Peer Gynt 2nd Dr Feelgood 3rd Vertigo

Paul Bull (PASC) Jason Coonan (CYCSA) Jason Coonan (CYCSA)

Sportsboats 1st Hot Gossip 2nd Fineline 3rd Adrenaline

Stuart Shimeld (PASC) Dan O’Connell (ASC) Hamish Nicol (ASC)

Twilight Series 2 Results Cruising A 1st Another Planet 2nd G-Wizz 3rd Rapid 1

Brenton Pegler Greg Patten Keith Finch

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he CN Management South Australian State titles were held at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia over the weekend of 9-10 March.

A predominantly light wind event saw the local fleet joined by a few guest skippers on chartered boats and one visitor from Victoria. Andrew Townsend pulled a crew together and entered JJF while Jamie Goode returned to the fleet in No Eye Deer after upgrading to a Farr 30 at the start of the year and Bill Coutts (the previous owner of JJF) was the guest helm on Stockcar. Special thanks go to Ron Thomson and the crew of Kicking Bottom who made the trip from Sandringham for the weekend.

With concerns about whether there would be enough wind for any racing the Race Officer got proceedings underway in a very light and shifty breeze and had to rotate the course through more than 90 degrees before the two laps were completed. A slightly stronger and much steadier breeze allowed for a fairer second heat however the third race of the day was abandoned as the wind disappeared completely with most of the fleet getting swept north on the tide. With two wins El Fideldo was looking like the boat to beat with Kicking Bottom pushing them hard with two second places.

Sunday saw one race completed in a light northerly before the wind started swinging to the west bringing the possibility of a sea breeze. Although the direction steadied the breeze failed to build and the last two races were run in similarly light conditions. El Fideldo managed to maintain their unbeaten record with Kicking Bottom close behind and Dave Nicholson on Such Is Life finishing consistently at the front end of the fleet to secure third place overall.

El Fideldo J24 winners Overall Twilight Winners Synergy

Under PHS it was Bill Coutts that took the honours by only half a point from Andrew Townsend with the other Townsend in Good Company taking third.

It was good to see almost all the boats at the CYCSA on the water for the weekend and great to have some competition from further afield.

Doug Watson

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his favourite annual event was once again well supported by members and their friends and we even had guests trying to book in again for next year as they left.

The day was warm and sunny and we began with a great wine tasting, organised

by Vlad Humeniuk, and some delicious cheeses. Tasting notes were available on the boats so that guests could investigate the wines very thoroughly. All of the wines were readily available and this was appreciated by guests who ‘discovered’ a ‘new’ wine.

Haese Marine, Bavaria and most importantly, Graeme Haese, were our sponsors and participated at every level, opening two boats and hosting a large group at the evening dinner.

Once again our wonderful members opened their boats and showed fabulous hospitality to the 140 plus participants and the Social Activities Committee express their gratitude and appreciation to the following boat owners. We know a lot of you would have enjoyed seeing these boats and also enjoyed the hospitality of the hosts.

Arriba Alan & Susie Noble Pineapple Pol

Wendy & Peter Went

Lifestyle III

Glenn & Tracey Spears

Sundowner

Vicki & David

Grand Act

Jack Didyk

Medosa

Brian Smith

B & B

Bernie & Barry Willoughby

Patrice V

Garry Tucker

Lioness

Ron Jesche

Susie Kew

Geoff Prettejohn

Sahara

Richard Lea

Jenny Anna

Linda Mendrin & Russell Phillipson

Midlife

Haese Marine

Sunrunner

Haese Marine

Once the fun part of viewing boats was over we all gathered in the BBQ area for a meal and fabulous entertainment. To encourage people off boats we opened the entertainment with the wonderful “La Bomba Latin Dancers” who wowed us all – some of our guests said ‘best ever entertainers’ – and then we had the fun of drawing special raffle prizes – the more boats you visited the more chances to win!

The committee cooked a great three course dinner which was served interspersed by music, dancing and more entertainment. We would like to thank Mario, Dorian and the staff for assisting us with a million little things.

“Our Perspectives” are a delightful band of young people who provided great music.

Traci Ayris from the Racing Association has a contact with this young group and as a committee we would recommend them to anyone looking for great music for an event.

As a ‘surprise’ entertainer later in the evening we welcomed Sapphire Snow, of Peaches ‘n’ Gin Burlesque and many commented how exciting and charming this entertainment was!

Again thanks go to all the members of the Social Activities Committee: Sandra Richards, Morag Draper, Karen Johns, Pauline Garner, Anne Burrow, Don Guy, Joe Mezzini and Linda Mendrin. Most importantly we would like to thank the partners of all the committee members who so generously gave up the day to work and organise so that the Boat Hop ran smoothly and all our members and guests had a fun day.

Pamela Humeniuk, Chair, Social Activities Association

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ur traditional Easter in Stansbury via the Cutter Patch was slightly compromised by the absence of any wind for the planned Good Friday departure however the calm weather encouraged a number of boats to venture across direct to Stansbury rather than face an eight or nine hour motor to the Cutter Patch. With the sea being even flatter than forecast, Sugar’n’Spice, Far Star, Selkie, Portia and Carioca all arrived before nightfall. With the arrival of a considerable number of boats on Saturday all available BBQ space on the lawns was taken up on Sunday afternoon as the crews came ashore and continued the weekend socialising from the previous day. The return to the Club on Easter Monday was a repeat of the voyage across, a far cry from the exhilarating sail of last year.

The Cruising Association Committee extends thanks to everyone who took time out from their summer sailing schedule to attend the popular Second Saturday Barbecues over the summer season. Second Saturday BBQ’s will recommence on Saturday 14 September after the winter break and are open to all members and their guests, power or sail, without charge.

The committee is also delighted that Charlesworth Nuts has continued its generous sponsorship of the Association and we thank Mark Charlesworth for his continued support of the Association.

Following the popularity of the revived “Cruise of the Year Dinner” to recognise significant cruising achievements, a similar event has been mooted to take place later in the year. Watch out for an announcement.

The Cruising Association Committee would also like to invite anyone interested in the aims and the work of the Association to give serious consideration to nominating for the Committee at the forthcoming Associations AGM. Members can contact me at any time on 0407742203 or perrinr@internode.on.net Robert Perrin, Cruising Association Secretary

Sunday Brunch at the Club Our Sunday Brunch Buffet is something a little bit special.

Beginning from 10am the buffet is stocked with delicious breakfast items flowing into the gourmet BBQ lunch items from 12 noon.

Includes Chef specials, premium steaks cooked to order and desserts for only $25 per person.

You can eat all day from the buffet, so stick around for breakfast and lunch with a view.

Includes complementary beverage on arrival.

Full menu details available on the Club website.

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2013 Art Exhibition Club members, partners and friends are invited to show and offer for sale their paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures in an exhibition to be held over three days

Friday 5 to Sunday 7 July 2013 Official function: 11.00am Sunday 7 July Whether you are starting out, a professional artist or somewhere in between you are all welcome to participate in this special Club visual arts event.

We would love to see those who exhibited last year joining with new exhibitors for an even larger and more exciting show in 2013.

As we did last year, we will be raffling a giclee oil painting on canvas - see visual below - donated by Club member Colin Burgin, director of Art Images Gallery in Norwood. This work will be on display in the Club foyer and raffle tickets available through the Club reception.

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Many works were sold last year for very reasonable prices, the Club percentage of sales going to the Social Activities Association for Club benefit.

Entry forms will be available from the Club reception at the beginning of June or from the Club website.

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resentation Night for Season 2012-2013 was held at the CYCSA’s Horizon Function Room on Friday 3 May with 175 Racing Members and guests in attendance. The Racing Executive tries its best to provide top notch entertainment in an effort to break up the formal aspects of the evening and this year we turned once again to our friends at Ding Productions who have provided us with such beauties as the Singing Chefs, Cabaret Queens, and of course, who could forget last year’s burlesque act with Sarah Lloyd from The Voice. This year they came up with the goods again in the form of two of Adelaide’s leading musical theatre voices, Mark Oates and Andrew Crisp, who treated us to some amazing Broadway tunes.

He filled in in many positions when Two True was short of crew including as Helmsman, Tactician and he had even been seen in front of the mast!

His skill as mainsail trimmer is legendary and his passion and commitment to offshore racing, particularly the Sydney to Hobart, is unequalled in this state. In addition Rob has assisted as crew on a number of other CYCSA boats stepping in as a trimmer for races and events when Two True was not competing. They include Another Planet, Shining Sea and White Knight.

Representatives from our valued major sponsors Phil Hoffmann Travel, Port River Marine, Yalumba and Penfolds were all in attendance and alongside special guests William Strangways, Richard Fidock Jnr, Club Commodore Geoff Catt and Club President Andrew Saies, assisted with the presentations to the lucky winners.

Winner of the Teachers Scotch Whiskey Perpetual Trophy Winner of the William Strangways Trophy for first in Division 2 IRC

The evening ended with the band ‘All About Her’, and many members hit the dance floor. I think we can call it yet another successful Presentation Night and the Racing Executive congratulates all of our winners and thanks all of our boats who competed in the various series of Season 2012 -2013. We look forward to another action packed program next year.

Winner of the Penfolds Perpetual Trophy Another Planet

Brenton Pegler

Commodore’s Shield The winner of the Commodores Shield was the CYCSA and was presented

by RSAYS Commodore Paul Bogner to the CYCSA Commodore Geoff Catt.

Doctor Feelgood

Jason and Wayne Coonan

Winner of the J24 Club Champion Trophy Winner of the the CYCSA J24 Perpetual Trophy Winner of the Geoff Bishop Memorial Perpetual Trophy Joint Winner of the Corpor8 Solutions Cock of the Walk Trophy El Fideldo

Doug Watson

Fastest Multihull in the Port Vincent Dash Goldfinger

Peter Boyd (RSAYS)

Fastest Monohull in the Port Vincent Dash PHS Monohull winner – Port Vincent Dash

CYCSA YACHT OF THE YEAR

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Shining Sea Andrew Corletto

Winner of the David Woods Perpetual Trophy Added to the John H Ellers Perpetual Honour Board

Shining Sea enjoyed a successful racing season in 20122013 competing in every Inshore and Offshore Series Race.

Consistently in top three places for races competed in.

Winner CYCSA Offshore Series IRC. Winner CYCSA Offshore Series PHS. Winner CYCSA Club Inshore Series PHS. Second CYCSA Club Inshore Series IRC. Second CYCSA SA IRC State Championships.

Second Sportsmed Premier’s Cup Regatta IRC. Second Wild Oats Great Southern Regatta IRC. Second Adelaide – Lincoln Yacht Race PHS, First Sydney 38 and part of the winning CYCSA team Third in the Sydney 38 South Australian Titles

PENFOLDS CREW PERSON OF THE YEAR PERPETUAL TROPHY Rob Human Rob is an outstanding sailor in all facets of the sport.

His knowledge, ability and experience have been a key part of the success of the Two True campaign in season 2012-13 and all previous seasons. This season Rob took a leadership role in all areas including: - Crew organisation and recruitment - Boat preparation and racing setup - Boat maintenance - On-water trimming and boat handling

Greg Patten

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Winner of the Lloyd Sugars Perpetual Trophy Winner of the Becker Enterprises Perpetual Trophy Winner of the CYCSA Offshore Perpetual Shield Winner of the Malcolm Kinnaird Perpetual Trophy for the Kinnaird Cup Joint Winner of the Corpor8 Solutions Cock of the Walk Trophy Winner of the A G Walters Most Consistent Performer Perpetual Trophy Winner of the RH Fidock Bluewater Trophy Shining Sea Andrew Corletto

Winner of the Tollana Wines Perpetual Trophy Two True Andrew Saies

Winner of the Deloite Perpetual Trophy Winner of the Maughan Thiem Motors Perpetual Trophy for the Island Cup White Knight

David Knights

Jess Hargreaves, Racing Manager

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Racing Association Raffle The Racing Association held a major raffle this season to raise funds for a new GPS clock to put in the Patio. We thank our sponsors and contributors for the wonderful prizes that were donated and thanks to all members and friends who purchased tickets and supported our Racing Association. Nearly $4,000 was raised and it was drawn during Presentation Night – congratulations to our winners!

Major Prize Winner: $2,500 Travel Voucher from Phil Hoffmann Travel: Roger Nicolson Book Buyers Prize – A mixed dozen of Yalumba wine: Peter Teakle Magnum of Yalumba ‘The Menzies’ Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon (2008): Jamie Goode $250 worth of Canegrass Saltbush Lamb Packs: Derek Morrison One night at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel: Vern Schulz White and Yellow Gold earrings from EverettBrookes Jewellers valued at $225: Jason Ward A signed Magnum of Schild Estate Shiraz (2010) and a $200 Stag Hotel voucher: Trevor Mudge

Evening’s entertainment Photos by Jaxon Jenner

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The room was abuzz with fellowship, memories and banter as everyone enjoyed a well prepared lunch consisting of ‘The Cutter Patch’ Pork Belly or ‘Marina Medley’ Marron and Seafood for entree and a choice of the ‘North Haven’ Veal Cutlet or ‘Port Vincent’ Barramundi for main course.

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n Sunday 5 May over 170 members, friends and invited guests attended a special lunch to celebrate the 40th Birthday of the CYCSA. Commodore Geoff Catt officially opened the proceedings with a warm welcome to attendees. Among those in attendance were Sir Eric Neal and Lady Neal, RSAYS Commodore Paul Bogner and his wife Sandee, and Susan Close, Member for Port Adelaide. There were also a number of Foundation Members and Life Members in attendance.

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Following main course Dick Fidock, Life Member and Past President, Past Treasurer, Past Commodore and Past Vice Commodore of the CYCSA, gave a stirring speech in which he reflected upon many memories of the Club’s 40 years, the vision of its founders and the milestones it has achieved along the way.

John Gerard, Chair of the History Book Committee, then took to the stage to officially launch the History Book First Watch. He gave attendees an entertaining insight into the origins of the project, the contributions of members (past and present) and the History Book Committee members in bringing the book to life.

Sir Eric Neal was invited to the stage to ‘untie the knot’ of the special blue ribbon edition of First Watch (no using scissors around yachties!). He told us of his delight in being asked to write the foreword for First Watch and expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Club to the author, Kristin Weidenbach, for her dedicated effort in writing the manuscript.

Andrew Saies then took the opportunity at the birthday lunch to present John Gerard with his Life Members badge. John was awarded life membership at the AGM in August 2012 however being absent interstate at the time and at other subsequent opportunities, he had not been officially bestowed with his life membership badge. Given the success of the History Book Andrew felt the badge was deserved and congratulated John and his committee on a job well done.

However the book could not have happened without the generous support of many members. Gold, Silver and Bronze supporters were called up to the stage to receive their official signed copy of First Watch.

During the function a slideshow of historical and current CYCSA photos was on display in the Function Room and outside on the big screens. Many thanks to Gareth Thomas and Gerry Colella for their time in putting the slideshow together and to Glenn and Tracey Spear of Central Audio Visual for providing the impressive screens on display in the patio and adjacent to the Kinnaird Room.

A photographic exhibition was also on display in the foyer throughout the weekend. Coordinated by Rowland Richardson and Trevor Paynter, the exhibition showcased an interesting cross section of Club life from social events, racing, past committees, member voyages, the list goes on. Thank you to everyone who sent in photos for the display.

The final official duty of the day fell to the Commodore, the President and Past Commodore Tess McGrath to cut the Birthday Cake.

It was great to see so many members in attendance at this historic occasion for the Club. The atmosphere in the room was terrific and everyone I spoke to said how much they had enjoyed the day.

A sample of the delectable 40th Anniversary Port topped off the afternoon quite nicely!

Laura Cowley, Communications & Membership Services

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s part of the Club’s Fortieth Anniversary celebrations the Racing Association presented an off and on water rally for the Saturday afternoon.

The 20 rally questions were ‘challenging’, clever and sometimes frustrating. The prizes were very generous and plentiful thanks to the Racing Association sponsors and the weather was kindly despite predictions. So where were the participants?

Disappointingly, few boats joined in this special activity.

Yet many people spoken to after the event said they would have liked to... go figure.

The first few questions were land based before we took to the water. Most of the activity took us around the local area and basins using compass bearings and gps points.

Team work was required, some friendly disagreements were resolved and even a few false manoeuvres were made to throw a following boat off the scent.

While some questions required acute interpretive and observation skills, every boat participating scored the maximum (which is pleasing to think the Club has such knowledgeable boaties).

The Challenge had a final twist to it. To break the nexus between boats having all answers correct, participants had to provide a number of items for the judges’ consideration (such as a thong, coat hanger, string, cork, etc). Their criteria was to award points for ‘creativity’. And it worked some of the results were very clever and hilarious.

Traci Ayris and Jess Hargreaves were the brains behind this thoroughly enjoyable event and they were thanked enthusiastically for their organisation by those who participated. In fact, there was a bit of pressure on them after to see if it could happen again next year, perhaps as a fund-raiser or just for the fun of it.

Chris and Geraldine Cox won the event in their cruiser Gerry-K II followed by Geoff Catt’s crew on Liberator. Third was Roger Flint’s crew on Alpha Centauri and fourth was Rowley Richardson and crew on Geordie Bay. Trevor Paynter, crew Geordie Bay 21

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ne of the largest events held on the annual Club calendar is Crabbing Day. This year we held the event on the Adelaide Cup Long Weekend in March.

The committee were aware of the hectic ”mad March” schedule and tried the Holiday Adelaide Cup Weekend and the decision was vindicated by a strong attendance of over 300 people. Many were happy to have a big day and then recover on the holiday Monday.

There was much soul searching by the committee as to whether we would in fact proceed with the day.

The crab catch this season has been particularly poor and even the experts like Ray Evans couldn’t return good numbers. Fisheries were contacted regularly throughout the season and the poor numbers could not be explained. The committee decided to continue with the day and had a supply of sausages on standby just in case. Yours truly had a couple of sleepless nights and too much head rubbing so less hair for me and a bit of stress for everyone.

Anyway about 30 boats took part in the fishing and as expected crab numbers were not great. The total catch was just over 300 crabs therefore the judges didn’t have to worry about disqualifying any boats that took more than the allowed quota.

Winners of the Crabbing Day Largest Crab award, Romeo Macolino and the crew from B Free.

Despite the lower catch we had a great time. We managed to feed everyone and in fact there was some food left over. We implemented a one crab per person quota and I have to say most people were able to enjoy a good meal. The committee were fabulously impressed by the manner in which members and guests handled the situation. Judging by the number of empty wine bottles the “party” atmosphere prevailed as we have come to expect on these days.

Crabbing Day is important as it brings together all different groups within the Club. As many sail boats as power boats participate. I think the fact that in order for the day to happen we need a lot of volunteers to clean and prepare crabs, cook, and set up etc, is a reminder of how good the Club can be.

It is difficult and dangerous to name everyone that helped but I will try. To the FA committee, thank you immensely. To Vlad, Pam, Louise, Tracey and Barbara, thank you. Special thanks to Dorian and the kitchen staff. Once again they helped throughout the event and it was much appreciated. Also, thanks to all of the people who chipped in on the day.

Glenn Spear, Chairman Fishing association FOOTNOTE: In recent days we have seen a lot of press specifically mentioning the declining Blue swimmer numbers. A very intelligent person has decided that maybe a review of the commercial catch quota is warranted!!!! I have been asked to make a submission to the select committee on Marine Parks and appear before the committee in the next week or so.

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Kym and son Ben joked when they first sighted the tide stream signals which are illuminated at the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse below the main light. “We wanted to show the Victorians that we meant business by confidently sailing through the stream under spinnaker making eight to nine knots”, said Kym who now lives in Melbourne although his yacht is still on a hardstand at the CYCSA.

he entrance into Port Phillip Bay is recognised by skippers of both large and small vessels as one of the most treacherous harbours to enter in Australia. Due to the relatively narrow entrance of the Port Phillip Heads the tidal stream can exceed six knots under normal conditions and more than nine knots in extreme conditions.

The force of the tidal stream depends upon the relative water levels inside and outside Port Phillip Bay. The greatest difference in levels occurs around the time of high and low water at Port Phillip Heads and this is when the inward and outward streams run at their strongest. The result can be hazardous with confused seas, turbulent boiling eddies and fast flowing currents that render the helm unresponsive and the passage unpredictable.

Gary, a veteran of three Sydney to Hobart races and has experienced tough crossings, said he was surprised at the power of the stream. “There were times when the turbulent eddies made it almost impossible to hold a course”, said Gary. “It was quite a ride for almost 40 minutes as we made the passage through the Heads”.

These were the conditions that the skipper of That’s Life, Gary Sinton, experienced on arriving at the Heads at the end of the delivery voyage to Melbourne for the 2013 Geelong Regatta Week. Owner/skipper Greg Manuel with Gary and local crew Stephen Cibich, Dave Nicholson, Richard Watson and Ben and Kym Neaylon had spent months preparing the boat and training for the competitive race week.

Richard Watson, crew member Postcript That’s Life, skippered by Greg Manuel with tactician Gary Sinton, campaigned well in their first entry in the Geelong Regatta coming eighth out of a fleet of 45 in Cruising Division A.

The delivery was not too demanding although the prevailing south easterly meant that most of the voyage was “on the nose”. “We had expected this, given the time of the year, and so we planned to take our time with crew breaks at Robe, Port Fairy and Apollo Bay”.

“It was a great trip down”, said Gary.

Note to sailors Flood stream is denoted by one fixed green light for the first half of the flood and two fixed green lights vertically aligned for the second half of the flood. For the ebb stream, the first half of the ebb is denoted by one fixed red and the second half by two red lights vertically aligned.

“We stayed overnight at Apollo Bay to ensure that conditions were best when we entered the Heads around midday. The final sail of the delivery was almost perfect”, said Gary. “We carried an asymmetrical for the final approach and given the calm sea I committed to enter the Heads carrying the sail with the motor as back-up”.

Tide and stream predictions are published annually by the Victorian Channels Authority (VCA) in the Victorian Tide Tables. The booklet is available in each October for the next calendar year and can be purchased from the VCA.

Slack water at Port Phillip Heads occurs about three hours before and three hours after high water which is when the levels inside and outside are the same. The ingoing stream runs from about three hours before to about three hours after high water and the outgoing stream at other times. On average it is high water at the Port Phillip Heads three and a quarter hours before that at Williamstown and slack water at the Heads when it is high or low water at Williamstown.

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By Owen Mace Electrical devices are to be found on every boat and so matters of electrical safety arise. It matters not whether we are talking about 12 or 24 volt batteries or 240 VAC mains, there is the potential for catastrophic accidents. Further, the marine environment adds to the risks, so let’s look at them.

Low Voltage Batteries You might think that 12 volts can’t kill and you would be right – in a sense only. Under normal circumstances touching the terminals of your house or starter batteries will do you no damage from the small amount of current flowing through you, see Reference 1. Telephone technicians work with 48 volts without being electrocuted.

I remember one rather ghoulish university lecturer of mine (he collected photos of major electrical accidents) telling our class that the world record for low voltage death was 35 volts. I can’t confirm this but it seems reasonable. The person would have had to have made special connection to a low resistance path through his body - truly a candidate for a Darwin Award (Reference 2) for the person who does the most for the human gene pool by removing themselves from it.

However, and it’s a big “however”, batteries can deliver huge currents through low resistance paths such as tools dropped across their terminals. I have heard of someone who managed to place their wedding ring across battery terminals, the ring turned red hot and burned through to the bone. Ouch! No rings or watches when working around batteries please and be very careful that tools cannot fall across battery terminals.

Also beware of unprotected battery lines. By unprotected I mean wires from the battery bank without circuit breakers or fuses between the battery and you. You might be working near the wires that come from the house batteries to the low voltage switchboard. Are the wires capable of carrying large currents, that is, are they heavy wires? If so, be careful not to short them as the resulting current flow can 26

be enormous and a lot of heat can be generated very quickly. Fire and burns – not nice!

Also, sparks from low voltage short circuits can ignite petrol or LPG fumes.

Ka-boom!

Electrical Mains Obviously electrical mains circuits (240 VAC) are at least as potentially dangerous on board as at home and so all the usual precautions are essential.

The risk of electrocution is at least as present on board as on land. The mains wiring on boats must meet Australian Standards (AS3000 and others) and reputable manufacturers build to suitable standards.

However there are additional dangers for boaties arising from the environment and from the supply of shore power.

Beginning with the shore power connection, it is possible that errors in wiring of the shore power or the shore power cable, or even the on-board generator, may result in the active and neutral lines being swapped. Are you absolutely sure that the marina you are visiting on holiday has the mains wired correctly?

If wired incorrectly for whatever reason, protection devices such as appliance switches, surge protectors, circuit breakers and fuses that operate on the active line only are ineffectual in preventing mains voltages within appliances. You thought that the toaster was off? Not necessarily, there may still be dangerous voltages around even if the appliance is not operating. It’s worth checking that the mains on board receive shore power correctly if you know how otherwise be extra careful with the mains. Many boats have circuits to check that the active and neutral lines are correctly connected. On Cygnus an isolation transformer provides some protection against incorrect shore power wiring.

The US Coast Guard has recommended that power strips etc with surge protectors (Surge Protective Devices, SPDs, in their jargon) should interrupt both active and neutral

VAC shock as with a 240 VAC shock. Indeed, many US installations use the two phases to produce 240 VAC, that is, the same voltage as ours. In fact, many US boats are wired with 240 VAC insulation and double the amperage which makes them suitable for conversion to Australian mains voltages except for the colours of the wires.

lines if a fault is detected (Reference 3). This means that household power strips are not acceptable to them and special power strips should be used on board. While available for US installations I have not seen 240 VAC versions but they may appear in due course.

Many people think that electrical fires are started by electrical shorts.

Usually however it is actually due to overheating which is caused by poor contact between the pins and clips for example. Poor contacts can be caused by corrosion, pitting in the metal or other environmental factors due to the marine environment. The corrosive marine atmosphere demands vigilance to ensure that on board appliances remain in good condition and are repaired or replaced if they are not. Are mains plug pins corroded? If so, clean them. Are switches a bit dicky or warm when in use? Replace them if they are as it’s a sign than there is corrosion within the switch and it isn’t going to get better! I’ve seen a power plug get so hot that it melted and exposed the internal mains wiring. Not good.

Moisture from the atmosphere can be a problem too as it will corrode electrical equipment and wiring. If things get really damp moisture might provide a leakage path for electricity causing you trouble. Never ignore a circuit breaker tripping – it does so for a reason so find out why and fix the problem.

External Effects We’ve spoken before about the need for galvanic isolation to prevent leakage currents from causing underwater metal parts to be eaten away. Every boat that is connected to a shore supply should have some sort of galvanic isolator that prevents leakage currents flowing from your boat. This not only reduces the likelihood of electrolysis on your boat but also others.

The insistence of the Club that shore power cables be tested and tagged annually protects against faulty cables causing electrical leakage and possibly electrolysis of immersed metal parts as well as ensuring that there are no bare wires to electrocute people. It pays to comply with the Club’s requirements.

Lightning is the sudden discharge of static electricity resulting in enormous currents and is an external factor to think about. Of course, a mast is a lightning conductor that attracts lightning discharges. The good news is that in South Australia we are relatively free of lightning although last November was an exception (Reference 4).

With the ridiculously high Australian dollar there has been a rash of American boats which, of course, were built with 120 VAC mains. Cygnus is one of them and with the web, buying 120 VAC appliances is quite easy. It works well

There is quite a lot on the web about providing a low electrical resistance path directly to the water and that probably helps.

Anyway, what are the dangers with 120 VAC mains? The same as with Australian 240 VAC mains: you can be just as dead from a 120

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Adelaide LEXUS ADELAIDE TO PORT LINCOLN YACHT RACE

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ne thing you can never predict for a yacht race is the weather and for this year’s race, held on Friday 15 February, it was a bit of a drifter with when and where you finished in the fleet being determined by where you were at a particular time.

The eventual winner, Geoff Boettcher’s Secret Mens Business 3.5, was fortunately in the right place at the right time and made it in several hours in front of second place, Scarlet Runner from Sandringham Yacht Club. Many yachts withdrew from the race when it became obvious they would not make it within the time limit and the majority of the fleet ‘parked’ for many hours during the race. All in all it was a very frustrating race with most participants commenting that they would prefer a good blow to the conditions that were experienced. Such is yacht racing!!

Photos: Top: Andrew Coletto Middle: Lincoln Teams Trophy Shining Sea, Secret Mens Business 3.5, Asylum and Rapid 1.

Bottom left: Andrew Saies Bottom middle: Geoff Boettcher Bottom right: Derek Morrison Photos by Anne Clarke

RESULTS – for races with CYCSA place getters PHS 1st Secret Mens Business 3.5 (CYCSA) 2nd Shining Sea (CYCSA) 3rd Mille Sabords (SYC) IRC 1st Secret Mens Business 3.5 (CYCSA) 2nd Scarlet Runner (SYC) 3rd Lucette (RSAYS) One Division 1st Shining Sea (CYCSA) Sydney 38s 2nd Mille Sabords (SYC) 3rd Asylum (CYCSA) Cruising 1st Schools Out (CYCSA) – only two finishers IRC Division 1 1st Secret Mens Business 3.5 (CYCSA) 2nd Scarlet Runner (SYC) 3rd Two True (CYCSA)

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he Performance Cruising Division, consisting of seven boats, had the early start time of 1000 hours. In past years the division has experienced light winds at this time of day but this year they had an exciting spinnaker start with winds stronger than forecast with gusts up to 15 knots. Veloce and Quarante Deux (RSAYS) led the fleet initially and sailed towards the other side of the gulf along the lay line to Marion Reef. With the wind strength dropping, School’s Out and Synergy made the decision to chase any wind they could find and sailed down the middle of the gulf. This proved crucial as by the time the lead boats had reached Marion Reef, Quarante Deux had fallen behind and School’s Out and Synergy had made up significant ground on Veloce and War and Peace was staying well in touch with the race leaders on handicap at this stage.

As the boats rounded Marion Reef Light the sun was setting and the race order was Veloce, then School’s Out (30 minutes behind), Synergy (a further 15 minutes behind), Quarante Deux (a further 25 minutes behind), and the remainder of the fleet a long way back. Winds were now building to 25 knots. Veloce and School’s Out put up their spinnakers whilst Synergy and Quarante Deux made the decision not to use spinnakers during the night and what a crazy night it was. The wind speed had dropped and now varied from three to fifteen knots, changing direction constantly.

On Saturday morning as the boats entered Spencer Gulf the sun began to rise and the entire fleet experienced a magnificent dawn. The race order was now Veloce, School’s Out (45 minutes behind), Synergy (a further 1 hour 20 minutes behind), Quarante Deux (a further 1 hour 30 minutes behind), and the other boats a long way back. The winds had dropped dramatically by 0800 but Veloce and School’s Out had made enough ground to stay ahead in winds of three to eight knots as opposed to the now nought to three knots along the foot.

After a long hot day, Veloce and School’s Out reached Donnington arriving around 7.30pm on Saturday night. The afternoon sea breeze came in as the two boats made passage into Boston Bay. The asymmetric spinnaker of School’s Out was perfectly suited to the conditions and her boat speed increased to seven knots in winds of twelve knots and drew closer and closer to Veloce. Veloce crossed the line just ahead of School’s Out, the margin being 13 minutes. School’s Out’s finish time was 8.33pm, an elapsed race time of 34 hours 33 minutes 10 seconds and a winning race margin, on corrected time, over second placed Veloce of 1 hour and 10 minutes. A long haul for all……

Adrian Wotton, owner/skipper of School’s Out

LINCOLN WEEK The regatta week proved to be a very different kettle of fish weather wise with the first day’s racing being abandoned due to strong winds and after much carnage on the water.

Several rigs were damaged and sails torn and a multihull did a 180 and created quite a stir.

RESULTS IRC Division 1 1st Scarlet Runner (SYC) 2nd Secret Mens Business 3.5

(CYCSA) 3rd Aikin (RSAYS)

For the long race on the second day SMB3.5 withdrew with damage, costing them the series and the fleet managed to complete the rest of the regatta. Of course, Megga’s BBQ was a great draw card on the third day and the regatta came to a finish after the racing on Thursday followed by the presentation at the Lincoln Hotel.

PHS Division 1 1st Aikin (RSAYS) 2nd Another Planet (CYCSA) 3rd The Brothers (PFYC) Multihull 1st Goldfinger (RSAYS) 2nd Medosa (CYCSA) 3rd Hasta La Vista (RSAYS)

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Cruising 1st Julia (CYCSA) 2nd Speakeasy (RSAYS) 3rd Tanqueray (PASC) Sydney 38s 1st Chutzpah (RYCV) 2nd White Knight (CYCSA) 3rd Shining Sea (CYCSA)

his years’ Lincoln race had all the elements of a well-constructed drama or sports final. Good-natured jibes and affable camaraderie thinly disguised the fierce competitive nature of Geoff Boettcher and Rob Date as both skippers and their respective crews planned yet another Lincoln campaign.

Nobody was in any doubt that the stage was set for another great showdown. Former Lincoln Race record holder nipping at the heels of the current record-holder, savvy statesman of the seas pitted against a crack counterpart, sleek silver-white against bright battle red and, never to be underestimated, South Australia versus Victoria.

From the outset Boettcher threw down the gauntlet. Some choice and cheeky remarks on SMB’s nomination form didn’t escape the notice of Race Officer Stewart “Jock” Ross (who couldn’t resist bringing them to light at the Skipper and Crew Briefing) and Rob Date was happy to save his replies for the microphone, much to the amusement of all.

A margin of around twelve inches separates both Reichel-Pugh racers on waterline length and the rivalry between the “white boat” and the “red boat” for line and handicap honours has always been fierce. Scarlet Runner won the race in 2010 and smashed the race record in 2011. 2012 saw the two yachts separated by just ten minutes on corrected time with the Sandringham boat chalking up win number three.

Rob Date has always called upon the resources of a very experienced crew for Lincoln, openly admitting that he rates it as one of the best race and regatta weeks he has ever experienced.

“Scarlet Runner has managed to win the long race up ‘til now but we’ve taken the trophies for the Regatta week” said Boettcher “it was about time to turn the tables because we didn’t want them to make it four in a row”.

In 1987 the South Australian America’s Cup team was born in Fremantle with a crew that included Steve Kemp and Andy Dyer from Port Lincoln, Julian Freeman from Tasmania and Richard Bouzaird from New Zealand. Skipper of this formidable line-up was the inestimable Sir James Hardy and Boettcher thought this years’ race was the perfect opportunity to get some of that band back together, saying “In the past we utilised our local crews but since the boat has been more active interstate we decided to complement our regulars with a few of our Sydney Hobart crew for this year. Julian’s an experienced international offshore helmsman/tactitian who has done six Hobarts on SMB, Andy has done seven or eight Lincoln Races and Kempy was in his usual role of navigator. Richard, now Principal of Doyle Sails, has done Gold Coast races with us in the past and he joined us fresh from racing in Bermuda.” Boettcher added. The unofficial crew reunion was further buoyed by the arrival of Sir James Hardy at the Port Lincoln Yacht Club for the traditional Sunday Presentation Lunch.

In the lead-up to Lincoln Boettcher and his crew must have wondered if they would make it to the start line at all. After hitting a whale in Bass Strait during the Sydney Hobart, SMB was high and dry as her new rudder was fitted and with Tim Cowen’s persistence she finally hit the water just in time for the Combined Wednesday Twilight Race.

Chris Tillet took on his regular role as SMB’s tactitian and Silas Nolan scored a stint on the foredeck. Sail selection followed crew selection and with a complete new wardrobe of Doyle sails commissioned for the Sydney Hobart it was a matter of what to take and what to leave behind.

“With light conditions predicted the decision was made to carry only one light headsail but we amended that at the eleventh hour to include a medium” said Boettcher “Our tactics for the race involved starting on Runner’s windward hip which we achieved in both starts (first being a general recall) because that always gave us the option to peel off and sail our own race.”

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And that’s exactly what they did, SMB sailing lower and faster in anticipation of a left-swinging breeze that would ideally lift them to the Marion mark. Geoff rotated the helm with Richard and Julian and all eyes were on the opposition. “Two thirds of the way across the gulf we sweated a little thinking that we’d been caught out but we stuck to our game plan.” commented Geoff.

SMB galloped down the gulf to end up four nautical miles ahead

by Marion Reef. “We fully expected to get run down due to the Runner’s slightly longer waterline length but it wasn’t happening.” said Boettcher. “We realised that the most important leg of the race would be now be along the foot of Yorke Peninsula. If we could maintain our lead we’d be home and hosed because they had to give us time overall. I have to say that we were pretty happy to see their lights fading away from us at nightfall”.

In this year’s extremely challenging race, sail changes were a necessary evil for most boats. Spinnakers, headsails and code zeros kept the front-running crews busy throughout the night as each boat strived for the smallest advantage. From the outset it was clear that no race records would be smashed in 2013.

Daybreak painted a pretty picture indeed for the SMB crew who, to Boettcher’s relief, had finally made it to Donnington. “Scarlet Runner was approximately one hour behind us at Dangerous Reef but by the time they reached Donnington I think it fell apart for them when they just hit a hole and drifted for hours.” One can only imagine the frustration of skipper Date, his boat spinning in slow circles, as SMB ghosted across the finish line.

“Usually we would get in between three and six in the morning but 8:43am was actually very civilised, a decent hour to tie up at the marina and make the most of our carton and Mrs Kemp’s hot Cornish pasties!” was Boettcher’s response.

With the “big” race under their belt both skippers and crews turned their focus to Lincoln Week and the battle began anew. In past regattas the white boat has managed to show a clean pair of heels to her scarlet adversary and pundits were tipping that she would continue true to form.

Day one however was to be a stalemate with Stewart Ross making the understandable decision to abandon the first days’ racing when a squall flattened the majority of the fleet.

Facing the start of Tuesday’s Island race SMB ripped the leech out of her main during a gybe. Boettcher and his crew immediately switched into damage control but the situation was grim. “We had to fix it but with no further drops it made the chances of winning the Regatta very slim. On Wednesday though we got a first and they got a third so at least we scored the mooring at Spalding Cove for Megga’s Barbecue“ he laughed.

Day four saw three back-to-back windward/leeward races with the SMB crew determined to salvage what they could to finish off the week. “Race four was disappointing as we had a bad start but for the next two races we posted a second and a first so we redeemed ourselves enough to finish up just two points behind Scarlet Runner.” commented Geoff.

Former Port Lincoln Yacht Club Commodore Steve Kemp confirmed the success of this years’ event. “Our numbers were up and seeing nine Victorian boats in the long race was fantastic. It was also great to see the Sydney 38 fleet racing.” he said.

With both SMB and Scarlet Runner slated for international racing campaigns in the coming year it remains to be seen which boats will lead the fleet in 2014. There’s no doubt however that the two staunch adversaries will be missed.

“Yes, we’ve had a fantastic rivalry and good sportsmanship with Rob and his crew over the years.” Boettcher added “And of course it’s always great to beat a Victorian!“ Traci Ayris

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Julia start

Julia crew

Becalmed but Julia’s account of the Lexus 2013 Adelaide to Lincoln Yacht Race

ive fifty-nine am on Sunday 17 February 2013 is a time that the crew of CYCSA yacht Julia will remember. It was the official time that Julia drifted across the finish line in Boston Bay after one of the slowest races in the 63 years of the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race. Julia’s elapsed time to cover the 156 nautical miles was 38 hours 59 minutes, an average speed of four knots, winning the crew the Cook’s Trophy as the 24th and last boat to finish.

Of the 42 boats that started in the Racing Division,18 boats retired from the 2013 race due to the light air conditions.

Skipper and owner Richard Harries was sailing his first Lincoln race. He was determined to finish no matter how long it took. “I recall retiring from a race in the 2012 Winter Series due to cold and frustratingly calm conditions. Twenty minutes later the wind returned and all the remaining boats finished the race. That decision cost us first place in the overall series. This time the crew all agreed that no matter how difficult conditions became we would push on to the finish line. They were all committed and terrific,” said Richard.

Julia is a 40 foot Dufour performance cruiser purchased by Richard in Sydney three years ago on the recommendation of Dufour dealer Jason Antill from Antill Marine in the Pittwater. Jason joined Richard for this year’s race as tactician and support helm along with locals Rod Hunter, Sallyann Geddes, Michael McGlinchey, Brett Brown and Ian Thomson (Dufour 40E, Brisbane). “We weren’t a professional racing crew but there was a lot of experience on the boat with three who 32

had sailed numerous off-shore events. We usually enter the cruising division but we wanted to see how we went with the racing boys. It was important to enjoy the ride and arrive safely,” said Richard.

Julia, along with the rest of the Racing Division, crossed the start line on Friday 15 February in ideal conditions. The first leg was a reach and spinnaker set to Marion Reef in a light north easterly swinging to south east. “It was a glorious first leg as we took a mid course down the gulf leaving behind a spectacular display of lightning against the backdrop of dusk on the Adelaide hills” recalls Sallyann Geddes.

At dawn off West Cape Julia was in touch with most of their division, actually passing ten vessels that were taking a more northerly route.

Conditions were hot, still and the sea glassy. The snap of flapping sails and ringing halyards could be clearly heard in the early morning still air.

The crew joked about first drinks in Lincoln by sunset on Saturday when Julia got a lift in the mistral light air approaching Dangerous Reef. The prediction was very wrong. In the fluky conditions they watched the fading stern lights of Sextant and Lincoln Mentor from Port Lincoln and Hush from Port Fairy. These yachts had managed to just catch the last puffs of a weakening north westerly breeze.

Julia then took nine hours to drift from Donnington to Fanny Point and eventually onto the finish line crossing in the first light of Sunday morning.

determined....

Jason Antill, who sells Dufour yachts for his living, said he has to admit that he had never seen a crab swim past one of his boats in an ocean race. “We shone torches over the transom to confirm we were still moving forward in the glassy night conditions only to see a small crab approach from behind the boat and proceed to swim after us, rapidly obtaining an overlap”.

The official race coordinator of the 2013 Lincoln Regatta, Stewart Ross, when announcing the results acknowledged that this race had been like no other in the history of the series. The long period of stillness, which lasted almost 36 hours, was unprecedented. He congratulated Julia on their perseverance. Sailing tests us all and reveals the true spirit of camaraderie. Rough crossings will challenge any crew but there is nothing more frustrating and demanding for a racing boat than light air, flat sea and a log showing no progress.

Richard recorded in his log that it took nine hours to cover the last seven nautical miles with an average boat speed of about 0.7 knots.

It was very challenging to keep the boat moving in a straight line.

When our speed picked up from 0.4 knots to 1.2 knots we would hoot with excitement and then all laugh at the silliness of it. The last 100 metres took an hour to travel. We could see the stars reflected in the water, hear the dolphins surfacing and inhaling next to us as it was so, so quiet and calm and we got to see a lovely sunrise.

Richard apologised to Tumby Bay VMR for keeping them up through another night. “They must have thought we were completely mad and probably wished we would retire but for some reason the welcoming sched to VMR Tumby Bay kept us going and I thank Gary Smith for that”, said Richard.

There is an important postscript to this story. Julia may have won the Cook’s Trophy as last boat to finish the 2013 Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race, however, in the regatta that followed, Julia returned to the Cruising Division and went on to be the first boat over the line in Race One which was abandoned due to the gale that lashed Boston Bay on the first day of the regatta. In Race Two Julia was again first over the line and first on handicap, repeating the performance in Race Three and, in Race Four, Julia was again first over the line and ninth on handicap.

Final result in the 2013 Lincoln race and regatta: Julia was awarded Cook’s Trophy for the 63rd Lexus Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race and overall winner of the 2013 Lexus Lincoln Week Regatta in the Cruising Division.

“We had a hoot,” said Richard. Asked if they would be back next year, Richard replied “You bet, hopefully with the same crew and definitely the resolve not to come last again”.

Richard Watson

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Notes on Purchasing/Selling Berths For Existing Berth Owners Considering Selling As per Marina Berth Agreement, a 10% commission is payable by the vendor on all berth sales.

Marina East 8m twin: C03 10m single: F14 (available until 13 September), F16 12m twin: E13, E24 12m single: E33 13m twin: A43, A44, C39 (available till end of June 2013) 15m single: A47* 16m single: B14* 18m single: B01 20m single: E34* Marina West (all single berths) 15m: M08* 17m: J13*, J19* 18m: M10* 20m: K01, K02, K05*, K06*, K07, K08 22m: K15, K18 25m: M14* 30m: K16

For information on all CYCSA membership fees and charges please refer to www.cycsa.com.au

contacts Berth Sales Jenny Krogdahl t: 8248 4222 e: jenny@cycsa.com.au Berth Leasing Mellissa Vahoumis t: 8248 4222 e: mellissa@cycsa.com.au Port Vincent Rob Marner (PV Marina Manager) 0414 611 110

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All prices include GST * Denotes berth for sale and lease

As of 22 October 2007 Board Meeting 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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Electrical Safety on Board Trouble is, a lightning strike is so energetic, dynamic (rapidly changing) and unpredictable that it’s hard to be sure what you do helps to protect you. Frankly I am not convinced that there an awful lot that you can do to protect your boat against lightning. Reference 5 gives some good advice but the best advice is not to be around when lightning strikes.

Port Vincent Marina Whereas our marina at North Haven has 15 amp outlets and it is therefore safe to draw up to 15 amps from those outlets, the Port Vincent marina has only 10 amp outlets. Ten amp mains sockets are slightly different: the earth pin of a 15 amp mains plug is bigger than the earth pin on a standard domestic 10 amp socket so that a 15 amp plug will not plug into a 10 amp socket – deliberately so. So, don’t try to draw 15 amps from outlets on the Port Vincent marina.

Incidentally, the North Haven marina has sockets that are protected from the environment with screw covers and this has an obvious safety benefit. The Port Vincent marina does not.

Summary I hate lecturing but it pays to be especially vigilant about electrical safety on the water as there is rather more potential for serious accidents on board than at home.

References 1 2 3 4 5

www.uic.edu/labs/lightninginjury/Electr&Ltn.pdf http://www.darwinawards.com/ Underwriters Lab Standard - UL Marine 1449 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-05/lightning-strike-barossa-south-australia/4354732 http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/wea00/wea00103.htm

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