Groundswell March 2021 by Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

AT THE HELM WITH OUR GM

FROM OUR COMMODORE

CLUB NEWS

MARINE ACADEMY REPORT

FACILITIES MASTERPLAN UPDATE RACING REPORT

Jacqueline Heffernan Adrian Wotton Jeff Dinham

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KING OF THE GULF REGATTA

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CYCSA BERTH CLASSIFIEDS

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FLAG OFFICERS Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Adam Hays Kerry O’Brien Melissa Norris Mellissa Vahoumis Sarah Belton Ann-Marie Gaffney David Royle Inese Lainis Frank Mammone Tony Bailey Rob Marner

COMMITTEES Members Committee Chair Fishing Association Chair Racing Association Chair Cruising Association Chair Social Association Chair LIFE MEMBERS

EDITORS OF GROUNDSWELL

Advertising & contributions to Mellissa: mellissa@cycsa.com.au 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

Jacq Heffernan Vlad Humeniuk Rob Human Adrian Wotton Rosemary Gould Arthur F Carolan (Dec’d) Geoffrey R Catt Craig A Evans Richard H Fidock AO Graeme L Footer John D Gerard James A Henry (Dec’d) Malcolm A Kinnaird AC (Dec’d) Peter J Page (Dec’d) Andrew D Saies

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Welcome to the March 2021 issue of Groundswell. CYCSA YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION As was announced in our media release dated 8 February 2021 the Board has recently entered into a contract to purchase a fleet of six medium size one design training Elliot 7 Keelboats.

Sinking Fund Investment allocation (value at 31 Jan 2021 $5.9m)

We announced in the March 2020 Groundswell that we were undertaking a thorough due diligence and research on the introduction of the Youth Academy. Particular focus was given to getting a clear understanding of the financial consequences of the Foundation. This review considered income streams from various sources including sponsorship of the boats together with the cost of running the Foundation.

The conclusion of the Board was that the income streams are achievable. In the unlikely event we have materially understated the revenue stream and the costs of operations, an exit strategy has been developed with a view to mitigate the losses. The programme is due to commence in spring of 2021 and will facilitate the development of the next generation to the sport of sailing. The Foundation aims to develop sailing skills of participants as well as their individual personal development.

Sinking Fund Value

I am extremely excited about the initiative and look forward to observing its full implementation over the next year or so.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE As announced at the Annual General Meeting the Board has introduced a new initiative, driven principally by our Treasurer David Roper, to establish a committee to review corporate governance documentation (eg Constitution, Policies and Regulations, Insurance etc) and protocols in place at the Club and to make recommendations to the Board as they deem appropriate.

The Committee comprises David Roper (Chairman) together with myself, Doreen Perrin, Graeme Footer and David Hughes together with our General Manager, Adam Hays. The Committee has met on four occasions and is getting to a point where the first round of recommendations can be made to the Board.

The work being undertaken by this Committee will act to fine tune and improve corporate governance throughout all aspects of the Club. AMENITY UPGRADES The Board has resolved that the male and female amenities be upgraded during the course of this financial year. Three builders were given the opportunity to tender for the work which entails the removal and replacement of all existing fixtures and fittings together with some minor changes to the layout. The three quotes were reviewed by an evaluation team made up of Mark Hutton and Ken Amos who resolved that Building Solutions SA Pty Ltd be engaged to undertake the project. The Board accepted this recommendation and the work is expected to commence in April 2021. SINKING FUND As the stock market continues to rebound from last year’s losses so does the value of our sinking fund. A graphical representation of its position as at 31 December is as follows -

FORECAST FORECAST

As well as preparing an annual budget for the CYCSA we also periodically prepare forecasts for the remainder of the FORECAST As wellbased as preparing an annual budget for the CYCSA we also periodically prepare forecasts for year on the current information. I am pleased to report our latest forecast shows we will (assuming no unforeseen remainder of the year based on the current information. I am pleased to report that our lates events occur between now and the end of the financial forecast shows that we willan (assuming no unforeseen events now and the end As well as preparing annual budget for the CYCSA webetween also periodically prepa year) materially exceed both our budgeted andoccur last year’s EBITDA. This strong financial position has enabled the Club to financial year) materially exceed both our budgeted and last year’s EBITDA. This strong financ remainder of the year based on the current information. I am pleased to repor acquire the fleet of Elliot 7s without any further external bank position has enabled the Club to acquire the fleet of Elliot 7s without any further external ban borrowings. forecast shows that we will (assuming no unforeseen events occur between no borrowings.

financial year) materially exceed both our budgeted and last year’s EBITDA. Th ADELAIDE TO PORT LINCOLN RACE position has enabled Club to acquire thewas fleetrecently of Elliot 7s without any furthe The Adelaide to Port the Lincoln Yacht Race run CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE despite a smaller turnout than usual. The race was a great borrowings. success and received much more media coverage this year than in prior years. Congratulations go to all our members boats who participated in the race and for those who received CORPORATE COMMITTEE line honours, GOVERNANCE details of which can be found later in the magazine.

The autumn months continue to be a great period to enjoy the water. I look forward to seeing you at the Club and on the water. Dominic Rinaldi CYCSA President

FROM THE HELM

It is unbelievable to think we are already a quarter the way through the year as the warm weather eases and autumn slowly takes over. The start of this year has been encouraging as we come to terms with the global environment and here is hoping things continue to return to some normality. What is currently evident is the amount of interest in the boating and nautical lifestyle with a larger than normal number of visiting vessels and increased activity in berth sales and leasing culminating in the slip being booked out for months in advance. As you would have read in our recent media releases, our Youth Sailing Foundation has been making steady progress during its establishment phase. I am pleased to report that we have currently secured the naming right sponsorship from Northrop Grumman, MUSTO and Dr Jason Ward of Orthopedics SA as a partnership sponsor. We continue to meet with other potential supporters and have been very encouraged with the local, national, and indeed international corporates, that have shown an interest in the Foundation, seizing this unique opportunity to align their business with our Foundation and all the benefits that such a relationship will yield for many years to come.

With the first Elliott hull due to be taken from the mould in early March the fleet of six Elliott 7 keelboats are due to arrive from Zhuhai in China to Adelaide in late August. Designer Greg Elliott from New Zealand will be on hand to fully assemble them when they arrive at the CYCSA. We have commenced the national advertising campaign for a Head Coach to oversee the entire ‘on water’ program inclusive of managing the instructor team and maintenance program for the vessels and all associated assets. The Facilities Committee has been very busy lining up several initiatives that will be rolling out over 2021 and beyond.

Members will be very happy to hear the main clubhouse wet areas are due to undergo a much needed refurbishment directly after the Easter break. This process is expected to take six to eight weeks during which one of the two areas will be out of action and a transportable toilet prefab will be used. The kitchen floor has been an ongoing issue for some time and will no longer tolerate the constant small fixes to keep it operational. Replacement of the flooring will mean the kitchen will be out of action for 10-14 days and it makes sense to do this while the wet area refurbishment is happening in order to return to normal trade as soon as possible. We will be continuing to offer food however with an alternative menu offer to operate out of the patio area, servicing members, guests and the public. The Facilities Committee has also recently instructed Nelsons Architects to submit three conceptual designs for a deck outside the Admirals Bar and Bistro/Horizons Function area. This would be a very exciting future outcome for the Club should approval be granted subject to funding constraints.

In order to appease the many requests from our dog owning members and due to the popularity and rise in patronage at the Bistro, management have recently commenced a trial to relax the Dog By-Laws in terms of getting our four-legged friends nearer the restaurant area with some etiquettes and controls in place. Several clearly marked tables have been designated on the terrace and in the patio area as ‘dog friendly’. It is recommended you inform us of your intention to bring your dog when booking and familiarise yourself with the By-Laws. Also it is very important to remember that in accordance with the By-Laws, all dogs are to always remain on a leash when on Club grounds.

We have been informed that this year’s dredging program has been scheduled for September/October. However, we continue to have ongoing dialogue with DPTI regarding the current depth levels at our marina entrance due to different weather patterns and a bad season for dead seagrass accumulation. We have recently undertaken a bathymetric survey and will be passing on these results to the appropriate personnel in DPTI who is obligated to maintain a reasonable depth. I would like to commend all members for the outstanding assistance in ensuring the Club remain COVID safe and a compliancy leader thus protecting all visitors to the Club. Scanning in on arrival certainly seems to be an automatic part of life now so we appreciate everyone’s continued patience with these evolving regulations. Wishing happy and safe ‘on water activities’ to all. Adam Hays General Manager

FROM OUR COMMODORE

It is the beginning of a new year and I feel a sense of optimism in the air! Hope rises with a new vaccine being rolled out and life has a sense of normality about it. While many of our Club events have returned to an ‘adjusted normal’ we still proceed with some caution. Other states still have much greater restrictions which makes me reflect every day on how lucky we are in our state.

Social distancing and enhanced hygiene measures will, and should, continue. This has had an impact in some of our Club events. Some of us may not yet be ready for big open functions which is totally understandable. In some cases these have been not cancelled but postponed; for example the Children’s Christmas Party has morphed into the Easter Egg Hunt. This in itself demonstrates the Club’s adaptability and the amazing way our volunteers, hospitality staff and management work so well together making our Club the best and safest place to be whatever the world throws at us. Recently we were able to hold our New Members Welcome event. These had not been possible due to restrictions but I am very happy to advise we had a terrific turn out. Welcome to you all.

The Club has some very exciting projects ahead which were presented at the Members Information Night and very well received. These are well covered in other areas of this publication. As the year rolls on and we move into winter I would like to encourage all our members to embrace the functions and events that make our Club the success it is. A lot of effort goes into the planning and running of these events largely by volunteers who love being involved with making our Club the place we want to be. Above all else, stay safe.

MEMBERS COMMITTEE REPORT

Due to COVID-19 restrictions easing we were able to hold our first meeting in 12 months. This committee is made up of representatives of all areas of the Club as below. Chair: Commodore, Jacqueline Heffernan Fishing: Chair, Vlad Humeniuk Cruising: Chair, Adrian Wotton Racing: Chair, Rob Human Social: Chair, Rosemary Gould Marsh Insurance: Adrian Wotton Hard Stand: Rod Hunter Board: President, Dominic Rinaldo Marine Academy: Geoff Catt / Doreen Perrin Naval, Military and Airforce: Geoff Catt Flags: Jeffrey Dinham (JD) Management: Adam Hays Hospitality: Frank Mamone

The primary purpose of this committee is to populate the Club’s calendar and raise any issues or matters for discussion and resolution to the table. If anyone has any queries or questions please do not hesitate to bring to attention of the relevant contact above who would be more than happy to bring it to the Members Committee. Jacqueline Heffernan

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VALE TERRY LOCKWOOD | 28/8/1946 - 27/2/2021

Peter Anderson, Lindsay Barton, Philip Catley, Steven Clements, John Dennis, Kelly Drake, Paul Foley, Stella-Maris Foley, Deanna Gill, Mark Greenshields, David Haeusler, Michael Hales, Nicholas Hayes, David Hunt, Kevin Keegan, Zoe Mandt-Rauch, Adam Marinakis, Mansel Milne, Darren Moncrief, Helena Mrotek, Sonia Neumann, Linsay Patterson, Cameron Paulenas, Jon Pysing, Angus Reynolds, Jessica Scott, Michael Shemwell, James Sheppard, Edmund Silenieks, Lewis Simpson, Gary Sutherland, Noel Thompson

He had an Austral 7.3 called Freo Buoy (no guesses about where he hailed from) which he kept on the hard stand and together with his great friend and fellow Club member, Peter Thompson, they would take it out during the week and often spend several days and nights on it.

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

ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Terry Lockwood would have received his 25 year Membership Badge this year but sadly this is not to be.

Terry joined the Groundswell Editorial Team for a period and his task was to find and write up about ‘New Boats at the Club’, a task he enjoyed but found a bit daunting at times.

Terry will be sadly missed and our condolences and thoughts go to his wife Chris and their family.

Congratulations to Bruce McFarlane, Board member of the Club from 1997 to 2002 and a current Club member, on his Order of Australia announced in the Australia Day Honours for his contribution to the car industry.

Gay Footer

BATTLE OF THE CLUBS

COMING EVENTS AT THE CLUB

CYCSA vs Naval Military & Air Force Club Quiz Nights. Join us for a fun night out - Battle of wits...

Mark the date on your calendar!

Round 1 to be hosted by the NM&AFC at 111 Hutt St, Adelaide on Friday 30th April 2021. Price is $40pp, includes dinner, quiz participation & prizes. We want 4 x tables of 8 from each Club! Places are limited, bookings are essential. Get a group together and book with your Club today! CYCSA 8248 4222 | NM&AFC 8223 2422 Save the date for ‘Round 2’ Friday the 11th of June 2021, will be the return event hosted at the CYCSA at North Haven.

FRIDAY 7 MAY Racing Presentation Evening FRIDAY 11 JUNE Battle of the Clubs Quiz Night SATURDAY 26 JUNE Italian Night SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Commodore’s Dinner SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER Jeanneau Boat Hop SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER CYCSA Opening Day Information correct at time of printing. View all upcoming events and keep up to date via the Club calendar at cycsa.com.au

MARINE ACADEMY UPDATE

Since the November COVID shut down and the following December bad run of weekend weather the Marine Academy has been flat out delivering courses over the summer months. The limitations on national and international travel have certainly led to great course bookings with most courses booked out three months in advance. Shore based activity has also been high with a Marine Radio Course planned in March and hopefully a Day Skipper Theory Course in the classroom in April and May on Monday evenings. If you have any interest in these courses please get in contact with me in the Office. The unprecedent practical course demand has also led to consideration of a Day Skipper Practical Course during May. Customers are currently wait listed for courses through to the end of April and I will be working on the 2021-22 season of training in the near future.

The exciting announcement that the Youth Sailing Foundation will soon have a fleet of six Elliott 7s will enable the Marine Academy to begin offering the Australian Sailing Keelboat Training program later in 2021. We look forward to this opportunity and to continuing to provide quality training to members and the public. David Royle Marine Academy Principal

To ensure the long term sustainability of the CYCSA we have started a process of strategic planning to determine what activities we need to increase and retain our membership and what buildings or infrastructure is required to support these activities. Parts of this have already been implemented with the sale of the North Haven Boat Ramp to the State Government and establishment of a sinking fund to fund refurbishment and repair ageing marina infrastructure including Marina East, Marina West and Port Vincent. This program of repair and replacement is well established with new and repaired pontoons throughout Marina East. There is still much more work to be delivered as repaired pontoons are replaced and the new ones are maintained. Establishment of the sinking fund is a perpetual source of funds to cover this ongoing work. This will enable the establishment of a building fund for Club facility developments. Over the past three years the Board has engaged with members, staff and contractors and asked “What do you want/ need from the Club?” The responses from these were quite varied and some common themes were established. Better or improved toilet facilities (amenities), shaded carparks, better signage and advertising out the front, office refit/ improvements, entry restructure/welcoming and guidance (for guests), training and meeting facilities, the return of a wet bar area, training and fitness rooms, over-water bar/dining, kitchen facility improvements, cruising amenities such as laundry washing machine and dryer, improved hard standing for boat storage and working on vessels, storage for the Fishing Association and Racing Association sail storage, playground and a swimming pool were all cited amongst the ‘wants/needs’. As a Board we also need to ensure the Club is run in a responsible, viable and sustainable manner so in addition to the ‘wish list’ of facilities, we also need to ‘bring in more boats’, provide support for the associations and create points of difference to other sporting and boating clubs in South Australia. An integral part of this is to attract younger members to the Club to carry the CYCSA into the future. From the extensive feedback from members it is obvious the ageing clubrooms and existing facilities will require more than a lick of paint! We engaged the services of Nelsons Architects to provide a concept of how we could provide the world class facilities desired. Nelsons Architects have worked with other prestigious sporting clubs to develop similar masterplans. The key items from this engagement are: What might the final Club facility look like that would address the wish list; How much will this all cost; What is the best way to stage the work. From the brief the following concepts were generated for the final CYCSA facilities to look something like the computer generated sketches.

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The features of the masterplan include an overwater deck addition to the Admirals Bar and Bistro adding to what is already a great place for a meal and to share fishing stories or plan the next adventure; the Kinnaird room is replaced with a new administration area, Members Amenities and multipurpose spaces for meetings, training, and functions; the new Member Amenities in this area will have toilets, showers and laundry facilities. This would be a two level building with a wonderful space on the first floor for meetings, functions or training. As we need to generate some income from this new facility, marine related organisations such as Boating Industry Australia or Australian Sailing could lease some of this space. Sharing space with these industry bodies provides interesting synergies for the CYCSA.

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The entry area would also be upgraded. As a premier boat club in Adelaide we should have an impressive entry that will also guide our guests to their destination whether that is the Admirals Bistro, Function Rooms or Marina East.

FACILITIES MASTER PLAN

North East Elevation

Around the grounds the trolley storage area would be aligned with the Kinnaird Room development, the waste disposal area would be relocated and the sail storage area moved closer to the marina entry. The hard-standing area will have some minor upgrades to power and lighting and the boat ramp will be modified to make it safer for launching and retrieval. As slipping facilities in South Australia are closing down the Board are investigating ways to expand this aspect of the Clubs operation. This all sounds very nice and quite grand however it does come at an eye watering ball park cost of around $12.5M, a serious amount of capital for a self-sufficient Club. These large expenditures must be carefully planned. With a vision of the final arrangement in place we developed how this could be built over several years. The plan will ensure that we minimise wasted expenditure changing or upgrading items that will not be part of the final building. The marked up floor plan is indicative of the likely order of development.

Initial planning indicates it will take around 10 to 12 years to complete. The existing facilities are already looking their age and in need of a face lift. To address this we are doing some minor maintenance works around the Club. These works are to paint and refresh the main facilities and replace the kitchen floor. Development of this plan has been a rewarding task and it is a pleasure to present it to you all. Mark Hutton Board and Facilities Committee Member

RACING ROUND UP

Firstly I would like to thank Mike Holmes for his time as REX Chairman and wish him success in racing and secondly I would like to welcome Robert Human as CYCSA’s new REX Chairman.

At the time of writing the summer racing season has not long to go. Series 1 of the Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight Series was completed just before Christmas with interruption due to COVID. In Cruising Division B it was Michael McGlinchey on Ruffian who won with The Bottom Line (Lee Haakmeester, David Roper and David Fawcett) second and Adrian Wotton’s School’s Out third. In Cruising Division A Greg Patten on G-Wizz won with Aquila (Mark Johns) second just ahead of Sintara (Derek Morrison) in third. At the time of reporting our Club Inshore Series had to abandon five races due to COVID or extreme winds. Division 1 PHS is being led by Pirate (Keith Finch) followed by Another Hooligan (Nick George) with Dr Feelgood 3 (Wayne and Jason Coonan) in third. In Division 2 PHS Young Einstein (Rob Sellick) leads Seasnake II (Steve Power) with Rock On (Trevor Conyers) close behind. AMS series results have Dr Feelgood 3 ahead of Pirate (Keith Finch) and Shining Sea (Andrew Corletto) in Division 1 with Young Einstein (Rob Sellick) ahead of School’s Out and Ocean Hawk (Steve Emery) in Division 2. With two more races left in the series chances are that the final outcomes might differ from where they sit now due to the close point scores. The Coaster Series still has two more races to run. At present leading on PHS is Locomotion (Peter Hall) from Venom (Robert Dunn) and Rocksalt (Denby Steele). IRC and AMS leader is Dr Feelgood 3.

Delayed due to COVID, The Premier’s Cup Regatta finally went ahead in early February 2021, see over page for results.

The Adelaide to Port Lincoln race started with 21 boats in reasonable winds but a few hours later winds increased with a third of the boats withdrawing from the race with varying damage. Line Honours for the passage race to Port Lincoln was won by the only interstate entrant Ichi Ban (Matt Allen) and it was a close call with only 14 seconds between Another Hooligan and SMB in second and third respectively. CYCSA PHS honours went to Another Hooligan, Game On 2 (Julian Newton) and Sintara. A report on the race and Lincoln Week, including the results, are elsewhere in the magazine. Inese Lainis Racing Officer

Premier’s Cup Regatta Sponsors, Nick and Alexander George, George Family Winegrowers

11 Premier’s Cup Regatta | Photo by Neil Pentecost

GEORGE FAMILY WINEGROWERS 2020/2021 PREMIER’S CUP REGATTA The Premiers Cup was programmed for early December 2020 but was rescheduled to February due to COVID and after a long awaited two month postponement the 2020/21 Premiers Cup Regatta went ahead! Unfortunately, Saturday was blown out and day one races were cancelled due to hazardous weather conditions but Sunday saw a great day of racing. PHS Division 1 winner was Sintara with Pirate second and Another Hooligan third. In Division 2 Rock On beat School’s Out and Ocean Hawk. AMS Division 1 winner was Dr Feelgood 3 with Sintara second and Magic third. In Division 2 Outlier (Ken Abbott) won from School’s Out and Rank Bajin (Doug Watson). The Premier’s Cup was won by Secret Men’s Business (Geoff Boettcher) followed by Another Hooligan in second with Pirate third. We would like to thank Club sponsor, George Family Winegrowers, for their continued support of this prestigious regatta. Georges Wines is now presenting its premium wine portfolio under the new business entity of George Family Winegrowers. Check out their new range now available at georgeswines.com

PREMIERS CUP REGATTA SERIES RESULTS IRC DIV 1: First Second Third AMS DIV 1: First Second Third AMS DIV 2: First Second Third PHS DIV 1: First Second Third PHS DIV 2: First Second Third

Secret Mens Business, Geoff Boettcher Another Hooligan, Nicholas George Pirate, Keith Finch Dr Feelgood 3, Wayne & Jason Coonan Sintara, Derek Morrison Magic, Mike Holmes Outlier, Ken Abbott, School’s Out, Adrian Wotton Rank Bajin, Doug Watson Sintara, Derek Morrison Pirate, Keith Finch Another Hooligan, Nicholas George Rock On, Trevor Conyers School’s Out, Adrian Wotton Ocean Hawk, Steve Emery

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After a decision by me in 2020 to either end this New Year’s Day event at Island Beach or see it handed over to and continue under the auspices of the CYCSA as race organisers, I am pleased to report the event went ahead under the Club’s racing management and brought with it the additional help needed to make this fun event safe and enjoyable for all who participate on and off the water. The key elements that enabled this to happen and will be required each year are; at least three capable and willing volunteers to assist on the start/finish boat, a start boat of reasonable size, yacht or power, prepared to be on station from about 10.00am on NYD (and ideally a good fridge for cold beer) and three additional volunteers and a course boat to help inflate, put out and retrieve the course buoys. All this has to be pulled together in about three hours on NYD morning after what for many can be a very late and exuberant finish to the previous year! Thanks this year to Adrian Wotton, Wayne Grant, Steve Harrington, Peter Stark and his catamaran Even Keels, Vlad Humeniuk, Peter Clark, Keith Finch, Sandy Quin and Tracy Ayris. The point of all this of course is to host and participate in the first sporting event in Australia for the new year and in this pandemic year, perhaps also the first sporting event in the world for the new year.

The post-Christmas weather pattern provided a couple of optimum windows in which to passage south but those who were not safely anchored in Eastern Cove by New Years Eve were no chance to start in the Ballast Head Cup as a 30 knot SE whipped the bay all day on the 31st until late evening. As if knowing that this event was hanging in the balance, the weather gods delivered perfect conditions for New Years Day, a 10 to 15kt SSE all day with sunshine and perfect temperatures that saw a few hung over guests venture out of their homes looking for a sail and encouraged some equally sleep deprived yachties off their moorings to enter the race.

The briefing was brief for the seven CYCSA boats that entered as they had all sailed the course before. There was only one ‘Rocky’ division as no smaller boats and no American River boats nominated this year. Category 6 and COVID safety requirements were perhaps a stretch too far for them. Charles Cimiky in Javelin, a regular in this event, was a notable nonstarter this year due to ill health so wish him well if you see him on the water soon.

As the three N, Y and D flags were raised at the 12.55 preparatory warning signal Derek Morrison and crew on Sintara were still doing circles with not a sail hoisted as they loaded on board the six South American backpackers they had met the night before and promised a sail, but who had only just managed to find Island Beach at 12.45 along with a dinghy to tender them to Sintara. The start this year sounded with the traditional Island Beach cannon fired downwind from the stern of Even Keels and timed to within a few seconds of actual start time and at point blank range to Marnico who reports fragments of alfoil still impregnated in her mainsail. The yachts got away to a clear start with Sintara bringing up the rear as she got sails rapidly hoisted and backpackers and translators in key positions on the windward rail.

The first lap saw all boats in close company as they reached to the Rocky Point W marker close enough to the beach for all those watching ashore to feel part of the event, then a gybe and a long run to the S marker at American River. Race organisers had to make a speedy course boat dash to the S marker to re-anchor the mark as it drifted downwind challenging navigators to resort to calling a line of sight course thereby negating all modern GPS assistance. It was then onto the F mark at the west end of the bay which also needed a

Sintara

Rocksalt

Spectators

BALLAST HEAD CUP REGATTA first lap repositioning from the support crew of Rapid 2 due to inadequate brick and rope tackle.

Through the gate the first time saw Sintara in the lead followed by Rocksalt and Golden Cowrie with the fleet now separating in accordance with waterline length and colour of sails. Paul Hicks on Impulse, the smallest boat in the fleet, was last to go through the first lap gate but close enough to be in handicap contention. The second lap was uneventful bar a close port starboard on the final windward leg and I understand the incident was resolved on the beach over a beer and BBQ. Sintara took the finish line cannon to the enthusiastic cheers of her largely South American female crew. It sounded like Columbia had kicked a winning goal in the World Cup and there was more of the same at the presentation on the beach. A fantastic display of fun and achievement gained from an experience that for these girls and travellers was spontaneous and unexpected and was a real highlight of the day and one that this event aims to achieve.

BALLAST HEAD CUP FOR LINE HONOURS

First and fastest Sintara, Derek Morrison (and the South American backpackers) Second

Third

Rocksalt, Denby Steele

Golden Cowrie, Steve Harrington

BALLAST HEAD TROPHY ON HANDICAP First

Impulse, Paul Hicks

Third

School’s Out, Adrian Wotton

Second

Bellatrix, Scott Gurner

There was no first time new entrant so no Jamie Cowell Trophy and no catamarans competed either.

A quick nod of thank you to David Saies who has PRO’d this event for many years and who has kept a meticulous record of times, handicaps and placings and even worked out the new 2021 handicaps for me for all previous entrants based on their last finish time in this event! So don’t tell me that the results are rigged! This year the on the beach presentation catering was supported by locals Wendy and Lisa from Salty Dog Diner, a new pop up takeaway business they started on Kangaroo Island in 2020. Their food was an absolute hit and a large step up in style from sausages and sauce! Our friends at RIG from American River were not able to support the event this year as they have done so magnificently in the past as COVID raised uncertainty for them in organising anything involving gatherings of people. Well done to all who made the effort to get involved by helping or sailing. With its new lease of life the regatta may well get to its twenty year anniversary event in 2022! Andrew Saies

Impulse

Sintara

Impulse

Photos by Traci Ayris | Vislex

AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE CLUB It wouldn’t be Australia Day without lunch at the CYCSA and a good crowd filled the Club’s dining area once again this year. The atmosphere was lively despite the absence of the band due to COVID restrictions. Instead there were plenty of raffles and happy faces of those whose number was called. Girls and guys dressed up in their Aussie outfits to complete the day.

Meanwhile out in the member’s BBQ area several groups pulled tables together and strung Australian flags around as decoration while they ate their lamb chops and sausages. Our Commodore, Jacq Heffernan organised some games, including a thong throwing competition and beer skittles. Both typical Australian after-lunch fun. We hope the band can return next year to have us dancing the day away. Pat Catley

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The 71st Teakle Classic Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race and Regatta took place in February on the back of a year of disappointments that saw the cancellation of the 2020 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and other major sailing events around the world. In the face of such event uncertainties, the Port Lincoln Yacht Club, with a great deal of foresight and planning flexibility, still managed to deliver a fantastic week of sailing that satisfied COVID-19 regulations and remained as competitive as it always has been. Strong support from the sponsors, particularly the Teakle family, contributed to the success of the event and the town and its yacht club welcomed us royally.

Boat numbers were down this year. Ichi Ban, from Sydney, was the only boat from across borders to arrive. Up to twelve Victorian boats had intended to come but having started to make their way round to Adelaide, they were forced to return home when border closure and mandatory 14-day quarantine orders rendered their participation impossible.

This year’s 150 nm race over showcased a quartet of fiercely competitive front-runners: Ichi Ban, recently named as Number One Yacht in the world, was skippered by Matt Allen; Another Hooligan, Nick George’s TP52; Geoff Boettcher’s new TP52 Secret Mens Business; and Keith Finch’s Pirate, skippered by Rob Human. Ichi Ban took line honours and a first on IRC finishing in 11 hours, 59 minutes and 9 seconds. Another Hooligan was second on IRC with an elapsed time of 12 hours 28 minutes and 11 seconds, narrowly beating Secret Mens Business by 14 seconds in a tightly campaigned finish. The sunny start in Adelaide, on a flat sea and with good wind, seemed to confirm that the fleet was in for a champagne run. An increase in wind speed and wave height was expected at the bottom of Yorke Peninsular but nothing too serious. The first leg began promisingly with most boats making good time towards Marion Reef, our first mark. But on the western side of Gulf St Vincent, before the fleet had turned the corner, the wind came in early and the sea state changed so that some

crews, not quite prepared for the drenching that followed, were left scrambling to reef down and don wet weather gear. The weather continued to build with wind gusts of up to 30 knots. Of the twenty-one starters, seven did not finish. Venom, the only multihull in the race, was an early casualty, followed by six of the monohulls, including One for the Road, Ocean Hawk (when Skipper Steve Emery injured his shoulder), Golden Cowrie, Taniwha (with a MOB event with a successful retrieval, a snapped staunchion and lifeline damage), The Tribe (with a ripped mainsail, held tentatively by the leach cord and then reefed only to rip again) and School’s Out (with gear failure when a borrowed main ripped out of the mast). In such conditions the passage across the foot of Yorke Peninsula was less than pleasant and it was a relief to change direction at Cape Spencer and enjoy a great spinnaker run north-west up Spencer Gulf, past Dangerous Reef, round Donnington and into Boston Bay to be warmly welcomed at the finish with cold beers and Teakle wine. Hot showers were followed by celebratory drinks and post-mortems in the Marina Hotel as the remaining fleet continued to cross the finish line.

With accommodation booked and paid for, many of those who were not able to complete the race drove or flew over anyway, arriving in time to enjoy the Sunday presentations and festivities at the Port Lincoln Yacht Club while also negotiating for positions on other boats for the regatta. Very few were disappointed. Dianne Schwerdt

Photos courtesy of Down Under Sail

IRC: Ichi Ban, Another Hooligan, Secret Mens Business PHS Div 1:

Another Hooligan, Game On 2, Ichi Ban

PHS Div 2: Kinetic Energy, Born to Mentor, Lincoln Mentor AMS Div 1: Ichi Ban, Another Hooligan, Secret Mens Business

AMS Div 2: Lincoln Mentor, Born to Mentor, Kinetic Energy

Club Team Trophy winners: Nick George, Julian Newton and Derek Morrison with race & regatta sponsor Ben Teakle

SMB and Ichi Ban

PHS TEAM TROPHY

CYCSA Another Hooligan Nick George, Game On 2 Julian Newton, and Sintara Derek Morrison

Kinetic Energy

After an 8:30 am briefing on Monday the Regatta quickly got under way. Two windward/leeward courses were set and with plenty of wind, racing proved strong and combative all day. Podium finishes shifted between Ichi Ban and Another Hooligan in Division 1, and between Shining Sea, Game On 2, Aiken and Dr Feelgood in Division 2. Port Lincoln boat Born to Mentor held onto first position in Division 3. Presentations back at the Marina Hotel were enjoyed by a lively crowd followed by the Skippers’ Cocktail Party at Teakle Winery in the evening. On Tuesday the 39 nm passage race to Taylors Island took place in perfect conditions. Pirate took Division 1 honours on PHS while Ichi Ban won firsts on IRC and AMS. Sintara won on PHS in Division 2 with Shining Sea first on IRC and Aiken on AMS. Division 3 saw Steeple Jack take first on PHS and Born to Mentor on AMS. After the presentations Del Giorno’s in town was the place for dinner where quite a few crews were seen enjoying the well-known restaurant’s hospitality and cuisine.

PHS Div 1: PHS Div 2: PHS Div 3:

IRC Div 1: Ichi Ban, Secret Mens Business, Another Hooligan IRC Div 2: Shining Sea, Game On 2, Aiken - Hames Sharley

AMS Div 1: Ichi Ban, Secret Mens Business, Another Hooligan AMS Div 2: Aiken - Hames Sharley, Shining Sea, Doctor Feelgood 3 AMS Div 3: Lincoln Mentor, Born to Mentor, Kinetic Energy

Wednesday saw the fleet heading out for the traditional race to Megga’s BBQ. The short 10 nm race finishing at the Bickers Island Buoy preceded the usual revelry on the beach of Spalding Cove in Lincoln National Park. While there was a smaller crowd on the beach this year there was no less enjoyment and hilarity and there were still some boats that drifted in the bay, as if preparing to return to the marina without their people. Division 1 firsts on PHS, IRC and AMS were taken by Ichi Ban. Division 2 saw wins by Sintara (PHS), Fresh (IRC) and Aiken (AMS). In Division 3 Steeple Jack won on PHS and Born to Mentor on AMS.

The final day of racing, two windward/leewards, saw leads being consolidated as the week’s racing drew to a close. Race 5 Division 1 yielded wins to Another Hooligan (PHS) and Ichi Ban (IRC and AMS) while Division 2 saw Dr Feelgood take wins on PHS and AMS with Shining Sea claiming the podium for IRC. Division 3 fell to Plowking on PHS and Lincoln Mentor on AMS. In Race 6 Division 1, Ichi Ban shone with wins in PHS, IRC and AMS. In Division 2, 3 Cool Cats won on PHS while Shining Sea took IRC and AMS wins. Division 3 wins went to Audacious (PHS) and Lincoln Mentor (AMS). Thursday night the Presentation Dinner was a stellar affair at the Port Lincoln Hotel with a three course meal, speeches and a visual display of the week’s highlights. Live music encouraged many on to the dance floor to round off a splendid week-long event. Dianne Schwerdt

Ichi Ban, Another Hooligan, Pirate Shining Sea, Game On 2, 3 Cool Cats Plowking, Audacious, Punisher

Game On 2

Another Hooligan

Photos courtesy of Down Under Sail

PROPONENTS The CYCSA was a welcome proponent in a Gulf St Vincent metropolitan waters seagrass rehabilitation project in December 2020 to January 2021 in partnership with OzFish Unlimited, Green Adelaide Landscape Board, SARDI, ECF, EPA-SA, Navico Marine Electronics, Boating Camping Fishing, Clean Seas Seafood and Aquatic Biosecurity Pty Ltd. CYCSA management and members participated in providing a wonderful venue and labour for the seagrass seed propagation facility which drew plenty of interest from Club members. Several CYCSA members also volunteered their vessels to disperse seagrass seed sown sandbags out into the gulf.

Seagrass loss in South Australia is a major issue for coastal protection in South Australia. Seagrasses provide a range of benefits including nutrient sequestration, reduction of wave action erosion, reducing sand movement and provide significant habitat for a wide range of species. Restoration of the ‘blue line’ (the seagrass line) has also been identified as a priority issue for the community in social surveys and seagrass is the most efficient natural habitat to rehabilitate as a carbon sink for climate change in Australia. It outperforms grasslands, salt marsh, mangroves and even rainforests.

Addressing seagrass loss is addressing a significant coastal risk to prevent further decline of our aquatic species and the

industries that depend upon them. Seagrass provides nursery and foraging habitat for our local fish species which have seen recent declines so it was great to see so many enthusiastic people volunteering to help with this project. The value of seagrass for the fisheries alone is worth $21,600 per hectare of seagrass, per annum. South Australia has significantly degraded seagrass meadows in Gulf St Vincent as a result of a number of impacts. Over one-fifth of our seagrass has been lost. Adelaide’s metropolitan waters were the site of a seagrass strip mining lease in the early 1900s where the fibres were used in men’s suits, ropes and as packing in explosives. From 1949-1995 seagrass was then impacted by the constant high nutrients being pumped out to Gulf St Vincent from sewerage treatment outfalls along the coast. These sewerage outfalls have since been turned inland and are tertiary treated by government using innovative techniques and transforming waste products into resources.

Several highly polluting industries in the Port River have also been shut down by government through not being able to meet water quality guidelines. However, whilst these impacts have suitably been addressed by the South Australian Government, seagrass meadows require active remediation as natural seagrass recruitment, even in the absence of pollution and storm events, is extremely slow. It is in the order of hundreds of years so it needs a helping hand.

Project management was undertaken by OzFish state manager and CYCSA member Dr Michael Sierp with volunteer assistance. Dr Sierp said “Approximately 10,000 seagrass fruits of the species Posidonia australis were harvested off metropolitan beaches from Aldinga to North Haven by over 300 volunteer beachcombers which was an amazing turnout in our first year.” The fruits were then processed in the tanks to produce germinated seeds and sown into 300 specific sandbags then dispersed to sea at specific locations where it is confirmed by SARDI research that the seagrass will grow.

CYCSA General Manager, Adam Hays said ”We were happy to partner in the Seeds For Snapper project, that our Club was the perfect venue for and our members could participate in. A great outcome for our environmental stewardship. We look forward to the 2021-2022 seagrass project”.

CYCSA members who would like to get involved in taking sandbags out to sea or harvesting and processing seagrass fruits this year can get involved at www.ozfish.org.au. Or ‘Seeds For Snapper SA Volunteers’ on Facebook. Dr Michael Sierp

CRUISING ASSOCIATION UPDATE The Club’s cruising community has been very active over summer. Our regular 2nd Sat BBQs have remained well attended with a big turnout for the Combined Christmas Bash in early December. The BYO BBQs will continue through to May.

On the water CYCSA cruising boats were out in force cruising to the Spencer and St Vincent Gulfs, Port Lincoln and Port Vincent. Club boats seen out and about included: 411, Ain’t Mis Behavin’, Aquila, Baloo, Bellatrix, Birubi, Gerry K, Golden Cowrie, Grand Akt, Guenevere, Ithaca, Kudos, Marnico, Portia, Portofino, Rocksalt, Roxanne, Sachin, School’s Out, Sentata, Shilo, Sintara, Sugar ‘n’ Spice, Tiff I Know, Time Out, Tirriki, Tender Business, Vellamo, Windweaver and Wine Down. KANGAROO ISLAND

After Boxing Day a much larger than usual number of CYCSA boats made their way to Kangaroo Island. Boats had to pick a ‘weather window’ to get down to the island due to a number of days with strong south easterlies. Once at KI however conditions were absolutely perfect for anchoring against the beautiful north facing shorelines. As is the tradition a number of us gathered at the Brown’s Beach BBQ area for New Year’s celebrations. There was a great party atmosphere with a group of South American backpackers raising the fun stakes and signing up as crew aboard Sintara for the Ballast Head Cup Race held on New Year’s Day.

CA BBQ

CA BBQ prize winners & barrel girls

AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND

Despite predictions of strong winds and a few hot days many of the CYCSA cruising community made their way across the gulf to Port Vincent for the extended four day long weekend. Crabbing was popular as usual and, with hard work, most boats managed to get a good feed. A number of us gathered at the Ventnor Hotel on Sunday for dinner which was a lovely relief from the hot northerlies blowing in the marina.

We were also treated to Matthew Richards and Traci Ayris conducting a renaming ceremony of their lovely Catalina 470, now called Vellamo (Finland’s goddess of wind and waves). Many Club members gathered with champagne in hand to witness the tradition of paying homage to the gods of the four winds and the god of the sea, Poseidon. Finally, we were delighted to catch up with the young family who had purchased former CYCSA boat Academy 1. They have only just started their ocean adventures but have embraced the lifestyle with fun and enthusiasm. KEEP UP TO DATE

You can keep up to date with all cruising events and activities via the Club calendar and through the SA Cruisers communication site by emailing your request to join the group using this email address: sa_cruisers@googlegroups.com

Dinner at the Ventnor

Adrian Wotton, Vice Commodore and Chairman Cruising Association

Vellamo boat renaming ceremony

ALL ASSOCIATIONS CHRISTMAS BASH On a beautiful and very warm Saturday evening over 60 members and guests came together to celebrate the end of a very demanding year. In what is an important tradition the Club’s Associations gather for a casual BBQ (all BYO) and possibly a few Xmas libations.

The event was hosted by the Cruising, Fishing, Racing and Social Activities who all generously contributed to another tradition, the free raffle.

The Social Activities (SAC) spent time earlier in the day making the BBQ area festive and this year the SAC engaged the services of entertainer Angelo and his partner Vince. No dancing of course on the night but the music was fabulous and many members stayed on late to listen to the music, watch the sun go down and the heat of the day diminish. The Club’s Christmas Lottery was drawn on this night with three Club members enjoying prizes. See the winners below.

Our thanks and gratitude to go major raffle sponsor Opal Diamond Factory along with Charlesworth Nuts for their generous support of the raffle. The Associations are an important part of Club life and this joint event is an enjoyable gathering for all those who participated. Rosemary Gould SAC Chair

Jacq with 1st prize winner, Quentin

2nd prize winner,Graeme

3rd prize winner,Anne Marie

This regatta, jointly run by the Multihull Association of South Australia and the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, continues to grow and so does its reputation with a record 38 entries this year. The big increase was in the monohull division with 16 yachts representing both the CYCSA and the RSAYS competing in some spectacular racing. This regatta can only get bigger and eventually nominations will be capped to keep it the fun, personable event it is. The very important social side of the event was impacted by COVID regulations and all functions were booked out with, unfortunately, many missing out. The regular night activities in the biggest marquee that could fit on the lawn were limited to 150 people with tables both inside and outside. The local Port Vincent community joined in with the Coast Guard providing the BBQ for the Welcome Function and catering the breakfasts, the Port Vincent Sailing Club catered a Roast Night at the local institute and the Bowling Club hosted the Presentation Dinner at their clubrooms.

Marnico and G-Wizz

However, down to the serious stuff. The Passage Race over was interesting to say the least with the wind just not cooperating. Principal Race Officer Jock Ross eventually abandoned all divisions in the race but two Division Two yachts, Musetta and Silver Gull, defied logic and the PRO and continued to race. Both yachts finished the race to Port Vincent and were awarded unofficial bottles of wine and the skippers, Kevin Kelly and Rob Hutson respectively, accepted the win with enthusiasm and cheekily claimed first and fastest honours for the race which was appreciated by the big crowd. In the regatta the racing was extraordinary close in all divisions with count backs required in the Cruising Division, Division Two Racing, and the South Australian State Multihull Championships. Credit must go Peter Trenorden from the Squadron for his efforts in ensuring all boat handicaps across all clubs were appropriate.

Marnico crew

KING OF THE GULF | 27 FEBRUARY - 2 MARCH 2021

The crown for the ‘King of the Gulf’ monohull was bestowed upon Graeme Footer with Marnico from the CYCSA winning by half a point over past winner Mal Denton in Blue Diamond from the Squadron. A past winner Colin Doudy with Circe from the Squadron was just points behind. Marnico enjoyed some close racing during the regatta with Greg Patten’s G-Wizz from the CYCSA and Tony Foster’s Trieste from the Squadron in particular and being able to drop one race helped enormously.

Marnico

The multihull ‘King of the Gulf’ crown, which was held in Victorian hands, was returned to a South Australian and RSAYS head with the remarkably consistent Geoff Kneebone in his Farrier trimaran Tearaway. Carbon Credit, skippered by Peter Hawker from the Squadron came second and Craig Unthank from Victoria on Sknot third.

In the South Australian Multihull Championships Craig Unthank from Victoria on Sknot took out first place with Tearaway second and Rob Remilton on Wilparine 3 third. It was perhaps a just reward for Craig and his crew as they had waited at the South Australian state border till midnight so they could pass into South Australia and then race onto Port Vincent with no time to spare. The new Division Two Monohull Racing Division was also decided on a count back with past winner Fifi V, a Noelex 25 skippered by Brian Lawrie from the Port Vincent Sailing Club, just edging out Silver Gull with Rob Hutson from the CYCSA followed by Misetta with Kevin Kelly from the Squadron The King of the Gulf committee will seek to grow this division which is perfect for trailer-sailers and smaller keel boats on the beautiful flat waters of Port Vincent.

The Cruising Division was taken by Peter Hastwell and his crew from the Squadron on Witchcraft winning on a count back from David Eldridge on Aquitaine, also from the Squadron. The racing in this division was extraordinarily close in all races and will be another growth area where the two-sail limit is ideally suited to twilight monohull and multihull cruising yachts who just want to have a social crack at regatta racing. The Passage Race back was blessed with some wind and in the multihulls Peter Hawker from the CYCSA with Carbon Credit was first with Tearaway second and Gerald Valk from the Squadron with Crosshair third. In the monohulls Brenton Pegler from the CYCSA with Playground was first with Marnico second and John Herbert from the Squadron with Stealth third. Cruising Division saw David Rawnsley from the Squadron on Four Seventy take out first place with Aquitaine second and John Muirhead from the Squadron on Cicala third. The event could not have been conducted without the volunteer race and event officials. The Principal Race Officer, Jock Ross, and his team conducted a very professional series under trying conditions where both Macro and Miss Robyn had technical issues. This team included Rose Ross, Neil Dell, Rick Ottaway, Peter Boyd, Peter Hutchinson, Roger Oaten, Adam South and Ross McOmish. Events like the King of the Gulf can only continue with such generous support from these volunteers. Thanks also to the ten volunteer COVID marshals who kept us all in order during the functions.

Venom

The event was huge fun and there was great camaraderie between all the participants and thanks go to the Multihull Association and the Squadron for their organisation. David Eldridge (RSAYS) and Gay Footer (CYCSA)

Graeme Footer & Alan Dowler

Photos courtesy of David Eldridge

FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS Friends are those people with whom you can share your thoughts, ideas, aspirations, a good laugh and a ready pair of hands to help fix things. But what if that friend has a boat. We’ve all heard at the bar someone at sometime sharing the pearl of wisdom “The best boat is the one owned by your mate”. Ha, ha, good one. Boat owners generally don’t mind this unfortunate ignorance from mates because the owner has learnt that part of the pleasure of boat ownership is sharing the energising, life enriching experiences of being out on the water, racing, passage making or sitting there fishing.

Then there’s the bloke who has owned a boat but doesn’t anymore. It might be a situation of being between boats, or changing circumstances, priorities needing to be considered. Well, that’s me now, the one without a boat. It’s not hard living without a boat, it’s just better having one. Frankly, it’s a lot better. This brings me back to my original musings.

While a 25 year badge-holding member of the CYCSA, the berth has been sold and a fourth boat unlikely unless a pending inheritance includes a sizable (and surprising) bundle of cash from under the mattress. But it’s OK; I’ve got friends with boats.

The bloke seen occasionally wandering the marinas, checking a mooring line, turning off a dripping tap, lifting his face to the sky and sniffing the salty breeze, he’s not me. But he may be boatless. One friend I’ve sailed with for four decades, on his boat and mine. He’s generous by nature and shows empathy to this boatless friend. I like helping him with maintenance and enjoy the opportunities to share times out on the water. I’m another pair of hands and he’s a friend with benefits.

Trevor Paynter

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BOATS AT THE CLUB This is another in the series of articles aimed at providing you with an insight into new boats and other boats of interest at the Club. Contact Pat Catley through the Club if you are interested in having your boat featured here.

On 1 May 2021 Greg and Carol Patten will have owned their Inglis yacht G-Wizz for twenty years. Greg kindly shared the yacht’s history with me. G-Wizz was built in 1993 by Mal Hart in Victoria and hand crafted from western red cedar. She was designed by the Queensland yacht designer Jim Inglis and started life as a 47 footer with a lifting keel. Within two years G-Wizz was back in Mal Hart’s factory and extended to 50 feet. Over the next few years more optimisations were made with a Murray designed rudder and a longer, fixed keel added in a toolmaker’s workshop in Queensland. A keel stepped mast was also added during that period. G-Wizz raced extensively up and down the New South Wales and Queensland coast until late 2000.

Greg had been following the developments of G-Wizz over several years as he was keen to own an offshore Jim Inglis designed yacht and in early 2001 his nephew rang from Mooloolaba to say that G-Wizz was about to go on the market. Greg jumped on the next plane and after a very windy late afternoon sea trial made an offer which was accepted. Greg was very impressed with the quality of the vessel, especially how the fixed keel had been housed in the centre

case using only horizontal laid keel bolts. Having built two smaller yachts in his younger years Greg knew what to look for and played an active role in the survey. He flew back to Adelaide and with Carol’s support put together a team to sail G-Wizz the1600 nautical miles back home to Adelaide.

In late May 2001, just before sundown, fully fuelled and provisioned, G-Wizz headed out over the Mooloolaba sandbar and into a 28 knot south-easter that built to over 30 knots during the night. Over the next few hours the crew discussed turning north and heading for Hamilton Island instead! The port stops for the trip home were planned to be Coffs Harbour, Sydney, Portland, Wirrina and Adelaide with the 3.3 metre fixed keel preventing refuge in bays along the way. The first two nights at sea allowed the crew to settle into some rough weather sailing whilst keeping well clear of the offshore longliners with many kilometres of fishing line. They also passed many pods of whales and dolphins heading north for the winter - a much better idea! Radio contact with prawn vessels told them the weather was the worst experienced for decades and when G-Wizz arrived in Coffs Harbour provisions were low with the crew needing a hot shower and sleep. They were greeted on the dock at 5.30am by a prawn fisherman with freshly cooked prawns for breakfast and a very firm congratulatory handshake. The

BOATS AT THE CLUB weather further deteriorated with winds getting up to 60 knots so the team spent four days trying out the restaurants in Coffs Harbour.

Sailing down the east coast continued with winds ‘on the nose’. G-Wizz spent a week at the CYC in Sydney then from Sydney down the coast and into Bass Strait with winds blowing from the south up to 45 knots. The crew decided to go through The Rip and moored at the Mornington wharf for a couple of nights. The Rip was reasonably navigated at 2am as all commercial shipping had been postponed due to the weather. All the G-Wizz crew had to do was dodge the growing number of commercial ships hovering around in the white water south of the entrance waiting for the wind to abate. After a well-earned break and again heading through The Rip they sailed into more Bass Strait headwinds. G-Wizz eventually headed along the South Australian coast to Robe where they spent two nights doing some repairs. They left Robe only to encounter a 25 knot northerly which stayed until arriving at North Haven in early June 2001. One of Greg’s crew was very keen to ensure they had plenty of food on board and at each port would store some extra goodies ‘just in case’. When the yacht was fully cleaned out upon arriving in Adelaide the cleaners found 13 carefully wrapped fruit cakes stored in various orifices of the yacht.

By the time Greg and the crew got G-Wizz home to Adelaide the three week trip on the water was equivalent to three or four years of local racing experience. Over the next few years Greg and his crew won the CYCSA club championship Cock of the Walk, and did every Adelaide to Port Lincoln race from 2002 to 2014 inclusive. Several Adelaide to Port Vincent races and cruises were also undertaken with Carol and her girlfriends joining the crew on several occasions bringing along the mandatory ‘bubbles and nibbles’ as required. Greg operates G-Wizz like he runs his businesses and has several long term crew who know their roles and it is a pleasure to watch the crew preparing for a race at the dock and packing up afterwards. By 2010 Greg and Carol’s farming investments in the outback grew considerably and with their home at Kingfisher Lodge on the River Murray and the addition of MV Kingfisher (that’s another story) Greg decided to reduce his keelboat racing to twilights on Wednesday afternoons which coincides with visits to his head office in Adelaide and the occasional regatta. Saturday racing has now been replaced with weekends spent in the outback and river and driving the ski boat for their children and grandchildren. There currently is a shallow draft yacht being built for river and lake sailing.

Over the past 20 years G-Wizz and the associated crew camaraderie has exceeded Greg’s expectations and provided a sailing experience for over 400 guests and crew at various times with the 2021 sailing season being Greg’s 53rd year of yacht racing. Greg has sailed the past 25 years with several of his current crew on board G-Wizz and his previous keelboat with several other crew coming up for 10 years on board G-Wizz. Greg has some ‘Rule of Thumb’ benchmarks for long term ownership of racing yachts -

Benchmark One is to undertake a major refit at least every 8-10 years. He has maintained this rule with the first refit in 2007 when G-Wizz was completely dismantled, placed in a shed and repainted with all deck fittings either checked or replaced. The second major refit was undertaken in 2012 when a brand new Volvo engine was fitted and a range of features added so G-Wizz could be sailed two-handed. This included adding water ballast tanks and associated fittings, electric winches and nearly one kilometre of wiring to allow for the winches to be controlled from pods at the steering position. Greg and one of his long term crew, Jeremy Barnes, designed and fitted the new system. In the early 2000s Greg read about technology developed in Europe whereby captive winches could be used on racing yachts which allowed for sheets and control lines to be wound both in and out and controlled electronically from the helm position. He did some engineering design work which included placing a load cell on all sheets and control lines in rough sea

conditions to better understand working loads and found that he would need at least nine captive winches to set G-Wizz up to meet his vision. With each purpose built captive winch quoted at a minimum of $18,000 the vision looked doomed. As a farmer, Greg thought about captive winches that are used in various primary production applications and after some research found a perfect little stainless steel winch used by beekeepers to load their beehives onto trucks. As these winches were used commercially they were also safety approved for use in workplaces and being 12 volt they would be ideal. Greg approached his farm supply mate who happened to have 15 of these winches in stock. When he asked about the price the fellow said they were “pretty expensive” but if Greg purchased all 15 he could have them for $500 each! The winches were incorporated into the short-handed design and ten years later they are still working well. Short-handed sailing has opened up a whole new avenue for G-Wizz and shortly after the refit Greg and Jeremy obtained approval to do the Haystack Island race two-handed and came in second over the line having completed the race in just over 23 hours. They have gone on to do many two-handed races, once attempting a non-stop record from Adelaide to Auckland only to turn back when the winds gusted over 50 knots with the ensuing dust storm reaching all the way across the ditch from Sydney to Auckland. The record attempt was endorsed and monitored by the World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) which was monitoring the attempt from London and the authorities were very relieved when Greg and Jeremy decided to turn back with the winds eventually gusting over 60 knots in the Tasman Sea as the storm made its way to New Zealand. Greg and Jeremy still have thoughts of some long distance short-handed sailing and they will have to carefully accrue the necessary family-issued brownie points before anything serious is contemplated! There are still plenty of years left in G-Wizz to undertake some long distance sailing as the preparation process also included having the vessel registered as an Australian ship to allow for sailing in international waters. Benchmark Two is that annual maintenance on the yacht will cost 10% of the initial build price. This is a well discussed benchmark among keelboat yacht owners and after 20 years of keeping G-Wizz fully maintained for racing Greg can confirm that this formula is very accurate. For those yachties who purchase a cheap racing yacht, please remember that the 10% annual maintenance costs are not 10% of the purchase price but 10% of the original build price for the yacht! An interesting twenty years for G-Wizz with many more to come. Thank you Greg for giving me so much detail and I wish you many happy sailing and winning years ahead. Pat Catley

BOATS AT THE CLUB

Celebrity is a Moody 45 Deck Saloon-2011 owned by Richard and Megan Pope and was designed by British naval architect Bill Dixon. Moody Yachts were originally built in Swanwick, England but now are owned and built by Hanse Yachts in Germany. The Moody DS design is a departure from traditional yacht design in many ways as the theme is one level living with the galley, saloon and dining all on the same level. The Moody can be helmed from the outside port and starboard helm stations or from the internal helm station which provides great comfort when sailing on a cold night. There are no companionway steps and you step straight through the sliding glass doors into the saloon which includes a forward-facing NAV helm station then two shallow steps lead from the saloon down to the three cabins forward and two heads. Celebrity has an in-mast furling main and a self-tacking jib which makes the yacht very easy to handle under all conditions. Richard recently added a gennaker for light off the wind conditions. The sails and halyards are managed by two Lewmar 54 electric winches. There are a number of other features that make the Moody a pleasure to own including an anchor that lives concealed in a locker on the foredeck and very large lazarette at the stern where the tender can be stored. The large swim platform at the stern makes cooling off in hot weather a pleasure. Celebrity is powered by a 110 horsepower Yanmar and Genset.

This is the third Celebrity owned by Richard and Megan.Their first Celebrity was a Swarbrick 11.1 and the second a Bavaria 50 and many adventures were had in both yachts. They tried to think of a different name for the Moody but Celebrity was the one they always preferred. A circumnavigation of Tasmania and a cruise to the West Coast to Ceduna have been part of their sailing adventures.

Richard purchased his latest Celebrity in Melbourne about 12 months ago where she had been moored at the Docklands for a number of years and prior to that she had been in Pittwater. The sail back from Melbourne was a good breakingin experience and she handled well cruising at eight knots comfortably. Having sailed Celebrity around South Australia the plan is to cruise more extensively in the future.

Thank you for the insight into your boat Richard and I wish you and Megan many happy sailing years ahead. Pat Catley

MARINE PLASTIC RESEARCH AT THE CYCSA

Plastic pollution has been highly publicised in the media in recent years but what effect is this actually having on the environment? PhD students, Vinuri Silva and Sophie Dolling from The University of Adelaide, are both using berth M11 to investigate some of the hidden effects of microplastic pollution on the marine environment.

Microplastic pollution is known to have damaging effects on marine species when ingested. This can include choking and perforation of internal organs. But if the plastic is small enough that it passes into the stomach of an organism can it have any detrimental effects? The answer is yes. Plastics are able to sorb a number of chemical pollutants from the water column to their surface. These chemical pollutants could include pharmaceuticals, pesticides, endocrine disrupting agents and heavy metals. Once the chemical pollutants are inside the marine organism they have the potential to be transferred to the body systems. This is particularly worrying for the seafood industry as there is potential for chemical contamination of our seafood species occurring through the ingestion of plastic pollution.

Sophie’s research focusses on identifying what chemical pollutants can sorb to plastic pollution in our South Australian marine ecosystems. There has been evidence to show that chemical pollutant concentration on plastic pieces can be up to 5000 times higher than the surrounding water column though this hasn’t been substantiated in South Australia. The information gained from this research will help to better understand the chemical pollutants that may be acting this way as well as aid in further research into the chemical pollution present in our fish species here in South Australia. From a consumer perspective it is integral to understand the risks of consuming certain fish species and this research will allow informed decisions to be made when purchasing and will hopefully safeguard our booming industry against chemical pollution in the future.

Marine microbes are the small single celled organisms that are invisible to the naked eye. They are highly complex and diverse and include bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists and archaea. Despite their small size they are highly abundant in the oceans. One litre of seawater will approximately have one billion bacteria and ten billion viruses. Marine microbes play an important part in keeping oceans clean and healthy. They will feed on dead remains of other organisms or their waste products and will then get eaten by bigger organisms. This will pass on that energy up the food chain which is called the microbial loop. If not for microbes oceans will not be as clean as they’re the ‘clean-up crew’ of our oceans.

are now referred to as the ‘Plastisphere’. The plastisphere is capable of causing plastic degradation which is the breakdown of plastic. There’s evidence in other parts of the world where some of the plastisphere microbes are pathogens hence spreading diseases such as the Skeletal Eroding Band Disease in corals. It is unknown what types of microbes comprise the plastisphere in our waters which is why Vinuri’s research looks at identifying these microbes with gene sequencing. The picture below is an example of a type of microbe that colonizes oceanic plastic. Sophie and Vinuri will keep us updated on how their research turns out. Until then let’s be sure to do our part and always reduce, reuse and recycle plastic! Vinuri Silva

A diatom (a type of algae) that has colonized and resided on a piece of plastic (Image - Vinuri Silva)

Microplastics (Image source- iStock)

Vinuri’s research focuses on looking at marine microbes that colonise oceanic plastic. Microbes that colonise marine plastic

Schematic of the story of microplastic (Image source - WHOI)

CYCSA BERTH CLASSIFIEDS | A HOME FOR YOUR BOAT MARINA EAST NORTH HAVEN CYCSA Marina East has berthing for 240 vessels up to 22 metres and 150 hardstanding berths up to 12 metres. (Note: ‘s’ denotes single berth, ‘tw’ denotes twin berth and ‘T’ denotes berth at T Head). BERTHS FOR SALE - MARINA EAST 8m s: C01 - $40,000 8m tw: C07, F01, F02 - from $35,000, C13 - $33,000 10m tw: A09, A10, A14, A22, A34, A40, F04, F15, F28 from $30,000 A20, A27, A28, A37, F09, F19, F20 - all offers considered F37 & F38 - Expression of interest, available for sale separately or suitable for mutlihull if purchased together 10m s: A01, A03, A12 - from $55,000 A02 - Reduced to $35,000, all offers considered A25, F07 - all offers considered 11m tw: A42 - from $27,500 all offers considered 12m tw: D20, D35, D36, D37, D38 - from $29,000 E13 - all offers considered 12m s: D04, D07, D08, D10, D17, D18, D23, E01, E07, E10, E11 - from $60,000 D21, D30, E03, E04, E05, E22, E23 - all offers considered 13m tw: A44, C23 - from $55,000 14m s: C24 - $120,000 A46, C25, C27, C30 - all offers considered 15m s: A47 - Reduced to $100,000 C34, C35- from $145,000 B31, B36 - all offers considered 16m s: B15, B16 - all offers considered B17 - $160,000 ono (all offers considered) B20 - $159,000 18m s: B01 - see below* 20m s: A49 - $150,000 22m s: A50 - contact CYCSA for detail *Unique opportunity to purchase marina berth B01 and hardstand 108 (10m) and storage locker at an all inclusive price of $255,000 HARDSTANDS FOR SALE 9m: H39, H68, H70, H90, H101 - from $3,000 H43, H57 - $1,500, H31 - reduced to $1,800 H13, H45, H69, H94, H99 - reduced to $2,000 10m: H35, H108, H140, H144, H146 - from $3,800 H103, H150 - all offers considered

MARINA WEST NORTH HAVEN It is the larger berths that make Marina West appealing to many potential buyers. Berths range from 11m to 35m, (Note: all berths in Marina West are single berths). BERTHS FOR SALE - MARINA WEST 11m: M03 - $80,000 - all offers considered, suitable for a catamaran M01 - all offers considered 14m: M07 - all offers considered 15m: N03 - $150,000, M08 - all offers considered 17m: J19, J20 - from $150,000 J08, J10, J12 - all offers considered 18m: M10 - from $200,000 - all offers considered 20m: K04, K07, K08, L02 - from $135,000 K01, K05, K10 - all offers considered K06 $135,000 - all offers considered 25m: M14 - $290,000 27m: M16 - all offers considered 30m: K16 - $475,000 BERTHS FOR SALE AT PORT VINCENT MARINA

10m tw: A01, A02, A05, A07, A22, A23 - from $12,000 A18 - all offers considered 12m tw: B33, C53, C60, C63 - from $28,000 B34, C61 - all offers considered 12m s: B44, B46,C47 - from $29,000 C48, C68 - reduced to $17,900 B25, C50 - all offers considered 14m s: D70, D78 - from $45,000, D74 - $25,000 15m s: D87 all offers considered, D89 reduced to $25,000 20m T: A12, B35 - $200,000 24m T: C58 - $199,000

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BOATS AT THE CLUB

SEEDS FOR SNAPPER

KING OF THE GULF REGATTA

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