Groundswell June 2018

QUARTERLY JOURNAL FROM THE CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA JUNE 2018

TEAKLE CLASSIC

ADELAIDE TO PORT LINCOLN YACHT RACE

KANGAROO ISLAND.... TOO GOOD TO SPOIL LINCOLN WEEK | KING OF THE GULF | FIDOCK CREW CALL SCHOOL SAILING | WEST COAST CRUISE | CHARITY CRUISE1

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CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT President Treasurer

Chris Wood Dominic Rinaldi Brett Brown Peter Hall David Murray Greg Patten Hillar Puvi

FLAG OFFICERS Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore PATRON

Geoff Boettcher Jacqueline Heffernan Adrian Wotton The Honourable Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR

STAFF Chief Executive Officer Financial Controller Admin & Operations Manager Finance Manager Marketing & Communications Member Services/Reception Marine Academy Coordinator & Boating Administrator Food & Beverage Manager Head Chef Port Vincent Marina Manager

Craig Evans Kerry O’Brien Jenny Krogdahl Marina Segodina Mellissa Vahoumis Sonia Sinko David Royle Andrew Kerr Irene Frost Rob Marner

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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AT THE HELM WITH OUR CEO

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COMMODORE’S REPORT

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MARINE ACADEMY NEWS

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RACING REPORT

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SCHOOL SAILING PROGRAM

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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF AN OYSTER

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DICK FIDOCK REUNION

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ARRIBA CHARITY CRUISE

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TEAKLE CLASSIC YACHT RACE

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LINCOLN RACE WEEK

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KING OF THE GULF

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CRUISING ASSOCIATION UPDATE

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WEST COAST CRUISING

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CRABBING DAY

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KI TOO GOOD TO SPOIL

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A TECHNICAL ISSUE ...

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UPDATE OF MARINA EAST UPGRADE

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

EDITORS OF GROUNDSWELL

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Cover image: Start of Adelaide to Lincoln Race, photo by Take 2 Photography

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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Summer has gone and we are currently experiencing a sensational autumn, a perfect time and normally a very reliable time to be on our local waters be it for racing, cruising, fishing or just relaxing.

One of the highlights of summer for me was to see our newly renovated clubhouse bistro area being patronised by members and their friends. The facilities that we enjoy at our Club are world class.

I thought it opportune to update members as to what’s happening at the Board level.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE At the time of writing we are 11 months into our financial year which ends on 31 May. The unaudited year to date Net Profit is tracking above budget and last year.

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Expenses have been controlled.

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Berth resale commissions are above budget.

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Hospitality gross profit is basically on target.

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Hospitality labour costs are still too high.

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Bank debt (Bar/Bistro) is currently $830,000. The facility is for $1.350m and rises/falls during the year.

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Cash at bank is $32,000.

Overall a very pleasing year’s performance to date.

FINANCIAL REPORTING Our new Financial Controller, Mrs Kerry O’Brien, has developed a new ‘Dash Board’ reporting system which will be implemented before the end of the year. Kerry has also spent considerable time reviewing all the hospitality costings including Club labour controls.

RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR Board Member Des Bilske tendered his resignation as a Director due to increasing work commitments. Des has been appointed General Manager of the newly formed River Murray Council in New South Wales. The Board thanks Des for his input and wise counsel and wishes him well in his new role.

In accordance with Item 14.8 of the CYCSA Constitution the Board has filled the casual vacancy which is required within one month of a resignation. We are pleased to announce Greg Patten, a long term Senior Club Member, has accepted the casual vacancy as a Director on the Board. Greg brings to the Board very significant business skills and experience.

RAMP SALE The details of the sale of the CYCSA North Haven Public Boat Ramp have been communicated to members. The sale price is approximately $5.5m and was due to settle on 2 July 2018. The Government, at their cost, has appointed third party surveyors to split off the areas sold from our complex mix of land titles. This process is taking longer than expected and settlement is now due in August. The Board is pushing hard for a prompt settlement and have extracted from the Government a critical path plan showing all the condition precedents required to enable an August 2018 settlement.

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THE FORMATION OF A SINKING FUND/FUTURE FUND As members are aware the proceeds of the sale of the Ramp Asset have been earmarked to be invested in a possible new Club entity to be established for the sole purpose of providing for the renovation, refurbishment and replacement of the Club’s overwater assets. A subcommittee of the Board and its advisors has been established to formulate a possible structure to enable these monies to be put to one side to ensure they can only be used for the purpose defined.

In addition to the funds from the Ramp Asset sale the Board has always considered the remaining unsold berths in Marina West (approximately 24 berths at a book value of approximately $2.5m) will be added to the fund as and when these berths are realised. The subcommittee is also considering how and if these funds can also be technically applied to the fund.

BUSINESS INITIATIVES The Board has spent considerable time mapping the future of the Club and benchmarking all areas of the Club against 32 other yacht/boating clubs in Australia. A summary of these findings was outlined in the last Groundswell. These findings have allowed the Club to focus on a raft of business initiatives to grow the Club and ensure that our Club follows, and where possible, exceeds national trends and benchmarks. It is hoped that as the business of the Club continues to perform well and earnings grow, the Board can very carefully feedback tangible benefits for members to encourage patronage without having to increase membership and corporate fees beyond approximately CPI increases whilst at the same time providing the cash within the structure to handle the capital expenditure required to replace aging assets together with making other lasting improvements to the Club.

It is pleasing to report the following at the time of publication •

Approximately 45 new social members have joined the Club.

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Hospitality/Function sales are very close to target and way ahead of last year.

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The discounted member slipping rates are attracting increased usage.

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We are seeing non-members booking their boats onto our slipway.

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We are marketing our slipway availability to other boat owners in the North Haven marinas complex at commercial pricing.

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The Marine Academy has had an extremely good season and is offering more courses and attracting many potential members.

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We are about to announce a new Member Loyalty Program in the form of vouchers (promotional rewards for patronage).

Management will circulate full details soon.

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We are actively marketing our functions facilities to the market

MARINA EAST REFURBISHMENT This continues to be a major project the Board oversees with Management.

We are almost three years into the project and are spending approximately $340,000 per annum. The project is on target and on budget at the time of writing. Members can clearly see where monies are being applied. The diagram on the Club’s notice board shows the status of the project and exactly what’s still left to complete.

BUDGET SEASON At the time of writing Management and the Board are working and focused on updating the 2018/19 financial budget together with the five year forward forecasts and capital expenditure budgets.

Thank you to our Management and all our staff for their commitment and input over what has been a very full summer season. We are lucky to have Management and staff with a ‘Serious Care Factor’.

Next year’s budget will contain -

I look forward to seeing you at the Club over winter. The new gas heater will be operating in the new bistro area with our dedicated staff ready to serve you and coordinate all your booking requirements.

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Increased sales from Hospitality/Functions.

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A continued focus on the control of Hospitality margins.

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Membership and Corporate fees increased by approximately CPI.

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Contained expenses.

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Perhaps a qualified and experienced person will be included to market the Club’s activities/initiatives, grow patronage and to work with the Associations to increase engagement at all levels of the Club.

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Power costs will increase materially as our contract for the supply of power has expired and we will need to reflect negotiated current market rates.

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Insurance costs are climbing again due to market conditions.

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It is hoped Government and Local Council fees will be contained to approximately CPI.

Robert was born on 30 March 1941 and passed away on 19 March 2018.

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Focus on the continued refurbishment of Marina East overwater assets.

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Focus on increasing Senior membership.

He joined the CYCSA in 2002 and soon became very involved in the cruising and social activities on offer.

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Increased slipping usage.

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Focus on finding new sponsors.

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Focus on continuing to profitably grow the Marine Academy.

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A continuing capital expenditure program to replace aging assets.

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The proceeds from the sale of the Ramp Assets invested through a possible new legal entity Sinking Fund/Future Fund.

MEMBERS COMMITTEE It is pleasing for the Board to endorse the formation of a new Members Committee. This Committee has been formed as a communication mechanism to the Board. It will identify and manage issues, process communications from members and liaise directly with relevant personnel and or departments within the Club under the Board’s direction to enable a more cohesive membership and club culture across the CYCSA community.

Chris Wood President

VALE ROBERT PERRIN

After joining the Cruising Association Committee, Robert became the Secretary in 2006, a position he held conscientiously for a number of years.

Robert particularly enjoyed cruises in company, sailing to Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln, across the Gulf and locally, on numerous occasions.

The CYCSA was a very special place for Robert.

Our condolences go to Doreen and the family.

Chris Morphett

It will have representatives from each Association, the Board and Management. Our Vice Commodore, Jacq Heffernan, has agreed to chair the Committee in the first instance. Thank you Jacq.

Initially the Committee’s focus will be to •

Populate the Club’s calendar with all relevant activities within the Club.

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Manage Social Association functions.

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Assist in adding value to memberships.

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Coordinate volunteers.

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Assist in resolving member issues.

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Meet regularly.

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Report to the Board.

During late April, the Cruising Yacht Club of SA hosted the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame exhibition.

The exhibition showcases Australia’s sailing greats, recognizing the seven inaugural inductees into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame.

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AT THE HELM The 1st of May 2018 unceremoniously came and went but it was a milestone date for the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia as it was our 45th birthday. Compared to most other yacht clubs around the country and internationally we are very young yet we are envied due to our land holdings, facilities and corporate structure.

The CYCSA was extremely fortunate to have had some visionary founding members who created a Club with, at the time, modern marina and slipway facilities on land initially leased from the State Government. Shortly after construction the opportunity to purchase our land and water title was presented to the Club and those same founding members negotiated the purchase. Over the following decades clubhouses and other facilities were created and additional land holdings added to our total property portfolio by successive and similarly determined visionary board members. The Club’s history was captured five years ago with the release of the book, First Watch, detailing our origins and developments over the Club’s first 40 years. Copies of that book are still available from the Club and well worth the read.

The 2017/18 boating season enjoyed an extension this year due to fabulous autumn weather. The Indian summer provided the warmest April on record with light winds making it ideal for boating and many members and friends headed out on the water to make the most of their boats and the Club’s facilities with the bar and bistro area proving to be a winner. Our facilities are also being appreciated by many external customers and it is pleasing to see the growth in the number of corporate functions and social celebrations that are being held at the Club. During the construction period of the Admirals Bar and Bistro there was a noticeable drop in the number of wedding enquiries at the Club resulting in fewer wedding events in 2017/18. However this trend has turned and together with increased marketing and the Club’s participation in a recent wedding expo, the future is looking promising in this financially important sector of our food and beverage business.

Racing Presentation Night was well attended and was a great event organised by the Racing Association in conjunction with our food and beverage team. The usual banter between CYCSA and RSAYS Commodores prevailed as we were once again presented with the Commodore’s Shield this year in acknowledgement of more victories by CYCSA yachts in selected races. Plenty of trophies were presented during the evening and much fun was had by all.

Congratulations to David Knight and the team on White Knight for being named as CYCSA Boat of the Year and Rob Human for being awarded the Crew Person of the Year trophy. There are many people involved in running Presentation Night each year but most of it falls back onto the Racing Manager and David Royle did a great job to make sure award presentations went like clockwork.

Congratulations also to our Food and Beverage Manager Andrew Kerr, Chef Irene Frost, and the hospitality team, for the quality of food and service. Well done.

Racing Presentation Night is also an occasion to recognise and thank our volunteers and sponsors. Our team of loyal volunteers make it possible for racing members to go out and enjoy their sport. The hours put in by these dedicated men and women are huge and we are grateful for their tireless commitment throughout the year come rain, hail and shine. Our many sponsors were also thanked for their valuable contribution to our racing program in assisting with the running cost of events and the purchase of equipment. Thanks to all.

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We welcomed a new Club sponsor in May. Georges Wines is now a Gold Sponsor of the CYCSA and we are very glad to have them on board. Owner of Georges Wines, Nick George, has been a Senior Member of the CYCSA for many years and we are grateful for his support. Georges Wines have been added to the Club’s wine list.

Please support our sponsors when making purchasing decisions.

Congratulations to CYCSA entrant Runaway in the Melbourne to Osaka Race. Senior Members Dan Turner and Tom Crabb did an outstanding job with many of our members keeping a close track on them throughout the race. We look forward to the stories on their return.

I recently prepared a Membership Protection Policy document for the Club. This new policy contains a Code of Conduct for expected member behaviour. The Member Protection Policy seeks to foster a culture that values and responds to our community’s rich diversity and ensures all members are aware of their rights and responsibilities. The policy is available on our website and I would encourage all members to have a read. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call.

The Club recently installed speed humps at the main entrance near Gate One in order to improve safety and minimise damage to Club property. The speed some vehicles travel in and out of the Club is quite dangerous and with the proximity of the walking path and playground outside our gates, it is only a matter of time before there is a serious injury. Access into the Club for owners of low profile vehicles who prefer to avoid speed humps is available through Gate Two off Southern Myth Drive.

Our extended boating season due to the great weather won’t last much longer. I would encourage boat owners to once again make sure their vessels are ready for the winter conditions and mooring lines are inspected and replaced where necessary. If you require any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Safe boating.

Craig Evans CEO

THANK YOU It was a gorgeous, sunny day for Mother’s Day in Adelaide this year.

A special thanks to long time Club supporters and members Geoff and Sue at Living Colour Plant Nursery for the lovely chrysanthemum pots for the Mums to take home. They also help keep the Clubs garden grounds looking vibrant and beautiful year in and out.

Please support our sponsors at Living Colour Nursery, horticultural specialists who offer a wide range of plants for any season all year round. Grown locally, they specialise in seedlings, flowering annuals, perennials and landscaping packs. Check them out at: www.livingcolournursery.com.au

SLIPPING NEWS

NEW SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP

ESCAPE ADELAIDE’S WINTER!

In the past the Club has been bound by an encumbrance which has restricted the Club’s ability to offer the slipway facility to non-members. However, with the recent closure of the Blue Sky Marine facility at North Haven, this restriction is no longer in place, thus allowing us to offer slipping to all members and the general public.

Become a member of the CYCSA today and enjoy a great range of benefits.

Would you like to escape Adelaide’s winter?

A review of our slipping rates has been conducted and a new fee structure has been formulated benefiting members with cheaper rates. Please visit our website for further information and rates: www.cycsa.com.au/slipway.html *conditions apply

Enquire about our new ‘Social’ categories and find a membership which suits you!

Refer a new member between 1 March and 31 July 2018 for a chance to win a trip for two to Port Douglas!

From just $200 per year with Standard Social Membership including an introductory $50 hospitality food and beverage voucher.

Fly away to Port Douglas in tropical North Queensland where the rainforest meets the reef and warm seas lap unspoilt beaches.

Visit our website for more information: www.cycsa.com.au/Become-a-Member.htm

Your package for two people includes return economy flights to Cairns from Adelaide, return transfers from Cairns to Port Douglas and five nights accommodation in a superior class hotel. *Total value of $2000 towards a holiday to Port Douglas. *Terms & Conditions apply. Prize thanks to our proud Club sponsor Phil Hoffmann Travel.

Visit our website for more information: www.cycsa.com.au/news

NEW CLUB SPONSOR The CYCSA is proud to have Georges Wines as its newest Gold Sponsor offering fantastic member benefits.

The Clare Valley is one of Australia’s most prominent and historic wine regions with wine being a way of life since 1851.

Georges Wines began back in 2000 with the purchase of the original Springwood Vineyard.

Thirteen vintages and two Reserves later Georges Clare Valley Shiraz is recognised by the 2018 Halliday Wine Companion as one of the top rated excellent value wines available in Australia.

Georges Wines was born from a love of the Clare Valley. Its founder and fellow Club member, Nick George, desired to produce a rich bottle of red without the extravagant price tag.

Georges vineyards span 100 acres with vines of mature age grown in soil featuring clay over limestone and producing highquality, premium fruit, so good that the vineyard is the origin ‘source block’ of Carménère grapes Australia-wide.

Great wine comes from superb fruit and the focus of Georges is entirely on cultivating excellent fruit from the Clare Valley.

CYCSA members will receive 25% discount on current releases, free Adelaide metro delivery with future access to limited new releases and back vintage wines.

Enter ‘CYCSA’ in the coupon box at the checkout to receive these exclusive discounts at: www.georgeswines.com

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FROM THE COMMODORE

What a great season we have had. Mostly mild weather delivered ideal cruising, fishing and racing days on the water. However, our Premier’s Cup Regatta held in late March, unfortunately managed to deliver weather extremes over the two day event. The fleet was lucky to get two races in on the Saturday just before the wind dropped out to glassy conditions in the afternoon. For the remaining race on Sunday heavy winds persisted during the morning and afternoon resulting in the entire race being abandoned. Even so, a result for the Premier’s Cup was able to be given based on the results of Saturday. Racing was close in IRC Division 1 but after a well fought battle Secret Mens Business took the win over Shining Sea in second with Concubine third. It was pleasing to see Rapid 1 in amongst our premier racing division scoring a fourth. In AMS Division Rapid 1 was first over the Squadron’s Aikin with Magic coming in at third. In PHS Rapid 1 again had a win over Shining Sea followed by the new boat Sintara.

With winter conditions here again it is an ideal time to maintain our yachts. The main area of wear and most expensive to replace is rigging. Many of us remove masts and have all the rigging inspected by a qualified yacht rigger. A broken halyard causes some grief while sailing but failure of a side stay, forestay or backstay can cause not only personal injury but major expense especially if it results in a broken mast.You may also find claiming insurance on a broken mast difficult if you are unable to prove you have professionally maintained your rigging. A few extra mooring lines during winter prevent sleepless nights especially when those storms go through.

Furling jibs and canopies should also be removed and stowed to prevent havoc in the marina pool especially when they become unravelled. An overall inspection of your prized asset is also recommended after a blow goes through.

Jacq Heffernan, our Vice Commodore, has stepped up to coordinate and revamp our Club Associations. Over the last few months Jacq has met with members from Cruising, Fishing, Racing and Social Associations to discuss a format which will assist in streamlining the way our associations operate. Jacq’s efforts were rewarded by gaining Board approval to implement a new Members Committee.

Our President has detailed the outcome more thoroughly in his report. Well done Jacq, a great effort.

In March this year the yachting fraternity was saddened by the loss of fellow respected yachtsman John Fisher ‘Fish’ who was participating in the Volvo Ocean Race. John was a crew member on the yacht Scallywag and was lost overboard in the Southern Ocean approximately 1400 nautical miles from Cape Horn. On behalf of the CYCSA I would like to pass on our condolences to John’s wife Kirsten and children Ryan and Amy. Fish will be sadly missed by all his South Australian yachtie mates including crew mates and friends at the CYCSA. Recently my wife and I took the opportunity to participate in the R Marine Port Lincoln Experience. Riviera owners were offered a chance to soak up not only the wonderful Riviera hospitality but to experience the pristine waters of Port Lincoln with fellow ‘Riv’ owners. R Marine brought together 34 motor yachts and some 135 guests over the March Long Weekend that could not but help to ensure a shared and unique boating experience. With perfect weather the group enjoyed Friday night on the beach at Spalding Cove where we were treated to delicious food and wine. On the Saturday the flotilla took the 20 nautical mile journey to Revesby Island where 21 boats rafted up to enjoy the company of fellow boaties well into the afternoon on the glassy protected waters. The weekend was topped off on the Sunday night with a pirate-themed cocktail party ashore. A highly recommended event to attend for Riviera owners thanks to R Marine.

I look forward to enjoying some down time this winter in our new Admirals Bar and Bistro. What a difference it makes after coming in from sailing or on water to be able to relax in the surroundings of this magnificent new Club facility. We have now become a world class sailing venue.

Geoff Boettcher Commodore

In February the Club had a farewell evening for Daniel Turner and Tom Crabb who were setting out in Dan’s yacht Runaway to compete in the Melbourne to Osaka Race. This two-handed race is 5,500 nautical miles long, the equivalent to 8.75 Sydney to Hobart races. The boys started the race on 26 February from Melbourne and took 33 days 6 hours 35 min and 3 seconds to reach the finishing line in Osaka in Japan. This included a 72 hour suspended time due to a cyclone which forced competitors to divert to ports for shelter, their best option being Bundaberg.Yachties seem to have a thirst for Bundaberg Rum and on speaking to Tom it became obvious they enjoyed their stopover very much. Many of us followed Dan and Tom on Facebook and Tracker which enabled us to share and experience their journey. Apart from cyclones and being boarded by what initially was thought to be pirates eclipsing the film ‘Captain Phillips’, they managed a safe passage. Hopefully we can get the boys back on stage at the Club to share their adventure.

Congratulations to them both on a fantastic achievement.

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R Marine Port Lincoln Experience. Photos courtesy of R Marine

FROM THE VICE COMMODORE

MARINE ACADEMY NEWS Academy 1 entered in the Port Lincoln Race and Regatta for the third time.

The summer months provided lots of opportunities for sailing, swimming and socialising at our beautiful Club. Christmas/New Year holidays, Lincoln Race (and Race Week), the Tour Down Under and Mad March might have seen the Club a little quiet. Not so, the new patio area is so inviting and pleasant to be in that it is rare to not meet up with friends we haven’t seen for days.

The BBQ area is frequently full of family and friends enjoying the hustle and bustle of the Club and is a great spot to chill out after a crabbing expedition!

There are plenty of events coming up in the next few months so keep an eye on the Club calendar and newsletters.

My crew, Jo Pilmore, Kirstin Norris, Maya Davis, André Mielke, Cate Colquhoun, Marion Toy, David Toy and I, competed in Division 2 for the race to Port Lincoln, placing 14th out of the combined 38 competitors overall.

We, as all others, found the light winds challenging to say the least.

The crew mentored by Kirstin Norris did an excellent job of trimming, especially the spinnaker, and sailing the boat as hard as they could.

It was great to have a real cat and mouse finish from Donnington Point to the finish line in the dark narrowly beating Born to Mentor by five seconds.

And then there is our new boat, Bula, I could talk about that forever.

(Go to page 32 for more on Bula).

There was a change of guard for the Regatta and the trainees worked hard all week. Considering we were competing against some very experienced boats we finished with a creditable result of 15th in Division 2.

Jacqueline Heffernan Vice Commodore

Hugh Longbottom CYCSA Boating Operations

FROM THE REAR COMMODORE

A stunning autumn has seen many of our CYCSA yachts and motor cruisers take advantage of the boat friendly weather conditions and sail to all parts of our beautiful cruising grounds. With a break between summer and winter racing seasons it has been lovely to see a lot of racing boats out on the water taking it easy with family and friends.

In late February I came across a number of the race boats slowly cruising back from the Adelaide to Port Lincoln race. What a great way to relax after some hard racing during the Port Lincoln Race and Regatta Week.

The Easter break also witnessed large numbers of our members cruising to Port Vincent, Black Point, Edithburgh and Kangaroo Island and a small group of our members had an extended cruise in company to the beautiful West Coast.

You can follow future cruising events by looking out for Club emails or by joining sa_cruisers@googlegroups.com.

Hope to see you out on the water or around the Club soon.

Adrian Wotton Rear Commodore

MARINE ACADEMY TESTIMONIAL “Our family, three kids and two adults, thoroughly enjoyed the Start Yachting course over the Easter school holidays.We learnt a great deal sailing for close to one and a half days out of the two days. Of particular note was tacking back and forth up the Port River which was great fun.

We all had a few turns in each crewing position and got a good feel for sailing.

Hugh made the course entertaining and light hearted. We always felt safe and in control under his instruction. We are looking forward to taking our next step in learning to sail.”

Simon and Rachel Burden

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RACING ASSOCIATION

The summer racing season wound up in boisterous style with the Sportsmed Premiers Cup held on the weekend of 24–25 March. It was a tough time on the water not only for the crews but also our Race Team as we struggled to get racing in.

First the wind got very light on Saturday leaving some boats unable to finish Race One within the time limit. Race Two followed with a shortened course and was over in a blink when more breeze finally arrived. Sunday was a very different story with winds at 30 knots with higher gusts. It did abate during the day but not enough for any further safe racing.

As a consequence the regatta was awarded over two races with the coveted Premiers Cup going to Geoff Boettcher and crew on the very consistently sailed Secret Mens Business. In second place was Shining Sea (Andrew Corletto) followed by Concubine (Jason Ward) who arrived back at the Club in early February after months of campaigning on the east coast.

CYCSA Twilight Series Winners with our wonderful sponsor Phil Hoffmann from Phil Hoffmann Travel for the last Twilight race of the season

The Melges 24’s continued to clean up in IRC Division 2 with Vostok Europe (Ken Abbott) taking first place from Adrian Wotton’s Bavaria, School’s Out. The team on Keith Finch’s Rapid 1 took out first place in AMS and PHS Division 1. In AMS they were followed by Aikin–Hames Sharley sailed by Caillin Howard and David Oliver from the RSAYS with Magic (Richard Harries, Brett Brown and Ian Metcalf) in third.

Division 2 AMS saw another Melges 24 Rank Bajin (Doug Watson) first from Rock On (Trevor Conyers) and Vostok Europe. In PHS Ocean Hawk (Steve Emery from the Port Adelaide Sailing Club) took out the honours from Rock On and Rank Bajin. Presentations were held earlier than usual on Sunday with particular recognition made to our outgoing sponsor, Sportsmed. Thank you Andrew Saies for all your support.

Premiers Cup Winners – Secret Mens Business

Our Twilight Series wrapped up on 21 March with a great evening with light winds and easy sailing. The post-Christmas Second Series was, as always, closely contested. Our sponsors, Phil Hoffmann Travel were in attendance to present the Combined Series Trophy to Wind Weaver (Wayne Grant) for Cruising Division B and to White Knight (David Knights) for Cruising A. Finally, while others may also be covering the Lincoln Race and Week it was great to see not only the likes of Secret Mens Business doing well in the race and week (a very slow race over this year) but also teams such as Magic and School’s Out who did very well in a great fleet of competitors.

Premiers Cup PHS and AMS Div 1 Winners - Rapid 1

David Royle Racing Manager and Boating Administrator

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School’s Out crew scoops the pool at Pt Lincoln

SCHOOL SAILING The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia actively supports the Sailing Program provided by Ocean View College. The program offers students from multiple schools around the local community the opportunity to participate in sailing programs.

Currently we are able to offer two programs. One is the Advanced Teams Racing program and this group incorporates students from Ocean View College, LeFevre High School, Portside Christian College and Seaton High School. The second program is focused on the beginner sailor and is an introduction to sailing. This program has seen involvement from both Ocean View College and North Haven Primary School and is looking to expand to other local primary schools next year. The students in both programs range from 11 years old (Year 6) to 18 years old (Year 12) and this age range is a great exponent of how sailing is a diverse sport open to all participants of varying abilities and ages.

Ocean View College has been involved with the program for over ten years and views the program as integral to our school identity as well as being able to promote the sport of sailing to our community.

As of 2018 we are still the only government funded school within the metropolitan region running a specialist sailing program and the partnership with the CYCSA is integral to this. Without the support of the CYCSA we would be unable to offer such a great location and facilities for students to sail in. The students certainly enjoy coming to the CYCSA and the members of the Club are always very welcoming to our junior sailors and their families. Students also get a positive feeling of what it is like to be a part of such a fantastic club environment.

Each year students from the Advanced Teams Racing Program are able to compete in several regattas hosted by Australian Sailing. As a school we regularly send two teams of seven to eight students to compete in these regattas.

There are two major regattas that conclude the school sailing season; the Metropolitan Championship regatta and the SA State Championship regatta. In 2018 Ocean View College performed strongly in both regattas. In the Metropolitan Championship our teams finished 6th and 12th overall with 16 teams in the competition. At the SA State Championship regatta we finished 12th and 14th with 27 teams in the competition. These results are very encouraging and while this year we farewell three dedicated Year 12 students we have a strong group of young sailors working hard to earn positions in our A team.

Ocean View College would like to take this opportunity to formally thank the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia for its support in 2018. We look forward to a long continued partnership where we are able to promote and engage our local youth with the sailing community and allow them to experience the amazing opportunities that sailing can provide.

Brad Graham and Ellen Fauser Ocean View College

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THIRD INSTALLMENT IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES...

While Rae Nunan and I have been looking after the 40 native oysters (Ostrea angasi) at the Club over the last year we’ve seen life, growth, sexual maturity, death and even a couple of disappearances.

Previous editions of Groundswell have told the story and shown pictures of shell growth that began within two weeks of the oysters’ arrival on 31 May 2017. The oysters grew more slowly in the colder months last winter and then started to bulk up appearing thicker and feeling heavier in the spring. Come late spring we heard that the oyster industry was waiting for the water temperature to rise and the Pacific oysters and the angasi to spawn.

Ours seemed to spawn around Christmas and early in the New Year Rae saw small shells on our baskets and on a terracotta tile that we were using as a trial ‘settlement plate’. Steve Bowley from Pacific Estate Oysters, who supplied our oysters originally, advised us that the golden shells we had were in fact angasi.

A single angasi can produce a million spat and of course we couldn’t always observe the oysters so we don’t know how many of our oysters were sexually mature and spawned.

It wasn’t possible to transfer the baby shellfish from the terracotta tile and so they didn’t survive. However, we could transfer some angasi using knives off the plastic of the baskets. Inadvertently we learnt of a more successful method when Rae pressure cleaned one of the baskets and found masses of tiny shells on her driveway which she then transferred to a basket and the water.

Angasi spat 25.2.18

In total we started with 300 baby shells and we’re monitoring their survival rate.

Not that angasi were all that spawned; we’ve since discovered that we have jingle shells, pinna shells and other yet unidentified shellfish with our baby angasi.

Only one of our original 40 native oysters has died and that occurred after the spawning was finished, possibly coincidental or related matters.Two went missing last year not to be heard of since.

With spawning over our oysters are back to growing new shells. Their shells and our baskets continue to provide habitat for other marine creatures.

The ciona intestinalis (the blobs) have tried our patience and we’re now electing to rotate our baskets rather than trying to maintain weekly or fortnightly cleaning.

In late May we will repeat our process of weighing, measuring and photographing (for shell area) and we’ll analyse the outcomes of our first year. Late this year we expect to be better prepared for spawning season and able to harvest more spat. They will be grown out and deployed to the trial reefs that we’ve sought approval to establish in the Inner Harbour amongst the posts to the northeast of the Jervois Bridge.

Catherine with baby basket & spat, 29.01.18

Catherine McMahon

Baby pinna and jingle shells 7.4.18

Terracotta tile colonisation close up 13.1.18 CYCSA Photos courtesy of Rae Nunan and Catherine McMahon

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COMMITTING TO AUSOCEAN Around February last year I incorporated AusOcean. Until November I continued working part-time at Google and parttime for AusOcean. Although Google was wonderful in blessing my AusOcean work on the side, I soon realised that spinning up a non-profit organisation (NPO) part-time doesn’t really work. I often advise budding tech entrepreneurs that the most important thing they can do is commit and now I needed to follow my own advice!

The summer also reaffirmed my broader belief that technology can and should be a force for good in the world, not just building cool products. Alas, many non-profits struggle to use technology effectively. AusOcean intends to be very different in its use of technology with its mission of developing and applying technology for the good of our oceans. In this regard AusOcean is more like a tech start-up company than a traditional NPO.

I tested the waters by taking three months off between November and January to recruit and manage three student interns - call it a working holiday! That’s my team shown in the photo, from left to right, myself, Catherine, Jack and Saxon. Catherine is a marine biology student, Jack a Computer Science student and Saxon a dualmajor Mechanical Engineer with Computer Science. In other words a truly multi-discipline team.

So after eleven wonderful years at Google and working with some truly amazing people I am now all in with AusOcean!

Alan Noble

We set out with the crazily ambitious goal of designing and building a low cost underwater sensor network. Data, including highbitrate video and audio, not just low-bitrate telemetry, was to be collected from a seafloor mounted (wired) network, tethered to a communications buoy (the ‘rig’) and transmitted via a shore-to-sea communications link. From there it was to be streamed to the cloud for data analysis and ultimately machine learning.

The work we did over the summer, while just the beginning, validated my thinking that commercial off-the-shelf hardware combined with open-source software can radically reduce the cost of monitoring our oceans. While we’re still testing the seafloor components and have yet to deploy anything underwater (except for water surface temperature sensors), we have successfully prototyped all the surface, shore hardware and software components of the system.

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CREW CALL It started out as an idea for a quiet catch up but in the end more than 60 people attended Dick Fidock’s ‘Crew Call’ sailing reunion at the Club in April.

Over a few glasses of bubbles in the new patio area, Leeanne McGrath, Helen Fidock and I mused on the idea of getting together as many of Dick’s crew members as we could. We thought many people might wish to pay tribute to the man who for decades was so instrumental in furthering the sailing knowledge of so many people.

Get a group of yachties in a room and it’s never long before the offshore, inshore and cruising yarns begin. With Dick sitting in a chair on stage we proceeded to ‘roast’ him in true Hollywood style.

Tim Dunn took the crowd on a journey back in time regaling us all with anecdotes from the days of Kestrel (notorious for all the wrong reasons) through to As Good As It Gets. Video messages from Tyson Lamond and Andrew Saies revealed other stories of the man who, in the words of Geoff Boettcher, could “clog a dunny on board and blame you with the same finesse he greets the Governor”.

Sandy Quin, Dick Fidock and Keith Finch

Graeme Footer recognised Dick’s contribution off-water noting that the Club we know today might not exist without the vision of Dick and the early founding members.

We gave Dick the right of reply but, gentleman that he is, he merely thanked everyone for attending, adding that he “may have owned the yachts” but that “nothing would have been achieved without the wonderful crews he has been lucky enough to have through the years”.

A slideshow of snapshots rolled on the screens and a bound book, complete with photos of each yacht and pages for attending crew members and friends to sign, was presented at the end of a fabulous afternoon and evening of mingling and reminiscing.

Thank you to all who attended and this event reminded us that a good old get-together for no particular reason is always a great idea.

We have a few other people lined up in the cross hairs for future ‘roasts’ so watch this space!

Traci Ayris

Helen and Dick Fidock

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by Alan Noble

For my sixth and final year I’ve auctioned off a sailing trip on Arriba with all the proceeds going to charity and this year’s cause was the Black Dog Institute. It was my final one because I recently decided to leave Google to focus on AusOcean.

The bidders were particularly generous this time so in return for their largesse I extended the sailing trip from four to five days. Four of my crew; Sergei,Yuliya, Anatoli and Artem, were repeats from last year (gluttons for punishment I say) and we were joined by an Arriban first-timer,Ying Ying.

As in previous years we departed from Wirrina Cove at 11:24am on 31 January. Conditions were perfect with a 15-20-knot SE on our beam picking up to 22 knots once we passed Rapid Head. Our speed was a comfortable 7.5 knots under single-reefed main and jib however by the time we were mid-passage about two hours into the trip the seas had built to two metres. The seas were relatively kind in that they were abaft of our port beam rather than directly abeam yet it still proved a little too much for some crew members.

Catamarans exhibit a corkscrew motion in such conditions which can be unsettling if you’re unaccustomed to it. Fortunately it was a speedy run and by 16:10 we were safely anchored in the flat waters of Boxing Bay albeit still quite gusty.

By now everyone was well and truly ready for terra firma so we took the dinghy ashore. The dinghy’s fuel must have lost a lot of its octane though as it took us 10 minutes to get the outboard running well. During that time two of my dinghy crew were frantically paddling to prevent us from getting blown out to sea. Mixing in some newer fuel eventually did the trick.

Once on shore we gathered wood and built a fire and later cooked beef burgers over it. We lingered ashore until after midnight and were treated to a total lunar eclipse at 23:59. The last time Australia saw a full moon feature in a total lunar eclipse was in 1982. As a bonus it was also a ‘blue moon’, namely the second full moon in the month, however our viewing was marred by the pesky clouds.

We weighed anchor at 08:24 the next morning and set sail for Western River 32 miles to the west. With a 20 knot wind from the SW and assisted by seas from astern we averaged over seven knots under reefed mainsail and jib. We reached Western River 4½ hours later where we swam and lunched. Western River is a beautiful spot protected from all but N and NE winds however it can be bumpy whenever the swell wraps around from the east. We therefore decided to continue westward 90 minutes later.

to allow more time for stops. We weighed anchor at 08:02 and as soon as we left the cove we were hit with 28 to 34 knot gusts on the nose! One of our kayaks was not properly secured and was promptly blown overhead necessitating a KOB (kayak overboard) operation.

Alas our intended easterly heading was directly upwind so we crawled along under (single) motor at 4.5 knots hugging the shore and the flat water rather than tacking out to sea which was awash with whitecaps. At 11:25 we stopped at King George Beach for some relief from the wind and had a grilled brunch.

Two hours later we continued on our way and fortunately the wind had swung more to the SE so it was now possible to motor-sail at 6.5 knots. Until then we had sailed almost entirely under autopilot but Sergei took the helm for three hours. By 17:40 we’d had enough of headwinds so we tucked into the eastern side of Boxing Bay, the side of the bay opposite to where we anchored our first night. This location at the base of North Cape offered maximum shelter from the still strong SE wind.

I dropped the crew in to shore to collect wood and build a fire and we later enjoyed barbecued drunken lamb for dinner washed down with some splendid Tempranillo.

The next morning we departed at 08:25 and motored into headwinds (again!) across Western Cove. Our destination 13 miles away was Red Cliffs which is perfectly sheltered from SE winds and this was followed by another late breakfast, swimming and beach walking.

At 13:12 we continued on our way to American River arriving at 14:50. We tied up at the boat ramp dock and hit the Deck Cafe for our first espresso coffees and ice creams since setting out three days before. An hour and half later we sailed across to the other side of Eastern Cove arriving at American Beach at 17:20 which was the last overnight anchorage of our trip.Yuliya and I went for a kayak while Anatoli swam and the others relaxed.

The next morning we awoke to almost calm conditions - our first day with little or no wind. We set out for the mainland under motor at 08:39 arriving at Second Valley four hours later. As it was a hot day ashore the beach was very crowded and being the only vessel we anchored smack dab in the middle of the cove.

Two hours later we weighed anchor for the final short (1.5 mile) leg back to Wirrina arriving at 15.04.

About five miles west of Western River is a small peninsula called Seal Rock which offers protection from offshore and side-shore winds. The eastern side, which has a small sandy beach, is suitable in S or W winds providing the swell is light. Curiously we found the local winds to be SE even though the winds further offshore were SW so we tried the western side instead. The swell was decidedly uncomfortable though and it would not have taken much to swing onto the rocky shore so we continued on our way.

By 15:42 we anchored at the scenic and marina calm Snug Cove which we shared with just one other yacht anchored in deeper water. This gave us plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking before dining on board (Mexican) while enjoying a spectacular sunset.

The next day, day three of five, we had the choice of sailing further west or starting our eastward return voyage. I opted for the latter

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L to R Sergei, Yuliya, Artem, Anatoli and YingYing Opposite page, photo credit:‘Sunset at Snug Cove’ by Sergei Datsenko

Arriba at King George Beach

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Claimed to be South Australia’s premier offshore yacht race, this year’s 156 nautical mile Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race was thankfully a little more subdued than last year. Moderate weather conditions throughout the race left little or no opportunity to re-claim the race record from the hands of the Victorians.

Thirty-eight yachts fronted the starter’s gun on Friday 16 February for this 69th classic yacht race with eight yachts deciding to retire to the bar after the wind dropped early on the Saturday morning.

Secret Mens Business’ navigator and tactician worked the wind shifts in the lighter conditions across Spencer Gulf helping them gain a handy lead over arch rivals Concubine and Shining Sea. Concubine finished some 17 minutes across the finishing line ahead of Shining Sea but it was not enough giving Shining Sea second place on handicap behind Secret Mens Business in Division 1 IRC. In Division 2 IRC Magic took a slim four minute corrected time win over School’s Out. Division 1 AMS was won by the Port Lincoln yacht Fresh and Division 2 was won by School’s Out. In PHS Division 1 Fresh won the chocolates and Division 2 went to Renegade.

TEAKLE CLASSIC ADELAIDE TO PORT LINCOLN YACHT RACE Results for CYCSA yachts: Division 1 IRC 1st: Secret Mens Business, Geoff Boettcher 2nd: Shining Sea, Andrew Corletto 3rd: Concubine, Jason Ward Division 2 IRC 1st: Magic, Brown/Harries/Metcalfe 2nd: School’s Out, Adrian Wotton Division 1 AMS 3rd: The Tribe, Paul Martin

PHS Overall 3rd: School’s Out, Adrian Wotton Division 1 PHS 2nd: White Knight, David Knights 3rd: The Tribe, Paul Martin Division 2 PHS 2nd: School’s Out, Adrian Wotton 3rd: Astrid, John Sibly

Division 2 AMS 1st: School’s Out, Adrian Wotton

It was pleasing to have four interstate yachts make the long journey across to enjoy this great race.

Geoff Boettcher Secret Mens Business

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The Port Lincoln Yacht Club again hosted another great Lincoln Week in the pristine waters of Boston Bay and surrounding waterways.

Twenty-five yachts enjoyed the close racing along with an additional 12 Melges 24s competing in their National Championships. Four of the Melges were from interstate. Sandy Higgins, representing CYCSA in his yacht Scorpius, was the outright winner from Robbie Deussen in Redmist followed by Dave Alexander in The Farm.

It was also pleasing to see four Division 1 and 2 yachts make the journey from interstate to compete in both the Adelaide to Lincoln and the Lincoln Regatta Week along with representatives from Port Adelaide Sailing Club, Goolwa Yacht Club, RSAYS and the CYCSA. In IRC Division 1 Secret Mens Business took out the regatta overall followed by Wicked from Sandringham Yacht Club and Fresh from Port Lincoln Yacht Club.

Magic photo by Traci Ayris

In Division 1 AMS Aikin was first with Wicked second and Magic third.

Division 2 AMS saw Bacardi from Sandringham Yacht Club win over Rock n Roll with Lincoln Mentor in third place. In Division 1 PHS Fresh won the chocolates and Division 2 went to Happy Hooker.

After returning from the Australian Championships in Melbourne with an exceptional result Secret Mens Business was keen to break the Adelaide to Lincoln record for the Club. Due to the weather conditions this wasn’t to be but, thanks to a dedicated crew, winning the following events topped off probably one of the best seasons we have had.

1st Adelaide to Port Lincoln (fastest) 1st IRC Adelaide to Port Lincoln 1st IRC Lincoln Week Regatta (winning 4 of 5) 1st IRC Great Southern Regatta (winning 3 of 3) 1st IRC State Titles (winning all 9 races) 1st Premiers Cup IRC (winning both races) 2nd Australian IRC Championships Melbourne (against Australia’s best)

Shining Sea skipper Andrew Corletto with regatta sponsor Peter Teakle

With these results I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate and thank the crew of Secret Mens Business for the passionate and professional way they attack their sport. Their keenness, hard work and dedication without doubt helped to raise the status of our Club not only in South Australia but nationally. As Commodore of the Club I like to encourage aspiration in all our crew members so thank you and well done guys.

Geoff Boettcher Secret Mens Business

SMB crew, photo courtesy of Take 2 Photography

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The 2018 King of the Gulf Regatta, with 26 yachts competing in four divisions, was a resounding success once again. The organising committee and volunteers were given a standing ovation at the Ventnor Hotel Presentation Dinner after some kind words from regatta stalwart Lloyd Cushway from Quarante Deux. It must have been a good regatta to get that sort of spontaneous feedback from yachties.

The passage race over to Port Vincent had the multihulls travelling via the Wonga Shoal buoy and the Long Spit beacon while the monohull racing division had to go via Wonga Shoal and the Northern Silt beacon. The ladies and gentlemen in the cruising division had a great sail via the Wonga Shoal beacon.

On the Friday evening the welcome dinner was held in the regatta marquee on the beautifully refurbished lawns at the Port Vincent Marina. The new KOG yachts and crews were welcomed by the Multihull Yacht Association of South Australia president Mr Iain MacDougall and in the Easy Fuel team’s competitionm, multihull, monohull and cruising yachts were evenly distributed to represent five land locked countries, Admiral Cup style. Iain also acknowledged the new trailerable yacht division which was competing in the regatta for the first time in their own division.

The King of the Gulf Regatta was sailed in a wide range of winds from five knots to 25 knots. As usual the racing was conducted on the best and flattest water in the state.

The large multihull racing division was spectacular with Carbon Credit (Peter Hawker) and Crosshair (Gerald Valk) both finishing on the podium. The carbon fibre Farrier trimarans thrilled the spectator fleet with nail biting racing. These speed machines were never far apart with some races being decided by mere metres at the finishing line. Fury Road, the current Yachting Australia multihull champion having won the recent Sandringham event, was expertly raced during the regatta by the multiple national championship winning skipper George Owen. The King of the Gulf win gives George another $1,000 North Haven Marine voucher and his third King of the Gulf crown.

A highlight of the series was watching the multihulls literally flying across the water in the Orontes Beacon race. In this race Carbon Credit averaged over 18 knots with Crosshair and Fury Road very close behind. Next year George will be back with possibly the fastest boat ever to race in South Australian gulf waters with a new fully foiling trimaran, a TF10 from Holland. This yacht is designed to sail at double the wind speed and does 17 knots in eight knots of breeze. A top speed of 30 knots plus is a given.

The monohull division was dominated by Taurus, a Ross 9.5m sailed superbly by Adrian Lawrie from the CYCSA. Taurus was sailed on the edge for the entire regatta with some of his crew coming from the Port Vincent Sailing Club. Adrian and his crew were deserved winners of the $1,000 voucher from the North Haven Marine chandlery.

Quarante Deux was the model of consistency in second place with every position in the regatta a third or better. G-Wizz (Greg Patten) from the CYCSA finished in third place.

This was a great result seeing Greg and his crew hosted a fair percentage of the Port Vincent Sailing Club on his beautiful yacht in the second race. Fourth position was an honourable result for Garry Brown and Horopito. Sailing such a credentialed yacht with a new crew must have been a challenge indeed. The results were rounded out with Circe (Colin Doudy), the 2017 King of the Gulf winner, and Liesl (Chris Mandalov), who had to depart back to Adelaide a day early.

The cruising division saw the local Port Vincent yacht Misty Blue, skippered by Mark Hickman, win the $1,000 voucher from a new and welcomed sponsor, Southern Cross Marine. Misty Blue was very consistent with two firsts and a fourth in the three race series. New entry Cerulean (Michael Lane), a Seawind catamaran from the CYCSA, was one point behind in second with Four Seventy (David Rawnsley) third followed by Aquitaine and Witchcraft.

The new trailer sailer division saw a runaway win by Fifi V, a classy Nolex 25 skippered

by Brian Lawrie from the CYCSA. Fifi V finished with four wins and a second from Tantalus from the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club and RSAYS yachts Magic (Theo Strecker) and Musetta (Kevin Kelly).

The South Australian Multihull Championships were held in conjunction with the King of the Gulf Regatta and this saw Carbon Credit win from Tearaway (Geoff Kneebone) with Dux Nutts (Iain MacDougall) in third.

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The fun Easy Fuel team’s trophy was won by Zambia (Carbon Credit, G-Wizz, Crosshair, Horopito and Cerulean) from Bolivia, Bhutan, Mongolia and Paraguay. Each skipper received a $50 fuel voucher.

The two Quantum sails random nomination prize of a $500 and a $300 voucher were won by Robert Price in the trailer sailer Tantalus and Adrian Lawrie in Taurus. Ben Kelly, a design director of Quantum sails and a long standing supporter of the King of the Gulf, presented the vouchers.

Principal Race Officer Nives Vincent with her team of Miss Robyn volunteers were a great support to the racing as was the race mark vessel Amelia with Rod and Michael all the way from Goolwa.

As tradition dictates each competing yacht received three complimentary bottles of King of the Gulf wine thanks to the generosity of Mario Minuzzo, again a long-time supporter of the King of the Gulf Regatta.

From Mark Johns Report courtesy of David Eldridge from the Multihull Yacht Association of South Australia.

Sailing images by Mark Johns

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The post-Christmas period saw many CYCSA boats take advantage of the boat friendly weather conditions and sail or motor to all parts of our wonderful cruising grounds. The Adelaide Cup Long Weekend and the Easter break were perfect opportunities for our cruising community to leave their berths whilst a number of Club boats cruised in company to the West Coast.

EASTER CRUISE TO PORT VINCENT The wind and sea conditions for the gulf crossing were perfect this Easter enabling a big CYCSA cruising fleet to make a quick and pleasant passage. Of special note was Jacq and Marty Heffernan’s inaugural crossing in their newly christened boat, Bula. Congratulations to our Vice Commodore and family who are sure to be seen out in their lovely yacht in our South Australian waters for many years to come.

Three CYCSA boats, Rapid 1, Sintara, and That’s Life, also competed in the Yacht Squadron’s Easter Regatta and between them picked up a number of podium finishes. Rapid 1 continued their good racing season by finishing third overall in the regatta.

On Saturday an ideal autumn day saw many members take a stroll into town and catch up over a coffee in one of the local cafes. That evening several of us joined in with the Yacht Squadron for an outstanding shared meal in their marquee. The food was great and the company was a lot of fun.

The beautiful Indian summer continued on Sunday and several boats took to crabbing and fishing. Some good hauls were made and that afternoon the successful boats were soon cooking their crabs in the marina.

That night a number of Club members caught the shuttle bus to town for a meal and drink in the busy Ventnor Hotel.

On Monday the glorious weather continued and most boats sailed back to the CYCSA in a lovely but strengthening breeze. The friendship, laughter, beautiful weather and the number of CYCSA members present made this Easter cruise a beauty. CYCSA boats seen out and about during the long weekend were Adria, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Andante, Aquila, Baloo, Bottom Line, Brigadoon, Bula, Exile, Georgie Boy, Grand AKT, From Russia With Love, Ikati, La Vie, Le Chateau, Mahalo, Marnico, Portia, Rapid 1, School’s Out, Seduction, Selkie, Sintara, Sir Les, Spendido, Sundowner, Synergy, That’s Life,Tiff I Know, and Vagabond.

Special CYCSA crew seen wagging their tails about included Lollie, Fender, Gracie,Tara and Ziggy.

Adrian Wotton Chair, Cruising Association and Rear Commodore Photos by Roger Flint

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RUFFIAN & JULIA AT KANGAROO ISLAND OVER EASTER 2018 Michael McGlinchey sailed Ruffian to Wirrina in the week preceding Easter. It was an easy single-handed delivery with a light following breeze. On the Thursday before Easter Julia was also moved to Wirrina by Richard Harries. Once again conditions were light and attempts to sail resulted in little forward progress so motor-sailing was the only option.

On Good Friday our wives, Leah and Julia, drove to Wirrina, the cruising gear was loaded and we set off for the island. At low tide the channel at Wirrina is very shallow so we departed with great caution. Despite Ruffian’s low water alarms going off constantly we got out without incident.

In very light conditions we motored across Backstairs Passage anchoring in the vicinity of Rocky Point in Eastern Cove at around 4pm. The conditions were perfect and Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning were taken up with eating and drinking aboard each other’s boats, dinghy rides, beach walks and fishing. Richard claims to have had a swim but there were no witnesses.

On Easter Sunday, after a gourmet breakfast on Julia and a catch up with Rock On who had arrived the previous afternoon, we once again pointed the bows toward Wirrina. Predictably the wind was light and on the nose so once again we motor-sailed, arriving at our destination in the late afternoon.

Leah and Julia left to return to Adelaide by road on Sunday evening and Brett Brown and Peter Hendy joined us for the sail back to North Haven on Easter Monday. On the trip home we finally managed to do some sailing with spinnakers going up off Marino. The wind built to around 18 knots and we saw a steady nine knots of boat speed. It was, of course, a race! While Julia got home first by a narrow margin Ruffian definitely won on handicap!

All in all it was an excellent trip and Leah and Julia are now committed cruisers... we hope.

Michael McGlinchey Ruffian

WEST COAST ADVENTURE At the beginning of March three CYCSA yachts, Equanimity, Alpha Centauri and Sachan, left North Haven for a five week adventure to Ceduna. Matthew Flinders voyage 216 years previously was a source of inspiration.

Initially familiar ground was covered sailing to Edithburgh, West Cape and Port Lincoln but the adventure really started as the three boats turned west from Williams Island near Cape Catastrophe towards Avoid Bay (where they tried to avoid the local bees) and then on to Coffin Bay which is a real oasis and a much under-rated cruising area. Whilst shallow at the channel entrance it’s a great place to visit with really hospitable locals and a sheltered all weather anchorage.

From Coffin Bay the first of the islands visited was Pearson Island which is simply spectacular. Imagine Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island on steroids in a spectacular island setting. Every angle showed another startling and dramatic scene wrapped up in deep, clear water - an absolute treasure.

Further west introduced Sceale Bay, another great anchorage, followed by Streaky Bay which will be familiar to many. Streaky’s metropolitan delights were soon behind us though when the team visited Franklin Island and Smoky Bay enjoying great oysters at Smoky. A brief stop at Ceduna was followed by a restful day at Devonport Creek where it was five metres deep only four metres from the sand dunes plus there were lots of whiting but unfortunately also lots of mosquitos.

We made the trip back via Flinders Island with Alpha Centauri also spending time at Massilon and St Francis islands.

There were challenges at times (see article over page by Len Stephens) but these were offset by the great sailing, the opportunity to visit quite a few of South Australia’s 346 offshore islands and the sheer sense of having a go. Most important on the trip was the camaraderie of the whole team, not just at the daily happy hour, but in their ability to find solutions. Navigation, weather, boat issues, anchorages, food, jokes, all worked better when discussed by the team. Finding a hidden part of South Australia was fun but finding the companionship that cruising in company is all about was very special.

Kevin Mann (Sachan) & Roger Flint (Alpha Centauri)

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GOOD FRIDAY ON THE ROCKS It was as dark as a bad dream. There was no moon, no horizon, just a fearful crunch. The noise expanded to fill all our senses as the swell rhythmically lifted then dropped us on the rocks, each time with a violent crashing shudder of everything above and below. The arrival of every innocent wave rocked our world from one gunnel to the other and anything solid was grasped with unaccustomed ferocity in our desperation to prevent being tossed overboard.

We were in the grip of the ocean expecting at any moment to feel water at our feet and the crash, worse than all the rest, that would be fatal for our ensnared yacht. We were disoriented, blind and helpless.

Then, out of the gloom, two men in a dinghy appeared beside the boat. Libby and I should not have been there.Yachts are not supposed to go anywhere near rocks. It was at Groper Bay on Flinder’s Island at the start of the Great Australian Bight about 250 nautical miles sailing west of Adelaide. We had spent the previous morning watching large Groper hunting crabs in the shallow water.

No doubt about it there were plenty of rocks but we were in a beautiful horseshoe bay with a sandy bottom in deeper water. We didn’t drift while at anchor.

Travelling in company with Sachan and Alpha Centauri we were returning to Adelaide from Ceduna. A long day’s sail was planned so we decided to leave at 6:00 am. It was still dark at that time but it was Good Friday and there should have been a full moon.

Unfortunately when we were ready to leave the moon had set and there was complete cloud cover. There was no wind and the ocean was flat except for a one metre swell.

Sachan had already departed so we weighed anchor and started to move forward slowly in what we thought was the same direction.

Ominously the chart plotter brightness was still set on daylight which further diminished the little night vision we had. Then came the horrible noise that every sailor dreads as the keel came into contact with the first rock. With no horizon as a guide we were completely disoriented. We had driven directly on to the rocks.

Some quick reversing helped a little initially but an incoming swell spun us around and we were stern to onto the rocks and stuck.

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The men in the dinghy helped Libby and our two dogs aboard then transported them to the safety of Sachan. Thank goodness Sachan had heard our radio calls and had returned to the bay to help. The dinghy reappeared amongst the waves and rocks to take me aboard.

A feeling of deep sadness, embarrassment and relief overwhelmed me as I fell into the dinghy. By the time I stepped onto Sachan the feeling had transformed to one of pure gratitude for the efforts of our rescuers.

Daylight revealed our predicament. Our beautiful yacht Equanimity was stuck fast. At this point we realised our rescue team had not finished - they were not going to leave the yacht on the rocks! Some courageous diving miraculously showed very little hull damage and a space between the rocks which might be passable at high tide.

Enter the amazing Alpha Centauri with its huge engine that just happened to have on board 100 metres of 20mm nylon rope - an ideal towing combination. More skillful boat handling and more diving to get ropes out of propellers eventually got the tow rope attached to Equanimity. Alpha Centauri stayed on station for two hours keeping tension on the rope and Equanimity’s bow to the waves. At high tide the yacht was pulled through the narrow passage to open water. A frenzied inspection showed that half the rudder was missing and the propeller was bent but there was no damage to the keel and only slight damage to the hull. Incredibly the yacht was still watertight, a testament to the strength of fibreglass. The rest of the day was spent in shock during which Libby and I were carefully tended by our rescuers.

The following day Alpha Centauri generously continued to use its power and finesse to tow us 80 nautical miles to the nearest slip at Coffin Bay. Negotiation of the channel into Coffin Bay and use of dinghies to push Equanimity to the slip were all done with great skill and patience by our rescuers.

The CYCSA insurance assessor was very helpful and quickly came to Coffin Bay to inspect the yacht. Repairs are now well underway with Equanimity expected to easily pass survey on completion of the job.

Photos by Roger Flint

Equanimity at Davenport Creek, photo by Libby Stephens

So who were those two men in the dinghy that drew alongside us in the dark at our time of need? Kevin Mann, skipper of Sachan, and John Sibly, CYCSA Volunteer of the Year. They ignored the danger and potential damage to their own boat to rescue us. Kevin’s dives on the boat amongst the rocks filled all of us with respect for him and John’s calmness in the face of calamity probably saved the day on several occasions.

Anyone who has had to work with tow ropes under tension in a small bay close to rocks will appreciate the boat handling skills Roger Flint and Di Buck were able to bring to the task not to mention the strain on them and their boat from hours of holding station and towing. Mary Mann and Fran Sibly did what they always do in providing succour and showing compassion to friends in need.

I still can’t talk about this incident without getting very emotional, not because of the damage to Equanimity, but because the selfless, heroic effort shown by all our friends was so humbling. Libby and I will always be grateful.

Len Stephens Equanimity

The crew at Flinders Island

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Bookings were slow but as the day approached 105 people took advantage of a perfect day to go crabbing Whether it was the weather, which turned to beautiful on the day, or the stories of plentiful catches of crabs in the gulf, we don’t know but about 20 boats enjoyed the perfect day.

300 odd crabs were caught, measured and consumed.

Once again Port River Marine sponsored the event. Our thanks to Jim and James Theodore for their support and donation of vouchers as prizes. Special thanks to Leica Theodore who single handedly organised the raffle and prizes for the crabbing winners.

Special thanks also to our band of dedicated volunteers who regularly come along to clean and cook. Particular mention goes to John Colella, Gerry Colella, Rowley Richardson and Ken Woof. All committee members were enlisted to set up the area on Saturday afternoon then measure and count crabs, help with cooking and serving. Delicious salads were provided by the CYCSA kitchen (thank you to Andrew and his staff) but Gerry Colella insisted on making and bringing along his own special chili sauce – it was superb.

The winning boat was Rosanna with 59 crabs, the biggest crab was on Sealena (crew was Fred, Anna, Renae and Vanessa), the largest crab (junior) was Sam Stunell on Splendido and the NACA award went to Make It Happen who only caught five.

We will post the date for next year’s Crabbing Day on the Club calendar in June so everyone should have plenty of time to ‘Save the Day’. It will be in early March after the sailing in Port Lincoln so watch out for it.

Vlad Humeniuk Chair - Fishing Association

Photos by Trevor Paynter

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Too Good to Spoil... How you can help protect the island’s unique and diverse environment Despite hull biofouling being recognised as a major pathway for the introduction of marine pests, Australia does not currently have a formal national system for the management of biofouling for the purposes of biosecurity. In many cases biosecurity outcomes have been achieved indirectly by promoting the benefits of biofouling maintenance in managing fuel efficiency and vessel performance.

While this approach has obvious benefits, finding ways to influence vessel owners to maintain vessels for the purpose of preventing marine pests from spreading is far more challenging.

Since 2013 Natural Resources Kangaroo Island (NRKI) has been working closely with Gulf St Vincent marinas and vessel owners to encourage boating enthusiasts to adopt simple boat cleaning practices which help prevent the spread of marine pests.

This work has been carried out as part of the National Landcare Program funded ‘Too Good To Spoil, Too Precious To Lose’ project which aims to protect the island’s unique environment and to maintain its relative pest and disease free status.

In the marine environment, invasive marine pests are considered a major threat to marine biodiversity by displacing and preying on native species, altering marine ecosystems and affecting water quality.

They are also considered a threat to the economy by preying on aquaculture species, fouling vessel hulls and coastal infrastructure and some species pose risks to human health and public amenity values.

Given these challenges, the ‘Too Good To Spoil’ project has been extremely successful in preventing new marine pests from becoming established and impacting Kangaroo Island’s valuable marine environment and economy. Critical to this achievement has been a noticeable increase in the awareness of vessel owners who travel to Kangaroo Island about marine pests, how they are spread, and the threats they pose to the islands pristine waters. With recreational vessels making over 360 voyages from Gulf St Vincent ports to Kangaroo Island each season it is important we all continue to maintain a high level of awareness around this important issue.

Adelaide, like many of Australia’s major capital cities, hosts a busy major port facility which connects commercial vessels to national and international destinations. It also supports a large number of recreational boating facilities including marinas and boat ramps which provide storage and access for thousands of vessels. While it is widely accepted that bigger ships can carry marine pests in ballast water and/or as hull biofouling, few people realise that small boats can just as easily spread marine pests by the same means.

To find more information on marine pests and safe cleaning practices please take the time to visit: http://www.marinepests.gov. au/recreational-boating/Pages/Managing-biofouling-rec-vessels.aspx If you would like to learn more about the biosecurity work NRKI undertakes to keep Kangaroo Island’s marine environments safe from pests visit: http://www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/ kangarooisland/coast-and-marine/marine-pests

Such a high level of connectivity between international, national and local waters means that marine pest species can arrive and be easily transported to other coastal destinations outside of their natural range. In Gulf St Vincent this has led to the introduction of 26 exotic marine pests. Of these six are considered to be highly invasive with some, such as the marine algae Caulerpa taxifolia, having had significant campaigns directed towards eradication and minimising the impact they have on marine industries and the environment.

Unfortunately marine pest eradication activities are expensive and in most cases marine pests are not detected early enough for controls to be successful.

With your help we can stop the spread of marine pests to protect our state’s unique coastal waters.

Thank you and safe travels.

Paul Jennings Senior Project Officer – Coast and Marine

View of Scotts Cove on Kangaroo Island’s stunning north coast.

Photo coutesy of Kangaroo Island Industry Brand Alliance

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A TECHNICAL ISSUE

WD-40, Duct Tape and Macerator Pumps The below flow chart is not far wrong! WD-40 and duct tape are essential items that should be found in every sailor’s toolbox. In moist marine environments WD-40’s water-displacing and rust-killing properties are legendary. As the flow chart alludes it’s also a useful lubricant although no good for lubricating chains or gears (including winches) as it lacks sufficient oil. Duct tape is handy for everything from patching plumbing leaks to temporary sail repairs.

The trouble was Arriba’s loop was not vented. Unless it was of pinprick dimensions it lacked a valve at the top of the loop making it of limited use. As mentioned Arriba’s holding tank outlet is located well above sea level and there is no need to put the pump below sea level. In short there is no need for a vented loop as water cannot magically flow uphill, siphon or no siphon. My new installation shown below is much cleaner without compromising seaworthiness.

As a bonus by screwing the pump intake directly into the holding tank outlet I’ve eliminated one of the hoses, the most likely cause of failure. In case you’re wondering the top end of the ‘T’ goes to the pump-out fitting which is about 1m (39”) above sea level. Nothing is going that far uphill without some serious sucking!

The thru-hull and holding tank valves should of course both be left in the closed position when not in use. Consult a qualified marine plumber if you are in doubt.

PS. A slight improvement would be to add an elbow before the pump inlet so the pump is horizontal rather than vertical and the outlet is vertical rather than horizontal.

Alan Noble

During my last sailing trip I put the latter to good use. On the very first day of our five day trip I had the misfortune to discover that Arriba’s effluent macerator pump had failed. With six people on board our holding tank was already full and I had no way of discharging it.Yikes! My workaround was to temporarily bypass the faulty pump using, you guessed it, duct tape.

I thought about whether I should ‘go public’ with this revelation.

Pumping black water effluent overboard that has not been macerated does not comply with EPA rules. Then again, forcing the crew to poop in a bucket and throw the contents overboard would not have been very nice and no better environmentally. At least with my workaround I could ensure we were at least three nautical miles offshore before offloading. Hopefully it encourages fellow yachties to check their pump is in working order before embarking on a big trip (offshore of course).

Macerator bypassed with duct tape

Back on shore I promptly purchased a new macerator pump. I selected the Jabsco 18590 Series which features ‘run dry’ protection.

I think what killed my previous pump was over exuberant pressing of the switch allowing it to run dry and fry itself. Some folks just love pressing buttons!

For some inexplicable reason the old pump had been installed 40cm (16”) below the holding tank’s output at about sea level. The pump was then discharged through a long loop rising a similar distance above sea level. A bit of Googling revealed that this was intended to be a ‘vented loop’ to prevent water siphoning backwards via the thru-hull into the boat. The Jabsco manual has the following diagram (pictured right).

The manual also has this dire notice: The discharge thru-hull may be positioned below the waterline only if the discharge hose has a vented loop fitting installed at least 8” above the water-line at all angles of heel or trim.

Jabsco macerator installation

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

BULA Jacq, our Vice Commodore, and Marty Heffernan are the very proud new owners of Bula, a magnificent 36 foot Hallberg Rassy. She was built by Team Monique in Dubai in 2004 and is powered by a 30hp Volvo Penta engine. Below Jacq tell us a little about their sailing history and future plans for Bula.

KAHALA William and Sandy Tait are new members at the Club. While William originally hails from Adelaide he met Sandy when he moved to the United States. They purchased their boat Kahala in Sydney in 2016 and it is a 50 foot Defever Pilothouse, a model designed primarily for the United States Pacific West Coast market. She was heavily built in fibreglass by PACTA in Hong Kong and there are only three such Defever vessels in Australia.

Kahala has twin Caterpillar 210hp diesel engines, two generators (12kva and a 6.5kva), fuel capacity of 3200 litres and a cruising range of 1500nm. The full teak interior has sleeping accommodation for nine, two bathrooms and includes a bath in the owner’s stateroom.

Before bringing Kahala to South Australia William and Sandy upgraded her with bow and stern thrusters, a 13’ RIB with 30hp Yamaha, a full suite of the latest Raymarine electronics and many other essentials for comfortable and low stress cruising.

William and Sandy were previously keen sailors and power boaters on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario (Great Lakes) USA. After selling their business in the States they purchased a 63 foot Laurie Davidson yacht in Norfolk Virginia and did a lot of cruising along the US East Coast and beyond including the St Lawrence Seaway, Inter-coastal Waterway, Florida Keys, Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, Bay of Islands and the Western Caribbean. Their sailing adventures have also included visits to Panama and transiting the Panama Channel, Las Perlas Islands, Galapagos Islands, Marquesas Islands, Society Islands, Swarrow (Northern Cooks), Western Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia and eventually the Australian East Coast. They have just completed a trip from Western Port Bay in Victoria to Port Vincent in South Australia. “We stop in every port that sells a drink with an umbrella in it...” says William.

William and Sandy believe the gulf and local waters around Adelaide represent some of the best cruising waters they’ve seen anywhere so they have bought a house and a berth and their intention is to enjoy South Australia and the CYCSA hospitality.

William tells us he was attracted to the CYCSA because of the range of berths available and the reasonable pricing. According to William “the buying experience has been both stress free and pleasurable thanks to Jenny Krogdahl and Rob Marner”.

Welcome to the Club William and Sandy and we wish you many years of happy boating on our beautiful South Australian waters.

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“We bought Hot Mustard for our first wedding anniversary in 2001 and over the years this beautiful little Duncanson 29 took us on many adventures criss-crossing the gulfs and across the seas to Kangaroo Island and Port Lincoln a number of times. Our adventures became more local as our grandchildren started coming along. We realised recently that while we hadn’t out-sailed Hot Mustard we had certainly outgrown her. The time had come to find something bigger to accommodate at least four grandchildren.

As anyone knows looking for a new boat is like looking for a new home. We looked at so many then suddenly the opportunity presented itself and the boat was right here under our own noses!

Contact was made with the owner and very quickly the deal was done. This beautiful boat is so well made, so spacious and so comfortable…. well, compared to a Duncy 29!

We quickly put it to the test by taking the boat to Port Vincent for Easter. A week later we took four of our grandies out for some crabbing, swimming and then went to the Quarantine Station to spend the night. We had pasta for dinner with hot garlic bread. I am mentioning this because for the first time we have an oven!!!

We then all sat together on our comfy lounge and watched Titanic, again! All slept well until a respectable 6am then it was time to go home.

This is the beginning of a new era of sailing for us. Now that we have the sleeping arrangements sorted our plans are to head to Kangaroo Island this Christmas then Hobart down the track. We want to re-visit some of our favourite haunts in both gulfs and are excited about exploring new places.

Changing the name of the boat is never done lightly but we just didn’t connect with her name, Jumeirah Jane. Our recent trip to Fiji left a lasting impression on us as their culture of love, respect and honour for each other mirrored our own values. It didn’t take us long to know what her new name would be Bula. ‘Bula vinaka’ means a warm hello.”

Congratulations Jacq and Marty! We all look forward to seeing you out on the water on Bula and wish you many happy sailing (and cooking) adventures with family and friends.

The Marina East Replacement and Refurbishment Project is nearing the end of its third year. Over the span of the project there have been plenty of events along the way resulting in the constant review of the program and resetting of priorities. Weather conditions on the marina can be extreme. Extremely hot or extremely cold and wet and windy conditions can hamper progress but overall progress is on track.

Our marina maintenance team; Shanan,Todd and Brandon A46

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B22

D38 D39

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SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENT

NOTES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

PLANNED REPLACEMENT

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PLANNED REPLACEMENT (NOT IN CURRENT YEAR)

UNDER CONSTRUCTION REFURBISHED / NEW DENOTES REFURBISHED DENOTES 2ND GENERATION (NEW) NEW MAIN WALKWAY

F36

F34

F32

F30

F28

F26

F24

F22

F20

F18

F16

F14

F12

F10

F6 F7 F8

F4

F2

EF T.HEAD

E31 E32

D36

E27 E28 E29

E25

D28 D29 D30 D31 D32 D33 D34

E19 E20 E21 E22 E23

E17

D23 D24 D25 D26

E15

E13

D20 D21 D22

E9 E10 E11

D14

D15 D16 D17 D18

E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7

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CD T.HEAD

C30 C31

B21

B19

B20

C28 C29

B18

C26 C27

B17

C25

C24

B16

B15

C23

C21

B14

B13

C19

B12

AB T.HEAD

A48

B33

A42

A47

B32 C40

B35

A45

B31 C39

B34

B30 C38

A44

B29 C37

A40 B28 C36

A38 B27 C35

A36

B26

A34

B25

C33 C34

A32

B24 C32

A30

A28

A24 A25 A26

A22

A20

A18

A16

A14

B10

B11

C18

C17

B7

B8

B6

B5

B9 C15

C13

C11

B4 C7

C9

B3

B2

B1

C5

C3

C1

Pontoons are assessed and depending on their condition the decision is made to either replace or refurbish. The cost of pontoon refurbishment is much less than the installation of new pontoons however the expected life of a new pontoon is far greater. We have a budget to work within and there is a constant balance and review to yield the maximum number of fingers being repaired in any year.

The work on the marina requires the relocation of vessels to temporary berths and this can be quite an exercise. Thankfully most members are happy to assist and there have been very few issues with this aspect of the project.

A10 A11 A12

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8

MARINA EAST REFURBISHMENT / REPLACEMENT PLAN 2018/19

D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12

As you can no doubt imagine with 240 berths in Marina East it requires diplomacy at times with some members believing their marina should be next. In some cases they are correct and we try to be flexible and change priorities however it is essential we work on the berths in order of priority depending on their condition.

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Staff formally meet every two weeks to review the work that has been completed, the work in progress and confirm the next area to be worked on. Work is recorded on our marina plan as shown in this article and we also display the most up to date plan on the foyer notice board.

REFURBISHMENT OF D2 & D3 IS UNDERWAY REFURBISH E1 A24 & B16 TO BE REFURBISHED INCLUDING NEW MAIN WALKWAY PONTOON A42, B4, C11 & C33 PONTOONS TO BE ORDERED NEXT REPLACE MAIN WALK WAY BETWEEN D22-D23 (REDUCED PRIORITY; TO LOOK AT WITH FINGER REFURB) A1 & A2 TO BE REFURBISHED CRANE WHARF FINGER TO BE REFURBISHED

DRAWING No: 49

NOT TO SCALE

NB: FINGERS ARE IDENTIFIED BY THE BERTH NUMBER IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTH OF THE FINGER

DATE: 10.05.2018

The project requires the coordination of electricians, plumbers, metal fabricators, suppliers of timber and numerous other components. Over a kilometre of timber is used in refurbishing the marina each year and the supply of the right hardwood we are looking for can often be a challenge. The ordering of new pontoons requires our team to supply the technical specifications for manufacture and there are many factors which must be considered and no room for error. The coordination of delivery of the new pontoons and removal and disposal of the old requires arranging trucks and cranes. The floating and steadying of pontoons (that constantly want to roll over as the tops are heavier than the bottoms) and the moving of pontoons into position using dinghies are all in a days work for our Marina Replacement Team.

Our Marina Replacement Team started off with two employees but after reviewing efficiencies it was decided to add a third member.

This has increased day to day productivity and reduced downtime through illness and annual leave which makes it near impossible for a single employee to be productive on this project. Our team consists of Team Leader Shanan Gilchrist, Second in Charge Todd Clark and Brandon Vockins. Shanan has been with us since the commencement of the project and had worked on marina repairs and boat building prior to commencing with us. Todd Clark has been part of the team since January 2017 and came to us with various building skills which could be utilised on our project. Our third and newest team member is Brandon Vockins, a school leaver recommended by the teaching staff in ‘construction’ at the local Ocean View College, and he has been with us since last November. The team work well together and have all gained a great depth of experience in this unique area of work.

Craig Evans

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

Craig Anderson David Black Jennifer Blackwell Cyril Boitcheff Peter Bourke Wayne Briancourt Finlay Bunt Charles Drew Ted Dworak Kym Eldredge Donna Evans Anthony Farrugia Heather Gibb Michael Hansen Kim Henshaw John Holland Ant Hughes Edward Johnstone Terrence Kennedy Natalie Koniuszko Adam Kretschmer Roger Lang Christopher Naylor Edward Orlowski Shane Prickett James Pereth Don Richards Jo Saies Frank Salandra Antonio Scarfo Jason Simpson Matthew Steele Alec Stolz William Tait Barry White John Zegarac Melissah Zegarac

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Stunning sunset at the Club. Photo taken by Craig Evans.

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BERTHS FOR SALE OR LEASE AT THE CYCSA FOR SALE

Marina East 8m twin: C06, C07, F01, F02 - from $35,000 C10 - $25,000, C13 - $33,000 10m twin: A09, A10, A14, A28, A29, A34, A40, F04, F15 - from $33,000 A27 - All offers considered 10m single: A11 - Reduced to $30,000 A01, A02, A03, A12 - from $50,000 A04, A25, F07 - All offers considered 12m twin: D35, D38, E13, E16, E24 - from $29,500 12m single: D08, D10, D17, D18, D21, D23, E01, E10 - from $60,000 E32- reduced to $55,000 E04, E05, E22, E23 - All offers considered 13m twin: C23 - $75,000 13m single: C19 - $105,000 14m single: A46 - $160,000 C24, C25, C27, C30 - All offers considered 15m single: A47, B36, C34, C35 - from $145,000 B26 - $120,000 ono B25, B31, C37 - All offers considered 16m single: B15 - All offers considered B20 - $159,000 B17 - $160,000 18m single: B01 - $290,000 20m single: A49 - $290,000

FOR LEASE

Marina East 8m twin: C03, C07*, C10, C11 10m single: A01 10m twin: A09*, A14*, A15, A21, A22, A29, F14, F15*, F19, F23, F31 11m twin: C15 12m single: D02 (from 1/7/18), E22*, E33 12m twin: D35*, D37, E13*, E15, E24* 15m single: B24, C35* 16m single: B17 22m T Head: C42 Marina West (all single berths) 11m: M01* 14m: M07* 15m: M08* 17m: J04, J20 20m: K02, K04, K07*, K08*, K15 25m: M14* 27m: M16* 30m: K16* Hardstand 9m: 21, 50, 73* 10m: 36, 105

FOR SALE

Marina West (all single berths) 11m single: M03 – suitable for a catamaran - $80,000 M01: - All offers considered 14m: M07 - All offers considered 15m: N03 - $150,000 M08 - All offers considered 17m: J19, J20 - from $150,000 J10 - $165,000 J08, J09, J12 - All offers considered 18m: M10 - $250,000 20m: K06, K07, K08, L02 - from $135,000 K01, K10 - All offers considered 25m: M14 - $290,000 27m: M16 - All offers considered 30m: K16 - $475,000 Hardstand 9m: 26, 51, 52, 73, 86 - from $4,500 68 - Reduced to $3500 10m: 35, 36, 106, 131, 132, 140,144,146,147,150 - from $4,800 133 - Reduced to $2,000 ono 12m: 113, 114, 124 - from $7,000 H127 - All offers considered Port Vincent 10m twin: A07, A21 - $12,000 A23 - $35,000 A09, A18 - All offers considered 12m twin: B33, C60 - from $28,000 B39 - Reduced to $5,990 B37 - Reduced to $25,000 B29, B34, B38 - All offers considered 12m single: B44, B45, B46 - from $39,000 C41- Reduced to $20,000 C48, C68 - Reduced to $25,000 14m single: D70, D78 - from $45,000 15m single: D87- All offers considered D89 - $50,000 D83 - All reasonable offers considered 20m T-head: A12 - $200,000 24m T-head: C58 - $199,000

CONTACTS

Berth Sales and Leasing Jenny Krogdahl t: 8248 4222 e: jenny@cycsa.com.au Port Vincent: Rob Marner PV Marina Manager t: 0414 611 110 All prices include GST *Denotes berth for sale and lease.

All listings correct as at time of printing.

NOTES ON PURCHASING/SELLING BERTHS

As per Marina Berth Agreement, a 10% commission is payable by the vendor on all berth sales. See Club website for further information.

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