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News and features Twin Golds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Racing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Model Yachts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Coastal Protection . . . . . . . . . 39 Burns Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Biscay Venture. . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Vendée Globe . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Photo Competition . . . . . . . . . 50 ACE Award 41
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Regular columns Commodore’s Letter . . . . . . . . . 4 Club News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cruising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 RYA Training at the RSYC . . . . 35 Cadet Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Social Life at Ocean Village . . . 41
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COMMODORE’S LETTER
New sailing season
Gins re-opened in February and this year will see an improvement in the look and ambience of the Clubhouse, along with a new menu, which will make RSYC’s spot on the Beaulieu River the place to which to sail in 2013.
There will also be demonstrations at the Festival of radio controlled yachts by our newly formed radio controlled model vessel section. Throughout 2013 the RCMVS will be organising open regattas, talks on model yacht building and taster sessions at both Gins and Ocean Village; something for old and young alike and events which promise to be great fun. In 2014 there will be a full racing programme for these vessels, organised through our racing subcommittee; something new to look forward to.
The Club has been asked to take part in the Southampton Maritime Festival during the Spring Bank Holiday. This is a two day heritage event which will see a host of attractions at the Ocean Cruise terminal on May 5 and 6. It will have a 1940’s theme and will see the Steam Tug Challenge returning to Southampton fresh from her refit, accompanied by the Dunkirk Little Ships flotilla and with our Admiral, HRH Prince Michael of Kent on board.
Racing again has a full programme of double handed and fully crewed racing with the addition, this year, of an Autumn series during September. In addition there will be evening talks on various topics, including the new racing rules for 2013. Cruising events include old favourites like the Osborne House Rally and the Gins Hog Roast, and are always well attended, with members arriving by car if our wonderful weather does not permit sailing! There will be the usual training courses with everything from diesel engine courses, VHF radio and
This year has already seen a ‘sold out’ Burns Night and Chinese New Year and our social work group will continue to provide events to entertain and enthral us during 2013. There will also some evenings catering specifically for new members to show them what the Club has to offer, and I hope many more long standing members will also attend these to offer a warm welcome to our new joiners. As you can see it is all out there; we just need you to come and join us. Sunny weather would be nice, too!
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His Royal Highness will take lunch on Shieldhall, but any veterans attending will be having carvery lunch at our Ocean Village Clubhouse where the joint clubs’ rally will also be congregating. The Club will have a stand in the Ocean Cruise Terminal and, hopefully, our cadets will be providing some dinghy sailing
For our cadets we have dinghy sailing days at Gins and at Netley Sailing Club, as well as RIB taster sessions. There will also be some family dinghy days at Gins where members can book sessions to take out the Club’s own dinghies free of charge and enjoy a great day on the Beaulieu River.
first aid courses to power boat level 2 and day skipper and yacht master theory courses.
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s I sit writing this article with large snowflakes falling past the window, it is difficult to believe that Spring is just round the corner, as is the start of a new sailing season. Royal Southampton Yacht Club had a full calendar in 2012 with many high profile events and 2013, hopefully, will continue in the same way. The Club has a range of offerings to suit all tastes!
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On the Water You’ll probably notice a new feel to your Yachter this month: Editor Michael Ford explains why, and Captain of Racing, Bob Trimble introduces a refreshed website.
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he Royal Southampton has a bright new face to its members, the seafaring community and those who live and work in the city and the wider county with a brand new look to its printed publications and the website.
As one of the most active and dynamic Royal Yacht Clubs in the South of England, we are rightly proud of our traditions, but it’s time for a change in the way the Club presents its image to both members and the public — hence a brilliant fresh appearance for our series of printed publications and a complete overhaul of our electronic communications — both in our website and the popular weekly EBulletins to members.
The first of the publications came with the new On The Water booklet published at the beginning of the year embracing a wealth of information about Club facilities and amenities and bringing together the long standing and highly regarded Racing and Cruising annual publications into a single book. The Club’s twice-yearly magazine, the Yachter continues, but with this edition, again introduces a new feel and we hope, brighter personality while retaining all the usual news and features highlighting club activity. We have entered a new publishing agreement with Pinnacle, a south coast publishing group, who can count a number of similar publications for sailing and sports
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n September 2012 the Executive Committee gave the go ahead for redesign of the Club’s website at www.rsyc.org.uk which went live on March 11. Our previous site design has served us well but was beginning to look outdated and overly complex by today’s standards. Also, it was very dependent on the efforts of a very
clubs in an impressive portfolio. Above all the Royal Southampton believes its fresh new approach to keeping in touch with its members and the community will reflect its friendly nature, relaxed manner yet totally professional standards both on the water and on the shore. We’ve said it before, but we are not just a yacht club, more a way of life
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small group of members for the inputting and upkeep of information; not least among whom is Mike Ford to whom the Club owes a huge debt of gratitude for the amount of time, effort and dedication he has devoted to the task. The new website has many more aspects and feature than can be listed here but we’ll all have the
The new site is different in many ways:
opportunity to view, use and possibly also contribute to the new site and see its development into the future. A huge contribution has been made by Club member, Don Fuller, who with colleagues in his IT development company Cotoco, has taken a key role in helping specify, design and implement the new site, and to a very tight budget! The new website front page
• M any more members and staff will be able to contribute and maintain the content. (Although Mike has still been involved with the new development, he should be able to take more of an ‘overview’ of the new site as ‘Editor-in-Chief ’) • A ‘tiled’ article display allows users to see overviews of content before zooming in on detail. • T he new pages can be viewed reliably from a wide variety of devices from desktops to phones. • T he new site now includes an ‘online shop’. Initially, regalia and race entry fees will be processed but in due course we’ll see the ability to book and pay for all sorts of Club events via the website. (Card payments are now also even more secure than before.) • E very part of the software controlling the new site is now under the Club’s control. This wasn’t the case for the previous site and gives us more flexibility and will save expense. www.rsyc.org.uk
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t was time for a meeting of the Paralympic Golds with each of them contributing to firmly establish recognition for disabled sailing There are just two of them and 16 years separate the sailing events in which they were won — by Andy Cassell and Helena Lucas. Andy won his along with teammates Kevin Curtis and Tony Downs back in 1996 in the Paralympic World Regatta at the Atlanta Olympics that year, before Paralympic sailing was officially recognised by Olympic organisers; Seventeen years on and Helena won the first official Paralympic sailing gold at Weymouth and Portland last summer as part of the London 2012 Olympics. The pair met up at the Royal Southampton Yacht Club of which they are both members. Helena was invited to present prizes to winners of the Club’s fully crewed racing activities during 2012; Andy was one of the trophy recipients. Andy, born without legs and hip joints and started sailing at the age of ten, when what we now know as disabled racing did not exist, yet by the age of 18 he won his first British Championship and at 21 was heading for the able bodied 1964 Olympics
to compete in the Flying Dutchman class, only to miss a possible chance of competing at the 1964 Games through lack of sponsorship. He went on to win many championships including Darings, Dragons, J24 and Sigma 33. He also competed in the 1975 Admirals Cup, 12-metre World Championship and was a competitor in the 1979 Fastnet when 18 people lost their lives. But as the paralympic sailing movement grew in the 1990s, Andy was asked to compete in the 1994 Worlds and 1995 European Disabled Sailing Championships. He came home from the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, where sailing was a demonstration sport for the first time, with gold in the Sonar. He and his crewmates Kevin Curtis and Tony Downs were awarded the ‘Yachtsmen of the Year’ honour by the Yachting Journalists’ Association in 1997. Helena who won gold at Weymouth and Portland in the 2.4R class last summer, is equally passionate about sailing. She was one of the two runners up in the YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year awards at Trinity House, London in January. Helena, living in Southampton was born with no thumbs and restricted arm movement but nevertheless
started sailing aged just eight and eventually excelled in several of the open Olympic classes, including the very tough 470s in which she campaigned for both the Sydney and Athens Olympics, but then settled on the Paralympics and concentrated on the 2.4mR and finished in a very respectable 7th place at Beijing. She won her 2012 gold medal in the mixed Paralympic class after a gruelling ten races, as the only woman competitor. The 2.4mR is a small singlehanded keelboat which can be sailed by both men and women on a reasonably even footing. Helena won the ISAF Sailing World Cup with three silvers and a bronze in the World Cup events held in Hyeres, Palma, Weymouth and Holland. Helena, 37, is an (honours) engineering graduate in yacht and power craft design from Southampton Solent University and a wonderful ambassador for the sport, particularly for the disabled. And the trophy Helena presented to Andy at the RSYC was the Club’s Rear Commodore’s Bell won by Andy in the Sonar Class in the White Group at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. The Royal Southampton organises racing on the opening day of Cowes Week.
Helena Lucas the Paralympic sailor at the Paralympic games in Weymouth Bay, in action and as the gold medallist.
Helena Lucas with Andy Cassell.
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RACING REPORTS
Racing in the 2013 Season
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Another feature packed racing programme is planned for the year, and Captain of Racing, Bob Trimble picks out the highlights
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here’s the same full, year-round package of fully crewed race events and another exciting Double Handed series to look forward to this year. Full details are featured in the new ‘On the Water’ publication but here are some highlights, plus some extra detail added since that booklet went to press. Fees: We held our 2011 race fees through into 2012. Although we’ve had to revise them for 2013, we’ve kept any increases to an absolute minimum and lowered some others. The main change is that we’ve simplified the fee structure so that there are now just three bands and even greater consistency in order to try and deliver the same value for money.
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Corona Extra Series: Depending on entry numbers, we hope to be able to increase the number of Double Handed classes this year. And the class splits (announced just before the Spring Solent Double in April) will hold for all other races in the Series. Sharp’s Doom Bar Regatta (June15/16): This year we return to a two-day three-race format. There’ll be two races on Saturday, June 15 followed by a ‘day one’ prizegiving and meal at the Ocean Village clubhouse, with some concessionary mooring rates from MDL. The Regatta concludes with a single race on Sunday, June 16. This is a Channel Triangle year: This friendly race/cruise in May has been shortened so it fits in even better into other racing: The first leg will be to Cherbourg and will run in conjunction with the Cherbourg Double so that any boats sailing
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two-handed can enter and compete in both races if they wish. The second leg will be back to Weymouth or Portland. And the third leg will be back into the Solent in good time so that boats can also do the ISC Round the Island Race if they wish on June 1. The Poole Race /Rally: This also re-appears again this year. This is another of the friendly Club events that make our racing so popular, not only with Club racers but also with our cruising and motoring friends. As well as being great social events after racing, this event along with the Channel Triangle, the RNLI race and the Charity Pursuit are a great opportunity for anyone who’s not raced before to get involved and try their luck.
Rum n Cork All adrift. (inset) Bird Pile ahoy! David Hadaway
There’ll be loads of help and advice for any new racers who’d like to get involved in this way. A NEW Autumn Series: Eight races, two on each of the Sundays in September 1, 8, 15 & 22. We plan to deliver a top notch competition around the cans on Southampton Water and a great prizegiving atmosphere back in the Ocean Village clubhouse after each morning’s racing. It’s a neat, compact Series and a great opportunity to get ready for the Winter Series too. This year’s RNLI Race/Rally: Held over the last weekend of September, our destination is the Gins Clubhouse and as well as the race there, there’ll also be a race back. The racing will be geared to cruisers as well as dyed in the wool racers, and if the weather is kind to us Gins steward Michael Elvis and his team hope to lay on a hog roast for our supper.
Our auctioneer this year will be Peter Raw from The Antiques Roadshow. With the combination of all these factors, we anticipate that this will be an even more popular event than usual and fill Gins to capacity.
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Club Race Events The RNLI / Yarmouth Race
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en boats were entered in two classes for this annual fun race from the central Solent down to Yarmouth and a dinner to raise funds for the RNLI. The race date had been changed, as a result the tides weren’t the most favourable: Tide tactics would play as big a part as boat speed, and a lot of boat speed wasn’t on the cards in the light 6–10 knot easterly breeze. The boats in two classes started together from Royal Thames and
followed separate courses to take them down to the Yarmouth finish where the Race Committee shortened the race at Harken buoy. Once the racers and their cruising colleagues gathered in Yarmouth, it was up to the Royal Solent Clubhouse for dinner and to be jovially fleeced of all available cash in the cause of raising funds for the RNLI. The Club should be proud that this one event yet again raised in excess of £2,000 for the RNLI.
Results: Class 3 1. Shades of Blue Ed Holton 2. Jammin Ian Townend/ John Cooper 3. Faze 3 Andrew Campbell Class 4 1. Salamander Juan Moreno/ Sarah Treseder 2. Pavo David/Mary Greenway 3. Trombone
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unday, December 2 was cold but sunny and with not a lot of wind. Nevertheless, Race Officer Gordon Agnew got everyone away on schedule with each boat having a separate start time calculated on their handicap for a race of between two and three hours; slowest boats first, faster boats last. The wind stayed light and variable and some struggled to make any progress but in the end the first finishers crossed the line, even if the line had to be brought to them rather than they come to it!
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Back in the Ocean Village Clubhouse there was a great atmosphere as racers, some in fancy dress, mingled with Sunday lunchtime diners. All entered into the spirit of the occasion as the results of the race, the sweepstake and the raffle were each announced. The net result was a lot of pleasure for those who took part, plus a contribution of £500 to the Commodore’s charity Toe in the Water. Thanks too, to boat cleaning products company Ensearch who contributed prizes.
Results: Class 3 1. Magec
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2. Jammin Ian Townend/ John Cooper 3. Ingwe Robin Funnell/ Steve Dyke Class 4 1. Wacky Racer III Richard House 2. Connie
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The 2012 Corona Extra Double Handed Series The Corona Extra Nab Tower Double was held on September 8.
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magnificent total of 82 boats were entered for this race and although some decided the chance of a race was looking too slim, the vast majority were there for the 0955 attention signal, albeit just drifting on the east going tide. The race committee had it on good authority that the breeze would kick in at 1130 from Ryde church and they weren’t far wrong as a light zephyr stirred the water at around 1105.
The windward mark for classes 1 & 3 was Warner while the smaller boats in 2 & 4 had a course that kept them inside the forts but both courses shared common homeward marks towards the Hillhead finish in case the breeze died early and the race had to be shortened. The sun kept the air temperature up and the SE breeze slowly built but only to around 10 or 12 knots at its peak on the Island side where it seemed strongest.
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Results Class 1 1. Strait Dealer David Franks and Graham Sunderland 2. Jagerbomb Paul and Mark Griffiths 3. Anticipation Peter Newlands and crew Class 2 1. Mandarin Paul Dunstan and Roger Shelley 2. Google-Eye Pat Stables and Nigel Hunter 3. Jiminy Cricket Mike Harrison and Colin Simmonds Class 3 1. El Dorado Martin Wilson and John Fletcher 2. Squander Bruce Ramsay and Charlie InigoJones 3. Asante Andy and Sara Horwood Class 4 1. Ex Tip Cuan Marsh and Cliff Skinner
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2. Wight Riot Graham Douglas and Martin Harley 3. Pavo David and Mary Greenway The Double Handed Prizegiving was held at the Ocean Village Clubhouse on Saturday, October 27. A full house sat down to dinner, followed by the prizegiving where we were honoured to have the trophies presented by the Commodore. It’s a proud feature of our double handed racing that, whatever their level of competition on the water, competitors socialise together off the water and this event was an excellent example.
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We’re now looking forward to the new season and hope to welcome more prize and trophy winners to the 2013 prizegiving on Saturday, October 26.
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he period since the publication of the last Yachter has seen the completion of the 2012 Winter series and the start of the new season’s Frostbite Series, once again sponsored by Doyle Sails. The Winter Series sees our first return to Sunday morning racing on Southampton Water after the Summer Series of evening races. This year’s Series was held over seven Sunday mornings in October and November. It saw the full range of conditions from no wind to far too much and in the end 11 of the 14 races were run.
We are pleased to say that the 2013 Frostbite Series is once again sponsored by Doyle Sails. It has got off to a cracking start and the first two Sundays’ racing saw some lovely conditions with sunshine and moderate breezes. Conditions on the third Sunday were wet and windy but still saw the completion of both races. The Series concludes in March and results will be reported in the next edition.
Winter Series Race Results Class 1: 1. Jammin Ian Townend/ John Cooper 2. Cheeky Rafiki
Doug Innes
3. Rum N Cork Michael Livingstone Class 2: 1. Wacky Racer II
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2. Frank
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3. Connie
Ian Stowe
Our congratulations go to the 2012 winners (full results are on the website):
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raditionally this event has been held in December but the competition with Christmas celebrations and other events in December have made it increasingly difficult. This year we began a new schedule by holding the prizegiving around a month after Christmas and making it not only a celebration of the racing year just past but also a look forward to the year to come. We were delighted that this year our trophies were presented by honorary Club member and Paralympic Olympian, Helena Lucas MBE. We were all able to congratulate her on her recent massive accomplishments and no prize winner was unhappy to have their photo taken alongside a beaming Helen – and that big gold medal! Not least amongst these was Andy Cassell who won his Paralympic
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gold at Atlanta in 1996 before the sport was officially adopted – but no less an achievement for that. In another new departure, the prizegiving’s dinner tables were ‘sponsored’ by local companies. It gave them the opportunity to present information about their services to the racers, and the racers benefitted from a lower dinner price and some
complimentary wine – a double benefit. Our thanks go to Greenham Regis Marine Electronics, MDL Marinas, One Sails GBR and Willett Marine.
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Sailing Seminars W
e try to offer a wide variety of topics for these talks and hope they’ll be of general and not purely racing interest, although that of course is their core theme.
Our recent highly popular talks have been: September Meteorologist Wouter Verbraak with tips for local racing October
Racing with the Southampton Water Sailing Association
Held monthly from September to March (with a break in December) these Thursday evening talks follow a carvery supper at the Ocean Village Clubhouse.
November
Ocean Safety and Harken UK: Safety equipment and Techniques
January
Chris Watts: A guide to the new changes in the Racing Rules
We are very grateful to all our speakers and contributors who give their time in return for their supper! If any members know a speaker or have suggestions for topics for future talks they’ll always be gratefully received.
Future Seminars
February Hosted by Spencer Rigging. Hot tips for getting the most out of your rigging
March: Thursday March 28. We welcome Stuart Quarrie, CEO of Cowes Combined Club Ltd to give a personal insight into the behind the scenes of Cowes Week – some tales from the past and what plans are in place to ensure its continued success as one of the world’s most popular racing Regattas.
RSYC race officer team who helped manage RS:X Classes at the Olympics.
Tempted to be a Race Officer? W ith the spectacular J-Class and Olympic racing events reported in the previous edition of the Yachter, 2012 was a very full year for our team of dedicated, volunteer race officers.
At an annual prizegiving in January all those volunteers who had completed more than ten duties in 2012 were acknowledged; and those who had completed a cumulative total of 25 of 50 events also received the thanks of the Club. www.rsyc.org.uk
In support of their duties on the water, our race officers have regular meetings to discuss and plan improvements and to undergo training in the RYA’s Race Officer Scheme.
The race officer team is by no means a closed group! New and existing Club members are always welcome to join. No prior experience is required and it’s a great way to meet other members and get more involved in your Club. If you’d like to come along and just see if it’s something you’d like to do, please
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CLUB NEWS
Model yacht racing — an exciting sport To many it is already an exciting alternative sailing sport, Eddie Hill explains all
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he Royal Southampton Yacht Club has established a Remote Controlled Model Vessel Section, RCMVS. This section will encompass all remote controlled vessels but in particular Radio Controlled Model Sailing Yachts, and the group plans to hold sailing events, initially at Gins, during high water periods. A pilot event was held at Gins last September and our pictures capture the fun and family nature of this very successful event. The RCMVS plans a number
of free sailing events, talks and demonstrations throughout 2013 on what to many is an exciting alternative sailing sport. For 2014, the Racing Committee, guided by Bob Trimble, captain of racing, will schedule formal RC Class Racing Regattas throughout the season — effectively one design racing. These will be open to all Model Yachting Association members from the national / international following that these RC Yachts command It plans to announce forthcoming RC Events via EBulletins.
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The first event was a talk on RC Yachting, by Graham Bantock at the March 7 Carvery evening at Ocean Village. RC sailing demonstrations were scheduled in the marina late afternoon prior to the carvery.
More events already scheduled are: • A pril 25 at Gins — a free sailing event with some friendly racing for those that wish to. The tide is right for sailing from about 10.00 through to a Gins lunch at around 13.30. • Two further sailing events at Gins are being scheduled for the rest of the season. • M artin Crysall, an experienced RC Skipper, will be giving practical, waterside tuning and racing tips at Gins in the warmer weather of late Spring. • L ate June / early July another Carvery supper talk. Peter Wiles will talk on his life-time experiences. He won the Marblehead World Championship at the age of 19. RC sailing demonstrations will take place in the marina late afternoon prior to the carvery. If you are interested in joining the RCMVS of the RSYC please contact: Bob Trimble: Bob@yachtArc.com or Eddie Hill: eddie@ethconsultants.demon.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ NEWS
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bs on the South coast and ve and dynamic Royal Yacht Clu The RSYC is one of the most acti your friends to join us. we would ask you to encourage bers have an interest in either although the majority of our mem We welcome new members and the club and enjoy the benefits join to r to be an established sailo d nee not do you , ting boa and boats of membership. hip. reduced rates for family members d to be aged 18 or over. There is To become a full member you nee dchildren whilst under 18 years. members’ children and their gran for e labl avai is hip bers mem et Cad offers access to the facilities at the inesses and organisations, which bus for able suit hip, bers mem Affiliate day to Friday. Ocean Village clubhouse from Mon are available from April 2013 New ‘Membership Promotions’ at and ashore include: Member of the RSYC both aflo a g bein of efits ben the of e Som erside views and car parking River both with breath-taking wat u ulie Bea the on s Gin and ge Villa • Two clubhouses at Ocean ng at the Ocean Village lst visiting the clubhouse and raci whi ts boa r thei h bert can bers mem • A private club Pool where clubhouse n service at Gins clubhouse rs, plus club moorings with a bosu sailo bled disa for s litie faci g • A private pontoon includin drinks at both clubhouses atering menus and wide range of th-w mou the off t oun disc 15% s give • A membership card which throughout the year me of events at both clubhouses • An extensive social program
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Members’ Club Events 2013 a pre-lunch drink or Gins’ - enjoy a get together over April 14 ‘Elevenses at u River. Why not stay ulie Bea the on coffee in a lovely waterside setting r h - to book a table for you and you and have a relaxing Sunday lunc . 213 616 90 015 tel. or @rsyc.org.uk family contact Michael Elvis at gins enjoy a glass of bubbly et’ new and existing friends and September 14 ‘Meet and Gre an ina at Oce Village. A delicious on the balcony overlooking the mar pm - to book a table contact Bistro Supper is available from 7.30 .uk or tel. 02380 210877. .org rsyc Maggie Puleston at maggie@
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he RSYC welcomes the following who have been elected as members since the last issue. We look forward to seeing them at both Club houses and to meeting them at events both on and off the water. NAME
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David & Gemma Stott
Basingstoke
Azygos
Beaulieu
John Mayhew & Susan Bailey
Southampton
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Jackie Miller
Southampton
Kingfisher
Ocean Village
Ben Pishgoo
Southampton
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Jonathan Terry
Southampton
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Malcolm & Mary Bainbridge
Romsey
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Shamrock Quay
Paul-Henri Decamp
Southampton
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Stephen & Tina Daniel
Southampton
Walkabout III
Beaulieu
Laurens Feleus
London
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Beaulieu
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Mr Christopher Coham
July 2012
Mrs Geraldine Stirling
November 2012
Mrs Stephanie Chivers
September 2012
Mr Stephen Kemp
January 2013
Mr Philip Henderson
October 2012
Mrs Diana Ackroyd
February 2013
Mr Donald Oliver
November 2012
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NEWS
Secretary’s Bulletin Board T
he New Year has seen the staff and I working on major changes to both the service delivery and menus at both Clubhouses and I hope you will agree they have been successful. We have also worked in conjunction with Molson Coors to re-vamp the wine lists having listened to feedback from the wine tasting evening and general comments from members. I hope we have managed to select wines from around the world that offer a selection to most palates and budgets, but I do appreciate it will not suit everyone. The early part of the year has seen increased use of the Clubhouses by members and on a few occasions we have had to hold waiting lists for functions and I hope with a fair wind this can continue throughout the year, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Club Secretary and Manager, Gary Stocks highlights current developments
I would also like to take this opportunity to remind members of the following:
Social Events
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Starters Chef’s soup of the day £4.95 (£4.21) Aspargus Spears with Soft Poached Egg drizzled with tomato and black pepper dressing (V) £5.45 (£4.64)
To ensure costs for functions are kept to a minimum the House committee has imposed a limit of 48 hours prior to the start date of functions for cancellations, any changes requested after this time will not be refunded. For those who have elected for credit facilities on their mess account, by opening a Direct Debit facility, your bookings are charged to your account at the time of booking and will be collected on the monthly statement, for those without this facility, bookings will be invoiced for payment prior to the event.
Guests Members are respectively reminded of the rules concerning the use of either Clubhouse by guests. The Executive are currently reviewing these rules but at present, Rule 24 remains extant and as such should be adhered too. We have had concerns raised by members and have had incidents where this rule has not been followed.
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On occasions members wish to query specific items on their monthly statements and of course the accounts department are happy to do this, but it would benefit both parties if members would sign the till receipts at point of sale to confirm all sales. I would also like to remind you that unless paying by Direct Debit the mess account facility does not offer credit and all purchases should be paid for a the time of purchase. Unfortunately we are not permitted to charge items to mess accounts without the permission of the mess account holder.
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CRUISING
Maritime Festival Rear Commodore Sailing, Brian Hinde looks forward to a Southampton Maritime Festival
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his year we have combined our racing and cruising programmes into one new “On the Water” publication and, as always, with this type of document there will always be changes which occur after its production.
Dunkirk Little Ships and hopefully some of the Dunkirk Veterans, the Old Gaffers Association is expected as are the Steam Pinnace and HSL 102 from Portsmouth. A fly past by a Lancaster Bomber is also included in the plans.
Sometimes we have to anticipate the dates of external events; the Osborne House concert we now know will be held in August, and, just occasionally we are offered an opportunity which is too good to miss.
Ashore, the Historic Diving Group will be giving demonstrations in the dry dock, Heritage buses will be on display and will provide a shuttle service to local car parks. Many local heritage groups will have stands and exhibits including steam traction engines, a number of musical groups will play and re-enactment groups will be involved. Altogether it promises to be an exciting experience and the Royal Southampton has been invited to participate.
One such opportunity that has arisen is the planned Southampton Maritime festival organised by Southampton Heritage Federation to welcome the Steam Tug Challenge to the port. It will be a two day event starting mid -morning on the Sunday, May 5. Associated British Ports is providing the site; the Ocean Terminal and berths 48/49 with access to a pontoon courtesy of Williams Shipping. We are expecting S.S. Shieldhall, ex HMS Medusa, T.T. Calshot, S.T Challenge and Hotspur IV. We are also welcoming a number of the
For a number of years the early Spring Bank Holiday has been the weekend for the Joint Clubs visit to Portsmouth but this year we are changing our plans and invite you to join us in Southampton instead. This event is expected to attract many visitors, including many of our members, and to take advantage of
the long weekend we propose to start with a dinner at Ocean Village on the Saturday evening. It is planned that the Dunkirk Veterans and their carers will use the RSYC Ocean Village restaurant for a carvery lunch on Sunday and I think that it would be a wonderful opportunity for us to join them. The racers are due to return from the Weymouth double on Monday and there will be a BBQ in the afternoon. This leaves plenty of time to visit the Festival on Sunday or Monday. As with all our events we would enjoy your company at all or just some parts of the weekend. Ocean Village marina, the pool and the clubhouse will be very busy so reservations and early bookings will be essential. The plans for the Festival are still in their early stages and will develop over the coming months. There is a lot of good-will and enthusiasm in the city to make this event a success so keep an eye on the websites to keep up to date as more detail is revealed.
Notices to Mariners T
here are many factors to take into account before venturing out on the water. SOLAS V talks about tides and weather and these are the things that we automatically consider but sometimes we overlook Notices to Mariners (NtM). We often think of these purely in the context of chart corrections but the Local NtM tell us so much more. The current Southampton NtM tells us of the dredging in the main shipping channel, movement of the small craft moorings and proposed restrictions imposed by major events. Cowes NtM show graphically and in great detail the new small craft channel to the east .
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So how do I access this information? On the internet if you search for Southampton ABP you will find a drop down menu labelled Yachting and Leisure. This will open a page with instructions to take you to a link to the Local notices. If you register an email address with the site they will send you a message when there is a new NtM, it’s not often and it saves you from having to keep checking the site.
For Cowes the link is cowes.co.uk. Similarly Lymingtonharbour.co.uk or Yarmouth-harbour.co.uk will supply the necessary links. As well as NtM the sites often have links to local weather stations which will give you up-to-date weather at your destination. A search of the internet should reveal the same sort of information from many other harbours which would be well worth adding to your favourites list. www.rsyc.org.uk
CRUISING
The weather didn’t stop us There’s a busy year in prospect on the water, but Rear Commodore Sailing, Brian Hinde says even snow did not deter members.
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ver the years our Frostbite Rallies have explored a range of weather conditions but this year was a first for heavy snow. The Met Office predictions proved to be remarkably accurate not only for the conditions but also the timings over a period of days. The main roads were clear and with a short section of untreated side road at the destination the only problem was likely to be the side roads near each of our member’s homes. Forty one of the 47 booked reached the destination and of the four yachts booked Zara and Pyxis both completed the passage; an impressive turnout. The addition of a snow shovel was a piece equipment not usually carried by many of the club yachts and I am not sure if by throwing the snow off the deck constitutes moving ballast or illegal propulsion when racing. Well done to Kirsteen and Dave, John and Jean.
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Whats on my iPad
Rear Commodore Sailing Brian Hinde reveals how he makes use of his iPad
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he average small boat owner is a curious mixture of traditional and state-of-the-art technology. We love our varnished wood, polished brass and bronze, ropes and sails but the varnish is probably the latest product from the petrochemical industry as are the ropes and sails. On the chart table would have been the paper charts, tide tables and pilot books but these days mounted above is likely to be a range electronic devices all described as aids to navigation. Attitudes towards electrics on boats changed dramatically in the 1960’s with the echosounder and perhaps they will change again with the iPad and its apps. For many yachtsmen the Navionics chart app was the deciding factor when it came to choosing to buy or not to buy the iPad. For £40 you get a full functioning chart plotter using vectorised charts covering the whole of GB and Europe from Brest to the Elbe, you get a lot for your money. Being a vector chart enables interrogation of chart symbols and an ability to show tidal curves and currents. I already owned the Maptech software from Memory-Map which has a license permitting use of a home computer, laptop, and then the iPhone and iPad. The pack contains 850 Admiralty style raster scan charts which means that updating the charts is a more complicated process. I like and use this package because I can position race marks and routes on my computer at home, printout if desired, or send to the iproducts for use afloat. For C-Map lovers there is Plan2Nav by Jeppesen., another vector chart. For £27 you get full coverage of the British Isles and the French coast from Saint Brieuc to Brugge in Belgium. This is a new addition to my iPad and I am still getting used to its functions. All of these packs work well and have different features so you need to give careful consideration to your own requirements and preferences before selecting the app for your own use. My understanding is that to use chart
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packs with GPS positioning you need the iPad with the phonecard option. I have heard that some people have been successful with Bluetooth GPS sets, but I have no experience of this. All these packs make it very clear that they are aids to navigation: they do not replace traditional skills and should be used with caution. Their tidal calculations appear to use the Simplified Harmonic Method which although fast reduces the accuracy of the calculation. Good enough when you have a reasonable clearance and time window but please remember that tidal predictions do not usually take weather or barometric pressure into consideration. On a lighter side one app is Ship Finder, this is an AIS system which is useful for identifying passing ships, it does require a phone signal.
There are many apps for weather forecasts. Apart from the Met Office the only other app I have downloaded is PocketGrib. This gives an iPad access to the GRIB files (General Regularly-distributed Information in Binary form) which many of the forecasters use. Add all this to the email and office functions and it becomes a powerful tool. To protect the iPad it has a Griffin Survivor case which still fits inside the Aquapac waterproof bag. I cannot stress too strongly that these things are aids to navigation. They are not the reason we go afloat, but they could enrich the experience and if all else fails it is an ebook reader and games machine.
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ON THE RIVER
Looking ahead Our Gins Clubhouse on the Beaulieu river commands a unique waterside position and an active Spring and Summer season lies ahead. Gins chairman John Knight takes stock.
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hilst 2012 was a momentous year for Gins, with the Admiral, HRH Prince Michael of Kent opening our pontoon and the Queens Jubilee celebrations, it has to be said that the weather (wettest since records began) could have been kinder to us.
Gins is a “summer place� and as we approach the 2013 season let us hope that we can all look ahead to getting the maximum use out of both our boats and the unique location that we all enjoy on the Beaulieu River.
Autumn Tidy Up
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ovember 2012 saw another gathering of volunteers involved in the autumn tidy up. This time activity was concentrated on the hedge and grass verge alongside the pathway down to the jetty.
All boats were moved and the grass cut back, followed by a serious trim of the bramble hedging. Unidentified tenders were moved to the back of the dinghy park and owners are sought.
If you have a dinghy at Gins that is not properly marked please claim it as action will be taken shortly to dispose of those unclaimed.
Damage to Gins Quay Following some abnormally high autumnal tides combined with very strong winds, significant damage resulted to the quayside next to the Gins Clubhouse. Damage manifested itself when a large hole appeared to the back of the sheet piled wall and over two to three weeks the hole grew dramatically as the shingle behind the wall was washed out through a hole in the sheet piling. Harbourmaster, Mike Nicholls has put repairs in hand and a large section of the wall has been replaced along with the hardwood capping to the top. The result is a quay wall that should last a good many years before needing further attention. www.rsyc.org.uk
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ON THE RIVER
The Restaurant on the River
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s a result of serious decay, the windows to the front and side of the Gins restaurant are to be replaced with UPVC shortly. This will dramatically reduce the costs of maintenance that have spiralled over recent years. To complement this work a programme of internal decoration is planned during the spring with the aim of brightening up the restaurant area in the Clubhouse together with a new menu that we hope will provide members and visitors with a new dining experience. We are also taking the opportunity of making further space available adjoining the bar so that members can relax more comfortably when enjoying a drink and the unrivalled views across and down river. Members are requested to note that during the early and late season (not the summer season between the beginning of May and the end of
October) the restaurant will be open to group bookings in the evenings provided the Clubhouse is informed by 1100 hours on the day in question.
Lunchtime opening as normal. Full details of opening hours are available on the RSYC website.
Social reflection
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he latter part of last year saw the return of a favourite event in the form of the Classic and Sports Car Rally and a new event featuring the introduction of radio controlled yacht racing to Gins. On Sunday, September 16 Gins hosted members of the Frensham Model Yacht Club from Surrey who brought with them an array of
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beautiful radio controlled models that presented the unusual sight of much smaller boats than we are used to racing “round the cans.� Members joined in the spectacle with models of their own and those attending the Sunday carvery lunch were captivated. The event proved so popular that we hope we will be able to repeat the visit and also run a series of our own in the future.
On October 7, classic cars once again filled the grass area in front of the Clubhouse when a wide variety of cars arrived for the annual outing followed by a carvery lunch.
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Upcoming Social highlights and diary dates March 10
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April 27
Spring Quiz
March 14
Gins Ladies Lunch
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Family dinghy sailing day
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July 13
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It is possible! To those that have questioned the depth of water on the inside of the new Gins pontoon extension, this picture of Lady Jane (Fairline 55’) might be of interest. As is apparent, it is at a low state of tide and she was moved out shortly after this picture was taken.
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RYA Yacht Master (Theory) ~ RSYC members £245/non members £280 A 6 day course held on the following dates: 6 Sundays - 20th, 27th October and the 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th of November An advanced theory course in navigation, meteorology, collision avoidance, safety and passage planning. Prior knowledge to Day. Skipper standard required. Essential preparation for the RYA Practical Yachtmaster Course.
RYA Diesel Engine (at Stormforce Coaching, Kemp’s Quay) ~ RSYC memb £84/ non members £98 1 Day: Saturday 23rd March or Saturday 12th October Provides a basic understanding of how a diesel engine works and covers general maintenance and engine care.
RYA Powerboat Level II (2 day) ~ RSYC members £225 / non members £255 Choice of the following weekends: 16th & 17th Feb 8th & 9th June 10th & 11th August 2nd & 3rd March 29th & 30th June 18th & 19th August 4th & 5th May 13th & 14th July 24th & 25th August All you need to know for self-sufficient power boating at a basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat. No previous experience necessary.
RYA GMDSS ~ RSYC members £99 / non members £114 1 Day: Saturday 27th April or Sunday 29th September Covers the use of a VHF Radio equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and includes routine, distress and urgency procedures.
RYA First Aid at Sea ~ RSYC members £85 / non members £95 1 Day: Saturday 20th April or Saturday 23rd November First aid & resuscitation techniques for yachtsmen addressing many of those problems that may occur on board a small craft at sea.
RYA Radar ~ RSYC members £98 / non members £110 1 Day: Sunday 21st April or Sunday 24th November Use of RADAR in a small boat. Essential information for anyone who operates RADAR on board their yacht or motor cruiser.
RYA Sea Survival ~ RSYC memb & non members £85.50
ISAF Personal Safety ~ RSYC memb & non members £85.50
1 Day:Various weekends on request.
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Preparation for survival, use of lifejackets, medical issues, search & rescue techniques, also includes a practical session in a swimming pool to experience entering an inflated liferaft whilst fully kitted out.
Recommended for those who race regularly. This course, together with a valid Sea Survival certificate, satisfies the training required by ISAF Offshore Special Regulation 6.01, for category 0, 1 and some category 2 offshore races.
ISAF Offshore Safety Certificate ~ RSYC members & non members £171 A full 2 Day course incorporating Sea Survival and Personal Safety courses. Or the above ISAF Offshore Safety course with First Aid is £220.50 Hamble venue for Sea Survival and Safety courses.
RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC) ~ Members £80 Non members £95 (+ RYA membership from £40) Half Day. If you sail or charter a boat abroad, many European countries will accept the ICC as proof of the holder’s competence. CEVNI ~ Additional European Inland Waterways Certificate ~ £10. Dates arranged on request.
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CADET CORNER
Cadets Afloat Assistant Sailing Secretary Alexia Jenkins reveals what’s in store for Club Cadets this season
EASTER TIME — RIB Driving at RSYC Ocean Village on April 2, April 3, April 9, April 10. Why not come along and have a go at driving a RIB? Get a sound introduction to all aspects of RIB handling both in close quarters within the marina and also out in open water, driving at speed. This is a family event and your chance to drive the Club’s powerful rib under the watchful supervision of a Club instructor. All adults and children over the age of eight years welcome to a hands on experience. Three persons per boat. Choice of 8 sessions 10.00-12.00 or 14.00 – 16.00 each day. THROUGHOUT THE SEASON — The two Club dinghies, the Wanderer and the Gull are available throughout the season for members to use free of charge. Please book with Michael Elvis or John Bird at Gins Clubhouse. FAMILY SAILING DAYS AT GINS — Sunday, May 12, Sunday, July 14, Sunday, August 18. If you would like to have a try at sailing the clubs dinghies, but don’t want to go alone come along and have a go. There will be a safety boat on standby if needed and volunteers to help rig and launch the boats. DINGHY SAFARI — Sunday June 9. If you are brave enough, join our dinghy safari expedition up the Beaulieu River towards Bucklers hard on June 9 and bring your kayak, tender or sailing dinghy along too. All welcome. SUMMER HALF TERM — Dinghy Sailing at Gins. Thursday and Friday, May 30 and 31 Due to the popularity of our Cadets summer sailing, we are running a two day course during the half term. Suitable for all levels of ability, come along and sail a dinghy under the expert guidance of RYA Instructors. You will be sailing Toppers and the Club’s Wanderer and Gull, accompanied out on the water by the Club’s safety boat and plenty of support boats. There will be sailing “games” on the water and a hot lunch at Gins each day. SUMMER HOLIDAY — Dinghy Sailing at Gins. Thursday and Friday, July 25 and 26 Another fun packed two day dinghy sailing course on the Beaulieu River. Book early as last year we were oversubscribed. DINGHY SAILING ON SOUTHAMPTON WATER. With the RSYC / Netley Sailing Club, Thursday and Friday, August 29 and 30. Two fun days on the water with a wide variety of dinghies, windsurfers and other craft available to suit all levels. The event is suitable for both beginners and those with more experience.
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CADET CORNER RSYC Cadet Training 2013 LOCATION – EVENT RSYC RIB taster 1 x 2 hour morning session and 1 x 2 hour afternoon session each day GINS – Family Dinghy Days Teach the kids/grandkids (or let them teach you) how to sail the Club’s Wanderer and Gul dinghies. Helpers will be on hand. Bring a picnic or enjoy lunch at Gins Clubhouse. GINS – Cadet Dinghy Sailing Start sailing whilst having fun on the lovely Beaulieu River. Sailing will mainly be in Toppers, Picos & the Club dinghies. Supervision by RYA Instructors. NETLEY SAILING CLUB – Dinghy Sail/Camp/BBQ Improve your dinghy skills with two days of training and fun events based at Netley SC on the shores of Southampton Water. Families can either camp on site or join for the day.
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CLUB NEWS
Policing Solent Waters In one of the busiest on water environments in the country, where pleasure craft mix with commercial and naval shipping, the marine police are tasked with keeping our shores safe. Editor Michael Ford investigates
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ith 230 miles of tidal coastline in Hampshire and a further 57 miles of coast around the Isle of Wight, Hampshire Police’s marine unit faces one of he busiest offshore protection challenges in the country. The Force chose the Royal Southampton’s Ocean Village clubhouse and pool to launch and formally dedicate its powerful new £1.5 million fleet which helps them carry out the crucial role. Four craft. Commander, Preventer, Protector and Pursuer make up the fleet and were officially named at a ceremony at the Club pool attended by members of the Police authority with guest of honour Sir Robin KnoxJohnston. The boats were blessed by force Chaplin David Wilbraham. Sergeant Tony Birr from the Marine Unit said: “Our new boats give us an up to date, fit for purpose fleet which will serve us well in helping to keep the waters around Hampshire safe for many years to come and we’re proud to be officially launching the fleet.”
The new vessels are a Lochin Marine International all-weather launch, a 12m GRP catamaran, built by South Boats on the Isle of Wight, and two Ribcraft 7.9m Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) - one configured to carry seated personnel and the other to carry equipment. They are used for counter-terrorism work, serious organised crime operations, searching and surveying and general maritime policing in and around the Solent area The Marine Unit which is part of the Police Special Branch, is heavily involved in daily tasks relating to the security of the county’s coastal borders, which includes the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth and deep water estuaries. This involves many elements of work from patrolling important commercial and naval sites to maintaining close links with the marine community to obtain information and intelligence regarding any suspicious activity taking place Detective Inspector Dave Jackson from Hampshire Constabulary’s
Commander, the 12-metre catamaran built by South Boats at Cowes
Naming and blessing led by Canon David Wilbraham
Marine Unit said: “We have a duty to protect all maritime vessels in our waters and when you consider the British cruise industry is largely based in Southampton, and the Royal Navy in Portsmouth, the equipment we use to police it needs to be fit for purpose. The RIB configuration provides maximum flexibility for deployments; from general patrol to specialist operations with firearms teams and can also assist partner agencies such as Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service for flood rescue operations, and each RIB is fitted with two 200hp Mercury Verado engines. The Catamaran operates as a multiuse vessel to carry out patrols, act as a command base for the force Marine Unit and be on hand for specialist operations such as boarding vessels at sea. Its features include twin radar, underwater search sonar, thermal imaging, close circuit television, ultraviolet searchlight and a four metre RIB. It is designed to operate for lengthy periods at sea, provides a stable platform for the constabulary’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for underwater searches, and the flexibility to work with partner agencies such as the Maritime Coastguard Agency and the UK Border Agency.
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Ocean Village Social
Celebrating Burns By Christine Agnew
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he anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burn’s birth was celebrated in style by 62 members and friends in the Ocean Village Clubhouse. There was an excellent turnout of kilts, plaids and tartans, making it a truly colourful display. Participants were welcomed to the Clubhouse to music of the pipes of the Scottish National Pipe and Drum Corps and Military Band along with a warming and welcome drink of mulled wine. Vice Commodore Gordon Agnew took the Chair for the evening and welcomed members and visitors; James Miller said grace and the chicken and leek broth was served. The evening continued with the haggis being piped in by Howard Cox followed by Ahmed Hilmy proudly carrying the Haggis. Luke followed with the Scotch bottles held high and above his head and Emily Newbery completed the procession carrying the tray of drinks ready for the toast. Howard Cox gave a majestic rendering of the Address to the Haggis, ably assisted by Bob Stevenson portraying the “Rustic, haggis fed,” much to everyone’s amusement.
The reply to the address to the haggis was given by Laraine Cox. She explained that her husband only played the pipes because she could not think what to buy him for his 50th birthday. She had gone to Oxford to buy something and found herself outside a music shop… hence the pipes! Her rendition was a highly amusing, very robust and superbly entertaining. The kitchen staff led by Glenn Shears and Ahmed prepared a truly memorable meal which was accompanied by a tot of whisky. The After Dinner Grace was recited by Gordon Agnew and this was followed by the Commodore giving the Loyal Toast. There was then a break in the festivities before the speeches began. Gordon Agnew gave the Immortal Memory followed by the Toast. He then called upon Robin Funnell to make the Toast to the Lassies. Robin, as always, was charming to the ladies, whilst admitting that sometimes, they took a bit of understanding. Maggie Lund gave her amusing response in verse, not letting the men folk get away with too much and certainly keeping up the lassies’ side.
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He was Principal Race Officer for the J-Class Regatta and Hundred
Cuan Marsh received the Club’s Half Nelson Award which is given
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The meal ended just after 10.30 with an interesting rendition of Auld Lang Syne As we laughed at our attempts the piper once again took to the floor to demonstrate just how it should have sounded.
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he Royal Southampton’s ACE award for Achievement, Commitment and Effort has by universal agreement gone to former captain of racing and national race officer, Mike Garvey.
Merit Trophy collected on Cuan’s behalf by nephew Gavin
Clockwise from the top: Piping the haggis. Robin Funnell - piper The Piper. Evening Enjoyment.
to a club member for Club Merit i.e. someone who has raced in the best spirit of the club, regardless of results, weather and crew. Cuan has raced with the Club over the past 10 years in both the Double Handed and fully crewed series and turns out come rain or shine.
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Ocean Village Social
Setting a nautical theme New chairman of Ocean Village social workgroup, Rod Waller plans to adopt a nautical theme for club events whenever possible.
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felt very honoured to have been invited to serve the club as Social Activities Chairman on the retirement of Gill Miller at the end of January. Gill’s last event was Burns Night which was a great success, and had she been writing this article then I am sure that she would have given a big vote of thanks to Christine and Gordon Agnew for their sterling effort in making it a memorable event. Gill would be a hard act to follow in any circumstance, but organising social events is a bit new to me so I’m on a steep learning curve. However, I very much enjoy a new challenge, and the club’s stalwarts have rallied round to guide me in the right direction. My particularly thanks’ to Rear Commodore Allan Beswick and Ocean Village management committee chairman Robin Funnell for their close support which, I am sure, will continue throughout the year. I very much look forward to further developing the excellent programme that Gill and her team cast for the 2013 season. As we are a sailing club, I would like to set a nautical theme wherever possible. For sure, we will put on a wide variety of events from informal club hops to gala, high-profile events featuring top local artists. I am very mindful that the Royal Southampton has a huge legacy of prodigious events and I will do all that I can to see that this long tradition is maintained. Club secretary Gary Stocks and the Events team took on the organisation of the candlelit dinner and dancing for Valentine’s Night, leaving me to concentrate on the finishing touches to a theatre group presentation that was started by Jo Oakley. This will take place on Saturday, March 23. Chester House Productions have previously performed at Ocean Village to great acclaim, but as long ago as 2009/10. They will stage their inimitable version of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales freely adapted to the 21st century. The setting is the cruise liner Canberra where Chaucer’s Pardoner, who was a rogue
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salesman, becomes a financial adviser and the rumbustious Miller becomes Mr. Miller, a quality control clerk in a bank. It is likely that Saturday, April 30, which was to have been a disco and dinner, will be needed for an alternative function. If this is the case we can move the social event to the Friday, April 26. Informal discos proved to be a great hit last year and I am sure that we will be able put on an enjoyable evening’s entertainment with supper. On May 17, the musical evening, we are hoping that you will join in singing sea shanties led by a local troop of Shantymen. To my mind the sea shanty invokes all that is good about life at sea. The team work, the camaraderie, the esprit de corps – no wonder that the genre is cherished by all who love the sea. We plan a fish and chip supper to enhance the nautical theme and our connection with the sea. Various RNLI groups have staged Shantymen events that have been great success and so I am sure that they will be go down well at the Royal Southampton. In June we have the Summer Ball and we are looking to put on a very good show indeed. We are aiming to re-create the halcyon days of British trad jazz using a Riverboat Shuffle theme. The Riverboat Shuffle is a 1924 popular song composed by Hoagy Carmichael. In the early 1960’s, when summers were summers, it was used to promote day-long cruises on pleasure craft with a well-stocked bar and a jazz band or two, keeping the revellers entertained from morn to late night. We aim to recreate the excitement of those adventurous days. A Surprise Variety Night is schedule for July. At present we are exploring a range of options. But, it is a ‘surprise’ event and I think that’s the way we should leave it until much nearer the day. In August we have a trip on Princess Caroline, off to see the thrills and
New chairman, Rod Waller spills of the yachts racing off Cowes. The format for the day will be very similar to that used for the J-Class event last year, and what a good event that was. Expect the same highly efficient organisation that provided no-hassle parking, mouth watering breakfast, comfortable accommodation aboard Caroline and excellent service at the bar and in serving a very satisfying lunch. Look forward to a memorable day out. In October we have a disco and dinner very similar to that being held in April. In November, however, a culinary evening will be presented. This is very much a work in progress at the moment, but we very much hope to have a top local chef to demonstrate the preparation of their Signature Dish and then to be able to include this as one of the courses served that evening. We also have an exciting raffle in mind, very much in the culinary theme. Watch out for this event, it promises to be highly memorable — something to write home about. December is perhaps the most intense month in the event calendar. We will have the carol singing and all the usual pre-Christmas junketing leading up to a gala ball in the very best traditions of Royal Southampton. Much work in currently going on with the detailed planning so there is little more to say at the moment. What I can say is that no effort will be spared to make these events among the very best that the Club has enjoyed, and in keeping with its traditions and values. All that remains is to wish you Bon Voyage during the forthcoming summer season. I hope to meet you all in our clubhouses and on the water. yachter Spring 2013
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BISCAY VENTURE
A cracking sail, choppy seas and a large G&T T
he first stage of our journey starts at Povoa de Varzim to Ria de Vigo,and then Ria de Pontevedra and Ria Muros How lovely it is to be back in Pavoa de Varzim — as if we haven’t been away — and nothing has changed in the meantime. The journey from Ocean Village to here has been a remarkably smooth one and shows how integrated travelling can work. Having caught a taxi to the station we then boarded the train to Gatwick, caught the plane to Porto and then the Metro straight through to Pavoa and taxi to the marina — how easy was that! Laurellajo was looking sparkling on her berth and it was so lovely to be back on board and feeling the movement of the sea underneath us once again. Having left her in September we had some re-discovering and re-organising of gear and clothes and stocking up on food etc. Then there was the catching up with old friends and finding out where they were heading for next and re-acquainting ourselves with the people and shops nearby. Everyone is
Priscilla Kilty recounts a journey from Portugal to Spain, France and back home to the UK on Laurellajo Photos by Angela Rice so friendly and cheerful despite the economic gloom. We left Pavoa early on June 14 for Vigo in mist and drizzle and managed to sail most of the way until the wind headed us and on came the motor. It was really lovely to be back on the water sailing on Laurellajo once again. The weather cleared and it was interesting to see the coastline we had come down last year and the entry into Ria de Vigo was really quite spectacular. We entered the marina about 6.30pm and found Angela Rice and Richard Fernie waiting for us to help us in and sort the lines out. This was Mediterranean style berthing and as the wind was starting to gust quite strongly I decided to go bows first, despite the fact that the marina staff really wanted me to go out and come in stern first. Once everyone was safely on board and gear stowed away in cabins we set off into the old part of Vigo to explore the markets and find a restaurant
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for dinner that evening. We were not disappointed and ate some excellent tapas and fish dishes. Rising early next morning we headed for Ria de Pontevedra and as the winds were light we motor-sailed up to the old town of Combarro which has a new marina and also excellent showers. The town was alive with people dressed in traditional costumes, even the children and lots of craft stalls and food stalls and music. We had a delightful time wandering around and soaking up the atmosphere. We eventually found a delightful local cafe/bar for a glass of chilled white wine and just relaxed watching the world and his wife go past. The weather forecast for the next day was light rain becoming heavy rain later, however we decided to keep moving and set sail for Portosin in Ria de Muros. By the time we arrived at the marina the rain had stopped and there was quite a fresh wind blowing
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View from Portosin marina balcony across Ria de Pontevedra so we were able to hang all the wet sailing gear out to dry. We decided to stay the next day and explore the nearby beaches and stock up on provisions. There was a frantic five minutes later in the evening when a German couple in a Dufour 38.5 were brought in by the marina staff and Paul and Richard ran across to give a helping hand in berthing the boat. Apparently their fuel hose had worked loose and sprayed fuel everywhere before they eventually cut it off and radioed for help. The Club Nautico has a wonderful balcony to relax and take in the magnificent view across the Ria which we thoroughly enjoyed whilst sipping ridiculously large gin and tonics before dinner. Perhaps we can persuade the RSYC to serve the same size G&Ts for the same price! The second stage is from Ria de Muros to Camarinas rounding Cape Finnesterre to Camarinas and onto La Coruna On sailing out of Ria de Muros we discovered that the wind instruments were not displaying the wind direction only the speed, so before leaving the Ria we tried re-calibrating the instruments but to no avail and eventually we decided to head for the Ria de Camarinas.
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The forecast was for a F4 but this quickly built to 32kts with steep, choppy seas but perhaps only to be expected as we were rounding Cape Finesterre. We actually had a cracking sail with winds at a steady F6 to F7 as we tacked steadily across the bays eventually entering Ria de Camarinas and setting the anchor at 10pm. A well-deserved chicken curry was consumed before we all crashed out for the night. We woke early next morning to a slight mist and drizzle but flat calm seas and a F1-2 forecast — this was a day just to motor gently round to La Coruna after the hectic sail of the previous day and this also gave us to a very good view of the coastline and some of the nearby anchorages very clearly. Just before the Tower of Hercules loomed into view the wind blew up and we managed to sail across the Ria into La Coruna where we were soon safely ensconced in Darsena marina. Whilst we were sorting ourselves out to go out for another lovely evening there was a knock on the side of the boat and William Whatley appeared on deck. He had just sailed across from Duarnenez in France with a friend Jamie in Ear to Eternity taking just two days. We spent a very pleasant evening with them on their boat eating tapas and consuming an excellent beef casserole that
Angela had made earlier in the day, washed down with some excellent Spanish and Portuguese wines. After spending the day cleaning, shopping and preparing the boat for the Biscay crossing that evening we wandered into the old city and found a small restaurant off the Plaza where we enjoyed a delicious steak washed down with a superb Rioja wine. Whilst we have been travelling up the Coast of Galicia, Richard and Paul have been usefully adding to their knowledge and skills in using both the chart plotter and auto pilot. However at the back of our minds all the time has been the weather and Biscay forecasts. Fortunately we have had good internet access and I receive daily updates from Simon Keeling on my Blackberry, which I can tailor to wherever I am or where I am heading. We have decided after considered discussion over the weather charts to leave La Coruna on Friday, June 22 to cross Biscay and to head directly for Camaret. Taking this route means that Richard can also have the experience of sailing down the Chenal de Four. We had considered going to La Rochelle and then through the Raz de Sein as well but tides and wind direction were against us. yachter Spring 2013
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BISCAY VENTURE La Coruna to Camaret and Falmouth
to handle from the gale the day before we would use Cedeira as a bolt-hole.
We left the pontoon at La Coruna at 09.30hrs and motored round to the fuel berth in the next marina. They had just refuelled the tanks and so whilst we were waiting for the fuel to settle, Angela and I quickly prepared lunch boxes and the vegetables for dinner that evening.
However we had a pleasant sunny day ahead of us, and despite quite a large swell the seas were smooth, although we had to motor due to lack of wind. We did manage to sail later in the evening until early morning, and with a wonderful starry night and a pod of dolphins swimming alongside the boat, what more could we ask for.
Once fuelled to the brim we set off out of the Ria heading due north to cross Biscay, but with the proviso that if the seas turned out to be too much
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The wind dropped again and after another sunny day eventually came back in the early hours of Sunday
morning quite strongly from the SW (but exactly as forecast by Simon Keeling, my weather guru) which meant we managed to sail all the way to the Chausee de Sein buoy. Here the wind died completely and we turned the motor on once again, when suddenly Paul shouted to stop the engine, which we did immediately.
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BISCAY VENTURE The v-belt had worked loose and in a large swell, with the boat pitching and rolling and less than half a mile from the Chausee de Sein buoy, Paul and Richard managed to tighten the belt sufficiently for us to continue. We then took the sails in and decided to motor the rest of the way to Camaret, where we berthed at 10.20pm in a wonderful sunset and a peaceful and calm sea. Camaret is a delightful town and after a good night’s sleep we were all raring to go off exploring despite the mist and drizzle. Angela set off to do the shopping and have a look around, whilst Paul and Richard decided to repair the v-belt before we crossed the Channel, whilst I sorted out weather forecasts and paid our dues at the Capitainerie. We all eventually joined up in the lovely Cafe Mer, for some delicious moules and frite and goat’s cheese salad, washed down with a bottle of chilled Muscadet. We were ready for the next stage of the journey which was the Chenal de Four and the Channel crossing to Falmouth. The forecast was a steady F4 but mist and drizzle. We set off at 16.20 hrs and managed to sail all the way down the Chenal de Four with a sog of 9.5 with the only slight disappointment being that the mist had closed in and we could only see the buoys as we passed by. Unfortunately this meant that Angela and Richard didn’t have the pleasure of the splendid views of the seas, the island of Ouessant and the in-famous Chenal de Four lighthouse. In fact we saw very little from then on apart from shipping on the radar screen until we entered Falmouth harbour at 10.30hrs the next morning and suddenly there was a world of colour awaiting us.
champagne and smoked salmon salad to celebrate. Later that day Paul and I stretched our legs and walked up to the castle at Pendennis Point to watch the J-Class boats racing in the bay, Richard went for his four mile run and Angela explored the shops. In fact we found Falmouth an interesting town, with narrow meandering streets and small shops, some art galleries and boutiques and quite delightful restaurants, and certainly somewhere we would like to come back to again. Angela and Richard left the boat on Wednesday afternoon, after collecting a car from Falmouth Marina, to set off back to Southampton; Angela to organise her son’s 30th birthday party and Richard to catch a plane back to the US. For Paul and myself all that is left is for us to sail back to our berth in Ocean Village, Southampton, to complete our journey home and what a sail that turned out to be - but that is another story waiting to be told! From the top: Richard helming out of Ria de Pontevedra Combarro Marina Richard, Paul and Angela relaxing on Portosin beach Povoa de Varzim Laurellajo on berth and Priscilla
Slowly motoring in we asked to berth at Pendennis Marina, but the reply came back that they were full, so we contacted the Visitors Yacht Haven next door who offered us a berth. As we passed Pendennis Marina we saw that the five J-Class yachts were all berthed there together with a large motor cruiser, which turned out to be the Committee Boat. The Yacht Haven was also quite full and as we were intending to leave the next day we berthed on the outside of the pontoons alongside a large Dutch boat. Well, we had arrived back in the UK safely and after sorting ourselves out we had a delightful lunch of Moet www.rsyc.org.uk
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MEMBER Profile Mike Golding onboard his IMOCA Open60 yacht Gameas at the start of solo non stop around the world yacht race - The Vendée Globe 2012. Les Sables d Olonne. FranceCredit: Lloyd Images / Curutchet Vincent / DPPI
Beating the odds W
hen Warsash skipper Mike Golding crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe shortly after 6.30pm on a Wednesday in February to take six place, he became the first sailor ever to finish three solo, non-stop round the world Vendée races. He finished just 6 hours 23 mins and 28secs behind his French rival Jean Le Cam with whom he had been duelling since early December. They have a history as rivals including in the 2004-5 Vendée Globe when the Frenchman took second and Mike third, but their courses have crossed many times over the last dozen years on major solo and short handed ocean races. It would be fair to say that Mike, a Royal Southampton member, started his fourth Vendée Globe with high
Vendée Globe Finish For Mike Golding (Gb) / Gamesa At Les Sables D’olonne Photo Jean Marie Liot / Dppi -
Club members watched veteran round the world sailor Mike Golding’s progress throughout the 88 days he was at sea during the Vendée Globe race. Editor Mike Ford takes up the story. hopes of finishing on the podium. After all in the last, record-breaking edition of 2008-9 he was in the lead in the Southern Ocean when his mast crashed down. And in recent races like the Transat Jacques Vabre and the B2B he was clearly still very competitive. But from the early stages he, like his hugely experienced contemporaries Le Cam and Dominique Wavre, found that his boat Gamesa could not quite match the latest generation design boats sailed by the likes of winner François Gabart and second placed Armel Le Cléac’h.
Mike finished with no major issues, other than losing the fairing from the front of his keel during the final days of the race which through the last 48 hours of the race saw him having to slow down and allow his pumps to work. Other issues which have specifically affected his performance were splits in his ballast tanks which occurred early in the South Atlantic, losing his key Code Zero sail and problems with his hydrogenerators which increasingly affected his ability to make electricity, although in the end his opting to take just enough diesel proved a prudent choice.
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MEMBER Profile In the early stages of the race down the Atlantic he admitted he found the early going tough, finding the race routine not as easy to slip into. His personal duel with Le Cam waxed and waned.
He has proven himself to be the ultimate professional over the course of his career, racing hard and often with success. This has proven to be a tough swansong for him as it has been for Le Cam and Wavre especially.
But in the end the French skipper’s strategy prevailed whilst Mike had to take care of his boat on the boisterous Bay of Biscay in the strong winds and big seas due to leaks around his keelbox.
At the finish, he said “It has not been the easiest of Vendée Globes, in fact it has been the hardest without any question because of the weather. The boat has been good, we have had a few problems, but the race itself has been hard for this group of boats right up to the end, right up to Biscay.”
Mike pledged this would be his last Vendée Globe. After finishing when asked if he would do it again, he retorted: “In another life”
“Yes, I am the first person to have completed the race successfully three times. Lots have competed
in the Vendée, and lots multiple times. I have competed four times and finished three times and I have beaten the odds. The odds say that usually less than half of the boats will finish the Vendée Globe and I have beaten those odds in multiple races.” “I didn’t do this Vendée Globe, or any other, to stack up a numerical supremacy, I did them to compete, and to win it would have been a dream. I haven’t done that, but in pursuing that dream, I have made several others come true, including this one of having finished the race successfully three times. It’s an honour to hold that accolade.”
Facts and figures Mike Golding’s elapsed time for the race was 88d 06h 36min 26s. His average speed over the theoretical 24,393 miles course was 11.5kts. He actually sailed 27,281 miles on the water at an average speed of 12.9 kts. Vendée Globe 2012/2013 Indian Ocean - 04/12/2012 Photo Mike Golding (Gb) / Gamesa - I
He finished 10d 04h 19m and 46s behind the race winner François Gabart. The Hampshire skipper had to reduce speed during the final 36 hours of the race when the gale force winds and big seas increased the ingress of water into his boat due to leaks in the keel box following the loss of a fairing at the front of the keel head.
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photo contest 2013
Cruising and Photographic Competitions T
he Royal Southampton’s Club photographic and cruising diary competition is open for 2013. The twin competitions have been launched as part of our new look publications and all members of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club are invited to enter the inspirational Photographic and Cruising Diary competition which are intended to reflect the atmosphere and activity of the Club. This year’s competition is designed to encourage members to demonstrate their camera talents, while capturing the spectacle of activity on the water, the atmosphere of the Club’s events onshore, or simply the Club and its many personalities, both at Ocean Village and Gins. It doesn’t matter whether you have an expensive camera, or a straightforward pointand-shoot pocket camera, or even the camera on your mobile phone.
Entrants can interpret the themes as widely as they like and pictures taken on water or land do not necessarily need to feature yachts and yachting. Photographs may taken in or around Solent Waters, or further afield.
Both competitions will run throughout the spring, summer and autumn and will close on Sunday, October 20. Winners will be announced at the Cruisers dinner on Saturday, November 2.
There will be three categories:
Winners in each category will receive a prize. An overall winner will be selected by the judges and will receive a special prize.
On the water pictures, Club activities afloat or ashore and For the most striking personality. As a separate competition, cruisers are invited to submit a cruise diary — an illustrated account of one of the Club rallies or a cruising venture. In a fresh departure this year, contributions for the Yachter or the Club website about cruising events or long distance sailing ventures will automatically be entered for the diary competition.
The competition will be judged by the Commodore, the Club Editor and an independent guest judge. Their decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. There is no entry fee, so just check the rules and download and print off an entry form from the Club website or pick up an entry form at Ocean Village or Gins. Remember to take your camera with you when you are out and about. For full rules and an entry form please log on to www.rsyc.org.uk
Winner On The Water 2012 — The Js with their supporters by Bob Stevenson
Right: Winner Personality 2012 — Bob, duck or grouse by Hilary Maskell Far right: Winner On Shore — Volunteers at work by Christine Agnew
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