Tidings Magazine - September 2018 Edition by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

SEPTEMBER 2018

THE ROPE THAT CHANGED SAILING INTRODUCTION TO OUR NEW FLAG OFFICERS TRAVELLING WITH MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIERES

PHOTOGRAPHY © SUSAN GHENT

CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2018

Atomix 7.5m $44,500 McMullen & Wing $1,490,000 This outstanding offshore78' vessel is registered

Constructed to isLloyd's world of as 6.75m but 8.2m classification overall and isby capable renowned New Zealand Builders, McMullen economical and reliableShip boating with the benefit &of a Wing, "Southerly II" is a capable world cruiser single fuel supply from a mother-ship when inwhilst remote still manageable by an owner or and theirpowered small crew. locations. Constructed in 2007 by a Commissioned as a showcase by 300hp Volvo diesel stern-driveofforcraftsmanship 38knots. McMullen & Wing before being sold into private Adam Scahill 0419 847 439 ownership and available now in Fremantle.

Duncanson 40’ $99,000 Leeder 30’ Stealaway Sportiva is a 1989 Duncanson 40’ with$56,500 a light and

This is distance a clean and tidy sports brightLeeder interiorSportiva ideal for300 long cruising and cruiser builtstays for WA conditions. fantastic In layout with extended in your favouriteA location. recent atimes full length hard top to keep you safe from the sun. she has had a full refit including new paint and The boatfitout features a wet bar interior whichstowaway gives hercockpit a smartchairs, modern looking with sink and cockpit fridge and ample seating for appearance. relaxing and entertaining. Powered by twin Mercury Adam Scahill 0419 847 439 V8 Stern drives with only 110 hours.

Beneteau 43’ $129,900 Caribbean 35’ $189,900 The Beneteau 430 Oceanis is a world class cruising

Undoubtedly one of thepassages most suitable designs ever boat capable of ocean and exploring the produced Australia ourRecent tough conditions with a world at aninentry level for price. improvements massivenew 100bimini, squaredodger feet ofand cockpit forbag. the keen include boom New cockfisherman nine for extended pit window and and accommodation some new teak inforthe cockpit. A new familyPenta getaways. It justwas doesn't get any simpler or Volvo 6cyl turbo installed in 2005. better than a Caribbean 35' and this 1996 model ticks Jake 0402 905 911 all of theFlintoff boxes with twin Cummin's Diesels.

NEWS FROM OUR FLAG OFFICERS Gary McNally – Commodore Robert Parker – Vice Commodore Peter Chalmer – Rear Commodore Sail Barbara-Dene Jones – Rear Commodore Juniors Mark Tremain – Rear Commodore Power

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Conquest Power Cat75’ 56’

$999,900 $744,000 Halvorsen 70’ WELLCRAFT 182'

ENHANCED PRECISION 17mafter, this superb Highly regarded and sought This iconic WA vessel is built forPlay extreme conditions Power Cat was built by Power in 2007 and has tocompleted comfortably accommodate guests.the It was many expeditionsher including Abrolhos originally built to survey asKimberly a company PR vessel and Islands annually and the Region. Presenwas builtis heavier to the the mature clients requirements. It tation excellentdue with owners still using was the first of this cabin design with three cabins, this vessel regularly at the local islands. twin GM diesels, twin generators and stylish Jamie Dodd 0418 presentation for private or corporate work.819 181

$494,500 $69,900

This fantastic family runabout is with the perfect entry Classical craftsmanship coupled rich timber level Wellcraft for simply enjoyingmotor our waterways finishes distinguish this timeless yacht from with friends family. Easy to tow and launch with more modernand examples and the Halvorsen heritage a standard family sedan, 18' openlong-range, boat offers is evident throughout this this substantial plenty of deck space and seatinginand also hasdouble a live aboard vessel. Constructed 1976 from toilet onboard. Power optionsOregon. are from 115Hp to diagonal and triple diagonal 150Hp four stroke outboards. New0418 and in819 stock 181 Jamie Dodd NOW. As pictured 2019 Model.

Thomas Craft 45’ Caribbean 40’

$329,900 $299,900

“Odds On’ in a fine40'example of a quality built WA The Caribbean is an awesome off-shore flybridge cruiser. This water Thomascraft been performer and blue cruiser 4500 with ahas renowned meticulously by her boat current pedigree asmaintained a serious fishing withowner their since hissubstantial purchase cockpit in 2003.and Originally builttofor Bill Plug in the ability accommodate 1999 “Matrix” Freedom Marine, shespacious has spent the as whole familybywhen required in two hercabins. life onPower the West Coast. by twin Caterpillar diesels is provided for a cruising speed of 20 knots.0402 Value here. Jake Flintoff 905 911

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10 DYNEEMA – THE ROPE THAT CHANGED SAILING John Longley 12 VOLUNTEERING – GARDENING Philippa Packer 15 SAILING INSTITUTE – MATCH RACING REGATTA Susan Ghent

$1,490,000 $749,900

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Deloy 32’ $124,900 Handcrafted by Shipwrights this Blackwatch 40’ of Deloy in 2003, $299,000

stylish and capable vessel hasoff-shore all of the vessels essentials Regarded as one of the best in the required for extended cruising or just a serious day in market place today, the Blackwatch 40’ is an icon out chasing the fishing big ones. The and deckthis space serious game circles neatisexample enormous and uncluttered with easy access for has all the luxuries to keep the whole family happy. divers with a large transom door and dive ladder. The twin cabin layout offers accommodation for up to Twin Yamaha 225Hp four stroke outboards. seven adults and the galley.

Jamie Dodd

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32 TRAVEL GRANTS INFORMATION 32 MEMBERSHIP – IMPORTANT DATES 33 MEMBERSHIP – NEW CLUB MEMBERS

23 MID-WEEK RACING – THE WINTER CUP Brian Cain

37 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

34 COMMODORE’S COCKTAIL NIGHT 38 VALE – VICE PATRON JOHN GALVIN 38 VALE – SHARON BARREY-GRASSICK 39 VALE – JOHN GREEN

30 THE BOSUN’S LOCKER Nathan Stronach

This substantial commercial“as vessel constructed Presented in immaculate new”was condition with only to440 the hours highest standards in 2002 by renowned West use since delivery here in WA. Heavily Australian Milnerincluding to 1B survey for 12 optioned shipwright, with factoryPeter equipment airconpassengers and four crew overnight or 1D survey for ditioning, dishwasher and the big 13.5 Kva Onan 100 passengers in local waters. Capable of extended Generator. Extended immediately on delivery to 50 cruising to international destinations with feet and then demonstrated to the staff of Internationaccommodation for fifteen in six separate cabins and al Marine. able to carry 100 passengers in local waters.

31 ASTERN – FROM THE ARCHIVES Basil Twine

21 MIRROR FLEET – THE PERFECT FAMILY CLASS Simon Barwood

25 WATER CRAFT Eric Boon

Peter Milner47’Ext 83’ 50’ Caribbean

2018 Club Best Regatta for the Tom Worsley Trophy Champion Team ‘Etchells’, sailed by Mark Lovelady, Gordon Blaauw, Gus McBriar and Luke Paterson. Full report in the next edition.

Boston Whaler 21' $61,000 Whittley 660 $54,900 LeisureCat 35’ Console's are perfect $299,900 Regal 40’ 660 is a very sought after $339,000 These practical Centre for a The Whittley family cruiser Renowned quality of construction and sea Rotto tenderforortheir a little Mandurah canal boat. Boston keeping abilities, LeisureCat really outconstruction did themWhalers proven name and foam filled selves when they fully optioned means you and theproduced family willthis stay safe and theexambuild ple for the Boat Show. an condition overall length quality will 2012 see the boat stay With in good for of 42’, sleek superstructure large deck areas, years to come. Sitting on and a licenced trailer, she isthea dream to tow andtoeasy to launch and retrieve 3500 will appeal the serious off-shore explorer. because her size. 200Hp Verado outboard. Adam ofScahill 0419 847 439

Ordered new by the present owner infrom 2007the and with credible offshore performance proven maintained to the best possible standards and Whittley designed hull. Powered by a low hour professionally withblade numerous hidden Mercruiser 4.3customised mpi with five stainless steel features such as a fold down TV and a slide propeller and an alpha one stern drive, she out is fuel induction station on for thefamily transom, “Caruccio” efficient cooking and quiet. Perfect weekenders, isthe impressive immediately on boarding. Her open layout is extremely functional andluxury well interior two bathrooms. thoughtoffers out. two Bestcabins Value and in town. Only 150 Hours.

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Mariner 50’ $194,900 Wellcraft 22' $119,900 The most20’ popular size in the Fisherman range, the "Quattro" is a massive built motor Arvor Wellcraft 23’ volume Taiwanese $62,500 $56,900 sailer, designed by Blaine These 232 beautiful Extremely solid and stable,Seeley. the Wellcraft Centre cruisers are designed for room and comfort andreally built Console is a fantastic off-shore performer and solid tackle the worlds best destinations. A showstoits strength when at restcruising with a number of peorecent refit saw this vessel receive a number of ple onboard. You can move around the open decks upgrades including a new whisper quiet Perkins without destabilising this capable vessel. Powered by 187hp engine, new Generator and a shiny paint job. a 250hp Yamaha Four Stroke outboard.

Adam Scahill

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Wellcraft the perfect offshore This Arvor 22' 20’ isSeries 2 is a very rare weapon. offering. At Used 6.71m in length, they are ideal to tie as a security boat in Dampier she is inalongside 2C surveyyour for mother-ship at Rottnest more capable 2+6 and was rarely used and and are stored in athan shed. This of making the crossing in comfort. Construction boat would be ideal for a taxi boat, fishing charter standards are ideal for our rugged conditions. boat, security boat or just a work boat and has top of Powered by 225Hp Mercury. New 2019 model. the range full length fenders.

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CLUB STAFF Chief Executive Officer Accountant Communications Yachting Operations Mgr Sailing Administrator Training Centre Principal Dinghy/Junior Sailing Administrator Power Administrator Membership Administration Assistant Bosun Receptionist Food and Beverage Manager Events/Weddings

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Paul Bayliss Catherine Ramsey Deb Hanrahan Debbie Blaauw Sharon Skinner Jenn Suffield Chelsea Hall Casey Walsh Susan Ghent Zoe Rostron Nathan Stronach Pauline Rhodes Gregg Wild Natalie Neal Kaidy Raag

FLAG OFFICERS Gary McNally – commodore@rfbyc.asn.au Robert Parker – vicecommodore@rfbyc.asn.au Peter Chalmer – rearcommsail@rfbyc.asn.au Barbara-Dene Jones – rearcommjuniors@rfbyc.asn.au Mark Tremain – rearcommpower@rfbyc.asn.au GROUNDS STAFF Timothy Donahue, Laurie Martin, Shane Ramsey, Joel Sheppard PUBLICATION Registered by Australia Post Publication No 63312300018 To contribute or advertise in the next issue send your copy by Friday 9 November 2018 to pr@rfbyc.asn.au CONTACT US Keane’s Point, Peppermint Grove Western Australia T +61 8 9286 8200 www.rfbyc.asn.au rfbyc@rfbyc.asn.au

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

GARY MCNALLY COMMODORE

Get ready for the summer season. As we leave an action packed winter season behind us, preparation for our 122nd Opening Day is in full swing. What a great tradition it is, a day to showcase all of our Club activities and beautiful grounds. Something to enjoy for every member of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club and our guests. See you at the Club.

rfbyc.asn.au Volunteers Our Club relies on its members to assist and we are very lucky to have so many generous people, always willing to help and to pass their skills on to others too. Volunteering at RFBYC is lots of fun and a great way to meet new friends. Consider getting involved in running our regular on water activities, regattas, committee roles or one of the many working teams we have around the Club. There are opportunities to learn a new skill such as radio operations, race management and safety boat driving. RFBYC volunteers are appreciated and whether lending a hand on the water or ashore, they enjoy their tasks, new skills gained and camaraderie that goes along with it. If you or a fellow member is interested in finding out more, visit the ‘participate’ tab on the Club website for more information or get in touch with the Yachting Operations staff. What’s On Keep an eye on our weekly member email Gybe Sheet, distributed on Thursday afternoons. There you will find out what’s happening at the Club whether it be a social activity, on-water event, New Members’ Night, handy information seminar or just some interesting news about your Club and fellow members. There is also a calendar on the Club website. Social Media RFBYC is actively using social media to share news. Follow the Club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Club handles are listed below and there are links from the rfbyc.asn.au website. Facebook @RoyalFreshwaterBayYachtClub Instagram @rfbyc Twitter @RFBYC The Facebook and Instagram accounts are very active while Twitter is only used during big events. Membership We are a member Club and we depend on membership. Please encourage others to support the running of Club activities and ongoing maintenance of our grounds and equipment by becoming a member. Information including our benefits of membership table and handy question & answer sheet can be viewed on the Club website under the tab ‘participate’ or visit the Club to request an information pack. Contact the Membership Coordinator (Susan) with any questions. 2

IS WITH IMMENSE PRIDE AND GRATITUDE that I accepted the privilege of being elected Commodore of our fine yacht club. Thank you, fellow members, Vice Patrons, Flag Officers and Committee members, for your support and encouragement which has led me on this path.

I will continue the excellent work carried out by our previous Commodores; their dedication and hard work is to be commended. I’m looking forward to making my own contribution whilst working closely with CEO Paul Bayliss, fellow Flag Officers, General Committee and staff. Congratulations to the candidates that were successfully elected to General Committee at the AGM. Congratulations as well to Sandy Anderson who was recognised as a Special Member for her contribution to sailing and in particular encouraging women in sailing. I am also pleased to report that the membership voted through changes to the Entrance Fee that will help us be more reactive to external factors when promoting our Club. Thank you for your support. In November 2017 the Club was honoured with being named the Club of the Year at the Australian Sailing Awards recognition of our programs, training and events. This reflects on our previous Commodores and Committees, our exceptionally professional hard-working staff, dedicated and willing volunteers, and of course, you the members. Well done to every one.

As a Club we continue to produce world class sailors, the latest being Zac Littlewood who was recently crowned Men’s Laser Radial World Champion, Matt Wearn – Silver Medal at the Laser World Championships, and Rome Featherstone who, sailing with Otto Henry, won silver medal at the World Sailing Youth Championships in the 420 class. These sailors are exceptional young men both on and off the water. Congratulations. I would like to recognize the success of the Sailing Institute which is focused on developing youth and young adult sailors. This program has been fabulous for both male and female sailors and is open to experienced and beginner sailors alike. The eyes of the sailing world will once again be on us with Dragon National Championships and World Championships in December 2018 and January 2019 and then the WASZP International Games later in January. Good luck to all members that will be competing in these events. The next twelve months will see our General Committee members busy with numerous projects to be finalised and bought to fruition. The priority being:

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• The completion of the 2018 Bunbury and Return Ocean Race Incident Review. • The Constitution review and update, currently in progress and will be available for members to view early February 2019. This will then require a special general meeting for adoption. • Replacement of the outer section of C Jetty starting in May 2019. Design work is complete, and the tender documents are currently being reviewed. • Dinghy/Junior Clubhouse Redevelopment - as part of this project General Committee has undertaken to do a master plan of the Club grounds that will assist in planning for the future. The master plan will incorporate what we need as a Club for optimum use of space with consideration to parking and a general tidy up of the area around the Dinghy/Junior Clubhouse. There are design options for the Junior/Dinghy Clubhouse development and the master plan will show these for consideration by members. There are three elements to consider moving forward. Development of the master and site plan, fundraising initiatives and design concept planning. It is intended that these will be completed by

early November with a town hall meeting to follow. The re-integration of the food and beverage operations into the Club is now complete. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow working group members of Club members Tony Packer, Lloyd Clark and CEO Paul Bayliss and Club accountant Catherine Ramsey who all worked tirelessly during this consuming and involved process which began in December 2017. The 122nd Sailing Opening Day of our Club will be held on Saturday, 20 October. This day celebrates the beginning of our summer sailing season and is enjoyed by all members and guests both on and off the water. The Juniors and Dinghy sailors will sail in the morning with the larger boats sailing in the afternoon. Power boats will be participating in a raft-up on the main wharf followed by a Sail Past. I encourage you to showcase our magnificent Club to family and friends with the sailing spectacle, live bands playing in the afternoon and evening as well as casual dining from 12:00 and the Bowline open from 6:00. As Commodore I look forward to serving you, the Club members. 3

ROBERT PARKER VICE COMMODORE

IS A PRIVILEGE TO BE PENNING my first Tidings article as Vice Commodore. I am excited and daunted, in equal measure, by the prospect.

Despite a few years as Honorary Treasurer back in 2015/2016, I had forgotten the unbelievable range of activities, functions and meetings that greater involvement offers. The challenge of taking our food and beverage function in-house, has rapidly taken on a positive focus, as the flexibility and efficiencies of “one operator” become apparent. By no means are we complacent at this early stage of this new model. 20 years ago, the outsourced model was a valid option. In these times and circumstances, and with a legacy of quality and good service, we have the opportunity to shape our own path. On the social side, we have held many successful events including the following:

• Commodore’s Cocktail Party • Roy Orbison Tribute night • 1970’s Tribute night • Mexican theme dinner • Thai theme dinner • Willespie Wine dinner • French theme dinner All of the above, and more, have been extremely well patronised and commended. Our food and beverage staff have done an exceptional job. By the time we go to print, we will also have attended the Combined Mess night at Royal Perth Yacht Club. No doubt I will obtain material for future Tidings from that event! In my capacity as Chairman of the Membership Committee I have already had the great pleasure of interviewing many applicants for membership. These have ranged from family groups,

retired farmers, professionals and returning previous members. Without exception, I am delighted at the genuine desire of all these people to want involvement and the opportunity to contribute to the fabric of the Club. I remind members to make every effort to attend New Members nights. The next is on Friday, 14 September. It is always inspiring to meet and get to know our new members. Opening Day for the sailing season is on Saturday, 20 October. Save the date and, if not sailing, be sure to stay for lunch and entertainment on this key annual event. Here’s to a successful upcoming sailing season and I look forward to contributing to the ongoing administration and direction of our great Club.

PETER CHALMER REAR COMMODORE SAIL

ACHTING COMMITTEE consists of Rear Commodore Juniors Barbara-Dene Jones, Trish Ford, Simon Barwood, Nick Deussen, Luke Paterson, Dirk Van der Struyf and myself. As the newly elected or ongoing Flags and Committees of the Club settle into their positions and duties I congratulate those who were successful.

The keelboat Frostbite Series included the Sailing Institute Juniors on the BW8s and has seen over 70 yachts on our start line and the Dragons and Etchells are found on Melville Water if not the Bay. Mid Week rac4

ing continues to be a “must do” event during the week. Our offshore sailors competing in the Valmadre Series had two race cancellations due to weather conditions. The Next Factor and Joss performed well in Div 1 IRC

and Emeraude and Le Jag fought each other for placings in Div 2 YAH. An exciting Club initiative this year will see the use of turning marks for both the Dolphin Race and for the Rottnest Festival of Sail to bring the

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remarkable ocean racing yachts close inshore to the iconic Cottesloe Beach. Yachting Operations staff are busy planning for us to host, among other events, the Dragons Nationals and Worlds in December and January and then the Waszp Nationals and also Games in January. Our Keelboat Handbook will be online mid-September and all keelboat owners/ crew intending to sail next

season are welcome to attend a Pre-Season Briefing on Thursday, 11 October to familiarise themselves with our Race Officers and learn about the changes to the Sailing Instructions, Rules, Safety Regulations etc. Further details will be on the website and don’t forget you can easily stay up to date with Club events such as this on Gybe Sheet. As the 2018/19 season draws near it is important

that all owners ensure their boats satisfy safety and insurance requirements before you nominate for the new season. Opening Day 2018 is 20 October so come along and help celebrate the opening of the season and enjoy the sailing, festivities and social camaraderie. I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

BARBARA-DENE JONES REAR COMMODORE JUNIORS

VAN MOORE MADE A HUGE contribution to the Junior/Dinghy Club over the last three years. I want to extend thanks to Evan on behalf of dinghy sailors for the time, effort and commitment he gave as Rear Commodore.

He is a hard act to follow. For those who don’t know me; as a junior member of RFBYC I sailed in one of the first Mirrors at the Club. I have sailed in offshore racing, participated in time trialling and spent a few years on House Committee. More recently I have been involved with race management and had the pleasure of helping out at events such as ISAF Worlds, M32’s and ICR. Volunteering at our Club is a wonderful way to enjoy the facilities we have. From personal experience I can tell you it is true – you will get a lot of pleasure and fun just from being involved. If you haven’t yet put your hand up to help out, please do. We need you. Our successful Junior and Dinghy programme only works because of our wonderful

volunteers. Please contact Chelsea and let her know you are looking for a job. The Annual Busy Bee (8:00am), Junior Committee AGM (11:30am) and Buy and Sell (12:30pm) will take place on Sunday, 16 September from 8:00am. We are calling for all volunteers to help clean up the Clubhouse and sheds before the start of the season. The Dinghy Rules night is scheduled for Thursday, 20 September. Learn about rule changes, ask questions of Club judges and improve your knowledge of sailing rules. On the 26 and 27 September the Club will host the WA State Youth Championships. We encourage all sailors to enter to experience the camaraderie and fun that is part of these events. While we always champion our

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winners, participating and having fun is also important. The pre-season information session and safety audits will take place on 7 October. All sailors must attend to ensure a season of safe and happy sailing. The 122 Sailing Opening Day is on Saturday, 20 October. Dress up your yacht for the sail past at 9:30am, don’t forget to salute the Commodore. Racing starts at 10:30am. Members are always welcome to bring five guests to the Club and this is a great day for your family to join you. There’s plenty of fun with a bouncy castle, inflatable water slide and lots of ice cream. The bar will be open for adults and food will be available. There is always something new, exciting and fun happening for the juniors and dinghy sailors. Please 5

follow the RFBYC Dinghy Sailing Facebook page and make sure you read the weekly Dinghy Digest which is emailed. If you are not receiving the Dinghy Digest or know someone who would like to receive it please email juniors@rfbyc.asn.au.

A number of our members have had successful international campaigns. Our congratulations to: Zac Littlewood – Laser Radial Men’s World Champion & Bronze Medal at the Youth World Championships in the Laser Radial Class.

Romë Featherstone – Silver Medal at the Youth World Championships – 420 Class Matt Wearn – Silver Medal at the World Championships – Laser.

MARK TREMAIN REAR COMMODORE POWER

AM HONORED TO HAVE BEEN recently appointed as Rear Commodore Power and am very much looking forward to representing the interests of the power yacht section of our great Club for the next two years.

I would like to thank outgoing Rear Commodore Lloyd Clark for his leadership and service over the course of the last two years. Lloyd has been an energetic and passionate leader and leaves the power yachts in great shape. A special thanks to the outgoing Power Committee for their dedicated service. Special mention should go to Peter Wisbey who has retired from the Power Committee after 20 years of service. Thankyou Peter! I welcome the new committee members and look forward to working with you over the next couple of seasons. As new Chair of this committee my focus is on increasing participation in time trials. We have seen an increase during the 2018 season so far and hope the momentum continues. The competition this season is tight and highly competitive especially with some new participants. State Teams events have seen an increase in numbers participating; special mention to 6

Hamish Beck’s 3rd placing in the State Team Event 2 out of a competing 50 boats. The 3rd State Teams Event was cancelled, and the Cork Evans Time trial postponed due to bad weather. We’ve had some very wet and windy days which did not deter a number of regulars braving these conditions week in, week out. A very special thank you must go to our wonderful checkpoint volunteers, Brian Cain and Mark Donati who make time trialing possible every week. The Kylie Cup one of our signature events for the season was run on Sunday morning, 26 August. This year we saw 28 boats participating and a wonderful crowd of around 130 for the ‘pig on a spit’ lunch afterward. Congratulations to Khaled and Sarah Hejleh on Stramash, winners of the Kylie Cup with 6 points lost Other important time trialing events to note are SoPYC’s Tu Tu event, the CYC Lloyd Anderson, RPYC Seafarer (16 September) and PFSYC Cork Evans Time Trial.

The Rockingham Race Weekend will be held on December 8 & 9. Power yachts can watch the start on Saturday morning and then head to Rockingham in convoy, stay overnight, then cruise to Garden Island for Sunday evening. This is a great weekend combining power yachts and sail. TCYC provide and allocate moorings for the weekend. This year Closing Day will be held on 15 September with presentations in the Athol Hobbs Room from 4.00pm. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible. I’d like to encourage power yacht owners to participate in the raft up and sail past in this year’s sailing opening day on 20 October. Finally, I’d like to encourage all power yacht owners to register and participate in next year and future time trialing seasons. It’s a great way to get out on the water and use your boat in the winter months as well as a good social opportunity. See you out there!

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TALKING FOOD BOWLINE RESTAURANT SENT: TUESDAY, 14 AUGUST 2018

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SENT: FRIDAY, 3 AUGUST 2018 11:48 AM

TO: KAIDY RAAG

TO: RFBYC RECEPTION

SUBJECT: WINE DINNER

SUBJECT: RE: PLC DANCE

SUBJECT: POSITIVE FEEDBACK

Kaidy

Hi Kaidy,

The wine club dinner was a great success and went without a hitch. The food and the service were up to the usual high standard although we generally thought there was too much food and we felt embarrassed at leaving so much.

Thankyou for your assistance with our event. It was a great success.

We hope to return again next year. Thank you for organising the event. Kind regards Ian

We have left an arbor under the balcony at the delivery driveway until we can return with an appropriate vehicle. Probably tomorrow. I looked for someone to ask but there is no one here. Regards, Debbie

Hi Paul, I would like to pass on my gratitude to you & your team at the bowline restaurant. Anthony in particular is an absolute credit to the club. We had another family Sunday lunch there recently and as always looks after us superbly. Kind regards, James

ON 5 AUG 2018, AT 2:10 PM, PETER WROTE:

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Congratulations…

TO: KAIDY RAAG

Every meal to every person was excellent, the service was great.

YPO EVENT 15 AUGUST

We all had a memorable evening.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to use your wonderful facilities.

I just got off the phone with Andrea my contact from last nights event. She said the event went very well and they were extremely happy with the food, service and a big thanks for handling all the last minute changes that happened before the event started.

Thank you again.

Well done team!

SUBJECT: RE: FUNCTION ACCOUNT - RFBYC

Dear Kaidy, The Venue looked and was amazing for Jodie’s Pre wedding celebration. The food was beautiful and plenty of it. Also the staff were fantastic.

Regards Peter.

Hi All

Kind Regards, Ali

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DYNEEMA

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have always been interested in rigging. Way back when we were preparing for Alan Bond’s first tilt at the Americas Cup in 1974 we trained off Yanchep. Not a lot of rigging shops up there then (or now) so we had to look after ourselves. I ended up doing most of the splicing, mainly rope to wire, as the 12’s in those days ran on wire genoa sheets, braces and halyards and awful things they were. Jump forward to 1983 and Ben Lexcen and I set about getting all the wire off Australia II and using Kevlar instead. It was quite a task but we achieved it and saved something like 50kgs aloft by just getting the wire out of the halyards. All our rigging was done by the late John B Fitzhardinge who would do the complicated splicing involved most nights and mornings before going to sea to act as the Royal Perth Yacht Club’s representative on the committee boat. How much easier life would have

been back then if Dyneema had been around.

ow I am no expert on Dyneema, and there will be Club members who know more, but I thought it would interest members who are not necessarily rigging enthusiasts to know the basics of this amazing fibre. Dyneema is the world’s strongest fibre. It has been around since the 1990s and is referred to chemically as an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene or HMPE for short. The trick lies in the extremely long molecules that give it extraordinary strength, being a little stronger than steel of an equal diametre and yet so light it floats. It is also extremely resistant to chafe being 15 times more resistant to abrasion than carbon steel. It is also resistant to UV and does not absorb water. It is odourless, tastleless and non-toxic. It is resistant to acids, alkalis and most

organic solvents but not to oxidizing agents. Its only down side, from a sailing point of view, is that it has a low melting point so in highly loaded situations that generate heat, like skidding a sheet on a winch, it can melt. It also has an extremely low coefficient of friction so cleating it is more difficult than traditional ropes. Sailing of course is only a niche use of the fibre as the company that makes it, DSM Dyneema B.V. had 10 billion Euro of sales in 2017. Needless to say that did not all come from sailing as it is used in a huge variety of industries from maritime to defense, clothing to aviation.

ut let’s get back to sailing at RFBYC and why I like using it so much. It is the simple fact that it is so simple to use and is yet so light and strong that a 5mm piece of SK78 Dyneema can pick up a Dragon complete with its crew.

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Splicing Dyneema is very easy. Basically to make an eye splice you pass one end through the middle of the longer part, there being no core, and then pass the longer end back through the short end. This creates a “lock” that simply cannot pull out because the two pieces work against each other. All that remains is to use a fid or a doubled over piece of wire to insert the short end down the longer end, pull it out, taper it and milk the rope tight so that the tapered part slips back inside the longer end. If you have a nice pair of Dyneema scissors it can take less than 5 minutes to do a splice. So what are its uses? On our Dragon we use it for genoa sheets, running and fixed backstays, outhauls and control lines. For some uses, because it slips in a cleat, you need to buy the Dyneema that has a polyester cover that allows it to be cleated and is easier to hold. This cover

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can be stripped off where it is not going to be cleated or handled, for example in spinnaker sheets or halyards. The remaining cover needs to be carefully tapered and spliced back into the Dyneema core and that takes time but I find it enjoyable.

yneema can also be used as a replacement for 1 X 19 SS wire for standing rigging. However, because it is subject to “creep”, that is slowly elongating if kept under static load for a long time, you need to use a rope that is less that 15% of the anticipated breaking strain. There is also a new fibre DM20 (rather than the normal SK78 or the more expensive but even stronger SK99) that hardly suffers from creep at all. There is a company, Colligo Marine (www.colligomarine.com), in the States that makes the most beautiful fittings for mast and deck specifically designed for Dyneema standing rigging.

One other great use is as a replacement for stainless steel shackles. On my little Caledonia Yawl, “Crazybird” I have got rid of every shackle. No more dropping the pins between the floorboards or fumbling around for a shackle spanner. The fun thing is that if you have any short pieces over from other rigging jobs then you just turn them into Dyneema shackles that are easy to make - although learning the Diamond stopper knot can be frustrating. If you are interested in learning some of these skills and many others I thoroughly recommend a book called Splicing Modern Ropes – A Practical Handbook by Jan Willem Polman published by Bloomsbury Publishing that is in print and readily available on line. There are also lots of useful YouTube videos on the subject.

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Philippa Packer

VOUNTEERING CAPPOQUIN GARDENING GROUP

HE first project for the “Cappoquin Gardening Group” is complete!

If you have been to Club recently you will have had an opportunity to admire the recent improvements to the gardens either side of the main entry stairs. Come Opening Day, 20 October, these gardens will be in full bloom for all to enjoy. The planning, preparation and planting were a team effort. The planting took place over two days by a team consisting of Members Annette Pell, Jo Munchenberg, Kristy Frean, Sue Deany, myself and non-member Ann Kosonen. Angela Broad provided excellent advice and connections with wholesale nurseries. Prior to planting, Nathan Stronach’s ground staff prepared the beds. Roger Pell, Jenny Seabrook, Dean McAullay and Paul Reifer contributed some great ideas and suggestions which, hopefully, will be included in our next project. My grateful thanks to them all.

Pictured from left to right: Kristy Frean, Philippa Packer, Sue Deany, Annette Pell, Jo Munchenberg

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Susan Ghent

SAILING INSTITUTE MATCH RACING REGATTA

ACING FOR THE MARCH MATCH CUP TROPHY, the Sailing Institute Match Racing Regatta was held on 1 and 2 September at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club in Perth.

Youth sailors from the RFBYC Sailing Institute programme contest the annual event in BW8 keelboats, sailed in teams of five. As a World Sailing Grade 5 event, it aims to introduce the young sailors to the world of match racing, some receiving points towards their international match racing ranking for the first time. Four teams of sailors from the RFBYC Match Racing Squad participated in the racing while some lucky sailors from the Youth Racing Squad were invited to take part too. The younger group were involved in stations with the start team, on umpire boats and as an observer on the back of the BW8s during the racing. Founded by Pete Nicholas, the March Match Cup was created to provide opportunities in match 14

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racing for local sailors in Perth and first awarded in 2009. There are three great names on the trophy, David Gilmour (2009), Tristan Brown (2010) and Sam Gilmour (2011). It was then lost for a few years while no regatta was held, and it has now been returned to RFBYC. Keeping to the spirit of this initial event and the passion of its founder for youth sailing, the March Match Cup will now be awarded to the winner of the annual Sailing Insti-

tute Match Racing Regatta. The trophy will include the winning team from 2017 skippered by Aaron de Longville. THE 2018 EVENT

On Saturday, one full Round Robin was completed in light to moderate winds. Race Officer John Taylor had to finish early due to the wind becoming too light to sail but he was confident that he was on schedule to complete the finals series the next day.

PLACINGS AFTER THE ROUND ROBIN STAGE PLACE 1

TEAM WILL DREW

SCORE 3

MARCELL TORRE

MURRAY BUCHAN / JAMIE BOUGHER

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JENNA EVERETT

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Experience showed through this round with Will Drew’s Intrepid Racing coming out in front, winning all of their matches for the day. Intrepid Racing have been an established team since the RFBYC Winter Squad programme in 2017. They have since competed in several local events as well as the Australian Maid Youth Match Racing Regatta in Darwin in June where they placed 5th. SEMI FINAL

Sunday began with the Semi Final Round. The first team to score 2 points would go through to the Final Round for first and second place overall and the other two pairs would sail the Petit Final. Top placed Will Drew chose to match the newer team of Jenna Everett, Drina Bucktin, Annabelle Jones, Zachary Sprunt and George Elms. They sailed to windward of the start line in the pre-start tussle and were holding head to wind. When it was time to return to cross 16

the line for the start of the race, Intrepid Racing got away cleanly, cleared the line and managed to begin with a two boat length lead on Everett. With more experience in the Intrepid Team, Everett and her crew just couldn’t match the speed to catch up. This was the case again in their second match although Jenna’s team showed great potential and a good attitude for their future. The two more evenly matched teams of Marcello Torre and Jamie Bougher had more of a challenge. In match one, Bougher held a good lead but had a penalty to get rid of before the finish. He held on to the penalty, waiting for his opportunity to take it while Torre and crew patiently sailed their boat as fast as they could. On the last spinnaker run to the finish, Torre had managed to catch up to Bougher. Both teams gybed on to port tack, Bougher to leeward, a little luff but Torre just got closer. Back on to starboard

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gybe, Bougher with a narrow lead, Torre waiting behind. Knowing that Bougher had a penalty to either get rid of by getting a penalty on him or by completing a turn prior to the finish. Bougher went for his penalty turn but couldn’t get around quick enough and Torre took the first win. In their second match Marcello Torre and his team sailed with good speed in the moderate winds and won. He would go through to the final against Will Drew while Jamie Bougher would race Jenna Everett. PETIT-FINAL AND FINAL

In their first match of the Final Series, Torre led Drew from the start for a convincing win. The other pair had an exciting pre-start with Jenna Everett and her team sailing confidently, really having a good go at controlling the more experienced team of Jamie Bougher, Murray Buchan, Grant Box, Thomas Ostergaard and Andrew Buchan. Everett gybed on to starboard with Bougher following

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and ending up to windward. Everett luffed but accidentally sailed past head to wind, you could see her disappointment, Bougher pulled the Y flag out and it was a penalty. During the race Bougher extended the lead to take the first win. In their second match, Everett had not lost her confidence and again sailed confidently, this time managing to take control and start ahead of Bougher. To the delight of the spectators she took her first win for the event. With scores even, they raced what would be their last match with Bougher taking the win and third place overall. Coach Mark Lovelady commented that both teams were sailing very well and he was quite impressed with their spinnaker handling skills after the past couple of weeks of practice. For first and second places it was a first to score three points. Drew gained control in the pre-start and led across the line but he was too

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early and had to re-start. A disappointing start to the race for the team as Torre sailed away and took another win. The Intrepid Racing team had to even up the scores now or it would be their final match. They sailed aggressively in pre-start, it was a dramatic show for the on-looker’s. After the dial up with both boats head to wind, Drew circled around and came back at Torre on starboard. Torre did not do enough to keep clear and it was a penalty to his team. As Torre led towards the start line on his final approach, he luffed Drew a few times, each time

Drew responded. This may have thrown him off his game as they approached the start boat, Drew misjudged the space and clipped the back of the start boat. It was over for Drew, another win for Torre. THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM

Race Officer John Taylor, Hayley Clark, Adam Negri, Ryan Donaldson, Tim Putt, Heidi Bucktin Chis Box, Richard Bougher, Peter Chalmer, David Sprunt, Rob Hubbard, John Brodziak, Tricia Smith, Kim Laurence. Full results and images at rfbyc.asn.au

OVERALL RESULTS 1ST

MARCELLO TORRE, OLIVER MAVRICK, RAFFAEL TORRE, BAILEY IRELAND, CONALL HANSFORD.

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WILL DREW, GRAYSON DOWNES, JONATHON EVERETT, JARED CLARK, BROCK PITCHER.

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JAMIE BOUGHER, MURRAY BUCHAN, GRANT BOX, THOMAS OSTERGAARD, ANDREW BUCHAN.

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JENNA EVERETT, DRINA BUCKTIN, ANNABELLE JONES, ZACHARY SPRUNT, GEORGE ELMS.

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MIRROR FLEET THE PERFECT FAMILY CLASS

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RFBYC has a strong Mirror fleet that races during the summer season on Sundays, mostly in the mornings. The fleet has a mix of parent/child and teenager crews and forms the largest double handed dinghy fleet sailing from the club. Although the class is over 50 years old there have been several updates. Current Mk3 Mirrors now are constructed in low maintenance GRP with Bermuda masts and a larger spinnaker

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than the original timber gaff rigged boats that formed the ‘red picket fence’ on the Swan River in the 70s and 80s. An abundance of older boats provide an inexpensive entry into family sailing but the class has maintained a consistent hull weight and under water profile ensuring older boats remain competitive. The Mirror class is popular in most Australian States as well as the UK, Ireland and South

Africa. World Championships are held bi-annually with the next event in Sydney in January 2019. Very few sports provide the opportunity for parents to compete at this level with their offspring. The podium at the previous Worlds was filled with parent/child combinations. For more information on the Mirror fleet at RFBYC please contact Simon Barwood 0412 922 010 or simonbarwood@iinet.net.au

Brian Cain

MID-WEEK RACING THE FLAG OFFICERS’ WINTER CUP

URING THE WINTER MONTHS WE HAVE experienced weather conditions varying from dead calm to cold and wet, to gale force winds, however the weather has not stopped Mid-Week racing being conducted every Thursday as per the Sailing Handbook schedule. There was only one week with no result, that one being at the dead calm end of the scale.

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The regular sailors and crews certainly supported the Thursday afternoon racing even when it was unpleasantly cold and or wet, the number of starters rarely dropped below twenty. On days when conditions were not that suitable for some of the smaller boats it was noted that the crews of those less suitable boats did crew with the larger boats showing a strong commitment in friendship amongst Club members and the noticeable camaraderie in the bar after the days activities. This support is a pleasing factor for Race Management’s Commitment; we will always be there for the sailors and crews. On August 16 we conducted The Flag Officers’ Winter Cup, a perpetual trophy in its second year. A race for combined “A” & “B” Fleets. This combined race was held in conjunction with the 2018 Mid-Week Autumn/Winter Series Consistency Race Day 17. The Flag Officers’ Winter Cup resulted in: • First place was John Cassidy’s J24 Flash Back skippered by Rob Perrin. • Second was Past Commodore Alan Fisher and Bruno De Tastes Windward. • Third was Kevin Palassis’s (suitably, Kevin is known as the 3rd Man) Apo Kato. There were twenty-three starters and in this closely fought race on corrected time the difference between 1st and 23rd was five minutes eighteen seconds.

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left: first place in The Flag Officers’ Winter Cup, Flash Back.

left: many thanks to the Commodore and his fellow flag officers for their attendance and their enthusiastic assistance with the presentation. A good day was had by all.

A FEW MID-WEEK NOTES

COURSE CHANGES

• The final race for the 2018 Autumn/Winter Series will be race 26 on Thursday, 18 October. • The first race for the 2018/2019 Spring/Summer Series will be Thursday, 25 October. • 1 November The Anniversary Race for combined “A” & “B” Fleets will be sailed for the Gold Half Sovereign. • 1 November will be the presentation for the 2018 Autumn/Winter Series Consistencies.

Commencing with Race 1 of the Mid-Week 2018/2019 Spring/Summer Series some course changes will come into being. We have spent some considerable time re-working old courses and developing the odd new course. Over recent years the design–and numbers–of boats competing has varied considerably, so it was felt necessary to provide a wider scope with regard to course shortening and useability, we hope the course changes are to your liking. The courses will be published in the 2018/2019 Keelboat Sailing Handbook. 23

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WATER CRAFT MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIERES

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As the dugouts age, a great deal of ingenuity is seen in the repair and waterproofing of the hulls. Note how this one has been made seaworthy(ish) using plastic sheeting.

HAVE BEEN RUNNING INTO A NUMBER of different types of water craft recently in my service with Médecins Sans Frontieres and, while they are more commercial than recreational, I wondered if Freshy members would be interested in hearing about a few of them.

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No, we aren’t heading out round to Green Island to pull the pots. The familiar banana boats are carrying us on our way to conduct mobile medical clinics along the Pibor River in South Sudan. The Pibor is a tributary of the White Nile and for a good part of its length it forms the border between South Sudan and Ethiopia. The team will encounter a lot of different morbidities in their days work ranging from respiratory tract infections

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through prolapsed uteri to gunshot and spear wounds. Of course the ever present falciparum malaria will take up a decent part of their clinical time as well. How they deal with all these things are the subject of some of my other newsletters home. During their travels they will also encounter a variety of different water craft which ply the river serving the fishermen (not fisherpersons, in this area women do not fish) and carrying passengers and cargo. The variety of vessels and the innovation shown by the river folk are remarkable. All along the river one sees the dugout canoe which forms part of the daily lives and livelihood of various cultures around the world.

Many of them bear the patina of great antiquity which attests to their service to many generations of Pibor poissonieres. As they age a great deal of ingenuity is seen in the repair and waterproofing of the hulls. Don’t let me mislead you however. The tradition of dugout construction continues as the following photo testifies. Below, the Steve Ward of the Pibor River works on his most recent creation. It may not win an America’s Cup but it will no doubt earn its keep in other ways. continued on page 27

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There are also a few fibreglass and extruded poly canoes mainly at the larger villages along the river and they are predominantly used as ferries from the South Sudan side to the Ethiopian side. It is a very porous border and people come and go as they please. We, however, must be careful about landing on the Ethiopian side. There is a village where one can buy charcoal for cooking and we must send a local to the market and remain in the boats ourselves. The ferrymen must be getting a bit nervous about revenues now. As the dry season goes on the river level drops a little each day and people are beginning to be able to walk across neck deep in some places. I shudder when I think what things must be lurking in the mud at the bottom of the river. We recently had a decent laceration to a leg come to our clinic for treatment which was more than likely perpetrated by one of the whopping catfish that are here. I was glad that it wasn’t my leg. Cargo is another matter. There are no roads at all in this area so everything is freighted along the river. The cargo vessel in this photo brought me 57 cubic metres of laterite gravel for use in constructing an emergency helipad for the rainy season. It is all in bags and there are lengthy discussions, sometimes a little heated, with the supplier about whether we agree on the volume supplied. Also in the cargo was four cases of Coca Cola, four cases of Sprite, a couple of cases of Ethiopian beer and two very scrawny and overpriced chooks.

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The boat pictured above is about 60-feet long and has a draught of less than a foot unladen. Construction is of four mill mild steel welded (only just) on to angle iron frames. They are all powered by a couple of outboards, often of mismatched horsepower and always in questionable mechanical condition. Going upstream the mariners belt the living daylights out of both motors but on the return journey they idle along on one motor using it mainly for steering. I suppose that it must be a bit like river traders on the Murray Darling system in Australia in the early days. Traders travel the river in these long skinny vessels with speculative cargos of trading goods and stop at all the villages along the way selling what they can. There is also a passenger trade on downriver journeys. Unfortunately I haven’t got a decent photo of a laden boat but let me assure you that the laws of physics are challenged and I am at a loss to understand why they don’t turn turtle. They are entirely non-ballasted and it seems to be a source of pride to the passengers to raise the vessel’s centre of gravity as far above the waterline as possible. There is a small stretch of river between Akobo and our base at

Kier where there are a number of wrecks. I asked one of my guys as we were passing them one day whether they had been destroyed in the conflict which has been an awful part of the history of this area. He gazed across the water at them and replied (he has an endearing habit, as do many people in this area, of transposing the letters “R” and “F”) “That boat is in need of refair”. He is a master of understatement.

These long boats aren’t the only cargo vessels though. There is a very innovative and effective freighter which is prevalent on the river at this time of the year as people renovate their houses prior to the rainy season. Further details soon.

above: An example of the wrecks along the small stretch of river between Akobo and our base at Kier.

Editor’s note: Eric is away on a posting in Yemen at present. Eric suggests that members who would like to know more about the work of MSF, visit the MSF website. He would be more than happy to talk to anyone interested when he returns from his field assignment. He can be contacted at peneric@git. com.au or through the Club. 27

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usual participation, but the reintroduction of running the Seafarer Trophy. There is a “Power” report which will have a lot more information in it, but I must first congratulate the Power Committee who have been putting in a tremendous amount of work to ensure the event should go without a hitch. Secondly, congratulations must go to

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ASTERN FROM THE ARCHIVES

feels as though we have experienced a wetter and windier winter than the last few, with a reasonable cold front moving through nearly every week. Members often ask me, “how is the marina holding up, was there any damage to vessels?” Thankfully we avoided any severe damage within the marina, the worst damage being a couple of torn bimini covers. Due to the location of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club we are afforded good protection from the prevailing NW – SW winds associated with winter cold fronts. As I write this, it appears that Spring has sprung, new plantings completed, light winds and a sun

with some warmth in it. Finally! However, now is not the time to be complacent. With the warmer weather comes the strong easterly winds in the mornings. Due to the Clubs’ exposure these winds tend to work the vessel mooring lines much harder than the winter storms. Now is the time to have an extra close look at your mooring arrangements. Chains, shackles and

rope thimbles corrode and wear, ropes are subjected to degrading UV light and chafe, it is recommended that ropes be replaced every three years. Any type of vessel is a large investment and you should do everything you can to protect it, or at least help me to sleep easily at night.

A FEW DO’S, DON’TS, AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

FROM THE MINUTES

In the June edition of Tidings I referred to an entry in the minutes that the programme for Opening Day 1903/4 season should include a race for “Oil motor launches”. The significance of this is evident by another entry at the Committee Meeting 24 Feb 1904 wherein it was resolved that the Commodore speak to Mr Quirk (a member) regarding his surplus material in the Club shed and also regarding his breaking up of coal on the Club jetty. Note: There were still a large proportion of steam powered launches on the river at the time. The need to increase and improve facilities has always been there: COMMITTEE MEETINGS MAY AND JUNE 1904: EXTENSIONS TO THE CLUBHOUSE

The missing thimble allows the rope to chafe.

A badly worn chain link hiding at water level.

All rope eyes connecting to shackles must be fitted with a thimble.

Do your mooring chains, shackles, thimbles and rope look like this? They should!

All chain, shackles and thimbles should be of the same metal. Here we have stainless-steel chain with a galvanised shackled. This will set up galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals. Note the advanced corrosion of the shackle.

An unnoticed badly worn chain link will quite often be the point of failure of mooring lines. This is difficult to see unless you inspect the chains and shackles very closely.

Much discussion took place over this period and it was decided that for the future of the Club it was essential that the premises be extended and that a Special General Meeting be convened to arrive at a means of funding such a development. Plans had been submitted and a limit of 400 pounds was set. The need to find the money was there as well:

Next time you are at the Club, spend five minutes and have a good look at the condition of your mooring gear. Everything can look fine at a glance from the jetty but that may not be the reality. It could save you or your neighbour an expensive repair bill. Additionally, the RFBYC Marina By-Laws State:

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 29 AUGUST 1904: FUNDING FOR PROPOSED EXTENSIONS

Options discussed included: 1. Interest free loans from members. 2. Increase in subscriptions for one year of 3 guineas. 3. Increase in subscriptions for future members for 2 or 3 years until paid off.

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4. Any money required be raised among members. 5. Promissory notes for 2 pounds 10 shillings each be issued to members who can take as many as they please. To be paid off by ballot each year without interest. The Clubs’ first employee: COMMITTEE MEETING 7 NOVEMBER 1904: CARETAKER

As discussed and carried at the AGM it was moved J. R. Lewis, seconded F. Saunders, that Mr A. Fredrickson be appointed Caretaker at 20 shillings per week. Duties as follows: 1. To see that the spars, sails and paddles are put away to keep the shed tidy and clean. 2. Pay attention to members requirements and assist them if required in going to and from their boats. 3. Bail out members boats and look to see that they are clear at their moorings and hoist the sails to dry after rain. 4. To see that no boat is anchored in the fairway. 5. To see that the Club dinghy is up on the slip every night. 6. To see that none but Club members or those introduced by members are on Club premises and generally keep a careful watch on all Club members property. Gee; a pound (two dollars) in those days must have been worth something!! THANKS TO:

• Many thanks to RPYC and Jonathan Readhead for the return of an old trophy. From the perspective of Archives and History we are fortunate in having a very friendly and co-operative relationship with RPYC.

Mr Jonathan Readhead who is the Archivist at RPYC is widely recognised as the Guru of small archives in Australia and is frequently sought by clubs as remote as Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron for advice and assistance in this field. Recently Jonathan contacted me to advise that an old trophy issued by our Club had come into their hands and they would like to return it to us. The item in question is a silver tea caddy inscribed – FBYC – 5/3/1927 – “The Lee Walker Trophy” – Won by Willana. Willana was a cabin motor launch owned by W. H. Taylor a RPYC member who became Commodore there in 1941. This trophy was passed to RPYC by Mrs Deborah Hodgson who is a resident of Melbourne and was happy for the trophy to be handed on to RFBYC. Our appreciation has been expressed to her. Mr W. H. Lee Walker joined FBYC in 1925, resigned in 1933 and re-joined in 1945. There is no record of his membership ceasing again. • Richard Ashton, for his contribution of a book collection of photos and newspaper articles about Skiff sailing on the Swan river. This is an extremely interesting publication. • Bosun Nathan Stronach, for finally unearthing the infamous photo “Cruising North” or better known as “Maralinga on the Rocks”. Thank goodness this has turned up we feared it was lost!

TRAVEL GRANTS INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIP NEW CLUB MEMBERS

RFBYC Travel Grants are awarded to assist and encourage our members to participate at national and international competitions. The funds are derived from member donations and are awarded to help offset the costs incurred when travelling away. The following members received travel grants between July and August 2018: APPLICANTS

BOAT/TEAM

EVENT NAME

BOULDEN, GEORGE

CALYPSO RACING

UNIVERSITY WORLD SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS

AMOUNT $450.00

BUCKTIN, KIERAN

29ER

AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS/YOUTHS CHAMPS/SAIL SYDNEY

$700.00

BUCKTIN, DRINA

O’PEN BIC / 29ER

O’PEN BIC WORLDS/YOUTH CHAMPS

$750.00

GILMOUR, SAM

NEPTUNE RACING

MATCH CUP SWEDEN

$450.00

NEGRI, ADAM

NEPTUNE RACING

MATCH CUP SWEDEN

$450.00

PRIETO-LOW, ETHAN

CALYPSO RACING

UNIVERSITY WORLD SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS

$450.00

TAYLOR, KAIELLA

470

470 JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

$450.00

VAN DER STRUYF, DIRK

ETCHELLS

ETCHELLS NATIONALS & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

$400.00

ORDINARY

Member Pat Partridge Michael Gollschewski Stuart Carmichael Peter Judge John Collière Evan Dodd David Hope-Johnstone Adam Tout Byron Bungey

Proposer Seconder David Smith Richard Blair Remy Donraadt Jacob Donraadt Robert Black Mike Edwards Elise Manners Alex O’Beirne Peter Woodward Rob Kornweibel Adrian Wilson Commodore Gary McNally Scott Disley Perry Robson John Tout Martin Webster Jay Halligan Commodore Gary McNally

ORDINARY 18

Member Proposer Seconder Robbie Morrison John Morrison Paul Downie ORDINARY 21

Member Proposer Seconder Mark Wong Evan Moore Grant Alderson James Morrison John Morrison Paul Downie ASSOCIATE

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Member Felicity Morel-Edniebrown Karen Gollschewski Aroosha Safari Margot Partridge Janine Judge Elaine Shergis Nicola Hope-Johnstone Tanya Carmichael

Alternatively, membership enquiry packs can be collected from the main noticeboard or from reception.

JUNIOR 16-17

MEMBERSHIP IMPORTANT DATES For membership information, please visit our website rfbyc.asn.au and use the tabs ‘Participate’ then ‘Join the Club’. The menu on the left side of the page can be used to navigate through our membership section. Questions to our Membership Coordinator, Susan Ghent, at the Club.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS

Membership applications (with signature and endorsement of two Members with five+ years membership) must be submitted to the Membership Coordinator by post, deliver to the Club, or email to, membership@rfbyc.asn.au • Submit completed application forms to the Club by the last Monday of the month. • General Committee reviews applications on the last Tuesday of the month. • Ordinary membership applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the Membership Committee on the second Monday of the following month or thereafter. • Membership applications are placed on the notice board for a period of 26 days (except Juniors). • All membership applications which progress to the final stage of the membership process will be ratified by General Committee on the last Tuesday of the month.

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Proposer Seconder Philippa Packer Dean McAullay Remy Donraadt Jacob Donraadt Kieran Byrne Alan Fisher David Smith Richard Blair Elise Manners Alex O’Beirne Adrian Wilson Commodore Gary McNally Scott Disley Perry Robson Robert Black Mike Edwards

Member Grant Box Joshua Torre JUNIOR UNDER 16

Member Lauren Hope-Johnstone Sebastian Carmichael Annabelle Jones Arijali Denovan Bethany Moore

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Member Member Rory Hope-Johnstone Lyndsey Webb William Carmichael Olivia Carmichael Zara Denovan Jasmin Denovan Nicholas Eagleton Liam Vause

COMMODORES’ COCKTAIL NIGHT

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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20 SEPTEMBER

DINGHY/ JUNIORS RULES NIGHT

1 NOVEMBER

1 DECEMBER

20 SEPTEMBER

KEELBOAT AUTUMN/WINTER SERIES MID WEEK RACE

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK “ANNIVERSARY” RACE

JESS MATCH CUP – GRADE 4 OPEN MATCH RACING EVENT

3 NOVEMBER

KEELBOAT RACING

WESTSAIL – INVITATIONS ONLY

KEELBOAT RACING – WINDWARD LEEWARD RACE DAY

1 DECEMBER

22–25 SEPTEMBER

2 DECEMBER

JESS MATCH CUP – GRADE 4 OPEN MATCH RACING EVENT

26–27 SEPTEMBER

WA STATE YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

2 DECEMBER

27 SEPTEMBER

KEELBOAT AUTUMN/WINTER SERIES MID WEEK RACE

OFF THE BEACH RACING – THE SEXTON INSURANCE BROKERS TROPHY RACE DAY – AM RACING

30 SEPTEMBER

RON TOUGH YACHTING FOUNDATION PACER CHAMPIONSHIPS

1–5 OCTOBER 2–4 OCTOBER 4 OCTOBER

Call Manfred Speicher (RFBYC member) on 0416 018 407 to find out more.

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KID’S LEARN TO SAIL COURSES (WEEK 2 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) O’PEN BIC AND OPTIMIST CAMP AT RFBYC KEELBOAT AUTUMN/WINTER SERIES MID WEEK RACE

4 OCTOBER

SPECIAL EXHIBITION – GIRT BY SEA

6 OCTOBER

OKTOBERFEST

7 OCTOBER

OFF THE BEACH CLASSES PRE SEASON INFORMATION SESSION AND SAFETY AUDITING

11 OCTOBER

KEELBOAT AUTUMN/WINTER SERIES MID WEEK RACE

11 OCTOBER

KEELBOAT PRE SEASON BRIEFING

13 OCTOBER

KEELBOAT PRE SEASON COACHING DAY

14 OCTOBER

SUNDAY SEAFOOD BUFFET

14 OCTOBER

OFF THE BEACH CLASSES PRE SEASON COACHING MORNING

18 OCTOBER

FINAL KEELBOAT AUTUMN/WINTER MID WEEK RACE

20 OCTOBER

122ND SAILING OPENING DAY

20 OCTOBER

2018–19 OPENING DAY – FLAG OFFICERS’ TROPHY

24 OCTOBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

25 OCTOBER

FIRST KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

27 OCTOBER

ETCHELLS METRO SERIES / DRAGON MINI SERIES

27 OCTOBER

KEELBOAT RACING

27 OCTOBER – 8 DECEMBER

ADULT LEARN TO SAIL COURSES (SATURDAY MORNINGS IN TERM 4)

28 OCTOBER

MAN OVERBOARD TRAINING SESSION

31 OCTOBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

3 NOVEMBER – 8 DECEMBER

KID’S LEARN TO SAIL COURSES (SATURDAY MORNINGS IN TERM 4)

4 NOVEMBER

OPTIMIST TEAMS RACING REGATTA

4 NOVEMBER

OFF THE BEACH RACING – PROFILE ORTHODONTICS TROPHY INVITATION RACE DAY – AM RACING

3 DECEMBER

JESS MATCH CUP – GRADE 4 OPEN MATCH RACING EVENT

6 NOVEMBER

MELBOURNE CUP PARTY

5 DECEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

7 NOVEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

6 DECEMBER

8 NOVEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

8 DECEMBER

O’PEN BIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

9 NOVEMBER

WASZP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

8 DECEMBER

10 NOVEMBER

WASZP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

ROCKINGHAM RACE REGATTA AND IRC YOUTH CUP SERIES

10 NOVEMBER

KEELBOAT RACING – EURO TECHNIK TROPHY RACE DAY

8 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT RACING – THE CARAVANLAND TROPHY RACE DAY

11 NOVEMBER

SUMMER SUNDAY SESSION

9 DECEMBER

O’PEN BIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

11 NOVEMBER

OFF THE BEACH RACING – THE MERCER FAMILY TROPHY RACE DAY – PM RACING

9 DECEMBER

ROCKINGHAM RACE REGATTA AND IRC YOUTH CUP SERIES

9 DECEMBER

OFF THE BEACH RACING – COACHING SERIES

10–14 DECEMBER

KID’S LEARN TO SAIL COURSES (WEEK 1, DEC SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)

12 DECEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

13 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

15 DECEMBER

ADVENTURERS’ CLUB

15 DECEMBER

ETCHELLS METRO SERIES / BW8 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HEATS

15 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT RACING

16 DECEMBER

SUNDAY SEAFOOD BUFFET

16 DECEMBER

OFF THE BEACH CLASSES – CHRISTMAS PACER CHALLENGE

17-21 DECEMBER

KID’S LEARN TO SAIL COURSES (WEEK 2, DEC SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)

11 NOVEMBER

WASZP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

14 NOVEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

15 NOVEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

17 NOVEMBER

ADVENTURERS’ CLUB

17 NOVEMBER

KEELBOAT RACING – GOVERNOR’S CUP

17 NOVEMBER

DRAGON STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS / FLYING 15 TALLY HOBBS REGATTA

18 NOVEMBER

DRAGON STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS / FLYING 15 TALLY HOBBS REGATTA

18 NOVEMBER

OFF THE BEACH RACING – THE GLAMOUR BUOYS TROPHY RACE DAY – PM RACING

19 NOVEMBER

TRIBUTE NIGHT

21 NOVEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

19 DECEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

22 NOVEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

20 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

23 NOVEMBER

2018 ICR REGISTRATION

23 DECEMBER

SUMMER SUNDAY SESSION

24 NOVEMBER

2018 ICR

27 DECEMBER

24 NOVEMBER

KEELBOAT RACING – SPECIAL COURSES

DRAGON AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

31 DECEMBER

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

25 NOVEMBER

2018 ICR

31 DECEMBER

NEW YEAR’S EVE TWILIGHT SAIL

25 NOVEMBER

SUNDAY SEAFOOD BUFFET

3 JANUARY

DRAGON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

28 NOVEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

29 NOVEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

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VALE VICE PATRON JOHN GALVIN

VALE JOHN GREEN

1933–2018

1924–2018

ICE PATRON JOHN GALVIN passed away on Friday 13 July 2018.

John joined the Club in 1966 and served as Commodore from 1982 to 1984. He was active in all aspects of Club life, sailing Flying 15s and Dragons and participating in Time

Trialling. John was a keen visitor of Rottnest Island and enjoyed fishing on the ocean with his wife, Fairlie. John is survived by Fairlie, his three sons and two daughters.

OHN BRADSHAW GREEN passed away on Saturday 21 July 2018.

John initially joined the Club as a Junior member in 1938 learning to sail Cadet dinghies. In 1960/61 he took a hiatus from the Club and rejoined in 1985. John will be remembered by our long-standing members as the MidWeek & Frostbite starter from the late 1980’s until 2002. John also provided his launch Sea Mist for many years, as a Start Boat for Keelboat racing. John’s musical talent has brought much enjoyment to the Members’

Bar where he was often heard playing the piano. The Green family has had a long connection with the Club, with John’s father Raymond Green, a previous Life member. John followed in his father’s footsteps as a pharmacist and retired in the 1990’s. In more recent days, John was still a regular sight at the Club despite his deteriorating health and always took a keen interest in Club activities. May he rest in peace.

ODE TO JOHN VALE SHARON BARREY-GRASSICK

Across from the park, there’s a Yacht Club There’s lots of boats & yachts, even a pub! There would sit John Bradshaw Green Far from the bar, was rarely seen.

1950–2018 Tony Bush scatters John’s ashes at the entrance to the Club before a Cape Myrtle tree is planted.

The Wembley Entertainers, he played piano for Mostly a female choir, a couple of men or more; He also bred and was a good at, Irish Red Setters For which he accumulated, cups, ribbons, medals & letters.

HARON BARREY-GRASSICK passed away on Saturday, 25 September after a long illness.

Sharon joined the Club in 2011 and has been a very active sailing member as well as assisting with organising many Club fundraising events, most notably serving on the Melbourne Cup Committee for a number of years. Sharon was on the organising committee for the Caps for

Cancer fundraiser, as well as assisting with raising funds for country volunteer fire fighters after the devastating Yarloop bushfires. Sharon was full of life and fun, loved to enjoy a glass of bubbles and will be sadly missed. She is survived by her son Robbie.

He loved his boat, the mighty “Sea Mist” He’d go out with lots of people, mostly pissed A Rolls Royce was his choice of car But he really preferred his place at the bar An old-fashioned gentleman, I like to think Who would offer a hand or buy you a drink. So to you, old salt, I raise my glass Thank you for being here …..just first class. John Green now rests under the new Cape Myrtle tree; he will forever keep an eye on those walking up the stairs.

He held that post of many a year And would recount memories he held dear He would freely give advice, needed or not! But you understood it, it’s what you got.

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Tony Bush 8/8/2018

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