RFBYC December 2019 Tidings Magazine

DECEMBER 2019

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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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CLUB STAFF Chief Executive Officer Accountant Communications Yachting Operations Mgr Sailing Administrator Training Centre Principal Dinghy/Junior Sailing Administrator Power Administrator Membership/Offshore Administrator Accounts Bosun Receptionist Operations Manager Bar Manager Restaurant Manager Events/Weddings

Paul Bayliss Catherine Ramsey Deb Hanrahan Debbie Blaauw Sharon Skinner Shelley White Chelsea Hall Casey Walsh Susan Ghent Zoe Rostron Nathan Stronach Pauline Rhodes Nic Gaunt Lex Kuster Antony Botello Natalie Neal Kaidy Raag

GROUNDS STAFF Timothy Donohue, Laurie Martin, Shane Ramsey, Joel Sheppard

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

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With a show of strong interest in Maritimo motor yachts, we are looking forward to what the new decade brings!

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Oceaneer Marine have been very active in the sale of Maritimo motor yachts in 2019 with the sale of two brand new vessels, an M51 and an M59.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

GARY MCNALLY COMMODORE

We wish all members a happy festive season. Enjoy the Club with you friends over the summer break, make use of the extended Bowline opening hours and join us to bring in the New Year.

All the best to our sailing members competing in championship events and safe travels to everyone embarking on a journey.

See you at the Club.

rfbyc.asn.au Members competing in events through summer - #rfbycCompetes We invite all members who are participating in a sailing championship event to share their news, images and results with us. Please use our hashtag so that we can follow your events. Our RFBYC Sailing Team is for anyone involved as a competitor, official or regatta volunteer and we use the team hashtag on social media to keep in touch: #rfbycCompetes We welcome new applications for membership Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is a member Club, we depend on membership to support the running of Club activities and ongoing maintenance of our grounds and equipment. Please encourage those who regularly use the club and participate in activities to become a member. Leaflets are available in the entrance foyer and at the main noticeboard. Information 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.

Training Centre The summer school holidays are the perfect time to involve kids in learning to sail and there are many opportunities through the RFBYC Training Centre. Using the ‘training’ tab on the website will direct you to information and course dates for upcoming sailing, power boat and other activities. Check out the Little Tackers or Start Sailing course and get in touch with the staff if you need advice.

Contact the Training Centre Principal (Shelley) for more information.

What’s On Keep an eye on our weekly member emails, Gybe Sheet is distributed on Thursday afternoons and Front of House on Wednesday’s. 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 and Instagram. The Club handles are listed below and there are links from the rfbyc.asn.au website.

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HE CLUB’S 123RD OPENING DAY was a fantastic spectacle which showed our Club in it all its glory both on and off the water.

We had 110 keelboats and 56 dinghies racing on the day, the St. Ayles Skiff Parmelia’s Ball Challenge Trophy together with the traditional raft-up and sailpast from our power yachts.

The festivities continued long into the evening and I am pleased to thank and congratulate our staff and volunteers and of course you—the members—that make this day such a success.

For the fifth year running we were nominated as a finalist for Club of the Year at the Australian Sailing Awards. To be continually recognised in the top three sailing / yacht clubs of Australia is an outstanding achievement that reinforces the effort given across all facets of our Club. I would like to acknowledge our Yachting Operations Manager, Debbie Blaauw, for winning the Sports Professional of the Year at the awards ceremony. I am proud to also acknowledge the following members who were nominated for awards on the evening, Ben Walkemeyer – Coach of the Year; Geoff Brown – Volunteer of

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the Year; Female in Sailing programs – She Sails Category – RFBYC and Zac Littlewood – Youth Sailor of the Year.

As our regular summer sailing season prepares to break for the holiday season we will as usual have members travelling locally and interstate to compete in regattas and championships. We encourage travelling sailors to share their news/photos/results using the Club team social media hashtag, #rfbyccompetes. Further information is available on our website.

Your fund-raising Committee for the Junior/ Dinghy facility redevelopment continue to busy themselves explaining and discussing the virtues of the project. As a result, Club Members continue to be very generous with their donations; this gives us great confidence that our target is achievable.

The C Jetty redevelopment is still awaiting final approvals. We have selected and notified the successful contractor and directed them to purchase long-lead items. Vessels that

are penned in the construction area will be advised of the alternative mooring facilities once we have a firm date of commencement of the works.

Capital Works and Maintenance Committee have been in consultation with our engineering consultants regarding the Western end of the wharf. This section of the wharf will need to be replaced including the sub-structure. The new wharf will be designed with a projected life-span of 50 years and will enable small cranes and heavy vehicles to use this area. We have commenced the approval process with an anticipated start date of late May 2020.

The iconic Norfolk Pine tree situated on the roundabout just inside the Club’s entrance is in a poor condition despite works carried out earlier this year by horticulturists. The tree is suffering from a disease that has affected numerous Norfolk Pines throughout the state. In its current condition it had been given a life of up to twelve months.

We have been given an opportunity to try—as a

last resort—an experimental procedure and we are waiting approval for this to happen.

We are delighted to be hosting the 18th annual Warren Jones International Youth Regatta sailed in Perth Waters from Friday, 24–Friday, 31 January 2020.

The Gala lunch will be held in the Roland Smith Room on Friday, 31 January. For more information refer to the insert on page 30.

To those members competing in Championships or interstate I wish you fair winds and good luck on the racecourse.

To all members, have a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year.

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ROBERT PARKER VICE COMMODORE

PETER CHALMER REAR COMMODORE SAIL

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AILING SEASON IS WELL underway but there is no pause to our vibrant social offerings. House Committee and the tireless Debbie Hanrahan continue to source new and interesting wines, bands, events and functions.

HOUSE ACTIVITIES

Recent House activities have included: • Castlerock Wine Dinner – 11 September • Monday Quiz Night – 26 September • AFL Grand Final – 28 September • Oktoberfest – 5 October • Plated Roast Lunch – 13 October • Volunteers Sundowner – 13 October • Rugby World Cup – 2 November • Melbourne Cup – 5 November • Miles from Nowhere Wine Dinner – 16 November • Summer Sunday Session Series – 24 November • Monday Quiz Night – 2 December I haven’t managed to attend all the above but can report that the majority were well supported.

Oktoberfest numbers were down, and House will review the format before next year.

The two Monday night Quiz nights held so far have proved very popular. The most recent, on Monday 2 December was very well attended with over 80 participants. I’m embarrassed to say that I have been on the losing table at both 4

events! Not the fault of my table-fellows or my spouse.

The next major event of course will be New Year’s Eve. Book early as it is always popular.

COMMUNICATIONS

Front of House continues to be our voice for all things social. If you can’t recall getting one recently, chances are you’ve dropped off the list (inadvertently or otherwise). Please re-subscribe on the Club’s website or just give the office a call. If your spouse isn’t an Associate member you can also have them added to the e-mailing list. Better still – sign them up for Associate membership and they can get it on their own account!

MEMBERSHIP

Our most recent New Members Night was Friday, 11 October at which 13 new members were introduced by Master of Ceremonies Grant Alderson. Many thanks to Rear Commodore Juniors, Barbara-Dene Jones for providing the new members with wise guidance on what it means to be a member of the Club.

With Christmas and school holidays upon us, the next available date is 7 February 2020 for New

Members Night. Please diarise and come along to make our newest members welcome.

Interview numbers continue to be strong and total membership numbers are slowly returning to levels of 4 to 5 years ago. Membership Committee have a strategy session in late January at which discussions will focus on sustainability and growth in the foreseeable future.

ARCHIVES GROUP

The Archives Group are continuing with implementation of an appropriate database for managing, and ultimately sharing, our vast and important treasure trove of historical infor-

mation. This information includes historical registers and listings for members, boats, trophies, burgees, Club publications, artwork and memorabilia etc. This is a substantial project and is largely dependent on volunteer time. Substantial work has been done over many years to obtain, store and record this data. The next phase of capturing this in an accessible and robust database will take time. I thank the current volunteers and look forward to reporting progress to members at relevant times.

I wish all fellow members and their families a safe and happy Festive Season.

Happy Christmas.

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IRSTLY, I CONGRATULATE Debbie Blaauw for winning the Australia Sailing Sports Professional of the Year category of the Australian Sailing Awards.

The Equipment Audits have raised awareness of safety equipment on yachts and to date we have audited almost all of our boats.

We perform these audits to ensure overall safety of both owners and crew. I thank all owners for their patience and ability to find the time needed. I acknowledge and also thank the Auditors for the many hours they contributed to performing these free audits. At a recent debrief we discussed ongoing random audits with streamlined organisation.

The Governor’s Cup this year had 91 boats nominate for the race. Because of the handicap start and the mixed composition of the fleet this is always a challenging race to win.

As sailors we need to remind ourselves that this is a ‘fun’ race between the Clubs with the emphasis on participation and enjoyment of the sport. With very little wind expected, competitors were surprised to have a 10-15 knot sea

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breeze for the majority of the race which tested the new handicapping team’s computations. Congratulations to the winner, RPYC’s Jolie Breeze who won by 14 seconds from RFBYC’s Madelaine and a further 21 seconds to RFBYC’s Roulette.

Proving its popularity again this year, the combined WA IRC State Championships, including the Youth Cup Series, and the Rockingham Race Regatta attracted 22 entries and provided a colourful spectacle at the Dolphin Race start close to the shore at Cottesloe. After two IRC windward/leeward races, boats then raced to Rockingham and overnighted.

Racing resumed early next morning with two more windward/leeward races and then the Gordon Craig Ocean Race back to Fremantle. More than 10 Club power boats were also part of the weekend’s festivities at Rockingham.

The Windward/Leeward race day and the Combined Fleet race days have again been well attended with several boats visiting our Club for presentations and socialising. This makes for great atmosphere at the Club and I’d like to congratulate members that use the main wharf for their quick launching and rapid retrieval of their boats and their patience when the cranes become crowded on these bigger days. It is most efficient to rig as much as possible before you get to the wharf and do as much of the washdown and sail folding as possible after you move away from the wharf.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

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BARBARA-DENE JONES REAR COMMODORE JUNIORS

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ANNUAL ICR REGATTA at the end of November attracted 138 entries, 14 fleets with 160 competitors.

Our Club had 79 participating yachts. What a fantastic effort.

The event required over 60 volunteers on the water, in the canteen and assisting with the many other roles.

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers.

Girls Who Sail, a weekend programme for young women was held early December. This great weekend supports our emerging female sailors with skills training, fitness and team building. The friendships formed over weekends like this help build our regular Club racing.

We congratulate our young sailors on successfully having their boats audited. The emphasis on safety is an important lesson. Our sailors need to take responsibility to ensure their boat and themselves will be safe on the water. We hope the focus we put on safety will encourage our Juniors to always keep themselves safe on the water.

Sail Freo attracted over 70 Club members, from Optimists to Etchells. 24 of our Club members managed podium finishes. An outstanding effort. Congratulations to all.

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The training school continues to be active we had 90 people enrolled in a programme over the October school holidays. It is especially pleasing to see 77 of those in various tacker courses. It augers well for our future junior fleets.

Club coaching for Juniors and Dinghies continues to be very strong. 115 sailors have been engaged in our coaching during the early part of our season, including our green and orange fleets. We encourage all our dinghy sailors to come to coaching. It is always great fun, a fabulous way to meet other sailors and to top it off sailors take away a few tricks to sail faster and be more confident on the water.

Many National and World regattas are being held over the Christmas holidays. There are about 50 dinghy and Junior sailors heading east to participate.

We wish them all well.

While podium finishes are fantastic, we want all our sailors to have fun and enjoy the experience.

There is no official Club racing for Dinghies during January but there are lots of fun events on so keep an eye on the RFBYC Dinghy Facebook page and Dinghy Digest and join in the various on water activities which will help improve your sailing skills and enjoy the company of your fellow sailors.

Our Back to School Party is on Sunday, 9 February 2020. The party is hosted on the main Clubhouse lawn. Our Juniors members along with their families are invited. Every sailor on the day will be given a free cone of chips. Bouncy castles, face painting and more. It’s a great afternoon for families to sit on the lawn, have a casual lunch, and enjoy our great Club.

Please join us.

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MARK TREMAIN REAR COMMODORE POWER

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OWER CLOSING DAY this year was held on Saturday 14 September. A very successful day indeed with 15 boats participating in our Closing Day Time Trial. This was followed by the Closing Day presentations in the bar.

It was great to see the bar full for the end of season presentations and the new format holding the event in the Members Bar worked very well.

Season Results: The Naiad Trophy-Most improved skipper-David Groucutt on Sirius.

Avalon III Perpetual Trophy- Hamish Beck and Cameron Cox on Queste WM Schofield ShieldTim Cummins on Havana Lem Shenton Model Ken Stevenson on Havana Pat Healy Sextant – David Groucutt and Don Tregonning on Sirius 8 Knot Cup – Tim Cummins and Ken Stevenson on Havana Hiawatha Trophy – Alan and John Anderson on Puffin Runner Up Club Champion Skipper – Tim Cummins on Havana Runner Up Club Champion Navigator – Ken Stevenson on Havana

Club Championship Skipper for the Bernadene Trophy – Khaled Hejleh on Stramash Club Championship Navigator for the Pat Healy Barometer – Sarah Clark on Stramash.

The Rear Commodore Power trophy kindly donated by past Rear Commodore Power M Woodworth went to Brian Cain.

It was so pleasing to see so many of you participating in the Sailing Opening Day events including the raft-up and even more taking part in the sail past. It really did make for spectacular viewing!

The Rockingham Race Weekend was held on weekend of the 30th November. This was once again a great weekend with fantastic weather making for an enjoyable couple of days for both power yacht owners and yachties alike. It provided a good opportunity for both power boat owners and yachties

to get together for a great weekend on the calm waters of Rockingham and enjoy the hospitality of the TCYC. A big thanks to the power boat skippers who monitored the sailing fleet to Rockingham and home again on the Sunday.

Coming up on the 29th of March 2020 is our annual Camp Quality Family Fun Day. This is a good opportunity to give some families some enjoyment amongst the trying times whilst dealing with sick children. We are looking for volunteers for this very rewarding day.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my Power Yacht Committee and club staff and volunteers for their support and contribution throughout the 2019 season. I’d also like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! I look forward to seeing you out on the water in 2020.

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CONTENDER WORLDS 2022 A SUCCESSFUL BID FOR WA

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OutThere Sailing is an Australian Sailing program aimed at getting 12-17-year old’s active on the water. Qualified Australian Sailing Instructors provide participants with the knowledge needed to get out and have fun with their friends safely from the very first session.

Previously known as Start Sailing & Better Sailing this is a new and improved program incorporating Pacers, RS Feva’s, 420s, Paddleboards and more!

The program is designed to keep friends together. So, a person on OutThere Sailing 1 and OutThere Sailing 2 can sail together. There are two skills sets to develop in the form of helming and crewing. Ideally getting a balance between both is great but if you would prefer to do one over the other there is plenty of ways to have fun. OutThere Sailing will also focus on the social element of a club environment, simply enjoying time spent with peers whether that be on the water, on the beach or in the clubhouse.

Already sail regularly at RFBYC? Join OutThere Sailing Combined and bring your friends who haven’t sailed before!

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HE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CONTENDER ASSOCIATION and Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club have been successful in securing the hosting rights for the next Contender World Championship to be held in Australia in January 2022.

The event was originally scheduled for Adelaide and Perth won over a strong bid from Queensland.

The Contender Class World Championship is an annual event that attracts up to 300 entrants in Europe and between 60 and 90 when held in Australia once every four years. The 2019 Worlds have just been completed at Quiberon in France. The outstanding feature of the regatta was an unfortunate lack of wind with a full day’s racing lost to calm conditions.

The 2019 Contender World Title was won by German Max Billerbeck with lightweight sailors dominating in the light and shifty conditions.

Prior to this year Australians had won the past three World Titles.

The Contender Class World Championship was last held in Western Australia in 2007 and attracted 61 entrants from 9 countries. The event was sailed off Fremantle and won by Italian seven times World Champion and now Melbourne resident Andrea Bon-

ezzi ahead of Australians Marcus Hamilton and Tim Hill. The best of the locals were Paul Green finishing 7th and John Cassidy 12th and first veteran.

Contender sailors love a breeze so racing on Melville Water West in a fresh summer’s seabreeze will hopefully entice many sailors from the chilly Northern climes to escape the cold and spend ten days racing on the Swan River.

When Week 1: Mon 9th- Fri 13th December 2019

Week 4: Mon 13th – Fri 17th January 2020

Week 2: Mon 16th- Fri 20th December 2019

Week 5: Mon 20th – Fri 24th January 2020

Week 3: Mon 6th – Fri 10th January 2020

Week 6: Tues 28th – Fri 31st January 2020

Desalintor servicing available now - all makes

Register via www.rfbyc.asn.au or contact Shelley White (Training Centre Principal) training@rfbyc.asn.au

Call AJW for: - SHIPWRIGHT -CATHODIC BONDING (08) 9418 4402 ajwshipwright.com.au

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ROLEX NEW YORK INVITATIONAL REGATTA – IC37

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URING SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR I travelled with a team to Newport, Rhode Island to participate in the 2019 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. The regatta was a fleet racing regatta, on brand new identical IC37 race boats, of identical gear and rig tuning.

20 boats were available for charter and teams represented Yacht Clubs and Federations from all around the World. We were drawn boat number 20.

To participate in this regatta the crew had to hold a category three world sailor id, have two adult women onboard and the crew weight could not exceed 684 kg.

One Cat 1 sailor was allowed on each boat.

Our team was made up of skipper, Peter Ahern, tactician Dirk Van Der Struyf, mainsail trimmer Rolf Heemskerk, Pit Elise Manners, Trimmers Ryan Donaldson and Ethan Prieto-Low, Backstay Gordon Blaauw and I was on the bow.

The first couple of days before the event was spent learning the intricacies of sailing the boat, attending IC37 performance seminars, sailing as a team and learning how to manoeuvre the boat. We spent time on the outer course, open ocean conditions and in the shifty river conditions. By the time the regatta started I was physically exhausted and bruised but keen to get racing against the worlds best.

Part of the regatta was the social program and competitor camarade-

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rie which included a lobster evening and opening and closing ceremony. New Zealand also put on an information session on the vision of Auckland’s Americas Cup in 2021.

Another highlight was seeing American Magic foiling around the bay. New York Yacht Club has put in a challenge for the 36th America’s Cup with American Magic. The Club has a long history with the Americas Cup holding the famous trophy from 1851 through to 1983. It was special to experience the passion and history that the whole of Rhode Island has with embracing sailing.

On the last day of the regatta we participated in a parade past all the local Yacht Clubs in Newport.

Overall it was a super enjoyable experience and I enjoyed the one design asymmetric racing. It was super fun plaining downwind hitting 18 knots and seeing all the country spinnakers flying. 12 windward leeward races were held over 5 days.

Making small mistakes was costly, the races were super tight, with all the fleet often finishing hour long races within one minute of each other. All boats carried a tracker and selected boats had cameras onboard, this made for great debriefing

and story telling after sailing in the competitors’ tent.

Overall it was rewarding sailing with a team with a lot of experience and having the time to become a better bowman. We improved throughout the competition finishing the final race in fifth position.

The regatta was won by fellow Australians from Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club finished in 17th position.

Thanks to Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club for the opportunity and to The New York Yacht Club and Rolex for their fantastic race management and hospitality! If you ever get some time, book your ticket to Rhode Island and go racing!

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Mia Lovelady

2019 ICR REGATTA 23-24 NOVEMBER 2019 – RFBYC

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HE ICR IS ROYAL FRESHWATER BAY YACHT CLUB’S premier dinghy event. This year was the 30th anniversary of the ICR regatta over the weekend of 23–24 November 2019. proved wrong. The race committee attempted a start on Bravo course, but shortly after everyone was sent off, they abandoned it due to the variable wind shifts. Shortly after, the wind died out to a total glass out. After many attempts at starting all the fleets they sent us in with a cheer from the sailors. From there we waited for the sea breeze to come in. Once settled the RC was determined to get 2 races in before a lunch break and returning for the late afternoon session. Everyone was keen to ‘send it’ in some good breeze. Without fail the RC managed to get all fleets away cleanly in a steady 13–16kn. We finished the day with a total of four races on Bravo course with a scheduled five races for the next day. All sailors were exhausted from the long day and rest was much needed.

The conditions on day two were quite the opposite in the morning.

Although the RC held us on shore for a short period of time, we were sent out in a nice moderate sea breeze. We completed three races and then were sent in for lunch.

During the lunch break the wind started building, as the forecast predicted and by the afternoon, we sailed in the strongest breeze all weekend. The RC had planned for us to complete two races in the afternoon but, when the wind was a solid 23kn and with many boats struggling, the RC sent us in after one race. A lot of sailors struggled and there were some spectacular rides and wipe-outs!

The winners were worthy winners. This event would not be possible without the support of key sponsors, including Gill, D’Orsogna, and MonkeyFist Marine, and the incredible staff of RFBYC including Debbie Blaauw, Sharon Skinner and Chelsea Hall.

PHOTOGRAPHY © GEORGE VASKOVICS

The two day regatta was a fantastic leadup event for those sailors heading off to National Championships over the Christmas and New Year period. It provided sailors with an opportunity to experience sailing in larger fleets conducted in professional regatta conditions.

The ICR hosted 14 fleets (Optimist, Open Skiff, Laser, Mirror, 420, 29er, Contender, WASZP, and Nacra and Bic Techno classes), 138 boats, and 160 competitors – with racing conducted on Freshwater Bay on two separate race courses, expertly managed and run by RO John Taylor and Geoff Brown and support teams. This was further supported by the 60 volunteers onshore and on water. A fantastic effort by all competitors, and volunteers.

We started Saturday morning with a light easterly and warm temperatures. Everyone was hyped up for some wind, but the forecast

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Q&A

WITH MIA LOVELADY

Q&A WITH MIA LOVELADY

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What competition have you recently been involved in?

I have just returned from competing in the 2019 Laser 4.7 Youth World Championships at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, Kingston, on Lake Ontario Canada. I travelled 36 hrs from Perth via Melbourne, Los Angeles and finally to Toronto. I spent 2 days in Toronto prior to travelling to Kingston for some exploring and jetlag recovery. From here, we travelled 3 hrs east to Kingston, Lake Ontario, which was the venue for the 1976 Montréal Olympics. The regatta was contested by 185 sailors from 35 countries over 6 days and 12 races.

REPRINTED WITH THANKS TO AMMONITE 2019

The weather conditions varied over the course of the regatta, from hot and humid to cool and windy. The races are generally 1hr long. However, with the unpredictable nature of the weather and having to sail multiple races on each race day we had long days on the water. Physical fitness, mental and emotional strength were critical to ensure sustaining peak performance towards the end of the regatta. And sometimes a bit of luck helps!

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On the first day of the competition I was determined to get out there and prove that all my training and hard work was worth it. Nerves probably got the better of me and I had some mixed results on day one.

The Laser 4.7 Youth World Championships is one of the most popular and highly ranked events to compete in. Qualification took many stages, a lot of hard work and dedication. First your country gets invited to compete. Then you compete in the National Championships in order to receive a ranking. They will then decide whether or not you meet the criteria (this takes a few months).

Once your expression is approved you then enter yourself into the event and begin your journey. The planning starts about 12 months before each World championship and includes many pre-regatta events to qualify in, train in and prepare as part of the overall program. This also includes travelling around Australia and sailing and training against the best Australian competitors. I have been part of WAIS via the Western Australian Sailing Squad. This has supported me with structure training, including training against older sailors, and physical training.

What was it like competing in a World Championship?

Being at the highest event possible before Olympic level I was extremely fearful of mucking up, and as it was my first World championship, I was nervous as to how good the competition would be, and I started to doubt myself a lot. However, I remained focused throughout the event and my nerves settled and I became so determined and focused to improve and do the best I could.

During my best races the adrenalin was fantastic. I was more focused on the competition and all of the information I needed to collect in relation to wind patterns and current, that I wasn’t really feeling any nerves and I had a determined and persevering mindset.

Winning is important, but competing at the highest level, against the best sailors in the world and setting goals to focus on is why I love this sport so much. There are so many variables that you can’t control including weather, waves, current, wind shifts, competitors, etc. I worked with my overall strategy and game plan for each race then worked tactically on each leg of the race to get the best result.

“MY BEST RESULT WAS A 2ND PLACE IN ONE RACE AND THIS ASSURED ME I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN, AND ALSO THE SELFBELIEF TO WIN”

What was the qualification process like?

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How did you go in the competition?

Overall, I performed well considering the unstable conditions and the level of competition. I finished 27th girl out of 185 competitors, 35 countries and 63 girls.

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What do you think your future in sailing looks like?

I am setting my goal of competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics or beyond.

Before that my journey will see me compete at the National and Youth National Championships in Melbourne in January 2020. These events will qualify me for the 2020 Laser 4.7 Youth Worlds, held on Lake Garda in Italy. After the Worlds next year, I am unsure as to what class of boat I will be sailing. Over the coming years, I hope to qualify into the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) as well as the Australian Sailing Team (AST) which is the Olympic team. I have a busy future ahead of me and I am putting my all into my training on and off water to get me to where I need to be in order to achieve my goals. Plus I am very focused on balancing my school, music and language interests.

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JUNE TO AUGUST, I spent seven weeks in Europe and Canada, training and competing against the best Under 19 sailors in the World in some of the trickiest conditions I’ve had for competing.

I had a tough warm up event in Greece at the European Championships, finishing 10th /290 boats but I achieved the process goals I needed to hit for the World Sailing Youth Championships in Poland the following week.

I arrived in Poland with a one week lead-in to the event so I could become familiar with the environment and into my routine. No competitors were allowed to receive boats until 2 days before the event started, so I spent a bit of time pre-event on a motor boat observing the waves, wind and geographical effects while taking in wind readings, trying to get any little advantage while mentally preparing for a long week of competing.

The first two days of the competition I’d have to say was some of the most tough and gruelling racing I’ve done. Sitting in 16th overall with 6 races left, put me in a position

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I found the defeat initially quite upsetting but also now see it as a great stepping stone and learning

experience for the bigger picture which I’m using as a massive motivating drive as I transition to Olympic class sailing.

After Poland, I was fortunate to fit in another event in Canada, which was the class World Championships.

Going into the end of the second last day I was winning overall, but due to an umpire decision it ultimately ruled me out of a critical race, so I had to carry 54 points instead of 3 points (my initial race score), which ended in me placing 7th overall at the event.

I want to say a massive thanks to Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club for your funding and personal support towards my sporting aspirations.

I was able to back up last year’s bronze medal with a silver medal this year at the Youth Worlds, along with two top 10 performances at major regattas.

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& the 18th Annual Warren Jones International Youth Regatta

COMMODORE’S WELCOME Welcome to all participants and supporters for the 18th annual Warren Jones International Youth Regatta which returns to Perth Waters in

2020. Showcasing our sport at the footsteps of the city in front of Elizabeth Quay will again be spectacular, providing for some exciting sailing.

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is delighted to once again host this event. This regatta aims to provide competitors with the opportunity to gain the experience and competitiveness necessary to advance to the world stage. There is strong evidence that the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta has achieved that aim, and more.

It is pleasing to see a mixture of Local, National and International teams. RFBYC is fortunate to have a strong match racing program and we are

very pleased to see Will Boulden return to compete after his 2nd placing last year. Training partner, Ethan Prieto-Low will also join the strong line up of skippers in this year’s event.

The Warren Jones Foundation Trustees must be very thrilled and rightfully proud of the positive impact this event has had on match racing in Western Australia.

The very high standard of sailing is equally matched by the standard of race management and umpiring.

My congratulations go to those volunteers selected to participate in this event. They combine with the entertaining

commentators who bring the excitement and tactical manoeuvrers in real-time to the watching crowd of supporters.

I invite you to enjoy the hospitality and facilities of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club and I wish all competitors the very best with their racing. g

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta is an accomplishment that we are elated to celebrate in 2020.

From 2003 the event has grown dramatically and gained unimaginable momentum, providing pathways and platforms for young aspiring youth match racers from all around the world to make a name for themselves.

The list of alumni whom have won the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta continues to grow and achieve greater heights year after year.

In 2019, the first European winners of the event, Jelmer van Beek and his team ‘Dutch Wave’ from the Netherlands, now have their names engraved on the perpetual trophy. They will sit right alongside other winning Warren Jones alumni like America’s Cup sailors Kinley Fowler, Kyle Langford, and Graeme Spence, and the previous and current World Match Racing Champions, Torvar Mirsky and Phil Robertson, just to name a few.

Thirty expressions of interest were received to compete in the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta in 2020. This included six female teams, a spread of ten nationalities and sixteen skippers ranked in the top 100 Open Match Racing Rankings. The international attention, the vibrancy and the high caliber of the entrants whom expressed interest to come to Perth and compete, is a representation of the success that the Warren Jones

International Youth Regatta is. The Warren Jones Foundation are proud of the energy the event continues to maintain 18 years after its inception, and have great plans to continue to grow the event and the Warren Jones legacy for many more years to come.

You’ll be making a list and checking it twice this year when you celebrate Christmas in the City. Start your gift shopping at over a thousand retail stores. Plus, we’ve curated a magical list of festivities, including the Christmas Lights Trail, Lotterywest Christmas Symphony and New Year’s Eve family celebrations. Along with seasonal cocktails, new restaurants to explore and free parking options*, you’ll think all your Christmases have come at once.

The Colin Mullins Youth Regatta will be back again in 2020, acting as a feeder event to the Warren Jones Regatta, alongside Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club’s JESS Match Cup. These events have gained resurgence due to the demand from local youth match racers.

We are excited to see them develop and allow the next generation of local match racers to emerge and compete against some of the best in the world.

It is fantastic to see those who have competed in the Warren Jones Regatta achieving their full potential on and off the water. The Warren Jones Foundation would like to give thanks to the volunteers and committees, donors and sponsors who work tirelessly to make the event the success that it is. The continuous remarkable efforts that are given year after year are truly appreciated.

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2020 City of Perth Festival of Sail

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& the 18th Annual Warren Jones International Youth Regatta

PROGRAM OF EVENTS Colin Mullins Youth Regatta

Corporate Cup

Due to the growing demand of teams wanting to compete in the Warren Jones Regatta in 2019, the Colin Mullins Youth Regatta, which hadn’t been sailed since 2011, was revived.

Local Perth businesses have the opportunity to enter a team into the 2020 Corporate Cup, where participants will join some high-profile instructors out on the water to battle it out in a racing session.

Wednesday 29 January | The Lucky Shag Bar

Friday 24 January | Matilda Bay & Royal Perth Yacht Club

In 2020 the newly invigorated Colin Mullins Youth Regatta will feature at the start of the City of Perth Festival of Sail and will decide the last local entrant into the 18th edition of the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta.

We’ll find out who is the fastest company in Perth Waters!

The evening will then finish with some hospitality ashore and networking.

More info at: www.swanriversailing.com/corporate-cup

More info at: www.swanriversailing.com/colin-mullins-youth-regatta

Free Tackers & Discover Sailing

Women On Water

Aimed at families and the general public, Free ‘Tackers’ and ‘Discover Sailing’ experiences will be set up from a base inside Elizabeth Quay over the Monday of the Australia Day Long Weekend.

Perth CBD based businesswomen are encouraged to try the sport of sailing in a safe and inviting environment whilst networking with other like-minded women. Participants will meet high profile instructors and female members of the Perth sailing community before heading out onto the water to see what the sport has to offer. The aim is to expose attendees to the leadership, communication and social benefits that sailing boasts. The participants will then head ashore and finish the experience with some morning tea and networking. More info at: www.swanriversailing.com/women-on-water

Monday 27 January | Elizabeth Quay

Thursday 30 January | The Lucky Shag Bar

In the last two years, over 1,600 members of the community tried the sport of sailing through this activation; exposing them to the many benefits that sailing offers.

More info at: www.swanriversailing.com/festival-of-sail-about

Warren Jones International Youth Regatta

Warren Jones Gala Fundraising Luncheon

Established in 2003, this regatta is held in order to provide professional sailing pathways and opportunities for the under 25 competitors. Aligning with other like-minded organisations allows for the competitors to further their development on and off the water. The Regatta continues to unmask the talent of competitors climbing the World Sailing Rankings. There were over 30 Expressions of Interest to compete in the event in 2020, showing that, even in it’s 18th year, the event still attracts the best youth talent from around the globe.

On the last day of the Festival of Sail and the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta, the main fundraising event of the Warren Jones Regatta takes place. The Luncheon is set at the host Yacht Club, which historically includes a three-course meal, premium Western Australian beverages, a keynote speaker and a live auction.

Guests are then invited to board spectator crafts which will head to Perth Waters, to watch the finals action of the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta.

Monday 27 to Friday 31 January | Perth Waters

Friday 31 January | Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

More info at: www.swanriversailing.com/warren-jones-gala-luncheon

More info at: www.swanriversailing.com/warrenjonesregatta

Beach Clean Up

Wednesday 29 January | Barrack St Jetty to Foreshore

Joining forces with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservations and Attractions, the River Guardians and Keep Australia Beautiful; event volunteers, regatta competitors, sponsors, guests and participants, as well as members of the general public, are encouraged to meet up at Barrack Street Jetty on the Wednesday morning of the Festival of Sail. As a team, the group will scope the area for litter and rubbish, ending up under the Australian Flag Pole, on the foreshore. The Beach Clean Up is often a highlight of week!

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2020 City of Perth Festival of Sail

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& the 18th Annual Warren Jones International Youth Regatta

2020 COMPETITORS Invited Competitors

There will be 12 teams competing in the 2020 Warren Jones Regatta, 10 of which received invitations to compete and have confirmed their acceptance.

The final two teams will be decided through two locally run qualifying events which will run in January 2020. The top finishing eligible local skipper from each event will receive an invitation to compete in the Warren Jones Regatta.

Nick EGNOT-JOHNSON

Harry PRICE

Conor NICHOLAS

Marcello TORRE

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

South of Perth Yacht Club

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA (NSW)

AUSTRALIA (WA)

AUSTRALIA (WA)

CURRENT RANKING: 2ND

CURRENT RANKING: 5TH

CURRENT RANKING: 237TH

CURRENT RANKING: 261ST

Tom GRIMES

Matt WHITFIELD

Murray BUCHAN

Kaiella TAYLOR

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

Penarth Yacht Club

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

AUSTRALIA (NSW)

GREAT BRITAIN

AUSTRALIA (WA)

AUSTRALIA (WA)

CURRENT RANKING: 15TH

CURRENT RANKING: 20TH

CURRENT RANKING: 362ND

CURRENT RANKING: 863RD

Aurélien PIERROZ

Emil KJAER

Société des Régates du Havre

Royal Denmark Yacht Club

FRANCE

DENMARK

CURRENT RANKING: 22ND

CURRENT RANKING: 25TH

Will BOULDEN

Jeffrey PETERSEN

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

Balboa Yacht Club

AUSTRALIA (WA)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

CURRENT RANKING: 31ST

CURRENT RANKING: 47TH

Johanna BERGQVIST

Ethan PRIETO-LOW

Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

SWEDEN

AUSTRALIA (WA)

CURRENT RANKING: 69TH

CURRENT RANKING: 95TH

JESS MATCH CUP

COLIN MULLINS YOUTH REGATTA

Hosted by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

Friday 24 January 2020

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Sailed in Foundation 36s

The top finishing eligible local skipper will receive an invitation to compete in to 2020 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta

The top finishing eligible local skipper will receive an invitation to compete in to 2020 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta

Hosted by Royal Perth Yacht Club

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OYAL FRESHWATER BAY YACHT CLUB was host to the 2019-2020 WA IRC State Championships and Rockingham Race Regatta over the first weekend in December.

The event is part of the Ocean Racing WA season.

It was an excellent weekend out for the 23 yachts who raced in the combined events. The view of the fleet racing off North Cottesloe Beach on Saturday morning was spectacular and drew a lot of attention from the local beachgoers.

Race Officer Geoff Brown and his team ran two around the buoy’s races close to the beach with the fleet turning around the shore mark and setting spinnakers in the offshore breeze direction. There was a great mix of boats ranging from 22 to 47 feet and plenty of colour and speed in the moderate winds and clear flat waters.

The yachts sailed a passage race from Cottesloe to Rockingham in the afternoon and moored overnight in Rockingham to enjoy the hospitality at The Cruising Yacht Club.

They were joined by the Power fleet who take part in a social cruise with the yacht fleet each year.

Sunday morning around the buoys racing in Cockburn Sound

Cup Series which runs in conjunction with the weekend event. The overall wining yacht in combined divisions with the youth multiplier scoring applied was Wyuna. All youth sailor names went in to a lucky draw for a bunch of great prizes from event sponsor Marine Plus with Gill items. The major prize of a set of OS2 Offshore wet weather gear went to Niall Morrow, a very happy young adult sailor who races regularly on keelboats.

RFBYC Offshore Committee sends a sincere thank you to all of the event volunteers with a special mention to Geoff and Gael Brown, the ORWA Race Control Team led

by Cherry and Kerry, TCYC Ferry Drivers and event Staff and our mark layers David Riddle, Rear Commodore Peter Chalmer and CEO Paul Bayliss.

The Cat 6+ safety category event relied on the support of our Power Fleet and we are very grateful for the three vessels who were on duty as escorts for the two passage races, thank you Julian, Robert and Frank.

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Div One winner – The Cadillac

was followed by the return passage race back to Fremantle.

RFBYC teams sailed brilliantly in the state championship series taking out the top 4 positions in Division One and first place in Division Two. State Champion in Division One, Peter Chappell’s The Cadillac with 7 points nett, the speedy Barrett 9.4 taking 4 wins in the 6 race series on IRC corrected time. Second place went to Craig Carter’s Indian (Carkeek 47, 13.5 points) then Gary McNally’s Black Betty (Bottin Carkeek, 14 points). Also racing for RFBYC Ian Clyne’s J122 Joss came in fourth with 17 points.

Ken Stevenson’s Problem Child was crowned the Division Two State Champion, his team raced the Farr 30 consistently finishing on 9 points. RFBYC member David Davenport came in second with his team on Crush, they tied on nett points with Dennis Vincent’s Wyuna from Royal Perth Yacht Club who took third on countback.

Now in it’s fifth year, 22 youth sailors were part of the IRC Youth

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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.

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

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.

Proposer Seconder Scott Bailey Guy Bailey Ian Clyne Brad Stout Tony Ruse David Michael

JUNIOR MEMBERS

Member John Criticos Sophia Charly Tomas Pelliccia Sophia Gillman Ben Keen Alex Fine Gabriel Vertannes Benjamin Sanchez Hugo Butler

Member Member James Stephens Eddie Yu Isabelle Charly Valerie Van Der Hoek Imogen Bates Frank Manford Pippa Gillman Thomas Cooper Jonas Moeller Patrick Taplin Noah Kahn Alex Buswell Billy Chambers Micah Roohi Isabella Sanchez Adison Bates

• 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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Nathan Stronach

Basil Twine

THE BOSUN’S LOCKER AROUND THE GROUNDS

ASTERN AMALGAMATIONS AND MERGERS

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AFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY. The good news is, most members have had their shore power leads upgraded and are compliant. However, I still see the occasional non-compliant lead or bad practice. One simple task, I ask of all members is:

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If you are unplugging your vessel from the shore power, departing the pen for example, turn off the power supply at the shore side first, even better, unplug it from the power outlet on the shore side. This should be done prior to removing the lead socket from your vessel. This practice will protect you from electrical shock whilst handling the lead, if there is a cut in the lead insulation for example.

Quite often I will see a disconnected socket laying on the jetty deck while it is still plugged into the power supply and turned on.

With washdown hoses, rain and on occasion, high tides, this creates a deadly mix of water and electricity.

Also, at time I have seen the socket end of a live shore power lead fall into the river. Yes, we have RCD and Circuit breaker devices that are tested regularly, alas, in the real world, sometimes these things fail, for whatever reason.

Don’t fall victim to this invisible and deadly risk that we are all exposed to.

MOSMAN BAY SKIFF CLUB

RFBYC follows the general instructions for the connection of vessels to the shore-based power supply set out by the Department of Transport as described below.

The boat’s low voltage electrical system and the supply lead for connection to the shore based power supply must comply with AS3004 and the following requirements: These requirements are in addition to the need for electrical systems on vessels to be certified as compliant with regulations and standards.

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Vessel connection: Service pillar connection: 15amp heavy duty supply lead 15amp heavy duty supply lead and IP56 3-pin 15amp socket and IP56 3-pin 15amp plug

ON ARRIVAL

1.

The electrical supply at RFBYC shore power outlets is 240 volts at 50Hz single phase (or 415 volts 3 phase in specific locations) supplied by socket outlets which will accommodate standard Australian plugs. Connection to the 240 volt single phase supply shall be via a 15amp 3-pin plug with an IP rating of IP56 (dust proof and weather proof to heavy seas force).

Plug tops with an IP56 rating can be identified by the screwed locking ring – see the illustration below. The locking ring must be screwed to the socket outlet to provide the required protection. 3-pin plugs with a rating of less than IP56 are not permitted.

2.

Supply leads shall be heavy duty flexible cords (complying with AS/NZS 3191 or AS/NZS 5000.1) with a minimum current rating of 15 amps. The maximum length shall not exceed 25 meters. Cheap extension leads bought at hardware stores and fitted with IP56 plug ends do not comply.

3.

Precautions should be taken to prevent the supply lead from sagging or falling into the water and, particularly, to prevent either end of the supply lead falling into the water should it become disengaged.

4.

Only ONE supply lead is to be connected to any socket outlet.

The use of double adaptors or power boards is prohibited.

5.

The supply lead should be in one length. Leads should not be used coiled as coiled leads generate heat and can damage the supply lead.

6.

The entry of moisture and salt into the boat’s appliance inlet may cause a hazard. Please examine carefully and clean before connecting to the facility electrical supply.

7.

It is dangerous for unskilled persons to attempt repairs or alterations. If any difficulty arises consult RFBYC staff or your licensed electrical contractor.

BEFORE LEAVING

1.

Ensure that the facility electricity supply is switched off and the supply lead is disconnected.

2.

The supply lead should be disconnected from the facility socket outlet first, and then from the boat’s appliance inlet. Any cover that may be provided to protect the appliance inlet from the weather should be securely replaced.

3.

The supply lead should be coiled up and stored in a dry location where it will not be damaged.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY LEAD

Supply leads used for connecting the vessel to the shore based electricity supply shall have a minimum current rating of 15 amps and comply with the requirements of AS3004. In addition, the supply lead shall be inspected and tested by a licensed electrical contractor, or other suitably qualified competent person as agreed to by RFBYC, at intervals not exceeding 12 months.

An inspection tag shall be fitted to the supply lead within 1 meter of the supply lead plug.

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INCE THE FORMATION OF THE Freshwater Boating Club in 1896 there have been many changes including the name, the site and the ‘Flag’. However not many members would be aware of the various requests and approaches considered for amalgamation, merger or to absorb other yacht clubs.

This actually happened! The resultant Skiff fleet saw some spectacular racing over several years. Years later the Mosman Bay Sailing Club was resurrected and sailed small dinghies such as Vee Jays mainly at the southern end of Freshwater Bay. There were several young lads who sailed there before joining RFBYC. The late Keith Stevenson was one.

PEPPERMINT GROVE YACHT CLUB

Who knew that such a club even existed? It was formed by a ‘breakaway group’ who maintained they were not made welcome to join the FBYC. Their premises were McPharlanes Boat Shed next door, where they were welcomed without the expense of membership fees.

They only lasted a year or so before being absorbed into our Club.

CLAREMONT YACHT CLUB

There have been several approaches over the years with the most recent being around 1997. In the early 1900s CYC was a strong and active club with more boats on their register than FBYC and it is noted that for several years we pressed them to sail with FBYC fleet on opening day in order to make a decent spectacle. Later with the advent of Raters and Semi Raters, CYC became a real influence. The Oliver brothers (Percy Oliver’s family) were keen skiff sailors. There was also the era of Sharpies where CYC was the place to be and this was followed by significant action in the Flying Dutchman class. The late Ron Tough was a famous member and his contribution to yachting in Western Australia was huge. However, a member of both clubs commented

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recently that in recent years CYC seems to have lost its ‘mojo’.

The prospect of a merger between RFBYC and CYC does have its attractions. Unlike all the other yacht clubs in Perth, CYC is unique in that it actually owns the land on which its clubhouse is built. A rationalisation of facilities, marina etc. could allow redevelopment of the site with advantages for both parties.

MOUNTS BAY SKIFF CLUB

The approach came from MBSC as they could see Freshwater Bay Yacht Club had an active and vibrant skiff fleet following the transfer of the Mosman Bay boats. For various reasons including the geographical distance from FBYC it was felt that an amalgamation as such was impractical. In reply the letter from FBYC to MBSC suggested it should absorb MBSC (not amalgamate) and set out some pretty extensive and stiff terms. These terms were subsequently rejected by MBSC. FREMANTLE SAILING CLUB

FSC currently occupies a magnificent site with a huge marina and fine club premises. This was not always the case. On several occasions there have been long periods where activity virtually ceased, finances dwindled to practically nothing and membership numbers were only double figures. The most recent appears to have been in the 1950s and 1960s when a Committee Meeting in September 1961 considered the following motion: “That negotiation be opened with the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club for the purpose of arranging terms for a complete take-over of all club rights and properties from FSC at the end

of this sailing season. Conditions of take-over being that all members of FSC, financial with FSC at the time of take-over be granted Life Membership in the club taking over.”

There followed much emotional and heated discussion during which an amendment was suggested.

However, when put to the vote both the amendment and the motion were defeated (note: I cannot imagine such an approach being seriously considered by RFBYC as the so-called assets of FSC were reduced to a temporary lease of a shed in the Fremantle Fisherman’s Harbour and access to a launching ramp. Debts about equalled funds.

RFBYC values its life membership which has never been ‘for sale’ and is only bestowed on members with a long history of dedicated service).

The following month a Special General Meeting was called by petition. The purpose was to discuss the previous meeting. Only the Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer and one Committee member turned up.

Discussion continued despite this number not providing a quorum. It was probably the lowest point in the history of FSC. ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB

Following all the hype and activity of the Louis Vuitton Cup and America’s Cup, RPYC was experiencing difficulties with the financial load of running the Fremantle Annexe. RFBYC was interested in having an ‘Ocean Access’ so it was suggested that the two ‘Royal’ clubs in WA should join in the ownership of the Fremantle Annexe. The annex had cost RPYC virtually nothing in that it was created by the America’s continued on page 38 37

TRAVEL GRANTS INFORMATION 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 September and December 2019: APPLICANTS

BOAT/TEAM

EVENT NAME

SIMON, BARWOOD

125 – UNDER PRESSURE

AUSTRALIAN 125 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

AMOUNT

TYSON, BARWOOD

125 – UNDER PRESSURE

AUSTRALIAN 125 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

$300.00

ROHAN, DEAN

OPTIMIST – NAUTI BOUY

OPTIMIST AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

$300.00

WILL, DREW

NACRA 15

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

$700.00

$300.00

AUSTRALIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS – NACRA 15 SAIL SYDNEY – NACRA 15 JAMES, FERGUSON

SWEET AZ

OPTIMIST AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

$300.00

WILLIAM, FOSTER

ST AYLES SKIFF

THE GREAT RIVER RACE

$450.00

SUSAN, GHENT

HOBIE 16

HOBIE 16 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

$300.00

ANDREW, HENDERSON

TEAM PRIETO-LOW

CHICAGO GRAND SLAM

$650.00

DETROIT GRAND SLAM VASSILIS, KATSAITIS

29ER AUS1954

29ER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

$300.00

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GLAMOUR BUOYS

FLYING 15 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

$450.00

ZAC, LITTLEWOOD

KAVORKA

LASER VICTORIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

$600.00

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OPTIMIST AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

$300.00

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OPTIMIST – SEAWEED

OPTIMIST AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

$300.00

SASHA, MONRO

OPTIMIST – DASH

OPTIMIST AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

$300.00

PAUL, REIFFER

ST AYLES SKIFF

THE GREAT RIVER RACE

$450.00

SAM, ROSE

29ER MERLIN

29ER YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

$400.00

ZACHARY, SPRUNT

29ER

29ER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 29ER YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

$400.00

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to retain and maintain the Annex on their own.

I am sure there are other stories of this nature which are just as interesting as the names of early yacht clubs in the Perth area such as: The Waverley Yacht Club (Mongers Lake) and the Victoria Park Yacht Club for example. We would love to hear about them.

As economic circumstances evolve; needs for recreation facilities also evolve. The strength and vitality of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is the result of planning with a prioritised but balanced approach. Look to the future but remember to look back to see where you came from. That will help to plot a good course into the future.

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School Holiday GREEN & INTERMEDIATE Training Program Are you a Green or Intermediate Fleet sailor not travelling to the nationals?

This program is for you!

Optimist & Open Skiff Sailors Week 1: 17th-19th Dec Week 2: 14th-16th Jan Week 3: 28th-31st Jan

D N A N E E E T A on i I s GR s se D / 0 2 E $ s r e M b m e R M r E o ni T u J IN r f byc For further information Email Shelley White at training@rfbyc.asn.au

RFBYC | Keanes Point, Peppermint Grove | 9286 8200 | www.rfbyc.asn.au

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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1 DECEMBER

ROCKINGHAM RACE REGATTA - WA IRC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

1 FEBRUARY

BANKWEST WINDWARD LEEWARD RACE DAY

1 DECEMBER

DINGHY RACING

2 FEBRUARY

1 DECEMBER

OFF THE BEACH GREEN & ORANGE FLEET TRAINING

OFF THE BEACH GREEN & ORANGE FLEET TRAINING

5 FEBRUARY

TWILIGHT SAILING

4 DECEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

6 FEBRUARY

5 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

8 FEBRUARY

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

7 DECEMBER

ETCHELLS ROB BIRD SERIES 1 & 2

9 FEBRUARY

DINGHY RACING

7 DECEMBER

FLYING FIFTEEN COMBINED CLUBS REGATTA

12 FEBRUARY

TWILIGHT SAILING

13 FEBRUARY

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

7 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

8 DECEMBER

OFF THE BEACH GREEN & ORANGE FLEET TRAINING

14 FEBRUARY

BUNBURY AND RETURN CAT 3+ OCEAN RACE

8 DECEMBER

FLYING FIFTEEN COMBINED CLUBS REGATTA

14 FEBRUARY

POWER YACHT INVITATION TIME TRIAL

8 DECEMBER

DINGHY PACER TEAMS RACING

15 FEBRUARY

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

11 DECEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

16 FEBRUARY

12 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

OFF THE BEACH GREEN & ORANGE FLEET TRAINING

16 FEBRUARY

DINGHY PM RACING

14 DECEMBER

DINGHY FLEETS ADVENTURER’S CLUB

19 FEBRUARY

TWILIGHT SAILING

14 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

20 FEBRUARY

14–15 DECEMBER

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KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

15 DECEMBER

DINGHY CHRISTMAS PACER CHALLENGE

22 FEBRUARY

DINGHY FLEETS ADVENTURER’S CLUB

22 FEBRUARY

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

18 DECEMBER

TWILIGHT SAILING

23 FEBRUARY

19 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

OFF THE BEACH GREEN & ORANGE FLEET TRAINING

23 FEBRUARY

DINGHY CLUB RACING

21 DECEMBER

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

26 FEBRUARY

TWILIGHT SAILING

31 DECEMBER

NEW YEAR’S EVE TWILIGHT SAILING

27 FEBRUARY

4 JANUARY 2020

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING - SPECIAL COURSES

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

28 FEBRUARY

KEELBOAT NIGHT RACE

8 JANUARY

TWILIGHT SAILING KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

29 FEBRUARY– 2 MARCH

OPTIMIST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

9 JANUARY

4 MARCH

TWILIGHT SAILING

11 JANUARY

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

5 MARCH

12 JANUARY

DINGHY CHOCOLATE CHARGE/ SLALOM RACING

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

7 MARCH

ETCHELLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FREMANTLE

7 MARCH

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

8 MARCH

ETCHELLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FREMANTLE

8 MARCH

DINGHY CLUB RACING

8 MARCH

OFF THE BEACH GREEN & ORANGE FLEET TRAINING

11 MARCH

TWILIGHT SAILING

12 MARCH

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

13–15 MARCH

DRAGON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

14 MARCH

DINGHY FLEETS ADVENTURER’S CLUB

15 JANUARY

TWILIGHT SAILING

16 JANUARY

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

17–19 JANUARY

JESS MATCH CUP

18 JANUARY

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

19 JANUARY

OFF THE BEACH GREEN & ORANGE FLEET TRAINING

19 JANUARY

DINGHY FLEETS MIXED CLASSES TRAINING SESSION

22 JANUARY

TWILIGHT SAILING

23 JANUARY

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

25 JANUARY

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

14 MARCH

KEELBOAT CLUB RACING

27–31 JANUARY

WARREN JONES YOUTH MATCH RACING REGATTA

15 MARCH

OFF THE BEACH GREEN & ORANGE FLEET TRAINING

29 JANUARY

TWILIGHT SAILING

15 MARCH

DINGHY CLUB RACING

30 JANUARY

KEELBOAT SPRING/SUMMER MID WEEK RACE

18 MARCH

TWILIGHT SAILING

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Back to School Party Sunday 9 February 12:30 to 15:30 Junior members and their families are invited to a party at the Main Clubhouse to celebrate heading back to school for the New Year

A cone of chips voucher will be given to each sailor who competes in dinghy racing or Bronze/Orange fleet training in the morning.

Lunches can be purchsed from the the Casual Food menu

Results from the morning racing will be announced at 12:45pm on the main Clubhouse lawn overlooking Freshwater Bay. We encourage sailors to attend the presentations and stay on to enjoy the activities.

Water Slide and Bouncy Castle

Come along and have some fun!

RSVP to juniors@rfbyc.asn.au