Tidings June Edition by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

JUNE 2014

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General Manager Paul Bayliss Accountant Catherine Ramsey Communications Deb Hanrahan Yachting Operations Mgr Debbie Blaauw Yachting Operations Assistant Jenn Suffield Dinghy/Junior Club Membership Assistant Casey Walsh Accounts Assistant Karen Ozkara Administration Assistant Zoe Rostron Bosun Nathan Stronach Receptionist Pauline Rhodes Training Centre Principal Barry Martin Sailing Administrator Carol Martin

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FLAG OFFICERS

Richard Timms - commodore@rfbyc.asn.au Ian Clarke - vicecommodore@rfbyc.asn.au Dean McAullay - rearcommsail@rfbyc.asn.au Matt Giudice - rearcommjuniors@rfbyc.asn.au Adam Hancock - rearcommpower@rfbyc.asn.au Ian Olson - treasurer@rfbyc.asn.au

April has been an unusually busy month. The summer sailing season ended on a beautiful autumn evening with members, friends and families enjoying the balmy weather and all that the Club has to offer. This was swiftly followed by the opening of the power yacht season and one of the biggest raft-ups and crowds that I have seen. Also during April, the Club played host to the SAS Resources Fund Charity Dinner, with guest speaker His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste. There was a long list of special guests in attendance, but the focus of all the guests and the Prime Minister was on the past and present members and families of the SAS Regiment.

ANZAC DAY AT RFBYC

On the 25 April, we held our first ANZAC commemorative dawn service with around 150 members and friends in attendance. This was an initiative of Special Member John Walsh, supported by Club and Catering staff who volunteered their time on the morning to set up. Thank you John and thanks also to Club staff Paul Bayliss, Debbie Hanrahan, Debbie Blaauw, Nathan Stronach and catering staff Wendy Penniment, Jessica Clough and Kaidy Raag. We are incredibly fortunate to have the panoramic outlook which is a pleasure to gaze upon at any time, but which was enhanced at the breaking of dawn and by the significance of this special occasion.

CLUB COMMITTEE

The Club’s financial year has finished on a positive note, coming in ahead of budget on provisional results. This is a commendable effort and Finance Committee and Club administration are to be congratulated for this outcome. The audited accounts will be presented in the Year Book as usual. As with last year, the Hon. Treasurer plans to hold a briefing for interested members in the week preceding the AGM which will be held on Thursday 24 July. We would like to see younger members offer themselves for election. If you are interested in nominating for Committee, email me at commodore@rfbyc.asn.au The ruminations of Harbour Berthing Committee are probably a mystery to many, especially to those who are on the pen waiting list. Elsewhere in this edition you will find the guidelines under which this sub-committee operates.

Vice Commodore Ian Clarke

Nearly one year ago I focussed my Tidings article on the very important topic of financial benevolence within Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club. Amongst other things, the article discussed the work that was going on in relation to the formation of the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Foundation. The article somewhat optimistically concluded that I “looked forward to finalising the formation of the RFBYC Foundation ... in the near future”. Around 10 months later, I’m very pleased to report that the proposal for the formation of the RFBYC Foundation will be put to Members at this year’s AGM. The Foundation will be the cornerstone of what I hope will become a much more focussed and structured approach to fundraising, allowing us to join the ranks of other sporting clubs, schools, universities and charities who make much greater use of their supporters than RFBYC presently does. Another matter that will be put to Members at the AGM is changes to the Rules in relation to the processes around becoming a Member of RFBYC. The current rules are contradictory in places and the suggested changes aim to correct those contradictions and streamline the process. The important features of the membership process that Committee was determined to preserve include the requirement for prospective Members to be nominated and seconded by Members with greater than five years membership; that Membership Committee had the opportunity to interview all prospective Members prior to their election; and that the names of all prospective Members were displayed on the notice board for a minimum of one month prior to their election. I would ask Members to carefully read the documentation that is provided to

them in due course, and should anyone have any comments or queries on either of these matters I’d be very happy to discuss them.

ANZAC DAY CEREMONY

On another topic, congratulations must go to Life Member John Walsh for his perseverance and work in arranging a wonderful and moving ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Club. John’s vision is that this will become a regular event on the RFBYC calendar, but he deliberately wanted to keep the first year’s event relatively low key so that any operational difficulties could be overcome more easily. The marketing effort matched John’s low key approach with just a few mentions in Gybe Sheet and word-of-mouth. I remember John saying to me early in the planning stages “it doesn’t matter if only ten people turn up”. We ended up catering for fifty or so, and whilst no official count was taken, consensus is that over 150 Members and guests turned up on the day. So much for low key! We all look forward to next year’s event.

FINAL WORDS

This is my final Tidings article as Vice Commodore, and it’s timely to reflect back over the past two years. As I’m sure all Members know, the Vice Commodore chairs House Committee and Membership Committee. House Committee’s biggest challenge has been in dealing with the magnificent new kitchen and dining facilities at our Club, and managing the growth in usage by Members of the Club. It is very rewarding that Members have responded positively and vote with their feet to make use of their Club. Members coming to the Club wanting a quiet corner are having to work harder to find that quiet corner. House Committee has also continued to work on delivering a calendar of social events and dining opportunities to appeal

to all our membership demographics. One of our challenges has been to deliver a consistent level of dining service to Members, and whilst I believe we have made progress in this area, there is still work to be done. Membership Committee has been kept busy conducting membership interviews as our membership numbers remain high. We have also spent time reviewing the Rules and processes surrounding becoming a Member of RFBYC as I discussed earlier in this article, as well as incentives to develop the membership of various age groups. I am very fortunate to have fellow Committee members with a diversity of skills and ideas and a willingness to contribute - they have made the late nights highly enjoyable. We have been very ably supported by the Club’s staff, in particular Debbie Blaauw and Debbie Hanrahan. To both these ladies I say a big “Thank You”.

Is Writing for You? Are you a budding journalist, a retired wordsmith or just love to write a good yarn, then the Club needs you. Here’s a chance to see your words in print in a special feature of our quarterly magazine Tidings. Our members are involved in a number of newsworthy events and interesting tales that for a number of reasons never make it to print. If you would like to lend your craft to the Editor and write an article on our members and their stories, then please contact pr@rfbyc.asn.au.

REAR COMMODORE SAIL Dean McAULLAY

The sailing season of 2013/14 has come to an end. Closing day by all accounts saw a good turnout both on the water and at the Club after. We really are blessed with the facilities that we have. To be able to go sailing, have a great day and come back and relax at what is one of the best yacht clubs going, is not bad at all. So, carrying on from our last edition, the activity has been high. The Club has hosted and been involved with numerous events and our sailors continue to take part and represent the Club in the best way possible. We acknowledge the winners and place getters, rightfully so, but we also need to recognise the rest of the sailors going out and being part of the action. Not everyone can win but everyone can take part. Participation is key to our Club’s success. We want you out on the water. We are in the process of finalising the calendar for next season. We have had some great feedback and input. The Fleet Captains are to be thanked for their help. I trust that the next summer will see the fruits of their efforts. It’s fair to say that this season was interrupted by an unusual combination of public holidays, key events and an early Easter. We have worked hard to find ways to avoid those issues moving forward. Hopefully we have got it right. Time will tell.

OFFSHORE NEWS

The Offshore fraternity have maintained their stranglehold on the silverware. Hoodoo Man with Craig Carter and his team have shown the way by winning the Siska Trophy, Farrawa Cup and the Geraldton race overall. Dave Walling and Peter Ahern on the Next Factor are also hard to beat and they performed well to take out the Rottnest Festival of Sail IRC series. Peter Ahern has also been busy with his TP 52, Oi!, winning events all through Asia.

OTHER EVENTS

Other events where our members have done well include the BW8 State Championships, Barry Tasker and his team sailing 4 Chooks, winning. David Tucker and Matt Summers finishing a hard fought 2nd place in the Flying fifteen State Championships. Peter Chappell and his crew finishing 2nd in the Etchells State Championships. Our various Club teams winning the Interclub Championships sailed on the Foundation 36’s. This year the Club was the host of the YWA Meet the Champions event. In the presence of Club Patron, The Governor Malcolm McCusker, a large number of Club members were honoured for their achievements and contributions to our sport. Wendy Taylor was awarded Administrator of the Year. Geoff Brown was awarded Official of the Year and Tristan Brown, Coach of the Year. Not to forget the many recipients of Ron Tough Foundation Grants, Ron Tough Foundation Scholarships and nominations for the Ron Tough Gold Medal. It was a great night where more than two hundred people from around

the state were able to experience our Club and all that we can offer. Our own Champions Prize Night was well supported with around 250 people attending the event. The many trophy winners got to ring the bell, share drinks and generally enjoy themselves with all of the other sailors and guests.

THANK YOU

This is my last article as Rear Commodore Sail. I have very much enjoyed my time in this role. I have been well supported by the members and staff and it has been my pleasure to carry out my duties in this role. I am confident that my successor will be a capable and enthusiastic person who will no doubt receive your full endorsement at the AGM. All the best and I look forward to seeing you around the Club and at the remaining frostbite racing. I’ll leave you with one last thought… only 18 weeks to Opening Day!

REAR COMMODORE juniors matt giudice

Closing Day was a great success, our dinghy sailors raced in the annual Closing Day Pacer Challenge to wrap up the season – every available Pacer at the Club was used for racing. It was a fun morning with fierce competition between the top three boats, eventual winners were Mark Spearman and Molly Alderson.

the 2013 season and a doubling of participants since the 2010 /2011 season. This increase in participation is not only evident in our racing fleets, but also for the sailors participating in the weekly coaching sessions and learn to sail courses offered at RFBYC. This is a fantastic achievement for all of our sailors, staff and volunteers.

JUNIOR COMMITTEE

PLANNING FOR 2014/15

The Junior Committee were up early to participate in the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Yacht Club. The young sailors all spoke of the moving ceremony and their wish to participate in next year’s 100th Anniversary ANZAC Day. The 2013/2014 sailing season ended with Dinghy Prize Night, which saw two hundred sailors, parents, volunteers, Flag Officers and guests attending. It was a fantastic evening with a colourful array of costumes for the Disney theme. On the night our sailors were acknowledged for their achievements at the Club as well as their success at a State, National and International level. This season, we have seen an average of 63 sailors racing each week. This is an increase of 30 precent from

Planning is well underway for the 2014/15 sailing season, with weekly sailing and regatta dates being locked into the calendar. The upcoming summer season promises to be very busy, with many of our dinghy National Championships being held in Western Australia this year over the Christmas and New Year period. The Laser, Optimist, International 420, 29er, 49er and FX classes will all compete in the Indian Ocean for their National title, followed by the Youth National Championships at Fremantle in January. In early January 2015, RFBYC will be holding the 49er and 49er FX Regional Oceania Championships. This inaugural event will form part of the Continental 49er Circuit in the future. With over forty 49ers and FX’s expected to race

on Freshwater Bay, this Championship promises to be one of the most exciting and colourful events on the river next season.

DINGHY WINTER SERIES

The RFBYC Dinghy Winter Series will see some of our sailors using the regatta to hone their skills before heading to Europe. The Club has sailors competing at the World Youth Championships, various Laser World Championships, 49er and 49er FX European and World Championships, and various other International Dinghy events. The 2014 Junior Exchange Sailing Scheme (JESS) Tour is well under way, with six young Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club sailors competing in their first European regattas.The team, along with Coach Susan Ghent, are competing at the Young European Sailing Regatta in Kiel, the 29er German Youth Nationals and Kiel Week/29er European Championships. You can follow the team’s progress via the links on the Club’s website. With the increased participation this season, we have an overflowing number of boats within the dinghy storage compounds. There are a number of yachts within the compound that have not been actively used in the past season, over the winter break the Yachting Operations Manager will conduct a review of boats that are stored in the compound. Next season storage allocations will be assessed in a similar way as boat pens and hardstand. Boats that are actively used in Club activities will be given priority for storage; boats will be allocated a numbered bay within the compound and issued a sticker with a corresponding number for their boat.

REAR COMMODORE power adam hancock

Stunning weather, tremendous music, great camaraderie and the Flag Officers VIP boat winning the day, made for a perfect 2014 Power Yacht Opening Day!

OPENING DAY

Following the traditionally short Opening Day Time Trial many boats rafted up on the main wharf and with the assistance of the firing of the replica Endeavour Cannon, Commodore Timms declared the season open. A few boats stayed well into the evening and a great day was had by all. Time Trialing for the Tullamore Trophy, the Opening Day results were as follows: 1st 201 Queste Hamish Beck/Cameron Cox (3) 2nd 203 Endless Summer Bun Lynn/Peter Wisbey (4) 3rd 264 Tigkey Lachlan Lewis/Lorna Lewis (7) Weekly prizes this season, to be awarded to the weekly time trialling handicap winner, will be a one hundred dollar voucher for the Bowline Restaurant. You must however, be in the bar at 6pm for results to receive your voucher - otherwise it will be awarded to the next highest place getter present.

Thank you to those members who have supported the weekly trophies and also Spices Catering. This season sees the introduction of an exciting, season sponsorship opportunity, which I’m pleased to say has had great uptake. We thank Steve McAlinden of Daniels Printing Craftsmen, Qwest Valuations – Rowan Hemsley, Artist - Caroline Christie and Past Rear Commodore Warwick Hemsley for their generous support of the overall season and its major trophies. Long standing Time Trialing stalwart Terry Malloch has decided to hang up the boat keys and not time trial this season, giving the rest of us a chance to win! Congratulations Terry on what has been a very successful career. It should be noted that on all State Teams events (5 in total), our Club Consistency (championship) results are extracted from the entire event results and awarded to individual Club boats accordingly, contributing towards the seasons overall results. There is no reason not to participate in the State Teams events and I encourage you to do so; however you must nominate with the Club office by the Monday prior to the event.

Again this season all Power related documentation including the Power Yacht program, course charts, calculation sheets etc are available directly from the Club web site - www. rfbyc.asn.au.

CLUB AGM

The Clubs AGM is on Thursday, 24 July 2014 at 6.00 pm. It is an important Club event for which I encourage your attendance. I am very pleased to announce a new Rear Commodore Power will be elected. I have great confidence that the new Rear Commodore will lead and represent the Power Yacht community with enthusiasm and diligence, and generally be a great contributor to our Club at General Committee level. It has been a great honor to serve as a Rear Commodore of our fine Club. It has been made enjoyable due to the caliber of people I have served with including my fellow Flag Officers, the General Committee, my Power Yacht Committee and the Club staff. Thank you to these people and the wider membership for the support you have offered me. After three years in the role and many more on General Committee, I look forward to a rest and then the next opportunity to serve our Club again.

I would like to acknowledge all of our sailors’ efforts over the season and thank all of the volunteers and staff who contributed to the fantastic season that we have just had.

Team gilmour competes on alpari world match racing tour by PETER NICHOLAS

On the 14 March Team Gilmour accepted a position as a Tour Card Holder on the 2014 Alpari Wold Match Racing Tour. “The Tour” consisting of 6 events across the globe begins in Germany with Match Race Germany, followed by Stena Match Cup Sweden on the island of Mastrand and with Sopot Match Race in Poland rounding out the European leg. The tour then heads across the pond for the Chicago Match Cup and then down to Bermuda for the Argo Group Gold Cup. The final round brings us closer to home for The Monsoon Cup in Malaysia. The Team is super excited to be accepted as a challenger for the Alpari World Match Racing Tour the winner of which is also crowned the ISAF Match Racing World Champions. Team Gilmour have competed in 3 World Tour events previously (either qualifying or competing with a wildcard), including the 2012 Monsoon Cup, the 2013 Korea Match Cup and the 2013 Monsoon Cup. “We know that we can mix it with the world’s best match racers and are looking forward to the challenge” said skipper David Gilmour. “Our team had quite a successful season last year, winning a number of events and moving up the ISAF rankings to 11th. This is a team sport and we feel that our team works well together and has what it takes to have a crack at the title” Gilmour continued. Other Tour Card holders for 2014 are: last year’s winner Taylor Canfield (ISV), 4 times World Champion Ian Williams (GBR), Keith Swinton (AUS), Bjorn Hansen (SWE), Phil Roberston (NZL), Mathieu Richard (FRA) and Americas Cup tactician Francesco Bruni (ITA) representing

FAIR WINDS AND GOOD COMPETITION FOR 505 WA STATES by MARGARET STOWELL

Luna Rossa. The Tour begins with Match Race Germany 5-9 June in Langenargen, Lake Constance. The Team is made up of a number of champion sailors: Skipper: David Gilmour Tactician: Ed Powys Trimmer: Will Mackenzie Pit: Luke Payne Bow: Peter Nicholas Team Gilmour will complete some training at the Club before heading up to Hong Kong in May to compete in the 1010 Hong Kong International Grade 2 as a warm up event before Germany.

Team Gilmour is currently seeking sponsorship and is happy to partner and cooperate with individuals, businesses and corporations. We can deliver some quite unique opportunities: from VIP status at AWMRT Events through to Title Sponsorship with global media coverage. Contact Peter Nicholas for more information: teamgilmourmatch@gmail.com, 040246449.

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The Swings and Roundabouts WA 5O5 2014 State Championships were held at Fremantle Sailing Club on the weekend May 17/18. Racing started in the early afternoon in a light north east breeze slowly swinging to the west at 8 – 10 knots.

morning’s racing. Race 4 was completed in a north north westerly breeze with “Devils Haircut” again taking first place. This was to change in race 5 with a wind swing to north easterly, the top mark moved accordingly, then swung back again to NNW and the race cancelled.

A genuine water spout (“twister”) off Carnac Island had a few crew thinking of how fast they could go in it! Before it died out and racing could commence. With spinnakers flying and crews hanging out on trapeze the 505’s provided a colourful spectacle. Nick Davis with Mike “Duff” Duffield set the pace in “Tenzing Norgay” winning the first race, closely followed in second place by Mark Stowell sailing with “Light” Attwell – Patrick, young son of Shane - a new enthusiastic addition to 505 sailing in “Occy” and, Scott Olsen and Sean Gregory in “Devil’s Haircut“ in third place. Another two new Freo XSP 505’s joined in the scene skippered by Andrew Cawley with Josh Mewburn in “Shore Thing”, and Roger Pell and Ian Asphar (as yet unnamed boat!).

Restarted and Nick Davis in “Tenzing” who had obviously kept a keen eye on the wind changes. resulted in another win for “Tenzing Norgay”.

Race two saw “Tenzing Norgay” first over the line again followed by former state champions Scott Olsen and Sean Gregory in “Devil’s Haircut”, back after their 10 year absence. They then won race 3 from “Tenzing”. Sunday morning saw rain and extremely variable winds ranging up through some 12 knots met the sailors on the

Into the final race, race 6, the winds steadied again and “Crimson Autograph” took off after some close seconds and thirds, to finally win one, skippered by Matt Hansen and Chris White on trapeze. Overall it was a “Tenzing Norgay“ event (Nick Davis and Michael Duffield) with “Devils Haircut” (Scott Olsen and Sean Gregory) close behind in second place and “Crimson Autograph” (Matt Hansen and Chris White) third overall. Newcomer to the fleet was won by Roger Pell, and Under 21’s was won by Chris Charlwood. The 2014 5O5 Worlds will be held August 13-22 in Kiel, Germany. Then in April 2015 the Worlds will be held in Port Elizabeth, South and WA 5O5s intend sending a team.

TEAM AND TOUR JESS 2014 David ATTWELL

Kieren WEBB

Bree SPENCER

Hayley CLARK

David started sailing at MBSC aged 10 and quickly showed a passion for the sport of his English grandfather. He went on to sail Flying Ants out of EFSC and competed in his first Nationals at EFSC in 2009. School sailing allowed David to connect with RFBYC and after a short stint on the 420’s, David with skipper Tom Gilmore commenced in the 29er class in 2010, sailing together for over 2 seasons. David competed in the 29er States in 2011, 2012 and 2014; he sailed with Dominic Mann (JESS 2013) in the 2013/14 29er Nationals and represented WA in the 2014 Youth titles. David is looking forward to competing overseas and enjoying all the experiences of the JESS tour.

Bree started her sailing career at TCYC at 7 years of age, sailing a Mudlark. Bree’s passion for sailing has seen her progress through sailing Minnows and Flying Ants, moving to 29ers in 2012. Bree has competed in National sailing titles on an annual basis; she achieved 4th place in the 2011 Flying Ants Nationals and represented WA in the 2012 Flying Ants Nationals. Bree has been inspired by her older sister Alicia (JESS 2012) to experience the 29er class and the JESS tour. Bree has aspirations to compete in the 2015 Youth World Championships and is looking forward to the JESS program as a time to learn more about world cultures and to experience sailing in the world context.

Emilia HORN

Emilia started sailing Mudlarks in 2004 from PDSC at the young age of 5. She competed in her first Mudlark States in 2007 and subsequent State competitions on an annual basis. Emilia moved into the Open Bic in 2011 at the same time sailing Jay Dees. She chose the 29er class because of the 29ers’ international standing and she recently competed in the 29er State titles after only a short time in the class. Emilia has been active in Schools Teams racing competing in State and National titles in 2012- 2014. Emilia’s older sister Virginia completed JESS in 2011 and Emilia felt it would be a great experience to have the same opportunities.

Andrew BRIGGS

Andrew commenced his sailing career at 8 years of age at MBSC sailing a Mudlark. He moved to Flying Ants sailing from EFSC and MBSC and later skippered an Open Bic and a Laser. In 2010 and again in 2011, Andrew was nominated for WA Junior Sailor of the Year. His desire to join the 29er class was fuelled by the opportunity of a boat becoming available a season early! Andrew relished the opportunity, commenced in the 29er class in the summer of 2013 and competed recently in the 2014 29er States. His passion for sailing has been clearly demonstrated in the lead up to the tour. Andrew is looking forward to the people, places and the sailing that he will experience on the JESS Tour.

Kieren started sailing at 11 in an Optimist in Ireland. He then progressed to an RS Feva and competed in National and State Championships for three years, winning a State championship in his last year as a skipper. He moved to Australia in 2011, struggled on a 49er at 15, was then introduced to the more appropriate 29er and has competed in regular Nationals and Youth championships with multiple crews and skippers. Kieran achieved promising results with skipper Douglas Campbell, placing 10th at the 29er Youth Nationals (1st WA boat) in Hobart 2012/2013. Kieren’s flexibility in both skipper and crew roles will be an asset on the JESS tour and he is looking forward to all that the JESS offers.

Hayley was introduced to sailing by a friend at 10 and has loved it ever since. She had her first season in Mudlarks, progressing quickly to Minnows for three seasons. She competed in four state championships and the 2013 Minnow Nationals at TCYC. For the last two seasons of Minnows, Hayley also crewed on a Flying Ant before becoming a skipper of her own ant ‘A Blonde Moment’. She was part of the State team that achieved wins at the Mandurah Easter Regatta and the Geographe Bay Australia Day Regatta. Hayley transitioned to the 29er before moving ‘north’ and training with the 420 class at Fremantle. Hayley quickly returned to the 29er and is particularly looking forward to skippering while on the JESS tour.

Coach - Susan Ghent

The 1995 JESS tour played a big part in sending Suzzi off into a career in the marine industry with a passion for sailing, coaching and travel. Her recent experience in working for both Australian Youth teams and also Singapore Sailing means Suzzi brings a wealth of knowledge to this years’ group. She was a successful 29er and Multihull class national coach travelling to training events and major championships such as the ISAF Youth Worlds for many years. Growing up sailing in Perth’s junior classes and then 420’s and multihulls, left a strong mark and Suzzi has returned to enjoy all that sailing for WA has to offer. Currently a competitive multihull sailor herself in the Hobie 16 open class, Suzzi is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her enthusiasm and racing knowledge with this years’ JESS team.

2014 TOUR DATES YOUNG EUROPEANS SAILING REGATTA June 7th – 9th Kiel, Germany

GERMAN YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 29er CLASS June 13 – 15th Eckernforde, Germany

KIEL WEEK/29er EUROPEANS June 25th – 29th Kiel, Germany

Pictured left Tidings Cover - September 1999 - with JESS Team featured

2014 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL ETCHELLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS BY BRUCE MALONEY

The Etchells is an international class and is a fast, stable strict one-design yacht that is sailed by three or four sailors. She can tack in 70 degrees and is extremely sensitive to subtle adjustments in tuning and trim. She has a sleek hull with relatively little wetted surface area, which allows her to move well in the lightest breeze. In heavier winds, she flies! The Perth fleet attracts some of the State’s best yachting talent, with regular race events having 15 to 25 boats on the start line. There are also many other fleets in Australia and elsewhere in the world which adds another interesting dimension. We are looking for female and male sailors to join our fleet, weight is not an issue as we sail 3 or 4 up. Perhaps you have had plenty of dinghy experience and wondering what is next on your sailing horizons. We have a regular coaching programme, two and three boat tuning sessions, ideas exchange and regular short races regatta style competition. Boat owners are always looking for crew so there is a good opportunity to hop on and join a fleet that provides an exciting level of competition. Come and join us for a session, see what you are missing.

CONTACTS

Bruce Maloney - Fleet Captain E: Bruce.Maloney@wpinvest.com.au T: 9383 3011

The 2014 Etchells State Championships were held on the Swan River on 15 and 16 March. Conditions were light, as to be expected in March, and this year’s event was hosted by RPYC. We had the normal high calibre fleet this year with 23 entrants and a few interesting new names sailing, which made for a very exciting regatta. The 2014 State Championship went to Grantham Kitto, Brad Moore, Tim Ward and Rachel Mullins from RPYC sailing The Rat (AUS 963). Second place went to Peter Chappell, Peter Nicholas, Simon Sutherland and James Stout from RFBYC sailing AUS 1382, and Ray Smith, Alan Smith and Brett Shoebridge from RPYC collecting third in St Johns Dance (AUS 1374). Other RFBYC skippers that fared well included Dirk van der Struyf (5th), Mark Lovelady (6th), Mike Manford, 2013 Australian Etchells Champion, (7th) and Doug Kerr (9th). With a significant portion of the fleet previously claiming State, National and World titles, to be at the front end of the Etchells State Championships is a cherished accomplishment. The light and fluky winds provided testing conditions for PRO Kim Laurence and his race management team. However, they managed to complete 5 races on day one in winds ranging between 3 and 15 knots. Shorter leg courses were targeted due to the conditions which made for lively action at the mark roundings, with plenty of noise coming from the crews and boat collisions. Unfortunately the weather was less friendly on day two and after the race was cancelled before a leg had been completed due to the wind dropping out, and a lot of patience

waiting for the wind to re-appear, the regatta was called off, having completed the 5 races required the day before. It was nice to have Willy Packer, 1985 Australian Etchells Champion, and his Dragon crew, Denis Cullity and Julian Harding come and join the fun finishing 12th. We also had an Amercia’s Cup team skippered by Ben Durham (current Luna Rossa team), Andy Fethers (current Artemis team), with Skip Lissiman (Australia II) sailing Bandwagon (AUS 891) and finishing 4th. Ben and Andy had so much fun they went out the next week and bought an Etchells, and have been sharing their sailing skills and methodical approach to training and set-up with several members of the fleet in a series of training sessions over the last month. The 2014 Etchells Worlds are being held at NYYC in Newport RI in June this year. Grantham Kitto, Doug Kerr, Bill Steele and Ray Smith and their crews are all heading off soon for that event.

RFBYC Etchells

The International Etchells Class on the Swan River remains strong and healthy, providing some of the best quality and most competitive fleet sailing available. We are always interested in new blood joining the fleet as crew or owner. A range of boats are generally available to purchase and many of the current boat owners are often looking for regular crew. In particular, we have had several crew join over the last few years that have come through the junior yachting programs.

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“Perfect Rottnest Dinghy” 12’ Long, built by S.E.Ward Ideal to leave at Rottnest for the summer. 8hp Mariner (near new). Ideal for pulling pots and fishing. Stable with excellent freeboard. Comes with a custom fitted cover, also comes with mast, boom, main sail, rudder and centre plate.

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2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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Agenda items include the election of Flag Officers and Committee Members and Notices of Motion submitted in accordance with the Club’s Constitution.Notices of Motion and nominations for election of officials are to be received by the General Manager before 5.00 pm Friday, 20 June 2014. Nomination forms are available from the Club Office.

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VINTAGE - ON WATER THE 5TH SWAN RIVER RETRO YACHT SERIES by MANFRED SPEICHER

Yachties in the know know Doyle Locally

Arajilla – Club Champion Blondie – Offshore winner

Capricious Wind – State Champion Elusive – State Champion Grand Piano – State Champion Mighty Blue – State Champion This Way Up – Offshore Legend Wild Bull – Offshore winner The X Factor – Offshore winner

Nationally Margaret Rintoul V – Offshore Champion Secret Mens Business – Sydney to Hobart Winner Overall Team Australia – Sydney to Hobart record run

The Swan River Retro Yacht Series sailed out of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club in its 5th year celebrated the 2013/14 season on a dedicated note of participation with a strong fleet of 21 of West Australia’s finest classic yachts and a contagiously enthusiastic and passionate class of yachtsmen and vibrant yachting ladies.

the series own photographer Paul Ricketts who captured the timeless beauties.

Tow Truck – Sydney to Hobart Division winner

Classic Halvorsen Hiawatha joined in with VIP and overseas guests during the February event and became a treasured part of the series.

Internationally

With racing scheduled for one Sunday each month the Swan River presented the venue to race the classic yachts in a sometimes challenging windy condition to a mirror image reflections glass-out.

Young Salt Steve Ward filled the ever challenging position of handicapper successfully. At the end of racing the crews rafted up at RFBYC for a tasty BBQ celebration and friendly banter, telling lies and exchanging the history of craft and crew.

The Retro Yachts entrants included elegant and majestic Bacchante - repeat champion in Div 1 and The Lady in Red from RPYC back after a life extending nip and tuck. The ever beautiful Bella Gioia and the gazelle like Haze showing off her pointy sterns to her peers. The graceful gaff-rigged Canobie, the Hebe from RPYC and Bicton Belle from EFYC the repeat overall winner and winner of Div II.

Wedgetail – Brisbane to Gladstone winner

Bella Mente – IRC winner Hugo Boss – Round the World racer Invisible Hand – Transpac winner Leopard – Super Maxi Ragamuffin 100 – Transpac Line honours RedKyte – China Sea Race winner Salperton IV – Super maxi Sanya – Volvo 70 Team Shockwave – IRC winner

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Also Little Wee Birlinn and the exuberant Fan found themselves on the podium. Kailani, Solquest, Gryphon, Hakuna Matata amongst other beautiful vintage yachts made up a rich tapestry of wooden yachts passionately maintained and presented.

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Always smiling race officer John Walsh and a fine 5th season start team from RFBYC sent the fleet on scenic courses around Melville Waters and Freshwater Bay. Each of the races had a theme day and yachts dressed up to the occasion adding more colourful character to the delight of

Ph: 08 9430 5366 Fax: 08 9430 4243 Email: will.hammond@doyleaustralia.com

Invisible Hand – Ex Limit

range of conditions and some really tough racing in the 144 boat fleet. My qualifying series for the regatta was reasonable and I was happy to make gold fleet with ease but my finals series was didn’t go so well. I found racing at this level hard to match and the conditions certainly put up its fair share of obstacles with the first day of qualifying turning into an 8 hour day on water without doing a race. It was only on the last race of the regatta that I managed to pull a good result, placing 6th to finish 45th overall. After the regatta we spent a week in Palma using the massive mountains to our advantage in a cycling camp. A truly multinational group of sailors all embarked on a massive 120 km, 6 hour cycle through the hills of the island. Fair to say every one of us was exhausted at the end of the day. All too soon we had to leave sunny Palma after a great month of sailing and training. Our next stop was Hyeres, France for the second European ISAF Sailing World Cup. What made Hyeres a great event was having the whole Australian Sailing Team all located in the same hotel. It was a great time to catch up with people I hadn’t seen in a long time and get to know others on the team I hadn’t met.

Jeremy and I going to look at some bike shops on rest day.

My qualifying series in the regatta was solid and again I easily made gold fleet in the 123 boat fleet, sitting in 29th coming into the finals series. Again gold fleet was incredibly difficult and I had a hard time getting my starts together. It was a big learning curve and I gained more from that racing than I think I ever have.

100 DAYS OF EUROPE (PART ONE) BY LUKE ELLIOT 2014 has been a diverse, fast and ever changing series of events that have somehow placed me where I am now; a café in Italy, writing a report with one hand and sipping a Latte macchiato with the other, overlooking one of the most famous sailing locations in the world, Lake Garda. So far this year I have spent a grand total of 43 days in Perth. The other 95 days have been spent sailing and training on the east coast of Australia and Western Europe. Currently I’m in Riva Del Garda, Italy where I have just finished the Eurosaf Olympic Week and am now in preparation for the biggest event of this 100 day campaign, the Open European Championships. How about I go back to the beginning? February was a big month for me. The news that I had been accepted into the Australian Sailing Squad was quickly followed by a flight to Sydney for a week long on water camp with the rest of the team. This was then backed up by a camp at the AIS in Canberra, meeting the rest of the team and completing some fitness tests before flying straight back to

Perth to compete in the Laser state championships. Then less than a week later I was on a plane to Europe to start a 100 day adventure across the continent racing in some of the biggest sailing events in the world. I arrived in Amsterdam before a quick train ride to Germany where I met up with a contact to collect my trusty Hyundai van before driving back to Amsterdam to pick up my friends and fellow squad members Jeremy and Mitchell. From there we made the quick drive down to Rotterdam to collect their boats from the DB Schenker (as seen in the photo above) before doing a 3 day stint of driving through Holland, Belgium, France and finally arriving in Barcelona, Spain. From there a 9 hour overnight ferry ride in an uncomfortable chair put us at our destination in Palma Mallorca, the location for the first ISAF Sailing World Cup event of the European season. The regatta in Palma was an interesting event with a wide

Our time spent in Hyeres was relatively short compared to the whole month I spent in Spain and only a few days after the regatta ended we were on the road again, headed to my favorite place in the world, Lake Garda. Arriving back at Lake Garda was one of the best feelings ever. I was buzzing to dive back into training and work on what needed improvement from the last two events. The cycling around Garda is exceptional and we all made good use of the mountainous region to get our fitness back to top form, along with a great gym located only 5 minutes away from our accommodation.

Racing on famous Lake Garda

After a week of hard fitness work the regatta was now upon us, the Eurosaf Champions Cup. A competitive fleet of 79 boats lined up to do the 5 day event and the conditions turned on a pretty good show. I was happy with my consistency to be placed 10th coming into the last day of racing but unfortunately the medal race alluded me and I place 12th overall. I was still quite happy with the result and it gives me some confidence in the lead up to the European Championships. Finally I just want to say a massive thank you to Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club for their ongoing support of me and my Olympic campaign. I know it wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for their generosity.

Training prior to ISAF World Cup, France

MID WEEK RACING BY BRIAN CAIN The presentation of trophies for the Spring-Summer Series 2013-14 Consistencies was held on 8 May 2014 at 18:00 hrs. During the series a total of 61 yachts from the “A”, “B” and “C” fleets started in the regular Thursday races inclusive of the 61 was 12 yachts also competing “IRC”. The average number of yachts starting each week was a touch over 25. The trophies and prizes were presented by Rear Commodore Dean McAullay with assistance from yours truly.

Results

“A” Fleet for the Gary McNally Perpetual Trophy – 25 Starters during the series. Presented by Gary McNally and supported by Mulberry Estate: 1st place

RF51

Team Saab skippered by Harry Schmitz

62 pts

2nd place

RF447

French Kiss skippered by Ross McLaren

63 pts

3rd place

RF870

Gypsy skippered by Stuart Campbell and Graeme Zorn

64 pts

“B” Fleet for the Cosmos Perpetual Trophy - 31 Starters during the series. Presented by Barry Johnston and supported by Mulberry Estate: 1st place

RF 92

Spirit of Olympia skippered by David Meager

69 pts

2nd place

RF 144

Cosmos skippered by Barry Johnston

83 pts

3rd place

RF125

Aura skippered by John Wheeler

84.5 pts

“C” Fleet Consistency – 6 starters during the series. Prizes provided by RFBYC. 1st place

AUS2237

Black Tie skippered by Simon Barwood

24 pts

2nd place

AUS 2530

Casual Attire skippered by Clay Cook

60 pts

3rd place

AUS 2411

Cruising skippered by Ross Brennan

75 pts

“IRC” Fleet Consistency – 12 starters during the series. Prizes provided by RFBYC. 1st place

RF 51

Team Saab skippered by Harry Schmitz

19 pts

2nd place

RF 8881

Grand Prix skippered by Glenn McNally

44 pts

3rd place

RF 400

ApoKato skippered by Kevin Palassis

49 pts

Our Sponsor The number of starters for the now completed Spring-Summer Series 2013-14 has been encouraging and the mid-week start team hope that sailors will continue to compete during the current Autumn-Winter Series 2014.Mid-Week racing is held every Thursday during Winter and runs for 27 races of which 17 will count for consistency, so if you missed the first few Thursdays you will still have a chance to win a consistency. Start Times “B” Fleet 15:10, “C” Fleet 15:20 and “A” and “IRC” Fleets 15:30. The fellowship in the Club house after sailing is warm and fuzzy, the presentation of the days racing is rarely late starting at 18:00. After the announcement of the place getters the start team conducts two raffles, one for dinner for two at the cheap and cheerful Thursday night Buffet and one for a bottle of wine. The raffles would not be possible without the generosity of our Caterers Spices, in order to be in the raffle you need to be a starter in the race that day and you need to be at the presentation and in the bar at the time of drawing, otherwise

a raffles are redrawn if you are not present.Many thanks go out to those who give their time making Mid-Week Sailing a good day. o my thanks go out to the competing sailors to Arthur and Carmen Wells, Barry and Elaine Johnston, Margaret Stowell, recently Geoff Hick, and to my good lady Jackie in an emergency. The start team’s thanks also go out generally to all Club staff and in particular for assisting on computer and results and program Paul Bayliss, Debbie Blaauw and Carol Martin. For Gybe Sheet input Debbie Hanrahan, and to Nathan Stronach’s team for last minute rectifications and Safety Boat duty for the “C” Fleet.

Mid-Week Racing Sponsorship

Currently Mulberry Estate sponsor both A and B Fleets for Mid-Week Racing. We are endeavoring to secure sponsors to support the C Fleet and IRC Fleet. If you are keen to support either or both of these Fleets then please contact Carol Martin 9286 8206 for further information.

HARBOUR BERTHING COMMITTEE ALLOCATION GUIDELINES

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In accordance with Club Rule 6.8, Harbour Berthing Committee (HBC) is responsible for all assessments and consequent recommendations of allocations or retentions of pens in the marina and the moorings in the lease area. As the ultimate authority responsible for optimising Club resources, General Committee approves or rescinds the allocation of a pen or mooring. HBC is populated by a mix of active, experienced and longterm members with both sail and power backgrounds who undertake regular marina and pen inspections. HBC uses its best endeavours to be informed, objective and consistent in its assessments and recommendations. All applicants for pens and moorings must comply with Rule 8, “Club Register of Vessels”. As pens and moorings are limited and applications invariably exceed the places available, HBC takes into consideration those criteria relating to participation identified in By-Law 6.4. This consideration assesses the credentials of competing applicants. A scored matrix approach may be used to compare applicants with similar attributes. The resulting allocation applies to a specified member or members and a specified vessel at the time of allocation. The same process is also used to assess whether the retention of a pen or mooring is appropriate.

Changes of ownership and/or vessel in the marina occur from time to time. Since the original allocation was both member and vessel-specific, a change to either or both needs to be assessed by HBC to ensure that those on the waiting list are not disadvantaged by new owners with lesser participation credentials. To ensure the Club’s and Members’ assets are protected and ownership details are consistent with HBC understanding, Administration requires and maintains independent information, including certificates of currency of insurance and DoT registration. This information is updated annually. Change of Vessel: The allocation of a pen gives due consideration to a range of factors; in particular, that the three key dimensions of the pen and the vessel (length, width and depth) are a match as far as practicable. The By-Laws allow for HBC discretion in giving an owner time to acquire a replacement vessel. Three months is typically allowed for like-for-like replacement. Where a proposed new vessel is larger or smaller than the optimum fit for the pen, this then triggers a necessary reallocation. If the vessel’s arrival is within the timeframe allowed by Harbour Berthing Committee, that new vessel will have priority for allocation for the allowed timeframe, provided that the owners’ criteria score is equal to or better than any group/vessel combination competing for the same pen.

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HELLO WINTER - WINES TO ENJOY BY MARTYN Le Cerf-Smart Some classic Cabernets from Margaret River are a personal favourite, but if you can get your hands on an aged French Bordeaux you have a special treat in store for you!

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Shiraz

Next up we have Shiraz which is a very flavourful red wine with origins from the Rhone Valley from France. This wine is unmistakable because it is so full of flavour. Shiraz has notes of cured meats, smoke, coffee, blueberry and iron oxide. It’s a very flavourful wine that needs very flavourful food. Try looking for wines from the Barossa Valley. There are many good producers making some big, gooey Shiraz from this area, Pepperjack, Turkey Flat & Wolf Blass to name a few.

Zinfandel

Thoughts of the light white wines and the nice barbecue Rosé wines pretty much fly out the window with the rest of summer and autumn. After all, that’s how wine connoisseurs welcome in the new season isn’t it? We all have our favourite winter comfort foods. Perhaps it’s the special chilli you make on weekends with the game on, or maybe it’s the slow-cooker you pull out of storage to use it once again for the beef stew for which you’re famous. Then there is the prime rib to think of during the holidays, or even the braised shanks that fall off the bone with barely a touch. These foods need wines to be able to stand up to them. This is the time of year that thoughts turn from crisp whites or bright, flavourful Rosés to robust Shiraz, luscious Cabernet Sauvignon, or the ripe full & jammy Zinfandel-to name but a few.

Cabernet Sauvignon

It’s the “king of reds” so we need to give it its due. Cabernet is a fruity wine with a heavier dose of tannins than the lighter red wines. A typical Cabernet will have dark fruit (think plum, cassis, blackberry, and boysenberry) and perhaps a little herbal quality as well. Since this wine is usually fermented in oak, flavours of vanilla, dill, caramel, toast, and coffee will be an integral part.

How about a Zinfandel? With all the fresh, ripe, jammy fruit how can you pass on these gems? Zinfandels can run a large gamut….from the fresh and fruity, low alcohol and red raspberry to the ultra-ripe, jammy and sweet. For savoury dishes try the lighter style Zins. The lower alcohol content pairs nicely with a large variety of food, but Italian red sauces do especially well. Eggplant parmesan, meatballs, or even just plain old spaghetti is a wonderful pairing.

Rockingham Race Weekend

29/30 November 2014 Saturday - Windward/Leeward racing off Fremantle before a passage race to Mangles Bay, to enjoy some fellowship with sailors from the 3 fleets. Sunday - Windward/Leeward race before the sprint back to Fremantle. .

67th Bunbury & ‘Ball’room Return AFL Grand Final in the Ocean Race

The fresh fruit just brings out the tangy acid in the tomatobased sauces. On the other hand, the sweeter, gooey zins will pair well with cheeses and chocolate desserts…so whichever you choose, you will have a winner. Joel Gott in the Napa Valley in California is famous for their zinfandels.

17 January 2015 WA’s oldest and most prestigious Blue Water event from Fremantle to Port Bunbury and return

White as a Winter Wine

Where is the white, you ask? Is winter for red only? No, but it takes a special kind of white to be able to stand up to big dishes. Chardonnay comes to mind…but not just any chard. A Chardonnay with ripe fruit with big overtones of tropical melon and lemon meringue with the acidity to match can be the perfect pairing.

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There are many, many Chardonnays out there from nearly everywhere, try some Margaret River or Yarra Valley Chardonnay.

27/28/29 March 2015 Racing to and around Rottnest Island. A weekend of mixed passage and windward/leeward racing, followed by end of season festivities ashore. A welcome change for river and category 6 boats.

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From the archives by basil twine The custom of naming a street, park, room or something significant after people, is an excellent way of commemorating those who have made an important contribution. It also helps to mark important events in our history. RFBYC has followed this tradition a number of times for prominent members whose efforts and loyalty to the Club has been outstanding.

The EDWARD KEANE ROOM

This room serves as a Library, workroom for the Archives and Memorabilia Team as well as a meeting room for small groups. Edward Keane was appointed chairman of the meeting on 14 December 1896 at which the Freshwater Bay Boating Club was formed. The meeting elected him “Captain” – the first Commodore of the club. The building which RFBYC occupies currently was built in 1894 as the private home of the Keane family and was named “Cappoquin” after the Keane family’s home in Ireland.

The AUBREY SHERWOOD ROOM

Aubrey Sherwood was the person who called the meeting of “interested men” at his house at the corner of Irvine Street and The Esplanade on 14 December 1896 at which the Club was formed. The meeting elected him Secretary and it was decided that activities should be directed to the building of a club jetty. This was constructed right in front of the Sherwood house. It was not until 27 November 1897 that the club held its first race. Aubrey was a keen sailor in his yacht “Lotus” and a driving force behind the Club for many years. He served as Commodore 1902-05 and was elected Vice President (Vice Patron) 1905.

The ROLAND SMITH BALLROOM

After the First World War “Cappoquin” was used as a convalescent home for returned soldiers. The house was extended to include an upstairs room for use as a dormitory. In the early days of Club use it was alternately a ballroom and large meeting room then later a Junior Club activities room. This “room upstairs” was named the Athol Hobbs Room in 1986 after its refurbishment for use during the Americas Cup Defence. RFBYC was the Host Club for the “Challenger of Record”, Yacht Club Costa Smerelda.

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Warwick Hemsley is a co-‐principal.

The ATHOL HOBBS ROOM

The principle meeting room at the Club houses the committee table and photographs of all the Commodores of the Club from inception to the present. It was originally the kitchen for the house.

The company was founded by Rowan Hemsley who is a licensed valuer with nearly 10 years experience.

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During his first term as Commodore he made three major contributions to the Club: • He was instrumental in the Club being granted a liquor licence in 1934 which resulted in increased revenue and membership. • He, in conjunction with Sir Talbot Hobbs was responsible for the Club being granted the privilege in 1934, to add the prefix Royal to its name and in 1936 to add the crown to the Club Flag and Burgee. • He began negotiations which resulted in the Club’s move to Keanes Point in 1936. Roland Smith became Lt R.C.Smith RANVR, Commanding Officer of HMAS Leeuwin II based at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club from 1942 – 1946. His power boats named “Pollyanna” became famous as flagship of the Club and for his efforts in marking access to various bays at Rottnest.

The present Ballroom was completed in 2012 replaces the first which was completed in 1964. It was named by then Patron, Governor Sir Douglas Kendrew on 26 July 1973 shortly after the death of Roland Smith. Roland was Commodore twice: 1932-35 and again 1940-42. He was elected Vice Patron 1938.

Colonel Athol Hobbs was a son of Lt Gen Sir J.J. Talbot Hobbs our first Patron and served on the Club “Committee” for many years. Athol was Commodore twice: 1947- 48 and again 1953-55. He was elected Vice Patron in 1956. In his professional capacity as an architect he was one of a group who served the Club on an honorary basis on many occasions. He was a regular sailor in his Dragon “Philante” and was the initial President of the WA International Dragon Association. In his launch “Neried” he was Chief starter mid river from 1958 until the late 1970s.

The CAMPBELL DECK

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completion in 2000. This decking had been planned as part of the major renovations completed in 1996 for the 100th anniversary of the Club but had to be deferred due to lack of funds. Bruce served as Commodore RFBYC 1980-82 and was elected Vice Patron in 1999. He was responsible for the Club acquiring both of the Endeavour Replica canons: The large black one under the flag pole and the small brass one in the Club entrance foyer. Bruce was a keen sailor, river and offshore, in several yachts the best known of which was “Farrawa”. He founded the prestigious ocean racing series the “Farrawa Cup”. He was President YAWA 1984-85 and was elected Life Member 1998.

ROE BUOY

Roe Buoy is the Club’s westernmost fixed rounding mark in Freshwater Bay, some 400m out from The Esplanade opposite Keane Street. It is named after the Roe family: Augustus (Gus) Roe who was a foundation member and Commodore 1907-08, and his son Douglas. The buoy is laid over the spot where tragically Mrs Roe was fatally shot while shooting shags one day with her son Doug from his father’s launch “Chirritta”. Doug joined RFBYC in 1905 and became a keen yachtsman. He served on Club committees for many years and was elected Vice Patron 1976.

SMITH BUOY

This is a fixed rounding mark in the south west corner of Melville Water off Attadale. Peter M. H. Smith joined RFBYC around 1946 and served the Club in a number of roles. However the two which stand out most are: • The redesigning of courses for yacht racing on the river • Modernising our handicap system for yacht racing. The first of these required a massive amount of work because prior to this, each club had planned its own courses. This often resulted in the hair-raising experience of fleets meeting head on while attempting to round the same mark in opposite directions. This redesign involved co-ordinating all yacht clubs to obtain

their co-operation whilst still representing RFBYC as delegate to YAWA. Peter continued as the RFBYC Delegate for over twenty years which also meant serving on our Sailing Committee over the same period. Peter was one of the Club’s great characters: a keen sailor and builder or “modifier” of numerous yachts including “Pocahontas”, “Landas” and “Conquistador”. Roderick his son and Andrew his grandson are both members. He was elected a Life Member of RFBYC 1992.

PARKER BUOY

This is a fixed rounding mark positioned virtually in the centre of Freshwater Bay approximately 100metres south of Middle Spit. It was named after the three generations of the Parker family who each served on General Committee. Hubert Parker served on General Committee before WWII and was involved in the Club obtaining its liquor licence. Stephen Parker was Commodore 1973-74 and was elected Vice Patron 1992. Tony Parker was Commodore 1998-2000. Stephen was a champion yachtsman in the Dragon class “Saracen”. He also sailed two other keel boats which he named “Cappoquin”echoing the name of the building we enjoy as our clubhouse. He served as club delegate to YAWA and was elected President in 1961. Subsequently Stephen became chairman of the YAWA Racing Rules Committee. RFBYC has had several thousand members since its inception in 1896, many of whom have happily and unselfishly given their time and service. Without them our magnificent Club would not exist as it does. The people mentioned above are just some of those. Each year the Club gratefully celebrates in the form of a “Brunch” the contribution and service of well over 100 volunteers and helpers. It is apparent that the pleasure of membership of RFBYC is enhanced by the deeper involvement and resultant friendships from this extra contribution.

DATE

EVENT

14 Dec 1896

Meeting to found Freshwater Bay Boating Club

1897

Club Jetty built in Freshwater Bay

17 Nov 1897

First race held by the club

1898

Shed built astride the jetty for storage and meetings

1904

Death of Edward Keane. Name changed to Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

1906

Yacht “Genevieve” built. Since restored by Rory Argyle

1914-1919

The “Great War”

1929

First Cadet Dinghy on the river – “Magic” Oliver family “Scud” built for Lucius Manning

1934

Club Membership exceeds 100 Cadet Dinghy class established: “Phryne” Tony Forrest Liquor licence obtained for the Club Royal Charter granted

1936

Club Flag and Burgee altered to include Crown RFBYC Moved to Keane’s Point

1937

First RFBYC Power Boat cruise to Bunbury

1938

Second RFBYC Power Boat cruise to Bunbury

1939

Third RFBYC Power Boat cruise to Bunbury

3 Sept 1939

Britain declares war on Germany and Australia follows

1942 July 1942 Aug

HMAS Leeuwin relocated to Preston Point – E. Fremantle HMAS Leeuwin II commissioned and based at RFBYC

1945

Dutch Submarine K11 stripped at RFBYC and Deck Gun placed on lawn

1946

HMAS Leeuwin II de-commissioned and “Annex” partially demolished. Remainder used as Junior Club House

1948

12 Square Metre Sharpie class fleet established at RFBYC (first senior, one design class at the club) First Ocean Race to Bunbury Sailed

1949

Inaugural Bunbury and return ocean race sailed.

1950

Dragon Class and Flying Fifteen Class both sailed at the club (on opening day)

1956

Melbourne Olympics – Rolly Tasker wins silver medal in 12 sq m Sharpie The Cruising Yacht Club formed at Rockingham (by RFBYC) Gwen 12’ Class dinghy introduced to Junior Club Tony Manford, Tam Thompson and Bob Day win “Prince Philip Cup” – National Championship in “Leander” for the first time. ( again in 1964, 1965, 1967 and 1970)

1957

First Cockburn Sound Regatta held (run by RFBYC)

1958

Pelican Class (J. Fitzhardinge) introduced as junior dinghy Lightweight Sharpies replaced 12 Square Metre Class Hornet Class introduced as senior dinghy class.

1960

Club membership exceeds 1000

1965

Twilight Sailing begins timidly at the club on Wednesday Evenings

1968

Club membership rules amended to allow females to become full members Mirror Dinghy introduced to junior club – over 100 by 1980 Soling Class introduced as Senior Club Keelboat Class

1969

Syd Lodge wins World Hornet Championship at Hayling Island Cherub Class dinghy appears at Junior club

1970

RFBYC holds its first World Hornet Championship – Syd Lodge 2nd

1972

First 420 dinghy introduced to RFBYC Junior Club

1975

Peter Packer wins Sydney Hobart race in RAMPAGE

1979

Junior club “shed” burns down – Pelican fleet destroyed New Junior Club Building completed John Cassidy wins World Flying 15 Championship on Melville Water

1983

Australia II wins Americas Cup at Newport USA. Several RFBYC members in crew. Etchells 22 begin to replace the Soling as the club one design keel boat

1984

Graeme Lillingston wins world Flying 15 Championship in Ireland

1986/7

RFBYC Hosts Yacht Club Costa Smerelda as challenger of record for Americas Cup challenge to RPYC.

1987

RFBYC holds Louis Vuitton party – over 3000 people – best party ever held at a yacht club in WA. Rae Cronin wins inaugural Cocos Island Race in GOLDEN EAGLE

1988

Concept of JESS introduced and first tour held

1996

Major renovations to RFBYC clubhouse completed – new façade, female change rooms and extension to main bar. Completion of club history book “THE ROYAL FRESHWATER BAY YACHT CLUB 1896-1996” by Dr Ken Tregonning. RFBYC Celebrates 100 years since inception

2000

Sydney Olympics – Belinda Stowell and Jenny Armstrong win Gold in Women’s 470 class. Addition of “Campbell Deck” around Athol Hobbs Room

2006/7

RFBYC adopts Bakewell White 8m as a one design training fleet leased from owners. Total club membership exceeds 2000

2009

Grant Alderson and Dean McAullay win Flying 15 World Championships in Melbourne

2012

Major renovations to RFBYC clubhouse completed – Roland Smith Ballroom, new galley and some offices

ROTTNEST ROYALTY TAKE TIME OUT The newly anointed Rottnest Royalty, Nellek Jol and Geoff Jacoby took time out from the busy schedule of television appearances and commitments at Parker Point to enjoy lunch at the Rotto Pub.

M.V. TALISMAN FOR SALE Built in 1951 by Stu Ward as a heavy displacement motor cruiser. All Jarrah with six inch ribs. Two 120 shp Perkins 6/354 diesels. Built in WA for our seas. Speed 8 knots.

Talisman sleeps six. Four forward and two in owners cabin aft and come fully found with cutlery, linen and all to setp aboard as the two co-owners aged 85 and 82 give up custody of her.

While Talisman is competing with lovely fast modern fibreglass vessels there is nothing like the silence and easy sea action that comes with heavy displacement long keeled wooden boats at anchor where we spend our time. I have owned her for 41 years and living on her for seven months of the year for the last 25 years mainly at Rottnest where she is well known.

Talismans hull was inspected April 2013 (timbers keel bolts the lot) for RFBYC pen safety and insurance and passed A1 and can be viewed on her manifest.

Over the years she has become individually personalised. One small example is nighttime lighting for two is by the reflected spot lightning on a painting illumination and two oil fully gimbal Dutch brass lamps plus a small light behind a 36 inch retractable TV set.

Dimensions: 42 x 13 x 4 Engines: Twin Perkins Diesels, 6/354, 120 shp Speed: 8 knots

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Quarterdeck Luncheon

Dates for the Calendar New Members Night – Friday, 20 June 2014 Father’s Day – Sunday, 7 September 2014 AFL Grand Final – Saturday, 27 September 2014 Opening Day – Saturday, 18 October 2014 Twilight Sailing starts – Wednesday, 22 October 2014 Melbourne Cup – Tuesday, 4 November 2014 Christmas Gala Event – Friday, 12 December 2014

Sunday Club Buffet

LEST WE FORGET BY JOHN WALSH

• 13 July (2nd Sun) • 10 August (2nd Sun) • 14 September (2nd Sun) • 12 October (2nd Sun)

A flush of solemnity rippled across the Upper Lawn, as the morning twilight retreated westward in advance of sunrise, on ANZAC Day, Friday 25 April 2014.

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The piper, at 0630 precisely, in full tune, in full tartan, paraded ahead of members of the RFBYC Junior Club, marching the Australian flag between the Honour Boards of WWI and WWII and the Club flagpole. The Australian flag was ceremoniously hoisted on the yardarm, in remembrance of all Australian and New Zealand warriors who served in theatres of war. Their answer preserved for us this unique outlook eastward across the silver Swan River to the autumn sunrise over the Darling escarpment. Commodore Richard Timms outlined an ANZAC story, Susan Parker presented the ANZAC prayer, Ross Norgard and John Walsh both read short letters from parent and grandparent serving at the Western Front and Gallipoli. Against the background of Amazing Grace, sung by Karen Bowden, wreaths were laid by Commodore Richard Timms, Vice Patron Ron Packer, Leut Steven Ackerman, Mem Herron, Vice Patron Tony Manford and Vice Patron Bruce Campbell. The commemorative service continued with Jennie Fitzhardinge announcing the Lord’s prayer, Commodore Richard Timms The Ode. The Last Post, one minute silence and a moment for recollection LEST WE FORGET and WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM.

The Quarterdeck Luncheon is on the first Friday of each month, a special value menu is available in the Bowline for members who would welcome the opportunity to catch up with friends. It’s important to keep up the momentum of the lunches, so please take the time to think of a Member who hasn’t been yet, and invite them along. Please help us reserve enough tables by advising the office of your attendance (9286 8200), but reservations are not absolutely essential and I’m sure a seat will be found for those who simply turn up on the day. 4 July, 1 August, 5 September

Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 6:00pm – 10:30pm Thursday 6:00pm – 10:30pm Friday Lunch 12:00pm – 3:00pm Dinner 6:00pm – 10:30pm Saturday Dinner 6:00pm – 10:30pm Sunday Breakfast 8:00am – 11:00am

Lunch

12:00pm – 3:00 pm

Vice Patron Geoffrey Totterdell recited In Flanders’ Fields the poppies blow. Between the crosses, row on row….. And finally, Advance Australia Fair, before John Longley dismissed the gathering of 180 at this inaugural ANZAC commemoration at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club.

THE COUTA FLEET BY PETER FERRY The season of 2013/2014 started with renewed interest, particularly with word that Hero had completed a successful refit under a new syndicate of owners and Shannon was looking to increase participation this year. This bolstered active sailing numbers to ten in the RFBYC fleet and we weren’t disappointed with a good representation throughout the year seeing a midseason race with nine couta boats on the water and Closing Day presented eight boats on the start line. Word is in the wind that Madelaine, a very competitive boat, has been sold to a local syndicate which is fantastic to see another boat coming back into the fold and not lost to the east!

Warren Jones Youth Regatta

The Couta fleet provided boats and skeleton crew to participants in the youth regatta for a twilight sail on board classic boats, Wednesday evening 29 January. The majority of the youth fleet were physically and mentally exhausted from their competition events and only a smattering took up the offer of the twilight sail. Those who did go out soon had a tiller or sheet in hand and it was a delight to see these young sailors exert their skills on the couta and they soon had the boats humming in the gentle sea breeze. However, questions were soon asked “where are the winches” or “hell, this main sheet is hard to work, what bearings are used in the blocks?” They were equally curious about the built in iceboxes and bolted down eskies on the boats, naturally we advised them

how these formed part of the original fishing boat design and no amount of modernising would change this feature.

KPMG Couta Boat Classic

During March 2014, the fleet (ably assisted by the classic wooden cruiser fleet as spectator craft) offered their boats with a skipper and one crew to over 130 prominent leaders from Perth’s business community. Under cloudy skies and brisk winds (possibly the strongest winds experienced during the current season) nine couta boats provided lively sailing entertainment as they sailed the Mosman and Freshwater Bays.

“The Charity Classic continues to receive an overwhelming response from our clients and the community and we are pleased that we managed to better that by raising almost $19,000 this year. Since 2011, we have raised over $60,000 for the community and we hope to grow that amount each year,” Mr Smith said. KPMG partners were joined by heads of business from major companies such as Rio Tinto, Woodside and the Aspen Group and key industry figures from the sailing fraternity. KPMG and the WA Couta Boat Association are proud to continue their partnership in delivering this event.

Raising almost $19,000 for the nominated charities of Community Vision (a not-for-profit organisation that offers flexible personalised services for families and children, seniors and people with disabilities) and The Smith Family (a national charity helping young Australians in need to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves).

Rottnest Festival of Sail

KPMG WA Chairman, Gary Smith said that the 2014 KPMG Couta Boat Charity Classic was about the business community coming together to raise funds for those in need.

However, two couta boats made the journey on the Saturday, having agreed to raise sails in Fremantle harbour and on a mutually agreed starting point, raced to Rottnest. In an overcast day of freshening and deviating SW to NNW breezes, peaking at 23kts, the two boats didn’t see each other again, apart from crossing on opposite tacks and entering between the navigation marks by Natural Jetty, signalling the end of the race and only minutes apart. The rest of Saturday afternoon and night was a comfortable blur.

“At KPMG we believe that business has a vital role to play in solving social and environmental problems and we are proud to be the hosts of one of Perth’s most best attended fundraisers,” Mr Smith said.

Unfortunately the couta boat falls under no Yachting Australia safety category to enable the fleet to participate in club sanctioned races off shore. Hence the fleet has been relegated to only sailing in company which in reality is a far cry for the former off shore fishing boats; designed to sail and work offshore in Australia’s southern oceans!

The two crews had an enjoyable weekend and look forward to increased participation in future years. The secret is to plan ahead and book accommodation well in advance, the Quod rooms have the original thick walls with six beds at the Lodge which make for a great man cave with unbelievable reverberations coming from the rooms as loud snoring kill any chance for some to sleep within the rooms!

Couta Boat History

Questions are often raised by visitors and general observers of the fleet about the origins of the boat and its pedigree. For anyone interested in researching and learning more on the background and history of the boats there are some very informative publications available. A DVD titled “The Couta Boat – Return of a Classic” is a very enlightening collection of photographs, old film footage of line fishing Barracouta off Victoria in the couta boat and interviews with those who fished and built the boats. Another publication known to provide the historical background and building background to the boats is “First Home: The Couta boat and Victoria’s Couta Coast” by Michael Innes and Steve Burnham. And of course, for the mainstay of couta boat restoration and building of new boats, jump on the Wooden Boat Shop website for a modern look into the past.

POWER OPENING DAY 3 MAY 2014

Welcome New Club Members ORDINARY 25

Member Proposer Martin Ashby Sean Martin John Clinton Adrian Momber Peter Dean Ian Campbell John Fingleton Everard Yeo Michael Finn David Field Edmond Kopsen Gerard McGann Benjamin Luscombe Tony Packer David McDonald Andrew McMillan Alan Punch David Taylor Werner Ribul Michel Dulaney John Anthony Rosten Graham Stafford Christopher Garnaut Anthony Packer Jonathon Garnaut Anthony Packer Richard Payne Bruce Maloney Andrew Johnston Robert Lynn Michael Utsler Brian Haggerty

Seconder Brett Herron Ross Norgard Geoff Wilson Stephen Kenney Peter Cheffins Conrad Todd Robert Gould Michael Dulaney Tony Mitchell William Foster Ian Williams Robert Gould Robert Gould Grant Alderson Michael Shallcross Jack Baxter

Member Proposer Astrid Fleet Tristan Brown Axel Fleet Tristan Brown Jacqueline Swick Matt Giudice Marcello Torre Evan Moore

Seconder Grant Alderson Grant Alderson Carol Martin Manfred Speicher

Member Proposer Jonathan Ashby Sean Martin Max Bath Grant Alderson Jonty Jules Binet Tim Rechichi Spencer Breanna Carol Martin Brett-Jensen Matt Giudice Stella Carapetis Matt Giudice Toby Bath-Pinnick Grant Alderson Austin van der Struyf Dirk van der Struyf Bailey van der Struyf Dirk van der Struyf Toby Webster Martin Webster

Seconder Brett Herron Evan Moore Geoffrey Wilson Isabella Grace Grant Alderson Carol Martin Evan Moore David Michael David Michael Rob Black

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ASSOCIATE

Member Proposer Rachel Ashby Sean Martin Sarah Ware Paul Eldrid Leanne Alderson Dean McAullay Rachel Lovelady Dean McAullay Jenny Spearman GordonBlaauw

RECIPROCAL

Member Proposer Dino Capelli Andrew Cawley Timothy David Ellis Ian Oldfield Michael Norburn Makr Lovelady

Seconder Brett Herron Scott Disley Gordon Blaauw Grant Alderson Trish Ford Seconder Nicholas Keely Robert Freedman John Stols

DECEASED

Member Barry Macaulay Shirley Cruickshank Reece James William Burgess Michael Bell Ian Dowland Leonard Buckeridge

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DR. KEN TREGONNING MBE

Important dates for membership applications Membership applications (with signature and endorsement of two Members with five+ years membership) must be submitted to the Membership Administrator by post or email – membership@rfbyc.asn.au • Submit completed application forms to the Club by the last Monday of the month • Membership committee reviews applications on the first Monday of the month (Monday public holiday – the committee sits the following Monday) • Ordinary membership applications will be invited to attend and interview the following month • All membership applications which progress to the next stage of the membership process will be ratified by General Committee on the fourth Thursday of the month.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME NIGHT

As the Club approaches the eightieth anniversary of the granting of the Royal Charter on 13 June we have discovered that our oldest member, Dr Ken Tregonning MBE, predates the event by eleven years to the day. Ken was born in Claremont, where his father was a doctor, and the family moved to View Street after his death. When asked about his earliest memory of the Club he remarked that he didn’t really have any because it was a “part of life” that was always there. He however does recall being present at the dedication of the Club gates in 1939. His sailing career began with Cadet dinghies in the previous year, and he recalls sailing and camping expeditions up the Canning River before urban sprawl made such pastimes impossible. Ken progressed to 16-foot skiffs, sailed for a time with Bill Jacobs on his H-28 “Thora Helen”, before taking the helm of his own “Tanglefoot” for over ten years. Nevertheless, he considers himself to be only an average sailor. Asked if he has a favourite story to tell about his early sailing days, he recounts how during the early war years he “narrowly avoided a firing squad” by Military Police. A naval convoy including the liner Queen Mary was anchored in Gage Roads, and so, taking advantage of the Easterly breeze, a group of half a dozen or so Cadets decided to take a closer look. So close, in fact, that various items were passed from ships to dinghies. In Ken’s case it was a bundle of letters to post, and an ashtray from the Queen Mary. They circled the Queen a few too many times, however,

and with the sea breeze failing to materialise and the sun beginning to set, faced the prospect of an interesting evening afloat. Salvation came in the shape of a passing fishing boat which took the boats in tow and proceeded through the harbour and up the river. Ken’s adventure was not quite over though; in the gloom, his boat collided with an unlit pile that stood between the road bridge and the old railway bridge, which was some distance downstream of the present bridge. With the rest of the convoy apparently oblivious to his fate and continuing into the night, Ken decided that the best way to avert more bad luck was to beach the boat, walk to the highway, catch the bus home, and start again the next day. The following morning he and his intrepid crew returned to jury rig their vessel, sailed her home, and that was the end of the story. Or rather not. With the outcome of the war potentially compromised and any number of authorities brought apoplexy by the Cadet crews, a stern reprimand from the Military Police waiting to recover the contraband was the least the boys could expect. As Ken put it, they also “collected (official) letters”. Not Ken and his crew though. Safe at home and with the boat beached, they missed all the excitement. Ken’s mother was not impressed when she eventually found out what had happened. The fate of the ashtray is unknown.

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Doc of the swan BY Amanda rose The annual Doc of the Swan regatta held on Sunday, 23 March 2013 was a fun filled and festive event with competitors coming from far and wide to take part. Our furthest competitor arrived all the way from the UK, Parkstone Yacht Club in the south of England to take the Division I prize, sailing on the yacht Bacchante from RFBYC. The Royal Perth Yacht Nell took the Division II prize. Each year there is a quirky trophy for the team that stood out for one reason or another. We were delighted to announce that the yacht 4 Chooks, skippered by Helga Weaving with her crew of three had well and truly earned their right to that trophy. The start team as usual did an amazing job ensuring that all of the yachts got away and returned in a timely manner for which grateful thanks were expressed.

YWA OFFSHORE CHAMPIONS NIGHT Congratulations to Hoodoo Man, Craig Carter, on their trophy sweep at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Offshore Championship Night. Pictured is some of the Hoodoo Man crew; Steve Locke (main), Evan Lutey (navigator/pitt), Emma Reid (strings), Shaun Hughes (mast), Scott Disley (navigator), Rees Howell (tactics/bow), Tim Barton (trim), Tim Lynch (primary trim). A special congratulations to Steve Locke, main on Hoodoo Man, on winning the 2014 Crewperson of the Year Award.

Amongst all of the merriment, the ringing if bells, and general bonhomie you could hear the fast footsteps and quick action as the JESS team went whizzing around selling their delicious hot dogs and raffle tickets. There was general consensus that the participants are enjoying the getting back to basics of the Doc of the Swan Regatta and we are confident of increasing the numbers for 2015 when the race will be held the same weekend on 22 March 2015.

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A team from RFBYC competed in this regatta for the first time.Trish Ford, Sandy Anderson, Jodi Earnshaw, Sarah Munachen, Jenny Spearman, Caroline Gibson, Brenda Moore, Renia Edwards and Cordelia Moore. Full report in the next Tidings.

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OVER 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CREW LUNCH at RFBYC 83 members attended the over 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew lunch held in the Roland Smith Ballroom on 21 March. The Commodore enthusiastically welcomed the happy gathering who were treated to a very satisfying meal, accompanied by well-chosen wines together with a most interesting briefing from World Champion Laser sailor,Tristan Brown.

Learn to Sail Classes at RFBYC

School Holiday Fun RFBYC will be running childrens’ holiday courses during the coming summer school holidays.

Stars of the Sea by the Mystic Mermaid Capricorn

It’s time to plan ahead. Try to be more flexible. Your mood is stubborn even if you don’t want to admit to this. Remember the biggest boat does not always have right of way

Aquarius

Your personal life looks about to get better this week, and there is lots of room for you to have fun. Don’t let any dramas or demands get in your way. Blow the clouds away and make some long term plans.

Pisces

The horizon is looking bright for you this week. Pull yourself up to your full height and look whatever is bothering you in the eye. Now is not the time for panic stations, push the boat out and all should be plain sailing!

Aries

Take no notice of the storms and bad weather this week. With Mars being retrograde, your life will start to quicken, there will be lots of dancing and partying for you Arieans at the club.

Taurus

Opportunities are all around and deals will go particularly well this week. On board the boat there will be lots of food and beverage for all Taureens to enjoy. A good time to get out on the water this month.

Gemini

It is not plain sailing. We live in a world where, it seems, as long as all the correct, polite, social niceties are observed, people can be as callous and detached as they wish. But you face a situation now where only a true, deep feeling will make a difference So show them the cut of your jib, and everything thing will be shipshape and Britol fashion

Cancer

Your boss is taking steps to help reduce your responsibilies,.This will leave you with more free time on your hands you are free to be a loose cannon, so anchors aweigh all will be plain sailing from here.

Leo

One-on-one relationshiups whether romantic, business or personal will be focal for much of the month. When winter finally arrives, you’ll want to expand your horizons and if your single there could be a new romantic relationship on the cards which blow the clouds away.

Virgo

After all the travelling you have been doing, it will feel great to be back on home turf. So time to get back to work, before you set sail again. Also, think carefully before you make expensive purchases.

Libra

Mars has finally stopped reversing through your sign. It’s time to be pro active, a friend or loved one will be keen to start a new interest or hobby with you. So push the boat out and see where it leads.

Scorpio

You are very focused on loved ones this week.This is also a great time to show other people what you are capable of. Singles – you have a better chance of finding your soulmate. So shake a leg, start edging forward and you will be able to fathom things out.

Sagittarius

You may prefer to discuss some possibilities over with a loved one before making any big decisions. There could be big plans in the offing, with no hard and fast rules, which could lead to you making money hand over fist. Lets see what is blowing in the wind.

Monday 7th to Friday 11th July 2014 Conducted on the safe, sheltered waters of Mosman Bay, the Club offers a range of courses designed for children 6 years and upwards, for complete novices to learn to race.Fees start from $150 for Little Tackers (10 hours) including use of Club boats and safety equipment. Recreational Skippers Ticket courses available for children 14 years and over. Participants must be able to swim and be water confident.

Radio Operator’s Course

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The course will run over four Wednesday evenings. $140 for RFBYC Members, $180 for non-Members. Dates in July to be confirmed. For more information, contact Barry Martin on 9286 8200

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DINGHY PRIZE NIGHT 16 MAY 2014

CHAMPIONS PRIZE NIGHT 10 MAY 2014

JUNE 20 June 2014

New Members’ Night

26 June 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

JULY 3 July 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

4 July 2014

Quarterdeck Lunch

6 July 2014

Frostbite Races 3 & 4 PM (Two Short Races)

10 July 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

17 July 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

20 July 2014

Frostbite Race 5 PM

24 July 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM RFBYC AGM – 18:00

31 July 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

AUGUST 1 August 2014

Quarterdeck Lunch

3 August 2014

Frostbite Race 6 & 7 AM (Two Short Races)

7 August 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

14 August 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

17 August 2014

Frostbite Race 8 PM

21 August 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

22 August 2014

Combined Mess Night – Royal Perth Yacht Club

28 August 2014

Thursday Mid Week Racing PM

SEPTEMBER 5 September 2014

Quarterdeck Lunch

7 September 2014

Father’s Day

20 September 2014

Power Closing Day

27 September 2014

AFL Grand Final

CRUISING IN COMPANY CRUISE TO HOOKWAY BY PETER (ZAC) ARMANASCO With the Hillarys and South Fremantle clubs still to return from their Southern cruise, other clubs heading in opposing directions and with our regulars unavailable only Canopis and Volare ventured to Warnbro. While there, we were joined by Bella, Julian Walter’s elegant Grand Banks motor cruiser. Thus, on the long weekend Warnbro was almost wilderness with only 5 or 6 boats there - a very pleasant change to the crowds elsewhere. Warnbro is a favourite cruising destination as with the right winds it is a four hour sail from Fremantle. Once there, you anchor in three to four metres on a sandy bottom. The anchorage offers great protection from east to the south west. Fishing and crabbing, walking on the beach and swimming are regular activities. Friday started with a light easterly that died by 11:00 am necessitating motoring until a 10 - 12 knot sea breeze kicked in which made for a quick cruise along the western side of Garden Island in flat waters. That evening Volare was joined by two boats from Mandurah on route for Rottnest. All enjoyed a warm comfortable night.

day was spent doing the usual relaxing, swimming and beach walking. Crabs are again plentiful with commercial crabber active in the anchoring area. The evening saw us on Bella for sundowners and a barbecue - thanks for your hospitality Cheryl and Julian. Sunday, a beautiful morning with light warm easterlies, called for swims, underwater maintenance and beach walks. A mussel hunt yielded zero - increases in the number of crabs and a marine growth have made them disappear. A beaut sunset accompanied our sundowners again on Bella. Monday saw Volare attempting a trip south. However, an increasing southerly wind caused the trip to be aborted in favour of Rottnest. Bella overnighted at Pig Trough on the way home. Warnbro is an easy cruise with excellent safe anchoring and stopover alternatives such as Garden Island and Rockingham. Cruising in Company gives you confidence in your boat and the opportunity to learn about other sailing locations, I encourage you to join in on our cruises.

Saturday started with 10 – 12 knots ENE winds which made it a comfortable sail down for Canopis. The pleasant warm