RSAYS Quarterly Magazine Summer 2017

Quarterly

SQUADRON Volume 31 Issue 4 Summer 2017

Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron www.rsays.com.au

ROYAL SA YACHT SQUADRON PATRON AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Patron His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC Commodore Bruce Roach Antares Vice Commodore Peter Kelly Home James Rear Commodore Malcolm Denton Blue Diamond Treasurer Committee Members Peter Boyd Dux Nuts

Scott Mutton 3 Cool Cats

Phil Stump Erica Acting General Manager Don Will

SERVICE DIRECTORY

SQUADRON QUARTERLY TEAM

161 Oliver Rogers Road, Outer Harbor, SA 5018 PO Box 1066, North Haven, SA 5018 Ph (08) 8341 8600 Fax (08) 8248 4933 Email: rsays@rsays.com.au Web: www.rsays.com.au

Editor: Sally Metzer Production: Roger Oaten Regular Contributors: Commodore, General Manager, Treasurer, RSAYS Ltd Chair, Foundation Chair, Hospitality & Events Manager, Committee Chairs, Trailer Sailers, Women Racers, Dis-Able Sailing Writers and Proof Readers: Barry Allison, Anne Arnold, Gill Baker, Fay Duncan, Peter Hansen, Dinah Harcus, Marion Holden, Steve Kennedy, Lynda Walsh.

Office Hours 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm Wednesday during Twilight Race Season 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday Closed public Holidays and Easter Weekend Between Christmas Eve and including the first week of the New Year the Squadron Officewill be open only for short shifts. Dates and times will be advertised in a December eBulletin.

RSAYS Foundation House and Social Committee Racing Committee Sailing Co-ordinator Etchells Fleet Captain Cruising Committee Trailer Sailers Juniors Committee Seaweed Gardening Group

Chris Mandalov 0417 847 836 Sue Buckley Chris Mandalov 0417 847 836 Annette Turk 8341 8600 Andrew Waterman 0408 856 012 Michael Rossiter 0414 379 460 Steve Lewis 0418 275 710 Mitch Mead 0447 333 001 Robert Henshall 8332 0889

Finance Manager Joann Galios 8341 8600 Accounts Administrator Kathy Bernhardt-Loechel

8341 8600 Member Services TBA Hospitality & Events Manager Chef

Kevin Grant Brett Coldwell

8341 8600 8341 8600

Slip Master

Julian Murray

0414 365 294

Opening Times Dining Room, Jimmy’s Bar & Quarterdeck: The dining facilities are positioned beautifully, overlooking the majestic view of the marina from all locations. The attractive setting provides a warm and relaxing feeling all year round

Opening Hours: Lunch from 1200: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays when advised.

Dinner from 1800: Wednesday (Twilights), Friday, Saturday (and Sunday on long weekends).

Sunday lunch Special - Seafood Platter (pre-order required)

Private functions any time by appointment Page 2 SQ Summer 2017

Squadron Quarterly Deadline for the Autumn Issue is Sunday 11 February 2018 Advertisements, editorial and photographs can be sent to • • • •

Sally Metzer, Editor (sallymetzer@hotmail.com) or member.services@rsays.com.au left at the Squadron Office. e-Bulletin material can be forwarded to the Office at any time.

Notes for Contributors • Articles submitted should be typed as a Word or plain text document.1500 words and four to six photos will cover two pages, 750 words and two or three photos will cover one page.

• Photos should be (a) in focus, (b) JPEG format at high resolution (300 dpi) and (c) sent separately and not embedded in a Word or text document.

• Articles and photos can be submitted to the Office for distribution to the Committee if contributors do not have computer access.

Disclaimer With exception of statements made by duly authorised officers and the editor and members of The Squadron Quarterly Committee, all other statements and opinions in this publication are those of contributors and advertisers. The Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, its Management and Members accept no responsibility for statements by non-authorised personnel.

Front Cover All the colour and excitement of our Opening Day celebration is captured in this phograph of the scene in front of the Clubhouse by our Squadron Photographer Langdon Hamlyn.

Summer 2017 Vol 31 Issue 4 Published Quarterly ISSN 1037-1133 Print Post Publication No. PP532154/00016

CONTENTS REPORTS

FEATURES

From the Commodore �������������������������������������������������������������� 4 From the General Manager ������������������������������������������������������ 5 RSAYS Ltd Report �������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Functions Report ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 House & Social Events ������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Racing Report ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11 Cruising Report ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Juniors Report ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 20

REGULAR ARTICLES New Member Profiles �������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Sail Drive �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Staff Profile - Don Will ������������������������������������������������������������ 17 Dis-Able Sailing ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Senior Member - Bob Hogarth ����������������������������������������������� 30 Coconut’s Preparations ���������������������������������������������������������� 32 Sponsor Profile - Flinders Ports ������������������������������������������������ 34 Berths for Sale & Rent ������������������������������������������������������������ 42 Events Calendar �������������������������������������������������������������������� 43

RSAYS Meeting Procedures and Protocols �������������������������������� 6 City of Adelaide Presentation ������������������������������������������������ 16 Volunteer of the Year ������������������������������������������������������������ 18 Our Boat Lorelei �������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Member Profile - Kaz Eaton ���������������������������������������������������� 22 Legacy Teddy Bear Presentation ���������������������������������������������� 23 Opening Day 2017 ���������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Cruising Workshop ���������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Cruising Norway �������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 Life on the Slipway ���������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Visit to Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club �������������������������������������� 38 Squadron Snippets ���������������������������������������������������������������� 40

CORRECTIONS TO OUR SPRING EDITION • Page 2: Cruising Committee Chair is Michael Rissiter • Page 38: Naval Architect Colin Archer is Australian not Norwegian • Page 43: Trevor Gill’s Casting Off Tradition book was reviewed by Peter Last

New lifejacket laws are now in place!

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HE State Government announced new laws regarding the wearing of lifejackets on 1 December. The next 12 months will be spent educating people and giving everyone the opportunity to ensure they have the proper lifejackets. An Old4New lifejacket upgrade program is being offered, with $20 vouchers being given in exchange for old, unsuitable, obsolete or damaged lifejackets. There is a limit of two vouchers per person, redeemable when purchasing a new lifejacket at participating retailers.

The new laws make the wearing of lifejackets mandatory on vessels and in water activities more often than is currently required.

For vessels less than 4.8 metres in length fitted with an engine All persons on-board must wear a lifejacket suitable for their area of operation, at all times when underway or at anchor.

For vessels 4.8 metres to 12 metres in length Children aged 12 or younger must wear a lifejacket at all times when on an open area of a vessel, at all times when underway or at anchor.

Anyone over the age of 12 must wear a lifejacket when on the open deck during times of heightened risk.* The laws also require a lifejacket to be worn, if directed by the operator of a 4.8 metre to 12 metre vessel, if reasonable to do so in the circumstances.

Lifejackets must be worn by users of paddleboards and surf skis when more than 400 metres from shore. *More information about the voucher scheme, and boating and marine safety is available at the On Deck website. More information on lifejackets can be found at the State Government’s Boating and Marine website or by calling the Boating Safety Unit on 1300 183 046.

EDITORIAL

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By Sally Metzer OLL out those ‘Lazy, Hazy, Crazy days of summer’, (as Nat King Cole sang in that upbeat

song of the sweltering sixties)! After all the hard work and worries of the year, it’s time to get on your boat, head out to sea, and enjoy every minute!

Whether you head to Kangaroo Island to bring in the New Year, to far-off Port Lincoln to watch the race, across the Gulf to picturesque Port Vincent to dangle a line, or just head a mile or two off shore for a one-day ‘tootle’… whatever you do, realize how lucky you are being on a boat and enjoying life!

This interesting edition will be you ideal travelling companion, keeping you informed of many of the ‘goings on’ at our great Club! Our ‘Cruising Destinations’ feature on pages 26-29 may give you some good ideas of where to head. Our centre-spread coverage of our Opening Day celebrations will remind you of what fun we all had. Our stories amaze you. What about those two award-winning women Helen and Kaz? How’s it going for Mark with his preparations for the gruelling year-long Golden Globe?

Is Caillin up there with the winners? Why do Scott and Billie love their Lorelei? Will Colin and Jeanne ever sit still? What has Hong Kong to offer? It’s the profiles of these interesting people, riveting reports and relevant news within these pages that hopefully make it worthwhile reading every page! So sit back and relax and start turning these pages! Meanwhile, I’m doing as old’ Nat says and off to get ‘Soda and Pretzels and Beer’ in celebration of getting this issue done ‘n’ dusted!

Season’s Greetings – May your Christmas be merry, your New Year be bright, and your summer cruising days be laid-back and relaxed!

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FROM THE COMMODORE • I would also like to comment on how great the crew of Erica looked in their ‘team’ shirts, and on the enthusiasm of everyone who got into the spirit of the day.

A huge ‘well done’ must also go to Helen Moody for being voted as the Volunteer of the Year for 2017. She is most deserving of this honour.

Bruce Roach

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HIS issue of the Squadron

Quarterly has come about quickly, but so much has been happening in between times.

We have now commenced the Summer racing season and social events. It is fantastic to see all the participating yachts out on the water, both on Saturday afternoons and on Wednesday evenings for the Twilight races.

Opening Day on Saturday 5 November commenced with winds up to around 20 to 25 kts from the east. Fortunately the forecasters picked the weather correctly and the winds settled down for the afternoon, allowing us to have a brilliant day with approximately 80 yachts participating in the sail past.

It was a great spectacle from the One and All, looking up the river and seeing the mass of yachts jockeying for position. Well done to all skippers for the orderly manner in which the sail past was carried out.

Unfortunately our patron, the Governor, His Excellency Hieu Van Le, was unable to join us on the day. We therefore had the pleasure of welcoming the Royal Australian Navy, represented by Lt Commander Ainsley Slattery. I would like to express a special thank you to Ainsley for her participation and her excellent speech. Rumour has it that Ainsley and her partner Tim didn’t leave until later that night after socializing with Club members.

On Tuesday 7 November, Jill and I attended the Melbourne Cup lunch in the Squadron Dining Room for the first time. We had a great afternoon even though we didn’t get a first in the sweep. Our thanks go to our MC – Sandee Bogner, and the staff who all helped to make the day such a success. The best dressed male and female competitions were hotly contested, with the eventual winners very worthy. The day would not be complete without mentioning that the Club raised $500 for Red Cross. Well done to Dee Henshall and her friends.

On Wednesday 15 November Jill and I, together with Peter Kelly and Carol Wellman-Kelly, represented the Squadron at a Garden Reception at Government House, as the Governor is our Patron. I am glad to say the morning rain eventually abated in the early afternoon to allow the outside event to proceed. His Excellency was, yet again, very welcoming.

On Friday 17 November Jill and I represented the Squadron at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, handing over 85 Legacy Teddy Bears to the sick children. We were interviewed by Channel 9 and it will be on the News in due course. Hopefully, the public who see it will identify the Squadron as a generous Club, embracing a charitable group. Congratulations to our keen Squadron member Ken Case who came up with the idea. I am proud to advise that the fundraising effort netted $1,275 for Legacy and that we will participate in the charity event again next year.

2018 will get off to a good start on Tuesday 16 January with the Port Adelaide Enfield Council hosting the start of the first stage of the Tour Down Under. St Vincent Street and Commercial Road will be closed, and a massive effort will be put into an onland carnival. The best place to see all the exciting activities is from your own yacht.

Come and join us on Monday 15 January when the bridges will be opened to allow us to enter the area without the need to deal with the traffic and congestion. The bridges will be closed after we enter and you will not be able to join us, unless you don’t have a mast. More details will be supplied by the Council soon.

Finally, I would also like to thank all members of the new Management Committee for their enthusiasm and commitment. We are all looking forward to a great summer of racing, cruising and other land-based activities, and I wish you all a great Christmas period with your families and friends.

In Seamanship & Fellowship Bruce Roach

Thank you to all the volunteers and staff who helped to make the day a huge success. Our Club photographer Langdon Hamlyn has captured the spirit of the day and created a showcase for our Club with his photos in this SQ edition.

I would also like to compliment the House & Social Committee for their work on the ‘new look’ style event. The focus on the lawn area with the tables, chairs and the jumping castle gave the Club a very festive atmosphere, as did those dancing to Chunky Custard on the Quarterdeck. The feedback I received was very positive.

A special mention must be given to the winners of the following awards: • Best Handled Vessel – Power: Andante (well done to Geoff and Tess) • Best Handled Vessel – Yacht: Salacia (well done to Alan and Cathy) • Best Themed Vessel – Yacht: Horopito (well done to Gazza ) Page 4 SQ Summer 2017

l to r: Carol Wellman-Kelly. Peter Kelly, the Governor, Bruce Roach, jill Roach all smiles at the Government House Garden Reception

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Adelaide, and that there are no reasons for this not to continue well into the future.

But to do so all Members need to think of unity and striving for the common goals of a happy and friend;y Club, with sound financial principles.

Don Will

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IRSTLY, many thanks to the many

members who have welcomed me into this new role since late October.

Having previously managed firstly the Naval, Military and Air Force Club of SA, and then the Royal Adelaide Golf Club over a period of twenty years, I am fortunate in knowing many of you from a previous role. I trust that my experience and achievements elsewhere can be replicated here at the Squadron.

My first impression is that over almost 150 years the Squadron has enjoyed preeminent status as THE sailing institution of

It is pleasing to also observe that we have Committees and Board all dedicated to their defined tasks, with volunteers giving freely of their time and wisdom. The great success of Opening Day is due to this combination of traditions, expertly orchestrated by the relevant committee persons working behind the scenes. Always remember, the events we hold are for all the members to enjoy the Fellowship and Friendship of their fellow members. The more you attend, the more you enjoy them.

In the next few weeks I have a multi-faceted approach, including: • A detailed review of the financial systems we have in place, with the view to simplifying where possible, and then presenting the financial information to members in an easy-to-understand format. By nature, the complexities of membership and marina arrangements lead to complications which we seek to ensure are understood by all members.

• The Squadron is well served by a great team of staff. For the benefit of

members, their guests and also the staff, we are reviewing their roles, together with establishing a Staff Charter to which they WILL all subscribe, in an endeavour to get the very best outcome for all.

• Aim towards unity in all that the Squadron seeks to be.

• Reduce the list of * Repair work required around the Clubhouse and Marina. The longer things are left, the more will be the repair cost. Please advise the Office of areas requiring attention so our maintenance staff can address. * Account enquiries. If a member does not understand a charge that has been levied, please query immediately rather than just ignoring it. If Office staff are unable to resolve to your satisfaction, please contact me. * Complaints regarding experiences in the Clubhouse. Please discuss with someone who is able to correct the situation, rather than just talking amongst other members.

In closing, there is nothing that can’t be achieved at the Squadron with a cooperative approach.

Flinders Ports

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RSAYS MEETING PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS

By Dr Peter Last, RSAYS Historian

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HERE are two entities, which differ in their legal basis and responsibilities. RSAYS Limited (LTD) is a company established under Commonwealth law and is required to follow its provisions, including procedures for meetings and the right to vote by proxy. RSAYS Incorporated (INC) is established under the South Australian Associations Incorporation Act, and has no functional constraints on changing its constitution. Its meetings follow formats and traditions inherited over a very long time, beyond the years that I have regularly attended, dating from the early 1960s.

Put simplistically, LTD owns, manages, maintains and develops our assets. INC is a tenant of LTD, and conducts our activities, such as racing and social events. It elects the Flag Officers, Treasurer and Committees, and conducts regular Quarterly Meetings, to which all entities report, including LTD and the Squadron Foundation. They are a forum for the general body of members to be informed of our affairs, work in progress, and forward plans; to seek information; and to participate in the fellowship which is one of our objects.

As to proxies for INC, Clause 13.5 is quite explicit. The power to vote at a General Meeting or a Special General Meeting shall be confined to Voting Members present and voting.

Attempts to vary this have been defeated.

The rules for the conduct of INC meetings are set out in Section 14 of the constitution, which is substantially the same as that of the earliest version yet seen, of 1912.

Over the years there have been repeated occasions when contentious matters have been resolved by following Section 14. Those members who come to Quarterly Meetings will know that I try to help by maintaining our traditions concerning procedures. My purpose now is to record those aspects to which the constitution binds us, and which I hope and trust will survive.

After noting apologies, we stand in silence to acknowledge those members (and sometimes former members) who have recently died. I would be sad to see this tradition wither away.

The Commodore/Chairman will then announce those selected to be scrutineers, and we proceed to reports, starting with the Commodore’s. The first matter is Clause 14.2, No discussion on a matter to be resolved by vote shall take place except as a motion or amendment moved and seconded [by voting members], and put in writing if so demanded by the Chairman.

There follows a two-part process, which is not understood by some people. The person presenting the report concludes by moving Page 6 SQ Summer 2017

that the report be received. After this has been seconded, questions and discussion follow. The presenter then moves that the report be adopted, and the Commodore (not the presenter) calls for a seconder and puts the motion to a vote for conclusion.

This motion is not subject to discussion, which is now over. Reports considered not to require much discussion can be dealt with by combining the two parts receive/adopt into one, but to me it is a nice tradition.

Sometimes a member may wish under “Any Other Business” or “General Business” to revert to a matter covered by a report, now concluded. Clause 14.9 is sometimes useful.

Any subject that may once be settled by vote cannot be again entertained at the same meeting.

There is a danger that a discussion may deteriorate to a chat between participants, but not necessarily be clearly heard by all present. We look to the Commodore to enforce Clause 14.12, On all questions, and during all discussions, the person speaking shall address the meeting through the Chairman and shall be standing. It is courteous to announce the name of the speaker. Because the acoustics are suboptimal, the question should be repeated by the Commodore, so all may hear it.

Loquacious members sometimes try to persist repetitively on a topic. Clause 14.4 can be applied, at the discretion of the Commodore. 14.4 No Voting Member shall propose more than one amendment upon a motion, and no person shall speak more than once upon either motion or amendment, except the mover of the motion, who shall be entitled to make a final reply, unless prevented from doing so by passage of a motion “that the question be put”. Thereupon all discussion shall cease, and the question shall be put.

A Voting Member seconding a motion or amendment without remarks shall not be held to have spoken thereon.

the meeting to immediate vote, and in this situation, there is no right of the mover of the prior motion or amendment to final reply.

The critical point to understand about the guillotine motion is that it is not a vote on the original motion, only on terminating discussion and excluding potential amendments. If it be lost, discussion and introduction of amendments may continue as before. If it be carried, however, the original motion/amendment is put and at once voted on. The topic may not be considered any further at that meeting, but must await another day.

In this context, I believe it to be essential for votes to be counted only by the scrutineers, and not by the Commodore or General Manager. Each voting member, when signing the attendance register, is issued with a card for that meeting, and these are what the scrutineers should count.

Most matters are resolved by show of hands, remembering that only voting members may vote. Some require a ballot, and Clause 14.10 deals with this. Unless otherwise specified in this constitution a matter proceeding to a vote may be resolved by show of hands. A meeting may resolve by majority vote to resolve a matter by secret ballot or by formal division. There shall be no record kept of the vote of any individual Member. I have never known or found a record of a division, which would be a time-consuming affair.

If a motion comes from the floor under “Any Other Business”, it cannot bind the Squadron Management Committee, and the meeting should be told that. It should be worded as offering a recommendation, as it is not proper for it to purport to be directive. Clause 6.1 applies: The management of the Squadron and its affairs shall be vested in a Management Committee of seven Voting Members …

14.5 An amendment to the effect “that the question be now put” shall be moved only by a Voting Member who has neither proposed nor seconded the motion or amendment and who has not spoken thereon.

Over the years, people have referred to texts on the conduct of meetings, such as that of Percy E Joske (The Law and Procedure at Meetings in Australia and New Zealand), and recently of two copious American publications. I have attended Quarterly and other meetings over very many years, including some of great tension and confidentiality, when we excluded staff and non-member visitors. I can testify that Section 14 is simple and I have never known it not to suffice for our purposes.

Such an amendment shall take precedence over all matters before the meeting, including any attempt to raise points of order. No discussion shall be allowed thereon, and the Chairman shall forthwith present that amendment for immediate vote.

Commodores have differed greatly in their ability to conduct meetings, and what they and presenters should include in their reports, but I would need considerable persuasion to change from what we have inherited in Section 14.

The guillotine motion “that the question be now put” frequently causes difficulty, because people have not bothered to read the constitution.

If that amendment be passed, the Chairman shall forthwith present the matter before

RSAYS LTD REPORT

By Richard Smith, Chair RSAYS Ltd The new Management Committee initiated the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which has been strongly supported by the Board of RSAYS Ltd. The Board is currently working through the fine print to ensure the document does not place either entity in conflict with the Lease Agreement that both must work to.

Until now, in the absence of a MOU, there has been confusion over responsibilities, particularly where overlap exists. The ultimate objective is a document which preserves the roles of both entities while respecting the obligations under their separate Constitutions.

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HE Board of seven members,

supported by Executive Officer Fay Duncan, has been refreshed with a number of new Directors who represent an excellent mix of experience and exposure to business.

The current Board brings vigour, and is committed to applying this for the long-term benefit of the Squadron Community. Since August 2017 the RSAYS Board membership has become largely autonomous, which will serve the dual purposes of relieving some of the considerable workload of the Management Committee and will ensure more transparency, more collaboration and a more workable separation of the different responsibilities each entity holds.

In simple terms the focus of Board responsibility can be expressed as follows: • New Capital Works • Planned replacement of Infrastructure • Five Year Rolling Financial Plan to ensure funds are available on a year- by-year basis for planned and unforeseen capital expenses - Ensuring sufficient funds are accrued for major expenditure in the longer term • Preserving the value of members’ assets The Ltd Board, when rejuvenated in August 2017, saw a particular opportunity to address Governance within the Squadron at that time, and to improve the timeliness of financial reporting and the practice of presenting consolidated financial reporting between the two entities of Inc and Ltd. From Limited’s perspective the success

or otherwise of various cost centres against budget was not clear and, more importantly, provisions for future asset replacement or refurbishment were unclear.

Regular planned maintenance has also become an item of priority, particularly where replacement becomes necessary.

The Board is also keen to update procurement procedures to reflect best practice and will be adopting purchasing order policy for better management from inception to handover, particularly where RSAYS Ltd is expected to provide the funding.

The Board is absolutely determined to ensure that members value the role that we play in protecting their investment, and that we securely underpin the future prosperity of the Squadron with sound asset management. Notwithstanding the fact that Directors are currently working through a number of projects, including the draft MOU, our position as always is to reach our objectives without unnecessary haste and without compromising the end goal.

I encourage members to approach any Director of the Board for detailed explanation of any aspect of the Board’s agenda.

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FUNCTIONS REPORT After the very busy Opening Day weekend, we staged a Melbourne Cup Luncheon on the following Tuesday, 7 November.

Sandra Bogner was a last minute ‘stand in’ as the host for the day and did an excellent job. The menu comprised an entrée of Vegetarian Tartlets, followed by either Chicken Breast or Snapper Fillets as alternate mains, with mini Apple Tartlets or Raspberry Mouse Tartlets for dessert. A glass of Sparkling on arrival was included.

The attendance was a little down from last year, probably as many members were still recovering from Opening Day! But, with Bill May handling the sweep, bigscreens covering the race and a friendly atmosphere, it was a fun day, even for those who didn’t back the winner!

Kevin Grant, Hospitality & Events Manager

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UR Club’s Opening Day was a great success and I appreciate and thank all our members for their positive feedback.

There was a lot of ‘behind the scenes’ work that made the day the success that it was. Credit and a big ‘thank you’ must go to Sue Buckley and the House and Social Committee for the concept, and also for the smooth organisation on the day. Congratulations to Adrian Edmonds for the idea of creating the marquee lawn area which created colorful, relaxed seating and a sponsor display area. Adrian was also responsible for securing our major sponsors, namely Main North Renault, Chandon and Sidewood Wines. It was a wonderful event, and I am assured it will be even bigger and better next year!

Two other significant recent Club events have included the colourful Flag Raising Ceremony on Sunday, 8 October, followed by a luncheon, and the traditional Commodore’s Dinner on Saturday 21 October. Both were well attended and I’ve received excellent feedback from both.

I would like to share with you a letter from the recent Compass luncheon.

Dear Kevin, I would like to thank you and your staff for the high standard of customer service that you provided for our Pirate function on 17 November.

Nothing was a problem for you and any of your staff; your ‘can do’ work ethic was a welcome surprise and contributed to the high success of the function.

Not to mention your capacity to think outside of the square and ability to embrace complex issues with creative suggestions.

Sandy Bogner hosting the Melbourne Cup Luncheon

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The feedback from those attending our Pirate function was overwhelmingly positive – the outstanding beauty of the venue and highly professional service, the beautifully prepared food, especially those prepared for our clients with special dietary needs, the willingness of your staff to join in the fun and laugher was particularly awesome.

In the seven years that I have been organising these large functions for our clients, no venue has ever ticked all the boxes, except yours.

Thank you from all of us for a great outstanding day.

Claudia La Rose -Bell

Coming Club Events: • Boxing Day Luncheon on Tuesday, 26 December with viewing of the Sydney to Hobart race.

• Music on the Quarter Deck on Sunday 25th February from 2.00pm to 6.00pm Groove Brothers and Soul Sisters will entertain us all! Shared platters will be available.

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OMPASS is a day options programme that come sailing on Freedom each month on a Wednesday. The programme is run

by Department for Communities and Social Inclusion out of the Strathmont Centre at Oakden. Claudia is Programme Manager. She sometimes sails on Wednesdays with the DisAble Sailing group, and occasionally takes part in the Twilights.

Gary Brown and Jill Roach jiving at the Commodore’s Dinner

NEW MEMBER PROFILES Welcome to new RSAYS member Liga Livena who joined the Squadron on 20 April this year.

She has been out on boats many other times, but only as a passenger on boat cruises when travelling overseas, and had never participated in the actual sailing. “I’ve always had a dream to buy a boat and live on it, but thought that sailing was beyond my financial reach,” she says. Then she met someone here in Adelaide who sails at the CYCSA. He told her amazing stories and showed videos and photos of his sailing experiences. “That got my attention, and when I noticed a ‘Discover Sailing Day’ banner, I saw it as a sign that I should get involved!”

Liga had intended to go to the Discover Sailing Day at the RSAYS in 2016 but got lost and ended up at the CYCSA. “I didn’t know there were two yacht clubs in North Haven, and as I’d missed the sailing departure time at the RSAYS, I stayed at the CYCSA ,” she explains. “I went out on That’s Life. The crew gave me tips on how to get experience and I made a promise to myself to start sailing once Uni was over and the summer holidays started.”

Liga crossing the very choppy waters of Skagerrak Strait from Strömstad in Sweden to Sandefjord in Norway, on 26 June this year, during the European summer.

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Liga visited both RSAYS and CYCSA websites and Facebook pages and signed up for their news. She says she chose RSAYS because the Wednesday night Twilight race seemed to be organised differently, which she preferred.

HEN she’s not studying for a Bachelor of International Tourism at Flinders University, Liga is working part-time at the Glenelg Visitor Information Centre. She loves taking photos in her spare time, but also does occasional event/ wedding photography.

Her first Twilight race was on 1 February this year on Clockwork.

She came back two weeks later and decided to go on Aria with David Henshall, competing in five Twilights and also an Easter cruise. She then undertook a Sailing Training programme over two days on Taniwha in September.

Born and raised in Riga, Latvia, Liga speaks several languages including Italian and Russian. Her background is in law, but she has also studied photography.

Adrian Edmonds, with whom she had sailed a few times on Aria, arranged for her to go out with him on 3 Cool Cats while Mojo was undergoing repairs. She’s been on 3 Cool Cats since October and really likes the people and the atmosphere. So far she’s done only Twilight races, two sailing training days and one cruise.

Liga made her first trip to Australia in 2005 and moved here in 2009. “Something or someone has always brought me back to Adelaide. So now I’ve just accepted that sailing is one of the reasons that keeps me here.”

She says she has always been attracted to water, whether it was swimming, paddle boats, bathing, or just walking in puddles. Her first memory of sailing was when she was two-and-a-half years old out on a boat in the Baltic Sea in autumn. “My dad organised it with his friends. I remember it was a bit rough out there and I was feeling sick. My mom was feeling very seasick so my dad looked after me and even though I felt awful, apparently I didn’t throw up!”

Liga says she learns about sailing by asking questions and observing other people in action. “Adrian, Owen Haskett and Martina Nicholls are great teachers. They give me invaluable tips, patiently explain why things are done in certain ways and lead by example.”

Liga hopes to keep sailing in the future and also continue her photographic skills. “I want my work to be related to sailing or anything that lets me get out of the office and into the fresh air, preferably close to or on the water,” she says.

Welcome to the Club, Liga!

Welcome to New Members Family

Annette McHUGH Vicki J IV

Family

Charles COFFRANT Kerryn COFFRANT Muana Kea

Associate

Brett SIMUNOV

Associate

Bernadette SIMUNOV

Crew

Bill BYBEE

Crew

Wally WHITE

Crew

Steve SMYTH

Crew

Foucald DALLE

Jumior

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HOUSE & SOCIAL EVENTS

By Sue Buckley. Photography: Langdon Hamlyn

Sue Buckley

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OW, what a fantastic day Opening

Day it was this year! Once again we were blessed with perfect weather, though the occasional gust of wind across the decks of the One & All did have me worried a couple of times.

This year, organising Opening Day proved to be a big challenge, but with the help of many volunteers who stepped up and contributed we were able to ensure members had a day to remember.

The HSC supported Adrian Edmonds’ proposal to approach several large sponsors to generate some additional funding for the day. With Management Committee

support, Adrian approached Main North Renault, Chandon, Sidewood Wines and Musto to be involved in providing some activities on the lawn area. I know some members were uncertain about the idea but it did enable us to provide the jumping castle for kids and grandkids and the marquee to house a gourmet barbecue and wine bar – activities that would otherwise have been paid for out of member funds allocated to the HSC budget.

This year we also decided that if the public were able to gain access we should impose a reasonable cover charge. The main focus of Opening Day is the members and their guests, so if non-members want to attend this comes at a price on the day, or of course they could join as a member. We promoted this sparsely via Facebook and only a limited number of non-members took up the offer. We will review this and may not offer it next year.

The area provided members who weren’t able to go out on a boat somewhere to congregate during the afternoon and was well patronised late into the evening.

As the activities on the lawn area were such a success we plan to approach sponsors much earlier next year and build on what we achieved this year.

Kingsley once again managed to create the Village Green and we had a number of visiting boats from other Clubs join us.

However, it gets a bit difficult fitting large vessels into the spaces available at the last minute. We are looking to implement a booking system early next year so I would encourage members who might like to be involved to express their interest earlier rather than later.

The uncertainty around management over the last few months has meant the HSC has focused predominantly on Opening Day to ensure it was a corker (which it was!). We did run a Melbourne Cup luncheon, which was well attended with over 80 members and friends enjoying a delicious lunch.

Jill Roach and a team of volunteers organised the boutonnières given to official guests, which were made with orchids grown by Helen Prisk. The team also provided fresh flowers from Heather McDonald’s garden to brighten up the bars and ladies restroom.

Plans are in place for some of the usual events at this time of year, including the Pacer Cup and Christmas Party, the Sydney to Hobart Boxing Day lunch and, for those not away cruising, the Quarterdeck will be the place to party on New Year’s Eve. With such a dynamic and enthusiastic team I’m sure we’ll plan some interesting and exciting events for next year.

To the Chair of the House and Social Committee,

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WOULD like to extend my congratulations and heartfelt thanks to the members of the House and Social Committee, Sue, Owen, Adrian, Deidre and Bill for all the planning, hard work and organisation that went into the 2017 RSAYS Open Day. It was wonderful to see the Deck crammed with so many members and their guests to witness the speeches and celebrate the official opening of the sailing season.

I felt a real sense of community after the Sail Past, as many people gathered together either on the Green or on the Deck - rather than remaining on their boats, promoting our Club motto of “Seamanship and Fellowship”.

The Program for the day was impressive and the events presented on the Village Green were fun, age interactive and well patronised. I can only see this gathering momentum and becoming even bigger next year. For some of my guests it was the first time they had visited the Club, so they were suitably impressed and enjoyed the day thoroughly.

Once again many thanks to the committee for all your efforts, and I look forward to Opening Day 2018.

Regards, Sue Beaufoy Outrageous.

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RACING REPORT for sailing and an opportunity to continue on-board an RSAYS boat, as well as giving those that have been sailing before more skills to be confident sailors.

MUSTO Offshore Series is probably for the more seasoned sailor as it requires night sailing and takes over 24 hours to complete, but don’t let that put you off. Give it a go – who knows where it may take you! It is also a good training ground if you are considering doing a Sydney to Hobart or, closer to home, the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race which is starts on Friday, 16 February 2018.

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HEY say time flies when you’re having fun. I must be having great fun as the last few months have disappeared very quickly. I have to say I’m enjoying the change of office and learning new skills associated with the sailing office and the Top Yacht system.

All of which would be a huge challenge without the training given by Roger Oaten and the support from Chris Mandalov and the Racing Committee.

My personal thanks to all of them.

Looking back on past issues of SQ, I was amused to see the Wreck Buoy aka Wonga Shoal Buoy seems to be a regular feature.

It appears to have a life of its own, as alternate reports are that it’s either washed up on the beach or has been re-instated.

So to keep up what’s becoming a tradition – the Wonga Shoal Buoy has been reinstated, but in a slightly different location after coming adrift a few weeks ago. The new coordinates are: 34o 49.967’S 138o 26.082’E. Thanks again to Bones (Kingsley Haskett), Jeff Hunt and Steve Kennedy for the repairs and re-instating the ‘wandering’ Wonga Shoal Buoy – maybe the Wandering Buoy would be a better name?

Magic (Ian Metcalfe) from the CYCSA stole first place in the Combined Series results, with Enchantress (John Willoughby), Taniwha (Dale Price) and Aikin (Caillin Howard) jostling each other for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place positions on the RSAYS, PHS & AMS results.

As there are only five RSAYS boats in this season’s Offshore, it would be great if some more boats would give the Offshores a try.

Speak to any of our skippers and they will encourage you to test your tactical skills and enjoy the open ocean sailing experience.

Nautilus Marine Women’s Series is also down on numbers with five boats – four RSAYS boats Taniwha (Barbara Parker), Blue Diamond (Robyn Riedel), Balancing Act II (Janet Thornley), Freedom (Janice Watson) and Schools Out from CYCSA. The girls have a great time out on the water and share a glass or two after the race. If you’re thinking of getting involved in racing, but would rather sail with a female crew, then come along on Sunday race days (listed in the Year Book) or contact Annette in the Sailing Office.

For anyone interested in sailing there is always the opportunity to get on-board a boat and get out on the water on Wednesday nights and or weekends. Don’t

We are now several weeks into the racing programme. Here is a summary of PHS results as at the time of this report: BETHANY TWILIGHT SERIES – 28 entrants Division 1 PHS 1 Horopito – Mark Robertson 2 Liesl – C Mandalov/ P Wirthensohn 3 Rimfire II – John Moffatt Division 2 PHS 1 Aquitane – David Eldridge 2 More Magic – John Deniet 3 Quarante-Deux – Lloyd Cushway KAESLER WINES INSHORE SERIES – 19 entrants Division 1 PHS 1 Aikin – C Howard/D Oliver 2 Taniwha – Ron Parker 3 Kaesler – Colin Fraser Division 2 PHS 1 Nerana II – Chris Perry 2 The White Pearl – Andrew Waterman 3 Rival – Stuart Shimeld WHITWORTHS CLUB SERIES – 17 entrants 1 Take 5 – Steve Martin 2 Carbon Credit – Peter Hawker 3 Crosshair – Gerald Valk MUSTO OFFSHORE SERIES - 7 entrants 1. Magic - Ian Metcalf 2. Enchantress - John Willoughby 3. Taniwha - Dale Price

Coming Events Fri Jan 26 to Sun Jan 28: • Geelong Festival of Sails Sun Feb 4: • Sea Safety Day (this is a change of date from that published in the Year Book) Thu 15 Feb:

The summer racing season has begun and has had its fair share of ups and downs as the weather, cruise ships and cargo shipping have impeded on some of the race days.

Unfortunately a few races have had to be abandoned due to either lack of wind or too much, which then makes it potentially dangerous to both crew and vessels. The decision is left as late as possible to allow for any changes which may allow the race to go ahead, as it is always disappointing to have to abandon a race.

Twilight Racing is as popular as ever with 28 boats registered to sail this season. It is a great place for newcomers wanting to start sailing as there are always willing skippers looking for crew. We gained six new crew members through the Sailing Coaching Series. The series gives beginners a taste

be shy – if you are interested let me know and I’ll get you onto a boat.

• Adelaide to Port Linclon Race Briefing at RSAYS - 19:00hrs • King of the Gulf Race Briefing at CYCSA - 19:00hrs Fri 16 Feb: • Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race Cruising 10:00hrs; Racing 15:00hrs • King of the Gulf Passge Race to Pt Vincent - Racing 10:20hrs; Cruising 10:30hrs Sat 17 Feb to Tue 20 Feb: • King of the Gulf Regatta at Pt Vincent (see www.myasa.asn.au for details) A quiet start to Twilight Race 2 Photo: Liga Livena

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RACING REPORT (CONTINUED)

The Haystack Island Race 2017

By Caillin Howard

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HE annual big event on the offshore calendar isn’t the Port Lincoln Race. While that great event grabs the limelight and glamour, the big one is the Haystack. It’s 40 nm longer than the Lincoln Race, and is the last remaining big offshore race after the collapse of the Robe and Neptune Island Races. Due to safety and category adjustments in the sport internationally, these two races have been deemed too arduous to continue with, mainly due to the cost of complying with the regulations.

Unlike the Lincoln Race, there’s no fanfare before the Haystack Race – no dock parties, no TV coverage and no after-party. Instead, there’s a small group of boats and their crews who madly leave work and get down to the Club to provision and ready the boats, swallow a couple of pieces of pizza on the dock, and brief each other on their team’s approach for the race as well as the weather and currents that lie ahead for the next 24-40 hours.

Once ready, the last minute text messages are sent to families, recalibrating or fessing up to the real ETA of return (boat finish time + pack up + drinks and debrief + 2 hours to be safe = ETA home), the dock lines are released and off the teams go!

This year was always going to be a tricky one with much of the race course forecast to be very light and none of the weather models agreeing to much at all. First appearances were pretty gruesome with a glassy basin and river, and the final well wishes from the Miss Robyn team asking if we’d taken leave for Monday (very constructive, thanks Roger!). Come start time, Huey managed to give the fleet 4-5 kts to ghost out of the river and head towards Marion Reef into a beautiful sunset with true wind angle (twa) of about 135 degrees and flat seas.

The fleet was made up of only five boats this year, four from RSAYS (Aikin, Audacious, Taniwha and Enchantress) and one from CYCSA (Magic). Numbers were

Glassy seas on board Aikin down as SA’s Sydney to Hobart competitors this year are low. The Haystack has been designated State’s qualifier for the great race on Boxing Day. This year, as predicted, the actual race was full of ‘snakes and ladders’ (holes and breeze). We must have forgotten to drop past Bunnings on the way to the boat because finding ‘ladders’ was near impossible. Unfortunately, there was no shortage of ‘snakes’ to slide down. We managed to lead the fleet into three of them, allowing us to have the joy of being reconnected with our fellow competitors as they kindly brought the breeze back up to us. They got close enough to wave and smile!

The third time this happened, the team ordered me to head downstairs to get my coloring-in books to help me calm down a little and avoid a second stroke. This good advice resulted in an outstanding beef and rice cook up that we’d been ageing since last Boxing Day. Putting the frustration aside that is light weather offshore racing, the Gulf and Investigator Strait were amazing. The weather was warm, nights were barely cold enough to require the wet weather gear (Musto, of course!) beyond the 1600 hrs -1800 hrs shift. The seas were flat, the phosphorescence was as bright as I’ve ever seen, with the dolphins leaving lines like oversized pick-up sticks scattered across the ocean. We rounded Haystack in daylight and got to enjoy the view of it, Seal Island,

and the magnificent south western tip of Yorke Peninsula with Wedge Island and Althorpe in the background.

Beating back to Kangaroo Island and up to the Beatrice Islet mark in Kingscote is always tricky. This is due to the wind and also the need to avoid running up on the sand bank and submerged wreck (as one notorious yacht I shan’t name) has done previously! Once around, the breeze swung from originally presenting a 64 nm beat home to a beautiful sprung sheets 75-100 twa reach back. We glided home at wind speed of 6-7 kts over a glassy Gulf, seeing the coastline from Cape Jervois to Outer Harbor, and finishing before dawn.

The fleet all completed the race and was home before Sunday lunch. The results both in AMS and PHS were extremely close. More importantly, all who competed enjoyed a lengthy stay on the water with their boats, seeing parts of our Gulf with their mates that few get to witness, and going back to work on Monday morning, all still a little weary. The sense of achievement and doing something substantial with your weekend is hard to ignore.

If anyone with a boat is thinking that they’d like to use it more and explore more of our coastline in a safe, supported and regulated way, the Offshores offer a fantastic opportunity to achieve both. Offshore racing is one of this Club’s core strengths and very much a part of our 148 years of history, just like the RORC of England, CYCA of Sydney or the ORVC of Victoria.

It’d be nice to see more of us furthering that legacy and having a really good time while we’re at it.

The races also have the biggest, oldest and coolest trophies that look great on the crew table come presentation night, if that’s what floats your boat!

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Sunset while heading to Marion Reef

Offshore Racing in South Australia

By Chris Mandalov

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HE Squadron has a long history as the leading club in keelboat offshore racing in South Australia. Offshore Racing is considered by most sailors to be pinnacle of keelboat sailing. The Sydney to Hobart offshore yacht race is the one sailing event which captures the nation’s attention.

Offshore racing demands special sailing skills which are unique to this form of sailing. These include navigation, night sailing, crew, rotation, multiple skilling and the ability to rest while racing. It also helps if you can cook and you enjoy your food with lots of added salt!

While things are not as frantic compared to sailing “around the cans”, this form of sailing calls for higher levels of mental and physical endurance.

Early Years

The Squadron began running long-distance races just over one hundred years ago. Most of these races in Offshore Series were first sailed in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Offshore racing grew in popularity during the 1950’s and 60’s with the largest fleets recorded in the 1970’s.

Compared to current offshore racing boats, the early offshore yachts were smaller as were the crew numbers.

Current RSAYS Offshore Program The current 2017 RSAYS offshore racing series has seven races scheduled. The program includes a number of short races, which will see most boats back in the basin by midnight. There are perpetual trophies up for grabs for every offshore race:

Orontes Cup Race - Sat 14 October 2017

Island Cup - Friday 16 March 2018 Start to Beatrice Islet, to Orontes Bcn, to Finish. (150 nm)

Start to Long Spit, to Orontes Bcn, to Finish (55 nm).

First presented in 1931 to Anyndah (Norman Ford), grandfather of current Members Richard and Philip Colebatch.

Originally won in 1931

Orontes Cup

Haystack Island Race -Fri 10 November 2017 Start to Marion Reef, to Haystack Is , to Seal Is, to Beatrice Islet , to Finish. (200 nm).

Mark Mitchell Trophy

Kintore Cup Sat 7 April 2018 Start to Wonga Shoal Buoy , to Glenelg Breakwater, to Orontes Bcn, to Finish. (58 nm)

Originally awarded in 1967

First won by Miranda in 1891.

George Eimer Memorial Trophy

Jubilee Cup Race - Sat 25 November 2017 Start to Wonga Shoal Buoy, to Snapper Point Buoy, to Macdonnell Sound, to Long Spit Bcn , to Orontes Bcn, to Finish. (120 nm) Originally awarded in 1951.

Kintore Cup Jubilee Cup

Glenelg Gulf Race -Sat 3 February 2018 Start to Wonga Shoal Buoy, to Glenelg Breakwater South, to Long Spit Bcn, to Finish (62 nm) First presented in 1963

CAT Thornquest Trophy

Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Race - Fri 16 February 2018 Start to Marion Reef Bcn to Dangerous Reef to Finish. (150 nm) Clive Fricker Memorial Trophy (Fastest Boat), Keith Flint Memorial Trophy (AMS) and Mathew Flinders Trophy (PHS).

Matthew Flinders Trophy

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OATS racing on our offshore events need to comply with safety regulations set in the Racing Rules of Sailing for Category 3 races. Most modern club racing yachts are built to meet the key Category 3 requirements.

The significant additions needed normally are jackstays, medical kit, emergency steering, EPIRB, lifebuoy or sling, sea anchor, hand held VHF radio and improved crew lifejackets.

Internet access offshore is now almost a requirement for any yacht which wants to be competitive. This allows for better quality (and sometimes more frequently updated) weather information. It can also let a yacht track its fellow competitors and trends in weather.

If the call of the ocean is impossible to resist, then offshore racing will fill your need for fun and adventure. Monohull and multihull yachts can sail in RSAYS offshore events and casual entry is available if you want to try the odd race or compete for a specific trophy.

Crew are always welcome to join in the races. Members of most ages or experience can enjoy Offshore racing although skippers will need to assess your ability to handle trying conditions. If this is something you want to try, speak to Annette Turk or fill out an online Crew Application form.

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SAIL DRIVE

By Trevor Hamlyn

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Driving to and Cruising on Broken Bay - NSW ORRAINE and I lived in Rushcutters Bay NSW for just under a year from mid-1975. Our apartment overlooked the Cruising

Yacht Club of Australia and sat at the border where the eastern suburbs front onto Sydney Harbour. It was an idyllic location and it was there that my dream of sailing was kindled. On a weekend in March 1976 we joined a small group of work colleagues and their partners on board a motorboat from Akuna Bay on Coal and Candle Creek into Pittwater. The area was a wonderland of craggy valleys with bushland down to the water’s edge, so we promised to return one day to experience more. We were able to realise that dream in October this year, this time in our own boat Grey Nurse, and with a group of 19 fellow yachties from the Trailer Sailer Association of SA. Among the fleet of 10 boats were like-minded members of the Squadron, Steve and Anne Lewis in Odette, Hugh and Juliet Browell in Xellanon Too and Roy and Mignon Martin in Dazza’s Heaven.

We arranged to meet on the water at Akuna Bay in the Kuringai Chase National Park, as several boats were already in Queensland and others were spread throughout South Australia. Towing through the Adelaide metro area to the Squadron is one thing, but towing a 2 to 2.5 ton trailer sailer across State borders brings with it a list of items that each need to be ticked off before proceeding. We were all in the ‘same boat’ in that regard.

When towing interstate I prefer to move the rudder, rudder-box and tiller into the car, along with the inflatable dinghy, solar panel, spare anchors, chain, spare battery and all tools. This reduces the load on the trailer and helps to distribute the weight evenly throughout the car, especially if some of the heavier items are placed just behind the front seat. Of course one must not exceed the vehicle specifications with respect to the maximum permitted front

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and rear axle loads and gross vehicle mass.

It’s also critical to keep within the vehicle’s maximum permitted towing capacity, paying attention to the maximum tow ball weight and in some cases the distance between the centreline of the ball and the coupling pin. State law enforcement agencies are well equipped and able to measure all these things on the roadside and compare them with the official vehicle specifications.

Failure to comply can result in heavy fines.

Then there’s always the prospect that your insurance company will turn their back on any claim related to vehicle non-compliance.

For the past 20 years I have towed using a weight distribution device attached to the vehicle hitch and trailer drawbar, to transfer a percentage of the weight of the trailer onto the front wheels of the car. Although not mandatory, I have found this to have a positive effect on the ride and steering.

Odette in Castle Bay

Trailer maintenance is also high on the list of priorities at all times. Tyres must be supple (less than 10 years old) and inflated to a pressure that is suitable for the load.

Break-away braking systems (for all trailers over 2 tonne) must be fully operational and adjusted correctly and wheel bearings must be in good condition, set to the correct tolerance and well-greased. The list goes on, but it’s all worth the effort.

Notwithstanding all of the above, tyre and trailer damage can occur at any time, despite every preventative effort, especially if a wheel drops unexpectedly into a pothole on the road. We decided to travel through central Victoria to Sydney via the Dukes, Wimmera, Midland and Hume Highways to maximise the distance on duel carriageways or roads with adequate passing lanes. It’s longer by about 1,000 km but almost as quick and less stressful.

Sydney traffic was well behaved, all in a day’s work for our GPS, but quite different from the mid-70s in our FJ Holden panel van which had only two knobs on the dash, one to turn on the vacuum wipers (which worked more quickly while decelerating) and one for the headlights. Just before launching we provisioned up with fresh food, drinks, water and fuel, all the heavy things that we don’t need to carry en-route.

Everyone arrived at Akuna Bay as planned, using the public boat ramp to launch, then into the eastern end of Coal and Candle Creek to anchor for the night where we had good holding and were well protected.

Most boat ramps in NSW and Queensland are designed to cater only for power craft which can be ‘driven’ onto their trailer. The Akuna Bay ramp is no exception, with only one short partially submerged walkway.

Most trailer sailers need to be guided onto their trailer with stern lines controlled from a jetty or floating pontoon, as they have no steerage while under way with the keel and rudder in the raised position.

Our first week on the water was spent cruising between various anchorages in the Cowan and Berowra Creek inlets. This area has a reputation as being one of the world’s great cruising grounds and we have to agree. Once away from the populated areas the steep-sided valleys are spectacular, much of them either national park or nature reserve areas. Our destination each day was determined over evening nibbles and drinks or at a morning ‘dinghy’ meeting, keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecast.

The group was happy to meet up and share stories in a common anchorage each night, most preferring to pick up a mooring if available rather than drop anchor. There was plenty of room for the latter, although some of the locals were nervous at the prospect of having other boats in their vicinity that were not on a mooring. There are a number of public or National Park moorings available throughout the area.

Local protocol seems to be that one can pick up a private mooring provided one is prepared to relinquish it politely, at short notice, should the owner appear.

Grey Nurse in Jerusalem Bay No problems were encountered. I should also mention here that the waters west of the road and railway bridges at Brooklyn are only available to vessels with a mast height of less than 11.5 metres. One of the trailerables in our group had to therefore wait for the tide to ebb before being confident of a safe passage.

It was good to enter Pittwater at the beginning of our second week and head to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Marina for a night. We were made to feel most welcome among some of Sydney’s finest yachts, proving once again that size doesn’t matter. It was also opportune to visit the shops at Newport to re-provision for the remainder of our holiday and later that evening dine-in as a group, at the Royal Motor Yacht Club next door. This week was to prove less adventurous than the first as we moved to Coasters Retreat and then Morning Bay on the western side of the Pittwater Inlet. Both anchorages provided us with the opportunity to gather on a sandy beach for happy hour.

the bush, overnighting at America Bay and Yeoman’s Bay before returning to Akuna Bay Marina for our last night on the water.

A delightful cooked breakfast in the Marina café put us in the mood to hit the road once again.

On reflection, 12 nights was not quite long enough. We enjoyed a few hours hiking the Great Northern Walk from Jerusalem Bay to Cowan Railway Station and, with more time, could have easily made use of some of the many trails in the area. Some of our group did so. All of our anchorages were excellent, most offering all-round weather protection, but one can’t have everything.

Sailing was often painful, with wind from all quarters one minute and then nothing the next.

I now have a new appreciation of local SA waters. We can’t boast spectacular rugged coastal scenery but at least we can cut our motors and sail from one anchorage to the next. Not to mention the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that are a feature of our Gulfs.

Departing Pittwater, we circumnavigated Lion Island in a light breeze to Patonga Beach for a pub lunch. It was then back to

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CRUISING REPORT

By Michael Rossiter

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N opening, and on behalf of the

cruising fraternity of RSAYS, I need to move a warm vote of thanks to our retired Chair of the Cruising Committee, Kingsley Haskett, for the time, effort and services that he has so generously dedicated to the betterment of cruising at the Squadron over the last eight years.

Members of the new Cruising Committee were officially appointed at the Resumed AGM on 21 September 2017. I was subsequently honoured to be voted into the position of Chair by the newly appointed Committee members at the monthly meeting held on 24 October; I thanked those present for their vote.

At the time of writing the Cruising Committee is comprised as follows: Michael Rossiter, Chair; Lynda Walsh, Secretary; Trevor Manoel, Planning; Steve Kennedy, Event Promotion; and Linda Vulfs, Co-opted Assistant.

In the general turmoil of the adjourned AGM, our nominations for the Committee

slipped from five to four, so the Committee at present has four voting members and one co-opted member. A new voting appointment needs to be made. Please contact me if you would like to help us in our work on the Committee. Additional members (appointed or co-opted) are required to assist in areas that take up more time and effort than would at first be imagined. For example, a new person is sought to take responsibility for updating the World Map in Jimmy’s Bar with the names and locations of RSAYS boats cruising overseas. This task, which has for some years been kindly supported by Barbara Adams, is very rewarding for us all.

This year’s activities of the Committee were fortunately well planned and promulgated, as shown in the Calendar of Events in the Year Book, commencing with a cruise to Port Vincent scheduled for the weekend of 18-19 November. Only four boats attended which is disappointing. However, the weather was ideal and those who went enjoyed being back on the water. The next event is the annual New Year’s Eve Party on Browns Beach on Kangaroo Island. Join us if you can – it’s the very best way to bring in the New Year at this idyllic spot. BYO everything.

There are many types of RSAYS cruising members – not surprisingly some are extremely experienced and participate mainly for the social and camaraderie aspects, while others join as novices with little or no experience. In the promotion of cruising as a pastime it is essential that the enjoyment and knowledge of those with experience pass this on to less experienced cruisers.

With this in mind, thought is being given to organising some events of a tutorial nature to enhance the seamanship and

safety aspects of cruising. Acquiring knowledge this way may well assist those who would otherwise only pick it up as they go along. Additional practical experience could be given in, for instance, better radio communication, use of radar, aids to navigation, charts, tides, AIS, weather reports, etc, to be carried out on the water or within a tutorial group. This is fundamental knowledge, but all-important stuff in cruising, and a better understanding would enhance the pleasure and safety of the cruising experience.

The Cruising Committee has been reflecting on the great undertaking of Mark Sinclair in participating in the re-enactment of the Golden Globe single-handed around the world race in his specially prepared vessel Coconut. Much has been written about this magnificent venture in previous issues of the Squadron Quarterly.

How can the Squadron support and show support for such a gallant undertaking which will carry by implication an association with South Australia and the RSAYS? Although we cannot sail with him in person, a small group of members from the Cruising Committee are proposing to travel to the start line (now moved to Les Sables d’Olonne, France, not in Plymouth, England as previously planned), and be there at the start on 1 July 2018 to wave and cheer him off on his brave endeavour. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me to discuss what we have in mind.

Wishing you smooth sailing and enjoyment throughout your Summer cruising activities!

CITY OF ADELAIDE PRESENTATION

By Peter Christopher, a Director of Clipper Ship City of Adelaide

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City of Adelaide’s Coat of Arms Replica Unveiled

OLLOWING a 14 year campaign by Adelaide volunteers, determined to save her from being broken up, a significant milestone was marked on Sunday 15 October for the Clipper Ship City of Adelaide.

This historic vessel, which was built in 1864, finally arrived in Port Adelaide in February 2014. Since that time, extensive preservation work has been undertaken, and the ship has been opened for daily tours.

Until now the work has been internal. That all changed in October when a replica Coat of Arms was unveiled on the stern of the ship by the Right Hon The Lord Mayor, Martin Haese, in the presence of Sir James Hardy.

The Lord Mayor with the second replica

The Coat of Arms was commissioned by the Adelaide City Council, and is a replica of the 1864 version that the ship carried. It used also to be on the Adelaide Town Hall.

the ship continues to be a major tourist attraction in Dock One, with the new Coat of Arms attracting many visitors.

Major external work can only occur once the ship is on the hard, where it can be accessed by cranes and scaffolding. In the meantime

A second replica is on display inside the ship so that visitors can see the fine detail.

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STAFF PROFILE - DON WILL There’s more to Don Will than just being the man sitting behind the desk in the role as our General Manager. Indeed Don has had a very varied and colorful professional career to this point, and the fun hasn’t stopped yet! Find out what makes this man tick and what he’s been up to prior to taking on his current demanding role.

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ORN and bred in the Barossa on a vineyard and sheep property, Don says this probably explains his love of lamb and … wine! Married with three adult sons, all spread around the world pursuing their careers, he also has three grand-children who, he says, thankfully all live in Adelaide.

After graduating in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) from Adelaide University in the mid-seventies, Don undertook a cadetship from Tubemakers of Australia, where he worked for around seven years after graduation.

In the mid-1980s Don designed and constructed an up-market guesthouse in the Barossa, the Hermitage of Marananga, which he and his wife ran for a few years, before selling the leasehold and then the freehold. This property is now named The Louise, and was recently named in the Top 100 Hotels in the world.

In 1988 Don went on to complete an Accounting Degree at Flinders University. He says this has greatly assisted in the financial management of the businesses and clubs he has managed since.

In 1990 Don was appointed General Manager of the Naval, Military & Air Force Club of SA on Hutt Street in the city, and remained in that position until late 1997. “When I felt I had achieved a complete transformation of the premises, operations and administration, I decided my time was up as the challenge was no longer there,” he says.

Don Will His major volunteer work these days is with Rotary, of which he has been a member for almost 35 years. “As well as being Charter President of my Eastwood Club 25 years ago, I have been instrumental in forming the Rotary Clubs of Magill Sunrise, Kent Town and most recently Male in the Maldives,” he says.

“Additional energies have been directed towards Rotary’s largest environmental project at Calperum Station, just out of Renmark, of which I am Secretary and Treasurer. I have just completed almost three years as Assistant Governor in District 9520.”

We’re lucky to have this experienced and friendly business professional at the helm of our wonderful Club right now. Enjoy your stay, Don!

When only two weeks into his chosen ‘sabbatical’, another challenge presented itself. In January 1998 he took up the role of General Manager of the Royal Adelaide Golf Club, Adelaide’s pre-eminent golf club, serving there until his ‘retirement’ in June 2007. Once again, after almost ten years modernising most aspects of operations and administration, while retaining the Club’s history and traditions, Don felt the job was done and he needed a change in life.

Three months into retirement he decided he needed a part-time business interest, and in November 2007 he started the Wilkin Group, a serviced office business in the Adelaide CBD. This business has now grown to become Adelaide’s leading independent and locally owned serviced office and meeting space provider. Don says that, due to his great staff, this business only requires his part-time involvement.

In 2008, Don was asked at very short notice if he could fill in as Acting General Manager back at the Naval & Military Club, and did so for five months until the permanent replacement was able to commence. He was awarded Life Membership of the Club as recognition of his achievements at that time, being day-to-day management of the Club, plus solving some fraudulent activities and also consulting where procedures and policies required refinement.

Kaleidoscopic Travel

Again in 2015 the then Naval & Military Committee sought his assistance in defining the role and selecting the new General Manager. Don says the tasks he is currently undertaking at the Squadron are therefore areas in which he has had much experience.

Outside work, he keeps fit by walking or swimming daily (sometimes both). Until recently he enjoyed a weekly game of golf.

“This keeps me almost sane,” he jokes. Although he has little sailing experience, Don has always loved the water, and says he can fully appreciate the love the members have for the Squadron, and how any troubles of the world should disappear once they drive into the marina.

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

This Year’s Worthy Volunteer of the Year - Helen Moody After joining the Squadron 18 years ago, Patrick and Jemma started with the Juniors sailing program which resulted in the whole family having a terrific seven-year involvement. It was the beginning of my volunteering which has now spanned nearly 18 years, starting with many years on the Juniors Committee then moving to the Cruising Committee, then to Management Committee for five years, and now as a Foundation Trustee and a member of the 150 Year Celebrations Committee. Some people might also know me from helping with organizing working bees, with the current project involving updating the Cruising Anchorage Guide,along with various other bits and pieces along the way.

The Squadron is made up of many people who give freely of their time and put huge amounts of effort into making the Club somewhere that provides a diverse range of sailing and social events, good infrastructure, and the grounds to enjoy it all.

Without volunteers our Club would not operate.

There has been some debate recently regarding our Club motto of ‘Seamanship and Fellowship’ being perhaps outdated. However another Club member recently said to me that the word ‘fellowship’ is hard to replace, as it implies much more than friendship and I believe that is what I get out of volunteering for the Squadron – a sense of fellowship which to me is a sense of belonging, being part of the whole, and being supported by others who believe in the same aims. I would encourage all members to consider giving their time to be involved in our Club as the personal rewards are worth it.

I wonder what I will be involved in next!

Helen receiving the award from Commodore Bruce Roach

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T was a big surprise to be awarded Volunteer of the year on Opening Day 2017. I had no idea that my name had been put forward. There seem to be so many volunteers at the Squadron who do so much for the Club that to choose one person is a difficult task. In her usual ‘gathering material for articles’ style, Sally Metzer has asked me to put together a bit about my volunteering and put it into context. Here I go!

Our family started sailing when our children were little. We bought a trailer sailer after moving from Melbourne to Adelaide – with no family or friends in Adelaide we had lots of time and were in need of a hobby. I hadn’t realized that sailing turns into an allencompassing community way of life spanning sport, friends and social needs. We started with a Sonata 6, progressed to a Timpany 22 and then a Farr 25 as the children got bigger. As they got bigger again we graduated to our current boat – a Cole 35 Pawtucket, Magic Beach. Then the kids stopped sailing, but I continued!

There are many factors that contribute to sailing life and encourage participation. These inevitably involve volunteering in some capacity to keep events happening. For me it was initially the Trailer Sailer Association (TSA) which is a terrific organization offering lots of fun, support for learning, and the opportunity to form lifelong friendships. Racing is also a great way to learn, and to have that feeling of belonging, of enjoying the camaraderie of a group of people all involved in the same pursuit, of having a good time and occasionally winning. Mentors are important and one of the best for me was Alan McDonald with whom I raced for many years on Catherine. Joining the Women’s team for four Australian Women’s Keelboat Regattas in Melbourne in total, (but not at this year’s), has also been a highlight.

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Helen at the helm of Magic Beach

DIS-ABLE SAILING

By Bob Schahinger They all deserve much praise for their help.

Saturday’s racing was with quite light winds and an overcast sky, but the racing went on. For some sailors it was their first time racing in such a large fleet and some found that sailing in light winds was a very difficult challenge, but all finished the two races held in the morning. The afternoon session was also conducted in gloomy conditions, so eventually the racing was abandoned due to very little wind. It is not always sunny and ten knots of wind! The after racing party was wonderful, complete with Japanese drummers and Hawaiian dancers.

I was coerced into taking part! (Hiroshima is twinned with Hawaii). The highlight of the evening was being asked by a quadriplegic young sailor, “How did you go so fast?”.

With differing languages, I did my best to explain how I achieved it. It must have worked as he came out the next day and was on the pace!

The race area

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The Peace Cup – Sailability Hiroshima

BOUT ten years ago the Sailability group in Hiroshima, Japan, inaugurated the first Peace Cup regatta. Every year since the first Peace Cup sailors from all levels of society, mainly from Japan, gather and sail together in friendship.

During the tenth Peace Cup, in October 2017, Sailability Hiroshima also held an International Hansa Class regatta. This regatta was also a trial run towards the World Hansa Championships to be held next year in Hiroshima. As President of the International Hansa Class I was invited to be present at this prestigious regatta. I had been advised beforehand that my short stay in Hiroshima would be very busy.

The morning after my arrival I was whisked away and informed I was to meet the Governor of the Hiroshima Prefecture, the Mayor of Hiroshima and attend the Hiroshima South Rotary Club meeting. It was a very full day with much bowing and a number of speeches.

Fortunately, I had an interpreter with me, Satomi, who was a pseudo Personal Assistant to me. Not having been in Japan for over 40 years I was impressed at the formality and courteousness of the Japanese people.

However, I was in Japan as a guest of Sailability Hiroshima at the Peace Cup, but I must admit that whenever I am at sailing events I must go sailing! Not only was I a member of the official group, but now I was also a competitor. This enabled me to meet and talk to several of the other sailors about their experiences in sailing and discuss how to sail faster.

The sailors came from all parts of Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia, all sailing together in the Hansa keel boats with no emphasis on disability.

The Peace Cup regatta was held over two days. With over 80 boats and nearly 120 sailors it was very busy on the marina pontoons putting, and in some cases, craning sailors into their boats. All this was done with the aid of support workers, carers, parents and volunteers.

Waiting for the wind

Sunday’s forecast was for more light winds and a very high probability of rain. The morning group finally finished two races.

The afternoon group also finished two races, but they had to contend with rain as well as soft shifty wind. Considering the weather, the Peace Cup was successfully completed. The presentation ceremony was held later in the afternoon and then continued into the farewell party. My task during the presentations was to present some gifts to the team leaders of the large volunteer groups.

The week in Hiroshima came to an end after packing all the overseas boats into the container, in the rain.

Next year’s Hansa Worlds is being touted as the biggest Hansa Class event ever, with predictions of around 200 boats. A large proportion of the sailors will have some degree of disability, but it is not confined to persons with a disability. The purpose of the International Hansa Class is friendship, inclusion and harmony.

Bob getting the hang of the Hula in Hiroshima!.

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OUR BOAT LORELEI

By Scott Anderson Photo: Langdon Hamlyn

I awoke next morning with the intent of starting the engine in order to recharge the batteries. The Volvo had a crank handle and decompression levers. Old Jack had shown me how to use the can of AeroStart that he’d left me just in case she was hard to get going.

I tried several times to get her going, cranking the handle and then dropping one of the decompression levers while trying to spray some AeroStart into the intake – to no avail and I was tiring and puffing heavily.

All of a sudden I started to feel quite ill, my vision and colour started to fade, and everything was turning white. I presumed that I was either having a heart attack or something even worse. I cursed this whole venture as I was truly in trouble and my thoughts went to my wife and two daughters and whether I would ever see them again.

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Y wife Billie and I have owned

Lorelei for some 22 years now. Lorelei is a Mk IV Camper and Nicholson, although they are most commonly referred to as Nicholson 32s.

Camper and Nicholson were an English yacht building company of some note that had its origins in the 1890s in England. They were mainly known for the construction of somewhat larger more prestigious vessels of both sail and power built for private persons, the Royal Family and the UK government. In the early 1960s they entered the mass production market that was being generated by the advent of a new building material – fibreglass. Some 350 Nicholson 32s were built in England and the production duration stretched from 1962 to 1981. Within that production period, seven Marks or versions were built with varying modifications, all being reasonably minor.

In 1964, a Sydney boat builder, Phil Rudder of Rudder Yachts, managed to acquire permission from Camper and Nicholson to build the Nicholson 32s under licence.

Camper and Nicholson dispatched a set of moulds which consisted of separate moulds for the hull and deck/cabin. It was rumored that Lorelei’s hull and deck/cabin were shipped in these moulds to stabilise them during the sea voyage.

Lorelei was ordered by then RSAYS member Terry Dickson. A Sydney Morning Herald article of the time, dated 12 November 1965, described the christening of Lorelei at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Pittwater, Sydney on Sunday 14 November 1965 by Terry’s wife.

Terry and a crew of four set sail from the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club the following week, bound for Adelaide. Squadron member Rick Halliday is the only member I know who took part in the delivery, boarding in Melbourne.

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Lorelei became the first fibreglass yacht in the Squadron at that time.

She has had a handful of owners, and a couple of name changes since then. Billie and I acquired her in October 1995 from Jack Daniels of Port Lincoln, father of Graham Daniels – a well-known wooden boat builder there. Jack had bought her from the previous owner who lived aboard her in Whyalla. By all accounts, she was in poor condition when he acquired her. Jack commenced some modest restoration work on her which also included a reconditioning of her original 15 hp Volvo Penta MD2 prior to us acquiring her.

I remember settling on the purchase of her early in September 1995 and I travelled to Port Lincoln on the Friday night after work to get her ready for the delivery trip. I did three of these trips before we were ready to bring her back to Adelaide. It was very exciting because prior to this I had inherited my father’s home-built trailer-sailer, but we almost lost her in Backstairs Passage when the rudder snapped, so I had decided that we needed a bigger vessel.

The survey report for Lorelei was generally good, except that the surveyor noted that there was no battery isolation switch.

I arrived at midnight and Bruce, the marina manager at the time, had left the gate key under his mat in South Point Drive.

Unfortunately, his dog slept on the mat and it was not the friendliest of animals. Eventually I managed to get the key and boarded Lorelei after midnight. She was moored right in front of the hotel on the inner side of the pontoon. I managed to unlock the companionway hatch and went below. Once below, I switched the saloon lights on but alas, the batteries were completely flat. Two or three drunken patrons then decided to throw some empty cans down on her deck from the balcony of the hotel but I decided that discretion was the better part of valour – I needed to get some sleep!

I decided to see if I could climb into the cockpit before falling unconscious with the hope that a passerby might see me and raise the alarm. I made it to the cockpit and slumped into the corner under the dodger and I must have lost consciousness.

My next recollection is seeing vertical dark sticks in a white background which, as time went by, ended up being the vista of masts in the marina, and slowly my vision and colour came back. While this was occurring, my mind was revisiting what had just happened and what could be a possible explanation for this. After about 15 -20 minutes I thought I needed to get to the hospital but my car keys were down below.

I climbed down the companionway to get them and I was confronted with a strong smell of diesel and fumes and I saw the yellow can of AeroStart. Picking it up and turning to the label, the warning was clear – Contains Ether!

I slowly came to the conclusion that I had basically anaesthetised myself. I decided I’m not going there again and I grabbed my car keys with the intent of going to town and buying two new batteries. I grabbed the can of AeroStart, opened the engine room door and bent down to put the can back on a small shelf in the engine room – and low and behold, tucked up high under the bench close to the underside of the sink – a battery isolation switch! – switched to Off! All of a sudden, turning to Battery 1, the cabin lights came on and the radio started!

Lorelei and we have never looked back.

Apart some general improvements and replacement of old sails and the upgrading of navigation equipment, Lorelei didn’t miss a beat for the next 15 years. Never once did we suffer any serious mishaps or breakages. Her Volvo Penta MD2 proved to be extremely reliable.

We have sailed extensively to most ports in Gulf St Vincent, Kangaroo Island and the southern Spencer Gulf. For many years we holidayed in Port Lincoln at

Christmas time and the annual delivery of Lorelei to Port Lincoln was a much-anticipated voyage on the calendar.

In 2010 on a regular ‘men’s cruise’ to the Yorke Peninsula, Lorelei had engine oil in the bilge while anchored in the Davenport Shoal anchorage. The Volvo had suffered a terminal fracture to her castiron crankcase and so was eventually repowered with a new 20 hp 3-cylinder Yanmar.

Most members would be more familiar with her as the yacht that sat on the static cradle in the RSAYS slip yard from May 2012 to November 2014. She had had 10 years on the chain moorings and her hull, top-sides and decking were in need of attention/ sprucing up. Kingsley Haskett (Bones) suggested that she should be salvaged for any useful equipment and be broken up. From a cost perspective that may have been wise, but Billie and I decided to give her another chance.

Searles Boat Yard got to work on her ‘below water line’ and I started on the topsides, doing the decking and everything else. My wife commented that she didn’t see me on the weekend for the next two years!

In November 2014 she was relaunched, and on 28 October of this year her sails were hoisted for the first time in five years. As we have recently retired, we are looking forward to getting the most out of our ‘old girl’ over the next few years.

Billie and Scott Anderson

Vessel Details Make – Camper Nicholson 32; Built – 1965; Hull type – long keel with encapsulated lead ballast; LOA – 32’; LWL – 24’; Beam – 9.25’; Draft – 5.5’; Displacement – 5.5 tons (unladen); Ballast – 3.0 ton

JUNIORS REPORT

By Stuart Davis The enthusiastic Junior Sailing squad experienced all manner of conditions in the first few weeks of the season. They had the chance to refine their skills in a tricky light breeze on 8 October and again in the strong, challenging conditions two weeks later. Due to even stronger winds a solid theory session was held in the clubhouse on 29 October. This meant that the squad missed out on participating in the Bundey Cup this year. However, listening to Albert Mead’s tales from his participation in the Sydney to Hobart and other offshore adventures on Friday 13 October set the team up for some competitive racing in following weeks.

Opening Day was attended by a number of Juniors with two pacers participating in the sail past.

Captains Lachlan, Kyla and I were happy to be onboard the One and All for the official duties.

There is still plenty of sailing ahead this summer, so if you have any young people who might be interested, encourage them to join us for all the fun.

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MEMBER PROFILE - KAZ EATON

Yachting Australia Award Winner Kaz Eaton Kaz’s first sail on Scallywag was a trip from the Patawalonga up to the Squadron, skippered by Squadron member Doug Nicholas. It was a ¾ following sea and Kaz spent most of the trip feeding the fish over the stern. A crew member asked with surprise, “You get seasick and you bought a boat?” Kaz replied, “Yes, I used to get carsick but I bought a car – I’ll work it out!”

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N recognition of her efforts, Yachting

SA this year awarded RSAYS member and former Management Committee member Kaz Eaton the James HP Boucaut Award for outstanding services to yachting. How did this skipper of Skallywag first start in sailing, and what has she done to deserve this honour?

Kaz came to the water relatively late in her life. She started windsurfing when she was 25 years old. Fast forward 20 years to a cycling holiday on Kangaroo Island and a chance meeting with Squadron members Glen and Judith Wingate. She spent a dinner with them listening to stories of their five years sailing the Pacific. They invited her to have a look at their sail boat. “It’s one way to start,” she laughs. “Imagine stepping on board a sail boat for the first time and it’s the beautiful 44’ Petersen, La Hoja.”

One week later, leaving in the early darkness after a day trip to the Woomera Detention Centre, Kaz had forgotten her sunglasses and stopped in at a roadhouse to buy an emergency pair. Waiting at the checkout she noticed a copy of Trade-a-Boat and grabbed it. Next day she phoned the late Kerin Edmonds and enquired about the boat he was selling. Kaz says she wanted something she could sleep on and didn’t have to hold up the mast! Enter Scallywag – Kaz’s beloved 24’ Triton, soon followed by her membership of the Squadron.

ScallyWag sailing to windward in style

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Doug taught Kaz how to sail and look after Scallywag, in return for sailing her himself sometimes. Stepping up from a windsurfer to a keel boat involved more than learning about the extra sails and rigging. She had to learn about coastal navigation, first aid, GPS, operating a radio, 12 volt electrical, batteries, solar panels, regulators, depth sounders, speed indicators, paint, scrapers and sanders, diesel engines, inflatable tenders, outboard motors, propellers, Gelcoat, stainless steel, metho stoves, drogues, etc etc etc. With the help of many people, most notably Doug, Glen, and Julian Murray, Kaz learned. Soon she was solo sailing Scallywag all around Gulf St Vincent Gulf and along the north coast of Kangaroo Island.

A bit of a part-time ‘scribbler’, Kaz has contributed articles and poems to the Squadron Quarterly from time to time. In 2008 she was elected to the Management Committee of the Squadron, where she served for a year with Caillin Howard as Commodore and Peter Kelly as Vice-Commodore.

Then it was a tree and sea change for Kaz, moving up to Port Pirie to live and work.

She sailed Scallywag down and around the Yorke Peninsula, past the wrecks, the rocks and the reefs, into Spencer Gulf and up to Port Pirie to her new mooring on the Fisherman’s Jetty in Port Pirie Harbour.

Staying with the Royal theme, Kaz joined the Royal Port Pirie Yacht Club and, after a couple of years getting to know the area, made her way onto the Management Committee. Over the next few years Kaz

l to r: Hon Geoff Brock, Member for Frome)and Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kaz, John Rohde, Mayor of Port Pirie Regional Council.

involved herself in all aspects of the Club’s activities, even taking part in the odd dinghy race! Although it was mostly a dinghy sailing club, Kaz gathered the keelboat and trailer sailors for monthly social sailing out in Spencer Gulf. This has grown so that the Club’s October long weekend cruise this year started with seven boats.

Kaz qualified as a Club Judge and acted as OOD for the Tasar Association State Series and Traveller Series races in Port Pirie.

Concerned about the absence of junior sailors at the Club, Kaz suggested to the Committee that the Club purchase three Pacers that were on sale at the Whyalla Yacht Club and offer junior sail training.

She took herself off and qualified as a dinghy sailing instructor. At the course she was heard to say, “What the **** is a roll gybe?” when allocated her topic for session presentation. But in true Kaz style, she learned it, then taught it, without actually having ever done it!

The Junior Sailing Training Program was a hit with local youngsters from Port Pirie and surrounding areas, bringing junior sailors and their families to the Club. Word got out and adults also started asking to learn to sail and the program has expanded to adult sail training as well. Now three other Club members have been trained as instructors to continue and expand the program, and the junior dinghy fleet has grown to four Pacers and two Holdfast Trainers.

No doubt it was for developing these programmes at the Port Pirie Club, and her love of sailing that Kaz was awarded the Yachting SA Prize. Kaz said she was very honoured and grateful to receive the Award. But the best reward was coming into the Club rooms after junior sailing to see on the whiteboard in big red child letters ‘Sailing is AMAZING x 1000!’

Congratulations Kaz, from all the RSAYS members. You’ve done us proud!

Kaz being congratulated by Richard Mackinnon, Commodore of Royal Port Pirie Yacht Club.

LEGACY TEDDY BEAR PRESENTATION

By Sally Metzer

Ken’s Teddy Bear fundraising effort brings joy, and a grand total!

‘If you go down to the woods today You’re sure of a big surprise.

If you go down to the hospital today You’d better go in disguise.

For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today’s the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic’.

Adapted from ‘The Teddy Bears Picnic’ by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy, 1932.

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NDEED, those who did go ‘down’ to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Friday 17 November certainly had a very big surprise! 85 adorable Teddy Bears, dressed in a variety of navy and army uniforms, were there in all their glory.

Commodore Bruce Roach, equally smartly attired in his No 1 RSAYS Rig, and his wife Jill were there too to present a $1,275 cheque to Meredith Wyles, President of Legacy Adelaide. The money was raised through the sale of the Legacy Teddy Bears to Squadron members.

Sandy Keane, Children’s Entertainment and Special Events Coordinator, accepted the bears on behalf of the Hospital. “Generous gifts such as these are a welcome distraction for the children, and help to ensure our young patients have a more positive stay in Hospital,” she said.

Bruce hands the Admiral Teddy Bear to Matthew As if to prove her point, eight-year-old Matthew was all smiles when he received his new ‘Admiral’ teddy. He held it up and cheekily donned our Commodore’s cap, much to the amusement of the assembled crowd! Sandy says all the bears have now been given to the young patients, with smiles all round.

In his presentation speech, Bruce said he was pleased that Squadron members had engaged with two such worthwhile causes – supporting the children at the hospital, while also raising much needed funds for Legacy. This amazing charity supports families of veterans who have given their lives or been injured serving our country, and has done so for many years.

Teddy Bears presented to Legacy

RSAYS member Ken Case is to be congratulated for coming up with this novel fundraising idea. He launched it at a special RSAYS ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ function, and then ‘plugged’ it hard as he could at every possible Squadron occasion! Ken says it was very rewarding to see members embrace the idea, but that the most satisfying moment was seeing the joy on Matthew’s face.

Ken wants to thank all those members who embraced the project so enthusiastically, and especially Bob Hogarth, who assisted with Legacy.

“Donating those bears to the young patients at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital was a very special pleasure,” Bruce said. He also mentioned that a number of members of the Squadron were helped by Legacy when they were children.

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OPENING DAY 2017

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Photography by Langdon Hamlyn Photos may be purchased from www.toyyot.com.

CRUISING WORKSHOP Helen Moody and Ken Case – project co-ordinators for Anchorage Guide update.

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N the last SQ, we reported on the workshop undertaken to gather material for updating the Cruising Anchorage Guide

on the Squadron website. In this article, we include a sample of the information made available by members which will eventually hit the website once we figure out the best format. The aim is to make the Guide user-friendly on all devices – computer, tablet, phone and print. Melissa Barclay is now assisting with this, and Roger Oaten, who was one of the original people who migrated the guide to the current version, is also advising. We will update you as to our progress although the full version may take a while. In the meantime, we’re still happy to receive other updates to the anchorages.

We would like to acknowledge the kind donation by Mark Sinclair of several original hydrographic surveys that he and a colleague charted while on board yacht Starwave in 2015 and 2016. The soundings are of Snug Cove on Kangaroo Island, Althorpe Island and Eastern Cove, Pearson Island.

Note: The usual warnings hold. This information has been provided by members and should be used as a guideline only, in conjunction with other navigational aids and up-to-date charts.

Myponga and Rapid Bay

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F you’re cruising south this summer, check out the following: Myponga and Rapid Bay. Trevor Manoel provided these great notes and images:

Ever been to Myponga or Rapid Bay when the summer gully winds have made the anchorages uncomfortable?

Try these spots just a few hundred metres from the regular anchorage. The wind has much less impact and at times, in the tide, your stern is pointing towards the cliffs.

O’Sullivan Beach 5deg 07o.112’S 138deg 27o.998’E

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OU might like to explore this neat little stopover, a nice place to duck into just south of the old Port Stanvac Refinery jetty. A little harbour surrounding a ramp and a floating jetty. A few boats can anchor on a sandy bottom and back up to mooring piles bearing in mind some silting near the piles.

Inside the harbour the depth when checked a couple of years ago was about 2.5 metres but take care because some silting was detected at the entrance which indicated a depth of only 1.2 metres there at low tide.

A short ½ hour walk southerly along a walking trail will bring you to a kiosk and ice creams, soft drinks, pies and pasties.

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Notes on Anchorages - Spencer Gulf

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LAN Duncan provided notes and screen shots for updating some Spencer Gulf anchorages:

Galway Bay, Levens Beach.

Wardang Island.

Anchor approximately 11 nm east of Corny Point in position 34o54’S 137o14.3’E, in winds SW through S to SE.

The suggested anchorage is in position 34o 29.1’S 137o 23.1’E, in winds NW through W to SE. Gill Hogarth added that anchoring to the north of the old jetty in SE winds is untenable.

Wood Point.

Approximately 16 nm south-west of Port Pirie, anchor in position 33o 21.6’S 137o 48.5’E in light winds S through E to NE. NOTE! This anchorage is 3 to 4 nm offshore but the spit offers some protection.

Cowleds Landing.

Anchor approximately 10 nm south-west of Whyalla, in position 33o 9.4’S 137o 27.4’E, in winds N through W to SW.

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Notes on Anchorages - Spencer Gulf (....continued) Fitzgerald Anchorage.

Anchor approximately 4.5 nm north of Port Bonython, in position 32o 55’S 137o 45.9’E, in winds N through W to SW

Black Point:

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F immediate interest, with summer upon us, might be Black Point where the Squadron has three substantial moorings. On entering or leaving the bay, give the Spit beacon a wide berth. Garry Read drew our attention to the Port Alfred beacon at Black Point which has moved 50 metres south following a storm earlier this year. Phil Stump suggested that if you are planning to anchor south of the CYCSA mooring buoys and your vessel draws more than 1.8 metres, check the low tide depth.

Here are the co-ordinates of the RSAYS moorings at Black Point: 1. 34 36.315E 137 53.321S 2. 34 36.338E 137 53.406S 3. 34 36.366E 137 53.476S A tip from Alan Duncan: If you are attempting to pick up a mooring solo, run a line from your bow cleat to a stern cleat with a short loop attached. Approach the mooring, bringing it alongside and attach your loop. This will temporarily secure the mooring allowing your vessel to drift back from the mooring which will slide along your line towards the bow giving you plenty of time under controlled conditions to make your way to the bow to secure the mooring permanently. Thank you Alan.

Port Adelaide Area Much more locally, we have updated the Port Adelaide notes dramatically.

Port Adelaide: Caution! At night, the lights marking the entrance through the Port Adelaide breakwaters can be difficult to see against the background of street and house lights. Some vessels have come to grief making passage south of the breakwater by mistake.

The Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron (RSAYS):

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HE Squadron is located in the Outer Harbour immediately

to the north of the harbour control tower and the first wharf and to the south of the container berths.

Visitor berths are available by arrangement. Contact the RSAYS office on 8341 8600, email rsays@rsays.com.au or call VHF channel 16. The Squadron can supply a folio detailing local facilities, shipwrights, sailmakers, chandlery, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and transport. Fuel is available from the maintenance wharf on the northern section of the Squadron pool.

Calling all RSAYS members! Don’t forget to join in the ‘Tour Down Under Cruise’ to Port Adelaide on 16 January. We want as many Squadron boats as possible to make a ‘splash of colour’ at the start of this big event. Contact Phil Stump for more details on: 0401 125 515 Page 28 SQ Summer 2017

Port Adelaide Sailing Club (PASC):

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HE Club is located at 34o 49.03’S 138o 30.7’E which is

approximately mid-way up the river on the starboard side. Visitor berths may be available but you must contact Vice Commodore and Mooring Master Bill Cinnamond on 0401 539 414 sufficiently in advance for a berth to be arranged. Contact Commodore Kel Watson on 0450 252 321 to obtain a temporary gate pass for a $50 refundable deposit.

North Arm

The Club’s website is www.portadelaidesailingclub.com.

In the same pool as the Port Adelaide Sailing Club, fuel is available 24/7 from Marina Adelaide which also has casual berths available for a modest fee.

Contact Marina Adelaide by phone on 08 8341 5900 during office hours.

Their website is www.marinaadelaide.com.au .

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OTE that the marina in the North Arm, just south

of the Torrens Island Power Station is primarily for commercial fishing craft. Whilst some private boats are accommodated, there are no facilities for casual visitors.

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Inner Harbour:

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O access the Inner Harbour, vessels over 8 metres air draft will require the Expressway bridges to open. The bridges open for 15 minutes at 0600 hrs and 1900 hrs on weekdays; and 1000 hrs, 1500 hrs and 1800 hrs on weekends and public holidays, with an additional opening at 2200 hrs during daylight saving. In order to have the bridges opened during these times, a vessel operator must give at least 10 minutes notice by phone on 1800 018 313 or VHF channel 68 using call sign ‘Prexy Bridges’. More information is available at www.sa.gov. au/topics/boating-and-marine/boat-operators-licences-and-permits/ opening-the-port-river-bridges .

Pontoon berths are available in the inner harbour, in Port Dock No 1 and adjacent to the Birkenhead Bridge. Use of these facilities is at the discretion of RenewalSA. No permission is necessary and berths cannot be booked ahead.

The marina gates are unlocked between 0700 hrs and 2200 hrs. Outside this time, prior arrangement must be made during business hours on 82071374 or 0417 854 359.

North Haven and the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia (CYCSA):

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HE entrance to North Haven is located 1 nm east-south-east of the entrance to the commercial port. At night, the lights marking the breakwaters can be difficult to see against the background of street and house lights. Visitors may find a berth at the CYCSA: contact the office on 8248 4222 or email reception@cycsa.com.au.

There is a Volunteer Coast Guard base inside the entrance immediately adjacent to the ramps. Many facilities are close handy, including a chandlery, restaurants, hotel and supermarket. One of SA’s few pump-out stations is located immediately to the north of the boat ramps in the basin immediately to starboard after passing the internal breakwater.

Note: the Crown Marina and the Flinders Marina in North Haven cannot be contacted at this time. The Crown Marina is for sale, and the Flinders Marina contact details are no longer correct.

Note: The usual warnings hold – this information has been provided by members and should be used as a guideline only, in conjunction with other navigational aids and up-to-date charts.

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SENIOR MEMBER - BOB HOGARTH

By Barry Allison in collaboration with Bob Hogarth

This is the next in a series of articles by Barry Allison which records some of the experiences and adventures of our many prominent Senior Members of the Squadron.

This time we review Bob Hogarth who has had wide experience in yachting and in the administration of our Club.

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OB Hogarth began his sailing

career as a teenager, crewing on racing yachts on Sydney Harbour.

He had an opportunity to train with a crew for the Sydney/Hobart race but his parents determined (probably reasonably he now concedes) that he was too young. Instead, he went to the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra. For the next few years there was little opportunity for sailing as he completed his four years at the Military College then served as an infantry officer in Peninsula Malaysia and Sarawak. Returning to Sydney he again raced on Sydney Harbour with the Royal Australian Navy Sailing Association, this time on a Yachting World Keelboat and a Bluebird. He also met Gill at this time. After a tour of duty in Vietnam he and Gill, now his wife, set up house (the first of many) at Portsea where they bought a Mirror dinghy. They sailed with the Sorrento Sailing Club and, with great care, around the Portsea area rapidly learning how to deal with changeable weather and strong currents.

Gill recalls Bob taking his elderly father for a sail at Sorrento. Bob Senior, having been used to sailing keel boats, saw no need to pause amidships when going about in a dinghy. So over they went, much to the alarm of mother and wife watching anxiously from the beach as Bob managed to right the craft far out in Port Phillip Bay and return his now bedraggled Dad to the beach.

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Posted to Townsville, Bob drove a VW Beatle with the Mirror on the car’s roof rack while Gill, newly pregnant, followed by air. A Mirror was not the vessel of choice for a pregnant lady nor, in due course, a new-born. However, there were trips to Magnetic Island and the nearby resorts.

After a second tour of Vietnam it was roof-rack time again and the Mirror was bound for Canberra. After some exciting sailing on Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, the Mirror was yet again car-topped, this time to Queenscliff on the western shore of Port Phillip Bay, where she was reluctantly sold.

Their next craft was a very small European designed keelboat known as a Red Jacket.

Although trailerable, its draft of about four feet made it difficult to launch and retrieve, but it proved a good choice for a young family. Keeping well clear of the Rip they sailed her in the very interesting waters of southern Port Phillip Bay. With a move to Canungra in the Gold Coast hinterland, it was back on the road bound for Southport, this time towing the Red Jacket. The family discovered that keels, while providing stability, have disadvantages. The boat was launched near the peak of what must have been the highest tide of the year. Retrieving her proved difficult and the skill was never mastered, as a surprise posting to Washington in the US saw her sold.

Chesapeake Bay which convinced Bob that a trailer-sailer without a fixed keel might suit the family on return to Australia.

After 20 happy years as a soldier, Bob commenced a second career managing projects in developing countries. For the next 25 years he worked throughout the Middle East, Asia and in parts of Africa, as well as maintaining a close liaison with organisations in Europe and North America that designed and financed such development projects. He was based in Adelaide, although away overseas for up to half of each year.

Although busy adjusting to a new career he still found time to pore over sailing magazines but not intending to buy a boat.

Following one of many discussions about boats, eldest son Tim observed, “You’re always talking about boats. I don’t think you’re ever going to buy one!” Shocked, Gill and Bob sprang into action and the following weekend bought a small Sonata 6 trailer-sailer they named Quintet. Five months later, after just one weekend in the Coorong, the family drove to Tumby Bay and sailed to and around the Sir Joseph Banks Group for several weeks with the Trailer Sailer Association.

In Washington the family sailed occasionally with friends on the beautiful waters of

The next craft, bought in 1984, was a Cole 23 they named Inshallah (Arabic for ‘God willing’). She was kept at the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club where the family loved time in the Coorong and on the Lakes. Each Christmas holidays, the family insisted they

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sail around Port Lincoln and the islands, and then to Coffin Bay, although each year they were tempted to go further afield! The waters in and around Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln held them all in their thrall.

Then in 1994, Bob and Gill bought a Compass 29 named Sonsy which allowed them to step up from sheltered water cruising to coastal cruising. They explored the Gulf, Kangaroo Island and as far as Port Lincoln over the next two years. However bigger boats beckoned and in 1996, they sold Sonsy and acquired Tibia, a Swanson 38. Tibia was a double-ended cruising cutter designed for ocean crossings and seemed ideal for Bob and Gill’s cruising plans. They sailed her to Ceduna and around Tasmania.

Although she was a very comfortable, wellfound cruising yacht, she was less at home in the windward work needed for coastal cruising and was very heavy. Perhaps a different yacht was warranted!

Australia’s yacht building industry was still reeling from the removal of import duties and could not compete with foreign-built yachts. In 2002, Bob studied the world yacht market, and decided to investigate the Hallberg-Rassy range which seemed to offer the quality and size they wanted.

Hallberg-Rassy is a Swedish shipyard founded in 1943 and is internationally renowned for producing world class, semicustom, blue water cruising yachts. The company is located in Ellös on the island of Orust, north of Gothenburg where Bob made a flying visit – in February! – to make sure they were making the right purchase. On completion to the Hogarth’s specification she was shipped (shrink wrapped!) to Sydney. They named her Ellös for obvious reasons and she continues to meet their expectations.

Over the next 15 years, Gill and Bob based Ellös in Hobart, in Sydney and, of course, in Adelaide. They sailed to the Whitsundays,

On board Ellös to Ceduna again, around Tasmania again, and to Sydney to explore Pittwater, Broken Bay and Port Jackson. She has almost always been sailed two-up by Gill and Bob although their sons crew when they can.

Now that Gill and Bob are in their seventies, longer voyages call for careful planning.

Tasmania is a possibility this summer and they may leave the boat there over winter, then work out what’s next.

Incidents Bob recalls include a frightening 50 knot squall off Portland, a broken goose neck between Port Arthur and Macquarie Harbour and potentially serious groundings near Blackman Bay (which leads to the Dunally canal) in Tasmania, and Hill Bay on SA’s West coast. They found crossing NSW bars challenging.

However, with care, luck and tenacity these potential disasters were overcome.

Bob and Gill enjoyed memorable times with Colin and Jeanne Harrison cruising the waters around Tahiti and Tonga in Menali 7 and Divided Sky en route to Australia.

Their three sons, Tim, Chris and Simon are all involved with boats. Tim owns a Mirror dinghy. Chris now sails a Wharram catamaran but previously owned a Duncanson 29 (which he sailed singlehanded from Hobart to Melbourne through a storm with his GPS showing a maximum speed of 17.2 knots!). He also has a fishing boat and a sea kayak. Simon sails a Mirror dinghy, has several canoes and previously owned a Cole 19 trailer-sailer. He and his family have sailed in the Whitsundays and delivered yachts to and from Hamilton Island.

Bob and Gill joined the Squadron on 21 September 1995. Bob has contributed a great deal of time to Club administration.

Initially he was a member of the Squadron Management Committee from 1997 to 1998, Rear Commodore from 1999 to 2000, Vice Commodore from 2000 to 2002 and finally Commodore from 2002 to 2004.

He was heavily involved in the purchase of the Squadron land in 2002. Through those years he was ably assisted, advised and occasionally directed by Gill. He has been a Member of RSAYS Ltd since 2012 and a Director from 2015 to 2017. Recently he was asked to chair the Board of Directors in developing a new direction for the Squadron.

So after many years of sailing and involvement in Squadron affairs, it is now time for Bob and Gill to sit back and enjoy their ‘boys’ and their families, and many more years of yachting. We wish them well.

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COCONUT’S PREPARATIONS

By Mark Sinclair

Coconut’s preparations for the 2018 Golden Globe Race Race update, another test sail and preparations for shipping

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HE original Golden Globe Race required competitors to depart from any port in Europe north of 40 degrees latitude. The 50th anniversary race in 2018 was initially planned to start in Falmouth from where Sir Robin Knox-Johnston had departed in his 32 foot yacht Suhaili. Unfortunately, due to lack of sponsorship support, this was changed to Plymouth, from where four competitors had departed on the original race: French competitors Bernard Moitessier in Joshua and Loic Fougeron in Captain Browne, Commander Bill King in Galway Blazer II and Lieutenant Commander Nigel Tetley in Victress. Unfortunately, Plymouth also failed to secure sponsorship for the current race. This lack of corporate support in the UK is thought to be partly due to the uncertain business environment created by Brexit.

Fortunately, the French town of Les Sables d’Olonne stepped in, and the race start and end have been moved there.

Les Sables d’Olonne has experience in hosting single-handed around-the-world yacht races as it is also the home of the famous Vendee Globe Race, which has a world-wide following.

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Falmouth’s historic connection with the original Golden Globe Race will still be celebrated in the lead up to the 2018 GGR. As previously reported in the Winter edition of SQ, on the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin’s start in that race from Falmouth aboard Suhaili, the skippers competing in the 2018 Golden Globe Race will join hundreds of other yachts in Falmouth Harbour for a sail-past salute to Sir Robin. Historic yachts joining the commemoration include Sir Francis Chichester’s famous Gipsy Moth IV, Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady, a replica of Sir Chay Blyth’s original Golden Globe race yacht Dytiscus III, and Joshua, which Frenchman Bernard Moitessier sailed in the original Sunday Times Race. The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club will host a Suhaili gala dinner where Sir Robin will be guest of honour on the evening prior to the sail-past.

Following the parade of sail, a charity race will be sailed from Falmouth to Les Sables d’Olonne. This

race, the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) Challenge, will raise funds for, and improve awareness of, this organisation which is the nominated charity for the GGR. The SITraN Challenge across the channel and past the coast of Brittany is over 300 nm long and will take about three days. A crew of two can be embarked for this race, which will ease the stress of single-handedly crossing the shipping lanes in the approaches to the English Channel.

Once the vessels have reached Les Sables

Les Sables d’Olonne

d’Olonne, there will be vessel inspections, additional safety courses, press engagements and final preparations in the two weeks before the start. These activities are expected to generate significant public interest: there were over one million visitors prior to the start of the last Vendee Globe race and 345 million web page views during the event.

Coconut has been out for more sea trials since the previous report. A new lightweather, larger and fuller mainsail has been made and test-sailed. I plan to use this sail in the North and South Atlantic Oceans, and the heavy mainsail in the Southern Ocean.

The storm trysail, storm jib and new heavy weather staysail have been tested; they were effective in southern Gulf St Vincent to claw off Rapid Head to Troubridge Shoals against 40 kt westerly winds in late October.

I also experimented with securing the clew of the storm trysail to the stern quarter or to the end of the boom; both worked well.

Drogues were towed to try to predict how Coconut will behave running before large following seas: an orange standard canvas drogue exerted the most retarding force, while car tyres, which were still effective, provided less load and were relatively easier to recover. In both cases, it is recommended a swivel be used to prevent line twist.

Coconut’s new dodger was tested and found to be most effective in providing shelter from weather from abaft the beam.

Coconut on the slip at the Sqadron Coconut is now back on the slip at RSAYS for final preparations. The mast is dropped in preparation for shipping, the rudder removed to inspect the shaft and tangs, and the shaft removed to replace the coupling and shaft seal. The life raft has been moved from the foredeck to the cockpit, in order to reduce cockpit volume and so the raft will be close at hand if required. The hull will be prepared and antifouled below the waterline, the toe rail repaired and painted, and non-skid paint applied to the decks. The Aries wind vane has been unshipped and sent to the manufacturer in The Netherlands for refurbishment. Down below still requires painting, lee cloths and canvas covers, and retainers to ensure everything remains secured in all weather. We still need to build a cradle for shipping Coconut by sea to London in January and then by road to Plymouth.

I remain very grateful for the continued support provided by RSAYS and members to enable me to prepare Coconut at the Club, and all are welcome to drop by and inspect the progress and make suggestions.

Important Dates in Coconut’s Calendar: • • • • • •

6-8 December 2017 – Mark attends Golden Globe Conference at Les Sables d’Olonne and Paris 3 January 2018 – Coconut shipped to UK Mid-March 2018 – Coconut arrives in UK 1 May 2018 – Mark to UK for race preparations 1 July 2018 – Coconut sails to Falmouth and the fun begins!

30 April 2019 (300 days from the start, plus or minus 50 days) – Mark expects to cross the finishing line!

Testing a drogue

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SPONSOR PROFILE - FLINDERS PORTS

Do you know your responsibilities on the water?

“Flinders Ports welcomes fishing and recreation on the Port River, but advises small boats to stay well clear of the Port River channel and its approaches when large ships are manoeuvring,” says Captain Kavina.

Boaties are responsible for their own safety and by following a few easy tips they can reduce the risks.

1. Understand your responsibilities Get a free copy of the South Australian Recreational Boating and Safety Handbook by calling 13 10 84 or visiting www. transport.sa.gov.au. You can also download a fact sheet from www.flindersports. com.au/safeonthewater for information on staying safe on the water around Port Adelaide.

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S the weather warms up and our waterways get busier, Captain Carl Kavina, Marine Operations General Manager at Flinders Ports, reminds boaties to stay safe on the water in Port Adelaide’s Port River, Outer Harbor and around the shipping channel.

“Ships that are 300 metres long, weighing over 100,000 tonnes, are now common around Port Adelaide and sailing around these massive ships can have many hidden dangers,” he says. “It is important that boaties know their responsibilities and do not become complacent.”

Captain Kavina knows what he is talking about. Prior to taking up his role with Flinders Ports 14 years ago he had a successful 17 year career at sea, sailing a range of ships from small tankers to the colossal Ultra Large Crude Carrier, with a plethora of different requirements for sailing each type of ship. He says that there is one thing that all ships have in common – they cannot stop or turn quickly.

“I know firsthand how difficult it is to manoeuvre these ships. They can’t stop or turn quickly, and they usually have a very large blind spot, up to a kilometre in front for some ships. Boaties must ensure that they keep clear of these ships when they are motoring or manoeuvring. Even if you are racing, if a large vessel is approaching or manoeuvring, steer well clear and wait for it to pass before sailing near it or rounding a buoy. It can mean the difference between having a great day out on the water, or an incident. Also make sure that you are sailing when the Safety Boat is present,” Captain Kavina adds.

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2. Know who is about: Before you head out on the water in Port Adelaide, start by visiting Flinders Ports’ mobile phone and tablet-friendly website, www.portmis.flindersports.com.au, to check out the shipping schedule. This has the latest information on shipping movements and port rules in and around Flinders Ports’ South Australian ports.

3. Never anchor in a shipping channel It is illegal and extremely dangerous. Small boats should also avoid sailing in a channel and its approaches when large vessels are using that channel. It is often impossible for big ships to stop or change course to avoid a small boat. Big ships need deep water to navigate safely and must maintain speed to be able to steer. Appearances can be deceptive too. Large vessels are often travelling much faster than they seem to be.

4. Be seen The bridge of a large ship can be over 100 metres away from the bow. Her blind spot span can be up to one kilometre in front of the ship, so just because you have spotted a big vessel, never assume that her crew has seen your boat. If you are out on the water at night or when visibility is poor, always switch on your navigation lights.

Remember to keep clear of big ships and be seen. Know the rules and enjoy South Australia’s coastal havens this summer.

For a free copy of the South Australian Recreational Boating and Safety Handbook call 13 10 84 or visit: www.transport.sa.gov.au For details on shipping movements at South Australian ports operated by Flinders Ports visit: www.portmis.flindersports.com.au

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LINDERS Ports is South Australia’s leading port operator with seven ports located at Port Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Thevenard, Port Giles, Wallaroo and Klein Point. In addition to port operations, the company also has a hydrographic survey division, called HydroSurvey Australia. Other companies in the Flinders Port Holdings group include Flinders Logistics and Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal.

To show its commitment to the Squadron and our members, Flinders Ports is donating a perpetual trophy for the winner of the Inshore Racing Series.

This generous gift is currently being designed and made at the Jam Factory and will be presented in the near future.

If you can’t see the bridge, the bridge can’t see you.

CRUISING NORWAY

By Jeanne and Colin Harrison

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S our Arctic Exploration Cruise on MV Fram departed Scoresby Sund, Greenland last September bound for Norway we wondered what could match our unique experiences in Greenland. (Reported in Spring 2017 SQ) The cold Arctic winds were howling and the seas were impressive, leaving the dining room fairly empty during our overnight voyage to Jan Mayen. Above the Arctic Circle at 71N 4W, Jan Mayen is a remote island communication and defence outpost for Norway. It is home to the world’s most northern subaerial active volcano – the 2,277 metre, ice topped, Beerenberg, which last erupted in 1985. Meaning Bear Mountain, Beerenberg was named by the Dutch, as was Jan Mayen itself. Rarely visible, we were lucky to catch a glimpse of Beerenberg’s peaks when we later left the island bound for mainland Norway.

With only two possible landing sites on the island, we were extremely fortunate that the sea state allowed us to land ashore at Jan Mayen. We were shuttled to shore in heavy duty inflatables through rough seas which spewed salty spray, freezing before hitting our backs.

Jan Mayen’s geology was unique. A fine, black volcanic sand met our boots upon landing. Yet when examined closely, there was an amazing colour array in the seemingly black sand.

Our island tour included the station recreational facilities, where we found the only printed sign saying ‘Jan Mayen’. Of course this required a photo. It was only later that Danish friends of ours saw this picture on Facebook and asked if we realised what the sign said in Norwegian. We had a good laugh when they sent the English translation: ‘Theory

Ice Sculpture Bar

Jan Mayen Recreational Building is when you understand everything, but nothing works. Practice is when things work, but nobody knows why. At this station we marry theory and practice. Nothing works and nobody knows why.’

Another fun experience was a visit to what was marketed as Ice Sculpture, but in reality was an Ice Bar with frozen glasses, tables, benches and sculptures too. When in the Arctic, do as the locals?

After two more days at sea we approached the Lofoten Islands of Norway, with more signs of civilisation than we had seen since our voyage began ten days previously in Reykjavik, Iceland. The coastal scenery of Norway is spectacular. Our highlight, however, was the Captain’s expert manoeuvre into and out of tiny Troll Fjord, where he pivoted the 114 m ship at the narrow head of the Fjord not just once around, but twice.

Our journey ended in picturesque Bergen. Here we were seriously jerked back into reality. Bergen streets were crowded with spectators and food stalls for the World Cycling Road Race Championships.

While we enjoyed the party atmosphere of Bergen, it was the magic experiences of remote Jan Mayen and Greenland which filled our dreams.

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LIFE ON THE SLIPWAY

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Our On-Site Tradies Save the Day! ANY members regularly use

our on-site tradies. Those who haven’t might think again after the following tale.

Five days before Opening Day we went down to Ellös for ‘a few hours’ to fit a new dodger, fresh by air freight from Sweden.

In no time, and with very little effort, the dodger was in place – but we couldn’t do up the side zips which tension everything!

In our zeal to tighten the zips we snapped one. Shortly afterwards our very expensive car key went over the side, pulled out of a pocket at the same time as a handkerchief.

It wasn’t looking like a good day!

Off to Danny of Bravo Sails with the dodger to see if they could help with the zip.

Within 10 minutes, the zip was replaced, and we had advice as to how to install the dodger without breaking the zips. Then to Steve of SD Marine to see if anybody would be able to dive to retrieve the car key. No problem! Guy would be there with scuba equipment within the hour. Sure enough Guy arrived, dived into the murky water and recovered our key. Suddenly the world was a brighter place.

Work continued that day and we were almost there, but not quite. The dodger was back on but just wouldn’t reach one of the fixing points. Back to Steve to request some muscle power. This he generously supplied before he left for the day. But it didn’t work.

He promised he would be back first thing

Danny of Bravo Sails

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in the morning with equipment needed to shift the corroded screws. And he was.

The screws were unfrozen and, concurrently, the dodger was re-stitched with Australian strength thread and UV resistant ‘clear’.

We can’t speak highly enough of our helpful onsite tradies who found immediate time for us for whatever we asked of them.

Our thanks to Danny and Luke at Bravo Sails and Steve and Guy from SD Marine.

The dodger is still not perfect, but we are almost there. Only ‘a few hours’ to go?

Steve Dunn of SD Marine

Scenes on the Slipway

Hard at work on Shadow

The busy Slipway

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VISIT TO ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club offers a ‘right royal welcome’!

By Dave Rickard

to the southern entrance of the massive Cross-Harbour Tunnel that is also located on the island.

The site was used by the navy until 1938, when the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club was moved to the island. In fact, the clubhouse was built on the foundations of the old naval powder magazine, with the new premises being opened in 1940, just in time for occupation by the Japanese after the fall of Hong Kong in 1941. The RHKYC was reopened again in 1945. Following the reclamation of land, the opening of the nearby Cross-Harbour Tunnel occurred in 1972.

Facilities at the Club for dining and functions include: the Compass Room on the main building’s 3rd level; the Bistro, with its outdoor dining area, producing sensational views of Victoria Harbour from beneath numerous shady trees and umbrellas; the Main Deck with its fantastic 180 degree view of the harbour and over the boatyard and poolside, with daily food and bar service. Meals are available every day at a variety of times. There is a strict mobile phone policy throughout the Club and, as to be expected, a stringent dress code applies in the Compass Room.

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HE Sunday buffet at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is to die for! But why would you want that? You’d miss the opportunity to ‘go round the buoy’ once more! In fact, it could almost be said that it’s worth flying to Hong Kong just for lunch at this impressive Club!

In October this year, my wife Pauline and I spent an eight-day holiday taking in some of the Far-Eastern pleasures of Hong Kong.

Prior to departure, noting the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club had reciprocal rights with our RSAYS, I took the opportunity to obtain a letter of introduction from the Office, just on the off chance that we would find the time to drop by and enjoy the Club’s facilities.

What a wise step that turned out to be! The Yacht Club, we found, is a delightful retreat, far from the rush and hectic pace that is Hong Kong. Yet, the place is positioned on the harbour, right in the heart of the city with a busy motorway nearby. The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is one of the oldest sports clubs in Hong Kong and is proud of its rich, colourful history, which stretches back over around 170 years of social and competitive sailing and rowing. It is situated on Kellett Island on a point jutting out into the central part of beautiful Victoria Harbour. Kellett Island is now connected to Hong Kong Island at Causeway Bay, following land reclamation in 1969, but the name remained. The island forms the western boundary of the enclosed Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. As well, it is quite close

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Also on the RHKYC premises is a Ship Shop, stocking a wide range of yacht fittings, sailing gear, club apparel and a huge assortment of Club souvenirs.

As well as a comprehensive blue-water racing program, the Club races a number of smaller craft, among them Optimist Class and Wayfarer dinghies, J/70 and J/80 Class fixed-keel boats, Etchells, Dragons, Impalas, Dragon-boats and Outrigger Canoes. The RHKYC also provides sailing and rowing courses for members and non-members at various levels to nurture the development of these two core sports.

Pauline and I first made contact with the Club on a Sunday morning to treat ourselves to the afore-mentioned magnificent and wellattended buffet lunch in the Bistro. Overseas visitor procedure requires reciprocal club members to introduce themselves at the membership office or reception so that necessary administrative work can be completed. (It is of interest here that a letter of introduction is sought by the Club and is valued in preference to a current membership card.) A visitor account can be opened by signing a blank credit card voucher, whereupon a visitor card will be issued that can be presented for purchases for a period of 14 days.

As the RHKYC can be a little awkward to get to without your own vehicle Dorothy, our friendly receptionist, showed us a quite unique way to access the site. She took us across the boatyard to a set of stone steps where a small sampan was waiting to take us across a cove in Causeway Bay. There, another set of steps leads to the entrance to a tunnel that, after a five minute walk, brings one up

Access to the Club by sampan

beneath the World Trade Centre and a short walk to all means of public transport.

The selection of cuisine at the buffet left us flabbergasted, with a choice of both Western and Asian dishes to satisfy any gastronome.

We took ours out to the garden area where bistro captain, Tony, and his staff looked after us like VIPs. There, you can dine as you look out over Victoria Harbour.

Activity on the water is far less hectic than I imagined it to be. There were very few pleasure craft except the occasional tourist junk, but mainly barges and tugs with, of course, the busy Kowloon Star ferries. (The direct opposite from what we are used to seeing on our own Sydney Harbour.) This is undoubtedly due to the huge amount of traffic using the two cross-harbour tunnels and the railway tunnel.

A few evenings later we experienced dining again in the Bistro.

This time we retraced the furtive route revealed to us previously and arrived at the club by sampan. The ‘coxswain’ assured us that the service would be available to midnight. (What more could Dave and Pauline Rickard one want?) The harbour lights at night were sensational from the Club and the menu is surprisingly extensive. We were amused to read one dish offered was ‘Jumbo Spencer Gulf king prawns (wild caught)’. All the way from South Oz to try a home-grown delicacy!

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is not just a place to hang out while in Honkers. It’s a whole range of pleasurable experiences, blending Western and Asian cultures with the sport of yachting.

If members intend visiting this exotic Asian city sometime in the future, I strongly recommend you pop by the RSAYS Office beforehand to obtain a letter of introduction to this magnificent Club. I guarantee Dorothy and Tony will look after you as visitors as affably as they looked after us!

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SQUADRON SNIPPETS A Marriage Made in Mongolia!

By Anthea Khutagt (Harris)

Members will be intrigued to read how the marriage of Anthea Harris to her new Mongolian husband Ayanga came about.

Anthea, who is the third generation of her family to be closely connected to our Club, kindly shares the story of her remote romance and joyous wedding at the Squadron.

A few years later, Ayanga surprised me with an engagement ring, sitting on the steps of a Mongolian ‘ger’ in the snow.

In Mongolian culture, the joining of the two families at the engagement party is of utmost importance. So my parents, David and Jane, along with my siblings and a few family friends all flew to Mongolia to celebrate our engagement in traditional Mongolian style, in the Mongolian countryside with ‘khorhog’ (tradition barbecue) and vodka toasts.

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HEN I signed up to teach in Mongolia, I knew it would be an adventure. However, I could never have imagined the life-changing events it set in motion. About a year into my time in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, I met Ayanga through a mutual friend.

It didn’t take long until it was clear that my plans to stay for two years were going to be extended.

When planning our wedding, we wanted an intimate and sentimental location.

Ayanga and I had only moved back to Australia a few months earlier, so our wedding was one of the first opportunities I had to introduce Ayanga to friends and truly welcome him into our family. The RSAYS was the obvious choice of venue, due to the generations of family ties we have with it. It is the location of many fond childhood memories for me, including my first job as the tender driver when I was 12 years old. It is also the location I most closely relate to my late grandfather, James Cowell, former Commodore of the RSAYS.

On 22 October, Ayanga and I were married in an intimate ceremony on the lawn near the barbecue area, overlooking the boats and the Clubhouse. After the ceremony, we shared a delicious seafood lunch on Felix, the boat owned by my grandparents, James and Anthea Cowell, and recently restored by my father. Very recently – in fact Ayanga and I pitched in to finish the antifouling to get the boat in the water a week prior to the wedding!

A big thank you to everyone who helped organise the day and the staff at the RSAYS for allowing us to use the perfect location for our perfect day.

Wedding party on board Felix

The Arnolds farewell their beloved boat.

In the last four years, since Earrame left the Squadron, this popular cruising couple has had a wonderful time sailing in Tasmania and up and down the east coast. “With such extensive memories, we obviously have mixed feelings about selling her,” Anne admits.

Earrame will remain in Moreton Bay with her new owner for the foreseeable future before heading off again. Meanwhile, the Arnolds are looking for their next boat!

Earrame at Pancake Creek 2017

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NNE and Clive Arnold have recently sold Earrame, their Rival 41, centre cockpit cruising yacht. Earrame was built in the UK some 40 years ago and the Arnolds have owned her for 20 years, almost to the day!

In that time they have sailed about 20,000 nm. Anne says they have had terrific fun with the boat and enjoyed the fellowship of the Squadron and the wider sailing community. “Our boys grew up with Earrame and, as a family, we spent a year sailing to Cairns and back when the boys were only 8 and 10 years old,” she says. David and Michael wrote about the adventure and then won the Youth Trophy.

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Clive and Anne at Bowen

Welcome Home, Catspaw!

The couple quickly undertook an anxious search to find a little yacht that sailed – a day sailer perhaps, something that the grandchildren would enjoy, with sleep-overs and picnics and dolphin spotting and sailing. Their friend Hugh spotted an advertisement for a Northshore 27 at Newhaven Yacht Squadron on Phillip Island. After a drive interstate, inspection of a number of yachts, and a survey, Catspaw was on her way home!

A lot of people have enjoyed sailing in this vessel over the last thirty years. It was previously owned by Tom of Newhaven who had purchased her from Jim of the CYCSA who had bought her from Mark and his wife, (their five week old daughter slept in her bassinet tucked behind a lee sheet), who had bought her from a couple who had bought her from a woman who hadn’t quite succeeded in circumnavigating Australia in her. And she bought her from …!

So now Catspaw is back sailing in our local waters and will continue to do so, with Lynda and Alan at the helm!

Catspaw moored alongside Aqua Lady

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LTHOUGH Lynda Walsh and her companion Alan

O’Donnell love Aqua Lady, the powerful cruiser they bought with Alan’s brother Colin and his wife Christine last year, they felt something was missing.

Aqua Lady replaced their former boat Aqua Lass, and has proven to be very beautiful, very comfortable and very fast. But there is only one problem with her in Lynda and Alan’s minds - she doesn’t sail!

Lynda says that of course they knew this when they bought her, but that it still came as a bit of a shock. “It has been rather like first time parents meeting their new baby and finding reality differed from their expectations!” she explains.

Alan on board Aqua Lady - Opening Day 2017

IN TRANQUIL WATERS first and foremost an artist.

J Herwas talent was recognised early

to sailing. Jan would crew when it was too windy for them. Their first keel boat, a 30’ Black Soo, Jedda, was bought in 1973 but by 1975 Redback, a Spencer Half Tonner, was launched at the RSAYS. This was Jan’s favourite boat which she much preferred sailing to Redback II, a Farr 11.6, which came 10 years later. Jan raced only occasionally but was a good sailor and enjoyed cruising. She won the Ladies Race in the late 1970s. They were both active and enthusiastic members of RSAYS, joining in 1969. Jan was a good entertainment organiser for Brian’s architecture practice and on the two Redbacks.

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and when only 14 years old she was accepted by the prestigious SA School of Art on North Terrace, one of their youngest students. Here she also met Brian who was studying architecture at the University of Adelaide nearby.

They would occasionally lunch together on the lawns in front of the Jubilee Exhibition Building when they were 15 and 17 years of age.

After two years Jan applied for a position in the art and advertising department of Myer’s but her portfolio was ‘lost’. Instead Myer’s offered her work in the baby and toddler wear department which she accepted, and stayed for about a year. She then enjoyed being a dental nurse for three years in a Glenelg practice.

Brian and Jan were married in 1956, Amanda was born in 1958 and Mark in 1960. They went to London for Brian’s work in 1962 and on returning home 18 months later, Jan went to night school to learn sculpting. She continued with sculpture and painting, and tried her hand at pottery, while raising the children. As well she was a significant help and support in Brian’s architecture business.

Janice Amanda Snowden 14 September 1936 – 27 September 2017 Jan started sailing with Brian on Trident, an 8’ gaff rigged, pram style dinghy, when they were both teenagers. They progressed through a Cadet, a heavyweight Sharpie and a 505. In 1968 they bought a Heron, renamed Tiok, to introduce their children

After the children left home, Jan spent a great deal of time painting. She and Brian briefly had a business called Atrium Design Studio where she exhibited her work and where a number of her paintings were privately commissioned. She and Brian moved several times - she designed the interiors and decorated their homes with her sculpture and paintings. In later years her friends and family received great pleasure from her JAS Ozie cards.

Jan is remembered as ‘vivid and vibrant’, ‘creative and loving’, ‘generous and kind’, ‘the life of the party’, ‘exciting, inspiring and passionate’. She is missed greatly.

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BERTHS FOR SALE & RENT Berths for Sale - December 2017

Length (metres)

Berth Type

8.2

Price From

Price To

Hard Stands $3,000.00 $7,000.00 Best Deal - HS10 or HS12 $3,000.00 10 Marina $38,000.00 $80,000.00 Best Deal - I24 (Double) $38,000.00 11 Marina $35,000.00 $55,000.00 Best Deal - D17(Single) $35,000.00 12 Marina $35,000.00 $67,000.00 Best Deal - C06 (Double) $35,000.00 Neg 13 Marina $30,000.00 $95,000.00 Best Deal - E11 (Single) or E04 (Double) $30,000.00 Neg 14 Marina $79,000.00 $100,000.00 Best Deal - A06 (Single) $79,000.00 Neg 15 Marina $50,000.00 $145,000.00 Best Deal - F08 (Single) $50,000.00 All offers considered 16 Marina $55,000.00 $195,000.00 Best Deal -G05 (Single) $55,000.00 Reduced. All offers considered 18 Marina $110,000.00 $175,000.00 Best Deal - SI14 (Double) $110,000.00 All offers considered 20 Marina $130,000.00 Best Deal - H01 (Cat) $130,000 Neg 22 Marina $160,000.00 $220,000.00 Best Deal - SI11 (Single Super) $160,000.00 Reduced. All offers considered 25 Marina $120,000.00 Best Deal - SI07 (Single Super) $120,000.00 27 Marina $370,000.00 Best Deal - I27 (T-Head) $370,000.00 30 Marina $320,000.00 Best Deal - SI06 (Single Super) $320,000.00 For further information please contact the General Manager Email general.manager@rsays.com.au or Phone 8341 8600 Price & availability are subject to change without notice. All Berth Sales are subject to Terms and Conditions

Berths for Rent - December 2017 Length (metres)

Pen

Berth Type

Berth No

$ Per Week

Notes

8.2

Single

HARDSTANDS

VARIOUS

$23.96

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

10

Double

MARINA

I22

$85.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

10

Double

MARINA

I24

$85.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

12

Double

MARINA

A05

$102.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

12

Double

MARINA

A03

$102.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

12

Double

MARINA

B02

$102.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

12

Double

MARINA

B08

$102.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

12

Single

MARINA

C12

$102.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

12

Double

MARINA

D08

$102.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

12

Single

MARINA

D12

$102.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

13

Single

MARINA

E02

$110.50

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

13

Single

MARINA

E07

$110.50

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

13

Single

MARINA

E11

$110.50

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

14

Double

MARINA

A06

$119.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

15

Single

MARINA

F04

$123.75

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

15

Single

MARINA

F07

$127.50

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

15

Single

MARINA

F10

$127.50

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

22

Single

MARINA

SI08

$250.00

AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE

22

Single

MARINA SI09 $354.54 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY For further information please contact Kathy Bernhardt Email marina.services@rsays.com.au or Phone 8341 8600 Price & availability are subject to change without notice. All berth rentals are subject to terms & conditions

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EVENTS CALENDAR January 2018 Mon 1 Fri 5 Wed 10 Fri 12

External External Racing Racing

Sat 13

Racing

Sun 14 Mon 15

Racing Cruising Cruising Juniors

Tue 16

Management Wed 17

Racing

Sat 20

Racing

Sun 21 Wed 24 Fri 26

Cruising Racing Racing Cruising Racing Squadron Cruising

Sat 27

Sun 28 Wed 31

Racing Cruising Juniors Racing Racing

February 2018 External

Sat 3

Racing

Sun 4

Racing

Tue 6

Management

Wed 7 Fri 9

Racing Racing

Sat 10

Racing Juniors

Sun 11

Management Racing

Tue 13

Management

Wed 14

Racing External

Thu 15

Racing External

Fri 16

Fri 16 to Tue 20

Racing

External

New Year’s Day Sporting Car Club -- Dining Room Twilight Series 2 - Set Course Friday Afternoon Sternchasers - Fixed Mark Inshore Series - Fixed Mark AMS Club Championship Series Div 1 & Div 2 State IRC & AMS Div 2 Women’s Series - Fixed Mark Tour Down Under Cruise to Pt Adelaide Tour Down Under Cruise to Pt Adelaide Sailing Demonstration at Tour Down Under RSAYS Inc Committee Meeting RSAYS Ltd Board Meeting Twilight Series 2 - Set Course Club Series; Tri Series - Long Fixed Mark Queen of the Gulf - Long Fixed Mark Commodores’ Shield - Long Fixed Mark Crabbing Day Women’s Series - Fixed Mark Twilight Series 2 - Set Course Australia Day Stansbury Cruise Geelong Festival of Sails Friday Afternoon Sternchasers - Fixed Mark Australia Day BYO BBQ - Quarterdeck Australia Day Stansbury Cruise Geelong Festival of Sails Kaesler Cup Australia Day W/E Cruise Junior Sail Training 7 Geelong Festival of Sails Twilight Series 2 - Set Course Wedding - Quarterdeck Offshore Series - Glenelg Gulf Race Club Series; Tri Series - Fixed Mark Sea Safety Day (Change from Year Book) RSAYS Ltd Board Meeting Juniors Committee Meeting House & Social Committee Meeting Twilight Series 2 - Set Course Friday Afternoon Sternchasers - Fixed Mark Inshore Series - 2 x W/L State IRC & AMS Div 1 AMS Club Championship Series Div 1 & Div 2 State IRC & AMS Div 2 Junior Sail Training 8 & Racing Squadron Quarterly Autumn Edition Deadline for articles Women’s Series - W/L RSAYS Inc Committee Meeting Racing Committee Meeting Twilight Series 2 - Combined with CYCSA RSAYS Host King of the Gulf Race Briefing at CYCSA Offshore Series - Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Race Briefing at RSAYS King of the Gulf - Adelaide to Pt Vincent Offshore Series - Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Race State IRC & AMS Div 1 - Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Race SA Champion of Offshore Racing - Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Race

Febraury 2018 (Continued) Mon 19 External to Thu 22 House & Social Sun 25 Juniors Tue 27

Management

Wed 28

Racing

Fri 2

Racing Cruising

March 2018

Pt Lincoln Week Music on the Quarter Deck Junior Sail Training 9 & Racing Combined Committee Chairs Meeting Cruising Committee Meeting Twilight Series 2 - Set Course

Tue 13

Management

Wed 14

Racing House & Social

Friday Afternoon Sternchasers - Fixed Mark Portobello in the evening Inshore Series - Fixed Mark AMS Club Championship Series Div 1 & Div 2 State IRC & AMS Div 1 & Div 2 - Fixed Mark Women’s Series - Fixed Mark RSAYS Ltd Board Meeting Juniors Committee Meeting House & Social Committee Meeting Twilight Series 2 - Set Course (Ladies Helm) Juniors Camp Black Point Cruise Northern Spencer Gulf Cruise Wedding - Marina Lawn and Dinghy Shed Juniors Camp Black Point Cruise Northern Spencer Gulf Cruise Wedding - Marina Lawn and Dining Room Juniors Camp Black Point Cruise Adelaide Cup Holiday RSAYS Inc Committee Meeting Racing Committee Meeting Twilight Series 2 - Set Course Wine Tasting

Racing

Friday Afternoon Sternchasers - Fixed Mark Offshore Series - Island Cup

External

Wedding - Dining Room Club Series - Fixed Mark; Tri Series - Fixed Mark 20 Year Members’ Dinner Combined Committee Chairs Meeting Twilight Series 2 - Set Course (Series 2 and Overall Presentations) Quarterly Meeting of Members Brighton Seacliffe Yacht Club Cruise Inshore Series - 2 x W/L AMS Club Championship Series Div 1 Div 2 Commodore’s Shield - W/L State IRC & AMS Div 1 & Div 2 Premier’s Cup Brighton Seacliffe Yacht Club Cruise State IRC Div 1 - I x Triangle, 1 x Fixed Mark State AMS Div 1 - 1 x Fixed Mark State IRC & AMS Div 2 - 1 x Fixed Mark Premier’s Cup - Fixed Mark Cruising Committee Meeting Easter Regatta RSAYS Trophy Races - Easter PFL Hussey Memorial Race Easter Regatta Easter Correll Memorial Race; Easter Germein Memorial Race

Sat 3

Racing

Sun 4

Racing

Tue 6

Management

Wed 7 Fri 9

Racing Juniors Cruising

Sat 10

External Juniors Cruising

Sun 11

Mon 12

Fri 16

External Juniors Cruising External

Sat 17

Racing

Tue 20

Squadron Management

Wed 21

Racing

Thu 22

Management Cruising

Sat 24

Racing Cruising

Sun 25 Tue 27 Fri 30

Racing Management House & Social Racing House & Social

Sat 31

Racing

King of the Gulf

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