RSAYS Quarterly Magazine Winter 2017 by Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron

Quarterly

SQUADRON Volume 31 Issue 2 Winter 2017

Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron

www.rsays.com.au

ROYAL SA YACHT SQUADRON PATRON AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Patron Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Treasurer Committee Members General Manager

His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC Rae Hunt Mahalo Bruce Roach Antares Colin Doudy Circe Ian McDonald Rachel Steve Beaufoy Outrageous Kevin Cook Summer Breeze Helen Moody Magic Beach Andrew McDowell

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Editor: Sally Metzer Production: Roger Oaten Regular Contributors: Barry Allison, Gill Hogarth, Steve Kennedy, Mark Sinclair, Dr Peter Last, Helen Kearney, Trevor Hamlyn. Proof Readers: Anne Arnold, Sue Buckley, Fay Duncan, Peter Hansen, Dinah Harcus, Gill Hogarth, Marion Holden, Steve Kennedy, Jacques Metzer, 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 RSAYS Foundation Chris Mandalov 0417 847 836 Racing Committee Chris Mandalov 0417 847 836 Cruising Committee Kingsley Haskett 0419 844 772 House and Social Committee Andrea Mead 0417 887 818 Juniors Committee Mitch Mead 0447 333 001 Sailing Co-ordinator Heidi Pfeiffer 8341 8600 Etchells Fleet Captain Andrew Waterman 0408 856 012 Trailer Sailers Steve Lewis 0418 275 710 Seaweed Gardening Group Robert Henshall 8332 0889 Slip Master Julian Murray 0414 365 294 Finance Manager Joann Galios 8341 8600 Accounts Administrator Kathy Bernhardt-Loechel 8341 8600 Member Services Annette Turk 8341 8600 Hospitality & Events Manager Kevin Grant 8341 8600 Chef Brett Coldwell 8341 8600

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)

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Squadron Quarterly Deadline for the Spring Issue is Sunday August 13, 2017 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 Juniors competing during their annual camp at Clayton Bay. Photo: Angela Carlett

Winter 2017 Vol 31 Issue 2 Published Quarterly ISSN 1037-1133 Print Post Publication No. PP532154/00016

CONTENTS REPORTS

FEATURES

From the Commodore �� 4 From the General Manager �� 5 Foundation Report �� 6 Functions Report �� 7 Juniors Report �� 8 Racing Report �� 10 Cruising Report �� 18

REGULAR ARTICLES Sail Drive �� 12 Women on the Water �� 14 Dis-Able Sailing �� 16 New Members �� 17 Senior Member - Alf Jarvis �� 26 My Boat: Miakoda �� 37 Book Review �� 43 In Tranquil Waters �� 44 Berths for Sale & Rent �� 46 Events Calendar �� 47

Reciprocal Clubs �� 6 Safety at Sea �� 20 A Danish Encounter �� 21 Historic Ketch Falie 1919 �� 22 Bucket List �� 24 Melbourne to Hobart on SV Tenacious �� 28 Legal Sea Eagles �� 30 Sponsor Profile �� 31 Biggest Morning Tea �� 32 Spencer Gulf Trip �� 34 Coconut’s Preparations �� 38 Member Profile - Helen Prisk �� 40 Flags of Convenience �� 42

EDITORIAL

By Sally Metzer

UG up warmly, cuddle your pooch and set off for a winter’s day cruise! It’s time for wetweather gear, mugs of hot cocoa, honeyed crumpets and a relaxed skipper who doesn’t mind you lazing on board, even if you’re only there to add extra ballast! Just because the skies are grey and the waves are white-capped, don’t deny yourself the joys of a winter sail. It’s an exhilarating way to connect with nature and remember why we love sailing, whatever the weather!

Why not take along this latest issue of your favourite sailing magazine and read what your fellow RSAYS members have been up to? Mark is coming along with his Coconut preparations for the ‘big race’; Debbie’s had a close-shave coming back from Easter at Port Vincent; Ken and Carol have been checking out the accommodation at the Royal Sydney; the Juniors have been having the time of their lives at their annual camp; the trailer-sailer mob have been celebrating their 50th birthday; Deirdre is a winner; a crowd of cruisers has been exploring Spencer Gulf; Phil has been at the helm of Tenacious; Rae’s reflecting on her role as Commodore … the reports and stories are riveting! Mind you, without a little help from my friends, this edition may never have eventuated. I’ve been a bit distracted of late, but with Fay’s diligence, Roger’s patience and an extra effort from everyone on our SQ team, this glossy new issue is in your hands right now. Thanks to everyone who’s helped me ‘get by’, as the Beatles would sing. Now read on and see if you agree it’s a good all-round effort!

Win a free Drone Photo of your boat, courtesy of On Site Imaging, the Leaders in Visual Creations! Simply add an appropriate caption to this confusing photo, taken by Anne Arnold at the entrance to the Burnett River, near Bundaberg. The most witty wins! Email your suggestion to memberservices@rsays.com.au headed ‘Drone Photo Comp’. Entries close on 30 June.

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FROM THE COMMODORE much pleasure and the perfect opportunity to meet and get to know many more of you, just by way of a casual meeting or through various events held in and around the Club. For example, our New Members’ welcome was a wonderful afternoon where, following general formalities and introductions, we could all chat and continue to do so over a gourmet barbecue lunch held on the Quarterdeck. What a great way to get to know some of our newest members – I highly recommend coming along. Fostering goodwill and representing the interests of the members should be paramount in any Club and should continue to be so, but I do note that our motto of ‘fellowship’ is alive and well within ours.

Rae Hunt

T is amazing to think that two years have passed since taking up the position of Commodore. Looking back that time seems to have passed very quickly, and it is a virtual blink back to when I first took office as Rear Commodore.

A slight melancholy takes over as I pen my final Commodore’s report for the Squadron Quarterly, but I have great pride and hold my head high in having been elected, knowing that what has been done during my term has always been in the best interests of the Squadron and its members. As Squadron members you are vitally important because you are the core of the Club, and as Commodore it has given me

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During this time I have developed close relationships with our neighboring Clubs and particularly with the Cruising Yacht Club of SA, which is now affectionately called our ‘sister club’. I sincerely hope that relationships with all our neighboring Clubs continue, and that opportunities arise to grow and foster the wonderful sport of yachting within our Club and across the state. Our Racing Committee is instrumental in organising excellent racing opportunities and events. I have new-found respect and admiration for our wonderful volunteers on the Committee and those on the start and mark-laying vessels. Believe me, it is not always as easy as you might think, and we are very fortunate to have such a dedicated group. I must admit I never thought I would take part in racing as I was resigned to the fact that cruising was the only way to sail. However, I have enjoyed (well most of the time) the exhilaration, competition and camaraderie of race days. Ladies Helm races, however, are not my forte and think I might stick to winching instead!

As always, our House & Social and Cruising Committees have gone to tremendous efforts in arranging numerous in-house and on-water activities which have seen many members and non-members enjoying the variety of events, with commitments to join the festivities once again. The Standing Committees are finalising their calendars and we all look forward to what surprises are in store from these Committees for the coming year. There is also a marked increase in activity with the advent of more functions held in and around the Clubhouse, and Jimmy’s Bar seems to hold top spot for the place to be on a Friday night – a fantastic way to spend an evening and catch up with your fellow boaties and friends. On a more serious note, there has been an inordinate amount of work put into several maintenance projects, such as the northern boat ramp pontoon and the eastern vessel launching facility which, although in their infancy, I can gladly say are under way. Research and planning for several large longer-term projects are still progressing and are high on the agenda as I reported at our last Quarterly Meeting of Members. I am certain that further information on these will be forthcoming at the AGM in July. At this point I would like to thank the extremely hard-working members of the Management Committee for their support and dedication to the respective positions held. My final thanks must be to my husband Jeff, whose enduring patience and support have been invaluable – I’m looking forward to spending more time sailing on Mahalo as I am sure he is as well! In Seamanship and Fellowship always, Rae Hunt

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER member or Club functions. All of this has helped boost the trade in the F&B department to see the year on track to achieve the budgeted breakeven point. We are working closely with Maritime Constructions who have been engaged to perform the repair works to four piles after recent damage. They have also completed the F&G T-head repair works to the upgraded scope, and the work was completed on time and is far more robust than we have had in place in the past. The works were covered by our very comprehensive insurance policy. Andrew McDowell

GLITTERING night of accolades and achievements as our racing fraternity turned out en masse to celebrate another successful season …

A huge amount of work went into planning and executing this year’s Racing Prize Night with many changes to the running of the night, and in the spectacle of the trophies and presentations. We started from scratch to plan this year’s event and it was a resounding success. A big thanks goes to Annette who worked back with me on many occasions to get things done in a tight time frame around Easter. A huge thanks also goes to Roger Oaten for his efforts in designing the new brochure and helping with the checking of winners, and countless phone conversations to change things on the run. Peter Kelly was again fantastic as our MC and we worked closely to produce a night with theatre and fun. The food and service was exemplary and the comments from the room were nothing but complimentary, with some going so far as to say that it was the best yet.

The boat ramp pontoon walkway replacement project is due to start in winter after our engineers complete the design plans. This will see the Club upgrade that facility to current standards and ensure that the users of the boat ramp have a facility that is safe and easy to use for the ongoing future, and will go a long way to boost the benefits of the hardstand launching facilities on the northern bank. Further to this the northern bank launching tractor has been fully serviced with a clutch replacement and minor adjustments by the maintenance team, and is back onsite for members’ use. Bollards and velvet ropes have been purchased for creating members’ areas on the Quarterdeck and Jimmy’s Bar to ensure that on days when we are hosting a private function or a wedding downstairs there is always an area cordoned off for members on the Quarterdeck, and that a memberonly service area of Jimmy’s Bar is created.

The installation of the new south-eastern pontoons is now complete and the project was very successful and on budget, thanks to the help and advice of our consultant engineers from Aztec. There is currently no power or water offered until we investigate the masterplan and associated infrastructure projects further, but members can access the northern bank pontoons for these services. Following on from the Eastern Launching Facilities Meeting in March, a set of notes and action items was identified. Many of these are under way or completed. Members have been continually updated on the servicing of the Yellow Crane after a recent intermittent problem was identified. The JDN Monocrane technician was on site and made some adjustments and repairs to hopefully fix the intermittent slew motor problem. The Management Committee has commissioned a detailed report from our engineers on the proposal to repair the Etchells slip and this is now being finalised for assessment by the Committee. I look forward to reporting further progress as these exciting developments evolve and, as always, I welcome comments that are constructive, without partiality and in the spirit of ‘seamanship & fellowship.’

The recent ABBA event was a huge success, and the Bee Gees event sold out more than five weeks in advance. The upcoming Elton John event is already almost half sold and the Neil Diamond event has strong sales too, even though it is not until the end of September. These events are being supported by both public and member interest, and are a great way for the Club to bring in new potential members and income that support our operations and allow us to offer members services far above the value being charged. We’ve had some very successful events in recent months, with the Music on the Quarterdeck events getting great crowds. This saw a return event for a second ‘Groove on the Blue’ on 9 April which was equally successful. We’ve had eight weddings since the last report and six

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The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron was founded when 19 yachtsmen met in the office of the Hon William Walker MLC on 8 July 1862, to found a yacht club to be designated ‘the Australian Yacht Club’. An application was made for a Royal Warrant under the Patronage of the Prince of Wales. On 27 June 1863 Walker, who was now Commodore, received a letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office notifying him of the Prince of Wales’ willingness to become Patron of the ‘Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron’. This letter also issued an Admiralty Warrant authorising the use of the Blue Ensign of Her Majesty’s Fleet. The present patron is Prince Philip.

RECIPROCAL CLUBS By Ken Case

Ken and Carol dining at the RSYS. Note the RSAYS Burgee in the background.

Why not try out our Reciprocal Clubs?

ARLIER this year Carol and I went

to Sydney on most important business – to support the Socceroos versus the United Arab Emirates in a World Cup qualifying match.

It had been suggested several times by members that we should stay at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, a member of the prestigious International Council of Yacht Clubs. Members may or may not be aware that we are affiliated with a number of yacht clubs around the world. I have previously written about our stay at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. We booked three months earlier as we were worried about availability. As it is a private club open to members only, you require a letter of introduction from the Office. Contact Annette or Kathy in the office. Elena from the RSYS was very helpful and we booked a harbourside room with a view but no en-suite. They call it shared facilities but in fact there are individual facilities just across the hall which are roomy and well

appointed, so it made little difference. There is in fact one room with an en-suite, which is that little bit more expensive and usually booked well ahead. We had been visiting our daughter Allanah in Canberra so we caught the bus from there arriving at Central railway station. We could have dragged ourselves through the traffic in a cab but found a much quicker route. From Central we caught a train to Circular Quay, a ferry from Wharf Four to Kirribilli wharf and a final eight minute walk to the RSYS. Very soon we were sitting on the balcony drinking in the view of Sydney Harbour with a local drop. We booked for dinner in their restaurant and set off to look around. The grounds are quite extensive overlooking the harbour and the decor classically beautiful as befitting a club with quite some history. The club is adorned with interesting historical memorabilia in each room including Sir Francis Chichester’s burgee for his 1966/7 circumnavigation on Gypsy Moth IV.

Dinner was exquisite and the service by Kimmi was excellent. Afterwards we reclined in the lounge over drinks with a couple of friends from Sydney. Our complimentary breakfasts were enjoyed downstairs in the dining room and on the deck. On our last day we walked around the waterfront towards Kuraba Point near Neutral Bay where we came across May Gibbs’ cottage. May Gibbs was a children’s author and illustrator who was born in England and she spent a small part of her childhood here in Norwood. As well as rooms the RSYS also has self contained harbourside apartments which can be hired on a weekly basis. I invite other members who travel to explore our reciprocal clubs and tell us their experiences in a future Squadron Quarterly. We had a most enjoyable stay and all the staff were most friendly, cheerful and helpful so we would thoroughly recommend staying at the RSYS. Oh! And it was a very successful business trip: Socceroos 2 UAE 0! Editor’s Note The list of Reciprocal Clubs is on the website (under the link ABOUT) and also in the Year Book.

FOUNDATION REPORT By Chris Mandalov

S most members are aware, the RSAYS Foundation

operates independently of Squadron Management. It manages donations from members for qualifying RSAYS projects. An ‘annual giving letter’ went out to senior members late last year. We’ve had a very good response to this letter with most donations going to the non-tax deductible RSAYS fund. Thank you to those who have donated; these funds will be put to good use. If you are interested in making a donation, please visit the Squadron website for more details.

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In recent months, the Foundation trustees have voted to support two projects: • •

First Aid kit for the crew who volunteer on Miss Robyn; Support to the eight women crew members who are representing the Squadron in the Women’s Keelboat Regatta. Gillian Baker completes her term as the Foundation Secretary at the AGM. On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to thank Gillian for her efforts, particularly in keeping the Foundation organised over the past three years.

FUNCTIONS REPORT Mother’s Day on 14 May proved again to be a successful day, with over a 100 guests attending. It is very pleasing to see that members are using their Birthday Vouchers and are hosting their birthday parties at the Club.

Scotty notches up 10 years of loyal service at the Squadron!

Head Chef Brett Coldwell has stepped into the role of Head Chef and has earned some excellent feedback from our members and clients. An ex-chef recently told me that Brett’s Pork Special was the best pork he’d ever eaten. Well done, Brett!

Kevin Grant

E’VE had a busy three months

since my last report, with a number of very successful events – dinners, lunches, weddings and shows, plus Happy Hours, Schnitzel Nights and Seafood Sundays attracting many people through our Dining Room doors! Following the successful Music on the Quarterdeck on Sunday 26 February, the free Groove on the Blue event on Sunday 9 April was another fun day of dancing and fantastic live music. After huge, positive feedback, we will definitely be scheduling more of these events over the summer sailing season. Both the ABBA show on Saturday 25 March and the Bee Gees show on Saturday 27 May were sell-outs. Meanwhile, the Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Dinner and Tribute Show on Saturday1 July is selling well. I suggest you purchase your tickets now as we expect the show to be sold out. Tickets can be purchased from Sticky Tickets via the Club’s website www. rsays.com.au. The Neil Diamond a Solitary Man Dinner and Tribute Show on Saturday 30 September is also attracting fans, so make your booking now!

Brett was also the chef for the Club’s Presentation Night. It was full house and compliments about the food were flying! Our new winter menu is now up and running, featuring Brett’s aforementioned Pork Special which is a King Henry Pork Cutlet served with Mashed Potato, Glaze, and Brett’s own Homemade Apple Chutney. For dessert, there’s our mouth-watering Sticky Date Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Icecream. Why not finish the night with a Coffee Baileys or one of our many liqueurs? Fewer weddings are usually held in the winter months, but we are expecting that our newly created Wedding Package will encourage brides and grooms to use our award-winning facilities all year. The Bridal Booklet can be obtained online on the Squadron website www.rsays.com.au or a copy can be obtained at the Squadron Office. Weddings help keep our Club financially viable. Why not tell your friends about our wonderful setting and what we have to offer here at the Squadron? We really appreciate our members who help us promote our catering facilities to their business contacts and friends. Bon Appétit!

VERYONE knows Scotty – or Scott Clinch as he’s officially known! Scotty’s the friendly, efficient guy with the distinctive cap! You’ll find him either setting tables, taking orders, serving dinner or cleaning up after us in the Dining Room, or pulling you a beer or pouring a wine in Jimmy’s Bar. Scotty seems to always be around the place! Come July, he’ll have been at the Squadron for the past ten years, after almost continuous service which saw him take a hiatus of 12 months in 2009/10.

Scotty has an ‘on call’ work arrangement with the Squadron. Living only 12 minutes away with his parents, he can be ‘on the job’ in a jiffy, whenever he is needed. He usually walks to work. He’s previously worked in a timber mill, been a pizza delivery boy and also a pizza chef at the Bulla snowfields. When he’s not at work, Scotty can be found participating in dragon boat racing on West Lakes. He’s been doing it for 24 years and refers to himself as a ‘DAP’ – a dumb-arsed paddler! He’s taken part in national competitions a number of times and has travelled all over Australia pursuing his preferred, energetic sport. But what’s with the cap? Scotty says he first started wearing it to protect himself from dripping water during the Clubhouse renovations a few years ago. It has now become his trademark. A dragon boat friend recently made him a new one so he’s looking smarter than ever! Congratulations Scotty – the Squadron wouldn’t be the same without you!

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JUNIORS REPORT

Light winds for the sail past prior to the presentations concluded the season’s sailing activities.

By Stuart Davis

Certificates were awarded to: Alistair Ashley Joel Kyla Lachlan Michael Oscar Sage Sam Sienna Tim Trophies were awarded as follows:

A new location. A new winner. Just as much fun.

HE Crusty Cup was hotly contested at the Juniors camp on the March long weekend at Clayton Bay. The Juniors camp has always been a favourite and this year was no exception. The Clayton Bay Boat Club hosted us for the weekend and generously provided exclusive access to their ramp, marina and clubhouse. The reaction to the new location was positive and plans are already in place for next year. Conditions varied and provided quite a challenge for skippers and crews. Congratulations to Lachlan, Tim and Michael for denying Alistair from his third straight win. Alistair won the ‘trying to fly’ award but unfortunately proved that Junior sailors are best suited to water-based rather than flight-based activities. We were all pleased to see your leg healing and you back on the water for the sail past on presentation day Alistair.

The Juniors camp involves much more than just sailing. It is a fantastic experience for former members, potential members, friends and family to visit and join in the fun. Mark it in the diary for next year and come along. Juniors enjoy the camping, tube rides, games, swimming and sailing. As an observer, I’d like to commend the way the Junior sailors conduct themselves. They look out for each other, race hard and most importantly have heaps of fun. Due to the extremely strong winds we were unable to conduct the Grelka Cup race this year. It should make for even more competitive racing next year. The Grelka Cup is an impressive trophy so if I were a Junior sailor (I miss it by just a couple of decades) I would be trying hard to win this one!

Photography: Angela Carlett

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Oscar – Encouragement Award

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Sage and Sienna – Racing Encouragement Award

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Michael – Instructors Award

Fun racing series results as follows: 1st Sam, 2nd Lachlan, 3rd Alistair Club Championship series results were: 1st Alistair, 2nd Sam, 3rd Lachlan Thanks to our dedicated instructors Hayden, Lynton, Viki and Albert. Special thanks to the Juniors Chairman Mitch and Racing Officer Peter. It is a real team effort and, together with the committee, it is the support of these volunteers that makes the Juniors program possible. Finally thanks to anyone else who has been lending a hand so that the program can train the next generation of Squadron sailors and future members. Juniors will be back to do it all again later in the year.

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RACING REPORT Our volunteers kindly donate their time so we can race. We’ve had many volunteers this season but he main stalwarts include Barry Allison, Peter Boyd, Neil Dell, Peter Hansen, Alan Homes, Mario Minuzzo, Roger Oaten, Stewart Ross, William Strangways, Ric Ottaway, Brian Sutherland and Nives Vincent

Chris Mandalov

HE summer racing season is over, finishing off with the traditional Inkster Memorial Race followed by an after party on the Quarterdeck. As usual the Pacer Cup was also held, being won by Helen Wilmer and Helen Kearney. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day, even one very experienced dinghy skipper who managed to capsize a Pacer for a second year running.

While it gets mentioned at presentations every week, I would again like to thank our race volunteers and committee boat owners. The official boats were provided through the generosity of Mario Minuzzo (Miss Robyn) and Brian Sutherland (Wilbur).

We are now part way through our Winter Series Races which are run together with the CYCSA. Race 3 of this series, on Sunday 18 June, is the Plympton Cup race which typically runs along the metropolitan coastline. Even if you are not racing this winter, why not think about a casual entry for this race; an entry form is on the RSAYS website. The race program for next season is being drafted and will be published in the Year Book shortly and will also be available on the RSAYS website. Next season will kick off on Saturday 7 October. We also plan to run sail coaching days on the weekend of 9 and 10 September. Please pass on these dates to anyone you know who may be interested in learning to sail or to develop their skills further. It’s a great way to introduce new people to sailing and the Squadron. Presentation Night was held on Saturday 6 May. MC Peter Kelly made it a fun night, drawing on his theatrical skills with themed background music for many of the presentations. With Heidi away on

leave, Andrew McDowell and Squadron office staff did a great job organising this successful event. The Eileen Hardy Trophy awarded for excellence in seamanship by a female racing sailor went to Deirdre Schahinger. Deirdre’s a great supporter of sailing, not only at the Squadron, and is a very worthy recipient. While it was reported on in the last Squadron Quarterly, I’d like once again to congratulate Enchantress and Aikin crews for their results in the recent Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Our club should be proud of their placings given the size and calibre of the boats they race against. I would like to thank our sponsors for their contribution to our racing season. Our thanks go to Kaesler Wines, Musto, Nautilus Marine, Bethany Wines, Porter & Co, Whitworths, North Haven Marine, Mario Minuzzo Builders, Michael McMichael Motors, Flinders Ports, Port River Marine Services and Coopers (a fine company indeed!). Finally, on behalf of all skippers and crew, I would like to thank Roger Oaten for his tireless work over past seasons as Race Committee Chairman, as Race Officer and as driver of our committee boat. Roger is stepping down as Chairman but will remain on the Racing Committee and help with race officer duties.

Presentation Night - Trophy Winners & Photos 3 Cool Cats (Scott Mutton)

Alan Wilkinson Trophy (Twilight Cock of the Walk): Div 1 John Muirhead Trophy (Tapley Shoal Race): PHS;; Keith Flint Memorial Trophy (Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Race): AMS; Aikin (Caillin Howard / David Oliver) Clive Fricker Memorial Trophy (Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Race): Fastest Allouette (Les Howell) Winter Series Trophy (2016): Div 2 Clive Fricker Memorial Trophy (Easter Regatta) Carte Blanche (Peter Mumford) Kaesler Inshore Series: Div 2 AMS; Moton Cup (AMS Club Championship): Div 2; CS Inkster Memorial Trophy: Blue Diamond (Mal Denton) Correll Memorial Trophy (Easter Regatta); Reverie Trophy (Club Series) AMS Jubilee Cup: PHS Clockwork (Bob Schahinger) Matthew Flinders Trophy (Adelaide to Pt Lincoln Race): PHS; George Eimer Memorial Trophy (Haystack Island Race); Enchantress (John Willoughby) Mark L Mitchell Trophy (Island Cup Race) Jubilation (Richard Smith) Twilight Series Trophy: Div 2 Medium Rare (Wayne Knill) Kaesler Inshore Series: Div 2 PHS; TG Flint Memorial Trophy; Kaesler Wines Cup: Div 2; Bolton Trophy (Cock of the Walk) Outrageous (Steve Beaufoy) Winter Series Trophy (2016): Div 1 Kaesler Cup: Div 1 Playground (Brenton Pegler) PFL Hussey Memorial Trophy (Easter Regatta) Rampage (Peter Scragg) Renegade (Bob Francis) Kaesler Inshore Series: Div 1 PHS Rimfire II (John Moffatt) Twilight Series Trophy: Div 1 Rival (Stuart Shimeld) Alan Wilkinson Trophy (Twilight Cock of the Walk): Div 2; IAR Polson Trophy (Macdonnell Sound Race): AMS Take 5 (Steve Martin) Reverie Trophy (Club Series): PHS Taniwha (Ron Parker) Kaesler Inshore Series: Div 1 AMS ; Morton Cup (AMS Club Championship): Div 1 Trieste (Tony Foster) Germein Memorial Race Two True (Andrew Saies) James Howell Trophy (SA Champion of Offshore Racing): AMS Teachers' Cup (Offshore Series): PHS; AMS Offshore Trophy; IAR Polson Trophy (Macdonnell Sound Race) Vulcan (J Howell) Barton Trophy (Ardrossan Race); James Howell Trophy (SA Champion of Offshore Racing): PHS Why (Warren Carey) Plympton Cup (2016); Le Hunte Cup (2016) Page 10 SQ Winter 2017

Jim Howell - winner of his own trophy

Commodores’ Shield - winner CYCSA

Aikin

Enchantress

Vulcan

Blue Diamond

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta crew

Medium Rare

Mario Minuzzo - Miss Robyn

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SAIL DRIVE By Trevor Hamlyn Other interstate trips to the Whitsunday Islands, the Great Sandy Straits, the Myall Lakes, the Gippsland Lakes and Glenelg River have been very successful. Future official distant cruises will be run this year on Moreton Bay in Queensland and on the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales. That still leaves a number of destinations not yet covered like Westernport Bay in Victoria, the Clarence River in NSW and even possibly Lake Argyle in Western Australia, which are (if they talk about these three destinations) often the talk during happy hour. Racing and cruising in local waters are also still popular.

Jack Tromp cutting the 50th anniversary cake

Trailer Sailer Association’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Presentation Luncheon

HE spectacular new Squadron Dining Room was taken over by a private function on Sunday 21 May 2017. It was not just a normal wedding or birthday celebration, but a special luncheon to celebrate the first 50 years of the Trailer Sailer Association of South Australia. What a perfect location for more than 100 like-minded ‘yachties’ from a number of yacht clubs throughout the state. It’s worth noting that more than one-third of the group present on the day were also current or past Squadron members, including former Commodores Bob Hogarth and Annie Rogers.

the seventies, firstly with plywood boats that were mostly built in the family garage and then with mass-produced fibreglass models. By 1977 the membership had grown to 40 boats and by the mid-eighties to around 160. Fibreglass craft were the norm by then, gradually increasing in length to around 7.5 metres, only limited by the towing weight and beam, the latter being fixed by road legislation.

It has been reported previously in the Squadron Quarterly that the Association was formed in March 1967, and the first AGM was held on 2 June 1967. The Association membership grew steadily in

Initially the Association’s focus was on racing ‘off-the-beach’ on weekends but the current membership of around 100 boats (just under 200 members) has a strong interest in cruising. In the search for new cruising grounds the Association now runs official cruises to far-away places in all of the eastern states including Tasmania. We’ve had three trips to Hobart on the ferry, the first two of which included a visit to Macquarie Harbour on the west coast.

Hugh Browell receiving an award

Natalie Wells 1st in Women’s Classic

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Our anniversary celebrations were combined with the annual presentation of trophies. The Association currently has fifteen life members, twelve of whom were present on the day and willing to share a glimpse of the past through humorous anecdotes etc. Award winning amateur boat builder, world skipper and former Squadron member Jack Tromp, the longest serving life member present, had the honour of cutting the cake with our youngest member Jasmine Cooper. The event went off seamlessly with the help of very obliging Squadron staff. Many thanks to Andrew McDowell and Kevin Grant for their willingness to relocate Squadron activities to the Quarterdeck and Jimmy’s Bar during our celebrations. Even the weather was perfect. Thanks also to Association President and Squadron members Steve and Anne Lewis in their respective roles of MC and social captain, and to their many helpers. The Association has always consisted mostly of couples, with no property assets to argue over or to manage. Lasting genuine friendships have been created over the years leading to the friendly banter that was shared on the day, and the ‘caulking’ that will keep us afloat for the next few decades.

Kevin Kelly 2nd in Rosebowl Race

A Trip to Tassie By Stuart Wells

enjoyed, picking the turn of the tide to drop in a line. On Solace a new tender outboard was getting plenty of running in, making the most of the flat water conditions. Tidal currents were quite strong and one of the local fishing boats pointed out a number of sturdy moorings we were welcome to use. As headwind bashing was not our favourite pastime, we planned the rest of the trip with the wind. Back past the Iron Pot, even Dazza’s Heaven had both sails up! We enjoyed a lovely lunch in the Bruny Island Café at Dennes Point, and then a fight against the sea breeze to Kettering which had good facilities, but it was a bit bumpy against the outer edge of the marina.

Solace overtaking Dazza's Heaven sailing up the Huon River

T was Boxing Day 2016 when members Stuart and Natalie Wells with their Noelex 25 Where’s my Water rendezvoused with members Roy and Mignon Martin with their MacGregor 26X Dazza’s Heaven at Tailem Bend for the trip to Melbourne. Lunch at Keith, dinner at the Horsham RSL and a restful overnight at the Horsham caravan park made an easy start. Next day was a smooth run to Port Melbourne for an overnight on The Spirit of Tasmania. During loading inspection our recently out-of-date flares were confiscated, the inspector had trouble climbing on board to look for stowaways, and so in a grumpy moment even decided to take a box of matches!

A very pleasant passage across Bass Strait, with fresh Tasmanian produce on offer, was well received, and the luxury of a cabin much appreciated. We were greeted by a wet morning in Devonport and so we hit the road. Lunch of scallop pies and fresh juices was welcome at Ross, and we cruised into Hobart for a night on the hardstand at the Royal Tasmanian Yacht Club. This was an excellent location with good food, friendly reception but rather ancient bathroom facilities. Solace, another trailer-sailer, was already in place, having arrived before Christmas, and her five crew were well into sampling the delights of Hobart. Our leisurely launch the next morning was followed by a visit to Constitution Dock, where Sydney-Hobart line honours winner Loyal was on show with Scallywag. Although drizzling, the atmosphere was lively with people milling about looking at the yachts.

Dover was our next destination, to catch up with Brian and Chris, the owners of the only Noelex 25 in Tasmania. It was an excellent sail, with spinnakers flying and an invigorating finish into Dover Bay. Our hosts had moorings lined up for us at the Dover Yacht Club, and an extended happy hour was enjoyed on their balcony overlooking the Bay. After further local hospitality ferrying us around to obtain fuel and visit shops, we dropped our moorings, circled an around-theworld yachtsman sheltering in the Bay, and with more fresh winds, sailed out and then up the Huon River to Franklin. This turned out to be a friendly and pretty location with good cafes, a wooden boat construction school and very sheltered mooring. Back down the Huon River we encountered some head wind for a time, and Where’s my Water’s outboard decided to ‘spit the dummy’, requiring assistance from Dazza’s Heaven to eventually coax it back into life. It was given so much “Start ya Bastard” it had no choice in the end! We glided into Cygnet, moored amongst many other boats, and were delighted to have an offer of butter chicken dinner from Solace, joining them on board for a lovely evening. Next day the Cygnet Folk Festival was underway, so in rather warm conditions we ventured into town. We were greeted by a lively main street, with numerous entertaining buskers and enticing food stalls full of local produce. The fresh berry sorbet was a favourite!

Duckpond on Bruny Island Another peaceful night at Cygnet, although the mozzies were monsters, was followed by a solid sail to Duckpond on Bruny Island. What a superb spot – amazing shelter, a forest on the shore and a small sandy beach for happy hour, who could ask for more? We spent our last two nights on the water there and then lifted anchor to sail back to Hobart. Initially the winds were light, but as we headed up the Derwent the sea breeze was with us again, for a final fling of exciting sailing. Stuart Wells, Mignon & Roy Martin on Constitution Dock Some sightseeing and shopping time was most welcome as we provisioned our vessels. New Year’s Eve capped this off with the Salamanca Markets in the morning, and singer Kate Ceberano and fireworks on the docks at The Taste of Tasmania, in the evening. New Year’s Day saw the start of our cruising, rounding the Iron Pot, and then bashing our way into a head wind before two sheltered nights in Cremorne. A lunch of fresh flathead and mullet was

A couple more nights in Hobart gave us the chance to wander around Battery Point and visit the amazing Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). Finally, a pleasant drive back to Devonport, and a delayed departure on the Spirit next day, and we were back on the mainland. All in all a most enjoyable trip: great company, good sailing and some memorable onshore experiences. No trailer problems, but one vehicle needed a new alternator, one ran out of fuel and the third is in for a gearbox rebuild following the trip!

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WOMEN ON THE WATER By Helen Kearney

Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta N the June long weekend, the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) will celebrate its 27th year on the waters of

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron in St Kilda.

AWKR is the only all-female keelboat regatta in Australia and the 2016 fleet comprised 26 keelboats and 171 sailors from all over Australia. In 2017, the aim is to increase the regatta to 200 sailors from Asia Pacific.

Again the RSAYS Foundation has kindly supported a Squadron team, making a contribution that will help to raise the confidence, skill development and yachting connections of the participants who in turn share with other ‘racers’ on their return. This is the 10th year an SA team from the Squadron has participated, and this year the team will again be sailing on a Bavaria 38, Mrs Overnewton. The Squadron will be joined this year at AWKR by another SA boat, School’s Out from the CYCSA , skippered by Mary Ann Harvey. We are all looking forward to AWKR, often cold, sometimes windless, sometimes too windy, but always a fun and very competitive regatta.

Meet the women who will be representing the RSAYS in Melbourne this year MELISSA BARCLAY Mast/Foredeck (AWKR, 6th year)

JULIE BERNARDO Trim (AWKR, 3rd Year)

Sailing for over 40 years, Mel loves the acceleration in speed you can achieve with just the wind in the sails, quoting that it is ‘pollution free power’. She has sailed on Taniwha, Outrageous and cruised on Magic Beach, and will compete on Outrageous this coming Winter Series. Some of her recent sailing highlights were competing in the J24 Nationals with the girls a couple of years ago and being race officer for the 9ers.

Julie has been sailing for six years and currently sails on Circe for the Twilights and Arcadia III for Saturday races, and Taniwha for Women’s Series. Her sailing highlights have been racing in the last two Lincoln races, and participating in two AWKRs through which she has enjoyed meeting other RSAYS women who are passionate about sailing. She loves the great sense of camaraderie about sailing and the friendly and helpful people.

SOPHIE BISHOP Foredeck/Mast (AWKR, 1st year)

HELEN KEARNEY Keyboards/Trim (5th AWKR)

Sophie has been sailing for most of her life and she loves sailing because it reminds her of her family and where she grew up in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. She has just finished her first season racing at the Squadron on Taniwha and sometimes on Clockwork for Offshores. She arrived in Australia fairly recently after an epic voyage, with a number of family members, from Victoria (British Columbia) to Maui (Hawaii) in the Vic-Maui race that was 2,300 nautical miles and took two weeks.

Helen loves the resourcefulness and friendliness of sailors and the fact that you are constantly learning. And when you are out in the fresh air, you don’t think about anything else. She has been sailing for 12 years, currently on Taniwha for Women’s Series, Summer and Winter series, Vicki J IV for the Twilights and a few women’s helms on Clockwork. Highlights have included competing in five Adelaide to Port Lincoln races, sailing on the tall ship Bark Europa into Port Davey, Tasmania, mentoring in the coaching series, and of course sailing with all the great women sailors at the Club.

HELEN MOODY Reserve (5th year)  Helen has been sailing for 17 years, starting first in trailer sailers then moving to keel boats. She currently sails on Luna Blue, Tucana, Circe, Aquitaine and cruises on Magic Beach, participating in Twilights, the Women’s Series and some Sternchasers. Her AWKR highlights include seeing the Women’s boats silhouetted against the Melbourne skyline and doing the chicken dance in the fog and cold on Mrs O while waiting for the race to start. Good team bonding!! She loves sailing because when you get out on the water, you become so absorbed in the moment that all of the other life happenings drop away and become insignificant. Page 14 SQ Winter 2017

BARBARA PARKER Tactician/Kite Flyer (AWKR, 8th year) Barbara is part owner of Taniwha and a regular sailor on it. In 201617 she has raced in Division 1 -AMS State Championship, AMS Club Championship, Inshore Series, RSAYS trophy races, Easter Regatta, Twilights, Premiers Cup and Great Southern Regatta, and been helm and skipper for the Women’s Series. She has also participated in the mentor coaching series and is a member of the Racing Committee.

WOMEN ON THE WATER ROBYN RIEDEL Trim (AWKR, 1st year)

DI SCHWERDT Main (AWKR, 8th year)

Robyn has been sailing for a total of 14 years, some of that time at the Somerton Yacht Club and some at RSAYS. She currently crews on Blue Diamond for most series in the winter and summer, and really values the confidence that Mal Denton (Blue Diamond owner) has in allowing her to helm for the Women’s Series. She thinks that although you may still have to work hard crewing, it’s great being out on the water and away from the usual routines in life.

Di has been sailing for 20 years and racing for 16 of those, currently sailing on Taniwha in the Women’s Series and Asylum for Summer and Winter series. Taking part in the 2012 Rolex Sydney to Hobart on Asylum was a major sailing highlight. She treasures the opportunity that AWKR gives women sailors to take their sailing to the next level. She loves just about everything about sailing – the boat, the water, harnessing the wind, being part of a crew and the changing challenges it brings.

JANET THORNLEY Keyboards/Trim (AWKR, 5th year)

HELEN WILLMER Skipper/Organiser (AWKR, 10th year)

Most of last season, Janet sailed up and down the east coast of Australia with her partner and Chicken the Happy Sailing Cat on Blue Dog. She started sailing back in 2005 on Stickwoman, and has raced on New Morning III for many years, and more recently on Blue Diamond for the Women’s Series and King of the Gulf Regatta. She loves feeling the wind on her face and powering through the waves and just being in the moment, but also the challenge and teamwork that sailing provides, and of course the great people she has met.

Helen is a bit of a legend around the club amongst women sailors whom she is constantly encouraging and mentoring. She has been sailing for more than 60 years, and currently sails on Arcadia III, Vicki J IV, Circe and Outrageous in most of the Winter and Summer series. According to her there are just too many highlights to name just one, and she says there is an essay to write about what she enjoys about sailing – challenge, teamwork, exercise, the environment, the journey and so much more.

Eileen Hardy Trophy awarded to Deirdre Schahinger EIRDRE Schahinger was presented with the Eileen Hardy Trophy for Excellence in Seamanship by a Female Racing Sailor at the Racing Committee Presentation Night on 6 May.

This award is assessed on the following criteria, and Deirdre’s nomination showed she: • contributes to the RSAYS community through her involvement in the House & Social Committee and the Library Committee, and articles published in the Squadron Quarterly • participates on the yacht Freedom as the helmsperson and part of the sheet handling crew, and the overall organisation of the crew • is a valued coach and mentor to experienced and novice sailor • ensures that all equipment is in good working order, is up-to-date and is set up correctly • assists with the allocation of tasks for crew when sailing and the maintenance of Freedom • has sailed dinghies, trailable yachts, catamarans and Hansa Class boats, as well as competing in Twilight, Inshore and State Championship events on Freedom • amongst her qualifications she is an Australian Sailing National Measurer (Sails) and is soon to become a full National Measurer for International Hansa Class. Deirdre is a dedicated volunteer in many areas of sailing. For over 20 years Deirdre has been involved in the formation and operation of Sailability SA Inc, an organisation that provides sailing for persons with a disability. She coordinates a successful Sailability group at Adelaide Sailing Club. Freedom is owned by Dis-Able Sailing Inc, a small volunteer charitable organisation, that is not only used by a mixed ability crew for racing but also for day options sailing groups two and three times a week all year round for persons with a disability. Deirdre is the secretary of Dis-Able Sailing Inc and her expertise in raising funds for the organisation, by way of sponsorships and grants, is highly regarded. Congratulations Deirdre – you truly deserve this great honour.

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be small – six with a staff member for just one trip, or 18 for three 45 minutes trips out and back. Participants are very proud of their photo wearing the captain’s hat taken by a staff member to put up in their accommodation. There are several ‘selfies’ taken by the group staff members for their office-bound friends entitled, “Look at my office today!”

DIS-ABLE SAILING By Deirdre Schahinger

DSI is run entirely by volunteers so the cost is kept down to $10 donation per person on board. In a good month more than 100 people will go sailing and that nearly covers the quarterly berth rental. The program runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all year round, weather permitting – that is, no rain and suitable temperatures. Our major fund-raising comes from holding barbecues at Bunnings Woodville about 10 times a year. On a weekday we can raise $600-$800 and on weekends and public holiday over $1,000.

Cheerful sailors. Photos of disabled participants with permission of guardians.

IS-ABLE Sailing was established because several sailors with a disability, who sailed Hansa Class 3.03s with the Sailability program at Adelaide Sailing Club, wanted to expand their experiences and race a yacht. Dis-Able Sailing became incorporated in January 2008 and thanks to a benefactor it was able to buy Freedom, a second-hand Payne 7.4 from Sailability Gold Coast. Stan Quin sponsored the transport to Adelaide and with help from friends and relatives Freedom was rigged, launched and the DSI committee went to sea. We are all experienced sailors but because none of us had sailed a keelboat in the Port River we ran aground the first time. A depth sounder is essential.

Dis-Able Sailing Inc is an ABN registered not-for-profit charity, has tax-deductability and is supported by grants, sponsorships and donations. Successful sponsorship for the purchase of Freedom was sought from Australian Hotels Association in 2009, and recently their Hotel Care Funding has sponsored new sails, rigging and winches. In 2014 a grant from Port Adelaide Enfield Council updated the life jackets, printed brochures and last year replaced the ageing outboard motor which was damaged in the 2014 windy Port Line Cup. In 2009 the Office of Recreation and Sport IRIS program brought Freedom up to Category 6. The square top racing sails were sponsored by Clubs SA and Ray Brown Yacht Sails with good results. Freedom now has cockpit spray dodgers for advertising while we are on the water during the week, thanks to a grant from Bendigo Community Bank at West Beach where DSI have their account. Freedom has a large cockpit that is comfortable for six to seven participants including staff members/support workers and two experienced volunteer sailors, is straightforward to get on board and safe with lifelines round the yacht. Currently Freedom, with either Bob and Deirdre or Dennis and Peter, is out on the water 10 times a month offering sailing as a meaningful recreation for people, usually adults with an intellectual disability, who Page 16 SQ Winter 2017

would normally have difficulty engaging in ‘sailing activities’ because of the support required. Participants are encouraged to help pull up the mainsail and are given an opportunity to steer the boat. Small groups sail to the mouth of the Port River where there are seals and cormorants to observe, and to learn about keeping clear of cruise liners, container ships and tankers. Dolphins can be a bit shy so there is always excitement when they appear. And as we all know what better place to have your lunch than on the Quarterdeck. The groups can

Deirdre and Bob live close to the Squadron overlooking North Haven beach. At the end of the summer sailing season sailors and volunteers of Freedom, Clockwork and Sailability have a BYO party outside their home at 1/24 South Australia One Drive. Volunteers are wonderful people and we wish to thank them all.

Into the wind

Volunteers: Peter Aspinall, Dennis Henderson, Deirdre Schahinger, Bob Schahinger

NEW MEMBERS New members made most welcome

OMMODORE Rae Hunt welcomed nine new RSAYS members to the Club with a celebratory barbecue on Sunday 21 May on the Quarterdeck. All up, 21 new members have joined our ranks in the last quarter. If you come across any of these ‘newbies’, please go out of your way to have a chat and make them feel part of the Squadron family. It’s all about putting our Squadron motto of ‘Seamanship and Fellowship’ into practice!

The new members are: William Buttrose (Brief Encounter) Margaret Sprigg (Brief Encounter) Stu Martin (Peach) Juanita Ottaway Marcus Ottaway Martha Ottaway

Marie Agostino Paul Carney Peter Wickham Peter Tamblyn (Tardis) Mark Griffin Paul Glover

Colin Gale Simon Frejer Kalon Ruchel Winton Ankor John Jagodnik Mark Kenneally

Peter Hardy Claudia LaRose-Bell Liga Livena Karen Van Riet

Stu and Kellie take to the sea…in style!

F you happen to see a kilted, pant-wearing, orangehaired Scotsman-looking chap around the Squadron, chances are it’s Stuart! He and his fiancé and fellow sailor Kellie have recently joined the Squadron. Together they are ‘making waves’ in their Regal 292 powerboat named Peach.

Stu’s Mechanical Engineering degree and trades experience have come in handy as he’s been overhauling the boat’s plumbing and electrics. His background as an almond, wheat grape, olive and garlic grower might not be quite as useful in bringing the boat back to her former glory though! Kellie is relatively new to boating but she is learning quickly. She enjoys her time with Stuart and the peace and quiet, especially the sunsets and marine life compared with living at their home in busy Parkside. Stuart has enjoyed cruising on the River Murray in the past, and has also undertaken many ocean cruises, totalling 100 days to date. Stu met Kellie in Adelaide after retiring from horticulture. They have cruised together at sea several times and enjoy travelling to new destinations.In the near future they plan to go to Hawaii and Thailand, take a Rhine Cruise and then sail on the Queen Elizabeth from Sydney to Southampton. It’s all about living the good life... good luck to them both!

All in the family!

HREE generations of the Ottaway family are now fully fledged members of the Squadron. You could say that they are all in the same boat!

Rick and Libby Ottaway (Eastern Morning) have been members for the past 48 years. Their son David, who has been a member for 41 years, remembers scrambling around the breakwater as a boy, searching for crabs! He has recently taken out Family Membership for his wife Juanita and their children Marcus (12) and Martha (9). The young Ottaways have both been signed up by their grandparents as Junior members. Apparently Martha was most insistent that she also be signed up as a member once she heard her older brother was going to join! Both currently sail Mirror dinghies at the Henley Beach Sailing Club. They recently competed in the Mirrors Nationals. David sails with Martha, while Juanita is learning the ropes from Marcus. She has sailed for many years with the family but is now getting more ‘hands on’. What a great thing to have all the Ottaways now part of the Squadron family. Dave, Juanita, Marcus and Martha aboard Eastern Morning SQ Winter 2017 Page 17

CRUISING REPORT We had some excellent flathead fishing off Green Bluff, resulting in a few meals. Next stop was Bryan’s Corner on the Freycinet Peninsula for several days to wait out strong north-easterlies. A number of other vessels joined us for the wait. A point of interest was a small green-painted yacht high and dry on the beach. Well built and in good condition, it appeared to have been abandoned to the elements. We took a side trip to Coles Bay to empty rubbish ashore and look around a pretty town that has safe mooring. Squadron yacht Just Jane was also there. Kingsley ‘Bones’ Haskett

REETINGS to all Squadron

members from your Cruising Committee. We have had a number of successful cruising events since our last Squadron Quarterly. In March Catriona returned from Tasmania’s Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart which was the biggest so far, although the weather was not as kind as the one before. There was an alteration to the crew for the trip home as not everyone had the time to cruise back to the RSAYS. The crew was the owner Adrian Donald, David Searle, Trevor Manoel, Bruce Wetherall, Erik Millard and myself as skipper. We visited different anchorages on the trip home from the ones two years ago. We all met at the Prince of Wales Marina where Trevor Manoel had been ship-minding on board. We motored down the Derwent to Hobart to obtain fuel and provisions for the vessel. We sailed through the Dunalley Canal and Mercury Passage to Shoal Bay then Maria Island, with a short time aground before the combination of kedging and a rising tide floated us off into deeper water.

With a small weather window we moved to Wine Glass Bay and anchored with a dozen other yachts and power boats that were all waiting for a weather break to head north. At last we had a westerly wind, so we sailed up the coast to Eddystone Point to anchor inside of the reefs on the northern side. Stronger westerlies were predicted so we went through Banks Straight with the tide behind us, and inside Waterhouse Island to a small anchorage at Tomahawk Bay which was safe in a strong westerly, so we stayed there for a couple of days. Once the weather improved we moved on to Low Head and the Port Dalrymple Yacht Club for hot showers, refuelling and to stock up on stores. This nice little Club gave us a terrific welcome, with much assistance from past Commodore Jack and his father who drove us everywhere for fuel and stores. Then back to Georgetown to a public wharf, a good pub and bottle shop to wait out the weather again. We were off again with a lovely sail to Stanley Harbour under The Nut in good weather with light westerlies, but cool (read cold). Next day we sailed to Three Hummock Island in the Hunter Group,

Abandoned yacht at Bryan's Corner. Photo Kingsley Haskett. Page 18 SQ Winter 2017

which proved a good anchorage in a northwesterly. A predicted gale from the west meant a shift to King Island next day, but a good sail put us safely in Grassy Harbour on a 60 ton mooring to wait out the oncoming storm. We just had time for one meal ashore before going back to the boat to tie everything down and organise an anchor watch for the stormy night. We had 50 kts for an hour or so and back down to 30 to 40 kts for the next six hours – totally safe but a bit of a surge in the harbour. At this point Adrian’s ticker started to play up, so he was off to the Doc and on to hospital in Adelaide, but all turned out to be OK. The winds improved the next day and went to the south-southwest. It was too good to be true and went light, then north-northeast so we motor-sailed for two days, including a flat calm patch east of Kangaroo Island. We arrived at RSAYS around 2230 hrs on Good Friday. Total time 26 days – a fantastic cruise, all safe and well, and ship shape. So ended the return cruise from Hobart to the RSAYS. The crew departed and I drove to Port Vincent for the Squadron Easter Regatta. Another terrific event and a good time had by all. This will be my last report, as I don’t intend to stand for Committee next term. So a big thank you to all who have served on the Cruising Committee with me – it has been a great honour to represent the RSAYS as a member and as Chair of the Cruising Committee. Yours in seamanship and fellowship, Bones

Anchored in Grassy Harbour. Photo Kingsley Haskett.

ANZAC Day Celebration Barbecue Lynda followed by reading from a book recalling the exploits of South Australian VC recipient Arthur Percy Sullivan, who took part in a rescue of troops caught up in the Russian Revolution immediately following the end of WWI. Members present were then invited to come forward and recall anecdotes of their own experiences of war or those of family members during WWI and the various Wars that followed. This was very moving, sometimes humorous and always reverential. Several contributors commented that they were pleased to have had the opportunity to talk about their relative.

Gail Sulicich adressed the gathering

BOUT 40 members gathered on the Quarterdeck for a memorial and barbecue for those who suffered, and gave their lives, in the First Great War and the various conflicts since.

After everybody had finished cooking their lunch, Ken Case and Lynda Walsh opened the day by welcoming everyone who attended and then Ken read a piece from Flak by Colin Veitch, a collection of interviews from veterans who flew during WWII. He finished with a question given to the final interviewee who was asked, “What is the one thing that you would like to come out of this exercise?” The answer was particularly pertinent to the day – “I would just like to be remembered, just to be remembered,” he said.

The day was concluded with a rendition of Dolce Et Decorum Est, a Wilfred Owen poem recorded by Kenneth Branagh. Wilfred Owen, one of the greatest WWI poets, wrote this piece in response to other poets and commentators who were at the time glorifying war to children. The poem ends with, “My friend, you would not tell with such high zest to children ardent for some desperate glory, the old lie; Dulce et Decorum est Pro patria mori.” The quote was taken from the Roman poet Horas, and roughly translates from Latin as, “It is sweet and honourable to die for one’s country.” As a matter of interest Wilfred Owen was a conscientious objector who deplored war and yet served on the Western Front saying that, “Only by being there could you fully experience the camaraderie between those who fought together.” He died one week before Armistice. The day was very successful and many commented afterwards that they had thoroughly enjoyed it, and that the various contributions were excellent. Thank you to all those to took part and gave generously of themselves.

SA Anchorage Finder Web App By Alan Noble Cruising is all about sailing to new places, whether 10 miles away or 10,000, and a big part of the fun is exploring new anchorages. Where I live and sail one does not need to venture very far. South Australia has more than 160 islands scattered around its coastline. While some, such as Liguanea Island, are rugged, inaccessible affairs others, such as Williams Island, offer calm anchorages with sandy beaches. Then there is Kangaroo Island, Australia’s third largest island, which is in a class of its own with over 500 km of stunning coastline. Finally, the mainland is not without its charms too, with many a scenic anchorage. In the six years since I’ve owned Arriba, I’ve visited over 60 different South Australian anchorages (plus a few more in interstate waters). They range from tiny coves to wide-open beaches, and all are lovely in their own way. I’ve also written about almost every place I’ve visited, and several also rate a mention in my Cruising Guide to Sailing in South Australia. If I were writing a book, I’d list them all in an index. Being on the web though lends itself to an app instead. Enter the South Australian Anchorage Finder (image left). Simply specify a position and the app looks up the nearest three anchorages. Check “Include marinas” if you want to include marinas too. For example, if your position is 35°40’S 136°55’E, then your nearest three anchorages are Western River Cove, Snug Cove and Kangaroo Beach which are 2.7, 3.8 and 4.9 nautical miles away respectively. Selecting an anchorage brings up additional information, including the GPS coordinates and wind shelter information. For example, Western River Cove is protected from winds from E through NW (going clockwise) shown visually as this cute “wind pie”. The rest of the line contains links to articles. The Arriba button links to my blog posts which mention the anchorage and the RSAYS button links to the Royal South Australia Yacht Squadron anchorage notes (if any). The app works offline too (except for links to articles). With just a few exceptions, I’ve only included anchorages that I’ve personally visited, and I plan to update Anchorage Finder as I visit more places. If you sail South Australian waters, I hope you find Anchorage Finder useful. If you sail elsewhere, feel free to modify the app to suit your own needs. You can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Links A Cruising Guide to Sailing in South Australia: http://blog.arribasail.com/p/sailing-south-australia.html South Australian Anchorage Finder: http://www.arribasail.com/tools/sa_anchorage_finder.html

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Happily the Coastguard were nearby and ready to dispatch, and were there very quickly. At this time I was alongside the seawall, which caused their motor boat some difficulty throwing me a line. Once successful, though, I pulled up anchor and we were under tow. While we were moving I was able to engage the emergency tiller and assist with the yaw and roll from the waves at the end of the towline as we entered the North Haven marina heads.

SAFETY AT SEA By Debbie Frisby

Once at the marina we were brought up alongside the Coastguard and nearer to the berth. I thought I’d get in with the emergency tiller, but the conditions made this difficult so after a number of attempts we threw a line and were pulled backwards into a spare berth. It had been a bit nerve-wracking, given my position at the time of the failure. So what had led to this breakdown?

Coastguard to the rescue ARCH long weekend and it’s off

to Stansbury in my yacht Pax, a Lexcen 32. I’ve anchored and moored there many times but never been ashore. After a sunny sail with a light and consistent breeze, Pax arrived with skipper and one crew, we picked up a mooring close to the jetty and rowed in. It was a lovely little walk to the pub, which was rowdy this Saturday night as there was a buck’s show on. The crowd moved on and we made friends with a lovely couple who were having a break away at the motel. After a few beers we rowed back to the yacht and had a nice peaceful sleep. I had been monitoring the weather, and next morning when I told Carol from VMR American River that we were off home she checked that I was aware of the strong wind warning. I said yes, thanks, I’ve seen it on the forecast and it looks to be just over the 25 kts later in the day.

I double-reefed the main and I was glad I had when 40 minutes out I found myself in a squall of 40 kts and some big seas, pushing the boat from the west. Given this I decided there’s no point going back, but I did see a patch of blue sky behind me which promised an abatement in the conditions, so I kept on. The winds did lessen to around 25 kts so we made good speed but it was a bit lumpy all day, which kept my unaccustomed crew below decks feeling a bit off colour. I put up a small hankie of jib to balance the boat. I was looking forward to getting my crew back to land though, so I was pleased to be at the land end of the channel. I sailed past the last marker so that I could give the crew another beacon to point at while he held the boat into the wind so I could douse the main. However, as he took over the wheel it quickly became evident that we had no steering at all. It was not a comfortable position to be in as we drifted back towards that last marker, so I manoeuvred the sail to avoid it but the swell and chop were not making that easy. I called up the Coastguard for assistance. They asked if I had thrown down a pick! Well, there’s an idea! So I lowered the anchor, and tried to engage the emergency tiller. With the rudder tossing about in the waves, the emergency tiller would not engage the slots in the rudder shaft. I noted that we were continuing to drift, now towards the southern Port River seawall so I let out more anchor chain, but to no avail.

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I had checked the steering quadrant and cable about a month before, and added some spring mechanisms to the rudder stops. Having done so I re-swaged and tightened the cables, but without centering the wheel first. Some of you are nodding now, knowing that this caused the chain which is attached to the cable at the top of the steering column to misalign and, when turning the wheel far enough, caused it to fall off the cog. The Coastguard were magnificent in their rescue, and supported me throughout the process. I was fortunate to be so close to the shore in some ways, and fortunate not to have lost steering in the squall. We can be thankful that we have the Coastguard to watch over us when we are in the Gulf and around the state. As I am a solo sailor much of the time, my family and I appreciate that someone is keeping watch over me. And when we need rescuing, they are there. Without them, my beloved Pax might have been on the rocks. I’d also like to thank my sailing friends who heard the radio calls and asked after me – you guys mean the world to me.

N mid-March my crew and I

A DANISH ENCOUNTER

were having a quick bite on the Quarterdeck around 1145 hrs before heading out to the start of a Club Series long race. Up wandered a new face and, quick to grab any extra crew, I proffered, “Are you looking for a ride?”

By Col Fraser - Kaesler

“Ja” said a foreign accent, and so Jens Mohr Ernst, a visiting yachtie from Denmark was shanghaied on to Kaesler for the day. Jens, an engineer with Odense Maritime Technology in Denmark, was here with eight others for planning meetings at Techport Australia Centre at Osborne. They have won the contract to design and build the new workshops for the construction of our new frigates. We had a great race with Jens taking the helm for the second half where I quickly found he knew what he was about. He then related that he owned an IMX 40 X-Yacht called Exabyte, which he said is very similar to Kaesler. Then, very unassumingly, he went on to say that several years ago he took his wife with their 10 and 12 year old sons on an amazing round-the-world cruise for three years! Isn’t it interesting how quiet people are so often the achievers in this world. I don’t take part in the Twilight races, and couldn’t get down the next Wednesday anyway. However, after a few phone calls I

Jens’ yacht Exabyte managed to get Jens and his eight mates, many of them yachties, aboard Circe, Luna Blue, Aria and Jubilation for what turned out to be a wonderful sail and evening for our visiting Danes. Fellowship is certainly in our DNA. I have kept in touch with Jens and hope to catch up with him when his team comes back at the end of May. It’s chance encounters like these that really make me proud to show our Squadron to visiting yachtsmen. We also hope to add Jens’ yacht club at Kerteminde on the island of Fenen to our list of Reciprocal Clubs for our world-roaming members to call into if ever in Denmark.

Jens at the helm of Kaesler

ERTEMINDE Yacht Club - Kerteminde Sejlklub - is a very active yacht club, hosting multiple regattas during the season for yachts and dinghies.

Kerteminde Yacht Club is based at the bottom of the Kerteminde Bay, which sports the best regatta waters in Denmark. The city of Kerteminde is a very picturesque small town in easy sailing distance from Germany, Sweden and Norway.

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HISTORIC KETCH FALIE 1919 By Steve Kennedy

S a very proud board member of ‘Historic Ketch Falie Inc’, as well as being a member of RSAYS, I was very excited when asked to write an article about this historic vessel. She has an incredibly interesting history and, with the ongoing herculean efforts of a small but extremely committed group of ‘mature’ volunteers, she will hopefully soon be returned to some form of her early glory days.

The Falie is a 46-metre (151 ft) Ketch built in 1919 as the motor schooner collier Hollands Trouw, and was put on the open market for sale during her construction. She is a vessel built of proven Dutch design. She was purchased by the Spencer Gulf Trading Company in 1923 and registered with Lloyds of London, and sailed back to Port Adelaide with a load of timber on board in 103 days. She was then renamed the Falie (Captain Braun’s wife’s name). After being converted to a Ketch, she was then used for coastal trading in South Australia. The Falie is the last of the once proud fleet of Ketches and Schooners which serviced South Australia’s unique coastline. These vessels

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were the major method used for carrying the bulk of trade for all of the outlying coastal areas. Ketches dominated but other vessels, including schooners, three-masted rigs and motor vessels, assisted in carrying the State’s wheat harvest to the major outports – Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Port Victoria, Port Lincoln and Port Adelaide, and the wool clips were carried in a similar way. This vessel was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as HMAS Falie during World War II, and had a 50 mm gun mounted on her bow. She served firstly as an inspection vessel, primarily patrolling the Port of Sydney, Australia. It is noted in the ship’s log that, very late one night while patrolling outside Sydney Heads, there was a distinct metallic clunk heard from under her keel. This was the same night that the Japanese mini-subs entered Sydney Harbour. There is no doubt that she made contact with one of them. She was then used as a stores ship, often travelling as far as Papua New Guinea. After being returned to her owners in 1946, Falie was then used to transport explosives

around Australia before resuming the South Australian coastal trade to Kangaroo Island and other coastal ports, on many occasions carrying bulk gypsum for the Waratah Gypsum Company, from Stenhouse Bay to their Port Adelaide Plaster Factory. This factory is long gone now, but it was located right next to the north-eastern side of the causeway. My father, John Kennedy, worked for many years at Stenhouse Bay (where I was born) maintaining the locomotives, the crushing plant, and the ship-loading facilities. I remember spending many hours with dad fixing all kinds of mysterious pieces of equipment to keep the plant running. After my mother, Shirley Kennedy, had produced three more of my six younger brothers and sisters, she convinced dad to apply for a transfer to the Port Adelaide Plaster Factory, where mum said that we would get a much better education than at Stenhouse Bay. Of course mum was right, she always was! Dad got the transfer that mum wanted, and he then helped to maintain both the Plaster Factory machinery and equipment, and the ship-unloading facility. He was very fortunate to have seen and been involved with the Falie being both loaded and unloaded on many occasions. During her career she has carried consignments to all the significant country ports on Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula and the West Coast. In addition she also did stints carrying timber from Hobart to Melbourne and Adelaide, and general cargo from Adelaide to Fremantle. She was sadly retired in 1982, as the transport industry was being far better serviced by trucks and trailers. Falie was fortuitously then purchased by the South Australian Government for preservation, and was restored and renovated for the 1986 South Australian Bi-Centenary Grain Trade Re-enactment. Falie then visited every operational South Australian port again as part of these celebrations. During her visit to the port of Whyalla she was proud to have the Duke of Edinburgh come on board for an inspection, and he signed the ship’s log for the day. She was then used

The Duke of Edinburgh on board Falie

for many fishing and diving charters, and day and overnight sails. However, due to lack of funding and being unable to operate profitably, by 2005 the ship had fallen into disrepair. The State Government at that time was considering that their best option was to take the Falie out to sea and sink her. This would have been a disastrous lost opportunity that would have prevented our future generations from being able to see her. With incredible foresight and dedication, two gentlemen, namely Keith Ridgeway and Errol Ford, with a lifetime of experiences on the Falie between them, decided to start restoring her. What they have achieved since then, with their gang of hard-working volunteers, is nothing short of a miracle. She is now in excellent condition for a vessel of her age, and is the ideal and cheapest means of preserving a unique and important chapter of our maritime history. It is worth noting that the Dutch government has already begun restoring a sister ship to the Falie, to be included in their own maritime museum. Falie has a chance now to live on as a proper memory and tribute to the era when South Australia depended almost entirely on the trading ketches. In restoring and preserving Falie, we can gather the knowledge and history of those thousands of South Australians who earned their livelihood on

the trading ketches. The opinion of everyone who has had the opportunity to visit her on one of the open days, is that she is the most desirable, and probably the finest, of her class in Australian waters. With her 100th birthday in 2019 rapidly approaching, we have already begun planning some awesome celebrations. I have discussed the possibility of bringing the Falie to the Squadron, and having a black-tie fund raising dinner in the Squadron Dining Room, with the Falie in plain view and open for inspection. As this

coincides with the RSAYS Sesquicentenary we have plans to include the Falie in our History Month celebrations. Please feel free to visit our website, and make a donation towards our restoration project if you wish. Information sources: Keith Ridgeway, David Rogers and Wikipedia Falie has a Facebook page: ‘Historic Ketch Falie – HKF’

Falie Dinner Cruise a great success! By Coordinator, Steve Kennedy

HEN the RSAYS Cruising Committee first agreed last year to have a tour to the Inner Harbour of Port Adelaide, the idea was just to have a tour of The Clipper Ship City of Adelaide. However, as it turned out, the 36 lucky people attending ended up having a three-course gourmet dinner on board the Historic Ketch Falie as well!

The cruise started at 1500 hrs after berthing at the Fishermen’s Market Marina. The security gates were open for the night, so nobody had to rush back on board as they are normally locked at 2200 hours sharp. Richard Smith was the guide for the first tour at 1600 hrs on the Clipper Ship City of Adelaide. This was a great experience for all

who attended and people who had been previously said that they had learned a lot more this time. A huge thank you to Richard for his time, valuable knowledge and the way he explained everything so well.

fastest dishwasher around! All of this occurred in our newly refitted galley, which is still smaller than any kitchen you have ever seen! What they produced, and how it was served, was a miracle.

The next tour at 1730 hrs was of the Historic Ketch Falie. Hanna Grant, chairperson of Historic Ketch Falie Inc, personally conducted one of these tours. Groups were split into eight to ease congestion. These tours were also a real eye-opener for all those who attended, as most had never been on board and were totally unaware of her history. Falie is the last of the South Australian Coastal Trading Vessels that is still in the water! She will turn 100 years old in 2019 and will be involved in the RSAYS History Month Sesquicentenary celebrations. At 1930 hrs the real fun started, with dinner on board for 36 RSAYS members and their guests. We had two chefs from Chloe’s Restaurant, two charming waitresses and the

At the end of the evening the chefs, Carmine and Charlie, the waitresses, Donna and Harleigh and Chris, the dishwasher/ kitchenhand were all called out in turn for a well-deserved round of applause.

Catering staff Many have asked me if we could make this an annual event, and if so, could they book for next year! I’ll put it on the agenda for the next Historic Ketch Falie Inc board meeting which, by the way, we hold on board.

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Pancake Creek. At Gladstone, we caught the marina courtesy bus into town for some shopping, and had evening drinks aboard Electra, SA 314, formerly Torestin now owned by a couple from Cooma in NSW and kept in Eden.

BUCKET LIST By Trevor Manoel

We left Gladstone Marina on Saturday 11 June via the North Channel and rounded Cape Capricorn, motor-sailing before dropping anchor at last light. The next day, we enjoyed a nine mile sail in a 20 kt SE breeze to Rosslyn Bay Marina. Where was that breeze the previous day? We went to Rosslyn Bay to pick up medication, and while there, the weather turned, with strong winds and more rain, giving us the opportunity to explore the area on foot, by bus and the marina courtesy car (limited to 2 hours). The Yacht Club has a great barbecue on Friday nights and welcomes visiting yachties.

The Bucket List Continues: Sowelu Cruises North N the Autumn issue of the Squadron Quarterly, Trevor Manoel explained that

he is helping a friend achieve a bucket list dream of sailing around Australia in Sowelu. In this article, Trevor reports on the trip from Mooloolaba to Cairns, which took place from May to July last year.

S mentioned in my last story, Miles had a couple of mates do legs between Sydney and Brisbane, so on Saturday 28 May 2016 I flew to Mooloolaba to continue the cruise north. The next day, after coffee with a workmate I had not seen since I retired, we did a quick tour of the marine precinct and then bought a trolley-load of provisions.

We left Mooloolaba early on Monday 30 May, cleared the breakwater, and with a light SE breeze, motored to the Wide Bay Bar on Fraser Island, crossing in ideal conditions at 1420 hrs and then anchoring in Pelican Bay. The next day, we headed south up Tin Can Inlet to Tin Can Bay, where derelict boats detracted from the beauty of the area. After a quick look around, we sailed with a favourable tide up the inside of Fraser Island, dropping the pick at Garrys Anchorage. After a late lunch we went ashore for a walk, returning just before dark, by which time there were 10 boats anchored for the night. The next day, we lifted the anchor at low tide and proceeded north. We travelled about half a mile and came to a graceful stop. At around 1400 hrs the tide lifted us free and we continued north in the sometimes very narrow channel, in heavy rain, anchoring for the night off South White Cliffs, with rain pelting down all night. Next morning, we bailed about 100 litres of rainwater out of the dinghy before leaving. Heavy rain continued to fall Page 24 SQ Winter 2017

making it difficult to spot beacons, but with a favourable tide we quickly covered the distance to Moon Point, anchoring at 1130 hrs, by which time the dinghy needed bailing again. The rain cleared to a pleasant afternoon with splashes of sunshine, but at dusk more rain clouds rolled in, and a rocky, but comfortable, night was spent on anchor. On Friday 3 June, we motored north through shoals and then set a course for Bundaberg. By late morning, an uncomfortable slop built up, rain started pelting down and the wind built to around 30 kts. Miles called the marina requesting assistance to tie up in the difficult conditions, and so, in the pelting rain, we were met by a small army of cruisers who helped with lines and fending off, and immediately invited us to a barbecue that evening. The rain continued falling when we went to the barbecue shelter at the appointed time and, with only us there, we began to feel we had been set up. However, a while later people rolled up and we had a wonderful evening, meeting cruisers from all over Australia. I have subsequently cruised from Mackay to Bundaberg, and Cairns to Point Hacking with a couple of them.

We left the marina on Monday 20 June in light NW breezes, motor-sailing, and anchored for a late lunch in beautiful Pearl Bay, waiting for sufficient tide to enter Island Head Creek, where we anchored in the West Arm at 1725 hrs. Island Head Creek is a great all-weather anchorage with plenty of hidey holes. It is a military training area and is subject to closures to all craft from time to time. Next, we motor-sailed to South Percy Island in a light westerly breeze and dropped anchor in the middle anchorage. We had a glassy, calm, comfortable night, and next day, lifted anchor at 1000 hrs, motored across to Middle Percy Island, and did an almost complete anticlockwise circumnavigation of the island before anchoring in West Bay. After lunch, we lowered the dinghy and spent the afternoon exploring the creek, lagoon and the famous A-frame hut, where I saw memorabilia from a few yachts I knew. That evening, a knock on the hull brought us a

The lousy weather of the previous couple of days was the start of the East Coast low that damaged the Coffs Harbour Marina and later wrecked the Mersey Yacht Club Marina in Devonport, Tasmania. After a few days at the marina while fresh NW winds blew, we departed for Gladstone, with an overnight stop in

A long way to go to dump an old shoe

visitor from another yacht in the anchorage offering us a large sea-pike (similar to our snook). It was quickly filleted and went straight into the pan. Our next overnight stop was Curlew Island – a beautiful picture-postcard anchorage – after which we had a good sail to Mackay Harbour. While there we voted, got supplies and fuel, stripped and lubed the anchor winch, and unkinked the cable. A couple of days later, we cleared the marina and set a course for Brampton Island, anchoring near Swordfish Point after motoring all the way in a glassy calm. A southerly change came through in the early hours causing some uncomfortable rolling. Over the next few days, we sailed in picturesque surroundings between Goldsmith, Farrier and Shaw Islands. We were now getting close to the Whitsundays, and on Friday 1 July, we set sail for Cid Harbour, and then spent the next seven days hopping from anchorage to anchorage in the Whitsunday Group. We went across to Abell Point Marina for a couple of days for supplies before heading north towards Townsville which we reached three days later. On the first day, we set the headsail in a 12-15 kt SE breeze for the run to Gloucester Passage, passing Shag Islet – the spiritual home of the Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club (Shaggers) – before anchoring for the night in beautiful Bona Bay on Gloucester Island. The next day, we passed the enormous coal loader at Abbot Point, then rounded Cape Upstart and anchored for the night in Shark Bay. While preparing for departure next morning, a couple of whales came into the bay to within 50 metres of us. Some frantic photography was taking place on the three boats in the anchorage. We had a beautiful 12-15 kt easterly as we rounded Cape Bowling Green where we dropped anchor for the third night before sailing to Townsville the next day. We spent a week in Townsville with visits to maritime and military museums, and a walk up Castle Hill. I made it half way but Miles got photos from the summit.

The sugar loading jetty at Lucinda

The famous 'A' Frame Hut We departed Townsville on Thursday 21 July, bound for Cairns which we reached five days later. As we left Townsville, we spotted a whale at close quarters, which provided good viewing for the passengers on the Palm Island ferry. That afternoon, we picked up one of the four public moorings in Pioneer Bay on Orpheus Island. The next day, we motored off towards Hinchinbrook Channel, passing the threemile-long sugar-loading jetty at Lucinda. Low cloud was blocking our view of the higher peaks of Hinchinbrook Island. We anchored near Haycock Island. Next morning, after the fog cleared in a glassy calm, we had magnificent views of Mount Diamantina and Mount Bowen as we motored north, dropping anchor at the trifork on Gayundah Creek. This area was busy with professional cray-fishermen checking pots up the three branches of the creek. Another calm day saw us head towards Dunk Island, where we anchored in Brammo Bay with five other yachts. Ashore, sand-moving machinery repairing cyclone

damage continued into the late evening, but we had a comfortable night after the machinery shut down. Next, it was up-anchor and set a course in light breeze for Mourilyan Harbour. Motorsailing with the swell directly astern was uncomfortable, but once abeam of North Barnard Head Island a 25 degree course change to port gave us a good sail for the last seven miles. In Mourilyan Harbour we anchored just south of the pile berths at 1140 hrs. This is a delightful little harbour and well worth the visit, although there are no facilities. On Wednesday 27 July, we left Mourilyan and set sail in a 10 kt SW breeze for Cairns, passing High Island, Fitzroy Island and then rounding Cape Grafton with the wind freshening to 25 kts. We berthed alongside the Cairns Marina at 1330 hrs. The end of a magnificent cruise! I am off to Darwin in late May for another leg of Miles’ cruise around Australia.

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SENIOR MEMBER - ALF JARVIS By Barry Allison

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 the amazing life of recently deceased centenarian Alf Jarvis. Barry says the interview with Alf and his partner Audrey was one of the most enjoyable he's ever conducted. The steel hulled barque Lawhill was built in 1892 in Dundee in Scotland and, in 1938, had been mainly on the grain run from Australia to England, returning to Australia with ballast. She was 334 feet long, had a beam of 44.8 feet and a draft of 24.4 feet. She had a dead weight tonnage of 4,600 tons and at the end of her working life, held the record for carrying more cargo tonnage around the world than any other ship in the history of sail.

LF always had a strong affiliation

with the sea and clearly remembered his early days when he built his first boat from galvanised steel sheeting and paddled around the upper reaches of the Port River. He attended Port Adelaide Primary School and Woodville High School, and often enjoyed fishing trips around the Garden Island waters aboard his father’s 12 foot boat, which was moored in the North Arm. After completing his schooling, he obtained his first job at the Hardstaff Bakery off Regency Road where he learnt the various skills of making bread. This entailed Alf riding his bicycle several miles to the bakery at one o’clock each morning to wake up the owner to start work. His wage at that time was ten shillings (one dollar) a week and he was buying his bicycle from Super Elliott at two shillings and sixpence (25 cents) a month. At eighteen years of age and after three years of learning the baking trade, Alf decided to venture further afield and moved to Port Lincoln where he gained a baker’s job at Kerr’s Bakery on the Esplanade. It was at Port Lincoln that he began to develop an interest in the many square-rigged ships that loaded wheat and barley for European ports. After three years of studying the various rigs, and venturing frequently down to the main wharf where he would talk to the crews and provide them with very fresh loaves of bread, he was lucky enough to land a job on the Lawhill – a four-masted barque. She was loading 4,800 bags of grain and bound for Falmouth, England via Cape Horn. Page 26 SQ Winter 2017

So at 22 years of age, Alf soon learnt the ‘ropes’, having to understand the setting of 30 sails – 15 square sails, 1 spanker sail and 1 spanker topsail, plus 9 staysails and 4 foresails. His voyage on the Lawhill took 123 days sailing south of New Zealand and across the Pacific, around Cape Horn and up the Atlantic to Falmouth. Rounding Cape Horn was always rough and the Lawhill had a crew of 31 hands, which meant that often both watches had to be called out on deck to alter sails and rigging. One particular incident remembered by Alf was when working ship around the Horn an English sailor, who wore very thick glasses, was securing a foresail on the bowsprit. The ship dug into a large sea, burying the bowsprit and washing away the sailor. Fortunately, the mate on the poop deck heard the call ‘Man Overboard’ and promptly threw a lifebuoy over the side. The crew on deck saw the sailor grasp the lifebuoy, but the ship took another mile to round up into the wind before a lifeboat could be lowered. Eight men on oars and an officer on the tiller furiously rowed back

Star

to find the sailor, while another crewman scrambled aloft in the rigging to direct the lifeboat towards the missing sailor. The seas were very rough and the lifeboat was very near giving up the search when they eventually spotted the sailor still clutching his lifebuoy. When picked up and dragged aboard the lifeboat, all he could say was “I’ve lost my bloody glasses.” Alf believed that he was lucky to lose only his glasses and not his life. The ship was held up for a few days while sailing through the doldrums and eventually berthed in Falmouth to discharge her cargo. In England, Alf caught a train up to London for some welcome sightseeing and then on to Liverpool where he joined the English steamer Thermistocles as the ship’s baker. With 300 passengers on board, a baker was certainly in demand and Alf was able to satisfy the ship’s needs on the voyage down to Cape Town and Durban in South Africa, and across to Fremantle and around the Australian coast to Brisbane. On the return voyage to England, Alf left Thermistocles at Adelaide for some well-earned home leave and then in 1939 ventured across to Melbourne to join the Victorian Police Force. After nine years in Victoria, Alf transferred across to the South Australian Police Force for a further five years and now with two small children to look after. With an opening in the Education Department available, Alf decided that teaching hours would be more conducive when raising his children, and so taught for two years

at Jamestown, and then a further 25 years at the Challa Gardens Primary School until retirement. He also completed a further eight years as a relief teacher. Alf remembered those early years when he owned the Star, a thirty foot gaff-rigged cutter, and used to enjoy crayfishing in the South East during his Christmas holidays. His crew in those times was a young, keen Dutchman who was a truck driver. Alf eventually became tired of crayfishing and handed the Star over to the Dutchman, who made further voyages. Star was made of jarrah and had been a very seaworthy craft. However, as the truck driver was often away on the road and rarely home to use the boat, his wife eventually decided to chop the boat into fire wood as funds at this time in the depression years were running low. Many years have also been spent crewing as mainsheet hand on Arthur Vandenbroek’s Natani at the Squadron and he has competed in many races. Audrey had been involved at Cape Horner’s reunions as her father was a Cape Horner, having served on the square-rigged ship Olivebank which visited South Australian ports many times in the 1920s and 1930s. It was during one of these reunions after Audrey’s husband had died that Alf and Audrey met on the dance floor. Audrey had been dancing on her own when Alf decided to assist and partnered her for the rest of the evening – and so began a long and enjoyable friendship.

Aboard Dawn Princess - The Captain’s Circle In more recent years, Alf and Audrey attended six Cape Horner’s Congresses in different cities in Europe and in 1995, at eighty years young, Alf attended the Congress in Chile and had the opportunity to sail again around the Horn with the Chilean Navy on board the transport and relief vessel Aquiles, which was specifically laid on for the Congress delegates. Both Alf and Audrey had many opportunities to travel the world as Audrey was a tour manager with King William Travel. They both travelled to Japan in 2014 and made many friends, staying on in Japan for a further week after a tour. Their most recent trip was a cruise to New Zealand on the Dawn Princess and both were treated like royalty, with the ship’s captain presenting Alf with a birthday cake and a lovely award to mark the occasion of his 101st birthday and being the most senior person aboard. He had the rare honour to sit in the Captain’s chair on the bridge of the ship. The Cape Horner’s Association was disbanded in 2009 with only five members still active – Alf Jarvis, Keith McCoy, Maurice Corigliano, Bob Walsh and Ross Osmond. In recognition of their achievements, the Squadron made them Honorary Members in 2011 and a painting of three barques (Passat, Viking and Lawhill) was presented to the Squadron and now hangs in the Dining Room. They still enjoy regular luncheons and each other’s company. Alf’s son and daughter both have had interests in the sea. His daughter Betty Clark was a member of the Cruising Yacht Club and has sailed in Sydney-Hobart races. Her son Simon was on Jim Hallion’s Stand Aside in the disastrous 1998 Sydney-Hobart race and was the first of the crew to be lifted off the stricken yacht to the hovering rescue helicopter. Audrey has a son who served in the Navy for 22 years, retired for ten years, then decided that the Navy was not such a bad life, and re-joined. Audrey also has two brothers who served in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. Until his death Alf and Audrey maintained a very busy life in their lovely home at Kilkenny and were able to reflect on their previous tours around the world and to maintain contact with their many friends. Alf at 102 years was still able to mow lawns and was a soccer fan as well as an ardent Port Power supporter. He was a participant in the ABC programme You Can't Ask That on 31 May when several centenarians were asked to respond to questions sent in by the public.

Audrey and Alf

Editor's note: News of Alf Jarvis's death was sadly received just as this edition of the Squadron Quarterly was about to go to print. We have decided to run this story, with the approval of his partner, as a tribute to this respected sailor. Our condolences to Audrey, Alf's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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MELBOURNE TO HOBART ON SV TENACIOUS By Phil Tassicker

whole concept of mixed ability sailing is quite new in Australia, the numbers who apply are still low. The Jubilee Sailing Trust hopes that the publicity given to the Tenacious in her various ports of call will change this, and numbers will increase over time. The opportunity to go aloft is one of the very special features of tall ships and it is encouraged but, of course, not mandatory. Any voyage crew members who wish to climb are fitted with a proper harness, and observed by permanent crew members as they climb to the first futtock and out onto a yard. Those who are both competent and confident are then free to climb for sail handling duties and, with approval from the officer of the watch, just to enjoy the view. When conditions were calm, a surprising number of the voyage crew climbed both for the challenge and the enjoyment. Interestingly the tethers on the climbing harness are not used while actually ascending or descending the ratlines, so this is effectively free climbing. The tethers are used for passing through the hole in the floor of each platform, and also when going out on the footropes under the yards.

Helming along the south coast

FTER a day sail on the tall ship Tenacious when she was in Adelaide last

October, I was very attracted to the whole concept of mixed ability sailing on a passage, and decided to sign up for a 10 day voyage from Melbourne to Hobart in February. Apart from being an interesting trip in its own right, the planned arrival into Hobart for the start of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival was an added bonus. The total number on board was around 50, made up of the permanent crew, some volunteers, and the 40 voyage crew. After the extensive safety briefing, lifejacket drill and demonstration of emergency procedures by the First Mate, the ship left the Williamstown wharf late in the afternoon and anchored near Point Cooke for the first night out. We had to spend several days in Port Phillip Bay due to unexpected problems with the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equipment which required spare parts. These were delivered by road to Portarlington (near Geelong) and collected by the tender while the ship anchored off. This unplanned time in the Bay was very well spent because it gave the voyage crew time to adjust to shipboard life, understand the watch system, practise sail handling, and learn to go aloft, while still in sheltered waters. The voyage crew is divided into four watches of 10, and each has a watch leader who provides general guidance and allocates duties. The watches follow the Royal Navy system with Middle (0000 to 0400), Morning (0400 to 0800), Forenoon (0800to 1230), Afternoon (1230 to 1600), First Dog (1600 to 1800), Last Dog (1800 to 2000) and First (2000 to 2400). With seven watch periods per day and four watch groups, there is a constantly changing pattern of hours on duty. There is always a watch on duty whether the ship Page 28 SQ Winter 2017

is in harbour, anchored, or underway. In addition to the sailing duties, each watch provides one person each day for mess duty which involves assisting in preparation, serving, clearing and washing up. Just to make sure nobody is bored, there is also a daily Happy Hour which, sadly, does not mean half price drinks. It means that all those who are not on watch at the time are assigned tasks for cleaning the ship. The voyage crew was a very interesting mix of people ranging in age from 16 to around 80, with a good balance between the numbers of men and women. Some had made a special trip from the UK, Canada, the USA and New Zealand, just to join this voyage. Within the group there was a wide variety of prior sailing experience ranging from none at all, to a few who had done extensive square rigger sailing. There were plenty of very experienced yacht sailors, but this experience turned out to be not as useful as I had thought, because so many aspects of square rigger sailing are quite different from what I am used to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; things such as terminology, sail handling, the very large number of unlabelled ropes, and the use of coordinated muscle power instead of winches are all very different. The only disappointment in the composition of the voyage crew was the low number of handicapped people. This is simply a result of how many people apply and, because the

After the mechanical issues had been resolved, we departed Port Phillip Bay and cleared the Heads, going through the notorious Rip at slack tide around 0930. A few of the crew lost their breakfast as the lumpy sea outside threw us around, but in an hour or so things settled down, and the voyage was finally underway. Initially the decision to go via the east or west coast was not made because various weather models were giving different answers, so we headed across Bass Strait towards the

Tenacious at the dock in Williamstown

middle of Tasmania’s north coast. By midafternoon the captain made his decision, and we changed course for the west coast. The forecast was for increasing northerlies the next day preceding a south westerly front during the night. This sounded ideal if we could get the timing right and ride the front around South West Cape. During the night we passed to the east of King Island, and then west of the Hunter Group as the northerly began to kick in the following morning. As we proceeded down the west coast, the captain ordered increasing amounts of sail, and at one stage 15 out of the 21 sails carried by the ship were flying – a most impressive sight, and a great buzz to feel the power of a ship this size as it picked up speed. However, the wind dropped out completely in the afternoon when we were south of Macquarie Harbour, and for a few hours we drifted nowhere in particular, frontwards, backwards and sideways. This presented a perfect opportunity to go aloft, and the view from 40 metres above the deck at the top of the mainmast with all those sails up, and the west coast in the background, was very memorable. The forecast for the arrival of the SW front during the night had not changed, so the captain made the call to reduce sail and start the engines so we could reach South West Cape before the front. His timing was good and we were well placed by the time it arrived. It was then a wild ride along the south coast with winds of 30 kts at around 160 degrees apparent, and following seas. This is a perfect combination for a square rigger. I was not on watch during the night, and that’s when I discovered that it would have been a good idea to sort out the lee cloth on the bunk before the front hit. When I came on watch at 0800, the morning watch looked very tired and very wet. By then we were reduced to two square sails (which provide the

“Ten bums aloft” - furling a sail in 30 knot winds drive) and a single staysail (which gives directional stability), and the ship was still doing around 8 kts. It was an interesting challenge and a lot of fun to spend an hour on the helm under these conditions. The wind moderated and went further south during the day as we passed to the east of Bruny Island before dropping anchor in the late afternoon about 8 miles south of Hobart. For anyone with salt water in their veins, this was a fantastic 24 hours. The next day was the Parade of Sail for the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, and Tenacious was one of several tall ships to lead the Parade into Hobart. The wind was a light southerly, and conditions were perfect for the flotilla of hundreds of boats to sail slowly into the harbour. It was wonderful to see familiar faces when

Is’s a long way to the top of the main mast ....

Squadron boats Pied Piper II and Catriona come alongside to greet us. Another special moment for me was to be asked to helm the ship for most of the Parade. I hasten to add that this required no special skill or ability, just a robotic obedience to the captain’s orders, but it was still a thrill and a privilege. We tied up on Princes Wharf south of Constitution Dock in the midst of the bustle of the Wooden Boat Festival. It was a fun way to end a great trip. Editor's note: The background to the Jubilee Sailng Trust and a description of the special features that Tenacious has for mixed ability sailing was covered in two articles in the Summer SQ 2016 Edition.

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LEGAL SEA EAGLES By Ian Maitland, Wallmans Lawyers

Lawless Oceans … or are they really?

AVING recently sat through six gripping episodes of National Geographic’s TV series Lawless Oceans, which showed real footage of people being shot floundering in the sea after their boats had been attacked, we wondered about the laws surrounding maritime incidents, and who is responsible for enforcing them. Which country is involved if an offence, such as murder, pirating or drug-running, occurs in international waters? Ian Maitland of Wallmans Lawyers specializes in maritime law and disputes, and gives us some insight into maritime jurisdiction in and beyond Australian waters.

UMEROUS Acts of Parliament

are relevant to this issue—the Navigation Act 2012(Cth), the Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973(Cth) and several Proclamations under that Act and the Crimes at Sea Act 2000(Cth). The traditional understanding was that the States had jurisdiction for a distance of three nm off the coast of the State or Territory, with Commonwealth jurisdiction extending from 3 nm to a distance of 12 nm off the coast, ie 9 nm from the State jurisdiction. This position was recognised but what became controversial was how to deal with Gulfs and offshore islands ie Kangaroo Island. Both questions were determined by the High Court of Australia in the case A Raptis & Sons v South Australia (1977)15 ALR 233. The effect of this decision is: 1. Gulfs are deemed internal waters and the measurements of 3 or 12 nm extend from an imaginary line between each outer point of land. Thus the Gulfs come under State jurisdiction. 2. Backstairs Passage was deemed too significant, and Kangaroo Island too large, to be regarded as an extension of the mainland. Thus the 3 nm limit is measured from the mainland and again from the coastline of Kangaroo Island. Another controversial issue is the determination of the ‘baseline’ from which measurements are made. In 1983, the Commonwealth proclaimed ‘new baselines’. There are 396 baselines covering all of Australia. To deal with this would require reference to each relevant baseline, which I do not propose to do. These baselines were updated by a subsequent Proclamation in 2006. Another interesting topic relates to crimes at sea. Perhaps surprisingly, the Crimes at Sea Act makes this a State responsibility within 12 nm of the coast, even though this area is otherwise reserved for the Commonwealth. What is not so clear is who Page 30 SQ Winter 2017

has jurisdiction on the ‘high seas’. Relevant factors include - the location of ship at the time of the crime, its previous and next ports, its flag state, and the citizenship of the accused and the victim. If readers are interested, I strongly recommend an article by Associate Professor Kate Lewins entitled Jurisdiction over prosecution of criminal acts on cruise ships and regulation of the cruise ship industry. However, in the well-publicised case of the death of Dianne Brimble on the cruise ship Pacific Sky, it was apparently accepted that Australian law applied. The vessel departed from Sydney, all of the relevant persons were Australian and the vessel returned to Sydney, although the death occurred on the ‘high seas’. The NSW coroner investigated, and criminal proceedings were commenced in Australia. The relevance of the delineation between the Commonwealth and the States can be illustrated by reference to various areas of legislation such as occupational health and safety, oil pollution etc. If an incident involving injury or death occurs within the 3 nm limit or oil/chemicals are spilled, the State will be responsible. However, if it is within 9 nm then Commonwealth law will take precedence. Thus, in the shipping/ boating context, in SA waters either

Ian Maitland the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI), SafeWork SA or the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) will become involved, whereas in Commonwealth waters, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will exercise jurisdiction. Having said that, if there was an oil spill in State waters, the DPTI would almost certainly delegate to AMSA because AMSA has the expertise and equipment to deal with such a situation. The next area of importance is the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This ‘is a sea zone prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) over which a state (in this context state really means a country) has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources, including energy production from water and wind.’ It can also include fisheries etc. International waters commence at the 12 nm limit referred to above. This, of course, raises the question as to what law applies. This is not a straightforward question. However, Article 73 of UNCLOS sets out some guidelines and prescribes that the coastal state may exercise sovereignty rights to ‘explore, exploit, conserve and manage the living resources’ and, as part of that, exercise such processes as ‘boarding, inspection, arrest and judicial proceedings...’ These rights have been utilised by the Australian Government against other nations’ fishing vessels entering the EEZ. Finally, we move to international waters. The accepted position concerning applicable law is that the law of the ‘flag state’ will apply. Thus Australian law applies to Australianregistered ships in international waters.

John Rynes - Opal Diamond Factory

SPONSOR PROFILE

OHN Rynes is no ‘rhinestone cowboy’. The sparkling

diamonds and glittering opals featured in his unique designer jewellery pieces are very real! His beautiful creations are on display in his and his son Mike Saj-Rynes’ prominently positioned store, the Opal Diamond Factory. Located at 32-34 King William Street, on the landmark Beehive Corner, it is Adelaide’s oldest and largest opal and diamond specialist. Recognised as one of Australia’s most experienced opal cutters, John has trained more than 14 apprentices during his career and is acknowledged as a pioneer within the opal industry. But his work life wasn’t always so glamorous. Arriving in Australia as a political refugee in 1969, after escaping from the Czech Republic following the Russian invasion, John’s first job was working for BHP at Port Kembla where he qualified as a fitter. In 1970 he headed to Sydney and started his own company in European-style candle-making. He sold that company, but seven stores are still operating today. He then moved to Coober Pedy in 1974, where he built a caravan park and worked as a part-time miner. It was here that John learned the art of opal cutting and jewellery manufacture, and taught himself goldsmith skills. He opened his first shop, the Opal Factory, and was soon supplying other businesses with opal jewellery and loose opal stones. In 1985 he moved to McLaren Vale and opened the Opal and Gem Factory at McLarens on the Lake. He opened a second shop, the Opal Diamond Factory, in the Adelaide CBD in 1994. Nine years later he opened another shop at the prominent Haigh’s Beehive Corner site and hasn’t looked back since! Mike took over the running of the business in 2007, and John is now semi-retired. However, he is still active in the business and remains the Opal Diamond Factory’s main opal cutter. The firm’s hand-made diamond engagement rings have been very popular, especially with a number of top sporting celebrities. Last year the Adelaide Oval management commissioned this family

John relaxing on board company to design and hand-make its Life Member lapel pins in 18 carat gold featuring South Australian opal, cut and shaped by John. The firm now also has a Swiss master jeweller and a team of craftsmen who can be observed showing their skills in the front-ofhouse workshop. John came to sailing relatively late in life. He learnt to sail on Lake Alexandrina and purchased his first trailer sailer, Polaris, a 21 ft Sonata, in 1991. His next boat was Praha, an Austral Clubman 8. He joined the CYCSA in 1996 and sailed a Clubman 8. He then joined the Port Adelaide Sailing Club and purchased a Catalina 11 named Praha 11. John recently joined the Squadron and has become a valued and generous sponsor of the Club. Nice to have you on board, John – you’re very welcome!

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BIGGEST MORNING TEA By Sally Metzer

SQ Biggest Morning Tea – Bigger ‘n’ Better than ever!

UR third Biggest Morning Tea in aid of the Cancer Council on Thursday 25 May saw more guests, rousing speeches, music, fun and games and many more delicious food offerings than in previous years. We raised much more money too – nearly $3,000, which is nearly double last year’s effort! Thanks to all 120 of you who attended and, judging from your comments, enjoyed every minute of it!

This Australia-wide fundraiser is a very appropriate charity for our Squadron members, their families and friends to support with the high prevalence of cancer, and in particular skin cancer, among our sailors. Commodore Rae Hunt welcomed everyone warmly, especially Vicki Johanson, representing her husband Gary, the mayor of Port Adelaide Enfield Council and guests from other sailing clubs. Then the Cancer Council’s new General Manager, Business Development, Russell Schrale, shared statistics on the number of cancer sufferers and outlined what the Cancer Council is doing to help them – from giving vital information and professional support, to providing home services and accommodation for country sufferers receiving treatment in Adelaide.

The Bingo and Word Games got people thinking, while the Cancer Council mugs, aprons and tea towels were scooped up. (Some are still available at the Squadron Office if you missed out.) Liz Harfull's range of interesting and diverse titles attracted many readers. The raffle was the biggest hit, with a Heatlie barbecue valued at $1,750 as the first prize, courtesy of Mal and Andrea Mead. Second prize was a Touch of Harmony Package including a onehour facial treatment, 30-minute massage and manicure valued at $230 from A Touch of Beauty on Goodwood Road. Three generous vouchers to the value of $150 were given by the Opal Diamond Factory, plus travel vouchers from Kaleidoscopic Travel and other runner-up prizes. Thanks to all the generous donors. Thanks also to the supportive Squadron staff who, as usual, went out of their way to help. Also to the many friends, family and helpers who ‘pulled their weight’ and more, and of course to all of you who attended. Hoping you can join us next year for this now annual event!

Local young singer Tara Knight told of her fight against childhood leukemia and the impact it had on her and her family. She then sang a song ‘Paper Cranes’ which she’s written to give hope to a friend also struggling with this insidious disease. Tara’s photo and story were on the front page of The Portside Messenger that week, which helped attract attention to our event. Posters and online publicity also helped push the cause. Will Metzer once again brightened the mood with his musical magic and light banter. Liz Harfull, acclaimed author of the best-seller Blue Ribbon Cook Books, judged the ‘Best Decorated Cake Competition’ and told of her bizarre cake-judging experiences around Australia. Liz Harfull with her best seller titles

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Bill May added some colour

Cake decoration entries

Will Metzer and Tara Night musicians

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attention to navigational hazards. The coastline to Corny Point is very attractive, with its combination of long white beaches and coloured cliffs. The March version of the SE winds made for relatively smooth seas and good sailing.

SPENCER GULF TRIP Compiled by Gill Hogarth

The view from the Port Augusta Yacht Club

The Other Gulf A patchwork account of a cruise around northern Spencer Gulf through the eyes of several participants

N March 2017 boats from various

clubs participated in a cruise in loose company around northern Spencer Gulf. Crusader, Femme Fatale, Salacia, Aqua Lass, Ellös and Dazza’s Heaven, a trailer sailer, made up the Squadron contingent. Others came from the CYCSA, the Trailer Sailer Association of SA (TSASA) and various Spencer Gulf clubs. In the past, yacht clubs have organised races and cruises in northern Spencer Gulf. Several individuals, led by Alvin Atkinson from Sweet and Sour, originated an annual northern Spencer Gulf Cruise which was well supported. Various clubs rotated to help arrange the cruise in subsequent years. Recently clubs have become disinclined to organise such events. Rather than see the regular cruise fall over this year, Squadron members John Phillips and Annie Rogers filled the void, enabling those interested in cruising northern Spencer Gulf to do so in company with others of like mind.

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John and Annie, veterans of many years cruising and racing in northern Spencer Gulf in trailer sailors and their keelboat, Miss V, found themselves without a mast for Miss V this summer. Fortunately, single hander Phil Tassicker saved the day by offering John and Annie berths on Crusader. Overall some 30 keelboats and trailer sailers participated.

The next obvious anchorage is Wardang Island (or perhaps Port Victoria) where Femme Fatale had no problems. However Salacia, (Bruce Macky and Alan Down), a few days later, with strong northerlies and a SW change forecast, headed for the SE corner of the island, anchoring in sand. As the wind changed they moved clockwise round the western side of the island to the NE corner near the old jetty. They walked, fished and enjoyed a good dinner then spent the next morning swimming, fishing and reading. As forecast, by midafternoon they had a 20kt southwester, gusting to 35kt and building. When the anchor dragged they re-set it in a sand patch. With stronger winds forecast for overnight, now due to swing SE to E and faced with a lee shore, they decided to run to Cape Elizabeth near Moonta under a scrap of main and a thread of headsail. The seas were 3m+ on the port quarter so PFDs, tethers and challenging helming were required. Four hours later in pitch dark they dropped anchor in 3.5m at the Cape. Ellös had also had trouble with a dragging anchor at Wardang Island in strong winds a few days before so chose to avoid Wardang on the way home.

Wallaroo proved hospitable

Sue Richardson, on Femme Fatale with Keith, her sister Jo, and friend Colin, found that from Pondalowie the new territory began and their considerable store of local knowledge ended. It was back to close reading of the chart, and paying careful

Free berths at the very sheltered marina had been reserved. Sue Richardson noted that the power connection requires a European plug. The marina was comfortable in a strong front that blew hard for two days, it was easy to go ashore and explore the town, and also easy to go from yacht to yacht for considerable socializing and sharing of plans and skills. Evening meals at the nearby Coopers Ale House were excellent. This was busy, lively and served great beer. Femme Fatale finds that they often have anchorages to themselves in southern Spencer Gulf, so they were particularly pleased to share the companionship of fellow Squadron members. The Wallaroo Yacht Club hosted a most enjoyable dinner for all visiting

Crusader at Curlew Point

Femme Fatale at Wallaroo Marina

Getting there Few of the Squadron boats had previously ventured north of Pondalowie. Most took 5-7 days to get to Wallaroo, the meeting point. Phil Tassicker, solo sailing on Crusader, stopped only three times between Outer Harbor and Wallaroo: Kangaroo Island, Levins Beach and Cape Elizabeth.

yachts on 11 March, while the trailer sailers met at Port Broughton to the north.

Some went west The winds were too strong to leave the day after the dinner. On Monday 13 March, Richard and Tracy Colebatch, and Richard’s brother Phil on their maiden cruise on Aqua Lass sailed in company to Franklin Harbour with a S/SE breeze. False Entrance, just outside the harbour, was a calm anchorage with excellent holding and they enjoyed a 60th birthday aboard Playtime. The following morning, Aqua Lass motored in to the Cowell Jetty to meet up with friends who live there. (Refer to the tide tables before attempting this!) The oyster industry based in Franklin Harbour, is having its challenges. The spat once procured from Tasmania are now diseased, so can no longer be used. Recently a dodge tide, when 47oC air temperature resulted in significant losses. However the oysters that were available tasted fantastic along with fresh crabs and King George whiting. On Wednesday, 15 March, the Colebatches motor-sailed north to Cowled’s Landing while catching enough snook for a meal. After a windy and rocky night using all their chain, they motored to Whyalla rafting up alongside Epiphany and Playtime. The latter was tied to a pontoon as all marina places were taken by local boats or the trailer sailer contingent, some of whom had come directly from Port Broughton. After refuelling and shopping with the help and transport of a local yacht club member, they dined at the Whyalla Yacht Club with many members and trailer sailing participants. The very warm welcome and dinner were much appreciated.

Others went north Being concerned about availability of moorings at Whyalla, Crusader, Femme Fatale and Ellös chose not to cross the gulf, sailing instead to Wood Point, a comfortable anchorage behind a sand spit. It was surprising to find such a smooth anchorage

Crusader and Salacia at Port Augusta

A view of the Southern Flinders Ranges from Ellös with miles of water all around. The trailer sailors were able to get up creeks such as Port Davis Creek for better protection and many came here directly from Port Broughton. The next anchorage for most was Ward Spit, again in the middle of flat and shallow water protected by sand spits with mangroves on shore. It was comfortable and visually attractive with the start of the hills but impossible to go ashore. By now the gulf was narrowing and the southern Flinders Ranges dominated the eastern skyline, with the Middleback Ranges and Hummocks the western. It was an unusual delight to be sailing with a sense of outback wilderness and stunning colours. The old Alinta power station, just before it was demolished, appeared to give boats the finger from a long way off, while the solar water tower of the Sundrop tomato farm shone brilliantly and spoke of the future. The winds were either very strong or very light and, just as Flinders found, blew predominantly from the south.

Towards Port Augusta Crusader, Ellös (Bob and Gill Hogarth) and Femme Fatale then anchored in Blanche Harbour, poised for the last stretch to Port Augusta when the wind came in very strongly from the south. The anchors of Crusader and Ellös dragged so Crusader led the two boats to Curlew Point, while Femme Fatale, with engagements in Adelaide, headed for home when the wind dropped. The narrow winding passage towards Port Augusta was well marked, and in poor visibility they motored north. The anchorage is just out of the channel and directly opposite the ghostly power station. Half an hour after anchoring, Salacia (now including Alan Duncan, collected from Wallaroo) arrived with a flourish, sailing fast with foresail alone, made a perfect manoeuvre just upstream and deployed their anchor. They had caught up! The boats were close to the mangroves and Continued on page 36 ...

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club members was repeated for them, although they returned to Curlew Point that night with a poor forecast coming.

Beating south

Playford/Alinta Power Station .... Continued from page 35 sandy beach, and very sheltered. The night became interesting with the boats dancing and circling with the tide. Alan Down had a picture of their overnight track which looked like a child’s scribble. Two hours more motoring with no wind, past a number of often very big houses with views to the ranges on the western side of the channel and the three boats reached their destination on Friday 17 March.

Port Augusta How different Port Augusta looked from the water! The small marina holds three keelboats, with many boats moored just across the channel. Still water, the long road bridge and the southern Flinders Ranges provided a spectacular scenery. Walking distance to the east was the very

attractive yacht club with its spectacular view. Committee members met the three boats and went out of their way to help. The shops are close by but the laundromat and fuel a long way off. Many trips were given to collect what was needed and the club opened for twelve showers. There was disappointment that this hospitality was not able to be reciprocated as it was drinks only that night, and donations were politely refused. As the night was still, Phil Tassicker volunteered to watch the boats on the marina while everybody else ate nearby. A day later and on flat water, Aqua Lass, Epiphany and Playtime motored into Port Augusta having left Ward Spit at 0515 because of the 2 kt tide as the gulf narrows. As they went north, they waved to Crusader, Salacia and Ellös coming south. The welcome and hospitality from yacht

On the way south, the Colebatches checked out the new marina at Port Pirie. Peter Major, a long-time member of the Royal Port Pirie Yacht Club, welcomed them to the club’s new marina, announcing that Aqua Lass was the first keelboat to tie up there. While the clubhouse was not open for trading, again they were given warm hospitality and access to showers. A club burgee will be presented to the Squadron at the next Members’ Quarterly Meeting, and RSAYS and TSASA burgees have been mailed to their Commodore. While there was no fishing at Port Pirie, Phil coxed for a Masters’ rowing eight as they were a member short for their training. The Squadron keelboats and others from CYCSA reassembled at Wallaroo to restock for the homeward journey.

Home Again From Wallaroo the unrelenting southerlies were not as bad as was feared. The cruise had gone far too quickly and all were sad to leave Port Augusta, the northern Spencer Gulf with its ranges on both sides and the marvellously hospitable country sailors. Sue Richardson said “It was all great fun and our thanks to Annie Rogers and John Phillips for setting it up and giving us the nudge to explore more of our local waters.”

THE LITTLE BLUE SAIL - Moncer’s Diesel Saver By Di Moncrieff

ARLY morning cruising in Tasmania, before the sea breeze kicks in, is often too light to make much headway.

Shorthanded and too lazy to hoist the old spinnaker, with all its attendant paraphernalia, Ian and Di Moncrieff on Pied Piper II ordered a self-furling MPS. What a beauty she turned out to be! Dubbed The Little Blue to remind them just how big she appeared when they first saw her laid out at the sail loft, she proved perfect in the light morning airs and flat water of the d’Entrecasteaux Channel. So there was great fun last season trying her out. Special attractions were the Seldon furler and associated ATcable (anti-torsion) which enable the sail to be furled quickly and safely from the top. That cable allowed the rolled sail to drop through the forward hatch, curling into a bin below the forepeak bunk – or it could be left hoisted for later use. The Piper happily carried The Little Blue at apparent wind angles between 65 and 150 degrees.

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MY BOAT: MIAKODA

By Garry Read Y yacht, which is 10 years old, was a 55th birthday

present from my late wife, Kathy. She is a Bavaria 42 Cruiser, 12.8 metres long, with a beam of 4.27 metres and she draws 1.92 metres. Her mast is 22 metres off the waterline and she weighs approximately 11 tonnes. Miakoda is an excellent sea vessel and is adequately powered with a 55 hp Volvo-Perkins motor, which is attached to a sail drive with a three-bladed folding propeller. She was made in Germany, constructed in Pittwater and was displayed in the Melbourne Boat Show in April 2007. She was named Miakoda which is a North American Indian word meaning Power of the Moon. Naturally it suited the yacht. We took delivery of her on the Thursday before Easter in 2007 at the Sandringham Yacht Club in Port Phillip Bay. With a crew of Barry Allison, Bruce Macky, Les Rishworth, my daughter Kerri and me, we headed off for the mouth of the Bay. Little did we know that the tide tables for the area were incorrect for that day and the slack water wasn’t due until an hour later. This caused a little concern as the wind against the tide created waves of a significant size. Luckily Barry Allison, an experienced sailor, was on the helm and steered us to calmer waters through the heads. We endured big seas and strong winds for about two nautical miles before we could bear off heading west towards South Australian waters. My daughter Kerri, who thought it would be a typical Garry Read adventure, was expecting champers and gourmet nibbles, but sadly not. Instead it was a new yacht, with a crew who were learning on the run. Even with moderate weather conditions, Kerri managed to test the plumbing early on in the voyage. The voyage was reasonably uneventful as the weather conditions improved, and we managed good speeds most of the way towards Cape Jervis. However, on the last leg the weather conditions deteriorated and the wind turned directly on the nose. We chose to motor the last stretch to the RSAYS. The voyage took us 68 hours from the marina at the Sandringham Yacht Club to the berth at the RSAYS.

Garry at the helm all with queen size beds. There is another head and shower for guests and day use adjacent to the rear port side cabin. The saloon has a galley with a gas stove and oven, a double sink and two refrigerators. Storage and bench space is considerable, with additional bench space when the stove hot plates are covered. The settees and dining table comfortably sit eight people. Like all boats, storage compartments are all over the place and they certainly hold lots of gear, clothing, safety equipment, food and drink. In terms of the use of Miakoda, she has travelled around Gulf St Vincent extensively and to Kangaroo Island a couple of times. She has been a great source of enjoyment for my family and friends. I’m happy to show Miakoda to members if they would like.

Miakoda’s accommodation consists of a forward master cabin with an ensuite and two cabins aft either side of the engine compartment,

In her berth at RSAYS

Saloon

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COCONUT’S PREPARATIONS By Mark Sinclair

What’s new with the 2018 Golden Globe Race and Coconut’s preparations?

HE 2018 Golden Globe Race (GGR) will start in Plymouth on 30 June 2018. The race marks the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s victory in the Sunday Times Golden Globe solo non-stop round-the-world race back in 1968-1969. Plymouth has strong historic links with the original Golden Globe Race and single-handed sailing. The city hosted the first OSTAR (Observer Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race) won by Sir Francis Chichester in 1960, was the start and finish port for Chichester’s successful one-stop solo circumnavigation via Sydney in 1966-1967, and four of the nine competitors in the original Golden Globe Race set out from Plymouth on this 30,000 nm odyssey: French competitors Bernard Moitessier in Joshua and Loick Fougeron in Captain Browne, Commander Bill King in Galway Blazer II, and Lieutenant Commander Nigel Tetley in Victress. Thursday 14 June 2018 will be the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin’s start in that race from Falmouth aboard his 32 ft yacht Suhaili. On this day, it is planned that 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. Other 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 Bernard Moitessier sailed in the original Sunday Times Race. That night, the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club will host a Suhaili gala dinner where Sir Robin will be guest of honour. Friday 15 June 2018 will see the Golden Globe yachts and the historic fleet take part in a charity race from Falmouth to Plymouth, timed to finish in Queen Anne’s Battery Marina early that evening. This race, the SITraN (Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience) Challenge, will raise funds and improve awareness of this organisation. SITraN is the nominated charity for the GGR and is one of the world’s leading centres for research into Motor Neurone, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. From basic neuroscience research to novel therapies and clinical trials, their aim is to improve the lives of patients with neurodegenerative disorders and their families worldwide. These diseases are affecting an increasing number of people.

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Climate change and sustainment of the planet’s marine ecology are also subjects close to the hearts of the competitors, and form a major part of a school education programme that will involve the National Maritime Aquarium, the McIntyre Adventure Marine Discovery Centre and the Open University. As part of this, each skipper will nominate a school in their region of the world to partner with a school in Plymouth, and will host classes from these schools at the Race Village prior to the start of the race. The race village will open on Saturday 16 June at the Queen Anne’s Battery Marina in the old part of Plymouth. In the two weeks before the race, a number of activities are planned. A series of lectures will be presented by famous sailors, a golden age of sailing museum will be opened, an Ocean Adventure Film Festival will be hosted, and Plymouth City Council will be holding its famous Plymouth Jazz and Blues festival in the Race Village. Daily sailings in Joshua, Gypsy Moth IV and Lively Lady will be available to the public. Leading up to the race start, there will be media events, presentations, various dinners, a concert and a fireworks display. While all this is going on, contestants will be attending briefings and conducting safety inspections, conducting final preparations and storing supplies. The start day on Saturday 30 June coincides with Plymouth Armed Forces Day with a program of entertainment, including air displays, parades, demonstrations, competitions and activities.

Coconut’s preparations continue The current list of entrants has dwindled to 25; there is currently no waitlist and new applicants can join the race, if they are quick. There are now two women in the race: Susie Goodall (UK) and Izabel Pimentel (Brazil). There are at present only two other Australian entries: Kevin Farebrother and Mike Smith. Kevin, who has summited Mount Everest on three occasions, is sailing a Tradewind 35, Blue Heels, and is currently on passage between Sydney and Perth (north about). Mike Smith, a boat builder in Newcastle, is building a modern Suhaili replica; and I am preparing Coconut at RSAYS. Unfortunately, Shane Freeman recently retired when he lost his boat off the Chilean coast approaching Cape Horn. As well as Coconut, there are two other Lello 34s competing, raced by Neree Cornuz (Switzerland) and Gustavo Pacheco (Brazil). Coconut’s preparations continue. The mast steps for going aloft have been strengthened with a strut – the previous ones were not strong enough and bent under my weight. A specially designed sail bag has been constructed for the storm trysail for rapid deployment up its separate track on the mast. An emergency rudder has been manufactured to operate over the transom without impacting the Aries wind wave; the rudder blade deploys from the horizontal to the vertical position from within a cassette and then locks down into place, which enables it to be quickly fitted in a seaway. The companionway coaming has also been designed to provide additional protection from seas flooding the cockpit making their way down below. Electrical rewiring is now about 90% completed. This includes cabin lighting, selectable white by day and red by night to preserve night vision. Navigation lights and foredeck lighting have also been installed. An Echomax active radar transponder has been fitted to the backstay bridle. The VHF has been set to work with an aerial at the top of the mast and a secondary aerial on the pushpit for redundancy, selectable down below by a changeover switch. An HF transceiver has been installed with a backstay antenna, and, if

the mast is lost, an emergency whip aerial can be screwed into the deck fitting in the stern. An active HF receiver antenna has been mounted on the pushpit for the receiver which will be fitted in the cabin. Engine gauges have all been installed and three electric bilge pumps will be fitted, two in the main cabin and one up forward behind the watertight door. Flexible solar panels will be fixed to the doghouse and cabin top to deliver up to 360W of power; I do not intend to carry a wind generator as I think these are less reliable in a race of this type. Portable communications equipment has also been obtained including VHF and air band transceivers. What’s next to do? The list of jobs does not seem to get any shorter, but the tasks may be becoming less daunting. On the upper deck, they include: repairing the toe rail and applying non-skid paint to the deck, conducting general repairs in the cockpit, fitting a screen on the back of the doghouse for protection from weather from astern, fitting guides on the mast to lead the tack of the reefed mainsail to the right position, and fitting bags in the cockpit for loose halyards and sheets. The list of jobs down below includes: plumbing in the new bilge pumps, fitting catches and latches and ties on everything, cosmetic work including painting etc. Some things need to wait until Coconut is on the slip, such as dropping the rudder and inspecting the shaft. There are one or two things I will leave until the end; for example, the life raft will be purchased and fitted just before the race, to ensure it is new, of approved type and recently serviced. I need to conduct as much testing and trialling as possible in the next few months. Practice in heavy weather will be very useful, as far as this is practical. Hopefully, by the time this magazine goes to print, I will be starting to venture further afield. The plan is to ship Coconut to the UK at the end of the year, so I only really have six months left to prepare locally.

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MEMBER PROFILE - HELEN PRISK By Di Moncrieff tried waterskiing, slipping excursions into the tiniest of gaps in a busy working life. She recalled that one time she dashed out of the water and onto the plane to return from Dunk Island, travelling in her wet bathers. “By the early nineties I wanted a life change,” she giggled. “Mountain climbing was out, so was walking, but I saw scuba diving on the TV so I rang the Adelaide Scuba Diving Centre. It was hard. It was painful. I needed help getting in and out of my wet suit. But I got hooked.” She was soon diving far afield, especially in the Pacific. She dived the beautiful corals of Fiji and sunken WWII warships off the Pacific Islands, a legacy of huge sea battles at Truck Lagoon and Guam.

Grit! Unrelenting grit! That’s Helen Prisk

E see grit heralded in sports: Stephanie on her surfboard, Thorpy in the pool, Lauren on the basketball court. But Helen’s grit is all day, every day, and unrelenting. As is her determination.

Read on, for this is a remarkable woman......

HAT’S Helen in the picture, with her partner Graham Kilgariff. They sail The Tardis, a Nantucket Islander 31 which is in Scarborough, Queensland awaiting their winter return in a few weeks’ time. They bought Cygnet, a Randall 34 flybridge motor cruiser recently, and she’s in the Squadron pool.

But I would like to take you back to Helen’s young adult life. Helen was nineteen when the swelling and pain of arthritis that was to plague her into the decades ahead began. By her midtwenties joints from her toes were removed and the scary prognosis delivered. Helen could expect to be wheelchair bound within a short time. But she reasoned: I am a young nurse with a promising career. I am a fledgling adventurer in practice and at heart, and I have a lot to be explored. What to do? Well I had better hurry up and get on with as much as I can fit in before ... She was not to know that the disease was to be most difficult and damaging in her twenties, and that later it would change and be a bit more manageable. Helen stayed on her difficult feet for an impressive 41-year nursing career at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The arthritis proceeded unabated but as the field of Page 40 SQ Winter 2017

rheumatology improved, so her treatment kept apace. Helen became a highly respected Charge Nurse of ENT surgical theatres. In the wards, she was Charge Nurse in ophthalmology and oral maxillo facial surgery. She was well-known, well-liked and respected for her expertise and experience. Later, when retiring from ENT, every Registrar she had worked with over about 30 years turned out to escort her to dinner at the Adelaide Club. Now I reckon that is respect and thanks. My guess is that she had those theatres humming as arenas of calm, predictability and efficiency. By her late 20s she thought that she would probably remain single. We agreed that the current thinking of the time about young women’s financial planning was reflected in our respective father’s responses. “You don’t need to worry about that, you will marry one day.” So many older women today live in poverty because they took that maxim as valid. Not Helen. Plans for a retirement income and home ownership were made and adhered to. I saw in Helen that wonderful combination of a no-nonsense, practical demeanour with a sense of adventure and huge fun. It was imperative that adventures got under way with that wheelchair looming. So she

Her feet were compromised in fins but she could manage, and the weightlessness and exploration were heavenly. Watching the migration of fresh water jellyfish on the Rock Islands of Pilau was magical. Then there were Bali, Darwin Harbour at a time when the crocodiles were controlled, Norfolk Island and Tahiti. “Diving and my diving friends became a huge part of my life. Given the difficulties, there were those who said I wouldn’t last two years. Well I did you know. Forty years later I was still diving.” Ever inquisitive, adventurer Helen travelled widely to other parts. Early on, the P&O liner Oriana took her to Europe. Later she visited the Arctic Circle and saw the Northern Lights. The Americas beckoned, and southern China just as soon as westerners were permitted. About 20 years ago, Helen became a member of the RSAYS, sailing Twilights on Ian Keller’s Liat II. However, one day she wandered into the Squadron Race Office where Roma Thompson was trying to calculate results on a computer. Roma struggled with less than adequate IT skills and the computer had less than adequate software. Helen offered to help, and that started a commitment to race administration across the tenures of four Commodores. Helen became a Miss Robyn regular, so regular there was hardly a gap to keep adventuring.

The House and Social Committee beckoned and she chaired it for two years. She very much enjoyed a couple of years on the Cruising Committee with Adam Wynn as Chairman. When Helen cruised with friend Charlie Riggs from Port Lincoln she became reacquainted with Graham Kilgariff and a fledgling sailing partnership began. It was about this time that Commodore Annie Rogers was encouraging potential women sailors in a big way. Annie approached Helen to join the Women’s Coaching Series and thus she trained under the tutelage of that great teacher and supporter of women sailing, Sue Richardson on Femme Fatale. To her delight and trepidation, Sue suggested Helen be the first to take the helm. “This is OK,” she thought. It set a pathway. It was just three months later that The Tardis entered the Squadron pool and Graham and Helen began, and still continue, cruising her together, first in South Australian waters and then further afield. The Tardis was built by Commodore Yachts in Sydney and fitted out in South Australia. It moved from the CYCSA back to Sydney before returning south again. Squadron Quarterly readers may remember an important lesson that Graham and Helen taught us while they were cruising with a Squadron group at the St Joseph Banks Group about ten years ago. It goes like this. It’s a pretty good place for squid, so the squid jag hung off the stern, sadly forgotten when skipper and crew hopped in the dinghy for sundowners on a friend’s boat. Later, after the wind built up and it was dark, they headed back to The Tardis. The outboard propeller got caught in the squid line and stopped. Helen reached for the boat, desperately trying to hang on, but her hands were just not up to it and the dinghy took off. Luckily they landed on one of the other islands, otherwise drifting the night in an inflatable across a choppy Spencer Gulf could have had dire consequences. They spent a very cold windy night watching the shenanigans nearby as several Squadron boats dragged and reset anchors, their crews unaware of the stranded sailors. Even in the morning as boats left and Helen and Graham waved vigorously for help, their plight was not noticed. In daylight, the squid line was dealt with and they returned to The Tardis. Helen says the lesson is: follow your mates back to their boat with a strong light. Getting in and out of the dinghy has its own set of hazards, not well dealt with in the dark.

of then heading up the east coast to warmer areas. But the charms of Tassie conspired to keep them there for four years. They became members of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania and volunteered to help with three Sydney-Hobart Races. The Tardis became a familiar sight around Hobart and the south-east cruising grounds, and with John and Veronica Wickham on board they cruised south to Recherche Bay, then west ‘across the bottom’ to Port Davey and the South West World Heritage Area. “It is one of my favourite destinations,” says Helen, “and the people we met in Tasmania are as everyone should be – friendly, unpretentious and helpful to each other.” Eventually they sailed The Tardis north to Queensland where she has cruised the beauty of that coast for about three years. Helen and Graham will return to her for the 2017 winter. Currently a new voyage of discovery is taking place at the RSAYS with the purchase of Cygnet. Helen explained, “I used to dive from Cygnet in the Great Australian Bight and off Kangaroo Island. She has two Volvo motors and besides a few cosmetic updates needed she seems pretty sound. The idea is to eventually swap the two boats over so that we have Cygnet up north and The Tardis where she belongs back home. Cygnet is easier for Graham and me to get on and off and to live on.”

I have known Helen for a long time as fellow members at the Squadron, but until spending time with her for this profile I had no idea of the fortitude of this bolt of energy. Or of Graham, who also suffers with severe arthritis and pulmonary problems. When I feel the odd twinge in my back I will think of them, stop grizzling, and just get up and get on with it. They now have a camper trailer and 4WD. Routes are being set for some outback touring. Well good luck to you Helen and to your buddy Graham. You are legends.

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FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE By Ian Maitland, Wallmans Lawyers Photograpy: Trevor Powell

Ultra Cory - Panama

Folegandros - Monrovia (Liberia)

Ship Registration & Flags of Convenience

VER wondered why it seems every ship you come across has either Panama or Monrovia on her stern? Are these the greatest shipping nations in the world, or is something else involved? How do flags of convenience impact jurisdiction over crimes at sea and piracy? Ian Maitland from Wallmans Lawyers explains.

VERY commercial ship must be registered and many countries have shipping registers for their national ships. The country in which a ship is registered is referred to as its ‘flag state’. The flag state has the authority and responsibility to enforce regulations over vessels registered under its flag (Wikipedia), including such issues as safety, documentation and insurance. Where, like Australia, a country has its own register, the legal position is reasonably clear.

Australian ships are registered under the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR) and must be registered if they are at least 24 metres in tonnage length (this term is defined in the Regulations as ‘a length equal to 96 percent of the total length of the ship measured on a waterline that is at a distance, from top of the keel, equal to 85 percent of the least moulded depth of the

ship’) and are trading ships that are: • Australian owned, • wholly owned by Australian residents or nationals, • operated solely by Australian residents or nationals, or • on demise charter (which is effectively the same as bareboat charter) to Australian based operators. All Australian-registered ships must comply with Australian law and come within the jurisdiction of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The Australian shipping register sets out the ship’s particulars and records any mortgages and other equitable interests. In fact, some vessels smaller than 24 metres are registered solely because there is a mortgage and the mortgagor wants some security, similar to registration of land.

Similar legal regimes apply in other countries which also have a national register: eg Norway, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, USA, Canada and the UK. Interestingly, the Isle of Man has a registry. However, there are also what are called ‘flags of convenience’ which indicate a ship is registered in a country other than the country of the owner. There are numerous reasons for registering a ship under a flag of convenience, including minimising tax and avoiding strict regulations. The International Transport Federation asserts that there are 34 countries which offer flags of convenience, the most famous of which is Panama which is purported to have registered with its flag approximately ¼ of the world’s shipping. Others with large memberships include the Bahamas, Bermuda, Cambodia, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Liberia, Malta, the Marshall Islands, St Vincent and the Grenadines. Continued on page 43 ....

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Flag of Liberia (Monrovia)

.... Continued from page 42 There are various International Conventions which apply to vessels and the link with the flag state. Article 5(1) of the Geneva Convention on the High Seas 1958 which came into effect in 1962 (when the Convention obtained sufficient signatories) states that ‘the state must effectively exercise its jurisdiction and control in administrative, technical and social matters over ships flying its flag’. This was repeated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). From a practical point of view, this issue becomes quite tricky if a crime is committed. The general principle is that the law of the flag will apply for crimes on the ‘high seas’; again this is provided for by UNCLOS. However, under certain circumstances, the laws of other countries may apply depending upon where the crime occurs: if it occurs in that country’s waters, if the vessel has just left or is arriving at a port or if a person involved is a citizen of a different country. If a claim is brought in a jurisdiction other than the flag state, the local court will have to decide if it has jurisdiction and the flag state may challenge the jurisdiction. What about Captain Jack Sparrow or Captain Hector Barbossa? (Incidentally there were real pirates called the Barbarossa brothers.) Under international law, piracy is ’an offence against the law of nations’. This is partly because generally the operations of pirates are on the high seas and thus a pirate is unable to claim the usual protection provided by the flag under which he operates, if in fact he has

AAL Hong Kong - Majuro (Marshall Islands) a flag. The net result is that any nation can capture and punish pirates, and apply whichever law they choose. In Australia, the Commonwealth and each State and the Northern Territory (not the ACT – piracy on Lake Burley Griffin is unlikely) have enacted legislation to deal with offences of piracy. In addition, the Defence Force has the power to seize a ship or aircraft where there is a “ ‘reasonable belief’ of piracy. Piracy, though, is not really an issue off the Australian coast. However, for those who undertake a cruise further afield, there is a real risk. In 2009, the MSC Melody was cruising in the Indian Ocean. Apparently the Captain was enjoying a drink at the bar with several passengers and one of them asked about pirates. The Captain indicated no risk as they were 1,000 nm off the Somali coast. On cue, some

passengers rushed in screaming, “Pirates in a speed boat are at the stern of the vessel”. Apparently, various passengers threw deck chairs and tables at the persons attempting to board. The Captain opened his safe and provided pistols to several security guards who were onboard. They fired warning shots which seemingly frightened off the pirates who then retreated. This account does sound like a Hollywood thriller but in fact it did happen. In this case there were onboard security guards who had access, through the Captain, to weapons. Internationally, this is a controversial issue:do we have armed guards just in case, or will the presence of armed guard expose the ship to an attack by heavily armed pirates, which could well lead to loss of life if the pirates open fire with sophisticated weaponry?

BOOK REVIEW

By Bruce Macky HIS is a wonderful book for lovers of the sea and sailing, by the doyen of

yachting writers. Tom Cunliffe is a very well known writer and broadcaster on the subject of sailing. He is also the author of several books, including The Complete Yachtmaster and The Complete Day Skipper, which are used as texts for sail training in England. Tom and his wife have sailed their cutter Constance all around the Atlantic. Tom writes, in his foreword to this book, that his wife loves to visit secondhand and antiquarian bookshops and will buy any books or old magazines she finds that relate to sailing or the sea. Hence they have a very large library of such books. In this book In the Wake of Heroes, Tom has selected short passages from some of his favorites. He has deliberately left out the famous writers, such as Joshua Slocum and Robin Knox-Johnston, and chosen lesser known books. There are eight sections to the book: Classic Yachting, Emergency, High Latitudes, Long-Distance Cruising and Racing, Small Craft, Voyages Under Duress, Women Writers and Working Boats. Each section contains a number of stories, some of which are a chapter from a book, or individual passages, put together by Tom. There are also diary entries and magazine articles. Each is about five to six pages, so are a quick read. For example: there is a ‘log’ of a weekend sailing trip by a group of Sea Scouts (they would never be allowed to do it today!), a rather scary description of a trip up the mast in bad weather, a story of a yacht trapped in ice and many more. I love this book and think it should be present in the cabin of every cruising boat, as the short passages are ideal for a quick read before bed.

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IN TRANQUIL WATERS

OHN was born in Birmingham England. As was the case with many of his

generation, he only had a professional teacher for six months of his school life. He was an active teenager who took part in cycling races and athletics. It was at the athletics club that he first met his wife Mavis at the age of fourteen. When he was 18, he joined the RAF for four years, and used the time to gain some more formal education. This took him to Germany and Egypt. After leaving the RAF in 1956 he began his long association with boats of all sizes joining the Bourneville Model Yacht Club. In 1957 Mavis and John were married and they sailed model yachts together. By the early 1960s John was finding it increasingly difficult to obtain the kind of job he aspired to, and raise a family on English wages, so he and Mavis decided to emigrate to Australia. The family arrived in Adelaide on the 13 February 1964. John briefly worked for ETSA before getting a job on the Blue Streak Rocket project which lasted until 1970. Then he had a number of engineering jobs, and also ran his own electrical contracting business. John and Mavis continued to sail model yachts until the early 1970s, when John progressed to sailing Mosquito catamarans. In 1976 they both joined the Port Adelaide Sailing Club and purchased their first keel boat, a 26-foot edge-glued timber sloop called Caroline, which they re-named Echo. John raced Echo for several seasons before deciding that he was getting too old for racing. They then set about looking for a larger cruising boat and in 1978 purchased Balari, a 36-foot steel sloop, and renamed her Oberon. Oberon was to be his pride and joy for twenty-two years and in this time John refurbished her decks, altered the coach house and fully refitted her interior. Oberon was used extensively for cruising across the gulf, to Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln and in 1997 John sailed her to Tasmania. In 2000 John and Mavis said a sad farewell to Oberon and resolved to ‘sail’ their caravan around Australia.

John Kenneth Smith 18 December 1933 - 11 March 2017

John was a gifted engineer and a creative person who always had a project on the go. These were many and varied, and included re-decking Marionette II, extensive maintenance on Giaconda, designing automatic plating lines, making light-house shaped cruet sets from recycled timber, writing poetry and writing computer programs. During the last three years of his life his creativity was hampered by Parkinson’s disease. John was a member of the Squadron for forty years. He slipped away peacefully on the 11 March leaving his wife Mavis, daughter Kay, two grandsons, a granddaughter and a great granddaughter.

Les Harper Dedication Dinner at the CYCSA

N Friday 21 April, eleven Squadron members accompanied the Commodore

Rae Hunt and her husband Jeff to a dedication dinner at the CYC for Les Harper, formerly Radio Oyster Bay. Les, who was a member of the Squadron and a founding member of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, passed away on 22 February aged 99 years. He operated the Oyster Bay Radio until only nine years ago, and received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1989 for his service to the boating fraternity. Famous for his straight talking on the radio, Les will be fondly remembered by all who were lucky to hear his voice on the airwaves. There was a good turnout and Les’s son Ross prepared a brilliant slide show which enabled us to share the highlights of his life. Among many of his interests, Les was also a pilot and took to the South Australian skies on many occasions. RSAYS member Geoff Wallbridge was unable to attend as he was interstate, but on his behalf Ken Case passed on his respects and read out the following recollections from Geoff’s early cruising days on Solace.

“My very first (1996) cruise in my ketch Solace was guided by the voice of Les, and when finally at anchor in Oyster Bay we were treated with great hospitality and visited Les’s home for a cup of tea, cake and a chat . He was always my first point of radio contact on any subsequent Gulf cruises and I still remember his comment that HF is the only real radio – those VHF things are only useful at anchor, for the girls to decide who’s bringing the gin and who’s bringing the tonic!” The jocular response from those present continued with many other recollections shared by those present. Rae and Jeff also shared their stories.

Les Harper 24 September 1917 - 22 February 2017

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Thanks to the CYCSA for arranging the event. It was a great opportunity to recall many stories of a fellow very highly regarded by the cruising community. In Geoff Wallbridge’s words, “He will be missed.”

IN TRANQUIL WATERS

YFFIN was born in Wagin, Western Australia in 1929. The family moved back

to South Australia in 1929. Kyffin’s early childhood was spent in Kapunda and he finished his schooling at Scotch College in 1940. He then spent time as a jackaroo on a property called Gum Creek South near Farrells Flat in the mid-north. In 1942 he applied to join the navy and was called up as a communications coder on his 18th birthday. He served on HMAS Gympie, an Australian built corvette, and in October 1943 was involved in setting up a signal station onshore near Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. He was then drafted to an N class destroyer, the Napier (manned by Australians but part of the British Pacific Fleet) and was off the coast of Japan when the first atomic bomb was dropped on 6 August 1945 (his 21st birthday.) A ceasefire was ordered on 15 August and they entered Tokyo Bay on 30 August. In May 1946 he was discharged from the navy after 3½ years. After the war he went back to working the land in the mid-north, and then at Lucindale in the south-east to learn about wetland farming. There he met and married Faye Williams in April 1950. He returned to Gum Creek South as manager and his daughters, Karen and Sally, were born there. In 1956 he became manager and merino stud master of Melton Stud near Hallett. When the stud was sold ten years later, he and a partner established a property in the Mallee between Kaniva and Nhill in Victoria. It was eventually sold after five years of drought. Kyffin went on to work for the Lands Department advising soldier settlers, and was transferred to Kangaroo Island, which he and Faye both loved. They were bitten by the ‘sailing bug’ after Anthea and Jamie Cowell introduced them to sailing. When they moved to Adelaide, they bought their first yacht Frolic, a Duncanson 29, which was followed by Airborne, a Duncanson 35, on which they won the Jubilee 150 Two Gulf Rally. Kyffin joined RSAYS in 1980 and was a member for 18 years. Kyffin and Faye spent 17 very happy years fishing and sailing, including a bare boat charter off the Turkish coast.

Kyffin Gladstone Cook 6 August 1924 – 21 November 2016

Faye died in 2008 and Kyffin, although legally blind and with worsening sight, lived independently until 2015. He was a Justice of the Peace, and an active Legatee for 50 years. He is survived by daughters Karen and Sally, and six grandchildren.

AN was born in Ardrossan, and grew up in Port Broughton and Wallaroo. As

a boy he learned to sail, and was given a small canoe with a sail by a young man who joined up and went to war. He came to Adelaide for schooling and then university, gaining a mechanical engineering degree from the School of Mines. In 1955 he joined Chrysler Australia which eventually was taken over by Mitsubishi. Ian became Director of Manufacturing at Mitsubishi and remained so until he retired. He was a very keen sailor and in the early days in Adelaide he sailed with Alan and Marjorie Smith. He built his first yacht, Tekin, at home, completing it in 1965 when he joined the RSAYS. He sailed it in all the races - ‘round the cans’ and offshores including Adelaide to Port Lincoln. He built Tekin II, also at home, but his biggest ship building effort was the fitting out and building at home of the fibreglass yacht, Warlord. In this he sailed several Melbourne to Hobarts and Sydney to Hobarts. Ian and his wife Mollie were married in 1956 and had two sons, John and Kim – now both engineers. Ian is remembered for his appearance on the ABC programme, the New Inventors where he demonstrated his invention of an oyster shucker. He ran the business of making - and selling a few thousand - from his garage. His GP bought at least half a dozen for his patients who had injured themselves trying to shuck oysters! Ian was a member of RSAYS for about 30 years, serving on the Outer Harbour Committee with people such as Malcolm Kinnaird, and was always ready to assist friends in repairs to their boats. He’ll be remembered for his great sense of humour and intense love of sailing.

Ian Scott 21 June 1928 – 23 March 2017

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BERTHS FOR SALE & RENT Berths for Sale - May 2017

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Berth Type

Price From

Price To

8.2 Hard Stands $3,000.00 $7,000.00 Best Deal - HS10 or HS12 (Tarmac) $3,000.00 10 Marina $40,000.00 $80,000.00 Best Deal - I25 (Double) $40,000.00 All offers considered 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) & E04 (Double) $30,000.00 Neg 14 Marina $79,000.00 $120,000.00 Best Deal - A06 (Single) $79,000.00 Neg 15 Marina $50,000.00 $145,000.00 Best Deal - F05 (Single) $50,000.00 Neg 16 Marina $78,000.00 $195,000.00 Best Deal -G05 (Single) $78,000.00 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 $240,000.00 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 $375,000.00 Best Deal - SI06 (Single Super) $320,000.00 For further information please contact Andrew McDowell - 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 - May 2017 Length (metres)

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Single

HARDSTANDS

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$23.25

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

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MARINA

!24

$82.50

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A05

$99.00

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Double

MARINA

B02

$99.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Double

MARINA

B08

$99.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Double

MARINA

C06

$99.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Single

MARINA

C12

$99.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Double

MARINA

D08

$99.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Single

MARINA

E02

$107.25

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Single

MARINA

E07

$107.25

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Double

MARINA

A06

$115.50

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Double

MARINA

I03

$115.50

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Double

MARINA

I01 & I01A

$115.50

SUITABLE FOR CAT BERTH

Single

MARINA

F04

$123.75

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Single

MARINA

F07

$123,75

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Single

MARINA

J15

$132.00

AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE

Single

MARINA

G01

$132.00

AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE

Single

MARINA

G05

$132.00

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Single

MARINA

SI08

$344.38

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Single

MARINA

SI09

$344.38

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

For further information please contact Kathy Bernhardt-Loechel 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 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PERMANENT RENTAL OF BERTHS, ALL VESSEL OWNERS MUST BE CURRENT MEMBERS OF RSAYS Page 46 SQ Winter 2017

EVENTS CALENDAR July 2017 Sat 1

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Squadron Racing Squadron

Tue 4

Management

Sat 8 Sun 9

Social Racing Racing

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Management

Tue 25

Social Racing Management Squadron Cruising Racing Management

Sun 30

Racing

Sun 16 Tue 18 Thu 20 Sat 22

August 2017 Tue 1

Management

Sat 5

Racing Social

Tue 8

Management

Sat 12 Sun 13

External Racing

Mon 14

Management

Thu 17 Fri 18

Management External Cruising Racing Management

Sat 19 Tue 22

Elton John Tribute Show Combined Winter Series Volunteer Thank You Event House & Social Committee Meeting; Junior Committee Meeting Wine Tasting Shorthanded Series Destination Race Shorthanded Series Destination Race RSAYS Ltd Board Meeting; RSAYS Inc Board Meeting; Racing Committee Meeting Social Event Combined Winter Series Combined Committee Chairs Meeting RSAYS Inc Annual General Meeting 'Youth' Trophy Presentation Shorthanded Series Cruising Committee Meeting Combined Winter Series and Presentations at CYCSA

House & Social Committee Meeting; Junior Committee Meeting Shorthanded Series Social Event RSAYS Ltd Board Meeting; RSAYS Inc Board Meeting; Racing Committee Meeting Dinner Dance Port Line Cup Squadron Quarterly Spring Edition - Deadline for Articles RSAYS Ltd Annual General Meeting RSAYS FermentFest 2017 Cruising Night Short handed Series Cruising Committee Meeting

September 2017 Sun 3

External

Tue 5

Management

Sun 10

Racing Squadron Racing

Tue 12

Management

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Cruising Cruising Management Management External

Sat 9

Sat 24 Tue 26 Sat 30

Juniors Management Squadron

Fathersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Juniors Committee Meeting; House & Social Committee Meeting RSAYS Sailing Coaching Day 1 Flag Raising Cermony and Commodoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball RSAYS Sailing Coaching Day 2 RSAYS Inc Board Meeting; Racing Committee Meeting St Kilda Boat Club Cruise St Kilda Boat Club Cruise House & Social Committee Meeting Quarterly Meeting of Members Game Fishing Club on Quarterdeck Junior Sail Training 1; Welcome BBQ and Fun Races 1&2 Cruising Committee Meeting Neil Diamond Show

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