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SERVICE DIRECTORY
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GUEST RELATIONS DESK Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday
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Monday to Friday Saturday (race days only)
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MEMBERS’ BAR
Bar Monday to Friday 12:00 till approx. 21:00 Saturday to Sunday 11:00 till approx. 21:00 Meals Lunch: Monday to Friday 12:00 – 14:30 Saturday and Sunday 12:00 – 15:00 Dinner: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 18:00 – 20:30 Friday and Saturday 18:00 – 21:00 A snack menu will be available on race days between lunch and dinner service on Wednesday, 16:00–18:00 and Saturday and Sunday, 15:00–18:00.
KEN KING CENTRE (KKC) Saturday (race days) 08:00 – 13:00 Sunday (race days) 08:00 – 11:00 Saturday and Sundays (non race days) Closed
HARBOUR VIEW RESTAURANT Monday and Tuesday Wednesday and Friday Saturday Sunday
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BOATING & MARINA OFFICE
Closed lunch from 12:00 dinner from 18:00 dinner only from 18:00 lunch only from 12:00
Please note: Winter trading hours are listed. Trading times will depend on the level of patronage and may vary from the time of printing. Seasonal trading hours can be found at syc.com.au
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Membership Karen Crowley: karen.crowley@syc.com.au Admin/Finance Helen Tetlow: helen.tetlow@syc.com.au Boating Academy Michah Shuwalow: michah@syc.com.au or please visit our website: sycba.com.au Boating Manager Sulis Papantoniou: sulis@syc.com.au Marina and Yard Paul Gascoigne: waterfront@syc. com.au CEO Richard Hewett: richard.hewett@syc.com.au Events Manager Tevany Patten: tevany.patten@syc.com.au Club Events Naomi Smith: naomi.smith@syc. com.au Operations Paul Corfield: paul.corfield@syc.com.au
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General Committee Commodore’s Report Sail Report Club Champions 2013–2014 Recreational Boating Report Off The Beach Report The Story Behind Endeavour IV Young Members Report Wednesday Wonders Report Sunday Sailors Report Race Management Report WISC Wrap Up J24 Report Social Report Opening Day Member Awards ICOYC Commodore’s Forum Reciprocal Club Program Member Boat News Club Marine SYCBA Member News What’s New? Member + Club Events Club Events Calendar Events at SYC Member Benefits Scheme Kol’s Kitchen Weddings at SYC New Members + SYC Vale
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COVER IMAGE Scarlet Runner, Winner of the Pacific Cup 2014, finishing first in all categories. Photo taken by Leslie Richter.
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General Committee 2014/2015 Commodore-in-Chief His Royal Highness Prince Philip K.G.K.T Duke of Edinburgh
Kate Mitchell
Rob Davis
Commodore
David Lynch Treasurer
Garry Anderson Committee Member
Ashley Trebilcock
Vice Commodore
Jason Close Club Captain, Sail
Luke Reinehr
Committee Member
Rear Commodore
Mal Billings
Club Captain, Recreational Boating
Alistair Murray
Committee Member
Rob Date
Cathryn Furey Club Captain, Off The Beach
Committee Member
Bill Stubbs
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Commodore’s Report The changing of the guard is always an exciting time for a club but one of the strengths of our great Club is its continuity and our continued vision; to build a long term financially viable yacht club that provides boating activities, facilities, social program and training in accordance with the needs of the members and the community now and in the future.
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hen I walk into our Club my overwhelming emotion is one of pride. Not just pride because we have some of the finest facilities in Australia but pride in our members. It is the members who are the heart and soul of a club and the members at Sandringham Yacht Club are exceptional. Everywhere you look it is members who are volunteering to run races, members who are organising social events, members who are giving so much time and expertise to their Club.
A great example of this was at the beginning of 2014 when our Immediate Past Commodore Chris Carlile initiated a fund raising drive to replace our much loved but aging committee boat, Endeavour III. Within a month enough monies were donated by the members to purchase a fine new vessel – Endeavour IV – which will serve us for at least the next 20 years. It was not just the fundraising effort that was remarkable, but also the time and effort of the selection committee who found the boat. We now have a committee boat which is comfortable at anchor in quite big seas and very comfortable for our Race Management team. A huge thanks to all who were part of the project. Boating is our core activity and it is terrific to see so much activity on the water and around boats. I have always been a racer but a whole world of ‘mucking about in boats’ has been opened up to me by joining in with the Recreational Boating activities. Mal Billings and his committee have put together an extensive programme and the friendliness and comradeship of the group is amazing. If you have not been tempted to join in on one of their activities I would wholeheartedly recommend it. We have an international reputation for running excellent Regattas and this year our volunteers, headed by Boating Manager, Sulis Papantoniou have done another sterling job. Sail Sandy had over 200 entries. Sail Melbourne had 800 entries from over 80 countries. This was followed by State and National titles in the Open
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Bics and Farr 40s. Our Race Management team is the envy of most clubs with two international judges, one international race officer, two national race officers, eight state race officers and a large group of dedicated mark layers, timekeepers and race administrators. So many members giving so much to our Club! At the end of January we celebrated the success of many of our members in offshore races and State and National titles. A standout effort was from Samaran. Julian Sasson and Mischa Suda took out the National Cadet titles in Port Lincoln, remarkable as Mischa’s dad, David, won the same title 19 years before. The Suda family then drove from Port Lincoln to Adelaide where David took out the J24 National title in Pacemaker with a crew made up of mainly ex OTB sailors. That is one of the things I love most about Sandy ... family involvement and commitment. The 25 year plus Members’ Lunch in October was a humbling experience – so many of our members have had a life-time commitment to our Club. SYC has three members who have been part of the club for over 70 years and five who have had more than 60 years of membership. That continuity is important because to move forward we must understand the past and it is members like these who hold our corporate memory. We continue our association with the ICOYC which gives us an amazing network of kindred and reciprocal clubs throughout the world. Our Vice Commodore, two Past Commodores and CEO attended this year’s conference in Auckland and further cemented our ties with this prestigious group. A huge number of members attended a night to congratulate Scarlet Runner on her amazing successes in iconic races around the world. This culminated in winning the Pacific Cup – the only Aussie boat to do it – and then a win in ORCi Division 1 of the Sydney to Hobart race. Well done Scarlet Runner.
There are just so many reasons to be proud of our Club. On the financial front we continue to perform to budget and our CEO Richard Hewett and Financial Officer Helen Tetlow work closely with the Finance and Audit Committee to meet our commitments. Your hard working General Committee (GC) is a credit to the Club. All members have an assigned responsibility that is aligned to their skills and the collegiate atmosphere of our meetings makes them productive and enjoyable. One of the reasons our Club continues to do well is that GC works well together and has no factions. We work hard to represent all members and equally promote all facets of the Club, always keeping our long term vision and strategic planning goals in mind. To our CEO and staff we owe a huge thank you for the excellent service they consistently give us, often going well above what is required. We are fortunate to have a very high calibre of staff. In conclusion I look forward to seeing you around your Club in 2015 and enjoying all SYC has to offer.
Kate Mitchell Commodore
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Sail Report Hello to all keelboat sailors. It has been a busy start to the 2014-15 summer sailing season. We have seen some great results from Sandringham Yacht Club yachts over the Christmas period in the Tasmania ocean events, the Boxing Day Dash and the Geelong Festival of Sails. Congratulations to the following yachts and their crews.
Sydney to Hobart
PHS Division 1 1st - Dream 2nd - Esprit 3rd - XLR8 Division 2 3rd - Dark and Stormy Cruising 1st - Oasis
Melbourne to Hobart – Eastcoaster Line Honours 1st - XLR8 IRC 2nd - Dry White AMS 1st - Dry White PHS 1st - XLR8 2nd - Dry White
Melbourne to Devonport Line Honours 2nd - Wicked IRC 1st - White Noise 2nd - Wicked 3rd - Bandit AMS 1st - Hush 3rd - White Noise PHS 1st - Hush
J24 Australian Championship Scarlet Runner
Scarlet Runner 1st ORCi Division 1, 2nd IRC Division 1 Terra Firma 3rd IRC Division 1, 2nd ORCi Division 1 Bacardi – 36 year old yacht that completed her 30th Sydney to Hobart race
1st - Pacemaker 3rd - By the Lee
S80 Victorian Championships 1st - Intrusion
Festival of Sails Victorian IRC and AMS Championships IRC AMS
Division 2 2nd - Niche Division 3 3rd - More Noise Division 2 2nd - Niche Division 3 1st - More Noise
Cruiser/Racing Division
AMS Division 1 2nd - Joust PHS Division 1 1st - Sportscar 2nd - Joust 3rd - Barnstormer
Cruising Spinnaker
PHS Division 3 2rd - Johnny B.Goode
Bacardi
Boxing Day Dash Line Honours 2nd - Belle 3rd - XLR8 IRC Division 1 1st - Wicked 2nd - Bandit Division 2 1st - Alibi 3rd - More Noise AMS Division 1 1st - Bandit 2nd - Wicked Division 2 1st - Alibi 6 |
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Cruising Non Spinnaker
PHS 2nd - Sundance Marine
Teams Event
IRC 2nd Wicked, Terra Firma, More Noise AMS 1st Niche, Alchemist, Rhiannon PHS 1st Dark Energy, Joust, Windspeed
There are a couple of special mentions amongst these results. Congratulations to David Suda and his crew on Pacemaker for winning the Australian J24 Championships and to Marissa Chalkley and her crew for winning the prized Rudder Cup in the
Melbourne to Devonport race. This Cup is awarded to the best overall placed yacht. In the Festival of Sails event Niche was highly commended for their retrieval of a young woman who was thrown overboard from another yacht during an errant gybe. The crew of the other yacht had not noticed her missing and she spent some 20 minutes in the water. Our Mercedes-Benz Brighton Saturday Aggregate Series has seen almost 60 entrants across all divisions competing in some fierce racing in all formats of sailing; long, short and windward leeward courses. Our Mercedes-Benz Brighton Summer Series comprised Wednesday Wonders with 49 entrants, Thursday Twilights with 71 entrants, Sunday Sailors with 31 entrants and Saturday Around The Stix with 31 entrants all competing in the best racing program on Port Phillip. It has been pleasing to see new members joining SYC from other yacht clubs with a view to improving their sailing and enjoying the most competitive sailing available on Port Phillip. We welcome all new members and hope you are enjoying your new Club. It has also been encouraging to see the growth and increased activity within our Young Members – formerly Intermediates. This is where the future of our Club lies. Freya Vickery is doing a great job as the driving force behind the Young Members group both socially and on the water. One other issue regarding membership, all members are reminded that non members who are sailing on any race day must comply with our day pass system. A day pass can be purchased from the Boating Office on any nominated race day prior to racing. This day pass is essential to ensure your guest complies with liquor licensing rules and is also a requirement under the racing rules of sailing. Random audits are also undertaken from time to time. Sail Committee is always keen to receive any input into our racing program, race management or any other keelboat sailing issue of concern. So please feel free to submit any ideas or comments you may have in the race feedback section on the SYC website. Sail Committee are committed to providing the best racing format possible, so your input is vital in helping us moving forward. Finally I would like to thank the Sail Committee and all of our volunteers working around the Club offering their time to make this great sailing program possible. Thank you. See you around the club. Yours in sailing
Jason Close Club Captain – Sail
Club Champions 2013 – 2014
AMS Division 1 WICKED Mike and Mark Welsh
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AMS Division 2 FRENZY Jon Evans
AMS Division 3 WATERMARK II Graeme Watt and Peter Loh
IRC Division 1 WICKED Mike and Mark Welsh
IRC Division 2 ALCHEMIST Michael Manson
IRC Division 3 WATERMARK II Graeme Watt and Peter Loh
YV Division 1 XLR8 Ray Shaw
YV Division 2 ALCHEMIST Michael Manson
YV Division 3 RHIANNON Lowa Paszko
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Recreational Boating Report Hello all Recreational Boating members both power and sail.
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ell the Committee and I certainly feel as though we have had to hit the deck running this year with the many Recreational Boating events on offer.
The year got off to a great start with the Picnic Raft Up. We had 38 boats enter but with a 20 knot southerly forecast it was decided that the Sandringham Yacht Club wave wall was the safest place to be. Some 29 boats ended up rafting up and our Commodore, Chris Carlile, joined the festivities for the day, raiding various boats and checking out the best pick of hospitality on offer! February saw the resumption of our Guest Speaker nights with a visit to Frank Hammond’s sail loft on Wednesday 12 February. Frank took us through the evolution of sail-making over the years and demonstrated his state of the art computer aided design and sail cutting equipment. Paul Bartley also gave a very informative talk on what to look out for when self inspecting our rigging. Sunday 23 February saw the running of the annual SYC Cup Navrally where SYC invites kindred clubs to compete for the coveted SYC Cup. Included in this event is the battle between SYC and RVMYC for the CUB Cup. Congratulations once again go to RVMYC for taking out the trophy
in both events and our thanks for providing the TackTrackers. Last March we held two major events. The first was the Cruise-In-Company from Bass Strait to Apollo Bay and King Island. Eleven boats participated, some going to Apollo Bay and the rest doing the entire King Island cruise. A Guest Speaker Night was held in April to hear about all the behind the scenes preparation that goes into organising cruising events. The second major event held in March was the Investigator Rally in a family cruise format down to Martha Cove on Saturday 22 and return Sunday 23 March. Three options were available to choose from – a leisurely cruise from SYC to Martha Cove, a scenic cruise with information pack of points of interest and quiz questions, or a timed scenic route with nominated speed. We had 18 boats entered, with 13 boats braving the brisk westerly with close to a two metre swell which meant that most people focused on their seamanship to reach Martha Cove. Special recognition goes to Paul and Pauline Liddiatt and their two young daughters, Zoe and Amy, who went down on their open RHIB despite the elements. On 29 March we kicked off the day with the Car Boot Sale which had 11 stalls registered. Although we had a couple of last minute cancellations, I am sure buyers and sellers were pleased with the result. That afternoon, 34 boats met up at Melbourne City Marina, some having gone the
Raft Up Picnic
night before. Once at Docklands, some chose to dine on boats or at the various restaurants on offer at Docklands. The rest of the group embarked on the Royal Barge, the Elizabeth Anne, which took us to the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for a sunset dinner around Melbourne returning around 20:00 to regroup and party on. The weather was so great several boats stayed the Sunday night too. On 13 April the interclub Whalley Cup Navrally between SYC, Mordialloc Motor Yacht Club, Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club and Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron was held with 20 boats entered. Whilst Sandringham did not win the Whalley Cup, we certainly have come a long way with our scores in Navrallies. The best performing boat was IV by VIII, skippered and navigated by David and Kate McCutcheon who scored 26 points which placed them overall 5th in the competition, a fantastic result. Once again, the TackTracker system was used thanks to the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club and special thanks to Chris Ackerman who set all the trackers up for the event. On 4 May, the Fishing Challenge was planned but unfortunately had to be postponed to 18 May due to unseasonal warm weather and a northerly gusting over 25 knots, saw seven of the 15 entrants brave the bay at various times to hook their catches which varied from squid caught by Ralph White, to flathead, snapper and pinkies. The Fishing Challenge winners were two of our younger entrants with the identical catch of snapper weighing in at 1.06 kg. Dean Christopher and Spiros Lekkas were awarded the fishing rods and tackle.
Cruise-In-Company to King Island
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Our Presentation Breakfast was as popular as ever
with 120 people attending. Once again, we had a fantastic array of raffle prizes very kindly donated by generous club members and many local businesses. All funds raised from the raffle go straight back to Recreational Boating for future events, so thank you to all the members and guests who dug deep for the occasion. The event was made all the more enjoyable by the open fire and the spectacular back drop of the Sunday Sailors and One Design racers out on the water.
Cruise-in-Company Melbourne Cup Weekend
Paul Liddiatt, along with his entire family, was the deserving winner of the Recreational Boating Club Person of the Year. They attend most Recreational Boating events come rain, hail or shine, not to mention 20 knots SW all the way to Martha Cove. Our last event for the winter season was the annual wine tour on 23 August organised by Val and Hugh Pilsworth. Winery Tour Forty members joined our regular driver Keith on his bus, Oz Express, to head attendees learning all the tricks of the trade from down to Werribee Mansion on a beautiful our Navigation Rally guru Mike Stahmer. This night sunny day. We went on a guided tour of the and the following Novice Navigation Rally on Mansion and had a leisurely walk through the Saturday 15 November in which 11 boats took magnificent gardens. From there it was just a part, were set up in response to the SYC survey in short ride to Shadowfax Winery for lunch and which members said they wished to learn more tastings. The wine, food, music and company about these fun events. It was pleasing to see were excellent. Everyone returned to the Club both sail and power boats taking part. Our happy, but a bit worse for wear. heartfelt thanks to the wonderful generosity Opening Day was a great success with a huge of Fred Heavey for donating the TackTrackers fleet decked out in the Blues, Blue, Blew theme. which were used for the first time in this event. Cameron Dale and his crew on Marisa took out the best dressed boat in the Recreational Boating division with their Blues Brothers tribute. Our Guest Speaker Night on Wednesday 22 October, hosted by fishing legend Ian Jones was well attended with everyone enjoying a very entertaining and informative presentation on how to catch those big snapper in preparation for the following Saturday’s Fishing Competition. The competition numbers were down slightly as a result of the weather and it being on a Saturday. It will be returning to Sunday next year. I would like to thank our generous sponsors, Jackson’s Marine, Flood Marketing, Bradley Smokers, Offshore Marine Electronics and Cranbourne Tackle World for their continued generous sponsorship of this event.
The annual Christmas bbq was held in the undercroft on Wednesday 14 December as rain storms were predicted later in the evening. The feedback I received on the new location was very positive and we will look at making this a permanent venue for the bbq in future. We had great numbers to this event with 200 members attending including Commodore Kate Mitchell. It was a relaxed and easy going night which
included a raffle and significant amounts of Christmas cheer were consumed. We have many more events planned for 2015 and we urge you all to check out our calendar on the SYC website under Recreational Boating or the notice board. Save the dates in your diaries and come along and join us. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Recreational Boating Sub Committee: Peter Hickey, Bruce Hodgkins, Michael Kostos, Kate McCutcheon, Hugh and the late Val Pilsworth, George Shaw and staff member Eloise Pritchard – and their long-suffering partners, who all work tirelessly to make the events a great success. Thank you also to you, the members, for supporting Recreational Boating.
Mal Billings Club Captain – Recreational Boating
Twenty-five boats registered for the Cruise-inCompany over the Melbourne Cup weekend to Geelong and Queenscliff, but plans were changed due to strong SW wind forecasts for Saturday and Sunday. In the end we had 11 boats go straight to Queenscliff on the Friday and Phil Spry-Bailey and the crew on Magic braved the elements and sailed down to join us at QCYC for a bbq on Saturday night where the winners of the quiz and the most creative menus were announced and prizes awarded. An easy sail home on Monday before a strong northerly change meant we were able to take part in the Melbourne Cup festivities at the Club on Tuesday. The Guest Speaker Night on Wednesday 12 November titled ‘Dispersing the Myth behind Navrallies’ was a very popular night with 50
Cruise-in-Company to Apollo Bay
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Off The Beach Report Club Captain’s Report It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to lead the Off The Beach (OTB) sailing community at Sandringham Yacht Club and I greatly appreciate being able to work with the OTB Committee and Junior Captains to ensure that we continue to provide high quality racing and training programs, as well as the wide range of social events that the SYC OTB community enjoys. As a long time member of SYC and having been involved in all facets of club life, I strongly encourage any members who have not experienced the friendship, commitment and passion for sailing of the OTB community to come over and visit us some time very soon.
Cadet Nationals 2014
Pie Nights The OTB sailing season traditionally commences with a Pie Night, which serves the dual purpose of welcoming new members and reuniting those ‘not so new’ members who have not seen each other over the winter season. At the September 2014 event we had the opportunity to hear from junior member Jack Challands, who shared with us his experiences competing in the 2014 O’pen Bic German National Championships and 2014 World Championships, also held in Germany. We celebrated Jack’s success and congratulated him on his outstanding achievements in these two Regattas, with a third place in the German Nationals and the title of Under 13 O’pen Bic World Champion. More recently in late January 2015 we were fortunate to welcome dual Olympian and SYC member Krystal Weir as our guest presenter at the second Pie Night for the season. Krystal told the story of her pathway to the Olympics and many of the training challenges she faced along the way, including having to sail her Laser backwards, without a rudder, to chase tennis balls around the pond area. She also focused on the importance of loyalty to your club and acknowledged the wonderful support she has always had from SYC.
OTB Campout 2015
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We are excited to be working currently with Krystal to develop and pilot a coaching program for female SYC Junior sailors to assist them with the transition into sailing Lasers as a youth class.
Opening Day Opening Day 2014 saw the season off to a great start with joint Junior OTB Captains Julian Sasson and Ashley Cavanagh beginning the day by co-ordinating that very important Opening Day task- filling the water balloons for the Flag Officers to defend themselves with during the sail past! With this important business out of the way they spoke as part of the official proceedings. It was a privilege to hear them reflect on the friendships, community and fun on and off the water that are such a feature of the OTB. The Ronstan Challenge took place immediately after the Sail Past, providing a colourful spectacle of OTB boats and sailors for those viewing from the clubhouse and on the water. While most SYC members were still
Krystal Weir
recovering from Opening Day celebrations, the Off The Beach area was a hive of activity by 09:00 the following morning, even with the added challenge of the start of daylight saving. Over 30 boats took to the water for the first heat of the Spring Aggregate, enjoying perfect sailing conditions and close competition.
Junior Development Squad (JDS) The Junior Development Squad program provides high quality coaching for our junior sailors in three different programs: JDS Green Fleet, JDS Optimist and JDS International Cadet. The Green Fleet program, co-ordinated by committed and ever-present Chris Furey, provides a transition between the SYC Boating Academy and OTB participation for families, particularly those new to sailing. So much more than a learn-to-sail program, Green Fleet provides opportunities for parents to learn about our programs, race management and what it means to be part of a sailing family. The sailors continue to hone their boat handling and race skills in the Club Oz-Optis under the guidance of coaches Stephanie Strong, Jess Hooley-Davis and Pip Solly. Green Fleet was fully subscribed, with a waiting list, well before the start of the 2014-2015 season and thanks to the generosity of member Tom Clynes, we were able to purchase two additional Oz-Optis to complement the existing fleet. This generous donation has
Sail Sandy 2014
enabled us to expand the program to accommodate the growing demand for Green Fleet, which serves as a continual feeder into our JDS Optimist and Cadet programs. Kate Goss has worked tirelessly to build the JDS Optimist program over the past two seasons, with a rapidly growing fleet of keen Optimist sailors regularly participating in club racing as well as an extensive coaching program over two days per week. Coached by SYC’s Alison Dale and State Optimist coach Dave White and currently with 15 participants, it has been wonderful to see these young people develop into competent, confident sailors, willing to take on and succeed against the sometimes very challenging conditions Port Phillip can deliver. The grit and determination of our new generation of Optimist sailors is admirable and there have been many times when I have watched them sail around the race course from the relative comfort of Endeavour III in awe of their ability to sail in waves which, in some cases, are halfway up their masts and certainly as big as some of the sailors. It was wonderful to follow the journey success of three representatives from SYC at the 2014 Optimist National Championships held in Perth over the December/January period. I know a large number of our Optimist fleet plan to represent SYC in the 2015 Nationals to be held in Sydney. The International Cadet fleet also continues to grow, with 25 boats currently on the Club register. With tireless enthusiasm and a solution-focussed approach, Terry George coordinates this program along with coaches Pat Hutton and Jarad Cavanagh. For a number of first year skippers who have graduated from crewing positions, along with our more experienced skipper/crew combinations, the focus from October to December 2014 was preparation for the International Cadet National Championships, held in Port Lincoln, South Australia. Thirteen boats, their skippers, crews, families and supporters made the two day journey to participate in this championship. Perfect sailing conditions and outstanding competition provided our SYC sailors with the opportunity to show their skill over a 12 race series. With one race to go, SYC Junior Club Captain and skipper of Samaran, Julian Sasson, with his crew Mischa Suda, held second place with a margin of two points to first place. In the nail-biting final race Julian held his nerve to win the race and put enough places between himself and his nearest opponent to win the title of International Cadet National Champions for 2014-2015. Julian and Mischa are the first International Cadet skipper and crew from SYC to win a national title for 19 years, with the previous
winner being our own David Suda, Mischa’s dad. This added a very special twist to a wonderful achievement by two very capable and committed young sailors, who will now travel to Lake Garda, Italy in July 2015 to represent Australia.
Tasars at SYC With the 2015 Tasar World Championships held at Geographe Bay Yacht Club in Western Australia in January 2015, a record number of Tasars regularly joined our OTB racing in the lead up to this event. Alistair Murray has been instrumental in introducing new and not so new sailors to the joys of Tasar sailing, with a number of OTB parents joining the fleet this year. Six Tasars crossed the Nullabor from SYC to contest the world title, with James Sly and Chelsea Haynes placing 10th in an impressive fleet of 123 boats.
A wonderful team of volunteers once again provided world-class race management, with the SYC canteen also receiving rave reviews. Jack Challands placed 4th overall in the Championship and 3rd in the Under 16 division. Three of our SYC sailors were also selected as part of the O’pen Bic ‘Team Australia’ for the upcoming World O’pen Cup at Safety Beach Sailing Club in December 2015; Jack Challands (U 16), Michael Parks (U 16) and Jack Furey (U 19).
Sail Sandy and Kingston Sprint Series Sail Sandy 2014, held over the weekend of 18 and 19 October 2014, was widely recognised as the best ever by competitors, volunteers and supporters alike. With a Regatta record of 210 entries, great weather and outstanding race management, sailors competed in 10 divisions based on their YV yardsticks. Ronstan, OTB Marine and Anchor Marine generously supported the Regatta with numerous prizes for which we are extremely grateful. The success of the Regatta is largely due to the team of volunteers who worked tirelessly in the lead up to this event as well as over the weekend. Many of the 85 volunteers who assisted over the actual weekend are members not directly involved in the Off The Beach programs and their participation in this event reflects the wonderful support we receive from the whole SYC community. The Kingston Sprints Series took place on the weekend of 15 and 16 November and we were delighted to host the Victorian Laser Association Port Phillip Championship as part of this Regatta. With over 50 entries the competition was once again fierce and the short-race format certainly had sailors and race management on their toes to complete up to 11 races over two sessions in some divisions.
O’pen Bic National Championships at SYC SYC OTB hosted a memorable event for the O’pen Bics at the 2015 Australian O’pen Cup held between 18 and 22 January. Eighty-three young sailors took part with some from as far away as USA, Czech Republic and New Zealand, giving the Regatta an international flavour. Nine SYC sailors competed in this event, some of these being regular Optimist and International Cadet sailors keen to support the event and try out a new class.
With regular fleets of over 40 boats the 2014-2015 OTB season is shaping up to be one of the best in OTB recent history. As I write this we are just recovering from the OTB Live-In weekend and busily preparing for the 54th annual SYC OTB migration to Metung for the Easter Regatta. Presentation Night in June looms ahead with our junior captains no doubt devising another wonderful night of fun and celebration.
None of these wonderful events could happen without the commitment, enthusiasm and hard work of the OTB Committee comprising Simon Dubbin, Terry George, Kate Goss, Paul Ridgway, Dean Robson, Marija Sasson, Philip Strong, Glenn Taylor, and Craig Wiley. The contribution of our volunteers, both on and off the water, is vital to the ongoing success of our programs. The support of SYC staff is invaluable and in particular I would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Sulis Papantoniou, who has been the most outstanding supporter of the OTB and taken our race management skills to a whole new level. Most importantly, thank you to our enthusiastic, talented and passionate sailors who make all that happens in OTB so worthwhile.
Cathryn Furey Club Captain – Off The Beach **Photos supplied by Chris Furey
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The Story Behind Endeavour IV comprised the Chris Carlile, Sulis Papantoniou, Rob Ware, Steve Aulich, Phil Burn and Glenn Taylor. The third strand to these efforts was directed to Victoria Police to try and shake out a decision on the Paynesville boat. The boat was scheduled for auction on Thursday 19 June and we were all prepared, with the funding, a bidding strategy and a game plan for the day between myself, Graeme Ainley and Richard Hewett. I received a call late on Wednesday evening from my contact at Victoria Police to advise that the Commissioner had pulled the boat from the auction. Between June and late October we hassled the police trying to get a decision, including letters to both the Minister and the Commissioner. In the event, the police decided to gift the boat to the Coastguard. In some ways it was fortunate to miss out on the police boat as there was an even better option right at home in our marina. Thus the decision was made to acquire the Steber 43.
These photos are of the Club’s Committee Boats from the earliest days to the present are a demonstration of the evolution of Sandringham Yacht Club from rather humble beginnings to the pre-eminent position the Club now holds in Port Phillip and indeed, Australia. The story behind the acquisition of Endeavour IV starts, as is so often the case, as a purely random thought by a few members enjoying a cold beer at the Paynesville Marina. The local water police indicated that they were acquiring a new patrol boat and would be selling the current craft, a Noosa Cat 42. This looked to be a perfect committee boat for our Club and should be available for the right price.
Commissioned on Sunday 7 December 2014 Made possible through the generosity of the following Members John Ayre
Paul & Kathy Jacka
Philip Spry-Bailey
Tony Considine
Andrey Kononchuk
Philip Strong
Rob & Peta Davis
Steve O’sullivan
Telford Family
Bruce Humphries
Ray Shaw
Kevin Wood
Graeme Ainley
Graeme Disney
Harry Kelberg
Simon Pickett
Karen Algie
Joy Dundas
Melvyn Kerridge
Peter & Sue Pritchard
Noel Allen
Alan Edwards
Damien King
Sue & Charles Pukallus
Garry Anderson
Kim Edwards
Sam & Gayle King
Luke & Lisa Reinehr
A submission to General Committee in February 2014 was enthusiastically adopted and a subsequent motion to the March OGM received Members’ unanimous support. Aligned with the motion was a rider that the acquisition be funded by Members’ contributions. This addition recognised GC’s commitment to the Club’s financial strategy that required free cash flow to be directed at repaying the (clubhouse) bank debt.
Grant Anderson David Ascott & Meryl Sexton Mal & Gill Billings
Keith Ellis
Michael Kostos
Gary Finemore
Herschel Landes
James H Flood
Peter Blake
David Flood
Following the OGM a small group was established to raise the money. The Group comprised the three Flag Officers being Commodore Chris Carlile, Vice Commodore Kate Mitchell and Rear Commodore Rob Davis along with GC member Al Murray and Past Commodore Kevin Wood. Within a few weeks, but after many, many phone calls and a lot of publicity around the Club, we had raised just under $150,000. What a magnificent testament to the strength of the membership. Overall, some 112 members contributed amounts ranging from $10,000 to $20. A plaque is being prepared to recognise those contributors and this will be mounted in the stateroom of our new boat. A copy of the plaque with the contributors named is shown elsewhere in this magazine.
Gary Brill
Ken Foxworthy
Robert Lane Peter & Judy Lawrence Tim Little
Steve Richards Paul & Bronwyn Ridgway Simpfendorfer Family
Philip & Jane Burn
Just Freya
Peter David Lloyd
John Stenford
Leigh Buesnel
John Gledhill
David Lynch
Stenniken Family
Meanwhile a detailed specification of our requirements had been prepared and another small group was looking for suitable boats. This group
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Neil Smith Roger Spratt
Robert Burnell
Gomez Family
Doug MacGregor
Bill & Gillian Stubbs
Michael Callahan
Simon Grain
Tony Manning
Phil Tainton
Chris Carlile
Thorry Gunnersen
Jillian M. Marshall
Ron Thomson
John Chatham
Dennis Hambleton
Gus McLennan
Thorburn Family
Nigel Chaves
Fred Heavey
Kate Mitchell
Ashley Trebilcock
Jason Close
Bruce & Rita Hodgkins
Twycross Family
Tom Clynes
Cynthia Hunt
Dean Coates
Dale Jackson
Harry Commins
Jeffreson Family
John B. Moncrieff Bernadette Moore & Family Alistair & Tracey Murray John Neville
Graeme & Margot Watt
Des Condron
J24 Victoria
David Newnham
John & Di Welch
Phil and Cheryl Coombs
Ross Johnston
Kirby O’Brien
Alan Whiteley
Robyn Coombs Ross & Gayle Cunningham Russell Cuttler
Ian Kaufman
Dale Pearce
Greg Willcock
Russell Keays
Pat Phillips
Heather & Phil Wilson
Rob Ungar Darren Vincent
Young Members Report Anticipating that the police boat was not going to eventuate, and given our experience in reviewing a large number of available boats, we proposed a motion to the September AGM that the authorised expenditure be increased from $150,000 to $200,000. Again this was approved unanimously. With the police decision in October, the members’ approval for the acquisition and funding in place, we could move quickly to acquire the Steber 43 for $160,000. Our survey and trialling of the boat and the purchase negotiations were greatly assisted by Stuart Jackson of R Marine Jacksons. Garry Anderson was given the task to bring the boat up to commissioning standard and called in many favours. JP undertook the cleaning and anti-fouling, Peter and Trish Hickey at Marine Plus provided the paints. Mark Burwash of Cheltenham Detailing brought the hull up to a fine finish, Brent Smiley of ProCraft provided the carpets, Dean Coates of Fleetmark supplied the decals, Gary Miller of Miller Marine serviced the engines and B&G Instruments provided a full electronics package. This is yet a further demonstration of the strength of our Club. When the call goes out for help, members flock from everywhere. Our thanks go to all. On Sunday 7 December 2014, ENDEAVOUR IV was officially commissioned and blessed by the Club Chaplain, Graeme Disney. Although primarily for Race Management, the Steber provides so much more for the Club. It is a sophisticated platform for entertaining guests, an opportunity to take members on Recreational Boating outings and to show non-boaties the joys of Navrallies, raft ups and the like and of course, the opportunity to showcase our great Club around the bay. For those with a technical bent, the following facts may be interesting; Date launched: May 1988 Dimensions: Length – 14.42m, Beam – 4.7m, Draft – 1.4m Motors: 2 x 625 MTU Detroit Diesel, approximately 1100 hours on each engine Operating: Approximately 15knots at 1500 rpm, 25 knots at 2100 rpm. In conclusion, the acquisition was a wonderful demonstration of the power of the Club when collectively, we decide to do something. This has been the great strength of SYC over many years and will continue to drive the Club forward. As Commodore at the time, it was a privilege to be part of the process and work with so many fine members.
Chris Carlile (aka Feathers)
What a past few months it has been for the Young Members. We have seen a real increase in the number of young members taking an active role in the Club, which has been really well received by all members and it is great to see. The lead into summer kicked off in September with the House of Horror night, a fantastic event with everyone making a huge effort with fancy dress. Thank you to the SYC Social working group for their contribution both financially and with the decorating of the room. That momentum was carried through to Opening Day which saw Young Members turn up in their droves and really open the summer season with a bang. We timed our Christmas party to coincide with the twilight sail before the Christmas break and with the sun shining it was the right decision. Sun, sailing, a band and a dance floor – what more could we ask for? I do want to congratulate all of our members who took part in Regattas over the Christmas period in both keelboats and dinghies. There was tremendous success in all categories and we are pleased to have so many talented Young Members at the Club who are flying the SYC flag locally, nationally and internationally. We have seen the introduction of the Stand Up Paddle boards, which a contingent of our members have literally jumped on and from the Facebook posts coming through have already pencilled SUP days into their diaries. The Young Member J24s have been active in both the Twilight and Sprint series really making a mark in the overall placing, which is fantastic to see and I know I can speak on behalf of the skippers that they are thoroughly enjoying the opportunity that the Young Member J24 program facilitates.
Finally, our Committee is really focussing on increasing the Young Member membership numbers within the Club and have put together a twilight sailing evening for non-sailors in the corporate and business world who want to give sailing a try. We have had instant take-up of the program and if you know of any non-members who maybe keen to be involved, please email us at youngmembers@ syc.com.au Thanks and we are looking forward to a cracking 2015.
Nigel Fellowes-Freeman Young Members Committee
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Wednesday Wonders Report Drifter weather
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The Wonder of Wednesday Wonders is that it never stops and it is not just about the racing. Wednesday Wonders continues to be a contest between about 50 yachts of great diversity, chasing each other’s sterns around a course every Wednesday afternoon of the year (except for two weeks). The size, class and experience may differ but the enjoyment is shared by all competitors in the friendly rivalry that is part of the ethos of Wednesday Wonders sailors. Many thanks to our wonderful sponsor Blair Shipwrights who so generously donate an underwater hull scrub to the winner of Start of the Day in every race.
The winner for Wednesday Wonders Summer 2013-2014
The contribution that the Race Management team in the tower makes to the success of WW cannot be overstated. In 2014 we said a sad farewell to one of the tower ladies, Fay Armstrong, who had been involved from 1994 to 2012. Fay added a great deal to the life of SYC and particularly to WW including Presentation nights, as well as to Sunday Sailors. One of the key people in stern chasers with such a differing mixture of yachts is the handicapper. For WW this means two people. Rob Sill, after being involved for a few seasons passed the honour onto Mike Welsh. Paul Mentiplay carried on with the task. Handicapping is not all done by computers. Adjustments may be made to yachts finishing in the top third and the bottom third of the fleet. Paul Mentiplay takes his task of handicapping for WW seriously, as is evidenced by this photo. Paul Mentiplay – being a handicapper is no joke.
Pizazz
Pizazz, sailed by Phil Martyn ~ 56 points 2nd Fast Company, Albert Doggett/Daniel Edwards ~ 71 points 3rd Alibi, Dennis Hambleton ~ 79 points
The Winner for Wednesday Wonders Winter 2014 Saltshaker, Ken Gayler ~ 68 points 2nd Cavalier – David Lynch ~ 79 points 3rd Cassandra of Melbourne – Bob Reeves ~ 79 points
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Paul accepted nomination for the MND Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised $1,022.15. Alex Hall was the highest bidder at $130 and he made the most of it. Paul was made to suffer as the icy water was slowly poured all over him. A great effort from all the Wednesday Wonders participants and thanks to Paul for copping the downpour in aid of MND. Not sure how it affected Alex’s handicap. So what results can the handicappers of WW boast about? Their aim is basically to give every yacht an equal chance of winning a race, not an easy task when you compare the differences in the size and type of yachts in Wednesday Wonders.
Two big yachts and one little red yacht
This is not one big yacht but three
Below are a few of examples to illustrate that the handicappers have been doing a fantastic job. An example of close finishing times was in race 8 in the summer season when 12 boats finished in 1 minute 24 seconds. Another example is the number of different yachts as winners over the season. In the winter season, there were 20 different winners from 22 races. Only two yachts managed to score two wins in the season. Good handicapping has all the fleet finishing close together giving every yacht at least a chance to finish in a good position. In race 17 Summer, after racing for 2.5 hours, the time between the 4th yacht and the 36th finishing was only 10 minutes. An early start of up to one minute incurs a penalty of five minutes. With such close finishing times this can be costly. In a recent race an early start resulted in a loss of 17 places for Airwaves and 15 places for Esprit. Start more than one minute early and you are designated DNS (Did Not Start). While there are many races within each race between same classes or close rivals, there is an official series called the Century Class to cater for the more mature sailors. To qualify for this series the age of the yacht and the age of the skipper must add up to 100 years or more. The races are held monthly throughout the season. Lee Windward has sponsored this event and has also donated a perpetual trophy for the class. At the end of the Summer series Cassandra of Melbourne
Commodore Kate presenting the Century Class Trophy to Pippa skipper, Jeffrey Woolhouse
won on a countback from Pippa. At the end of the Winter season Pippa’s scores resulted in a clear first place. Currently there are 11 yachts in the Century Class.
Other seasonal trophies One of the most coveted trophies is the Misty Blue Trophy for Start of the Day. You cannot blame the handicappers for poor results. The trophy is part of the broken tiller of Misty Blue from a race in 1986 when it came apart. Starts of 00 are not uncommon. The Misty Blue Trophy winner of the Summer Series 2013/2014 was Lebrok skippered by Theo Korbel, with an average of 3.4 seconds. Not far off the mark was Barnstormer 4 seconds and Pizazz 5 seconds. The winner of the Winter Series 2014 was Primo skippered by Steve Copley, with an average of 5.00 seconds, just beating Salt Whistle 5.17 and Lebrok 5.25 seconds.
Another perpetual trophy is the Jaffa Trophy named after Patrick JohnstonBell’s orange yacht Jaffa. In keeping with his name it is held on the race day closest to St Patrick’s Day. Appropriately the winner for 2014 was our Irish skipper, Bernie Moore who is one of our few women skippers and is pictured below with her crew from Midnight Magic. George Shaw admires Jon Guymer’s Bentley The Shebassa Shield is Christmas awarded to the best combined place getter for Special Après winter and summer. This trophy was donated by an English couple who liked SYC so much they delayed their cruise around the world and stayed for many months at our Club. The winner for 2014 was Fast Company skippered now by Albert Doggett. Daniel Edwards and Albert shared Fast Company at the start of 2014. The Noelle Coram Trophy is awarded for the highest combined place-getter for Wednesday and Sunday Winter and Summer series. Bruce Coram donated the prize in memory of his wife Noelle who spent many years assisting in race management. In 2014 it was awarded to Foggy Dew, skippered by three people being Joe O’Grady, Frank Hilliard and Grahame Jones on different weeks. The Tower Award for 2014 was given to the skipper of a 10 metre yacht, which sailed in all types of weather with just two up. Bruce Dobbie sailed Forzado with Jacqui Newby as crew.
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Those who raced on Christmas Eve were treated to a special present Andrew Stopp with Santa from Santa. Thanks to Santa and his elves for coming to SYC. Andrew Stopp still believes in Father Christmas, but I think he was wishing for a new yacht WW Presentation Nights are brought to us by Di Tyndall and Margaret Whitbread and their helpers. The tower ladies always make presentation nights a special event, spending lots of time in preparing the Port Phillip Room for both Summer and Winter Presentations. There is always a WOW factor when sailors arrive and are presented with ingenious table décor. The attendance of 200 or more WW sailors is evidence of the enjoyment of these nights.
An award was also presented to Magic for being the only yacht to compete in every race in the 2014 winter series.
Primo crew not sure how to hold the Misty Blue Trophy. It is the one trophy everyone likes to win but no one likes to hold for very long.
Classic Car (Yacht) Race. George Shaw always seems to come up with new ideas to get more fun out sailing a race. A large group of sailors qualified to enter the race as it was renamed the Classic Car Race. It was open to anyone who had ever owned a car that would now be called classic. Red Bluff Homes again sponsored the race and an impressive selection of cars was on display – MGs, Stag, Bentley and even an Austin Healy. The race was won by Doug Painter in Belle. The best dressed driver award went to Jon Guymer who is usually seen on Wednesday on Tequila. The 1951 Bentley was owned by Jon’s dad.
Rob Sill free of handicapping duties – now he does not feel awkward if INSX wins.
Wednesday Wonders is subject to very accurate overviews with statistics by Windward Buoy in Mark Windward’s race report. If you are unsure what has been happening on Wednesday, read the race report. It is a chance to gain information about performances, rumours and advice that may or may not be true, but might assist your sailing as well as provide a little nautical history. Mark Windward has asked me to thank the tower team and the handicappers for organising great yacht racing every Wednesday and also to the Wednesday Wonders sailors for their advice and friendship, as well as sharing with him the fun of sailing.
Jaffa Cup 2014 winners, the crew of Midnight Magic
Jeffrey Woolhouse
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Sunday Sailors Report W
ith an outstanding performance it was the Northshore 34, Salt Whistle (Alex Hall) which topped the 2014 Sunday Winter Series aggregate. She led the 27 yacht aggregate at the start and more importantly led the aggregate at the end of the series. All of her eight completed races resulted in top 10 finishes and she was the only yacht to record two wins in a series that produced seven different winners. Despite the Series being shortened by abandoned races, an average of about 19 yachts completed each race with 15 different yachts collecting the 24 prizes. As well as Salt Whistle there were four other yachts that completed eight races and all finished in the aggregate top 10. Silverado (John Barbieri) was 2nd, Copyright (Stuart Morrison Jack) 3rd, Lebrok (Theo Korbel) 7th and Foggy Dew (Frank Hilliard) finished in 10th place. It is participation that is the key to success in any race series including Sunday Sailors. There are
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numerous reasons why people choose to participate in keelboat racing. There can be a sense of pride and achievement with learning to sail which is enhanced when going on to skippering a yacht of any size. On the one hand sailing can be a chance to find solitude, whilst on the other there is always the chance that strangers could become lifelong friends. On many Sunday mornings sailors have solved all the problems in the world but come Monday they will have all been forgotten. There is always the enjoyment and satisfaction of keelboat racing itself, not just winning but being able to trim the sails, point and balance the yacht so that it picks up speed and glides through the water with effortless ease. Some wish to get away from something such as mobile phone connectivity whilst others see the opportunity to be involved with a group of like-minded people. There is an opportunity to be Sunday Sailing at 09:30 Sunday every alternate week.
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Graham Furness
Lebrok
Salt Whistle
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Foggy Dew
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Race Management Report If you were to look up the definition of club, as possible when out on the water. If you are not familiar with the manuals, please grab a copy from it would read something like: the Boating and Marina Office next time you are 1 an association dedicated to a particular down or download a copy from the website. interest or activity Within our OTB area we have mostly parents 2 an organisation constituted to play helping out with race management , rescue matches in a particular sport boats and canteen duties: 3 an organisation offering members • Delivering the entire dinghy racing program social amenities and meals. during autumn, summer and spring. At Sandringham Yacht Club, we are all the above Being • part of the rescue team during the races. and more. Organising • and running the OTB canteen on We are fortunate to have well over 100 dedicated the racing days providing healthy food and volunteers at SYC delivering over 400 activities drinks for the dinghy sailors. and events both on and off water. Our Race Within our Keelboat area we operate from the Management team now boasts 17 Race Officers from Club to International level. The major events tower and on water: that our volunteers are involved in are ISAF World • Tower volunteers are responsible for running pursuit and non-pursuit races on Wednesdays, Cup Sail Melbourne, the Centenary Regatta as Thursdays and Sundays during summer and well as many state and national championships also Saturdays in winter in different classes. • On Water volunteers run all the aggregate, Over the past 12 months our Club Captains, Sub trophy and one design races on Saturdays Committees, Race Management and the Boating and Sundays. Office team have worked diligently within our three activity areas Keel, Off The Beach and Throughout winter over the last two years, we Recreational Boating, to create Safety Manuals have run 29 training program sessions, including that we can allOffthewind live by. These are written1 in 13/01/2015 power boatamhandling and first aid courses, free HTC 2015.pdf 9:08 practical terms, to ensure that we are as safe of charge for our volunteers. In the training
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programs there are sessions on water policies and procedures, induction on SYC committee boats and RHIBs, usage of GPS, laser rangefinder for mark laying, weather instruments, racing rules, start and finish procedures, controlling the course, using tables to determine reference points. We included on water practice courses in groups. This gives a good knowledge of how things need to be done under real racing conditions. The biggest achievement for our volunteers is that the Club, through members’ donations, bought our new committee boat, a 43 foot Steber which has been named Endeavour IV. The setup has started the flag pole system with the halyards and the flag holders have been placed. The boat required a new flag pole system, wind instruments and starting signal box. The boat is a really steady platform without rolling sideways, making it a comfortable working area. The big advantage of this boat is the flybridge, where the Race Officer and assistants can have a great view of the start line and course. The boat was first used at the O’pen Bic Nationals and for the Farr 40s State Titles in January 2015.
WISC wrap up Women in Sailing Challenge 2013-14 season began with a launch night and guest speaker Rosanna Stanimirovic from Mental Edge Sports Psychology Australian Sailing Team speaking on the importance of teamwork and the winning edge. This may have been one of the key to success factors for Royal Brighton Yacht Club’s Audacious skippered by Tracey Baldwin who took home all the silver AMS, IRC and the PHS Doris Little Trophy. The late Doris Little was the founder of WISC and a valued SYC member. Sunday 30 March 2014 was the second day of the two day Regatta and 21 boats competed for a podium place in the Port Phillip Women’s Challenge. The weather put on a show; warm, light breeze and flat seas. Frenzy skippered by Steph Strong and her crew gave Audacious a run for their money, followed closely by Cath Furey on Bandit. There were only 1.5 points separating 2nd and 3rd in PHS. Frenzy was only one point behind Audacious in AMS. Throughout the series Bandit achieved 1st and 2nd IRC placing. Sue Bumstead and her crew on Dry White also gave the IRC Divsion a good crack in coming equal 3rd alongside Kate Goss and her team on Wicked. Susan Tuma and her team on Oasis, Sarah Taylor on Adventure Safety Jem, Sarah Allen and her team on Salt Whistle and Louise Cotter and her team on Unami competed in the WISC two day Regatta. The WISC boats were not alone. Boats from around the bay came and joined in the series as part of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship. Le Cascadeur and Moonraker from as far away as Hobsons Bay were some amongst the fleet. Presentation Night soon followed after the 2nd race on Sunday 30 March in the Harbour View Restaurant. Good food and wine, lots of swapping of Regatta stories, prize-giving, trophy-receiving and raffles made for an enjoyable night. Thank you to Noreen Maher and World Wide Ticketing as the major sponsor for WISC and for the generous prizes for the Series Divisional winners. Thank you to Musto for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for the PHS winners. Thank you to Janine Richardson and Veste Couture for her sponsorship of the raffle prizes. Last but not least, thank you to the competitors and congratulations for joining in the Women in Sailing Challenge for 2013/14. Well done all teams.
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J24 Report The Victorian fleet has been busier than a fiddler’s elbow; the racing program more packed than a bank on a Give Away Money Day and the class and Victorian fleet can be prouder than the mum and dad of triplets. In January, Pacemaker from Sandringham Yacht Club and skippered by Dave Suda, became Australian Champions for the second time. They absolutely hammered the field from start to finish, calling the flukey conditions way better than anyone else to bring the coveted trophy back to SYC. Winning this national title once in your life is a huge achievement, but winning it twice against a fleet that is often separated by seconds is incredible. Seven boats made the long trip to SA from SYC, which saw us make up almost half the racing fleet of 16 boats. Our J24s finished strongly claiming 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th and 11th places. Hey, there are statistics and statistics but here is a fact. 25% of the competing boats were skippered by women. 25%! On the theme of women in J24s, two J24s from SYC dominated the female skipper race, the Jennifer Goldsmith Memorial Trophy, hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. The boats ranged in size from 44’ down to two J24s, which
were the smallest. Paulina Matilla on Bruschetta VI (owned by Hugo Ottaway) steered to win the overall title whilst Kirsty Harris helmed Hyperactive (owned by Robyn Coombs and Mary McCauley and sponsored by Crystal) to 2nd place overall and also won AMS. Paulina was presented with a stunning Tiffany & Co necklace. Not bad for helming in your first Regatta. Believe me, sailors in Port Phillip knew what a J24 is that day. Just for the record, you should know that almost every boat at SYC has at least one female on board. At present we have two female skippers, two female owners and at the above Australian Championships, Ronnie Thompson’s crew on Kicking were all women, apart from him obviously. The J24 One Design Sprints 2014-15 have been an absolute knock-out this summer. A cliché I know, but there is no other way to put it. 15 boats entered the series and an average of 13 have been on the start line. Honestly, take the time to look at the finishing times in the results tables. There is often less than 15-20 seconds separating as many as four or five places. As for winning races, Bruschetta, By the Lee, Hyperactive, Jet and Pacemaker have all scored first places and much as the latter are well out in front, they are not having it all their own way as they used to. Did I mention the starts? Black flag on five occasions and the summer is not over yet. Buckle up, the State Titles will be held at SYC on 18 and 19 April 2015. 23 boats my friends. 23!
Doug MacGregor President J24 Association Victoria
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Social Report The year began with Susan Cooper doing a great job running our social events up to and including the very successful Torquing Heads Lunch. Then in September there was a changing of the guard when Eryl Harris became Director of the Social Working Group. Many thanks to the hard working members of the Committee/Group – Robyn Coombs, Susan Cooper, Noreen Maher, Sarah McCully, Andrew Mitchell, Tommy Raft, Susan Tuma, Di Tyndall and Margaret Whitbread. Without these wonderful people our functions would not get past being ideas tossed around at our brain storming meetings. Also thank you to Bill Stubbs, a wonderful MC at our Ball and a great representative for us on General Committee. We started the year on Sunday 2 February 2014 with a Lazy Sunday Afternoon event on the northern podium. We had planned a relaxed but fun day with music but the weather turned out to be about 40 degrees in the shade with no sea breeze at all. Not the best conditions for the band or patrons. In March we had great fun decorating the Members’ Bar for our usual St Patrick’s Day celebration. What a night. Friday 9 May 2014 saw our next event titled Livin’ in the 70s. We had a great band and a fun night and although the numbers were quite small everyone who attended enjoyed themselves. Perhaps we all enjoyed the 80s more than the 70s? Our next event was our Annual Ball held on Saturday 19 July and as usual the Committee worked extremely hard in presenting this gala
Viva Las Vegas Ball
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70’s night
event. Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors Bellingham Marine, Big 4 Holiday Parks and World Wide Ticketing. The theme for the night was Viva Las Vegas and the room looked magnificent with lots of rhinestones, feather boas, and hot pink tablecloths. Some brilliant gamblingstyle decals for the walls added to the overall effect and of course, Elvis was in the building! He was a great success along with the high-stepping showgirls and a great band to encourage everyone to hit the dance floor. We tried something different with our raffle that night and gave away half the pot which is the takings after selling the raffle tickets. The lucky winner was the lovely Gill Stubbs who is always happy to help setting up for our Ball and other social functions, so a very worthy winner. Many thanks to the SYC staff who are always most helpful when we are setting up for the Ball. Nothing is ever too much trouble and they do their very best to make the job of decorating the PPR as easy as possible for us. Those who attended the sell-out Torquing Heads lunch on Friday 12 September 2014 and witnessed the magnificent display of cars at the Club, would agree the day was a huge success. Lunch was preceded by a Show ‘n’ Shine which was overseen by Susan Cooper who with Stephen ‘Harpo’ Harper ensured all the spectacular vehicles were placed in the correct order. With 40 odd cars on show including, Jaguars, Rolls Royces, a Cadillac, Bentley, Aston Martin, Lamborghini Gallardo, Kombi , a selection of Mercedes-Benz, Maserati,
Porsche, classic Ford and Holden, Cobras and a Lotus Super 7, the car enthusiasts were in heaven. The vehicle that stole the show and won Best Car on the day was Bruce Humphries’ Locomobile 1900 Steam Car, a huge talking point of the day At lunch in the Port Phillip Room everyone received a warm welcome from the organiser and MC, Susan Cooper and then went on to enjoy a scrumptious lunch. The highlight of the day was when the attendees were addressed by the guest speaker, Brian ‘Brique’ Reed. Brian competed in 12 Bathurst endurance races during 1964 and 1980 and spoke enthusiastically on the history of the Armstrong 500 first held on 20 November 1960 at Phillip Island. This event became the Hardie-Ferodo 500/1000 and later the Bathurst 1000 and he spoke of his involvement in The Great Race. A huge thank you to all members and guests who shared their vehicles on the day and helped make this such a successful event. Who would have thought so many members had such treasures tucked away? The very positive feedback has encouraged us to organise a similar event in the near future, so polish up those cars. The Working Group was approached by the Intermediates Committee for assistance with their
Some of the classic cars on display
House of Horror night on Friday 5 September 2014. We were more than happy to provide both financial assistance and some helping hands to assist decorating the room. Well done to the Intermediates, it was a great night. Our annual Melbourne Cup Day was once again a brilliant success thanks to our wonderful team of Tommy Raft and friends plus the grandchild of a member selling raffle tickets. The Bar was full by lunch time and the queue for a token in the sweep was filled with punters anxious not to miss out. The first prize in the raffle was two tickets to the Emirates Stakes Day 2014 celebrations very kindly donated by Noreen Maher from World Wide Ticketing. The ladies made the most of being able
Brian “Brique” Reed
to wear a hat in the Bar and overall, a jolly fine time was had by all. The day has become a tradition and is definitely part of our permanent social calendar. We have some great events in the pipeline for the coming 12 months and hopefully they will appeal to a wide range of members. We certainly hope to see you on the dance floor at the 2015 Spring Ball on Saturday 5 September or in the Bar on Melbourne Cup Day. Until then have fun and if you have any ideas on social activities you would like to see at SYC, please let me know; we welcome new ideas.
Winners are grinners at Melbourne Cup Day in the Members’ Bar
Eryl Harris Social Director
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Commodore Kate Mitchell opening the 2014-15 season
Opening Day Opening Day was a great day. Warm and sunny with almost too much wind but luckily not enough to stop the Sail Past. Ian Whitbread and Club Events Coordinator,
Naomi Smith put on another excellent show. Lots of you asked who the lunchtime band was – it was NOBODY KNOWS – and they set the relaxed scene for the day.
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he flyover from the Royal Victorian Aero Club got the formalities started. Vice Commodore Rob Davis did a first-rate job as MC but the stars of the show were the new OTB Junior Captains Ashley Cavanagh and Julian Sasson. I thought Dylan Rohan would be a hard act to follow but these two gave a very polished speech which was a great start to their joint captaincy. Thanks as always to our Club Chaplain for being part of formalities. Diz always adds a sense of gravitas and meaning to our ceremony. The view from the Mandalay of the boats lining up for the Sail Past was impressive with so many boats and a helicopter thrown in for good measure. It was Adrenalin crew member Blair Crosby-Goold in the driving seat of the helicopter. Thanks Blair for adding to our day. XLR8 and Alchemist lead the Sail Past for the keelboats and Blue Flyer and Midges lead the Recreational Boaters. Bruce Humphries did a great job of herding the boats into an almost orderly line. The Best Dressed Boat winners were, Keelboat…Magic with a special mention to Adrenalin, Recreational Boating….Marisa and OTB…. Whip It.
Adrenalin
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I just loved the Blues music blaring from some of the boats especially the trumpet playing from Reg Walsh on Magic. After the Sail Past the comradeship on the boats in the Marina was evident everywhere. Then it was up to the Port
Magic
The Chopper
Marisa
The Secretary giving three cheers to the Commodore
OTB Fleet sail past
Phillip Room for a BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES. Most of our members knew most of the songs and were not backward in joining in with the band. Our gusty rendition of Rawhide will not raise our reputation as a Club of singers!
Carpe Diem
Congratulations to all the winners of the raffle. This year’s raffle had an excellent prize list and it was great to see so many members support this annual effort to provide financial support to our Junior and Intermediate sailors wishing to compete in interstate and overseas championship Regattas in the future. Executive Chef, Kol Gemmell and his team put together a great menu for the day and our thanks to Rick, Danny and their teams who assuaged the thirsty and fed the hungry so efficiently. A special thanks to Paul Corfield, Facilities and Operations Manager. The amount of organisation needed around the Club for Opening Day is amazing but even more so is how quickly the facilities are put back together. On Sunday morning the Club showed no signs of the party the night before. Thanks also to Peter Turrell for the fabulous photos he took on the day – he really captured the spirit of our members. It was good to so many happy faces around the Club, all having fun and enjoying each other’s company. What a great start to the new season.
Kate Mitchell Commodore
Power and Sail celebrate Opening Day
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M E M B E R AW A R D S
Club Person of the Year Club Person of the Year for 2014 was awarded to Mike Welsh at the annual SYC Ball on Saturday 19 July 2014 and recognises an outstanding sailing career spanning over 35 years at SYC. In making the award, the Commodore highlighted some of Mike’s achievements: • Mike has sailed a succession of yachts, each an improvement on the previous edition: Satie (1980-84), Madmans Woodyard (1984–86), Highway Patrol (1986–90), Raffles/Logical Solutions (1990–99), Alien (2000–08), Wicked (2009–to date) • Each of these yachts won the Club Championship at least once • Mike has won the most number of Club Championships for any member (19 times) • Wicked was 2nd IRC Overall Rolex Sydney-Hobart 2009 • Alien competed in the 2006 Melbourne-Vanuatu-Mackay race • Many of Mike’s crew have sailed with Mike for 20 plus years including son Mark for 30 years! • Mike has completed four Sydney-Hobarts, one Vanuatu, two Melbourne-Hobarts, a bunch of Melbourne-Devonports, 2 Coffs Harbour races, 1 Port Lincoln Series, 1 Hamilton Race Week including Airlie Beach, a bunch of King Island, Apollo Bay and Stanley races – just about every race available to a Victorian yachtsman.
Recreational Boating Club Person of the Year Congratulations to Paul Liddiatt, who won the Recreational Boating Club Person of the Year. Whilst Paul’s name is on the winning award, the award is extended to his whole family – his wonderful wife Pauline and his two gorgeous daughters Zoe and Amy. This family are such deserving members who were very humble to receive the award. Paul together with his family possesses a genuine community spirit with an authentic passion for boating. They not only participate in Recreational Boating activities but within our Off the Beach and keelboat communities as well. They are an elite type by member, frequently offering tremendous contributions by generously donating their time to help in all types of capacity which is a real asset to our Club and the very reason why they deserve this acknowledgement.
In accepting the award, Mike highlighted how important the Club is to him and his family, the friendships and camaraderie offered in the Club.
Paul later commented that he “was very surprised when we announced the award on Sunday. It was completely unexpected”. He goes on to say he “is lucky to have a family that supports my passion for boating and are happy to join in even when the weather suggests we should be doing something else. Sandringham is a great Club with an enthusiastic membership and it is good to be a part of all”.
Congratulations Mike.
Please offer your congratulations when you next see them around the Club.
The Commodore spoke of how Mike epitomised the core purpose of SYC, the competitive spirit and the good fellowship that are at the heart of the ideal member – the Club Person of the Year.
Stirrer of the Year
Intermediate of the Year
Stirrer of the Year was awarded to Stephen (Harpo) Harper recognising his unfailing good humour, his capacity to have an opinion on just about everything and willingness to hop in and help just about anyone anytime. When the award was announced, the room erupted – clearly a popular award.
The recipient of this year’s Lou Abrahams Trophy for the Intermediate Sailor of the Year is Oliver Tweddell, more affectionately known to his friends as Oli. Not only is Oli a terrific and successful sailor in his own right, but he is also a great role model to our younger and older sailors alike. Oli always gives freely of his advice and has time for a chat with everyone. He has given much back to the sport and Club through his coaching and is very well respected and liked amongst his peers and all this while maintaining a humble demeanour and a level of maturity which belies his years. Oli is a true ambassador to our Club and sport.
In accepting, Harpo let slip that this was the trifecta – Stirrer of the Year, Rec Boating Wooden Spoon, and the Vikings Dummy Award. Harpo did not mention the famous time he ran out of fuel and needed a tow back to Sandringham by David Newnham‘s Celebrate– the ultimate indignity for a motor boat. For all your sins, Harpo, Congratulations!
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Oli was born and raised in England and migrated to Australia in 2006 at the age of 15. Oli has sailed in the Optimist and Laser classes, collecting a string of state and national titles along the way. Since 2010, Oli’s passion has been competing in the International Finn dinghy
class, the current single handed men’s Olympic class. His dream is to achieve Olympic and World Championship status. In this, he has devoted his full effort and commitment. This success has led to him being selected for the Victorian Institute of Sport Sailing Team, as well as the Australian Sailing Squad. Oli is also a fully qualified coach and has been heavily involved in assisting the Optimists and Lasers development squads at our Club. Although limited in his time, Oli has helped coach numerous other sailors to success. He has travelled extensively to compete at various international and ISAF events and has worked hard to improve his skills and technique. This dedication has led to be him being ranked number 1 in the world rankings for the Men’s Finn class. Congratulations Oli. Lou would consider you a most worthy recipient of his trophy and the SYC community wishes you all the best in your pursuit of gold.
ICOYC Commodore’s Forum – New Zealand February 2015
The Vice Commodore Rob Davis, Past Commodores Chris Carlile and Kevin Wood together with the CEO Richard Hewett attended the International Council of Yacht Clubs (ICOYC) Commodore’s Forum in Auckland, New Zealand in February 2015. 25 yacht clubs from around the world were in attendance and approximately 50 delegates representing those clubs were present. The majority of the delegates were flag officers (past and present), other club stakeholders and included were a number of club managers. The forum was hosted over four days by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron led by their Commodore, Andy Anderson and General Manager, Hayden Porter. As with previous forums the objective was for the top clubs around the globe to share discussions on common issues. The objective of Sandringham Yacht Club attendance was to participate, listen to those discussions, present a segment, ask questions and develop networks. Furthermore we always seek solutions to some of our challenges within this group of the world’s leading clubs. Over the course of the four days these sessions focussed on youth, strategic planning, racing, membership and finance. The majority of the
sessions had a panel of presenters with SYC Vice Commodore Rob Davis presenting as part of the Membership Panel. For access to a summation of the forum schedule and the presentations or audio files, please contact CEO Richard Hewett. The forum delegates book was presented to attendees as a memento and one is now stored in the Members’ Lounge for your perusal and includes photos and
biographies of the delegates. The ICOYC forum was excellent on a number of fronts and well worth our while attending. In addition to learning from other clubs we also took comfort from the fact that a lot of what we do is World’s Best Practice. The next forum is being held in Copenhagen towards the end of 2016.
Reciprocal Club Program The Sandringham Yacht Club Reciprocal Club Program is going from strength to strength, really emerging as a major benefit to SYC members. We have reciprocal arrangements in place with many prestigious yacht clubs around the world, enabling SYC members to visit and typically enjoy clubhouse access. We have a fabulous display above the main clubhouse stairway of the clubs we have a formal relationship with and we currently have a batch of seven new club burgees to add to the display. Recent additions include Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, which has accommodation and San Diego Yacht Club (former home of the America’s Cup). In keeping with members’ America’s Cup interests we have formally approached Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, host of the next AC and we are waiting on a response. We request that all SYC members enjoying reciprocal visits provide us with feedback from their visits and also of visits to SYC by visiting club members, which is just as important a component of the Reciprocal Program: • Past Commodore Steve Richards and his wife Teryle stopped off in Singapore for a few days to break the journey back from Europe and were introduced by SYC to the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. “We arrived by taxi and to my surprise security already knew about our visit, directing us to the front door where we
were greeted by the Commodore, the Rear Commodore, the CEO and the Yard Manager who took us on a guided tour of the club. It was a bit overwhelming as I had just anticipated a gidday. After the tour they treated us to a very special lunch which was delicious.” • Peter Turrell, Steve O’Sullivan, Ralph White, Michael Kostos, Gary Finemore and Wayne Read paid a visit to San Diego Yacht Club, where they were able to personally deliver a letter from the SYC Commodore and exchange burgees with San Diego Yacht Club’s Commodore, Charles Sinks (great name for a Commodore!)
SYC member Peter Turrell exchanging burgees with San Diego Yacht Club Commodore Charles Sinks
Peter reports: “With the hospitality offered I can personally recommend if you are visiting San Diego that you make a call, go for dinner and thoroughly enjoy this great yacht club, which has over 2,000 members.” • Fred Harding, Offshore Ambassador of Port Credit Yacht Club in Toronto, Canada, visited SYC over Christmas, and was introduced by SYC to Rear Commodore, Ashley Trebilcock. Ashley was the perfect host, taking him sailing for the day. Fred was most grateful: “Hi Ash, Had a ripper of a time with you and Michelle and your crew. Thanks again for being a great host. Let’s keep in touch.” All SYC members can meet great new people and enjoy reciprocal benefits here as hosts or overseas
Fred Harding from Port Credit Yacht Club, with Ashley Trebilcock
and interstate as visitors. SYC can arrange a letter of introduction for you. Please speak with Karen Crowley, Membership Coordinator or email membership@syc.com.au prior to visiting any reciprocal clubs so we can assist them in welcoming you. Visiting sailors are always welcome at SYC too.
Alistair Murray General Committee
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Scarlet Runner Wins The Pacific Cup
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n display in the trophy cabinet on the first floor at Sandringham Yacht Club is the Pacific Cup. It is a perpetual trophy. So how did the crew of Scarlet Runner manage to get it to Australia because normally perpetual trophies are not allowed to leave the presentation area? Well actually it was easy. Until the person in charge discovered that we were taking it to Australia, but by then it was too late, it was on the way. It does however have to be returned but until then it is on display. This is how Scarlet Runner and the crew managed to win every available trophy in the Pacific Cup except the Navigators Trophy “because we cannot let you win everything”. The Pacific Cup win that scooped the grand slam of first in division, first in rating group, and first overall. The Pacific Cup is a biennial, 2070nm race from San Francisco, on the US west coast, across the North Pacific Ocean to Kaneohe Yacht Club on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The Pacific Cup is dubbed the fun race to Hawaii but involves some rather serious sailing. It is said winning such yacht races requires skill, but also some luck, with the variety of weather encountered on the vast expanses of water making them, to some degree, a navigator’s race. Scarlet Runner credits a large portion of their success to navigator, Jessica Sweeney, who ‘found wind where there was none’ and judged the weather with uncanny accuracy.
Scarlet Runner is designed to be competitive against the grand prix-class TP52s, but she is different, primarily designed for off the wind sprinting and longer passage races. She has repeatedly proved how quick she can be on the Australian yacht racing circuit and the crew and boat were ready to follow the trade winds around the world and do some downwind ocean racing along the way. The mission: the Cape to Rio and the Pacific Cup, both downwind races. Departing SYC on Melbourne’s Port Phillip bay in July 2013, the first leg of Scarlet’s 33,000nm world tour first took in a few local offshore yacht races between Sydney and Airlie Beach before stops in Mackay and Darwin. Then, manned by a delivery crew of four, Scarlet sailed across the Indian Ocean to South Africa, visiting the Cocos Keeling Islands, Mauritius, and Durban in South Africa before reaching Cape Town in November, 2013. Joining Scarlet’s delivery crew of Brett Averay, Rowan Leaper and Tim Kenner in Cape Town were Robert Date (Owner/Skipper) and
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his Cape to Rio 2014 crew of Jessica Sweeney, Damian Knightsbridge, Charlie Hawes, Ben Howland, and David Snoad. Of this six, nine are dedicated SYC members. The Cape Town to Rio Race started on 4 January 2014 for a gruelling dash across the Southern Atlantic to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The crew nailed the start in sunny, eight-knot breezes, but were apprehensive about the low The Scarlet Runner crew with the grand prize pressure system with 50 to 60 knot winds predicted to cross the fleet Scarlet ploughed through towering waves and during the first night. weathered gale-force winds that shredded two That night Scarlet Runner sailed into a storm, but sails, damaged another and knocked the crew pressed on beating as best she could for about about. One of the crew was swept down the deck five or six hours and then cracked sheets, before while tethered and smashed through the starboard the pressure went further aft and she set the wheel. The repair job to the wheel involved a batten downwind sails and let the boat rip. Scarlet out of a spare jib and the jon buoy’s plastic holder, surfed away doing between 25 and 30 knots in all taped together with amalgamating tape. waves of six or seven metres, it was wild and rough. As the days ticked over on the way to Rio, the The Cape to Rio is renowned for testing the crew repaired broken gear and sails, gritted teeth seamanship of its yachts and while the organisers in bigger and smaller storms, fretted in almost knew the first three days would be tough, they becalmed conditions and tolerated the increasingly had hoped the fleet would make it through the warmer and smellier conditions on board. storm to calmer waters relatively unscathed. The Creeping toward the finish line in excruciatingly race office’s log reported the carnage as it light breezes, Scarlet Runner finished second unfolded and of the 36 yachts, 10 were forced to across the line, second in division, and second return to port. Tragically, Team Angola’s António IRC Overall and in a sensational time of 15 days, João Bartolomeu, crewing aboard the Angolan 5 hours, 1 minute and 53 seconds. yacht Bille, was fatally struck by the mast after Six months later almost to the day found Scarlet Bille was dramatically knocked down. Runner in San Francisco USA gearing up for a shot at The Pacific Cup. The crew was almost unchanged from the Cape to Rio. With no annual leave left Damian Knightsbridge stepped out and SYC member and regular Scarlet Runner crew, Samantha Chandler stepped in. We arrived in San Francisco on American Independence Day, 4 July 2014. Training began the following day. As far as the breeze is concerned San Francisco Bay is a weird place. During the training period, 20 to 30 knot breezes would blow in the Bay but once under the Golden Gate Bridge, depleted to eight knots two miles further. Scarlet Runner crew therefore trained for lots of sail and gear changing in the first 30 minutes of the race. But race day was different. The crew were all geared up for the start – and there was no wind. The start was in about eight knots of breeze. The crew made a poor start. We were the last boat to go out under the Golden Gate Bridge on 11 July 2014.
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Scarlet Runner was the smallest boat in the division at 52ft. She was up against some tough competition including the favourite, Roy Disney’s Andrews 68 Pyewacket, which boasts an all-star crew of Olympic gold medalists, Hawaii race record holders and Volvo Ocean Race and America’s Cup winners. Also in the division were Frank Slootman’s Reichel/Pugh 63 Invisible Hand (formerly Limit) which won its division in the 2013 Transpacific Yacht Race and a litany of ocean passages, Max Klink’s Botin 65 Caro with a remarkable register of race wins since the launch in 2013. The biggest boat in the division was Hector Velarde’s Nelson/Marek 92 Locura with a seasoned crew of 12. The Pacific Cup is usually characterised by the downhill winds of the Eastern Pacific High, a high-pressure system that can produce very little wind at its centre but stronger breezes at the perimeter that travel clockwise down the US west coast and westwards toward Hawaii. The fleet traditionally includes yachts ranging from 25ft to 140ft, with this year’s fleet of 56 starting a staggered race over five days with the slowest boats first and the fastest last. Conditions looked a little bleak at first with the high sliding southwards and obliterating any hopes the Latitude 38 division may have had to break the race record of five days, five hours, 38 minutes. When Scarlet Runner sailed into the first night the water was like glass, not even a ripple and yet on the top of the mast there was six knots of wind. The wind was at 10 knots and not at sea level, which suited the boats with bigger masts and they sailed off over the horizon. Scarlet Runner got further and further behind on that first night. More time was lost one night when Scarlet hooked a drifting fishing net and was stopped in her tracks. Attempts to dislodge it only caused it to tangle further and wrap around the propeller until Tim hopped overboard with a knife clenched between his teeth and repeatedly dived to cut
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the net away strand by strand. That cost 20 miles, or 1.5 hours. On day five after over 1000nm of reaching, the trade wind surge finally arrived from north-east and this gave the crew the type of sailing it had come for: fast and downwind. Working the sails and the boat hard day and night, dodging squalls, putting up with the deafening grinding of hardened ropes on winches, 110db(A) at times and replacing the much-needed A4 spinnaker when it blew during a midnight broach at 28 knots boat speed, Scarlet gradually clawed back the lost miles. Scarlet Runner was about 40 miles behind the boat we had to beat, Pyewacket. About two days before the finish, she pulled level with them. They could not see them, but the yellow brick was giving the crew the desired information. The crew worked themselves silly day and night to stretch the gap between the competitors. Scarlet Runner finished in the middle of the night. The crew was pretty sure they had won but two of the 24-footers Swazik and Snafu that Scarlet had passed some five days previously were doing really well. The crew had been in port for about 24 hours when a massive storm hit with 70 knot winds and torrential rain. These little 24-footers were reaching fast with that wind and getting closer and closer. They were catching up time and the placings were only provisional. Scarlet Runner eventually beat Swazik by an hour.
Only one hour in seven days! Scarlet Runner finished 3.5 hours ahead of Pyewacket (correcting to 2 hours, 3 minutes) in 7 days, 14 hours, 25 minutes and 18 seconds, scooping the Latitude 38 Performance Award, First Place ORR, and The Pacific Cup Winner. Celebrations followed before the delivery crew put to sea again for the delivery to Australia.
Scarlet Runner then returned to her berth at SYC. She has completed the 2014 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race. She and her crew achieved a 1st in Division 1 ORCi (handicap section). Associated with that was a large beautiful silver perpetual trophy. It is still in Hobart. There was no possibility that either the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia or the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania were going to let the Scarlet Runner crew hold the trophy much less borrow it and bring it back to SYC. Scarlet Runner’s program was then the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race and Lincoln Race week in February 2015 and then Melbourne to King Island in March 2015.
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Cruising through Indonesia and Malaysia This article is from Terry Hall and Adrienne Smith, both members of SYC who sailed through Indonesia and Malaysia starting in late July 2014.
harbour. AIS (Automatic Identification System) is compulsory and it is not hard to see why! From Singapore we joined the 2014 Malaysian Rally that headed up the west coast of Malaysia. As there are a lot of high quality marinas in Malaysia we anchored only between stops and then spent a lot of the time taking bus tours that were organised as part of the Rally. These included a visit to Malacca which has a rich history as a major sea port and to Kuala Lumpur which is impressive in the way it combines its modern buildings with its colonial past.
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ailing across Indonesia and Malaysia on a four month cruise appeared a little daunting at first. What if we ran aground, or what about pirates, cyclones or the headhunters in Borneo? That is how we felt as we left Darwin as part of the 2014 Indonesian Rally, just Ade and myself on board our yacht, a Jeanneau 45DS called Beau Soleil. We had sailed up from Cairns where Sandringham Yacht Club members Rob Hose and Frank Weir joined us for the trip to Darwin. That was fortuitous as we had 40 knots, combined with big seas all the way up the east coast.
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t was at one of these marinas, Pangkor, that we met up with SYC members Cec Murray and John Sloan who did both rallies in 2013. They were doing a major refit to their boat Delphian and taking advantage of the low labour rates in Malaysia.
Our first stop in Indonesia was Kupang where we had a three day party and got to know many of the crews from the 50 other boats which had entered the Rally. About half were Australians or Kiwis, a few Americans and Canadians and the rest were European. Many shared our apprehensions which somehow seemed to vanish over a few cold Bintangs.
The Rally finished at Langkawi, a beautiful island at the north-west tip of Malaysia. We left the boat at a marina recommended to us by SYC members Ian and Chris Mellett who also did both rallies in 2007. The marina forms part of a resort run by the Taj Hotel Group. Amazingly, yachties are given full run of the place and one standout feature is the large pool with a swim-up bar. We spent several
The Indonesian people were extremely hospitable and along the route organised many celebrations with official dinners and dancing. After a couple of these a few of us decided to venture out alone in search of remote desert islands and unspoilt beaches. This did not take long and soon we were lighting bbqs on sandy beaches and teaching the locals, as well as the Europeans, how to bbq freshly caught fish. After three months sailing across Indonesia we finished up at Batam Island opposite Singapore. Here we stopped at the first marina since Darwin and were able to sit around the pool in the adjacent resort enjoying cocktails. After clearing Customs we sailed to Singapore across the busiest shipping channel in the world. From the sea, the size of Singapore harbour and
In many of the anchorages, we were invaded by kids in old dug-out canoes. There was usually one kid paddling and another bailing out water, but there was always lots of fun and laughter. At other times fishing boats came alongside with fresh lobster and fish for sale. These people may not have a lot but they all seemed happy and are incredibly friendly. Highlights in Indonesia were many with snorkelling around Labuan Bajo, diving at the south Gillies off Lombok and feeding Orangutans in Kalimatan (Borneo) were among the standout features. 30 |
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relaxing hours there with our newfound rally friends before saying farewell and returning to Melbourne for Christmas. “We are currently home for Christmas but we will be heading back to Malaysia in February to continue our cruising in Thailand.� You can follow our exploits via our blog found at www.haco.com.au/beau the amount of activity is staggering to the extent that we had to do an online examination to get a cruising permit before we could sail around the
A Kimberley Odyssey
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he Kimberley region in the far north of Western Australia feels like the land that time forgot. Vast rivers carve their way through ancient valleys before tumbling over majestic cliffs to meet the sea. Lurking under the surface of these waterways, the saltwater crocodile is more closely related to the dinosaur than any other reptile. In hidden caves and around secluded watering holes the walls display ancient rock art, some of which dates over 50,000 years. Giant tides empty the waterways before filling them up again a mere few hours later. Hundreds of islands make up spectacular archipelagos and the intricate coastline has over 1,000 miles to explore from Yampi Sound north of Broome to the Berkeley River near Wyndham. It is this wild, untouched wilderness that inspired Rob and Rose Ungar to make the 9,000 mile return journey around the Australian coast in R&R, their 72 foot Princess motor yacht. The trip, which took only 10 months to complete, was over 10 years in the making and a huge number of moving pieces came together to make it a success. A reconnaissance trip in 2012 on The True North, a 50 metre expedition vessel, kicked off the planning process and Rob and Rose spent the next 12 months working closely with their skipper of 15 years, Mike, to set the plan in motion. A rough itinerary was the starting point. Rob and Rose made the decision to set aside enough time to enjoy each unique part of the Australian coast equally and to allow flexibility for significant weather patterns and breakdowns, culminating in over six weeks exploring The Kimberley. At this point they began reaching out to various people and associations as sounding boards and built in allowances for distances, availability of fuel, provisioning, access for guests and typical coastal weather patterns. The most valuable information came from talking to a friend who had completed the trip a year previously, joining the Kimberley Coast Cruising Club and engaging a local skipper and guide early in the process. Matt, a skipper on a commercial charter boat and partner of R&R’s hostess, Steph, was able to help refine the Kimberley section of the itinerary and planned modifications to R&R. Rob and Rose’s travels in their many previous boats have taken them as far north as Cairns, south to Tasmania and east to Port Lincoln in South Australia, but the prospect of taking R&R to the remote Kimberley posed an entirely different challenge. The sheer vastness of the region and distance from any major city meant that R&R and her crew needed to be able to combat any situation without the need for outside assistance. Some modifications were completed as part of the build process when the vessel was commissioned. Additional batteries and the inverter capacity was increased to allow for extended time without shore power or a generator, the fly bridge was enclosed and
Rob and Rose at Kings Cascade
air-conditioned, an emergency freshwater pump was installed and additional refrigeration and under floor storage was added. Further modifications were made in the first stage of the voyage, at the Gold Coast City Marina. Supplementary fuel tanks and a larger aluminum tender (to replace the inflatable RIB) were delivered, additional shade for the bow and stern, a night vision camera and a new anchor chain were installed, among other additions. The engines, two Caterpillar C32 V12 4 stroke diesels, were given a full service, an extended warranty was granted and a full repertoire of common engine, generator and desalinator spares were purchased. With all the preparation complete, R&R just needed the right weather to continue north. After being chased to Hamilton Island by Cyclone Ita, Rob, Rose and crew settled in to wait for the end of the tropical weather systems and the return of the consistent South East Trade Winds. Travelling north with following weather made the journey much more pleasant and we cruised along the
Horizontal Falls, Talbot Bay
Matt, Rob, Rose and Mike, Careening Bay
Berkeley River
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inside of the Great Barrier Reef to enjoy calmer seas and to make frequent stops at the coastal towns before leaving the last of the marina berths behind at Port Douglas.
Rose, Rob and Mike, Croc Creek
Upon reaching Cape York, R&R had rounded the most southern, eastern and northern points of Australia and from here the next challenge loomed, 300 nautical miles across the Gulf of Carpentaria. They were incredibly lucky with the weather pattern at the time and managed to make the 32 hour crossing in near perfect calm, accompanied at times by the customs aerial surveillance plane, checking on our intentions. R&R then made her way through remote Arnhem Land where they rarely set foot ashore due to its status as an aboriginal reserve, before reaching Darwin, which was to be the gateway to the Kimberley. Rob, Rose, guests and crew including local guide
Twin Falls, King George River
Matt, set out from Darwin after three weeks of family visitations, provisioning and a few repairs, to spend six weeks exploring areas of the remote Kimberley seen and enjoyed by very few. The Berkeley River was the first to make a lasting impression, with its towering red gorges hugging a narrow, winding river, closely followed by the majestic Twin Falls in the King George River, which tumble down over 100 metres of cliff face. The heart of the Kimberley was characterised by the perfectly straight Prince Regent River which runs along a fault line, spectacular rock formations such as Naturaliste Island and Raft Point and innumerable secluded swimming holes. Exploring the southern Kimberley was different again and equally as impressive, heading offshore to visit the vast expanse of Montgomery Reef before returning to the mainland coast to weave amongst the hundreds of islands and inlets making up the Buccaneer Archipelago. The entire voyage was truly the trip of a lifetime and R&R performed beautifully, allowing everyone aboard to experience so much of the Australian coastline in comfort and safety. Rob, Rose, crew and guests are currently collating a coffee table book as a record of their adventure, including more detail on the entire voyage and cruising the incredible Kimberley. Copies will be for sale through SYC later in 2015, and proceeds will be contributed to SYC’s junior sailing facilities. Rob Ungar and Crew of R&R
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Disney Family Adventures SV Muneera, SYC Nick and Andrea bought their 1987 Nauticat 44 (monohull Ketch) in the Seychelles in April 2010. So far they have sailed from there to Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, St Helena Island, Brazil (Landing at Rio De Janeiro), French Guiana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, St Martin, USA (Florida), Cuba, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. They are on their way to San Blas, Colombia and Panama, and plan to transit the Panama Canal into the Pacific this year. When they started Ella and Millie were 9 and 7, they are now 15 and 13. They have attended schools in Saint Helena Island and South Africa and are full time students at Distance Education Centre Victoria. They recently taught English at a small rural primary school in San Fellipe, Guatemala. This is an extract of an email to the family covering the Christmas – New Year period 2014-2015. Leaving Guatemala in Muneera we had a few problems with Immigration at Livingston. Actually the checkout from hell. The Port Captain was fine, as we arrived there at about 11:00 and the total cost was Q150 (AUD25). After lots of photocopying we were issued with our Zarpe (port clearance essential for the next port/country clear-in) which we then took to Customs. This was also hassle free, easy and quick, with an inspection of our paperwork, followed by a stamp on our Zarpe, at no cost. Next step, Immigration. The officer in charge tried to tell us that our re-entry visas into Guatemala from Honduras were illegal. He insisted that Ella and I had to pay a fine of Q1240 each, and Millie had to pay Q330. about AUD470 in total. Andrea was of course ok having arrived back from a trip to Australia by plane, not long before our departure. It should have been Q80 each for the clearance stamp, but there was no way he was going to stamp our Zarpe or our passports without his payment/bribe. The fact that he was the same guy who had illegally stamped us out and in four months earlier, for a bribe, was irrelevant. After a long argument, he reduced the fine/bribe to Q440 each. He wanted his cash and was annoyed that we had extended our visas by briefly crossing the border into Honduras and back, and not through him. Ella, Millie and I all had Guatemalan entry stamps dated 15 November with 90 days validity. After about an hour of him pretending not to speak English and refusing to
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let us use a computer for Google translate, he closed our passports and told us to go back to the Honduras Immigration Post and sort it out with them. He knew this was impossible as we had cleared Customs and the Port Captain. He then left the room as a further show of power, leaving us with a female officer, who was very nice but powerless. She quickly told us to take all our paperwork back to the Port Captain and he would sort it out. At this stage I thought it was all a conspiracy. With nothing to lose we all walked back to the Port Captain, who had since received a phone call from the nice lady at Immigration and knew we had a problem. Gesturing us to all sit down (he did not speak English) he rang many people over the next 4.5 hours. The Immigration Office closes at 18:00. At 17:15 the Port Captain handed the phone to me and I spoke to Raul, an independent shipping agent whom we used when we originally arrived in Livingston and who was in Puerto Barrios, the major shipping port about 10nm southeast of Livingston. Raul apologised for the predicament we were in, saying that ‘the boss’ at Immigration in Livingston was a big problem. I followed his advice, which was to give my incomplete Zarpe and our four passports to the Port Captain, along with four times Q80 (AUD56) for clear-out stamps, and Q20 (AUD3) for a taxi. This was odd because there is no road between Livingston and Puerto Barrios. Raul
said he would clear us out of Puerto Barrios and he would have our paperwork and passports back to us at 19:00. I offered him payment and he said there was none if I did two things: one – tell everyone I know at Rio Dulce that he offers a good service and two – sign a letter of complaint written in Spanish stating what had happened with ‘the boss’ at Immigration. We quickly re-shuffled how we were going to cross the bar, a long wide stretch of mud about 0.6 miles across, which we had planned for high tide at 17:00. Andrea and Millie stayed ashore so that if the boat got stuck they could meet the Port Captain, while Ella and I hurried back in the tender to the boat to cross the bar early. We pulled this off in darkness, creating a new channel in the mud, anchoring outside the bar near the red entry sea buoy at about 16:45. I left Ella on the boat and hooned in to meet Andrea and Millie. They stayed in town while I walked up to the Port Captain’s office. I arrived to find the Port Captain there, waited for about 20 minutes, then sure enough, Raul’s guy arrived on a motor bike with all the completed paperwork and stamped passports. I could not believe it. Another couple of minutes and the letter of complaint was printed, signed by me, filed with many others, and I was away. When we arrived back at the boat at about 20:00, we ate a quick pasta that Ella had made, lifted the outboard and tender, then motored across to
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Iles de Salut, French Giana
Florida Keys
Atlantic Ocean, enroute St Helena to Rio Dulce
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Muneera off the coast of Nicaragua
Cabo Tres Puntas, about eight miles to the east, arriving at about 23:00. We had planned to head straight to Utila from Livingston, but we were all exhausted, and the boat was not properly stowed. We set off from Cabo Tres Puntas about 11:00 next morning, arriving at East Harbour, Utila, at 03:00 the following morning. After an uneventful 120nm trip with no wind for the first half and about 10 knots on the nose for the rest, we had an easy night entry with the waypoints that we had. Utila is a lovely little island that mainly caters for backpackers and divers and Ella and Millie obtained their 18 metre open water dive certificates. We met up with our French friends Adrien and Audrey and their sons Axel, 15 and Arsen, 8 on their boat Quatra. We were all happy to see each other, especially the kids and we spent a casual Christmas Eve on Quatra enjoying barbequed crayfish and tasty French nibbles. We rafted up to them on
Christmas Day and Andrea barbequed a small pig and with no shortage of food and wine, it was a very pleasant day. Suddenly, at about 17:00 a strong squall that was not forecast, hit us from the west and we had to separate quickly to avoid damage, causing me to cut a spring line that had jammed under one of our solar panels. We both headed out and re-anchored further from the lee shore. There is no protection from the west at East Harbour. At about 19:00, when it was very dark, the westerly increased to about 30/35 knots and the open sea was hitting us with a violent short sharp chop. With 70 metres of chain out in 10 metres of water we started to slowly drag toward the shore – East Harbour is known for its poor holding. The girls know what this means and without the slightest whinge from any of them we put on our wet weather gear, had a short discussion about who was doing what and headed on deck. Millie stayed in the pilot house to watch the depth and our location on the plotter. The driving rain made it impossible to know where we were and even with the deck light on it was hard to see. Andrea drove the boat from the poop deck while Ella and I retrieved the chain. The noise of the wind and rain was so deafening that the only way we could communicate with each other was with our hand held VHF radios. It took us what seemed like a long time to retrieve most of the chain and then not far from the anchor it felt like it may have become fast. I released chain to 80 metres this time and we scuttled inside to watch our position
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on the plotter. About ten minutes later it was clear that we were still dragging, albeit slowly, so out we went again, this time soaked to the skin, but not a single complaint. As we neared the anchor the chain started to tighten up as each short sharp wave hit our bow. Andrea continued to drive up to the anchor with radio instructions from Ella, which was difficult in the horrible conditions. When we were almost over the anchor I took in chain and just as it became almost vertical we were hit by a series of large waves. Worried that that the force would rip the windlass out of the deck, I quickly attached the nylon bridle and released chain, only to have the bridle explode with the noise of a gunshot, sending the chain hook to the bottom. I shouted to Ella to call Andrea and told her to drive into the swell with more power but during the few seconds this took to happen the chain tightened like a piece of steel rod under the force of one of the waves and the load had nowhere else to go, ripping out the bow roller (gunwale roller, not main outboard roller) and taking a large section of gunwale with it. Fortunately, it also released the anchor which we were able to retrieve. We headed out to sea again and dumped 80 metres of chain, this time in 14 metres of water and I made a makeshift bridle attached with a shackle. We huddled, dripping wet, in the pilot house to watch her take up and this time we were held fast. Hot showers all round and off to bed, with me sleeping in the pilothouse with one eye on the plotter of course. I was very proud of the way my three girls handled the situation. At around 02:00 next morning the weather abated to about 20 knots and at daybreak to about 15 knots, slowly clocking back to the east during the day. The bow looks horrible, but nothing I cannot fix when I find a suitable piece of teak. Thankfully we caught up with Quatra that afternoon to continue the rest of our Christmas dinner from the day before. We left Utila on the 2 January 2014 and motored the 40 miles to Little French Harbour, Roatan, Honduras, with conditions varying from 15 to 35 knots out of the east. Our course was pretty much due east and with the horrible short chop and relatively slow progress, it was a very average passage, but fortunately a short one. We had a passenger for this leg, Rob, a young Irish guy who we knew from Rio Dulce. His boat was back in Utila with major engine problems, so he caught a lift with us to Roatan to look for a replacement engine. We dropped anchor in front of Fantasy Island, Little French Harbour, just before sunset
Millie and Ella leaving Rio Dulce
after negotiating a tricky entrance to the reef. This was easy for us because a Spanish boat that we had met in Guatemala had given me entry waypoints. However, quite recently a Russian boat was lost whilst attempting to enter. The harbour is totally exposed to the east, but fortunately there is a barrier reef that knocks out the swell and the holding is good. This is a pretty harbour surrounded by high mountains with thick lush trees that extend all the way to the water. The harbour is a marine park, with clear blue water filled with beautifully coloured tropical fish and the bottom is littered with crayfish and conch. On Saturday night a ‘pot luck’ was planned (bring your own meat to barbeque and a salad to share) on the beach, but the easterly built steadily during the afternoon, reaching 35knots at dusk. The harbour became choppy and blinding rain blocked out other boats near us. We were all watching our anchors, as we were on a lee shore. There is very little sunrise or sunset here and therefore no real dusk. Just on nightfall the topic of conversation over the VHF radio was that a few boats had clocked the howling wind at over 50knots. A frantic call came over the radio, “Attention any boats in the anchorage, I have lost steering and am on the reef. My keel is pounding on the rocks. I am a 43 foot monohull – can anyone call a tug or assist in any way?” An American lady who is a sort of permanent resident, took control and organised a local work/dive boat to assist and a smaller diveboat with an 85hp outboard also headed out. We were all listening to the radio as the two boats tried to drag the monohull off the reef. The wind had dropped to about 25knots when we heard a female voice shrieking for a knife to cut a rope, and then “we are tipping – we are tipping – we are over – the boat is over – the boat is upside down”! Telling the kids to monitor the radio, Andrea, Rob and I jumped into our tender and zoomed off into the black. It took us a little while to find the yacht, which was still on the reef, but just on the edge and mostly floating. I was surprised to see only one boat assisting and this was a 20 foot workboat with an inboard engine, with only one guy aboard. There was a man and a woman on the yacht and the workboat was trying to get close enough to grab a towline from the yacht, but was having trouble. We gunned it to the yacht and Rob jumped on board, sorted the line out and passed the end to Andrea. We motored backwards (better steering under load), managed to pull the bow of the yacht around and passed the line to Rob, who stayed on the boat to
Cayos Vivorilla, Honduras
help as it had no steering. The guy asked me to check on the other boats that were helping him and pointed into the black, so Andrea and I headed toward a tiny light against a black shoreline. As we approached at speed I thought I noticed someone in the water beside the boat ahead of me and quickly slowed down. There was another workboat similar to the one we had just left and beside it was a narrow diveboat, about 18 feet long with three or four rows of seats, on its side, completely submerged, with three people on the workboat trying to right it with lines and two people in the water on the other side of the submerged boat. Andrea and I jumped onto the workboat and we managed to right it and hold it upright, but submerged, beside the vessel which drove slowly to the Roatan Yacht Club which is in a canal, and quite protected. The workboat crew used a barge with a crane to lift and bale the diveboat which looked ok, but its 85hp Yamaha two stroke would certainly need a good flush. We found later that the workboat was pulling the yacht off the reef while the diveboat was pulling the yacht over to the side with one of the yacht halyards attached to the mast top. When the yacht moved suddenly the line pulled the transom of the diveboat under the water and she flipped. Nobody on board had a knife, and had the halyard been cut, the incident would have been avoided. Andrea and I went back to the yacht that had been rescued, to pick up Rob. We met the couple who told us that they were entering the harbour and were motoring through the natural channel that dog-legs through the reef, something they had done many times before, following their previous tracks on their plotter. They said they were halfway through, heading to the first dog-leg, when a large fishing trawler came barging through and literally stopped in front of them, causing them to stop and lose way. They have no idea why the trawler stopped, but they were picked up by a wave and thrown onto the reef, in a wind of 40 to 50 knots. We headed back to Muneera for hot showers and a late dinner. The kids were all fine, having fed themselves. The next day was squally, but warm. The kids were all happy and swimming, while Andrea was ashore on the island, going for a walk. I was thinking about the generator that was playing up and may need serious work or replacing. Bloody boats! All the best, Nick, Andrea, Ella and Millie Disney. SV Muneera, SYC
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Gen Z’s challenge in the Latitude Ocean Race It was great to see younger competitors in the recent Latitude ocean race, the culmination of the 2014 Beyond the Bay initiative run by the ORCV. The ORCV has recently launched a new youth membership category for 16-25 year olds. Three young Sandringham Yacht Club members took advantage, competing in the event on Wild Side showcasing the next generation of races. Skippered by 18 year old Tom Vaughan, his crew included two 16 year old girls in Emily Close and Mikhalla Arthur (pictured above with Mikhalla on the left). We wanted to know more, here is their story.
Mikhalla Arthur My father, Graeme Arthur, introduced me to sailing at the age of 15, when he invited me to do a return trip from Coffs Harbour to Melbourne on Cadibarra 8 in 2013. Before that I had not done a lot of sailing. This trip turned out to be quite an experience, 45 knot winds and waist deep water in the cockpit steering the boat. I enjoyed the sense of adventure and freedom that sailing gave me, plus the excitement. From there I joined the crew of Wild Side, a Sydney 36 at SYC, as backup foredeck to Tom. Soon after that I competed in my first proper race the Lipton Cup, where we did well. I wanted to learn more and so began my training and gradual move into regular crew. I recently completed the Beyond the Bay program, which gave me an insight to many of the offshore challenges. I could have benefited from that before the Coffs Harbor trip. The two on water challenges gave me the opportunity to steer and trim both kite and headsail. Sailing has helped me grow as a person. I have learnt many skills such as teamwork, packing kites, tying bowlines and all the sailing terminology which has been hard. I have met some wonderful people, making friends with Tom and Emily. I am looking forward to a trip back from Hobart with Tom after my father completes the 2014 Sydney to Hobart.
Emily Close I starting sailing Pacers at the end of 2008, at Chelsea Yacht Club. I loved it, introducing me to the world of sailing. I first started sailing keel boats on Fade 2 Grey, a Beneteau 31.7 with my Dad, Jason Close. He taught me the basics of sailing, which broadened my knowledge and skills. In 2012 I took a voyage up the east coast of Australia to participate in the Arlie Beach Race week, where I met Jessica Watson and made many new friends. Sailing in Queensland in the warm weather was brilliant, and I sailed with many talented sailors. They showed me the rights and wrongs of sailing. This is when I knew that sailing was the sport for me. 36 |
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Throughout 2013 I sailed many Wednesday Wonders at Sandringham, gaining more and more from the advice of every person I met. Earlier in 2014, my friend Genevieve Cairns and I took part in the Tasar Nationals. After finishing towards the bottom, we learned many things from world champions and we did not give up. Later that year my Dad and I entered in the Tasar State Titles and finished higher in the fleet. I loved to see how sailing a dinghy and then moving onto a keelboat worked so well together. I took part in my first ORCV ocean race this year to Apollo Bay on Dad’s old boat, White Noise, a Beneteau 35. This was a big moment for me, as I have always wanted to do an ocean race. Getting up early and starting at the heads was wonderful, getting handy tips and being able to steer really expanded my thoughts about the sport. I have been taking part in the ORCV Beyond the Bay races. This was the first ever race I had done without my Dad, but it was also good finding my independence in the sailing world. Being able to step onto another boat and put into action what I have learnt made me very happy. I am looking forward to sailing more on Dad’s new boat More Noise. It makes me very excited as it is an Archambault 31, more like a dinghy. There is lots to learn so now I sail as much as I can. My ambition is to compete in the Sydney to Hobart alongside my Dad and one day become a father-daughter duo competing in the Melbourne to Osaka race. Bring it on!
Tom Vaughan My Dad, Martin Vaughan, introduced me to sailing at the young age of nine. For the first couple years I was just the skipper’s son out for a sail but, as time grew on, I earned my own place in the crew. When I was 10, I started sailing Optimists off the beach at SYC. These little boats were a great
starting point for getting into sailing, to teach trimming, skippering and basic port/starboard rules. Sure, we may have had to patch up the odd hole in my Opti while learning the rules. I spent about a year sailing on the Optis before I decided they were not for me, and moved back to keelboat racing. From there I was trained up as a bow man on Wild Side. For those who have never done bow before, it can be one of the best jobs but also one of the hardest and wettest. My advice for the bow is everything you do is either right or very, very wrong. But I would not have it any other way. Fast forward and I have been doing the bow for almost seven years. I have done numerous SYC and ORCV races, Geelong Festival of Sails, and a few other bay races. Along the way my parents took us sailing in Noumea, Whitsundays, Gippsland Lakes and Tonga where I learnt that sailing is not all about racing. About a year ago, I started sailing deliveries and races in the ocean. Between Dad’s Wild Side, Peter Chalkley’s Hush and Paul Roberts’ and Cadibarra 8, I have sailed Coffs Harbour to Melbourne, Hobart to Melbourne, have done the Apollo Bay and King Island ocean race and am looking forward to competing in the 2014 Sydney to Hobart and then delivering home. Most recently, I completed the ORCV Beyond the Bay program where I skippered Wild Side without Dad on board. It was an absolute blast and great to experience being a skipper, especially getting a third place in the Latitude Race. For anyone thinking of getting into keelboat or ocean racing I would greatly recommend it. It teaches you skills like resilience, patience, working in a team and problem solving when (not if) things go wrong. What is more you get to meet some great people along the way.
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From an Academy Graduate to an Ocean Racer within 12 months – this is Michelle Carr’s story
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have been on the water for most of my life on various crafts, but while I was familiar with the ocean, I felt I did not have a proper understanding of any one boat. My intention had been to sign up to a sailing crew for a few years, but had never made the time. Finally in February 2014, I called some clubs about courses and settled on Sandringham Yacht Club, mainly because of the welcoming tone of the person on the other end of the phone. Given I had sailed a little before, it was suggested I try the Better Sailing Course. The course allowed me to learn more about handling a boat, as well as the opportunity to crew at a later stage, which was one of my goals. I rocked up on a Saturday morning in February 2014 to a classroom where we learnt about the boat, its sails and knots. I joined two other eager sailors with our instructor Michael Reinehr on our 25 foot keelboat. Michael really gave us a sense of what it felt to be part of a crew. It was great as we were involved from the minute we stepped on to the boat. While there were moments where I really had to think back,
I felt extremely comfortable learning new skills. I think one of the best elements of the course was our mock race with one of the other Academy keelboats. Regardless of whether you are interested in racing, this was a really good way of applying what was learned over the two days, not to mention that it was a great deal of fun. Following the completion of the course, I signed up to the Club’s Crew Register, hoping to get some social crewing experience. What happened instead was both unexpected and a fabulous life experience. My name was put down for the Women in Sailing Challenge (WISC), a longstanding SYC Club Series where the majority of crew must be female. I had never heard of WISC and certainly did not believe I had the skills appropriate for such a Regatta. I received a call and was asked to join the Wicked crew for WISC, along with seven other women. I was soon to
learn about Wicked’s incredible pedigree. We successfully completed WISC and I was then asked to join the crew of Wicked. Before I knew it I had completed the Winter Series, Melbourne to Devonport, Festival of Sails in Geelong and part of the Summer Series, all on Wicked. When I joined the course, I certainly never thought that in less than a year, I would have all these races under my belt, have met a fantastic group of people and had so much fun. All I can say is that if you are still thinking about whether or not to sign up to a sailing course, my advice is ‘do it’ – the very least that can happen is that you will learn new sailing skills and have a ‘wicked’ time doing it.
Michelle Carr
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63 years of sailing and the Kaufman Brothers are still hard to beat!
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he Kaufman family have had a long and extensive involvement with Sandringham Yacht Club. Peter Kaufman joined SYC in 1951. In the same year he also joined up his sons, Ian aged 11, Graeme aged 13 years and Daryl 15. Graeme and Ian have been members ever since. As juniors the brothers sailed in the old style cadet dinghy (Clinker) and Sabots. Graeme and Ian are still sailing competitively in a Triton 24ft yacht called Willarie in the Wednesday Wonders races, which continue throughout the year at SYC. Most of their early sailing was done at Portsea in off the beach boats and keelboats owned by the Ham family. John Ham later became a member of SYC. They competed in informal races for kids conducted by Col Davey off Shelley beach in three yachts that he owned – a cadet dinghy, a Vee Jay and a Gwen 12. After sailing off the beach Graeme went on and crewed for many years on a Flying Fifteen out of Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club. Their father started sailing in 1951 after buying a 32-foot carvel gaff rigged boat moored at Stony Point, Western Port. He was not all that experienced as a sailor so he paid two professional fishermen from Hastings £20 each to bring the boat to St Kilda. £20 was then about two weeks wages. When the yacht had not arrived after three days Peter called the police, who quickly found the fishermen at the Hastings pub drinking their way through the money. The boat was named Willarie after the name of the family home and meaning in the indigenous language ‘Still Waters’. Later the mast and centre plate were removed to make it into a fishing boat. It remained in the family for 33 years. The yacht was kept at Portsea and SYC. Peter served a few terms on the SYC Committee and was very active in fund-raising after the 1954 clubhouse fire, with the help of the world billiards champion Walter Lindrum and a few bookmakers. When his sons, Graeme and Ian, joined as members, the Commodore A D Mackenzie asked why the youngest son Philip, was not a member, Peter replied, “He is only six years old and must be eight to join”. The reply he received from ‘Mack’ was “He looks eight to me, here is a joining form”. Phil joined SYC in 1954. Graeme first sailed in Wednesday Wonders in a
Triton 24 owned by Tye Power called Innocence. At that time there were five Tritons 24s in the fleet. Skippers of the Tritons did not worry too much about the rest of the fleet as they had their own race. Graeme decided to purchase his own boat and bought a yacht called Rebecca that was on a mooring at Williamstown. He changed the name to Willarie. Graeme’s first crew was his brother Philip on Wednesdays and some Sundays. Phil was forced to retire from sailing about 15 years ago due to health problems and this was when his other brother Ian started sailing WW. The eldest brother Daryl who died aged 35 was a SYC member for about 15 years until flying, skiing and scuba diving took his interest. Philip passed away in 2014. He was a very active member who supported every aspect of the Club with a passion. He owned a motorboat called Skipper 60 and later a trailer sailor called Mr Grumpy. That is the name the boat came with. He later enjoyed sailing on Rumbeat with Geoff Henderson. Philip was involved in race management and was active with juniors helping with training at Off The Beach for many years. He also joined in the trips to Metung for the Easter Regattas. The ‘Yacht House’ (his name for SYC) was his special place. It has not only been the male members of the Kaufman family who have been involved in sailing. Philip’s daughter Felicity was captain of the juniors at SYC. Philip travelled with her when she competed in the World Cadet Dinghy Championships in the UK. Felicity also competed in a Sydney to Hobart a few years ago on a Sydney 38, a University of Melbourne boat borrowed from Lou Abrahams. Philip’s other daughter, Amie, is also a sailor and has been active in promoting sailing. She sailed with OTB yachts and two seasons in J24s. As a student at Firbank she convinced the school to adopt sailing as a sport. She became an instructor and has sailed in the Women in Sailing Series, twice on the winning yacht, as well as with The University of Melbourne. The Kaufman brothers have witnessed many changes in Wednesday Wonders. The yachts in the beginning were smaller, mainly division three and some division two boats. Now the average is
One of Willarie’s more memorable starts, with possible outside assistance from the police?
34.2 feet and there are a dozen yachts over 40 ft including 4 fifty footers. The WW fleet started with only 15 or 20 yachts. Races started at 14:00 and the courses were about 8.5 nm, much shorter than the current distance of around 10nm and never included the outer marks 5 or 6. Wednesday Wonders races are officially recorded as starting in 1968 but started earlier in about 1964-65. At first WW were just winter races at Sandringham. In summer the serious sailing was on Saturdays and yachts would travel to race at Brighton. By 1969 Sandringham held races both summer and winter and later introduced Sunday races. Graeme won the Sunday Sailors series in about 1995. The first handicapper Graeme can remember was a French chap he thinks was called Pierre who used to work out the handicaps while walking up the clubhouse stairs. With Graeme‘s age and the age of their Triton they have qualified to be admitted to the Century Class of Wednesday Wonders. The criterion for this class is that the combined age of the yacht and skipper must be 100 years or more. There are about 10 yachts that qualify for this class and Willarie won the first series in 2011-12 Summer Series. Graeme and Ian sail Willarie very competitively and in the 2014 winter season finished in the top 10 places on five occasions, in a fleet of 46 yachts. With 126 years of sailing experience between them it is understandable why it takes a major effort to finish in front of Willarie. Recently two of Ian’s grandsons, Jack and Lachlan Morley each competed in a Wednesday Wonders race. This makes four generations of Kaufmans who have been sailing at SYC.
Photo supplied by Ian Whitbread
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MEMBER NEWS
Wicked OpporTUNAty A happy consequence of being a member of a great club such as the Sandringham Yacht Club is the ability to socialise with people of likemind and interests and dream up grand plans. This was evident last year when a few of the Club’s ardent fishing enthusiasts were having a discussion in the Members’ Bar about a television fishing show called Wicked Tuna. The stories from the show were unbelievable with the skippers catching giant bluefin tuna weighing over 600 pounds out from Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. The show is based around selected skippers being invited to participate in a fishing competition. Similar to the SYC Recreational Boating Annual Fishing Competition, the skippers return with their catch for a weigh-in. The Wicked Tuna competitors return to Cape Ann’s marina for the weigh-in and viewers are enthralled, waiting for the buyer to give a figure for the fish. Prices range from as low as $4,000 to as high as $22,000. The unfortunate fish are shipped on to Japan for the sashimi market. In July 2014, an interested group of SYC members flew to America to test their own tuna fishing skills
Chief Campanello, Mayor of Gloucester and the seven Deputy Officers
in Gloucester and to check out some famous yacht clubs whilst on their travels. These members included: Steve O’Sullivan, Wayne Read, Ralph White, Michael Kostos, Gary Finemore, Viv Edwards and Peter Turrell. The following is a snapshot of the trip enjoyed by the above members. A more extensive account of the journey can be found on the SYC website. The first stop was New York and an exciting appointment at 44th Street, the city home of the New York Yacht Club, for lunch where the ambience of the over 100 year old building was evident. The model yachts from past winners and contenders including our very own Australia II are housed in glass cabinets for all to admire and reminisce. Sightseeing in the Big Apple included a cruise on the Hudson River and a stroll along Wall Street as well as the deeply moving Ground Zero, the former sight of the Twin Towers.
Gloucester memorial to lost fishermen
They met some fascinating people who were equally fascinated with their determination to cross the Pacific by air to participate in the Tuna Fishing competition. One of the few notables was Bill ‘Hollywood’ Muniz from Lily. Bill is one of the harpoon guys on the Wicked Tuna show. He had heard that the group was coming and wanted to meet the team from down under, going out of his way to make sure the Aussies could meet everyone from the show as well as giving them a personal tour on his boat and a lesson on how to throw a heavy harpoon.
From New York the group travelled to the home of Wicked Tuna in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Ralph, Steve and Wayne before the catch of the day was made
The following day the excited fishermen rose early to meet their two boats down at the jetty. Lady J skippered by Captain Dave is about 40 feet long and is set up for tuna fishing and lobster pots. Toby Ann belongs to Captain Brian and is a newer boat but a little shorter than Lady J. After fishing for live bait in the harbour for a few hours, they were anchored and ready for action. The skipper set up the giant rods and reels with 500 metres of 200 pound line and some live bait on the huge hook. They had three lines going out but alas the tuna were not biting that day.
They guys with their 500lbs catch of the trip
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As well as adventures on the water, the group caught up with some local dignitaries including Chief Leonard Campanello and a few of his fellow jovial members of the constabulary. The group headed to the weigh-in station as they had heard that Bill Mundie from Bounty Hunter was coming in with two giant tuna. It was both fascinating and
On the water at New York Yacht Club, Newport Rhode Island clubhouse
enlightening to observe the fish being hauled out of the boat and tidied up. Each of the fish weighed in at just less than 340 pounds dressed, meaning they are ready to be shipped to Japan the next day in a bed of ice, cleaned and ready for sale and consumption. With a 05:00 breakfast call the next day and inspired by seeing fish being brought in the previous day, the group was optimistic about their prospects. A different location of about 20 miles from the jetty was chosen for another attempt at catching some tuna. The method for hooking the fish includes setting up the rigs with a balloon on two and letting go with the wind, tide and sinkers to let the live fish bait swim below at various levels. The third bait is suspended with a kite and is just on the surface a fair way back from the boat. It was a long day in the boat, with almost 10 hours on the North Atlantic off Massachusetts chasing the giant Bluefin tuna and unfortunately not a reel spun all day from either Lady J or Toby Ann. Next day on the agenda saw the group being taken on a personal tour of the Gloucester Harbor on the police boat. Gloucester was once the largest fishing harbour in the country but it is slowly shutting down and the larger operators are moving on. They were amazed how large the harbour is, with lobster pots everywhere, fishing boats large and small, plus a considerable fleet of pleasure craft. One in particular was the beautiful
70 footer Blue Guitar belonging to the singer, Eric Clapton. The police boat is quite powerful and the group experienced a ride of 40 knots at one stage. The ‘Gentlemen’ dining at NYYC - 44th Street, New York The boat’s vital equipment included a fire fighter, pushing through 500 gallons a minute with a spray over 50 metres long. Following a 04:00 start, another attempt at hauling in a tuna was made and the boats headed out further than the day before. A little breeze welcomed them to the skipper’s choice but the tide was playing tricks. The set up was not good for either boat and the wait was long. Some time later movement was noted but unfortunately for the team, it was a blue shark pestering one of the baits. A call from one boat to the other resulted in a delayed response but the calling team soon realised that there must have been some action
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on the other boat. At last the news was good and the other team announced that they were just picking up their anchor as they had spent the last hour catching a giant tuna. Much celebration resulted at the dock as the scales sank and the weight reached just under 400 pounds dressed. Thrifty negotiations resulted in a 25% cut of the market value of the fish for the Aussies.
The lads with Wicked Tuna’s Captains, Dave Marciano (in red) and Bill ‘Hollywood’ Muniz (kneeling)
Fishing was not the only item on the agenda for the SYC members who visited Harbor Court in Newport Rhode Island. This is the summer home for the New York Yacht Club. After a tour of the huge clubhouse and magnificent grounds
The lads with on of the stars of Wicked Tuna, Paul Herbert
overlooking the extensive harbour, they were thrilled to jump on a boat to view the expensive yachts and motor boats. Travelling back to New York the group caught the car ferry at New London, enjoying the experience of going over Long Island Sound, similar to the Queenscliff ferry but a lot bigger and of greater distance. At Long Island the group observed with envy the huge summer houses set in grounds bigger than the MCG, along the beach and surrounding areas. The group flew back to Los Angeles and stayed at a hotel in Santa Monica, opposite the famous pier, packed with tourists and they mingled and enjoyed the brilliant sights of the famous beaches on offer. Finally with no wake-up calls to worry about, our fearless tourists decided to visit San Diego some 2.5 hours down the road and head to the San Diego Yacht Club for dinner where they enjoyed some great hospitality and exchanged club burgees. The yacht club has just over 2000 members and about 560 wet berths on offer. The last day in USA was spent leisurely driving back along the coast road, taking in the sights of the Pacific Ocean. Lunch was enjoyed at Carlsbad followed by a drive back to Long Beach to see the Queen Mary then on over to Long Beach Yacht Club, a great little club displaying 200 club burgees giving the Club a community atmosphere. The entire trip organised by Peter Turrell, was successful, memorable and enjoyable and the group have met several times since in the Members’ Bar along with their partners to reminisce about their trip of a lifetime.
Peter Turrell
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MEMBER NEWS
Colours of our Club All shapes and sizes and COLOURS are seen in and around our Club and everyone is welcome to be a part of this colour and movement. Beware if you are spotted with your friends sporting similar clothing colours, you may find you are participating in some spontaneous colourful FUN! Matching is rife.
Here is a selection of some members enjoying Club life and seen around the Members’ Bar, Northern Podium, the Ken King Centre and participating in SYC’s Recreational Boating activities on the winery bus tour to Werribee Mansion and the Cruise-in-Company Tramcar Dinner tour. Royal Blue Bloods
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Green Irish Gremlins
The Spearmints are all tee th
Blueberries abound
Peaches and Cream
The Limón cellos
The White Lights
Carol Crush
Dark and Denim
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The Baby Blues
The Lemon Tarts
The Red Bulls
The Smiling Apricots
What’s New? Introduction of TackTrackers in 2014
Stand Up Paddle Boards Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a fast growing water sport suitable for participants of varying ages and physical capability. To stay in tune with this fabulous new trend, the Club has purchased 12 SUPs. Anyone can join in, so come on and be part of the fun in this exciting new sport. Bookings can be made via the Boating Department.
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fter many years of relying on the great support of many volunteers to assist with the running of Sandringham Yacht Club and inter-club navigation rallies, not to mention a couple of years where we borrowed TackTrackers from the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club, SYC is now the proud owner of 25 of its own QStarz GPS loggers with waterproof pouches and appropriate licences thanks to the very generous donation from one of our members, Fred Heavey.
The SYC Recreational Boating Committee was keen to revisit the subject of TackTrackers with General Committee following the 2014 SYC Navrally in which Chris Carlile participated with Dale Jackson and Stephen ‘Harpo’ Harper aboard Femme Fatale. We put together some quotes and presented our case to Chris (Commodore at that time) and General Committee. Chris had witnessed the post-event viewing of each boat’s performance on the screen in the Training Auditorium and the competitive banter between members and guests the viewing generated. We obtained instant approval to proceed which was great news but we just had to find a way to fund the TackTrackers. Chris and Fred happened to have lunch one day, when Fred mentioned that he would like to offer the Club some sponsorship. Without any hesitation, Chris told Fred about the TackTrackers and Fred very kindly agreed not just to fund the purchase of the TackTrackers and the appropriate licences but also agreed to fund the ongoing annual licence fee. The TackTrackers will not only be of a great benefit to Recreational Boating for Navrallies but also to Off The Beach and One Design racing. We are very fortunate to have generous members such as Fred Heavey who support our Club and assist to ensure our standing as the best yacht club in Victoria.
Sue Bowes
SYC Webcam SYC is grateful to Swanson Corporate Solutions for the sponsorship of the new webcam. If you have not checked it out as yet, head to www.syc.com.au/ weather/webcam/. Set to four live streaming sites around the club, you can now see live what is happening at the start line, in the marina or yard and at fixed mark 1 anytime, day or night, wherever your location.
Your SYC Shop When you are next down at SYC, pop into the shop and check out the new affordable range of SYC branded clothing.
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M E M B E R + C LU B E V E N T S
Cycling – SYC Social Rides
2015 Victory Cup
The Club likes to support complementary activities that are of interest to members and which strengthen the bonds with our members. We are planning to hold a few group bike rides from the Club each year. The plan is to:
Friday 21 November saw around 60 golfers gather for the Annual Combined Clubs ‘Victory Cup’ Golf Day.
• do an easy 30 to 40km with two options, the first being an easy trundle on the bike path and the second for more experienced riders, on the road • have a bbq breakfast and coffee back at the Ken King Centre from 09:30
The event was first played in 1947 and this year saw players representing Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, Mornington Yacht Club and Sandringham Yacht Club gather at the renowned Woodlands Golf Club which is a reciprocal club of SYC.
• have a well known cyclist as a guest speaker Open to all ages and abilities! Keep an eye out for planned dates and register your interest with me on amurray@ronstan.com.au or Rob Davis on robert.davis@cleangroup.com.au So, get pedalling!
Alistair Murray
The Victorious Team from SYC
As usual the course was in spectacular condition and the Woodlands team provided great service and support to this event. A perfect day for golf was also provided. While all clubs shared in the individual awards, it was the SYC team who were victorious in taking home the Victory Cup.
RESULTS Men’s – Stableford 1st – Marshall Dessau (Royal Brighton Yacht Club) – 41 points, on a count back
Twilight Season Entertainment Summer may have taken a brief sabbatical during the twilight season but the entertainment certainly did not. With live music every fortnight, rain, hail or shine, it was a great way to spend a Thursday night at the Club. We had a fabulous array of well-known musos to keep us well entertained and the line up over the twilight season consisted of The Well Hungarians, Tim Watson, Liam Rae, Jason Vorherr with Gary Young, Robert James Kirk, Canyon, Monkey and The Pardoners. Who could forget the amazing performances by Lisa Edwards and Michael Cristiano for our Christmas twilight and the final official twilight race performance by Wendy Stapleton, Paul Norton and Gerry Hale. Last but not least, Fabian and Broc for our Last Blast. We were very lucky to have such great musos in our company. I will endeavour to bring you a fabulous line up for the next twilight series, so I am happy to receive your requests. Please have a chat or give me a call. Be sure to keep an eye on the website, subscribe to e-news for weekly updates or grab one of our postcards and stick it on your fridge with our line-up when the 2015-16 season begins. Until next Twilight season.... enjoy every day. Cheers
Robyn Coombs
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2nd – Jim Holroyd (Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron) – 41 points 3rd – Gary Simmons (Sandringham Yacht Club) – 40 points
Women’s – Stableford 1st – Janine Walker (Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron) – 30 points, on a count back 2nd – Sabina Rosser (Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron) – 30 points
Course Awards NTP – Paul Mentiplay (Sandringham Yacht Club) Longest Drive Men’s – Murray Stone (Royal Brighton Yacht Club) Longest Drive Women’s – Michelle Trebilcock (Sandringham Yacht Club)
Teams Event – Victory Cup The six best scores from each club are combined to award the Victory Cup. Sandringham Yacht Club – 215 (Gary Simmons, Andy Allsep, Peter McAdam, Brendan Lee, Colin Trebilcock, Garry Anderson) Royal Brighton Yacht Club – 212 Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron – 202 Mornington Yacht Club – 188 Thanks to the representatives from each club who gathered entrants and for those who did not make it this year, we would love to see you next year. While on the subject of Golf; if there are any members wishing to form a society with fellow members (which according to the Golfing Glossary is ‘an organised group of golfers, usually not affiliated with any individual golf course’) to have a regular or casual game please contact Committee member Bill Stubbs on 0417 507 563 to find out what the Club can offer in terms of support and general assistance with communications.
Clubhouse turns 5 It was great to see such a big crowd down at the Club on Friday 25 July to celebrate the clubhouse’s 5th birthday. After passing the helium balloons up the stairway, members were greeted by Pernod Ricard Wine Ambassador Katherine Candy for a taste of some delicious Church Road wines. Thanks to Bill and Gill Stubbs for donating the helium balloons. The formalities kicked off with a short speech from Commodore Chris Carlile and ended with the dulcet tones of Vice Commodore Kate Mitchell singing Happy Birthday before the cutting of the wonderful cake kindly donated by Truffles of Moorabbin. Finally the Ronstan Band cranked it up with some great tunes and apparently some karaoke, which made for a night of fun. Thanks to all who came along to celebrate.
Japanese Feast
SYC Seafood Cookoff night. The patrons are unaware of which dish has been prepared and cooked by which Chef and are asked to rate each course to determine which Chef will be crowned King Prawn.
Due to the overwhelming success of the Harbour View’s Japanese Feast over the past four years, the Club’s Executive Chef, Kol Gemmell decided to run the fifth consecutive feast over two nights in 2014. This was a great decision by Kol as both nights were a sell out and saw over 170 members and guests feast on a seven-course degustation menu which incorporated unique Japanese dishes and a glass of Japanese plum wine on arrival. Kol is very passionate about his Japanese food, having trained in Japan for a number of years and run two Japanese restaurants, so of course the patrons were not disappointed. Due to the obvious demand and popularity of the event, it will again be held over two nights in 2015, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July. Be sure to mark these dates in your diary and book via reception. Bookings open on 20 May.
AFL Grand Final Day AFL Grand Final Day always brings a crowd to the Members’ Bar and the 2014 match of Sydney Swans v Hawthorn was no different. As usual, staff member, Teresa Pryde did a great job in decorating the bar in the team colours. Members and their guests enjoyed the footy-themed specials and beverage specials until the first goal, which unfortunately did not last long and had the opportunity to watch the game on the big screen in the Port Phillip Room. The 2015 event falls on Opening Day, so watch out for a footy-themed Opening Day on Saturday 3 October.
The dishes featured in the 2014 event included kingfish, swordfish, Moreton Bay bugs, king prawns and squid ink ravioli, oyster tempura on arrival and buttermilk pannacotta for dessert. The second annual SYC Seafood Cookoff was held in the Harbour View Restaurant on Friday 29 August. Following the success of the inaugural event in 2013, Kol Gemmell and his team once again put together a menu of individual dishes. For those unaware of how this event runs, Kol asks his team of Chefs to come up with their own seafood dish and then prepare and cook it on the
It was Kol’s Sashimi Kingfish with coconut foam, mango puree and Jalapeno soy dressing that saw him steal the crown from the 2013 winner, Luke Saliba. So the big question now is, who if anyone, will steal the crown from Kol in 2015? Be sure to find out for yourself and put Friday 14 August in your diary. Call reception to book from 1 July.
New Year’s Eve 2014 For the last couple of years, Members’ Bar Manager, Rick Barrett has organised a themed New Year’s Eve event in the Members’ Bar. In 2013 we saw ‘Pirate Karaoke’ take over the bar and then to see in 2014, members and their guests were encouraged to cheer on 2015, Reggae style. Thank you to those members who came along and got into the spirit of the theme. Who knows what theme Rick will come up with for 2015.
Joan Tanner + Jan Schmoeger celebrate Reggae style
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M E M B E R + C LU B E V E N T S
SYC Events for Charity Keeping Cancer at Bay The 2014 annual Keeping Cancer at Bay Race saw Sandringham Yacht Club donate over $3,000 to Challenge supporting kids with cancer, plus the money raised in the collection tins in the Bar for the month of March and the barbeque on race day. Thank you to all who donated to this worthy cause and for your continued support of our long standing relationship with Challenge.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea A huge thank you to all who attended the Sandringham Yacht Club on Friday 23 May when we hosted the 2014 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.
Bayside City Council Mayor, Felicity Frederico
The 2015 ride will be held on the 29 and 30 August with 30 riders circulating on Beach Road from noon on Saturday to noon on Sunday. At least half of the riders are SYC members. If you would like to be involved this year as a supporter or even a rider email Alistair Murray at: amurray@ronstan.com.au. The 24 hour Charity Bike Ride is a wonderful
There was a wonderful atmosphere in the room with over 100 guests in attendance, made up of our friends from Cabrini Brighton, Brighton Beach Primary School and Sandy Bay Probus, members, staff, friends, family, survivors and new guests from our community. All enjoyed scrumptious tasty treats which were kindly donated by the attendees and heard from our CEO, Richard Hewett, Rear Commodore Rob Davis and Anna Kennedy, Cabrini Brighton’s Marketing Communications Manager. With over $3000 worth of raffle prizes there were some very happy guests who went home with fantastic prizes. No one went home empty handed though, with everyone receiving a $100 personal training voucher from VISION Personal Training Brighton and L’Oreal face cream. It was great to have Mirna from INTIMO displaying her lingerie items. Collectively just over $2,300 was raised which was made up of generous cash donations plus raffle ticket sales. We are looking forward to the 2015 event on Thursday 28 May where we can hopefully make it even bigger and better.
Sandringham Hospital – 24 Hour Charity Bike Ride Sandringham Yacht Club has a core of very keen cyclists, riding for charity, fun, fitness, friendship and general health. The core event and a vital part of the Community and Environment pillar of the Strategic Plan, is the 24 hour Charity Bike Ride for Sandringham Hospital. Run each second year, SYC has adopted this event which raised in excess of $90,000 for the Hospital in 2013. The Club hosted a special handover function with the venue, food, beverages and staffing donated by SYC’s suppliers, staff and Committee members.
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24hr bike ride cheque presentation
opportunity for SYC to put back into the community of which we are such a vital part.
The Mad Paddle SYC was honoured to be a part of The Mad Paddle held on 16 March 2014 to raise much needed funds for Sandringham Hospital. The Club’s role in the event consisted of on water management including coordinating support vessels, communications and providing facilities and a barbeque for all participants and helpers at the conclusion. Forty-four stand up paddle boarders together with 10 support vessels set off from the Altona boat ramps at 08:30 to travel the 8.5 gruelling nautical miles back to SYC. Included in the support vessel fleet were Paul Liddiatt on Zodiac, Steve Aulich and Graeme Disney on George, Arthur Naoumidis on Archimedes II, Rob Davis and Chris Disney on Nutcracker, Harpo and company on Renaissance, Glenn Taylor on SYC’s RHIB Hoffy, Bill and Gillian Stubbs on Gillian and the Coast Guard with Sandringham Hospital medicos aboard on CG 2. The winds were pretty much as predicted if not stronger, so the further east the intrepid participants and their support vessels travelled, the rougher the seas became. The conditions however did not seem to bother the stand up paddle boarders who pressed on regardless to arrive at their destination between 10:30 and
11:00 safe, sound and without any incidents. All participants were most grateful for the hot showers, cold drinks and barbeque at the Ken King Centre which the Club provided to further support the fundraising effort. Due to the strenuous efforts of the stand up paddle boarders in particular, the organisers, support boats and helpers the 2014 Mad Paddle raised in excess of $30,000 for the Sandringham Hospital. The funds have been used to purchase vital monitoring equipment for new-born babies. Thank you to all involved to making this event a success.
Oaks Day Luncheon Thursday 6 November 2014 saw SYC host an Oaks Day Luncheon. 263 guests enjoyed a fun day out with scrumptious food, free flowing beverages, auction items, spot prizes and gorgeous views all whilst raising some money for our friends at the Sandringham Hospital. Collectively all were extremely generous on the day and the luncheon raised more than $15,000 towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine for the Emergency Department at the Hospital.
SYC Commodore, Kate Mitchell and Bayside City Council Mayor, Felicity Frederico presented Sandringham Hospital’s Director of Nursing, Judy Greeves, with the cheque on Tuesday 18 November at SYC. Be sure to mark Thursday 5 November in your diaries for the 2015 event.
Club Events Calendar Sunday 2 May
Friday 14 August
Recreational Boating Cruise-in-Company
Annual Seafood Cookoff
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October
Bookings open 1 July
Sail Sandy
Sunday 10 May
Saturday 22 August
Mother’s Day Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (HVR)
Recreational Boating Winery Tour Bookings open 10 July
Bookings open
Thursday 27 August
Thursday 21 May Sail Keelboat Forum
Friday 29 May Sail Presentation Night Bookings open
Sunday 31 May A Three Tenors Tribute Bookings open
Monday 8 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Friday 12 June OTB Presentation Night Bookings open
Thursday 18 June Sail in conjunction with Recreational Boating Info Night
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May – Dec 2015
Friday 19 June Trivia Night
Friday 3 & Saturday 4 July
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Sail in conjunction with Recreational Boating Info Night
Friday 28 August Trivia Night
Saturday 5 September
Sunday 25 October Recreational Boating Annual Fishing Competition
Saturday 31 October Tuesday 3 November Recreational Boating Cruise-in-Company
Tuesday 3 November Melbourne Cup Day in Members’ Bar
Thursday 5 November Oaks Day Luncheon
SYC Ball Bookings open 23 July
Bookings open 1 September
Sunday 6 September
Wednesday 11 November
Father’s Day Breakfast and Lunch (HVR) Bookings open 24 July
Recreational Boating Guest Speaker Night
Tuesday 15 September
Sunday 15 November
Annual General Meeting
Discover Sailing Day
All members welcome
Thursday 24 September
Saturday 28 November
Sail Info Night
Recreational Boating Cruise-inCompany to Queenscliff
Friday 25 September
Sunday 6 December
OTB Pie Night & New Members Introduction
Kids Christmas Party
Sunday 27 September
Wednesday 9 December
Club Working Bee
Bookings open 30 October
Recreational Boating Christmas Party
Japanese Feast Bookings open 20 May
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Saturday 3 October
Sunday 5 July
Opening Day / AFL Grand Final Day
Recreational Boating Presentation Breakfast
Sunday 4 October
Bookings open 22 May
Daylight Savings Commences
Thursday 30 July
Thursday 8 October
Sail Info Night
Twilight Sailing Commences
Friday 31 July
Friday 9 October
Trivia Night
Wednesday Wonders Winter Presentation Night Bookings open 26 August
Wednesday 14 October Recreational Boating Guest Speaker Night
Saturday 19 December OTB Christmas Party
Thursday 17 December Young Members Christmas Party
Friday 25 December Christmas Day Lunch (PPR + HVR) Bookings open 16 October
Friday 31 December New Year’s Eve Dinner (HVR) Bookings open 23 October
Friday 31 December New Year’s Eve Themed Event (Members’ Bar)
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E V E N T S AT S Y C
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Functions, Conferences and Private Celebrations
Port Phillip Room In July this year, the Port Phillip Room will receive a ‘face lift’ which will modernise, soften and lift the space to a new level of sophistication and offer a more complete and stylish event space that goes beyond the stunning view. This flexible space can host your next conference, cocktail party, lunch, dinner, or wedding. Whatever you desire, events of any size and style are effortlessly accommodated in our spectacular Port Phillip Room. Speak with Sarah on 9599 0940 to book your Christmas event now. • Cocktail packages from $62 (based on a 3 hour duration)* • Seated Dining packages from $99 (based on a 4 hour duration)* *member prices quoted
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Located on the foreshore of Port Phillip bay, our clubhouse boasts three dynamic, flexible event rooms to suit any need. Whether for work or play, let our dedicated event managers create the perfect setting for your next special occasion.
Olympic Room Elegantly designed with views over the boatyard, the Olympic Room is a special setting for an intimate gathering. Adorned with invaluable Olympic Games memorabilia from years gone by, this is an event room favoured by guests looking to engage in a friendly atmosphere. It is perfect for meetings, lunches, dinners or cocktail parties.
Harbour View Restaurant Whether you are looking for a peaceful place to enjoy a wine over lunch or a romantic setting to indulge in a more traditional dining experience, SYC’s premium restaurant is the perfect destination. At the Harbour View, guests enjoy a relaxed, stylish dining room setting with views of Port Phillip bay, the SYC Marina and the Sandringham harbour.
Do not forget that as a member of SYC, you receive a 10% discount on food and beverage. Contact Sarah Todaro for a tailored quote on 03 9599 0940 or events@syc.com.au
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MEMBER BENEFITS SCHEME
As an SYC Member show your membership card to any of the following scheme partners and receive a range of member only benefits including discounts, special offers and rebates. For all of your corporate uniforms, corporate work wear, Hi Vis work wear, safety and protective clothing, event merchandise, Sublimation sporting apparel customised team and crew apparel. Contact: SYC Member David Wassell Phone: 03 9551 2344 Mobile: 0418 323 488 Email: david@promotif.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Marina steps combined storage locker. The dock box system is an innovative design now produced in durable roto-moulded polyethylene. This simple, effective boarding step system combines the ease of use with convenience of storage for gear not required on board and is fitted to any marina or flat surface. Contact: SYC Member Don Shields Phone: 0414 258 675 Email: aquaflowfibreglass@gmail.com
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Services include digital printing, vinyl cut and hand painted signage for buildings, shops, vehicles, boats, magnetic, banners, honour boards, stickers, sale signs and more. Contact: SYC Member Susan Tuma Phone: 03 9596 5078 Mobile: 0414 332 260
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Automobilia is an independent vehicle brokerage business who source and negotiate on behalf of our clients, both private and business. All makes of new vehicles, passenger and commercial. Contact: SYC Member David Horsburgh Phone: 03 9521 0930 Mobile: 0412 606 262 Email:automobilia@optusnet.com.au Web: www.automobilia.net.au
SYC OFFER
Obligation-free Comprehensive advice to all SYC Members
Finance your next vehicle or business equipment through Bank of Melbourne. Contact: Sabrina Olomi at Bank of Melbourne, Hampton Phone: 03 8306 4500 Equipment Finance
SYC OFFER
Rebate to all SYC Members
Any new home loan written will result in a minimum donation of $500 to SYC. Contact: Sabrina Olomi at Bank of Melbourne, Hampton Phone: 03 8306 4500 Home Loan
SYC OFFER
Rebate to all SYC Members
Our friends in the Bank of Melbourne Financial Planning Services division are offering a 50% discount off the normal fee for the preparation of a Statement of Advice. Contact: Sabrina Olomi at Bank of Melbourne, Hampton Phone: 03 8306 4500 Financial Planning
SYC OFFER
50% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Automotive Burg Design is one of Australia’s leading specialists in vehicle parking safety such as reversing cameras parking sensors, GPS speed-alerts, bluetooth, video driving recorders and many other unique auto accessories. Contact: Ray Graham at our showroom at 28 Bignell Road, Moorabbin 3189. Phone: 03 9555 9277 Email: rpg@burgdesign.com.au Web: www.burgdesign.com.au/www.parksafe.com.au
SYC OFFER
15% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
SYC Members receive 20% discount on accessories and Bristol and Haymes branded items. The offer applies to our store located at 378 Queens Parade Clifton Hill. Contact: SYC Member Peter McCormack Phone: 0408 133 395 for further information.
SYC OFFER
20% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Caroline Serviced Apartments Brighton (Church Street) offers contemporary, fully equipped accommodation from studios, to one, two, three and four bedroom modern apartments that are within walking distance to Brighton beach. Contact: Kristen Phone: 03 8591 3333 Email: brighton@carolineservicedapartments.com Web: www.carolineservicedapartments.com​
SYC OFFER
SYC members can receive 10% off any advertised room rate (subject to availability).
5% discount is offered on yacht charter, both bare boat and fully crewed world-wide. Please contact us for further information. Contact: SYC Member Brook Felsenthal Phone: 03 9521 0033
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5% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Insure your boat with Club Marine Insurance and SYC receive a 15% rebate. Web: www.syc.com.au/clubmarine/
SYC OFFER
Rebate to all SYC Members
Expense Check fights for your business to get a better deal for all your essential business overheads. From electricity to insurance, telecoms to merchant fees, freight to cleaning, we save your business money and not just once, but every year. This service is at no cost to you and you keep 100% of the savings. If it sounds simple, it is. Call us to find out more. Contact: SYC Member Nigel Fellowes-Freeman Phone: 03 9014 9624 Email: hello@expensecheck.com.au
SYC OFFER
Free electricity cost comparison of leading retailers for all SYC Members residential homes Free ‘Expense Check’ of all essential cost areas of your business. Start Saving.
Farinacci Fresh Pasta is offering 10% off the total value from our retail range on presentation of a SYC membership card.
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Give twice by purchasing beautiful wrapping paper, ribbon and accessories from Gift Wrap Club. Simply shop at giftwrapclub. com.au and choose SYC (Junior Sailing) from the drop-down menu at checkout. Contact: SYC Member Kate Goss for more information Phone: 0467 583 333 Email: kate@giftwrapclub.com
SYC OFFER
20% Rebate to SYC Junior Sailing
Hampton Travel & Cruise is a proud sponsor of Sandringham Yacht Club and provides a rebate to the Club for each new member travel booking. It makes sense to support the businesses which supports you. All your travel needs met…and more. 319 Hampton Street, Hampton Phone: 03 9521 9339 Email: mail@hamptontravelcruise.com.au Web: www.hamptontravelcruise.com.au Blog: hamptontravelcruise.wordpress.com
SYC OFFER
Rebate for each new SYC member booking
Be prepared when travelling overseas. High Street Medical Clinic is a Yellow Fever Accredited clinic. Have you had a Skin Check? Improve your health and well-being by detecting malignant melanomas early. Level 1, 139 High Street, Prahran Phone: 03 9510 5500 Web: www.hsmc.com.au
SYC OFFER
15% discount on Travel Vaccinations and MoleMAX Scan Fee
Sell your home with Hocking Stuart Brighton or Sandringham and SYC will receive a rebate of $750 or list your investment property and SYC will receive $150. Contact: Stephen Tickell Phone: 03 9521 9800
SYC OFFER
Rebate to all SYC Members
Horizon Sailmakers...Sandringham’s favourite sailmakers. Show your SYC membership card and receive 10% off your account for Sail Care Services and new sails. Sails requiring service can be collected directly from your yacht or left at the sail locker at the Ken King Centre. Happy Sailing Contact: SYC Member Frank Hammond Phone: 03 9598 4666 Mobile: 0418 334 923 Email: frank@horizonsails.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
iCatching Graphic Design is a boutique design firm based in Bayside. We offer an extensive range of services, including: brochures, signage, point-of-sale, invitations and packaging that will make you stand out from the crowd. We deliver high quality graphic design solutions, on budget and on time to a wide range of clients. Contact: SYC Member Sue Cramp Phone: 0409 900 865 Email: sue@icatchingdesign.com.au Web: www.icatchingdesign.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% discount to all SYC Members
Servicing of all prestige vehicles. Contact: SYC Member Paul Roumer Phone: 03 9555 9229 Mobile: 0418 340 034 Email: kilpamotors@optusnet.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% discount of servicing on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Micador is a creator of art, craft, stationery, school supplies and gifts. Simply purchase from micador.com.au and use coupon code SYC14 at the checkout. Contact: SYC Member Ben Dortimer Phone: 0416 097 773 Email: bdortimer@micador.com.au
SYC OFFER
20% off purchases from www.micador.com.au to all SYC Members
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Omara Cycles is more than just a bike shop, it is a Melbourne cycling institution, selling and servicing bikes since 1945. With all types of bikes and accessories, bike servicing and café, Omara Cycles is your one stop shop for all of your cycling needs. 304 Beach Road, Black Rock Phone: 03 9583 1068 Email: sales@omaracycles.com.au Web: www.omaracycles.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/omaracycles.shop
SYC OFFER
10% for bikes and 15% for partson presentation of your SYC Membership card
Unbeatable rates and service when financing any types of equipment, motor vehicles, fittings, trucks, boats, planes and cranes. Contact: SYC Member Peter McAdam Phone: 03 9006 1144 Mobile: 0418 310 154 Email: peter@petermcadamfinance.com.au
SYC OFFER
25% of my volume bonus back to SYC
Professional Investment Services – a second opinion service for your investments, SMSF and retirement investment strategy. We provide advice on financial and retirement planning, self-managed super funds, superannuation, cash and term deposits, managed funds, direct shares, life insurance, income protection and home loans. Contact: SYC Member Graeme Matthews Phone: 03 9589 5488 Email: gmatthews@edmunds.com.au
SYC OFFER
Complimentary Initial Consultation to SYC members. If you proceed with the services of PIS a contribution of $100 to your SYC Voucher plus a Donation of $250 to the SYC Junior Overseas Fund.
Roaring Success Pty Ltd is a specialist business-growth advisory firm with extensive experience across a range of business sectors. Our team has a broad range of professional and technical skills, ensuring we can match the unique needs of every client. Contact: SYC Member Chris Thomson Phone: 03 8640 9009 Mobile: 0410 618 227 Email: chris.thomson@roaringsuccess.com.au Web: www.roaringsuccess.com.au
SYC OFFER
1. FREE no-obligation 2-hour consultation (on-site in the metro area) to any business introduced by an SYC member. 2. 10% DISCOUNT on professional fees for any assignment commissioned by a business owned by an SYC member
Sailing Adventures offers participation in Regattas including the Hamilton Island Race Week, Raja Muda and Kings Cup. We also offer unique holiday experiences. Your hosts and support crew will look after all your needs while you simply relax and enjoy our luxury cruising yachts. The 2015 itinerary includes Croatia, Greece and south east Asia. Contact: SYC Member Peter Watt Phone: 03 9028 7900 Mobile: 0417 144 710 Email: peterwattau@gmail.com
SYC OFFER
5% of all sales will be donated to SYC’s Youth Development Fund
Keep warm in our jackets, vests, trousers and thermals. Polo tops and t-shirts are also available. Personalise your clothing. We can print or embroid your logo onto your items. Contact: SYC Member Mel Mollison Phone: 03 9850 7100 Mobile: 0418 404 464 Email: mmolly@megacom.com.au
SYC OFFER
25% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Smart Marketing is a boutique marketing, design and production agency specialising in planning and putting into action marketing strategies that work. Focussing on production of print and promotional material, we also have strong skills in internet/ web design, production and hosting as well as ongoing maintenance SEO and online video. Contact: SYC Member Simon Grain Phone: 03 9568 3666 Mobile: 0413 870 046 Email: grain@smarketing.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
10% discount on all items in store, except sale items, upon presentation of your SYC member card. Available at the Snowgum Moorabbin store. 880 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin Contact: Andrew or Simon Phone: 03 9555 7811 Email: moorabbin@snowgum.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Stewart Insurance Group is a General Insurance Brokerage specialising in providing risk management solutions and advice to small and medium businesses and private individuals. Contact: SYC Member Michael Stewart Phone: 03 9598 8566 Mobile: 0412 552 227 Email: michael@stewartinsurancegroup.com.au Fax: 03 9598 4105
SYC OFFER
10% discount to any SYC Member(Calculated as a % of the base premium) for any new insurance taken up with our agency.
At Strategic Wealth, we provide our clients with the highest quality financial advice, resources and ongoing support. Our team of highly qualified professionals is dedicated to assisting executives and professionals, expatriates, wealthy retirees and small business owners to achieve their long-term goals and objectives. We invite you to explore our website to understand exactly how we can help you across a wide range of needs. Contact: Peter Wilson Phone: 03 8610 1777 Email: advice@strategicwealth-gp.com.au Web: www.strategicwealth-gp.com.au
SYC OFFER
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Strategic Wealth offers all SYC members a complimentary initial financial consultation, and upon agreeing to proceed with our Ongoing Service Program a: SYC Dinner Package valued at $150 Plus a Rebate to SYC valued at $250
Inflatable life jacket service for all major brands including Spinlock, Stormy, Burke and more. Life raft hire plus sales and service of Zodiac, Youlong CSM, Raimar, Ocean safety and Seago. Contact: SYC Member Steven Mathews Phone: 03 9646 5001 Mobile: 0400 646 070 Web: www.survival.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card
Spot On Self Storage provides secure, clean and no fuss storage solutions. Our three sites have video surveillance cameras, perimeter fencing and individually alarmed units with 24 hour, 7 day a week access. Ask us about the large range of packaging/ moving supplies and various types and sizes of units available. We are sure to have something to suit your needs. Contact: Lyn – Moorabbin, 1-5 Wren Road, Moorabbin Phone: 03 9553 4567 Contact: Denise – South Road, 58-60 Alex Ave, Moorabbin Phone: 03 9555 0022 Contact: Peter – North Road, 928 North Road, Bentleigh East Phone: 03 9563 7700 Web: www.spotonstorage.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% of packaging and/or $25 off first month’s rent to all SYC members
Located at SYC, Sundance Chandlery & Service Centre offers competitive pricing and a personal service for your sailing and powerboat needs. We offer general service and maintenance assistance and stock a full range of chandlery, rope, safety equipment, all-weather clothing and footwear from leading brands including Musto, Ronstan, Harken, Wichard, Zhik, Dubarry and Spinlock. Contact: Sam and the team Phone: 1300 550 089 Email: service@sundancemarine.com.au Web: www.sundancemarine.com.au
SYC OFFER
10% discount on presentation of your SYC Membership card (Excludes already reduced items)
Tigersoft Performance is the only Final Inspection-approved detailer in Victoria. We offer a range of services from paint protection to concourse display detailing. Expert ECU tuners, we can tune your European car to increase performance and improve fuel economy. We also provide Superchips tunes and carry a range of products, including Superchips tuning hardware, Final Inspection detailing products, BC forged wheels, BC racing coilovers, BMC air filters, Martini racing oils and more. We are located at 6/26-28 Christensen St, Cheltenham. Contact: John Robinson Phone: 0411 592 157 Web: info@tigersoft.com.au
SYC OFFER
Obligation Free Comprehensive advice 10% discount on all detailing and tuning products to SYC members
Vida Chiropractic is passionate about wellness. Improving spinal health often results in improved mobility, range of motion, strength, pain levels and posture. We are conveniently located in Sandringham and provide gentle, modern chiropractic techniques to people of all ages. Vida Chiropractic – We love life. Phone: 03 9598 7811 Email: info@vidachiropractic.com.au Web: www.vidachiropractic.com.au
SYC OFFER
Initial consultation $35 (usually $70) with $35 being donated back to SYC + $10 off subsequent visits (3) on presentation of your membership card
At Vision Personal Training Brighton (1/475 Nepean Hwy) we have one goal in mind – to provide you with a small, friendly environment, where you get the personal attention you need to achieve the physical transformation you seek. Your trainer will design an individual nutrition plan, a critical part of your journey to self-transformation. Contact: Tom Phone: 03 9596 8537 Email: mgrbrighton@visionpt.com.au
SYC OFFER
Two weeks FREE on presentation of your SYC Membership card
SYC members receive a massive 33% off the cover price of an Australian Sailing + Yachting magazine subscription, the world’s leading performance sailing magazine. Covering news, races, strategies and products, each issue will be delivered to your door. To subscribe and save over 33%, visit www.greatmagazines.com.au/specialoffers.php?PubCode=ASL&Special=TPC/SYC15.
SYC OFFER
Save over 33% when you subscribe to Australian Sailing + Yachting
“...we will make it our charter to provide you with an informed and tailored solution for all of your general insurance needs. 9598 8566
www.stewartinsurancegroup.com.au
DISCOUNT OF 10% TO ANY SYC MEMBER (CALCULATED AS A % OF THE BASE PREMIUM) FOR ANY NEW INSURANCE TAKEN UP WITH OUR AGENCY. MICHAEL STEWART – SYC MEMBER 2549
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Introducing Startline Give your next race the B&G advantage NE
Approach the start line reassured that your electronics have fine-tuned your strategy. ‘Ping’ the line with ease before the race begins and see your pre-start tactics unfold. The race countdown timer, line bias and distance to line data on the Graphic Display, will keep you fully informed of where the line is located. Smart visual indicators give an immediate view to keep you on track to win every start.
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Startline feature requires an H5000 CPU Exclusively available on: H5000 Graphic Display
www.bandg.com
A PASSION FOR SAILING
Kol’s Kitchen
Sandringham Yacht Club’s Executive Chef, Kol Gemmell shares a quick and easy dish which is a favourite at Kol’s house. Kol likes to make this at home as a treat for the family or when entertaining.
Chocolate Fondant – Serves 4–
Ingredients 225 gm good quality dark chocolate (chopped) 100 gm unsalted butter (chopped) x3
eggs
115gm caster sugar 2 tbsp plain flour (sifted)
Method
• Place chocolate and butter in a heat proof bowl over a pot of simmering water • Stir until just melted • In a separate bowl, place eggs, sugar and flour and mix until combined • Gradually mix into chocolate mix • Pour into 4 greased (butter and flour) onecup ovenproof ramekins • Bake for approximately 15 minutes at 200C or until the edges are set • Serve with vanilla icecream and fresh local raspberries.
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Sarah + David’s Wedding Vanessa Norris Photography
Stacey + Campbell’s Wedding Ninnie Photography
Vanessa + Thomas’ Wedding Aparat Photography
We are thrilled to announce that on Sunday 30 November we were awarded Wedding Venue of the Year ‘Waterview’ at the Weddings and Events of Australia (WEOA) 2014 Melbourne Awards for Excellence. It was a wonderful night and we could not be more honoured.
Club Marine is a proud sponsor of the Sandringham Yacht Club
Australia’s No. 1 provider of boat insurance for more than 45 years
1300 00 CLUB (2582) clubmarine.com.au
Insurance is issued by Club Marine Limited (Club Marine) ABN 12 007 588 347 AFSL No. 236916 as agent of the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz) ABN 115 000 122 850 AFSL No. 234708. Club Marine is a related body corporate of Allianz. Before making a decision, please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) available by phoning 1300 00 2582.
Australia’s best exclusive yacht listings
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Now at Royal Brighton Yacht Club Contact Jeremy Larkin - 0411 059 183 Pittwater - Mooloolaba - Sydney Harbour - Melbourne
Members’ Bar Daily Themed Meals
APRIL - SEPTEMBER 2015
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New Members March 2014 – February 2015 SURNAME NAME Adair Shelley Anderson Colleen Arthur Mikhalla Badelka Tom Baker Peter Ballantyne Cathy Bandura Sven Bandura Michelle Bandura Stefan Bandura Leticia Barnard Kim Bean Georgie Bean Harriet Bean Martin Bean Mary Beer Stan Best Philippa Betts Ryan Bicknell Courtney Blyth Carolyn Blyth Max Blyth Will Briggs Daniel Burn Elaine Butler Pat Butters Jessica Butters Mark Butters Janita Butters Thomas Campbell Peter Capp Maisie Carr Michelle Cervenjak Benjamin Chadwick Jack Ciobo Isabella Clark Dawn Clements Colin Close Darcy Clynes Tom Cook Sarah Cormio Jason Corr Dannie Crombie Rob Cullen Don Dannals Edward Dannals Louise Dannals Mark Dannals Karina
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56 years
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43 years
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60 years
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18 years
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52 years
Val Pilsworth
5 years
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11 years
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41 years
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37 years
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43 years
Delivering innovative solutions across water, waste and energy in Australia and New Zealand for more than 40 years. Veolia can expertly provide sustainable solutions for the marina industry. With more than 3000 highly trained and skilled employees, national safety, quality and environmental certification, as well as national coverage; our aim is to allow you to focus on your core operations by providing flexibility, transparency and reliable service delivery. Offering solutions 24 hours a day, seven days a week within the areas of waste management, materials recovery, water treatment and reuse and energy management, Veolia is the right choice for sustainable solutions within the marina and boating sector.
www.veolia.com.au
Resourcing the world
Proud partners of SYC. Mercedes-Benz Brighton are proud automotive partners of the Sandringham Yacht Club. Visit the team at Mercedes-Benz Brighton for all your Mercedes-Benz requirements. • New, Demonstrator and Pre-Owned vehicles. • Genuine Service, Parts and Auto Body Repairs. • Finance and Insurance.
$500
Furthermore when you purchase a New, Demonstrator or Approved Pre-Owned vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Brighton we will provide the SYC Junior Sailing Programme with a donation of $500.*
Donation to the SYC Junior Sailing Programme.
Simply present proof of SYC Membership to a member of our sales team on enquiry.
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*On selected models. Conditions apply.
Mercedes-Benz Brighton
988 Nepean Hwy Moorabbin (03) 8506 9898 www.mbbrighton.com.au