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APRIL 2012 Easter (6-8 April) Modern 18 footers racing An exciting Modern 18 footer 10th Lionfish Dive Group Social ... 6.30 pm 18th SCC Management Meeting ... 7.00 pm 22nd SYC TS/KB Race ... starting time 10.00 am then presentation afterwards 24th VMRB Management Team Meeting ... 7.30 pm 25th Lionfish Dive Group Committee Meeting ... 6.30 pm 27th Mgt Committee’s Barbecue ... from 6.30 pm
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- Front Cover: Training Exercise on 24th March with Water Police, Energex Sandgate 1 and Redcliffe Coast Guard
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WELCOME TO APRIL / MAY 2012 From our President Future proofing our Club is a key focus area for the Management Committee. To have a sustainable future we must ensure that our services continue to meet community needs and that we attract the financial resources and members necessary to satisfy these needs. To this end, we have commenced discussions with other emergency services organisations to see if there is a need for us to diversify the emergency services that we offer. At this early stage, developing “swift water” capabilities and potentially assisting with pollution control in the marine environment are heading our list. Of course this all needs to be looked at in conjunction with our State body, VMRAQ, as a State-based approach is likely to produce the maximum benefits for all stakeholders. I'll keep you informed of our progress and would welcome your thoughts on initiatives that we should explore. The information evening held on 21st February and supported by Maritime Safety Queensland was a triumph (see page 13). We intend to run more of these events throughout the year. The Papa Crew BBQ was quite a success. Thanks to Nigel and his Crew for putting on a great night. By the time you read this the Delta Crew BBQ will have come and gone. No doubt another triumphant success for Bob and his Crew. In early March, Glenn Philip and Luke Hillyard attended the launch of VMR Victoria Point's new vessel, Papillon. This vessel, a 5.45m custom built fishing boat that has been modified to meet search and rescue requirements, was donated to Victoria Point by a local fisherman. On 17th March we kicked off the fast track Certificate II Coxswain training program for those members who are already well progressed with their studies and are in sight of Coxswain qualifications. The goal is for this group of six to complete their formal training and practicals by September of this year. Thanks to Peter Leech and Robert Brock for their dedication in bringing this program together. In the meantime normal training program continues with the Elements of Shipboard Safety and other subjects on offer. Further, we are exploring running a “lite” version of the Coxswain training. The idea is to develop the skills of crew members that are not necessarily interested (at least at this point) in pursuing the more comprehensive Certificate II Coxswain training. This training would not be recognised by the Certificate II Coxswain course. Training would be undertaken by the Duty Masters. We'll further explore this idea at theApril Duty Crew meeting. You might recall that last year we secured a grant to purchase a new 6 metre search and rescue vessel. The Boat Committee is close to making a decision on the make and design of the vessel and I'll provide you with more information in due course. Queensland Rail has kindly provided us with sponsorship in the form of a $1,000 rail travel package that we can raffle. We hope to raise in the vicinity of $5,000 from the raffle. The raffle will get underway in late March and conclude midAugust. If you can assist with selling raffle tickets (at your workplace, family / friends etc) then please contact me. I’m writing this before our combined training exercise with the Sandgate Fire Station, Water Police, Qld Fire and Rescue, Qld Ambulance Service and Maritime Safety Qld but a report of this exciting initiative appears on page 10. Safe boating Neil Sheppard, President
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That was certainly some spectacle when the Emergency Services combined to undertake an exercise in Cabbage Tree Creek on 24th March (front cover and page 10). I’d like to draw your attention to the Crews meeting on 17th April - come and catch up with everything that is going on (more details on page 5). Also on page 8, find out about what makes our Treasurer/Webmaster Glenn tick. I need to thank Ron Walker for all the SYC Centenary activities (pages 9 and 14) as well as forwarding the article from Leigh Dorrington about Zephyr, a cutter built in 1873 (page 16 ). Thanks also to Daryl Claffey for the review of Rob Mundle’s book about Bligh (page 13). I’m grateful to photographers Sue Williamson, Donna Rushton, Julie White and James Mathieson for their photos throughout. Rae Hirn helped me out again this month, and I sincerely thank Karl, my regular political and social commentator, for moments which make me and, hopefully, you laugh! Happy Reading
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Activations Date 2/2/11 4/2 5/2 11/2 18/2 20/2 29/2 10/3 10/3 10/3 24/3
Monthly Statistics for February/March 2012
Activity Tow disabled 40 ft steel cruiser from QCYC to Shorncliffe Marina Search for 3 people near Shorncliffe Pier at direction of Water Police Tow broken down runabout from Brisbane River to Breakfast Creek Tow 5m half-cabin with 2 persons on board from Mud Island to Cabbage Tree Creek Tow 6m runabout with overheated engine from Baxter's Jetty to QCYC Public Ramp Tow broken down 6m vessel from Mud Island to Cabbage Tree Creek (1 POB) Tow broken down 6.5m powerboat from Brisbane river mouth to Pinkenbah Ramp (1 POB) Tow broken down 7m Tournament vessel from MB2 Beacon to Whyte Island Tow on 10th March Tow broken down 6m half cabin from Tangalooma to Deep Water Bend Tow Jet Ski from Pearl Channel to Pine River Tow holed catamaran from Margate to QCYC
Summary: 130.20 man hours spent on training and rescues 1180 itres of fuel used.
Crews’ News Although conditions were better this year than the same time last year, Delta and Papa crews spent their watches at the start of the period cleaning flood-borne debris from the ramp and area. (See the photo on the back page as it looks like the ramp needs mowing!) It meant that, in order to minimise the risk of damage, Energex Sandgate 1 was made ready but was not launched. On a Thursday, the midweek crew received a call to tow a disabled 40 ft. steel trawler from QCYC. to its berth 500 metres upstream of Cabbage Tree Creek marina. The midweek crew of Bob Chapman, George Fisher, Col English and Ian McCartney launched Energex Sandgate 1 and successfully towed the trawler to its berth. We were surprised but appreciative when the skipper of the trawler came aboard with a bag of freshly cooked prawns which gave us an enjoyable cruise back to base. th
On 4 February, Charlie Crew were called by Water Police at 1640 hours to assist with the rescue of two persons in the water near Shorncliffe Pier. Land police officer and two persons regained the shore so Energex Sandgate 1 returned to base with its crew. The later newspaper report (Northside Chronicle) was headed "Rescue Warning: Shorncliffe" and said "Two men have been charged with public nuisance after jumping off the Shorncliffe pier about 6 pm on February 4. The men needed rescuing. Police urged people to be cautious in open water." Quebec Crew had a tow/assist of a runabout from the Brisbane River to th Breakfast Creek on 5 February. On 11th February, Foxtrot Crew retrieved a 5m powerboat with 2 persons on board from Mud Island and returned it to Cabbage Tree Creek. Again the mid-week crew had a more interesting time than some of the regular duty crews when the Brisbane Water Police invited Les Pascoe, John Belling and Bob Chapman to join them on the Brett T. Henderson on 15th February to assist in the escort of Queen Mary 2 to the Brisbane River and its berth. The only drawback was the start time of 0400 hours. Bob reported that "we proceeded to the Outer Beacons and took station astern of QM2 at 20 knots, a speed that was gradually reduced so that she was stationary directly on the required spot where berthing was to occur. The turning and docking was almost as anti-
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climax as the precision handling of the QM2 and two tugs (one called Clontarf) was very low key but efficient." The participants thanked the Water Police for their invite and hospitality. On 18th February, Delta Crew tasked Energex Sandgate 1 to tow a power vessel which had encountered engine trouble near the Cabbage Tree Creek entrance beacons back to the Cabbage Tree Creek public boat ramp. It has been frustrating when Energex Sandgate 1 has had helming problems and it has been too windy to take Sandgate 2 out. A few crews experienced this and were not even able to relieve boredom by doing the range of training exercises normally undertaken on quiet duty days. On 26th February, Sierra Crew showed the Officer-in-Charge of Redcliffe Ambulance Service, Damien Brackman, around our base focussing on the capabilities and equipment level of Energex Sandgate 1. Bravo Crew went to VMR Bribie on 3rd March in Energex Sandgate 1 to assist in an event to raise funds for a paramedic who was injured on duty and who is now a quadriplegic. There were representatives from the combined rescue services in the region as well as Energex with their van. Daryl Claffey reported that Papa Crew did its bit for the environment on their crew day in March. First of all they persuaded a power boat owner that he could actually purchase fuel not far from the private pontoon where he had tied up, rather than take the more expensive and polluting option of being towed from Yeronga to Colmslie. Next Chris did his "Bondi Vet" impersonation by freeing a seagull (which had been ushered in by a kayaker) from the fish hook/sinker/trace and length of line which had been hindering its freedom. Meanwhile Ffree ffor all, a Flying 15 sailing boat, arrived at the pontoon taking water. Papa swiftly attached their trailer to a Papa Crew car and retrieved the vessel with the Captain remaining on board (unlike Costa Concordia!), no doubt intent to go down with his ship while the old maxim 'Women and Children First' appeared to prevail as the lady crew went over the side into deepish water to help the boat's floatability. (Continued page 8)
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Training News UTC, PETER LEECH th
On Saturday 12 May, 2012, Luan Baldwin, a Marine Officer from MSQ, will be conducting a conference at the base, commencing at 0900 hours, on the legislative requirements imposed by the NSCV Part E – Operational Practices. Bribie Island members will also be attending. Those from our Squadron who should attend are Senior Management, Duty Masters, Coxswains, Vessel and Equipment officers and members doing the Coxswain course. There is nothing stopping any other member from attending the conference and they are welcome to attend. The NSCV Part E contains four chapters which include Operational Practices, Emergency Planning and Preparedness and Safety Management of Vessels. From this the Safety Management System for a vessel is developed. This is the procedure that will be required under the new National Marine SafetyAct for commercial vessels. While talking about legislation, the following has been noted when assessing the ESS Assignments. One of the questions asks a member to list the manuals kept on board. The question does not primarily refer to the manual on operating the radar or engine servicing. It is referring to the list of manuals that a vessel must carry to meet its safety obligation. The answer to this question is found in the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 and these form the safety operating system for the vessel. The manuals for operating the equipment are not wrong but the manuals primarily required are those in the Regulation. The intensive Coxswain Course commenced on Thursday 8th March and the Assessments and Practical Assessments commenced on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March. The course participants will be liaising with their Duty Masters to finalise Practical Assessments and Assignments prior to the next training weekend on 26th and 27th May. It is noted that some members currently holding Coxswain status have nominated for some of the future weekends. There is no problem here as long as they attend the training days and assignments are handed in some time prior to the training weekend. The main aim of the course is to bring members to VMRAQ Coxswain level and the MSQ Coxswain level is a secondary aim. Where possible, Task Books will be completed accordingly as the material is covered.
there are some differences between the 2009 version (issued to members) and the 2010 version. Any queries should be directed to the UTC. The normal training program is underway and members should note the days that have been set aside for the program. If you have completed the First Aid training book and wish for it to be posted please leave same in the Radio Room in the UTC's in tray. Those members who have not attended the ESS training and should have will now have to wait until September 2012 when time becomes available. All members MUST WEAR enclosed footwear when coming onto the base, whether it be for a duty or a visit. VMRAQ OH&S policy states that enclosed footwear MUST be worn at all times. There are no exceptions!!! Members should be aware that the enforcement/compliance officers are targeting navigation lights and PFDs. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply. If you have any queries, please contact the UTC for assistance in this area. Safe Boating Peter Leech UTC, VMR Brisbane
The answer to last month's question: What is meant by the terms, NMSC and NSCV? NMSC stands for the National Marine Safety Council and is the federal body overseeing the management of the maritime industry. NSCV is the National Standard for Commercial Vessels which is replacing the USL, Uniform Shipping Laws. The NSCV is endorsed by the Australian Transport Council and this standard will be the commercial maritime law inAustralia.
A 2010 version of the Task Book has been placed in the Radio Room and should be perused before completing any tasks. Please note that
This edition’s question: What is meant by the term SMS and what does it do?
ATTENTION ALL CREW MEMBERS! All Crew Members – please come along to a Crew meeting at the base scheduled for 17thApril commencing at 7.30pm. The purpose of the meeting is to focus on the operation of our Squadron and its Search and Rescue (SAR) activities. At the meeting we will provide you with an update on activities being undertaken and give you the chance to ask questions.
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The Graham Lillingston Trophy for most improved was awarded to Criss Cross Richard Cunnold and crew Peter Morrow. The Navigator Trophy was awarded to Graham Elliott and Amelia Brown in Seamist for almost missing the start of the last race (as Amelia was retying the spinnaker bag). The Centenary Trophy donated by Graham Elliott was won by
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Turning Vehicle Larry Bardsley and Paul Webster as the total age of the Crew less the age of the boat came to 97 - the closet to 100 of all the entries. Thanks to Ron Godwin for measuring sails, and to his wife Jutta for providing a great 100th anniversary cake; thanks to all who contributed food and helped out, especially Commodore Andrew Pearson, race results man Laurie Williamson, committee boat skipper John Mitchell, and all the other Race Committee members. Andrew and the SYC Centenary Cake
On March 10 and 11, 2012, the Queensland State Championship regatta for Flying Fifteens was held at the Sandgate Yacht Club. There were 13 entries from Sandgate and Tin Can Bay Yacht Clubs, and two full days of competitive racing on Bramble Bay just outside the mouth of Cabbage Tree Creek. Saturday 10th March began with light breeze from the west. The Race Committee set a fine course in these conditions, only to have the wind shift 90 degrees to the south on the first beat of the first race. Thus most of the first race was a reach back and forth. The new wind was stable however and, with a readjustment to the course, Races 2 and 3 were sailed back to back with proper alternation of windward and leeward beats. The new southerly wind built slightly, for racing in 10-12 knots. All boats then returned to Sandgate Yacht Club for an excellent meal. Sunday 11th March was slightly windier, with a 12-15 knot breeze coming from the south as well. Two races were held back to back, with keen competition in the top half of the fleet. After 5 races had been sailed, with one to be dropped, all the boats returned once again to Sandgate Yacht Club for more good food and conversation. Special thanks to the Race Committee for a fun and festive regatta. The overall winners were Ken Bubb and Kim Thumpkin in Bubbles, with three first-place finishes. They thanked the Race Committee, as well as the strong competition which prevailed throughout the regatta. Close behind overall wereAaron Hunt and Brady Lowe in FAB (2nd place), and Ron Walker and Lauren Kelly in Ghost Magic (3rd place). It was Aaron Hunt's first regatta sailing a Flying 15, and he was also thanked by all participants for donating prizes from his business Bias Boating. The rest of the overall results were: 4th Turning Vehicle (L. Bardsley/P. Webster), 5th Think Big (P. Croft/G. Rushton), 6th Fifty Fifty (B. Godwin/K. Godwin), 7th Secret Fifteen (J. Mortensen/G. Williamson), 8th Criss Cross (R. Cumnold/P. Morrow), 9th John Henry (B. Matthews/P. Webster), 10th Topaz II (M. Robinson/S. Worley), 11th Corang (L. Gilbert/L. Botteril), 12th Seamist (G. Elliott/A. Brown) and 13th Ffree ForAll (J. Kurtsman/B. Gabbert). Trophies were also awarded for the Silver, Classic and Handicap competitions. There were 5 Silver yachts competing, and the winners were Larry Bardsley and Paul Webster in Turning Vehicle. The other Silver results were 2nd Think Big (P. Croft/G. Rushton), 3rd Criss Cross (R. Comnold/P. Morrow), 4th John Henry (B. Matthews/P. Webster) and 5th Corang (L. Gilbert/L. Botteril). There were 4 Classic Yachts competing, and it was Secret Fifteen 1398 sailed by John Mortensen and Greg Williamson that came in first. The rest of the Classic results were Topaz II in 2nd (M. Robinson/S. Worley), Seamist in 3rd (G. Elliott/A. Brown) and Ffree ForAll in 4th (J. Kurtsman/B. Gabbert). Finally, the Handicap winner was Fifty Fifty, with the brother team of Brad and Ken Godwin. The rest of the Handicap results were: 2nd John Henry 3rd Bubbles 4th Topaz II 5th Criss Cross 6th FAB 7th Think Big 8th Secret Fifteen 9th Ghost Magic 10th Turning Vehicle 11th Corang 12th Ffree ForAll 13th Seamist
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SYC Racing - byAmelia Brown On March 25, 2012, the last two races of the 2011-2012 Club Championship were sailed out on Moreton Bay. The wind was from the south, 15 to 20 knots building to gusts of 25 by the afternoon, with a steep choppy sea. Eight boats started for Races 9 and 10 of the Club Championships, including 7 Flying 15s and one 505. However two boats retired in Race 9, and one in Race 10. Many thanks to the Race Committee, including Commodore Andrew Pearson, for running the two races. All the crews enjoyed a barbecue after the racing, and both club boats were sailed. The final results of the Club Championships will be announced after open sailing and a trailer sailer race on April 22. The results of the March 25th races before handicapping were as follows: Race 9 1. Grumpy Old Men (Peter Croft & crew sailing the 505) 2. Fifty Fifty (Ron Godwin & Ken Godwin) 3. Ghost Magic (Ron Walker & Lauren Kelly) 4. Criss Cross (Richard Cunnold & Peter Morrow) 5. John Henry (Brian Matthews & Peter Webster) 6. Free For All (Glenn Dalton & crew Sam) DNF. Seamist, Epaphras Race 10 1. Grumpy Old Men 2. Fifty Fifty 3. Criss Cross 4. John Henry 5. Free For All DNF. Ghost Magic Commodore:
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3633 0152 0418 757 149 andrew@syc.org.au Laurie Williamson 3269 6052 John Mitchell 5484 1738 0429 387 441 3399 1586 Ron Walker 0407 251 413 ron@syc.org.au Lauren Kelly 3263 6058 0412 206 122 Andrew Pearson
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It was a hardy little trio who arose early to As usual Sandgate Canoe Club members have been busy. Their contribution this year to Clean Up Australia Day was a clean up of welcome the luxury cruise liner, Queen Mary the beach at Jubilee Creek. Jubilee Creek is a popular destination for II, when she sailed into Brisbane last month. our seakayakers (as well as many others apparently) and any of us who Although they weren't quite early enough, they have been there will know that it is usually a mess, particularly with did manage to get some close views. It was a larger group of 15 canoeists who took part in a 20 km round trip discarded bottles and cans. They set off from Yundah Street at 7 am on Sunday 4th March (high tide straight across the southern end of Moreton Bay, from Victoria Point to was 6.26 am and they needed a sufficiently high tide to get into Jubilee Blakesly. As Barry Renaud said: Creek). They also had their usual creek clean up on Saturday 3rd "The weather all week was noting a great day for sea kayaking. The days leading up to and on the day were consistent: 10 to 15 knot ESE March. turning more easterly in the afternoon. SCC Newsletter Editor Mark shared the following with us: Many members will have noticed media reports of the continuing high So it was on the day we arrived at Vic Point. Ultimately 15 club members levels of enteroccoci bacteria in Cabbage Tree and Nundah Creeks. turned up to be led across the Bay by experienced Irishman and sea Contrary to popular belief, the source of the pollution appears not to be kayaker Bill Murray. Luckily for Bill he was shown due respect by all discharges from the Sandgate Sewerage Treatment Plant. CSIRO club members at the time despite Selwyn's efforts to gain support for studies have shown that the plant is operating within its guidelines and is some ribbing. Even the Irishman at the local VMR who once lived a not, short of any malfunctions, introducing high concentrate faecal suburb away in Ireland could not deter Bill's focus – what was that mobile number for emergency if we did not get back by 3pm? matter that could account for the pollution spikes. Nevertheless, heavy summer rainfall has continued to coincide with After a briefing and on time departure, we were to head on a bearing of pollution spikes. Tests at Shorncliffe boat ramp in January indicated 10 70 degrees, stopping just before halfway at Potts Point on Macleay times the levels of enteroccoci bacteria considered safe for bodily Island. From there it was again toward the sand hills, but further north contact. Possible causes may include heavy rainfall stirring up sediment as it turned out (thanks Graham Bell), into a wind that was at the top end and washing animal and human waste into the creek. The problem is so of the forecast of 15 knots – good work out for some members who had bad that some water-based activities, such as the sailing for the disabled not paddled in open seas for a while with the wind into your face or at least right shoulder." They must have paddled well because they were program run by Sailability at QCYC, have been put on hold. We should be aware of the problem and not schedule activities where back home by 1 pm. the risk of human contact with the water is high. If you are concerned General Paddle information % There is always a paddle at Yundah St on Saturdays starting at 8am about this issue and believe such levels of pollution to be unacceptable and Tuesdays at 9am. ( Nominate leader on day) in a relatively wealthy country like Australia, join the Cabbage Tree % There may be a paddle at Yundah St on Sundays starting at 9am. Watch Group and/or write to your member of state parliament and BCC (See John Blackley) councillor demanding action. % In June, July, and August there may be an alternative paddle at Mark also reminds us about World Earth Hour which is from 8.30 pm on Yundah St on Saturdays starting at 9am (See John Blackley) st Saturday 31 March. It began in Sydney but now you can join people in % All Distances are return. 135 countries in turning out the lights. All around Brisbane, iconic % All paddles are for everyone subject to self assessment in bridges and buildings will fall into darkness at 8.30 pm to show support accordance with the club paddle grading system. for taking action on climate change. Potts Point Landing
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Glenn, christening the dishwasher
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Who’s Who in the Zoo After arriving from New Zealand in 1997, I joined VMR Brisbane in 1999 on Tango crew under the watchful eye of Ian McCartney. Despite not having much previous boating experience, after managing to work through all the training and boat handling, I became one of the two skippers for Tango crew with Shane Clarke. I left the squadron in 2005 to pursue a family life and to run my own business servicing appliances. Originally I had considered joining the Coast Guard in Caloundra but am glad I returned to VMRB in 2009 to continue my involvement in the club. With Shane taking a job in the mining sector, Karl Nast took over as Tango's Duty Master.
GLENN PHILIP With the new training package, I am now focussed on both my movement forward to Coxswain level and also the positions of Treasurer and Webmaster that I have taken on. Although these positions can be time-consuming, I still manage to hit the gym pretty hard. I can see many changes in the future for this club and looking forward hope that we can accept and adopt all of these.
Treasurer’s Report
We have now formally adopted a payment system for renewals for the upcoming renewal season. Below is a sample of the new remittance form that will be individually numbered and identify your invoices on our system to allow for easier reconciliation of the membership and hard stand payments.
CREWS’NEWS (cont’d from page 4) Bill Hirn chose a bad day to have another engagement as his crew had a th busier day than usual on 10 March. They had two new crew members for their first duty day and they received a taste of what sometimes happens. Firstly, one of the motors on Energex Sandgate 1 refused to tilt which resulted in some head scratching until it was found that the tilt limit switch had moved and the motor thought it was fully tilted when in fact it was fully down! “We got a call from Brisbane Watercraft at Clontarf about a broken down jet ski half way to Moreton. Communication was a bit of an issue as they only had an indistinct mobile phone number. Energex Sandgate 1 was tasked to the rescue however by the time we were nearly there, a passing yacht had alerted Redcliffe Coast Guard who tasked one of their vessels as well. Energex Sandgate 1 had the jet ski under tow when they arrived but in the meantime a phone call had been received at our base about a vessel broken down at the Curtin reef. As the jet ski needed to go to Dohles Rocks and the other vessel to Scarborough, Skipper Nino decided that we would bring the jet ski back and Redcliffe took the other vessel.” “After Energex Sandgate 1 returned to base, a call was received from Brisbane Coast Guard about a near new 18 ft Tournament vessel with 3 people on board which had broken down near the MB2 mark and needed to be towed to Whyte Island. The vessel was successfully recovered and we were on our way to Whyte Island when Pacific Dawn hooted its
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Our fee review took place at the March management meeting (so just missed the deadline for this magazine) but they can be viewed on our website. Annual fees are due by 31st July, 2012.
objection to our route (See photo on the back page.). However we had dropped our aerials down to go under the bridge and there were a couple of bumps from passing traffic when our tow's engine started!” “Then it was off to Tangalooma to collect a 17 ft half cabin with engine problems and 3 people on board which needed to be taken to Deep Water Bend. It was dark, low tide, we were tired and being eaten alive by mosquitoes, but we were satisfied with our jobs well done. A call from the Water Police advised there were some flares sighted but we didn't hear any more." th The most visually exciting day was Saturday, 24 March when a rescue mission took place on Saturday, 24th March at Shorncliffe with a boat on fire and persons needing retrieval from the water. Fortunately it was a training exercise with VMRB crews in Energex Sandgate 1, Sandgate Firefighters, Water Police, Queensland Ambulance Service officers and Maritime Safety Queensland cooperating in the rescue. (For full details, see page 10). Later in the day, Delta Crew pulled in a catamaran which had been sailing at speed off Margate when one hull was holed. It was amazing that it didn't sink (see photo at right).
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SYC Centenary Celebrations HISTORY OF SANDGATE YACHT CLUB The first sailing races in Sandgate were conducted by the "Gordon Club" which had it headquarters in Rainbow Street Shorncliffe near PalmAvenue. The Club was founded in 1897 by St Nicholas Church of England in Signal Row Shorncliife and was named "The Gordon Club" to honour General Gordon of Khartoum fame. The Church terminated its control of the club due to people outside the church trying to gain control of its affairs. The Club continued to function and catered for many sporting and recreational activities, which included a Sailing Division. A cruising race to King Island was held on 11th November 1911 with 6 entries. Unfortunately, the race was to end in tragedy when one of the entrants Sportsman, a 16 foot Sharpie, capsized near the mouth of the Brisbane River. She had apparently misinterpreted the race instructions and sailed a different course to the rest of the fleet and her capsize was unnoticed by the other boats. The crew of six were Walter Frank Buckley (aged 17 years) - Skipper (Walter Frank Buckley is the father of Neville Buckley, dual Australian 16 Foot Skiff Champion in Sailing Seasons 1966-1967 and 1967-1968); Herbert Gilbert (aged 17 years); James Groth (aged 14 years); Robert Joyce (aged 19 years); Samuel Law (aged 17 years – owner of Sportsman, and David Ramsay (aged 20 years). Three of the lads, (Buckley, Gilbert and Joyce) were good swimmers and made an attempt to get to land for help. After three hours, they managed to get ashore at Fishermans Island in an exhausted condition. A search was immediately started, but ended in disaster when the search boat also capsized in the heavy seas. They also clung to the boat for two hours before they were rescued. The Sportsman was found the next day with James Groth still clinging to the boat. His two companions, Samuel Law and David Ramsay, had slipped away and drowned. Walter Frank Buckley received a Government Citation and was awarded a Bronze Medal for bravery. A plaque to commemorate the memory of the two drowned lads was erected in St. Nicholas Church. The tragedy caused a deal of dissatisfaction among members, who considered the Sailing Division was not receiving the attention it warranted. This resulted in a public meeting being called to discuss the "Foundation of a Sailing Club" The meeting was held on 14th February 1912, in Deckers Hall situated in Pier Avenue, Shorncliffe. Alderman J.E.S. Plumridge took the chair and conducted the business of the Meeting. Those present were : Messrs Allom, Boardman, Bond , G. Bond, A. Drew, J. Drew, Driver, Dyer, H. Dyer, Field, A. Jeays, A.F.Jeays, C. Jeays, J.Jeays, Kelly, Mills, Plumridge, Prentice, Smith and F.Woodhead, Aplogies were received from Messrs D'Arcy, Ferguson, Fox and Murray. (A number of the descendants of those at the original meeting are present tonight and we welcome them.) Mr Allom spoke and reported "that a feeling existed among boating men that the rules of The Gordon Club precluded the necessary rules for the proper conduct of a Sailing Club". He proposed (1) that the time is ripe for the foundation of a sailing club, and that the gentleman present agree to become members (2) that the Gordon Club be informed that the formation of the club is not, in any way, antagonistic to it. Mr. Field seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
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It was agreed that the name of the Club be "THE SANDGATE YACHT CLUB". Officials were nominated and elected as follows: Secretary: Mr J. Jeays; Commodore: Mr A. Drew; Vice Commodore: Mr. L. Allom; Treasurer: Mr. J. Jeays President: Mr. E. B. Forrest; Handicapper: Mr. A. Murray Patron: To be the MAYOR OF SANDGATE Committee: Messrs. D'Arcy, J.Drew, Driver, E. Dyer, Field, A. Jeays, C.Jeays, Plumridge, Prentice, Smith and N.Boardman representing Woody Point. A committee of five was elected to draft the rules of the Club: L. Allom, E. D'Arcy, A. Drew, J. Jeays, and J.E.S. Plumridge. The Meeting was then closed and the era of "Sandgate Yacht Club" began.
COCKTAIL PARTY - 11.2.12 On Saturday, 11th February, 2012, 165 people attended the first of several functions to celebrate 100 years since the formation of Sandgate Yacht Club. The format of the evening was as follows: 1. Welcome by Andrew Pearson as Commodore of Sandgate Yacht Club including acknowledgments to the people who had made the evening possible. 2. History Of the Founding Sandgate Yacht Club was read by Ron Walker. 3. Brian Hutchison highlighted the different eras of sailing and persons present representing those times, - such as John Wasson from Sandgate 16 foot skiff Club who sailed with Len Johnstone for many years and helped organise the purchase of the church hall near St Margaret's Anglican Church, as well as helping place the stumps under the building when it was relocated to its present site. - Bert Midgely who sailed in 10 Foot, 12 Foot, 16 Foot Skiffs, Linton Hope Raters and Thorpe Trainees at Sandgate. - The Jeays family who sailed in Raters, heavy weight and lightweight sharpies - 1972 Olympic Gold Medallist John Cuneo - and the current sailors who mainly sail Flying Fifteens. 4. Vicky Darling then presented an enlarged photo on canvas to Commodore Andrew Pearson which was taken in the 1980s of her mother Elaine Darling (when Federal member for Lilley) firing the starting gun on an Opening Day when Stan Lewis was Commodore of the Club and who was present on Saturday night. 5. Victoria Newton added her words of congratulations stating that Sandgate Town Hall also celebrates its centenary this year. 6. A Toast was then proposed by Ron Walker to all who have sailed on Bramble Bay. 7. Commodore Andrew Pearson proposed a Toast to the Centenary of Sandgate Yacht Club. 8. Lucky door prize draws were then held. Everyone present enjoyed catching up with old friends and acquaintances from the past. Finger Food was supplied and served by Sharon Hickey of Daises Snack Bar, 122 Connaught Street, Sandgate while Jim Hanson of the Sonic Band provided music for the evening and some enjoyed dancing and singing along to the music. (Read Ron’s Toast and see Photos of the Cocktail Party on page 14)
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Emergency Services Co-ordinated Rescue Trevor Stark set the scene for all the agencies. Santa’s on his way... After the fire broke out, the skipper waved for help.
The Water Police were first on the scene with their water canon.
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A rescue mission took place on Saturday, 24 March at Shorncliffe with a boat on fire and persons needing retrieval from the water. Fortunately it was a training exercise with VMRB crews in Energex Sandgate 1, Sandgate Firefighters, Water Police, Queensland Ambulance Service officers and Maritime Safety Queensland cooperating in the rescue. In the same week there was drama at the Docklands Marina in Melbourne which highlighted fire fighting deficiencies there and the Cabbage Tree Creek multi-agency rescue exercise proves that planning pays off. The morning started with a combined briefing by Trevor Stark from Sandgate Fire Station before the groups dispersed. Then the call for help came around 10.30 a.m. and everyone sprang into action. Smoke filled the Coast Guard boat’s cabin and the skipper frantically waved for help. The spectacle was visible from the shoreline along Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe between the wave-breaker pontoon and shore but it was simulated as happening two kilometres offshore. The Water Police arrived first with the PJ Kidd spraying water towards the burning vessel, and apprehending an intoxicated and injured person on board it. Meanwhile Energex Sandgate 1 retrieved someone who had jumped from the burning boat and Qld Fire and Rescue officers found another passenger by using their inflatable boat. Sandgate Firefighters tested some new equipment and the crews all worked together in an attempt to halve the response time of water and fire rescues. The debriefing afterwards showed some valuable lessons had been learned from the day’s exercise. Our thanks to McDonalds at Bracken Ridge for providing a delicious morning tea and the participants enjoyed a sausage sizzle afterwards - except for the Coast Guard who were called to a medivac and also a boat needing a tow from Tangalooma.
Above: A person is pulled on board Energex Sandgate 1 and below: Paramedics attend to the patient.
Sandgate Fire officers co-ordinated the event and (right) a patient being readied for transfer to hospital.
Right: the “injured” person being transferred across the Water Police boat to Energex Sandgate 1
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Trevor Stark led the debriefing afterwards
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Papa Crew’s Dinner 24th February, 2011
Lee Orders and Daryl Claffey The romantic Papa Crew!
Glenn Philip
The night took on a Valentine's Day theme, with the hall decorated in red and white, and Papa Crew Members also looking the part, dressed in white shirts with red ties. We were welcomed by Pat Turner who offered everyone a glass of Strawberry Wine. Although the night was very wet, approximately 75 people attended and thoroughly enjoyed the night. Daryl Claffey left home in such a hurry he had his Boxer Shorts on the outside, Superman style. Unfortunately Past PresidentAndy Byrne was not present and missed out on the Goose Club, which was valued at $100. Now that he and Sally have moved back to town from the bush it will be good to see more of them down at the Base. st We had seven Raffle Prizes. Karl Nast was the lucky 1 prize winner, followed by Col English, who won two prizes, Cameron Pegler, Glen Philip, Past Treasurer Phil, and New Member Steve Monkman. The prize draw for those who let us know they were coming was a bottle of Bundy and was won by Shane Clark's Grandmother Gladys Best, who also won the Lucky door prize of two bottles of Cider. Well Done! During the clean up, Gavan Orders was seen playing balloons with his daughter Katrina, while wife Lee vacuumed the carpet. Cameron Pegler from November Crew, was presented with his Crew Stripes by Junior Vice-President Wayne Wright. Rae Hirn Steve Monkman
Karl Nast and 1st prize
Phil Fitzgerald
Wayne Wright congratulating Cameron Pegler
Cameron Pegler
Col English Gladys Best
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Delta Crew’s Dinner
23rd March, 2012 Bob on Bbq duty
Delta Crew and their willing helpers
Bill Wheatley, Greg Moran and Tom Begbie
Debbie Franklin
Richard and his door prize
The numbers were down but everything else was great when Delta Crew put on a most enjoyable barbecue. They had a few extra people help them out. A clever few took advantage of the balmy evening by dining out on the verandah. A range of beautiful salad ingredients complemented the barbecued chicken, steak, sausages and onions. The desserts included some home-made jellies which were greatly appreciated. The Members' Draw saw John Harris' number and name picked out. However as he was not there to claim his prize, the Gooseclub jackpots to $200 for the next barbecue. The raffle first prize was won by Debbie Franklin with Neil Sheppard taking second prize which was donated by Col English and Nigel Turner winning third prize which Jan McCoy had donated. Richard Windham quickly distributed the Easter eggs he received for holding the Lucky Door Prize ticket and Karen Makin won theAdvance Booking prize. Next month the Goose Club is worth $200 and your Management Committee will be your hosts. Come along and enjoy a very sociable evening.
Neil Sheppard Nigel Turner
Karen Makin Great to see people pitching in to help clean up
Enjoy a social evening on Friday, 27th April, 2012 at our dinner evening hosted by your Management team from 7pm at $12.50 a head. Bring your family and friends! Members’ Draw is up to $200
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BLIGH Master Mariner Rob is an Australian yachtie of some experience and his book enlightens us on the reality of the false impression Hollywood has given us of the actually very talented William Bligh. While quick tempered, Bligh was not the martinet we all believe and, by Navy standards of the time, he was extremely lenient with the lash and other punishments. Bligh is most famous for the Mutiny on his rather small HMS Bounty (90 foot with a displacement of only 200 tons). Cook's Endeavour was not large, but by comparison, at 368 tons it was 1â…”the size of the Bounty. Does size matter? In this case it's very much so. The Bounty was unable to take on board any Marines - and it was Marines who slept between the seamen's quarters and the Officers' Quarters on larger ships thus ensuring discipline and the safety of ship's officers. In 1787, after an extensive career in the Royal and occasionally Merchant navies including other commands and also voyages with Captain Cook, Bligh was given command of an expedition to gather breadfruit trees for replanting in the West Indies. These were to provide food for the large body of African slaves working the plantations there. Bligh was, like Cook, an excellent Cartographer (Chart Drawer). Admiralty tardiness led to a very late start which made it too late weatherwise to round Cape Horn and, after a number of difficult attempts, the Bounty turned East and headed to Tahiti sailing via the Cape of Good Hope port (Capetown today). The seasons again intervened and a greater time than expected was required at Tahiti for the plants to be collected after which the ship finally sailed for the Indies. Unfortunately for Bligh, the free and lecherous life on Tahiti was too much for many of the crew to exchange for the life to be expected on return England as a sailor, and on 28 April 1789 the Mutiny occurred. Bligh and 18 others were cast off in the Bounty's 23 foot launch (lifeboat) with minimal rations, one 8 Gallon and one 20 gallon water cask, and no weapons beyond 4 cutlasses. Oars and small sail rig were the means of propulsion. A Quadrant and a Compass were the only navigational aids provided by the 25 mutineers under Fletcher Christian who remained in possession of the Bounty. Some of the audience
By Rob Mundle Book Review by Daryl Claffey
Without charts and with limited freeboard on account of the overloaded launch, Bligh headed for previously visited nearby Tofua island. There, devoid of adequate weapons, they were attacked with the loss of one seaman killed by the natives. Because of the uncertain reception by natives, subsequent landings were kept at a minimum in spite of the desperate rations/water situation. Bligh set off for 3600 Nautical Miles (NM) distant Timor where a Dutch East Indies Co. base was believed to exist, though there was no certainty as to where on Timor's extensive coastline it was. The story of that 3618 NM 47 day voyage in a crowded open boat without the loss of a further life is an epic and one where Bligh continued to record islands encountered and the Torres Strait for plotting onto charts should they survive. On incredibly reaching the Eastern coast of Timor Bligh reasoned that the Dutch outpost would have been on the Western shore closer to the Cape of Good Hope access path, and he sailed South around the tip then North until he found the small port and rescue. The book covers Bligh's whole life including his and others' subsequent voyages to recapture the Bounty, and the final discovery by others of the surviving mutineers. It includes Bligh's finally getting the breadfruit to the West Indies. Sadly the slaves found the food repugnant and, as an initiative to improve the economic operation of the plantations, it was not a success. Bligh of course went on to higher appointments, sadly including replacing the ineffective (Navy) Governor King. King had lost control of the colony of New South Wales to the infamous Rum Corps. Bligh, soon after taking up post, experienced another humiliating mutiny. He was a devoted family man and the name lives on in many descendants who include Anna Bligh and Malcolm Bligh Turnbull in Australia's political world. Bligh Master Mariner is a good read.
MSQ Information Evening Some 80 people attended our MSQ Safety Forum which was held on 21st February. We had a good blend of members and non-members with the level of interest in the topic reflected by the variety of questions from the floor.
Neil congratulating Graeme Wahry
President Neil, Luan Baldwin and Kevin Condon
The Lucky Door Prize, a $50 voucher donated by Tackle World Sandgate, was won by Maitland Millar. The Raffle Prize, a Boat Cover donated by Thomas Grice, was won by Graeme Wahry. It was good to see Past President Andy Byrne (1989/1990) and his wife Sally, who was SASR Secretary, in attendance. This event helped us to lift the profile of our Club as the event was promoted across a number of media channels and outlets. Neil acknowledged the support of Maritime Safety Queensland, and in particular he thanked MSQ’s Luan Baldwin and Kevin Condon, for helping to make this night such a success.
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Photo by Donna Rushton Studios
Sandgate Yacht Club Centenary Cocktail Party
Vicky Darling, Commodore Andrew and Victoria Newton
Neil Horrocks, Charlie Jeays and Darrell Harvey
Below: Bob and Rosemary Chapman, Rae and Bill Hirn, Boyd Rayment, Shirley and Graeme Wahry Helen Masters and Susan Hogarth
Brian Hutchison, Graeme Dobson, Bill Wheatley & Jeff Barber
Andrew and Albert Jeays
Welcome Speech given by Commodore Andrew Pearson: Welcome Ladies and Gentleman. I would like to offer a special welcome to our Life members and Dignitaries, Victoria Newton and Vicky Darling. Leading up to tonight I was undecided whether I should go out and purchase some slightly more formal attire for this event - the Traditional Yacht Club double breasted jacket with stripes, grey trousers and highly polished black shoes. But I thought back to when I first started sailing with Sandgate Yacht Club more than 20 years ago and I can't recall one instance of ever seeing someone wearing anything more formal than Long Whites. This relaxed attitude tends to stem from the fact that Sandgate Yacht Club has always been more focused on enjoyable safe sailing and social activities rather than strict formalities and traditions. This was never more so evident than in 1912 when the Club was criticized for allowing women into the serious sport of Sailing. There has been some conjecture around whether Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane or Sandgate Yacht Club should be celebrating 100 years tonight, as in 1982 SYC was renamed Sandgate Air Sea Rescue and the current SYC was reformed as a new organization. Over the years the Yacht Club has seen several name changes. Initially Sandgate Yacht Club, the amalgamation of the Sandgate 16 Foot Skiff Club and SYC to form Sandgate Sailing Club, then back to Sandgate Yacht Club in 1969, then finally VMR Brisbane with a new SYC Incorporated. However, throughout all these changes, the focus has always remained the same as what was intended in 1912 and that is to provide a safe environment for sailors to enjoy the sport of sailing on Bramble Bay. Over the years we have seen an evolution in boat design from sailing to motorized boats, which encouraged members of the Yacht Club to form a powerboat division and subsequently a Rescue Division to provide the same level of safety to all users of Bramble Bay. For this reason, I think it's safe to say that we should also be including VMR Brisbane in these celebrations. Both Clubs have co-existed since the separation and Rescue Divisions in 1982 and both are formed from
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the same roots. We must not forget the Sandgate 16 foot Skiff Club in the celebrations either as they are also an important of the Club's 100 years. The building we are currently in was moved here and renovated by members of the Sandgate 16 foot skiff Club in the 40's and 50's. We have a few of the past members of the Sandgate 16 foot Skiff Club here tonight which is great to see. I would like to finish up by thanking all the current Club Members and Flag Officers for having me as their Commodore. When I started sailing with SYC around 25 years ago as a junior, I never would have even thought that one day I would hold the position of Commodore, let alone be Commodore for the 100th Anniversary of SYC. To be standing up here tonight is truly an honour and a privilege. Thank you. Andrew Pearson
A Toast to Bramble Bay Sailors In proposing this toast let us all think of the exhilarating sailing rides we all have had in strong North East and South East breezes on Bramble Bay with its unbelievable wave pattern. Let us think of the friendships we have made and acquaintances we know. Let us think of the persons who taught us to sail and the knowledge we gained from competitors. Let us think of the larrikins we have met. Let us think of the persons who have sailed on Bramble Bay and have won Club, Bramble Bay, Metropolitan, South Queensland, Queensland, Australian Championships, International Championships and Gold Medals. But above all let us all think of those persons who sailed on Bramble Bay and that have now passed to the "Great Sailing Course" above. Let us cherish their memories. A Toast to Bramble Bay Sailors. - Ron Walker
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Strokes and Blood Clots It only takes a few minutes to read this - and it may save a life. Strokes have symptoms which act as warning signs. Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) are an important warning sign that a stroke may occur in the future. Symptoms can include a numb or weak feeling in the face, arm or leg, trouble speaking or understanding, unexplained dizziness, blurred or poor vision in one or both eyes, loss of balance or an unexplained fall, difficulty swallowing, headache, confusion and unconsciousness. Stroke is often referred to by doctors as a cerebrovascular accident, but stroke is rarely an ‘accident’. The underlying conditions of a stroke (or cerebrovascular disease) are usually present for years before a stroke occurs, although the symptoms of a stroke may occur suddenly. Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) are an important warning sign that a stroke may occur in the future. There are sometimes quite specific warning signs of an impending stroke. By recognising the warning signs and taking action, you may be able to prevent a stroke or reduce its severity. It is important to be able to recognise the warning signs in order to get medical help as quickly as possible. STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION: A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today.) R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTHARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. Now add the new sign of a Stroke: Stick out Your Tongue. Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue: if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
Time to Daydream...
Yes, what you can see at right is an amazing island. Created by UK-based yacht design company Yacht Island Designs, a whole island is built onto a yacht. It is inspired by tropical islands, with huts, a pool and to top of that, a whole volcano that is sure not to erupt. Since this is a yacht, it comes packed with special VIP rooms, arcades, gym, lounges, spas and even a helipad. The volcano adds a lot of beauty to the whole look of the yacht, it also happens to have water flowing out of it onto the pool creating this amazing river complementing the whole tropical look. It is 90 metres long with a top speed of 15 knots. The back of the yacht has a retractable beach deck where structures float on the sea making the sea accessible to swim in and of course grant access to various water activities such as wake boarding and jet-skis. The whole concept is pure genius and the result looks even better. “At Yacht Island Design we like to do things differently We like to base our designs upon innovative floating platforms. It frees us to explore bold and daring ideas which challenge the accepted norms within the yachting industry. No longer are we bound by the restrictions of a conventional hull shape. This unleashes creative flair and individualism for our clients as well as us!” In 2007, after a client requested a “piece of floating real estate that could be moved between nice locations”, the resulting brainstorming, which drew as much on science fiction as it did on aquatic engineering, broke the conventions of luxury yacht design. “If we removed the perception that a yacht had to be a mode of transport,” says James Roy, BMT Nigel Gee's Yacht Design Director, “or that the speed that could be used was significantly reduced, then the creative envelope could be far wider.” “Much of a yacht island's potential comes from the stability of its underlying platform, which, while slower than traditional yachts, weathers high seas better than a standard monohull.” The cost, according to Roy, wouldn't be significantly more per ton (the standard industry measurement) than a super yacht or cruise liner. He estimates it would run around $680 million to bring Project Utopia to life, which is still less costly than the Freedom of the Seas, the largest cruise liner in operation. Are you surprised to learn that, so far, there have been expressions of interest and requests for proposals from several clients for yacht islands, though no orders...?
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The Zephyr
AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST SAILING VESSEL - AND IT’S FOR SALE
THE DESIGNER, BUILDER & SAILMAKER Zephyr was designed by William Taylor the Superintendent of the Government Dockyard at Port Adelaide and built by Robert Playfair in 1873. Taylor was formally from Twofold Bay where he had previously built two vessels for the Imlay brothers: the 50-ton schooner Agnes and the 90-ton Ellen. Zephyr's original sails were made by William Russell whose business as sailmaker and ship's chandler is still being conducted in Port Adelaide today. Russell with his brother-in-law John Playfair was a founder of the South Australian Yacht Club in 1869. His interest in the Zephyr continued from 1894 when he was a part-owner and from 1913 as sole owner, remaining nominally so until her Custom House registration was cancelled in 1961. THE OWNER William Henry Bundey arrived in Australia from his native Hampshire with his parents in 1849. In 1865 he was called to the Bar and married the daughter of Sir William Milne. Bundey had already taken up yachting in chartered craft but in 1868 had the White Cloud built and the 'Zephyr' five years later. They were followed eventually by the Wanderer and the Pastime. Despite his election to Parliament, where he held the portfolios of justice and education minister Bundey nevertheless found time to continue his yachting activities. He was the first Vice Commodore of the South Australian Yacht Club and then its Commodore for ten years until retirement in 1883. The following year he was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court and was knighted in 1905. THE BOAT After using chartered craft such as the schooner Nancy for some years, William Henry Bundey had the 8-ton cutter White Cloud built by John Mitchelmore to the design of William Taylor and with sails made by Thompson, Russell & Co.
Zephyr lying in Port Adelaide in 1880
Five years later he felt the need for a larger vessel that would be able to undertake longer cruises and provide more spacious accommodation in which 'three or four companions could be comfortably entertained'. He obtained the design for a cutter of twenty-eight tons (Thames measurement) from Taylor and this time engaged Robert Playfair to build her and William Russell to provide the sails. The new boat the Zephyr attracted much attention even during building, the newspapers reporting that the lines and standard of construction were greatly admired [Obs. 25Aug. 1873]. THE LAUNCHING The Zephyr was ready for launching on 23 August 1873 [Reg., 25–6 Sept. 1873]. The banks of the Port River were crowded and eager spectators watched from ships in the stream and from the Queen's Wharf. The official party crossed to Le Fevre Peninsula in the ketch Bronzewing, towed by the steam launch Margaret. Mr J.H. Barrow MP, proprietor of the Adelaide Advertiser proposed the toast, although not a yachtsman himself. When the tide rose sufficiently and enough liquid refreshment had been consumed, the vessel was christened by Bundey's 'tiny daughter Miss Ellie', who cracked a bottle of wine on the stem. Over the next seven years Bundey engaged in racing and cruising in both gulfs and off Kangaroo Island as often as health and parliamentary duties permitted. The Zephyr was outstanding as a racing boat, carrying a large press of sail. Even as a yacht, but particularly when carrying extra ballast and under reduced cruising rig, she was found to be a safe and comfortable sea-boat. THE ZEPHYR 1873 GAFF CUTTER No plans or half-model are available and the reconstruction of probable details has been based on measurement of the craft, description, and the few pictures that have survived. The Custom House Register provided basic dimensions and description. The Zephyr as a carvel-built cutter with a square stern, straight stem, and a single deck, built in Port Adelaide in 1873 by Playfair. She measured 45 feet in length, with a beam of 11.9 feet and a depth of 8 feet. Her tonnage was 15.61 under deck and register and the Official Number allocated was 89434. THE SALE OF 'ZEPHYR' 2012 The owners of Zephyr have retained the services of Leigh Dorrington Yacht Brokers in the forthcoming sale of this historic icon of Australian yachting. All offers will be considered. Asking $250 000. We acknowledge and thank Leigh Dorrington for this article. If you have a spare quarter of a million dollars, contact him on 0411 733219 or Website: www.yachthub.com and Email: leighdorrington@bigpond.com P.O.Box 525 Church Point 2105 NSW P.O.Box 4142 Mosman 2088 NSW
The Zephyr today
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Timely Political Comment
TIDE TIMES TIMES TIDE
- which shows feelings haven’t changed for centuries!
AUSTRALIA, EAST COAST – BRISBANE BAR LAT 27º 22' S
LONG 153º 10’E
1. Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you! - Pericles (495-429 B.C.). 2. A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) 3. Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Frederic Bastiat, French economist(1801-1850). 4. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. - George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950) 5. Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. - Ronald Reagan (1911 – 2004) . 6. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. - P.J. O'Rourke, Civil Libertarian (1947 - ). 7. Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. - James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1956 -) 8. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. (Anon.) 9. What this country needs are more unemployed politicians. - Edward Langley, Artist (1928-1995). 10. If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are most likely misinformed. - Mark Twain (1835-1910).
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Our own base is a great place to celebrate birthdays and other functions. There is a stage, large room with wooden floor suitable for dancing, nice new kitchen, separate carpeted area and verandah. Licenced and manned by bar staff. (No BYO.) To hire upstairs for an evening the fees are: Members $142 (no bond) and Non-Members $220 with a $200 bond, with a non-negotiable cleaning fee of $150 for all.
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For bookings and available dates, contact Tom Begbie 3269.8633. ALLSTATE BOAT LICENSING & TRAINING
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Crew Lists and Qualifications This Roster is a living, working document, and as such will change from time to time, or details may be omitted or entered incorrectly. Should you find an error, please contact Karl Nast on 3886 5451to arrange for the correction.
LEGEND
New member (clean slide) Trainee Crew (1 stripe) Crew (2 stripes) VMRAQ Coxswain (3 stripes)
Senior VMRAQ Coxswain (3 stripes + Anchor) Duty Master (3 stripes + Anchor + Rank on Name Badge) Senior MSQ Coxswain (4 stripes + Anchor) R Available Days Radio Operator (1 stripe + Lightning Bolt)
¶ Available Nights
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Should you find yourself unable to carry out duty on your Crew’s rostered day, you are reminded that you are required to find - as soon as possible a replacement crew member for your duties from within this list, and advise your Duty Master of both your absence, and the name of your replacement.
NEARBY SQUADRONS
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance, Fire, Police 000 Mobile Phone Emergency No. 112 Poisons Information Centre 131 126 VMR Sandgate 3269 8888 A/H Emergency VMRB 0428 022 881 Water Police 3895 0333
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(Even if you have no credit or service) (Poisons, medicines, plants, bites & stings) Try radio first - Channels 88 or 91 VHF Channels 16 or 67
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VMR Bribie Island VMR Raby Bay VMR Victoria Point VMR Stradbroke Island Coast Guard Redcliffe Coast Guard Manly
3408 7596 3821 2244 3207 8717 3409 9338 3203 5522 3396 5911
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T
= TRAINING
F/C =
FISHING & CRUISING
ALL ] = HHIRED
L = LICENCING A =ASSESSMENT
TUESDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 2011
THURSDAY
=
VMR FUNCTION
= PUBLIC
HOLIDAY
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
3
4
5
Good Friday
9
10
11
6
17
12
18
13
19
20
24
Anzac Day
25
Only dates actually confirmed at time of printing are shown for this month. Further information can be obtained from members of the Management Team or are as displayed in the Radio room.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
7 Tango Crew
26
8
9
15
16
22
23
Tango Crew
Mgt Committee’s Dinner
Alpha Crew
4
10
SYC TS/KB Race Sierra Crew
29
L
Quebec Crew
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
3
22
All dates are as provided by participating groups and members at time of production.
11
L
17
18
L
24
25
T
SUNDAY
5
6
Bravo Crew
Papa Crew
12
13
Charlie Crew
November Crew
T
SCC Committee Meeting
21
Charlie Crew
28
Lionfish Social
14
15
21
MAY 2012
2
Quebec Crew
14
27
THURSDAY
1
Easter Sunday8
Foxtrot Crew
Lionfish Meeting Delta Crew
Management Meeting
Easter Saturday 7
L
SCC Committee Meeting
23
Sierra Crew
L
Lionfish Social
16
Alpha Crew
Modern 18 footers Sailing Papa Crew Bravo Crew
Watch for BOAT TALK
MONDAY
1
L
2
November Crew
HOLIDAYS
SUNDAY
30
Easter Monday
= SCHOOL
19
Sierra Crew
Foxtrot Crew
26
20
L
27
T
Deadline for BOAT TALK Management Meeting
28
Delta Crew
Foxtrot Crew’s Dinner
29
30
Quebec Crew
31
Lionfish Meeting
Note: When scheduled meeting dates fall on public or school holidays they may be changed
SOCIAL DINNERS
DUTY CREW ROSTERS
Dinner on APRIL 27TH will be hosted by your Management Committee; and MAY 25TH will have Charlie Crew as your hosts.
REGULAR MEETING DATES Selected Sundays after races (see above) SYC Meeting TBA 2nd Tuesday in Month Dive Group Social 3rd Wednesday in Month Canoe Club Management
6.30 pm 7.00 pm
(General Meetings 1st Saturdays in March, June, September & November at 11.00 am)
4th Tuesday in Month VMR Management Team
7.30 pm
DUTY MASTERS Alpha Crew Bravo Crew Charlie Crew Delta Crew Foxtrot Crew November Crew Papa Crew Quebec Crew Sierra Crew Tango Crew
Joe McCoy Ian McCartney Bill Hirn Bob Chapman Thomas Grice David Davis Nigel Turner TBA Callum Baird Karl Nast
3869 1515 3886 5451
2nd Alpha 3rd Papa 9th Bravo 10th Tango 11th Foxtrot 16th Charlie 17th November 23rd Delta 24th Sierra 30th Alpha
Last Wednesday in Month Dive Group Committee 6.30 pm (Venues change .............. NOT at VMR)
VMR, BRISBANE
3269.1255 3869 0916 3203 5865 3216 5521 3869 2825 3269 7937 3264 3648
APRIL 2012 MAY 2012 1st Sierra 5th Bravo 6th Papa 6th Papa 7th Bravo 7th Tango 8th Quebec 12th Charlie 9th November 13th November 14th Charlie 19th Foxtrot 15th Tango 20th Sierra 21st Foxtrot 26th Delta 22nd Sierra 27th Quebec 25th Delta 28th Alpha 29th Quebec JUNE 2012
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Round the Rigging Papa Crew assisting a Flying Fifteen
Luan at the MSQ Info evening
Charlie Crew towing near the Pacific Dawn
Cameron Pegler at Tangalooma
Luke filing those pesky Form 4s
The dredger in Cabbage Tree Creek The QM II as seen from the Water Police Boat
Papa Crew on our ‘weedy’ ramp Victoria Darling, Stan Lewis, Andrew Pearson and Victoria Newton at the SYC Cocktail Party
Photo by Donna Rushton Studios
Gavan Orders and daughter Katrina
Jenny Davis on Jenny Wren MSQ’s Luan Baldwin helping James Mathieson into a PFD Distraction trying out the Destruction name again. This time it was a very sad result after the winch failed.
On the Water Police boat Brett T Henderson
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