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TY Delegates report 25 February 2012

25/2/2012

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TY Delegates report 25 February 2012

I do not think we were properly prepared for the 20 plus knots of north easterly presented us for today’s race. It was a shock to the system sailing in such brisk conditions for what felt like the first time this season. Four other boats, Offshore Account, Grey Fox, Serenity, and Nirvana 7 set out with Frou Frou for the start line. Offshore Account made the sensible decision to retire before the start and thereby preserving body and boat for another day.
We have all successfully managed these types of conditions many times, but seeing the very experienced Dave and crew making the sensible decision to retire and preserve bodies and boats for another day made us aboard Frou Frou a little nervous. This nervousness may have contributed to us losing a man overboard shortly after the start in, what some may call, a not so elegant tacking manoeuvre. Sorry Pete. We did stop to pick him up before continuing.

It appeared we were not the only boat having problems with the conditions. Tip ups were happening all around, keeping Rob and Richard aboard the duty boat very busy. A contrast to the ‘tipping upside down on the water’ activity was that of the sharpie fleet in full flight revelling in the strong winds. Watching them slice through the water upwind and leaping over waves downwind is something to behold. 
This is not an advertisement for the sharpies so back to TY business.

Nirvana 7 was the clear leader around the first mark and, as it happened, for the rest of the race. She did, however, give away some time by rendering assistance to one of our dinghy crew in trouble near the notorious jibe mark. Fortunately the duty crew were quick to respond in aid of the capsized boat and crew, thereby allowing Nirvana 7 (still way out ahead) to continue with the race (finishing times have been adjusted to compensate for Keith Rudy and Eddy’s good deed).

Most of us took the conservative approach for the duration of the race with reefed mains for some and only one spinnaker flown on the square run. Maybe the conservative approach can be blamed for Frou Frou and crew having another episode of man overboard rounding the final jibe mark.

All credit must go to Wayne and new crew, Mark and Martin, aboard Serenity and Digger and Danny with new crew, Joel, aboard Grey Fox, for finishing the race in very respectable times. I imagine they had some wet and wild rides during the race. It demonstrated to me the good seamanship skills they possess to finish the race with all crew intact and no breakages.

Results Championship 6, Pointscore 18
Results for Championship 6 were first - Keith, Rudy and Eddy aboard Nirvana 7, second - Alan, Peter and Trevor aboard Frou Frou, third – Wayne, Mark and Martin aboard Serenity, and forth – Digger, Danny and Joel aboard Grey Fox.
Results for Pointscore 18 were first Nirvana 7, second Grey Fox, third Frou Frou and fourth Serenity.

Ross 780 State Titles
I have been forwarded information about the Ross 780 State titles to be sailed on Jervis Bay 14 – 15 April 2012. For further details contact Mark Whittle - NSW Ross 780 Association convener ph: 0409 992954. I will also publish the details on our club intranet site. It would be nice to have some representation from our club so I hope you Ross 780 owners consider entering if you have not made other arrangements for this time. 

Next Saturday
Next Saturday is poinscore 19 plus the around the lake night race. The night race is usually well represented by TYs and always an interesting and fun event. We will aim to start the night race around 18:30 hours so look forward to seeing you there.
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TY Delegates Report 18 February 2012

18/2/2012

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TY Delegates Report 18 February 2012

Its amazing how the enthusiasm of others can encourage you and increase your enjoyment of the moment. That is how it felt to me last Saturday at the club. With many regular sailors away at the Youth and Manly Juniors regatta numbers were down for Saturday’s race. Still even though this race has no impact on pointscore or championship results over 10 boats rigged up and took to the water. And with the exception of the large cats we were just out for the fun of sailing. After the bad weather preceding Saturday who would have guest the near perfect conditions for getting out to enjoy some aquatic activity with your friends. 

Sailing days, where there is no results pressure apart from personal motivation to do well, I think are ideal for testing new ideas or giving other crew members opportunities to shine. Today one of Frou Frou’s loyal crew, Alan, had to work and was unable to race. That left me and Peter to do the best we could against our formidable and polished opponents aboard Momentum. And today Peter stepped up to the mark, piloting Frou Frou for most of the race and doing all the hard foredeck spinnaker work as well. 
If we were talking about results, Momentum finished a good 6 minutes ahead of Frou Frou which would have given them a win on pointscore and CBH handicap, if we were counting that is.

The cold beer at the end of race sailing club debrief sure tasted good.

There may be a couple of people turn up at the club next Saturday looking for a ride. Anyone needing crew could take advantage of the extra willing bodies.

The End 
Trev.
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TY Delegates Report 11 February 2012

11/2/2012

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TY Delegates Report 11 February 2012

Thanks to Jim and Barry for forwarding me details of Saturdays race. 

I was in Adelaide Saturday where the sky was blue and the weather fare, so I have based my story on TV news reports and Jim’s impressions. Never let the facts get in the way of a good story someone once told me.

Sounds like and eventful race though, with weather conditions dictating a shortening of the course. It was very encouraging to hear that 4 TY’s still braved the fickle conditions. 

Race results for Pointscore 17 were first Digger and Danny aboard Grey Fox, second Jim Richard, Rob and Mick aboard Rosstered Off, third Barry, Ray and John aboard Momentum and 4th Wayne and Mark aboard Serenity. 

Apologies to Digger and Danny for not mentioning in last weeks news letter how very well they performed in the previous weekends St Georges Basin Regatta, finishing in the top half of the fleet. 

For your interest all results for the past couple of weeks will be published to the web site within the next few days.

Next Saturdays race is a non Pointscore event, so should be a good day on the water. See you at the club.

The End, Trev.
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TY Delegates Report 4 - 5 February Sussex Inlet and Basin Yacht Club Regatta

4/2/2012

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TY Delegates Report 4 - 5 February Sussex Inlet and Basin Yacht Club Regatta

After a week of unpleasant weather, who would have imagined the clear sky’s and fair winds we enjoyed for the SIBYC Regatta weekend. It was also pleasant to find so many PKSC TY turn up for the event. 
It felt like attending a regular family gathering to celebrate a birthday or anniversary (without the fights). Quit a few, like Haydon, Tod, Jim, Rob and Brad, spent the week before with their respective biological families aboard their boats enjoying what the Basin has to offer. Talking to them it sounded like St Georges basin hold lots of good memories and is like a second home for them. 
That highlighted one of the best bits about this annual event and really, what is for me, the essence of what sailing TY’s is about. TY’s give you the ability to access beautiful marine environments and share the experience with other people you enjoy spending time with. And how lucky are we to have this option. 
I cannot say that the weekend was without drama. All sympathy must go to Haydon Sellers and crew who attracted more than his fair share of bad luck. After putting in a very credible effort in the beautiful Ross 780 Breakaway, coming 5th in Saturdays Basin Chase event, the centreboard stuck in the down position snapping the winch wire in the process. With the assistance of Haydon’s sailing buddies Breakaways centreboard was raised so they could return to the sheltered mooring.
That effectively put an end to the sailing weekend for Breakaway and crew. That was not the end of the drama for Haydon though. Towing Breakaway home Sunday morning Haydon’s car catastrophically died just 20 kilometres from the Sussex Inlet launching ramp. Haydon’s beloved wife launched a rescue mission to retrieve Breakaway and Haydon from the side of the Princes Highway. 
I suppose that life is never necessarily fair. At least that is how this sailing weekend appeared to turn out for Haydon. But if you take a few risks and do stuff surely unplanned events have the potential to happen. For me these types of events are always unpleasant at the time. What is uplifting about them for me is to know that we have support crew who willingly lend assistance to help us recover when things go wrong. I suppose then that when we take the risk and do stuff it make our lives interesting, and wouldn’t life be boring if we didn’t take a few risks? 

Nearly 40 boats sailed in the regatta, and as usual, Port Kembla Sailing Club boats punched above their weight on and off the water. For the remainder of this article I will concentrate on the on water action. 

Four of our boats, Nirvana 7, Frou Frou, Rosstered Off and Momentum finished in the top 8 with Nirvana 7 taking out first place in Division 1 and first overall for the series and Frou Frou taking out first place in Division 2. I did mention Breakaway’s 5th position finish on Saturday. I also should mention the great performance put in by Wayne and Mark aboard Serenity, sailing for only the second time together, and Digger and Danny aboard Grey fox, finishing in the top half of the fleet overall. 

I will miss next Saturdays Pointscore 17 but hope all who participate have a great race. 

The end Trev.
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