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TY Delegates Report 13 April 2013

13/4/2013

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TY Delegates Report 13 April 2013
One of my crew pointed out to me that my interpretation of sailing weather conditions has not been that accurate of late. I had to agree, and this Saturday’s race was no exception. “Weatherzone” was telling me that we would probably be luck to get 10 knots during today’s race. But, by the time the race started it felt like the wind was gusting over 20. Perhaps one of you could suggest a more accurate weather and wind predictor. 

Conditions did not diminish the enthusiasm of the 4 TY starters, Rosstered Off, Grey Fox, The Blonde and Frou Frou who were of the same mind, to give the final Championship race of the season our best shot. Grey Fox made sure she was up to the challenge by bring back the gun crew of Danny and Leo with Digger on the helm. Frou Frou skippered by me, as it turns out, rallied the additional expertise of 2 of our juniors Rebekah and Daniel to keep regular crew Peter, Ian and myself on track. After all we needed to bolster our forces if we were to have a chance of success against the cunning likes of John and Ray aboard The Blonde and Jim, Shaun, Dave and Richard aboard Rosstered Off.

After a clean start and with the breeze building slightly we all set about making hast up wind to the top mark. Rosstered Off made the best of conditions rounding clear ahead, with Frou Frou Grey Fox and The Blond close behind. 

The building breeze insured we all experienced some good rides on the reaching and down wind legs. Rosstered Off was observed performed a very interesting jibing manoeuvre down the second windward leg, one which demonstrated a commitment to keeping in the lead and at the same time to sportsmanship, slowing down so the rest of the fleet could catch up. I do believe however that, although very generous, she didn’t have to sacrifice that much catch up time laying on her side with her spinnaker in the water. Isn’t it interesting how perspectives can differ? When disaster strikes another boat (like spinnaker in the water and boat on side) how funny it seems but when it happens to your own boat how unfair it seems.

The windy conditions ensured a very close finish with Rosstered Off maintaining her lead and crossing first. Frou Frou and The Blond finished next within a minute of each other with Grey Fox very close behind.

Final Results 
After adjusting for 2 drops and taking out boats that did not sail at least 2 races the final championship results are as follows:

2012 / 2013 Season Championship Results
Boat Name Points Overall Placing
Rosstered Off 6.75 1
Frou Frou 16.25 2
Serenity 23 3
Momentum 28 4
Grey Fox 31 5


With the final Pointscore race yet to be sailed next Saturday, the preliminary Pointscore results are as follows: 

2012 / 2013 Season Preliminary Pointscore Results
Boat Name Points Overall Placing
Rosstered Off 66.25 1
Frou Frou 68.75 2
Serenity 75.50 3
Offshore Account 79.50 4

It has been a lean year for TY sailing, with many factors conspiring to keep some of us keen to sail on dry land. Next season there will be a push to take more juniors and possibly their parents out on our TY’s. So man up (or Woman up as the case may be) and join me next Saturday for the final race of the season and, to do what ever is in your power to get back on the water next season. The club needs you. 


The End Trev
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TY Delegates Report 6 April 2013

6/4/2013

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TY Delegates Report 6 April 2013

We are running out of days and light for sailing. Even so, at this late part of the season it’s worth the effort to front up for a yacht race at Port Kembla Sailing Club. If nothing else you get to talk about sailing crap with like minded friends. 

This Saturdays Pointscore 22 race was no exception with three TY’s, Grey Fox, Rosstered Off and Frou Frou in for the start. It turned out to be a beautiful day to be on the water. We did not get rained on or sun burned and, with not much wind, we were able to practice our light weather sailing skill. I figure you cannot ask for much more than that. 

I don’t know what you think but I find light winds the most challenging and at the same time most rewarding of sailing conditions. You can really make big gains and just as quickly loose them if you and your crew are not concentrating on the moment and anticipating what the wind will do next. Still there is that element of luck, being in the right place at the right time and get that extra puff of wind that can make the difference. The fickle finger of fate did just this during Saturday’s event, with the wind gods favouring Rosstered Off at the start and Frou Frou for most of the rest of the race. Unfortunately the wind gods were not as kind to Grey Fox. She ending up in a couple of very large and quiet holes, and, even though she has a very competent and persistent crew, decided to retire with grace from the race. 

It goes without saying that, after the boats were unrigged and tidied up at the end of the day, the cup of tea (cold beer) at the club house tasted very good, particularly when shared with friends. 

Pointscore 22 Placings:
First on handicap Frou Frou , with Adam, Alan and Trevor aboard. Second was Rosstered Off with Jim, Dave, Shaun and Richard aboard. Grey Fox with Digger and Leo aboard deserve a prise for persisting. 

Championship Race 8
Next weeks race is the final Championship race for the season, so please make the effort and front up to this event.

Final Comment: 
I know the trivia night arranged for the coming Friday night to raise funds for Dante and Alex’s 420 worlds’ campaign will be commented on in the news letter, and although I hope the event is very successful and lots of money is raised for the boys, is not these details I would like mention. I would like to mention something often overlooked and something I consider is hugely important to acknowledge. 
It’s about the effort put in by the organisers with rallying support for the event, particularly Richard Hipsley, that to me is so impressive and inspiring. It reinforces the notion that, wherever possible, club members will support each other. And this is what makes being a member of Port Kembla Sailing Club that little bit more special. 

The End Trev
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