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Diary Dates

December

Wed 1: Phil Hoffmann Travel

Twilight R7

Fri 3 : Boating Showcase at CYCSA

Sat 4: MUSTO Offshore R3 - Tapley Shoal &

Inshore / Offshore R3

Sat 4: Coaster R4

Sun 5: Kids Christmas Party

Sun 5: RSAYS Women’s Racing Series R2

Wed 8: Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight R8—RSAYS

Combined, River Race

Sat 11: Club Inshore Series R5/ J24 Club Inshore

Series R7 & 8 / Multihull R3

Sat 11: CYCSA Club Christmas Party

Wed 15: Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight - Ladies

Helm Standalone / Chairman’s Cup

Sat 18: Coaster R5 & Inshore / Offshore R4


Wed 22: Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight R9 / Series

Presentation

Sat 25: Christmas Day

Mon 27: Boxing Day Public Holiday

Tues 28: Proclamation Day Public Holiday

January

Sat 1: Ballast Head Cup

Mon 3: New Years Day Public Holiday

Sat 8: Coaster R6 / Multihull R4

Wed 12: Phil Hoffmann Travel Twilight

Series 2 R1

Sat 15: Club Inshore Series R6 / J24 Club Inshore

Series R9 & 10

Sun 16: RSAYS Boat Picnic at the Bay

Mon 17: Marine Academy School Holiday Program

Tues 18: Marine Academy School Holiday Program

Wed 19: Marine Academy School Holiday Program


Series 2 R2


Series R11 & 12


Wed 26: Australia Day


Standalone—Early start (1500)


Series R13 & 14

Sat 29: CYCSA Garage Sail

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DECEMBER 2010

Chairman’s Repor t…. Traci AyrisChairman’s Repor t…. Traci Ayris It's hard to believe that we are already nearing the half-way point of our racing season, it hardly feels

like Summer is here at all! Weather-wise we've had a bit of a mixed bag so far: some races have been

postponed following extreme predicted winds while other races were sailed on mirror seas. Due to

my own time and previous work commitments I've been unable to make a commitment as a

full-time crew member on a boat this season, instead, I've been out sailing when I can on many

different boats and I have to say I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I joined Andy and the Two True crew for

an Offshore race, I've raced down the coast on Another Planet, jumped aboard Rapid 1 and Dr

Feelgood for the odd Twlilight race and (almost) sailed an inshore with Rob Sellick on Young Einstein.

Perhaps there are other racing members out there at the moment who also could be finding it hard

to commit to a full Summer campaign but, as I'm finding, that doesn't mean one has to give up sailing

altogether. Many of our Skippers are always happy to grab an extra hand on race day and the social

aspect of jumping aboard different boats can be extremely educational and in the main, always

enjoyable.

The recent combined Twilight race hosted by the RSAYS saw a fleet of fifty boats racing in the river.

Whilst REX appreciates that some skippers eschew river racing, there are others who enjoy races

such as the Portline Cup simply because they provide exciting close quarters racing. It was great to

see some club boats who don't usually make it to our regular twilight races out racing in the river as

well that night. The next combined twilight will be held in the leadup to Lincoln Week. Hosted by the

CYCSA, this race will be conducted along the same lines of our usual twilight races in that the course

will be set out in open gulf waters with no river component.

You may have noticed the J80 around our club during the Premiers Cup. I seized the opportunity to

head out with Ray and Sandra (JBoat agents) and Rob Sellick for a bit of fun and even in an extremely

light and flukey river breeze the boat was fun to sail. As I understand, a number of boats are under

consideration at this point in time but my short ride aboard the J80 had me thinking forward to

the day when, thanks to the CYCSA/RSAYS Sail Development Committee, we will be able to program

some exciting inter-club match racing for a fleet of brand-new, versatile one-design boats.

Looking forward in the shorter term, a number of activities and events are in the planning for Easter/

Anzac Day at Port Vincent. Mostly, it's not a lot of fun to set ground tackle when you're aboard a

racing yacht so if your boat is "windlass-less" a marina berth should be booked as soon as possible.

Our Port Vincent Marina is expected to be extremely popular with recreational

boating enthusiasts and it would be a pity to turn away our own members during that holiday season

if the marina is fully booked.

In closing, we thank our valued sponsors and I urge you all to recognise and consider them whenever

possible. I myself am looking forward to serving some of Greg Patten's most excellent Canegrass

Lamb (available at the Central Market) for my family Christmas dinner and there's no doubt at all

that a few Yalumba, Penfolds and Georges wines will be

consumed along the way. On behalf of the Racing

Executive I take this opportunity to wish all racing

members and their families a safe and most happy

festive season.

I also thank my fellow REX Members, volunteer Duty

Crew and our Racing Manager Jess Hargreaves

for their time and hard work to date and I hope

they enjoy a wonderful Christmas break until racing

resumes again in the New Year.

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DECEMBER 2010

Marine Radio Course

3 x Thursday evenings

18th,

25th

Nov; 2nd

Dec 2010

Small Keelboat

Weekender

18th & 19

th December 2010

Small Keelboat

Learn to Sail Courses:

Course 2: 26 Nov 2010

Course 3: 10 Dec 2010

For further information, call the CYCSA office

on 8248 4222;

email: [email protected]

or go to www.cycsa.com.au

Junior School Holiday Program (8-16yo)

Held in the January school holidays, this course is a fun, informative and practical experience for school age kids. Activities include small

keelboat sailing in J24’s plus larger keelboats. Includes an introduction to racing and an expedition up the Port River.

Sailing theory, tactics and rules will be explained through informative games and activities.

This 3 day program is an ideal introduction to the CYCSA and crewing opportunities.

Cost: $240

Dates: Mon 17—Wed 19 January 2011

Register with: [email protected] or 8248 4222

Just Announced!

Safety Sunday

30th January 2011 - 9.30am—3.30pm

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - PROTEST PANEL The Chairman of the Protest

Panel is looking for

expressions of interest from

people who would like to join

the Protest Panel.

People from all divisions are

required and urged to put their

names forward.

Those who are interested will

get to learn more about the

rules and the process of a

protest.

Training and support will be

provided.

If you are interested, please

contact Jess in the Race

Office.

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RACING MANAGER’S REPORT

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Hello from the Race Office!

Christmas is almost here, and we’re nearly halfway through the 2010-2011 Season, with

all series well and truly under way.

The Premier’s Cup Regatta was held over the weekend of the 20-21st November, and

was a successful Regatta with a fleet of 24, including CYCSA, RSAYS and PASC entrants.

Congratulations to Geoff Boettcher and the boys from SMB 3.5 for winning the

Premier’s Cup, and also to Trevor Conyers and the crew on No Eye Deer for winning the

J24 Southern Cross Cup.

A special welcome from the Race Office to a couple of new Sydney 38s who have joined our fleet recently: Asylum

(Derek Morrison) and White Knight (Transfusion – David Knights). These arrivals bring our fleet of Sydney 38s to a

total of 5, which is great for the Club.

Thanks to all those boats who completed in the recent Combined Twilight Race with the RSAYS. I have had good

feedback from this event, and it is a bit of fun to shake things up a bit sometimes.

Good luck to the CYCSA boats who have entered in

this years Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race:

Two True, Shining Sea, and SMB 3.5—we’ll all be

gunning for you on Boxing Day.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas and a

peaceful 2011.

I hope you all have a great Christmas break—see

you next year! Jess

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RSAYS RSAYS -- INVITATIONAL TWILIGHTSINVITATIONAL TWILIGHTS

Thurs 16 Dec: Gentlemen’s Afternoon Twilight 1455

Thurs 24 Feb: Gentlemen’s Afternoon Twilight 1455

Fri 18 Mar: Friday Night Twilight 1910

Thurs 24 Mar: Gentlemen’s Afternoon Twilight 1455

Handicap starts—$5 entry fee

Contact Lisa on 8341 8600 or [email protected] to enter.

RACING ASSOCIATION NEWS

BALLAST HEAD CUPBALLAST HEAD CUPBALLAST HEAD CUP

New Year’s Day 2011New Year’s Day 2011New Year’s Day 2011

Anticipating withdrawal symptoms

with no Club sailing between

18th December and 15th January?

Looking to switch on the fridge

and pump up the head over the

holiday period?

If so, cruise down to Island Beach,

adjacent to American River on

Kangaroo Island and join in the fun

of the annual non-spinnaker Ballast

Head Cup on New Year’s Day.

Twice around the course for about

one and a half to two hours then

onto the beach for prize-giving,

barbeque and drinks.

This event is always the first

organized sailing event each year

internationally so be part of

history!

For Notice of Race and Sailing

Instructions, contact:

Andrew Saies

(8272 7574); or

David Saies

(8356 2946 or 0419 825 364)

David Saies

Race Officer

Ballast Head Cup

Congratulations to

Andrew Saies:

Winner of Yachting SA’s

“Thomas G Flint

Memorial Trophy”

and 2009-2010

Sailor of the Year!

Congratulations also go to

Ron Yeates:

2009-2010 Winner of

Yachting SA’s

“President’s Award”

for Service to Yachting in South

Australia

Watch the start of the 2010

Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht

Race in Style!

CYCSA Dockside Bar - Sunday 26th December 2010

Light meals and beverages available between 11am and 3pm.

Enjoy one free beer or equivalent between 12pm and 1pm for

the inaugural 'Two True Shout!'

Boxing Day at CYCSA

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DECEMBER 2010

The 2010 ‘Georges’ Premier’s Cup Regatta / J24

Southern Cross Cup was held over the weekend of

the 20-21 November, and consisted of 3 races: 2 x

Windward Leeward races on the Saturday and 1 x

Long Inshore on the Sunday.

It was a successful Regatta, with thanks going to

Race Officer Neil Burford and the rest of the duty

crew for their hard work.

We had beautiful weather conditions for the weekend, which enticed a nice sized fleet of 24 entrants from

the CYCSA, RSAYS and PASC to come out and race.

Congratulations to the winner of the Premier’s Cup—Geoff Boettcher and the crew from Secret Men’s

Business 3.5; and congratulations also to Trevor Conyers and his crew from No Eye Deer for winning the

J24 Southern Cross Cup.

The Premier, Mike Rann was unable to attend the presentation, however we were pleased to have his

representative, Frances Bedford MP available to make the presentations. Also in attendance were Terry

Reilly and Wayne Thompson from Yachting SA, who took advantage of the Regatta to present their

awards to Andrew Saies (Sailor of the Year) and Ron Yeates (Presidents Award).

‘GEORGES’ PREMIERS CUP REGATTA

Premier’s Cup Regatta - Div 1

PHS:

1st: “Asylum” - Derek Morrison

2nd: “Secret Men’s Business 3.5” - Geoff Boettcher

3rd: “Locomotion” - Peter Hall / Wayne Rowe

IRC:

1st: “Secret Men’s Business 3.5” - Geoff Boettcher

2nd: “Two True” - Andrew Saies

3rd: “The Business” - Nick George

J24 Southern Cross Cup:

PHS:

1st: “Jumpin Jack Flash” - Doug Watson

2nd: “Vertigo” - Jamie Goode

3rd: “Such Is Life” - Rob Hogan

OD:

1st: “No Eye Deer” - Trevor Conyers

2nd: “Vertigo” - Jamie Goode

3rd: “Jumpin Jack Flash” - Doug Watson

Premier’s Cup Regatta - Div 2

PHS

1st: “Synergy” - Mal Hutton

2nd: “Carioca” - Beth Hutton

3rd: “Medosa” - Brian Smith

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‘PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL’ TWILIGHT SERIES 1: RACE RESULTS

Race 2 - 27 Oct 2010

Cruising

1st Minnon—Joe Mezzini

2nd Another Planet—Alan Hambly

3rd Marnico—Graeme Footer

Racing

1st Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson

2nd Such Is Life— Rob Hogan

3rd

Race 3 - 3 Nov 2010

Cruising

1st Aquila—Mark Johns

2nd Game Over—Julian Newton

3rd Medosa—Brian Smith

Racing

1st Such Is Life— Rob Hogan

2nd Good Company—Robin Townsend

3rd Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson

Race 4 - 10 Nov 2010

Cruising

1st G-Wizz—Greg Patten

2nd Medosa—Brian Smith

3rd Back Friday—Chris Wood

Racing


2nd Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson

3rd Vertigo—Jamie Goode

Race 5 - 17 Nov 2010

Cruising

1st Milou—John Sibly

2nd Asylum—Derek Morrison

3rd White Knight – David Knights

Racing

1st Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson

2nd Good Company—Robin Townsend


Race 6 - 24 Nov 2010

Cruising

1st Game Over—Julian Newton

2nd White Knight – David Knights

3rd Milou—John Sibly

No Racing Division

Race 7 - 1 Dec 2010

Cruising

1st Marnico—Graeme Footer

2nd That’s Life—Greg Manuel

3rd Medosa—Brian Smith

Racing


2nd Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson


Race 8 - 8 Dec 2010 (Combined Twilight)

Cruising

1st Ghost Of Xmas Past— David Ketteridge

2nd Marnico—Graeme Footer

3rd Dr Feelgood— Dave Alexander

No Racing Division

Ladies Helm

Chairman’s Cup - 15 Dec 2010

1st Another Planet - Tracey Pegler

2nd Aquila - Karen Johns

3rd Bullistic - Anne Schmidt

‘MUSTO’ OFFSHORE RACE RESULTS

Race 2—Haystack Island Race

12 November 2010

IRC PHS

1st SMB3.5—Geoff Boettcher 1st Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp

2nd Two True—Andrew Saies 2nd Two True—Andrew Saies

3rd Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp 3rd SMB3.5—Geoff Boettcher

Race 3—Tapley Shoal Race

4 December 2010

IRC PHS

1st Two True—Andrew Saies 1st Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp

2nd Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto 2nd Synergy—Mal Hutton

3rd Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp 3rd Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto

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‘GEORGES’ INSHORE / OFFSHORE RACE RESULTS

Race 2

27 November 2010

IRC PHS

1st Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto 1st Another Planet—Brenton Pegler

2nd Another Planet—Brenton Pegler 2nd Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto

3rd Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp 3rd Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp

Race 3

4 December 2010

IRC PHS

1st Another Planet—Brenton Pegler 1st Matador—Mike Draper

2nd Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto 2nd Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp

3rd Kinetic Energy—Andy Shipp 3rd Another Planet—Brenton Pegler

SA IRC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

Race 2

12 Nov 2010

1st: SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher

2nd: Two True—Andrew Saies

3rd: Kaesler—Colin Fraser

Race 3

20 Nov 2010

1st: Two True—Andrew Saies

2nd: SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher

3rd: Asylum—Derek Morrison

Race 4

20 Nov 2010

1st: SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher

2nd: Two True—Andrew Saies

3rd: The Business—Nick George

Race 5

4 Dec 2010

1st: Two True—Andrew Saies

2nd: Lucette—Chris Pratt

3rd: Another Planet—Brenton

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CLUB INSHORE RACE RESULTS

Race 2

30 October 2010

Race Postponed

Race 3

20 November 2010

DIV 1 IRC DIV 1 PHS

1st Two True - Andrew Saies 1st Asylum—Derek Morrision

2nd SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher 2nd SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher

3rd Asylum—Derek Morrision 3rd Another Planet—Brenton Pegler

DIV 2 PHS

1st Synergy—Mal Hutton

2nd Carioca—Beth Hutton

3rd Young Einstein—Rob Sellick

Race 4

20 November 2010

DIV 1 IRC DIV 1 PHS

1st SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher 1st SMB 3.5—Geoff Boettcher

2nd Two True - Andrew Saies 2nd Asylum—Derek Morrision

3rd The Business—Nick George 3rd Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto

DIV 2 PHS

1st Synergy—Mal Hutton


3rd Young Einstein—Rob Sellick

J24 CLUB INSHORE RESULTS

Race 5

20 November 2010

PHS OD

1st Cookie Monster—Brian Walsh 1st No Eye Deer—Trevor Conyers

2nd Good Company—Robin Townsend 2nd Vertigo—Jamie Goode

3rd Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson 3rd Jumpin Jack Flash—Doug Watson

Race 6

20 November 2010

PHS OD

1st Vertigo—Jamie Goode 1st No Eye Deer—Trevor Conyers

2nd Good Company—Robin Townsend 2nd Vertigo—Jamie Goode

3rd No Eye Deer—Trevor Conyers 3rd Good Company—Robin Townsend

Race 5

11 December 2010

DIV 1 IRC DIV 1 PHS

1st Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto 1st Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto

2nd Another Planet—Brenton Pegler 2nd Bullistic—Paul Martin

3rd White Knight—David Knights 3rd Locomotion—Peter Hall

DIV 2 PHS

1st Young Einstein—Rob Sellick


3rd Synergy—Mal Hutton

Race 7 & 8

11 December 2010

Races Postponed

Race 3 & 4

30 October 2010

Races Postponed

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The Queen of the Gulf Regatta was postponed on the 30th October and rescheduled for Saturday the

11th December. The weather forecast was not good with N/W to W, with an average of 25knots plus in

the afternoon.

At 1100 the wind at the Black Pole was 23knots gusting to 29knots - causing concern for the RO regarding

the J24 fleet. At around 1300, the small fleet of 8 Div 1 boats, 4 Div 2 boats and a few J24s were in the

start vicinity.

Course (Div 1): 3 laps1.2miles windward leg 300 degrees.

(Div 2 & J24): Same as Div 1 apart from 0.8miles on the windward leg.

At approx 1310 a squall of 28 knots, rain and a big swing to the west caused the RO to delay the start,

postpone all J24 racing for the day, and reset the course to 270 degrees.

Div 1 got off to a clear start on starboard tack at 1325 with 22knots. Most yachts had 1 reef and No 4 or 5

headsail, handling the conditions easily. About 100m into the race, ‘Asylum’ ripped the main just below

the 2nd batten, and due to this major damage retired from the

race. The rest of the fleet continued on, with only 2 yachts

attempting to fly spinnakers on the first downwind leg in the

22/24knot prevailing winds. Both had disasters and ‘Shining

Sea’ bolted away from them. On the 2nd downwind leg there

was more drama with ‘3 Cool Cats’ headsail thrashing out of

control for most of the leg. On the 3rd and final downwind leg,

the wind eased to 16 knots with ’Shining Sea’ and others

carrying kites to the finish line.

Well done ’Shining Sea’ - First and Fastest!

‘PENFOLDS’ COASTER RACE RESULTS

Race 2

13 Nov 2010

1st: Outrageous—Vern Schultz

2nd: Carioca—Beth Hutton

3rd: Such Is Life—Dave Nicolson

Race 3

27 Nov 2010

1st: Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto

2nd: Matador—Mike Draper

3rd: Outrageous—Phil Newton

Race 4

4 Dec 2010

1st: White Knight—David Knights

2nd: Alliance—Jim Hallion

3rd: Dr Feelgood—Jason Coonan

Queen of the Gulf

Div 1

1st: Shining Sea—Andrew Corletto

2nd: Locomotion—Peter Hall / Wayne Rowe

3rd: Rimfire II—John Moffatt

Div 2

1st: Young Einstein—Rob Sellick

2nd: Carioca—Beth Hutton

3rd: Synergy—Mal Hutton

QUEEN OF THE GULF REGATTA

William Strangways

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