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Message from the Commodore
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I am writing to inform you that Ralph Newton, who was elected to the Management Committee at the AGM on Wednesday evening, advised me on Thursday 6th September that he is resigning from the Management Committee with immediate effect. I have reluctantly accepted his resignation. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Ralph for his contribution to SoPYC while a Flag Officer of the Club. His resignation has created a casual vacancy within the Management Committee that needs to be filled. Having allocated the portfolio positions to the elected committee members last night, the position of Functions Chairman remains vacant. The Management Committee can select Members from the Club to fill any casual vacancy that exists within the committee however, the committee resolved last night to invite Members who may have suitable experience to fulfil this role to indicate their interest in joining the committee. Please would interested Members email an expression of interest in fulfilling the role of Functions Chairman to the General Manager (general.manager@sopyc.com.au ) by Friday 14th September.
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Drizzly Double Header to Finish State Time Trial Championship With the loss of CPYC’s third heat of the State time trial championship due to foul weather, last Saturday saw two heats being run back to back under cloudy skies and occasional drizzle. Light winds made life tolerable for skippers and at the end of the day, some very respectable scores …
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Notice from the Editor of the SoPYC Yearbook
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Please accept our apologies for the misprint in the 2017 - 2018 Year Book. On page 7, the Keelboat Sailor of the Year should be Barry Arnold. We apologise for any misunderstanding this may have caused.
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Publications & Sponsorship
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Geraldton Ocean Race Sponsor Announced
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IMR Technologies are the Official Geraldton Ocean Race Sponsors - Welcome aboard!
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The South of Perth Yacht Club is delighted to have IMR Technologies as the naming sponsor of the Geraldton & Return Ocean Races. Henceforth the events will be known as the "IMR Technologies Geraldton Ocean Classic" and "IMR Technologies Geraldton Return Race".
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IMR’s business is safety and integrates beautifully with offshore racing in general, so we see this as a joint venture in many respects. Come and meet them at the Emergency Response Ocean Racing Information Night on September 17th at 6:30pm.
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Below is a SPECIAL PRICE for their AIS Emergency Beacon. Orders must be placed before noon on Wednesday 26 September to receive them before the race.
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IMR Technologies is a privately owned Australian company established in 2011 specialising in the development of safety-related technology. IMR’s core philosophy of “saving lives through innovation” through practical innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement. IMR develops and supplies solutions for the automotive, maritime, mining and agricultural, aviation and recreational sectors. Their reliable, robust solutions can be tailored to suit the bespoke requirements of every customer and partner.
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If you have any questions or require further information, you can contact IMR directly at:-
IMR Technologies
Aya Okano, Business Development Manager
Email: aya.okano@imr-tech.com
Mobile: 0499 918 927
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SoPYC's On Water Manager nominated as a Team Official (Coach) by the German Olympic Committee to prepare and manage German Youth Olympic Sailors
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The 2018 Youth Olympic Games will be hosted in Buenos Aires, Argentina 3 - 18th October 2018. The event is a magnificent display of youth sport at the absolute highest level.
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The International Olympic Committee and the Argentinian Olympic Committee have designed an amazing educational program leading up to the games which last two weeks. The recently built Olympic Village is ready to host all participants and support staff in true Olympic style. As a snapshot of the games there are: 32 sports in 286 adrenaline filled sessions; 1250 Youth Olympic medallists; approximately 4500 athletes; more than 2000 coaches and team officials; and 206 countries participating in 4 Olympic Parks hosting the sporting events.
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Mikael has been selected by the German Olympic Committee as a Team Official (Coach) and invited to prepare and manage the sailors competing in the windsurfing (boys and girls) kitesurfing (boys and girls) and coaching the Nacra 15 mixed sailors participating in the games. SoPYC’s Management Committee is delighted to support Mikael in his attendance at the Youth Olympics which he is doing in his own time, taking annual leave from the Club. Mikael has been involved in the preparation of athletes for the 2000, 2004 and 2012 Olympic Games and describes his selection as a “humbling experience to be selected to prepare and support athletes at a major event like the Youth Olympics. The Games are a major milestone for all participants and support staff. I’m extremely grateful to be able to pursue this challenge and I am very grateful to the SoPYC for their support in allowing me to accept the invitation”. Mikael believes his selection and participation is a testament to the vision, aspirations, determination and results that South of Perth Yacht Club has produced. SoPYC is on the world map with Mikael’s selection as an official with the German Olympic Team and Head Coach, Tessa Parkinson’s selection to coach at the World Youth Sailing Championship and winning medals for Australia in Texas earlier this year. These appointments demonstrate the skills, knowledge and expertise these staff bring to SoPYC and exhibits the Clubs approach to sailing and the Club’s collective spirit toward the sport.
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Mikael and Tessa will be delighted to share their experiences of the World Youth Sailing Championships and Youth Olympics what this means to their ability to support all levels of sailing and sailors at SoPYC.
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World Youth Olympic Catamaran Nacra 15
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World Youth Olympic Windsurfing
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Power Section Prize Night 2018
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Little Stinkers Regatta 21 October 2018 -
ONLY 14 PLACES LEFT - REGISTER NOW!
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All participants please register through the below link.
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SoPYC will be at the Perth Boat Show again this year. 21-24 September 2018. Come and see us at Stand #WBH1
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This event will sell out quickly! Limited Tickets available! Watch the race live on the big screens in our Promenade Marquee. Enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival. Roving entrée & sit down two-course lunch on the lawns. Live entertainment and dance along to music by ‘Pump’, plus dress to impress with our annual fashions on the field. This event …
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For those looking for a one way cruise up to Ascot Waters to join in the day's activities, please contact Mark Hayman on 0413 552 307.
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