VIRTUAL RACING
To enjoy racing online, simply register online for a free VR account – click here to register.
SoPYC will be holding regular Midweek racing kicking off next Wednesday 15th April 2020 starting at 1440 AWST. Once you have an account with VR Inshore, register for SoPYC races – click here.
Once we have some entrants, simple instructions will be emailed out directly to each competitor.
Tip of the Day: No matter how good (or not) you consider your level of sailing expertise, you will need to put in a few hours of practice before the race.
Rules:
All boats must conform to the current NoR, including boat insurance, an appropriate Audit Form with valid marina compliance.
All races are subject to Cat 1 requirements.
Division flags can be purchased from OWG for only $425 each inc. GST.
All crew must be financial and wear 2 x life-jackets at all times whilst on deck.
If any boat requires a tow, please call Ghostbusters.
Sign On sheets are available in the foyer of the main clubhouse, outside the On Water Group Office. Don’t forget to Sign On/Off to avoid penalties!
Competitors are duly reminded that the Clubhouse is locked.
(These ‘rules’ can be ignored completely as is standard practice)
EQUIPMENT AUDIT FORMS
Each year as of the 30th June, submitted Equipment Audit Forms expire and boat owners have up until the first race of the Summer season to submit a new one for the 2020-2021 season. For Keelboats, this process has been made easier by using the functions available in Yacht Safe. All boat owners that competed in the 2019-2020 season now have a Yacht Safe account where they submitted their Equipment Audit form for that season.
If you wish to refresh your familiarity with your account in Yacht Safe – click here.
After 30th June, boat owners will be notified that the new audit forms are now available and can be submitted online. Via Yacht Safe, past audit forms can be easily accessed to assist with your new form. No more forgetting what boxes were ticked!
Another feature to come soon, is the ability for Club Admins who are also using TopYacht to see whether or not a boat has submitted a valid audit form at a touch of a button. This will provide valuable reassurance that visiting boats comply with the host club’s minimum safety requirements.
Need assistance with your Yacht Safe account, please email your query to
There are some simple instructions available – click here.
TOP YACHT BOAT PROFILE
Now would be a good time to update your boat profile. To get started, locate your boat in the national database (click here) and use the search function located at the top right, then click on GO on the right and login to your profile. To upload a photo of your boat, go to Boat Docs. To update your Bio section, go to Boat Details.This is a great asset to Race Control when the need to identify a boat quickly and accurately.
If you have forgotten your TopYacht login details. Just email:
BOAT CHECK
If you are not able to physically check your boat at the Club, you can request a staff member to do it for you. They can send you photo’s / video of the exterior of your boat within minutes.
Checks can be done during normal office hours. Request a check by emailing:
WEATHER FORECAST (Best not look!)
VIDEO SECTION
Available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acOh0k11_go
and https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=acOh0k11_go
Available for free at https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/538312771940/kon-tiki
Available for free at https://www.sbs.com.au/programs/video/1247558723828/Turning-Tide
