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FROM THE OWG OFFICE
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On Water Group Managers Report
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This past week we saw the largest group of Optimist sailors training mid-week than we have seen in years. There were 9 Green Fleet, 6 Intermediate fleet and 8 Open fleet participants. Well done to all participants, coaches and instructors involved!
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The WA Sailing Awards are coming closer and nominations are open.
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All nominations need to be in by 8th March at 16:00hrs. This includes all individual WA Sailing categories (e.g. Female Sailor of the Year), Ron Tough Scholarships and Ron Tough Grants.
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You will find the link to all nomination forms and their respective criteria via this link.
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Each nomination must be endorsed by a nominator who is a current Club/Class Association/Staff Member. Please read the criteria and make sure the nomination forms are filled in correctly.
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Saturday Keelboat Sign-Ons
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Starting this Saturday new Sign On procedures will be implemented for all competing Keelboats in competing in the Saturday Summer Series.
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A personalised (boat based) SMS message is sent to each owner on the day of the race. It provides a link where the owner can go to indicate whether they intend to race or not and how many people are on board (PoB). They can return to tick a “retired” box if they wish. This is done on a race by race basis. It does not collect crew details, just numbers.
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For those without mobile phones, you may sign on via a paper sheet located in the foyer outside the OWG office. If there are any changes to PoB following sign-on, please radio this information to SoPYC Race Control via VHF ch. 77 prior to the first fleet’s 1st warning signal.
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Hey folks, there are only 4 Twilight races left for this season:
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- Wed 20 Feb
- Wed 27 Feb
- Wed 06 Mar
- Wed 13 Mar FINAL
If you made it a New Year’s resolution, now is the time to act.
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Parkinson’s Association Twilight Cruise
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This annual event is combining once again with the Twilight race this Wednesday. The SS27 fleet will be taking out members of Parkinson’s WA for a short cruise around the river starting right after C Fleet.
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On Behalf of Rules Chairperson - Christina Haydon
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Billy Run 2019 Report
The Billy Run aims to encourage yachts to venture under the bridges and out on the big blue.
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The 2019 Billy Run got underway on a windy Saturday morning. Special thanks to David Barton for providing Sovereign 8 as the start boat. It was a race where yachts had diverse opinions when was the actual start, which mark was Q etc, etc...
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A bunched fleet rounded channel marker C and formed even more opinions about the best way down the channel. By channel marker 12 Twitch had a lead over Scalloway, with Vision and Jindara right behind. It is a joy to race in the clean ocean water and spend more than an hour on the same tack. By race end, Twitch had streaked away to an impressive line honours result. Most of the fleet experienced up to 25 knots as they rounded the last few marks. Tim Harrison and crew on the SS27 Vision mastered the strong weather to take home the “Billy Can”. Well done to the SS27’s for forming their own fleet with Force Five and Chain Reaction also starting.
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A post-race party on the moorings created a real holiday feel, then TCYC turned on its usual hospitality and a beautiful sunset. The herbed hot chips and gravy were a big hit amongst the crews.
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After a night on the sheltered moorings and breakfast on the coffee strip, a calm sunny Sunday morning provided a lovely trip back.
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Hopefully, we are doing it again in 2020.
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BELOW: The usual suspects from Scalloway celebrating their arrival in Rockingham!
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OCEAN RACING UPDATE
This Friday sees the start of the 71st Bunbury and Return Ocean Race (a passage race of 170nm) run by RFYC, starting off Leighton Beach at 1730hrs. Two yachts owned by South of Perth Yacht Club members will be competing in this Cat 3+ race, Argo (Chris Higham) and Twitch (Barry Walsh), but in addition to these two owners, there are numerous SoPYC members crewing on different boats for this offshore race.
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In the sad aftermath of last year’s race, in which Rob Thomas and Paul Owens died after the yacht Finistere lost its keel near Mandurah, safety regulations have been beefed up and no doubt some of the competitors in last year’s race will shed a tear as they pass the point where Finistere capsized.
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The course takes yachts to a Day buoy, then to Western South Passage Transit Beacon before heading to a turning mark at Bunbury. From Bunbury, yachts will head back up the coast to Western South Passage Transit Beacon, Hall Bank Beacon and then to the South Mole Finish.
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You can follow the race on the Yellowbrick Tracker (a free app for your phone or tablet or visit RFBYC website for the link).
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Photos of Argo and Twitch below.
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On Water Group Information Night -
Monday 11th March 6:30pm. "So who was Houtman?"
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Flying Fifteen Club Report
Last weekend was comparatively quiet, with some crews away either interstate or overseas. However, the fleet of seven enjoyed balmy conditions and tight racing, all finishing within three minutes of each other. Well done to Peter Rooke with two wins, and Richard Blaquiere one. Also, Anne and Andy took Fastest Time in all races.
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Looking forward to seeing you all at next week’s club championship heats.
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Every Friday from 2.30pm to 5pm the Club is conducting races for DragonFlite95 (DF95) radio controlled yachts. You are invited to come and participate in the fun of racing these restricted one-design yachts. There are currently twenty-three DF95's belonging to members of SoPYC and they will be happy to hand over the controls for you to 'have a go'. A DF95 …
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Messages from the Vice Commodore
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BOSUNS CLUB - WE NEED YOU!
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An expression of interest evening is happening on Monday, March 11th 2019 at 6pm. Don't miss this opportunity to discuss the new Bosuns Club! For more information please contact Vice Commodore John Midolo on 0419 964 971 or email
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John Midolo would also like you to note his new email address is:- vicecommodore@sopyc.com.au
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Xantippe Night Time Trial 8 March 2019
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Have you seen the Cruising Section's new 'Ahoy' app?
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Pirate Raid 23 March 2019
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SoPYC Cruising Section invites all our pirates to prepare their vessel for the attack at FSC by contacting Bob Wright on 0417 096 241.
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Join us for the annual Cruising Butterflies event when we invite children with special needs and their families for a morning on the water, followed by a sausage sizzle lunch for all those involved. We are seeking support from our SoPYC members to offer their services, power and sailboats for this event. You are encouraged to dress up your boat …
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