A couple of things,

BBQ tools from the club bbq, over the past couple of occasions, some kind member took them home for washing, but then forgot to bring them back, pls check your memory & your kitchen drawers, and if so, return them to prevent a flogging.

Trophy night tickets, if you haven’t got them yet, time is running out. If you have mislaid the BSB details, contact me. Next sat night, for a great night out.

For those who heard, Keith Logan was medivac off island early in the week with a racing heart. I’m pleased to report he is back in Sydney, feeling much better, and will follow up some more tests. For those who thought he was a heartless pommy bastard, they have been proven wrong. He’s just a pommy bastard.

Regards, Bruce.

Bruce Finlay Sails

Bruce

Hamilton Island 0407 752 657

Office 07 4946 1858

Office fax 07 4948 3627

Mobile 0419 707 458

From: Denis Cook [mailto:deniscook@qldyachting.org.au]
Sent: Thursday, 10 May 2012 4:32 PM
Cc: deniscook
Subject: Sail Mooloolaba 2012

Dear Members

Please forward the below information on to your members

Sail Mooloolaba 2012

Sail Mooloolaba’s 2012 celebration of sailing is almost upon us so Queensland sailors, you are invited !

The regatta volunteers are in place, the event shirts ordered (see online for the great new look) and the online entry system ready for the sailors to jump in and claim their place on the start line for their favourite event.

Why race in Mooloolaba ? It’s simple. Great sailing. Quick access to ocean. Accommodation choices. Family friendly. Fun !!!

Sports Boats Event / ASBA Queensland Championship – 23rd and 24th June

· Notice of Race and Online Entry

Keel, Multihull and European Challenge Events – 23rd and 24th June

· Notice of Race and Online Entry

Radio Controlled Yachting – 26th June

Contact Gary McMahon (gmac55) or Gary McCarthy (whitepearlsailing) to register your entry.

Queensland Schools Invitational Match Racing Championship – 28th June

· Notice of Race and Online Application (closes 1st June)

Dinghy Open – 30th June and 1st July

· Notice of Race and Online Entry

All regatta information is available at www.sailmooloolaba.yachting.org.au

Tracey Johnstone

Chair – Sail Mooloolaba

m: 0438 644557

o: 61 (0) 7 5478 3738

Regards

D.G.Cook

Denis G Cook

Executive Officer

YACHTING QUEENSLAND

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Email: deniscook

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Phone 07 33936788

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Any other recipient is requested to notify us immediately by telephone so that arrangements can be made for the return of the transmission to us.

1, trivia & bbq night tmrw night at the club, 6.30, please help with the setup of the tables etc.

2, trophy night coming up 26/05, thanks to those who have booked, for the rest, now is the time. If you lost the details, you can EFT the freight to BSB 084704 acc 63847 3755, $75 per head for a verrry cheap night, includes drinks on arrival & canapes. If you prefer, contact Georgina on 0467 641865, she has tickets.

3, the AGM is coming up mid June, so for all you aspiring committee members, now is the time to start licking your lips, the lipstick is shining, by the light of the moon… oops, that’s a song, be prepared to thrust your hand in the air when nominations are called. No need to be shy.

4, the info below came from Boller, I think he saw it in a Chinese take away over there, the new c’tee could choose to adopt these sailing instructions.

See you tmrw night,

Thanks, Regards,

Bruce.

Bruce Finlay Sails

Bruce

Hamilton Island 0407 752 657

Office 07 4946 1858

Office fax 07 4948 3627

Mobile 0419 707 458

Southeast Oz’sGippsland Lakes Yacht Clubhas an interesting take on the rules for their winter racing series.We likey. An excerpt:

OLD FARTS INCORPORATED (OFI)
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 2012

1. RULES
All races in this competition shall be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, and Safety Regulations of the A.Y.F (Aged Yachting Farts), and may be modified by these Sailing Instructions, which may be changed without notice or discussion.

2. ENTRIES
Eligibility for entry requires the skipper to be a holder of a senior’s card or all skippers and crew that find time on their hands to float around the Gippsland Lakes instead of working.

3. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
Notices to competitors will be by the rumour channel or by turning up on the day and be surprised.

4. CHANGES IN SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Changes to the Sailing Instructions will not be notified until the briefing (well maybe a chat in the bar before the race if it’s a good day or shouted out as you leave the jetty on a bad day). No warning flag signal will be given as the OFI do not have a signal flag.
4.2 Anyone having hearing problems can be given a personal briefing with the use of a PA system or megaphone to ensure understanding;

5. SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
Signals will be made by word of mouth commencing with:
5.1 Hey You (Twice) – The race is called off – All boats are to immediately return to the club house (borrowed from the GLYC and located at Grassy Point) and have a drink in the bar;
5.2 Hey You (3 Times) – There is a protest – All boats are to return to the club house bar after the race to hear a protest.
5.3 Hey You (4 Times) – To communicate any other instructions to competitors – This may require all boats to return to club house bar.

6. SCHEDULE OF RACES
Races are scheduled outside daylight savings time as follows;
Every Tuesday 1pm Start time for a stern-chaser Should Tuesdays race be washed or blown out or
just from lack of interest on the day then it automatically moves to a Thursday race. 1pm Start time for a stern-chaser

Note: Future Old Farts series may be scheduled at any time due to water quality and health of participating Old Farts.

7. DIVISIONS
There will be one open division – ranging from bath tubs with sails to a 60 foot yacht (may we wish!).

8. THE COURSE
− As the previous OFSC’s course selection was notoriously unreliable. Any competitor may submit their choice of course. If multiple submissions have been made, then a course will be selected on the basis of pick which pocket you want. If no submissions have been made prior to 12.30pm, then the OFSC will stand on the balcony with a wet finger in the air and then declare the course to be sailed. Any competitor who has not taken advantage of making a course selection, but then says “wouldn’t be better to go …….” after the course has been posted, should be warned they will infuriate the OFSC and will definitely incur a severe time penalty for ensuing races.
− The course will be displayed on a chalk board in the GLYC bar area.
− It is recommended that at least one member of the crew writes the course down as there is no crash/rescue boat available to come looking for you.
− The last tack of the day will always be into the GLYC bar for much heated discussion of the day’s highly competitive sailing. (Gee…..thanks to the GLYC for the use of their bar. The OFI would be buggared without it being available).
Notes:
1. It is guaranteed that the course will be somewhere on the Gippsland Lakes.
2. When jibing or tacking, consideration should be given by sailors to indicate direction with hands as calling starboard may not be heard. This does not mean a single finger in the air would be sufficient;
3. When reaching a buoy/mark the skipper must not turn until 3 boat lengths from the mark (turning halfway down the leg will require the skipper to shout the bar);

10. THE START
10.1 Starting will be in front of the GLYC clubhouse, every effort must be made to avoid collisions with Jetties, Police Boats, and other obstructions.
10.2 Individual skippers starting watches must be within 15 minutes tolerance with the club clock;
10.3 Competitors starting more than 15 minutes early will be penalised and such pleadings as being unable to read a watch will not be accepted.
10.4 Competitors starting more than 1 hour late will be DNS;

11. RECALLS
Any skipper who warrants an individual recall will be taken to account at the bar after the race and may have to go before the protest committee. (God bless them)

12. THE FINISH
12.1 The finish line will be in McMillan Strait adjacent to the GLYC between the extension of the line of bar and the power pole opposite on Raymond Island (there seems to be a trend here, I’ll have a beer thanks)
12.2 In the event that the course is not able to be completed by 3.30pm, the lead boat will be declared the winner and all other boats are to return to shore and the GLYC bar.

13. TIME LIMIT
The time limit for the race will be two and a half hours or until someone calls “hey you it’s time to head home” due to no wind or too much wind!

14. PROTESTS
14.1 The Protest Committee will be made up of all sailors on the day and protests are only to be conducted after a minimum of 3 rounds of drinks have been consumed by the committee.
14.2 The committee’s decisions/findings are final and not open to challenge no matter how much bleating and cursing arises from the protesters.
14.3 Protest committee findings will be display within the same calendar year as the protest is heard.

15. GOOD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
− Wheelchair access is available to all sailors from the sailability jetty;
− No fast shuffling on the jetties to avoid man overboard and water recovery of sailors;
− False teeth are to remain onshore (preferably in a glass of water out of sight) as no divers are rostered on for this series of races, spectacles are optional but any protests arising from the lack of eyesight will be instantly dismissed;
− Porta potties must be emptied prior to starting to ensure availability for frequent sittings during the race, while also avoiding spillage during racing.
− Pets – eg. Dogs, Cats, Birds, etc will be allowed to race provided they wear suitable clothing and life jackets. However biting the OFSC may get them disqualified for the race.

16. TROPHIES
The race skipper of each boat is to pay $2 per race and this major windfall will be
converted to wine (hallelujah) and will be presented to the race winner on the day
(Subject to any ongoing protest results).

17. HANDICAPPING
The handicapping will be under the “Collins Computation” method. This indicates “do the crime, do the time” or if you don’t like it, don’t come. No discussion will be entered into and the handicapper’s decision is final (Bribery and corruption may help but not guaranteed). All senior card holders will be allowed a reduction of 1 minute on their handicap

18. SCORING
Scoring will be at the discretion of the OFSC. First past the post may not apply and will be left to the majority consensus taking into account the “least cheat doctrine”

As next Wed is Anzac day, ( see you all at the dawn service ), again, it makes no sense for a CYC function, so nothing happening then.

Therefore, the follllowwiiinng, we’d night, 02/05, we SHALL have a mere beer, a mere bbq, and a trivia night, questions courtesy of Bruce Absolon, ( no real tricky, nautical questions Bruce ).

To those who purchased tickets for the trophy night, thank you, for the remainder, get your act together, there is not too much time left, it’s on sat 26/05, HIE need final #’s soon, it will be a good night, with generous sponsorship from HIE and the CYC of HI. Contacts for Georgina & the NAB for EFT’s have been sent before, if you mislaid them, hit reply and ask again.

Thank you, and I won’t see you on the water…

Regards, Bruce.

PS, a question, who was the band that played on ?? The band that played and was never seen again ?? First neatest, correct entry wins a bottle of Robert Oatley wine, compliments of HIE.

Bruce Finlay Sails

Bruce

Hamilton Island 0407 752 657

Office 07 4946 1858

Office fax 07 4948 3627

Mobile 0419 707 458

Thank you, look forward to seeing you all on the water wed,

Regards, Bruce.

Bruce Finlay Sails

Bruce

Hamilton Island 0407 752 657

Office 07 4946 1858

Office fax 07 4948 3627

Mobile 0419 707 458

Reminder, Trophy night, you need to book your tickets, as space is limited. Call Georgina on 0467 641865, or if you wish to EFT, the cost is a mere $75 per head, BSB 084704, account 63847 3755, name CYC of Hamilton Is. Please mark your surname on the EFT.

Tks, Regards,

Bruce.

Please find attached the results sheet updated with the 21/03 race results and also the updated handicaps for 28/03. The scratch boat didn’t place last week so I haven’t moved the times back.

1109-03 Race Results sheet.xls

So, instead of sailing, what will you do ?? If you are as old as Walshy, you can pass some time by dusting off the leather sandals and going to watch the Christians being thrown to the lions. If you are as old as the handicapper you can see Shakespeare perform live, Taming of The Shrew perhaps, but none of these have the ability to dull your brain like TV. Especially in the comfort of your own room.

So, instead of being brain dead, head to the clubhouse for a bbq, it could start a bit earlier in the event of no sailing, say 6pm, this week there will be a members draw, my apology, I forgot last week.

Hopefully, see you there,

Regards, Bruce.

Respects to Pete Reuhl.

Commodore Walsh will make a call soon after 1600 on the event of a race. If we do not have a race, the bbq will still proceed, tmrw night is members draw, you have to be there to win.

Hopefully it will all blow over and we have a pleasant afternoon,

Regards, Bruce.

Bruce Finlay Sails

Bruce

Hamilton Island 0407 752 657

Office 07 4946 1858

Office fax 07 4948 3627

Mobile 0419 707 458

As mentioned, Trophy night is 26/05, 6pm at the HI Yacht Club, swish venue, so appropriate dress is required, tickets are now available, and we are strictly limited in numbers, so book now. You can call Georgina on 0467 641865, or thru’ the wizard in the sky, you can EFT to CYC of Ham Is, BSB 084704, acc 63847 3755. Seriously, get your tables together, it will be a great night, and it’s a mere $75 per head, incl entry drinks & canapés.

Attached are the race results from last night and the new handicaps for next week.

After calculating the new handicaps, I have moved all the times forward by 6 minutes as explained last night and I will do this each week for the rest of the season due to the shortened daylight hours.

See you on the water wed nite,
Regards, Bruce.

1109-03 Race Results sheet.xls

I am writing to you to with the sad news that Lachy Warlters, long time member of Moreton Bay Yacht Club and past member of RQYS passed away peacefully yesterday morning after a short battle with cancer. Lachy was well known and liked in sailing circles all across the bay and will be sadly missed. Lachy’s funeral will be held at the Albany Creek Crematorium Garden Chapel on Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek on Monday 12th March beginning at 3.30pm. Would you please broadcast this to your members as I am sure that those who knew Lachy would like to pay their respects.

Thank you.

RegardsSecretary MBYC
Shona Lawrie

“Midnight Oil”