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Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club website: www.rrsrc.com.au
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Newsletter Items, Idle Gossip, etc to [email protected] (deadline midnight Monday)
Club Newsletter 29/5/19
Before
After
Commodore Phill Robbins 0466668541 Vice Commodore Jonathan Horsley 0412798505 Rear Commodore Chris Hallett 0414866998 Secretary Nola Hallett 0414866999 Treasurer Norm Hunt 66291366 Class Reps Gennakers – Duncan Dey Catamarans – Col Woodbry Trailers – Ian Michie Monos – Graham Hams Rowing Officer Gerald Anderson Website Admin Mark Pierce Instagram/Facebook Admin Trent Morgan Training team Graeme Turner
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CORRESPONDENCE TO: [email protected] CONTENTS
2. Presentation Dinner 3. Gennaker report 9. Catamaran report 24. Monohull report 35. Trailer Sailor report 42. Winter racing 42. Interview 49. Bird’s eye footage 49. Mr Wiley’s Winter Training Programme 50. Club weather station 51. Race Q’s 52. Use of Club tractor 52. Club shirts 53. Idle gossip 55. Upcoming away events 56. Crew available/crew wanted 56. For sale/wanted/free
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Thursday 20th June, 6.30pm
at Ballina Golf Club (Asian Green Restaurant) Jameson Avenue, East Ballina
Come share this fun night with your family & friends
$30 per head
$15 children
Trophies, Prizes, Quirky prizes + Lucky door prize
Please make payment asap into RRSRC account and indicate your name and number
attending
Summerland Credit Union BSB: 728728
ACC: 22288328
RSVP to Nola Hallett 0414 8669999 or [email protected]
by Friday 6th June 2019
** Please specify any dietary requirement when booking **
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Race Reports for May 26th
Gennaker Report (Duncan Dey)
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A gorgeous way to end the season, with some Melbourne weather (shifty) and a change of course format: Gennakers did laps past the box office, like the other fleets. Yay, no lap counting. Two laps were sailed.
Two F15's and two RS100's had an incident free start down near Shaws Bay and sought the windward buoy near the Ramada with slight tidal assistance in a light westerly.
Vince in 5 Buckaroos on the way to the start
Barry & Ewan shot to the lead in F15 and would have won hands down but the breeze died as we tacked downwind, around the wing mark and back to Shaws Bay. They did their second crossing of the finish line almost an hour into the race.
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Business as usual for most of the race for Trade Secret
Dan & Pip in F15 tussled with Duncan in RS100 for second place on the first lap of fading wind.
Not often one gets to see the crew of an F15 being so relaxed with a spinnaker up
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Duncan in the fading light before the squall
Vince hung back in RS100 but not by far. On the run, he collected the rising westerly wind first and closed the gap on Duncan.
The second work included five minutes of rain with a squall to about 15 knots.
The fleet took off and sped away from Duncan.
Barry was still not out of sight however when the breeze failed again.
Thankfully someone restrained Ric from abandoning the race and Roland from pulling up the buoys. We got round the windward buoy and drifted east - the tide had eased. The breeze finally returned and that was it.
The F15's didn't create the gap they need so finishing order after yardstick was Duncan, Vince, Barry, Dan.
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The approaching squall
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Duncan on the final stretch. It was a beautiful time of day to sail.
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Catamaran Report (Jonathan Horsley)
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A fleet of six cats faced the starter with the minor placings in both the Championship and Handicap to be decided by result of this race. At the start a light westerly breeze of 5 knots with gusts to 10
knots had the fleet jostling for position at the boat end. was first across the line after a quick run along the line.
The cats start
The contenders for the minor positions started close together, , and
.
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The first leg was a work with and “ ” setting the early pace, closely followed by
and .
Tony in first Strike started well and was doing well before running into light wind near the Northern shore further up course
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Wokat moving nicely before the wind got light
The contenders for second place in the championship keeping a close eye on each other
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Ozpray and ‘A’ heading up the Southern side of the river
Many different courses were sailed up the first leg with trying to ride waves (very small) into the beach and then hug the shore line. The four larger boats were very close passing through the gate the first time. As the breeze eased on the leg to the top buoy the favoured course was
middle of the river away from the northern shore. Both and “ ” lost ground by getting to close to the shore. The light breeze at the top buoy required boats to sail with the crew weight well forward. This is even included being in front of the main beam.
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By staying out in the middle rounded the top buoy in front closely followed by “ ” and
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The leg to the offset mark was a broad reach in light breeze and the top three positions remained
the same, although was sailing very well and getting up with the larger cats.
started to fall back. The downwind leg back to the bottom mark was a constant battle to find the light and an inconsistent westerly breeze.
Michael in ‘A’ hoping for more wind
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The wind strengthened slightly for the next work allowing for some interesting crew positions.
This better breeze held all the way to the top buoy for the 3 leading cats. With well
ahead of followed by “ ”. On the leg to the bottom mark the wind started to strengthen as a squall came in from the west. Making for some interesting sailing and plenty of spray, a full wetsuit might have been a better clothing choice. The rain gave the sails nice rinse in preparation for the winter layoff.
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The squall (with gusts of 22 knots recorded on the club’s weather station) advantaged
and “ ” who gained significant time on on the leg, rounding the bottom buoy only 2
minutes behind. The following cats, , and had a harder time of the squall as they were still working towards the top buoy and passed through the squall quicker as it moved east.
Ozpray about to make a lot more spray
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The last leg back to finish started with plenty of wind
but this slowly eased off with just coasting across the finish line before the wind vanished.
Look at the smile on Jonathan’s face as that wind is dying!
Once ’s secret weapon (an old wooden paddle, which is only carried when wind is required on a light day) was taken off its fixing on the cat, the wind died. With a short paddle back to the beach to watch the rest of the fleet drift.
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was the worst affected by the dying breeze and John decided to pull out of the race, but he had no paddle and had to swim his boat home.
John having had enough
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The westerly wind had vanished as a NE seabreeze tried to get established. and “ ” were trying valiantly to sail with no wind to reach the finish line, at times the current was moving them away from the finish line.
Col agonisingly short of the finish line - becalmed
By the time the sea breeze managed to reach them, what had been only a 2-minute gap at the last buoy had blown out to over 17 minutes.
came home second just ahead of “ ” in what could have been an excellent result if not for the lack of wind on the last leg.
finished just ahead of , both having benefitted from the seabreeze to close the gap.
Once yardstick was applied finally beat to win the race from
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Club Champ Phill bringing it home in the late northerly
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Many thanks to the club members who volunteered to do the duty so the rest of us could go racing on an unusual autumn day, with all kinds of weather conditions, from lovely sunny to pouring rain and wind from 0 to over twenty knots.
Who’s that in the back ground?
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Monohull Report (Trent Morgan)
The start
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Slow and Steady Wins the Race With predicted winds of WSW a clean start saw the usual suspects heading off towards a mark set in the Straits of Ramada, after commencing right in the river mouth. This was a long work,
especially in the light air. Graham Hams in , and Roy in setting the early pace.
Mark Pierce in – the D-One was making ground though and Dave Scott back in a laser
( the club boat) was in the mix too. Graham Hodgins in , followed this lot, with
and Des in bringing up the rear.
It was slow going but all eventually made it around the top mark before heading off for the offset mark at Mobbs Bay, then back down to the mark in the river mouth.
Wing It and Retro in the increasing gloom towards the bottom of the course
On this run in the lead opted to run against what was a nearly full incoming tide closer to
the south wall, whilst seemed to be trying to get out of any current and headed for the Northern shore – a different tactical decision.
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Black Pearl, or an amazing feat by Dave
Most followed , went the other shore because that direction kept her jib full in the goose wing position. Apparently on this run Graham Hams witnessed a two-metre shark jump into the air, about two boat lengths from his boat.
Graham wasn’t happy about this
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Not surprising considering the amount of bait fish that seemed to be in that stretch of river, terns diving everywhere (when they weren’t photobombing). Dolphins were off the clubhouse post race as well.
During the race a large cloud could be seen depositing rain to the SW and was making its way towards the river. When it started to arrive, the wind had a little more strength, a minute later the gusts were a bit stronger again. Suddenly the gusts had Trent and Daisy (on the work back to the club), fully hiked, main dumped, water swatting all over both as the bow hit the steep chop which had formed, rain in the face, and dodging very fast moving cats who were gybing their way down the course – a full on squall. It was great fun.
Puddleduck as captured by Jonathan’s GoPro during the squall – looking back up the river.
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Alas, after a few zips across the river it started to ease really quickly and the scene then resembled something from the film – “The Truman Show”, when the strong weather which had been ‘turned on’ to cause mishap to Truman’s boat was turned off suddenly. The breeze DIED. Boats were left bouncing in the messy chop which had been whipped up and was still coming down the river, but there was no wind to propel anyone through it. Water was falling off the sails from the rain, tell tails stuck to sails. The sun was out again. A rainbow formed to the East. The river became like a scene from a painting, boats stationary, spinnakers hanging limply. Laughter could be heard from the club as taunts were thrown at Col Woodbry who had stopped just short of the finish line, unable to get across to secure a second place in the cat championship, as Jonathan and Martine had just crossed not long before.
The club weather station during the becalming – 0 knots
It seemed like there would be a race abandonment for the monos. Graham in must have had enough, or thought there would be no chance of the race continuing, as he pulled into the beach.
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Heading for shore, the end of a successful season, time for a new coat or five of varnish for Alter Ego
Others followed his lead – Mark in , Dave in , and Des in Olde Golde.
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However, with Ric driving past and announcing there would be a twenty-minute wait until any abandonment would be called, minute amounts of breeze started driving the stationary boats
again. was observed moving quite briskly along the Northern shore under spinnaker heading towards the club – the breeze had kicked in from the North East.
Trent and Daisy who had been thinking a tow in would be good (Norm in had just started his
engine), got some wind in the sails and sailed past the club, following and who were also thinking – ‘hang on, this isn’t over’. Roy and Graham Hodgins rounded the Straits of Ramada mark and headed with good speed back down the river.
unbelievably fell prey to the Ramada wind-shadow.
Slowing down in the straits
The mark had not been put there for a Northerly breeze. Eventually pressing through and rounding the mark, Trent and Daisy spied Graham Hodgins heading into the beach. They could not understand why.
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Graham in Retro on his way to calling it a day
Roy looked to be putting everything into the race, he was moving with commitment on the way to the Mobbs mark.
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Roy powering on determinedly in the northerly heading for the Mobbs mark
pursued from some distance back expecting at any second that the race would be called off. The rescue boat was heading for them – ‘this must be the message’, but no, the rescue
boat went and picked up the Ramada buoy. started sailing straight over to – an eerie reminder of an earlier race this year when they had offered to tow Trent and Daisy in when the race had been called off prematurely. Andrew said hi and sailed on, a sigh of relief from the
crew.
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Three tacks were needed to make the river mouth buoy, crossing paths with the returning as Roy headed for home. The rescue boat cruised near but they were waiting to pick up the buoy,
the race wasn’t being called off. The final leg, the final race for Trent and Daisy in and
Daisy took over the steering, guiding the flying ‘ ’ past the sandy point and across the line for what turned out to be an extremely unlikely win on yardstick. Roy being the only other finisher took second. Classic Aesop in 2019 on a river in Ballina.
Daisy bringing the ‘Duck’ home for possibly the last time. Thank you Puddleduck!
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Many thanks to the rescue boat crew and Rod and Jan in the kitchen and tower. Also thank you to the helpers with launching and putting away the rescue boat.
Home and hosed. Thank you from the newsletter editor to everyone for sailing and making a wonderful spectacle!
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Trailer Sailor Report (Colin Hinwood)
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Well what a day to finish the season with ..
Forecast NW to W to maybe SW at 10knots, had us all hoping that the wind would hold for our last day.
What did we get ,, sunny but rained ..W 5 knots to glass-off … to 20+ knot squall.. to WNW, to 10knots SW to finish with … whew!!
The Westerly Course is start at the wall, thru the gate, up to a Mark off Ramada, then to a wing mark at Mobbs, and down to the Wall. A great, true W/L course, with a shy run to the Wing Mark, bear away and a gybe to follow, - might see it again in the new season Westerlies?
The start
, , , [ away car racing], , and “ ” the fleet.
eX with Norm, his daughter, and Seamus
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The Start was into a dying 5knot Westerly, with a good run-in tide going with us. All boats struggled to get flow over foils, so that horrible lack of feel while we tack tack, tack in 3 knots, and with amazing congestion with such a small fleet.
made the best of the mess, then , as the rest of us fell back struggling to make sense of the conditions.
The first work
It was first to the Top Mark, then , with claiming a minor victory .. beating
to a Top Mark !!
On the way back down, Spudgun giving Incy a good race
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In maybe 4 knots downwind into the incoming tide, drew away from the fleet, as the wind
was true square, and even needing to put in a few gybes against the tide.
Drawing away from the fleet
The race lasted nearly 2 hours, with glass offs meaning finesse could create big gains.
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A rare shot of that spectacular pink kite without air – in intense racing with Incy
was behind on the works, then ahead on the runs, but in the glass-off mess,
finessed thru it and was not to challenge again.
A snap shot not too long before the squall arrived
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In the middle of these stressful light patches, came a 20+ knot squall – with rain – but we were all
on an upwind, and only just managed to round catch the last little bit, for a few minutes into its last downwind, just enough to push it ahead to finally finish a respectable 2nd on CT… could just as easily been last… just a matter of where you were on the Course when winds changed.
The very picturesque Bad Blood bringing it home in a very different breeze to that at the start – Puddleduck heading to the rivermouth
Another day where spinnaker boats had no chance against with its 2 sail rating, well
sailed and well finessed thru the difficult light patches,.. winning the day , …and comfortably winning the Club Championship year, with consistent top sailing performance..
Over a season, it should average out .. windy days and light days, but we sail all Autumn where winds are normally light. so this part of the season is skewed to favour a 2sail boat.
Next Season Championship racing will see the 2 new RL24s, and added to
the scoring from Day 1, with sailing faster and faster to be on the Podium at the
end for sure, Club Champion there to show us not to slacken off in the upwinds, , and
then the Spiders and [and of course] there to smash us downwind, with
Norm in “ ” to find out how the boat goes in the better winds, along with and
making a strong fleet.
Next Season .. bring it on.
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Winter Racing
Keep an eye out for emails about winter races. This will be probably be dependent on wind forecasts and tide, roughly following the scheduled calendar dates, although Duncan said he was hoping for one on the 9th of June. There will be no rescue boat, courses will be set where all boats will remain in view of each other – perhaps runs up the river towards the ferry and back.
Get To Know A Club Member
Every newsletter will feature an interview with a different club member. The questions are designed with a focus on sailing experiences. The plan is to continue with interviews next season. Some are already done. This week we interview a sailor with an incredible wealth of experience and achievement – Gunter Heuchmer.
Name: Gunter Heuchmer
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Name and type of boat/s sailed at the club:
Most recently has crewed on with Col Hinwood.
Number of Seasons at RRSRC:
Since 1986 – makes it thirty three years, also part of Ballina CYC.
Roles in the Club (now and previously):
Often helping in the tower
Where did you learn to sail? In what class/classes of boat?
In Blankense, Germany as a for’hand on a Flying Dutchman when they came out in the late 1950’s.
Have you been a member of other sailing clubs, if so, which?
The CYCA (Cruising Yacht Club of Australia), still a member – a period of thirty six years. Botany Bay Yacht Club – 1964 – 1983
The Heuchmers at the Skippers Cocktail Party at the CYCA in 2013
What class or type of boats have you sailed in your life?
(This takes a bit of space because Gunter has successfully designed and built many classes of boats! He estimated that he has built about 1,200 boats in his life.) 1964 – Designed and built the Southerly 23 1965 – Designed and built the Westerly 26 1967 – Designed and built the Compass 28 – four hundred of them. Then the Compass 29 until 1979.
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A Compass 29
1975 – Made two Farr 11.04’s using a mould. One was called . I did Sydney to Hobart races in these boats.
1979,1980,1981 – Designed and built the Spider 22, 24 and 28’s.
A Spider 28 currently for sale.
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1981 – Built Ross 780’s. I then sold the moulds to Qld. 1983 – Farr 37’s - made the moulds and made the boats.
A Farr 37 which is currently for sale in Coff Harbour. This is the start of the description:
Sailing Yacht for Family Cruising or Racing , Farr 37 built by
Master Craftsman Gunter Heuchmer in 1986 from Kevlar infused Fibreglass epoxy saturated balsa end core sandwich (not foam core) , with a lead keel , bulb addition by Lyons. This
is NOT a cheaply built production boat , quality of build is exceptional.
1983/84 – Built Farr 40’s. One of these as skipper in , which won the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race with a crew of ten.
I used to build Hartley 16’s with Colin Hinwood. One was changed and modified, it was called
, and I used to race it in Ballina. About six years ago I designed and built the Spider 550’s (yes the same species which form a large part of the current Trailer Sailor fleet). This design was based on a Colson (Norm’s current
boat ). Col Hinwood got the plan of the Colson and it was modified.
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Amongst all this I have sailed on Hobie 16’s and 16 foot skiffs. Also a sabot named with Bill (my son). I got hoarse coaching him.
Favourite and why?
Two boats: The Spider 22 because it had good accommodation and was quite quick. The Farr 40 – possibly the cream of the Bruce Farr designs.
Best sailing experience?
Winning the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race as skipper in 1984.
Indian Pacific- the boat in which Gunter won the 1984 Sydney to Hobart
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Worst sailing experience?
I used to race from 1960-67 in the junior off shore group in a Southerly 23. In a race from Sydney to Port Kembla I end over ended the yacht under spinnaker down a big wave. We kept going and still won the race.
Have you sailed at any state or national titles? If so, what ones?
Not a lot as I have mainly sailed in yachts. In 1976 I won the Australian One Tonne championship (in Gun boats) racing against the American – Ted Turner (who was the skipper of the victorious America’s Cup defence in 1977). I had flown Bruce Farr to Australia to sail with me.
I did win a lot of offshore titles in a Farr 37 called , which later became ‘ ,
’ – which is raced in Sydney to Hobart races.
Aside from being first in 1984 in the Sydney to Hobart I was third in a Farr 37 – in
1985, eighteenth in 1976 in – a sister ship to (a boat I built which won the 1976 Sydney to Hobart). Eighth in 1981.
Piccolo which won the 1976 Sydney to Hobart – built by Gunter.
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I won the Petersville series in Melbourne in 1985. I have also raced in the US and Europe. Best results in a series at RRSRC?
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Suggestions on how sailing as a sport could be improved?
I think the club is doing the right thing – getting young people in. Numbers are dropping in sailing everywhere – it can be expensive to maintain a boat to sail once a week.
Why do you go sailing?
- To win and to learn to lose.
- I like to be on the water although I’m a bit stiff for the Spider 550’s, you have to move pretty quick. It’s OK sailing with Colin (Hinwood).
Apart from the cheese/dips and crackers why do you sail at RRSRC on a Sunday?
I like to go because I like to help out, taking stress off rosters or people – because they want to sail.
Are there any sailing dreams you aspire to?
No, not really – I’ve done most of it. I’ve done 35,000 miles in oceans. I’ve sailed in New Zealand. In the one tonne series I sailed with the best of the best. I feel satisfied. I’ve done enough sailing.
Any boat you aspire to?
A Spider 22, if one came along, or a Ross 780 (by Murray Ross). Any advice for up and coming sailors?
Sail the small classes first, then something bigger. Become part of a club, don’t just be a number.
Any superstitions or customs in relation to your sailing?
No
Would you like to share one thing that people at the club might not know about you?
I used to race Bill’s (my son) race car, but I no longer have a racing license.
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Bird’s Eye Footage
More wonderful aerial footage, taken from last Sunday’s race by Jason McFadden. Thank you so much Jason for enriching our experience of the races this season.
Monos/gennakers race start - https://youtu.be/CR_wn-nIa00
https://youtu.be/uHc3iW7sMwg
https://youtu.be/M_VrsZ_fyXc
Mr Wiley’s Winter Training Programme
Hi all
As I’ve mentioned, I do intend to run a winter training program again this winter. It will consist of both theoretical sessions and on water sailing practice. In this case (with the permissions of the club), the on water sailing will include both skiff sailing and practice sessions steering a Laser to give more people time to just get some practice helming a sail boat. The theory will be very similar to last year, with the exception that there will be a stand alone class dealing with the racing rules (which I would guess some of last year’s attendees would like to come for). I normally let people know what will be covered in an upcoming class and provide written notes.
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Now I know a number of you (at least 3) are away in June and, in addition, I am having a small BCC removed from the top of my foot very late May for which my doctor tells me he will not countenance the usual early return to sailing because of the thinness of the skin there and the longer healing time.
So it is all likely to start mid to late June.
In the mean time, if those away could give me their dates of absence, I will do my best to minimise what you miss to the extent practical.
Any club member (or intending member) can attend the theory classes, regardless whether they are part of the skiff group. If you know of someone who would like to be added to this distribution group, please have them contact me by email.
Conversely, I don’t like to pointlessly clog up email in boxes. If anyone would like to be omitted from the distribution list or only notified of the rules day please let me know. Cheers Michael 0417 455 106
Club Weather Station
The clubhouse now has a Davis weather station on the roof, with a display panel in the clubhouse. There are two ways you can access our weather station. Firstly, you can find our weather station online at www.weatherlink.com. Log in with the following:
User: RRSRC
Password: (I will email out password)
Secondly, you can download the WeatherLink app for iPhone or Android.
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Download this app, set up your account and search for our weather station by map of Ballina or by name:
“Richmond River Sailing Club.” Phill
raceQ’s
From Graeme Fleming
FYI We used this app at the Sail Paradise regatta as it was compulsory for all Yachts. Amazing playback of races.
Welcome to raceQs, the innovative sailing program that will change the way you sail!
To confirm you registration please click to link below
Check out this video for a quick demo of the raceQs sailing system.
Download It
Download and register the FREE raceQs app, available in the iPhone store or the Android market.
Go Sailing
With just a push of a button, create your own 3D replays by recording a race with raceQs’
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free smartphone app. The app is also a powerful race computer designed to help you sail faster.
Learn More
Watch It After you are done sailing, login to your raceQs account on a computer to view your
automatically generated 3D race replay. Learn more
Share It Easily share your replay with your crew, post it on Facebook, or replay it at the Yacht Club.
If you prefer, you can always choose to keep your replay private.
Need more help now? Check out our website and FAQ. We would love to hear from you with your questions and suggestions by email [email protected]
Thanks,
The raceQs Team
Commonly Asked Questions
Do I need to keep my phone on deck, in view of "open sky" like my GPS?
No, the app will still work below decks, safely stowed in your bag. You can even set it to automatically shut-off when your phone battery reaches various levels.
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Use of Club Tractor
New Rules re Trailer:
1. At low tide you must ask one of 3
people to supervise (Chris Hallett,
Jonathan Horsley or Col Woodbry)
2. At high tide approved drivers are ok
to retrieve or launch on the ramp.
We will find a process that works and is safe for the RIB. - Phill
Club Shirts
(As worn by Secretary Nola and Commodore Phill –
reflective safety vest optional)
Here’s your chance to wear the colours of your club, to proudly display what you do every Sunday – wear a club shirt!
Royal Blue Club shirts payment required at time of order into RRSRC account with your name as reference BSB: 728728 ACC: 22288328 Email or text Nola with size [email protected] or 0414 866999
Mens Long sleeve polo - $37 Short sleeve polo - $35 Cotton T-shirt - $20
Ladies Short sleeve polo - $31 Kids Cotton T-shirt - $17
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Wotif Offer to our Club!
Book your next travel or accommodation with Wotif and quote this code: ASF043153 and we will receive a donation from Wotif. Support our club when you or your family or friends travel.
Idle Gossip – Please send anything interesting sailing or club related to [email protected].
Dave Scott found this on youtube. A fascinating match race from the World Match Racing Tour. Shows the value of good crew work. It is edited and runs for about seven minutes. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bACo5zKuByI&feature=youtu.be
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Upcoming Away Events
• Wivenhoe Winter Marathon 8 - 9th June.
Captain Logan Campground, Wivenhoe Dam QLD. Open to all sail craft. Bring your own brazier for
campfire🔥
If anyone knows of any more events or would like an event posted please let me know – [email protected]
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Crew Available/Crew Wanted
Seamus, an enthusiastic graduate from our last Learn to Sail course, is keen to continue his learning by crewing on any boat available. Seamus has already crewed on a NS14, Nacra 5.8 and Spider 550. Please help him continue his involvement with the club by giving him a place, if possible. Email his mother Jill at [email protected] if you have a spot for him
If you need some crew or are wanting to have a sail in a race please make your intentions known here by contacting [email protected]
For Sale/Wanted/Free to a Good Home
If you have any sailing related items for sale or if you want to buy something sailing related and want it put in the newsletter please let me know – [email protected]
FOR SALE
Details are:
Castle 650, Mr Squiggle, Sail Number 61.
Generally good condition.
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New Doyle Main and No 1, near new No 2 and No 3. Older Main and No 1 (Still usable). Old
Dacron Main.
Spinnaker with launching shute.
Near new 8hp Tohatsu.
Trailer in good condition.
New complete storage cover/tarp.
Price $15,000.00 Neg.
Ph Todd Goldsmith 0427002571.
FOR SALE
Anyone interested in buying a Nacra Sirroco catamaran in excellent condition? Asking $4750 ono. Scott Lewin
FOR SALE
IMPULSE 470
PRICE $3500
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- Fibreglass Melville hull
- Minimum weight
- 2 Polyester sails
- Magic Marine bag for spars
- Carbon tiller and rudder box
- Beach trolley
- Good boat cover
- Always stored under cover For any enquires and further information please call Georges on 0431 213 774
FOR SALE I550 Sports Boat. Baby Faced Assassin
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Professionally built in 2007. Ply with west system. The boat is light weight and in very good cond. Double spreader carbon mast Alm. Boom Square top mylar main, high aspect mylar jib. Plus smaller jib. Mast head spinnakers and fractional spinnaker. Fold away canting spinnaker pole. Near new alum. Trailer. April 2020 rego. Outboard. $9000.00 See Graham Hams at the Club or phone Michael Mills 0432 648 267
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See you next season!