Coffee Pointers WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER OF THE SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB

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1 Coffee Pointers WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER OF THE SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB 17 Feb 2015 #131 inside this issue Valentine s Dinner Flying Fifteens Update Shark Cat Support Crew Needed BILLY RUN APPLECROSS CUP Jetty 4&5 Replacement Women s Keelboat State Championships Offshore Racing Update Comments Sought on Boat Moorings Yachting WA Awards - Nominations NOW OPEN! Disposal of Beacons Sail the Leeuwin Cruising Butterflies + much more! SITE SECURITY OFFICER: Security Manager - Jodie Sheppard, Security Director - Kevin Minchinton, SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB, COFFEE POINT, APPLECROSS WA 6153 P: F: MANAGEMENT@SOPYC.COM.AU SOPYC.COM.AU

2 THANK YOU TO OUR GRAND SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Abbotts is a diverse business services group centred around their Chartered Accounting Practice offering business and taxation services in addition to their specialised divisions of financial planning through Abbotts Wealth Management and finance broking through Abbotts Finance Brokers. 813 Wellington Street (Opposite Harbour Town) WEST PERTH (08) recep@abbotts.net.au THIS WEEK AT SOPYC WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY Bar menu hrs Dinner from 1800hrs Roast Night SAILABILITY Mid Week Invitation Race 1435hrs Twilight Sailing 1825hrs New Members Introduction Night 1830hrs THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY Bar menu hrs Dinner from 1800hrs FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY Bar menu available hrs Dinner from 1800hrs SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY Bar menu available hrs Dinner from 1800hrs Keelboat Racing 1325hrs SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY Bar menu available hrs Dinner from 1700hrs Centreboard Racing 1325hrs MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY Bar menu available hrs TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY Bar menu available hrs Management Committee Meeting 1800hrs SUPPORT BOAT ROSTER SATURDAY 21 February Club Race RIVIN THE DREAM Carl Segreto JOLA David Millard SUNDAY 22 February Multiple Races KATIE JAYNE Craig Archibald HELP NEEDED SATURDAY 7 March Club Race J OUVERT John Hartree PURRFCT John Cooper SUNDAY 8 March Club Championship 5 JUMP ABOUT Robert Gough JUST CHILLIN Glen Flood Please contact OWG for all Support Boat roster enquiries: click here to or call Friday 13th... Murder Mystery is coming...

3 C O F F E E P O I N T E R S - W E E K LY E - N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E S O U T H O F P E R T H YA C H T C L U B Valentine s Dinner Saturday 14 February 2015 Valentine s dinner under the stars - what a beautiful evening at the Club. FLYING FIFTEENS UPDATE Difficult to remember the last time we saw the classic sea breeze pattern, easterly dying by 1200hrs and then a line of breeze traversing the river giving 10 knots of westerly by 1300hrs then a slight tick to the south during the afternoon and building to about 15 knots. Great conditions for sailing any class particularly with a couple of reaching legs thrown in. Jen and Andrew (Yes, No, Maybe) made the most of it by winning the first 2 races on consistency and Team Jerwood (yes, Tim is an honorary Jerwood) fastest for all races in Ineffable. If you do not currently sail a Flying Fifteen and would like to see what all the hype is about Try a Fifteen Day is on this Sunday 22 February at 0900hrs near the cranes on the western hardstand. your Coffee Pointers submissions to; marketing@sopyc.com.au HOME

4 WEDNESDAY TWILIGHT SHARK CAT SUPPORT CREW NEEDED CheckPoint is used by the Club as the primary support boat for all its series long sailing events, skippered by a permanent employee and supported by member volunteers. Wednesday afternoon (being a work day for most) is difficult to roster members the same way we do for Saturdays and Sundays and therefore requires a call out for volunteers. We currently have a vacancy for a volunteer/s member to act as support crew for Wednesday Evening Twilight. If you have the time available and can offer one or two Wednesday afternoons a month, please contact the Fiona Henderson owgadmin@sopyc.com.au BILLY RUN - SATURDAY 14 MARCH Preparations are now underway to make this another successful event. Originally scheduled to coincide with Royal Perth Yacht Club s hosting of the Algal Bloom the Billy Run has resumed its place as a stand alone event and start at the earlier time of hrs for the first fleet allowing plenty of time to enjoy the island in the afternoon. Presentation of results will take place at the Rottnest Hotel where fun and good times are sure to be had by all. If not done so already, members intending to take part are strongly encouraged to book their moorings without delay. As always, accommodation on the island, land and water, are at a premium. Don t delay book your mooring now. The Notice of Race and entry form for this event is now available on the club s website - click here Nominations close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 11 March. APPLECROSS CUP - 14/15 MARCH The is delighted to be conducting its inaugural Applecross Cup on the weekend of March This is a brand new Regatta comprising two full days of racing for all boats from all Clubs in the Pelican, Optimist, Laser, Moth, 420, Flying Fifteen and 125 fleet classes. The Notice of Race and Entry Form is now available on the club website. Entries close Friday 20 February 2015 at 1700hrs. It is anticipated that this regatta will attract in the vicinity of 150 boats and naturally, a regatta of this size cannot be put together without a large band of volunteers. All Members, including those who may have children or family members competing in the regatta, are invited to register their interest in volunteering at this event. Volunteers will be required to help with support boats, beach marshalling, managing beach trollies during launch and retrievals, canteen and so on. If you can spare some time in support, please complete the Volunteer Registration and return it to the club as soon as possible. For more information please contact the Sailing Administrator sailingadministrator@sopyc.com.au Saturday 14th March 2015 Rottnest Island Book your mooring online now at All yachting, power and cruising members are invited to join in on the fun at this annual time honoured event. A, B & C Fleets - Category 6 Escorted Passage - Category 7 Prizes awarded to Overall Winner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Fastest in each Fleet, Fastest Visiting Yacht in each Fleet, Navigators Trophy, plus other discretionary prizes. ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 11th MARCH 2015 The presentation of results will take place at 5.30pm at the Rottnest Island Hotel. Those requiring a mooring need to arrange through the Rottnest Island Authority in advance on or book on line SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB P: APPLECROSS CUP and 15 March APPLECROSS CUP DINGHY REGATTA - 14 and 15 March, 2015 Notice of Race available at For further information phone or sailingadministrator@sopyc.com.au Cash Prizes 420 Laser 125 Flying 15 Optimist Pelican Moth Entries Close 5pm Friday 20 February HOME

5 JETTY 4-5 REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND HARDSTAND UPGRADE SWAN RIVER TRUST APPLICATION The final drawings lodged with the Swan River Trust as part of our application to replace jetty 4 and jetty 5 and upgrade the hardstand (slipway) are on display on the noticeboard in the east foyer of the Club. SRT have submitted a draft report to the Minister approving the project with conditions. Stakeholders and the general public were given the opportunity to comment on the report. Comments closed on 30 January. SoPYC lodged a submission commenting on a number of conditions amongst which were the requirement to enter into a new lease. We have lodged our objection to this condition on the basis that we have a valid, existing lease until The Finance Committee are preparing the final costings of the proposed project with a recommendation to the Management Committee. A meeting of members will be called in the next few weeks to consider the proposal and a recommendation from the Management Committee. SWAN RIVER SAILING TRAINING PROGRAM & STATE WOMEN S KEELBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP will be hosting the State Women s Keelboat Championship on behalf of Swan River Sailing on Saturday 16 May. As a lead up to this, Swan River Sailing are running a Women s Keelboat Training Program with the first theory session scheduled for Tuesday 24 February. This is a great opportunity for the SoPYC lady sailors to hone their sailing skills under guidance of some of the best sailors WA has to offer. The program consists of four theory sessions covering Sail Trim, Weather and Wind Shifts, On Course Tactics, and Starting Strategy and Techniques and then offers two on-water training sessions in the Foundation 36 s which is ideal for teams wishing to compete in the Women s State Keelboat Championship. The training program flyer and registration form can all be accessed at asp. Women s Saturday, 16 May Registrations for the training program are required by Thursday 19 February in order for Swan River Sailing to determine numbers and confirm the course. Updates on the course will be posted on the Swan River Sailing Facebook page so if any ladies are interested, you can like their page to stay up to date. The Notice of Race for the State Women s Keelboat Championship can be accessed via the SoPYC Club website here Morning tea followed by 5 races, champagne, presentations & canapes! Notice of Race and Entry Form available at swanriversailing.com EVENT MANAGER EVENT SUPPORTER Contact Carolyne Bush Telephone carolyne@wayf.org.au your Coffee Pointers submissions to; marketing@sopyc.com.au

6 OFFSHORE RACING UPDATE IBERIA, CARNAC AND ATS This weekend saw 3 big days of racing offshore in the Bluewater and Offshore Trophy Series. It all started with the Iberia race on Friday night with 16 yachts taking on the 110 mile race to Busselton as the delivery race for this years Geograph Bay Race Week. The race was in good conditions with Bunbury sailed in one leg, however for those returning on Saturday the race home was a case of white knuckles all the way. SoPYC had two entries in Peter Vlaar s Farrago and Andrew Dawson s Knott Dreaming. Farrago took out second place in both IRC and YAH in a solid 10 boat fleet, pipped by Tony Carter s Just Cruising in both results. Andrew Dawson had a forestay failure late on Saturday afternoon and had to retire. Saturday saw the Carnac Island race conducted in lively southerlies with Chris Higham s Numbers Game being the sole SoPYC entrant in a fleet of 10. Numbers Game picked up a third in IRC and a second on YAH. Farrago arrived back in Fremantle after midnight on Saturday night and in what must be acknowledged by all as a determined effort, fronted up with their weary crew for the OHS Around The Sound Race on Sunday morning. They joined the fleet of 14 to enjoy far more pleasant winds than that faced in their return journey from Busselton. The ATS race had three SoPYC entrants with Numbers Game joining Farrago and Tim Harrison s Vision taking on a new challenge in double handed racing. For Tim it was a day to experience the challenges of a two up race format and he was all grins still as they came into the pens at around 5 pm. Farrago took out first on IRC and the second on YAH and Numbers Game took out a third in IRC and first on YAH. Due to the clash with the Iberia race affecting race numbers the RO combined all the fleets into one course and started them together enabling an overall result to be awarded for the 14 boat fleet. Farrago took out second on IRC and Numbers Game took out first place on YAH ensuring SoPYC got amongst its own flags for the day. COMMENTS SOUGHT ON CHANGES TO BOAT MOORING IN WA WATERS Western Australian boat owners are being given the chance to participate in a review of the use and management of boat moorings in WA. The Department of Transport (DoT) launched a two stage consultation process, with the release of the Mooring Management Discussion Paper, which explores possible improvements to the systems and laws relating to boat moorings in State waters. DoT Marine Safety General Manager Ray Buchholz said the aim of reviewing and streamlining mooring regulations was to develop a fairer, more equitable system that better meets the needs of the growing boating community in WA. As the number of registered vessels increases in WA the demand for moorings also grows so there is a need to look at the current system with a view to maximising resources and improving efficiency, Mr Buchholz said. There are approximately 1800 approved moorings in WA and 97,000 registered recreational vessels. Mr Buchholz said the discussion paper canvases a range of ideas for consideration including the short-term, casual use of recreational moorings to maximise their use. A system is working well on Rottnest Island and it would address the current situation on the Swan Canning Riverpark Mooring Control Areas where moorings are left vacant and not utilised for long periods of time, Mr Buchholz said. These moorings could be better optimised by boat owners on a casual basis, while maintaining priority use for licence holders. DoT is seeking to create a more workable single set of mooring regulations. Currently moorings are subject to two acts of Parliament - the Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967 and the Western Australian Marine Act Comments on the discussion paper need to be made before May 8, 2015 and a second round of consultation will be held in June 2015 to gain feedback on the proposed changes. To register for an information session, view the discussion paper or provide feedback visit or contact DoT on your Coffee Pointers submissions to; marketing@sopyc.com.au HOME

7 YACHTING WESTERN AUSTRALIA S 2015 WA YACHTING AWARDS Closing Date: Noon, 6 March 2015 Yachting WA is calling for nominations for the various categories of the WA Yachting Awards. Criteria and Nomination Forms can be downloaded from the Yachting WA website CLICK HERE THE RON TOUGH YACHTING FOUNDATION GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIP & GOLD MEDAL The Ron Tough Yachting Foundation is calling for applications for grants for Financial Assistance, nominations for the Scholarship and nominations for Outstanding Contribution to Yachting (Gold Medal). Closing date for the above is: Noon, Friday 6 March Nominations are called for the following COACH OF THE YEAR OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR SAILOR OF THE YEAR- FEMALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR MALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR WITH A DISABILITY JUNIOR SAILOR OF THE YEAR The Ron Tough Yachting Foundation Bronze Medal YOUTH SAILOR OF THE YEAR The Ron Tough Yachting Foundation Silver Medal OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO YACHTING The Ron Tough Yachting Foundation Gold Medal THE RON TOUGH YACHTING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO YACHTING The winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Yachting Award will be selected by the Board of Trustees of The Ron Tough Yachting Foundation, from the winners of the Male and Female of the Year, Coach, Administrator and Official categories and other nominations for Outstanding Contributions to the Sport. click here for more info on all of the above categories your Coffee Pointers submissions to; marketing@sopyc.com.au

8 Updated disposal options for unwanted beacons The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is urging owners of emergency beacons to dispose of their unwanted beacons correctly. AMSA spokesperson Lisa Martin said emergency beacons can inadvertently activate if they are not correctly disposed, which often occurs when beacons are thrown in the rubbish and end up in tips. When a beacon is activated, AMSA is alerted and a search and rescue response may be initiated, Ms Martin said. Search assets and personnel tasked to look for beacons which are inadvertently activated may then be unavailable for a real emergency, she said. Beacon owners should be aware that there has been a change in beacon disposal arrangements with Battery World. Free disposal is no longer available at Battery World stores and a small fee will now apply. Battery World marine spokesperson Vince Petruzzella said the company started collecting the unwanted beacons in 2007 as part of the transition to the 406MHz digital beacon. Our relationship with AMSA and the importance of correct beacon disposal is still very important to us but due to the increasing number of beacons being disposed and associated labour involved, stores will now charge a small fee, he said. Australia has the highest usage of beacons per capita in the world with over 350,000 beacons registered in AMSA s database. Beacon owners can still dispose of unwanted beacons responsibly in the following ways: Contact your local battery store. A small fee may apply. Contact your local maritime safety agency. They may be able to provide disposal advice. Disconnect the beacon battery according to the manufacturer s instructions. Then contact your local waste management facility to ask about environmentally friendly disposal options. A small fee may apply. Anyone who disposes of their unwanted beacon should update their details with AMSA to de-register their beacon. Details can be updated online at or by phoning AMSA on SAIL THE LEEUWIN Are you up for the challenge of applying your sailing skills on a tall ship? Sailing a dinghy like a 420, 29-er or a Laser is quite different than sailing a three-masted barquentine tall ship. Well there are some similarities like the natural elements that you as a sailor have to deal with regardless of which boat you are sailing - the weather or current conditions will always be the same. But the question is are you up for the experience of handling a ship that is 55 metres long, 33 metres tall, with a total of 16 sails and 40 other shipmates? CLICK HERE TO visit the website for more information. HOME

9 C O F F E E P O I N T E R S - W E E K LY E - N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E S O U T H O F P E R T H YA C H T C L U B YWA DINGHY COURSES Yachting Australia Dinghy Instructors Course 14 to 15 March 2015 YWA Office Yachting Australia Dinghy and Tackers Instructor Course YWA Office 5-10 July 2015 Yachting Australia Dinghy Instructor Course Aug 2015 YWA Office Training r o t c u r t s In Programs Pre-requisites The Instructor Training Program was established to develop high quality Instructors to deliver the Discover Sailing learn to sail (and powerboat Programs). Our Instructor network make a valuable contribution to increasing water safety and attracting and retaining people in the sport of sailing and boating at Clubs. This Yachting Australia accreditation is recognised nationally, allowing Instructors to work at over 200 of our accredited Discover Sailing Training Centres across Australia. Introduction Instructors are the face of sailing for participants entering the sport and part of their role is to actively promote sailing and the Discover Sailing Programs. The experience participants have with their Instructor during their courses will heavily determine whether they continue sailing. Yachting Australia is focused on provided high quality training and professional development opportunities for Instructors to ensure we are an industry leader in safe and quality training courses. The pre-requisites of attending an Instructors Course are that the perspective Instructor must: Hold a current Applied First Aid Certificate Hold a Yachting Australia Powerboat Handling Certificate (for Powerboat, Dinghy and Windsurfing Instructors) Hold the level of competence in the Program you wish to instruct Be 16 years old (must be 18 years old to be the Head Instructor at a Centre) Comply with relevant State Maritime Licence requirements Read the Instructor Handbook and complete the online assessment questions. Aim of the Training Program The training course aims to provide Instructors with an introduction to the principles of instructing including, communication, instructing styles, risk management, inclusion, planning, delivering and reviewing training courses. Following the course, Instructors will be qualified to deliver the Discover Sailing learn to sail (and powerboat) courses. The program and level that you can deliver will depend on which course you attend. A full outline of the instructor pathways can be found at Course Overview The course is a two-and-a-half day course, generally run over one evening and a weekend and delivered at accredited Discover Sailing centres across Australia. You will be expected to complete some pre-course study to ensure that practical application of this knowledge can be demonstrated on course. The course is an interactive and practical course including discussions, case studies, presentations, demonstrations, and workshop activities. You will be required to take part in practical activities and assessments, therefore you are asked to dress in clothing suitable for sailing activities and the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Course Fees For information on course fees please speak with your State Yachting Association. You will receive an Instructor Pack containing all of the materials you will require on course and following the course when delivering the learn to sail (and powerboat) courses. RESULTS TRAINING COURSES Saturday Racing (Keelboats) offers a variety of training courses which cater to a wide range of students. From Novice Sailing Courses to the more experienced Competent Crew Course there is something to meet your needs. Details of all the courses on offer and when they are available can be found on the Club website. Wednesday Afternoon Racing Sunday Racing (Centreboards) Power Time Trialling IGA Keelboat Frostbite Series Solo Winter Development Series FROM NOVICES TO EXPERIENCED For more information on courses or any other training related matter, contact our Sailing Development and Training Coordinator Mike Davies training@sopyc.com.au or on YACHTING AUSTRALIA TRAINING COURSES Yachting Western Australia conducts a series of Sports Specific Courses for Yachting Australia. These courses range from Safety and Sea Survival Certificates to Instructor Courses. For further information please contact: Mike Davies training@sopyc.com.au or Tony Strickland tony.strickland@wa.yachting.org.au HOME

10 C O F F E E P O I N T E R S - W E E K LY E - N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E S O U T H O F P E R T H YA C H T C L U B SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB section CONVOY TO MANDURAH FEB/MARCH LONG WEEKEND SATURDAY 28/02 enjoy the MOFSC Beach Party & BBQ. SUNDAY 01/03 raft-up,crabbing or Murray River cruise. evening dinner at a water based restaurant. Ladies Lunch Tuesday 10 March Join us in our beautiful Wardroom from 11.30am for this very special event. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious two course lunch as Cosmetic Physician Dr Andrew Clark from Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic talks about the new Fat Blasting machine called the Rejuva Vanquish as well as cosmetic injection treatments also done at the Clinic. MONDAY 02/03 FREE TO CRUISE BACK TO SOPYC Open to all power and sail yachts $30.00 pp BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL clubbookings@sopyc.com.au $35 nomination fee per vessel Register your interest NOW neil-martin@entech-res.com A little piece of history Rejuva is a state of the art dedicated cosmetic medicine clinic with a relaxing, ornate interior situated in central Como. Our promise is to provide the most natural looking results possible and we have the experience to deliver it. 4 Barker Ave, Como. PH: Cruising Butterflies Sunday 29 March am pm A morning on the water for children with special needs. The SoPYC Cruising Section is seeking Club Members who would like to offer their services and their boat. WOODEN BOAT RACE AND RALLY We encourage you to dress-up your boat and your crew. Lunch for all participants - sausage sizzle near Archies Bar Power and sail boats welcome! Saturday 21st March, 2015 For all Wooden boats, Old Gaffers, power and sail welcome SoPYC H28 52nd Year Lunch Celebration at 12.30pm Race Briefing 13.15pm, Race Starts 14.25pm For further information, contact Glen Stanley John Pierzak , John Wright , Richard Steuart Interested? Please contact: Garry Morrison: morrison_garry@hotmail.com Amanda Watson: amanda@perthtimberfloors.com.au Proudly sponsored by Entry Fee $25.00 Entries Close Wed 18 March, 2015 (No fee applicable for Power Boats) This event will bring so much pleasure for the children and their families and create great memories that will last a lifetime. proudly supported by Ph: Web: sailingadministrator@sopyc.com.au your Coffee Pointers submissions to; marketing@sopyc.com.au