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1 JUNE I 2009 A r e g u l a r n e w S l e t t e r f r o m t h e C r u i s i n g Y a c h t C l u b o f S o u t h A u s t r a l i a inside > Adelaide to Port Lincoln > Racing Presentation night > From the caribbean to Columbia > opening of marina west > easter cruising > Althorpe Island > venturing south to KI

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3 John Gerard President Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Board of Management President Treasurer Flag Officers Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Administration Executive Officer Finance Manager Administration Manager Leasing Coordinator Receptionist Marine Academy Coord. Racing Manager Food & Bev. Manager Head Chef Functions Manager Operations Manager Gardener Pt Vincent Marina John Gerard Henry Petersen Wayne Coonan Andrew Corletto David Murray Andrew Saies Tom Tymons Peter Page Chris Morphett Rob Sellick Craig Evans Zoya Gretchkosiy Jenny Krogdahl Laura Cowley Danielle Stringer Brett Yardley Jeff Ireland Mario Cataldi Dorian Molga Michelle Matte Tim Went Robert Gray Rob Marner Association Chairpersons Cruising (Acting) John Sibly Fishing Peter Schembri Racing Richard Parkes Social Activities Jacq Heffernan Life Members Arthur F Carolan Richard H Fidock AO Graeme L Footer James A Henry (Dec d.) Malcolm A Kinnaird AC Editors of Groundswell Gay Footer, Anja Richards, Rob Perrin, Sam Edwards, Craig Evans. Contributions to reception@cycsa.com.au Advertising in Groundswell Jenny Krogdahl: phone Groundswell is the official journal of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Inc. Lady Gowrie Drive, North Haven PO Box 1020 North Haven SA 5018 Phone: Fax: reception@cycsa.com.au Web: Phone Port Vincent: Registered by Australia Post Publication No PP565001/00184 ISSN Graphic design by Paynter Visuals & Associates Printed by Reflex Printing From the President The opening of Marina West was a memorable occasion and will form an important part of the Club s history. Once again, on your behalf, I thank the members who contributed their experience and time to this project namely, Graeme Footer, Peter Page, Geoff Catt, Ken Amos and Phil Tregenza along with the CYCSA staff led by Craig Evans. Thank you to Members who attended the function for their support and I am sure great fellowship was had by all. The Social Activities Association did a remarkable job in decorating the premises on the day and this was greatly appreciated. The Marina West Public Open Day held on Sunday 5th April was a success although the weather was not kind. Several marina berth sale enquiries were received. The Easter holiday gave us great weather, especially for the power boats and all members that were on the water would have enjoyed good company along with good cruising. The CYCSA public boat ramp continues to provide an excellent facility for trailer boats and an income stream to the Club. We have recently renovated a section of the Coastguard premises which we rent and will shortly be advertising this accommodation for retail sales purposes. This will provide a service to members, ramp users and the community. The Board has a current focus on the Club s facilities, to assess the current condition of Marina East, which will determine the timing of its replacement along with immediate and necessary upgrades to the main Clubhouse. Once these assessments have been determined the Board will issue a report to members. Hopefully this will be carried out by the end of this calendar year. The Members Services Committee has recently completed a review of Club literature that is issued to existing and prospective Club Members. This is currently being implemented by the Administration staff and will improve communications within the Club. As we draw closer to the end of the Club s financial year the Board and management are preparing the budget for the 2009/10 year. Promotion and marketing of Marina West is extremely important, as these proceeds will assist in financing future projects mentioned above. The Marine Academy is advancing extremely well and has a great future within the Club. Members should take advantage of the many courses that are available. Thanks to Andrew Saies and Brett Yardley for their support and effort. The end of the Season is near and therefore it is a good time to take advantage of the slipping facilities during the quieter winter months. I look forward to reporting on the Club s financial position in the next publication. John Gerard, President Malcolm Kinnaird AC Malcolm Kinnaird was one of three Australians to recently be awarded with the country s highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), in the Queen s Birthday Honours list. Malcolm s Companion of the Order of Australia was awarded for service through the development of public policy in the defence procurement, infrastructure and energy sectors, and to business. For our newer members, Malcolm was the founding member of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia and is a Life Member of the Club. Malcolm, congratulations from all of us at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia. Cover Photo: Aerial photo of the new Marina West just prior to its official opening Photo by Brenton Pegler, Hawk Eye Photography 3

4 Craig Evans Executive Officer CLUB NEWS CYCSA SETTING BEST PRACTICE For some years now, CYCSA has been certified by TQCSI (Total Quality Certification Services Pty Ltd) against International Standard, ISO 14001, for our Environmental Management System. This means we adopt best practice initiatives to protect the environment to the best of our ability. However, since September last year, we have been toiling away behind the scenes to integrate that Environmental Management System with Quality and OHS management. This means that our integrated Business Management System will ensure we adopt world s best practice for the way we operate, including our business practices, personnel safety and the environment. We are being assisted by JLB Management Systems Consultants led by Managing Director, Craig Bates, and his team. The hard work is coming to fruition and by the time you read this article we expect to have successfully completed a gruelling audit by TQCSI and become certified against all three Standards for management: ISO 9001, ISO & AS CYCSA will be the only marina in Australia and, we believe, the first in the world to achieve this status. The certification includes all CYCSA facilities, including both marinas, the boat ramp and Port Vincent. We will be able to use the certification marks, pictured below, to promote our certification. The System is based on continual improvement and we must strive to improve how we serve our members, ensure workplace safety and care for the environment. Members can help us by letting us know of any concerns, complaints and ideas. You can them to reception@cycsa.com.au, using the Maintenance Reporting Log at Reception or, simply advising one of our staff. We then enter every issue into our computerised reporting system, CYCSA Track, to ensure the issue is dealt with. We will bring you more news on our Business Management System in future articles. NEW MEMBERS Over the last three months the following people have joined the Club. Please make them welcome. Mr Robert Casbard Mr Sean Connell Mr Charles Eardley Mr Sam Edwards Mr John Fisher Mr Nicholas Handley Mr Gordon Inglis Mr Grant Jamieson Mr Michael Jones Mr Ashley Kent Miss Emma Kent Master Thomas Kent Master Jack King Mrs Robyn King Mr Ross King Master Sam King Mr Peter Liapis Mr Anthony Marchioretti Mr Andrew Martin Mr Trent Neighbour Mr Alan Noble Mr Philip Paterson Mrs Sandra Paterson Mr David Ritter Mr Roger Salkeld Dr Melissa Sandercock Mr Glen Simpson Mr Benjamin Steele Mr Al Vos Mr Matthew Walsh Mr Bing Xiang Wang Mrs Jennifer Williams Mr David Williams Mr Craig Wohlfart Mr Adrian Wotton At the Helm Over the past few years the CYCSA has concentrated a great deal of effort on the approval and development of Marina West. The recent official opening, in late March, heralded a new era for the CYCSA. We now have a marina that is able to cater for larger vessels, introduce new members into the Club and also has the potential to generate income to assist in the redevelopment and replacement of a number of our existing facilities for the benefit of all members. Winter weather arrived early with some quite extreme conditions hitting our coast over the ANZAC Day weekend. I would like to thank the small team of dedicated members that assisted staff on the day making sure that vessels were safe and secure. I would ask that all boat owners regularly check and make sure that their mooring lines are in good condition, vessels a safe distance away from pontoons and adequately fendered and that all loose items are safely stowed away. Halyards on yachts should be attached to strong points near the forward gunwales and head foils restrained so that they do not disturb other members and our neighbours. I would encourage members to visit the Club during times of extreme weather to check on your boat and lend a hand to others if you are able. Assistance is greatly appreciated and will minimise damage to boats and berths. Over the winter months we will be having a general tidy-up of the Club grounds and marina. Please help by making sure that you do not have any personal gear or equipment anywhere other than in your boat or lockers. The CYCSA recently received some good news when we were granted an exemption from having to pay Land Tax. An exemption was granted following an objection lodged by the Club on the grounds that yachting is an athletic/sporting activity. Land Tax has traditionally been a significant expense for the Club and this exemption comes as a welcome relief as most of our other costs increase. Discussions are currently underway with the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure in an effort to improve the visibility of navigational lead lights into North Haven marina. Also after a number of complaints from members and residents we have asked the Department to consider putting a blanket 4 knot speed restriction over all waters within North Haven marina (apart from the extreme outer basin). The proposed speed restriction will increase both the level of safety and comfort for boat users and moored vessels. As we come to the end of another financial year I am happy to announce that the Club s hospitality area has received its best result ever. The decision to open the restaurant to non-members has been a key contributor to the success, but this would not happen without the quality of food and service. Well done to Mario, Dorian and Michelle and thank you for your efforts. ANZAC Day saw a very special wedding at the CYCSA. Club staff member Laura Turner became Laura Cowley when she married Ciaron. Our Head Chef Dorian recently became a father when wife Angela gave birth to a son, Alex. Congratulations to them all. In closing, over the winter period, the Club will once again be hosting the Festival of Flavours evenings. Please get a party together and come to the Club to enjoy some great food, drink and friendship. Safe boating. Craig Evans, Executive Officer 4

5 This is another in a series of profiles featuring Club members who, through their long term commitment and outstanding support, have contributed significantly to the life of the Club. PAM and VLAD humeniuk Pam and Vlad Humeniuk are involved and active members of the Club. Their initial contact with sailing was when Vlad, talking to Stan Quin at a Beef Steak and Burgundy function, was invited to sail on Quintessence in a twilight series. This was the beginning of their involvement and love of sailing and they joined the Club in Pam owns a business as a wholesaler of Interior Design Products and Vlad is a general surgeon specialising in breast cancer. Adelaide has always been their home, except for a two year sojourn in Edinburgh, Scotland, where Vlad worked as the Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Edinburgh. They have two children, Daniel and Karen, and nearly six grandchildren. Their involvement with the Club has included Pam s activities as a member of the Social Activities Committee and her flair for design has been evident not only in the varied decorations put together for Club functions, but also in the furnishing of the Western Basin clubroom. Vlad is a deft foot on a ladder and has helped in many a set up for functions, including the Childrens Christmas Parties and Commodores Dinners. His most recent modus operandi was as sound technician at the opening of the Western Basin. As part of his medical career, Vlad was on the Board of the Western Community Hospital and was instrumental in them sponsoring the Twilight Series over several seasons. Together with Cheryl-Lee Harris, Vlad instigated the fundraisers that the Club held for several years in support of the Western Community Hospital and these were the start of the Club s active involvement with charitable functions. On board Quintessence they met Pam and Jim Runnegar whose boat Willyama was out of the water at that time. They were soon crewing on Willyama in both Club racing and Twilights, competing in the Port Line Cup and several Adelaide to Port Lincoln races etc. They gained much experience while sailing with the Runnegar s including Vlad sailing in two Sydney to Hobart races, 1994 and 1995, on board Willyama. All good things come to an end and when in 1999 they made the decision to buy a boat of their own, it was as Pam and Jim Runnegar sold Willyama and moved to Queensland. It seemed it was meant to be. Encore, a Beneteau 37.5 was purchased in 1999 with Pam and Vlad racing this time on their own boat. They raced in the summer and winter Club series as well as the Twilights, along the way winning a Plympton Cup event and several Twilight series. In 2003 they upgraded to cruising and bought Kudos, a Beneteau 393 Oceanis, which had the advantage of an extra cabin and bathroom together with many other luxuries making things more comfortable. They still own Kudos and continue to race in the Twilights but it has taken four years for Vlad to get his handicap right and this year they won the post-xmas Twilight series. They still own Kudos and continue to race in the Twilights but it has taken four years for Vlad to get his handicap right and this year they won the post-xmas Twilight series. As with many of us, they have learnt much over the years. They particularly recall their first time with only the two of them on board Encore, setting off for Port Lincoln with a deadline to meet people at the other end. It was during the Christmas break and the weather raged the whole time. They did not get out of their wet weather gear the entire time and became well-versed in wet weather sailing. The fact that gentlemen never sail to windward and that a big anchor is a requisite were two more lessons learnt on that trip. They have chartered in many and varied waters and are cured of sailing in the Whitsunday s where they encountered 40 knots from the south nearly every day in August. Glorious one day, magnificent the next, it most definitely was not! In Tahiti they chartered a 50 foot yacht and, with eight on board, recall the magic of sailing from Vaitoare to Bora Bora with the cloud shrouded mountain coming closer and closer as they approached. Tonga, Croatia and Greece have been other destinations as well as joining Pam and Jim Runnegar in Turkey for a stint. Over the years Pam has had a 35 year involvement with the Guides but their interests now lie with the grandchildren and travelling, particularly in their four-wheel drive in which they go bush. Building a new warehouse/ office for Pam s business has been a challenge but they are relieved that it is now complete. They are looking forward to retirement in a few years and hope to buy a boat to house in the Mediterranean and to enjoy the grandchildren even more. For them the Club has been a great place to meet people of similar age and mind set with a common interest and they enjoy their time there. They see the Club as a great role model as a business venture and state that the management is brilliant. Pam and Vlad see the Club as a lifestyle and encourage people to be involved in order to get the most out of their membership. Gay Footer 5

6 Peter Page Commodore Saturday 28 March was a glorious day for the opening of our new Marina West. We were again fortunate to have the Governor of South Australia, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, to open this magnificent new facility. Members, official guests and friends were all impressed by the marina. It was great to see so many boats dressed for the occasion. Following the official opening ceremony everyone had time to meander around the marina, and then enjoyed lunch in our function centre. Many boats were on the water for the best Easter sailing (actually power boating) weather for a long time. It was great to see and hear you all enjoying the warm weather. It was disappointing that the final race for the season to Port Vincent was abandoned due to rough weather on Anzac Day. Even the Commodore cannot control the weather all the time! The Racing Presentation Night, which was conducted on Friday 8 May, was again a great success. Thanks must go to the Racing Association Committee members and Jeff Ireland for their dedication and organisational skills during the racing season. I would especially like to thank Richard Parkes and Tracy Ayris for their exceptional effort on Presentation Night. It is timely to thank the sponsors of the Racing Association: Phil Hoffman Travel, Port River Marine, Mercedes Benz, Nordic Honda, Chateau Moteur, Formula Honda, Musto, Penfolds, Yalumba Wines, and Tancredi Jewellers. Congratulations to Andrew Saies and his crew on True North for winning the Boat of the Year. Congratulations also to Michael Warman for being chosen Crewperson of the Year. The Commodore Shield has again been retained by the CYCSA, and I had great pleasure in accepting it from the Commodore of the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron. Commodore s Report Mention must be made again of the volunteers who have spent many hours working on CYC1 to enable the club to have the best start boat in South Australia In closing, may I remind members to support the Marine Academy by attending the Boating Fridays that they are holding, as they are applicable to all boats and all members who venture out to sea. Peter Page, Commodore Commodore Peter Page accompanies President John Gerard, His Excellency Kevin Scarce and official guests onto the main marina walkway. South Australian Authorised Dealers for: Vessel repair and maintenance facilities: 50 Tonne marine Travel Lift 4 Tonne Mobile Crane 2 Tonne Forklift Major refit shed for vessels up to 60ft Mechanical and Shipwright workshops 24 vessel yard capacity Contact Peter Bolton Business : Mobile : Services Provided: Slipping Hardstanding Antifouling Fibreglass repairs Structural modifications Spray Painting Timberwork modifications Mast and Rigging installation and repairs Electronic and Electrical installationand repair All inboard engine service & repair Major engine refit and installation Osmosis treatment Grit blasting boltyots@senet.com.au 6

7 NEW BOATS 34 This is another in the series of articles aimed at providing you with a little insight into a few of the new boats to the Club over recent months. While not all are newly built, most are relatively new to the Club and others have moved to new owners within the Club. We warmly welcome all these new boats and owners. 35 POPPY Poppy was launched in 1989 after being designed by Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt and constructed at the Gilbert Marine SA yards in France. She was brought to Australia around that time and appeared at the Sydney Boat Show where her first owner purchased her. She remained in his hands until four years ago when the present owners, Michael and Virginia Phillips became the proud owners. Poppy is a Gib Sea 442 (Master) and was known as Gib Sea until her recent purchase and a family decision by grand daughters, daughter and son in law who decided upon the name and flower emblem that adorns her sides. Poppy, as many would be aware, is a term of endearment for a grandfather, a feminine name, a flower (from which a certain drug is derived), cosmetic brand etc. Many a question has been asked as to its true meaning but it has always been left to the enquirer to decide. Mind you, when she was finally Christened there was almost a mutiny amongst the male members of the crew and lots of sniggers around the CYCA club (what sort of name do you call that!!) but all changed when some of the fairer sex joined up and became popularly known as the Poppettes. Poppy s vital stats are length 13.2 metres, beam 4.0 meters and draft 2.2 metres. She is white with blue speed stripes and of course has the poppy flower on both sides. She has very generous and spacious down below which is ideal for entertaining, accommodating larger crews when going offshore or simply cruising. She has earned a fine reputation from all those that have sailed on board these last few years. Poppy has competed in many different races on the East Coast ranging from the Coffs Series, Gold Coast Race, and numerous other races around the Harbour or near offshore as well as just lounging around Sydney Harbour enjoying the sights and soaking up the sun. Like many other Australians, a sea change took place in the family and they returned to their roots here in South Australia. Although Poppy and her skipper reluctantly stayed on in Sydney a decision was made to relocate and earlier this year the trip from Sydney to Adelaide was undertaken. The trip in the main was enjoyable with strong running, beam on conditions, albeit a stop over in Eden was required due to a strong fast approaching front. Poppy and her crew seem firmly at home and are looking forward to participating in the activities at the club (ashore and afloat), with the suggestion for anyone passing to please say hullo, and if you wish to crew they are happy to have you aboard. Counting Stars From very early days in New Zealand, sailing in and around the Marlborough Sounds, a life-long dream of owning a cruising yacht had finally arrived with the delivery of their new Bavaria 43 yacht. Graeme and Carolyn Wilson named her Counting Stars and felt her name reflected just how it can be at sea with no land in sight, a galaxy of stars and planets shining brightly, peace and tranquillity, a truly beautiful sight. Although Carolyn felt that she was not a yachtie she tells me that she had always had a love of the sea. As her father was a boat builder and her family owned a holiday place in the Marlborough Sounds, she spent many school holidays on the water. Rowing and fishing were more her scene but she has recently converted to sailing. She seems to have proven herself to be a good sailor after two-and-a-half years at sea accompanying Graeme on foreign ships (trading worldwide) and more recently their first trip on Counting Stars to Melbourne for the Melbourne Boat Show. The trip to Melbourne and back was a terrific opportunity to get to know the boat which they happily report sailed extremely well and handled some pretty tough weather conditions with ease. Their first stopover at Cape Jaffa saw them dining on a two kilo crayfish before setting sail the next morning. They enjoyed a three day stay at Port Fairy where they found the local hospitality fantastic and the facilities far exceeding their expectations. Even the local supermarket delivered their groceries with great speed and were happy to do so. Their long term plans for cruising will eventually extend beyond Australian waters with initially short trips around South Australia and further afield as time permits. Graeme is a marine pilot and works in the North West piloting 200,000 tonne iron ore carriers for Rio Tinto at Dampier and works month on month off so we may see a lot of them at the CYCSA and then not at all for a while. For many years their neighbours thought Graeme was unemployed as he always seemed to be at home according to them! They both look forward to a long association with the CYCSA and look forward to meeting members at social events. Synergy Mal and Helen Hutton s new Bavaria 40, Synergy, replaces Out of Nowhere, the Bavaria 30 which gave them a lot of pleasure, and some good handicap results, but inevitably meant they finished last over the line. The hope is now to keep up with the leading boats in Division 2, do some offshore races, and a little cruising around the gulfs. After a good look at the many yachts on offer at the Sydney Boat Show, Mal and Helen chose the Bavaria 40 because of their happy experiences with the 30, the thoughtful layout internally, and the overall quality and value for money. There were many nice boats to choose from, and it came down to what you want to do, in their case the emphasis being on cruising but with pace enough for local handicap racing, and some intangibles like appearance. Category 3 safety standard was specified so the boat was equipped for offshore work from the outset. The major change made from the standard boat was to install hydraulically powered winches in preference to electric, to give better winch speed options as Mal needs powered winches because of shoulder problems. The name Synergy was chosen by Mal s wife Helen, reflecting the bringing together of various attributes to make the whole greater than the mere sum of the parts. The name/ logo on the boat and crew clothing was designed by Jacquie Sprott, of Red Ripple Design

8 Prize photos by Gay Footer Geoff Vercoe Stewart Ross and Gary Smith Andrew Saies LEXUS ADELAIDE TO PORT LINCOlN RACE At last a great weather report for the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race. On the wind to Marion Reef and then a reach across the bottom with a spinnaker run to go up Spencer Gulf to the finish in Boston Bay. Conditions were made for a record to be broken and break it Geoff Boettcher did with Secret Mens Business 3 in a time of 14:21:37. There were a few breakages but no major traumas as happened in Aquila, the only multihull in the event, broke its gooseneck before the start and returned to base, fixed it and restarted and of course, won their division. Marnico blew out its traveller, jury rigged the boat and limped into Boston Bay while Liberator shredded one of its spinnakers and Shining Sea wrapped its spinnaker around the forestay. There are always the hard luck stories and these were a few of them. The CYCSA once again collected a load of silverware and our results were: First and Fastest Secret Mens Business 3 Geoff Boettcher IRC First Secret Mens Business 3 Geoff Boettcher Third True North Andrew Saies PHC2 Second Liberator Geoff Catt PHC4 First Spirit of Lexus Michael Keough Second True North Andrew Saies Third Carioca Craig Hutton PHC Cruising Second Milou John Sibly PHC Multihull First Aquila Mark Johns Port Lincoln Race Week 2009 W ith a record number of yachts in all Divisions, the week looked to have all the ingredients for a stunning series, only requiring fair weather and clean racing. Such was the case as Port Lincoln really turned it on with sparkling breezes up to 20 knots and flat seas, except for the last day when the final race had to be cancelled due to lack of wind. A custom, when sailing past the Start Boat before the starts, of calling Good morning Sylvia was topped by Shining Sea presenting flowers to her which seemed a little over the top!! (Sylvia Common helps on the Start Boat). Alan Woodward s new Beneteau Reverie clearly indicated her worth in these races on the windward leeward courses held away from the township bay. It does seem a pity they are not held in that bay to show the town the spectacle. The long race on Tuesday to Carcass Rock, Northern Entrance and then to the finish tested all points of sailing with Lexus, Reverie and Secret Mens Business 3 fighting it out up the front. Finishing in Spalding Cove on Wednesday, Megga s barbecue after the race again proved dangerous with lashings of food and beverages causing the downfall of many. What a memorable day this is and all credit to the local members for their efforts. Thanks to Stewart Ross, our genial Race Officer who, again with his crew, gave an excellent performance. Prize Night at the Club finished a perfect week, underlining the Regatta is a MUST if you want to share in the best regional regatta in Australia. Dick Melba 8 Fidock (his last Port Lincoln) CYCSA WEEK R Sports Boats Equal Second IRC Second Equal Third PHC First Second PHC Cruising First

9 Geoff Catt Mark Johns Geoff Boettcher Marnico... G-WIZZ SMB3 Another Planet Photos by Greg Pratt, paparazzi.com Main photo by Jeff Bascombe PORT LINCOLN REGATTA ESULTS and Trailerables Alternative Therapy Secret Mens Business 3 Spirit of Lexus Exile Shining Sea Hold On Michael Lane Geoff Boettcher Michael Keough Nick George Andrew Corletto Peter Page 2009 LEXUS Yacht Race Adelaide To Port Lincoln Nellie Myra Trevor Mudge 9

10 presenta NIGHT RACING SEASON CYCSA Racing Association Season 2008/09 SERIES AND DIVISION WINNERS Phil Hoffman Twilight Series 1 Cruising: Racing: Series 2 Cruising: Racing: Rapid 1 (K Finch) Hi (P Stevens) Kudos (V Humeniuk) Fun2 (A Stevenson) Kinnaird Cup Kinetic Energy (A Shipp) Penfolds Series War & Peace (S Marcel) Chairman s Trophy Another Planet (B Pegler) SA IRC Championship Secret Mens Business 3 (Geoff Boettcher) Premiers Cup Regatta J24 PHS: Vertigo (J Goode) J24 OD: Fun2 (A Stevenson) IRC & PHS: True North (A Saies) Great Southern Regatta J24 PHS: Fun2 (A Stevenson) J24 OD: Hi (P Stevens) IRC: True North (A Saies) PHS: Another Planet (B Pegler) Chateau Moteur Queen of the Gulf Regatta PHS: Alliance (J Hallion) PHS Div 2: Carioca (B Hutton) J24 PHS: Kaizen 2 (M McGlinchey) Musto Offshore Series PHS & IRC: Secret Mens Business 3 (G Boettcher) Mercedes Benz Inshore Championship J24 PHS: No Eye Deer (T Conyers) J24 OD: Fun2 (A Stevenson) PHS Div2: Carioca (B Hutton) PHS Div1: Another Planet (B Pegler) IRC Div1: True North (A Saies) A celebration of the completed 2008/09 season, the Racing Association s premier event adopted a slightly different format this year which was well received. Racing Manager Jeff Ireland and Master of Ceremonies Traci Ayris structured the night to include visual presentations and, for the first time, a variety act. Throughout the evening speeches and presentations were split into numerous small segments which allowed more time for entertainment and conversation. Musician comedian GerryO set the tone for an enjoyable evening with an interactive performance, which had everyone laughing from the outset, while Adrian and Lauren from Metropolis presided over the dance floor once all formalities were concluded. REX Chairman Richard Parkes paid tribute to the REX committee members and, in a special presentation, thanked the Racing Association Duty Crew and many volunteers who provided time, money and/or expertise toward the refurbishment of CYC1, the association s new committee boat. In another break from tradition, club president John Gerard presented Racing Association sponsors with a framed racing fleet photo, instead of the usual club burgee, in gratitude for their valued support during the past season. Major prize presentations included the Corpor8solutions Cock of the Walk perpetual trophy, won this year by Nick George s Exile for achieving eight line honours in the Mercedes Benz Inshore series. Dick Fidock presented his Bluewater Championship to Geoff Boettcher in recognition of SMB3 s solid performances in her offshore races. The AG Walters Most Consistent Performer trophy was presented to Alyn Stevenson and his J24 Fun2 crew. Crew Person of the Year went to Mick Warman on the strength of a fine nomination from Shining Sea skipper Andrew Corletto. Andrew commended Mick for his loyalty, ability to take on any crew position, eagerness to help with maintenance and deliveries but most importantly Mick s unswerving passion for his chosen sport of yacht racing. This year a brand new perpetual trophy was commissioned by the Racing Association for the Yacht of the Year. The REX believes that the recipient of this award should demonstrate a dedication to Club racing, along with a commitment to racing at the highest possible level, reasonably achievable for that particular boat. Andrew Saies and his True North crew took out the prestigious award for the second year running. Their spirit and dedication to racing competitively in home waters and interstate regattas was noted and praised. One of the best performing Beneteaus in Australia, True North s achievements this season included a fine performance in the Port Line Cup, first place in the Mercedes Benz Inshore IRC Championship, first in the Great Southern Regatta, a second place in the Musto Offshore Series, fourth place at Skandia Geelong Week and third place in her division of the Rolex Sydney-Hobart. Traci Ayris 10

11 tion 2008/09 Yacht Of The Year crew from True North with Skipper Andrew Saies John Gerard and sponsor Phil Hoffman from Phil Hoffman Travel John Gerard and Leica Theodore from Port River Marine REX chairman Richard Parkes and MC Traci Ayris Alyn Stevenson crew of Fun2 with their haul David Oliver from Musto and Geoff Boettcher Beth Hutton from Carioca with her Short Handed perpetual trophy Peter Page congratulates Mick Warman on winning Crew Person of the Year 11

12 In part two of Don and Anja Richards delivery run to bring their boat Kekada from USA to Oz, Don describes their two months in the Caribbean Sea. fter sailing non-stop from Georgetown, we anchor at the southern end of Mayaguana Island tucked in as close to the reef as we dare to reduce the swell rolling around the tip of the island. The next morning we are up early and on our way for the 60 mile crossing to the Turks & Caicos where we contact Turtle Cove Marina to ascertain the conditions for entry. There is a passage (Sellar s Cut) that has been cut through the fringing coral reef that completely encircles North Caicos Island. We are advised that it has been opening and closing all day (closed meaning that the breaking seas are too dangerous to attempt). The alternative is to divert to the south of Grand Caicos and anchor out. Having promised Kit (our daughter) that she will spend her last night with us in a marina we decide to at least try the Cut. If it is not passable it will mean retracing our steps for 6 hours but we think the gamble is worth it. As we approach the marina we can see the huge breakers crashing over the reef and begin to doubt the wisdom of our decision. The marina sends out a guide boat to show us the location of the cut (or at least where we should end up if we successfully make it through). We line the approach up and commit with engine at maximum - just like surfing but with a 47 board - I am grateful for the large fin rudder as it enables me to maintain some semblance of control. It is then an easy process to follow the guide boat along the zigzag course through the encircling reefs into the safety of the marina. We enjoy a meal at a local restaurant for Kit s last evening with us. After cooking pancakes for breakfast, we hire a car for the day which allows us to explore the island (from one end to the other) before Kit s flight leaves in the afternoon. There are moderate homes, homes with spectacular water views, condominiums and resorts going up in such great numbers that it is almost impossible to look anywhere without seeing a building under construction. This is not surprising as anyone who spends US$250K or more on a home or business is able to apply for permanent residency in the Turks & Caicos. The ice creams are my highlight although Anja enjoyed snapping photos even more. We say a sad farewell to Kit who has had to endure a much more rushed cruising holiday than we normally have. We chat to Kaye and Dave from Segue and are invited to tea. We also get a very detailed tour of their Nordhavn 47 (a trawler style power boat). It doesn t seem to be as big as I remember from the Sydney boat show but that walk in (and around) engine room is hard to beat. The next day there is more touring, photos and shopping before returning the hire car. We top up the water and diesel, then change the engine oil and filter before inviting the lads from the boat alongside over for dinner. The local customs officer comes to clear us out, dressed in his casuals as it is Saturday, and joins us for a drink and a few entertaining tales. From the C to Photos by Anja Richards 12

13 We leave early Sunday morning with light winds forecast for the four day crossing to the British Virgin Islands following Segue out through the reefs which again is being guided by the friendly marina boat. Segue soon leave us in their wake but we maintain a regular HF radio schedule with them. A highlight of the trip is seeing a whale breaching less than 100 metres from us - I initially think it is an uncharted reef as there is so much turbulence but this is not likely with over 4000 feet depths here according to the chart. We motor sail all the way with only the last night producing truly uncomfortable seas and arrive off the island of Jost van Dyke early Thursday morning. After dropping anchor at Jost van Dyke we lower the dinghy and line up at the customs and immigration office. There is a non-stop stream of people coming/going to the US Virgin Islands which are only a few miles away. We then explore the beachfront including the world famous Roxy s Bar (okay so I hadn t heard of it before but they say it is world famous) before wandering away from the crowds and finding a few of the streets that seem to be favoured by the locals. We bring the loaf of banana and raisin bread, fresh from the oven in the little bakery back onboard for lunch, before Anja settles into a 12 hour sleep. The following day we set sail for Norman Island, pick up a mooring buoy for the night and invite Segue over for tea. In the morning we snorkel the caves at Norman Island - truly a beautiful spot before heading to Peter Island. We explore ashore and on the peak of the highest hill find the ruins of what appears to have been a spectacular home with panoramic views, complete with separate servants quarters, kitchens, work shops, orchard and vast formal gardens now all over run by the tropical vegetation. Road Harbour is the main city in the British Virgin Islands. We try two anchorages before settling on the one in front of the customs house. It is a longer dinghy ride but much less rolly. We also make contact with Lorrigray - they are at Bitter End on Virgin Gorda and we immediately make plans to catch up. They have been cruising since before we first met them in the Red Sea (1999) during our circumnavigation on the Anja K. Another piece of news that we receive is that there is a ten week delay getting through the Panama Canal at the moment instead of the usual 3-4 days. This could significantly impact our planned schedule for crossing the Pacific. We spend the morning exploring Road Harbour and tracking down some spare parts. Sir Francis Drake Channel takes us past a rusted overturned ship s hull from a wreck and some interesting island names - George Dog, Prickly Pear, Cockroach and Mosquito Islands - to one of the British Virgin Island gems, The Bitter End, Virgin Gorda where we drop anchor in 60 of water and immediately head over to Lorrigray to reminisce about old times with Lorraine and Graham. The next day we enjoy a breakfast of pancakes (those Aunt Jemima packet mixes are addictive!) before Anja and I discuss our options in light of the Panama Canal news. We seem to have no choice but to head straight to Panama and get in line ASAP you are only assigned a spot once you have arrived in person. This means missing St Marteen and the islands south but gives us an excellent excuse to return again another time. We make tentative plans to call at Curacao ( cura-so ) in the Dutch Antilles and Cartagena ( Carta-hena ) in Columbia on the way. In the evening we have Lorraine and Graham over for a final meal - it seems as though the intervening decade has disappeared. The next day we explore ashore at the Bitter End Yacht club before waving goodbye to Lorrigray as we head to Spanish Waters to re-fuel and clear customs and immigration. The channel is dotted with swollen sails making the most of the great conditions. We then set sail for Curacao. A day out the swell and wave action become uncomfortable on our course so we decide to head to Cartagena instead....continued page 14 aribbean Columbia 13

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15 City Scape over Old Canon at Castillo de San Felipe Cartagena Columbia Monumento a la Virgen in Bahia de Cartagena, Columbia Morning Main Plaza Old City Cartagena Columbia Not only does this produce a much kinder action but it will save us two days (and nights!) as Curacao is not on a direct course to Panama. We adopt Anja s suggested 6 hours on, 6 hours off watch system beginning at 8 and find the chance to both get 6 hours deep sleep seems to work much better for us. The seas continue to build and cause some concern as we are now looking up at them and some are breaking. Luckily Anja spent the day before we left cooking dinners for the whole passage saving us cooking and doing dishes underway. Anja is fascinated by her first experience with flying fish and even had one hitting her on the back of the legs during her night watch (you should have seen her jump!). We maintain a 6+ knot speed (8.6k high) sailing with the current favouring us all the way. This is considered one of the worst stretches of water in the Caribbean, so we are grateful when we come into the shadow of the Columbian coast on Tuesday night, resulting in the seas starting to ease. Sighting land for the first time as we approach a new country never ceases to fill Anja with awe and the camera gets plenty of use. Fishermen in tiny row boats brave the waves a surprisingly long way out with their heads barely bobbing above the swell. We arrive off the entrance to the harbour and pass between the buoys marking the safe passage through the submerged rock barrier at Boca Grande before dropping anchor off Club Nautico. It takes us a few hours before we launch the dinghy and struggle ashore. You must use an agent to clear in and John, the dock master, after a quick introduction to the facilities (there is a charge of 20,000 pesos to use the dinghy dock for a week including access to showers and trash and oil disposal) introduces us to David from the Romero Agency who handles all of this for 130,000 pesos (about US$85 at the time). The clearance outwards and immigration are also included in this price. Although our weary bones bemoan the fact, there is so much to see that we spend whole days just traipsing around, the first two days just walking to and around the old city. The place simply fascinates us both as the new city was built alongside the old city, rather than slowly replacing the old buildings, as so many other countries have done. Palacio de La Inquisicion was purpose built and still retains many of the forms of torture used during the inquisition. Castillo de San Felipe Peter Island British Virgin Islands with Kekada in the bay must have been built one tunnel at a time as the solid looking structure is riddled with tunnels leading to small side shoots where troops slept reclined beneath a recess big enough for little more than a candle. The well ventilated multi-levelled tunnels, connected by steep slippery extensions that housed hundreds of troops, are worn to a shiny bronze and at times coppery green through use. The design is amazing with many different levels of defence. On the third day we wander away from the old city and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of the bustling streets away from the tourist areas, full of mostly old buses, new taxis, motor bikes and carts with cool drinks, freshly prepared food or Columbian coffee, as well as people with rickety old carts foraging for recyclables in the trash bags. There seems to be plenty of construction work underway with apartments and business premises springing up everywhere. Further along people pass the time mainly outside their colourful, simple homes chatting, playing music and watching the kids play in streets so narrow that they defy cars to enter. We sample more local food and Anja begins to develop a taste for Columbian coffee, something that even on our cruising budget we can afford at $2 in total for a cup of coffee, glass of water, bottle of Pepsi and an hour on the internet at the local café, although the Spanish keyboard does prove to be a bit of a challenge. We have been off the internet for so long that I am starting to suffer withdrawal symptoms and s from friends are like a long cool drink on a hot summer s night. We are enjoying our stay in Cartagena but Panama still beckons with the concern of how long we will have to wait for a transit date. Although I count over 60 yachts in or anchored off Club Nautico we are considered to be at the tail end of the season and there is no sign of the net listed in the Cartagena cruiser s guide. After telephone calls with the kids for mother s day, and provisioning at the great shops, we head off, careful to keep clear of the few divers swimming from small canoes right out by the entrance to the Cartagena Port channel markers and are farewelled by dolphins for half the morning as we begin the two day run to Panama. (To be continued.) From the Caribbean to Columbia 15

16 Marina ver 350 members and friends gathered in perfect conditions for the opening of Marina West on Saturday 28 March Marina West was officially opened by His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia before he and Mrs Scarce joined President John Gerard and Sue, and Commodore Peter Page and Barbara on an inspection of the new facilities and to meet CYCSA members on the new marina. His Excellency congratulated the CYCSA for persisting with our vision to create the new marina, despite the current, challenging economic circumstances. The Club has had the foresight to look ahead to see these developments and position the CYCSA for the future. Not only will there be benefits to members, but its activity will bring additional income opportunities to small businesses in the construction, boating, retail and tourism industries, Rear Admiral Scarce said. Around 60 members moored their vessels in Marina West for the opening ceremony. This, together with the bright sunshine and light breeze, set a spectacular scene and gave us a look into the future of what the marina will be like when all of the berths are eventually occupied. Many members chose to dress their vessels for the occasion, with prizes being awarded to Cabaret, Alan Cotton, for the Best Dressed Yacht and Group Therapy, Rick Hausler, for the Best Dressed Power Boat. Following the official opening ceremony a luncheon was held at the Club. Around 200 members and guests attended and helped celebrate this important milestone. President John Gerard invited life members Richard Fidock and Graeme Footer to speak to those present about the Club, its history and its future. A number of Marina West berth owners were also welcomed to the Club as new members. I would like to thank the CYCSA Social Activities Committee for their assistance on the day with decorations, table settings and entertainment and also to those members that volunteered their valuable time in the weeks leading up to the opening to assist staff with landscaping. In true backyard blitz style they were still working right up until the official opening. The opening ceremony of Marina West represented the conclusion of a great deal of work that had been carried out over many years. Firstly the Clubs purchase of the marina basin in 1994, followed by the purchase of the southern land and then the lengthy planning and approval process that commenced back in early 2002 that allowed the area to be developed. In 2002, as a newly elected Board Member of the CYCSA, I became involved in what we then called then the Western Basin Project. Little did I know that it would take the best part of seven years to bring this project to fruition, three years as a Board Member and a further four years as the Club s Executive Officer. Throughout the project there were many members involved in bringing Marina West to reality. During the luncheon I was able to thank those involved and in particular Peter Page, Geoff Catt and especially Graeme Footer. Peter Page, for his assistance in the early consultation stages with various stakeholders, including many government departments, Geoff Catt, for his leadership during the lengthy legal approval and sales documentation stages and Graeme Footer for his knowledge, passion and drive throughout the entire project. I also thanked past CYCSA Treasurer, Jenni Paynter for much of the early financial modelling for this project and to the current President John Gerard and Treasurer Henry Petersen who had inherited this project and seen it through to completion in these trying economic times. When looking for a name to call the new marina in the Western Basin we had our marketing consultants come up with a number of alternatives, but it was past Board Member Tim Marsh who said why not just call it Marina West, so we did. Thanks Tim. In closing, I would like to acknowledge the work of my administrative, hospitality and property staff for their support and effort during the project. Thanks to your efforts the Marina West project and its opening day ceremony and celebrations went very smoothly, well done. Craig Evans, Executive Officer 16

17 West Opening CYCSA President John Gerard, Commodore Peter Page and His Exellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce officiate at the unvailing of the commemorative plaque. 17

18 Easter Cruise in Company to Edithburgh and Stansbury After extensive planning and much anticipation for an Easter sail across the Gulf, a first for some of us, about a dozen boats awoke to find NO WIND! Regardless, Karma, OKI and Argo III set off early with Trevor hustling us along at about 7:00am. The major consolation to there being no wind was a wonderful warm day, flat calm seas and a spectacular display of dolphins on the way over. About 11 boats arrived safely mid afternoon and dropped anchor at the Cutter Patch, with more arriving as darkness approached. It wasn t very long after settling in that Portia made the mistake of putting out a radio call to all CYCSA boats at the Cutter Patch to come over for pre-dinner drinks. At one point there were 17 guests aboard Portia where we all enjoyed shark for dinner (caught by David the day before). A great time was had by all, thanks so much to Natalie and David for their wonderful hospitality and kind patience when a certain sailor (I am sworn to secrecy) nearly sank the boat with a flood that started in the head. We awoke on Saturday to a glorious sunrise behind Troubridge Island and the early birds (no, not just the seagulls) were fishing for garfish, tommies and squid. A reasonable catch was had by a few keen fisherpersons. We all decided to up anchor and head to Stansbury with quite a number of boats stopping off at Edithburgh for coffee (real coffee that is) at the local cafe. By the time we were back on board, the wind had picked up a little and we managed a delightful sail from Edithburgh to Stansbury, which may have been a race, but who was keeping tabs? Once again, when we were all settled an invitation was extended by Milou to join them for pasta for dinner. Another great night was had with lots of laughs and a few drinks and beautiful homemade muffins baked by Roger (Alpha Centauri) who is now known as the muffin man. It is rumored that the same sailor who disgraced himself on Portia managed to spill red wine on the deck of Milou but was quick to clean it up and hide the evidence (or at least blame someone else!). Thanks to Fran and John for their hospitality. Just when we thought we couldn t have any more fun and it was time to head back to our own boats we were entertained by three men in a tub, rub a dub dub aka Trevor, Pete and Phil. Thanks Phil for your outstanding taxi service. The next morning saw more fishing, eggs and bacon sizzling, and believe it or not a keen swimmer (identified as Doreen Perrin) doing laps of her boat. Again all of the taxis rallied around to pick everyone up and take us all ashore to the Stansbury barbecue area where we settled in for a lovely Easter Sunday lunch. David supplied freshly caught crabs, Craig supplied tommies and garfish, Trevor was the chef, and a feast had begun. By the time we got around to cooking any meat most of us were full (of fish that is). We had the pleasure of Les and Kate Harper s company which was a wonderful experience. Again lots of laughs and good fun. On the way back to our boats one group in a tender had to crouch low to fit under the jetty at high tide (or were they playing limbo?)... who would do that? That night was very quiet (some were asleep by 7:30pm I hear) and everyone settled down to a good night s sleep. Monday morning came all too soon and it was time to head off home. The fleet left in dribs and drabs and we motor sailed all the way home. Again the weather was beautiful and it was nice to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. Obviously from the constant radio chatter and logging on and off with VMR American River our small group was in good company with lots of other CYCSA and Squadron people who were also enjoying the weekend up and down the gulf. The weekend was a huge success thanks to all those that participated. The company was great, new friendships formed, a few glasses of wine (and vodka) were enjoyed and we are all looking forward to meeting out on the water (or down at the club) again soon. Margie Cooper (Karma) David Murray displays his successful big shark hook Easter Sunday BBQ at Stansbury Photos by Margie Cook, Gay Footer, Natalie Murray and Rob Perrin 18 OKI moors at Edithburgh with the strik

19 Cruising Association On behalf of the Association, many thanks go to Trevor Kipling for his efforts over the last two years. His enthusiasm was evident on Saturday 9 May 2009 at the end of the cruising season BBQ thanks Trevor. The night also saw John Sibly decided to celebrate his 60th at the BBQ, amongst his friends, many happy returns John. The BBQ area now sporting clears helped add to the comfort on the night. About 100 people saw the clears come down as the sun came down and the lights, gas heaters and warming tones of our vocalist for the night, Linda McCarthy came on. The evening went on until late including awards given in the spirit of the night. Thank you all for coming to the BBQ, thanks to Margie Cooper for her contribution to Groundswell. It was good to see Ab Fab, Akt II, Alpha Centauri, Brigadoon, Benedetto, French Bred, Karma, Kekada, Marnico, Milou, OKI, Portia, Steeletto, Sugar N Spice, and Trinacria at the Cutter Patch/Stansbury Easter Cruise. Happy Cruising. Cruising Association Committee ing wind farm backdrop Rafting up 19 Photo by Anja Richards

20 Althorpe Island Editors Note: 1 For more about South Australia s Lighthouses see lighthouse.net.au 2 If you are interested in supporting or becoming involved with Friends of Althorpe: Friends of Althorpe Islands Conservation Park C/- 80 Langham Place, Port Adelaide, SA 5015 zemandad@picknowl.com.au. 3 For any history buffs some links and references to get you started: html#investigator htm Michiel Lucieer, former keeper, New Althorpe Island Light station 130 year old sentinel, Yorke Peninsula Country Times, 10 February 2009 Leslie R. Marchant, J. H. Reynolds, Baudin, Nicolas Thomas ( ), Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 1, Melbourne University Press, 1966, pp H. M. Cooper, Flinders, Matthew ( ), Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 1, Melbourne University Press, 1966, pp For the Pièce de résistance: Nicolas Baudin s Atlas can be found at the State Library of Victoria in the rare books section. If you put in a request to see it you ll have to visit the Heritage Collection Reading Room and view it under strict supervision. It s the official atlas to the voyage of the French explorer Nicolas Baudin. It s a huge, impressive looking book and the paper is crackly on account of being around 200 years old. Nicolas Baudin was the captain of a ship that was sent to discover and chart Terres Australes for the French and this book documents his discoveries. Photos by Anja Richards metre jetty complete with winch tram track flying fox cable and boarding ladder

21 After all the partying during the Port Lincoln Race Week and a lazy day recuperating on Reevesby Island, Don and I set off to explore Althorpe Island on our way back to Adelaide. We anchored in the small bay on the NE side of the island just south of the jetty with good holding in 6 to 8 metres of water over sand and soon tied our dinghy up to the restored jetty, with handy ladder ready to explore the island that had been declared a conservation park back in We did not have to go far to come across the first few testaments to ingenuity and hard work. The jetty had the remains of a tram track and trolley, a flying fox and a winch. In our search to see where all this led we climbed along a well marked zigzag track which took us up 90 odd metres. The landscape was pock marked with small holes, the only sign of the many burrows which undermine the fragile landscape. From November to April these are occupied by thousands of mutton bird (or short tailed shearwater) chicks waiting all day for their parents to come swooping back at night. The inclined tramway and the flying fox were used to take stores to a platform on a natural plateau at the top saving an awful lot of lugging of stores all those years. It seemed hard to imagine living in such isolation and managing with such hardships. I felt tired just thinking about using horse, manual winch, steam engine, petrol and later diesel to pull a tram cart up the 45 metre wooden bridge inside a cliff cutting and onto the platform before lugging the supplies to the lighthouse keepers cottages. No doubt there would have been quite a party to celebrate once the lighter supplies at least started being brought by light plane and eventually helicopter. The sign near the platform mentioned the six shipwrecks, five of which ironically occurred after the light house had been built. The first of these was the lighthouse construction crew s work tender, the Young St. George with the worst resulting in the loss of 11 of the 18 crew members. The challenge to keep in touch was first met with flags hanging from the 14 metre tower, fires lit to attract attention or distress signals fired, with two telephone cables laid to Yorke Peninsula in 1886 and in 1911 before finally using radio and satellite. Turning around from the tower we could see the lighthouse and cottages. The three heritage listed cottages near the 15 metre lighthouse had been built over two years in 1877 using limestone and hard sandstone quarried and cut on the island for the princely sum of 11,000. Since then the lighthouse has cast its beam across Investigator Strait for 130 years (as of 14 February, 2009) at first using oil, acetylene gas, or kerosene followed by electricity in 1963 until finally solar panels were installed in 1991 providing light intensity of 23,000 candelas. Despite the nightly illumination, which shone every night of those years, craft still sank: a sobering thought. We enjoyed our climb and a bit of a wander around although it was very windy and neither of us envied any light plane or helicopter pilot trying to land on the 450 metre airstrip at the top just behind the lighthouse. The views from the top were worth the climb with Cape Spencer and Innes National Park on lower Yorke Peninsula only 4 nautical miles north, Kangaroo Island to the south, Wedge and Thistle Islands to the west with Port Lincoln beyond and Investigator Strait to the east and Adelaide in the distance. Don and I did not pick good weather to see all there was to discover missing out on such treats as a blowhole at the top of an ocean cave and the nearby sea lion and New Zealand fur seal colonies, but enjoyed the unexpectedly varied vegetation. Conservation is big around here with the Friends of Althorpe Island taking on projects such as the removal of the long rooted African Boxthorn (Lycium ferrocisimum) and feral cats as well as completing a fauna survey which revealed a New Zealand grass (Elymus multiflora) that has never been recorded before anywhere in South Australia. Apart from the earlier indigenous population, explorers Matthew Flinders (March 20, 1802) and Nicholas Baudin named their discoveries Omicron Island and Isle Vauban respectively until the final title was decided years later, in honour of one of Princess Diana s ancestors, the Viscount of Althorpe. G Peterson, a sealer who worked along Althorpe Island s 5 km shoreline in 1838, representing one of SA s earliest maritime occupations (only two years after South Australia was proclaimed in 1836), still has his gravestone looking out over Investigator Straight with the most recent grave site here, of a drowned fisherman, dated 99 years later. Pondering these facts seems only natural when you explore this deserted, 91.5 hectare island. Although the lighthouse is now fully automated about 100 people visit each year. Don and I look forward to returning for a longer stay since finding out about joining the Friends of Althorpe Island Conservation Park for a $10 membership. Friends of Althorpe Island, which includes past light house keepers, can then arrange a nominal fee for accommodation in one of the cottages which have been restored to include new roofs and hot water. Anja Richards Harsh realities faced miles away from the colony 1838 Maritime Heritage Trail Sign 21

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23 FIRST SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM A SUCCESS! The Marine Academy s first ever School Holiday Program for kids, held in the last week of January was a huge success. Nearly 30 youngsters attended on the 19, 20 and 21 January for three days of aquatic activities at the CYCSA. A range of activities were offered and from all reports and feedback great value for money was achieved. Over three days the children, aged 8 14 years of age, took part in dinghy sailing in Pacers, keelboat sailing on AbFab, kayaking on double kayaks, powerboating on board CYC3, snorkelling, fishing and a good old fashioned game of cricket. Not only fun was had but sailing and nautical skills were also developed. The event ran from 9.00am til 4.00pm each day and was attended by mostly children and grandchildren of members plus others from the local area. The feedback from participants and parents was excellent with everyone keen to see it put on again next year. Look out for an expanded program in January and possibly a junior sail training camp just before Christmas. SAFETY DAYS POPULAR The annual Safety Day held at the CYCSA each September is usually well attended and gets racing members ready and suitably qualified for offshore racing. Last September 48 boaties attended and a great day was had by all. Organisers were surprised and a little caught out when nearly 60 booked in for the follow up event in February. This new date on 1 February was meant to be a quick catch up course for a small group who needed it to go to Pt Lincoln. The water temperature in September is a bit dodgy but the diehards who need to be qualified are definitely up to it. In February however the water temp is a little better and more people turned up to try out lifejackets, life rafts and the famous conga line swim. We did upset a few families having a BBQ in the park when we let off the hand held red flares. Whose job was it to check the wind direction? Many thanks to organisers who pulled it all together and those who helped out on the day. In the season to come it may well be that we have two Safety Days for bigger numbers at both ends of the season. At a very low cost these days are crucial for all members and boat owners and extremely good value. COMPETENT CREW COURSES FILL UP Of all the courses presented by the Marine Academy, in the season just finishing, now the competent crew course is the most popular by far. Courses are run over two days on board AbFab with some prior reading sent out in advance. Four courses have filled this season with two being run in the month of May. Introductory and Inshore Skipper courses are also popular run over 1 day and four days respectively are also popular. Of the Competent Crew participants that have gone through some are actually coming back to sail on yachts and even race. At least two students from the March Competent Crew course are crewing on Rapid for the winter series. Contact me by (brett.yardley@cycsa. com.au) if you are looking for crew and I can send you some names from our data base. Brett Yardley, Marine Academy Coordinator Check out all course information online at cycsa.com.au/marineacademy social Activities Association Special Award 2009 Outstanding Fundraising CYCSA Anyone participating in the post race dinner and presentation held on Wednesday nights will be used to the running of raffles. Almost every week, thanks to our very generous sponsors, a small band of Social Activity Committee members and volunteers would run raffles for several very worthy causes. One of the organisations to benefit this past year was the Flotilla for Kids. Combined with a number of memorable events throughout the last year, the members and guests of the CYCSA showed, once again, their generosity through the purchase of raffle tickets. These raffles alone raised almost $3000. Added to this were funds raised through BBQs, an auction and the hysterical Queens of Clean. In acknowledgement of this, The Adelaide Rotary Club awarded the CYCSA the wonderful award for Outstanding Fundraising. The beautiful picture and plaque prepared by children at Camp Quality - was presented at a reception held at Government House by His Excellency Mr Kevin Scarce. These funds are directed to families and children living with cancer. The monies raised truly make a difference. Thank you all for your support and participation throughout the year. Date for the Flotilla 2010 is Sunday 7 February. See you there. Jacqueline Heffernan, Chair Social Activities Association His Excellency Mr Kevin Scarce presents the award to a delighted Jacqueline Heffernan Photograph kindly provided by Festival City Photography 23

24 Letter to the Editor To the Editor, CYCSA Groundswell I refer to the article Up the Creek in Winter Again (September 08) which was of great interest to me, for it was part of my stomping ground from 1940 plus. However, that is the first time I have heard the Creek in question referred to as Light Creek. My first experience with this inlet was when I was 18 years old, and I had my first boat, the L Avenir, a 19 foot cabin cruiser, gaff-rigged sloop (centre board, no engine). We were sailing up the eastern shore of the Gulf of St Vincent, approximately a mile behind Teddy Bradwell s Zamira (25 foot gaff-rigged sloop built by RT Searles & Sons, also no engine). The Zamira had rounded up and dropped anchor in Rivilo Run, which we hoped to do also. The tide was well up and there was quite a heavy sea running (hard sou-westerly blowing). We noticed that the Zamira was dragging her anchor, and then saw her break out her jib and pay off before the wind, and enter into the creek. We did not even try to come to anchor but followed her in. This was Teddy Bradwell s domain; he was a Port Adelaide yachtsman of renown, had been the Sailing Master of Napier Birks 45 foot yawl Stormy Petrel, and had been cruising the area since circa When I asked Teddy the name of the creek, he informed me it was where the River Light entered the Gulf of St Vincent, but the tidal stretch was known as Gutter Creek. The Gawler River begins right in Gawler and is where the North and South Para Rivers join. It stays as such until it enters Buckland Park, flowing into the Dam. On the Western side the River forms into a delta. F rom there to the sea the Northern branch is known as Gawler Creek, and the Southern branch as Deep or Shell Creek. The mouths are separated by approximately ¾ of a mile. Further south are two more, not as large as the other three, known as the Brothers Creeks, because one can pass from one to the other well up inside of them. Mark Johns article brought many happy memories to me, in Gutter Creek I caught the biggest flathead I have seen (God forbid with a net across the creek, and in Deep Creek again with a mesh net, 40 dozen jumping mullet), if we had been caught we would be in gaol yet, but that is over 60 years ago. Further north there are more Runs like that of Rivilo, Thompson s Run, Rubbish Run, while there are three or four in Long Spit. And I have been in them all. Mark Johns was fortunate to be able to steam out of Gutter Creek. With no engine, a north-easter suited us fine, but with a hard sou-wester, and tide flowing it was absolutely impossible, forcing us to wait until the tide began to ebb when it was possible to beat out. This area of our Gulf can be compared in its similarity to the Friesian Islands of North Europe, depicted so well by the Irish author Erskine Childers in his Riddle of the Sands, which has now been made into an excellent film. The Zamira, L Avenir, Weeroopa, Boonewa moored in the Port Adelaide Sailing Club pool. With a hard head wind, negotiating the Birkenhead Bridge was a real tricky piece of sailing for we had no engines, and it was under sail alone. Of those four boats the Weeroopa and the Boonewa are now both back on the Port Adelaide Sailing Club Register. The Zamira is today at Goolwa as good as the day she was built. The L Avenir, her name changed to Lakatoi was based in Kingscote, but some years ago she was taken from the water and is somewhere in the Chase, and, being out of the water, is gradually falling to pieces. But I suppose that is the way of it. I sincerely thank Marks Jones for his excellent article. Neil W. Cormack, F.R.I.N.A. ( nco82862@bigpond.net.au) Fellow Royal Institution of Naval Architects Member Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers Former Senior Shipwright Surveyor, Dept Marine & Harbours One time Shipwright Foreman, JP Clausen & Sons Former Commanding Officer, RANRC, HMAS Encounter One time Official Measurer, RYA(UK) for South Australia Official Measurer 5.5 Metre Class, Melbourne Olympics 1956 Editor s Note: Neil has written another note after the last issue of Groundswell saying that he enjoyed the crossword. Good to get some feedback. 24

25 Venturing South to Kangaroo Island In July 2007, with no previous sailing experience, Margaret and I purchased our first boat, Baloo, a Catalina 320 and joined the CYCSA. We learnt to sail from books, advice from friends and trial and error. Over the next year we sailed in company to Port Vincent, Black Point, Stansbury and the Cutter Patch. John and Margaret Grevins take Baloo to Kangaroo Island for the first time. While on holidays, and with time running out, we decided to extend ourselves and try to sail to Kangaroo Island in company with Selkie, Far Star and Tibia. We left on the morning of 17 March, 2009 at 0800, put up the sails and motor sailed to Wirinna. After eight hours of smooth sailing we arrived at the Marina in a quarry. Happy hour(s) passed aboard Selkie and we had a pleasant evening of socialising. Next morning Tibia left early for their long trip to Robe. Chris decided that it would be a nice sail across Backstairs Passage so we set off at 0800 hrs with the main up and a nice breeze from behind, enjoying the spectacular scenery of Second Valley and Rapid Bay. Soon the wind generators and lighthouse at Cape Jervis came into view and the breeze and waves picked up. As we proceeded into the Passage the wind picked up to knots gusting to 25 knots. The swell and waves were confused and much higher than we were used to and if the others had not been there we might have turned back but, with an if they can do it we can attitude, we followed. Margaret and I took turns on the helm and our little dog Lilly, attached to a harness, went sliding around the cockpit. The longer we were in these conditions the more relaxed and confident we became and, after a couple of hours, we rounded Kangaroo Head. Because of a forecast northerly we headed for American River to pick up a mooring for the night. Just before the entrance we turned windward and dropped the main. As I came back from the mast I noticed the boom was loose and could swing back. Not wanting to get clobbered I crouched down and at that moment the boat rolled and I fell back into the life lines. Margaret thought she would have to do the man overboard routine but I hung on tight. We followed the other boats into the channel sticking close to the poles with the depth alarm going off. We picked up a mooring and prepared the dingy. Chris informed us that Alan from VMR American River had invited us for dinner and that Carol would pick us up at 1830hrs from the boat ramp. It was nice to meet Alan and Carol and to be able to put a face to the name on the radio. After a very nice beef curry, fine red wine and boisterous conversation, we returned to Baloo at 2330hrs. Next morning we woke to find the boat at a strange angle and listing slightly. During the night the currents and wind had turned the boat and now the mooring line was around the keel and stopping the boat from facing the right way. Royce from Farstar came over with his dingy and looked through his underwater viewing device to ascertain the problem. Then, with his mighty 3hp outboard roaring, towed the stern around and all was well. With the wind now from the SE it was time to sail to Island Beach in Eastern Cove. We dropped the moorings and with the headsail up, sailed gently across to Rocky Point, dropping the anchor close to shore. We took the dog and went ashore in the dingy on a very pleasant day for walking along the beach. Happy hour(s) was on Baloo, with some more red wine and nibbles. Chris suggested we do the long haul back to North Haven next day as the weather the day after would be not so good. We watched the sunset, prepared dinner and watched a movie, then off to bed for an early start the next morning. We woke up at 0500hrs while still dark and prepared the boat. At 0530hrs we pulled up anchor and motored under the stars toward Kangaroo Point with 4 knots of wind from the NE and were pleasantly surprised to find Backstairs Passage rather flat until the wind picked up slightly and we hoisted the sails. Margaret cooked bacon and eggs down in the galley and we had breakfast watching the sun come up over Cape Jervis. It was a twelve hour trip in a straight line back to North Haven, the further up the Gulf we went the glassier the water became and dolphins came from everywhere. The wind turned southerly at around 6-8 knots and we turned off the motor and sailed goose-winged at 4 knots over ground for a while but had to go back to the motor to get back by 1800hrs. We arrived home at 1730 hours happy to have achieved our goal before going back to work and back to reality in a couple of days. We would like to thank Chris and Rosalie and Royce and Deline for their company and keeping a watchful eye on us during the trip. John Grevins During the night the currents and wind had turned the boat and now the mooring line was around the keel and stopping the boat from facing the right way. 25

26 PLEASE NOTE Are you aware that the CYCSA has a boat insurance product for the benefit of members? Bronia Henty-Smith, the club insurance rep who handles the day to day running of the JDT, has kindly put together a few words about the JDT Discretionary Trust. As members of the Cruising Yacht Club of SA you are eligible to participate in the JLT (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) Discretionary Trust (JDT) which is promoted by the Club and exclusive to club members. The JDT is not an insurance product but is designed to work in conjunction with one. By picking up the small claims, the JDT eliminates these costs from the Insurer which means the insurance premium is much lower than under a standard insurance policy. The JDT is made up of several components: JDT Claims Aggregate (at call account paying all claims under $30,000) Insurance Premium (claims over $30,000) Broker & Trustee fees (for administration of the JDT, disbursements etc) The JDT premium is generally in the vicinity of 5% 10% cheaper than most other insurance products in the market and only half of the premium is passed on to the Insurer to pay claims in excess of $30,000. The remaining proportion of the JDT premium is then placed in an at call investment account, earning interest, and is used to pay claims under $30,000. At the end of each policy year any Claims Fund surplus is then available to be given back to all renewing members as a saving off their next year s premium. As there are currently over 200 members in the JDT, historically the surplus each year has not been sufficient to warrant discounts back to members but accumulatively there is now over $100,000 in surplus. Each member s premium is rated according to their individual risk i.e. age and sum insured of vessel, racing/non racing and previous claims history. There are also different excesses depending on the above criteria and these are generally less than a standard insurance policy. A No Claim Bonus system has been adopted to ensure those members with a good claims history are not being penalised by those who don t. The policy has a common due date of 1st December each year and therefore if your existing policy expires at a different time you can still join the scheme and have your premium pro rated to this date. There is a once off joining fee of $100 to join the scheme but this money is set aside as guaranteed surplus to members and is not used towards claims. All claims are lodged through a claims management department and they are all assessed by an independent assessor to ensure all claims are fair and reasonable. Claims examples below explain the function of the Insurer and the JDT for a total loss claim: Vessel claim $80,000 Vessel Claim $20,000 Member Excess $280 Member Excess $200 JDT Pays $30,000 JDT Pays $19,800 Insurer Contribution $49,720 Insurer Contribution Nil The Club can provide you with copies of the Product Disclosure Statement for you to inspect and you can also contact me on Bronia Henty-Smith, Account Manager Australian Insurance Brokers Mobile: For more info check out JARKAN 38 (Wambam) SYDNEY 38 (choice of 2) Will go to Sydney if not sold soon Competitive IRC racer/cruiser New sails and paint Has been dry sailed asking $95,000 Join the growing SA fleet Both boats with all the gear Prepared to trade from $220,000 Yatching Solutions PO Box 1164 North Haven SA 5018 T. (08) F. (08) ABN

27 Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Fishing Competition AWARD Awarded to: Chair FA: Date: Fishing Competition After an initial delay of a few weeks due to unfavourable weather, the Fishing Association s Fishing Competition got underway in May with 10 boats and 30 people participating. Now you would think that with such enthusiasm, abundant experience, good tides and 5/6 hours on the water, a few of those blokes fishing would bring back some decent size fish for the weighin. Tony Yates kilo contribution won the trophy for the heaviest fish (a mackerel at that)! It was just as well that Tina Schembri had prepared a BBQ for the participants as the fish clearly weren t going to go around, and Jim Smyth and Peter Newmarch cooked up lots and fed all participants regardless of their success. The occasion provided a good opportunity to meet up with a few different members and have a chat about fishing matters over a beer and sausage. All agreed that while results were uninspiring, the event was worth repeating, if only for the enjoyment of the weigh-in, awards and BBQ. The event was sponsored by current Club Board member and Fishing Association member, Tom Tymons, owner of Reflex Printing. As a keen supporter of the Association, Tom generously supplied an impressive perpetual trophy awarded to the winner for the heaviest fish caught on the day, an individual trophy plus fishing gear prizes for the category winners. His participation is greatly appreciated. The Fishing Association committee will organise another event in the next few months, so keep a look out for information promoting the event. All Fishing Association members are welcome to come along to the weigh-in and BBQ even if they can t go out on the water that day. We look forward to chatting with you. Trevor Paynter FA Chairman Peter Schembri and FA sponsor Tom Tymons congratulate competition winner Tony Yates FA barbecue was well supported after the day s fishing 27

28 Upcoming Events Fri 31st July Racing Association AGM (7.00pm) Wed 19th August CYCSA AGM 7.30pm (Dinner from 6.00pm) Sat 14th Nov CYCSA Opening Day 2009 Winter Festival of Flavours Come in and enjoy the culinary delights of this year s Winter Festival of Flavours. Each theme night will have its own mouth watering two course menu with drink specials on the night. For each night you attend, you will automatically be placed in the draw for some fabulous prizes, to be drawn on the final night. Reserve a table and bring your friends along! Only $25 per person. Sat 20th June Fri 10th July Sat 25th July Sat 1st August British Night Chinese Night Indian Night Euro Night (Grand Finale) expressions of interest Fishing Association members who would like to fly an FA burgee from their boat can indicate their willingness to buy one by ing the Club office - reception@ cycsa.com.au). When we have sufficient numbers to make it economical, we will contact you with size and cost details to see if you would still like to go ahead with the order. Successful Repowering with Diesel Power Systems v Sales v Installation v Service v Spare parts D1-D2 Series 12 to 75HP With the Volvo Penta Engine Configurator, let us help you determine which Volvo Penta best suits. D4-D6 Series 180 to 435HP Your Volvo Penta Centre Tel

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30 Berths for sale or lease FOR SALE Marina Berth 8 metre twin: F01 $66, metre single: A07 $100, metre twin: A31, F04, F12 from $65, metre twin: A41 $75, metre single: D15, D24, D26, D33, E11 from $110, metre twin: D27, E13 $90, metre single: B22, B31, B35, B36 from $200, metre single: B18 from $205, metre single: K06 (Marina West) $240,000 Hardstanding Berths 9 metre: 18, 25, 52, 54, 60, 71, 73, 83 from $6, metre: 33, 133, 134, 135, 140, 141, 144, 146 from $7, metre: 115, 119, 127 $10,000 FOR LEASE Marina East Berths 8 metre twin: C11 10 metre twin: F14, F33 11 metre single: C14 12 metre single: D05, D06 12 metre twin: D38, E12, E26 13 metre single D01 14 metre single C29, C31 15 metre single: A47, B22 16 metre single: B17, B18* (B13 available from April 09) Marina West Berths Note: All berths in the Marina West development are single berths 12 metre: M05 15 metre: M08 17 metre: J04, J10, J13, J14, J18, J19, J20 18 metre: M10 20 metre: K01, K02, K05 22 metre: K18 Hardstanding Berths 9 metre: 18*, 56, 60*, 73*, 83* 10 metre: 141* For up-to-date information on all sales and leasing, log on to the Club website or contact Jenny Krogdahl for sales or Laura Cowley for leasing at the CYCSA office on As per the Marina Berth Agreement, a 10% commission is payable by the vendor on all berth sales. As of 22 October 2007 Board meeting - If you are selling your berth and buying a berth of equal or greater value then your berth sale may be subject to a 5% commission payable to the Club (in lieu of 10%). This will be at the discretion of Management. The sale and purchase must be effected on the same day. PORT VINCENT For berth leasing at Port Vincent please contact Rob Marner (Port Vincent Marina Manager) on CYCSA Port Vincent leasing rates For berth leasing overnight, weekly and during offpeak times, the Club will lease out berths with the owners agreement, at the owner s rates below. O/night Weekly Off-peak weekly 10mt $25 $125 $60 12m $30 $150 $80 14ms $40 $200 $110 15ms $45 $225 $125 18ms $55 $275 $145 20ms $60 $300 $160 22ms $65 $325 $175 24ms $70 $350 $190 30ms $80 $400 $200 FOR SALE Port Vincent Berths 12ms: C48, C49, C68 from $49,950 14ms: D70, D71, D73 from $70,000 15ms: D83, D84, D85, D86, D87, D89 from $50,000 20ms: A12, B35 $200,000 (*also for sale) Southern Diesel and Marine Kabota, Perkins, Volvo, Cummins, Mercruiser, etc. Petrol and diesel - diesel fuel injection Southern Diesel and Marine Unit 11/76 O Sullivan Beach Road Lonsdale tel: Specialists in pleasure craft - power and yachts. Diesel engineer - over 20 years experience. Insurance work welcome. Fully insured repairer. We come to you at the CYCSA. Discuss your job or quote with Scott - ring on

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