Noelex Telltales. Volume 17 Issue 6 December The Official Newsletter of

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1 1 Noelex Telltales Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 The Official Newsletter of Yacht Association of Australia Inc ABN & ICN A K Noelex Yacht Squadron Inc ICN A Z MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR Registered Office: PO Box 380 Sunbury Victoria 3429 Phone (03) (M ) jaburgess@ optusnet.com.au Chat Room: noelex@yahoogroups.com Website:

2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS NYAA Inc Committee of Management NYS Inc Committee of Management Appointments... 4 Regional Representatives... 4 Editors Notes... 5 President s Report... 6 Secretary s Report... 8 Squadron News... 9 Social & Racing News NX 25/30 National Championships Notice of Race Boats for Sale NYAA/NYS Inc Sponsors... 19

3 3 NOELEX YACHT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT President Andrew Fedorowicz H: (03) M: Vice President John Burgess H: (03) M: Secretary Veronica Burgess H: (03) M: Treasurer Kenton Lillecrapp H: (03) M: Ordinary Member Trevor Brown H: (03) M: Ordinary Member Peter Williams H:(03) M: NOELEX YACHT SQUADRON INC COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT Commodore Rob Rainsford M: Vice Commodore John Burgess H: (03) M: Secretary Veronica Burgess H: (03) M: Treasurer Kenton Lillecrapp H: (03) M: Ordinary Member Ross Wilson H: (03) M: Ordinary Member Ron Parker M:

4 4 Publicity/Media Telltales Editor Website NX 25 Race Director NX 30 Race Director Public Officer Andrew Fedorowicz John Burgess Gil Webster APPOINTMENTS H: M: H: M: H: TBA M: TBA Rob Rainsford M: Trevor Brown H: Veronica Burgess H: M: REGIONAL REPRESENTATION Albury Wodonga VIC/NSW Terry Caldwell M: Hawkesbury NSW Chris & Briar Jensen H: (02) Mallacoota VIC John & Liz McKay H: (03) Paynesville VIC Michael & Sue Oxer H: (03) Port Stephens NSW Doug Cross H: (02) ST Georges Basin Sussex Inlet John Drummond H: (02) Jervis Bay NSW Adelaide SA David & Esme H: (08) Leibbrandt M: Tasmania Con Patrikopoulos TBA Brian & Chris Bodger TBA

5 5 Noelex Telltales Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 Noelex Telltales is the official newsletter of Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc A K & Noelex Yacht Squadron Inc A Z Prepared and printed by the Editor John Burgess Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc C/O - PO Box380 Sunbury Victoria. EDITORS NOTES G day Members, Well, into the breach one more time. It seems that nobody is prepared to assist the Association in preparing Telltales as the President informs me that he has been completely underwhelmed by members volunteering their services to perform this task, consequently I ask once again; if any member is able to step up and take my place as Editor of Telltales it will be greatly appreciated. Please send all applications for this very worthwhile position to President Andrew Fedorowicz This edition of Telltales is our Christmas offering and it contains some important news in respect to the 2013 Noelex National Championships. This series will be conducted at the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club on the 2 nd /3 rd March 2013 and promises to be a hotly contested series. This year we will definitely have NX 30 s entering the Championship and we will most certainly have a NX 25 and NX 30 champion boat. Good luck to all who enter. I wish to thanks all those members who sent me cards during my recent illness. You thoughts were gratefully received and added to the speed of my recovery. To all members of our Association I wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and a safe, healthy New Year. Fair sailing, John John Burgess Editor

6 6 Noelex Telltales Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 Hi All Members. PRESIDENTS REPORT Well, after my little moan to all of you about the lack of response for our BBQ held last Sunday (9 th Dec) we got a comfortable rollout of numbers and had a great day. Of course, whilst thanking everybody for coming I forgot to mention the fine work and time that our ladies spent in preparing the salads and sweets. They were plentiful and delicious. Thank you ladies. John Burgess, Vice President, has now fully recovered from his heart attack to the point that during my speech I just couldn t keep him quiet. Hence the tissue gag see photo it worked. The food was great, I ordered good weather (He obliged), and the strong sense of camaraderie was a pleasure to feel and see. It was a great function. All we need to do now is to seduce the rest of you to do the same for the next one. It has definately been booked for 16 February 2013 at Russell and Di Kemps property in Mornington. We will advise the details in a flyer early in the New Year. And now, with Christmas almost upon us, the next step of course is to start planning where we are going and where we are sailing. My lot will be on the Gippsland Lakes from about 27 December to about 12 January If you are down there, give a yell or a call, (Mobile, UHF,VHF) so we can share a celebratory drink (or two). Wherever you are going, wherever you are towing, I would like to wish you all the compliments of the season and to take all of the safety precautions possible. And don t forget the sand fly bitey cream. After our last effort on the Lakes, during Melbourne Cup Long Weekend, I itched and scratched for a fortnight thereafter they are horrible little blighters. That s all for now. Over & Out, Merry Xmas & Be Safe Andrew Andrew Fedorowicz President PS: I was advised yesterday that Graham Candy s long overdue dream is to circumnavigate Port Phillip. If anyone is interested in tagging along, starting sometime in February 2013, he and Lauren would love to be joined for the adventure. If you wish to communicate with Graham please to: grahamcandy38@gmail.com

7 7 Noelex Telltales Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 THE CHRISTMAS BBQ Anne, Amanda & Lauren The Revellers The BBQ Queen The Punters The Gag Applied The Strength Thanks Amanda & Andrew for a great BBQ

8 8 Noelex Telltales Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 SECRETARY S REPORT Hi to all, The 2013 NX 30 s & NX 25 s National Championships will be held at the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club on 2 nd & 3 rd of March, 2013 and a social BBQ will be held during the Nationals. Hope to see you all. It will be great to see some NX 30 s racing this year! Recently, correspondence was received from Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), advising of new legislation that will affect Victorian Incorporated Associations. The Associations Incorporation Act 1981 has been replaced by the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012, which came into effect on 26 th November, As there are changes which will affect both the NYAA Inc., and the NYS Inc., the Committee of Management has appointed a Rules Sub Committee to review those Amendments, which in turn will be presented to the membership for comment prior to ratification and adoption at the next Annual General Meeting in As the social events are attracting good numbers at this time I look forward to seeing you at the BBQ at Di & Russel Kemp s residence, notice of which is contained in the Social Notes in this edition of Telltales. I also look forward to catching up with you at the Championships in the New Year. As well as the racing, which is exciting, there will be plenty of occasions for us to socialise including a BBQ on Sunday 3 rd March at GLYC. To all members and their families, I wish you a joyous Noel, a safe journey if you are travelling and, a Happy New Year. I look forward to your continued support and words of encouragement in Veronica Veronica Burgess

9 9 Secretary Squadron News Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 Calendar of TY Events Date Event Venue January th to 28th Festival of Sails 2013 TY s 25 th Nov Royal Geelong Yacht Club February th Around Mud Island Passage Race Queenscliff/Lonsdale YC 9 th Sail Peninsular Regatta Martha Cove Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron 23 rd Around French Island Passage Race Warneet SC March nd /3 rd Noelex National Championship 2013 Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club 9 th /10 th APC Logistics Marlay Point O/N Race Lake Wellington YC 9 th /10th Passage Racing Albury Wodonga YC 23/24 th YV Trailable Yacht Championships 2013 Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club April th Four Points Race Race Melbourne Trailable YC 27 th Loch Sport Challenge Loch Sport Sailing Club May 2013 No Events Listed for May The calendar is a guide only and may be subject to change

10 10 Noelex Telltales Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 NYAA Inc & NYS Inc Official Events SOCIAL & RACING NEWS 2 nd /3 rd Mar 2013 NX 25/30 National Championships GLYC This kind invitation was received from John & Liz McKay who reside at Mallacoota, Victoria. Hi Veronica Next year when the Nationals are on, John and I would like to extend a welcome to any who might be coming down from Canberra/Sydney/Brisbane or returning to same to use our facilities here, Jetty etc. As it is a big distance towing, they perhaps might like to sail around the Lakes here in Mallacoota and surrounding Croajingalong NP, to relax. Kind regards, John and Liz McKay. Thanks John & Liz. We hope that Interstate members will avail themselves of your kind offer. Members watch this space for further info re the Nationals in 2013 RACING EVENT CLUB 2 nd /3 rd Mar 2013 NX 25/30 National Championships GLYC CRUISING EVENT CLUB SOCIAL EVENT VENUE Sat 16 th Feb BBQ Russel & Di Kemp Sun 3 rd Mar 2013 BBQ GLYC NOTE: The BBQ Social at Russell & Di Kemp s residence at 26 Summerfield Drive Mornington will take place on Saturday 16 th February at 1200 hrs. An invitation and details re the BBQ will be sent at a later date. The BBQ at GLYC will take place on Sunday 3rd March 2013 at the Noelex National Championships. The Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club was chosen as the venue for the Championship hoping that Interstate NX s from NSW and the ACT will participate.

11 11 Noelex Telltales Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 March 2013 is shaping up as a big month for Noelex sailing on the Gippsland Lakes Noelex sailors have a great opportunity for some fantastic sailing in March 2013 with a number of events throughout the month and culminating with an early Easter cruising opportunity. Saturday 2 nd March Sunday 3 rd March Saturday 9 th March (Labour Day Long Weekend) Saturday 23 rd March Sunday 24 th March Noelex 25/30 National Championships & BBQ Sunday evening at 1800 hrs. Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, Paynesville Marlay Point Overnight Race* Lake Wellington Yacht Club Victorian Trailable State Championships* Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, Paynesville Good Friday 29 March, Easter The Marlay Point Overnight Race and the Victorian Trailable Championships are also part of the Victorian Trailable Travellers Series. For further information about the Travellers Series: YV Trailable Yacht Division For further information about the other events, click on the following Club website links: Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club Lake Wellington Yacht Club LakeWellington Yacht Club

12 12 Yacht Association of Australia Inc ABN & A K Incorporating Noelex Yacht Squadron Inc AUSTRALIAN NX 25 & NX 30 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 nd & 3 rd March 2013 Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club Paynesville Victoria NOTICE OF RACE 1 RULES: 1.1 The regatta organising authority is the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club in conjunction with the Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc. The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and Yachting Australia (YA) Special Regulations (SR) Part 1 for Racing Boats 1.2 SAFETY REGULATIONS: (a) YA SR Category 6 or above shall apply PLUS an engine shall be carried at all times in conformity with the requirements of the YA SR Part Category 5 and and Propulsion. (b) Boats are required to display the Yachting Australia Safety Category 6 compliance sticker on the transom. (c) Keels shall be locked down at all times while racing. (d) Boats shall not race with anchors protruding over any part of the boat gunwale. 2 ADVERTISING: Competitors may be required to display regatta sponsor's name(s) or logo(s) and bow numbers. If required, the Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc. will supply these items and they shall be affixed as prescribed in the Sailing Instructions. 3 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY: 3.1 Yachts complying with the Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc., Noelex 25 and Noelex 30 Class Rules will be allowed entry.

13 3.2 All skippers and crew must hold a (silver or gold card) membership with Yachting Australia and, be a financial member of the Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc. 3.3 Racing will be conducted in two divisions. The divisions will be Div 1, NX 30 yachts and Div 2, NX 25 yachts. 3.4 Entries on the attached form together with the entry fee of $70:00 shall be lodged with: The Secretary, Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc, PO Box 380 Sunbury Victoria 3429 or, by to vlburgess@optusnet.com.au The closing date for entries shall be 1700 hours, Friday 22nd February Late entries will be accepted by e mail to jaburgess@optusnet.com.au up until the close of registration on Saturday 2 nd March, 2013 at 0850 hrs and will incur an additional late entry fee of $ Payment can be made by cheque to the Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc or by deposit to Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc Bank West Account BSB Account No Deposits must be identified and advice of payment forwarded by to vlburgess@optusnet.com.au 13 4 SCHEDULE: 4.1 Registration: Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club Saturday 2 nd March hrs to 0850 hrs. 4.2 Information Session: Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club Saturday 2 nd March hrs 4.3 Racing: During back to back heats of each Division the starting sequence for the next scheduled Division heat will not commence less than 5 minutes from the recorded finish time of the last boat finishing in the previous Division heat. DAY & DATE DIV & CLASS 1 st WARNING SIGNAL N0 OF RACES Sat 2nd March Div 1 NX hrs Heat 1 & 2 Lunch Break Div 2 NX hrs Heat 1 & 2 Sat 2 nd March Div 1 NX 30 TBA Heat 3 & 4 Div 2 NX 25 TBA Heat 3 & 4 Sun 3 rd March Div 1 NX hrs Heat 5 & 6 Div 2 NX hrs Heat 5 & 6

14 14 5 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: The Sailing Instructions will be available from the Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc., web site noelex.org.au from Monday 25 th February 2013, and at registration at GLYC. 6 VENUE: Racing will be conducted on Lake Victoria, adjacent to Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club. 7 COURSES: The courses will be Triangle Windward Leeward and/or Windward Leeward courses around laid marks, as per the Sailing Instructions. 8 SCORING: 8.1 Six (6) races are scheduled of which three (3) races are required to be completed to constitute a series. 8.2 (a) When fewer than 4 races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores. This changes RRS rule A2. (b) When 4 or more races have been completed, a boat s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. 9 BERTHING: 9.1 (a) Berthing at the public marina/jetties adjacent to GLYC are available on a first come basis. GLYC may be able to arrange for some berthing within the marina. 9.2 (b) Boats may be dry stored on or adjacent to Club grounds during the regatta. Post regatta mast up storage can be organized around Paynesville. 10 RADIO COMMUNICATION: Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones. Race communications will be via VHF Channel PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3 rd place for each Division. 12 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race. The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.

15 13 INSURANCE: Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of Aus. $5,000,000 per event or the equivalent. 14 FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information please contact the following people. Noelex Yacht Association of Australia web site noelex.org.au President Andrew Fedorowicz Vice President John Burgess Race Director Rob Rainsford ACCOMODATION: Boats berthed at the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club may be used as accommodation for the duration of the regatta. 15 CATERING & FACILITIES: Lunch orders will be taken prior to racing on each day and may be collected at the GLYC during the lunch break. Saturday night meal at the GLYC will be Pizza s. All you can eat for $10:00. Free BBQ facilities on site. A NYAA Inc BBQ will take place on Sunday night commencing at 1800 hrs approx. The cost of the BBQ and a salad will be $10:00/person. The GLYC is fully licensed for the consumption and sale of alcohol. Shopping facilities and a hotel are located in the near vicinity of GLYC. LOCATION: Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club 60 The Esplanade Paynesville VICTORIA 3880

16 16 Entry Form Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc Championships 2 nd 3 rd March 2013, Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, Paynesville, Victoria 3880 Please Print Clearly Yacht Details Name of Yacht Class Sail No. CBH (Class Based Hcp) Drop Keel RTA Reg. No. Length Overall Hull Colour Deck Colour Yacht Club/Association Insurance Company Policy No. Skipper Details Name Address Postcode Date of Birth YA Member No Phone No.(s) Crew Details Name Phone YA Member No Name Phone YA Member No Name Phone YA Member No INSURANCE Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $5 million dollars ($5,000,000). Evidence of this insurance policy MUST accompany this entry form when forwarded to the NYAA Inc. Without this evidence being provided to the NYAA Inc boats will not be allowed to compete in these championships. SKIPPERS DECLARATION FOR THE AUSTRALIAN NX 25 & NX 30 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 I hereby apply for entry to the Australian NX 25 & NX 30 Championships I agree to be bound by all Rules and Conditions of the races in this Regatta. I declare that the NYAA Inc, and any other Club or Company connected with the organisation of these

17 17 races are not responsible for any injury, loss or damage incurred by myself or any of my crew whilst taking part in any heat of the Regatta or after the Regatta. I agree to sail in fair competition under the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), YA SR, Part 1, Sections 1 5, Race Category 6, all as amended by Class Rules and Sailing Instructions. I declare that all the information provided is true and accurate and, that I will make my yacht available for inspection prior to the 1 st heat of the Championship or, measurement and/or inspection after the Championship has concluded upon request of a member of the Race Committee. A current Category 6 or higher Safety Compliance sticker is on the transom of yacht entering. (Please tick) Signed: Date: / / Entries together with the entry fee of $70:00 shall be lodged with The NYAA Inc Secretary, Veronica Burgess, PO Box 380 Sunbury Victoria 3429 or by e mail to vlburgess@optusnet.com.au by the Closing Date, 1700 hours, Friday 22 nd February After 1700 hrs Friday 22 nd February 2013, late entries will be accepted by e mail to jaburgess@optusnet.com.au until the close of registration, 0850 hours Saturday 2 nd March 2013 and will incur a late entry fee of $10.00.

18 18 Noelex Telltales Volume 17 Issue 6 December 2012 Members, BOATS FOR SALE The Committee of Management took a decision in respect to advertising member s boats that are offered for sale. From now on the Boats for Sale section of Telltales will be a listing of available boats only. The web page will be the vehicle for a comprehensive inventory listing. This page is accessed by typing in your web browser. Boats currently for sale are: Noelex 25s `Zam` #584 Serenity #767 `Two Way Street #1000 `Flat White #806 Plane Sailing #747 Exelon #857 Take No Prisoners #698 Noelex 30s Cool Change #1606 Why Not To advertise a boat for sale or, to buy a boat listed for sale Contact the NYAA Inc Secretary: Veronica Burgess Ph or vlburgess@optusnet.com.au

19 19 PETER GREEN SAIL & PIB PROUDLY SUPPORT THE NYAA INC & NYS INC MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR YACHT INSURANCE For yacht insurance we recommend that you contact PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE BROKERS (incorporating Monash Insurance Brokers) (Member of Insurance Brokers Network Australia and National Insurance Brokers Association) For the best premium rates members are invited to take advantage of the special package applying to Noelex owners. Contact Andrew JOHNSTON on (03) andrewj@profin.com.au - mobile Member rates available only on production of membership certification