CLUB NEWS LETTER
22nd August 2013
Ahoy sailor!
We are on the cusp of hitting the action in terms of the spring and summer sailing calendar.
SAILING
I know a couple of the yachts that have been in hibernation are coming out to play this weekend,
in the 3rd race day in the Club Winter Series. Remember that this is the first of six scoring series for
the 2013/4 club championship, with the others being the Lufthansa Twilight Series [Oct – Dec]; the
Yachtport Overnight Race; the Lufthansa Twilight Series [Jan – Mar]; the Club Summer Series; and
the combined score of the two Harken Round Robben Island Races. You may discard your results
from just one of these series. More information about the Club Championships is available on the
club website. Good news is that we no longer have cut off times in club races. If you finish after
the bridge closes, you can declare your time if you finished the course [with a supporting GPS
track backup]. This means that you will be able to finish every club race you start, unless you
decide otherwise, or the specific race’s sailing instruction prevents this.
Markus Progli and James Largier delivered a very valuable sail trimming talk last night, which was
well attended, and drew a number of good questions and interactions between the audience
and these two young top sailors. The Kraken Winter Wednesday Talks have really offered a very
relevant and professional set of presentations, the outlines of which you can find on the club
website. If you were inspired by what Markus and James had to say, let’s see how they convert
that on the water this Saturday: They will be setting the courses for us. First start 1pm, with the
possibility of back to back races. Thanks very much to you both. Why don’t you download the
new predict wind tracker app and get more involved in this Saturday’s race. We will soon be
showing the live track in the club during races.
If you are participating in the GBYC “Gaul Regatta”, or the FBYC “Spring Regatta” in False Bay in
September, consider entering the Rock-to-Rock Challenge with the Kraken. This is a time trial from
Barker Rock to Roman Rock, to be completed in the window period 31 August to 20 September.
You need not be participant in either of the False Bay regattas to enter this challenge, it is open
to all. All legitimate finishers [with valid time declaration and downloaded GPS track submitted]
will be eligible for some mischief in a dark bottle, in the form of the Kraken Rum. Documented
sightings of the sea monsters from the deep will be rewarded… and all corrected times will be
reflected on a ladder at the yacht club.
On the coastal cruising front, the momentum is building with each event, and we encourage you
to get in touch with the team headed up by Alan Haefele, who have already built a track record
of arranging fantastic cruising events. Have a glance at the website to the upcoming Lighthouse
photographic cruise over the 2nd weekend in September. One of these summer days, there will be
50 RCYC yachts jostling for space in Clifton, Granger Bay, Robben Island, Dassen Island, etc. The
onus here is for all members to get out onto the water and enjoy these cruising events. Big picture,
the club will have between 8 – 12 organised coastal cruising events in a sailing year, all of which
will be a lot of fun, and a great way to enjoy our local waters in the fine company of the
membership of this club.
Please diarise the long weekend of 14-16 December for the Crocs Summer Regatta 2013. This
event will be returning to it’s routes with a more “Antiqua week style” event. The NOR will be posted
shortly, and we are already planning an incredible event for all sailors in the club – and yes that
includes sausages, triangles and circular random bay races…sun downer sailing…and the perfect
introduction to the summer holidays at the fore! Also look out for a number of well-funded one off
race days like RiskSA, and the Ambassadors Challenge, coming up in the next few months.
With the Cape to Rio 2014 preparation really starting to hot up, let’s pull together as a sailing club
that plays host to an outstanding and internationally renowned event. Please get hold of the
sailing office, if you would like to know how you can get involved.
Come Sailing!
Luke
Last Saturday Kling Double Handed Race 2 took place in some challenging
SAILING
Conditions for the double handers on Tablebay, read Stefan Hundt’s report on Sailing in the Soup
RESULTS
Pos. Div
1
DIV1
2
DIV1
3
DIV1
4
DIV1
Boat
Jacana
Yolo
Nuthr Witch
Tenacity
SailNo
GBR5733
SA6136
14
SA42421
Helm
Patrick Holloway
Dale Kushner
Dave Garrard
Anthony Caesar
Crew
John Jones
Ian Coward
S Garrard
Steve Meek
TCF
1.180
1.070
1.015
1.175
Pos
1
2
3
4
Boat
Ava
Humdinger
Iechyd Da
FTI Flyer
SailNo
SA818
SA2134
SA797
SA702
HelmName
Ken Botwood
John Waller
Stefan Hundt
Barnaby Steynor
CrewName
Collin Horton
Burrie van Rooyen
Jean Vande Pitte
Andrew Collins
TCF
0.910
0.865
0.910
0.985
Div
DIV2
DIV2
DIV2
DIV2
Next Race on Saturday 14th September … Come Sailing!
This Saturday 24th August is the Winter Series Club Race 3
13h00 start so that hopefully we can fit two back to back races in. Markus Progli and James Largier
will be setting the courses as part of their “Kraken” duty, which started off last night with an
extremely informative presentation on better helming and sail trim. Following on from this they take
over as Officer on Duty for this Club Race #3. Don’t forget two bottles of the Kraken will be in a
Lucky draw after racing on Saturday!
The Rock-to-Rock Challenge with Kraken – 31 August to 20 September …
This is a sailing time trial to determine the fastest yacht on corrected time (RCYC
TCF) under sail from Barker’s Rock to Roman Rock, by any type of yacht with the
appropriate COF for the voyage envisaged, and registered for the race with
RCYC. During the sailing window, a Kraken ladder of all corrected times will be
kept on display at RCYC. The sailing window opens at 00h00 31 August and closes
at 24h00 20 September 2013.
The annual Rock-to-Rock is awarded to the challenger with fastest corrected time for the roundthe –peninsula voyage under sail, with the prescribed annual window for sailing. The challenge
coincides with the delivery period for yachts entering Gaul regatta at GBYC and Spring Regatta
at FBYC. It is open to yachts from all yacht clubs.
Every yacht that successfully completes the challenge by starting, finishing and recoding a time
within the stipulated rules will be reward with a bottle of The Kraken Black Spiced Rum. Each
competing yacht will submit a declaration, signed by the skipper and every crew member, stating
their GPS start and finish time. Every yacht will make use and save a GPS tract (at 15m intervals)
that can be inspected to prove the detail of their full voyage.
Mooring at RCYC, GBYC, FBYC, HBYC are available subject to availability at the rates and terms
dictated by those clubs and must be arranged in advance by each yacht. However, only if you
are entered in and competing in FBYC Spring Regatta, and/or GBYC Gaul Regatta, are there
mooring incentives available from those clubs subject to availability, and under strictly stipulated
conditions and date limits.
All RCYC yachts are invited and strongly encouraged to take part in the 2013
Riso Gaul Regatta. Click the link for all entry documents.
Riso Gaul Regatta – 6th to 8th September 2013
SPRING REGATTA 21 – 24 SEPTEMBER 2013
All RCYC Yachts are invited to take part in FBYC’s Spring Regatta
Why not enter the Rock to Rock Challenge to get yourself from RCYC to FBYC
IRC Western Cape Champs
Miura Western Cape Champs
L26 Western Cape Champs
Hout Bay Yacht Club are offering all L26 yachts sailing around to enter the L26 Provincials at Spring
Regatta, free moorings from now until a week after Spring Regatta.
SAILING
The Lighthouse Photographic Cruise …
A fun cruising event to take place on either Saturday 7th or Sunday 8th September,
weather dependant. The idea is to get a “funky” photograph of your crew in front of
one of our three lighthouses and come together for a braai at an anchorage.
The website will have all the details.
Saturday 26th October – This is going to be a great new annual event on our
calendar.
 GREAT cash prizes for the top five boats.
 All boat owners/skippers are invited to the Captain’s Cocktail function
on Friday 25th October.
 All the crew are invited to the Spit Braai Prize Giving and party after
racing.
Support this new event.
Look out for another new annual event on our Sailing Calendar this year – The Italian
Ambassador’s Perennial Trophy – Saturday 24th November. Details to follow next week.
RCYC are now registered on the new Predict wind tracker App.
You can download the app, (click on the image), and be tracked in this weekend’s club race.
Friends can watch your progress in the race in real time!
Safety - so event organisers can monitor your progress
Replay the race - when did you pass your competitor!
You can watch a “test race” for Royal Cape Yacht Club
ITS ANOTHER ROLL-OVER: THIS WEEKS DRAW NOW AT R2000,00!!!
Andrew Brander was the lucky member drawn last Friday night in the Club 500.
Unfortunately he was not present to collect his cash! The money rolls over to this Friday 23 August
2013.
You have to be physically present at the Club with your membership card at the time of the draw
to claim your prize
Unclaimed prizes will be held over and accumulate the following week, increasing the Prize
amount.
For All Members…
SOCIAL EVENTS
We are proud to announce that the RCYC is now a registered Smart
Host. This title now gives members and their guests access to a
professional designated driver service operated by Scooter Angels
(www.scooterangels.co.za) at only R5 per km + R25 pick-up fee (min
fee R120)
This is a service whereby two drivers are dispatched to our club and
one will drive you home in the comfort of your own vehicle, while the
sweeper follows to collect the driver. We trust you will enjoy these
great benefits we have brought to you!
Sunday 1st September – Jazz on the Deck!
From 13h00 to 16h00
The Riverboat Jazz Band will be playing and there is no cover charge
for this an open event, so invite your friends and enjoy this very
popular musical afternoon at RCYC.
The details for the band and the planned menu are on the website
Opening Cruise – Saturday 5th October 2013
42: the answer to the ultimate question of life, the
universe, and everything.
This Saturday, there will be just 42 days to the opening
cruise. That's just enough time to prepare if you are that
way inclined, but it is certainly enough time to find out
exactly who's yacht is moored next to the one you sail,
to motivate them to get out onto the water for the day,
and certainly enough time to get your family, friends and
crew together to join your yachting neighbours out on
the water in a celebration of sailing in Cape Town. Let's
clear out the marina. No excuses!
The Theme this year is “TRADITIONAL & COLOURFUL”
From Safety at Sea
OUTSIDE HOUSE
Please take note of VESSELS CONFINED TO HARBOUR LIST.
These do not include those in the last 30 days
MORRIS
J
MRA
MOONCHILD
MORRIS
J
MRA
MERIT
BLUMENTHAL
N
MRA
BELUGA
KAMP
J
TMF
ISIS
DYKINS
T
MRA
SOUTHERN JAZZ
HAMMAN
S
MRA
ALLONZ-Y
EMHKE
P
MRA
LUCKY TOUCH
RCYC Exchanges Burgees with Sandringham Yacht Club
RCYC’s Commodore recently exchanged Club
burgees with Mr Peter Turrell after confirming
Reciprocal/Twinning
Agreement
with
the
Sandringham YC
http://www.syc.com.au/
Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC). Situated 15km south
east of Melbourne on the foreshore of Port Phillip, SYC
has the best facilities for sailing on the Bay, offering
year round world class sailing and social events,
exceptional dining rooms, 340 floating berth marina, a
discover sailing boating academy, waterfront support
services and a newly built clubhouse.
From Membership
Please be aware that those membership cards belonging to persons who have not paid their Subs
have been deactivated. Re-activation will take place on settlement – please see Harriet or email [email protected]
Club Notice Boards
Members wishing to post notices on any of the Club Notice Boards are to discuss the intention with
Club reception prior to posting the notice/advertisement etc.
Only those notices provided with an approval sticker will be posted on the boards. Any notice
posted without the required approval sticker will be removed without notification.
Club Library Procedure
The Club has a wealth of historical and recent books related to all that which is sailing. The Library
Display s located upstairs in the Visitors Lounge Area – come on up and have a look.
Keys for the library display cabinet are available from the Clubs reception.
If interested in reviewing or loaning a book, members simply request the required cabinet key from
reception.
If a book is loaned the associated catalogue card must be handed to reception prior to the books
removal.
The following information will be recorded:
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Members name
Membership number
Contact number
Date the book was issued
Date the book should be returned
The standard loan period is 14 days.
Club Merchandise and Clothing
GUMPTION and the MELGES 24 are FOR SALE
We are going cruising, and it’s time to off load our
racing yachts.
GUMPTION
The first Fast 42 built by Robertson and Caine.
Carbon fibre hull. Carbon fibre mast, boom and spars.
4.5 tonne pure Racing Yacht.
Extensive sail wardrobe and own cradle.
Antifouled July 2013. Engine reconditioned Aug 2013.
She has been actively campaigned by Nicholas
Mace for the past 10 yrs, winning most trophies, incl
Cape to Bahia, 2nd, Walvis Bay 1st, Mosselbay 1st etc.
Can be viewed on her mooring directly in front of the
club deck.
MELGES 24
Ultra Sports Boat. International class. Good Condition.
Was used by Race Ahead for sail training to bridge the jump from local RSA boats to the
international arena and Olympics - and look where they are now!
Licenced Trailer.
Please contact me for inventories etc or to view.
Make us an offer - we want to sell.
All reasonable offers will be seriously considered.
Deidre Mace
083 4000 444 - [email protected]