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APRIL/MAY 2012
VMR BRISBANE
is proudly supported by
ENERGEX
PORT OF BRISBANE
and
Published bi-monthly byVOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE, BRISBANE
Radio Call Sign Marine Rescue SandgatePhone: 3269.8888
A/H Emergency Phone: 0428 022881Fax. 3269.2245
www.vmrsandgate.net.au
BOAT TALK VMR, BRISBANE2 - October/November 2011
Crew Liaison: Karl Nast [email protected]
Volunteer Marine Rescue, Brisbane is a member of theVolunteer Marine Rescue Association of Queensland
Redback PrintPrinted by:Ph 3269 6357 [email protected]
Publisher: Volunteer Marine Rescue, Brisbane
Ph: [email protected] 5250BOAT TALK Editor: Deidre Windham
PATRONS Queensland Water Police State Coordinator
Member for Deagon: Cr. Victoria Newton
Member for Sandgate: Ms Vicky Darling MLA
VMR BRISBANE MANAGEMENT TEAM
VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE BRISBANEPO Box 201, Sandgate Q 4017
Phone: 3269 8888 Fax: 3269 2245www.vmrsandgate.net.au
Radio Call Sign ‘Marine Rescue Sandgate’
Senior Vice-President: Bob Chapman3216 5521 [email protected]
Junior Vice-President: Wayne Wright
0417 499326 [email protected]
Secretary: David Massam3865 6364 [email protected]
Treasurer: Glenn Philip
0433 154105 [email protected]
President: Neil Sheppard
3269 7937 [email protected]
Immediate Past President: David Davis
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
Zone Delegates: Bob Chapman 3216 5521
David Massam 3166 9742
Unit Training Coordinator: Peter Leech
Occupational Health & Safety: Peter Leech 3314 0388
Members Representatives:
IT & Communication: Thomas Grice 0413 200271
Membership: Greg Keough 3261 8821
Publicity: Deidre Windham 0419 766687
Assistant Providore: Joe McCoy 3269 1255
3314 0388 @vmrsandgate.net.auutc
3886 5451 @vmrsandgate.net.aucrew.liaison
Stan Lewis 3203 4164 admin @bsf.com.au
Bill Hirn [email protected] 5865
Duty Roster: Ray Langdon 0432 248679
Hall Hire: Tom Begbie 3269 [email protected]
Key Custodian:Refer to Neil Sheppard [email protected]
Vessel & Equipment: Bill HirnBob Chapman
3203 58653216 5521
Building & Grounds: Bob Chapman 3216 [email protected]
Venue Manager: Tom Begbie 3269 8633
Activations Recording: Luke Hillyard 0421 239559
The Team also includes representatives from our Associated Groups -
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SYC ..........................SCC ..........................Lionfish ..........................
WHAT’S COMING UP
The next deadline for contributionsto BOAT TALK is
FRIDAY, 25TH MAY 2012
Earlier submissions preferred!
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UNIT CHAPLAIN: Rev. Ron Holt Ph 3865.8896
APRIL 2012
BOAT TALK VMR, BRISBANE2 - April/May 2012
Volunteer Marine Rescue, Brisbane is a member of theVolunteer Marine Rescue Association of Queensland
Redback PrintPrinted by:Ph 3269 6357 [email protected]
Publisher: Volunteer Marine Rescue, Brisbane
Ph: [email protected] 5250BOAT TALK Editor: Deidre WindhamVOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE BRISBANE
PO Box 201, Sandgate Q 4017Phone: 3269 8888 Fax: 3269 2245
www.vmrsandgate.net.auRadio Call Sign ‘Marine Rescue Sandgate’ VMR 401
0417 499326President: Neil Sheppard
Unit Historian: ......................................................
Social & Support Team: 3203 5865Rae Hirn
Fishing & Cruising: .......................................................
Assistant to Treasurer: Phil Fitzgerald 0419 657131
The Team also includes representatives from our Associated Groups -
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SYC ..........................SCC ..........................Lionfish ..........................
Management Meetings are held at the Club at 7.30pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month,and members are welcome to attend.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if there is a matter you wish discussed.
New members this month areIan Wood
Peter TognoliniJamie Smith
Michelle Goleby
We look forward to seeing youaround the Base and getting to
know you better soon.
Front Cover: Training Exercise on 24th March with Water Police, Energex Sandgate 1 and Redcliffe Coast Guard
Blue guides - bleedRed guides - don’t put anything type or pics outside if youdon’t want them accidently trimmed offgreen guides - edge of A4 page
pages 1,10,11,20 colour
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Foxtrot Crew
VMRB AGM
Quebec Crew
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SYC TS/KB Race
SYC Meeting
Webmaster: Glenn Philip 0433 [email protected]
0407 916388 [email protected]
Boat Talk is published bi-monthly.
VMR Brisbane is proudly supported by
and
Easter (6-8 April) Modern 18 footers racing10th Lionfish Dive Group Social ... 6.30 pm
24th VMRB Management Team Meeting ... 7.30 pm25th Lionfish Dive Group Committee Meeting ... 6.30 pm27th Mgt Committee’s Barbecue ... from 6.30 pm
18th SCC Management Meeting ... 7.00 pm22nd SYC TS/KB Race ... starting time 10.00 am then presentation afterwards
Please check meeting dateswhen they fall on school orpublic holidays.
LOOKING AHEAD TO JUNE 2012
8th Lionfish Dive Group Social ... 6.30 pm16th SCC Management Meeting ... 7.00 pm22nd VMRB Management Team Meeting ... 7.30 pm
30th Lionfish Dive Group Committee Meeting ... 6.30 pm25th Charlie Crew’s Dinner ... from 6.30 pm
MAY 2012
12th Lionfish Dive Group Social ... 6.30 pm20th SCC Management Meeting ... 7.00 pm22nd Foxtrot Crew’s Dinner ... from 6.30 pm26th VMRB Management Team Meeting ... 7.30 pm27th Lionfish Dive Group Committee Meeting ... 6.30 pm
An exciting Modern 18 footer
That was certainly some spectacle when the Emergency Services combined to undertakean exercise in Cabbage Tree Creek on 24th March (front cover and page 10).
I’d like to draw your attention to the Crews meeting on 17th April - come and catch up witheverything that is going on (more details on page 5). Also on page 8, find out about whatmakes our Treasurer/Webmaster Glenn tick.
I need to thank Ron Walker for all the SYC Centenary activities (pages 9 and 14) as well asforwarding the article from Leigh Dorrington about a cutter built in 1873 (page 16 ).
Thanks also to Daryl Claffey for the review of Rob Mundle’s book about Bligh (page 13).I’m grateful to photographers Sue Williamson, Donna Rushton, Julie White and JamesMathieson for their photos throughout.
Rae Hirn helped me out again this month, and I sincerely thank Karl, my regular politicaland social commentator, for moments which make me and, hopefully, you laugh!
Happy Reading
Zephyr,
Future proofing our Club is a key focus area for the Management Committee. To have a sustainable future we must ensure that ourservices continue to meet community needs and that we attract the financial resources and members necessary to satisfy theseneeds. To this end, we have commenced discussions with other emergency services organisations to see if there is a need for us todiversify the emergency services that we offer. At this early stage, developing “swift water” capabilities and potentially assisting withpollution control in the marine environment are heading our list. Of course this all needs to be looked at in conjunction with our Statebody, VMRAQ, as a State-based approach is likely to produce the maximum benefits for all stakeholders. I'll keep you informed ofour progress and would welcome your thoughts on initiatives that we should explore.
The information evening held on 21st February and supported by Maritime Safety Queensland was a triumph (see page 13). Weintend to run more of these events throughout the year.
The Papa Crew BBQ was quite a success. Thanks to Nigel and his Crew for putting on a great night. By the time you read this theDelta Crew BBQ will have come and gone. No doubt another triumphant success for Bob and his Crew.
In early March, Glenn Philip and Luke Hillyard attended the launch of VMR Victoria Point's new vessel, Papillon. This vessel, a5.45m custom built fishing boat that has been modified to meet search and rescue requirements, was donated to Victoria Point by alocal fisherman.
On 17th March we kicked off the fast track Certificate II Coxswain training program for those members who are already wellprogressed with their studies and are in sight of Coxswain qualifications. The goal is for this group of six to complete their formaltraining and practicals by September of this year. Thanks to Peter Leech and Robert Brock for their dedication in bringing thisprogram together. In the meantime normal training program continues with the Elements of Shipboard Safety and other subjects onoffer.
Further, we are exploring running a “lite” version of the Coxswain training. The idea is to develop the skills of crew members that arenot necessarily interested (at least at this point) in pursuing the more comprehensive Certificate II Coxswain training. This trainingwould not be recognised by the Certificate II Coxswain course. Training would be undertaken by the Duty Masters. We'll furtherexplore this idea at theApril Duty Crew meeting.
You might recall that last year we secured a grant to purchase a new 6 metre search and rescue vessel. The Boat Committee is closeto making a decision on the make and design of the vessel and I'll provide you with more information in due course.
Queensland Rail has kindly provided us with sponsorship in the form of a $1,000 rail travel package that we can raffle. We hope toraise in the vicinity of $5,000 from the raffle. The raffle will get underway in late March and conclude midAugust. If you can assist withselling raffle tickets (at your workplace, family / friends etc) then please contact me.
I’m writing this before our combined training exercise with the Sandgate Fire Station, Water Police, Qld Fire and Rescue, QldAmbulance Service and Maritime Safety Qld but a report of this exciting initiative appears on page 10.Safe boating
Neil Sheppard, President
BOAT TALKVMR, BRISBANE April/May 2012 - 3
WELCOME TO APRIL / MAY 2012
From our President
From the Editor DINNER DATESAPRIL - Friday 27th - Management Committee
RSVP by 19thApril by text 0415 254 732 or
Remember there is always a lucky prize for someone
who booked to come.
MAY - Friday, 25th - Charlie Crew
RSVP by 17th May either by texting 0415 254 732 or
emailing
Although conditions were better this year than the same time last year,Delta and Papa crews spent their watches at the start of the periodcleaning flood-borne debris from the ramp and area. (See the photoon the back page as it looks like the ramp needs mowing!) It meantthat, in order to minimise the risk of damage, wasmade ready but was not launched.
On a Thursday, the midweek crew received a call to tow a disabled 40ft. steel trawler from QCYC. to its berth 500 metres upstream ofCabbage Tree Creek marina. The midweek crew of Bob Chapman,George Fisher, Col English and Ian McCartney launched
and successfully towed the trawler to its berth. We weresurprised but appreciative when the skipper of the trawler came aboardwith a bag of freshly cooked prawns which gave us an enjoyable cruiseback to base.
On 4 February, Charlie Crew were called by Water Police at 1640hours to assist with the rescue of two persons in the water nearShorncliffe Pier. Land police officer and two persons regained theshore so returned to base with its crew. The laternewspaper report (Northside Chronicle) was headed "RescueWarning: Shorncliffe" and said "Two men have been charged withpublic nuisance after jumping off the Shorncliffe pier about 6 pm onFebruary 4. The men needed rescuing. Police urged people to becautious in open water."
Quebec Crew had a tow/assist of a runabout from the Brisbane River toBreakfast Creek on 5 February.
On 11th February, Foxtrot Crew retrieved a 5m powerboat with 2persons on board from Mud Island and returned it to Cabbage TreeCreek.
Again the mid-week crew had a more interesting time than some of theregular duty crews when the Brisbane Water Police invited LesPascoe, John Belling and Bob Chapman to join them on the
on 15 February to assist in the escort of tothe Brisbane River and its berth. The only drawback was the start timeof 0400 hours. Bob reported that "we proceeded to the Outer Beaconsand took station astern of at 20 knots, a speed that was graduallyreduced so that she was stationary directly on the required spot whereberthing was to occur. The turning and docking was almost as anti-
climax as the precision handling of the and two tugs (one called) was very low key but efficient." The participants thanked the
Water Police for their invite and hospitality.
On 18 February, Delta Crew tasked to tow apower vessel which had encountered engine trouble near the CabbageTree Creek entrance beacons back to the Cabbage Tree Creek publicboat ramp.
It has been frustrating when has had helmingproblems and it has been too windy to take out. A fewcrews experienced this and were not even able to relieve boredom bydoing the range of training exercises normally undertaken on quiet dutydays.
On 26 February, Sierra Crew showed the Officer-in-Charge ofRedcliffe Ambulance Service, Damien Brackman, around our basefocussing on the capabilities and equipment level of.
Bravo Crew went to VMR Bribie on 3 March in Energex Sandgate 1 toassist in an event to raise funds for a paramedic who was injured onduty and who is now a quadriplegic. There were representatives fromthe combined rescue services in the region as well as Energex withtheir van.
Daryl Claffey reported that Papa Crew did its bit for the environment ontheir crew day in March. First of all they persuaded a power boat ownerthat he could actually purchase fuel not far from the private pontoonwhere he had tied up, rather than take the more expensive andpolluting option of being towed from Yeronga to Colmslie. Next Chrisdid his "Bondi Vet" impersonation by freeing a seagull (which had beenushered in by a kayaker) from the fish hook/sinker/trace and length ofline which had been hindering its freedom.
Meanwhile , a Flying 15 sailing boat, arrived at the pontoontaking water. Papa swiftly attached their trailer to a Papa Crew car andretrieved the vessel with the Captain remaining on board (unlike
), no doubt intent to go down with his ship while the oldmaxim 'Women and Children First' appeared to prevail as the lady crewwent over the side into deepish water to help the boat'sfloatability.
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Date Activity
Summary:
2/2/11 Tow disabled 40 ft steel cruiser from QCYC to Shorncliffe Marina4/2 Search for 3 people near Shorncliffe Pier at direction of Water Police5/2 Tow broken down runabout from Brisbane River to Breakfast Creek
11/2 Tow 5m half-cabin with 2 persons on board from Mud Island to Cabbage Tree Creek18/2 Tow 6m runabout with overheated engine from Baxter's Jetty to QCYC Public Ramp20/2 Tow broken down 6m vessel from Mud Island to Cabbage Tree Creek (1 POB)29/2 Tow broken down 6.5m powerboat from Brisbane river mouth to Pinkenbah Ramp (1 POB)10/3 Tow broken down 7m Tournament vessel from MB2 Beacon to Whyte Island10/3 Tow broken down 6m half cabin from Tangalooma to Deep Water Bend10/3 Tow Jet Ski from Pearl Channel to Pine River24/3 Tow holed catamaran from Margate to QCYC
130.20 man hours spent on training and rescues1180 itres of fuel used.
BOAT TALK VMR, BRISBANE4 - April/May 2012
Activations
Crews’ News
Monthly Statistics forFebruary/March 2012
Tow on 10th March
On Saturday 12 May, 2012, Luan Baldwin, a Marine Officer from
MSQ, will be conducting a conference at the base, commencing at
0900 hours, on the legislative requirements imposed by the NSCV Part
E – Operational Practices. Bribie Island members will also be
attending. Those from our Squadron who should attend are Senior
Management, Duty Masters, Coxswains, Vessel and Equipment
officers and members doing the Coxswain course. There is nothing
stopping any other member from attending the conference and they
are welcome to attend.
The NSCV Part E contains four chapters which include Operational
Practices, Emergency Planning and Preparedness and Safety
Management of Vessels. From this the Safety Management System
for a vessel is developed. This is the procedure that will be required
under the new National Marine SafetyAct for commercial vessels.
While talking about legislation, the following has been noted when
assessing the ESSAssignments. One of the questions asks a member
to list the manuals kept on board. The question does not primarily refer
to the manual on operating the radar or engine servicing. It is referring
to the list of manuals that a vessel must carry to meet its safety
obligation. The answer to this question is found in the Transport
Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 and these form the safety
operating system for the vessel. The manuals for operating the
equipment are not wrong but the manuals primarily required are those
in the Regulation.
The intensive Coxswain Course commenced on Thursday 8 March
and the Assessments and Practical Assessments commenced on
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March. The course participants will be
liaising with their Duty Masters to finalise Practical Assessments and
Assignments prior to the next training weekend on 26 and 27 May.
It is noted that some members currently holding Coxswain status have
nominated for some of the future weekends. There is no problem here
as long as they attend the training days and assignments are handed in
some time prior to the training weekend. The main aim of the course is
to bring members to VMRAQ Coxswain level and the MSQ Coxswain
level is a secondary aim. Where possible, Task Books will be
completed accordingly as the material is covered.
A 2010 version of the Task Book has been placed in the Radio Room
and should be perused before completing any tasks. Please note that
there are some differences between the2009 version (issued to members) and the2010 version.
Any queries should be directed to the UTC.
The normal training program is underway and members should note the
days that have been set aside for the program. If you have completed
the FirstAid training book and wish for it to be posted please leave same
in the Radio Room in the UTC's in tray. Those members who have not
attended the ESS training and should have will now have to wait until
September 2012 when time becomes available.
All members MUST WEAR enclosed footwear when coming onto the
base, whether it be for a duty or a visit. VMRAQ OH&S policy states that
enclosed footwear MUST be worn at all times. There are no
exceptions!!!
Members should be aware that the enforcement/compliance officers
are targeting navigation lights and PFDs. It is your responsibility to
ensure that you comply. If you have any queries, please contact the
UTC for assistance in this area.
Safe Boating
Peter Leech
UTC, VMR Brisbane
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UTC, PETER LEECH
This edition’s question:
What is meant by the term SMS and what does it do?
The answer to last month's question:What is meant by the terms, NMSC and NSCV?NMSC stands for the National Marine Safety Council and is the federalbody overseeing the management of the maritime industry. NSCV isthe National Standard for Commercial Vessels which is replacing theUSL, Uniform Shipping Laws. The NSCV is endorsed by theAustralian Transport Council and this standard will be the commercialmaritime law inAustralia.
April/May 2012 - 5
Training News
All Crew Members – please come along to a Crew meeting at the basescheduled for 17thApril commencing at 7.30pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to focus on the operation of our Squadronand its Search and Rescue (SAR) activities.
At the meeting we will provide you with an update on activities beingundertaken and give you the chance to ask questions.
Please RSVP toor text 0415 254 732 by 10April.
I look forward to seeing you on the night.
Neil Sheppard, President, VMRB
ATTENTION ALL CREW MEMBERS!
On March 10 and 11, 2012, the Queensland State Championshipregatta for Flying Fifteens was held at the Sandgate Yacht Club. Therewere 13 entries from Sandgate and Tin Can Bay Yacht Clubs, and twofull days of competitive racing on Bramble Bay just outside the mouth ofCabbage Tree Creek.
Saturday 10th March began with light breeze from the west. The RaceCommittee set a fine course in these conditions, only to have the windshift 90 degrees to the south on the first beat of the first race. Thus mostof the first race was a reach back and forth. The new wind was stablehowever and, with a readjustment to the course, Races 2 and 3 weresailed back to back with proper alternation of windward and leewardbeats. The new southerly wind built slightly, for racing in 10-12 knots. Allboats then returned to Sandgate Yacht Club for an excellent meal.
Sunday 11th March was slightly windier, with a 12-15 knot breezecoming from the south as well. Two races were held back to back, withkeen competition in the top half of the fleet. After 5 races had beensailed, with one to be dropped, all the boats returned once again toSandgate Yacht Club for more good food and conversation. Specialthanks to the Race Committee for a fun and festive regatta.The overall winners were Ken Bubb and Kim Thumpkin in withthree first-place finishes. They thanked the Race Committee, as well asthe strong competition which prevailed throughout the regatta. Closebehind overall wereAaron Hunt and Brady Lowe in (2nd place), andRon Walker and Lauren Kelly in (3rd place). It was AaronHunt's first regatta sailing a Flying 15, and he was also thanked by allparticipants for donating prizes from his business Bias Boating. The restof the overall results were:
4th e (L. Bardsley/P. Webster),5th (P. Croft/G. Rushton),6th (B. Godwin/K. Godwin),7th (J. Mortensen/G. Williamson),8th (R. Cumnold/P. Morrow),9th (B. Matthews/P. Webster),
10th I (M. Robinson/S. Worley),11th (L. Gilbert/L. Botteril),12th (G. Elliott/A. Brown) and13th (J. Kurtsman/B. Gabbert).
Trophies were also awarded for the Silver, Classic and Handicapcompetitions. There were 5 Silver yachts competing, and the winnerswere Larry Bardsley and Paul Webster in . The otherSilver results were 2nd (P. Croft/G. Rushton), 3rd(R. Comnold/P. Morrow), 4th (B. Matthews/P. Webster) and5th (L. Gilbert/L. Botteril). There were 4 Classic Yachtscompeting, and it was sailed by John Mortensenand Greg Williamson that came in first. The rest of the Classic resultswere in 2nd (M. Robinson/S. Worley), in 3rd (G.Elliott/A. Brown) and in 4th (J. Kurtsman/B. Gabbert).Finally, the Handicap winner was , with the brother team ofBrad and Ken Godwin. The rest of the Handicap results were:2nd 3rd 4th5th 6th 7th8th 9th 10th
11th 12th 13th
The Graham Lillingston Trophy for most improved was awarded toRichard Cunnold and crew Peter Morrow. The Navigator Trophy
was awarded to Graham Elliott and Amelia Brown in for almostmissing the start of the last race (as Amelia was retying the spinnakerbag). The Centenary Trophy donated by Graham Elliott was won by
Larry Bardsley and PaulWebster as the total age of the Crew less theage of the boat came to 97 - the closet to 100 ofall the entries.
Thanks to Ron Godwin for measuring sails, and to his wife Jutta forproviding a great 100th anniversary cake; thanks to all whocontributed food and helped out, especially Commodore AndrewPearson, race results man Laurie Williamson, committee boat skipperJohn Mitchell, and all the other Race Committee members.
Amelia Brown
On March 25, 2012, the last two races of the 2011-2012 ClubChampionship were sailed out on Moreton Bay. The wind was from thesouth, 15 to 20 knots building to gusts of 25 by the afternoon, with asteep choppy sea. Eight boats started for Races 9 and 10 of the ClubChampionships, including 7 Flying 15s and one 505. However twoboats retired in Race 9, and one in Race 10. Many thanks to the RaceCommittee, including Commodore Andrew Pearson, for running thetwo races. All the crews enjoyed a barbecue after the racing, and bothclub boats were sailed. The final results of the Club Championshipswill be announced after open sailing and a trailer sailer race on April22. The results of the March 25th races before handicapping were asfollows:Race 9 -1. (Peter Croft & crew sailing the 505)2. (Ron Godwin & Ken Godwin)3. (Ron Walker & Lauren Kelly)4. (Richard Cunnold & Peter Morrow)5. (Brian Matthews & Peter Webster)6. (Glenn Dalton & crew Sam)DNF.Race 10 -1. 2. 3.4. y 5. DNF.
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Commodore: Andrew Pearson
Vice Commodore: Laurie Williamson 3269 6052
Rear Commodore: John Mitchell 5484 1738
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Secretary: Ron Walker
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Treasurer: Lauren Kelly 3263 6058
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As usual Sandgate Canoe Club members have been busy.
Their contribution this year to Clean Up Australia Day was a clean up ofthe beach at Jubilee Creek. Jubilee Creek is a popular destination forour seakayakers (as well as many others apparently) and any of us whohave been there will know that it is usually a mess, particularly withdiscarded bottles and cans.
They set off from Yundah Street at 7 am on Sunday 4th March (high tidewas 6.26 am and they needed a sufficiently high tide to get into JubileeCreek). They also had their usual creek clean up on Saturday 3rdMarch.
SCC Newsletter Editor Mark shared the following with us:Many members will have noticed media reports of the continuing highlevels of enteroccoci bacteria in Cabbage Tree and Nundah Creeks.Contrary to popular belief, the source of the pollution appears not to bedischarges from the Sandgate Sewerage Treatment Plant. CSIROstudies have shown that the plant is operating within its guidelines and isnot, short of any malfunctions, introducing high concentrate faecalmatter that could account for the pollution spikes.
Nevertheless, heavy summer rainfall has continued to coincide withpollution spikes. Tests at Shorncliffe boat ramp in January indicated 10times the levels of enteroccoci bacteria considered safe for bodilycontact. Possible causes may include heavy rainfall stirring up sedimentand washing animal and human waste into the creek. The problem is sobad that some water-based activities, such as the sailing for the disabledprogram run by Sailability at QCYC, have been put on hold.
We should be aware of the problem and not schedule activities wherethe risk of human contact with the water is high. If you are concernedabout this issue and believe such levels of pollution to be unacceptablein a relatively wealthy country like Australia, join the Cabbage TreeWatch Group and/or write to your member of state parliament and BCCcouncillor demanding action.
Mark also reminds us about World Earth Hour which is from 8.30 pm onSaturday 31 March. It began in Sydney but now you can join people in135 countries in turning out the lights. All around Brisbane, iconicbridges and buildings will fall into darkness at 8.30 pm to show supportfor taking action on climate change.
It was a hardy little trio who arose early towelcome the luxury cruise liner, Queen MaryII, when she sailed into Brisbane last month.Although they weren't quite early enough, theydid manage to get some close views.
It was a larger group of 15 canoeists who took part in a 20 km round tripstraight across the southern end of Moreton Bay, from Victoria Point toBlakesly. As Barry Renaud said:"The weather all week was noting a great day for sea kayaking. Thedays leading up to and on the day were consistent: 10 to 15 knot ESEturning more easterly in the afternoon.
So it was on the day we arrived at Vic Point. Ultimately 15 club membersturned up to be led across the Bay by experienced Irishman and seakayaker Bill Murray. Luckily for Bill he was shown due respect by allclub members at the time despite Selwyn's efforts to gain support forsome ribbing. Even the Irishman at the local VMR who once lived asuburb away in Ireland could not deter Bill's focus – what was thatmobile number for emergency if we did not get back by 3pm?
After a briefing and on time departure, we were to head on a bearing of70 degrees, stopping just before halfway at Potts Point on MacleayIsland. From there it was again toward the sand hills, but further northas it turned out (thanks Graham Bell), into a wind that was at the top endof the forecast of 15 knots – good work out for some members who hadnot paddled in open seas for a while with the wind into your face or atleast right shoulder." They must have paddled well because they wereback home by 1 pm.
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General Paddle information% There is always a paddle at Yundah St on Saturdays starting at 8am
and Tuesdays at 9am. ( Nominate leader on day)% There may be a paddle at Yundah St on Sundays starting at 9am.
(See John Blackley)% In June, July, and August there may be an alternative paddle at
Yundah St on Saturdays starting at 9am (See John Blackley)% All Distances are return.% All paddles are for everyone subject to self assessment in
accordance with the club paddle grading system.
BOAT TALKVMR, BRISBANE - 7April/May 2012
Glenn, christening the dishwasher
Lionfish Dive Group
Club NightsSecond Tuesday of themonth at 6.30pm at VMR
Club committee meetingsLast Wednesday of the month
at 6.30pm.venue to be arranged
Steve Dobson - Ocean Cat Trips 3203.2479- email: [email protected]
Katherine Harding - general enquiries 0408 789707- email: [email protected]
Club Contacts
Club President email: [email protected] Secretary email:
Web page: www.sandgate.canoe.org.auNewsletter email: [email protected]
[email protected] email: [email protected]
Meetings:Management Committee -Sub-Committee -
1st Saturday at 10.30 a.m.3rd Wednesday alternate months at 7.00pm
General Meetings - at 11.00am on the first Saturday inMarch, June (AGM), September, November
Potts Point Landing
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We have now formally adopted a payment system for renewals for theupcoming renewal season. Below is a sample of the new remittanceform that will be individually numbered and identify your invoices onour system to allow for easier reconciliation of the membership andhard stand payments.
Our fee review took place at the March management meeting (so justmissed the deadline for this magazine) but they can be viewed on ourwebsite. Annual fees are due by 31st July, 2012.
Who’s Who in the Zoo
After arriving from New Zealand in 1997, I joined VMR Brisbane in 1999
on Tango crew under the watchful eye of Ian McCartney. Despite not
having much previous boating experience, after managing to work
through all the training and boat handling, I became one of the two
skippers for Tango crew with Shane Clarke.
I left the squadron in 2005 to pursue a family life and to run my own
business servicing appliances. Originally I had considered joining the
Coast Guard in Caloundra but am glad I returned to VMRB in 2009 to
continue my involvement in the club. With Shane taking a job in the
mining sector, Karl Nast took over as Tango's Duty Master.
With the new training package, I am now
focussed on both my movement forward to
Coxswain level and also the positions of
Treasurer and Webmaster that I have taken
on.
Although these positions can be time-consuming, I still manage to hit
the gym pretty hard.
I can see many changes in the future for this club and looking forward
hope that we can accept and adopt all of these.
Treasurer’s Report
GLENN PHILIP
CREWS’NEWS (cont’d from page 4)
Bill Hirn chose a bad day to have another engagement as his crew had abusier day than usual on 10 March. They had two new crew members fortheir first duty day and they received a taste of what sometimes happens.Firstly, one of the motors on refused to tilt whichresulted in some head scratching until it was found that the tilt limit switchhad moved and the motor thought it was fully tilted when in fact it was fullydown!
“We got a call from Brisbane Watercraft at Clontarf about a broken downjet ski half way to Moreton. Communication was a bit of an issue as theyonly had an indistinct mobile phone number. wastasked to the rescue however by the time we were nearly there, a passingyacht had alerted Redcliffe Coast Guard who tasked one of their vesselsas well. had the jet ski under tow when they arrivedbut in the meantime a phone call had been received at our base about avessel broken down at the Curtin reef. As the jet ski needed to go toDohles Rocks and the other vessel to Scarborough, Skipper Nino decidedthat we would bring the jet ski back and Redcliffe took the other vessel.”
“After returned to base, a call was received fromBrisbane Coast Guard about a near new 18 ft Tournament vessel with 3people on board which had broken down near the MB2 mark and neededto be towed to Whyte Island. The vessel was successfully recovered andwe were on our way to Whyte Island when hooted its
objection to our route (See photo on the back page.). However we haddropped our aerials down to go under the bridge and there were a coupleof bumps from passing traffic when our tow's engine started!”
“Then it was off to Tangalooma to collect a 17 ft half cabin with engineproblems and 3 people on board which needed to be taken to Deep WaterBend. It was dark, low tide, we were tired and being eaten alive bymosquitoes, but we were satisfied with our jobs well done. A call from theWater Police advised there were some flares sighted but we didn't hearany more."
The most visually exciting day was Saturday, 24 March when a rescuemission took place on Saturday, 24th March at Shorncliffe with a boat onfire and persons needing retrieval from the water. Fortunately it was atraining exercise with VMRB crews in SandgateFirefighters, Water Police, Queensland Ambulance Service officers andMaritime Safety Queensland cooperating in the rescue. (For full details,see page 10).
Later in the day, Delta Crew pulled ina catamaran which had been sailingat speed off Margate when one hullwas holed. It was amazing that itdidn't sink (see photo at right).
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The first sailing races in Sandgate were conducted by the "GordonClub" which had it headquarters in Rainbow Street Shorncliffe nearPalmAvenue.
The Club was founded in 1897 by St Nicholas Church of England inSignal Row Shorncliife and was named "The Gordon Club" to honourGeneral Gordon of Khartoum fame. The Church terminated its controlof the club due to people outside the church trying to gain control of itsaffairs. The Club continued to function and catered for many sportingand recreational activities, which included a Sailing Division.
A cruising race to King Island was held on 11th November 1911 with 6entries.
Unfortunately, the race was to end in tragedy when one of the entrantsa 16 foot Sharpie, capsized near the mouth of the Brisbane
River. She had apparently misinterpreted the race instructions andsailed a different course to the rest of the fleet and her capsize wasunnoticed by the other boats.
The crew of six were Walter Frank Buckley (aged 17 years) - Skipper(Walter Frank Buckley is the father of Neville Buckley, dual Australian16 Foot Skiff Champion in Sailing Seasons 1966-1967 and 1967-1968);
Herbert Gilbert (aged 17 years); James Groth (aged 14 years); RobertJoyce (aged 19 years); Samuel Law (aged 17 years – owner ofSportsman, and David Ramsay (aged 20 years).
Three of the lads, (Buckley, Gilbert and Joyce) were good swimmersand made an attempt to get to land for help. After three hours, theymanaged to get ashore at Fishermans Island in an exhaustedcondition. A search was immediately started, but ended in disasterwhen the search boat also capsized in the heavy seas. They also clungto the boat for two hours before they were rescued.
The was found the next day with James Groth still clingingto the boat. His two companions, Samuel Law and David Ramsay, hadslipped away and drowned. Walter Frank Buckley received aGovernment Citation and was awarded a Bronze Medal for bravery.
A plaque to commemorate the memory of the two drowned lads waserected in St. Nicholas Church.
The tragedy caused a deal of dissatisfaction among members, whoconsidered the Sailing Division was not receiving the attention itwarranted. This resulted in a public meeting being called to discuss the"Foundation of a Sailing Club"
The meeting was held on 14th February 1912, in Deckers Hall situatedin Pier Avenue, Shorncliffe. Alderman J.E.S. Plumridge took the chairand conducted the business of the Meeting. Those present were :Messrs Allom, Boardman, Bond , G. Bond, A. Drew, J. Drew, Driver,Dyer, H. Dyer, Field, A. Jeays, A.F.Jeays, C. Jeays, J.Jeays, Kelly,Mills, Plumridge, Prentice, Smith and F.Woodhead,
Aplogies were received from Messrs D'Arcy, Ferguson, Fox andMurray.
(A number of the descendants of those at the original meeting arepresent tonight and we welcome them.)
MrAllom spoke and reported "that a feeling existed among boating menthat the rules of The Gordon Club precluded the necessary rules for theproper conduct of a Sailing Club". He proposed(1) that the time is ripe for the foundation of a sailing club, and that
the gentleman present agree to become members(2) that the Gordon Club be informed that the formation of the club
is not, in any way, antagonistic to it.Mr. Field seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
It was agreed that the name of the Club be "THE SANDGATEYACHT CLUB".
Officials were nominated and elected as follows:Secretary: Mr J. Jeays; Commodore: Mr A. Drew;Vice Commodore: Mr. L. Allom; Treasurer: Mr. J. JeaysPresident: Mr. E. B. Forrest; Handicapper: Mr. A. MurrayPatron: To be the MAYOR OF SANDGATE
Committee: Messrs. D'Arcy, J.Drew, Driver, E. Dyer, Field, A. Jeays,C.Jeays, Plumridge, Prentice, Smith and N.Boardman representingWoody Point.A committee of five was elected to draft the rules of the Club:L. Allom, E. D'Arcy, A. Drew, J. Jeays, and J.E.S. Plumridge.
The Meeting was then closed and the era of "Sandgate Yacht Club"began.Sportsman,
Sportsman
On Saturday, 11 February, 2012, 165 people attended the first ofseveral functions to celebrate 100 years since the formation ofSandgate Yacht Club. The format of the evening was as follows:
1. Welcome by Andrew Pearson as Commodore of Sandgate Yacht
Club including acknowledgments to the people who had made the
evening possible.
2. History Of the Founding Sandgate Yacht Club was read by Ron
Walker.
3. Brian Hutchison highlighted the different eras of sailing and persons
present representing those times,
- such as John Wasson from Sandgate 16 foot skiff Club who sailed
with Len Johnstone for many years and helped organise the
purchase of the church hall near St Margaret's Anglican Church,
as well as helping place the stumps under the building when it was
relocated to its present site.
- Bert Midgely who sailed in 10 Foot, 12 Foot, 16 Foot Skiffs, Linton
Hope Raters and Thorpe Trainees at Sandgate.
- The Jeays family who sailed in Raters, heavy weight and
lightweight sharpies
- 1972 Olympic Gold Medallist John Cuneo
- and the current sailors who mainly sail Flying Fifteens.
4. Vicky Darling then presented an enlarged photo on canvas to
Commodore Andrew Pearson which was taken in the 1980s of her
mother Elaine Darling (when Federal member for Lilley) firing the
starting gun on an Opening Day when Stan Lewis was Commodore
of the Club and who was present on Saturday night.
5. Victoria Newton added her words of congratulations stating that
Sandgate Town Hall also celebrates its centenary this year.
6. AToast was then proposed by Ron Walker to all who have sailed on
Bramble Bay.
7. Commodore Andrew Pearson proposed a Toast to the Centenary of
Sandgate Yacht Club.
8. Lucky door prize draws were then held.
Everyone present enjoyed catching up with old friends and
acquaintances from the past. Finger Food was supplied and served by
Sharon Hickey of Daises Snack Bar, 122 Connaught Street, Sandgate
while Jim Hanson of the Sonic Band provided music for the evening
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(Read Ron’s Toast and see Photos of the Cocktail Party on page 14)
HISTORY OF SANDGATE YACHT CLUB
COCKTAIL PARTY - 11.2.12
SYC Centenary Celebrations
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Santa’s on his way...
A rescue mission took place on Saturday, 24 March at Shorncliffe with a boat on fire and persons needing retrieval from the water. Fortunately it
was a training exercise with VMRB crews in , Sandgate Firefighters, Water Police, Queensland Ambulance Service officers
and Maritime Safety Queensland cooperating in the rescue.
In the same week there was drama at the Docklands Marina in Melbourne which highlighted fire fighting deficiencies there and the Cabbage Tree
Creek multi-agency rescue exercise proves that planning pays off.
The morning started with a combined briefing by Trevor Stark from Sandgate Fire Station before the groups dispersed. Then the call for help came
around 10.30 a.m. and everyone sprang into action. Smoke filled the Coast Guard boat’s cabin and the skipper frantically waved for help.
The spectacle was visible from the shoreline along Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe between the wave-breaker pontoon and shore but it was simulated
as happening two kilometres offshore.
The Water Police arrived first with the spraying water towards the burning vessel, and apprehending an intoxicated and injured person on
board it. Meanwhile retrieved someone who had jumped from the burning boat and Qld Fire and Rescue officers found
another passenger by using their inflatable boat.
Sandgate Firefighters tested some new equipment and the crews all worked together in an attempt to halve the response time of water and fire
rescues. The debriefing afterwards showed some valuable lessons had been learned from the day’s exercise.
Our thanks to McDonalds at Bracken Ridge for providing a delicious morning tea and the participants enjoyed a sausage sizzle afterwards - except
for the Coast Guard who were called to a medivac and also a boat needing a tow from Tangalooma.
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Emergency Services Co-ordinated Rescue
The Water Police were first on the scene with their water canon.
Trevor Stark set the scene for all the agencies.
After the fire broke out, the skipper waved for help.
Trevor Stark led thedebriefing afterwards
Above: A person is pulled on board Energex Sandgate 1and below: Paramedics attend to the patient.
Sandgate Fire officers co-ordinated the event and(right) a patient beingreadied for transfer tohospital.
Right: the “injured” person being transferred acrossthe Water Police boat to Energex Sandgate 1
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The night took on a Valentine's Day theme, with the hall decorated in red andwhite, and Papa Crew Members also looking the part, dressed in white shirtswith red ties. We were welcomed by Pat Turner who offered everyone aglass of Strawberry Wine.
Although the night was very wet, approximately 75 people attended andthoroughly enjoyed the night. Daryl Claffey left home in such a hurry he hadhis Boxer Shorts on the outside, Superman style.
Unfortunately Past PresidentAndy Byrne was not present and missed out onthe Goose Club, which was valued at $100. Now that he and Sally havemoved back to town from the bush it will be good to see more of them down atthe Base.
We had seven Raffle Prizes. Karl Nast was the lucky 1 prize winner,followed by Col English, who won two prizes, Cameron Pegler, Glen Philip,Past Treasurer Phil, and New Member Steve Monkman.
The prize draw for those who let us know they were coming was a bottle ofBundy and was won by Shane Clark's Grandmother Gladys Best, who alsowon the Lucky door prize of two bottles of Cider. Well Done!
During the clean up, Gavan Orders was seen playing balloons with hisdaughter Katrina, while wife Lee vacuumed the carpet.
Cameron Pegler from November Crew, was presented with his Crew Stripesby Junior Vice-President Wayne Wright.
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Delta Crew’s Dinner23rd March, 2012
Enjoy a social evening on Friday, 27th April, 2012at our dinner evening hosted by your Management team
from 7pm at $12.50 a head. Bring your family and friends!Members’ Draw is up to $200
The numbers were down but everything else was great when Delta Crew put ona most enjoyable barbecue. They had a few extra people help them out. Aclever few took advantage of the balmy evening by dining out on the verandah.
A range of beautiful salad ingredients complemented the barbecued chicken,steak, sausages and onions. The desserts included some home-made jellieswhich were greatly appreciated.
The Members' Draw saw John Harris' number and name picked out. Howeveras he was not there to claim his prize, the Gooseclub jackpots to $200 for thenext barbecue.
The raffle first prize was won by Debbie Franklin with Neil Sheppard takingsecond prize which was donated by Col English and Nigel Turner winning thirdprize which Jan McCoy had donated. Richard Windham quickly distributed theEaster eggs he received for holding the Lucky Door Prize ticket and KarenMakin won theAdvance Booking prize.
Next month the Goose Club is worth $200 and your Management Committeewill be your hosts. Come along and enjoy a very sociable evening.
Delta Crew and their willing helpers Bill Wheatley, Greg Moran and Tom Begbie
Bob on Bbq duty
Debbie Franklin
Neil Sheppard
Richard and his door prize
Karen Makin
Great to see people pitching in to help clean up
Nigel Turner
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Rob is an Australian yachtie of some experience and his bookenlightens us on the reality of the false impression Hollywood has givenus of the very talented William Bligh. While quick tempered,Bligh was not the martinet we all believe and, by Navy standards of thetime, he was extremely lenient with the lash and other punishments.Bligh is most famous for the Mutiny on his rather small (90foot with a displacement of only 200 tons).
Cook's was not large, but by comparison, at 368 tons it was1 the size of the .
Does size matter? In this case it's very much so. The wasunable to take on board Marines - and it was Marines who sleptbetween the seamen's quarters and the Officers' Quarters on largerships thus ensuring discipline and the safety of ship's officers.
In 1787, after an extensive career in the Royal and occasionallyMerchant navies including other commands and also voyages withCaptain Cook, Bligh was given command of an expedition to gatherbreadfruit trees for replanting in the West Indies. These were to providefood for the large body of African slaves working the plantations there.Bligh was, like Cook, an excellent Cartographer (Chart Drawer).
Admiralty tardiness led to a very late start which made it too lateto round Cape Horn and, after a number of difficult
attempts, the turned East and headed to Tahiti sailing via theCape of Good Hope port (Capetown today).
The seasons again intervened and a greater time than expected wasrequired at Tahiti for the plants to be collected after which the ship finallysailed for the Indies.
Unfortunately for Bligh, the free and lecherous life on Tahiti was toomuch for many of the crew to exchange for the life to be expected onreturn England as a sailor, and on 28 April 1789 the Mutiny occurred.Bligh and 18 others were cast off in the 23 foot launch (lifeboat)with minimal rations, one 8 Gallon and one 20 gallon water cask, and noweapons beyond 4 cutlasses. Oars and small sail rig were the meansof propulsion. A Quadrant and a Compass were the only navigationalaids provided by the 25 mutineers under Fletcher Christian whoremained in possession of the .
Without charts and with limited freeboard onaccount of the launch, Bligh headedfor previously visited nearby Tofua island.There, devoid of adequate weapons, they wereattacked with the loss of one seaman killed bythe natives.
Because of the uncertain reception by natives, subsequent landingswere kept at a minimum in spite of the desperate rations/water situation.Bligh set off for 3600 Nautical Miles (NM) distant Timor where a DutchEast Indies Co. base was to exist, though there was nocertainty as to where on Timor's extensive coastline it was.
The story of that 3618 NM 47 day voyage in a crowded open boatwithout the loss of a further life is an epic and one where Bligh continuedto record islands encountered and the Torres Strait for plotting ontocharts should they survive. On incredibly reaching the Eastern coast ofTimor Bligh reasoned that the Dutch outpost would have been on theWestern shore closer to the Cape of Good Hope access path, and hesailed South around the tip then North until he found the small port andrescue.
The book covers Bligh's whole life including his and others' subsequentvoyages to recapture the , and the final discovery by others ofthe surviving mutineers. It includes Bligh's finally getting the breadfruitto the West Indies. Sadly the slaves found the food repugnant and, asan initiative to improve the economic operation of the plantations, it wasnot a success.
Bligh of course went on to higher appointments, sadly includingreplacing the ineffective (Navy) Governor King. King had lost control ofthe colony of New South Wales to the infamous Rum Corps. Bligh, soonafter taking up post, experienced another humiliating mutiny.
He was a devoted family man and the name lives on in manydescendants who include Anna Bligh and Malcolm Bligh Turnbull inAustralia's political world.
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Book Review by Daryl Claffey
MSQ Information EveningSome 80 people attended our MSQ Safety Forum whichwas held on 21st February. We had a good blend ofmembers and non-members with the level of interest inthe topic reflected by the variety of questions from thefloor.
This event helped us to lift the profile of our Club as theevent was promoted across a number of mediachannels and outlets. Neil acknowledged the support ofMaritime Safety Queensland, and in particular hethanked MSQ’s Luan Baldwin and Kevin Condon, forhelping to make this night such a success.
The Lucky Door Prize, a $50 voucher donated by TackleWorld Sandgate, was won by Maitland Millar. TheRaffle Prize, a Boat Cover donated by Thomas Grice,was won by Graeme Wahry.
It was good to see Past President Andy Byrne(1989/1990) and his wife Sally, who was SASRSecretary, in attendance.
Some of the audience
Neil congratulating Graeme Wahry President Neil, Luan Baldwin and Kevin Condon
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Sandgate Yacht Club Centenary Cocktail Party
Welcome Speech given byCommodoreAndrew Pearson:Welcome Ladies and Gentleman.
I would like to offer a special welcome to our Life members andDignitaries, Victoria Newton and Vicky Darling.
Leading up to tonight I was undecided whether I should go out andpurchase some slightly more formal attire for this event - the TraditionalYacht Club double breasted jacket with stripes, grey trousers and highlypolished black shoes. But I thought back to when I first started sailingwith Sandgate Yacht Club more than 20 years ago and I can't recall oneinstance of ever seeing someone wearing anything more formal thanLong Whites. This relaxed attitude tends to stem from the fact thatSandgate Yacht Club has always been more focused on enjoyable safesailing and social activities rather than strict formalities and traditions.This was never more so evident than in 1912 when the Club wascriticized for allowing women into the serious sport of Sailing.
There has been some conjecture around whether Volunteer MarineRescue Brisbane or Sandgate Yacht Club should be celebrating 100years tonight, as in 1982 SYC was renamed Sandgate Air Sea Rescueand the current SYC was reformed as a new organization. Over theyears the Yacht Club has seen several name changes. InitiallySandgate Yacht Club, the amalgamation of the Sandgate 16 Foot SkiffClub and SYC to form Sandgate Sailing Club, then back to SandgateYacht Club in 1969, then finally VMR Brisbane with a new SYCIncorporated. However, throughout all these changes, the focus hasalways remained the same as what was intended in 1912 and that is toprovide a safe environment for sailors to enjoy the sport of sailing onBramble Bay. Over the years we have seen an evolution in boat designfrom sailing to motorized boats, which encouraged members of theYacht Club to form a powerboat division and subsequently a RescueDivision to provide the same level of safety to all users of Bramble Bay.For this reason, I think it's safe to say that we should also be includingVMR Brisbane in these celebrations. Both Clubs have co-existed sincethe separation and Rescue Divisions in 1982 and both are formed from
the same roots.
We must not forget the Sandgate 16 foot Skiff Club in the celebrationseither as they are also an important of the Club's 100 years. The buildingwe are currently in was moved here and renovated by members of theSandgate 16 foot skiff Club in the 40's and 50's. We have a few of thepast members of the Sandgate 16 foot Skiff Club here tonight which isgreat to see.
I would like to finish up by thanking all the current Club Members andFlag Officers for having me as their Commodore. When I started sailingwith SYC around 25 years ago as a junior, I never would have eventhought that one day I would hold the position of Commodore, let alonebe Commodore for the 100th Anniversary of SYC. To be standing uphere tonight is truly an honour and a privilege.
Thank you.
Andrew Pearson
A Toast to Bramble Bay SailorsIn proposing this toast let us all think of the exhilarating sailing rides weall have had in strong North East and South East breezes on BrambleBay with its unbelievable wave pattern.
Let us think of the friendships we have made and acquaintances weknow.
Let us think of the persons who taught us to sail and the knowledge wegained from competitors.
Let us think of the larrikins we have met.
Let us think of the persons who have sailed on Bramble Bay and havewon Club, Bramble Bay, Metropolitan, South Queensland, Queensland,Australian Championships, International Championships and GoldMedals.
But above all let us all think of those persons who sailed on Bramble Bayand that have now passed to the "Great Sailing Course" above. Let uscherish their memories.
A Toast to Bramble Bay Sailors. - Ron Walker
Vicky Darling, Commodore Andrew and Victoria Newton
Neil Horrocks, Charlie Jeays and Darrell Harvey
Andrew and Albert Jeays
Helen Masters andSusan Hogarth
Brian Hutchison, Graeme Dobson, Bill Wheatley & Jeff Barber
Below: Bob and Rosemary Chapman,Rae and Bill Hirn, Boyd Rayment,
Shirley and Graeme Wahry
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It only takes a few minutes to read this - and it may save a life.
Strokes have symptoms which act as warning signs. Transientischaemic attacks (TIAs) are an important warning sign that a strokemay occur in the future. Symptoms can include a numb or weak feelingin the face, arm or leg, trouble speaking or understanding, unexplaineddizziness, blurred or poor vision in one or both eyes, loss of balance oran unexplained fall, difficulty swallowing, headache, confusion andunconsciousness.
Stroke is often referred to by doctors as a cerebrovascular accident, butstroke is rarely an ‘accident’. The underlying conditions of a stroke (orcerebrovascular disease) are usually present for years before a strokeoccurs, although the symptoms of a stroke may occur suddenly.Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) are an important warning sign that astroke may occur in the future.
There are sometimes quite specific warning signs of an impendingstroke. By recognising the warning signs and taking action, you may beable to prevent a stroke or reduce its severity. It is important to be able torecognise the warning signs in order to get medical help as quickly aspossible.
STROKE:
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A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours hecan totally reverse the effects of a stroke... . He said the trick wasgetting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patientmedically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately,the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearbyfail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking threesimple questions:
S *Ask the individual to
Ask the person to
Ask him or her to
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergencynumber and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
: Stick out Your Tongue. Ask theperson to 'stick' out his tongue: if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to oneside or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
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Remember the 1st Three Letters.....
SMILE.
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R RAISE BOTHARMS.
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Strokes and Blood Clots
Time to Daydream...Yes, what you can see at right is an amazing island. Created by UK-basedyacht design company Yacht Island Designs, a whole island is built onto ayacht. It is inspired by tropical islands, with huts, a pool and to top of that, awhole volcano that is sure not to erupt. Since this is a yacht, it comespacked with special VIP rooms, arcades, gym, lounges, spas and even ahelipad. The volcano adds a lot of beauty to the whole look of the yacht, italso happens to have water flowing out of it onto the pool creating thisamazing river complementing the whole tropical look. It is 90 metres longwith a top speed of 15 knots.
“At Yacht Island Design we like to do things differently We like to base ourdesigns upon innovative floating platforms. It frees us to explore bold anddaring ideas which challenge the accepted norms within the yachtingindustry. No longer are we bound by the restrictions of a conventional hullshape. This unleashes creative flair and individualism for our clients as wellas us!”
In 2007, after a client requested a “piece of floating real estate that could bemoved between nice locations”, the resulting brainstorming, which drew asmuch on science fiction as it did on aquatic engineering, broke theconventions of luxury yacht design. “If we removed the perception that ayacht had to be a mode of transport,” says James Roy, BMT Nigel Gee'sYacht Design Director, “or that the speed that could be used wassignificantly reduced, then the creative envelope could be far wider.”
“Much of a yacht island's potential comes from the stability of its underlyingplatform, which, while slower than traditional yachts, weathers high seasbetter than a standard monohull.” The cost, according to Roy, wouldn't besignificantly more per ton (the standard industry measurement) than asuper yacht or cruise liner. He estimates it would run around $680 million tobring Project Utopia to life, which is still less costly than the Freedom of theSeas, the largest cruise liner in operation.
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The back of the yacht has a retractable beachdeck where structures float on the sea making the sea accessible to swim inand of course grant access to various water activities such as wakeboarding and jet-skis. The whole concept is pure genius and the resultlooks even better.
o far, there have been expressions ofinterest and requests for proposals from several clients for yacht islands,though no orders...?
Project Utopia
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THE DESIGNER, BUILDER & SAILMAKER
THE OWNER
THE BOAT
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was designed by William Taylor the Superintendent of theGovernment Dockyard at Port Adelaide and built by Robert Playfair in1873. Taylor was formally from Twofold Bay where he had previouslybuilt two vessels for the Imlay brothers: the 50-ton schooner andthe 90-ton .
original sails were made by William Russell whose businessas sailmaker and ship's chandler is still being conducted in PortAdelaide today. Russell with his brother-in-law John Playfair was afounder of the South Australian Yacht Club in 1869. His interest in the
continued from 1894 when he was a part-owner and from 1913as sole owner, remaining nominally so until her Custom Houseregistration was cancelled in 1961.
arrived in Australia from his native Hampshirewith his parents in 1849. In 1865 he was called to the Bar and marriedthe daughter of Sir William Milne. Bundey had already taken upyachting in chartered craft but in 1868 had the built and the' five years later. They were followed eventually by the
and the . Despite his election to Parliament, wherehe held the portfolios of justice and education minister Bundeynevertheless found time to continue his yachting activities. He was thefirst Vice Commodore of the South Australian Yacht Club and then itsCommodore for ten years until retirement in 1883. The following yearhe was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court and was knighted in1905.
After using chartered craft such as the schooner for some years,William Henry Bundey had the 8-ton cutter built by JohnMitchelmore to the design of William Taylor and with sails made byThompson, Russell & Co.
Five years later he felt the need for a larger vessel that would be able toundertake longer cruises and provide more spacious accommodationin which 'three or four companions could be comfortably entertained'.He obtained the design for a cutter of twenty-eig
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ht tons (Thamesmeasurement) from Taylor and this time engaged Robert Playfair tobuild her and William Russell to provide the sails. The new boat the
attracted much attention even during building, the newspapersreporting that the lines and standard of construction were greatlyadmired [Obs. 25Aug. 1873].
The was ready for launching on 23 August 1873 [Reg., 25–6Sept. 1873]. The banks of the Port River were crowded and eagerspectators watched from ships in the stream and from the Queen'sWharf. The official party crossed to Le Fevre Peninsula in the ketch
towed by the steam launch Mr J.H. Barrow MP,proprietor of the Adelaide Advertiser proposed the toast, although not ayachtsman himself. When the tide rose sufficiently and enough liquidrefreshment had been consumed, the vessel was christened byBundey's 'tiny daughter Miss Ellie', who cracked a bottle of wine on thestem. Over the next seven years Bundey engaged in racing andcruising in both gulfs and off Kangaroo Island as often as health andparliamentary duties permitted. The was outstanding as aracing boat, carrying a large press of sail. Even as a yacht, butparticularly when carrying extra ballast and under reduced cruising rig,she was found to be a safe and comfortable sea-boat.
No plans or half-model are available and the reconstruction of probabledetails has been based on measurement of the craft, description, andthe few pictures that have survived.The Custom House Register provided basic dimensions anddescription. The as a carvel-built cutter with a square stern,straight stem, and a single deck, built in Port Adelaide in 1873 byPlayfair. She measured 45 feet in length, with a beam of 11.9 feet and adepth of 8 feet. Her tonnage was 15.61 under deck and register and theOfficial Number allocated was 89434.
The owners of have retained the services of Leigh DorringtonYacht Brokers in the forthcoming sale of this historic icon of Australianyachting. All offers will be considered. Asking $250 000.
Zephyr
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Bronzewing, Margaret.
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THE LAUNCHING
THE ZEPHYR 1873 GAFF CUTTER
THE SALE OF 'ZEPHYR' 2012
We acknowledge and thank Leigh Dorrington for this article. If you have aspare quarter of amillion dollars, contacthim on 0411 733219 orWebsite: www.yachthub.com andEmail: [email protected] 525 Church Point 2105 NSWP.O.Box 4142 Mosman 2088 NSW
The Zephyr AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST SAILING VESSEL- AND IT’S FOR SALE
Zephyr lying in Port Adelaide in 1880
The Zephyr today
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- Pericles (495-429 B.C.).
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- Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
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- Frederic Bastiat, French economist(1801-1850).
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Round the RiggingPapa Crew assisting a Flying Fifteen
On the Water Police boat Brett T Henderson
Victoria Darling, Stan Lewis, AndrewPearson and Victoria Newton at theSYC Cocktail Party
Gavan Orders anddaughter Katrina
MSQ’s Luan Baldwin helpingJames Mathieson into a PFD
Jenny Davis onJenny Wren
The dredger in Cabbage Tree CreekThe dredger in Cabbage Tree Creek
Papa Crew on our ‘weedy’ ramp
Distraction trying out the Destruction name again.This time it was a very sad result after the winch failed.
Luke filing thosepesky Form 4s
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The QM II as seen from theWater Police Boat
Luan at the MSQ Info evening
Charlie Crew towingnear the Pacific Dawn
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