Day 1: Racing was abandoned due to no wind.

Day 2: The teams sailed the Compulsory Rectangular Course. 1st FBYC, 2nd RCYC, 3rd PYC.

Day 3: The teams sailed the Compulsory Windward/Leeward Course. 1st PYC, 2nd RCYC, 3rd RNYC.

Day 4: The teams sailed the Compulsory Triangular Course. 1st FBYC, 2nd PYC, 3rd RCYC.

From the News desk

False Bay Yacht Club steamed to victory in race three of the Ola Lipton Challenge Cup offshore of Durban today (Wednesday). Three points separate the top three positions on the overall leader board, with Point Yacht Club remaining on the top of the log, Royal Cape Yacht Club in second and today’s successor, FBYC still in third. Co-Skippers Markus Progli and Andrea Giovannini racing on Intasure FBYC Challenge had a much better start than yesterday, putting them in a good position, “We got into a controlling position early on, which we were relieved about.” said co-skipper Markus Progli. “Kudos to PYC for sailing fantastically well and Greg and the RCYC guys sailed a magnificent race, coming back from a seventh to finish third. But there is still a lot of racing to be done, you can’t win it yet but one bad race and you certainly can lose it!” Progli stated. Second overall with a third today (Wednesday), Greg Davis representing the Royal Cape Yacht Club agreed with Progli’s comment, “Last year I was nine points ahead and one terrible race saw me lose the title. Anything can happen.” “We are just taking it one day as it comes; tomorrow (Thursday) is another day! Everything is going all right; it has been lovely weather and lovely conditions. The team is in high spirits and the boat speed is going well.” The skipper with most titles under his belt had to work incredibly hard today, after they were lying fourth they snagged a plastic bag, “We lost a few positions but once we flossed and got rid of the hindrance, we settled into regaining our position.” The fleet have sailed the required 12nautical mile races required, with only two remaining days left, the tactics on the water is going to be epic.

CLUB NEWS LETTER 11th July

2013

Provisional overall results as of Thursday 12:34 (Day 5):

Pos Club Skipper Pts

1st PYC Choose Life Co-Ordination Richard Weddell 6

2nd RCYC RMS Harbour Lights Greg Davis 8

3rd Intasure FBYC Challenge Andrea Giovanni / Markus Progli 9

For full results click here.

For Lipton photos by Trevor Wilkins click here.

To track the fleet while they are racing click here.

Robben Island Anchor, Fish & Braai - Sat 13th July

Meet from ±9 am at RCYC for Breakfast Leave Club from ±10.30am for Sailing and Fishing anywhere you like

Meet and anchor slightly North of Murray Harbour - Robben Island at ± 1.30 pm Have your own Lunchtime Braai and continue fishing until ± 3.30pm

Prizes generously sponsored by Sea Port will be handed out to the boat for – Biggest fish caught

Most interesting fish caught Smallest fish caught

If the weather is against us, we will be moving the event to the following weekend. Sign up on the notice board or speak to Alan Haefele 0837752674.

Recreational Fishing

(1) All recreational fishers are required to get recreational fishing permits. You can get these permits from Post Offices countrywide at a cost of R76 for angling permits. Permits are valid for a year, except for permits for species that can only be caught during season (these expire at the end of the season).

(2) A recreational fishing permit entitles the holder to catch fish for own use only and not for the purpose of selling or trading fish.

The skipper of a vessel used for any recreational fishing that may be undertaken from a vessel shall be in possession of a recreational fishing permit endorsed for recreational fishing from a vessel.

RECREATIONAL FISHING PERMIT FEES

Annual permit: Angling R 76.

Additional fee per vessel (only payable by the skipper) for recreational fishing from such a vessel where applicable R 87

http://www.westerncape.gov.za/eng/directories/services/11489/21501

The new KLING double handed series starts 20 July 2013. It will comprise of 6 Saturday events over the next six months (20 July, 17 August, 14 September, 12 October, 16 November 7 December).

The new series may include some exciting enhancements on the current successful format, including some longer races, and a more specific focus on what double handed sailing is about. We encourage you to give this series a shot, it is a really good way to improve your boat handling and your boat knowledge. If you don't have access to a yacht, let the sailing office know, and we'll try to place you appropriately. Come Sailing!

Winter Series Talks and Racing

We're twinning Wednesday evening sailing talks with Saturday afternoon races in the Winter Series this year. Each talk should assist all sailors to improve their knowledge and skill. So whether you are new to keelboat sailing, or a seasoned expert, a skipper or a crew, come down to your club and participate...the line-up of talks will be finalized shortly.

Winter Series 1 24 July 2013 Wednesday evening talk 27 July 2013 back-to-back races, first start at 1pm Winter Series 2 31 July 2013 Wednesday evening talk 3 August 2013 back-to-back races, first start at 1pm Winter 3 4 September 2013 Wednesday evening talk 7 September 2013 back-to-back races, first start at 1pm Winter 4 25 September 2013 Wednesday evening talk 28 September 2013 back-to-back races, first start at 1pm We will have the capability to lay up to two additional marks on the water each on each Saturday. Racing will be dual scored, and courses will be set by a variety of our club's sailors.

Subscriptions and Mooring Fees – Letter from the Treasurer

1 July 2013

Dear Member

RCYC MEMBERSHIP FEES – KIND REQUEST FOR PAYMENT

The past membership year has been a great success due to your loyal and sustained support which led to the GENCOM

deciding not to increase your subscription fees and annual mooring levies.

Once again, the Club has raised the appropriate invoices and has recently sent you your summary statements. Your

early payment of your membership fee is hereby requested in order to ensure the sustainability of the great facilities

at your club and to enhance your and your fellow members’ sailing experience during the coming year.

Kindly note that your club’s Constitution requires that all membership fees be settled no later than 31 July of the

respective year.

You are therefore kindly requested to ensure that your payment is received on or before 31/07/13, providing clear

reference to your membership account.

Debit orders are gladly accepted - to arrange this facility please contact our Financial Manager, Mr Barry Heath

(fm@rcyc.co.za) or Mrs Harriet Symons (harriet@rcyc.co.za) who will arrange the appropriate process and

documentation.

On the formal side of things your club has to invoke those provisions as regulated by Clause 8.9 and 8.10 of your

Constitution should payment not be forthcoming as it has a duty towards those members in good standing. That said,

I do not wish to lose a single member and in this regard you are invited to arrange a confidential appointment with

me should you wish to discuss any financial predicaments you may be experiencing.

Thank you to those of you who are already in good standing.

Rest ensured that your committee is focusing all its energy to better your sailing experience and your use of the club

facilities.

Thank you for your kind attention to the payment of your membership fees, it is highly appreciated.

pp

Matthys Lourens

Honorary Treasurer Royal Cape Yacht Club Tel: 021 421 1354 Fax: 021 421 6028 E-Mail: fm@rcyc.co.za Website: www.rcyc.co.za

Outside House

RCYC Outside house are embarking on an ambitious re-vamp of the hard area which will include some marine

civil works, structural engineering, quantity surveys, etc. Any of our members who has any of the required

skills to assist in enabling this project to happen in the best practice and least cost to members is invited to

contact the Rear Commodore O/H Derek Shuttleworth Cell 0833240253 or by email to outsidehouse-

flag@rcyc.co.za

This will not unduly inconvenience members as meetings will only happen in the evenings usually around 5.30

once or twice a month as circumstances dictate for the duration of the planning stage.

RCYC Winter Special ... need to anti-foul your boat or undertake urgent maintenance??

Outside House offer you 2 FREE days on the hard - you only pay for the crane.

T&C's Apply. To take advantage of this crazy offer make sure you book through marina office.

Terms and Conditions

Free days (48hrs) inclusive of time taken for lifting and splashing.

Any period used thereafter will be billed at normal rates.

Period commences on strapping, ends on splash.

No bad weather days allowed. Applicable for July only.

ONLY VALID TO MEMBERS OF THE RCYC

The Outside staff has run out of mooring lines, this has happened due to a vast amount of yachts not being tied up properly and the club using what lines we have had available. Members, who have old sheets lying around, please donate them to Outside House. – Regards Ian Meggy (Marina Manager)

RCYC OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday 08h00-17h00

Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 10h00-14h00

Dear Valued Member,

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!

This Responsible Driving Initiative is endorsed by: