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Diary DatesDiary Dates

April April Sat 21: Inshore R14

May May Fri 4: Presentation Night

Sat 12: Short-handed R1

Sun 13: Mother’s Day

Sun 20: Winter R1


Sat 21: Inshore R14

Sun 22: Resail Day (if required)

JuneJune Sat 3: Winter R2

Mon 11: Queen’s Birthday

Public Holiday


Sun 17: Winter R3

(Plympton Cup)


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MARCH / APRIL 2012MARCH / APRIL 2012

CHAIRMAN’S REPORTCHAIRMAN’S REPORT It was wonderful to see so many boats and crews around the Club for the Great Southern Regatta. With visitors from the RSAYS and PASC this regatta was well attended and from all reports, enjoyed on water. Well done to Jess Hargreaves who, despite the challenges of a software glitch during the results process, managed this regatta very well. Well done also to Race Officer John Gibson and of course our invaluable on-water duty crew volunteers.

Our second Phil Hoffmann Twilight series has concluded and we thank our excellent sponsors, Phil Hoffmann Travel and Yalumba Wines for their generous support once again. Greg Manuel and his crew on That’s Life finished top of the list in Cruising Division A and avid competitor Adrian Wotton received reward for his efforts with a series win in Cruising Division B.

It seems that our Ladies Helm twilights are proving to be a great success. The Chairman’s Cup is a trophy which can be awarded for any race at the discretion of the current REX Chair. In the spirit of balancing the scales I decided to make it the prize for the most recent Ladies Helm Twilight and warmly congratulate Tracey Pegler on a fine win.

The end of each racing season is the time for reflection. The Racing Executive is a committee which makes decisions based on available information and feedback from members. Mostly we apply a democratic approach when it comes to decision-making but we cannot make the best possible choices without your help. Shortly all skippers will receive a survey from REX. We strongly encourage every skipper to consult with their crew to provide feedback on the past season and make suggestions for the next. It is next-to-impossible to please everyone but the weight of numbers will certainly help to ensure that the majority of members’ wishes are catered for in the 2012/13 season.

Presentation night is just around the corner so book your crew tables now, I look forward to seeing you all there !

TRACI AYRISTRACI AYRIS

RACING CHAIRRACING CHAIR

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NEWS FROM THE RACE OFFICENEWS FROM THE RACE OFFICE DOWNWINDDOWNWIND

JESS HARGREAVES JESS HARGREAVES RACING MANAGERRACING MANAGER

Skipper’s Debrief: Skipper’s Debrief: The CYCSA & RSAYS will be holding a combined Skippers Debrief in the CYCSA

Horizon’s Function Room on Friday 27 April. Be here at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. The Mariners

Restaurant will be open from 5.30pm and will be serving from their ’Ala cart’ Menu, as well as

having some specials on the night.

J24 Australian Championships: J24 Australian Championships: The J24 Australian Champs were held at the CYCSA over the

Adelaide Cup Long Weekend (10-12 March 2012). We had a total of 15 competitors from across

the country make the trek to the CYCSA for the Regatta, and from all reports, it was a successful

weekend. Thanks to all involved in the organisation.

Presentation Night Presentation Night -- Friday 4 May 2012: Friday 4 May 2012: This event is slowly creeping up on us! Don’t miss out on

your ticket to the greatest night in the annual events calendar! This year we have some exciting

entertainment organised, as well as the usual yummy 3 course dinner to compliment the

presentations. Book now at Reception.

Crew & Yacht of the Year: Crew & Yacht of the Year: TTime to start thinking about who you want to nominate for the Crew

and Yacht of the Year awards! Remember if you don’t vote, they won’t win! Nominations close on

Tuesday 17 April 2012. Get your vote in NOW!

Winter & ShortWinter & Short--handed Series: handed Series: The Summer Series has almost wrapped up, which means that the

Winter Series is almost upon us! Don’t forget to nominate for both the Winter & Short-handed

Series (NoR for both out shortly). The first Short-handed Race will be on Saturday 12 May 2012,

and the first Winter Series Race will be on Sunday 20 May 2012.

Crew Available Page: Crew Available Page: Another reminder for skippers to keep looking at the ’Crew Available’ page

on the CYCSA website. There is a selection of eager crew of varying abilities looking for a boat to

sail on, or to learn the ropes. Don’t forget, everyone was a learner once, so if you can help a

newbie out, please look to this page.

‘School’s Out’ comes second in the RSAYS Women’s Series: ‘School’s Out’ comes second in the RSAYS Women’s Series: The RSAYS Women’s Sunday Series

has concluded with Sallyann Geddes from the CYCSA finishing second on School's Out! Well done

Sallyann and the rest of the School’s Out Crew!

1st New Morning III - Nives Vincent

2nd School’s Out - Sallyann Geddes

3rd Taniwah - Therese Gordon

Till next month, happy sailing!


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MARINE ACADEMY NEWSMARINE ACADEMY NEWS

Small Keelboat WeekenderSmall Keelboat Weekender

Come and join us and enjoy being out on the water with our

qualified instructors for an addictive sailing experience. 3 hours of hands

on sailing and get a taste of what our full courses have to offer.

All safety gear provided. Members $180 Non-Members $190

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April - 14th May - 12th

Sea Safety & Survival CourseSea Safety & Survival Course Presented by Teki Dalton, Yachting Australia Instructor and Examiner , this course is a requirement

for Offshore racing including the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. A valuable experience for racing and

cruising sailors alike. Members $270 Non-Members $290

The next course will be held in November 2012

For more information on Marine Academy Courses, visit:

http://cycsa.com.au/marine_academy.html

Boat Licence CourseBoat Licence Course This course involves theory and basic practical components. On successful

completion of the theory test, you will be eligible for the SA Boat Licence

(licence fees applicable, contact Service SA for further info)

Upcoming Dates:

Theory (7pm - 10pm) 27 April; 1 June; 31 August; 28 Sept 2012

Practical (9.30am - 3pm) 28, 29 April; 5, 6 May; 2, 3, 9, 10 June;

28,29 July; 4,5 August; 1,2,8,9 Sept 2012

Youth Boat Licence CourseYouth Boat Licence Course Upcoming Dates:

Next School Holidays

Members $295 Non-Members $350

YA Powerboat Handling Certificate Course YA Powerboat Handling Certificate Course On completion of the Boat Licence Course, those wishing to gain further practical skills and

experience can book a further practical session to gain this certificate.

his is a pre=requisite for YA Sailing Instructors and recommended for Yacht Club rescue boat operators.

Upcoming Dates:

Courses are run parallel to the Boat Licence Course

Cost $450


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RACING ASSOCIATION SPONSOR DOWNWINDDOWNWIND

YEARLY DESK PLANNERS RACING ASSOCIATION YEARLY DESK PLANNERRACING ASSOCIATION YEARLY DESK PLANNER

20122012--20132013——SPONSORS WANTED!SPONSORS WANTED!

The Racing Executive is looking into the possibility of bringing back the popular

Yearly Desk Planners for Racing Members for Season 2012-2013.

The Yearly Desk Planner is a perfect place for you to advertise your business. Don’t miss this fantastic

opportunity to give your business plenty of exposure for one whole year!

Please contact Jess in the Race Office to take advantage of this opportunity.

Price guide below:

Size Price

Small (approx 14 Spaces available)

$200 per advert

Medium (approx 4 spaces available)

$350 per advert

Large (approx 2 spaces available)

$500 per advert


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ATTENTION SKIPPERS! ATTENTION SKIPPERS!

The Racing Executive will shortly be sending you a ‘Skipper Survey’ via email. The REX strongly encourages EVERY skipper to take the time to complete this survey, which will include room for comments. We hope you utilise this opportunity to tell us what you think the strengths and weaknesses in our current program are. Please note, we encourage constructive criticism and suggestions from each of you. Remember, if you do not complete and return the Skipper Survey, your opinion will not be put forward and discussed for the 2012/13 program. Your feedback is important to the REX, and will assist us in creating the best program we possibly can for the future. Thank you!

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SAIL NUMBERS Sailing Instruction 10: SAIL NUMBERS / ALTERATION TO BOATSSailing Instruction 10: SAIL NUMBERS / ALTERATION TO BOATS

10.1: 10.1: Mainsails, headsails and spinnakers shall carry the same sail numbers in accordance with rule 77. Mainsails, headsails and spinnakers shall carry the same sail numbers in accordance with rule 77.

This Sailing Instruction is the warning and opportunity to correct in accordance with rule G4.This Sailing Instruction is the warning and opportunity to correct in accordance with rule G4.

10.2: A boat shall notify the Race Office when a sail number does not match the registered sail number on 10.2: A boat shall notify the Race Office when a sail number does not match the registered sail number on

the entry form. Failure to do so may result in being scored DNC. the entry form. Failure to do so may result in being scored DNC.

The Racing Executive is giving notice to all skippers who have advised the The Racing Executive is giving notice to all skippers who have advised the

Race Office of a change of sail number to their boat this season. Race Office of a change of sail number to their boat this season.

We expect all boats to start the 2012/13 season with the correct sail numbers.We expect all boats to start the 2012/13 season with the correct sail numbers.

This has been mentioned previously in ’DOWNWIND’ and email correspon-This has been mentioned previously in ’DOWNWIND’ and email correspon-

dence from the Race Office. It becomes confusing for our volunteers on the dence from the Race Office. It becomes confusing for our volunteers on the

Committee Boats when recording finish times, as well as for the Race Office Committee Boats when recording finish times, as well as for the Race Office

when processing results when this rule is not abided by. when processing results when this rule is not abided by.

We thank you for your cooperation! We thank you for your cooperation!


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RACE 6RACE 6

29 FEBRUARY 201229 FEBRUARY 2012

CRUISING ACRUISING A

1st G-Wizz - Greg Patten

2nd That’s Life - Greg Manuel

3rd Game On - Julian Newton

CRUISING BCRUISING B

1st School’s Out - Adrian Wotton

2nd Synergy - Mal Hutton

3rd War & Peace - Stefan Marcel

RACE 7RACE 7

7 MARCH 20127 MARCH 2012

The race was abandoned towards the end after the wind The race was abandoned towards the end after the wind

dropped out, which meant most boats would not be able to dropped out, which meant most boats would not be able to

finish. A great night under the patio with plenty of food, finish. A great night under the patio with plenty of food,

drinks and lucky prizes.drinks and lucky prizes.

PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL TWILIGHT SERIES 2- RESULTS

RACE 8RACE 8

14 MARCH 201214 MARCH 2012

The race was abandoned at 1745 The race was abandoned at 1745

hrs, after reports of 50 knt winds hrs, after reports of 50 knt winds

heading our way. A very good heading our way. A very good

decision decision -- about 5 minutes after about 5 minutes after

the call, a huge thunderstorm hit the call, a huge thunderstorm hit

the Club!the Club!

RACE 9RACE 9

21 MARCH 201221 MARCH 2012


1st That’s Life - Greg

Manuel

2nd Rapid 1 - Keith Finch

3rd G-Wizz - Greg Patten


1st Synergy - Mal Hutton

2nd Julia - Richard Harries

3rd School’s Out - Adrian

Wotton

SERIES 1 OVERALL SCORESSERIES 1 OVERALL SCORES


1st That’s Life - Greg Manuel

2nd G-Wizz - Greg Patten

3rd Another Planet - Brenton

Pegler


1st School’s Out - Adrian

Wotton

2nd Synergy - Mal Hutton

3rd Taurus - Adrian Lawrie

RACINGRACING

1st Vertigo - Jamie Goode

2nd JJF - Doug Watson

3rd Good Company - Robin

Townsend

SERIES 1 & 2 OVERALL SCORESSERIES 1 & 2 OVERALL SCORES

CRUISINGCRUISING

1st School’s Out - Adrian Wotton

2nd G-Wizz - Greg Patten

3rd That’s Life - Greg Manuel

RACINGRACING

1st Vertigo - Jamie Goode

2nd JJF - Doug Watson

3rd Good Company - Robin Townsend


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RACE 10RACE 10

24 MARCH 201224 MARCH 2012

1st Two True - Andrew Saies

2nd Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto

3rd Vulcan - Jimmy Howell

SA IRC DIVISION 2 SA IRC DIVISION 2

RACE 5RACE 5

3 MARCH 20123 MARCH 2012

1st Peer Gynt - Paul Bull

2nd Bolistik - Alan Boswick

3rd Freedom - Bob Schahinger

SA IRC DIVISION 1 SA IRC DIVISION 1

RACE 12RACE 12

31 MARCH 201231 MARCH 2012


2nd Aikin - Caillin Howard

3rd Asylum - Derek Morrison

RACE 11RACE 11

31 MARCH 201231 MARCH 2012

1st Secret Mens Business 3.5 -

Geoff Boettcher

2nd White Knight - David Knights

3rd Two True - Andrew Saies

SERIES SCORESSERIES SCORES


2nd Secret Mens Business 3.5 -

Geoff Boettcher

3rd Vulcan - Jimmy Howell

RACE 6RACE 6

31 MARCH 201231 MARCH 2012


2nd Freedom - Bob Schahinger

3rd Take 5 - Steve Martin

RACE 7RACE 7

31 MARCH 201231 MARCH 2012


2nd Young Einstein - Rob Sellick

3rd Take 5 - Steve Martin

RACE 8RACE 8

1 APRIL 20121 APRIL 2012

1st Young Einstein - Rob Sellick

2nd Bolistik - Alan Boswick

3rd Dejavu - Craig Henderson



2nd Peer Gynt - Paul Bull

3rd Freedom - Bob Schahinger


The SA IRC Championships have now concluded for Season 2011/12 - we had a record fleet of 13 contesting this series (7 from CYCSA and 6 from RSAYS) . With the addition of a few more yachts to the IRC fleet, next season looks very promising!

This season we also ran the SA IRC Division 2 Championships. The fleet of 7 boats (4 from PASC, 2 from RSAYS and 1 from CYCSA) keenly contested this series with the final result not know until after the final race - even then the winner won on countback!

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DOWNWINDDOWNWIND 2012 CHAIRMAN’S CUP 2012 CHAIRMAN’S CUP

28 MARCH 201228 MARCH 2012

1st Another Planet - Tracey Pegler

2nd Such Is Life - Laura Cowley

3rd War & Peace - Nikki Marcel

The 2012 Chairman’s Cup was held in conjunction with the final Ladies Helm The 2012 Chairman’s Cup was held in conjunction with the final Ladies Helm

Twilight Race on Wednesday the 28 March 2012. After 2 weeks of horrible Twilight Race on Wednesday the 28 March 2012. After 2 weeks of horrible

Wednesday night weather, we were finally blessed by the Weather Gods with Wednesday night weather, we were finally blessed by the Weather Gods with

PERFECT sailing conditions for our final hurrah for the season! We had a PERFECT sailing conditions for our final hurrah for the season! We had a

fantastic fleet of 23 boats, all (but one) helmed by a lovely lady. It is great to see fantastic fleet of 23 boats, all (but one) helmed by a lovely lady. It is great to see

such support of these fun evenings and it is obvious that the girls love such support of these fun evenings and it is obvious that the girls love

getting behind the helm! getting behind the helm!

The Chairman’s Cup was sponsored by Channel 7 SALife The Chairman’s Cup was sponsored by Channel 7 SALife

TV, and it was great to have the special sponsorship for TV, and it was great to have the special sponsorship for

the evening. We also had reps from Series the evening. We also had reps from Series

Sponsors Phil Hoffmann Travel and Yalumba wines in Sponsors Phil Hoffmann Travel and Yalumba wines in

attendance for the evening attendance for the evening -- thanks to the crew from thanks to the crew from

Rapid 1 for showing them a great time! Rapid 1 for showing them a great time!

Congratulations to our winners for the evening Congratulations to our winners for the evening

-- Another Planet, helmed by Tracey Pegler winning the Another Planet, helmed by Tracey Pegler winning the

Chairman's Cup for the second year running!Chairman's Cup for the second year running!


Traci Ayris & Tracey Pegler with the

Chairman’s Cup

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RACE 10 RACE 10 -- 3 MARCH 20123 MARCH 2012

D1D1 PHSPHS IRCIRC

1st Alliance - Jim Hallion 1st Two True - Andrew Saies

2nd White Knight - David Knights 2nd White Knight - David Knights

3rd Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto 3rd Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto

D2 PHSD2 PHS

1st Dr. Feelgood - Jason Coonan

2nd Carioca - Beth Hutton

3rd Young Einstein - Rob Sellick

J24J24 PHSPHS ODOD

1st Good Company - Robin Townsend 1st JJF - Doug Watson

2nd Vertigo - Jamie Goode 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend

3rd JJF - Doug Watson 3rd Vertigo - Jamie Goode

CLUB INSHORE SERIES RESULTSCLUB INSHORE SERIES RESULTS

RACE 8RACE 8

17 MARCH 201217 MARCH 2012

1st Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto

2nd Another Planet - Brenton Pegler

3rd School’s Out - Adrian Wotton

COASTER SERIES RESULTS COASTER SERIES RESULTS


RACE 9RACE 9

14 APRIL 201214 APRIL 2012


2nd War & Peace - Stefan Marcel

3rd Carioca - Beth Hutton

SeriesSeries

ScoresScores


2nd War & Peace - Stefan Marcel

3rd Another Planet - Brenton Pegler

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RACE 11RACE 11

24 MARCH 201224 MARCH 2012

D1D1 PHSPHS IRCIRC

1st Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto 1st Two True - Andrew Saies

2nd White Knight - David Knights 2nd Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto

3rd Two True - Andrew Saies 3rd White Knight - David Knights

D2 PHSD2 PHS


2nd Young Einstein - Rob Sellick


J24J24 PHSPHS ODOD

1st Vertigo - Jamie Goode 1st JJF - Doug Watson

2nd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson 2nd Vertigo - Jamie Goode

3rd JJF - Doug Watson 3rd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson

CLUB INSHORE SERIES RESULTS (con’t)CLUB INSHORE SERIES RESULTS (con’t)

RACE 12RACE 12

31 MARCH 201231 MARCH 2012

D1D1 PHSPHS IRCIRC

1st Alliance - Jim Hallion 1st White Knight - David Knights

2nd White Knight - David Knights 2nd Two True - Andrew Saies

3rd Bullistic - Paul Martin 3rd Asylum - Derek Morrison

D2 PHSD2 PHS


2nd Taurus - Adrian Lawrie

3rd Young Einstein - Rob Sellick

J24J24 PHSPHS ODOD

1st Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson 1st JJF - Doug Watson

2nd JJF - Doug Watson 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend

3rd Good Company - Robin Townsend 3rd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson

RACE 13RACE 13

31 MARCH 201231 MARCH 2012

D1D1 PHSPHS IRCIRC

1st Asylum - Derek Morrison 1st Two True - Andrew Saies

2nd Two True - Andrew Saies 2nd Asylum - Derek Morrison

3rd Bullistic - Paul Martin 3rd Shining Sea - Andrew Corletto

D2 PHSD2 PHS


2nd Dr. Feelgood - Jason Coonan


J24J24 PHSPHS ODOD

1st JJF - Doug Watson 1st JJF - Doug Watson

2nd Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend



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The 2012 J24 Australian Championships were held at the CYCSA over the Adelaide Cup long weekend (10-12 March 2012). The Club hosted 10 interstate boats (from Victoria and NSW), as well as one entrant from Port Adelaide Sailing Club, and 4 home club entries: Good Company, Vertigo, Such is Life, and JJF.

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The weather Gods were smiling on us for the regatta, aside from

a few later than expected starts while waiting for the afternoon

sea breezes to pick up. Each day was sunny, with superb sailing

conditions. The scheduled 4 races were all sailed on Day 1 (4-9

knts), as were the 4 on Day 2 (10-12 knts), while on Day 3 (7-10

knts) the final 2 races of the series were run. The racing was keen

and extremely competitive for the fifteen boats that showed up

to establish the top J24 teams in Australia.

In a nail biting finish that went down to the last

race finish positions, Dave Suda and his crew on

PACEMAKER won the 2012 J24 Australian

Championships by one point - with Ben Lamb

(sailing Alyn Stevenson’s FUN 2) coming in second

and last year’s winner Sean Kirkjian sailing SAILPAC

coming in third place.

In PHS the winner was our very own Jamie Goode and the

crew on VERTIGO, in second place was Peter Stevens (CODE

VIOLATION), and OD winner Dave Suda (PACEMAKER)

coming in third place. It is customary within the J24s that the

PHS placing can’t be won by OD place getters, so third on PHS

went to Melbourne sailor Hugo Ottoway (BRUSCHETTA VI). OD WINNERS ‘PACEMAKER’


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GREAT SOUTHERN REGATTAGREAT SOUTHERN REGATTA DOWNWINDDOWNWIND

D1D1 PHSPHS IRCIRC

1st Two True - Andrew Saies 1st Two True - Andrew Saies

2nd Taniwah - Ron Parker 2nd Secret Mens Business 3.5 - Geoff Boettcher

3rd Aikin - Caillin Howard 3rd White Knight - David Knights

D2D2 PHSPHS IRCIRC

1st Dejavu - Craig Henderson 1st Peer Gynt - Paul Bull

2nd Dr Feelgood - Jason Coonan 2nd Young Einstein - Rob Sellick

3rd Troppo - Sam Gaylard 3rd Freedom - Bob Schahinger

J24J24 PHSPHS ODOD

1st Such Is Life - Dave Nicolson 1st JJF - Doug Watson

2nd JJF - Doug Watson 2nd Good Company - Robin Townsend


D3D3 PHSPHS

1st Mystic - Raelene Bates

2nd Lyra - Jake Novick

3rd Hawks Nest - Steve Emery


Following on from the record number of entries in the Premiers Cup Regatta, we once again had excellent interest, and a record number of Keelboat entries, which was boosted by the continued support of the PASC (providing 11 of the total 36 entries / RSAYS 5 / CYCSA 20).

On the Thursday afternoon prior to the Regatta the weather forecast looked OK for the Saturday, with winds around 10knts, however Sunday was shaping up to be a potential disaster with winds 0-3knts all day. Luckily, the wind gods helped us out and we had enough breeze for the RO to run 2 W/L races on Saturday and a longer course on Sunday with all boats finishing within the time limits.

RACE 1: The start of Race 1 on Saturday was delayed due to a 20 degree shift just before the warning signal. The new course for Div 1 was 2 x laps 1.6 miles 230 degrees /Div 2 and J24 was 2 laps x 1.2 miles 230 degrees, with the wind speed around 7 knts. Clear start - just after rounding the windward mark the wind increased to 10/12knts and shifted to SSW, causing the RO to move the windward mark to 200 degrees for the 2nd beat. This was a good move as the breeze stayed in that direction for the rest of the afternoon. Excellent racing with the first 11 Div 1 boats finishing within 4 minutes on PHS. Div 2 had 8 in 5 mins, and although only 3 J24 started they were within 30 secs.

RACE 2: Race 2 had similar courses for all divisions, with the wind speed around 10/12knts, 200 degrees. It was another very close race result: the first 10 Div 1 boats in 5mins / first 10 Div 2 in 7 mins. The only real drama in this race was on the start line when Kaesler and Alliance had solid contact resulting in a crew member from Alliance having his leg injured. After the protest hearing Kaesler was a DSQ.

RACE 3: Race 3 was a long Race on the Sunday, and as expected 0-3 knts greeted the yachts at 1130. Luckily the breeze increased to approx 5/7knts from the west just prior to the midday start and gradually built up during the race to 8/11knts. The RO set a good course for the conditions with plenty of opportunities to shorten course if required. The first mark was a gate off Point Malcolm (about 60/70 degrees) - perfect for code zero if you have one. From there it was to a mark off Escort House (assy), then to the Wreck Buoy (60/70degrees), then to the finish dead downwind.

Div 1, 2 & J24 completed the course in 1 and a half to 2 hrs, whilst Div 3 finished in 2 to 2 and a half hours. It was a sunny day, with very pleasant sailing conditions. The results were very close, with the first 12 in Div 1 finishing within 5 mins on PHS, the whole Div 2 fleet of 14 finished in 6.5mins, the J24s were within 1 min and Div 3 all within 14 mins.

A very successful regatta with great atmosphere. William StrangwaysWilliam Strangways

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The last offshore race was vitally important as Asylum was sitting second in PHS on eleven points equal with Two True who were winning on count back. We were also third in the IRC division behind Secret Mens Business, again on equal points. SMB chose not to race giving us second for the series in IRC.

Now we come to the race itself. We were thankful that the REX committee set a course appropriate to the light conditions: Start -Glenelg - Orontes Beacon - Finish. A longer race might have taken all weekend.

Our crew for the race consisted of owner Derek Morrison, Steve, Paul, Dianne, Tony, Mike, myself and guest helmsman from Two True Rob Human. The challenge for us was to win outright as usual but to be in front of or very close to Two True at the finish so as to be ahead on handicap, allowing us to be one point ahead in the series.

The start at 1300 was a tricky affair being a rare spinnaker start as we had a northerly breeze and the first leg south to Glenelg. In addition Tony had not been on the bow before although he has had years of experience in dinghies. He did a great job all day. We set the masthead kite and held it all the way to the breakwater at Glenelg. Asylum made great speed on this leg, being the first yacht (I believe) to gybe off of Henley in 11-12 knots of breeze. Asylum was first to reach the Glenelg break water turning mark at around 1450 after an intense dual along the coast.

Two True, like the great competitors they are, were right on our tail and only a few more boat lengths to Aikin and Vulcan from the Squadron.

On the second leg we were confronted with a lack of breeze which dropped out altogether at times. We pushed west with our code zero, like Kamikaze pilots, into dead pockets of no wind, covering Two True in search of more wind. After an amazing sunset it became difficult to keep track of the surrounding yachts. We ate our customary dinner of curry and drank teas and coffees. The early favourable tide was on the turn making our slow approach to Orontes all the more difficult. Many yachts had taken a northerly course and found more wind than us and reached Orontes just before we did at midnight.

Thankfully a really solid wind from the north to north east set in on the last leg. We were able to fly our code zero again and steered higher than the fleet across The Gulf to the finish. Mike navigated us to the finish line and recorded the time at the line of 3.01.56 secs Sunday morning (from memory). Dianne informed race control of our finish as we celebrated on the way in to the CYCSA. A 60 mile race in 14 hours, works out to an average speed of just over 4 knots. We did finish up third on PHS in front of Two True fourth. In Derek’s words – mission accomplished.

The end result of approx 14 hrs of frustrating sailing resulted in Asylum taking first place in the Offshore PHS series & second in the Offshore IRC series 2011/12 . We are very happy with that.

TOM ABBOTT TOM ABBOTT -- ASYLUM ASYLUM

OFFSHORE RESULTSOFFSHORE RESULTS RACE 6RACE 6

16 MARCH 2012 16 MARCH 2012 -- ISLAND CUPISLAND CUP

PHSPHS


2nd Asylum - Derek Morrison

3rd White Knight - David Knights

IRCIRC





PHSPHS IRCIRC

1st Asylum - Derek Morrison 1st Two True - Andrew Saies

2nd Two True - Andrew Saies 2nd Asylum - Derek Morrison

3rd White Knight - David Knights 3rd Secret Mens Business 3.5 - Geoff Boettcher

RACE 7RACE 7

14 APRIL 2012 14 APRIL 2012 -- KINNAIRD CUPKINNAIRD CUP

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