The new RNYC / PYC sailing calendar can now be downloaded off our website at www.hmyc.org.za. This can be found under the Sailing KZN burgee on the left hand navbar of our site.
Please note the calender is 2.2 megs in size.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Masthead - August 2010
SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS
We were delighted at the response and turnout at the seasons opening cruise where 18 boats and crew sailed past the Commodore and then on to a really fun braai at Dukuduku. We want to arrange more of these social events and suggestions have been made for an evening cruise and raft up, a theme day accompanied by a themed meal, so please let us have your suggestions as to what YOU and YOUR FAMILY would like to do. We want to put the emphasis this year on family and social activities as well as the racing side.
We are also very pleased to welcome back Debbie and family to the club as the official caterer and who will be at the club on every race and event day. Already we are seeing the benefits of having a good caterer in the Galley again so please support her. The other very good news is that we now have our Club Liquor Licence and the bar will also be open on these occasions. Debbie has also been appointed as the Club Manager for the Pub and will in future be running this. We as a committee have decided that it is now time to get rid of some of the old equipment and have already replaced the old stainless steel fridge, are going to replace the sink area, will ultimately look at new cookers and will be bringing back a lounge suite next to the fireplace, where family and guests can relax. The bar fridges have also been serviced and the fans replaced which means that we will have cold beers and cold drinks again…come and experience the new “vibe” at the club.
As part of our expansion into the social and sailing side, Alan Barr has organised a “Cat” regatta for the long weekend and it appears that we have keen interest for this event, so pop out and support them even if only for a picnic or drink.
The first Partington Plate of the season brought out a record number of boats for this event from dinghies to cruisers and was an event enjoyed by all. It was wonderful to see again the members enjoying a drink and chat afterwards on the veranda, while watching the spectacular sunset. Pop out and enjoy the atmosphere with us on the next race day.
Due to popular demand, we are currently looking at widening the car park slipway by some 2 metres to make it easier to launch and particularly for the bigger boats. The intention will be to carry the line down from the edge of the car park on the jetty side as far as we are able with the rapidly retreating water level. We will also paint new alignment lines on either side of the expanded slipway and down the centre line. Thanks to the endeavours of our bosun, Clive, there are now steps on either side of the wooden jetty down to water level.
Please will all members diarise that fact that the Midmar Mile will take place over the weekend of the 11th to 14th February 2011 and as usual we have hired the club and all of its facilities to the Germiston Swim Club and consequently the grounds of the club will be out-of- bounds to members. Whilst we regret that this will happen, this event brings in much needed funds for the club.
We will be reintroducing the Visitors Book and we would ask that all members bringing guests to the club take the time to sign them in and if possible, introduce them to the Commodore and/or some of the committee so that we can make them feel welcome.
We will be sending out the MASTHEAD every month to keep our members right up to date with developments at the club.
We are also looking for members with any particular skills to please come forward and let us know.
HAPPY SAILING AND FAIR WINDS
We were delighted at the response and turnout at the seasons opening cruise where 18 boats and crew sailed past the Commodore and then on to a really fun braai at Dukuduku. We want to arrange more of these social events and suggestions have been made for an evening cruise and raft up, a theme day accompanied by a themed meal, so please let us have your suggestions as to what YOU and YOUR FAMILY would like to do. We want to put the emphasis this year on family and social activities as well as the racing side.
We are also very pleased to welcome back Debbie and family to the club as the official caterer and who will be at the club on every race and event day. Already we are seeing the benefits of having a good caterer in the Galley again so please support her. The other very good news is that we now have our Club Liquor Licence and the bar will also be open on these occasions. Debbie has also been appointed as the Club Manager for the Pub and will in future be running this. We as a committee have decided that it is now time to get rid of some of the old equipment and have already replaced the old stainless steel fridge, are going to replace the sink area, will ultimately look at new cookers and will be bringing back a lounge suite next to the fireplace, where family and guests can relax. The bar fridges have also been serviced and the fans replaced which means that we will have cold beers and cold drinks again…come and experience the new “vibe” at the club.
As part of our expansion into the social and sailing side, Alan Barr has organised a “Cat” regatta for the long weekend and it appears that we have keen interest for this event, so pop out and support them even if only for a picnic or drink.
The first Partington Plate of the season brought out a record number of boats for this event from dinghies to cruisers and was an event enjoyed by all. It was wonderful to see again the members enjoying a drink and chat afterwards on the veranda, while watching the spectacular sunset. Pop out and enjoy the atmosphere with us on the next race day.
Due to popular demand, we are currently looking at widening the car park slipway by some 2 metres to make it easier to launch and particularly for the bigger boats. The intention will be to carry the line down from the edge of the car park on the jetty side as far as we are able with the rapidly retreating water level. We will also paint new alignment lines on either side of the expanded slipway and down the centre line. Thanks to the endeavours of our bosun, Clive, there are now steps on either side of the wooden jetty down to water level.
Please will all members diarise that fact that the Midmar Mile will take place over the weekend of the 11th to 14th February 2011 and as usual we have hired the club and all of its facilities to the Germiston Swim Club and consequently the grounds of the club will be out-of- bounds to members. Whilst we regret that this will happen, this event brings in much needed funds for the club.
We will be reintroducing the Visitors Book and we would ask that all members bringing guests to the club take the time to sign them in and if possible, introduce them to the Commodore and/or some of the committee so that we can make them feel welcome.
We will be sending out the MASTHEAD every month to keep our members right up to date with developments at the club.
We are also looking for members with any particular skills to please come forward and let us know.
HAPPY SAILING AND FAIR WINDS
Monday, September 20, 2010
KZN MIDLANDS OPEN CATAMARAN (and Dinghy) REGATTA
KZN MIDLANDS OPEN CATAMARAN (and Dinghy) REGATTA
Venue: Henley Midmar Yacht Club, Midmar Dam
Dates: 24 to 26 September 2010.
This is a FUN REGATTA OPEN TO ALL SAILORS. No yacht club membership, SAS membership, or measurement certificates will be required and those that have not raced before are encouraged to participate.
Just be there to enjoy the activity.HMYC will make a donation to SAS in lieu of the membership fees.
General Information.
Eligibility and Entry
The event is open to all catamaran classes;
and monohull dinghy classes with a Portsmouth Rating of 950 or better
(e.g. 29er, 505, etc.).
Entries shall be submitted during registration on the official entry form obtainable from HMYC.The regatta fee is R150.00 payable to HMYC.
Programme
The scheduled time of the first race is 11H00 on 24th September 2010.
10 races are scheduled, but this may be increased by the race committee.
No race will start after 15H30 on the 26th September 2010.
Registration
Registration will be at HMYC on 23rd September 2010 from 16h00 to 19h00
and 24th August from 8h00 to 10h30.
Camping is available at HMYC from Thursday night.
You will need to book with Heather Marshal.
Yacht Club Admin-Heather Marshal
Tel: 033 3304158 Cell 083 312 7707 Email: info@hmyc.org.za
Camping fees are payable at HMYC R 30.00 per person per night.
Bar will be open on Thursday.
Meals will be available from Friday breakfast to Sunday lunch.
Please supply numbers for catering.
Contact:
Alan Barr: alan@natalproperty.co.za or 033-3451515
(HMYC "Cat" Class Captain)
Dave Wagner: Wagtails@mweb.co.za (HMYC VC Sailing)
We hope to see you there.
Dave Wagner
Venue: Henley Midmar Yacht Club, Midmar Dam
Dates: 24 to 26 September 2010.
This is a FUN REGATTA OPEN TO ALL SAILORS. No yacht club membership, SAS membership, or measurement certificates will be required and those that have not raced before are encouraged to participate.
Just be there to enjoy the activity.HMYC will make a donation to SAS in lieu of the membership fees.
General Information.
Eligibility and Entry
The event is open to all catamaran classes;
and monohull dinghy classes with a Portsmouth Rating of 950 or better
(e.g. 29er, 505, etc.).
Entries shall be submitted during registration on the official entry form obtainable from HMYC.The regatta fee is R150.00 payable to HMYC.
Programme
The scheduled time of the first race is 11H00 on 24th September 2010.
10 races are scheduled, but this may be increased by the race committee.
No race will start after 15H30 on the 26th September 2010.
Registration
Registration will be at HMYC on 23rd September 2010 from 16h00 to 19h00
and 24th August from 8h00 to 10h30.
Camping is available at HMYC from Thursday night.
You will need to book with Heather Marshal.
Yacht Club Admin-Heather Marshal
Tel: 033 3304158 Cell 083 312 7707 Email: info@hmyc.org.za
Camping fees are payable at HMYC R 30.00 per person per night.
Bar will be open on Thursday.
Meals will be available from Friday breakfast to Sunday lunch.
Please supply numbers for catering.
Contact:
Alan Barr: alan@natalproperty.co.za or 033-3451515
(HMYC "Cat" Class Captain)
Dave Wagner: Wagtails@mweb.co.za (HMYC VC Sailing)
We hope to see you there.
Dave Wagner
PARTINGTON PLATE #1 - Saturday 18 September
The Partington Plate Series made a most promising start on Saturday 18 September.
Event #1 of the series saw fourteen boats make the start line after the 13h30 briefing by RO Roy Shooter, ably assisted by Elspeth Gray.Most encouraging was the number of larger keelers turning out on the day. More encouraging was the presence of some new faces at the Club and on the boats, and the re-emergence of a number of 'absentee' members.Word around the club is that a few more of the bigger boats should be joining the fray in the near future.
The warm westerly had the RO set a course from a Jetty start to No 6 (Buildit),No 4 (Amanzi Water),No 1 (Quantum Sails), back to Amanzi, up to Quantum for a second time, and then to the Jetty for the finish.
First to No 1 was Tarbie flying along on his little Extra to lead the fleet all the way home.Then came a bunch of craft led by the Hunters Picannin and Flirt, followed by a gaggle of some lovely old keelers shaking out their long-stored sails and adding some real bulk to the fleet.
Hunter Picannin managed to hoist a perfect 'wine glass' spinnaker rounding No 1 (having had the bag stored for over six months) allowing Flirt and a Dart to overtake.Close on their heels was Hunter Paradigm Shift (Robin Mc with rent-a-student crew, Rachel, on board). Also in the mix was the L26, Desiree, with her asymetrical bag.
As the fleet moved around No 4 for the second time, the wind switched to a gusting easterly, making the leg back up to No1 a "soldier's course". The newly-acquired Stadt 22 of 'Odin' Cockerill,Lentil (paid for?), was out on the water after lying at her mooring for some years and used the conditions to enjoy a race-within-a-race with HMYC Commodore, Richard Solomon, at the helm of the Hunter, Aquarius, with the latter just sneaking ahead at the finish
line.
Also out on the water were other bigger keelers enjoying the outing: the Stadt 26, Cheers, the L20 of Pete Goble, the Theta 26 of Big D Wagner and a Microsail. Hunters Ukuzingela and Knip were also out to enjoy the day.
The wind conditions on the run to the finish at the Jetty proved quite interesting with some participants reporting unstoppable rolling, Chinese gybes and near broaches !
A great day's sailing followed by refreshments on the verandah, with the gathering being entertained with stories of daring feats out on the water.
A great start to the Partington Plate Series of the '10/'11 season. Let's work at getting more of the keelers at mooring out and sailing.The growing number of larger keelers in the fleet presents a great opportunity to get folk introduced to the joys of sailing, especially as crew.
Upcoming HMYC Calendar Events:
Sunday 3 October Class Champs/Monthly Mug #2
Saturday 16 October Partington Plate #2
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October Rose Bowl Mini Regatta
Sunday 31 October Youth Fun Day
Sunday 7 November Class Champs/Monthly Mug #3
Event #1 of the series saw fourteen boats make the start line after the 13h30 briefing by RO Roy Shooter, ably assisted by Elspeth Gray.Most encouraging was the number of larger keelers turning out on the day. More encouraging was the presence of some new faces at the Club and on the boats, and the re-emergence of a number of 'absentee' members.Word around the club is that a few more of the bigger boats should be joining the fray in the near future.
The warm westerly had the RO set a course from a Jetty start to No 6 (Buildit),No 4 (Amanzi Water),No 1 (Quantum Sails), back to Amanzi, up to Quantum for a second time, and then to the Jetty for the finish.
First to No 1 was Tarbie flying along on his little Extra to lead the fleet all the way home.Then came a bunch of craft led by the Hunters Picannin and Flirt, followed by a gaggle of some lovely old keelers shaking out their long-stored sails and adding some real bulk to the fleet.
Hunter Picannin managed to hoist a perfect 'wine glass' spinnaker rounding No 1 (having had the bag stored for over six months) allowing Flirt and a Dart to overtake.Close on their heels was Hunter Paradigm Shift (Robin Mc with rent-a-student crew, Rachel, on board). Also in the mix was the L26, Desiree, with her asymetrical bag.
As the fleet moved around No 4 for the second time, the wind switched to a gusting easterly, making the leg back up to No1 a "soldier's course". The newly-acquired Stadt 22 of 'Odin' Cockerill,Lentil (paid for?), was out on the water after lying at her mooring for some years and used the conditions to enjoy a race-within-a-race with HMYC Commodore, Richard Solomon, at the helm of the Hunter, Aquarius, with the latter just sneaking ahead at the finish
line.
Also out on the water were other bigger keelers enjoying the outing: the Stadt 26, Cheers, the L20 of Pete Goble, the Theta 26 of Big D Wagner and a Microsail. Hunters Ukuzingela and Knip were also out to enjoy the day.
The wind conditions on the run to the finish at the Jetty proved quite interesting with some participants reporting unstoppable rolling, Chinese gybes and near broaches !
A great day's sailing followed by refreshments on the verandah, with the gathering being entertained with stories of daring feats out on the water.
A great start to the Partington Plate Series of the '10/'11 season. Let's work at getting more of the keelers at mooring out and sailing.The growing number of larger keelers in the fleet presents a great opportunity to get folk introduced to the joys of sailing, especially as crew.
Upcoming HMYC Calendar Events:
Sunday 3 October Class Champs/Monthly Mug #2
Saturday 16 October Partington Plate #2
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October Rose Bowl Mini Regatta
Sunday 31 October Youth Fun Day
Sunday 7 November Class Champs/Monthly Mug #3
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
AT HMYC THIS WEEKEND - 18 September 2010
AT HMYC THIS WEEKEND
Saturday 18 September Partington Plate #1 . Briefing 13h30.
First event of the Partington PLate series.
These races/cruises are of medium/longer distance and open to ALL classes. Start is usually from the Jetty and then following a course around the outer cans on Midmar, dependant on the wind direction and weather conditions at the time of the start.
A perfect opportunity to get out on to the water in good company.For those of less competitive persuasion, the chance to hone sailing skills or simply get together with family and friends for a sail around the dam.
For the dinghies this can be a good test of stamina and skill, the Hunter Class usually makes up a good number of the fleet, with a few of the larger keelers shaking out their sails.
Come on the larger keeler fraternity.Get folk out on the water. Where are the Holiday 24's, the L26's, the Van De Stadts, the Mistrals, the Solings,the Microsails,the Pirates,etc,etc.
A word of warning..........Be on the lookout for "Lentil" on the start line with Odin at the helm !!!
Upcoming Club events
Sunday 1 October Club Champs #2. Briefing 10h30.
Saturday 16 October Partington Plate #2. Briefing 13h30.
Saturday 18 September Partington Plate #1 . Briefing 13h30.
First event of the Partington PLate series.
These races/cruises are of medium/longer distance and open to ALL classes. Start is usually from the Jetty and then following a course around the outer cans on Midmar, dependant on the wind direction and weather conditions at the time of the start.
A perfect opportunity to get out on to the water in good company.For those of less competitive persuasion, the chance to hone sailing skills or simply get together with family and friends for a sail around the dam.
For the dinghies this can be a good test of stamina and skill, the Hunter Class usually makes up a good number of the fleet, with a few of the larger keelers shaking out their sails.
Come on the larger keeler fraternity.Get folk out on the water. Where are the Holiday 24's, the L26's, the Van De Stadts, the Mistrals, the Solings,the Microsails,the Pirates,etc,etc.
A word of warning..........Be on the lookout for "Lentil" on the start line with Odin at the helm !!!
Upcoming Club events
Sunday 1 October Club Champs #2. Briefing 10h30.
Saturday 16 October Partington Plate #2. Briefing 13h30.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
First Club Champs and Monthly Mug - HMYC
There was plenty of family activity around the clubhouse on a great early spring day at Midmar. The HMYC Galley was open to provide the necessary to all, in the form of eats and drinks. Good to see all the smiling faces around the place again.
Great to be back on the water in good company.
The first official racing of the new season at HMYC!! Club Champs #1 of Series of 8 events(first Sunday of each month), incorporating the Monthly Mug and Class Champs events.
Conditions? Clear skies.Light to moderate NE over the dam wall.
Race Officer Rob T, very ably assisted by Brenda T, laid the leeward can close to start/finish line and then had us sail all the way up to the large outer cans at either No1 (QUANTUM SAILS) or No2 (SEAPORT SUPPLY), depending on the wind shift at start time.
First race to No 1 and the thoroughbreds champing at the bit! Start saw 'Hawkeye' Tarboton noticing someone over the line with Odin going back, only to find that they were not the guilty party ! Essex Girl realised that they had transgressed and doubled back. Both boats fought their way back through the small fleet to take up 1st and 2nd after the course was shortened as a result of the wind dropping off, with Flirt a good 3rd. The L26, sporting a modified assymetrical spinny (perhaps our solution to the Lipton cup boat!!!) sailed well to take the race on handicap!!
Second race. The wind clocked to the east and No2 was used.Here boats favouring the left of the course got lifted beautifully up to the can .Those that went right were left behind. Knip, skippered by young James Patrick, did incredibly well to put one over Essex to come in behind Odin and get a 1st on handicap.
Third race. And wind back to the dam wall.Essex had a great start and went into a commanding lead. Odin recovered well after having to go back after an early start to take the fleet and, eventually, Essex on the second beat to take line and handicap honours for the race.
In the Hunter Class, giving a good account of himself and the only class Silver Fleet competitor, was Commodore Richard Solomon doing his single-handed trick.
Thanks to Rob and 'Hopalong' T for enabling others to enjoy their sailing.
Trust that more vessels will make their appearance on the water for sailing pleasure, or on the start line for some friendly rivalry, as the season progresses. Do your bit to encourage folk onto the water.
Please keep an eye on the website and on the HMYC calendar.
Next up:
Sunday 12 September Sailing and Bridge Training. Briefing 10h30
Saturday 18 September Partington Plate #1 . Briefing 13h30.
Come on the large keeler fraternity.Be on the lookout for Lentil !!!
Sunday 1 October Club Champs #2. Briefing 10h30.
Results have been posted on the website
Great to be back on the water in good company.
The first official racing of the new season at HMYC!! Club Champs #1 of Series of 8 events(first Sunday of each month), incorporating the Monthly Mug and Class Champs events.
Conditions? Clear skies.Light to moderate NE over the dam wall.
Race Officer Rob T, very ably assisted by Brenda T, laid the leeward can close to start/finish line and then had us sail all the way up to the large outer cans at either No1 (QUANTUM SAILS) or No2 (SEAPORT SUPPLY), depending on the wind shift at start time.
First race to No 1 and the thoroughbreds champing at the bit! Start saw 'Hawkeye' Tarboton noticing someone over the line with Odin going back, only to find that they were not the guilty party ! Essex Girl realised that they had transgressed and doubled back. Both boats fought their way back through the small fleet to take up 1st and 2nd after the course was shortened as a result of the wind dropping off, with Flirt a good 3rd. The L26, sporting a modified assymetrical spinny (perhaps our solution to the Lipton cup boat!!!) sailed well to take the race on handicap!!
Second race. The wind clocked to the east and No2 was used.Here boats favouring the left of the course got lifted beautifully up to the can .Those that went right were left behind. Knip, skippered by young James Patrick, did incredibly well to put one over Essex to come in behind Odin and get a 1st on handicap.
Third race. And wind back to the dam wall.Essex had a great start and went into a commanding lead. Odin recovered well after having to go back after an early start to take the fleet and, eventually, Essex on the second beat to take line and handicap honours for the race.
In the Hunter Class, giving a good account of himself and the only class Silver Fleet competitor, was Commodore Richard Solomon doing his single-handed trick.
Thanks to Rob and 'Hopalong' T for enabling others to enjoy their sailing.
Trust that more vessels will make their appearance on the water for sailing pleasure, or on the start line for some friendly rivalry, as the season progresses. Do your bit to encourage folk onto the water.
Please keep an eye on the website and on the HMYC calendar.
Next up:
Sunday 12 September Sailing and Bridge Training. Briefing 10h30
Saturday 18 September Partington Plate #1 . Briefing 13h30.
Come on the large keeler fraternity.Be on the lookout for Lentil !!!
Sunday 1 October Club Champs #2. Briefing 10h30.
Results have been posted on the website
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
LET'S GET ON TO THE WATER IN NUMBERS !!!!!
Sunday 5 September 2010
Calendar indicates first event of Club Champs Series, incorporating Monthly Mug event, for all classes.
Briefing at 10h30. Normally 3 races on the day.
RO: Rob and Brenda T
For the Hunter Class, an added incentive is the friendly Class Chapmps rivalry in pursuit of the George Duffin (scratch) and Hunter Class (handicap) Trophies.
As mentioned last week, some of our little boats are looking great due to some TLC in the 'off season'. Let's see what happens out on the water.....
NATIONALS are on the Vaal next year. Let's get the HMYC RAIDERS team up and running from the start of the season. Competition for the Reg Beavitt Trophy (National Club Champions) should be 'stiff' at an 'away' venue like the Vaal.
Calendar indicates first event of Club Champs Series, incorporating Monthly Mug event, for all classes.
Briefing at 10h30. Normally 3 races on the day.
RO: Rob and Brenda T
For the Hunter Class, an added incentive is the friendly Class Chapmps rivalry in pursuit of the George Duffin (scratch) and Hunter Class (handicap) Trophies.
As mentioned last week, some of our little boats are looking great due to some TLC in the 'off season'. Let's see what happens out on the water.....
NATIONALS are on the Vaal next year. Let's get the HMYC RAIDERS team up and running from the start of the season. Competition for the Reg Beavitt Trophy (National Club Champions) should be 'stiff' at an 'away' venue like the Vaal.
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