Tuesday, August 30, 2011
KZN Youth Prov Champs
From 7th to 9th October 2011 - All regatta docs are now posted on the website www.hmyc.org.za
NOR and SI for this year’s club events has been published.
We have published this years club races NOR and SI on our website.
You can go straight to the PDF here. You can also link to the page on the website www.hmyc.org.za on the calendar page.
See you on the water this weekend..
You can go straight to the PDF here. You can also link to the page on the website www.hmyc.org.za on the calendar page.
See you on the water this weekend..
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Wakey, wakey !!!!!! - HMYC Opening Cruise - Sunday 28 August
To Hunter Sailors, crew, friends,family,etc.
It’s time to dust off the cobwebs and shake out the sails!!!!!!!!
Jumping the gun a bit on behalf of the Hunter Class as HMYC website indicates “Notice to follow”???????
HMYC Opening Cruise – Sunday 28 August
10h00 Champagne (sparkling wine in SA!!!) Briefing
10h45 Sail Past and Commodore’s Salute
12h30 Picnic Lunch with braai fires available
Great news is that the measuring process of Mark Patrick’s “new “ Hunter will be begun on Sunday at HMYC prior to the Opening Cruise.
Let’s have a good turnout of the Hunter Class to see the new addition to the Hunter family take to the water.
See you Sunday.
PS Best wishes to Hunter Class members lending their expertise as members of the various LIPTON CUP teams presently participating in this year’s event in Mossel Bay.
It’s time to dust off the cobwebs and shake out the sails!!!!!!!!
Jumping the gun a bit on behalf of the Hunter Class as HMYC website indicates “Notice to follow”???????
HMYC Opening Cruise – Sunday 28 August
10h00 Champagne (sparkling wine in SA!!!) Briefing
10h45 Sail Past and Commodore’s Salute
12h30 Picnic Lunch with braai fires available
Great news is that the measuring process of Mark Patrick’s “new “ Hunter will be begun on Sunday at HMYC prior to the Opening Cruise.
Let’s have a good turnout of the Hunter Class to see the new addition to the Hunter family take to the water.
See you Sunday.
PS Best wishes to Hunter Class members lending their expertise as members of the various LIPTON CUP teams presently participating in this year’s event in Mossel Bay.
Monday, August 15, 2011
HMYC - The Masthead
The 2011/2012 season is fast approaching – the Opening Cruise will take place on Sunday 28th August. There will be some champagne on the Club verandah at 10h00 for those who’ve brought their own cups/mugs, then after that we’ll take a leisurely sail round the to a venue yet to be determined where the club caterer will be waiting for us to have a braai. If you don’t want to sail to the braai area, you will be able to reach it by road. If you need to buy braai packs, please can you order them from Jonathan. His work number is 033 330 3277, or e-Mail j.d.greyling@gmail.com
After lunch we’ll sail back to the Clubhouse, and the 2011/2012 Sailing season will be officially open!!
The 2011/2012 Sailing programme is now on the HMYC web site – the address is www.hmyc.org.za – there is a handy fridge door format, as well as the full version.
Please remember – owners of boats on moorings are responsible for checking their own moorings. HMYC holds no responsibility for your boat if it breaks away from it’s mooring and lands up ashore.
I’ve had some general enquires as to who to speak to about certain things concerning the Club, so here are some answers. There will also be a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ article on the Club web page, which will also have the answers to your queries.
Question: When is Thami – the Club Groundsman – at the Club?
Answer: Thami will be at the Club in the off season from Monday to Friday, 07h00 to 15h30 (he has to catch a bus home!). During the Sailing season he’s at the Club Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, also from 07h00 to 15h30. He has Tuesday and Wednesday off during the sailing season.
Question: When is Heather – the Club Administrator – at the Club?
Answer: Heather is at the Club on a Tuesday and Friday morning from 09h00 to 13h00, and she’s also there on a Saturday or Sunday if there is Club sailing on that day – again from 09h00 to 13h00. On a non-sailing weekend she’s at the Club on a Saturday.
Question: How do I contact the Club?
Answer: The club e-Mail address is hmyc@mweb.co.za or the Club cell number is 083 312 7707
Question: Who can I buy a gate key from?
Answer: Heather, the Club Administrator.
Question: Who can I buy a key for the outside lock on the toilets from?
Answer: Heather, the Club Administrator.
Question: I’d like to use the club hosepipe, but it’s the off season. Where can I find the hosepipe?
Answer: In the off season you must phone Georg – 083 306 9917 – or Clive – 083 399 3910 – the day before you want to use the club hosepipe and they’ll make sure that it’s available for you on that day.
Question: My boat has been moved from my parking bay, who do I speak to about this?
Answer: Calvin Taylor is in complete charge of boat parking in the car park. If your boat has been moved, and Calvin has moved it, he would have moved it for a good reason!. Please phone him on 083 278 4956 before you move it back!!
Please also remember that boat parking bays in the car park are allocated to Club members who have paid for them. There is an area in the car park for day visitors to put their boats for a day, but this mustn’t be used to store your boat!! For those doing repairs to their boats, there are some bays near the gantry which have been set aside for this. If you intend to clean or spray paint your boat, please use the grassed area at the end of the car park for this purpose.
Question: I have recently joined the Club, or got another boat, who do I ask about a boat parking bay?
Answer: Speak to Calvin – his cell number is 083 278 4956.
Question: The electric gate isn’t working, who do I speak to about this?
Answer: Please report any problems with the electric gate to Thami. His cell number is 073 621 1129.
After lunch we’ll sail back to the Clubhouse, and the 2011/2012 Sailing season will be officially open!!
The 2011/2012 Sailing programme is now on the HMYC web site – the address is www.hmyc.org.za – there is a handy fridge door format, as well as the full version.
Please remember – owners of boats on moorings are responsible for checking their own moorings. HMYC holds no responsibility for your boat if it breaks away from it’s mooring and lands up ashore.
I’ve had some general enquires as to who to speak to about certain things concerning the Club, so here are some answers. There will also be a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ article on the Club web page, which will also have the answers to your queries.
Question: When is Thami – the Club Groundsman – at the Club?
Answer: Thami will be at the Club in the off season from Monday to Friday, 07h00 to 15h30 (he has to catch a bus home!). During the Sailing season he’s at the Club Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, also from 07h00 to 15h30. He has Tuesday and Wednesday off during the sailing season.
Question: When is Heather – the Club Administrator – at the Club?
Answer: Heather is at the Club on a Tuesday and Friday morning from 09h00 to 13h00, and she’s also there on a Saturday or Sunday if there is Club sailing on that day – again from 09h00 to 13h00. On a non-sailing weekend she’s at the Club on a Saturday.
Question: How do I contact the Club?
Answer: The club e-Mail address is hmyc@mweb.co.za or the Club cell number is 083 312 7707
Question: Who can I buy a gate key from?
Answer: Heather, the Club Administrator.
Question: Who can I buy a key for the outside lock on the toilets from?
Answer: Heather, the Club Administrator.
Question: I’d like to use the club hosepipe, but it’s the off season. Where can I find the hosepipe?
Answer: In the off season you must phone Georg – 083 306 9917 – or Clive – 083 399 3910 – the day before you want to use the club hosepipe and they’ll make sure that it’s available for you on that day.
Question: My boat has been moved from my parking bay, who do I speak to about this?
Answer: Calvin Taylor is in complete charge of boat parking in the car park. If your boat has been moved, and Calvin has moved it, he would have moved it for a good reason!. Please phone him on 083 278 4956 before you move it back!!
Please also remember that boat parking bays in the car park are allocated to Club members who have paid for them. There is an area in the car park for day visitors to put their boats for a day, but this mustn’t be used to store your boat!! For those doing repairs to their boats, there are some bays near the gantry which have been set aside for this. If you intend to clean or spray paint your boat, please use the grassed area at the end of the car park for this purpose.
Question: I have recently joined the Club, or got another boat, who do I ask about a boat parking bay?
Answer: Speak to Calvin – his cell number is 083 278 4956.
Question: The electric gate isn’t working, who do I speak to about this?
Answer: Please report any problems with the electric gate to Thami. His cell number is 073 621 1129.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Senior Sailing Breeze 28th July 2011.
To help members plan ahead, a brief summary of the sailing calendar for the following
month will be forwarded to all members either by e-mail or for those who do not have
email by post. - It is also live on www.hmyc.org.za
(Please advise HeatherMarshal as to your preference, on 0833127707 or 033 3304158
during her club administration hours)
August / September. 2011
Sunday 28th August
The start to the season gets underway on the 28th August with the Opening Cruise. The
day will start with a Champagne Briefing at 10h00 followed by a sail past the Acting
Commodore who shall take the salute. NO! buckets of water at the sail past, this is
reserved for the closing cruise! From there a course will lead you to a picnic site, where
once on shore, you will find braai fires lit and a pub run by Debbie. Bring your own
picnic hamper, chairs and/or rugs. A limited number of Braai Packs, Rolls and Salads
will be available for those who do not wish to cater for themselves, but PLEASE contact
Debbie a day or so earlier with your requirements. The picnic site can be reached by road,
but we are hoping to have the use of the lifeboat for those who do not have yachts.
Should the weather turn foul, we will braai at the club and enjoy a fire and snacks in the
pub.
Sunday 4th September
George Duffin Trophy Series: Races, (1), (2) & (3) This series is only open to the
Hunter Class, but all other classes of yachts and catamarans can compete in the Open
Class Championships, this will be sailed on the same course, the start being five (5)
minutes after the Hunter start. Both briefings will be at 10h15…sharp. AMonthlyMug
award will be made based on the overall sailing results for the day.
Saturday 10t h / Sunday 11th September
Azalea Cup Mini Regatta, this will be the first of the mini regattas, which will be run
over two days, the emphasis of these regattas is sailing for all, they are open to all classes
of yachts, and catamarans, results will be based on boat handicaps. The race committee’s
intention is to run six (6) races over two days, around layed marks, using a fleet start.
Briefing will be at 13h15 …….sharp on the Saturday. Camping will be allowed, please
make sure you book your site ahead of time, as there will be a KZN Youth Grand Prix
taking place at the club at the same time.
Saturday 17th September
Partington Plate Series, Race (1). This is a series consisting of five (5) medium to long
distance races, depending on the wind strengths and direction, which take place over a
period of six months during the sailing season. The series are open to all classes of
yachts and catamarans, results being based on skipper and boat handicaps. Briefing will
be at 13h15…..sharp . There will be a fleet start from between a start mark and the jetty.
The course will follow designated fixed marks. Enjoy a social drink in the pub after the
race.
Saturday 24th / Sunday 25thSeptember
Multi Class Catamaran Regatta, This regatta is open to all classes of catamarans and
results will be based on boat handicap. It is the race committee’s intention to run six (6)
races over the two days around layed marks. Briefing will take place at 11h15…sharp on
the Saturday. Further details will be made available once the NOR is available. Camping
will be allowed, please make sure you book ahead of time.
General Information:
(1) Club Members who wish to go cruising during any of the above events are
welcome to do so, but PLEASE remember to keep clear of the racing area,
there is nothing worse than picking up dirty wind from a yacht not competing
in the race.
(2) Attendance at briefings is not compulsory, but it is advisable to attend them as
even though course directions should be posted early by the race officer, last
minute changes can be made. (This only applies to HMYC Club Events)
(3) Camping in the club grounds is only permissible during organized events, sites
must be booked via the Club Administrators Office. Contact HeatherMarshal
on 0833127707 or 033 3304158 during her club administration hours.
(or complete the camping form as per the Notice of Regatta)
(4) Any member prepared to give of their time to help with regattas and club sailing
please do not be afraid of stepping forward, we need your help and for the
inexperienced, advice and training will be available , it can be fun and definitely
better than just sitting on the bank. Please contact Rob Bell .
Last but not least, enjoy the season, make the most of the best yachting facility in the
country and remember, my race officers and myself, are there to provide you with well
managed sailing events, be it serious or social. Please approach us if you need help or if
you are unhappy about something. We are willing to assist and will do our best to sort out
your problems.
Fair winds and great sailing.,
Rob Bell Tel: 033 3442182 Cell: 0739618006
month will be forwarded to all members either by e-mail or for those who do not have
email by post. - It is also live on www.hmyc.org.za
(Please advise HeatherMarshal as to your preference, on 0833127707 or 033 3304158
during her club administration hours)
August / September. 2011
Sunday 28th August
The start to the season gets underway on the 28th August with the Opening Cruise. The
day will start with a Champagne Briefing at 10h00 followed by a sail past the Acting
Commodore who shall take the salute. NO! buckets of water at the sail past, this is
reserved for the closing cruise! From there a course will lead you to a picnic site, where
once on shore, you will find braai fires lit and a pub run by Debbie. Bring your own
picnic hamper, chairs and/or rugs. A limited number of Braai Packs, Rolls and Salads
will be available for those who do not wish to cater for themselves, but PLEASE contact
Debbie a day or so earlier with your requirements. The picnic site can be reached by road,
but we are hoping to have the use of the lifeboat for those who do not have yachts.
Should the weather turn foul, we will braai at the club and enjoy a fire and snacks in the
pub.
Sunday 4th September
George Duffin Trophy Series: Races, (1), (2) & (3) This series is only open to the
Hunter Class, but all other classes of yachts and catamarans can compete in the Open
Class Championships, this will be sailed on the same course, the start being five (5)
minutes after the Hunter start. Both briefings will be at 10h15…sharp. AMonthlyMug
award will be made based on the overall sailing results for the day.
Saturday 10t h / Sunday 11th September
Azalea Cup Mini Regatta, this will be the first of the mini regattas, which will be run
over two days, the emphasis of these regattas is sailing for all, they are open to all classes
of yachts, and catamarans, results will be based on boat handicaps. The race committee’s
intention is to run six (6) races over two days, around layed marks, using a fleet start.
Briefing will be at 13h15 …….sharp on the Saturday. Camping will be allowed, please
make sure you book your site ahead of time, as there will be a KZN Youth Grand Prix
taking place at the club at the same time.
Saturday 17th September
Partington Plate Series, Race (1). This is a series consisting of five (5) medium to long
distance races, depending on the wind strengths and direction, which take place over a
period of six months during the sailing season. The series are open to all classes of
yachts and catamarans, results being based on skipper and boat handicaps. Briefing will
be at 13h15…..sharp . There will be a fleet start from between a start mark and the jetty.
The course will follow designated fixed marks. Enjoy a social drink in the pub after the
race.
Saturday 24th / Sunday 25thSeptember
Multi Class Catamaran Regatta, This regatta is open to all classes of catamarans and
results will be based on boat handicap. It is the race committee’s intention to run six (6)
races over the two days around layed marks. Briefing will take place at 11h15…sharp on
the Saturday. Further details will be made available once the NOR is available. Camping
will be allowed, please make sure you book ahead of time.
General Information:
(1) Club Members who wish to go cruising during any of the above events are
welcome to do so, but PLEASE remember to keep clear of the racing area,
there is nothing worse than picking up dirty wind from a yacht not competing
in the race.
(2) Attendance at briefings is not compulsory, but it is advisable to attend them as
even though course directions should be posted early by the race officer, last
minute changes can be made. (This only applies to HMYC Club Events)
(3) Camping in the club grounds is only permissible during organized events, sites
must be booked via the Club Administrators Office. Contact HeatherMarshal
on 0833127707 or 033 3304158 during her club administration hours.
(or complete the camping form as per the Notice of Regatta)
(4) Any member prepared to give of their time to help with regattas and club sailing
please do not be afraid of stepping forward, we need your help and for the
inexperienced, advice and training will be available , it can be fun and definitely
better than just sitting on the bank. Please contact Rob Bell .
Last but not least, enjoy the season, make the most of the best yachting facility in the
country and remember, my race officers and myself, are there to provide you with well
managed sailing events, be it serious or social. Please approach us if you need help or if
you are unhappy about something. We are willing to assist and will do our best to sort out
your problems.
Fair winds and great sailing.,
Rob Bell Tel: 033 3442182 Cell: 0739618006
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