Event #2 of the HMYC Club Championship Series of 8 events gets under way this Sunday, 2 October. Forming part of the series is the popular Hunter Class category where competition for the George Duffin Trophy ( scratch) and Hunter Trophy (handicap) is fierce..... as was shown at Event #1.
To all Hunter sailors and crew, let’s have a bumper season of sailing at HMYC this season. The competition fleet ( Gold and Silver) promises to be of good numbers with competitive crews sharpening their skills for the KZN Hunter Provs in December 2011 and the Hunter Nationals at HMYC in March 2012. Top sailing right on your doorstep!!!!!
HMYC Club Champs series events usually begin with Briefing at 10h15, followed by 3 races on each day of racing, course and marks determined by the Race Officer on duty.
DIARISE these dates and make a commitment to participate. ONE SUNDAY A MONTH.
Get other crews on the water. There are still too many Hunters at HMYC not being sailed!!!!
Event #3 – 6 November; #4 – 4 December; HUNTER PROVINCIALS – Friday 16 to Sunday 18 December(tbc); #5 – 8 January 2012; #6 – 5 February;#7 – 4 March; HUNTER NATIONALS -HMYC– Saturday 17 to Wednesday 21 December(tbc); #8 – 1 April.
See you on the water on Sunday !!!!!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
RADIO YACHTING - MORE TO IT THAN MEETS THE EYE
AUGUST 2011
Unfortunately two Saturday afternoon 36” Shipmate Class League races during July and August did not take place but the IOM and 36” Shipmate Provincials did. At the end of August the 36 League positions were very close with Martin Stephens and Des Fairbank tied on 22 points followed by Joe Robbertse on 31 and Keith Gerson on 35. Peter Simons and Alex Gracie are also tied on 43 points in 5th place.
The IOM Provincial Championship was sailed on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July 2011. Unfortunately no one from the Cape managed to attend but there were entrants from the FreeState and Gauteng making up an entry of 16 boats. The conditions on Saturday were ideal top suit sailing conditions allowing OOD Dave Rushton to get in 12 races in the afternoon. Sunday was very light and variable make it difficult to keep the races going and one race was abandoned when all the boats drifted backwards. Dave still managed to get in 7 races giving a total of 19 races. Des Fairbank managed to defend the trophy once again. Top places were Des 41, Gerhard Ras 58, John McKerchar 78 (Both from Gauteng) Peter Simons 82 and Joe Robbertse 108.
Des Thanking OOD Dave The IOM Competitors
The 36” Shipmate Provincials was sailed on Sunday 21 August and attracted 11 entries. Conditions were ideal for this very competitive one design class and the regatta was only won on the last of 15 races. Peter Simons retained the Trophy with 21 points followed by Des Fairbank on 23. 3rd was Norrie Taylor on 44 beating Joe Robbertse on a count out.
We have both new and second hand 36” Shipmates available if anyone is interested. For further particulars please contact Des Fairbank on 0741802824 or 033 3472385.
Peter Simons with the 36” Shipmate Trophy
Barry Loubser and Des Fairbank competed in the IOM World Championship held at West Kirby in July and the lack of regular competition sailing became apparent in what was an extremely competitive field of 78. Des found himself sailing in “C” fleet with past world champions making it extremely difficult to get promoted.
A typical start at the worlds
Unfortunately two Saturday afternoon 36” Shipmate Class League races during July and August did not take place but the IOM and 36” Shipmate Provincials did. At the end of August the 36 League positions were very close with Martin Stephens and Des Fairbank tied on 22 points followed by Joe Robbertse on 31 and Keith Gerson on 35. Peter Simons and Alex Gracie are also tied on 43 points in 5th place.
The IOM Provincial Championship was sailed on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July 2011. Unfortunately no one from the Cape managed to attend but there were entrants from the FreeState and Gauteng making up an entry of 16 boats. The conditions on Saturday were ideal top suit sailing conditions allowing OOD Dave Rushton to get in 12 races in the afternoon. Sunday was very light and variable make it difficult to keep the races going and one race was abandoned when all the boats drifted backwards. Dave still managed to get in 7 races giving a total of 19 races. Des Fairbank managed to defend the trophy once again. Top places were Des 41, Gerhard Ras 58, John McKerchar 78 (Both from Gauteng) Peter Simons 82 and Joe Robbertse 108.
Des Thanking OOD Dave The IOM Competitors
The 36” Shipmate Provincials was sailed on Sunday 21 August and attracted 11 entries. Conditions were ideal for this very competitive one design class and the regatta was only won on the last of 15 races. Peter Simons retained the Trophy with 21 points followed by Des Fairbank on 23. 3rd was Norrie Taylor on 44 beating Joe Robbertse on a count out.
We have both new and second hand 36” Shipmates available if anyone is interested. For further particulars please contact Des Fairbank on 0741802824 or 033 3472385.
Peter Simons with the 36” Shipmate Trophy Barry Loubser and Des Fairbank competed in the IOM World Championship held at West Kirby in July and the lack of regular competition sailing became apparent in what was an extremely competitive field of 78. Des found himself sailing in “C” fleet with past world champions making it extremely difficult to get promoted.
A typical start at the worlds
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Partington Plate Results
The first of the Partington Plate events saw a sunny Saturday afternoon with a wind switch from the NW to the NE just before the start of the race, therefore the course that Race Officer Roy Shooter had set S,6,5,C,4,2,1, F started and finished on a run, This actually proved to be the better course because with the wind picking up strength behind them, by the time the three PYC lLasers, Rob’s Extra and Alan Barr’s Dart had round No(6) they were really starting to move. The two Hunters, Mark Hulzer’s recently launched boat with spanking new sails, shining in the sunlight and Tim Kerry and his daughter not to far behind.. The race continued in an ever increasing wind, which saw Alan approaching the finish but for some reason only known to themselves the Dart and one of the Lasers sailed on through the outer moorings, leaving an exciting photofinish between the remaining Lasers and the Extra, at first it looked like Andrew Walford would be the first to cross the line, but he ran into a dead patch just off the jetty and Rob Tarboton slipped in followed by Campbell Alexander, Mark’s Hunter came in two minutes later followed by Tim and his daughter, Everybody enjoyed their race, even those who went astray. Thanks goes to Roy Shooter ably assisted by his wife Margaret for running the event and giving us an entertaining afternoon.
Results:
Extra Sail No 894 Time 1:15 31 Rob Tarboton
Laser Sail No 184813 Time 1:15:32 Campbell Alexander
Laser Sail No 160030 Time 1:15:33 Andrew Walford
Hunter Sail No 295 Time 1:18:15 Mark Hulzere.
Hunter Sail No 222 Time 1 20 13 Tim Kerry.
Gone Astray:
Dart 4961 DNF ala Barr
Laser 160138 DNF Debbie Cox.
Regards Rob Bell.
Results:
Extra Sail No 894 Time 1:15 31 Rob Tarboton
Laser Sail No 184813 Time 1:15:32 Campbell Alexander
Laser Sail No 160030 Time 1:15:33 Andrew Walford
Hunter Sail No 295 Time 1:18:15 Mark Hulzere.
Hunter Sail No 222 Time 1 20 13 Tim Kerry.
Gone Astray:
Dart 4961 DNF ala Barr
Laser 160138 DNF Debbie Cox.
Regards Rob Bell.
Senior Sailing Breeze - 5th September 2011.
A brief summary of the sailing calendar for the month of October 2011
Please also note that the Hunter KZN champs Notice of Regatta can now be downloaded at www.hunterclass.com
Sunday 2nd October
George Duffin Trophy Series: Races, (4), (5) & (6) 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 over the same course, the start being five (5) minutes after the Hunter start. Both briefings will be at 10h15…sharp. A Monthly Mug award will be made based on the overall sailing results for the day.
Sunday 2nd/Wednesday 5th October
There will be a KZN/Midmar Youth Dinghy Training Session at the club. Parents this is an opportunity to introduce your youngsters to sailing in dinghies under the guidance of a number of top youth sailing trainers. Please contact Rob Tarboton for further information.
Saturday 8t h / Sunday 9th October.
There will be no official club sailing due to the SAS KZN Youth Provincials taking place at the club from the 7th to the 9th of October, but members may still use the club facilities and cruise up to the far reaches of Midmar, but please remember to keep clear of the actual racing area. Those who are willing to help during the regatta please give me a call.
Saturday 15th October
Partington Plate Series, Race (2). This will be the second 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 22nd / Sunday 23rd October
Rose Bowl Mini Regatta, This regatta is open to all classes of yachts and 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 12h15…sharp on the Saturday. Further details will be given in the Sailing Instructions available on the day. Camping will be allowed, please make sure you book ahead of time.
It is also the attention of the social committee to have a "roast on the spit" but this depends on paid up bookings, there will be more information regarding this in the next Masthead.
Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th October
Fun weekend at Giants Castle, the club tried this at Injusuti a number of years ago and we had a great weekend, cricket , ambling up the mountain paths, birding, bathing in the river pools for the hardy, campfire at night and generally doing as you please.
Our old friend Matt Jackson has set aside the campsite for our exclusive use (approximately forty campers with a bit of ablution sharing). Those who wish a bit more comfort can book into the main resort chalets; they are really lavish with magnificent views of the valley and mountains. There is also the restaurant which serves satisfactory meals at a reasonable price. The cost per camper is R40.00 inclusive of entrance fee and the chalets are R420.00 per person, per night inclusive of entrance fee, those who have Golden Rhino cards, will be given a 40% discount when booking. A further attraction for photographers is the vulture hide, but this will cost R215.00 per person, booking is essential because the hide is in great demand due to the excellent sightings at the moment. Please find the attached camping form, fill it in and get it back to me as soon as possible so I can confirm all arrangements with Matt. For further information and directions to Giants Castle please do not hesitate to contact me on 033-3442182 or e-mail me at robbell@ushomi.co.za.
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.
(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 Heather Marshal
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 . 033 3442182
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
Please also note that the Hunter KZN champs Notice of Regatta can now be downloaded at www.hunterclass.com
Sunday 2nd October
George Duffin Trophy Series: Races, (4), (5) & (6) 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 over the same course, the start being five (5) minutes after the Hunter start. Both briefings will be at 10h15…sharp. A Monthly Mug award will be made based on the overall sailing results for the day.
Sunday 2nd/Wednesday 5th October
There will be a KZN/Midmar Youth Dinghy Training Session at the club. Parents this is an opportunity to introduce your youngsters to sailing in dinghies under the guidance of a number of top youth sailing trainers. Please contact Rob Tarboton for further information.
Saturday 8t h / Sunday 9th October.
There will be no official club sailing due to the SAS KZN Youth Provincials taking place at the club from the 7th to the 9th of October, but members may still use the club facilities and cruise up to the far reaches of Midmar, but please remember to keep clear of the actual racing area. Those who are willing to help during the regatta please give me a call.
Saturday 15th October
Partington Plate Series, Race (2). This will be the second 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 22nd / Sunday 23rd October
Rose Bowl Mini Regatta, This regatta is open to all classes of yachts and 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 12h15…sharp on the Saturday. Further details will be given in the Sailing Instructions available on the day. Camping will be allowed, please make sure you book ahead of time.
It is also the attention of the social committee to have a "roast on the spit" but this depends on paid up bookings, there will be more information regarding this in the next Masthead.
Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th October
Fun weekend at Giants Castle, the club tried this at Injusuti a number of years ago and we had a great weekend, cricket , ambling up the mountain paths, birding, bathing in the river pools for the hardy, campfire at night and generally doing as you please.
Our old friend Matt Jackson has set aside the campsite for our exclusive use (approximately forty campers with a bit of ablution sharing). Those who wish a bit more comfort can book into the main resort chalets; they are really lavish with magnificent views of the valley and mountains. There is also the restaurant which serves satisfactory meals at a reasonable price. The cost per camper is R40.00 inclusive of entrance fee and the chalets are R420.00 per person, per night inclusive of entrance fee, those who have Golden Rhino cards, will be given a 40% discount when booking. A further attraction for photographers is the vulture hide, but this will cost R215.00 per person, booking is essential because the hide is in great demand due to the excellent sightings at the moment. Please find the attached camping form, fill it in and get it back to me as soon as possible so I can confirm all arrangements with Matt. For further information and directions to Giants Castle please do not hesitate to contact me on 033-3442182 or e-mail me at robbell@ushomi.co.za.
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.
(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 Heather Marshal
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 . 033 3442182
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
Monday, September 12, 2011
Rose Bowl Mini Regatta
3 races were sailed on Saturday in a pleasant 10 to15 knot NE to E breeze, while today only one race was sailed in a strong NW, with very fast off-wind legs and quite a few spills. Thanks go to the race officer, Rob Bell, his bridge team and the busy rescue team.
The Grand Prix regatta was sailed in parallel, but the results for their classes are not included. They managed 5 races yesterday, but today the race for the Optimist and RS Terra Classes was abandoned.
The Grand Prix regatta was sailed in parallel, but the results for their classes are not included. They managed 5 races yesterday, but today the race for the Optimist and RS Terra Classes was abandoned.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
First Round of Monthly Mug sailed
Hello all,
Excellent start to the season!!Brilliant weather and good winds making for perfect sailing conditions.Race officers Rob and Brenda set an interesting course involving 1 triangle and then a sausage making for great racing.The usual suspects were out Odin,Hybrid,Essex girl ,L26,minimum,Hirrondelle and Desiree.Adding to the mix was bad news (current National champ) and Flirt now taken over by crew Kevin and his daughter.
Ist race started at 11.05. 4Top Hunters got off to a good start with places swapping all the time until it was finally Hybrid just getting in ahead of essex ,then Odin and Bad news .
2nd race saw Essex with the best start only to be told that they were miles over.So when going back unfortunately got in the way of the silverbacks on odin.However typical Odin style they recovered to get a bullet over Hybrid.Then came in Bad news who were rather unfortunate to loose as they were in with a chance until their bag flopped into the water and had to be recovered from under the boat.(Van struggling to get grip of things on board a small boat!!)Thereafter essex after playing catch up with their prem start.
3rd race:Once again Essex with a prem start.(As if the first was not enough!!) this time Odin was not about to be messed up by them twice in a row and thus Essex was forced to sail up futher and wait to clear the fleet to return making them fall way behind the rest.Hybrid had the best start and was just about a mile ahead at the end !!So excellently sailed by them!!Bad news managed to pip Odin at the end to come in second.Then Odin and Essex.
Nice to see Derek Wilkes out on a first class seven .I need to update the rating for this boat to see how they fared in the monthly mug but they definately seemed quick!!
All and all a great day sailing in conditions that are hard to beat anywhere in the country!!Next up is a new one!!The Azalea cup mini regatta sailed in combo with a youth regatta.Camp the weekend!!Or sail only 1 day.Anyway try and join in !!
Wait for results on monthly mug I will have them out soon.Attached is GD and Silver fleet. Hybrid theory with Rob and Gregg were the definate stars of the day very impressive and sailing very quick !!!The old favourite Odin hot on the heals and then Bad News and Essex following.(Essex needs to start properly so we can actually give you guys a go at the front!!)
Commodore leading the Silver fleet over Louis at the moment!
Cheers
see ya all next time.
Results on the website
Kind regards
Tim Duguid
Excellent start to the season!!Brilliant weather and good winds making for perfect sailing conditions.Race officers Rob and Brenda set an interesting course involving 1 triangle and then a sausage making for great racing.The usual suspects were out Odin,Hybrid,Essex girl ,L26,minimum,Hirrondelle and Desiree.Adding to the mix was bad news (current National champ) and Flirt now taken over by crew Kevin and his daughter.
Ist race started at 11.05. 4Top Hunters got off to a good start with places swapping all the time until it was finally Hybrid just getting in ahead of essex ,then Odin and Bad news .
2nd race saw Essex with the best start only to be told that they were miles over.So when going back unfortunately got in the way of the silverbacks on odin.However typical Odin style they recovered to get a bullet over Hybrid.Then came in Bad news who were rather unfortunate to loose as they were in with a chance until their bag flopped into the water and had to be recovered from under the boat.(Van struggling to get grip of things on board a small boat!!)Thereafter essex after playing catch up with their prem start.
3rd race:Once again Essex with a prem start.(As if the first was not enough!!) this time Odin was not about to be messed up by them twice in a row and thus Essex was forced to sail up futher and wait to clear the fleet to return making them fall way behind the rest.Hybrid had the best start and was just about a mile ahead at the end !!So excellently sailed by them!!Bad news managed to pip Odin at the end to come in second.Then Odin and Essex.
Nice to see Derek Wilkes out on a first class seven .I need to update the rating for this boat to see how they fared in the monthly mug but they definately seemed quick!!
All and all a great day sailing in conditions that are hard to beat anywhere in the country!!Next up is a new one!!The Azalea cup mini regatta sailed in combo with a youth regatta.Camp the weekend!!Or sail only 1 day.Anyway try and join in !!
Wait for results on monthly mug I will have them out soon.Attached is GD and Silver fleet. Hybrid theory with Rob and Gregg were the definate stars of the day very impressive and sailing very quick !!!The old favourite Odin hot on the heals and then Bad News and Essex following.(Essex needs to start properly so we can actually give you guys a go at the front!!)
Commodore leading the Silver fleet over Louis at the moment!
Cheers
see ya all next time.
Results on the website
Kind regards
Tim Duguid
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