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
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