HMYC Club Champs #7 - Sunday 4 March 2012

ONLY ONE CLUB CHAMPS EVENT BEFORE HUNTER NATIONALS AT HMYC IN MARCH.
Event #7 of the HMYC Club Championship Series of 8 events gets under way this Sunday, 4 March. Forming part of the series is the popular Hunter Class category where competition for the George Duffin Trophy ( scratch) and Hunter Trophy (handicap) remains fierce.

To all Hunter sailors and crew, let’s get out on the water and make a commitment to be part of the Nationals in less than a month's time.
The REG BEAVITT MEMORIAL TROPHY MUST STAY AT HOME!!!
The competition fleet ( Gold and Silver) promises to be of good numbers with competitive crews sharpening their skills for the Hunter Nationals at HMYC in March. 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!!!!

Dates to diarise: HUNTER NATIONALS -HMYC– Sunday 18 to Tuesday 20 March; #8 – 1 April.

See you on the water on Sunday !!!!!

MASTHEAD NUMBER 6: THE HMYC NEWSLETTER

4 February 2012

BOAT AND TRAILER PARKING:

To assist members with the parking of their equipment Hes Hamilton has taken on the responsibility of looking after the Parking Areas and Grounds and Thammi will report to Hes for these areas.

Hes can be contacted on 0722254230.

A review of the current status reveals that many boats and trailers occupying parking bays do not have their 2011/12 stickers attached, which makes it difficult to identify if boats/trailers are in their allocated bay.  We know there are boats and trailers that are not in the correct bay for one reason or another which again creates problems for those members who discover their bay has been commandeered.

Hes has requested that members assist his task of rectifying these problems by ensuring as soon as possible that their stickers are up to date and on their equipment – let him know if you need help to do this.  If a member’s bay has been occupied by someone else and we are unable to identify or contact the offending party, then the boat or trailer will be removed to the grassed area the other side of the car park boat shed.

In terms of good house-keeping, and in line with the rules, members are reminded that trailers and dinghies should not be left in the launching area.  The only dinghies allowed to be parked overnight, or longer, in the launching area are those which belong to those members who have a physical handicap, and they must ensure they have prior approval to do so.  In future, dinghies which are left in this area without approval, will be removed and put on the grassy area at the  end of the grounds.

We will be re-organising the work bays very soon to free up more bays for members and it will also be made easier to enter and exit the work area.  Please be reminded that if you wish to use a work bay this should be arranged through Heather Marshall or Hes so that members know the schedule and can organize repairs accordingly.

The parking area along the bank is for cars and although due to space problems it is OK to be used during sailing events on a day basis, it must not be used long term – i.e. more than 24 hours unless we have a special event or by prior approval.

Our objective is to make a visit to the Club a pleasant and enjoyable experience without members feeling oppressed by rules, but we are obliged to ensure an orderly and well organized environment in order to achieve this.  Any comments, suggestions, or assistance, please contact Hes.

QUANTUM SAILS – HMYC 9-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE:

ACCOMMODATION

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT COMPETITORS ARRANGE ACCOMMODATION NEAR TO HMYC FOR THE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS. BOATS NEED TO BE PREPARED AND LAUNCHED WELL BEFORE THE START TIME AND REGISTRATION ALSO NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED. PRIZE GIVING IS SCHEDULED FOR 21HOO ON THE SATURDAY EVENING.

CATERING:

FRIDAY 24^TH FEBRUARY:

16h30 – Galley will be open

17h00 – Bar will be open.

Normal galley service menu will be available – i.e. hamburger and chips, toasted sandwiches.

SATURDAY 25^TH FEBRUARY:

07h00 – Galley will be open for breakfast

12h00 – Bar will be open.

Normal galley service during the day and evening.

Supper – Mongolian braai – R50 per head.  Supper to be ordered in the morning - please pay when you register for the 9 Hour.

Braai packs will also be available for supper on Saturday.

SUNDAY 26^TH FEBRUARY:

07h00 – Galley will be open for breakfast.

Lunch will be available.

ENTRIES:

Completed entry forms are to be received by 18:00 on FRIDAY 17^TH FEBRUARY.

Entry fees need only be paid before close of registration.

Entry forms received AFTER 17^TH FEBRUARY will require the payment of a late entry fee of R100-00 in addition to the normal entry fee (the late entry fee will be paid over to the NSRI by the club).

REGISTRATION:

Registration will take place at HMYC as follows:

Friday 24th February 2012 – 16h30 and 18h00

Saturday 25th February 2012 - 07h00 and 08h15

RACE START TIME:

Saturday 25^th February 2012 at 09h30

Only one race shall be sailed with Handicap Honours determined after 8 hours or 17h30 (whichever is first) and Line and Class Scratch Honours after the full 9 Hours or 18h30 (whichever is first). The race may be shortened at the discretion of the Race Committee.

PRIZE GIVING

Prize Giving will be held in the clubhouse at 21:00 on Saturday 25^th February 2012.

CAMPING

a.    Camping and charges are governed by the regulations as applied by Ezemvelo.

b.    Camping is allowed on first come first serve basis and charged per night @ R 40.00 per adult and R20.00 per youth, payable at registration.

c.     No camping is allowed along the foreshore between the gazebos as this area is reserved for spectators and sailors between changeovers.

d.    No vehicles, tents or caravans are allowed on grass verge to east of the club house. (outside Committee Room area) as this area is reserved for spectators.

LAUNCHING

e.    Larger vessels should launch from the main Ezemvelo slipway.

f.     The HMYC slipway may only be used by larger vessels ON THE FRIDAY. A MAST RIGGING GANTRY IS AVAILABLE IN THE GROUNDS.

g.    Smaller vessels may use the HMYC slipway.

CAR PARKING

h.    To limit congestion vehicle parking in the club grounds is not permitted.

i.      Parking is available on the open field outside AND TO REAR OF the HMYC main gate.

j.      Parking is entirely at owner’s risk.

k.     Only campers & participants’ vehicles actually busy launching boats will be allowed onto the club grounds during the event day. Once launching is complete vehicles and trailers must be removed to the open field.

l.      Please do not stop / park in the main access drive to the slipway.

m.   The driveway access boom shall remain LOCKED from 8h30 till 18h00 on race day to enable easier boat slipping/ limit congestion. Kindly ensure any vehicles needing to exit prior to 18h00 are to be removed before 08h30 and parked outside the club grounds.

BOAT HANDICAPS

HMYC’s boat handicaps based on the Portsmouth Rating System will be used for the handicap results. These will be published shortly on the HMYC web page.