A brief
summary of the sailing calendar for the month of September 2013
Sunday
1st September 2013 George Duffin and Open Class Championships
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 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.
Saturday
7t h / Sunday 8th September. No club sailing.
There will
be no official club sailing, but members are welcome to use the club facilities
and cruise up to the far reaches of Midmar, or tune their craft for the coming
events.
Saturday
14th / Sunday 15th September. Azalea Cup 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 13h30…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 intention of the social
committee to have a braai on the Saturday evening but this will depend on the
number of entries for the regatta and bookings for the braai.
Saturday 14th / Sunday 15th
September. ( Radio Control Sailing)
KZN R/C IOM Provincials 11h00 start (Two day
event)
Saturday 21st/Sunday 22nd
September. No club sailing.
There will be no official club sailing, but
members are welcome to use the club facilities and go for a cruise, or just
enjoy being on the water.
Friday
27th/ Saturday 28th / Sunday 29th September. SAS KZN Youth Provincials
There will
be no official club sailing due to the SAS KZN Youth Provincials taking place
at the club from the 27th to the 29th of September , but members may still use the
club facilities and go sailing, 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.
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 Connie Gray
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 me, see contact details below.
Last but
not least, enjoy the season, make the most of the best yachting facility in the
country and remember, the 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, robbell@afrihost.co.za
