A brief summary of the sailing calendar for the month of December 2013
Sunday 1st December
George Duffin Trophy Series: Races, (10), (11) & (12) 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 8th December
Ron Western Marathon Race This will be a long distance race, the course will be set on the day, according to the wind strengths and direction. The race is open to all classes of yachts and catamarans, results being based on skipper and boat handicaps. Briefing will be at 10h30…..sharp. There will be a fleet start at 11h00 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 and bring your sundowners and/or braai along.
Saturday 14th – Friday 20th December. SAS Youth Nationals
There will be no official club sailing due to the SAS Youth Nationals taking place at the club from the 14th to the 20th of December , 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.
Thursday 26th / Monday 30th December . SAS KZN Provincial Championships
There will be no official club sailing due to the SAS KZN Provincial Championships taking place at the club from the 26th to the 30th of December , 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.
Tuesday 31st December 2013 / Wednesday 1st January 2014
There will be no official function arranged at the club, but come along and see the New Year
in. Form your own party, braai fires will be lit, but the bar and galley will not be open, the club will just have been through two major regattas and most will need a rest, therefore you are welcome to bring your own drinks and food to the club premises, which will be open in case of foul weather. Relax and enjoy the club’s facilities and may my sailing committee extend their best wishes for the festive season and 2014.
General Information and Requests.
(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 especially those who have a SAMSA skippers certificate, or are prepared to help with rescue during
the two events to be held in December.
(5) Final call any member who has an inflatable RIB with at least a 30hp motor, or knows someone or organizations that have one, please contact Rob Bell. 033 3442182
Cell: 0739618006 or E-mail robbell @ afrihost.co.za. The club needs to obtain
the loan or hire of eight of these RIB’s or similar craft for the SAS Youth Nationals.
The dates these craft will be required is from the 15th to the 20th December 2013.
Please any information regarding the above will be appreciated.
Please remember, your race officers and my committee, 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 enjoy your sailing,
Rob Bell Tel: 033 3442182 Cell: 0739618006 E-Mail robbell@afrihost.co.za
Connie Gray
Henley Yacht Club Admin
