A brief summary of the sailing calendar for the month of April 2014
Sunday 6th April
Open Class Championships incorporating the George Duffin Trophy Series: Races, (19), (20) and (21), this series is only open to the Hunter Class, but all other classes of yachts and catamarans can compete in the Open Class Championships, the start of which will be five (5) minutes after the George Duffin Series start. A briefing will be at held at 10h15.sharp.
The Monthly Mug and Open Class Championships scoring will be made based on the overall sailing results for the day.
Sunday 13th April
Autumn Handicap. This is one for the golden oldies (Average sailors age makes up the handicap)
Briefing will be at 14h00…..sharp and the start will be at14h30 from between a start mark and the jetty. The course will follow a given course, between designated fixed marks. Enjoy a social drink in the pub after the race.
Sunday 20th April
Pursuit Race No (2). This will be a medium distance race, open to all classes of yachts and catamarans, there will be individual starting times given, based on skipper and boat handicaps. Briefing will be at 14h00…..sharp and the first start will be at14h30 from between a start mark and the jetty. The course will follow a given course, between designated fixed marks. Enjoy a social drink in the pub after the race.
Sunday 27th April
Close of Season Sail Past / Hail the Commodore, followed by a casual sail to the braai area near the Power Boat Club. Prizes will be awarded for the most sportive crew. The braai area can be reached by road. Directions will be available at the briefing at 10h30 on the club veranda. You may bring your own picnic lunch, but Debbie will have some braai packs and rolls for sale and there will be a limited number of beers for sale. (Remember your bar card)
General Information and Requests.
(1) 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)
(2) 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)
(3) Any member prepared to give of their time to help with regattas and club sailing in the coming season 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 remaining months of the yachting 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. Fair winds and great sail Rob Bell Tel: 033 3442182, Cell: 0739618006, robbell@afrihost.co.za
Connie Gray
Henley Yacht Club Admin
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