Howdy Gang.

First up, thanks to Abbey Everett for writing last week's OTB report, she did a great job as I'm sure you'll all agree.
It was great to be back on the water this week after what seemed like a month of no sailing. Hang on a minute; it was a month of no sailing! No wonder we had a fair crowd of boats rigged up in the yard, everyone was itching to go after such a long break. Light winds delayed our start (surprise, surprise) and everyone was a bit complacent, so when RO Geoff called in to say they had enough breeze to start a race, rather than a flurry of activity it was more like a very low key Mexican wave. As far as LeMans starts go, this was an epic fail!
When we finally got our collective backsides out there (luckily the postponement flag was up) we were met with a nice little breeze and a start line ready to go. So we did. And all agreed that although it wasn't a bum clencher, it was very noice and a lot better than standing around the rigging yard. A slight delay to shift the course a bit and race two started in much the same way. That lasted about three and a half minutes. I know this because 30 seconds after the Div 2 start the wind picked right up and it turned into that bum clencher after all!
There were four 420 's out there and they were all having a blast, more out of control than in. Steph and Kristen K were roaring around with music blasting out and Kristen doing her signature reverse trapeze move with hands on the boat, feet in the air and in perfect control. I've seen Taipan Tony Rogers pulling the same manoeuvre, except it wasn't intentional and he wasn't in perfect control!
Other notables were Duncan M having a near miss with that visiting seal we've all heard about and Glenn L having a spectacular crash in  Dave B's spare foiling A class Cat (really, who has a spare foiling A class laying around?). And last but not least was Doc Taylor who caused the wind to drop out by having his mast fall down all the way out at the windward mark. Huey must have thought " Well, he doesn't need his sail so they must be finished with the wind too". Some people will do anything for a tow back.
Thanks again to the race team this week , Geoff and Super Deirdre on Start, Stu S and Dave B in Woodsy and Rick P and Leanne B in Sutherland.
That's about all for this week, don't forget there is no OTB sailing this week as SBSC is hosting the 420 State titles. Thanks to all the volunteers who have put there hand up to help out. Please check in with Geoff if you are unsure of when and where you are rostered on. You can find his and all members contact numbers in Sailor App under 'Members List'. Just find the name you want, tap an it and their number will appear- magic stuff!

 

Cheers for now and safe travels if you're heading off for the long weekend, Pete Chippy 

 

On Friday 17^th March we will be running the annual Junior Keel Boat Crew Night. This is a great opportunity for all SBSC Juniors to experience keelboat sailing and racing in a fun and safe environment. Approximate timing would be 4.30pm – 7.30pm. Parents are also welcome and encouraged to come along (please note juniors 12 and under will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian). After the event, the juniors are welcomed back to the club for a meal (optional) to discuss their sailing adventure. Bookings for dinner are essential this year due to it corresponding with St Patrick's Day.

So, we can start to organise this night we are looking at getting a firm idea of the number of juniors (and parents) that would be interested in attending. Once numbers have been finalised more information around boat allocation, meeting times, contacts and location will be supplied. If interested, please either email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , SMS 0412 247 213 or call before the 9^th March. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Thanks Greg Lowe

1st	Scamp	David Phillips
2nd	Fransiska	Peter Morrison
3rd	Bombay Sapphire	Michael Manson

 

Light winds, no finishers

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Please check your pursuit time here

 

No race on Sunday 12 March due to the long weekend

“The Rip” is the narrow entrance to Port Phillip, where underwater reefs limit the navigable entrance to just 0.6nm and provides a restricted tidal flow between the ocean and Port Phillip, where over 4,000 commercial vessels transit annually.  

Once a year, the ORCV runs an on-water tour from a large ferry looking at the navigation aids, tides, how to and which channels to use, radio protocols etc for a safe transit of the heads. 

The tour runs inside the bay but travels around the head's region and offers not only an educational experience but a great day on the water.   Learn more and book here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/rip-tour-of-port-phillip-heads 

 

Meet your family and friends over Easter, where you can all enjoy the hospitality of the Port Fairy Yacht Club Saturday night dinner and live music on the banks of the Moyne River.   

There’s a 40-year race record to strive to break, Quasimodo completing the 135nm race in 14h 26m 20s.  Learn more about the race or enter here https://www.orcv.org.au/index.php/port-fairy-about-the-race 

 

Sail in company along the Great Ocean Road on the 52nm to Apollo Bay.  Always a popular category 3 race that closes out the ocean season.  Check out what’s required to join the category 3 race and enter the race here https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay-about-the-race 

 

What a magical morning it was for our juniors on Sunday morning. The kids had a great time sailing and swimming, so did some of the parents too. Here is Mika & Zaya having some fun on the club Tera "Raffles"