New Members
The Executive Committee and members would like to welcome the following new members to Safety Beach SC. We look forward to meeting you at the club or on the water in the very near future.
- Emma Martin
- Daniel Wolf-Clark, Nicole Kolze
- Michael Molloy, Sharyn Mack
What's On In March
Off The Beach News
Hey there OTB Gang, how did you enjoy last Sunday's racing?
Although I did promise fair winds and sunshine, at least we got the fair winds. An on water start for the keelboats meant the race team was out early to set the start marks for the big boats and it was quite a sight to see them all heading off into the distance. Ours was a much closer thing, just near the mussel farm, and that's far enough for this little black duck to wander away from the beach.
We had a good sized fleet this week with 23 boats competing. Well, 22 plus Taipan Tony who still managed to make it around the course without actually going around any of the marks! Having said that though, there were several Sabres that thought they had finished race one but forgot that course two is an upwind finish and were happily doodling around waiting for the next race until it was pointed out they, err, we, hadn't finished yet. And as you only have 10 minutes from the first boat crossing the line to get a score, they, err, we, had better pull our collective fingers out!
Now 23 boats is not too bad, but what makes it better is that we had that number without any Tasars, were still down a few Sabres and half of the regular A Class guys. The rigging yard was full of happy campers setting up at the start of the day and it was a really great atmosphere. A lot of this, I'm sure, is due to the exuberance of youth, with our group of dedicated 420 sailors fresh from their success in the State titles held at SBSC the week before. The 420 numbers are growing each week, and this week we had potential new members, Father and Son, James and Nathan Anderson. James hasn't sailed for 20 years, so he was a bit rusty and even fell out at one stage which led to one of Greg L and James E's fifth rescues of the day as the trusty 420 sailed on with complete newbie Nathan in full panic mode. Talking to James A afterward, he said they loved every minute ( not so sure about Nathan, but he'll come around ).
This week was a Club Championship race and RO Geoff set two windward-Leeward courses in wind that varied from 5 to 15 knots with lots of swings for our sailing pleasure. Now, I don't know if you have been checking the scores on the Sailor app lately, but with only a potential four Championship races left, the series is wide open with the regular Champs nowhere to be seen. So it's not to late to make a charge for the podium and get your name forever etched onto that big shiny cup. Even Taipan Tony could do it if he can just figure out those marks, well maybe next year!
That's about it for this week, many thanks to Geoff and Deirdre on Start, Andrew Mono Martin, Aurelia Martin and Rob C in Woodsy and the Dynamic Duo, Greg L and James E in Sutherland. James said afterward that they had such a ball herbing around helping people that they want to do rhib duty every week as its much more fun than watching Ross and Mono's sterns all the time!
( I know I'll pay for that wisecrack )
Cheers for now, see you all on Sunday for a 2 pm start. Pete Chippy
Junior Sail Training
Just a reminder that junior sail training, "Greg's Green Fleet" will be back on this Sunday from 9.30am, with trainers Abbey and Jess. All new members and friends welcome. Please bring change of clothes, towels and your smiles! Parents please note that you will need to stay in attendance whilst your juniors are on the water, or provide appropriate contact details to Abbey, Jess or Greg before you leave.
Lake Boga Easter Regatta
If you are looking for a destination to take the family this Easter, might I suggest the Lake Boga Easter Regatta! Water, wind, wine and a campfire.....that's all you need to enjoy the weekend, and for those that sail, bring your boat too! Our Safety Beach contingent has grown substantially over the last couple of years, so lets keep the buzz going and head on up the road for some inland fun. Link to regatta is here: Lake Boga Easter Regatta
Wintersail 2023
This regatta is a great training regatta for junior sailors. If you wish to discuss anything, please make contact with the event organiser, Rob Wines on 0427 094 949. A few of the club juniors went to this regatta in 2019 and had a great time, I'm sure they would be happy to discuss this with you too!
Australian Masters Games 2023
Love Sailing? Then read on………………………..
The Australian Masters Games are coming to Adelaide and our Games Village will be in the heart of the city at Festival Plaza. The Australian Masters Games (AMG) is a week-long festival of sport that brings together weekend warriors from around Australia, and the world, to enjoy an extensive sporting and social program at the spiritual home. This year the games run from 7 – 14th October and Sailing registrations are now open.
Entry is open to competitors 30+ years of age.
Want to get your club involved? Please see attached flyer for more details and register for VIP GOLD benefits now:
Keelboat News
Junior Keelboat Night
Weather conditions were perfect last Friday night for our annual Junior Keelboat night. Thank you to the keel boats that volunteered to take the juniors, Crowded House skipper Dave Lorimer (who dropped the kids back at beach like rockstars!), 11:11 skipper Till Braukmann who let Mika and Jamieson skipper whole race, and Fransiska skipper Peter Morrison. From all accounts the juniors had a great time and cannot wait to do it again. If any skippers need junior crew, I'm sure some of these juniors would love to go out again.
This Weeks Results:
Friday Twilight Pursuit (17 March)
| 1st |
Patriot |
Jason Close |
| 2nd |
Ghost |
Glenn Collings |
| 3rd |
Unprecedented |
Andrew McGrath |
Thanks to Race Officer Elaine Nicholas and Duty Boat L’etoile for their time in the tower on Friday night.
Sunday Club Champs (19 March)
Division 1:
| 1st PHD |
Vamonos |
Nick Jones |
| 1st AMS |
Mr Bojangles |
Pauline Cleaver |
| 1st ORC |
Mr Bojangles |
Pauline Cleaver |
Sunday Club Champs (19 March)
Division 2:
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1st PHD
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Fransiska |
Peter Morrison |
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1st AMS
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E’toile |
John Gordon |
Thank you to Friday night Race Officer Di Jackson and Duty Boat E’toile, and Jeff and Jenny Thomson (Tumi) for running Sunday’s race from the tower. Click here for full results.
This Weeks Race:
Friday 24 March – Twilight Pursuit & Female Helm
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17:25H Pursuit Start |
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Race Officer: |
Di Jackson |
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Duty Boat: |
Patriot |
This is the last race of the Margaret Hollamby Female Helm Series, which is held in conjunction with our normal Friday Pursuit Race, so all yachts are welcome to sail on Friday night – with or without a female helm. The rules are:
- When signing on for the race with the tower on VHF 69, please advise that the yacht will be entering the Female Helm Series, and provide the name of the nominated female helm.
- Helming is not restricted to one female during the race.
- If not a member of SBSC, we ask that they register for a Sail Pass at no charge. Sail Passes are available here
Please check your pursuit time
here
Sunday 26 March – Club Championship Series (Race 8)
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First Warning Signal:
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13:25H Boat Start
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Tower
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Race Officer:
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Amanda Malin
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Duty Boat:
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Empara
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As communicated to skippers last week, we are
trialling a modified windward / leeward course for the Club Championship race this Sunday. The Special Course Sheet is on the website (or click
here)
Key points:
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Boat start line position will remain unchanged for both KBs and the OTBs racing that day
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The finish will be Tower / Green pile, after rounding Yellow pile (to minimise interactions with OTB fleet)
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OTB course area will be located between start and KB bottom gate
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The number of laps varies for Div. 1 and Div. 2
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Course will only be used if winds are on-shore winds. (If off-shore wind then course number will change)
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This is a pilot trial and feedback is welcome
Brass Monkey Winter Pursuit Series
The BMWP Series program is now available on the website (
click here).
The Winter Series races are held fortnightly on Sunday mornings – running from 21 May to 10 September (with scheduled resail on 17 September).
Thanks to everyone volunteering their time to help in the tower over winter – both Race Officers and Assistants – so we can all get our winter sailing fix!
Social News
Club Merchandise
Club Merchandise is now ready for order. Contact Marg Fleming on her email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss your options. The youth t-shirts (with names on them) will have another order put in soon, so if you missed out on first round orders, please contact Marg to make sure you get one in the next batch, which will be processed by end of March. These t-shirts have been a hit with the juniors and will be great to wear to regatta's etc.
Photo Of The Week
2Extreme on sunset last Friday night 17th March. Photo taken by Zac Lowe whilst junior keel boat sailing on Crowded House 
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