Dear Members,

 

For those that weren’t able to get out on the water on Sunday…..you missed an incredible sail.  A classic steady winter North Westerly at 12knts was just the ticket.  A healthy fleet of 15 KB’s and 10 OTB’s in the middle of winter was pleasing to see.  Thanks to the tower team and the Committee and rescue boat teams for setting fantastic courses.  Sailing days like that are as rare as Taylor Swift tickets!

 

Congratulations to Paul Fleming and Craig Garmston for their win in the B14 European Titles on Lake Garda.  A great warm up win for the World Titles which are now underway.  A big Congratulations also to Mark Bulka for his results in Europe.  Mark finished 3rd in the Contender Worlds, in a 115 boat fleet in Denmark. An incredible achievement.

 

Last Sunday, all gates, doors and lights were left on at the end of the day around the club.  Please, if you are the last to leave the premises it is your responsibility to lock up as you leave.  Please do not leave it to someone else.  If not for the sharp vision of a member who lives up on the hill, the club may very well have been left open overnight!

 

Great to see our social media guru and e-News co-ordinator living it up on a well-deserved break in Switzerland and France.  Fiona Lowe is catching up with our good friends, the Thompson Family, with son Zac.  We look forward to hearing all about your travels Fiona on your return.  Our esteemed Race Officer is also abroad at the moment in Oslo Norway, before heading to the UK on one of his famous walking tours. No doubt Geoff will fill us in via a report down the track.  Even though he’s away on holidays, Geoff is still posting the results from the weekend’s sailing!  Thanks Geoff, you’re a trooper!

 

The next Brass monkey winter series races are on the 30th of July.  Immediately following racing is the AGM.  Last year we struggled to make a quorum.  Please don’t put us in that situation again, by turning up and (more importantly) putting your hand up to take the positions that require filling.  Many hands make light work as the saying goes, and we really need more people to step up and lessen the load on those who are already giving up their time for your benefit.  The AGM, in case you’ve been living under a rock, is on at the club on Sunday the 30th of July @ 2.30pm.  See you there!

 

 

 

 

 As the Rear Commodore mentioned above, SBSC is currently being well represented in the B14 Euro and World Championships on Lake Garda, Italy.  In the Euro Open Event, Paul Fleming and Craig Garmston (McCrae) took the overall win on countback, while Leigh Dunstan (teamed up with Paul Newman from McCrae) came 5^th, and Ewan and Misha Campbell were 15^th.  Great effort from you all!  The World Championship is currently underway.  Click on this link for the latest articles in 'Yacht and Yachting'.

 

 

 

Here is a link to full results, as well as updated start times for the next Brass Monkey pursuit race on Sunday 30 July.  Many thanks to Race Officer Elaine Nicholas and Tower Assistant Greg Clark.

 

First Warning Signal:         13.55H  Pursuit Start

Race Officer & Tower:      Andrew Arblaster

 

A confirmation email (with course number) will be sent out to all skippers and crew on Friday morning, before 11.00am.  Remember, your start time is different to the Brass Monkey series, so please check your pursuit time here

Noelex 25 for sale, excellent condition.

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Bowman Essentials – Sunday 13^th August  Join Pete Dowdney as he shares his detailed knowledge and years of experience of being a Bowman both here and internationally.  Complete the eLearning module and join the in-person day at SYC.  Bookings essential click HERE 

 

ORCV Training – Winter is a great time to build your skills and increase your knowledge.  There is a range of courses on: Navionics, Fundamentals of Navigation, Weather for Sailors, Bowman Essentials, Practical hands-on radio Workshop through to the Safety and Sea Survival course.  Check out the options here

“The Fram” Historic Polar Expedition Ship, Fram Museum, Oslo Norway

 

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. 

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