With a wind forecast of South moving SE and dropping to less than 20 Knots, Course 13 was selected as it is the shortest course and provided a windward-return.  We had five boats enter with 14 crew.  Best start was Cirrus on 10 seconds, Marrakesh and Yknot (20), Etoile (30) and Balance 50 seconds.  However, Balance was the only boat to make the yellow pile in one tack saving considerable time.

 

The wind moved to SSW during the starting sequence, dropping and becoming variable.  It was a slow run to R1 with the larger boats only achieving 3-4 knots.  Balance found an area of no breeze around the mussel farm.

 

Cirrus was first sighted around Martha Point followed by E’toile.  Marrakesh and Yknot had a tacking duel between Martha Point and the yellow pile.  Yknot has superior speed and height in these conditions.

 

Cirrus maintained her lead over Etoile to take the win.  Yknot and Marrakesh followed at 3-minute intervals, with Balance recovering from the area of no wind a further 7 minutes behind.  It was a pleasant winter afternoon on the water.

Dawn Clark assisted in the tower making sure all procedures were followed.

 

The next race on Friday 15 September is the FINAL RACE in the pilot Winter Fun Friday series.  Yknot and Marrakesh are only separated by one point in the series’ lead.  We can expect some tactical sailing from these two boats which will be great to watch. Shimmer, Cirrus and E’toile will be battling it out for the minor podium place.

First Warning Signal:	09.55H  Pursuit Start
Race Officer:	Andrew Stocks
Tower Assistant:	Lynlee Coutts

Please check your pursuit time here

Please also note that the scheduled RESAIL will be held on Sunday 17 September 2023 (due to the cancellation of Race 1 back on 21 May 2023)

It may feel like it’s only Spring, but the Summer Season is fast approaching!  THANK YOU to those Skippers who have already completed their SailSys registration – this greatly assists us processing entries behind the scenes.  We ask those who have not set up their log-in yet to please do so ASAP – it only takes a few simple steps:

1. Go to SailSys home page http://sailsys.com.au/ and register an account
2. Click on the ‘Race Entries’ link on the SBSC website keelboat page or click here
3. Enter any series, this will prompt you to load up all your boat details.  Your boat may already be on the SailSys database so just search your sail number to save time
4. We cannot process your race entries unless you have uploaded your current Cat 5 Safety Declaration and current Insurance Certificate
5. Once your boat is set up you can enter as many series as you wish

You will see that there is now an option to join in with any of the Sunday racing series in a non-spinnaker division.  This gives boats that don’t normally run spinnakers the chance to join in and race on a Sunday.

Division lists, pursuit start times and PHS handicaps will be finalised nearer the start of the season.  Your early series entries help us, so please don’t delay in getting set up.

If you have any questions or need a hand, please contact us through the normal email channel This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  We are happy to arrange a phone call to step you through it.

A Towering Opportunity!

• Are you a new member to the club keen to understand more about its operations?
• Have you been a member for some time but still feel you have not quite “connected”?
• Are you new to sailing and would like to better understand the sport?
• Do you like the thought of participating in an enthusiastic team?

Then you are invited to consider joining the SBSC’s Race Management Team in the Club Tower on a voluntary basis during the sailing season.

To quote an existing team member:

“As a new club member with negligible keelboat experience, I took the leap of joining the Tower team.  With great coaching and support I came to understand many aspects of sailing and racing.  I quickly gained an overview of all aspects of the club and had the opportunity to meet and work with many skippers and crew.  Sailing opportunities arose and new friendships developed which extended beyond club activities.  In hindsight, volunteering in the Tower has been unexpectedly rewarding.”

The SBSC Tower is the onshore base for Keelboat & Trailable Sailboat races, working with the large sailboats on the water to provide a safe, efficient and informed sailing environment for all participants.  The Tower is a vital part of the structure of organised sailing.  Race Management is a dynamic, challenging environment which requires good teamwork and communication across several locations.

What?

• Third floor Control Tower at the SBSC clubhouse
• Work with the on-water crews via radio to manage races
• Full training in SBSC operations, racing rules and timing of starts & finishes etc is provided
• Full training on entering results into SailSys
• External training through Australian Sailing is available as appropriate

When?

• The role is performed through a flexible roster system across the whole tower team with opportunities to swap times to meet personal needs
• Friday nights are usually between 5:00pm and can be as late as 8:00pm, October through March (break over Christmas/New Year)
• Sunday race day times will vary depending on the program, but rostering is flexible to fit in with your availability

What to bring

• This is an onshore role so normal clothing appropriate to the conditions
• A willingness to learn and an interest in teamwork

Contact

• To learn more about this unique opportunity, call Tim Bardon on 0426 581 747 or Di Jackson on 0428 077 225, or email your interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The ORCV are exited to let you know that entries for the Rudder Cup (Melbourne to Devonport) are now open.

For more information and to enter the 'Oldest Race in Australia' please click here

Get you order in now to ensure that you are decked out in the latest Club Merchandise for he start of the 2023-2024 season 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. 

 Andrew Clarke enjoying Maggie Island Race Week - photo Janine Harrison 

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