Join us for a fun-filled racing rules trivia night on Saturday 3 May 2025.  Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting out, come and enjoy an engaging evening of trivia while delving into sailing rules.  Cost is absolutely free - Plus enjoy light finger food on us!

 

Gather your crew or we'll join you with a team on the night for a lively pub quiz format, presented by the esteemed Rob Ware - 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awardee in Sailing.

 

Don't miss out on the fun and camaraderie.

 

Howdy gang.

 

Huzzah! We finally got a sail in, and two races to boot! The day dawned bright and shiny with a nice Northerly breeze, so we were all keen to hit the water early. RO Ross M had the task of setting an on-water start for the keelboats and he had the RHIB crews out and about very early, 10.30 to be precise. Ross had Super D on the Start boat with Mika and Ben riding shotgun and learning a bit about setting up the race and running up the flags. In the RHIBs, the two Lukes, M & M, dropped the top and wing marks while Campbell M and first time helper from the Coast Guard, Nadine Huels, laid the leeward, pin and finish marks. 

 

Right on time we were away and the smart money was on the port tack to the cliffs. The wind coming over the hill gave a definite lift once you got into the top third of the leg. It was really nice to get some decent reaches in for a change too. While it wasn't exactly a bum clencher, it was a LOT better than we've had for the last God knows how many weeks. 

 

One race down and everyone agreed that port side was better, but of course you have to give the other side a try, just in case. I did in the second race, and where did I end up? Stony last, served me right too.

Part way through the second race the wind started easing off considerably, to the point where I thought we might have to abandon. Luckily, it held in enough for us to finish and even built up enough to give some of us a really good reach back to the beach. While not exactly screaming, it was a bit of a squeal. 

 

Highlights of the day, apart from actually sailing, was Doc Taylor inventing a new division, 2.5. He started both races exactly halfway between Divs 2 and 3. Then there was Katrina M who lost her starboard side stay and managed to keep the mast up all the way to the beach by keeping on port tack, nice effort. But my personal favorite was Patrick Lazzar, who came roaring into the beach, lifted his centre board and rudder, then cruised straight up onto the sand and stepped out dry as a bone! Lucky there were no rocks there Pat!

 

That's about all for this week, no OTB this Sunday over Easter but there will be plenty of sailing up at Lake Boga (I still think we should incorporate some of our series in with the Boga races!).

 

Good luck to everyone that is heading away and be safe in your travels, and don't pig out on the chocky too much!

 

Cheers for now, Pete Chippy

  

Keelboat Members - please use the link above to booking your spot at the Trivia night on Saturday 3 May - we need to get an idea of numbers now so please book!

 

While there's no SBSC racing for the next two (long) weekends, the MYC Hovell Pile Race is on Saturday 26 April - 10.00am start at MYC. Please look up the details on the MYC website HERE if you would like to enter (via Sailsys).

 

 

Coming up on the ORCV Calendar 

 

The ORCV Beyond The Bay program is a 20-week course designed to give boat owners, crew, and aspiring sailors essential information and practical skills to plan and complete an overnight cruising passage or participate in a race. The program includes on-water training, plus Safety & Sea Survival, Weather, and Navigation courses - all at a competitive price of $995 for ORCV members and $1,295 for non-members.  

Reserve your place here: https://www.orcv.org.au/training/beyond-the-bay 

 

The Apollo Bay Race is a Category 3 race starting at Queenscliff and leaving Port Phillip Heads before turning right along the coast to Apollo Bay. It is an ideal race for those new to ocean racing with its shorter length, 52 nautical miles, and proximity to the coast. Early bird registration is open until 3 May 2025. 

Register here: https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay  

 

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