Seen on the water ( or in the barrrr! )
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Small is the word here. Shrink them down to about 100kb if you can and put a brief description on board so I can tell the tale for you. Immediately below is the day we decided not to go sailing.
This next set of images was from Wednesday sailing on a frisky day.
The rounding of Sampson Spit at the bottom of Melville Water East ready to head up into a South Westerly.
Two boats, regular competitors and the crews knew what to do as they hit the corner.
We had a guest, Peter Briggs from Tasmania on SP8, the first boat round, seen sitting in the windward spot next to the bulkhead.
A real taste of Swan river racing in matching sloop rig H28's
For the record, the boats were Mariner ( SP8 ) helmed by PC Gerry Drysdale and Carina ( SP7) helmed by Vic Court.
Two boats, regular competitors and the crews knew what to do as they hit the corner.
We had a guest, Peter Briggs from Tasmania on SP8, the first boat round, seen sitting in the windward spot next to the bulkhead.
A real taste of Swan river racing in matching sloop rig H28's
For the record, the boats were Mariner ( SP8 ) helmed by PC Gerry Drysdale and Carina ( SP7) helmed by Vic Court.
Another general mix of people and sailing from the middle of November 2012
Particular note of the return of the Hudsons from Geraldton and Wayne even came sailing with us for the week. Lovely to have them back.
Other images particularly that of the storms that swept through a championship race day. Made for exciting racing and not many chances to take photos, but I got a few.
Other images particularly that of the storms that swept through a championship race day. Made for exciting racing and not many chances to take photos, but I got a few.
Vale Bill Solomon
In memory of Bill Solomon who passed away recently after a short struggle with cancer on the 27th of November 2012. Bill joined the club over 30 years ago and campaigned his H28 "Napier of Carrick' succesfully in all aspects of club sailing. He was a regular contributor to the club and even in retirement, Bill worked as the Bosun, slipping and dropping boats back into the water until shortly before his illness. He leaves behing Valma and his daughters and their families. He will not be forgotten easily and his yacht "Napea of Carrick aka Thelma" will remain as a momento to his hard work in restoring it all those years ago. Many treasured memories of Bill remain in our minds.
The Don Bourne Memorial race
The Don Bourne Memorial trophy (a club championship race) was sailed on the 1st of December and the battle was on for young and old. The boys ( and girl ) on Alma really took it to John Wright on Anna with a much older crew and didn't give him a moments peace, even though John stayed ahead all day. The fly in the ointment was Swiftsure Saga who, for the 2nd time in racing memory, hoisted that bloody red spinnaker and stayed in front. Well done Bill. Pity he had to go home, but the rest of the crew stayed to pick up the trophy from Nancy and her daughter who came down to present the trophy personally. The official results were Swiftsure Saga, Alma and Anna for consistency and the championship results were Swiftsure Saga, Anna and then Alma.
A special mention of Vic Court, who had his two bruisers on board (Bruce and Geoff) and crossed the line 4th, complaining that if the race had been a bit longer he would have caught us up. .
A special mention of Vic Court, who had his two bruisers on board (Bruce and Geoff) and crossed the line 4th, complaining that if the race had been a bit longer he would have caught us up. .
December the 8th. A Box start.
Only the good lord knows why they sent us up toward Martin and Weaver with a dying Easterly and a visible Westerly on the water behind the start box. You could see the Vipers lifting to Martin succesfully, but the Div 2 fleet and SS27's all started to fall below Martin and it was on for young and old as another fleet ( the H28's ) was sent up into the maelstrom of Martin - Weaver.
With a bit of luck, we got to Martin without having to tack, but got nailed by all the other boats shadowing us with their sails, so we went a little bit further up and tried to get into the last remaining puff of the Easterly over near the freeway. Then we looked back and out came the camera. A picture tells a thousand words. What a stuff up. First became last and the SS27's were trading jokes wih the H28's as they tried to get around Weaver. .
With a bit of luck, we got to Martin without having to tack, but got nailed by all the other boats shadowing us with their sails, so we went a little bit further up and tried to get into the last remaining puff of the Easterly over near the freeway. Then we looked back and out came the camera. A picture tells a thousand words. What a stuff up. First became last and the SS27's were trading jokes wih the H28's as they tried to get around Weaver. .
Geoff Sneezby retires
Another great H28 sailor has hung up his sailing boots.
Geoff Sneezby turned 80 last Friday and announced that he was quiting his postion as the Club's Starter, the position he has held for the last decade or so after selling Nerima to John and Christina Heydon. He will be missed for the stirling work he has done.
He will still take care of some of the Wednesday starts, but his good wife Dulcie has given him permission to come home on Saturdays during the summer.
As his last words, he thanked all the starting team and gave the club bell a final peal for his birthday drinks .
It is interesting to note that a number of the H28 fleet sailors have retired from the river and have turned up in the start team. At present, we have Margaret and Maurice Cooper, Yanus Kukuls and Lyle Dedman with Neil Field doing the Wednesday twilites.
On the water on the 16th of December with the Old Gaffers
On a quiet Sunday, a few intrepid H28 sailors ventured forth onto the water to join the Retro boats on their monthly Sunday outing.
As might be expected, a mixed crew was put together and Georgina went out to keep the flag flying for the wooden boats of SoPYC.
We would have liked a few more, but Christmas had diminished the Saturday fleet, so to get a boat out on Sunday was great. The breeze was out of the WSW and held at around 10 to 12 knots with a reaching course as the best that was on offer. Hi ho.
There was a good mix of large and small boats, but although he wasn't in the fleet, the long board paddler had to be put in, to show you what you can do if you really are hard up for a bit of wind. They did the results on the floating jetty where we had tied up and we were royally regaled by Santa and his helpers. ( I reckon the elf looked a lot like Alex,) A good day out on the water, though we could have done with a bit more wind.
As might be expected, a mixed crew was put together and Georgina went out to keep the flag flying for the wooden boats of SoPYC.
We would have liked a few more, but Christmas had diminished the Saturday fleet, so to get a boat out on Sunday was great. The breeze was out of the WSW and held at around 10 to 12 knots with a reaching course as the best that was on offer. Hi ho.
There was a good mix of large and small boats, but although he wasn't in the fleet, the long board paddler had to be put in, to show you what you can do if you really are hard up for a bit of wind. They did the results on the floating jetty where we had tied up and we were royally regaled by Santa and his helpers. ( I reckon the elf looked a lot like Alex,) A good day out on the water, though we could have done with a bit more wind.
The last couple of sails before Christmas 2012
Last year and the year before, we have been whinging about the lack of a decent seabreeze. It's back and the result has been encouraging for everyone. Both Wednesday and Saturday were busy with the South Westerly whipping through at 16 to 20 knots and may be a little more in the big puffs. This means I don't have time to take many photo's but on the down wind runs I can take a break and a photo. Featured on the bow of Mariner is Russell Shannon ( x perth man ) resident in Tin Can Bay and comes across occasionally to visit his offspring. A couple of shots on the water and one of Kate and her crew donning their pink wigs and going out. ( they did it last year too. )
The 55th Cockburn Sound Regatta 2012
Three H28's are down there, two from the club (Anna and Karoleeya) and Koomela owned by Mark Walters.
More info will be put up when I get the time. Enjoy some H28 pix
More info will be put up when I get the time. Enjoy some H28 pix
The rest of the story.
Well done to all the campaigners who kept Anna and Karoleeya on the go over the 4 days. Special mention to John Wright and Jay Lawry who as skippers placed their boats on the line, sailed them down and back and hung on to the helm for the duration. The others were: Bob Cross, Glen Stanley, Sharon, Ralph Newton, Alex Much, Rick Steuart, Les Brooker and others who were also on Jays boat ( Jay will probably fill me in here )
With winds from all directions and speeds, it was a matter of hang on, the winds coming and hang on tight it's here. Whilst there were only five boats altogether in the Classic fleet, they separated naturaly into the big boats and the H28's. Of course, we could sometimes roll the big boats down wind with our kites up, when they got onto the reach or up wind , then they had the advantage of their water line and canvas. No contest. The handicapping was the thing and it's best not to speak of it, as you could be in front all race and walk into the bar to find that you were last on handicap.
However the camaraderie that developed will be remembered and in later years we will look at the photos and say..... remember that race finish? Full bore ---all the canvas up and a kite on top.... straight through the finish line.......
For more information go to http://perthsailingphotography.weebly.com/galleries and read the blog and images.
More photos have been posted: see below
This is what happens when you have nothing to do, when you are on a 4 hr passage race.
This is the crew on the passage race, Ralph Newton, Alex Mutch, Rick Steuart, Glen Stanley ( alternate helm ) and John Wright, skipper
With winds from all directions and speeds, it was a matter of hang on, the winds coming and hang on tight it's here. Whilst there were only five boats altogether in the Classic fleet, they separated naturaly into the big boats and the H28's. Of course, we could sometimes roll the big boats down wind with our kites up, when they got onto the reach or up wind , then they had the advantage of their water line and canvas. No contest. The handicapping was the thing and it's best not to speak of it, as you could be in front all race and walk into the bar to find that you were last on handicap.
However the camaraderie that developed will be remembered and in later years we will look at the photos and say..... remember that race finish? Full bore ---all the canvas up and a kite on top.... straight through the finish line.......
For more information go to http://perthsailingphotography.weebly.com/galleries and read the blog and images.
More photos have been posted: see below
This is what happens when you have nothing to do, when you are on a 4 hr passage race.
This is the crew on the passage race, Ralph Newton, Alex Mutch, Rick Steuart, Glen Stanley ( alternate helm ) and John Wright, skipper
