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The Cockburn Sound Regatta 2013
With 4 of our boats and the fifth from TCYC we are set for a bumper regatta. Anna went down on Christmas Eve and the rest went down on Boxing Day. We now have Anna, Carina, Nerrima and Karoleeya as well as the CYC entrant Koomela owned by Mark Walters.
Keep your eyes on the website as well as Perth Sailing Photography for more of the action.
Go to the Gallery to see what happened on the water.
Keep your eyes on the website as well as Perth Sailing Photography for more of the action.
Go to the Gallery to see what happened on the water.
A little bit of fun with a camera attached to the tiller.
A couple of weeks later and its the 21st of December.
This weekend we sailed the Frank Sampson Memorial race.
JAM racing for us and Alma pulled out all the stops to take Vic Court (Carina) out on the last two legs of the race letting Bill Richards on Swiftsure Saga through as well. Something about playing a pushing game down at Como. Anyway it let us get a little closer and firm up our fourth. Jay bought himself a new mainsail and was proudly showing it off to all and sundry. I've put in a couple of shots showing the old one and the new one. You make your own decision as to what it is going to do. On the over all, Jay is doing very well, leading on consistency and it brings out the point that if you have crew you can sail to win. On championship, after 4 races, we have Corella in front of Anna by 2 points with Swiftsure Saga a further point behind. Wednesday sailing has Jay (Karoleeya) in front with Brian Cross (Mariner) not too far behind and once more drops come into play, Mariner may have a chance. Then again Swiftsure Saga is only points behind as well. Keep on plugging away Brian, it hurts but you do have a fast boat.
JAM racing for us and Alma pulled out all the stops to take Vic Court (Carina) out on the last two legs of the race letting Bill Richards on Swiftsure Saga through as well. Something about playing a pushing game down at Como. Anyway it let us get a little closer and firm up our fourth. Jay bought himself a new mainsail and was proudly showing it off to all and sundry. I've put in a couple of shots showing the old one and the new one. You make your own decision as to what it is going to do. On the over all, Jay is doing very well, leading on consistency and it brings out the point that if you have crew you can sail to win. On championship, after 4 races, we have Corella in front of Anna by 2 points with Swiftsure Saga a further point behind. Wednesday sailing has Jay (Karoleeya) in front with Brian Cross (Mariner) not too far behind and once more drops come into play, Mariner may have a chance. Then again Swiftsure Saga is only points behind as well. Keep on plugging away Brian, it hurts but you do have a fast boat.
The Don Bourne Memorial. The 7th of December
Oh dear, nearly forgot to get Vic's picture up. Yes he won the Don Bourne Memorial and well. Though we must put it in place that he was again working with borrowed crew. Pete jumped across from Anna ( we were over staffed ) and joined Vic, Bruce and one other (sorry). Nancy was unable to join us as she was attending a birthday party ( hers ) and I believe it was a significant one. Well done Nancy. We'll keep the aspidistra flying no matter.
Sailing Summary 30th of November 2013
The fourth of the Championship races last weekend and sailed in between 15 to 19 knots out of the west sou west. Most of us are trying out new foredeckies and the odds were that some one was going to have a little case of the rock and rolls when the breeze swung a little to the left or right. On Anna we had our hands full, but missed on the big shifts that were taking people through the fleets. We were also missing the big kite that blew to pieces 5 or 6 weeks ago. That would have helped a lot as all we had was the lightweight one and a real storm spinnaker. So up went the storm spinnaker. Only Alma was going to throw up a kite between Deepwater and Dolphin east, so one did and we all did. The real rub of the day was Bill Richards, who did not put up a kite and stayed ahead (Just) all day. Well done BIll and bad luck Alma who chased him down relentlessly. Jay again sailed well and Lockie took a third for his troubles. We now have Dave Lock (Corella) leading the championship with John Wright (Anna) two points away and Bill Richards on Swiftsure Saga one point away further. Oh did I mention the rock and rolls ? Both Jay and Les Brooker had a handful of wind that was too,oo,oo much and tried to broach. Georgina had a clash with Dr Feelgood and is looking for a new rudder (they reckon they'll have one by next week ).
Last Saturday was a consistency event and as you would have it, we were flying spinnakers again. Wynella got the win on handicap, well done and Jay is showing that he's getting a team together. Might even win something if he's not careful. Crowbar took out Phil Lammonbys boat last week. Hooray the crew decided to sail with him and was third over the line and was whipped down to 7th on handicap. Nice work Crowbar! Bill Richards, again filling into a comfortable spot in second over the line and third on handicap. Corella was first over the line but as the rest of us know, his handicap took him back to 4th. Just not fast enough David.
Wednesdays are good with Brian Cross trying to win everything in C fleet but slowly knocking the stuffing out of his handicap. Got the surprise of his life when a may be first and fastest was stolen by the old pirate Vic (humble apologies Vic) and Bill Richards who conspired to get over the line at different times on different handicaps and dead heat for first. Hasn't happened for a while. Karoleeya is still out front but we are waiting for the rest of the drops to come through. This will be interesting.
Last Saturday was a consistency event and as you would have it, we were flying spinnakers again. Wynella got the win on handicap, well done and Jay is showing that he's getting a team together. Might even win something if he's not careful. Crowbar took out Phil Lammonbys boat last week. Hooray the crew decided to sail with him and was third over the line and was whipped down to 7th on handicap. Nice work Crowbar! Bill Richards, again filling into a comfortable spot in second over the line and third on handicap. Corella was first over the line but as the rest of us know, his handicap took him back to 4th. Just not fast enough David.
Wednesdays are good with Brian Cross trying to win everything in C fleet but slowly knocking the stuffing out of his handicap. Got the surprise of his life when a may be first and fastest was stolen by the old pirate Vic (humble apologies Vic) and Bill Richards who conspired to get over the line at different times on different handicaps and dead heat for first. Hasn't happened for a while. Karoleeya is still out front but we are waiting for the rest of the drops to come through. This will be interesting.
Sailing Summary 16th of November 2013
The third of the Championship Races was sailed under spinnaker in a dying Westerly of 5 to 8 knots with a couple of nasty surprises in store for the unwary. This time it was a late start with a course 7 shown. This entailed a triangle then a sausage with an up wind finish.
The start was in good breeze out of the west and the clever ones went way to the East almost in Waylen Bay and then came across to ride the bending westerly up to the top mark, in fact on Anna it almost turned into a reach by the end of the beat. By this time we were already running over the div two boats and looked at catching up with div one. Round the mark, set a starboard pole and make our way down in the lead to the wing mark. A gybe most of the way down to the wing mark gave us a fresh angle and then down to the bottom mark, from whence we went out, trying the middle of the course, not going out as far as we had the last time. Dropping breezes had spread the fleet a little, but when Vic Court went right, the debate was .... is he mad or onto a good thing. Pressure and experience had Vic crossing us on the way up and we were lucky not to accede more spots as Alma began to push us as well.
Back down to the bottom again, being shadowed by a div two boat playing silly buggers. They knew they couldn't win their race, so they were content to give us trouble. We can wait.... ! Trouble again at the bottom mark with a large boat going wide and taking us out with him. The wind shadow didn't help either and as a result there were now three or four H28's in a group at the bottom, with Vic heading off to the right to repeat his performance from the previous lap. Then Lockie went out to the East again and found the start of a weak seabreeze, or at least something with South in it and he took off. By this time we were heading over there, as was Alma and Wynella, others went left with Vic.
Lockie and his merry crew got the gun and well sailed! Anna was next after several exhausting tacks and along came Alma then Wynella. The rest came straggling along afterwards.
Last Wednesday was a good day. Four H28s went out, the usual suspects; and it blew and blew. 20 knots on the bottom and 26 on top. Out of the South West of course and bending into the South. Sailing on Mariner with BC, we were 3 up and
consequently had the number two up. Swiftsure Saga didn't change his headsail ( heavy number one ) and consequently was quicker down wind. Well sailed Bill.
Everyone else had at least 4 gorillas on board to keep the weight on the windward side, no such luxury for us. Just BC and I and a light weight new sailor. Still he says he's coming back . Swiftsure Saga, then Mariner, Carina and then Karoleeya. The only plastic boat that came out with us packed up and retired early. Pity.
To the photo's.
There is a reason why Soraya didn't go out. Phil and Kate had arranged for Crowbar ( Steve Grover ) to take the boat out, but the crew forgot to come. No one responded to their phones and Crowbar was left stranded on the jetty. All dressed up and no where to go!
Mariner didn't go either, but then Brian was under orders. "Rotto for the weekend and keep it in mind" were the orders of the day. Still we had 8 boats out on the day. A goodly number indeed.
The start was in good breeze out of the west and the clever ones went way to the East almost in Waylen Bay and then came across to ride the bending westerly up to the top mark, in fact on Anna it almost turned into a reach by the end of the beat. By this time we were already running over the div two boats and looked at catching up with div one. Round the mark, set a starboard pole and make our way down in the lead to the wing mark. A gybe most of the way down to the wing mark gave us a fresh angle and then down to the bottom mark, from whence we went out, trying the middle of the course, not going out as far as we had the last time. Dropping breezes had spread the fleet a little, but when Vic Court went right, the debate was .... is he mad or onto a good thing. Pressure and experience had Vic crossing us on the way up and we were lucky not to accede more spots as Alma began to push us as well.
Back down to the bottom again, being shadowed by a div two boat playing silly buggers. They knew they couldn't win their race, so they were content to give us trouble. We can wait.... ! Trouble again at the bottom mark with a large boat going wide and taking us out with him. The wind shadow didn't help either and as a result there were now three or four H28's in a group at the bottom, with Vic heading off to the right to repeat his performance from the previous lap. Then Lockie went out to the East again and found the start of a weak seabreeze, or at least something with South in it and he took off. By this time we were heading over there, as was Alma and Wynella, others went left with Vic.
Lockie and his merry crew got the gun and well sailed! Anna was next after several exhausting tacks and along came Alma then Wynella. The rest came straggling along afterwards.
Last Wednesday was a good day. Four H28s went out, the usual suspects; and it blew and blew. 20 knots on the bottom and 26 on top. Out of the South West of course and bending into the South. Sailing on Mariner with BC, we were 3 up and
consequently had the number two up. Swiftsure Saga didn't change his headsail ( heavy number one ) and consequently was quicker down wind. Well sailed Bill.
Everyone else had at least 4 gorillas on board to keep the weight on the windward side, no such luxury for us. Just BC and I and a light weight new sailor. Still he says he's coming back . Swiftsure Saga, then Mariner, Carina and then Karoleeya. The only plastic boat that came out with us packed up and retired early. Pity.
To the photo's.
There is a reason why Soraya didn't go out. Phil and Kate had arranged for Crowbar ( Steve Grover ) to take the boat out, but the crew forgot to come. No one responded to their phones and Crowbar was left stranded on the jetty. All dressed up and no where to go!
Mariner didn't go either, but then Brian was under orders. "Rotto for the weekend and keep it in mind" were the orders of the day. Still we had 8 boats out on the day. A goodly number indeed.
Sailing Summary 5th November 2013
The second of the Championship races and sailed as a J&M. A brief dash around the pens by the chairman and a decision was made to do it as a J&M. However as Rita quite rightly pointed out, this can't go on in this manner and something needs be set in place. Bring on the meeting please. Welcome back Rita, your return has been noted.
However we got ten boats out and the sailing was as close as you could get. With gusty, shifty easterlies it was a case of rooster one minute to feather duster the next and all of us can remember Jay sailing really well on the start.. Brian made the oldest mistake in the book. Wrong mark! We've all been there. John W got all the way to 2nd and ended up a lot lower in the pack thanks to a series of knocks on the way to Addison. The battle of the day was the three boats in the front. Brian had the lead dragged out of his hands by Swiftsure Saga and Vic was waiting in the wings for a mistake.
On consistency, Karoleeya first, Swiftsure Saga second and Carina third. Championship points Swiftsure Saga 1st, Mariner 2nd, Carina 3rd.
But the photo's were good and the session in the bar was lively ( thanks Les)
However we got ten boats out and the sailing was as close as you could get. With gusty, shifty easterlies it was a case of rooster one minute to feather duster the next and all of us can remember Jay sailing really well on the start.. Brian made the oldest mistake in the book. Wrong mark! We've all been there. John W got all the way to 2nd and ended up a lot lower in the pack thanks to a series of knocks on the way to Addison. The battle of the day was the three boats in the front. Brian had the lead dragged out of his hands by Swiftsure Saga and Vic was waiting in the wings for a mistake.
On consistency, Karoleeya first, Swiftsure Saga second and Carina third. Championship points Swiftsure Saga 1st, Mariner 2nd, Carina 3rd.
But the photo's were good and the session in the bar was lively ( thanks Les)
Sailing Summary 1st November 2013
Only three boats out last Saturday. Ouch! What happened to the great turn out on the last two weekends. Fair enough Nerrima is out of action and there is a scarcity of crew, but by gosh, can't we share the crews around. A well respected skipper, 007, said that he'd sailed with borrowed crew whenever possible, but last Saturday was an eye opener. Wynella 1st, Karoleeya second and Swiftsure Saga third. I have heard that one or two skippers/crew were co-opted for blue water sailing duties but ............
Wednesday sailing continues on with Brian Cross proving that it is the skipper, not the boat. First H28 around Sampson and never headed last Wednesday on a course two, with a fair warning delivered the previous week when he was rolled in the last two legs as a blown out number one took him low and slow for the vital finish. It was the first really hot day and the breeze struggled to get around to the South West, but at least it maintained a steady 10 knots.out of the West. A good day out.
There is talk around about incorporating more J&M races and putting one Sunday a month into the retro / classic fleets. These will be discussed at a meeting to be proposed by the fleet chairman.
This weekend is the second of the Championship races and by the sound of it, it may be a case of who has enough crew to hoist a spinnaker. Perhaps 2 boats may be able to, the rest may be J&M'ing.
The Wooden Boat regatta is starting to come together and volunteers will be called for to help meet and greet, cook bbq's at the end of the day, handicapping and of course get things sorted for trophies and sponsors. Contact Glen/John W /John P / and Brian Phillips
The images below have been passed on to put up onto the website. Many thanks.
Wednesday sailing continues on with Brian Cross proving that it is the skipper, not the boat. First H28 around Sampson and never headed last Wednesday on a course two, with a fair warning delivered the previous week when he was rolled in the last two legs as a blown out number one took him low and slow for the vital finish. It was the first really hot day and the breeze struggled to get around to the South West, but at least it maintained a steady 10 knots.out of the West. A good day out.
There is talk around about incorporating more J&M races and putting one Sunday a month into the retro / classic fleets. These will be discussed at a meeting to be proposed by the fleet chairman.
This weekend is the second of the Championship races and by the sound of it, it may be a case of who has enough crew to hoist a spinnaker. Perhaps 2 boats may be able to, the rest may be J&M'ing.
The Wooden Boat regatta is starting to come together and volunteers will be called for to help meet and greet, cook bbq's at the end of the day, handicapping and of course get things sorted for trophies and sponsors. Contact Glen/John W /John P / and Brian Phillips
The images below have been passed on to put up onto the website. Many thanks.
Saturday Sailing Summary 19th October 2013
Forgot to mention that Les Brooker managed to pick up the "coveted" T bone award last weekend. Allegedly managed to whack Barry Arnold on the wrong side prior to the start and ended up with the bill. Ouch!
Ok Wednesday first.
Oh dear, the sound of a main sail splitting. Phil bought a new main and jib from O/S and stuck it on the boat. Worked fine the first time and then Kate put it up on Wednesday and blew the main out on a 10 to 15 knot day. Turns out that the sail builder thought the boat was a fiberglass one tonner. Phil has mentioned that the sails are being re built with 4 tons in mind. Brian Cross ( Mariner) was the biggest improver. On handicap he was still last, over the line............ 4th.
Saturday.
It's ground hog day.
Started raining about 10 minutes in, and the drizzle never stopped, turning into rain at the end of the day. Notable on the day was Freshie sticking their start line next to Dolphin West and expecting a fleet of 9 boats under spinnaker rounding at D W to make way for their fleet. We dodged them all, but I'm sure there were brown shorts on the Freshie fleet. The course was a One and took us on the long run with both Jay and John blowing spinnakers on the second run down as the breeze gyrated around SW and fluctuated between 15 to 27 knots. Over the line in the Championships . Anna first, Soraya second and a very close third was Georgina.
Ok Wednesday first.
Oh dear, the sound of a main sail splitting. Phil bought a new main and jib from O/S and stuck it on the boat. Worked fine the first time and then Kate put it up on Wednesday and blew the main out on a 10 to 15 knot day. Turns out that the sail builder thought the boat was a fiberglass one tonner. Phil has mentioned that the sails are being re built with 4 tons in mind. Brian Cross ( Mariner) was the biggest improver. On handicap he was still last, over the line............ 4th.
Saturday.
It's ground hog day.
Started raining about 10 minutes in, and the drizzle never stopped, turning into rain at the end of the day. Notable on the day was Freshie sticking their start line next to Dolphin West and expecting a fleet of 9 boats under spinnaker rounding at D W to make way for their fleet. We dodged them all, but I'm sure there were brown shorts on the Freshie fleet. The course was a One and took us on the long run with both Jay and John blowing spinnakers on the second run down as the breeze gyrated around SW and fluctuated between 15 to 27 knots. Over the line in the Championships . Anna first, Soraya second and a very close third was Georgina.
Saturday Sailing Summary 12th of October 2013
There had been a good deal of discussion the previous Wednesday as to the lack of crew, or more specifically the lack of foredeck hands. No one is getting younger and we just aren't as nimble as we used to be. So after a meeting on Wednesday, an email went around and it called for a JaM race on the weekend, with the purpose of getting boats on the water. It could only be by skippers agreement as the actual change to the race would have to be done through the club as a formal amendment, taking time. A meeting on Herreshoff Hill found the skippers in agreement and 10 boats went out on the water. Lockie had Corella up on the slips, a pity, Napea of Carrick hasn't sailed for a while and Ralph was away at the Mandurah boat show with Glen still on holidays. So no Wynella either.
The racing was fast and furious with a course four giving room for windward works and the odd screaming reach. Two boats stood out on the day with Nerrima managing to port and starboard Barry Arnold's Cole 32. Oops! Nerrima was on port. And John Wright went from rooster to feather duster on the third lap inexplicably losing 5 spots to end up 7th on the line. Most unusual. More interesting was that the time over the line indicated all ten boats were not separated by much, with the first three cascading over the line like dominos. Well sailed.
Photos to come:
The racing was fast and furious with a course four giving room for windward works and the odd screaming reach. Two boats stood out on the day with Nerrima managing to port and starboard Barry Arnold's Cole 32. Oops! Nerrima was on port. And John Wright went from rooster to feather duster on the third lap inexplicably losing 5 spots to end up 7th on the line. Most unusual. More interesting was that the time over the line indicated all ten boats were not separated by much, with the first three cascading over the line like dominos. Well sailed.
Photos to come:
Opening Day 2013 October the 5th
Grey day and a good breeze,
With a norwester whipping around our ears we headed out onto the water for the Opening day. Nine boats hit the water, but Les Brooker forgot to sign up for the season, Then there were eight and with the Minto's Aloha and the Lammonby's Soraya out of action or not sailing the eight/ nine boats on the water, well that was it. And we got our start-- handicap this time -from the box and as a fleet. By the time the fleet hit Sampson we were pretty much in the order we finished. One or two variations, but the first three stuck to each other like glue and over the line it was Lockie, John Wright and then Vic Court with no room for anyone else. The biggest loser on the day was Bill Richards with a couple of near misses from opposing fleets on starboard and then when Bill was on starboard over near Hallmark we were beset upon by a mob of S80's on port and the poor bugger T-boned an S80 with the usual results. A huge bill for the S80 owner. Compression damage to Bills bow and a chunk out of the S80's hull. Then on the down wind run from Deep water the storm squall hit, visibility dropped by 90% and the gusts were coming through at 30 knots or better. By the time we hit Dolphin East, the S97's were throwing crew members over board and further down the track we could see the spinnakers of the SS22's falling over, funny I thought that only S80's did that. Further into the rain we went, with the knowledge that the mudflats on the city side of Addison would have us if we missed the mark. Made the corner and rushed down to Thelma with Carina hot on our heels. Chasing Corella up to the finish line and just beat Vic and Carina over the line. Well done our boat and everyone else who was out on the day. Pack the boat down and have a shower with dry clothes afterwards. By the time we were inside, the sun was out and the predicted 5 to 10 knots were blowing. Results were on time for once and we were able to enjoy the hard day out on the water sitting on the Q deck with a beer in hand and a chance to compare tales of woe with other fleets. By the way, spare a thought for Paul Gilham, who has to explain to Dad ( David ) Gilham how he managed to break the mast on Arajilla.
With a norwester whipping around our ears we headed out onto the water for the Opening day. Nine boats hit the water, but Les Brooker forgot to sign up for the season, Then there were eight and with the Minto's Aloha and the Lammonby's Soraya out of action or not sailing the eight/ nine boats on the water, well that was it. And we got our start-- handicap this time -from the box and as a fleet. By the time the fleet hit Sampson we were pretty much in the order we finished. One or two variations, but the first three stuck to each other like glue and over the line it was Lockie, John Wright and then Vic Court with no room for anyone else. The biggest loser on the day was Bill Richards with a couple of near misses from opposing fleets on starboard and then when Bill was on starboard over near Hallmark we were beset upon by a mob of S80's on port and the poor bugger T-boned an S80 with the usual results. A huge bill for the S80 owner. Compression damage to Bills bow and a chunk out of the S80's hull. Then on the down wind run from Deep water the storm squall hit, visibility dropped by 90% and the gusts were coming through at 30 knots or better. By the time we hit Dolphin East, the S97's were throwing crew members over board and further down the track we could see the spinnakers of the SS22's falling over, funny I thought that only S80's did that. Further into the rain we went, with the knowledge that the mudflats on the city side of Addison would have us if we missed the mark. Made the corner and rushed down to Thelma with Carina hot on our heels. Chasing Corella up to the finish line and just beat Vic and Carina over the line. Well done our boat and everyone else who was out on the day. Pack the boat down and have a shower with dry clothes afterwards. By the time we were inside, the sun was out and the predicted 5 to 10 knots were blowing. Results were on time for once and we were able to enjoy the hard day out on the water sitting on the Q deck with a beer in hand and a chance to compare tales of woe with other fleets. By the way, spare a thought for Paul Gilham, who has to explain to Dad ( David ) Gilham how he managed to break the mast on Arajilla.
This took a couple of weeks to get to me. Gina Pickering had her phone out in the rain and took this sequence on board Nerrima during the squall that came through. You can hear Les talking about the power of the wave behind them (more like the 35+ knots of breeze behind them) and then asks the crew to set up for the next action, hardening up around Addison to go to Thelma.
This is a look at another quick vid that Gina took. More of the squall and a few more boats in sight
Well Done Kate and her mighty team. Wednesday the 2nd of October
When we saw Kate lingering around the back of the field on Wednesday ( the last of the Winter series ) we all thought, Oh well she's stuffed. Let me recount .... with three firsts over the last weeks, Kate has leapt into contention as the boat that could win the Winter Series and like the rest of us, she's been dragging around a fish market on her hull. But has sailed well enough to take the wins. Speaking to Bill Richards ( SSSaga ) he recognised as we did, that it was there for Kate to take the Series. With seven and a half points margin, Kate scrapped in by half a point from Bill with Gerry Drysdale having sold Mariner, retiring with a very good third.
When we saw Kate lingering around the back of the field on Wednesday ( the last of the Winter series ) we all thought, Oh well she's stuffed. Let me recount .... with three firsts over the last weeks, Kate has leapt into contention as the boat that could win the Winter Series and like the rest of us, she's been dragging around a fish market on her hull. But has sailed well enough to take the wins. Speaking to Bill Richards ( SSSaga ) he recognised as we did, that it was there for Kate to take the Series. With seven and a half points margin, Kate scrapped in by half a point from Bill with Gerry Drysdale having sold Mariner, retiring with a very good third.
Mariner has been sold to a club member. 24th September
I think we all know Mariner.... , built by Gordon Jones in the 1950's, owned briefly by Derek Lyle and then sailed by Gerry Drysdale for the last decade, she has been looked after and rebuilt where necessary and still goes fast on a heavy Wednesday. Brian Cross (member at the club for a long while) was a dinghy sailor in his youth, but has held control of a largish power launch while he watched business get better and the kids grow up. Sitting on his boat one day, he felt the urge to buy a yacht, but it had to be a wooden one, Two months later, he was pulling rope on Mariner whooping with delight as it alternately poured with rain, blew over the foredeck and pounded our way through beam seas. Only two other boats were out last Wednesday, Kate on Soraya and Ken Begley, driving Bill Richard's Swiftsure Saga. Yes it was blowing a bit, but that's what H28's are about.
Welcome to the H28's Brian. The next two years will be interesting.
Welcome to the H28's Brian. The next two years will be interesting.
Brian in a pensive mood.
I've just bought an H28
There goes the next 2 years of hanging around the power boat.
AGM coming up on the 2nd of September 2013 . 29th July
HI All. Get yourselves down to the Heritage room at SOPYC on Monday the 2nd of September. Sorry about the short notice on the website but this is backing up Glens email. 1900 hrs start time and there is the need to find new people to help get the Wooden boat regatta under way for 2014 and look after the management of the class.
Seen on the jetty on Wednesday the 31st of July
The girls in Kate's crew had a guest skipper today. Phil decided to take the day off when Kate had to work (damn girl, get your priorities right). Didn't help and Phil failed to hurt Kate's handicap.
Colin and Maureen Youngs were seen wandering around the club with Colin looking suprisingly well for a bloke who'd been under the knife not long ago. They stayed for tea, and it was a delight to see them both.
That boat of Bills is damned slippery and in 10 knots out of the West we expected the plastic boats to rule, but Swiftsure Saga took the lead before Martin on the way up the Canning and wasn't headed for the rest of the race. Gerry Drysdale (Mariner) managed to keep the other boats behind him, but couldn't keep up to Bill. I feel a new mainsail coming on.
Didn't see Karoleeya out on the water??????
Colin and Maureen Youngs were seen wandering around the club with Colin looking suprisingly well for a bloke who'd been under the knife not long ago. They stayed for tea, and it was a delight to see them both.
That boat of Bills is damned slippery and in 10 knots out of the West we expected the plastic boats to rule, but Swiftsure Saga took the lead before Martin on the way up the Canning and wasn't headed for the rest of the race. Gerry Drysdale (Mariner) managed to keep the other boats behind him, but couldn't keep up to Bill. I feel a new mainsail coming on.
Didn't see Karoleeya out on the water??????
Seen on the Jetty on the 24th of July.
Visitors to the fleet.
The two photo's on offer are well known faces around the Wednesday fleet as well as Saturdays.
Wayne Hudson, previous owner of Bella, was down to visit a niece who has increased the Hudson horde by one more. He stopped by and was swamped by offers to go sailing. Unfortunately he was on his way through, so he didn't come for a ride but spoke to most of the fleet while he was there.
The next photo is a bell ringer. We all know Bernie Anson, a Space Sailor 22 enthusiast who has given us a hard time on the water in the light breezes of winter and late summer. For some reason, his normal crew deserted him and Bernie was seen wandering around the H28 pens. Chairman Glen snapped him up and he was seen helping rig up. Too good a chance to miss.
"Click" and the image has gone into posterity. Bernie has crossed the void/ gone over to the dark side/ stepped off the cliff.
Welcome to the H28's Bernie. We will always have a ride for you
The two photo's on offer are well known faces around the Wednesday fleet as well as Saturdays.
Wayne Hudson, previous owner of Bella, was down to visit a niece who has increased the Hudson horde by one more. He stopped by and was swamped by offers to go sailing. Unfortunately he was on his way through, so he didn't come for a ride but spoke to most of the fleet while he was there.
The next photo is a bell ringer. We all know Bernie Anson, a Space Sailor 22 enthusiast who has given us a hard time on the water in the light breezes of winter and late summer. For some reason, his normal crew deserted him and Bernie was seen wandering around the H28 pens. Chairman Glen snapped him up and he was seen helping rig up. Too good a chance to miss.
"Click" and the image has gone into posterity. Bernie has crossed the void/ gone over to the dark side/ stepped off the cliff.
Welcome to the H28's Bernie. We will always have a ride for you
A message from Chairman Glen 20th July 2013
Hi all, just a quick line and update on people. Colin Youngs is recovering from his heart operation and is going ok and in Esperance attending a family wedding. Jay Lawry is about to go overseas for business and will be back before Xmas. Graham Lewis and crew are going to sail Jays yatch (sic). Andrew Bell is recovering fron a foot operation and Gerry Drysdale will be home soon from overseas.
Ralph and Lynne are currently cruising around Darwin and north west WA. We wish our sailors all the best with thier health and trips.
On sailing matters H28 we are getting good rollup for Wednesday sailing and a few on frostbites. and all are having fun. Jay has also been in touch with the Rockingham Yacht Club about the Regatta held just after Christmas and tells me they are very keen to have an H28 Fleet this year. We sailed under the Classic fleet last year and Jay has indicated that H28s from other Clubs are keen to sail. We had three boats last year and hope that a few more could attend. It is great sailing in Cockburn Sound and a well run Regatta, more news on this later. If you have any matters you wish to pass on to our fleet send me an email. We need to hold an AGM soon, I will keep you posted.
Your correspondant writes: Glen does have spell checker on his computer, but doesn't always use it. Rita is overseas (again) somewhere in the South Pacific on her yearly sabatical. I've been digging around in other yacht clubs archives and the information about the H28's of the river and beyond is starting to come out. eg . Napea of Carrick was originally logged as Napaea of Carrick ( scintillating isn't it ) And that the Royal clubs did not always employ staff with strong linguistic skills in the office. I've found at least 4 different versions of Herreshoff so far.
Ralph and Lynne are currently cruising around Darwin and north west WA. We wish our sailors all the best with thier health and trips.
On sailing matters H28 we are getting good rollup for Wednesday sailing and a few on frostbites. and all are having fun. Jay has also been in touch with the Rockingham Yacht Club about the Regatta held just after Christmas and tells me they are very keen to have an H28 Fleet this year. We sailed under the Classic fleet last year and Jay has indicated that H28s from other Clubs are keen to sail. We had three boats last year and hope that a few more could attend. It is great sailing in Cockburn Sound and a well run Regatta, more news on this later. If you have any matters you wish to pass on to our fleet send me an email. We need to hold an AGM soon, I will keep you posted.
Your correspondant writes: Glen does have spell checker on his computer, but doesn't always use it. Rita is overseas (again) somewhere in the South Pacific on her yearly sabatical. I've been digging around in other yacht clubs archives and the information about the H28's of the river and beyond is starting to come out. eg . Napea of Carrick was originally logged as Napaea of Carrick ( scintillating isn't it ) And that the Royal clubs did not always employ staff with strong linguistic skills in the office. I've found at least 4 different versions of Herreshoff so far.
Keel boat Prize night 2013 17th of May 2013
What a loveable bunch of rogues they are. With the usual style and aplomb we not only took over our own corner ( again ), but as usual they hadn't had enough settings ready for us and Jay and his bunch ( 4 ) were forced to seat themselves at a table along side. No matter, it was appreciated that the club put in a good effort to make it work. Well done Fiona and crew. The Williams / Murray force were in full presentation (nice to see PC Bruce there)and shared a table with John and Fay Wright and Glen and Joss Stanley. Dave Locke shared table with his crew and Phil Lammonby was there on his pat, with Kate over in Bali. Maureen Youngs did pop up to share the spoils with the "Corellas" leaving us relatively assured that Colin was in good hands at home and is resting prior to the big event. Then Les brought down his entire crew (all 8 of them) and they took over another table as well. Yours truly ended up on a VIP table with Neil Field and other sods and bods ( sorry Sharon ) and in all we would have had a good 35 to 40 H28 people there on the night.
The Fremantle to Bali Race. Something for the Herreshoff owner to follow .... 17th May 2013
Sorry folks, should have mentioned it sooner. There are two Herreshoffs ( Tiga and Heritage ) in the rally section of the Freo to Bali race and despite experiencing really heavy weather are plowing their way up the line to Bali . Sure they are not 28's but they are representatives of a great boat makers experience and seamanship.
Colin Youngs is ok at last report. 16th May 2013
What am I talking about? Colin, owner and skipper of Georgina had a mild heart attack recently and from his report is getting better, but will probably be looking at a bypass. Maureen will keep us up to speed on his progress.
Things have been a little slow around the club now that winter is upon us. 13th May 2013
Did I say slow? No way.. although I've been too damn busy myself. The H28's have been over at Squadron helping boost their numbers on a Friday as well as the last Old Gaffers run on the river. Wednesday sailing is still all the go with Wednesday the 8th being blown out and even Gerry Drysdale .. doyen of the Wednesday H28 sailors said and I quote; " too much even for me" . I still reckon he's got tickets on himself, but since I'm his regular sheet-hand I was happy not to go out. Mind you the next Wednesday was a pearler and we had at least 6 or more boats on the water.
Closing Day Saturday the 27th of April
Once again the weather turned out to be a good sailing day. It was a sunny start to the day and the breeze had swung around from the North into the West and had started to ruffle the tops of the wavelets on the river. For the first time in a while, we had 10 boats out on the water on a Saturday and I might comment that it was a jib and main day........... a thought for other days perhaps. Herreshoff alley looked great with people everywhere and it was nice to see them getting ready to go and lots of people on the boats. Les Brooker had 8 on his boat and the minimum was Vic who managed to sail very well with Geoff Reason only . By the time that we had settled into the race, it was clear that Les Brooker will have to be swabbed by the starters prior to sailing next season as he shot into the lead and stayed there, in fact we thought that he was improving his lead as he charged ahead.
Over the line, the results were Les Brooker on Nerrima first with Colin Youngs in Georgina second and John Wright with Anna coming third having fought her way through the back to get to that place. When Lockie was questioned as to his lack of placing, he simply chuckled and said that they had gone out for a social sail, not so much to win the race.
The Lyn Rue Davey trophy was awarded to Alma after being missed out on last week ( the 20th ) and Adele Colquhoun was present to accept it for the Williams family.
Over the line, the results were Les Brooker on Nerrima first with Colin Youngs in Georgina second and John Wright with Anna coming third having fought her way through the back to get to that place. When Lockie was questioned as to his lack of placing, he simply chuckled and said that they had gone out for a social sail, not so much to win the race.
The Lyn Rue Davey trophy was awarded to Alma after being missed out on last week ( the 20th ) and Adele Colquhoun was present to accept it for the Williams family.
This the link to the results for the season.
http://sportspage.com.au/yacht_clubs/sopyc/saturday_pm/H28_Consistency.htm
http://sportspage.com.au/yacht_clubs/sopyc/saturday_pm/H28_Championship.htm
http://sportspage.com.au/yacht_clubs/sopyc/saturday_pm/H28_Championship.htm
The Robert Colquhoun trophy. Saturday the 13th of April
Dedicated to a much loved H28 mariner, the "coon" has been awarded this year to David Locke Jnr and crew.
There to share the moment and award the trophy was Rob's widow Del Colquhoun and she actually sailed with David on the day, just to say she could. Del of course was a Williams girl originally and it was unfortunate that Alma ( again ) blitzed the fleet and left us stranded in her wake.
The images below commemorate Robert Colquhoun, Del and the win by Lockie and his crew of desperadoes.
( sorry - I was using a phone camera at the time )
There to share the moment and award the trophy was Rob's widow Del Colquhoun and she actually sailed with David on the day, just to say she could. Del of course was a Williams girl originally and it was unfortunate that Alma ( again ) blitzed the fleet and left us stranded in her wake.
The images below commemorate Robert Colquhoun, Del and the win by Lockie and his crew of desperadoes.
( sorry - I was using a phone camera at the time )
Les finally cracks the big one. Saturday the 6th of April 201 3
You may know that Les Brooker went out on a limb and commissioned Jay Lawry to rebuild one of the oldest H28's in the fleet. Nerrima has been one of the best H28's on the ocean and the river for a long time ( 1949 ) and she was a little tired when Les found her.
After a few months of work, she returned to the river and Les then had to build a team around her and get himself used to sailing her. (he had S80 experience previously) This Saturday, in a flighty miserable shifty South Easterly that went around the compass rose like a granny on roller skates, Les had his team on the job and gave John Wright hell as he sailed past him on the last but one leg and would have had first and fastest except for an errant SS27 who slipped inbetween the competing H28's and screwed up his chances. Never mind Les, it was a bloody good effort and as it is your first "first" congratulations and I hope that you were allowed to sleep in on Sunday morning cause you were looking chirpy on Saturday night.
After a few months of work, she returned to the river and Les then had to build a team around her and get himself used to sailing her. (he had S80 experience previously) This Saturday, in a flighty miserable shifty South Easterly that went around the compass rose like a granny on roller skates, Les had his team on the job and gave John Wright hell as he sailed past him on the last but one leg and would have had first and fastest except for an errant SS27 who slipped inbetween the competing H28's and screwed up his chances. Never mind Les, it was a bloody good effort and as it is your first "first" congratulations and I hope that you were allowed to sleep in on Sunday morning cause you were looking chirpy on Saturday night.
Another visitor to the fleet. Wednesday 3rd of April 2013
This young gentleman is one of the Rotary Ambassadors from Brazil and was invited to tour Australia by the Oz Rotarians. He ended up at SoPYC and on Gerry Drysdales boat Mariner through an invitation from his Rotarian host to watch the Sailability program run by SoPYC and manned by volunteers from the club. The day started with almost no wind and only the faithful would have stayed on the water. But the wind was tracking around into the north and after 10 minutes of drifting around near Sampson, you could see the breeze starting to ripple the water further up and it was the nearest boat to the breeze that got away to an unassailable lead. Thanks Hughie, a decent breeze out of the West. Louis is a journalist from Brazil and he will be writing of his adventures in Australia. Let's hope that he remembers his visit in Perth well.
The Jim Leach Memorial race 23rd March 2013
The day started with a steady breeze out of the south west of about 8 to 12 knots that gradually built until there was a solid 15 to 20 knots out of the SSW. Unusual for the time of year, but then what's usual now a days. With some boats experiencing lack of crew and others lack of skilled crew, the fleet split into the have and the have nots. Those that flew a kite and those that didn't. Bill Richards and Swiftsure Saga did not fly a kite, but hit the front and stayed there with Lockie ( Corella ) having to drag her back inch by inch and he was flying a spinnaker. Until he rolled Bill mid way through the race on the second lap, it was a case of follow the new boat. However the winner on handicap for the day was Colin Young's Georgina with Anne and Alex on board, they not only threw up a kite but stayed competitive all day. As a sideline we were expecting Crowbar from the 15's section to guest skipper Phil Lammonby's Soraya for the day. but the breeze was a little strong I guess and the boat was not seen on the course.
At the end of the day at presentations, the Jim Leach Memorial trophy was presented by his son Michael Leach and he stayed for a moment or two for a photograph with the chairman of the H28 fleet. .
At the end of the day at presentations, the Jim Leach Memorial trophy was presented by his son Michael Leach and he stayed for a moment or two for a photograph with the chairman of the H28 fleet. .
Jay Lawry ( Karoleeya) has decided to launch his book " The Scenic Route to Paradise" at the yacht club on Sunday the 21st of April. 21st March 2013
As an H28 owner and long time sailor on this and other rivers, Jay has fairly earned the right to write about his adventures around the world ( apart from sailing around it ). This book completes the account of the voyage he and his mother took around the world in their 32 ft timber yacht " Mavourneen"
Apart from Jay speaking on his book, there will be other seasoned travellers who will step up to join the chorus on the day.
If you wish to attend , please advise Jay on 0449 288 319. For more detail on the book go to http://www.scenicroutetoparadise.com/
Apart from Jay speaking on his book, there will be other seasoned travellers who will step up to join the chorus on the day.
If you wish to attend , please advise Jay on 0449 288 319. For more detail on the book go to http://www.scenicroutetoparadise.com/
The 7th Championship Race 9th of March 2013 a late start)
WIth a late start to the race, nobody turned up until about 1500 hrs and the wind was dying, dying, dying. We were racing with Div one and two on Melville Water west and their numbers were poor as well. Where was the wind.... out of the east, then the north, then finally the west with about 8 to 10 knots. We waited till the race officer let us loose and checked the race flags again. Beauty course 7 and the courses were sitting on the nav table to hand. Windward leeward twice with an up wind finish. Off we went and with a so so start we went looking for the windshifts to help us up to the top mark. Got around the top 4th and watched to our horror as the first three boats went off to the wing mark...... follow them or follow the course we thought we had. Be brave I counselled we saw the flag and we have the courses. So away we went. Spinnaker up and off to the bottom mark. Arrive at the bottom and a hundred yards ahead. Turn and back up to the top and then away to the bottom again. Running into a severe windshift is a bugger, running out of wind is also a bugger. Put the two together and we stopped, started, stopped, gybed everything, dropped the spinnaker and watched Lockie slide past us with the pressure on his side. Got around the corner and found the breeze again on the LH side and watched Alma and Corella fight it out on diminishing breeze out on the right. We slid over the line, lifting all the way and were right proud of ourselves, noting with amusement that Lockie was protesting us... Us .. virtuous us?
Ooops! stop and check the courses again... This time in the book . Stuff it, the've changed the courses from last year ( the courses we were looking at ) Triangle - sausage - up wind finish. Oh well. A quiet beer after the race and accept the humour from the rest of the crews. Won't do that again! Well done Alma and Corella.
Ooops! stop and check the courses again... This time in the book . Stuff it, the've changed the courses from last year ( the courses we were looking at ) Triangle - sausage - up wind finish. Oh well. A quiet beer after the race and accept the humour from the rest of the crews. Won't do that again! Well done Alma and Corella.
Wednesday Sailing. 6th of Feb 2013
A handicap improver
It aint funny. I've been sailing on Mariner for nearly 10 years and we thought we had the sinking thing out of the way. Last Wednesday we went out and had to retire after the first two laps as the boat was taking water in faster than three people could pump/bail and then the hand pump diaphram packed up. This week we stepped onto the boat with the reassurance that all was well. 5 minutes out on the water and Loz who was coming along as a non combatant called out that there was 3 inches of water over the floorboards. The pump was not coping. She and Peter went forward and discovered twin jets of water coming in at the bows. Back to base and dash up to the chandlers for some sicaflex and block the holes somehow and back onto the water 7 minutes behind the fleet. Emergency repairs followed as we had to re block the starboard side with string, a screwdriver and the back of a winch handle. Well done Peter and Loz. The rest of us dealt with the 20 to 25 knots breaking over the bows as we battered our way up river. Managed to finish the race too and rolled the last two H28's but ended up so far back that our handicap has to improve.
The 6th Championship Race 2nd Feb 2013
Champagne sailing with the breeze out of the south west around 10 to 12 knots. What a day out on the water.
The problem was the Murray boys got away with Alma and werent seen again, Lockie took off after them and tried very hard to get them back, but they were gone for the money. John Wright has continued sailing very well and with Kate Lamonby on the foredeck managed to pass the hospital ship ( sorry Bill ) and stay in front. No one really stuffed up, it was that nice a day. So, a few photos of the gang on Herreshoff Hill after the racing. Crickey, isn't life dreadful, all we need is a table.
The problem was the Murray boys got away with Alma and werent seen again, Lockie took off after them and tried very hard to get them back, but they were gone for the money. John Wright has continued sailing very well and with Kate Lamonby on the foredeck managed to pass the hospital ship ( sorry Bill ) and stay in front. No one really stuffed up, it was that nice a day. So, a few photos of the gang on Herreshoff Hill after the racing. Crickey, isn't life dreadful, all we need is a table.
Jindarra (Blue) becomes The First Jindarra 30th Jan 2013
(Rumour range only) Andrew isn't mucking around. A new name straight up.
Jindarra ( Blue ) finds a new owner. 23rd of January 2013
Andrew Bell is buying Jindarra ( Blue ) from Neil Robertson and she was up on the slips getting her hull scraped prior to the long weekend. Rob Male, a former owner of Jindarra ( Blue ) has promised to show him through the boat and go over the sail suite with him. Interesting days -as Andrew has an S80 history. Welcome to the fleet Andrew, your interest in the class should be rewarding
The Herreshoff Table finds a home. 22nd of January 2013
After considerable debate, the H28 table has been brought inside and now resides in the Eastern Foyer adjacent to the entry to the Ballroom. The H28 fleet thanks Commodore Frank Dalglish for his support in the matter.
Farewell to Bob Brearley. 17th of January 2013
Robert (Bob) Brearley passed away recently and will be sadly missed by the H28 community. He sailed with the club and H28 section for many years and will be fondly remembered.
The Wooden Boat race 2013 12th January 2013
What more can we say than, Wow what a day! More H28's than ever got onto the water and helped make it a great day.
Go to the page and read all about it. Click on this phrase to go to the WBR 2013
Go to the page and read all about it. Click on this phrase to go to the WBR 2013