In the past few newsletters we’ve been writing about the importance of the upcoming Competency Training that’s taking place in just a bit over a week, on Saturday morning, 23 November. It’s a critical component in making sure we offer the safest and best Laser racing on the planet. Yet only 29 have RSVPed. That’s a paltry 22% of our membership. If you haven’t done so already, please let us know HERE that you’re planning on attending. Thanks!
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Twilights Twinkle
19 sailors turned up to last week’s Twilights and were greeted by a nice NE sea breeze. We’re looking to crack 20 this week, so join us tonight around 5pm for a 5:30 start with Brett on the water. It will be a beautiful way to cool down after such a hot Tuesday. Please also note that twilight sailing in two week’s time (27 November) will run from 5-7pm (half an hour earlier than usual) due to a function in the club.
Up Next
Wednesday, 6 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sailing / BBTPSaturday, 9 November, 2pm Start – Sprint Racing at DBSCSaturday, 9 November & Sunday, 10 November – Laser State Championships at George’s River Wednesday, 13 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sailing / BBTPSaturday, 16 November, 2pm Start – Spring Pointscore
Top Tip Question
This week we have another member in need of help. Mr Messy often finds his mainsheet wrapped around his ankles. He’d like to know how to reduce mainsheet tangles. Let’s see if we can help poor Mr Messy — please email your responses HERE.
Race Report
Mother Nature has certainly been keeping it interesting for our Saturday racing this spring. For the third weekend in a row, the wind was gusting well over 20 knots. This time it was a 22 knot N/NE breeze that was blowing against an ebbing tide making upwinds and downwinds a challenge. Rumour has it that everyone but Ashley Deacon took a swim. Congratulations to the robust victors. The results were: Full Rigs: Ian Alexander (Championship Heat 5) and Luke Parker (Championship Heat 6); Radials: Sylvie Stannage (Championship Heat 5) and Matt Wenke (Championship Heat 6). Thanks to the many race volunteers who helped in the wild winds — Pat Levy (PRO) assisted by Jason Wilkins and Christine Linhart on the Jazzman, David Huber, Kevin Gilroy, Peter Collie and David Devlin on the RIBs, and Yves Stening and John Vasey in the canteen.
Hadrian took a swim like most sailors
Kool Kit
If you’ve been at the club the past two weekends you would have had the chance to try on and order your new branded club kit. If you haven’t done so already there is still time to get your hands on the sharp looking gear; just fill out the form HERE (which includes prices). One T-shirt, bib, cap combo will be provided FREE to each of our members attending an ILCA regatta in the next 12 months, and anyone can purchase whatever you want. Diana will also be at the club on Wednesday and Saturday with Musto jacket samples in various sizes for people to try.
Unbranded Musto jackets will be available to try for size on this Wednesday and Saturday.
Practice Makes Perfect
Don’t forget to RSVP for our annual Competency Training taking place on Saturday morning, 23 November. Everyone is expected to attend this important morning of education. If you haven’t done so already, please confirm your attendance HERE. Thanks!
Make it 21
Last week we had 20 boats for Wednesday Twilights. This week let’s make it 21 (or more). The weather is looking perfect – 27 degrees and a nice 15 knot NE wind. We hit the water around 5pm for a 5:30pm start with Brett Beyer. Hope to see you tonight.
Up Next
Wednesday, 30 October, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sailing / BBTPSaturday, 2 November, 9am – Learn to RaceSaturday, 6 November, 2pm Start – Club Championship, Heats 5 & 6, followed by a BBQSunday, 3 November, 2pm Start – Big Boat RaceWednesday, 6 November, 5pm Splash – Twilight Sailing / BBTPSaturday, 9 November, 2pm Start – Sprint RacingSaturday, 9 November & Sunday, 10 November – Laser State Championships at George’s River (see info above)
Top Tip
Pippa Batchelor has shared an interesting tool for members looking to better understand rules and strategy by visually sketching out different sailing situations. It’s a drawing tool called Boat Scenario. It is an ideal companion for training sessions, rule learning, strategy explanations and more.Try Boat Scenario (free Download) HERE.