THE WEEK IN SAILING 2nd September 2021

THE WEEK IN SAILING 2nd September 2021
Wednesday, 25^th August 2021

Southport Yacht Club’s midweek twilight racing for trailable boats wrapped up today. Despite chillier evenings and unpredicted lockdowns, the winter Brass Monkey series remained popular with a fleet of 30 entrants.
Congratulations to the overall series podium winners.

1^st FOX MAY WONDER – 43 points
2^nd BABY FACED ASSASSIN – 69 points
3^rd DAYTONA – 69 points

Skippers Wayne Horne and Neil Sherring had a cracker of a series bringing FOX MAY WONDER across the final finish line on 43 points. Second place went to Graham Chapman’s BABY FACED ASSASSIN on countback leaving third place to Etchell skipper Peter Yeoman’s DAYTONA. Both received 69 points for the series.

THURSDAY TWILIGHT
Thursday, 26^th August 2021

There was no Thursday Twilight racing this week. Instead, skippers met with sailing management for a briefing to discuss the latest amendments to the weekly event.
The evening was a valuable opportunity to reiterate Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) requirements which enable Thursday Twilight racing to be held.
Please refer to the updated Thursday Twilight Sailing Instructions to familiarise yourself with the changes, in particular Clause 3 Communication.
Winners of the Winter Series were also announced this week. There wasn’t much breathing space between our placegetters. All skippers deserve a round of applause not only for their skilful sailing throughout the season but also for the support and encouragement they give their crews.
1^st B52 – 53 points
2^nd IMPULSE X – 55 POINTS
3^rdXVITESSE – 57 points

WINTER PASSAGE – INSHORE DIVISION & OFF THE BEACH CATAMARANS
Saturday, 28^th August 2021

Mother Nature always reminds us who is in charge of the elements. Skippers and crew were challenged by light to barely there winds, a contradiction to the forecast 10-15 knots. As all good seamen and women do, they make the most of their time on the water with the conditions they are dealt. The Winter Series results for both divisions are as follows:

Inshore Division
1^st KAMIKAZE – 10 points
2^nd BETELGEUSE – 13 points
3^rd CHILL OUAT – 25 points

Off The Beach Catamarans – Division 1
1^st SEVEN (Robert Wibaux & Denver Wibaux) – 19 points
2^nd LOCO (Steve Marlow & Jonathan Simms) – 21 points
3^rd FAST ENERGY (Andrew Wilson & Brett Kelly) – 38 points
4^th KNACKERED (Pete Merten) – 44 points

Off The Beach Catamarans – Division 2
1^st BELLELA (Nigel Lawrence) – 37 points
2^nd WAKA TAUA (Brianna Vincent) – 46.5 points
3^rd RUMPLETEAZER (Emma Hutcheson) – 46.5 points

TK ROBERTSON TROPHY RACE
Sunday, 29^th August 2021

Congratulations to all competitors and a huge thank to Reece Foort, our Race Office and our team of fabulous Volunteers.

Green Fleet
1^st Calvin Ciganek – SYC03
2^nd Lucas Dickson – SYC04

Junior Fleet
1^st THE WHALE (Jonah P)2^nd AFTERBURNER (Addison N)
3^rd SAFARI (Matthew S)

Open Fleet
1^st TRUE BLUE (Myles Wilson)
2^nd HOUDINI (Steven Humphris)
3^rd GREEN EGGS & HAM (Kelvin Holdt)

The day incorporated the O’pen Skiff Southeast Queensland Titles. Thank you to Australian Boat Supplies for your generous sponsorship.
1^st THE WHALE (Jonah P)
2^nd AFTERBURNER (Addison N)
3^rd SAFARI (Matthew S)
Each week we are grateful for the generous donation of time from our volunteers, the support of our sponsors and the dedication of SYC staff for bringing our sport of sailing to the Gold Coast Broadwater week after week.