This Week In Sailing - 3rd November 2022

A SPECTACULAR WEEK OF SAILING @ SYC

Finally the weather and the Sailing Schedule aligned, with fantastic Club Racing and Special Events occurring throughout the past week and weekend – see below.

Remember – if you have captured any great SYC sailing moments, have a story to tell or have represented SYC at away events etc., please do let the Sailing Office know, so we can share your stories with everyone. click Here to send email.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Edinburg Cup for Classic Moths

Update Courtesy Michael Spies

Southport Yacht Club hosted the Arcus Edinburgh Cup for Classic Moths over the weekend. Seventeen scows from various eras and periods of development from around the country were entered for the 2 day event. Saturday saw 4 races held in a building sea breeze. After the points were tallied after the first day, it was Phil Colvin from myself sailing my Imperium and Warwick Norton in Horace 3rd. Gear failure and damage to the the first 2 boats saw the reliable Warwick Norton take the Arcus Edinburgh Cup through a combination of consistency, reliability, boat speed and good tactical sailing. The final days 3 races however were dominated by 14 year old Addison Newlan with 3 wins, sailing Gazelle which, won the inaugural Edinburgh Cup in 1964, she showed the beautiful Cedar and Ash transom to all her rivals. Gazelle’s builder, designer and skipper Nev Ferguson was on hand to present the Edinburgh Cup, which he kindly donated back as a PerpeTual trophy. It was fantastic to have Phil Keir (son of legendary Moth builder Stumpy Keir), acting as Chief Race Officer. A huge shout out to Arcus, Southport Yacht Clubs Sailing Team and all the Volunteers and supporters, who made the event so successful.

Photo’s Courtesy Lori Clements

A dash of “old school charm” on the Broadwater today with the start of The Edinburgh Cup for Classic Moths

Start Race 1

Video Courtesy Alison Harrison

CLUB RACING UPDATE

Offshore Division

Summer Passage Series Race 1

PHS Results

D1 – 1st Place – Cyclone (David Chadkirk) | 2nd Place – Quality Marine Black Diamond (Glenn Burrell) | 3rd Place – Esprit (Rod West)

D2 – 1st Place – Just Kiddin (Matthew Percy) | 2nd Place – Accomplice (Murray Bucknall) | 3rd Place – Cool Change (Colin & Simon Metcher)

Replay the Race Here (Tack Tracker)

Current Results Link Here

some great video footage below:

Taken on board Quality Marine Black Diamond
Taken by our VC of Sail Glenn Burrell – ‘birds eye view’
Fox Sport snippet coverage (Kerisma and 38 were given a close up)

Inshore Division

Twilight Series JaM Race 5

1st Place – Elliott Ness (Peter Lavery) | 2nd Place – Gorilla Biscuits (Brendon Mann) | 3rd Place – Roaring Forties (Lisa Beecham) – Current Results Link Here

Great to see everyone out of hibernation on a spectacular Broadwater afternoon – with a fleet of 27 Boats for our Race 5 JaM series

Video Courtesy Alison Harrison

Summer Series

No Racing Scheduled due to Edinburgh Cup for Classic Moths

Thursday Twilight and Thursday Twilight Offshore Divisions

Spring Twilight Series Race 7 – Inshore Division

1st Place – Esprit (Rod West) | 2nd Place – She (Philip Bell | 3rd Place – 38 (Greg Tobin) – Current Results Link Here

Spring Twilight Series Race 7 – Offshore Division

1st Place – Flow Sails Yeah Baby (Andy Lamont) | 2nd Place – Black Diamond (Glenn Burrell) Current Results Link Here

No boat pictures however, a few photos courtesy of Richard Bell (son of SYC Member Philip Bell) of our stunning coastline during last weeks storm – luckily all Thursday Twilight Competitors were all safely back at the marina just before it hit.

Off The Beach Catamaran Division

Championship Series Races 10/11 & 12

As Yarrdstick Results Race 10

DI – 1st Place – Fast Energy (Andrew Wilson) | 2nd Place – Seven (Robert Wibaux)

D2 – 1st Place – Bob (Phil Kellond-Knight) | 2nd Place – Alei Jess (Mark Wilson) | 3rd Place – Waka Taua (David Vincent)

D3 (PTs) – 1st Place – Rock (Leon Whitworth) | 2nd Place – Tonic (Jian Chew | 3rd Place – Chill Mate (Rodney Bonner)

As Yarrstick Results Race 11

DI – 1st Place – Fast Energy (Andrew Wilson) | 2nd Place – Loco (Steve Marlo)

D2 – 1st Place – Bob (Phil Kellond-Knight) | 2nd Place – Alei Jess (Mark Wilson) | 3rd Place – Waka Taua (David Vincent)

D3 (PTs) – 1st Place – Tonic (Jian Chew) | 2nd Place – Rock (Leon Whitworth) | 3rd Place – Chill Mate (Rodney Bonner)

As Yarrdstick Race 12

DI – 1st Place – Fast Energy (Andrew Wilson) | 2nd Place – Loco (Steve Marlo)

D2 – 1st Place – Bob (Phil Kellond-Knight) | 2nd Place – Alei Jess (Mark Wilson) | 3rd Place – Waka Taua (David Vincent)

D3 (PTs) – 1st Place – Tonic (Jian Chew) | 2nd Place – Rock (Leon Whitworth) | 3rd Place – Storm (Emma Hutcheson)

Current Results Link Here

Off The Beach Dinghy Division

Sprint Series Races 5, 6 & 7

Race 5

Open B Results – 1st Place – Just Cruisin (Jackson Foort) | 2nd Place – Buster (Stuart Waters) | 3rd Place – Mr Blue Sky (Toby Prendergast)

Open Junior Results – 1st Place – Sonic (Lucas Dickson) | 2nd Place – Safari (Jessica Sinnamon) – 3rd Place – Glitter Bomb (Mila Gan)

Race 6

Open B Results – 1st Place – Just Cruisin (Jackson Foort) | 2nd Place – Mr Blue Sky (Toby Prendergast) | 3rd Place – Buster (Stuart Waters)

Open Junior Results – 1st Place – Torpedo (Calvin Ciganet) | 2nd Place – Sonic (Lucas Dickson) – 3rd Place – Glitter Bomb (Mila Gan)

Race 7

Open B Results – 1st Place – Just Cruisin (Jackson Foort) | 2nd Place – Mr Blue Sky (Toby Prendergast) | 3rd Place – Buster (Stuart Waters)

Open Junior Results – 1st Place – Glitter Bomb (Mila Gan) | 2nd Place – Torpedo (Calvin Ciganek) – 3rd Place – Sonic (Lucas Dickson)

Current Results Link Here

Photos Courtesy Lori Clements (with a splash of Halloween)

THIS WEEK @ OXENFORD WATERSPORT CENTRE AND SQUAD UPDATE

Seas the end of Spring! There’s nothing quite like sunshine, fresh air and the water. Summer is creeping its way around the corner, the weather is warming up and we’ve been getting some sensational days for the junior and adult learn to sail programs at Oxenford Watersports Centre.

As part of the Out There Sailing Experience, this week we began to introduce students to windsurfing.

We were really excited to see all of them step outside their comfort zone and try something new. Some of the students took to it like a duck to water and expressed keen interest to continue the activity in the coming weeks.

Out There Sailing isn’t just about sailing, it’s about trying new things and having fun with friends along the way.

Fun Sail Saturday 12th November 9-12pm

Fun Sail is a chance for children aged 7-14yrs to give sailing a go. Sessions run for 1.5hrs on select Saturday and Sunday’s for a small fee of $20pp with qualified Australian Sailing Instructors. Parents you can sit back and take a break while we highlight all the fun that can be had on the water.

Click Here for event registration and book in your session.

She Sails Saturday 19th November 12-3pm

She Sails is a fun relaxed activity to enjoy with other like minded ladies aged 16+ in a safe, easy and non-competitive environment. You’ll spend 1 hour on the water with an instructor followed by a social beverage where you can chat, laugh and meet new friends. Whether you want to relax and enjoy being on the water or if you want to learn the ropes and progress your sailing knowledge, She Sails is for you! Clink Here to secure your spot.

The Squad Kids – unleashed

Last Sunday’s weather was nothing short of spectacular….our Squad Kids went on an Island Adventure to cool off – and they loved it!

Photo’s and videos Courtesy of Challenge Wells

Sailor’s of the Week

Congratulations to Chantelle and Crystal Nalder from Tackers 1!

Sailing conditions on the water can change or shift at any point. To a young sailor or beginner of any age it can be disconcerting and scary often resulting in overwhelming fear. Chantelle and Crystal experienced this first hand this week. After a short inspirational encouraging pep talk from our instructors they rejoined the class and had a whale of a time. Ladies, we admire your courage to face your fears head on and overcome them.

SYC Squad Camp

Righto Squad Parents and Caregivers……get the kids out of your hair for a few days over the Chrissy Holidays and send them to the below – THEY WILL LOVE IT!

PRICE REDUCTION

For bookings please either scan code above or click here

QOIN SAIL PARADISE 2023

Entry Link Here

THE SUMMER OF SAILING SERIES AUSTRALIA

Att: Sippers – you only need to enter 3 of the below events to quality for SYC $1K Club Cash! Quick….The Summer of Sailing Series IS COMING! – GET INTO IT!

SSSA ENTRANTS – as at 27th October 2022

Black Diamond – Skippered by Glenn Burrell

Aramex – Skippered by Steve Curtis

Blue Eagle – Skippered by Stephen Brough

Vamp – Skippered by Brent McDonald

Touche – Skippered by Greg Watson

Kerisma – Skippered by Chris Larsen

Just Kiddin – Skippered by Matthew Percey

Wedgetail – Skippered by David Rose

Blunderbuss – Skippered by Danielle Hutcheson

Rumba – Skippered by Peter Karlovic

Information Link for SSSA Here

BEGINNERS CREWING @ SYC

Register for your guaranteed spot on board.!

Learn to sail against the backdrop of the stunning Gold Coast Broadwater (Inshore Sailing Only) as a part of our Twilight Racing Series on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week.