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Autumn Series Race 8 /02-06-13/ and the week it was

4/6/2013

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Hi Everyone,

Well another week gone, one event over and one more getting closer.

Firstly thank you to everyone who helped out with the Bunnings Barby on Saturday.

It turned out a great day with reasonable weather and some funny jokes between the crew. Special thanks to Riley and Ryan who, although they could barely see over the counter, were selling plenty of drinks to the hungry customers sometimes whether they wanted one or not.

The next event, the O'pen BiC Midwinter Cup, is starting to take a formal shape (check the link on the club website) with the committee slowly but surely getting all the logistics in place.  The cup Committee meets every Friday and volunteer numbers are slowly growing. If you have decided you want to volunteer at the event ( 28-30 June), either email me on [email protected] or download the volunteering form and send me the completed copy.
Volunteers info here
Sunday Juniors

We, again, had a group of 9 hardy sailors on Sunday morning with wind speeds from nil to finally around 6 knots.

A special surprise on the day was young India coming to me wanting to know if she could have a go in the Bic Regatta which of course I said yes to. So, as part of her initiation to the Bic, we sent her out solo, and, I must admit, we thought she would capsize but instead she made it look easy.

Don't forget India when you return from Sydney, Bic training is on Saturdays at 10 .00 am.

As part of the training group we also have a few of the Oxley kids joining as well, which should help not only them prepare for the event but also our kids too.

Junior Racing

Junior racing is alive and well with 7 sailors turning up ready to race, with winds gusting to around 12 knots and shifting.

It made for difficult conditions with the odd capsize including Luka's usual face plant into the water (it only happens Luka when you sit on your feet?)

Thanks to George Morton for making everyone adhere to the rules with penalties being strictly adhered too. I believe there was very little complaining on the decisions which again is good training for the regatta.

Despite his face plant Luka nearly lapped the fleet in the final race with the rest at times trying too hard and paying the penalty with the odd swim.

On a personal note, I have to say, compared to a couple of weeks ago it's the best sailing I have seen so far, so congratulations to you all for a great effort.
Club Racing

Racing was held in shifty and gusty conditions followed by holes and knocks which all in all made for good racing with positions changing regularly during the course of the race. Some people realized they had probably chose the wrong sail ( 4.7 ), but the conditions were so variable it was hard to choose.

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It was a good win for Mark with Peter second and Chris third. Thanks to the people who, being a bit early at the start, for coming back on their own accord. I also believe a good lesson may have been learnt by a couple of our younger sailors with gear failure before and during the race. I think it might pay to instead of rolling around in the grass have a second look over the boat. It just might be a better idea!
Here are some photos of the race and the clip of the start, all thanks to Mike B, who this time managed NOT to erase the photos before they got published.  More in the GALLERY.
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Autumn Series - Race 5 /12-05-13/ & The weekly update

14/5/2013

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Well, it looks like mother nature has returned to rain,  wind and then no wind followed by the rain. That sums up recent weather conditions.

We are still looking for volunteers for both the Bunnings Barby (1st June) and The Bic Mid winter cup (28-30 June). If you can spare a couple of hours (or more) please make use of the links below.

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser  -   send us an email HERE
BIC Mid Winter Cup -  download Volunteer form HERE
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Sunday Juniors

We only had a small group of junior sailors mainly due to Mothers Day, but those who attended had a good sail in light to moderate conditions with a couple of collisions ( usual ) and then capsizing !!!

Yes it was cold but they still wanted to capsize.

A special mention goes to India whose sailing just gets better every week.
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Junior Racing

Again we had a hardy bunch turn up for Junior racing with good medium winds and the occasional gusts just to liven it up.


Conditions were a bit difficult but I personally took great satisfaction in nearly everyone coming to me and asking for fixes to their sailing problems on the day. See, I told you Sienna that if you pull the sail on before you tack it doesn’t get caught on the transom with some good tacks resulting.

Everyone is improving each week with Patrick really settling in and the Bic boys keeping up with the challenging Bic Skiffs.

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Club Racing
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Check out more photos on GALERY page
With only seven competitors on the start line it was an easy start so I blew it! I still have no idea why I was so far back.

Tom Slocombe, Roger and I had a great tussle to the top mark, with me just getting to mark A in front. On the down wind, Tom again just got in front before the Gybe mark and then very kindly capsized allowing me back in front.

At that time my outhaul decided to unravel which meant the upwind was full of roundups for me.

Tom and Roger
managed to get away and then Michelle overtook me on the way to the finish line. I mustn’t forget to mention both William and Trish both of who,s sailing has definitely stepped up a couple of notches in recent weeks.

Must be all that coaching Trish?
Windsurfing
Paul Hand was away at Lake Catharaba last weekend competing in the states and unofficially finished in the top ten.

I say unofficially because one of his sail numbers fell off so several finishes weren’t recorded.

Paul tells me though all in all he had a great weekend.

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Have a good week everyone! Looks like
the sun will be back for the weekend.

John Murphy
President/Sailing manager
P.P.S.C.


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Autumn Series - Race 4 / 05-05-13/ & the Weekly Update

8/5/2013

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Hi everyone

We have some big projects coming up in June with the first one being our fundraising Barby at our local Bunnings on Saturday the 1st of June.

Yes, we are looking for volunteers to help on the day so if you can spare
a couple of hours just let me know .

( previous sausage cooking skill not essential, but an advantage)

We then have the Mid winter Bic Cup from the 28th to the 30th of June and again we are looking for volunteers over the three days to assist we boats, parking, cooking and general duties . If you think you might be able to spare some time just complete the attached form and return it to the club so we can find a spot for you.

volunteer_information_open_bic_cup.pdf
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Junior Sailing

Sunday Juniors was held in maximum wind conditions (8 to 12 knots) with some high speeds, collisions, near misses and capsizing but overall all the juniors handled the conditions well.

A special commendation to India and Sienna 2 for a great team effort.

Good work girls!
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Junior racing

Junior racing was also held in 8 to 12 knots with occasional gusts of around14 knots, so, again some high speeds and a few capsizes.

Dillon and Charlie who have started training in Bics found the going a bit tough as the Bics are not as forgiving as the Tera's. There were a few capsizes between them, especially on the broad reaches with just a bit to much main out resulting on high siding a spat out.

Our lone girl competitor (Kayla) showed the boys up winning two of the four races (large grin was evident as she crossed the finish line).
Club Race

Racing was held in 10 to 16 knots with a close tussle between Peter, Jackson and Judge John up to the first mark.  Jackson was rounding first but
then unfortunately he headed for the wrong mark ( C )and by the time he realized his mistake both Peter and John had passed him.

That was how they finished in just on one hour.

There was some good speed shown by all and again a special congratulations to Trisha who usually struggles in those conditions but actually finished right behind the other 4.7. Good work Trisha (must be all that coaching in the 470).
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Autumn Series - Race 2 /21-04-13/ & BIC Regatta

23/4/2013

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Hi Everyone!

Hope you all had a good weekend especially with mother nature putting on a good two day result.

Sunday Juniors

Sunday Juniors continues to grow with approx 15 Junior sailors as young as six taking part in the first session with perfect 3 to 6 knots and smooth water.

All the kids are showing great promise with outstanding results from Noah and Connor with Connor now moving to 10.30 Junior Racing.

Congratulations boys !
Sunday Junior Racing

Junior Racing is starting to become very interesting with tight racing, capsizing and competitive mark roundings although I was told by the on water judge ( Pieter Verstoep ) that some people were not doing there penalty turns for touching marks.

Luka in the Bic has now got a new mainsheet which definitely worked better being smaller than the original so that it runs easier through the blocks.
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The Bic Regatta is presently in the official flyer set-up stage with all changes being passed on to the BIC company in France ( yes, France ) for the final product . The club is now seeking people to volunteer for daily rosters over the course of the event and we are also looking for a couple of people to help the committee in organizing the event. If you have a bit of spare time to help us set the structure of the event up just let us know at the club.
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Sunday Racing

We had excellent racing weather on Sunday with consistent winds from the S/E up to 15/17 knots.

I believe several of yesterdays competitors are now going to heed my advice on sail selection with a few people overpowered. They should know by now as like most experts I am never, never wrong. OK, maybe occasionally !
Results:

1st Peter Fell
2nd Andrew Todd
3rd John Brown
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Sailability

Tuesday's are finally going well for our guests from Sailability Gold Coast with good conditions last week and approximately 80 clients for the day.

The sailors have discovered our method of sandbank positions by running into them and then remembering the next time not to go there although some still try their luck, and as we do, and fail again.
Have a good week everyone
John Murphy
President /Sailing manager

P.P.S.C.

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