Paradise Point Sailing Club
  
  • Home
  • Membership
    • Renewal
  • Club Calendar
  • Events
  • News
  • Club Sailing / Racing
    • Schedule of Race Dates
    • Sunday Racing - Adults
    • Sunday Racing - Juniors
    • Skilled Practice
  • Club Store
  • Club Volunteers
  • Learn to sail - Holiday camps
    • Adults - Learn to Sail
    • Juniors - Learn to Sail
    • School Holiday Program
    • Schools Sports Sailing Program
    • Private Tuition
  • QLD Boat Licensing
  • PPSC & Community
  • Gallery
  • Canteen

June 14th, 2017

14/6/2017

0 Comments

 
Hi Everyone , There was no newsletter last week as I just didnt have the opportunity to do the weekly news report due to being away until Friday so hopefully I can catch up today .
Sunday Juniors 8.30 class ;
Despite the winter chills setting in with the sea conditions getting colder and the winds general tending South adding to the cool conditions we are still attracting a solid group of beginners and first timers to this early class . The wind last Sunday was around 6/8 knots from the e/s/e creating excellent conditions for this class . Some of the crews had some difficulty with the winds but as usual we had Pat , Casey and Charlie to jump in and help where needed . Addy sailed her Bic alone for the whole lesson and looked quite comfortable so much so she signed up for the Bendigo Bank Youth Cup in two weeks time . Oh yeah Tain fell out again !

Sunday Juniors 10.30 Training Class ; 
With the Bendigo Bank Cup only two weeks away we decided on practicing race starts using a simple reaching course starting off Public Nuisance and running to a mark south about 150 mtrs . Everyone seems to be coming to grips with the start procedures with Hado showing great improvement ( just need to work on tacking next Sunday ) and Declan absolutely flying alongside Jonah in the Bic . Abby didnt train due to her getting delivery of her own laser so she was out with Dad learning the ropes literally now all her dad has to do is learn how to duck in a 4.7 ? apparently the boom hurts ! After some practice starts we finally sent everyone down to the yellow mark at the canal where Jonah and Declan had fun power reaching .

Open Racing 1.30 ;
With the winds building to around 15/18 knots and the rain setting in it was only a small group of keen sailors who elected to brave the conditions .
We decided to start everyone at the club pontoon then head off to runners before heading up the Soverign channel for a couple of laps in a really good breeze . Unfortunately Casey was over at the start ( 1 boat lenght ) so she had to start at the back of the field after a recall even Pat had a shocker . Peter and I followed the fleet to A mark well we think we did as by the time we got there it was raining so heavily we generally couldnt see !!! Everone relished the reaches down the soverign side and even the work back up was great to watch especially the battle between Dallas ( 4.7 ) and Steve ( radial ) which continued throughout the whole race with Steve just beating him over the line . Pat learnt that to much pumping with a leaky boat results in a capsize allowing Casey to come home second . Great racing everyone !!!

Upcoming Event ;
Bendigo Bank Youth Cup 24th / 25th June 
, Please note there are no club Open Bics available for lease and only a couple of the club 4.7 lasers .
Entry forms are available on line or at the club .
Bunnings Barbeque 8th of July , The club is always successful in raising much needed funds at these events so idf you can spare an hour or two on the day just let us know .
Volunteering ; Thanks to Addys Mum Tina for coming in and learning the ropes in the canteen under Casey,s guidance but like the Bunnings Fundraiser we are still looking for volunteers to help out with these activities . We are also looking for boat crews and beach control people to help with the Bendigo Bank Youth Cup so again if you are here for the event or would just like to help let us know next Sunday at the club and we can find a spot for you.

CU on the water
​John Murphy
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    RSS Feed

    News Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012

    categories

    All
    Autumn Race Series
    Bunnings Fundraiser
    Classifieds
    Club House
    Fund Raising
    Open Bic Regatta
    Presentation
    School Holiday Sailing Camps
    Spring Series
    Summer Series 2013
    Sunday Juniors 2013
    Try Sailing Day
    Volunteer
    Windsurfing
    Winter Series 2103
    Xmas Party

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.