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OCTOBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021
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100 YEAR 2020
GREAT HUCK
GATSBY SCOTT
BALL REGATTA
25 YEAR
MEMBERS’
CELEBRATION
2020 FSC
PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPETITION
B OARD OF MANAGEMENT 2020/2021
Commodore Treasurer
Ron Greer
E: commodore@fsc.com.au Robert Hodby
Patron
The Honourable Kim Beazley Vice Commodore
Board Members
Governor of Western Australia Anita Wyntje
E: vicecommodore@fsc.com.au Lyn Powell
Vice Patron
Commander, HMAS Stirling Rear Commodore Sail Alan Stein
Garden Island, WA Bill Henson
Publisher E: bill.henson28@gmail.com Rod Mulcahy
Fremantle Sailing Club
“Success Harbour” Rear Commodore Power Trevor Richards
151 Marine Tce, Fremantle WA 6160 Kyle Timms
PO Box 860, Fremantle WA 6959 E: kyle.timms@timmsgroup.com.au Phil Hearse
P: (08) 9435 8800
E: reception@fsc.com.au Anthony Kirke
Rear Commodore Fishing & Dive
Neville Norkett Greg Hancock
Advertising Contact E: neville@ngtlogistics.com.au
Marketing & Communications
P: (08) 9435 8807 Steve Delfos
E: marketing@fsc.com.au
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Contents Blue Water Bulletin October 2020 - January 2021 Inshore Division II start. Image courtesy Chris Bender E V E RY I S SU E F E AT U R E S Commodore’s Report 04 Life Membership 08 CEO update 06 Club Person of the Year 09 Inshore Report 11 100 Years of Fremantle Sailing Club 10 Offshore Report 12 2019-2020 Offshore results 16 Dinghy Report 18 Solace at Sea 24 Cruising Section Update 30 Celebrating Long Standing Members 26 Power Section Update 32 Great Gatsby Ball 28 Dive Section Update 35 Containers for Change comes to FSC 34 Marine Environment Committee 41 FSC Photography Competition 36 Angling Section Update 42 Gamex Exmouth March 2020 38 Pipes and Drums Update 48 Fremantle to Exmouth Race and Rally 39 The Bosuns 49 Jon Sanders: The Panama Canal and Beyond 40 Trade Classifieds 50 Meet your Duty Officers 46
04 | Commodore’s Report
Commodore’s Report
Ron Greer
Commodore 2019/2021
A
s I commence a second term It has been confirmed that the to plan, we should see Matt Wearn
as your Commodore, I wish Fremantle to Exmouth race and rally (selected for the Laser Standard
to thank the membership will be conducted on the 8th May at Tokyo Olympics) back home at
for providing continuity within 2021. The race has been fortunate to the end of the year having spent
the Board’s make-up. Although a attract a number of quality sponsors some months on the Eastern States
number of projects were investigated including International Graphite, the training alongside some fellow FSC
last year, an informed and unified M G Kailis Group, Exmouth Wild members with the National squad.
Board is essential if these items are Prawns and the Potshot Hotel and Nia and Monique (Womens 470 –
going to be instigated and brought Resort. Support from the Exmouth Olympic hopefuls) are in a similar
to fruition. I thank those board Yacht Club and Exmouth Game situation, however they are aiming to
members who reaffirmed their Fishing Club will also ensure a week come home for a short break before
commitment and dedication for of frivolity and entertainment for the returning to the National Training
another term, whilst welcoming the crews, race control and families who Centre. In saying this, things are
newly elected to the team. will be making the journey north. pretty dynamic and fluid at present
Sail Freo is just around the corner and plans change weekly due to
The decision to second a senior COVID-19.
on the weekend of the 24th & 25th
engineer for a 12 month period will
October, with preparations well Several social events that
allow the club to take major steps in underway for what is the largest occurred recently turn out to be
achieving compliance in a number annual ‘off the beach’ regatta in highly successful. A breakfast for 25
of areas that have been neglected for Western Australia. The regatta is one year and life members to witness the
many years. The role will initially on the radar for many, and Fremantle presentation of badges to this year’s
be focused on the tendering and Sailing Club anticipates hosting in inductees proved very popular with
project management of the service excess of 200 competitors over the over 200 people in attendance. A new
jetty replacement, followed by the weekend. The Club and its members initiative was the presentation of new
installation of the new fire fighting rally together to ensure that this badges commemorating 50 years of
services. event remains as the premier dinghy membership of the Fremantle Sailing
As mentioned at the recent regatta in Western Australia, so if Club to seven members. This seems
AGM, the Club will be trialling a you are interested in getting involved very appropriate given we are in the
local membership option within the then be sure to contact the sailing middle of our 100 Year Celebrations.
Fremantle electoral boundary. It is office. The second event was the “Great
hoped that this initiative will increase It has been a tumultuous year Gatsby Ball” at the end of August.
the F & B performance and alleviate for some of our athletes with the A hugely successful night with
at least some of the burden on current cancellation of all overseas travel tremendous atmosphere, there was
membership. The trial will run for and restricted interstate access since general consensus from all who
the remainder of this membership the outbreak of COVID earlier attended that such an event should
year, with results being monitored in the year. This has turned their happen more frequently. It was truly
and then communicated at the trial’s competition and training plans a great testament to our Club. From
conclusion. We have identified some literally upside down a number our 100 Year Celebrations committee
excellent opportunities to promote of times over as each of the states and CEO and Admin staff that
the Club to the local community, and moves through different stages supported the concept and planning
are confident of good results. and restrictions. All things going of the event through to our F&B staff
Commodore’s Report | 05
FSC Board 2020-21 Front: Neville Norkett (RC Fishing & Dive), Anita Wyntje (VC), Ron1701287_IG_Qtr_pge_Ad_st1c_ART.pdf
Greer (C), Bill Henson (RC Sail), Kyle 1Timms (RC Power)
2/9/20 6:07 pm
Rear: Rob Hodby (Treasurer), Steve Delfos, Phil Hearse, Lyn Powell, Trevor Richards, Anthony Kirke, Greg Hancock, Rod Mulcahy. Absent: Alan Stein.
who certainly delivered on the night, it was a credit to
absolutely everyone involved.
A new season of boating is fast approaching and
I would encourage all members to participate in the POWERING
Opening Day festivities on the 3rd of October. The date
has again been set on a Saturday to allow the celebrations THE NEXT
to continue into the evening. Weather gods willing, it
would be great to see all sections participating with GENERATION
record numbers in the sail past this year.
International Graphite is bringing
I conclude by wishing all members a successful and C
safe boating season. Remember this is your Club and M
together the world’s best expertise
active participation is the only way to take full advantage Y
and technology, with the highest
of your membership, be it on the water or socially. CM
standards of quality and safety,
Ron Greer MY
creating jobs and export
Commodore CY
opportunities for Australia.
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THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING
Major
will be held on Sponsor of
Tuesday 24 November, 2020
at 7:30pm.
Manufacturing for a renewable future.
The Galley will be open beforehand. www.internationalgraphite.technology
06 | CEO update
CEO Update
F
rom the last BWB
which was issued
back in February
until now, it has been a
really topsy-turvy world
for all of us and who
would have thought what
the following months
would bring …
One person at a time on the bridge A very empty restaurant
THE COVID STORY
I have told this story many times, but on Monday 23rd
March at 12 noon when we had to close the doors of our
Clubhouse and close down operations, was one of the
hardest things I have ever had to do in my career.
The look on the faces of the staff and the members
who we had to ask to leave was incredibly heart-
wrenching as none of us had any idea how long this was
going to last but we remained hopeful. The one light
New Security team!
on our horizon, was that we were able to operate as a
takeaway point for coffees and sandwiches because of our so great to see!
“window” to the deck area. I am also delighted to report that after 8 months
We quickly realized that our members were keen to of waiting and enduring many applications to the WA
support the activity and soon we extended the service Government, my husband has finally arrived in WA,
to include home cooked meals by our chefs (which gave completed his mandatory 2 weeks of quarantine and
them a job) and eventually when some of the restrictions now we are happily living together in the same state
relaxed, takeaway fish & chips and burgers on Fridays and enjoying getting out and about around Perth &
& Saturdays. Even a few home deliveries were included surrounds.
much to the delight of our members. I really want to finish my note with a massive vote of
Another great initiative to keep in touch with our thanks to everyone here at Fremantle Sailing Club for
more “senior” members was conducted by Duty officers your thoughtfulness, consideration and support to myself
and Commodore Ron & VC Anita was the phone call and the staff but most importantly to each other. This is
to check in and make sure everyone was okay and if the sort of behaviour and attitude that makes a great Club
anyone needed help. The response from the recipients even greater!
was “amazing!” “how thoughtful” and “that’s why I’m a
member of this Club!” Thank you!
Karen
Thankfully, the hard times for WA soon had us planning
for a re-opening and we celebrated with a midnight hour
party on 6th June from when we were able to have 20 people
inside the Clubhouse, seated for dining only.
Two weeks later, we were up to 100 people and not
long after, almost back to normal but still with the social
distancing.
All through these times, our staff remained strong
and supportive of one another, willing to do whatever
was needed to keep our Club and each other safe. Even
kitchenhands, chefs, supervisors and admin staff were
doing shifts in the newly positioned Security shed – it was Post Covid Community Sail
08 | Life membership
L I F E M E M B E R S H I P
ARTHUR JOHN
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n this our 100th year,
Fremantle Sailing Club
is proud to award Arthur
John Life Membership.
Arthur and his wife
Anne joined the Club in
1975 and immediately
became a volunteer and
active member in various
sections, including playing
an integral part in the early
days of the Angling and
Game Fishing Sections.
He was also part of the
‘Coolimba Camp Group’
in the 1980’s, setting up
campsites for Club members
and their families in what
was then virgin bush at
Leeman.
As an accomplished and
enthusiastic tradesman in
the metal fabrication and
construction industries,
Arthur has been involved
at a practical level in
the establishment and
maintenance of almost every piece of infrastructure at Individuals have benefitted equally from Arthur’s
the Club in its present location. In the early days, most personal generosity and the culture of ‘welcome’ and ‘can
of the land-backed wharves, launching ramps, dinghy do’ that he has fostered at the Bosuns’ Shed. Many an FSC
(‘junior’) clubhouse and other facilities such as gantries yacht or boat, as well as visiting vessels, has been on the
and weigh-stations were built by the Club’s army of receiving end of the Bosuns’ efforts. Rumour has it that
volunteers, with Arthur always to be found amongst Sir Robyn Knox-Johnson has dubbed Arthur ‘Mr Fix-it’
them. Arthur’s business was frequently called upon to after the Bosuns set up temporary workshops to support
support his volunteer activities, providing expertise, tools the Clipper boats visiting at FSC; the Clipper sailors,
and equipment as required. like those competing in World, Class, National and State
After the Bosuns’ Section was established, Arthur really championships over the years, have kept boats in the water
came into his own. Arthur has never sought office at the thanks to Arthur and his team. The resulting enhancement
Club, apart from his roles in this section, where he has to the Club’s reputation has – again – inestimable value.
served as a Bosun, Committee Member and enduringly Arthur has been celebrated as ‘Club Person of the
as Chief Bosun. As part of or leading the section, he has Year’ in both 1988 and 2010; he has also been nominated
worked tirelessly in building and maintaining structures, for the award on four further occasions, and also received
vessels, racing marks, and in the overall maintenance of a Commodore’s Citation for his volunteer efforts. It is
the marina and premises. The Children’s playgrounds (new very fitting that in our centenary year, we recognise
and old), the FSC FADs, the floating RIB pontoons, most Arthur – and the support and commitment he has
of the flagship/startboat fittings on Max Shean and Success enjoyed from Anne – for the parts he has played in the
and many of the Club’s tables, chairs and the BBQs all bear history of FSC. He is a humble, quiet man not known for
the ‘handprints’ of Arthur and the Bosuns. The value of giving speeches, but unafraid to speak up when he feels
this work – in terms of hours, expertise, equipment and strongly, and is deeply committed to the belief that FSC is
savings – is incalculable. not just his club, it is ‘our’ club. Congratulations, Arthur.VALE | 09
VALE
Club Person of the Year 2020: ALAN NUTTALL
with Lana Kaaks and Cherry Callcott
CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR Vale Bill Rafferty - Saga, Rafantell and Graffiti
2019-20: ALAN NUTTALL
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Name Membership Years
lan has been a member of Fremantle Sailing
Club for more than 30 years. He has owned Colin ARCUS Senior 42.7 1930 – 2020
Member # 05022
a number of boats and for much of this
time, has sailed competitively. August Michael CALDWELL Senior 38.9 1938 – 2020
Member # 12420
As is the way with sailing, his connection to the Dolores COOK Senior 33.6 1929 - 2020
club started with crewing on other people’s boats; Member # 15430
he then progressed to boat ownership and of course
Chris GAUDET Senior 35.4 1958 – 2020
skippering and competitive racing. As a keen sailor Member # 30527
he appreciated the dedication and selflessness of the
volunteers who were essential in maintaining the Kathleen MARTIN Honorary 9.9 1939 – 2020
Member # 40502
organisation necessary to conduct an ongoing race
Mary Theresa PIKE General 1946 – 2020
program, and who filled the supporting roles. 2.3
Member # 101160 Linked
As time moved on and Alan’s interests changed,
he did not move on to other pursuits but began to William (Bill) RAFFERTY Perm Hon 41.3 1932 - 2020
Member # 73233
offer assistance in various areas to help maintain the
essential behind the scenes support necessary to keep John William WALKER Senior 42.4 1928 – 2020
Member # 91950
us racing. To this end Alan has offered many years
of voluntary work to this Club which has included Peter David WILLIAMS Senior 42.4 1935 – 2020
racing mark laying, rescue work, timekeeping, Member # 94291
starting, finishing and on shore assistance. Series
and events for Inshore, Offshore, Terry Fishers and
Clippers are but to name a few.
Alan’s commitment to the Club has not been
confined to the Sailing Section. His consistent offers
of help are utilised by the Bosun’s, Power Section,
Angling Section, Dive Section, Club Harbour Clean-
ups and Anode replacements, and the list goes on.
Altogether this has been a fantastic effort over
the years, one that we are immensely grateful for and
which the Club is delighted to recognise by naming
Alan as Club Person of the Year 2019-20.
Alan joins an elite list of selfless individuals who
have always put the Club’s needs before their own.
Congratulations Alan, this award is truly deserved.
Vale Peter Williams – Pipedream. Photo: Kath Moulden10 | 100 Years of Fremantle Sailing Club
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he ‘Circe Cup’ was given to Frederick Walcott Pead for a
victory with the yacht Circe in a WA race. The year it was
won is uncertain, but the Pead family have held the trophy
since it was won and recently donated it to FSC.
Frederick Walcott Pead was born
1875 and died in 1942. The Western
Australian Yacht Club (WAYC)
commenced in 1902, and he is
listed in the WAYC 1903-1907
Boat Register as Pead & Co with
Circe. There is a photo of Circe in
the book presented to H G Bourne
Esq, First Commodore of the West
Australian Yacht Club, by the Members
August 14th 1903 (see below).
Pead is thought to have been an early
Commodore of the Fremantle YC - perhaps in
1907 when the club had a green burgee with yellow
circle. The history of FSC is detailed in ‘Sailing to
Success’, where there are numerous mentions of Circe.
ARCHIVES CIRCE CupInshore Report | 11
INSHORE Report
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his year has been like no Start Crew, who are involved each water photographs taken by Chris
other with our summer series Saturday so that we can go “messing Bender (from Success) and Frances
cut short because of Covid around in boats”. Our Chief Race Hammond (from Pipedream III).
19. We lost three consistency, one Officer, Colin McDougall, has been Brian Cooper has retired from
championship, and two trophy races our Race Officer for 45 years starting the position of Inshore Captain after
as well as the fun (but serious) Lady in 1975. Peter Winter has been the three years in the role. Brian joined
Skippers race due to the restrictions Inshore radio operator since he gave the club in 1989 and became the
placed on the Club. up competitive sailing, while “The
Division IV representative in
Old Man of the Sea”, Garth Silcock,
Fortunately, we had completed 1991. He remained on the Inshore
moved to the start team after he sold
enough events to satisfy the committee for ten years until he
his yacht “Tantrum”. All three are Life
rules and the season results were bought a power boat and spent
Members of the Club and continue to
calculated. We held a combined the next four years driving around
give their time to the Club.
presentation along with the Winter taking photos of yachts racing
Keelboat series presentations in Inshore was saddened by the - after which it was back to sailing
August. loss of our stalwart member Peter
yachts and he has been on the
Williams. Peter sailed with Inshore
The popular Terry Fisher series, Inshore committee ever since. The
for 42 years, mostly on yachts named
run by Amanda Casebier and her section thanks Brian (who remains
Pipedream. He died in June at the age
team, was also shut down mid- on the committee as Divison Two
of 84 and his crew have continued to
programme but they too were able to representative) and welcomes new
race Pipedream III in his honour for
have enough races to declare winners Captain Alan Anderson (Zubenubi).
the remainder of the winter series.
and place getters. Next season the
Terry Fisher summer programme The Inshore Facebook page now Brian Cooper/Frances Hammond
will move back to the Offshore has 244 members and features on- Inshore Publicity Officers
section where it began many years
ago.
The Twilights, run by Ian Ward
and his team, are always enjoyed
and after a slow start this season
participation built to a well-
supported series of fun events.
The easing of COVID restrictions
meant that the seven-race Winter
Windy Finish. Panache and Windswept
Series was able to go ahead as
planned with only one race (Race
six scheduled for 8th August) lost to
inclement weather. Most races saw
over 20 boats on the water except for
the final race – where a last-minute
decision was made to go ahead on
an easing forecast and saw twelve
boats racing. A strong Division
One fleet was a welcome highlight
of this season, with good numbers
maintained in Division Two and
Division Six (Jib and Main).
Thanks go to the whole
committee for their help and efforts
throughout this year, the Sailing
Office staff and our wonderful Valkyr Images courtesy of Chris Bender12 | Offshore Report
OFFSHORE Report
Valmadre 2020
W
hen the 2019/20 during WWI. Fortuitously it wire. In the Arlene race, Geoff
offshore season was reappeared in Queensland in 1985 Bishop and Checkmate finished
dramatically cut short and for the princely sum of $20 was ahead of the current Siska Cup
in February due to concerns around purchased by a stalwart of the club, holder Ian Clyne in Joss by less
the Covid virus, there was a good Mike Harvey, and returned to its than 2 minutes on corrected time
deal of uncertainty surrounding the rightful owners. (IRC). On PHS it was Checkmate
likelihood of any future sailing for The winter offshore series was over Rob Halvorsen’s Giddy Up
the foreseeable future. introduced in 1986 and aptly named by a similar margin. Division 2
Several end of season offshore after that early race. Initially there saw Dave Davenport on Crush
races were cancelled including the were three races: the Arlene, The and Simon Torvaldsen on Atomic
Bali Race, a centre piece of the club’s Ensign, the Mayflower, these being Blonde continuing their on-water
centenary celebration, and for which the leading placegetters in 1908. The clashes, with less than a minute
planning was fairly well advanced. Voladora race, named after the last separating the boats on elapsed time;
A local alternative to Exmouth was boat to finish, was added in 2007 – Crush took the IRC honours with
canvassed, but that too proved to even the vanquished get to have a a five second buffer. On PHS it was
be impossible given the internal chance for immortality! Anthony Kirke and his Adam’s Rib in
movement restrictions in place After a very stormy Valmadre first place and this also saw him take
within Western Australia and the Series in 2019, the race committee out the Arlene Trophy.
health concerns generally. came well prepared this season, with In the Ensign race, more close
Attention turned to the club’s a heavy weather course in place and racing with 10 seconds separating
winter offshore series, the Valmadre. safety boats at the ready. But we Mike Giles on Endorfin and Paul
Several contingencies were put in know sailing! This year we ended up Arns on Obsession. As well as fastest,
place in light of the government with shortened courses in two of the Obsession took out first place in
regulation on social distancing and races and conditions generally light both handicap categories. Endorfin
gatherings of people. Despite this, to medium winds. But this made got a second (PHS) and Giddy
it looked like there might be little for very tactical racing, with boats Up a second (IRC) and a third. In
opportunity to sail at all, or perhaps having to cope with shifting easterlies Division 2 it was more of the same,
only with double-handed fleets. and looking to hunt the patches of just 2 minutes between Crush and
Things did not become clear until breeze around the course. Atomic Blonde across the line, the
just before the series was due to start Racing was very tight with final latter taking IRC honours by less
on June 20, but in the end, we were overall results going down to the than a minute. Crush turned the
able to get sailing with good fleets
– 19 boats competing in Division 2
and 7 boats in Division 1.
A full complement of volunteers
ensured that everything ran
smoothly. As a category 6 event we
had safety craft out on the course
backing up the start and finish crews
and the radio room. Sailing was
getting back to normal.
The Valmadre Cup was first
held in 1908 and was run as the
2nd race of the then season. The
trophy, named for Paddy Valmadre
a founding member, sits proudly in
the Sailor’s Bar and the series closely
ties us to the very early days of the
club. The trophy, in fact, disappeared
when the race was discontinuedOffshore Report | 13
tables on PHS. This Way Up finished Up and Joss. The spoils were shared supporting the events. The
with two third places. around. presentations of trophies and awards
The Mayflower race was a In Division 2 there were a few this year was held immediately after
shortened course, a race in light and upsets in this race, with Hustler the last race and was combined with
challenging conditions. Checkmate (Jason Poutsma) and Soon (Michael the delayed prize givings for the last
got over the line ahead of Joss, but Thorpe) keeping Atomic Blonde summer offshore season. A big night
they tied for first place (PHS). Joss at bay in the IRC result. Soon and of celebration, well attended, and
took the race from Checkmate on Hustler reversed their positions in something to get everyone smiling
IRC…just. Endorfin was strong with the PHS result. For the series overall,
and motivated for the coming season
two third places. again it was tight and the prizes were
in what have been troubled times for
Adams Rib broke up the party in split; Atomic Blonde first on IRC and
Crush on PHS. so many.
Division 2, second over the line, first
on PHS and second on IRC. Atomic Well done to all competitors Michael Thorpe
Blonde was successful on IRC, but on the water and the volunteers Offshore Section Captain
a few other boats got amongst the
PHS results including Circa and
Zubenubi.
The Voladora and final race had
everything to play for. The overall
top spots in all Divisions were up for
grabs. Another light day. In only her
second race of the series, Obsession
scored the double again in PHS and
IRC. And she was fastest! Clearly
gearing up for a big summer series. A
third for Joss was enough to get her
up to win the series on IRC Division
1. Tied overall with Checkmate she
won on a count-back. A wonderfully
competitive series on the water. A
solid second put Giddy Up into third
overall. On PHS it was Checkmate
who was series winner from Giddy14 | Offshore Report
WELCOME TO THE 2020-2021 SEASON WITH
OCEAN RACING WA
O
cean Racing WA Inc has To ensure you do not miss out on series points, sign up as a member now
been formed as an owners’ and we will assist you to prepare for the season.
association to work
collaboratively with participating ORWA MEMBERSHIP
yacht clubs and their on-water Ocean Racing WA Inc (ORWA) is a registered Association and offers
sailing administration teams. We membership. Membership is available to any person who supports the objects
are excited about our first year as an or purposes of the Association. To maximise engagement between owners and
association. crews there are three types of membership available for the 2020-2021 season:
• Ordinary membership,
Whether you are a competitor,
• Casual membership
volunteer or supporter of ocean
• Associate membership
racing we invite you to join us for an
excellent year on the water! If a boat wishes to be scored in any ORWA Series, the owner must be an
The Ocean Racing WA season Ordinary member. The casual option is available to boat owners who wish to
will begin on Saturday 19 September compete in up to four races during the season.
with the Foundation Race - George
Law Memorial, hosted by Fremantle Membership Type Vote? For Annual Fee
Sailing Club.
Boat owner Ordinary Yes Any racing in ORWA series $25/m of boat
The calendar of racing has been
confirmed and the ORWA Season 4 races or less (ORWA Short
Boat owner Casual No $100
Handbook (the yellow book) has Haul and Blue Water)
been published. It’s time to get ready
Crew Associate No Crew and supporters $50
to race!Offshore Report | 15
HOW DO I JOIN ORWA?
ORDINARY MEMBERS: register online. An invoice
will be sent to you after your membership has been
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will be valid after payment has been made in full.
Please note – you cannot make payment on line when
registering - an invoice will be sent to you separately
CASUAL AND ASSOCIATE - register and pay
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contact ORWA (email: oceanracingwa@gmail.com).
Boat owners who have already submitted a membership
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please spread the word. If you need to get in touch with Includes full calendar, ORWA Series information
us at ORWA, please send us an email. You may find your and race paperwork. Click to read the book»
answer on the website at so please take a look there first.16 | Offshore Report
OFFSHORE RESULTS
2019-2020 SEASON
TROPHIES OTHER TROPHIES:
Valmadre Cup Series (IRC Combined): Atomic Blonde
VALMADRE CUP
West Coaster IRC Overall: Joss
PHS IRC
PHS Overall: 4th Dimension
Div 1
1 Checkmate Joss 3 Ports Trophy, IRC Overall: Joss
2 Giddy Up Checkmate Mandurah Cup Trophy, PHS Overall: Wasabi
3 Joss Giddy Up Harbour Classic: Witchy Woman
Div 2
1 Crush Atomic Blonde SPONSORS
2 Adams Rib Crush
Isabel Law: Foundation Race
3 Circa Hustler
Arns and Associates
(Paul and Ceris Arns): Westcoaster
FOUNDATION GEORGE LAW MEMORIAL Rockwater/
PHS IRC Roger Passmore: Coventry Reef
Div 1 Mira Marine and Jeanneau
1 Enterprise Enterprise (Todd Giraudo): Halls Head and Point Robert
Div 2 Return – Mandurah Weekend
1 Atomic Blonde Atomic Blonde
COVENTRY REEF
PHS IRC
Div 1
1 Endorfin Checkmate
Div 2
1 Aquila Atomic Blonde
CAPTAIN STIRLING CUP
PHS IRC
Div 1
1 Joss Joss
2 Checkmate Checkmate
3 Wasabi Indian Foundation Race winners with the George Law Bell - Enterprise (AdamNuttman) and
Atomic Blonde (Mike Foster) with Isabelle Ajoulet-Law
Div 2
1 Aquila Atomic Blonde
2 Soon Crush
3 Corniche Wyuna
SUCCESS CUP
PHS IRC
Div 1
1 Joss Joss
2 Al Fresco Checkmate
3 Weapon of Choice Indian
Div 2
1 Soon Atomic Blonde
2 Circa Crush
An Offshore trophy haul: Ian Clyne and the crew of JOSS. Chris Varty, Karen Koedijk, Ian
3 Aquila Circa Clyne, Ryan Bindell, Harry Coulson, Joshua Monkhouse, Justin Rose, Giles Harden JonesOffshore Report | 17
Offshore Trophy Presentations Valmadre - Bill Henson (centre) and the crew of CIRCA Jody Lukeman, Alexander Sait,
Iwona Cydejko, Ben Caine, Richard Kendall
From JOSS Ryan Binedell , Harry Coulson Dawn and Commodore Ron Greer
Arlene Trophy – Andrew Nuttman representing Offshore Race Control Team: Robbie Smith, Rosemary Morrow, Sue Milton, Cameron Berg
David Lynn – Adam’s Rib Cherry Callcott, Lana Kaaks, Alan Nuttal, Joe Czeschke
Captain Stirling Cup - Michael Thorpe and crew of SOON. Justin White, Hanka Cydejko,
Valmadre – crew from ATOMIC BLONDE, Mike Foster and Andrew Buchan Michael Thorpe, Philip du Toit18 | Dinghy Report
DINGHY Report
Roger Pell
FSC DINGHY SECTION COMMITTEE RE-ORGANISATION – 2020/21
T
he direction and structure
of any high-performance THE FSC DINGHY SECTION NOW HAS THE FOLLOWING
organisation needs to be NEW ‘COMPASS DIRECTION’:
reviewed regularly. The Covid19
VISION:
period provided an opportunity
to refresh the FSC Dinghy vision, World class dinghy club, admired by its people (FSC), partnerships
mission and strategic intents. This (sailors, parents, community) and performance
exercise proved useful due to MISSION:
• alignment with other Attract, train and retain dinghy sailors
Australian sailing clubs, and
• identifying a key gap in the STRATEGIC INTENTS:
FSC Dinghy committee i. Grow sailor participation;
structure. ii. Provide a structured, safe training and sailing program, (e.g. Try Sail,
This gap was hinted by Don pathways and racing);
Elks and Arthur Brett, but it was
confirmed after a cross functional iii. Encourage sailing excellence and personal development, e.g.
team from FSC, Hunters Hill Sailing leadership, diversity and community; and
Club (Sydney) and Royal Sydney iv. Improve operational capability e.g. administration, communications,
Yacht Squadron was formed to work technology, volunteer support and asset management
on sailing club governance issues.
The above-mentioned gap was in the ‘Operational Capability’ component of our Strategic Intent. The Dinghy
committee wanted roles and responsibilities to clearly align with and support the FSC Coaching Staff, led by Head Coach
Tessa Parkinson.
The proposal was endorsed by the committee in office and shared with other stakeholders, e.g. parents, sailors and other FSC
sections, who were strongly in support. As a result, the Dinghy Section Annual General Meeting, held on 22 August, saw the
2020/21 committee elected against the new functional structure. The new Section Committee organisation now looks like this:
DINGHY
COMMITTEE
1. COMMUNITY 2. PROGRAM 3. INFRASTRUCTURE
(Engagement) (Activities) (Engagement)
VOLUNTEER
COMMUNICATIONS INDUCTION PROJECTS DINGHY RACING DINGHY TRAINING GATHERING BOSUNS
PROGRAM
The next phase will be the expansion of the Dinghy Section’s volunteer pool, which has been shallow and inconsistent
in its skill levels. To encourage an increase in the Dinghy Section Volunteer pool, the Club has created the ‘Dinghy Parent’
membership category, which is heavily discounted in recognition of the many hours parents spend supporting their
children (or grandchildren). More information is available from the FSC Sailing Office.
As most FSC members know, volunteering is rewarding, healthy and fun. ‘FSC Dinghies’ is making a callout to all FSC
members that can help us: the new committee contacts are Fleur Allen (fleur.allen@gmail.com) and Jane Gunnel (jane07@
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2020 HUCK SCOTT REGATTA
WINTER DINGHY SAILING Roger Pell
Photo: Tom Hodge Media
O
ver the period May A. MAY – Races 1 and 2, constant rig adjustments. This
to August 2020, FSC cancelled due to storm weather. unsettled feeling was confirmed
successfully ran the annual B. JUNE - Races 3, 4 and catch when we capsized twice downwind,
Huck Scott Winter Series, open to up with nine 505’s and one Sharpie including a DNF after breaking
dinghy sailors from all WA sailing competing against themselves. the tiller. Sailing high performance
clubs. This was done under the There was a northerly wind 10 -15 dinghy’s is aligned to rodeo riding
restrictions of pandemic Covid19. knots rising to 22 knots (rain front) and you just have to dust yourself off
This series was named after Huck in sloppy waves and swell. Our and get back on!
Scott, 1956 Olympic medallist (with starts were satisfactory but we were C. JULY – Races 5, 6 and catch
Rolly Tasker) and prominent FSC not able to hold our sailing lane. up. Six 505’s and one Sharpie lined up
mentor for dinghy sailing. Our We knew from the start we were this month. 20 knots gusty northerly
newly elected FSC Dinghy Captain, not competitive on the day despite greeted all competitors, with testing
Nat Marks, was mentored by Huck.
From a competitor’s perspective
(505 class), this year’s series had
plenty of wind, with May being
cancelled due to a storm. The two
FSC start boats were used to split
the Optimist fleet from the other
classes, including SB20, Hobie Cat,
505, 420, 29-er and Laser (Open
4.7m and Radial). Everyone enjoyed
the diversity of ‘traffic’, best practice
race administration and of course the
world’s best sailing course.
My 505 performance (with
crew Ed Repsevicius) in the series
improved, was frustrating and had
plenty of gybing lessons learned
(code for chronic skills frustration).
The racing went like this: Huck Scott 2020. Photo: Tom Hodge Media20 | Dinghy Report
2020 Huck Scott Regatta CONT.
seas. Our starts, upwind, downwind
speed/ strategy and gates were much
better than last month. Our results
contained a podium – 3rd but the
other results were disappointing. Our
boat handling (gybing) was less than
satisfactory, two more capsizes! These
capsizes resulted in compulsory land
based training with Tessa Parkinson -
FSC Head Coach, the following week,
with homework!
D. AUGUST – Races 7 and 8 and
catch up. Eight 505’s plus one Sharpie
lined up with a cool southerly wind
of 14-18 knots, with a testing chop.
Similar to other Huck races we were Huck Scott preparation
not settled upwind and downwind
capsized (again) in the first race. So
dusting ourselves off (again) we i)
re-adjusted the rig; ii) started to get
back into the groove then and iii)
performance improved (somewhat).
As Ed and I were righting String
Theory, Huck’s mantra was ringing
out loud - “If you’re not having fun
you’re not doing it right”.
The Huck Scott Dinghy regatta
was well attended, with 112 boats on
the water and 164 sailors from FSC
and other Perth clubs. We saw very
professional race administration:
special thanks to the Race Officers
– Paul Green and Paul Harford Huck Scott preparation
and FSC On water Office – Sam
Blackburn and Tessa Parkinson. The
event was well supported by ~50
dedicated volunteers – especially Jane
Gunnell, Kirsty Sharp, Steve Randall,
and Tim and Emily Gifford.
The highlight of the awards
function on the Sunset Deck was
meeting Huck Scott’s wife Audrey
and daughter Sue. Prizes were
awarded by Commodore Ron
Greer and Rear Commodore Sail
Bill Henson. In addition, the newly
elected 2020/21 Dinghy Captain Nat
Marks officiated for the first time.
Roger Pell Huck Scott riggingCLASS RESULTS Place Class Boat Helm Crew First Optimist Intermediate This Way Up Blake Tweedie Second Optimist Intermediate The Flying Flynn Flynn Walford Third Optimist Intermediate License to Sail Zachary Mellor First Optimist Open Pressure’s On Aaron Teo Second Optimist Open Beached Az Samuel Williams Third Optimist Open Tachyon Zen Salisbury First Open Skiff Magic Maciek Tarasewicz Second Open Skiff Pandemonium Imogen Bates Third Open Skiff Cerberus Wojtek Tarasewicz First Bic Techno Bic Techno Kai Marns Morris Second Bic Techno Kaboom William McAullay Third Bic Techno Blob Fish Aiden Grove First Windfoil No Name Jake Hindmarsh Second Windfoil Ahfizz Caelin Winchcombe Third Windfoil Danger boy Harry Joyner First Laser 4.7 Bounce Lili McAullay Second Laser 4.7 Mr Potato Head Aidan Gardner Third Laser 4.7 Prime Time Stewart Gifford First Laser Radial Y Knot Michael Compton Second Laser Radial Teen Spirit Stefan Elliott-Shircore Third Laser Radial Spike Lawson McAullay First Laser Standard Grunt n Groan Grant Lovelady Second Laser Standard Xtra Wind Connor Shaw Third Laser Standard Z Colin Dibb First Finn The Wombat Harmon McAullay Second Finn Quokka Lachy Gilham Third Finn So you Think Brendon Green First 29er Turbo Xavier Bates George Elms Second 29er Third Time Lucky Teyah Duthie Drina Bucktin Third 29er Kinetic Mitchell McLeod Harry Wright First 505 FrankenJess Chris Paterson Thor Schoenhoff Second 505 Prawnbroker Mark Stowell Jake Bessen Third 505 Epileptic Octopus Nicholas Mariani Alex Thomson First Hobie 16 Vaikobi Cam Owen Susan Ghent Second Hobie 16 Blew By You Darren Smith Claire Bisgood Third Hobie 16 Barely Legal Sven Paschburg Hunter McGill First F18 AB Racing Murray Buchan Andrew Buchan Second F18 GUMA Gavin Colby Kai Colman Third F18 Windrush Brett Burvill Max Puttman First SB20 Rub a dub dub Mark Keogh Second SB20 Barnacled Warship Pete Spencer Third SB20 FSC #2 Sebastien Laroche First Etchell Azure Chris Pratt Mike Hughes Second Etchell RATPACK Grantham Kitto Brad Moore Third Etchell Highlander Martin Webster Bjorn Neilson
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DINGHY Report
OLYMPIAN UPDATES
MONIQUE DE VRIES AND NIA JERWOOD
T
he postponement of the this Victor said not to worry, he
Olympic Games was a shock would find another way we could
at first, however Monique watch the race. The next day at
and I are now just over one year training he handed me a VHS tape
out (again) from Tokyo and we recording - unfortunately my laptop
are putting the extra time to good didn’t have a slot for that either!
use. We have been in Sydney Monique de Vries and Nia Jerwood
for the last two months training We have both learnt loads from in the Blue Mountains
under the guidance of Victor “The him and certainly have gotten faster
Medal Maker” Kovalenko, who has during our time over East. In our
been responsible for Australia’s limited time off we took few walks
past success in the 470 including and cycling trips around the Blue
coaching Belinda (Stowell) in 2000. Mountains, West Head and the
Barrenjoey Lighthouse. We will
Victor hoped we could watch be heading home to Perth on the
Belinda and Jenny’s final race at weekend and into two weeks of
the 2000 Olympic Games, but mandatory rest and recovery.
inconveniently neither of our laptops
had CD slots to play the DVD. At Nia Jerwood Monique de Vries and Nia Jerwood
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LUKE ELLIOT to Noosa to do some training with
D
espite a lack of competitions Zac and Ej with Palky, WA’s adopted
and travel the show goes on coach, whose home town is Noosa.
in Laser-land. I’ve been over He showed us all about town as we
east for the last two months training did a less conventional camp with
with the rest of the national team a bunch of interesting waterman
and some of the best young up and activities including adventure style
racing and all of us learning how to
comers in the country.
foil.
I started my journey in Coffs When our time in Noosa was
Harbor, about a 7-hour drive north of over it was back to Coffs Harbor for
Sydney, for a two week camp with the another two-week block of training.
team. It’s a great little seaside town I’m now here with just a few more
and somewhere I’d probably never days of sailing left before I come back
have gone if it wasn’t for COVID. to Perth to isolate for two weeks. It’s
It has all the swell we wanted, easy been a really good trip and nice to
access to ocean sailing and some break up the winter with some time
great riding, gyms and coffee in the in the warmth, but I’m really looking
area; everything I need. After our forward to coming home. See you out
camp was done, I spent another two on the water soon.
weeks in Coffs (can’t go home so
Swifto
might as well stay and enjoy!) and Luke Elliot
did some sailing in the Radial for a
change, working with the national
girls’ team.
After my month in Coffs was
done, I made my way to Sydney to
meet the boys at the airport for our
journey to the Sunshine Coast in
Queensland. We based ourselves on
the river canal in Mooloolaba and
had another great two weeks of sunny
sailing in some more moderate swell
with 10 lasers racing around. It was a
great camp but too soon our time was
up and it was time to swap boats with
the girls again. Rather than spend
all my time in Mooloolaba I went up Luke Elliot24 | Solace at Sea
GORDON BAIRD
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n 2015, Gordon Baird commenced
his solo voyage from Sydney to
Fremantle, crossing the north
coast of Australia on Elizabeth,
a Northshore 38. On 18th June,
he shared his story with FSC at a
Topic Night, hosted by the Cruising
Section.
With a degree in Science
attained at the University of Western
Australia, Gordon pursued a
successful career in environmental
science. His profession was closely
aligned with his passion for nature,
the outdoors, adventure and the
ocean. When dealing with serious
health issues, Gordon found his
solace at sea.
Gordon grew up sailing on GP14
dinghies and his parent’s 18ft trailer
sailer in Sydney and later racing
Lasers and keelboats in Perth. So the
dream of sailing solo on the ocean
was born. The dream finally came
true after purchasing Elizabeth in
2014, which at the time was moored
at The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht
Club, Pittwater, Sydney.
In 2009, Gordon was diagnosed
with a debilitating mental illness
called Treatment Resistant Major
Depression, which ultimately
ended his professional career. The
majority of people find it difficult
to comprehend the severity of this
illness when it strikes, and unlike
a broken leg, it’s not obvious when revelation makes the challenges of The voyage commenced in
someone is affected. Gordon’s voyage more poignant in 2016 with the first stop berthing at
In Gordon’s case there is no terms of a solo sailor making his first Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club. After
specific trigger for onset of a relapse long haul trip. completing this first leg, Gordon had
as the condition is endogenous Eighteen months passed between experienced the mindfulness and
- meaning the symptoms arise acquiring Elizabeth to setting sail. “bliss” of tackling the ocean solo -
from within as opposed to being a Some adjustments were necessary; something he expresses as being in
condition that is triggered by external battery bank and chargers, new the “flow” of this mindful activity.
factors. Despite trying a number tender and outboard, holding tank, Being engrossed in the process of
of – some radical - treatments and plumbing issues and new rigging. navigating and sail handling for
medical interventions with their En route Gordon increased the solar maximum speed without a crew
attendant unpleasant side effects, power, replaced the autopilot ram to coordinate contributed to the
Gordon’s condition persists. This and then the 17 year old instruments. embrace of a sense of self-reliance.at Sea| |025
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This in turn formed Gordon’s unique A successful passage completed metres, and for approaching ships on
style of interpretation of conditions had not been without challenges. the AIS.
and decision making regarding his Firstly, occasional sleep deprivation: Lessons learnt from the voyage were
next plans and course. at times Gordon managed with 4 – 6 • do not sleep on a landward
Elizabeth continued her voyage hours of sleep per day depending tack,
sailing past Coffs Harbour, Port on conditions. When sleeping, • know the way out of your
Macquarie, Ballina and the Gold Gordon used his mobile phone to anchorage (especially at
Coast to Tin Can Bay, where she set off an alarm every 20 minutes night), and
was given a new coating of antifoul. to keep watch and ensure Elizabeth • be aware of the tide at the
Onwards up the north east coast with continued on course as planned. point of destination.
highlights being Fraser Island, Hope These pockets of sleep occurred Sound anchorage and the risk of
and Lizard Islands. Sailing on the mainly in the cockpit. The most drifting onto reefs or other hazards
South East trades, often in 2.5 metre challenging part of the voyage in were critical, particularly at Cape
seas and 25 knots of wind, Gordon terms of exhaustion occurred sailing York and in the Kimberley. So was
and Elizabeth eventually reached upwind through the Mary Anne carrying the right spares, such as
Cape York. Fresh water supplies were passage near Barrow Island. furler lock screws! Conserving the
taken on board in Seisha for the A constant challenge was safety use of fresh water, in all Gordon
crossing of the Gulf of Carpentaria. as a solo sailor whilst tackling the managed on 5.3 litres of fresh water
In light conditions thereafter, oceans at up to 80 nautical miles per day and the entire voyage used
Gordon flew his large spinnaker from the coast. At all times on deck 110 litres of fuel.
IN LIGHT CONDITIONS THEREAFTER, GORDON FLEW HIS LARGE SPINNAKER TO GAIN
SPEED, TRIMMING AND TWEAKING, EMBELLISHING THAT STATE OF MINDFULNESS AND
GAINING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FROM ELIZABETH.
to gain speed, trimming and Gordon ensured he wore his PFD Gordon chose to become a
tweaking, embellishing that state of with a PLB attached. In addition, he member of Fremantle Sailing Club
mindfulness and gaining maximum was tethered to Elizabeth at all times. due to the club’s extensive cruising
performance from Elizabeth. Next Two grab bags were fully equipped section and its accessibility to local
stop was Gove, then on to Darwin, and within easy access should there destinations. Gordon’s next voyage
where Elizabeth was moored in have been an emergency. Elizabeth is planned for July 2020 in his new
a marina due to the impending had a dinghy but was not equipped yacht Chinook, a Saga 43. Destination
cyclone season and an episode of ill with a life raft. – the Kimberley with the possibility
health for Gordon. He spent time in In terms of technology, a HF of completing his lap of Australia
Perth receiving treatment and then radio was the main source for thereafter.
planned the forthcoming journey to checking weather reports, together
The evening was attended by a wide
Fremantle. Elizabeth departed for the with a mobile phone when a
audience who showered Gordon with
onward journey in May 2017. connection was available. Elizabeth
many questions before he closed with
The voyage continued via the was also fitted with a chart plotter
“Can’t wait to get back out on the
Kimberley, where Gordon embraced and AIS. Gordon set alarms to
water”.
the wild and natural wonders of alert him to wind increasing above
crocodiles, deadly jellyfish, ancient 25 knots, water shallower than 10 Melanie Betts
art and landscapes, and the migrating
humpback whales, before arriving at
Broome.
From Broome, Elizabeth headed
south to Fremantle, passing Dampier
and Barrow Island with stop overs at
Exmouth and Shark Bay, spending
6 nights at Dirk Hartog island due
to gale conditions. Then Geraldton At all times on deck Gordon
next and finally Fremantle, where ensured he wore his PFD
with a PLB attached. In
Gordon’s family waited excitedly to addition, he was tethered to
greet him home. Elizabeth at all times.26 | Celebrating long standing members TI N G 10 0
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Members 25 yr breakfast - Timms’ Table
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n 2012, Fremantle Sailing Club signifying the importance to our acknowledged Peter Mapstone,
commenced the recognition of history and heritage. Robert Martin and James Vaughan
all current members who had This year was particularly special (55 years), and Craig Balmer,
completed 25 years of membership as we celebrated the 80 membership Trevor Collings, Brian Gregory and
and service. anniversary of Life Member Bruce Timms (50 years). Fifty-year
Noel Sweetman and the 60 year members Bruce Mitchell, Ronald
The 25 year Anniversary Breakfast
membership for Mr Keith Hall. Duff, Neil Head, Peter Drake and
this year was celebrated at the Club
Denis Ryan were unfortunately
on 16 August with the presentation Before we recognised the 25
unable to attend.
25 year certificates and lapel pins, year members listed below, we
Commodore and L-R 55 yr members James Vaughan (rep), Peter Mapstone and Robert Martin
25 YEAR MEMBERS
Warren Batt Bruce Hartley Pamela O’Reilly
Kelvin Brown Joan Henley Raymond Polinelli
Ron Calabrese Anthony Howarth Bradley Saunders Kaye Riseley and Doug Taylor
Heather Campbell David Howie Wayne Stammers
Anita Clayton Matthew Kelly Terry Sweet
James Clayton Kim Klaka David F Thomas
Sheldon Coxon Lucien Longley David W Williamson
David Dicks, OAM Belinda McManus Maisie Vaughan
Ian Engelert Garry Millane Allen Vaughan
Graham Forward Rod Mulcahy Michael Waterson
Ernesto Franco Noel Murphy Allan Watson
Mario Franco Christopher Norman Kenneth Wood
Anthony Harris Robert Oliver
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Commodore Ron Greer and past Commodore Peter Blaxell
25 Year members
Barb O’Dowd and Tony Harris Colin Enderbury, Tony Bewsher, Alan Nuttall L-R Duty Officer Colin Walters, RC Power Kyle Timms and
and Rod Mulcahy Heather Timms welcome members
Past Commodore Peter Blaxell and Stella Blaxell
Bruce Timms and past Commodore Kevin Owens. Brian and Jan Cooper
Commodore (C) with L-R 50 yr members Bruce Timms, Brian Gregory, Trevor Collings and Craig Balmer Noel Murphy and past Commodore Kevin Owens28 | Great Gatsby Ball
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Robbie Hayes and ‘admirer’
Michelle and Anthony Kirke. Photo: Ironbark Photos
Matt Duff and Isabel Law. Photo: Ironbark Photos
Kelly and Ciaran Lavin Bryan Dubois and partner Val
Phil Hearse and Ian Joel. Photo: Ironbark Photos
Gatsby Ball - members dancing
Anita Bording Dawn and Ron Greer. Photo: Ironbark Photos
Barry Walsh Gatsby celebrations30 | Cruising Section Update
THE CRUISING SECTION
O N E O F T H E C L U B ’ S M O S T AC T I V E S E C T I O N S
A
good day on the water is numbers of sailors have joined in
better than a good day Cruising to follow the dream. FSC WINTER
onshore – and the FSC The Cruising Section now SOLSTICE CRUISING
100 year celebrations gave the organizes events from near – Sunday
cruisers the perfect opportunity to Afternoon Sailing around the buoys
JAM – 21 JUNE 2020
H
appreciate the Sunday Afternoon - to destinations as far as the Rally eading out on the ocean for
Sail on the 19th July when over 40 to Bali, Mandurah, cruises to the the Winter Solstice JaM (Jib
boats with members, family and Abrolhos, the Bunbury Cruise and and Main) Sail, it might
friends enjoyed a great sail. Back on the recently revived Quindalup have been a winter’s day but the
the Sunset Deck, Vice Commodore Cruise. The club supports new weather delivered perfectly. There
Anita Wyntje, and 100 Year and experienced sailors with the was a pure blue sky and it was a
Committee Chairperson, Robbie publication of the Green Book Safety warm and sunny 23 degrees, with
Hayes Hearse, rewarded the lucky Recommendations, a welcome to approximately 12 knots of wind at
boats with a memorial burgee, and visiting ocean cruisers, and regular the start.
bottles of the club’s special 100-year entertaining and informative topic
vintage wines nights. The perfect conditions on the
ocean resulted in a great turnout
The Topic Night on ‘Fremantle Every year we recognize one of
of more than 20 participating
Sailing Club, 100 years’, was our far-flung fleet as Cruiser of the
yachts. Annie and Ole Otness of
presented on the previous Thursday Year for sharing their bluewater
The Longboat managed the Rabbit
evening by veteran sailor, National adventures as ambassadors of FSC.
Start and the sail was on! From the
Race Official, Photographer and This year Carolyn and Andrew
Bellamy joined the sailors who have perspective of a supporting RIB, the
speaker extraordinaire, Bernie Kaaks. boats appeared to glide with ease
He regaled the viewers with tall tales embraced the challenges and joys
of a cruising life. Seventeen years through the glistening waters.
(all true) of the establishment of
FSC, it’s various club buildings, and ago they set off in their first cruiser, Cruising Captain Steve Parkinson
major events – such as the Parmelia Revision 2 (currently in Turkey had arranged with Gordon Baird
Race, which put us on the map in the with past Captain Terry Day and to provide four novice sailors with
magnificent marina we now occupy. Mike Thomas); in their new boat an experience on the ocean for
If you missed this talk, you can see it, Askari they have left isolation in the the Winter Solstice sail. Gordon
and other previous talks on the FSC Galapagos and at the time of going to welcomed them on board Chinook,
website’s Cruising page. print are in Nuku Hiva, Marquesas, his recently acquired Canadian-
on their voyage home. built Saga 43. One ‘conscript’ had
The Cruising Section had
dinghy sailing experience, another
its origins when the late Peter Annie Hill Otness – The Longboat
had enrolled for the keel boat course
Williams presented the idea to then
being conducted by FSC. Gordon
Commodore Mike Harvey; Cruising
in Company was formed with the clearly provided great tuition,
first cruise to Two Rocks. Official allowing his crew to “have a go
records date the Cruising Section at steering” and the various tasks
from 1982, with Max Shean reporting involved during a sail on the ocean
on the activities of the season, when – evidently he didn’t work them too
12 boats took part in the Busselton hard (could you, on such a day?) as
Cruise in Company organised by they came back saying they ‘all had a
Geographe Bay Yacht club. The first great time’.
meeting of Cruising in Company was The Winter Solstice JaM sail was
held in September 1983, and in July the first official event at FSC since the
1987 the section was made official. In relaxation of COVID 19 restrictions.
the 37 years since Cruising became The reopening of the Club House and
Carolyn and Andre
a part of the club, ever increasing w Bellamy in the Ga Sunset Deck were eagerly awaited
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