Event Information Guide - Port Phillip Challenge Friday 23 February 2018 10am to 4pm Sandringham Yacht Club
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Port Phillip Challenge
Event Information Guide
Friday 23 February 2018 10am to 4pm Sandringham Yacht Club
Event partners :
A D V I S O R Y
All proceeds raised will assist purchase a new on water
support vessel for our youth sailing programs
MELBOURNE CBD
SYC Mark 7
SANDRINGHAM
SYC Mark 3
PORT PHILLIP
SYC Mark 2
SYC Mark 4
Anonyma Reef
SYC Mark 1
Sandringham Yacht Club is located at the end of Jetty Rd Sandringham Vic 3191
Tel: 9599 0999
Web: www.syc.com.au
Event queries: ceo@syc.com.au
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 2
WELCOME
Building on the success of last year Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) is once again very
excited to be staging the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge.
With the day booked to capacity, guests and crew can look forward to sailing on
Port Phillip in a fleet of 26 of our finest racing yachts. This coupled with our stunning
clubhouse facilities and broad views across the Bay will ensure another terrific day at
SYC is enjoyed by all.
Your “honorary membership” for the day will provide full access and enjoyment of
the club, and as always our friendly staff will make your visit to the club a memorable
‘Sandy experience’.
Our sincere thanks go to principle sponsor Mercedes-Benz Brighton whose generous
support has enabled the event to once again take place.
I wish all participants a safe and exciting 2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip
Challenge.
Rob Davis
Commodore
Mercedes-Benz Brighton is delighted to be the naming rights sponsor of the
Port Phillip Challenge at Sandringham Yacht Club. We are proud partners of the
Sandringham Yacht Club and have been privileged to help a number of members
with their vehicle requirements during our time as the official vehicle sponsor.
Our one stop shop on the Nepean Highway allows us to help you with all your
vehicle requirements including New, Demonstrator, Approved Pre-Owned and onsite
vehicle financing. Our aftersales operation includes a service division with highly
skilled Mercedes-Benz technicians, parts & merchandise and a full service onsite
Autobody panel repairs.
So, when you think Mercedes-Benz, think Mercedes-Benz Brighton.
We look forward to seeing you on the water.
Geoff Quirk
Dealer Principal
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 3
EVENT PARTICIPANTS
The following companies are part of the day….
A D V I S O R Y
CONSTRUCTION
ELECTRICS INTERIORS MAINTENANCE
YET ANOTHER
SPIRIT
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 4
EVENT FORMAT
0900hrs Skipper Registration – Upstairs Main Clubhouse
0915hrs Skipper Briefing - Members Bar
1000hrs Corporates Arrival & Welcome
1030hrs Race Briefing with SYC Sail Captain Rowan Simpson
1045hrs Corporates head to the Marina with Skippers
1100hrs Team Photos on the Marina
1130hrs Race Commences
1330hrs Lunch in the Port Phillip Room, SYC Clubhouse
1600hrs Event concludes.... But you are welcome to stay and enjoy the views overlooking Port Phillip
ARRIVAL
We encourage all guests to arrive promptly so you can be registered, and issued with your Gant polo and Mercedes-
Benz Brighton Cap. Male and female change rooms and cloak room will be available next to registration.
Following registration pastries will be provided with juices, coffee and you will hear from Rowan Simpson, SYC Sail
Captain who will outline the event format and safety briefing.
At 1045hrs you will head to the Marina with your skippers.
SANDY HOSPITALITY & HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
All guests will enjoy experiencing our ‘Sandy Hospitality’ including honorary membership for the duration of this event.
WHAT TO WEAR INCLUDING WET WEATHER GEAR
Dress in comfortable casual clothes and wear non-slip, non-marking, closed toe shoes. Shorts are fine depending on the
weather. You will be provided with a polo and a cap. Bring a rain jacket to protect you from the spray and wind. It can be
cooler out on the water so wearing layers is recommended.
Long hair should be tied back and don’t wear excessive jewellery (i.e. rings, bracelets or necklaces) that could get
tangled up whilst you are sailing. It’s important to have your hands free to get on and off the boat and to be able to sail.
It’s best not to bring mobile phones or other valuables onto the boat as they may get damaged or lost. You can leave
these with your checked in items in the cloak room.
OUR SAILING WATERS ON PORT PHILLIP
The race will be a tower start on a course sailed around SYC fixed marks in Port Phillip in front of Sandringham Yacht
Club with a tower finish.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 5NOTICE OF RACE
Will be distributed to all skippers in advance of the event. All skippers please note there is a skippers briefing with the
Sail Captain at 0915hrs in the Members Bar.
TROPHIES
Will be awarded on the day for 1st, 2nd and 3rd across the line as well as ‘Start of the day’,
‘Nautical incident of the day’ and ‘Commodores Award’.
TEAM ENTRIES
Participant Keelboat Skipper
A.G. Coombs 1 Bandit Ash Trebilcock
A.G. Coombs 2 Brannew Clive Sondheim
Agility Mercedes-Benz Financial 1 Scarlet Runner 11 Rob Date
Agility Mercedes-Benz Financial 2 Veloce III Phil Simpfendorfer
Agility Mercedes-Benz Financial 3 Play List Matt Powell
Bank of Melbourne Fun & Games Alan Edwards
C.H Robinson The Secretary George Shaw
Close Commercial Services Patriot Jason Close
Comcater Alliance Alex Hall
Dean World Cargo Avalanche Gary Fisher
Fisher Brothers Conquest Paul Jacka
Fleetmark Shimmer Steve Twentyman
Foremans Second Nature Paul Mentiplay
Harris HMC Construction Esprit Garry Anderson
Harris HMC Electrics Carpe Diem Paul Commins
Harris HMC Interiors Dream Robert Green
Harris HMC Maintenance Debonnaire Phil Gomez
hmh Advisory White Pointer Chris Carlile
Hunter Cleaning Supplies Niche Peter Jackson
Kings Group Cadibarra 8 Paul Roberts
Mercedes-Benz Brighton 1 Adrenalin Andrew Molnar
Mercedes-Benz Brighton 2 38 Degrees South Kate Mitchell
New Horizon Maritime Winsome Simon Hemingway
Port Finance Nutcracker II Rob Davis
Yet Another Spirit White Noise Daniel Edwards
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 6RACE MANAGEMENT
As a highly competitive racing yacht club, SYC has a highly capable and well-resourced race management team. Your
race management and support team for this event is;
Race Officer and Handicapper Rowan Simpson
Race Officer Peter Taylor
Race Management Eryl Harris and Christine Walsh
Out on the race track you will notice a number of our well-equipped race management vessels. Led by our flagship
Race Management vessel “Endeavour IV”, a Steber 43 Flybridge cruiser, these vessels will be monitoring the race and
performing roles ranging from media to safety duties.
SHOWERS
Should the need arise, showers are available at the Ken King Centre – please bring your own towel.
SUN SMART & MOTION SICKNESS
Ample sunscreen and motion (seasick) sickness tablets will be available to all at registration. If you do feel unwell during
the on water component of this event, please communicate with your skipper who will assess your condition.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol and refreshments will be provided post sailing. There will be no alcohol provided pre sailing or on board the
yachts during the event. Water and Gatorade will be provided both pre event and on board and we encourage you to
keep hydrated.
WIND AND WEATHER
Weather is an important factor of sailing, not so much the temperature or how sunny it will be, but the wind strength
and direction. Keelboats are heavily dependent on the direction of the wind for both which direction they can sail and
how fast they will go.
The most important information is the forecast of both direction and strength of the wind.
Whilst we are hopeful we get good weather for our event, there are limits and conditions that are not suitable for
people who are new to sailing, or even experienced sailors wanting a relaxing time on the water. Rest assured, the race
management decision makers involved in our event have spent decades sailing on Port Phillip and their judgement will
guide any decisions on the day. The race officers’ decision will be the overriding and final one.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 7NEW TO SAILING - SOME TIPS FOR BEGINNERS…
›› Be careful not to stand on ropes or sheets and don’t wrap them around your hands. Keep your hands and fingers
clear of blocks and winches.
›› Hold onto something fixed on the boat. ‘One hand for you and one hand for the boat’ is a common saying.
›› When moving around the boat, keep your knees bent to help absorb the movement of the boat.
›› Don’t leave a mobile phone (or even a wallet) in your pocket as they may be lost overboard.
›› Follow the skipper’s instructions and ask questions if you don’t understand.
›› Don’t drop or throw anything overboard.
›› Let the skipper know if you have an illness or injury that might influence your ability to participate.
›› Contact the Club beforehand if you would like to discuss exactly what the activity involves and what your limitations
might be.
›› Your skippers will give you a safety briefing before you head out…. if unclear, be sure to ask them to clarify.
›› Have fun!
LUNCH IN THE PORT PHILLIP ROOM, SYC CLUBHOUSE
Following sailing, a sit down lunch will be provided in the SYC Port Phillip Room. Over lunch enjoy the Clubs hospitality
and the best performed teams will receive their silverware.
DIETARIES
If you have dietary requirements please advise SYC via Naomi Smith on Naomi.Smith@syc.com.au
OUR MC IS LEON WIEGARD
Leon is a great raconteur, a Life Member of the AFL, a long serving Director of the VFL/AFL, ex Fitzroy President, 2 time
Olympian and president of the Olympians Club of Australia (since 2000).
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Alex McKinnon is our event photographer. Team photos will be taken on board your boats prior to the sailing and Alex
will be on the water taking action shots. Electronic photos will be available to all skippers and corporate entries post
event, via syc.com.au. Check out some of Alex’s previous work – www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
EVENT VIDEO
Mike Viney is our event filmmaker. An on water event film will be captured on the day and distributed to all skippers
and corporates post event, via syc.com.au. Mike is an experienced filmmaker, editor, director & stills photographer. He
leads Space Media where his team brings creative storytelling and innovative ideas to create engaging visuals across a
diverse range of projects. Mike first became involved with the club through joining a crew on Twilights and is a regular
on Thursday nights.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 8EVENT PARTNERS
A special thank you to our respective event sponsors and partners, including;
Mercedes-Benz Brighton is your one-stop Mercedes-Benz Dealership.
Mercedes-Benz Brighton have been serving the Bayside community for
over 30 years. They pride themselves on the personal relationships they
forge with their customers and they provide the highest level of customer
care.
Mercedes-Benz Brighton are great friends of the Sandringham Yacht Club
and have been for many years – they are the exclusive naming rights
sponsor of the SYC keelboat series and also the Port Phillip Challenge.
Their Dealer Principal Geoff Quirk has had a very long association with
SYC – and he would be delighted to assist you with your vehicle needs –
he can be contacted on 8506 9888 or gquirk@mbbrighton.com.au or visit
http://www.mbbrighton.com.au
What’s in a word ……?
Well, quite a lot really. Here’s what some of our clients say about us, in just
A D V I S O R Y
one word:
Committed, Creative, Different, Family, Fantastic, Genuine, Integrity,
Magnificent, Partner, Personal, Professional, Reliable, Thoughtful,
Trustworthy.
That’s us!
hmh ADVISORY
www.hmh.com.au
C.H. Robinson is a leading third party logistics and supply chain
management provider, offering a variety of strategic global shipping and
freight transportation services through an integrated network of 280
offices and more than 13,000 employees.
Brian Slater, National Compliance Manager, will be in attendance at the
event and he can be contacted on 9644 7222 / 0425 763 473 or Brian.
Slater@chrobinson.com or visit www.chrobinson.com
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 9Hunter Industrials is a wholly Australian owned family business specialising in
the distribution of cleaning chemicals and associated cleaning products.
Hunter are great friends of SYC and they have been supplying us with a wide
range of cleaning supplies for more than 20 years – and through the Hunter
Green environmental program and the Hunter Safe OHS program they are
providing SYC with industry leading programs and training services.
Scott & Wayne will be in attendance on the day and would be delighted to
meet you.
Contact Scott Hunter, National Sales Manager on 0419 884 173 or email
Scott@huntind.com.au or visit www.huntind.com.au
The Mercedes-Benz Agility Finance Programme is designed to provide
flexibility and peace of mind when you choose your new Mercedes-Benz. Best
of all, Agility allows us to guarantee the future value of your car. This means
when your agreement comes to an end you have the option to trade, retain
or return your vehicle. Plus with flexible terms, competitive rates and the
assurance and backing of the Mercedes-Benz brand, it’s one of the simplest
financing decisions you’ll ever make, whether you are a business or private
customer.
For more information visit mercedes-benz.com.au/finance or speak to the
team at Mercedes-Benz Brighton.
2018 Mercedes-Benz Brighton Port Phillip Challenge Event Information Guide Sandringham Yacht Club | 10OUR THANKS ALSO TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE KINDLY
SUPPORTED OUR EVENT;
›› Jemson – provider of our trophies. Jemson specialise in providing high quality, cost-effective commercial design,
refurbishment and fitout construction solutions in Australia. Contact Andrew Molnar www.jemson.com.au/
›› Procaffe – provider of our coffee machine. Procaffe are the workplace coffee specialists. Contact Ross Scacco
www.procaffe.com.au/
›› Bakery Lievito - Supplier of morning tea and bread products for lunch. www.bakerylievito.com
›› Leon Wiegard – our MC. Thanks Leon.
›› Our wonderful race management team.
SYC – AN OPEN INVITATION
The Commodore, Flag Officers and our CEO would like to extend an open invitation to any guests
to speak with us about how you can engage with our Club. With a vibrant membership of 2750
members, stunning facilities and year round sailing programs there are endless opportunities to
engage with SYC.
Contact Richard Hewett, CEO on 9599 0911 or email ceo@syc.com.au or visit www.syc.com.au
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