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SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS / INFO Issue Number 53 Summer 2018/19
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Contents
Welcome to the Summer edition of iN SYnC!
What a busy start to the Club’s 72nd Sailing and Boating
4 Commodore’s Report Season! With over 400 on water events planned for the
4 Chairman’s Report next 12 months, SYC crews will be sure to keep making a
5 General Manager’s Report spectacle on the water.
6 Sailing Operations Manager’s Report NYE is almost upon us with three great entertainers ready
7 Oxenford Watersports Centre Launch to help you dance your way into 2019! Remember to jump
8 Volunteering at Southport Yacht Club on our website and book your tickets to avoid missing out.
9 SYC Marina & Hardstand The 2019 Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise and Bartercard
10 72nd Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet Sail Paradise will commence an action packed start to the
13 Events at SYC year commencing on January 2nd. If you haven’t already
14 Birthday Draws / SYC Employee of the Quarter remember to enter via sailparadise.com.au
15 Upcoming Events
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a very safe and
17 SYC Charity Sailing Day Happy New Year!
18 Upcoming Events
20 Vice Commodore Power Report Until then, safe boating.
21 Cruising at SYC / Power Boat What’s on
22 Dux Brass Plaque / SYC Golf Club Bronwen Hemmings
24 Vice Commodore Sail Report Editor - iN SYnC
25 Club Racing at SYC
26 Mathew Belcher Southport Yacht Club
27 Twilight and Offshore Racing / Sailing Presentation
29 Oxenford Watersports Centre
30 Sailability Gold Coast
31 Sailing What’s On
32 Associate Committee Report CHAIRMAN - Scott Siganto
34 Gold Coast Seaway Tide Chart COMMODORE - Ray McMahon
34 SYC Sponsors
VICE COMMODORE POWER - Ken Tregeagle
VICE COMMODORE SAIL - Drew Jones
TREASURER - Garry Edwards
BOARD MEMBERS - Past Commodore Chris Oxenford,
Past Commodore Phil Short and Peter Miller
GENERAL MANAGER - Brett James
SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS / INFO
OPENING OF
Issue Number 53 SUMMER 2018/19
Front Cover:
THE 72ND iN SYnC: Publication of Southport Yacht Club Inc.
SAILING Opening of Southport Yacht Club’s 72nd
& BOATING Address: 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach, QLD 4217
SEASON AT SYC Sailing and Boating Season
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28TH FEBRUARY
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Club
Club reports
reports
Olympic Gold Medallist Mathew Belcher
and Matt Speakman (Qld Para Sailing
Academy) were our guests of honour at
COMMODORE’S REPORT the recent Charity Sailing Day, raising
Ray McMahon money for youth sailing. It was an
awesome event and over $9,000 was
raised. Our major sponsor again was
Hi fellow members, Ord Minnett and we greatly appreciate
Recently I decided to return to the Golf Course, so I joined your continued support of this event. The day started with
the SYC Social Golf Club. What a great decision, the golf a fabulous lunch in the Compass Room followed by a yacht
was terrible but the camaraderie and friendship amongst race. Although it was meant to be a ‘friendly’ race, when
the players has been fantastic. We play once a month on you get a few yachts together suddenly there’s a sheep
a Monday at a different course every month. If you are a station up for grabs! It was a great fun day and I cannot
golfer (or like me a VERY average golfer), then inquire into wait until next year’s event.
how you can join this fun group of people.
The Club in all areas is travelling amazingly. I have been in
A few weeks ago, our power boat division went to Moreton the Club on the last few Sundays and it has been packed.
Bay for the annual Goodwill Cup competition competing The food is sensational, and this Spring weather makes SYC
against Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. This event is the most sought-after venue for a Sunday lunch. It is a great
held annually between our two great Clubs and its always atmosphere with a good, happy crowd, live music and the
a close tussle. The conditions this year were tough, a good best outlook in town. I must congratulate Glenn Stevenson
swell and 30 knot gusts made navigating the tricky course a and his team of staff for doing an amazing job while we are
real challenge. It came down to the wire with RQYS pipping so busy. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for our team
us at the post by just two points. All the SYC boats put even though they are really under the pump.
up a strong fight and really ‘took it’ to the opposition. A
As 2018 comes to a close, it has been another successful and
special mention must go to Steve and Margo Manchester
great year for our Club both on the water and off. I would
on Bell Tempo. With Past Commodore Phil Short on-board
like to thank all of you for making it such a successful year.
navigating, Bell Tempo won the traditional division with
second place being DOUBLE Bell tempos score. Usually Please enjoy the festive season with your families and good
individual scores are close in these events, to win the friends. Tell them how much they mean to you.
division by such a big margin is nothing short of amazing.
It is the silly season so please make sure you are not one of
Well done to all our Goodwill Cup team and we will have
the silly ones and stay safe so we can all enjoy each other’s
to wait until next year to bring the trophy back to the SYC.
company next year. Have a Merry Christmas, an amazing
Our Club Pontoon Member, World and Olympic Champion New Year and I look forward to seeing you’ll in 2019.
Mathew Belcher has done it again. Mathew is a prolific
Ray McMahon
podium finisher for many many years in the 470 division
but a few weeks ago jumped on an Etchell to help win the Commodore
World Etchells Championships held in October. It just shows
that if you can sail then you can sail anything.
Chairman’s REPORT opportunities on the horizon for the
upcoming year, and beyond. Focusing
Scott Siganto on growth across all areas especially
With summer upon us, the Club’s bustling with activity both within the Waterfront with superyacht
on water and off, with our 10th Anniversary Bartercard and marina projects ahead.
Sail Paradise regatta kicking off in January I hope to see
everyone in the Club showing support to our sailors, and I would like to take this opportunity to
visiting competitors during this regatta. wish you all a very merry Christmas, a
Happy New Year, and look forward to a
We remember our Past Commodore, Malcolm Wood, who prosperous, and fun filled 2019 ahead!
passed away recently. Mal was a passionate and diligent
supporter of the Club, especially in growing the sailing
divisions over the years. Scott Siganto
The Board and Senior Management have recently held our Chairman
annual Strategic Planning Meeting, and have some exciting
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Club reports
general manager’s REPORT for this free fun event and celebrate
Christmas with SYC.
Brett James
I cannot believe how fast this year has
What a tremendous start to the Clubs 72nd Sailing and
gone! With NYE only one month away, both
Boating Season, with the 2018 Sail Past and Blessing of the
Main Beach and Dux Anchorage events are
fleet commencing at Main Beach in early September. Over 70
booking fast. Our entertainment guide
vessels participated in the sail past with blessing of the waters
this year includes The Hip Replacements,
performed by Father Don Parker and Commander Elizabeth
The Bostock’s Band and Street Café.
Tracey wishing fair winds and safe seas officiating the opening
Please jump onto our website and book
of the new season. Following, Hollywell Sailing Squadron
held the traditional Breaking of the Flag celebrations with fast to avoid disappointment.
Junior Vice Commodore Sophie Whitmore and Immediate Following NYE, 2019 will continue with an abundance of club
Past Commodore Melanie Watson in the absence of Junior activity hosting the finish of the Club Marine Pittwater to
Commodore Grace Murphy performing the official ceremony Paradise Yacht Race on January 2nd, leading into our 10th
along with Past Commodore Phil Short. Anniversary four-day premier sailing event, Bartercard Sail
The annual Sailing Presentation Dinner was held at the Main Paradise, held offshore from January 6 – 9. Supporting the
Beach Compass Room following the Sail Past, celebrating and action of the Sail Paradise series anniversary, the Gold Coast
awarding our super star sailors of the Club. Congratulations to Marine Family Festival has been incorporated into the sailing
all who received an award on the night. festival. A two-day open weekend full of free fun, exhibitions,
marine demonstrations, children’s activities, entertainment
The Club has been a nonstop buzz of action with event after and so much more. Join us from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 5th
event for our Members. Over 300 people celebrated Halloween and Sunday 6th for plenty of action for all.
at Main Beach with a DJ, children’s games and face painting
activities. Melbourne Cup was held in three locations this Twilight Sailing fleets continue to increase year after year.
year, the Waterfront Restaurant, Compass Room and Hollywell It is a beautiful site looking out on the Broadwater each
Bistro, booked out with a staggering 550 plus guests attending. Wednesday and Thursday, thank you to our skippers and crew
Our new Members joined our team for our annual information for supporting our Club racing.
cocktail party in October, covering all aspects of the Club The SYC Board and Senior Management held the annual
from Waterfront facilities and on water activities, food and strategic meeting recently, updating the Clubs movement and
beverage operations, Member benefits and events plus so providing direction for our employees moving forward. This is
much more. Another successful annual event saw the return an integral part of the Club’s major developments for future
of the Charity Sailing Day, thank you to all our skippers, crews progression.
and corporate companies who donated their time, resources
and donations in raising close to $10,000 for the Club’s Sailing Assistant General Manager Katie Lister has settled in well over
Academy. the past few months, currently focusing on food and beverage
development at all venues. If you are yet to meet Katie,
October 19 celebrated the official opening of the Oxenford please introduce yourselves and say hello when you are next
Watersports Centre, over 200 dignitaries, members and guests in the Club.
joined us at the newly developed facility with on water
activities and official ceremonies performed. Councillor My current focus has been predominantly on securing
William Owen-Jones and I had the honour of officiating the Government grants to update Club resources and member
event and welcoming everyone to the facility. Thank you to offerings, the ongoing Spit Master Plan and possible
everyone who has supported our team along the way developing Club extensions including marina expansions. Recently
this site. Over 10 school groups have already signed up for returning from Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show,
the sailing academy as part of their annual curriculum, with the professionalism and experience on a Worldwide level is
much more interest flooding through. The FunSail and tackers second to none. After attending multiple networking events,
programs are also in full swing becoming busier each week. my excitement levels increase as do those of the superyacht
The café opened in mid-September and is proving a big hit skippers and their owners who show an increasing interest in
with the locals, a special mention to Matt Dickinson and Louise their travels to the Gold Coast, a huge advantage for SYC.
Stevenson along with the entire SYC team who developed Member benefits are a crucial discussion at both Board and
this site. Thank you. Increasing awareness of our new site, Management levels, as a Club we are constantly reinventing
we held the 2018 free Discover Sailing Day at Oxenford, 200 the wheel to deliver more to our members. As a result, the
participants jumped on board our X3’s, Tackers and RS Quests Board have approved a trail on increasing Gold Member fuel
in yet another extremely successful event. I am very excited discounts from 3cents to 6cents off per litre. Please take
to see where this facility will take the Club in the future. advantage of this additional benefit.
With Carols on the Broadwater always a sold-out event, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and safe and happy New
on December 2nd, Oxenford will be hosting another free Year and I look forward to seeing you in the Club very soon!
Carols event! With entertainment from several wonderful
performers and local schools plus a fantastic Jet Pack Event
display, appearance from Santa, face painting and food trucks Brett James
available plus much more. I highly recommend you join us General Manager
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club reports
Sailing Operations Manager OTB Catamaran’s Championships: 18
OTB Catamaran’s Passage Series: 18
Simon Turpin
OTB Catamaran’s Offshore Series: 5
What a start for the 2018/2019 sailing season. As you will OTB Dinghy Offshore Series: 6
see throughout this edition of iN SYnC, the Sailing Office
have been extremely busy with a full season of racing OTB Dinghy Championship Series: 48
and events already upon us. Since the opening of the 72nd OTB Dinghy Sprints Series: 37
Sailing and Boating Season at Sail Past, sailing has been in
full swing with Club Racing, the Sailing Academy, Special OTB Dinghy Junior Summer Sunrise: 10
Sailing Events, Oxenford Watersports Centre official launch, OTB Dinghy Super Sprint Series (Wed):14
Discover Sailing Day and our Charity Sailing Day.
I would like to thank all of our Divisional Sailing Committee
I would like to congratulate and welcome two very special Representatives for all of their hard work and dedication
ladies, Grace Murphy as our new Junior Commodore, and in being the catalyst for increasing our Boat Numbers as
Sophie Whitmore as our new Junior Vice Commodore. I listed above. With our leader Vice Commodore Sail - Drew
have no hesitation in knowing that you will both fulfil your Jones, it is wonderful working with you in a proactive and
new roles with the same passion and dedication as you positive manner that is clearly producing the results for
show with your Sailing out on the water on race days. our Members.
For the 2018 Annual Charity Sailing Day, over 120 Skippers, It is with a saddened heart that we recently farewelled
Crew and Corporate Guests began the event at a networking one of our much loved Past Commodore, Life Member,
luncheon with special guest speaker’s Olympic Gold and Competitor and Friend, Mr Malcolm Wood 10/02/1939 -
Silver Medallist Mathew Belcher OAM and Professional 16/09/2018. Mal was much loved by all of us and he was a
Race Car Driver Matthew Speakman. I was, as well as I true gentleman, who was always willing to help and give
am sure many other guests in the room, blown away with his time for improving our ways at SYC.
the enthusiasm and dedication both Mat and Matt put Mal achieved many things at SYC throughout his lifetime,
into their professional sports careers. The lunch followed in only to name a few - he was an integral part of bringing
with 14 vessels on course for the annual racing event, the actual Etchell Class Yachts to the Gold Coast and
congratulations to our podium winners, first Namaste, he also lead the re-construction and concreting of the
second, Wildflower II and third, Jouet. hardstand at Hollywell & Crane relocation from Main Beach
to Hollywell, an achievement that we now all enjoy on a
To the skippers who donated their vessels and their time,
daily basis at SYC Hollywell. Mal will be remembered for
the crew members who donated their skills, the Corporate
his passion and dedication to SYC and the glowing smile he
Companies who purchased a vessel, Nathan Blair and
used to give us whilst wearing his white brim corded hat.
the team from Ord Minnett for sponsoring the event,
Our sincere condolences and wishes goes to Mal’s family
our wonderful guest speakers Mathew Belcher OAM and
and thank you Mal for being a part of our SYC Family and
Matthew Speakman, Club Commodore Ray McMahon
part of all of our lives.
and Vice Commodore Sail Drew Jones, and SYC team we
graciously THANK YOU all ever so much. With the Christmas Season almost upon us, we are
extremely busy in the Sailing Office with the preparations
In total the event raised over $9,000 for the Club’s Sailing of our upcoming major events, being the Pittwater to
Academy which will go towards much needed equipment Paradise Yacht Race, Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta,
and training for our Youth Sailors of SYC. This would not be Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend and The Great Race just to
the event, without our wonderful guests, sailors, volunteers name a few.
and crew like you all! Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas
with a safe and Happy New Year for 2019. I look forward
Participation throughout all of our Sailing Divisions has
to seeing you on the water and at one if not all of our four
increased this season. The number of boats who have
locations of Southport Yacht Club.
currently entered our 2018/2019 Sailing Season throughout
our Divisions are-
Offshore Division Summer Series: 10 Simon Turpin
Thursday Twilights Spring Series: 19
Sailing Operations Manager
Inshore Division JaM Series (Wed): 41
Inshore Division RTC Series (Wed): 35
Inshore Division Summer Series (Sat): 32
Etchells Club Championship Series: 9
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oxenford watersports centre launch
Southport Yacht Club launched the Club’s fourth facility, Being operational for several months with participation
Oxenford Watersports Centre on Friday 19th October. levels growing weekly, currently reaching close to 1,000
participants already. Over 15 local Gold Coast Schools,
Located at Regatta Waters situated within Damian Leeding
both Primary and Secondary have incorporated the learn
Memorial Park, Oxenford, Club General Manager Brett James
to sail programs into their sports schedules. The 2018
along with local councillor, William Owen-Jones officiated
Division 1 UniSport Nationals were also conducted by SYC
the opening of the Club’s fourth facility. Vice Commodore
on the Regatta Waters Lake late last month, showcasing
Power Ken Tregeagle, Junior Commodore Grace Murphy
the professionalism and training levels held by SYC and the
and Junior Vice Commodore Sophie Whitmore performed
introductory programs.
the Breaking of the Flag ceremony under the guidance of
Past Commodore Phil Short. Another new addition to the facility, is the newly built café
located in the main building adjacent to the playground.
Over 200 dignitaries, including local Members of
The facility introduced for additional benefit of Club
Parliament, Councillors, Junior Councillors, Gold Coast
members and the wider community to grab a coffee or bite
School Principals, Past Commodores, Flag Officers and Club
to eat as they enjoy the facility and its surrounds.
Members, attended the launch partaking in the official
opening. Having started this project with Councillor William Owen
Jones nearly 12 months ago, the team at SYC and Council
The facilities new tacker vessels were on display along with
have been working tirelessly around the clock to provide
the junior cadets sailing on the lake, provided a beautiful
this facility to our Members and the Community, to help
backdrop for the invitees.
with the awareness of sailing and growth within the
The facility is becoming a hot spot for the introduction of sport. SYC are extremely proud of our achievements and
both kids and adults learn to sail, stand up paddle boarding look forward to seeing the facility grow over the summer
and all things Watersports. months ahead, thank you to everyone involved.
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syc volunteering
I would like to welcome our new Club Members to SYC. If Dux Committee: Meeting at Dux Anchorage, the Clubs out-
you wish to be a part of a very special team here at SYC, post retreat on South Stradbroke Island to tend to the
dedicated in helping others and have a few spare hours grounds and upkeep, for the members enjoyment.
during the week, the volunteering team would love to hear
All these committees are made up of members of the Club
from you!
who volunteer their time to make things happen on and off
The Club’s 72-year history has been built by many the water, I call them the engine room of the Club.
volunteers over the years. Today led by Club Commodore
In supporting these committees with events and activities
Ray McMahon, Chairman Scott Siganto, Vice Commodore
throughout the season the Club has a dedicated group of
Power Ken Tregeagle & Vice Commodore Sail Drew Jones,
Volunteers.
fellow Flag Officers and Members of the Board and various
committees that make the Southport Yacht Club what it is This is where, if you are new to the Club and want to take
today. part in some of the activity on the water, or in Special
Events we are always looking for members to join the team.
The Associates Committee: Volunteering their time in
raising funds since the 1950’s helping to build this Club You don’t have to know about sailing or yacht racing as
brick by brick to where we are today. this comes with experience over your time as a volunteer,
but almost every Saturday and Sunday we need support
The Finance Committee: Meeting each month and analyse
boat crew, to lay the marks, follow the race’s to assist if
the finances to make sure we are on budget and profitable.
needed, assist the Race Officer on the start boat, these
Waterfront Committee: Overseeing the Marina and are among some of the general duties of the boat crew on
Hollywell foreshore areas and monitoring the maintenance the water.
of the Club support fleet.
Volunteering at the Southport Yacht Club is very rewarding,
Power Boat Committee: Organizing Power Boating events, and as new members should you wish to spend some of your
both cruising and navigation. time Volunteering as part of your Club please contact the
Sailing Office via 07 5537 7030.
Sailing Committee: Overseeing all the various
representatives of the Clubs sailing fleets and events which Past Commodore Phil Short
we have more than 400 a season, with the many various Volunteer Coordinator
classes of yachts competing.
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16m Single/Wide $71,800 Aug 2019 D06
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Sail past & blessing of the fleet
On Saturday, September 15, over 300 dignitaries, Club performing the sunset ceremony alongside Past Commodore
Members and guests joined at Southport Yacht Club’s Main Phil Short.
Beach venue to celebrate the opening of its 72nd Boating
Entertainment was provided throughout the day by the
and Sailing Season with the Club’s 72nd Sail Past and
Peter Blowes Trio and vocalist Bernadette Fisher and Lucy
Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony.
McIntosh.
Over 70 Club and visiting vessels partook in a spectacular
Following on Sunday 16th, Hollywell held the annual
and colorful Sail Past parade, consisting of power boats,
Breaking of the Flag ceremony with Junior Vice Commodore
keel boats, dinghies and youth sailors.
Sophie Whitmore, Immediate Past Junior Melanie Watson
Father Don Parker blessed the waters with Club Commodore and Vice Commodore Power Ken Tregeagle performed
Ray McMahon, Vice Commodore Sail Drew Jones, Junior the flag ceremony following a the official welcome by
Vice Commodore Sophie Whitmore, along with Commander Commodore Ray McMahon.
Elizabeth Tracey RAN taking the salute from the Club’s
Due to strong winds, unfortunately the annual Da$h 4
Waterscape pontoon. Commander Tracey officially opened
Ca$h was postponed until a later date. Although racing
the 72nd boating season with a delightful speech wishing
was cancelled the Club held a fundraising event for the
all Members fair winds and safe boating.
Andrew Simpson Foundation with an auction and raffle
Past Junior Commodore’s, Adam Lahey, Joel Turner, Danah prizes donating nearky $4,000 to Bart’s Bash. Thank you
Clements, Melanie Watson, Past Junior Vice Hudson McKee to everyone who assisted in raising much needed funds for
and Junior Vice Sophie Whitmore concluded the event this great cause.
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new member’s cocktail party
halloween at syc
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 13BIRTHDAY DRAW WINNERS
AUGUST BIRTHDAY DRAW SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY DRAW OCTOBER BIRTHDAY DRAW
Congratulations Gary Balding who won Congratulations Jeanette Stevenson Congratulations Colleen Hodgson who won
the August Birthday Draw on Tuesday who won the September Birthday Draw the October Birthday Draw on Tuesday 16th
21st August with a prize of $250 on Tuesday 18th September, with a October, with a prize of $250 members credit.
members credit. prize of $250 members credit.
Photo: PC Tony Goldner, winner Colleen
Photo: Winner Gary Balding and Photo: Winner Jeanette Stevenson and Hodgson, Membership Coordinator Anshleigh
Commodore Ray McMahon Commodore Ray McMahon. Boileau and Assistant General Manager Katie
Lister.
employee of the quarter
Congratulations to SYC employee Matthew Dickinson who has been voted by the staff, Employee
of the Quarter Summer 2018. Matthew has been an integral part of the SYC team for many years.
Originally employed as a Sailing Instructor for the Club’s Sailing Academy, Matthew has most
recently joined the Club’s new fourth facility, Oxenford Watersports Centre as Onwater Supervisor.
SYC would like to thank Matthew for his hard work and dedication at the Club launching the new
facility and progressing the Sailing Academy.
Please congratulate Matthew when you see him next in the Club!
winner and grinners
burgee swap members draw
Commodore Ray McMahon proudly presenting Tanja Frank Congratulations Dale Benson winner of the SYC Friday Night
with a Southport Yacht Club burgee for Union Yacht Club Members Draw in September
Neusiedlersee.
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Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 17what’s on @ southport yacht Club
free Monday’s at SYC Main Beach / Thursday at Hollywell
Enjoy FREE Trivia in the SYC Waterfront Restaurant every Monday
from 6.30pm - 8pm and Hollywell from 6pm on Thursdays
trivia Teams of 6 players, great prizes and a weekly jackpot prize
Bookings Essential: Contact Reception 07 5591 3500
monday Monday & Tuesday -
Kids Eat for only $5 with any main meal purchased
Monday - $15 Chef selected Pasta & Garlic Bread (Dinner only)
& tuesday Tuesday - $15 Chicken Parmigiana Special (Lunch & Dinner)
specials Bookings please call Reception 07 5591 3500
WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday Evening -
Main Beach Clubhouse
ROAST Enjoy fantastic Roast Carvery Nights from 5.30pm
Roast Buffet from only $15 Members and
$20 Non Members.
C ARVERY
thursday Thursday $15 Crumbed Barramundi
Crumbed Barramundi served with chips, salad, tartare and
crumbed lemon - only $15 per person.
Available Lunch and Dinner
In the Southport Yacht Club Waterfront Restaurant
barramundi For bookings call: 07 5591 3500
members Main Beach Clubhouse, Hollywell Clubhouse
and Dux Anchorage
nights
Be at any of SYC’s three venues on Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday evenings and you could be in the draw to WIN!
Wed and Fri draws between 6pm & 8pm/ Sun drawn @ 7pm
sunset Friday, Saturday and Sunday - SYC Eastern Lawn
Enjoy a beverage or pizza overlooking the shimmering lights
garden of the Gold Coast Broadwater at SYC’s newly launched Sunset
Garden Bar. Open on Friday and Saturday’s from 3pm and
bar @ syc Sunday from 12noon. Live Entertainment in the Clubhouse on
Friday & Sunday’s plus foodies special first friday of the month.
Dec 7: Oyster Night, Jan 4: Skewer Night, Feb 1: Brazillian BBQ
live
Join SYC in the Waterfront Restaurant for LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT:
Friday Evening from 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Sunday Afternoon Session from 2pm - 6pm
For full Entertainment guide visit the SYC website:
Entertainment www.southportyachtclub.com.au
3rd Tuesday of every month - SYC Main Beach
MONTHLY
Join Southport Yacht Club for your birthday draw,
December 18th, January 15th, February 19th 2018.
Birthday Draw, drawn at 7pm. You could win $250
BIRTHDAY on your SYC Membership Card to be spent within the
Hollywell Sailing Squadron and Main Beach Club House.
DRAW Present your Birthday Voucher at Reception upon arrival
for validation.
Waterfront Restaurant serving meals from 5.30pm
Bookings essential - ask about joining the
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nye
Monday 31st December 2018 -
Main Beach Clubhouse & Dux Anchorage
Celebrate the New Year at SYC Main Beach with a Seafood Buffet
from 7pm. Live Entertainment in the Waterfront Restaurant by the
Bostock Band and The Hip Replacements in the Compass Room.
at syc
$109 per person.
Dux Anchorage: Enjoy Live Entertainment by Street Cafe at our
Private Retreat, Dux Anchorage. Entry $25pp / Entry & BBQ $50pp
Bookings Essential: www.southportyachtclub.com.au
bartercard Sun 6th - Wed 9th January 2019 - Main Beach Clubhouse
s a i l
Join SYC for the Club’s premier yachting event, Bartercard Sail
Paradise. Four day sailing regatta off the Gold Coast beaches,
with entertainment each day. Including the Queensland
Australian Yachting Championships and AMS Championships.
pa r a d i s e For entry and further information visit www.sailparadise.com.au
j o h n Saturday 12th January 2019 - Main Beach Clubhouse
Enjoy a fantastic evening at SYC with Live Entertainment by
John Rowles following a delicious two course dinner in the
rowles Main Beach Compass Room.
$69 per person.
dinner & show Bookings Essential: www.southportyachtclub.com.au
australia Saturday 26th January 2019 - Main Beach
day
Waterfront Restaurant
Join Southport Yacht Club to celebrate the day that makes us
Australian. Entertainment by the Australia Ukulele four-piece
band. More details will be available shortly - look out for
updates in E-news and at reception.
Make your reservation by calling SYC on 07 5591 3500
commodore’s Tuesday 5th February 2019 - Main Beach Clubhouse
Commodore Ray McMahon cordially invite all Gold (and
cocktail equivalent) Members to join him for the Southport Yacht Club
Commodore’s Cocktail Party at SYC Main Beach from 6pm.
pa r ty RSVP to Reception by calling SYC on 07 5591 3500
fa st way Friday 8th to Sunday 10th February 2019 -
Hollywell Sailing Squadron
couriers Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend is an annual event hosted
c a t
by SYC, proudly sponsored by Fastway Couriers. Attracting
boats from all over Queensland and NSW, challenges all of
the competitors on a multitude of courses on the Gold Coast
Broadwater. For more information or to enter visit:
weekend www.southportyachtclub.com.au
Sunday 2nd Dec - Carols at Oxenford / Cook Island Yacht Race
Monday 3rd Dec - Splice the Main Brace
Friday 21st Dec - Thursday Twilight Christmas Party
Saturday 15th Dec - Carols on the Broadwater
d at e
Tuesday 25th Dec - Christmas Day (SYC CLOSED)
Wednesday 26th Dec - Boxing Day / Rolex Sydney Hobart YR
Monday 31st Dec - New Years Eve
Wednesday 2nd - Pittwater to Paradise Yacht Race
s av e r s
Monday 17th - Wednesday 2nd Jan - Sailing Office Closed
Saturday 26th Jan - Australia Day Cruise
Saturday 2nd Feb - Chairman’s Trophy
Saturday 9th Feb - Surf to City Yacht Race
Monday 4th March - Pontoon Dinner
Friday 9th - Associates Mediterranean Night
Saturday 16th - Julian Rocks Yacht Race
Sunday 31st March - Dux Birthdaypower boats @- vice
southport yacht Club
commodore power
Ken Tregeagle
Vice Commodore Power
Hello again, crew in Waterhouse in third place. The Handicap win was
collected by Noelene and I in Babe ll then Bob Kahl and
It is amazing how time flys when you are busy and the last
crew in Snooks Too with Justin, Jesse and Mathew Sinnamon
few months have been just that.
in third place. The second Club event the Treasurer’s
Sadly, we have lost a great Club Member and competitor Trophy, which is part of the Dux series, will have been run
with the passing of Past Commodore Malcolm Wood, his on 17th November then the Vice Commodore’s on the 8th
advice and good humour will be missed especially by the December.
navigation division where he was a Champion.
If your boat, and your family, are looking for a fun and
Sail past and the Blessing of the fleet at Main Beach challenging sport come and join us and become more
followed by the Breaking of the Flag ceremony at Hollywell capable in the control of your vessel, of any size, and the
launched the 2018/19 Boating season with large fleets instruments that most skippers don’t use to their best
taking part. effect.
The official opening of our Oxenford Watersports facility Assistance and advice is available to get you started and
went extremely well with Cr. William Owen Jones and other help you improve your navigation skills. Call Peter Brown
dignitaries contributing to its launch. General Manager on 0419781770 or Ken on 0408198923. The BBQs afterwards
Brett gave an interesting run down on its connections with are a great way to meet fellow Club Members and talk
past Commodore Chris Oxenford’s family property, then we boats or just enjoy our fabulous venues at Dux Anchorage
christened the new flagpole with a Breaking of the Flag or Main Beach.
Ceremony.
From here through to the end of the year, I think they call
The season’s power boat cruises have started with the the silly season for some reason or other, is loaded with
most recent one being the Brisbane River cruise which was events both social and competition so don’t forget all that
enjoyed by all of those who participated. This one followed your Club puts on for your entertainment. Have a safe time
on after the Goodwill Cup which gave Noelene and I the till we cross wakes again.
opportunity to take in the sights from the water. We didn’t
Regards,
realise there was so much lovely parkland for so much of
its length not to mention the beautiful historic homes. The
trip went all the way to Colleges Crossing which could only
Ken Tregeagle
be accessed by using the dinghies. Well worth the effort if
you have not done it before. Vice Commodore Power
The Goodwill Cup was very well prepared for and every
boat competed admirably. We were outnumbered by Royal
Queensland Yacht Squadron boats 24 to SYC’s 12, however
Todd and Phil Brooker in MIA won the GPS with a loss of
8 seconds and Steve Manchester and Past Commodore
Phil Short in Bell Tempo took out the Traditional with 110
seconds lost under very difficult conditions. Despite these
great results and excellent scores by the rest of our teams
and the fact that one of our top competitor’s Tack Tracker
failed to record, RQYS beat us by just two points Being
well outnumbered and combined with the Tracker failure
all our skippers and crews should be proud of themselves.
Since the event conclusion we have discovered an error in
the scoring which would reverse the win. We have notified
RQ who are none too happy. Your committee will continue
to try and have this error rectified.
Our first Navigation event was the Power Boat Committee
Trophy won by Todd and Phil Brooker in MIA followed by Team Southport Yacht Club
Peter Brown and crew in Bipty Bipty then Bert Sherring and at the 2018 Goodwill Cup
20 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht ClubCruising at syc
Melbourne Cup Cruise for 1 night, then St Helena Island where we discovered you
can only view the prison and ajoining buildings if you are
For this years Melbourne Cup it was decided to cruise on a prearranged tour. After a brief look on the Island and
the Brisbane river. Nine boats registered and seven made drinks abroad Sovereign Lady we left next morning on a
the starters gun for a BBQ to kick the week at Karragarra leisurely cruise across the bay and back to Dux where we
Island, Les Loynes with Doug Brown and Beryl Johns on were rejoined by Bob & Joan on Lucinda for a final BBQ
Cavallino111, John & Susan Hall on Idletime, Bob & Joan and drinks.
Kershaw on Lucinda, Eddy & Candis Coppinger on Sovereign
Lady, Denis Brown on Wairna, Charles Griffith and Val on John Hall
Hokus Pokus and Ken & Nolene Tregeagle on Babe 2 who Cruising Committee
caught up on Sunday after competing in the Goodwill Cup.
Sunday 4th the Flotilla up anchor at 0700 for a bumpy run
across the bay, winds 15-25 swell around 2mtrs, before
anchoring at Bulimba Point opposite The famous Breakfast
Creek Hotel where we all had a very enjoyable evening.
Monday it was on the move again further up the river. After
cruising through the Brisbane City keeping a watchful eye
out for City Ferrys the flotilla cruised up to the Long Pocket
Reach in easy reach of the pontoon for the next day.
Melbourne Cup Tuesday 6th. At around 1100 hours all those
attending proceeded by tenders to the pontoon to be
taken by the mini bus to The Indooroopilly Golf Club for
a luncheon. After being greeted on the lawns with a cold
glass of Chandon champagne we were ushered inside.
As well as the usual sweeps etc, each table were issued
with a trivia sheet on the cup and golf. The SYC group did
rather well as we were lucky to have Doug & Beryl who are
experts on all things trival losing out by only half a point.
A great day a few winners, lots of losers and two Ladies
making the final of Fashions In The Field.
On Wednesday at 1000 hrs 3 boats, Idletime, Cavallino 111
and Sovereign Lady ( as the other vessels returned home
for various reasons) continued around 50 mls up river to
Taylors Nook as far as larger boats can navigate the Brisbane
river. After 2 nights up river we cruised back to Bulimbu Pt
power boat what’s on
cruising events:
Cruise and Christmas Lunch - 2nd December
Australia Day Cruise - 26th to 28th January
Weekend Cruise - 23rd & 24th February
Weekend Cruise - 16th & 17th March
Easter Cruise - 13th to 26th April
Weekend Cruise - 18th & 19th May
Cruise Flotilla Season Finale - 6th & 7th July
navigation events:
Vice Commodore’s Trophy - 8th & 9th December
Chairman’s Trophy - 2nd February
Round Crab Island Open - 2nd March
Buck Jones Memorial Trophy - 30th March
Commodore’s Trophy - 4th May
Vice Commodore Power Ken Tregeagle, Past Commodore’s Open - 5th May
Vice Commodore Sail Drew Jones and
Commodore Ray McMahon at 2018 Goodwill Cup SYC Open - 1st June
Power Boat Presentation Dinner - 29th June
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 21mystery of the dux brass plaque
Mystery of the Memorial Brass
Plaque of the ‘Pamir’ in the
grounds of the clubs retreat
at Dux has been solved.
A full story on the tragedy of her foundering in September
1957 will in the next issue of iN SYnC. The plaque was
placed at Dux as part of a “ Pamir” reunion here on the
coast in the mid 1980’s. Bruce Duncan was a very active
member of IYFR (“International Yachting Fellowship of
Rotarians”) and stood as a World Commodore at one stage.
Thank you to our wonderful Club members who provided
the below details regarding the mysterious plaque located
at Dux Anchorage. Such a wonderful and insighting story.
syc golf club
It is hard to believe yet another year is drawing to a close.
The Southport Yacht Club Golf Group has strong support
amongst those members who partake in this form of
enjoyment.
It is not unlike boating in many ways. If you wish to score
you have to get the ball in the hole but in so doing one
has to brave the elements, wind, rain, sun exposure,
navigation, pressure, challenging decision making and the
intestinal fortitude to carry out those decisions. It is a
game of honour. Cheating is frowned upon, no kicking the
ball out from under a bush in the SYC Golf Group (if anyone
is watching!!! ).
There is one huge difference though. The cost. Once you
have your “sticks”, playing is reasonably priced in this part
of the world.
We play eleven courses each year and although we hand
out prizes after each match, the ultimate prize is to win “
The Commodores Trophy “, a perpetual trophy with a long
history dating back decades.
The Commodore, Ray McMahon, himself a member
of the Golf Group will be presenting this trophy to this
year’s winner at our Christmas Party and presentation on
December 4th.
Merry Christmas
everyone.
Terry Stephenson
President
SYC Golf Group
1. Commodore Ray McMahon
2. Alan Cross, Paul Vale, Gary Northern and Gary Claire
3. Penny Hepher, Janice Simpson,
Lesley Richards and Fay Howard
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23 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Clubsailing @- southport yacht Club
Vice commodore sail
Drew Jones
Vice Commodore Sail
Not a moment too soon for the sailors, the 2018/2019 During this time there is a great demand for volunteers,
sailing season has begun with the annual Sail Past and both for the long race and four-day regatta, therefore if
Blessing of the fleet by Father Don Parker. This was held you would like to get involved with the Club please contact
on Saturday 15th September. The weather gods sent a wild our volunteer’s coordinator, Past Commodore Phil Short.
and windy day, a NE at 20+ kts which proved challenging for These events require a lot of effort and organisation by
participants but provided a great spectacle for the many the Club and volunteer participation is essential for a
guests, club members and visitors who assembled for this successful event.
traditional occasion. It was great to see so many vessels
I would like to thank my Sailing Committee, the divisional
entered especially our junior sailors from Hollywell. With
representatives and the Sailing office for all their time and
flags and costumes all vessels were keen to present their
effort since I have taken over the role of Vice Commodore
best effort, but the best dressed prizes went to Wildflower
Sail.
II and Another Painkiller, well done.
A big thank you also to Commodore Ray and other members
On the next day, the Breaking of the Flag, held at our
of our Board for their assistance in the last few months.
Hollywell venue was another great occasion carrying
on the traditions of the Club. Unfortunately, the wind Finally, with the thought of Carols at Oxenford and Carols
strengthened and the annual Da$h 4 Ca$h was abandoned. on the Broadwater I wish you all a great Christmas and an
even better 2019. See you on the water.
Now that racing has commenced for the year it is great
to see the fleet sizes increasing in all areas, most notably Drew Jones
the inshore fleet which has seen unprecedented numbers
Vice Commodore Sail
turning up to sail on Wednesday evenings.
It is with great pride that I take note of our many SYC sailors
participating in state, national and international regattas.
Their results have been outstanding, and I congratulate
them for their efforts and congratulate their hard-working
support teams for helping then along their sailing pathway.
The achievements of Mathew Belcher OAM, Joel Turner and
Shane Smith have been inspiring to our many sailors at SYC
and a great source of pride for our Club. Mathew has not
only been crowned World Champion again but crewed as
tactician on the winning boat at the recent World Etchells
Championships, held on Moreton Bay. We appreciate the
fact that they continue to support our great Club by giving
their time and expertise to our emerging young sailors.
The activities at our new venue at Oxenford continue
to expand, school sailing for sport, learn to sail for both
juniors and adults and events such as match racing for
the University Games. On Sunday 4th November, Oxenford
Watersports Centre were host to the 2018 free Discover
Sailing Day. With a new fleet of boats, both for juniors and
adults and the cafe open for refreshments we are sure to
have a great event to encourage new participants in our
great sport.
One of our major events for the year is the Club Marine
Pittwater to Paradise Yacht Race commencing on January
2nd followed by our premier offshore regatta, Bartercard
Sail Paradise. This is our 10th Anniversary event so I
encourage you more than ever to join us for 2019. I would
also like to wish all Club boats participating good luck and
great sailing.
24 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Clubclub racing at SYC
Sailing at the Southport Yacht Club 2018/2019 season kicked in early to avoid those late fees. The next to follow was
off with Off the Beach Catamarans and Inshore Division. the Dinghy Marathon Trophy Race however, due to a large
Two months into the season, we have seen a significant fleet of Dinghies competing in the 56th International OK
growth in both the number of boats and participants. This Dinghy National Championships we will be moving the race
has given us a great experience thus far and produced some to a later date yet to be confirmed. The sailing office is
great racing from all divisions. always trying to accommodate our skippers to try and get
as many boats out on the water for our special events.
We are always welcoming new and old sailors to our racing
The Hollywell staff appreciate your cooperation with this
squadron here at SYC Hollywell. With the experience and
change of date.
expertise in the sailing office, we are always here to help
you with any questions you might have. If you are interested Thanks again for all your support in helping create a great
in entering your boat to the Club’s 72nd racing season it’s start 2018/19 sailing season. We look forward to seeing you
not too late. Please enter your given division through our all out there on the water!
website or give the Hollywell sailing office a call and we
can help you out with your entry.
Simon (Simmo) Couch
I really appreciate all those who have taken the time to
hand in or send through all Safety Audit, Bailment and Sailing Administrator
Insurance forms. There are still some outstanding, so
please send them through to my email at sailing.admin@
southportyachtclub.com.au or handed into any SYC
locations if you haven’t already.
Our special sailing events at SYC have always been something
we look forward too. With plenty of competitors and prizes
to give out, we enjoy seeing everyone out there having
a great time on the water. The Hollywell racing squadron
encourage more people to come down and compete in
these special events and see for themselves what a great
day out it is. Our next special event is the Cook Island
Classic. Can all those eligible boats please get your entry
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Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 25MATHEW BELCHER OAM
A balancing act… Thanks again for your support, I look forward to seeing you
all at the Club soon.
family, sailing and uni
Well certainly the past month has been pretty busy for my Mathew Belcher OAM
family and I. This past month saw many of the different
aspects of my life come together which proved quite #Aus11
challenging.
For most of the month of October, I was competing in the
Etchells World Championships and lead in events, held in
Brisbane. In somewhat of a surprise we managed to take
out the World title with Martin Hill from Sydney. This was
a great experience for me and a welcome break from the
hard grind of the Olympic circuit. It is not every day you
get to race against your childhood hero’s like Tom King,
John Bertrand, Grant Simmer and Iain Murray etc. It is also
not every day you start on a 1.2km start line, have a 5 km
upwind leg with 95 keel boats. Racing was pretty tight with
some pretty big scores. Will and I’s competitive nature
really came through. We were on separate teams which
made the racing interesting. Coming into the final day, Will
and I were top two overall and finished this way. However,
the points were very close to the top six. It was very
rewarding for both Will and I to hold on to these positions
with the pressure of the final day. This experience was
invaluable for us towards Tokyo2020. We are now shifting
our focus back to the Olympic program. Later this month
we will head to Japan for sail testing before competing in
Sail Sydney and Sail Melbourne. It will be a busy racing
schedule coming up. The Australian Sailing Team sub-site
at SYC Hollywell will start to get into action again shortly as
we start to shift our training back to the Gold Coast.
During the month of October, also saw the completion of
my double master’s degree in Project Management and
Property Development and Valuation at Bond University. I
have been trying to complete these master’s degrees since
2012 so it was a big relief to have now graduated. The
importance of balancing education with sport has been
important to me over the years to have something to fall
back on, for the time I get a real job. Any offers? What
made October particularly challenging for my family was
all of this was done whilst preparing for the birth of my
little girl Zoe. She was born one week after the conclusion
Etchells Worlds and a few weeks after my master’s thesis
was due. Not an easy time in the Belcher house hold but
we made it.
I guess the key message is just how important good
preparation and planning is.
Before I finish, I just wanted to mention how proud I am of
the SYC Performance group. We had a great camp together
at the end of September during Queensland Youth Week
at Yeppoon with some great performances from our lasers,
420s and Opti’s. We also had two members, Blake Wilson
and Angus Sherring, of our performance group compete in
the Etchells Worlds; whilst Leigh Lomas competed in the
offshore Cabbage Tree race in Sydney. It is so great to see
our sailors excess at this level. The future generation of
sailors are coming! The weekly session we are doing up at
Hollywell have been great.
26 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Clubtwilight and offshore sailing
Twilight sailing has gotten off to a great start with a great contested at this point Impulse X and KD Girl have the hon-
competitive fleet sailing on Thursdays. We have Steve Mc- ours in PHS.
Mullen on Sole Agent and Terrance Smith from Mainstay
Sailing on Mohawk as welcome new additions to our fleet. In early December we have our first offshore passage race,
Carlos has a new baby as well, with the arrival of his Cata- The Cook Island Yacht Race.
lina, which I believe is again called Pole Dancer, and we look I would like to wish good luck and fair weather to our six
forward to him joining the fleet. At the time of going to participating yachts in the Club Marine Pittwater to Para-
press, after six races Namaste with three wins is giving X- dise Yacht Race and congratulate all of them on their com-
Vitesse, the leader a run for the money. mitment and efforts. Also, we wish Phillip Bell and his crew
Competition has been fierce so to clarify a few misunder- on SHE, a safe and memorable race to Hobart this year.
standings a racing rules evening, conducted by umpires and They are racing well after winning their division at Airlie
judges, Rosie and Andrew, was held on Tuesday 29th Octo- Beach Regatta in August this year. The 2019 Bartercard Sail
ber. This event was well attended by sailors from inshore, Paradise Regatta is shaping up to be bigger and better than
twilight and offshore fleets. We thank Rosie and Andrew last year, with entries already ahead of last year. With the
for their time it was much appreciated. Hopefully with this Queensland Australian Sailing Championships and AMS ti-
greater understanding of the racing rules, it has cleared the tles being contested, it is anticipated we will have a very
way for incident free, fair competitive sailing across all our competitive fleet across all divisions.
fleets. I would also like to thank Rod West and his team of safety
Don’t forget the last race for Twilight is FRIDAY, December auditors for all their hard work in completing the safety au-
21st December followed by the Offshore and Twilight Christ- dits for this year’s Twilight and Offshore fleets.
mas party. Book the date now! Tickets available on the Club Finally, a safe and enjoyable Christmas and Happy New Year.
website www.southportyachtclub.com.au See you on the water.
Offshore racing has also commenced with a very competi- Drew Jones
tive fleet entered. We also welcome a new vessel to our Vice Commodore Sail
fleet Plan B. Also, we look forward to Danielle’s new yacht Thursday Twilight Representative
Blunderbuss arriving soon. With four races having been
2018 sailing presentation evening
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