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SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS/INFO Issue Number 23 Autumn 2011
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CONTENTS
4 CEO Report Well what and exciting three months it has been, and how
wonderful has it been to see the officers, members and staff
4 New Marina Office Hours of the Club rise to the occasion in raising substantial funds
5 Commodore’s Column for the Queensland Flood Relief Fund. Australia Day will
never be quite the same again at the Club. What a fantastic
5 New Reciprocal Affiliations occassion!
6 Marinonics Sail Paradise On the water we have enjoyed some fabulous times and
revelled in the success of our latest World Champion sailor,
7 SYC Donation Jack Sherring. Be sure to read the low down of his outstanding
8 New look for SYC Hollywell achievements on page 24 in this edition of Insync.
9 Kids & Grandkids Day Off the water the Club has been a hive of entertainment and
activity. We are all working very hard to make SYC the best
9 Carols on the Broadwater social yachting Club in Australia. Be sure to see our What’s
10 Gold Coast Seaway Tide Chart On section for all upcoming events and entertainment
schedules.
11 The Spirit of Australia Day
Bronwen Ince
14 Winners and Grinners Marketing Coordinator
16 House Manager’s Report
17 Functions
18 Up Coming Events
20 Powerboats
23 Interclub Bay Cruise
24 Sailing
29 Sailing Whats On
30 Keel Boat Group
32 Associates Committee CHAIRMAN - Noel Thompson
COMMODORE - Rob Mundle
ADVERTISING SALES
Bronwen Ince
34 Boutique VICE COMMODORE POWER - Ian Hall
VICE COMMODORE SAIL - Matthew Percy
Southport Yacht Club
E: enquiries@southportyachtclub.com.au
TREASURER - Daniel Cadman
35 SYC Sponsors BOARD MEMBERS - Chris Oxenford, Peter
T: 07 5591 3500
Lahey, Justin Sinnamon iN SYnC is published quarterly September,
CEO - Neale Hollier December, March and June.
HOUSE MANAGER - Dale Chapman
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CLUB REPORTS
Neale Hollier,
CEO REPORT CEO
Every day I am blown away with the positives. As I wrote
this report I found a letter pushed under my office door
this morning (please see opposite)
This is typical of what we are receiving on a regular basis
and we are very proud of our staff. The Ma
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arrangement with Runaway Bay Sports Complex
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(Queensland Government funds) to incorporate Sailing in ch
their curriculum. This will promote sailing to numerous Februar er wedding was
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of our Members in supporting our fellow Queenslanders.
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CEO REPORT
Rob Mundle,
COMMODORE’S COLUMN Commodore
It has been a proud few months for Southport Yacht Club. Beyond the fund-raising, the Club made
another significant contribution to the flood
We turned the disappointment of having to abandon Sail Paradise
relief effort: we loaned our start boat, SYC
into a positive for Queensland flood victims; we had a new sailing
1, to authorities who needed additional
world champion emerge within the Club’s junior ranks, and we
vessels for the removal of floating debris
made Australia Day a celebration like the SYC has not seen before.
from the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay.
It was the tragedy that came with the floods in early January that
Another proud moment: the SYC can now
saw us quite understandably abandon Sail Paradise, and I have to say
claim a great young world champion: Jack
there was no hesitation when it came to understanding and support
Sherring, a 15-year-old who races out of Hollywell, has completed
for this decision from our regatta sponsors and the competitors.
a remarkable double – victory in the youth division of both the
Also, our Race Director, Denis Thompson, immediately committed
World and Australian Moth class championships sailed on Lake
his fee to the flood victim support fund we established, and the
Macquarie, NSW. Making this result even more commendable was
Club made a significant contribution at the time to the fund.
the fact that Jack achieved his wins after taking the big step up
Australia Day provided the SYC with another opportunity to support from a Sabot youth training dinghy directly to the high performance
our fellow Queenslanders who had suffered so much – and didn’t hydrofoil Moths just a year ago. Some of the world’s best sailors,
we embrace what turned out to be a day of real national pride. including Olympians and America’s Cup competitors, contested the
We staged the Great Aussie Barbecue and the Club was opened to championships. Well done Jack!
all-comers. By mid-afternoon there were more than 400 people
Champagne Powerboating: As Commodore, I now find myself
present. Chooks and meat trays were raffled and there was plenty
venturing for the first time into the world of powerboat log events
of Australian themed fun and games throughout the afternoon. The
at the Club. I’m enjoying it immensely – perhaps because I have
camaraderie was exceptional, the fancy dress ‘interesting’, and
Chris Oxenford as my captain and coach. I’ve learned very quickly
once again we raised money for the cause. Special mention must
that every log event is a champagne event!
be made of the great number of Club members who volunteered to
help on the day, all because of the need to keep overheads down so The Commodore’s Table Annual Dinner: My long-time friend Sir
the maximum amount of money could be raised. There was a real James Hardy OBE has agreed to be our guest speaker for this special
SYC spirit in the air that day – and it looks like we might have no night on Friday, 15 April. I hope you can join us for what promises to
option but to make this party a regular Australia Day event. be a very entertaining evening.
NEW RECIPROCAL AFFILIATIONS
Southport Yacht Club is happy to announce our recent reciprocal affiliation with Port Stephens Yacht Club and One 15 Singapore.
MARINA CLUB SINGAPORE
Nestled within the exclusive Sentosa Cove enclave,
ONE°15 Marina Club is part of the emerging hip, upscale
luxury neighbourhood that is positioned to become one
of the world’s most well-integrated waterfront lifestyle
communities. Evoking the glamour and elegance of Monte
Carlo, ONE°15 offers world-class marina facilities and is
replete with a comprehensive range of luxurious private club
amenities catering to both boaters and non-boaters alike.
More than just a Club, it is an unprecedented lifestyle
destination.
For more information please go to: www.one15marina.com
If you are a full Member of Southport Yacht Club and wish to
Port Stephens Yacht Club is the focus for sailing activities visit one of our affiliated Clubs please contact the Main Beach
in and around Port Stephens. The clubhouse is in Ridgeway Clubhouse for a letter of introduction on 07 5591 3500
Avenue, Soldiers Point, adjacent to marina and launching
ramp facilities. The Clubhouse overlooks a sandy beach which
is ideal for rigging and launching trailerable boats. Ample
parking is available in Ridgeway Avenue.
The Club offers bar facilities, kitchen, bathroom, and function
space for members, guests, and crews of visiting yachts.
Bar hours are Wednesday 1700 to close. Saturday 1530 to close.
Visitors are always welcome during open hours. The Club’s
function room is available for hire. And several moorings
adjacent to the Club are available for short-term hire.
For more information please go to : www.psyc.com.au
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MARINONICS SAIL PARADISE 2011
With 40 vessels entered into Southport Yacht Club’s Marinonics While the tragedy that has unfolded just north of the Gold
Sail Paradise 2011, including the well known Wild Oats X, Coast in itself justified the decision, many competitors had
Black Jack, Nokia Spirit of the Maid and the RL 24’s National to rush back to Brisbane and surrounding regions to protect
Championships, the Yachts were ready to set sail. their families and property as flood waters continued to rise.
The regatta committee announced the abandonment of the
However due to extreme weather causing the race to be
regatta after consulting sponsors and competitors, all of
postponed, Race Director Denis Thompson rechristened the
whom were 100 per cent in support of the decision.
race, ‘Gale Paradise’. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasted
day one to have 25 to 30 knots out of the east south with Southport Yacht Club Commodore Rob Mundle said; “the
torrential rain. Southport Yacht Club’s sailing manager Shane magnitude of the tragedy that is occurring in this region far
Smith described conditions on the Gold Coast Seaway as outweighs any desire we have to stage Sail Paradise. The
“messy with waves breaking right across the bar opening”. thoughts of Club and competitors are with everyone who
The combination of wind and driving rain made visibility an is being confronted with a natural disaster of incredible
issue for competitors, so it was decided for safety reasons to proportions. We appreciate the support and understanding
keep the fleet ashore. that we have received from our sponsors and competitors in
making this decision.”
Day Two saw the first reports of general flooding and the race
committee kept all divisions ashore. Instead of taking on
Mother Nature’s fury, competing yachties put their hands in
their pockets for the state’s flood victims in a show of support
for for those directly affected by the natural disaster as well
as to show their appreciation for the emergency workers who
were stretched to the limit.
The Club hosted a yachties’ lunch for all 40 crews contesting,
the highlight of the event was an indoor yacht race which
provided plenty of laughs and gave the sailors a chance to dig
deep.
As a result of the flood tragedy in Queensland’s south east and
persistent extreme weather, Southport Yacht Club decided to
abandon Marinonics Sail Paradise 2011.
Photo above: Commodore Rob Mundle, Marinonics Andrew Unwin,
Tanya Lazarou, Councillor Susie Douglas & Dr Alex Douglas MP.
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Photo above: House Manager Dale Chapman competing in the Indoor Yacht Race.
SYC DONATION
$14,000 Donation by Southport Yacht Club to Salvation Army’s The Salvation Army has been on site at relief and evacuation
Queensland Flood Relief Appeal centres in Queensland since the floods devastated much of the
state. They are provided meals, bedding, emotional support
A fund raising effort by Southport Yacht Club involving members
and financial assistance.
and the Gold Coast community has led to the Salvation Army’s
Queensland flood relief appeal receiving a boost of more than
$14,000.
The cheque totalling $14,031.25 was presented by the
SYC Commodore, Rob Mundle, to local Salvation Army
representative, Brian Surch. The amount was achieved
through numerous activities, including a major effort, the
Great Aussie Barbecue’ on Australia Day. More than 400 people
were at the Club for the day and some 30 members acted as
volunteers to ensure the maximum possible amount of money
was raised.
Significant funds also came after the Sail Paradise regatta in
early January was abandoned because of the magnitude of
the tragedy that engulfed Brisbane and surrounds. The most
notable contribution here came from the regatta’s highly
respected Race Director, Denis Thompson, who donated his
entire fee for the series to the cause. Another anonymous
donor pledged $1000 to the cause.
Brian Surch said the donation from the SYC would greatly
assist the Salvation Army’s on-going effort to support flood
victims.
Commodore Rob Mundle said that SYC chose to support the
Salvation Army flood relief effort because almost every Photo ab
ove: Commodore
time there was any form of disaster or tragedy within the Salvation Ar Rob Mundle pres
my representitive enting donation
Brian Surch. cheque to
community ‘the Salvo’s were first there to give support.’
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NEW LOOK FOR SYC HOLLYWELL
Facilities opened on Sunday 12 December 2010. be enjoyed by anyone between age six and 86, and it is truly
international. It’s a sport where you can represent Australia
Southport Yacht Club’s Hollywell Sailing Squadron went in the Olympics, compete in the America’s Cup, challenge
through a little change in late 2010. By little, I mean an for Australian or World Championships, or simply have fun
impressive refurbishment of the Club facilities. cruising or racing.
The main section of the building, which is recognised as the The facility caters for junior learn to sail programs, youth and
SYC’s Sailing Squadron, has been completely modernised and a adult off-the-beach dinghy and small keelboat racing, and
new bar and lounge area created for the comfort of members. supports Sailability.
Club members, family and friends were all invited to the If you wish to Learn to Sail, improve your Sailing or just
opening ceremony and celebration, which was conducted by come on down to the Club for a drink, then Hollywell Sailing
Councillor Margaret Grummitt. Squadron, located at 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell is the place
The SYC Sailing Squadron hosts a sport that is unique in so for you!
many ways. It’s a clean and healthy outdoor activity; it can To speak with the sailing staff please contact 07 5537 7030.
THANK YOU STUART WRIGHT
Southport Yacht Club would like to thank Stuart Wright for his generous donation of $1,600 toward to the new furniture at SYC’s
Hollywell Sailing Squadron.
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KIDS & GRANDKIDS DAY
Gold Coast youngsters set out to sample sailing on Sunday 28 November 2010
at Southport Yacht Club’s Hollywell Sailing Annex, as the Club staged the
inaugural ‘Kids and Grandkids’ Day’.
A fun filled Sailing day for youngsters aged from six to 16 who ventured onto
the Broadwater aboard a Sabot, Dinghy and a Blazer and got their first taste
of a sporting activity they can enjoy for a lifetime.
“Many excited parents and grandparents brought their kids along to our
Hollywell Sailing Squadron and have them sample sailing,” said Southport
Yacht Club Commodore, Rob Mundle. “Sailing is a sport that is unique in so
many ways. It’s a clean and healthy outdoor activity which can be enjoyed
by any age”. On shore more fun activities were held including Face painting
and Mr. Toot the clown.
The SYC’s sailing squadron is located in 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell and
hosts a range of different “learn to sail programs” for all ages and of all
experience levels. Children wanting to learn to sail, please contact the
office on 55377030.
CAROLS ON THE BROADWATER
On Saturday, 18th December, Southport Yacht
Club celebrated their annual “Carols on the
Broadwater”, with voices from the Queensland
Youth Choir. Members and guests sang along to
their favourite Christmas Carols whilst dining in
the Waterfront Restaurant. The kids got a treat
when Santa arrived by boat with a sack full of
treats, followed by a parade of vessels with fairy
lights galore. Brian Surch from the Salvation Army
also joined us for the Salvation Army’s Christmas
appeal. Thank you to our patrons who generously
donated to this great cause.
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GOLD COAST SEAWAY TIDE CHART 2011
MARCH 2011 APRIL 2011 MAY 2011
Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m Time m
1 0622
1246
1.49
0.29 11 0603
1147
0.48
1.03 21 0300 -0.01
0913 1.58
1 0040
0700
0.30
1.41 11 0123 1.39
0811 0.47 21 0444
1028
0.19
1.16 1 0058
0654
0.36
1.27 11 0201
0846
1.46
0.31 21 0524
1104
0.25
1.06
TU 1838 1.09 FR 1744 0.36 MO 1517 -0.03 FR 1310 0.20 MO 1358 0.94 TH 1608 0.19 SU 1253 0.19 WE 1500 1.09 SA 1630 0.30
2147 1.67 1923 1.34 1926 0.46 2307 1.70 1928 1.50 2030 0.44 2334 1.61
2 0020
0702
0.25
1.52 12 0045
0708
1.31
0.54 22 0353
0958
0.06
1.44 2 0118 0.27
0732 1.40 12 0235
0924
1.40
0.41 22 0543
1122
0.28
1.06 2 0136 0.32
0729 1.25 12 0305 1.45
0942 0.24 22 0615 0.31
1158 1.02
WE 1321 0.23 SA 1240 0.95 TU 1558 0.03 SA 1337 0.17 TU 1523 0.99 FR 1653 0.30 MO 1323 0.18 TH 1606 1.22 SU 1719 0.39
1916 1.17 1836 0.41 2235 1.67 1956 1.41 2053 0.43 2001 1.57 2147 0.39
3 0100
0736
0.20
1.53 13 0156
0836
1.29
0.55 23 0449
1045
0.16
1.28
3 0153
0803
0.25
1.38 13 0343
1024
1.45
0.31 23 0000
0645
1.59
0.35 3 0213
0804
0.30
1.22 13 0407 1.44
1032 0.17 23 0021
0706
1.49
0.35
TH 1351 0.19 SU 1408 0.90 WE 1639 0.13 SU 1404 0.16 WE 1632 1.11 SA 1223 0.98 TU 1353 0.18 FR 1705 1.37 MO 1256 1.00
1949 1.23 1950 0.44 2327 1.61 2027 1.46 2209 0.36 1745 0.40 2034 1.61 2256 0.33 1815 0.48
4 0136
0808
0.17
1.52 14 0314
1003
1.33
0.49 24 0551 0.28
1136 1.12 4 0228
0834
0.24
1.34 14 0444
1114
1.51
0.20 24 0058
0750
1.48
0.40 4 0251
0839
0.29
1.19 14 0505 1.43
1120 0.10 24 0110 1.39
0756 0.37
FR 1420 0.16 MO 1542 0.92 TH 1722 0.25 MO 1432 0.16 TH 1729 1.26 SU 1333 0.95 WE 1424 0.19 SA 1758 1.53 TU 1401 1.02
2021 1.29 2119 0.41 2058 1.51 2313 0.26 1850 0.49 2109 1.63 2359 0.25 1922 0.54
5 021
0836
0.16
1.49 15 0423
1105
1.42
0.38 25 0024
0701
1.53
0.38 5 0304
0905
0.26
1.28 15 0539 1.56
1159 0.10 25 0200
0852
1.39
0.41 5 0330
0915
0.30
1.15 15 0600 1.40
1205 0.06 25 0202 1.30
0845 0.36
SA 1447 0.14 TU 1655 1.02 FR 1236 0.99 TU 1459 0.18 FR 1820 1.42 MO 1448 0.97 TH 1457 0.22 1848 1.67 WE 1507 1.07
2131 1.53 2010 0.54
SU
2053 1.33 2234 0.31 1812 0.36 2146 1.63 2036 0.58
6 0243
0905
0.18
1.45 16 0522
1154
1.53
0.25 26 0130
0820
1.45
0.44
6 0341
0937
0.29
1.22 16 0011
0628
0.16
1.58 26 0304
0947
1.33
0.39 6 0411
0954
0.32
1.10 16 0058
0652
0.19
1.36 26 0257
0932
1.24
0.34
SU 1514 0.14 WE 1753 1.14 SA 1354 0.92 WE 1528 0.21 SA 1241 0.03 TU 1558 1.03 FR 1533 0.26 MO 1249 0.04 TH 1608 1.15
2124 1.36 2334 0.20 1920 0.45 2206 1.53 1908 1.57 2128 0.54 2226 1.61 1937 1.78 2149 0.57
7 0317 0.21
0935 1.39 17 0613 1.63
1237 0.13 27 0244 1.39
0936 0.45 7 0421 0.34
1011 1.15 17 0106
0717
0.09
1.55 27 0403 1.30
1035 0.36 7 0456 0.34
1037 1.05 17 0154
0743
0.15
1.30 27 0353
1016
1.20
0.31
MO 1540 0.16 TH 1843 1.29 SU 1521 0.92 TH 1558 0.26 SU 1322 -0.01 WE 1654 1.13 SA 1612 0.30 1332 0.04 FR 1658 1.26
2244 1.51 1954 1.70 2235 0.50
TU
2157 1.38 2048 0.49 2310 1.57 2024 1.83 2255 0.54
8 0354
1004
0.26
1.31 18 0027
0700
0.08
1.70 28 0357
1039
1.37
0.41 8 0503
1048
0.39
1.07 18 0159
0804
0.06
1.49 28 0454
1116
1.29
0.31 8 0546 0.37
1127 1.01 18 0247 0.14
0833 1.24 28 0447 1.17
1057 0.28
TU 1608 0.19 FR 1318 0.03 MO 1635 0.98 FR 1632 0.32 MO 1403 -0.02 TH 1739 1.23 SU 1659 0.36 SA 1742 1.36
2327 1.46 2041 1.77 2330 0.46
WE 1416 0.08
2232 1.39 1929 1.42 2209 0.47 2112 1.84 2351 0.48
9 0432
1035
0.33
1.22 19 0118
0745
0.00
1.71 29 0457
1128
1.38
0.36
9 0554 0.44
1132 1.01 19 0253
0851
0.07
1.39 29 0539 1.29
1151 0.26 9 0000
0643
1.52
0.37 19 0340
0923
0.16
1.17 29 0534 1.16
1136 0.24
WE 1636 0.24 SA 1358 -0.04 TU 1730 1.07 SA 1714 0.37 TU 1443 0.02 FR 1819 1.33 MO 1229 0.99 1500 0.14 SU 1821 1.46
TH
2309 1.37 2014 1.54 2311 0.41 2128 1.80 1758 0.41 2159 1.80
10 0514
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10 │ iN SYnC │ Southport Yacht ClubTHE SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA DAY
Take a bunch of boaties, a brace of enthusiastic volunteers, dedicated bar staff, support
from the SYC ‘Bar Committee’ and a throng of members and visitors. Bring them all together
on Australia Day. What do you get?
Answer: One fantastic day of fun and exceptional camaraderie – and a wonderful fund raising
event.
It was the Australia Day “Great Aussie Barbecue”, and it contributed thousands of dollars to
the Salvation Army’s Flood Fund Appeal to aid Queensland flood victims.
It was a day built on enthusiasm and spirit with more than 30 volunteers dedicating
themselves to making the day “work”. With more than 400 members and guests, everyone
joined in the fun. There were chocolate wheel raffles, roll-the-pumpkin challenges, a heads
& tails game that involved everyone, and prizes for the best/worst dressed ‘ockers’. It was
obvious that plenty of people had dug deep into the wardrobes when you saw some of the
attire. Commodore Rob Mundle was unrecognisable wearing a bucket hat over a toupé; CEO
Neale Hollier arrived complete with a front tooth missing; and the two “terrible Terrys”
tried to imitate chefs, slaving over the barbecue while wearing most suggestive buxom
aprons. The “welcoming committee” at the front door set the scene. Vice Commodore Ian
Hall looked as scruffy as possible while PC Tony Goldner (covered in Australian Flag tattoos)
showed a distinct lack of sartorial elegance. His outfit comprised a lifesaver cap, white
nose and one of the most garish shirts you can imagine. “G’day, mate”, was the welcome
message.
The SYC Ladies were so busy selling raffle tickets that they barely had time for a drink. At
the bar you had Chairman Noel Thompson, Bob Howard and others washing the glasses and
across in the kitchen VC Ian Hall spent the afternoon cleaning 3000 knives and forks – just to
earn a drink! Other volunteers worked the floor: Judy Collins said she has never collected so
many plates and cleaned so many tables in her entire life.
It was a day of colour, style, generosity, laughs and good Aussie food, as well as the occasional
glass of one’s favourite Aussie beverage. When it was time to pull up stumps there was no
doubt that deep down a proud SYC was as Queensland as pineapples and XXXX – and boy-oh-
boy did we raise some money!
The Club is really indebted to everyone who contributed. It was such a success that there’s
every chance the Australia Day “Great Aussie Barbecue” will become an annual affair.
Southport Yacht Club │ iN SYnC │11SYC WILL MATCH ANY WRITTEN QUOTE!
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Southport Yacht Club │ iN SYnC │13WINNERS & GRINNERS
NEW YEARS EVE @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
NEW YEARS EVE
Members & Guests celebrate
the arrival of the New Year
for 2011 in true style at SYC.
14 │ iN SYnC │ Southport Yacht Club
5BIRTHDAY DRAW WINNERS
1. DECEMBER BIRTHDAY DRAW WINNER 2. JANUARY BIRTHDAY DRAW WINNER 3. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY DRAW WINNER
Congratulations Ken Gee who won the December Birthday Congratulations Leonie Short who won the January Birthday Draw on Congratulations Barry Wilson who won the February Birthday
Draw on Tuesday 14th December. The prize included a cash gift Tuesday 18th January. The prize included a cash gift of $150 and a Draw on Tuesday 15th February. The prize included a cash gift of
of $150 and a very desirable SYC restaurant voucher of $100. very desirable SYC restaurant voucher of $100. Photo: Winner Leonie $150 and SYC restaurant voucher of $100. Photo: Robert Waugh
Photo: Cliff Hodgson, Eldest birthday celebrant, Winner Ken Short, Senior Celebrant Shirley Byrne, PC Tony Golner and Emma youngest member on the night,1990. Winner Barry Wilson PC
Gee, Most Junior Mal Graham and PC Tony Golner Annerlea Youngest Birthday Celebrant. Tony Goldner and Max Allchurch Oldest Member 1924.
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clutches ofWINE & DINE @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
HOUSE MANAGER’S REPORT
This being the Autumn edition of Insync, means that we were supposed
to have experienced another glorious Gold Coast Summer. Forgive me,
but I think we were all short-changed on a Summer Season this year,
and while we have escaped the really disastrous weather, we will continue to feel
significant economic effects in the near term.
It was very satisfying being involved in our Australia Day special fund raising event. My thanks
go to all the volunteers who gave of their time, and members who gave of their wallet to help
out our fellow Queenslanders affected by the recent flooding and cyclone events.
On the face of it, we, in our little corner of southeast Queensland, have not been too
inconvenienced by Queensland’s recent wild weather, but we have already seen its effects
economically. Electricity and Water rates have increased dramatically, and when combined
with a surge in petrol prices, we are now forced to wear a massive increase in the cost of our
fresh goods from all our suppliers. Now we can sit on our hands and do what most businesses
do, ie. pass the costs onto the punters, but we have chosen to review a number of strategic
options that will allow us to continue providing the best possible dining options at the best
possible prices, while remaining economically viable into the future. Believe me when I say,
“watch this space as there are some exciting developments on the way”.
Our focus in improving the social aspect of our Club is really paying dividends, and feedback
from our recent Valentines Day, Australia Day, New Years and Christmas programs have been
very pleasing, and we will continue to look for more opportunities for fun and entertainment
at the Club.
Looking forward to when I next see you at the Club
Dale Chapman,
House Manager.
WATERFRONT RESTAURANT SAILING SQUADRON’S BAR
AUTUMN TRADING HOURS OPERATING HOURS
Breakfast: Sunday 7:30am to 10:00am 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell
Lunch: Mon - Sat 12noon to 2:30pm Wednesday 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday 12noon to 3:00pm Thursday 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Dinner: Mon - Sun 5:30pm to 8:30pm Friday 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Last orders taken 15min before close. Saturday 2:00pm to 9:30pm
Sunday 2:00pm to 5:30pm
16 │ iN SYnC │ Southport Yacht ClubFUNCTIONS @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
Southport Yacht Club Functions Rooms have it all. Ample
on-site parking combined with our newly refurbished
Clubhouse and Function Rooms all capture stunning
views of the Club’s private Marina and the tranquil Gold
Coast Broadwater. We work hard to ensure your event
is a magnificent and lasting memory for you and your
guests.
The Compass Room, located on level one, accommodates
our larger events ranging from corporate functions and
wedding receptions through to private cocktail parties
and special birthday parties. Our Boardroom Café caters
for seminars and our unique sun drenched Eastern Lawn
provides a natural marine canvas for any occasion.
Executive Chef, Simon Bond and his team of highly
skilled, award winning chefs and hospitality attendants,
combine the best service, finest ingredients and
innovative styling to complement any occasion. Our
Functions Team is qualified in all aspects of event
management and can assist you in tailoring a package
suitable to all your requirements. Remember, current
SYC Members qualify for an exclusive discount on all
functions at the Club.
Please call 5552 6727 for any further information on
booking your function at Southport Yacht Club.
Southport Yacht Club │ iN SYnC │17WHAT’S ON @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
3rd Tuesday of every month- SYC Main Beach Clubhouse
Join Southport Yacht Club for your Birthday draw, 3rd Tuesday
of every month, (15th March, 19th April, 17th May)
Waterfront Restaurant serving meals from 5.30pm
Birthday Draw, drawn at 7pm.You could win $150 Cash & $100
of SYC’s Club Cash to be spent anywhere in the Club including
the Marina, Shiplift, Hollywell Sailing Squadron and Main Beach
Club House. Present your voucher at Reception upon
arrival for Validation.
Every Wednesday & Sunday Evenings -
Main Beach Clubhouse
Enjoy fantastic Roast Nights from 5.30pm.
Roast Buffet for only $13.90.
Be in the Club on Wednesday Member’s Night to see if you’ve
won the Members’ Jackpot Draw! Sunday nights haven’t
been left out with great LIVE entertainment from 4.30pm
Every Sunday - SYC Main Beach Clubhouse
Serving Breakfast from 7.30am to 10am.
Full Breakfast Buffet from only $12.95.
Enjoy watching the Game at Southport Yacht Club on
the big screen, complimentary Hot Dogs at Half Time.
Book your table today for viewing of these great
games on 5591 3500
Join Commodore Rob Mundle and Special Guest
Speaker Sir James Hardy. 3 Course Dinner with
drink on Arrival. Seats selling fast, please contact
SYC Reception on 07 5591 3500 for bookings.
Southport Yacht Club is CLOSED on Good Friday.
ANZAC
DAY
Southport Yacht Club is open from 1pm. Come
and dine in our Waterfront Restaurant overlooking
the sparkling Broadwater. Members Reserve your
Tables today.
Celebrate Mothers Day sitting in the Waterfront
Restaurant overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater.
Make your reservation by calling 07 55913500
Division for Etchells, Blazers, RL 24’s, Sport Boats,PHS
Yachts & Multihulls. Everyone Welcome. More information
please contact Hollywell Sailing Squadron via email at
18 │ iN SYnC │ Southport Yacht Club
sailing@southportyachtclub.com.au or 07 5537 7030.
18 │ iNWHAT’S ON @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
Monday 14th March
6pm , Compass Room, Main Beach Clubhouse.
21 Year + Gold and Equivalent Members by invitation only.
Payment is required on booking.
To book your seat please call reception on 07 5591 3500.
S YC Saturday 18th June
6:30pm, Compass Room, Main Beach Clubhouse.
SAILING Great Live Entertainment.
Payment required at time of booking.
P R E S E N TAT I O N Phone Reception on 5591 3500 for more details.
DINNER
S YC Saturday 2nd July
6:30pm, Compass Room, Main Beach Clubhouse
P OW ER Great Live Entertainment
Payment required at time of booking.
P R E S E N TAT I O N Phone Reception on 5591 3500 for more details
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Monday 25th July
6:00pm, Compass Room, Main Beach Clubhouse
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Southport Yacht Club │ iN SYnC │19POWERBOATS @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
WATTYL CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY JANUARY 29TH 2011
For some days the wind had been howling, and there was talk Gary Doornbos in “Mahogany” had a little competition this
of a postponement, but the Committee correctly read the time in the GPS Division from Dennis Watt in “White Crest”
weather and allowed the event to take place on the morning but Gary and crew still managed another win!
of Saturday 29th January. It blew 22 – 25 knots with the wind Again Members discovered that SYC Main Beach is a delightful
on our sixes on the way north and of course on the nose after venue to have a snack and a presentation and we thank the
the sharp turn in the Aldershots. This gave a little concern Club management for the great manner in which they allow
to some of the vessels but still allowed Sirocco to achieve a our sponsors “Wattyl” to support our event.
wonderful low score of 15 point lost for the event, and take
We also thank Steve Smith –Wattyl Sales manager – just
1st Place in Division 2. Well done, Ron Bailey and crew.
arrived back from overseas in New Guinea and the Solomons
Division 1 was taken out by “Suzanne”, skippered by Barry in time to help clean up the mess in their head office in
Peachey, with reasonable help from his navigators but expert Rocklea after the floods, who also found time to visit and
advice from a couple of senior experts who have done their help carry out the Prize presentations at Main Beach.
fair share of checkpointing and fingerpointing over the years
– Life Member Gordon Drinnan and Jim Sim. It is good to have
good help!
Steve Smith, Wa
ttyl and winning Skipp
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VC Ian Hall
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Div2 Winne
“DUX SERIES” FINAL EVENT. VICE COMMODORE’S TROPHY 4th December 2010
This Log Event started on a typically great Gold Coast day, We thank the companies for their encouraging support and
sun shining, 15knots from the ENE, and saw a fleet of 20 club have been assured that next year they will continue to extend
boats competing to decide the winners of the “Dux Series”. their magnificent contributions to our Club’s Powerboating
It was a tough decision in the GPS Division but Mahogany activities.
was decided the winner. Not so strange – there was only one
competitor in the division.
The contest was in the other two divisions, not only for
places, but to see if the fleet could get through without
any unfortunate sand groundings as had unfortunately taken
place in the previous two events.
Division 1 was taken out by PC Chris Oxenford in Fairwinds,
losing only 24 seconds – a notable score. Division 2 saw the
return to form of a strong contender “Ulysses 111” skippered
by David McLean who only racked up 19 seconds errors.
PC Chris Oxenford in Fairwinds subsequently took out the
Series in Division 1, and Sirocco – Ron Bailey will enjoy the
honours in Division 2.
The Powerboat Division has been running the “Dux Series” for
many years now with the generous support of Jotun Paints,
through Bosun’s Locker Chandlery.
ean
David McL
20 │ iN SYnC │ Southport Yacht Club Chris Oxenford Div 2
iv 1 PC
Winners DPOWERBOATS @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
THE JOY OF CRUISING
Cruising by boat is a lifestyle that involves living for
extended time on a boat while traveling from place to
place for pleasure (Wikipedia).
In recent years the Club has developed a strong program
of cruising events through the Power Boat Committee.
Wikipedia hits the nail on its head when it says “we do it for
pleasure”. Cruising members will know the joys of cruising
in company but let us share the news and the idea more
widely.
I think one of the major joys of cruising with the SYC is
the company. Although we come from a wide range of
backgrounds, probably cheer for different teams, we are
all boaties. We like our boats, being on them, cruising on
them, talking about them. Spin-off: got a problem with
something on your boat? Chances are a fellow cruiser has
had and solved the same problem. Get a new problem on
the cruise. Highly likely a fellow cruiser knows how to fix it,
is carrying the right tool, and is pleased to lend a hand. Who
needs the RACQ on the water?
Another great aspect of cruising SYC-style for me has been
the way it has introduced us to so many different passages
and anchorages. We are blessed with one of the greatest
safe water cruising areas in the world. When you look at
the chart, the choices can be overwhelming. Each cruise
is carefully scouted by committee members, for safety,
variety, facilities and most importantly, enjoyability. Our
last cruise we anchored off Slipping Sands in ideal conditions
for the weekend. On previous Easter’s we have explored the
Tweed, and then the Brisbane and Bremer Rivers, longer
trips giving a real feeling of cruising and exploring. This
Easter? Weather permitting, the northern Bay, Pumicestone
Passage, North Straddie, all in good company.
And the joy of all, cruising is fun! Much of the fun comes, as
Rattie said to Mole, from just messing about in our boats.
Sometimes it’s added fun, like the great cook-off (the
women beat the men), the Alternative Test Match (the lads
thrashed the wenches), the Great Treasure Hunt in the Wake
of Captain Jim Hook. The next fun cruise is 26-27 March.
Come along. New to cruising? Because there is a good feeling
of camaraderie, you could easily feel like you’re intruding
into an established clique. You’re not. You’re welcome.
Introduce yourself to one of the committee or just about
anyone so we can introduce you to the mob.
Come cruising. You have nothing to lose but the blues.
Bob Montgomery (ACE)
Southport Yacht Club │ iN SYnC │21POWERBOATS @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB BEFORE AFTER THE YACHT By Ian Hall, Vice Commodore Power The yacht “Nereides” sat neglected in a berth on F-arm for quite some time before the staff and students from BTC Employment Services and Training took her under their wing and spent the next 18 months restoring her to her former glory. The “Nereides” is a 23ft Fibreglass yacht from the well known Hood boat builder in Sydney and was previously owned by SYC Member Warwick Oates. On arrival at our facility in Salisbury the vessel was stripped down to bare bones and the mast and rigging removed. The first job was to clear out all the interior fittings and to assess exactly what needed to be done. This boat, and I believe it is common with “Hoods”, had a very spongy deck, so it was decided to cut out the top deck layer and removed the delaminated ply. We replaced this with a layer of Core Mat, epoxied both sides, and then a layer of marine ply and finally epoxied the top deck layer back. A very time consuming job but the end result is a very strong deck and cockpit. All deck fittings were removed and repolished and students spent a lot of time sanding and fairing the hull which was then two-pack sprayed. Finally, in December 2010 the “Nereides” was ready to go back into the water and was relaunched at SYC Main Beach. Since then the mast and rigging has been re-installed and is undergoing a series of sea trials and fine tuning thanks to Commodore Rob Mundle and Bob Howard. The first sail will be a “Twilight Sail” within the next couple of weeks. 22 │ iN SYnC │ Southport Yacht Club
On:POWER BOATS
What’s
VICIOUS PREDATOR EJECTED FROM
SAILING FLEET BOAT
Crewman injured, predator survives
LOG EVENTS
By Wayne Moran
MARCH:
The dock was buzzing with the usual Wednesday afternoon activity
as the sailing fleet prepared for that evening’s Twilight racing. The
Saturday 26th: Buck Jones Memorial Trophy
crack crew of Daytona, an Etchell class 30’ foot racing boat, was just APRIL:
lowered into the water when a yelp and cry of concern was heard by
all across the hardstand area. Saturday 30th: Commodore’s Open Trophy
Wayne Moran, Daytona’s Executive Officer and Dive Master (a title MAY:
received at the Hollywell Bar after once falling off the boat during Sunday 1st: Commodore’s Open Trophy
a race), was securing the lifting straps underneath the cockpit
floorboards when he was struck, without provocation, by an unseen JUNE:
but vicious predator hiding in the darkness of the 8 inches of space
between cockpit floor and the hull. Saturday 4th: SYC Open
Was it a huge rabid rottweiler? Was it a deadly coastal taipan snake? CRUISES
The mystery was soon solved with the appearance of an aggressive
rougue possum’s head peering out of the lower space. MARCH:
“How are we going to get this thing out of my nice clean boat” Saturday 26th-27th: Fun Event Cruise
exclaimed the captain and owner of Daytona, Peter ‘cleanliness is next APRIL:
to godliness’ Yeomans. The quick thinking hero of this tale went off to
grab the hardstands hose and handed it back down to the ashen faced April 22nd-May 2nd: Brisbane River Cruise
Captain. In an instant the decision was made by this fearless Captain to
make a field promotion of Daytona’s Executive Officer and Dive Master JUNE:
to that of ‘Chief Wildlife Officer’. The hose was handed back to Wayne Saturday 11th-13th: Queens Birthday Cruise
with the instruction to “get that #?/*%@ thing off my boat!”.
Our hero flew straight into action like a startled possum, forcing the
predator from its hiding place with some well placed jets of water.
He leapt forward and, with no thought to his own safety, wrestled the
beast to the dock. But the stowaway was not finished with Daytona.
The unruly predator leapt for its perceived safety only to inadvertently
leap back onto Daytona where its newly minted Chief Wildlife Officer
again risked life and limb to grab the intruder and again place it gently
back onto the dock. The ‘Beast of Hollywell’ was corralled onto the
ramp where it made for freedom to the great amusement of the
gathered sailors. It has not been seen since.
Daytona was delayed in its preparations for that afternoon’s race and
did not get to adjust its standing rigging to match the conditions until
well into the race. From a handicapped start of second last, Daytona
went on to claim second across the line. However the Captain of
Daytona was heard saying, as he collected his prize of a dozen beers
for 2nd: “if it wasn’t for that damn possum we would have got first and
be drinking rum tonight!”
NOTE - No animals were hurt or injured in the making of this story!
Southport Yacht Club │ iN SYnC │23SAILING @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
WORLD & AUSTRALIAN NIKON SPIRIT OF
YOUTH SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP THE MAID
TO JACK SHERRING SYC would like to welcome
Nikon Spirit of the Maid as
Jack Sherring, a 15-year-old sailor representing Southport a registered vessel of the
Yacht Club, has completed a remarkable double – victory in Club. We are proud of this
the youth divisions of both the World and Australian Moth
association and look forward
class championships sailed on Lake Macquarie, NSW.
to your future sailing
Making the impressive result even more commendable is successes.
the fact that Jack achieved this success after taking the big
step up from a Sabot youth training dinghy straight into the
high performance hydrofoil Moths. Some of the world’s best
sailors, including Olympians and America’s Cup competitors,
contested the championships.
His father, Brian, puts Jack’s result down to an exceptional
amount of dedicated training.
MATT BELCHER & MALCOLM PAGE
Matthew Belcher and Malcolm Page recently won the Belcher and Page finished the medal race in fourth
2011 470 North American Championship. This is an position, five places ahead of the Americans to take a
important regatta for the pair ahead of the second four point victory in a fleet of 34 boats from 15 countries.
round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup beginning in Miami. The Australian Sailing Development Squad crew of Sam Kivell and
The Australian Sailing Team crew arrived in Miami just before the Will Ryan also had a strong regatta, finishing in 10th position
start of the regatta and after blowing away their jet lag were and winning the final medal race. Kivell and Ryan overcame a
quickly at the pointy end of the fleet and went into the final day slow start to the regatta to race up the leader board on day
tied for the lead with Americans Stuart McNay and Graham Biehl. two with four top six finishes to make it back-to-back medal
In the first race of the day the 2010 World Champions were races following their efforts at Sail Melbourne in December.
seventh while the Americans won before both teams dropped Both Australian crews were then involved in preparations for the
their next race setting up a winner takes all final medal race. Miami OCR, which began on 23 January 2011.
24 │ iN SYnC │ Southport Yacht ClubSAILING @ SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL OPTIMIST CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA. By Victoria Swadling.
Congratulations to all the Opti Sailors who competed at the National out of a possible twelve with a range of weather conditions. For the
Championships at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Sydney between last two days we only managed one race per day as the winds were
the 10th – 16th of January. A great place to sail and play. There were 112 not favourable. This did mean we had time to swim and cool off and
competitors in the Open Fleet and 50 competitor’s in the Green Fleet. enjoy the friendship of all competitors around us. Scott McInally and
Competitors came from all states in Australia, (the container sent over Dan O’Connell were great mentors and lunch hosts!! Overall I came
from the WA crew was massive and filled to the brim with sailing gear 54th in the Open Fleet, succeeding in my goal. This I am personally
and boats), New Zealand, Japan, Dubai and the Cook Islands. It was proud of. All of us kids had a great time and the adults enjoyed the
quite a spectacle to see so many shiny white sails heading out into Pit social occasion. I would like to thank the Southport Yacht Club for the
Water. It was fabulous to see a number of female competitors with opportunity to sail in this regatta and for sponsoring me throughout the
some competing at a very high level. There were nine races completed event.
By Kyle O’Connell By Monet
In early January of this year I travelled with my family to the Royal Sailing in the National Titles was a great experience. We got to sail at
Prince Alfred Yacht Club to compete in the 2011 Optimist National Pittwater in Sydney, bond as Club-mates, meet new people, and, of
Championships. This was my second Opti Nationals and I was hoping course, have fun.
to improve on my previous mid fleet finish. I had completed a lot of It all started before dawn on Saturday and set out on the 13-hour drive
training and had travelled interstate several times to some big regattas down to Pittwater. Our parents shared the drive and we arrived at the
and achieved a few good results. Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club just in time to unpack our boats and sails
With 110 boats in the open division the fleet was split into four colour and put them in the area provided before they closed for the night. We
groups. There were 55 boats on each start and you sailed against a then headed back to a local B & B. The next morning we were woken
different colour in each start. On Monday afternoon the practice race out of a deep sleep, by the sound of banging on our door. Our dads.
got away in a moderate north-easterly. I had a great race and finished Time to get ready for registration and a bit of training. We were well-
in first place. I was happy with my boat speed and looked forward to rested and looking forward to seeing our other Club-mates and getting
the real racing the following day. out on the water. I realised just how lucky we are to have the great
sailing environment we do at Hollywell.
First day of racing saw an overcast day with a shifty light to moderate
easterly sea breeze and with four races being run it made for a long day Tuesday morning we had our first race. It was really exciting. We ended
on the water. I had a good day finishing in the top 10 in all races and up having 4 races in that first day. The conditions were quite different
managing a second place in race 4, this left me in 7th place overall. Day from Southport, as there wasn’t as much tide but there were more
two, and the wind kicked in with a good 25 knots north-easterly and a wind shifts and gusts. Then we had another day of racing, with 25 to
descent chop running. This made for some great racing with some hard 30 knot winds, followed by two lay days. It was a really interesting
running, lots of bailing and “hiking till it hurt” sailing. It was a day the regatta with lots of wind one day and then no wind the next. The last
bigger guys enjoyed more than the light weights. Klaus Lorenz from two days were just that - No Wind. We only got time for one race on
Queensland got three bullets and was pumped while I had slip back to each of these days.
20th overall. After a rest day I was keen to get back out on the water We had the Closing Ceremony late on Sunday afternoon, and we all
and hopefully improve my overall result. It turned out to be a light wind raced each other back, trying to be the first Club or State into shore,
day with only one race sailed where I got myself into the lead on the so we could finish packing up all our boats in time. After the Closing
last run but was not able to hold on. Ceremony, we all said good-bye and went home for a couple of hours
On the last day only one race was sailed in 8 to 10 knot breeze and sleep before we left the next morning to begin our drive back home.
although I got myself in the lead pack on the last run I was on the After the 14 hour drive back, I ate dinner, had a shower, then fell into
wrong side of the course up the final beat. I finished in 14th place. All bed. It had all been very exciting but also intense and tiring.
in all, I had a great time with the other Queenslanders after each day All in all, it was a fantastic experience to travel away as a Club, and
of racing. Special thanks to my Dad and Scott McInally, the Southport it has given me lots of great memories and expanded my experience
Coach, who supported all the Queensland sailors out on the water in of sailing. I would like to thank SYC for helping to pay the expenses
the SYC rescue boat. My goal for the regatta was to be in the top 20 of the trip through the Youth Development Fund. I would also like to
which gets you in to the Australian Opti squad. I finished in 19th and thank our Coach and families for supporting us and giving us such a
was very pleased to be selected to the Australian squad and will be great chance to be a part of the National Opti Titles. The experience
competing in some overseas regattas in the coming year. was inspirational, and I look forward to next year’s titles in Brisbane.
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