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T A S M A N I A N
YA C H T S M A N
O F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E R O YA L YA C H T C L U B O F T A S M A N I A
Meet the
commodore
75th Rolex
Sydney Hobart
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peter
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2020 ISSUE
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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL
YACHT CLUB OF TASMANIA,
Marieville Esplanade,
SANDY BAY
Tasmania 7005
Telephone: (03) 6223 4599
Website: www.ryct.org.au
Email: ryct@ryct.org.au
Commodore-in-Chief
Her Excellency Professor The Honourable
Kate Warner AC
Governor of Tasmania
Flag Officers
Commodore Richard Bevan
Vice Commodore Ross Mannering
Rear Commodore Phil Jackman
Board of Directors
Immediate Past Commodore Tracy
Matthews
Tony Cowley
Edward Fader
Lucy Harris
Peter Martin
Paul McCartney
Matthew Pilkington
Neil Shephard
General Manager
Sue Ball
Production
Editor Nick Hutton
Design: Mark Media
Advertising: Almer Elzink
corporate@ryct.org.au and Mark Media
Accounts: accounts@ryct.org.au
Contributors
Craig Macaulay
Di Pearson
Leigh Edwards
Nick Rogers
Almer Elzink
Cover Image: 42 South Leading.
Credit: Peter Watson/DSS
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TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020 1 The Fleet offshore after the start. Credit: Kurt Arriago – Rolex
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Contents RYCT Prize Night
Combined Clubs Prize Presentation
Editorial
Nick Hutton Racing
75th RSHYR
Reports Winter Series
Commodore/Vice Commodore Summer Season Preview
Rear Commodore Prince Philip Cup
General Manager Showdown
Off The Beach
Welcome to New Members Technical
Across the Airwaves
Features New Lifejacket Standard – January 2021
Introducing Commodore Richard Bevan Boating Infrastructure Fund
Obituary – Peter Campbell OAM TasPorts - Serving Tasmania
New Life Member – PC Don Calvert AMSA - EPIRBs & PLBs
The Rise of the SB20 – Nick Rogers
Community Art Project – Almer Elzink
AGM, Prize Night and Awards
RYCT Annual General Meeting
Life Member Presentation
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C o m m od or e ’s N ot e s
By any measure, 2020 is proving to be a crazy year! In early The last week in September was very busy with the
January, as we all basked in the glory of the very successful postponed AGM and 2019-20 sailing season awards
75th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, I don’t presentation, quickly followed by Opening Day for season
think any sane person could have predicted the year that 2020-21. Congratulations to Gretel II (Steven Shield) who led
was about to unfold. the sail past fleet, and Serica (Charles Peacock) that has
attended every sail past held since 1969, for winning this
Rumours of a “bit of a problem in Wuhan” quickly
year’s beauty prizes.
developed into a situation that left no person, business or
club untouched. I would like to congratulate Ross Mannering and Phil
Jackman on their election as Vice and Rear Commodores
At the RYCT we were fortunate to get most of the 2019-20
respectively, and welcome Matthew Pilkington as a
sailing season completed, with just the last pennant race,
new Director. Directors Tony Cowley, Peter Martin and
Navigation Trial and Pear Tree Picnic events cancelled as
Neil Shephard were re-elected, joining Lucy Harris, Paul
we all moved into Covid 19 shutdown. But the impact on the
McCartney and Ed Fader who continue their terms.
shore-based activities of the Club was severe, with closure
of the bar, dining and functions activities. It was an honour for me to be elected RYCT Commodore
at the AGM. From my perspective, it will be “evolution
Fortunately, with the support of Jobkeeper, we were able
rather than revolution’ and I look forward to working with
to maintain all our permanent staff who quickly adapted to
the board and management to continue the program of
helping maintain our viability through new initiatives such
activities under the Club’s Strategic Plan.
as “Dine at Home” takeaway meals, and preparing for the
future with lots of maintenance activities being achieved The new deck, made possible by a very generous donation
around the Club. to the Club from a Club member, looks terrific and will
be a great asset as Covid 19 restrictions ease and larger
Board and management activities continued, utilising
gatherings, functions and dancing are once again
Zoom for board and committee meetings. A key focus was
permitted. Our next major capital project is to replace the
keeping a close eye on the Club’s finances during very
“A” Arm and marina entry jetty during winter 2021.
uncertain times as Covid 19 restrictions and the extent
of Government support evolved. Special thanks to our At the time of writing this article we are still hopeful that the
Finance Manager Stephen Smith for his efforts in keeping 76th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race can be held this year,
the numbers updated in a rapidly changing environment. albeit most likely in modified terms for shore-based pre- and
post-race activities.
While it seems a long time ago, it was only in January that
we welcomed our new General Manager Sue Ball to the In closing, I would like to acknowledge and thank Tracy
Club. What a “baptism of fire” for Sue in her first six months Matthews for her dedicated commitment to our Club over
at the Club; she has certainly demonstrated her ability to many years, the past three as Commodore. I am delighted
quickly adapt to unusual circumstances! that Tracy will stay on the board for 12 months as Immediate
Past Commodore.
As Vice-Commodore I chaired the Combined Clubs’
Committee that continued its work over winter, surveying See you at the Club!
keelboat owners for their views on the past sailing season
and developing the 2020-21 Sailing Program. Also, for the
first time conducting a Combined Clubs Winter Series that
Richard Bevan
was very well supported with over 50 entries. Tasmanian
winter weather provided its usual variety, ranging from one COMMODORE
race being abandoned before the start due to absolutely
no wind, to another race being abandoned when the wind
hit 40 knots.
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year as without their support Wednesday nights at the club
would not be the same. Our sponsors have included:
• Vermey’s Quality Meats Butcher
• Doyle Sails
• Carpet Choice
• 42 South Marine North Sails
• Renewable Energy Solutions Tasmania
R e a r C o m m od or e ’s • Priceline Pharmacy
• Motor Works
R ep ort • SRT Logistics
• Hobart Eye Surgeons
Whilst the period since March has posed some challenges for
• Shepperd Bros Plumbing
our house and social operations due to COVID-19 restrictions,
it has been great to see members back at the Club in • Marine Sales Tas; and
recent times. Members Night and Family Night have been
• Nick Hutton.
particularly popular which will hopefully continue with some
warmer Spring and Summer weather on the way. One of the Thanks also to Colin Pearce, Tom Fader and Tom Hugo who
other benefits of the warmer weather will be the opportunity have regularly sold tickets for the Off the Beach raffle. It has
for members to use our new deck. Recently completed, the been great to see our younger members getting involved as
new deck provides a much more usable and inviting space they are the future of our Club.
which will be great for enjoying a beverage or a meal.
In September we had our Oatley Wine Dinner which was
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the organisations enjoyed by approximately 140 members and guests. From
and members that have supported our Jackpot so far this all reports it was a fantastic night with our kitchen staff doing
concurrence of the Board we have set in place maintenance
upgrades, enhancement of facilities and expanding our
dining experience, building a new outdoor deck allowing us
to develop a waterside dining experience.
Whilst our Club is a Yacht Club, we are investigating ways to
canvass opportunities to broaden its appeal to the broader
community.
Nick Hutton has retired after six years as Sailing Operations
Manager and we welcome aboard Brian Hall to the position.
The good news is that Nick remains as a volunteer and has
Gen er a l M a n a g er ’s the opportunity to further contribute to the Club in the sailing area.
R ep ort Brian comes to us with in excess of 20 years’ experience
in areas of Business Development, Project Management,
Training and Mentoring along with a Diploma in Outdoor
Welcome to the Tasmanian Yachtsman Magazine Recreation, Safety and Sea Survival & extensive experience
with the Training and Development of Volunteers. I am
Since commencing in January this year, I have had the
sure you will all welcome Brian, and I know he will make a
opportunity to examine the operations of the business and
significant contribution to our future, both working with
report to the Board accordingly. Covid-19 has occurred,
Members, Staff and Volunteers.
of course, which adds further problems, however, more
importantly created wonder ful opportunities. With the Going forward, we have a renewed focus to develop
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a fantastic job to prepare dishes that complimented the wide variety of wines. As we emerge from winter our social activities at the Club ramp up. During October we hosted our annual At Home function which provides an opportunity for members to meet the new Flag Officers and Board. We will also hold a Grand Final Day event which will be a little different this year with the game starting later in the day. Our At Home function was supported by Boags and Hellfire Distillery with music provided by the Rugcutters Quartet. It looked to be a great night out which I am sure members enjoyed. Finally, I’d like to thank members for their continued support of the Club and our valued staff that make the Club an inviting and relaxing place to visit. I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon. Ross Mannering Rear Commodore opportunities within “Off the Beach” programs, participation and training, and we are also looking at the facilities and amenities and investigating ways of integrating the “Off the Beach“ separate facilities with the main Clubhouse. The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania is the heart of the sailing community, a place where you are warmly welcomed and will find like-minded members and locals. Escape the everyday with great coffee, cocktails, craft beer or a selection of the finest Tasmanian wine and spirits. The Club is where you can dine out with family and friends, celebrate life’s milestones or simply relax. I am grateful to be part of the Club’s evolving journey and look forward to what’s to come on the way to our next stage of growth. Look forward to seeing you around the Club Sue Ball ACCM General Manager
Nick Rogers has documented the rise of the SB20 class
in Tasmania culminating in a highly successful world
championship and fleet numbers way beyond expectations.
We show how Rotary, a talented artist and some enthusiastic
students come together to create a masterpiece in our own
back yard.
Finally, we thank the advertisers who have shown faith in
RYCT and support for the pastime of boating in a time when
many of them are doing it tough.
Editorial
Tasmanians are in general a lucky lot. Tasmanian sailors and Nick Hutton
boat owners are among the luckiest, with ready access to
Editor
some of the world’s best racing and cruising grounds.
Although there was a time earlier this year when a few
races were lost and cruising was off the agenda for a bit,
most matters to do with boating have returned to normal
in Tasmania and we are looking forward to a complete and
successful season.
RYCT has fared well in the difficult times in mid-2020 with
strong leadership from our Flag Officers and management
team, resilience and flexibility of our staff, and the unwavering
support of our members.
We enter the new season in good shape, albeit not without
a few fresh scars, but stronger and more resilient for the
The Annual
experience. General Meeting
In this issue of Tasmanian Yachtsman, the first for decades
without our widely-respected Editor and Editor-At-Large the The Annual General Meeting for the 2019-20 financial year
late Peter Campbell OAM, we introduce you to our incoming was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions with the Board
Flag Officers and Board of Directors, celebrate somewhat determining that it would be held on 30 September rather
belatedly our 2019-20 sailing season successes, welcome a than its usual late-July time slot.
‘new’ Life Member, congratulate our winners in the Australian
Tracy Matthews presided over her last AGM as Commodore,
Sailing Awards and revisit the epic 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart
presenting her report and announcing the result of the ballot
Yacht Race.
for Flag Officers and the Board.
We have a poignant farewell for Peter Campbell OAM,
Director Tony Cowley presented the accounts.
penned beautifully by Craig Macaulay, with contributions
from RSHYR identities Di Pearson, Justine Kirkjian and Biddy Richard Bevan was elected Commodore unopposed with
Badenach. Ross Mannering and Phil Jackman being elected to Vice
Commodore and Rear Commodore respectively.
Alastair Douglas OAM reviews our radio communications
services and brings us up to date on recent developments Matthew Pilkington joins the Board to fill the seat vacated by
the resignation of Will Logan. Will was the Chair of OTB during
In this issue we have also broadened our topics of interest
a very busy time at the Club.
by introducing new contributions from Marine and Safety
Tasmania, TasPorts and the Australian Maritime Safety The Commodore expressed her gratitude to all the Club’s
Authority (AMSA). volunteers in whatever field of endeavour to which they give
their time and expertise.
Those with a love for the venerable International Dragon
Class will enjoy Leigh Edwards’ piece on the Prince Philip Commodore Matthews also had the pleasure of presenting
Cup and there is a retrospective on the Showdown, entering Life Membership to Past Commodore and sailing legend Don
its 13th year as a RYCT feature event. Calvert. (see story page 10)
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Photo: Feather and Birch
▲ 50-Year members are
▲ Commodore Richard Bevan receives his burgee
presented with a special tie.
from IPC Tracy Matthews
▲ Newly appointed Life Member Here PC Alastair Douglas OAM
PC Don Calvert receives his receives his tie from Tracy
badge from Tracy Matthews Matthews.
▲ Tracy Matthews presents Vice Commodore ▲ Rear Commodore Phil Jackman with
Ross Mannering with his burgee Tracy Matthews at the AGM
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8 TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020Introducing
Commodore
R i c h a r d B e va n
I have been a member of RYCT since January 1997. I had a two-year stint on the RYCT board around 2000 and
sat on the Finance Committee for many years. I rejoined the
My first ever sailing experience was in a Tamar Dinghy
RYCT board as a director in 2017 and have served as Rear
at Lindisfarne Sailing Club when I was about 5 years old.
Commodore and most recently Vice Commodore. I recently
chaired the Combined Clubs Committee and I am currently
At high school I was the lightest kid in the class so ended up
a member of the Tasmanian Regional Advisory Committee
being the rowing cox for New Town High School and Derwent
for Australian Sailing (formerly Yachting Tasmania).
Mercantile Rowing Club.
My engineering and management career was mainly spent
I didn’t get into sailing until my late teens, in a Rainbow
in the Tasmanian electricity industry, with some time in mining
with my older brother David for a short period, then a Mirror
and building services consulting engineering. I am still active
dinghy at Montrose before Rainbows again at Sandy Bay
as an independent company director on a number of boards.
Sailing Club. I crewed in Rainbow Nationals in Melbourne,
Perth and Adelaide. I was Secretary at SBSC for a couple
I met my wife Moira on the west coast at Tullah, where she
of years until my engineering job with the Hydro took me to
was a Hydro community nurse, and we have been married
the West Coast on power scheme construction in late 1980. I
for 38 years. Our children and three grandchildren live in
didn’t return to Hobart to live and get back involved in sailing
Canberra and Annapolis USA.
until 1991, firstly at Lindisfarne Sailing Club where my children
learnt to sail in Sabots, and then myself at RYCT crewing on Our current boat is Limousine, a Jeanneau 36i, a very
various keelboats for pennant racing on the Derwent as well comfortable cruising yacht.
as offshore events including Launceston to Hobarts, Three
Apart from sailing and visiting family in Canberra, (Covid19
Peaks, regattas including Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island
travel restrictions permitting!) I enjoy cycling on my e-bike.
Race Weeks, and also coastal cruising in SE Tasmania. My
Anything to avoid gardening!
most memorable cruise was on Moonshine, Bruce Palmer’s
Northshore 38, to Port Davey for a month in 2011. I have also
It has been somewhat of a changing of the guard at RYCT
completed a number of Hobart to Sydney yacht deliveries.
recently, with new Flag Officers, General Manager, Sailing
Manager and some office staff over the past 12 months. I am
My 11 years away from Hobart included 4 years on the
looking forward to working with all our dedicated staff and
Tasmanian West Coast, 2 years on Christmas Island (where I
volunteers to continue the excellent work of my predecessors.
built a Mirror Dinghy) and 5 years in Adelaide.
TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020 9Intrigue was built by Noel Wilson and Rodney Goode from
Tasmanian timbers and designed by Tony Castro, who is also
the designer of the SB20.
In 1985 Don and his crew were selected to represent Australia
in the Admiral’s Cup, virtually the world championship
of ocean racing. They finished 10th overall and Australia
finished 4th. Intrigue was lucky enough to be named the
top Australian yacht. As a result of this Don was named
the Australian Ocean Racer of the Year and the inaugural
Tasmanian of the Year in 1985.
Following the Admiral’s Cup Don sailed Intrigue in numerous
D on C a lv ert Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races with a best finish of 9th overall
L i fe M e m bersh i p and a win in Division C.
Don has competed in pennant races for many years through
N o m i n at i o n which he has provided opportunity for hundreds of sailors to
participate and learn the art of sailing. He has been a strong
supporter of young sailors and has provided opportunities for
Dear Tracy a number of women to fulfil critical roles within the crew.
His relaxed but competitive approach has provided an
I am writing to you to nominate Don Calvert for Life
environment where these sailors have felt welcome and are
Membership of The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT).
supported in developing their skills. Many of the sailors Don
Don joined the Club in 1952 as a junior member at the age of
has mentored have gone on to per form at a high level on the
17 and became a senior member in 1961. Over the duration
national and international stage including Chris Harmsen,
of his membership Don has made a significant contribution
Stephen McCullum and Malcolm Parker. However, most
to the Club both on and off the water which I believe justifies
importantly, the majority have continued to participate in
his nomination.
our great sport.
Don first crewed in a Cadet Dinghy named Viking with his
Don was Vice Commodore before becoming Commodore of
brother Hedley and then helmed the same boat with Past
the RYCT from 1992 to 1995, sitting on the RYCT board for eight
Commodore Picton Hay and Frank Ikin. The crew won the
years. During his period as Commodore the Club per formed
RYCT pennant and represented Tasmania in the Stonehaven
extremely well from a financial perspective providing a
Cup in 1953. After Cadet Dinghies Don bought the Rainbow
platform that has contributed to the establishment of the
Fizz in which he won the State championship in 1955. He then
Club’s current position. Significant achievements during his
crewed in the Rainbow Koolspa owned and sailed by Ted
tenure included construction of the hardstand area between
Laing. They were successful in winning the 1956 and 1957
the Clubhouse and the Off the Beach shed and construction
Australian Championships.
of the spray booth in the slip yard.
From Cadet Dinghies Don bought the Derwent class yacht
As you would be aware, Don continues to be an avid
Peri which he sailed for several years with long time friend
supporter of the Club which is demonstrated through his
Max Darcey. After marrying wife Jill in 1958 and purchasing
continued participation well into his 80’s.
an apple orchard Don had a short break from sailing before
becoming interested in the Dragon Class in the early 1960’s. In accordance with the Club’s processes, this nomination has
Max and Don sailed with Stan Brown in his Dragon Katrina been seconded by Vice Commodore Richard Bevan who has
and then Don bought his own Dragon Sandra II from Max also signed this letter below.
Creese. Following the purchase Don along with Max and Past
If you require any further information supporting Don’s
Commodore Bill Cooper sailed together for 17 years including
nomination, please do not hesitate to contact me.
competing in Adelaide for the Olympic Trials.
Don continued to sail Dragons, Cambria and Tahune,
Yours sincerely,
competing in numerous Prince Philip Cups. In 1978 Ben Brook
joined Don and Max and they won the Prince Philip Cup
which was sailed on the Derwent River.
Ross Mannering
In 1980 Don bought Farr Fetched, an ocean racing yacht. In Rear Commodore and Nominator
1981 he competed in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and
finished at 11:55pm on New Years Eve. In 1984 Don built a Richard Bevan
new yacht, Intrigue, hoping to take his ocean racing further. Vice Commodore and Seconder
10 TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020Michael Pritchard (Oskana) and
▲
Greg Prescott (2Unlimited) being
presented with the Off-Shore Trophy
by Commodore Tracy Matthews.
Credit: Fiona Harvey
▲ Ed Psaltis, owner of Midnight Rambler, receiving from
Commodore Tracy Matthews one of his three trophies ▲ RYCT Life Member PC Don Calvert taking out 1st Place
including 1st in Division 1 IRC. Credit: Fiona Harvey in Division 1 AMS. Credit: Fiona Harvey
C om bi n ed C lub s P r i z e Nig h t 2 0 1 9 - 2 0
Although cut short by COVID-19 lockdown with the last Rambler runner-up and Midnight Rambler took out Division
race unable to be run, the 2019-20 Summer Pennant was 1 IRC from Doctor Who and Intrigue in another RYCT clean
nevertheless a great success for the Combined Clubs. sweep.
Good fleets participated with renewed interest in IRC and Justin Barr’s Rumbeat was second in Division 2 IRC and
AMS as well as the traditional Per formance Handicapping. Serica (Charles Peacock) won Division 3 PHS. Wayatih (Allan
Morgan) took out third place in Division 4 PHS.
BYC hosted the Combined Clubs prize presentation in August
once restrictions on gatherings had been eased and it was The Combined Clubs Offshore Series was shared by three
pleasing to see RYCT well represented among the prize RYCT boats – Oskana (Michael Pritchard) PHS, Footloose
winners. (Stewart Geeves) AMS and Greg Prescott’s 2Unlimited IRC.
The Offshore Series is a pointscore aggregate of the Friday
Doctor Who (Roger Jackman) won Division 1 PHS, from Ed
Night Race of the DSS Pipe Opener, the BYC Overnight Race,
Psaltis’ Midnight Rambler and Gary Smith’s Fork in the Road.
the RYCT’s TasPorts Maria Island Race and J.J. Richards &
Sons Bruny Island race.
Intrigue (PC Don Calvert) won Division 1 AMS with Midnight
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5 11▲ Rob Gourlay & ▲ Ed Psaltis with ▲ Brett Cooper ▲ Forward Hand Winner ▲ Main Hand
Matt Pilkington with Commodore Matthews Credit: Jacinta Lewis Noye Winner Oliver
Commodore Matthews Cooper Nicholas
A u s t r a l i a n S a i l i n g Ta s m a n i a A w a r d s
Yachting Tasmania’s annual awards, and those of the He is now one of the Club’s senior instructors and conducts
other Australian States and territories, have this year been courses for Tackers and Dinghy Learn to Sail.
amalgamated with Australian Sailing’s awards to standardise
Well-known sailor, former sailmaker and general yachting
the majority of award categories.
identity Ian Ross is the Official of the Year in the Tasmanian
Where the categories match, RYCT nominates our Club award Awards. Ian, a National Race Officer, has conducted a
recipients for YT and therefore Australian Sailing’s awards. range of regattas and events for RYCT and DSS over recent
years and was instrumental in the success of the Australian
In a first for the 2019-20 season, the Cruising Yacht Club of
Yachting Championships hosted by RYCT in January 2020. A
Australia invited RYCT to partner CYCA in the nomination
regular RO on the SB20 track, Ian is also the current holder
of the 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race for the Sports
of RYCT’s Past Commodores’ Award for Services to Yachting.
Promotion Award for NSW & ACT. On 21 September CYCA
and RYCT were announced as the NSW winners of the Sports Greg ‘Enzo’ Prescott has been awarded Off-Shore Sailor
Promotion award and therefore finalists in the Australian of the Year following his very successful campaign with
Sailing awards. 2Unlimited across RYCT off-shore races, the Australian
Yachting Championships and the 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart
At the same time as partnering with RYCT in the NSW awards,
Yacht Race. Winning IRC Division 2 in the AYC from a field of
CYCA and RYCT teamed up to nominate Life Member PC
outstanding competitors from around the country, 2Unlimited
Robert ‘Biddy’ Badenach AM for a Lifetime Achievement
also took a clean sweep of all four handicap divisions in the
Award in the YT awards. Among innumerable services to RYCT
Bruny Island Race last February.
and the sport of sailing, Biddy received the award primarily
for his role as Finish Director of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Congratulations to Brett Cooper on being named Male Sailor
Race, a mammoth task that he has per formed for the past 22 of the Year for his exploits in campaigning his SB20 in Europe
years. Stepping down after the 2019 RSHYR, the 75th running and locally in 2019-20. In his acceptance speech Brett
of the race, Biddy has stayed on to assist the race’s new recognised the team effort that makes for a successful sailor,
Finish Director Past Commodore Tracy Matthews. crediting Darren ‘Twirler’ Jones, Jock Calvert, Nick Corkhill
and Richard Goodfellow for a good measure of the team’s
In the YT Sports Promotion award, winners Tas Sharpies were
success.
recognised for their work in reviving this famous class in
Tasmania with astounding growth in interest and ownership in Former RYCT Rear Commodore Claire Cunningham was
the past year to eighteen months. A young committee led by named Female Sailor of the Year after a very successful year
RYCT’s Outstanding Youthful Participant Award winner Oliver as a key member of the 2Unlimited team with Greg Prescott.
Burnell has made Sharpies cool again by ensuring that those Highlights include winning Division 2 of the Australian Yachting
entering the class are given a warm welcome, a great social Championship against the cream of Australia’s IRC fleet, a
environment, plenty of racing and all the help they need to clean sweep of the handicap categories in the RYCT’s Bruny
buy a boat or find a crewing spot. Island Race and making the podium in her Divisions in IRC
and ORCi in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Josh Ragg, one of the junior and youth sailing products of
the Club, has been awarded Instructor of the Year. As well Tasmanian Yachtsman congratulates all award winners.
as being a successful Laser sailor, Josh has for a number of
years been instructing young sailors at RYCT, SBSC and KBSC.
12 TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020▲ Scott Graves ▲ Ian Ross ▲ John Hyslop ▲ Outstanding Youth ▲ Govenor's Cup
Trophy Winner Services To Yachting Trophy Winner Oliver Bur nell Winner
Matthew Cubit Claire Cunningham Greg Prescott
R Y C T P r i z e P r e s e n t at i o n 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 S e a s o n
Jef frey Corkhill Memorial for Best Per formance Sailing League, Oli has taken on the key organising role in Tas
by a Forward Hand - Lewis Noye Sharpies. This young committee has revived in the Sharpie
class in Tasmania with numbers of boats sailing projected well
into double figures for the coming season. At Tas Sharpies’
Martin Graney Memorial – for Outstanding instigation, RYCT has reinstated the Sharpie Pennant to be
Main Sheet Hand - Oliver Nicholas sailed on Friday evenings from October to December.
Scott Graves Memorial for Best Per formance John Hyslop Memorial Trophy for the Outstanding
by a Crewmember in keelboats - Matthew Cubit Female Sailor of the Year - Claire Cunningham
A key member of the crew of 2Unlimited, Claire has taken
Past Commodores’ Trophy For Service To her sailing to a new level this season with outstanding results
Yachting - Ian Ross aboard Greg Prescott’s modified Farr 40 OD. A former
Director and Past Rear Commodore of the Club, she has
Ian, a National Race Officer, has conducted a range of contributed to the success and growth of sailing for women
regattas and events for RYCT and DSS over recent years and in Tasmania including demonstrating considerable abilities
was instrumental in the success of the Australian Yachting in the demanding SB20 Class.
Championships hosted by RYCT in January 2020. A regular RO
on the SB20 track, Ian is also the current Tasmanian Yachting Claire was recently named Australian Sailing – Tasmania
Awards Official of the Year. Female Sailor of the Year.
Lesley Cooper Memorial for Outstanding Service Governor’s Cup for Outstanding Yachting
to the Club - Bill Bourn Achievement - Greg ‘Enzo’ Prescott
A regular volunteer Race Officer, Bill Bourn has strongly In an outstanding season sailing his modified Farr 40 OD,
supported the Dragon Class in their regular weekend series, Greg took out Division placings in Maria Island Race 2019,
their Tasmania Championships and the 2020 Prince Philip Cup. was second in IRC Division 4 and third in ORCi Division 3 in
A former Dragon sailor himself, Bill has applied his knowledge the 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, took handicap
to race management and has been a major and welcome honours in all four divisions of the JJ Richards Bruny Island
contributor to volunteering at RYCT for a number of years. Race and capped it all with a win in the Australian Yachting
Championship IRC Division 2.
Greg was also named Australian Sailing – Tasmania Offshore
Commodore’s Trophy For Most Outstanding
Sailor of the Year.
Youthful Participant - Oliver Burnell
As well as a successful sailor, blending seamlessly into the
Prince Philip Cup-winning crew of Nick Rogers’ Karabos IX
and enjoying considerable success in SB20 and the National
TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020 13T h e 7 5 t h S y dn e y Hob a rt del i v er ed
i n spa d e s by Di P e a r s on
The 75th running of the Cruising Yacht “I don't think it will ever erase the memory of last year
completely,” Cooney said after the Royal Yacht Club of
Club of Australia’s blue water classic may Tasmania’s team officially finished the super maxi in the time
have been sailed in relatively benign of 1 day 18 hours 30 minutes 24 seconds – well outside her
2017 record, but much faster than her 2015 victory, when
conditions, but the 628 nautical mile race
owned by Jim and Kristy Clark.
kept everyone on the edge of their seats
“Last year was frustrating; having led all the way down the
all the way to the finish line.
coast until we got to Tasman Island. You'll always remember
Four of the five super maxis swapped the lead throughout, that disappointment, but it’s faded a little bit after today,”
the fifth got caught in a lull – Wild Oats XI, the defending Cooney said.
record nine-time line honours victor with two triple wins to
This time, Comanche took the lead after rounding Tasman
her name.
Island, at one stage parking on the Derwent, and InfoTrack
In the end, Comanche had the goods to take the J.H. (Christian Beck) reduced a 13 mile lead to seven nautical
Illingworth Trophy in the 157-boat fleet - the fifth largest in miles to finish second. Cooney downplayed tactics playing
Sydney Hobart history. And for a second time in three years, a winning role, but the truth is, the call to race further out to
Matt Allen and his TP52, Ichi Ban, claimed the Tattersall Cup, sea on Day 2 while the others sailed closer to the rhumbline
awarded to the overall winner. Remarkably, just three yachts made all the difference.
retired from the race, something unheard of for years.
Wild Oats XI (Oatley family) improved her position to finish
Jim Cooney, co-owner of Comanche with his wife, Samantha third over the line, pipping Hong Kong’s SHK Scallywag (S.H.
Grant, said, “I felt “relief more than elation” after taking Lee) by 38 seconds in a thriller. Black Jack (Peter Harburg)
line honours in the protracted race. This after Comanche finished fifth. Tasmania’s 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart overall
struggled to keep pace with the other supers at the start. winner, Alive (the RP66 owned by Phil Turner) was sixth
14 TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020Left: Alive approaches Tasman Island 2019 Credit: Carlo Borlenghi - Rolex
Top middle: Comanche blasts towards Hobart 2019 Credit: Kurt Arrigo - Rolex
Bottom middle: Katwinchar in all her glory 2019 Credit: Carlo Borlenghi - Rolex
Right: Ichi Ban makes haste towards the finish line 2019 Credit: Kurt Arrigo - Rolex
over the line and came close to winning overall again, These per formances found the TP52 in the finals of the 2019
but ultimately finished fourth. World Sailing Boat of the Year. “Incredible” was how Allen
described being the 75th race winner on his 30th Sydney
The race for line honours over, all minds focussed on the
Hobart.
main the event - the overall win for the Tattersall Cup. In the
end, TP52s filled the podium: Ichi Ban (Matt Allen), Gweilo “We’ve spent so many years putting this boat together with
(Matt Donald/Chris Townsend) and Quest (Bob Steel/Craig two aims – winning the Sydney Hobart and winning the Blue
Neil) – in that order. Quest placed third when she protested Water Pointscore. We put the right package together; the
Queensland’s Envy Scooters (Barry Cuneo) which was boat, and crew. We all work and sail hard together; there
penalised two hours and fell from third to sixth place. are no egos.
Winning the Tattersall Cup for a second time, Ichi Ban (her “It’s a good all-round boat and doesn’t really have a
first was in 2017 shortly after launching) and pretty much weakness. You never know what conditions you are going to
everything in between, reminding us why she is Australia’s get, but we are confident that we can push her hard as we
‘number one’ boat. do. It’s a great, fun boat to sail.”
In 2018, Allen won the Australian Yachting Championships Allen praised the calibre of the TP52 competitors, saying:
(winning all eight races); Brisbane to Gladstone and the
“All the campaigns have really stepped up this year; people
CYCA’s Blue Water Pointscore, after being named 2017 RORC
have tried to emulate what we’ve done. There’s no doubt
Yacht of the Year.
about the competition in this race in the 44 to 55 footers
alone. You wouldn’t find the competition we have in this
In 2019, Ichi Ban’s wins included Division 1 of the Australian
Yachting Championships (which she won again in Tasmania in race anywhere else in the world.”
January 2020); Adelaide Port Lincoln Race (including line
honours), the Brisbane Hamilton Island and CYCA Blue Water
Pointscore.
TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020 15R Y C T R o b e r t O at l e y
W i n e Di n n er ▲ Members and guests enjoying the Oatley Wine Dinner
Credit: Almer Elzink
1 2 Sep t e m ber 2 0 2 0
by Almer Elzink
The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania celebrated its long-standing
relationship with Robert Oatley Wines with a prestigious wine
pairing dinner.
Built on the success of the first edition in 2018, this second
edition received a tremendous response from our wine loving
members and friends with tickets sold out weeks prior. It was
also the first social event the Club organised on the backend
of the Covid-19 lockdown. ▲ Patrick Baldwin sharing some tasting notes
Credit: Almer Elzink
Over four different courses the guests enjoyed some precious
profile stories about Robert Oatley Vineyards and legacy of
the late Robert ‘Bob’ Oatley. It’s a mark of the man, that
despite the fame of Hamilton Island, Rosemount Estate and
his super-maxi yacht Wild Oats XI, Bob Oatley was a man of
actions rather than words.
Bob Oatley’s mantra was that all wines should be a “darned
good drink”, and the maritime-influenced Signature Series
delivers immediate appeal, with satisfying flavours over an
elegant frame.
Each wine embodies the grape varietal and region in which
▲ A happy table at the Oatley Wine Dinner
it was grown, from aromatic Western Australian Riesling and Credit: Almer Elzink
Sauvignon Blanc to luscious McLaren Vale Shiraz, and classic
Margaret River Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Grenache, too, was a focus, with a multi-award winning
GSM blend and new-wave, Joven style Grenache, both from
McLaren Vale.
With a shared love for competitive sailing Robert Oatley
Vineyards and The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania look forward
to many more years of collaboration and hosting many more
fine dining experiences in the future for our members.
▲ Head Chef Matthew Hardstaff working his magic
in the RYCT kitchen.
Credit: Almer Elzink
it: Almer Elzink
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– Almer Elzink
You might have been wondering what those children are children having fun learning to sail and being cheered on by
painting on the walls of the Off The Beach compound at the their families. It also represents the strong commitment to the
Club. community that The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania is known
for. Our relationship with the local schools, where many of
Well those are the first steps in the creation of a large-scale the young sailors are studying, goes back many generations.
mural representing the sport of sailing painted by local
school children under supervision of the renowned air brush We are extremely happy to see the young students from
artist The Glimar Man. Taroona Primary, Waimea Heights Primary and St. Mary’s
College relishing the opportunity to use their talents in
Almer Elzink, business development manager of the RYCT, creating an eye-catching piece of art to be enjoyed by the
started the project during the Covid-19 period of restrictions, wider community.
when all sailing was put on standby, seeking to bring our
community together in a different way. While the children were painting, one local approached
the artist Robi Glimar, and mentioned that she had lost
A project in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Sandy Bay, her job a few months back due to the pandemic. The joy
who are always on the forefront to support the community of the children and colour ful image that is being created
and schools, as well as other longstanding supporters of the reminded her that it is not all doom and gloom, and seeing
Discover Sailing Centre including the Muir Family, Boat Sales the mural come to life brought her a sense of happiness. A lot
Tasmania, 42 South Marine-North Sails, Spectrum Engineering, of people walk along the foreshore with their dog, exercise
Peter Johnston Ship Chandlers and Banjo’s Sandy Bay the or just enjoying the view. The artwork is there for everyone
project has come to reality. to enjoy in a neighbourhood intrinsically connected to the
world of sailing.
The mural titled ‘Sailing through the Arts’ depicts a common
scenario for anyone that looks out at our River Derwent, with
TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020 19The esteem in which he was held
is evident in tributes that followed
his passing:
“Among the international yachting
journalism community he was regarded
as a titan.”
James Boyd, Daily Sail, UK
“Over the years, I came to respect Peter’s
tremendous knowledge of yacht racing
and the sport’s history, and admired his
measured approach to hothouse media
situations as well as his work ethic.”
Scott Alle, Sails magazine,
A gentleman
of o ur sp ort
“Sad news indeed. PC was an institution.”
– va l e P e t e r C a m p be l l
Afloat magazine
For yachting journalist and commentator Peter Campbell life
got to be pretty hectic for three to four weeks in the lead-up “Deeply saddened to hear our fabulous
to and during each Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Peter Campbell has crossed the finish line.”
Justin ‘Juggy’ Clougher, leading Tasmanian
It followed a fairly distinct formula – establish a media
operation in Sydney at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, yachtsman (who heard while at sea)
(find – the Club and I found, not PC) train volunteers and
university communication students, build the list of required
contacts and sport and yachting writers, and start churning “Peter was an outstanding yachting
out copy on race entries and the crews heading south to
journalist, mentor to many and a true
Hobart.
gentleman.”
Race time is also a slow news time, with pre-Christmas work Justine Kirkjian CEO, Cruising Yacht Club
winding down and festivities on the rise, but around the of Australia.
CYC there is no shortage of stories. Peter, the Sydney Hobart
Media Director from 1991 to 2005, was across most of them.
He was the go-to person for local, national and international
media, and no wonder, because sailing had been central to “He was a true gentleman, an outstanding
his life from a young boy learning to sail dinghies at Beauty reporter, and highly respected by his peers
Point in northern Tasmania. and sailors.”
Biddy Badenach, past Commodore, RYCT
“Can I speak to Peter Campbell, please?” It was an all-too
familiar refrain for staff and volunteers in the media centres
at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Rushcutters Bay
and in Hobart. Mostly any of the staff and volunteers could “We’ve lost one of the best. A gentleman,
help the journalists, but most only wanted to speak to Peter, a yachting journalist who was known
feeling he knew more than the others. around the world and a friend. He always
remembered our names and was always
Peter was a resource to be mined and tapping his mind
interested to know what we were doing.”
always reaped story rewards. And up until the week before
his passing on September 1, Peter was still an able salt at 89 Greg ‘Enzo’ Prescott, leading Tasmanian
years of age. yachtsman
20 TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020No matter whether it was the heavyweight events such as “PC, as I always called him, was everything people describe
the Sydney Hobart, Admiral’s Cup, Olympic sailing, long- here, and some in our sport owe their media careers to him.
distance bluewater racing, Tasmanians competing in class When he took on the role of media director for the Sydney
championships around the country and overseas, or club Hobart in 1991, I worked alongside him up to 1995. Tasmanian
competition on the Derwent – Peter was able to bring sailing Craig Macaulay joined us just before the race in Sydney and
to the fore through thousands of articles and photographs, then in Hobart – we were a team of three for the first couple
and commentary on radio and television. of years.
Peter was also one of Australia’s longest-serving sports writers, “He always worked hard, and no more so than in 1993; a very
completing his career filing for The Mercury newspaper for tough year in the race. He was to get a second and worse
the past 10 years. As well as Media Director for the Sydney dose in 1998, by which time he had a larger media team
Hobart Yacht Race, he had been Editor and Editor-at-Large alongside him
for Offshore Yachting magazine (1971-2006), and Editor for
“PC had so much going on at work, he used to spread from
Modern Boating (1975-1982). Peter was also a member of
his desk to mine and others – and therefore struggled to find
the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (since 1984), Royal Sydney
anything when he needed it. I called it ‘Campbell-itis’ and
Yacht Squadron (1991-2009), and Cruising Yacht Club of
he would laugh and then ask me to “please help me find”
Australia (since 1977).
whatever it was. When PC told me he would retire when he
Peter began work as a journalist with The Mercury from 1946- and Sarah returned to Tasmania, I laughed out loud. I told
48 before relocating to Sydney as a senior reporter for the him I would have inscribed on his grave: ‘He died with a
rural newspaper, ‘The Land', becoming its news editor and pen in his hand’. I reminded him about that earlier this year,
feature editor for 13 years. His first involvement in the Sydney when he was still working hard, and we laughed about it.
Hobart Yacht Race dates back to 1946 when he began
“Well before I worked with PC, I sailed with him and John
covering the race as a cadet reporter at the Mercury.
Ivimey on Hornblower, along with John Cameron (a past
Eventually, Peter established his own writing consultancy CYCA Commodore), who introduced me to the owners. On
specialising in yachting. He reported on all major national occasions PC’s son Jonathan would join us, while his older
sailing championships as well as international events, son, T im, sailed in Melbourne where he lives.
including several America’s Cups and Admirals Cups, and
“We raced in the RSYS Spring Series and the CYCA Winter
the Atlanta 1996, Barcelona 1992, Seoul 1988, Los Angeles
Series from the mid-eighties and early nineties, and while
1984 and Sydney 2000 Olympics.
we raced to win, there was also a lot of fun and laughter
In Tasmania, his writing gave a special profile to racing on involved. PC’s favourite tipple was a scotch on the rocks,
the Derwent involving the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, equally enjoyed after a day’s race or after work. “Just the
Derwent Sailing Squadron and Bellerive Yacht Club, and one,” he’d say, but on occasions there would be a second.
long-distance coastal races including the Melbourne to He is one of those people who will always be remembered.”
Hobart ‘Westcoaster', and Launceston to Hobart races, as
Past Commodore of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania and
well as the Three Peaks Race.
a personal friend of the Campbells, Biddy Badenach said he
In 2014, Peter received an Order of Australia Medal for was saddened by the news that Peter has died.
services to yachting as a journalist and maintained his interest
“During my 27 years involvement with the Hobart Sydney
in maritime history through membership of the Maritime
Yacht Race, I have met many people and have become
Museum of Tasmania.
friends. One such person was Peter Campbell. He was a
While he lived in Sydney, Peter took great pride in Sydney true gentleman, an outstanding reporter, and was highly
Harbour racing on Hornblower, the Bonbridge 27 he owned respected by his peers and sailors. After moving to Hobart,
in partnership with the late John Ivimey, the pair winning the his contribution to news on yachting in Tasmania was first
RSYS’s pointscore a couple of times during the eighties. class. He will be sadly missed by all who were associated
with him.”
Peter and his wife Sarah returned to Tasmania in 2006 to live
in Sandy Bay and supposedly retire. However, he brought Peter is survived by his wife Sarah (shown above), T imothy
with him a great love of sailing and the sea, begun as a boy and Margot Campbell and Jonathan Campbell and his
on the Tamar River, a passion that continued throughout his partner Hanna Turowiecka.
life and meant he kept working.
By Craig Macaulay
Di Pearson, RSHYR Media Director, long-standing sailing
colleague and family friend said although she was saddened
hearing he had died, “PC led a full to the brim life and loved
every minute of it, doing what he loved most, sailing and
writing about our sport.
TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020 21RYCT is hosting four races in 2020-21 with the first an afternoon
start on 7 November followed by another afternoon start on
5 December and consecutive morning starts on 30 January
and 13 March.
TWO-HANDED LONG RACE SERIES
With growing interest in two-handed racing, the Combined
Clubs has reinstated the Two-Handed Long Race Series for
2020-21.
With three races to be conducted on Sundays 31 January,
28 February and 28 March, the Combined Clubs Committee
expects a strong fleet of competitive boats.
▲ Intrigue in the Bruny Race Fleet
TASPORTS MARIA ISLAND RACE & JJ
RICHARDS BRUNY ISLAND RACE 2020
The TasPorts Maria Island Race will be run in its usual timeslot,
RACING PREVIEW starting at 19:00 on Friday 13 November, while the JJ Richards
Bruny Island Race will be conducted on the Royal Hobart
SEASON 2020-21 Regatta long weekend, starting Saturday morning with the
fastest boats expected back that evening.
Both races are included in the Combined Clubs Offshore
SUMMER PENNANT Series along with the DSS Pipe Opener Friday night race and
the Isle of Caves race run by the Bellerive Yacht Club on the
The Combined Clubs Summer Pennant and RYCT Pennant
Show Day holiday.
have been lengthened to a 10 race-day series with five Long
race days, starting at 10:00 and five Harbour race days,
starting at 13:30.
Consistent with owner feedback received from the RYCT ▼ 2 Unlimited
and DSS surveys, races when hosted by either of those clubs
will this year be started mid-river from a committee boat,
finishing at Castray Esplanade finishing box.
In accordance with wishes expressed in club surveys, the
Summer Pennant will consist of five harbour races (afternoon
starts) and five long races (morning starts). The ten races,
with two discards, will count towards the Summer Pennant
while the five morning and five afternoon races will be
scored separately, without discards, as a Long Race Series
and a Harbour Series respectively.
Also, in response to views expressed through all of the
Combined Clubs surveys the recommencement of racing in
the Combined Clubs Summer Pennant after the New Year
break has been moved ahead by three weeks. The Combined
Clubs Committee has determined division splits based on
past per formance and in line with survey feedback.
With the 2019-20 season curtailed, a shorter Winter Series
season and with many interstate events cancelled Race
Committees are expecting strong fleets in all divisions.
Faster divisions can expect longer, more challenging courses
in their morning starts and new courses have been added to
the afternoon start program.
22 TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 20202020 – 2021 COMBINED CLUBS RACE AND CRUISING PROGRAM
Combined Clubs Summer Pennant Series Twilight incl SB20 Pennant BYC Twilights
Sat 10 Oct 20 (PM) DSS Pre-Christmas Pre-Xmas Post-Xmas
Sat 24 Oct 20 (AM) BYC DSS RYCT 07 Oct 20 13 Jan 21
Sat 07 Nov 20 (PM) RYCT 08 Oct 20 15 Oct 20 14 Oct 20 20 Jan 21
Sat 21 Nov 20 (AM) DSS 29 Oct 20 # 05 Nov 20 28 Oct 20 27 Jan 21
Sat 05 Dec 20 (PM) RYCT 12 Nov 20 19 Nov 20 04 Nov 20 03 Feb 21
Sat 09 Jan 21 (AM) BYC 26 Nov 20 # 03 Dec 20 11 Nov 20 10 Feb 21
Sat 30 Jan 21 (AM) RYCT 10 Dec 20 * 18 Nov 20 17 Feb 21
Sat 27 Feb 21 (PM) DSS 25 Nov 20 24 Feb 21
Sat 13 Mar 21 (AM) RYCT Twilight incl SB20 Pennant 02 Dec 20 03 Mar 21
Sat 27 Mar 21 (PM) BYC Post-Christmas 10 Mar 21
DSS RYCT
Combined Clubs Two Handed Long Series 07 Jan 21 # BYC Womens Twilights
Sun 31 Jan 21 DSS 14 Jan 21 21 Jan 21 09 Dec 20
Sun 28 Feb 21 BYC 28 Jan 21 04 Feb 21 06 Jan 21
Sun 28 Mar 21 RYCT 11 Feb 21 18 Feb 21 17 Mar 21
25 Feb 21 04 Mar 21
Wednesday Midweek Series 1 11 Mar 21 RYCT Dragon Sprint Series
DSS BYC RYCT 18 Mar 21 * 10 Oct 20 - 11 Oct 20
07 Oct 20 # NO SB20 05 Dec 20 - 06 Dec 20
14 Oct 20 21 Oct 20 28 Oct 20 * Dress Up Race 17 Apr 21 - 18 Apr 21
04 Nov 20 11 Nov 20 18 Nov 20
25 Nov 20 02 Dec 20 09 Dec 20 Autumn Short Handed
16 Dec 20 * DSS
11 Apr 21
Wednesday Midweek Series 2 18 Apr 21
DSS BYC RYCT 25 Apr 21 (Resail Date)
06 Jan 21 13 Jan 21 02 May 21
20 Jan 21 27 Jan 21 03 Feb 21 09 May 21
10 Feb 21 17 Feb 21 24 Feb 21 16 May 21
03 Mar 21 10 Mar 21
17 Mar 21 * Combined Clubs Offhore Series
18 Sep 20 DSS/KYC - Pipe Opener Night Race
Wednesday Midweek Series 3 21 Oct 20 BYC - Offshore Overnight Race
DSS BYC RYCT 13 Nov 20 RYCT - Maria Island Race
24 Mar 21 31 Mar 21 07 Apr 21 06 Feb 21 RYCT - Bruny Island Race
14 Apr 21 21 Apr 21 28 Apr 21
05 May 21 12 May 21 19 May 21 Christmas Offshore Events
26 May 21 * Luncheon 02 Jun 21 * 26 Dec 20 CYCA / RYCT - Sydney to Hobart Race
27 Dec 20 DSS / TYC Launceston to Hobart Race
Other Events 27 Dec 20 ORCV / DSS Melbourne to Hobart Race
03 Oct 20 Combined Clubs Opening Day
04 Oct 20 RYCT - Channel Race Weekend Regattas
21 Oct 20 BYC - Twilight Pursuit Race From To Event
14 Nov 20 BYC - Galapagos Duck Long Race 18 Sep 20 20 Sep 20 DSS/KYC - Pipe Opener
02 Jan 21 DSS - King of the Derwent 17 Oct 20 18 Oct 20 Combined Clubs Short Course Series
10 Jan 21 BYC - Nibbs Electrical Pursuit Race 31 Oct 20 01 Nov 20 RYCT - Showdown Regatta
07 Feb 21 RHRA Lipton Cup & Twilight Race 28 Nov 20 29 Nov 20 DSS - Tasmanian Yachting Championships
26 Feb 21 RYCT - Rotary Charity Sail Day 15 Jan 21 17 Jan 21 KYC - Tim Malone Memorial Regatta
20 Mar 21 BYC - BYC Event 12 Feb 21 14 Feb 21 BYC - Crown Series
03 Apr 21 KBC - Barnes Bay Regatta 20 Feb 21 21 Feb 21 RYCT - 2K Team Racing Aus Championship
24 Apr 21 Combined Clubs Women's Regatta 06 Mar 21 08 Mar 21 DSS - SB20 Australian Championship
30 Apr 21 Combined Clubs Prize Night 06 Mar 21 07 Mar 21 PCSC - Port Cygnet Regatta
30 May 21 RYCT - Pear Tree Cruise 13 Mar 21 14 Mar 21 RYCT - Dragon State Championship
03 Apr 21 04 Apr 21 PESC - Port Esperance Regatta
30 Apr 21 01 May 21 RYCT - Navigation Cruise
TASM ANIAN YACHTSM AN SUMMER 2020 23Christmas Sharpie pennant, commencing on 9 October,
will no doubt create a lot of activity on and off the water.
October 17 will see the start of Saturday training and racing
and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the water.
Thanks to all sponsors, volunteers and the wider RYCT club
community for their continued support. Club events could
not be conducted without this support and RYCT OTB has
again been fortunate to have the support of a dedicated
group of sponsors, volunteers and parents.
Congratulations to all sailors whether you have been
competing locally, nationally. Internationally or just out
OT B C h a i r ’s R ep ort enjoying yourself. The upcoming season will have a different
look with some regattas already having been cancelled but
I look forward to seeing old faces again and hopefully many
Despite the impact of COVID-19 RYCT Off The Beach (RYCT new and eager ones.
OTB) has made good progress in addressing the priorities set
Mike Gluskie
for the current season.
Chair (RYCT OFF THE BEACH)
Learn to Sail through Tackers has continued with good
support for all courses. A further eight training OziOptis have
arrived which will give RYCT OTB increased flexibility to run
its various training courses during the upcoming season.
Some sailors have transitioned into their own boats however ▼ Showdown Lasers
Credit: Angus Calvert
getting sailors into their own boats and onto the racetrack
remains an upcoming priority. The success of our learn to
sail programs rely on our coaches and I thank them for their
continued support and congratulate them on providing a
quality training program. Just a reminder for those that don’t
necessarily want to race in the afternoon that there are
plenty of opportunities to join in with race management or
volunteering
The Ralph Spinner training room (the loft in the dinghy shed)
is nearing completion and should be available for use early
in the season. Thanks to all who have helped this project get
underway.
With last season’s post Christmas Saturday training and racing
having been affected by the Covid 19 restrictions it was great
to see winter produce a flurry of activity at RYCT OTB. The
Tasmanian International Optimist Dinghy Association (TIODA)
conducted training courses and participated in winter
racing. Could I thank all sailors who have braved the winter
days, TIODA for their support and parents and volunteers who
have helped with winter activities.
RYCT conducted the Optimist, Sharpie and Laser State
Championships. All three championships were held on the
same weekend and this created a great atmosphere around
the club.
The Wednesday night raffle team, led by Colin Pearce,
continued to work tirelessly to raise funds for junior sailing.
It would be great to see a few more of our OTB faces in the
Club for the Wednesday raffle.
The return of the Sharpies to RYCT OTB has created an
enormous amount of interest around the club. The pre-
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