Cronulla Sailing Club

Due to a scheduling clash (3rd State of Orgin) the AGM has been rescheduled to Wednesday 24th July 2013 @ 7:00pm.

A Reminder that the CSC Safety Day is on Saturday 22nd June 2013. See the new forms HERE 

Please follow this LINK for information from Terry Strudwick regarding the new 2013 - 2016 Special Regs

Follow this LINK for the 2013 CSC Winter Series Start Times

  and Clarification of the Sailing Instructions

Series Sponsors

Division 1 -- BMW SYLVANIA

Division 2 -- McKAY MARINE

Non Spinnaker -- MACQUART MARINE

Multihull --SKIERS WAREHOUSE

Follow this LINK for the 2013 Navigators Cup Results

Visit HERE for some photos 

NS14 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Over the Christmas New Year period Bryce Edwards and his crew Amanda Stern ventured down to Tasmania to compete in the 44th NS14 National Titles, hosted by the Port Dalrymple Yacht Club.  PDYC is situated on the Tamar River (north of Launceston) and provided 10 days of almost perfect sailing weather with the breeze rarely falling below 12 knots and reaching 25 knots at times.  
Sailing "Tempest" in 10 races over 6 days they had their backs against the wall after day three recording five second places with the first place NS14 "Arctic" achieving 5 straight bullets. The equation was simple, to win the Nationals they had to win the last 5 races and rely on a count back to win.
Race 6 with nothing to lose saw Bryce and Amanda achieve their first win after the lead had changed a number of times.
Day four (News Years Eve) PDYC Race Committee scheduled just one long race. The course was longer than the previous days and the breeze was gusting to 20 plus knots.  Bryce and Amanda came into their own with this breeze and they were hitting their straps at the crucial part of the series.  Another win and the confidence was growing - just maybe they could achieve the impossible.
Well rested after the Lay Day and back on the water for two more races with the forecast 15 to 20 knots from the North.  "Tempest" achieved  Bullet Bullet and with two drops coming into play the result would be determined on the last day of sailing.  Simple scenario evolved - the winner would be whoever crossed the line in front of the other.
Last day dawned and the forecast was for lighter breezes however once the competitors hit the course the breeze was well over 15 knots.  Bryce and Amanda had a cracking start and approached the top mark in second place 5 boats ahead of Arctic.  After the two reaching legs Tempest was a clear leader with Arctic sailing into 3rd position.  Bryce and Amanda applied a loose cover up the second windward work and was nearly 40 seconds ahead for the down wind run.  Pressure was mounting as Arctic stole a few seconds and drew closer with one full triangle and a final work to the finish.  Top mark and Tempest had extended the lead to nearly a minute and only needed steady sailing to win.  Very controlled tight reaches had Tempest approximately 50 seconds ahead of Arctic with only the work to the finish to go.   With the local press on the finish line and very controlled sailing Tempest extended her lead and the Title was Bryce and Amanda's.  The scream was unbelievable and they had achieved a remarkable comeback.
Congratulations to Bryce and Amanda for an outstanding achievement "National Champions".
Three years of hard work and preparations and following their 3rd placing in the Nationals last year they had achieved their dream.
 

Friday Night Twilight Racing and Bar will commence for the 2nd half of summer this Friday 11th January 2013. 

Follow this LINK for more photos of Saturday racing..

PHOTOS HERE

ACE Gutters Corporate Day

Thanks to the 14 skippers who made their yachts available for the day along with the 100 club members and business partners who made the day a great success. Being a Voluntary Club we are extremely in debt for your support.
A great day was had by all with some nice close racing enjoyed.

We are extremely thankful for the Support from ACE Gutters Don Anderson for the day, with all money raised going to keep our Support Vessels on the water.
Also a big thanks to Sanity, Crafos Metal Spinning and Colortile for their prizes on the day. Thanks also to Sean from Ace Gutters and Bruce McKay from Bemac Security for taking the large cat out.
With the race starting at 1.00pm sharp, the so called slower boats were out and around the first lap in no time. It wasn’t long before the first retirement, with Misbehaving living up to their name with a backstay blowout due to the overzealous strength of an unnamed crewman.  The large Estuary Course was the call for the day and it was good to see some visitors steering the yachts. I know that on our yacht the "first time ever" sailors really enjoyed the experience  and many smiling faces were seen on all yachts.
 

The Start Boat did a great job in controlling those yachts that were sailing  well above their handicaps, with many Red Flag penalties to those extremely well sailed yachts.  Thanks to Kell, Macca and Swaney  for their start boat skills not only for the Corporate Day but also for the Season to date.
Plenty of food, prawns and oysters for all back at the Club with some cool cleansing ales thrown down  for good measure!
It was a long day for many with some supporters still there at closing time, looking a little wearier after their big day boating.
Once again thanks to all that supported the day! and those that did not “ Oh well bad luck” and get organised for December next year.
 

Yours  for CSC  Sailing  Bucko
 

Follow this LINK for some shots of Saturday's Two Hander.

Thanks again to John from the RMYC

Follow this LINK for more photos of Saturdays Wavewrider, Marley, Boat Harbour race.

Thanks to John Weidemier from the RMYC...

Corinne is looking for feedback regarding a proposal to hold the inagural Social Cup at the end of this season. Please follow this LINK for the flyer.

All feedback to be sent to secetary@cronullasc.com in the first instance or talk to Corinne over the comming weekends so we can guage the level of interest.

Non Spinnaker, Inshore and Multihulls please see the Changed Course for Passage Races

Some CSC History HERE. Maybe someone can add some more info....  See the date at the bottom 8th December 1981

Follow this LINK for a clever video of the Wednesday afternoon race this week... Thanks to Sam Venn for the footage.

Follow this LINK for more photos of Saturdays Wedding Cake race.

Thanks to John Weidemier from the RMYC...

He would have had trouble finding our Burning Palms "Virtual Mark" with these navigation skills... [MORE] 

The JIBBON MARK is now in place.

YELLOW CONE  34deg.4.712s 151deg.9.761e (approximately) or 150 meters west of the Jibbon Cardinal Mark in about 4-5 meters of water. Also is on the navionics chart via the community layer.
 

Please follow this LINK to see information regarding the Hog's Breath Friday Twilight "Estuary" and "Bay" Series....

The Australian Olympic Sailing team performed above and beyond expectations and were our most successful team ever to be sent away. [Read More]

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