Harbour Weekend 19th & 20th March
Weekend Details
Weekend Report
Race 3 of the Interclub Series was held on Saturday 18th, March.
Seven boats started from CSC, and we were joined by numerous boats from RMYC. Saturday provided ideal sunny conditions for a start with a classic summer NorEaster. And where were we racing? North East to Sydney Harbour. As the wind blew 18 – 23 knots on the nose, crews were found up on the rail toasting their knees in the sun for 4-5 hours as we tacked back and forth up the coast until we finally relished in the joy of easing the sails and coming around South Head to Sydney Harbour.
We squeezed our yachts into the tight-fitting Cruising Yacht Club berths and headed to the bar for a few very welcome cold drinks—many thanks to CYCA for putting us up for the night.
The next day was Race 4 of the series, and it will be one I remember for a long time to come. With a very light N-E winds forecast, the race started near Watsons Bay, and the light conditions resulted in some fun and close sailing early on. As we rounded South Head and turned right for Port Hacking, a light mist covered the fleet. Soon after, this became the heaviest sea mist I’ve ever sailed in. I’m actually not sure what others experienced because…. we lost sight of every boat—and lost sight of land. Luckily, I could still see the other end of the boat (Ha Ha)! Visibility varied from 100m to 300m at best.
Amazingly for Miss Behavin, this sea mist lasted 15 miles down the coast and even halfway up into Port Hacking. It was weird – like sailing in a hot sauna tub. I’ve personally never sailed for such a long time using instruments only – it was very unusual. But I guess that’s what makes events like this so memorable. As we sailed into Gunnamatta Bay, the mist magically cleared, and Hey Presto – we could see land again. Well done to everyone on a very memorable weekend.
G’day Skippers,
As agreed by skippers at the 2021 skippers meeting, CSC programmed shows Offshore, Inshore1 and Cruising divisions all participating in the Harbour Weekend in two point score races, this coming weekend 19th and 20th March, 2022.
The long-range weather is looking favourable, and it is great to see we have 10 boats entered across all three divisions..
Ambush Chris Merfield - Inshore1
Kiterunner John Zagame - Inshore1
BrandX Greg Brand Inshore1 advised PVR their pen is sorted.
Miss Behavin Rik Arendsen Cruising advised PVR their pen is sorted.
Brandnew Chris Bran Inshore1 is parking in the pond.
The Banshee Corinne Feldmann Offshore
Sea Hawk Pete Van Ryn Offshore advised PVR their pen is sorted.
Flashdance Brian Evans Offshore advised PVR their pen is sorted.
Cutloose Jeff Eason Inshore1
Knockabout Jeff Keane Inshore1
CYCA MARINA..
All skippers are again reminded that CYCA Marina require us complete a visiting yacht Registration form.
This is an online form and can be found here..
https://cycaforms.
Please complete all fields and lodge the form with CYCA straight away if you have not done so.
Once you have submitted your visiting yacht registration form CYCA Marina will email you with pen details, marina map and visiting vessel terms.
Once returned to CYCA, please email me at petevr@oldsea.com.au to confirm you have completed this task.
COURSES..
Traditionally, Saturday’s courses were 53 for Offshore1 and 30 for other divisions, and coming home on Sunday either course 27 or 25 for all divisions depending on conditions.
Please make yourself familiar with these courses beforehand. Courses will be confirmed on the water at the start.
Note we all start both days together.
RADIO..
Please have your radio tuned to channel 73 for the start both days as instruction may be broadcast.
This is a longer passage for our fleet’s smaller yachts, keep an eye out for each other, please keep a radio watch on channel 73 for the during of our passages.
Please remember it is mandatory to complete your ONBOARD crew list both days.
FINISH TIMES..
Both Harbour Weekend days (as with all Short Ocean series races) each yacht must record her own finishing time.
We need the skippers to take their own times as they finish. ( Handicapper asks for EDST, not elapsed time) then SMS to John Zagame on 0490047912.
John needs us all on the same page, please send John your Easter Daylight Savings Time by text ASAP after dropping your sails.
CYCA FACILITIES..
Upon completion of your visitor’s registration, all registered boats will be allotted a pen by CYCA Marina.
CYCA facilities including bar, bistro, restaurant and showers, etc.
Note you need ID to sign in through their front doors on the north side to access the facilities.
Edgecliffe Station is within walking distance for those heading home.
Heads up, the CSC ice machine in the club is broken. BYO ice.
Sunday tender service is a work in progress.
Contact me via email or 0419 523 222 if you have any questions.
Cheers,
Pete Van Ryn.
CSC RC:yachts
After many years we are heading to the Harbour for an over night stay and return .
Start time Saturday 19th 1200 Course 53 TBC
Start Time Sunday 20th 1100 Course 27 TBC
All racing must have cat 4 saftey
Don't have cat 4 join the fleet cruising in company for the weekend away.
All boats are looksing for crew either to the Harbour or home.
Easy access to or from CYCA from edgcliff station.
Contact Pete V for details 0419523222
