Algoa Bay Yacht Club

ABYC - Port Elizabeth's Friendly Sailing Club

opening of the season

Opening of the 2016/17 Sailing Season

Opening of the Season Braai
Words and Image: John Tudehope AKA ‘Dances whilst Walking’

This past Sundays Opening of Season, one couldn’t have asked for a better start to the day  with sunny skies 20 degress, moderate ESE and an entertaining sea state. This year’s opening broke away from conventional by combining with the start of the sailing seasons 1st race FrostBite 1.

With 10 boats crowding the committee boat anchored off Hobie Pier, the usual bantering and chanting created a fantastic atmosphere on the water as Commodore Straton took the salute.

Things became serious once the Flags for start sequence for the seasons 1st race was displayed. A re-start was called due to the Race Officer losing a minute in the start sequence. The re-start saw Chinook with her new owner and old (finally getting some pointers), creating mayhem and forcing Nemesis to gybe away from the line.

The course – a beat to Bell buoy, broad reach to the wing mark and a reach to the start/finish at Hobie Pier – allowed the sailors to enjoy the various sailing options whilst at the same time shake out the stiffness in halyards and sheets, and flatten the crease’s in the sails

Nemesis rounded the Bell 1st with Jellybaby close behind followed by Chinook. Chinook lacked the navigational skills and couldn’t find the wing mark and settled to have a quick braai off their stern and thereby getting a DNF.

With over ¾ of the fleet completing and well on their way back to moorings, the wind as forecast freshened and a deteriorating sea-state, forced the Race Officer to up anchor and pull all markers resulting in Seaesta and Skybird getting a DNF.

A festive gathering on the Club Lawns by members, family and friends had quickly developed whilst enjoying the braai’s.

A big thanks to the Junior sailors for helping putting the buoys and tackle away. Thanks to Commercial Diving Contractors CDC for the use of their Rubber Duck.

A reminder that the Wednesday Nite sailing series begins this Wednesday. The 1st of the Nemesis Double Handed starts this Sunday. Be sure to stay close hauled to the ABYC web and Face Book site for NOR and other notices.

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Frostbite NOR and Opening of the Season

The ABYC FROST BITE – Race 1 at the ALGOA BAY YACHT CLUB takes place on 04 September 2016.

NOTICE OF RACE

The Regatta is organized by the ALGOA BAY YACHT CLUB

1. RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2013 – 2016.
1.2 Boats participating in this regatta shall conform to the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS) 2013 2016, this Notice of Race, and the Sailing Instructions.

2. ADVERTISING

Advertising is permitted subject to the limitations of ISAF Regulation 20.
Boats MAY be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organising authority.

3. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

3.1 In accordance with the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Regulation 19 (Eligibility Code), all competitors (Helmspersons and all other crew) shall be members in good standing of a Yacht Club affiliated to and in good standing with South African Sailing or their Member National Authority in the case of non-South Africans. The Yacht Club name and membership details shall be stated on the entry form or crew list. Current valid South African Sailing Membership Cards or similar proof of MNA Membership in cases of non-South Africans shall be presented at Registration. N/A, however please ensure both your ABYC & SAS subscription is up-to-date and/or has your attention.

3.2 Eligible boats may enter for free

4. FEES – Free

5. SCHEDULE

5.1. SKIPPERS: IOhOO – 04 September 2016 – outside Club Ward Room START: Start not before IOh30, but once “Turning” buoys are in place & committee boat is in position. WATCH FLAG SIGNALS. The Official Opening of Season will commence once the boats have Crossed through the Start Gate.

5.2. Measurement and inspection: N/A

5.3. Dates of racing: 04 SEPTEMBER 2016

5.4. Number of races: A minimum of 1 race is scheduled.

6. MEASUREMENTS: N/A

7. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Final sailing instructions will be given at the Skippers Briefing on Sunday 04/09/2016 @ IOhOO

8. VENUE: Algoa Bay

9. THE COURSES: Details at Skippers

10. PENALTY SYSTEM: Rule 44.1 will apply.

11. SCORING: Normal Club Handicap will be applicable, as well as accumulation of points towards trophy

13. SAFETY
13.1 Yachts shall comply with their class buoyancy and safety requirements.
13.2 Youth category competitors shall wear a personal buoyancy aid at all times while afloat in a yacht.
13.3 Wet or dry suits do not constitute adequate buoyancy!
13.4 Additional safety requirements may be set out in the Sailing Instructions.

14. SUPPORT BOATS: N/A

15. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See RRS 4, Decision to Race. Neither the Organising Authority nor its officials or other persons associated with the organisation of the event will accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.

16. INSURANCE: Each participating boat is encouraged to carry sufficient valid third-party liability insurance to cover any liability arising during the event.

17. FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact:
JOHN TUDEHOPE
CONVENOR/RACE OFFICER
082 854 3961