Welcome to the 2nd edition of the new Halyard
Thank you to all who attended the Back to Basic’s – Putting Y back into AB C last Monday. It is the start of the process, now let’s keep it going. To that end let’s all continue to think about the issues raised and (at the risk of minor disagreements in the bar!) discuss them over a pint.
Important Reminder
Reminder to all members who have not yet paid their club fees. Please contact Rodney Idris or Joan Barry to make arrangements for payment.
Upcoming Events
- Sunday 25th November: Sean will be singing on the deck next Sunday
- Saturday 8th December: Kiddies Christmas party is on Saturday 8 December at 11H30 at PEDSAC. Party packs, jumping castle, splash pool and braai fires. Father Christmas will be making an appearance as well!! For more info and bookings please contact Anna Marie at the ABYC office.
- Tuesday 25th December: As published last week, Christmas lunch pricing has been finalized at R200 per head. Remember to book early for your Christmas lunch.
- Friday Night Draw: Please contact office if you would like to join the draw @R20 per month, billed every 6 months. This gives each entrant one standing ticket each week representing a discount of approximately 50%. December entry will require R20 upfront and the entry is not confirmed until the funds are received. Tickets will continue to be available on the night @R10
ABYC Clothing
We are approaching the last chance to order any ABYC clothing items (summer or winter) in the current designs. Please use the list at bar or call the office. Payment required at time of order placed. Closing date for last orders is Wednesday 21 November.
Sailing News
The race results for Wednesday nights sailing are not out yet. No races for the coming weekend scheduled.
Radio Control Yacht Results
| Competitor | No: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Score | Discards | Total | Position | Comments |
| Dave Rist | 37 | DNS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1OM | ||||
| Charlie Hills | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1OM | ||||
| Gavin Gilmer | 27 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | DNS | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 8 | 19 | 3 | R36 Shipmate |
| Rodney Idris | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | DNS | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 8 | 22 | 4 | R36 Shipmate |
| Dave Rist | 37 | DNS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1OM | ||||
| Charlie Hills | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1OM | ||||
| Gavin Gilmer | 27 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | DNS | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 1 | R36 Shipmate |
| Rodney Idris | 24 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | DNS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 | R36 Shipmate |
Scorer: Rodney Idris
An appeal to all to “Let’s get sailing”
We have a wonderful facility in the Algoa Bay Yacht Club and we as members are both privileged to be able to use it and bear a responsibility for it’s growth and well being. Without sailing it would become nothing more than a social club and the access to the water would be lost. As a club we need to encourage more sailing members, both keel boat and dinghies, but this can never happen unless the existing members get out on the water and sail!
So let’s do just that; “Let’s get sailing” – weekends, Wednesday nights, any odd day you have spare or even just a few hours – “Let’s get sailing”
Social News
- Tuesday 13thNovember: The Last Ambiton draw for the year was held. The main prize of R2000 was not collected and will be rolled over to the next Ambiton draw in January 2013. Eric sang well as usual. Thanks is again due to Ambiton for their support throughout the year on Tuesday night.
View From the Deck
Your chance to voice your opinion and contribute to the Halyard. Obviously not everything can be published and your contributions may be edited for the sake of brevity! Please email to hilarybirch@telkomsa.net
Visit www.abyc.co.za for all race results, happenings and general Club info.
Chuckle
- A Navigator’s Definition of Latitude & Longitude: “Latitude…is Where We are Lost, and Longitude…is How Long We’ve been Lost There!”
- Thought for the week: A definition of Seamanship – The application of common sense to the marine environment.
Have a great sailing week ahead, we look forward to seeing you at the club as often as possible.
The Editor