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Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club website: www.rrsrc.com.au

P.O. Box 963 Ballina 2478

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Club Newsletter 26/9/18

Learn to Sail Report

With a perfect day most of the expected learners turned up, plus a woman and her son just hoping there was a cancellation on the day (which there was). Seven Bics, three pacers, our two 350s and a learner’s Alpha cat

were employed and although most of the time was used learning how to rig boats and lessons, all boats got on the water. The kids were keen, so were first out on the water with the gentle 3-5 knot NE’erly. Only two problems. They had not been instructed on closing the bungs and they had not been taught the capsized drill!! Luckily the bung problem was discovered before they got too far and boats were quickly drained. The capsize and righting drill was learnt by yelling from the rescue RIB and all managed to get up again.

Commodore Phill Robbins 0466668541 Vice Commodore Jonathan Horsley 0412798505 Rear Commodore Chris Hallett 0414866998 Secretary Nola Hallett 0414866999 Treasurer Norm Hunt 66291366 Class Reps Gennakers – Duncan Dey Catamarans – Col Woodbury Trailers – Ian Michie Monos – Graham Hams Rowing Officer Gerald Anderson Webmaster Mark Pierce Training team Graeme Turner

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The 350s were a big hit especially with Alex and his dad. Alex is in the Australian squad for Opties and we may have ruined his devotion to that class. They were just here to help out and Alex gave the demo on how to tack a Bic to the other kids. Duncan and Jonathan went out with adults in the Pacers and we had good reports back from all concerned. Our boats held together well after days of work repairing them during our recent Friday working bees but especially from Chris who gave up several Saturdays as well using his fiberglass skills. All in all it was a great success and with what we learnt from last season we will do a better job of teaching them how to sail this time as well. Phill




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Many thanks to those learn to sail volunteers who were able to help out – many hands make light work!




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Race Reports for September 23rd

Gennaker Report

Both gennaker authors were off the water, Mike overseas and Duncan in the tower looking at a gorgeous nor-easter. The start was delayed 10 minutes by a Trailer Yacht taking out the end buoy, which was also the rounding mark. Three gennakers headed off with Barry & Anna (F15) in front of Brendan & Tom (MG14) then Vince (RS100). They remained in that order but were close enough after one lap. As the tide turned to incoming and the breeze waned, gaps opened up as upwind boat speed played a bigger role. Five roundings of the top mark made it a long race but nobody minded in such nice conditions.

Monohull Report

Only 5 boats racing for the first heat of the championship series; missing Puddleduck, Raver and the still to un-hibernate Hammin' it Up. Professor Fleming did his (becoming) usual rounding at the trailer start that lead to the pin mark disappearing down the course attached to the Spider's bulb.....causing chaos for the next start up. When the answering pennant was finally flown and the start line reinstated we were rearing to go. Unfortunately a misunderstanding by Olde Golde and Zephyr around the change in sequence (sailing instructions guys!) resulted in them taking off to brilliant starts, 1 minute early. Easy when you are by yourself isn't it. Des heard the shouts from the start boat and returned for the "real" start, leaving Roy to sail off into the distance......Halfway up the gloriously true beat to the sea marks Alter Ego had taken the lead closely pursued by Wilful

Intent with a very serious looking young Gracie at the helm and the newly instated crew (go Dad!) yelling all the needless instructions that for'ard hands are prone to when excited. The race descended into a line of sail, positions not changing, just leads and gaps closing and stretching as we all took turns to pick the wrong side of the big wind shifts that were hefty in the top half of the course. So at the end of a really nice day on the water on a lovely course, the corrected positions were Alter Ego, Wilful Intent (who would have won it if Dad had been game enough to try the kite a bit more...), Zephyr (with his minute head start added to elapsed time (plus perhaps the penalty six-pack at some stage...), Olde Golde (go Des) and Retro at the tail with Graham muttering darkly about "things still to learn".

Catamaran report

No cat race report this week

Trailer Sailor Report

Firstly, apologies are due to Graeme Fleming on Incy Wincy. Last race, Incy did in fact lead around the first two marks, not Bad Blood as reported. The weather this Sunday could not have been more favourable.




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We had five trailers greet the starter. All Spider 550’s or their Colson cousin’s EX and Just a Touch. A very competitive start saw Shades of Grey first over, only to unnecessarily, and voluntarily restart. Lesson here is, if the starter doesn’t recall you, don’t go back. Incy started, just as he finished the last race, hooked on a mark and chose to just sit back, relax and watch. Reg and Bad Blood battled tack for tack, gybe for gybe for the first lap till Bad Blood, once in front, forgot where he was going and had to settle with being back in the very tight pack at the bottom mark.

Second lap saw Bad Blood back in front and heading for a good win, till, yet another mark mishap closed the gap once again. At the finish Bad Blood prevailed by around forty seconds to Reg, with Shades a minute back and Just a Touch well in sight. Ex cruised on as usual enjoying the weather, the beer, and a beautiful day out. Congratulations all, another great day on the river and the numbers are slowly building. Cheers Ian.

Membership reminder and how to renew via

the website

How to register online

1) Go to our new website at www.rrsrc.com.au

2) Select Registration tab (see below)





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3) You can choose to Register if you have never been a club member in Australia, or Renew. If

you do not know your Aust Sailing number to renew, then use the link (AS Number Finder)

to look it up and return to site.

4) Choose Renew or Register; fill in AS number, surname and dob. Then choose your

membership category and add ons and click Renew Membership. Note: you can make tax

deductable donations to us by selecting the suitable add on.

5) You can choose to pay online with credit card (this costs the club 2% + $1.60) or pay with

bank direct deposit to our bank (costs us nothing).

6) Process and credit card payment takes a week to get to us, but you will be listed as an

active member immediately.

If you have any problems with this or want an option not listed on the site then please contact Phill at [email protected] and request it.

Club Shirts

(As worn by Secretary Nola and Commodore Phill –

reflective safety vest optional) Here’s your chance to wear the colours of your club, to proudly display what you do every Sunday – wear a club shirt! Royal Blue Club shirts payment required at time of order into RRSRC account with your name as reference BSB: 728728 ACC: 22288328 Email or text Nola with size [email protected] or 0414 866999

Mens Long sleeve polo - $37 Short sleeve polo - $35 Cotton T-shirt - $20 Ladies short sleeve polo - $31 Kids Cotton T-shirt - $17






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Wotif Offer to our Club!

Book your next travel or accommodation with Wotif and quote this code: ASF043153 and we will receive a donation from Wotif. Support our club when you or your family or friends travel.

Idle Gossip

Sailing rules game

A fun sailing rules game, brought to the learn to sail class’s attention last year by Phill. Tip – start at easy, it’s not that easy. http://game.finckh.net/indexe.htm



http://game.finckh.net/indexe.htm



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Has anyone got any gossip or anything interesting which is sailing or club related to contribute? If so please send to [email protected].

Upcoming Away Events

• 29th September – Brisbane Riverfire Sailing Regatta Robert Preston has invited our club members to be a part of the regatta. Here is Robert’s message to the club: On behalf of the South Brisbane Sailing Club, Oxley Sailing Club, Brisbane Sailing Squadron and the Brisbane 18s, I would like to invite members of the Richmond River Sailing Club and friends to join the 2018 Brisbane Riverfire Sailing Regatta on the eve of Riverfire - 29 Sept 2018 - the Race Briefing is at 1.00pm. This is a great opportunity for sailors to join the spectacle of Riverfire with a show of sails and to rekindle interest in the NS14 Class in Queensland. We will have class trophies for 125s, Pacers, Lasers, Impulses, Tasars, NS14, Herons, 12 ft skiffs and 13 ft skiffs, as well as an overall winner for the Regatta Cup and a new Riverfire Womens Award for the winning female skipper. Spectators can also view the race from Coronation Drive (opposite the Regatta Hotel) or Riverside Drive (West End). https://www.facebook.com/events/217002322350941/ Kind regards Robert Preston m 0417 272 218

• 20th/21st October - BRSC (Harwood) Single Handers Sat/Sun

• 3rd/4th November – Cat Challenge – Lake Cootharaba

• 17th/18th November - BRSC (Harwood) Bridge to Breakers Sat/Sun

• 24/25th November Christmas Regatta, Clarence River Sailing Club - Grafton



https://www.facebook.com/events/217002322350941/



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• 29th December - 5th January - Nacra Nationals

• 16th/17th March – BRSC (Harwood) Annual Regatta Sat/Sun

• 4th/5th May – Bay to Bay If anyone knows of any more events or would like an event posted please let me know – [email protected]

For Sale/Wanted/Free to a Good Home

If you have any sailing related items for sale or if you want to buy something sailing related and want it put in the newsletter please let me know – [email protected]

Gill Boot I can bring them to the club on Sunday so people can try them on pre or post-race - Laura [email protected] Brand new – never worn Size 39 (UK/Australia 5.5) $80 (down from $110) • best trapeze boot out there! • 5mm neoprene for warmth • wrap around super grip sole natural rubber (non-marking) • and reinforcements on toes and heels and sides for protection • non-ferrous zip with Velcro to keep it in place • unisex colours







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Crew Available/Crew Wanted

If you need some crew or are wanting to have a sail in a race please make your intentions known here by contacting [email protected]

More photos from learn to sail last Sunday

Many thanks to Nola for her photography.





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