Cruising and Power Yacht Association State Heat 8

The CPYA State Heat, round 8, was hosted by Claremont Yacht Club on Saturday. A fleet of 9 boats representing SoPYC were among the 31 competing boats, representing 7 clubs. There were 11 checked marks on the course.

With our own Brian Smith as the Race Officer for the day, results were ready to announce by 6.30pm to the competitors and guests at the post-event dinner.

The best of Claremont Yacht Club’s hospitality was on show, with a delicious buffet served to members and guests, including the tempting dessert table covered with Corica Pastries. The famous Corica Strudels were awarded to the handicap winners who were present, with the remaining drawn for lucky raffle ticket holders. Some winners were more excited about winning a strudel than a pennant.

The results saw RFBYC boat Azure win the least points and first place with a score of 5.   PC Guy Skinner and Fiona Lyons were the best of our fleet in 2nd place with a score of 6 points lost, continuing Thanet’s impressive form this season with podium finishes in the last 3 heats.  Congratulations Fiona Lyons for continuing Richards Evans navigating legacy onboard Thanet.

In 3rd place on a count-back from 4 boats, all scoring 7 points was Out On Business, Darryl Wilkes and John Spanos, taking on the counting duties from Mary Vukovic.   Mary and Darryl have missed most of the season travelling to the top end.  In Heat 7, Darryl was 23rd in the fleet. When I texted Darryl my congratulations on his score, he was in disbelief wondering if I had messaged him in error.  Dalusional was another of the teams scoring 7 points coming in 5th place, on the countback.  Congratulations to our winners.

Awarding the weekly Bent Prop $100 voucher, sponsored by Chris Pearsons Wilson Marine is a toss-up.  A quick scan of the results reveals 2 of our fleet were missing minutes! Morrie Stevens with Tony Walther as Navigator for the day, onboard Wolfpack, started 1 minute early scoring 50 seconds on the first 2 marks, before realising and getting back on track. Ian Staple’s navigator onboard Illusion lost a minute in the timing on the long, 14 min 27sec. run from Lucky Bay back to Nedlands. With big scores of 2 60’s, a 62 and 59 in the last few marks, adding an extra 243 instead of just 3 points to Illusion’s score!

Upcoming Dates for your diary:  

The CPYA Presentation Dinner bookings are now open. SoPYC are hosting this year’s Prize Night Dinner in the Wardroom from 6.30 pm on Friday 6th October.  We urge our members to attend to support our team and congratulate the winners. Tickets are $65 which includes a delicious 2-course meal and a selection of complementary wines for the tables.

Next Week is SMS Trophy with the Patrons Trophy the following week to round out the Club Consistency events.

The Ladies’ Skippers who missed out on their chance, due to bad weather, have another opportunity on Closing Day, Saturday 30th September to complete for the Crystal Dolphin, Ladies Lunch Trophy.   A reminder, that nominations are required.  Please nominate for the morning event which will be followed by AFL Grand Final fun, Quarterdeck meals, sweeps and prizes.

Our own Power Section Prize Night is Saturday 14th October with poster and QR booking codes displayed and publicised.  Who will win this season 400 and 401 and the other season awards?

A reminder for after the end of the season, that our Cruising Section is organising 2 Sunday on water events to join on the water in October and November…

• Thompsons Bay Day Trip with lunch and beach games on Sunday 29th October, see the poster and contact Marcel Every to register.
• Rockingham Beach Races Sunday 12th November, contact Garry Morrison or Paul Stott to reserve TCYC Moorings. Watch for posters with more details coming out soon.

To be ready for Saturday 25th November, dig out your Christmas decorations and festoon lights to decorate your boats for the traditional Combined Cruising and Power Section Jetty 6 Christmas Party. Kicking off at 6 pm with BYO drinks & share plates and a live band for dancing. All members, friends and relatives are welcome.

A New Event in 2024

March 2024 Long Weekend @ MOFSC. The traditional Cruising Section Social Cruise and Fellowship weekend will make way next year for a Time Trial Event, beachside BBQ and Sunday Rally being organised by MOFSC. Please direct registrations and expressions of interest now to reserve pens to Power Captain Maria Cook. Please do not contact MOFSC directly for pen bookings. Watch out here for further event details and SI’s coming soon from MOFSC.