Schedule of Events
Members are invited to review the Preliminary Schedule of Events 2021 – 2022. If there are any changes you feel should be made, please pass your feedback through your fleet representative who will determine whether the schedule needs amending.
As we have mentioned the benefits of using the Club’s Memberpoint App in previous editions of this bulletin, it will become an essential tool for Keelboat racing with the introduction of Crew Sign-On starting from the start of the new season beginning on Opening Day, Sunday 3rd October 2021. All crew sign-on’s will need to be made via the Memberpoint App. Similar to the current system of signing on all onboard, a list of all possible crew will be saved under your boat profile and all it takes is to tick the crew names for each race. When using the App to select crew, all eligible SoPYC members and Sail Pass holders will be listed. Skippers no longer need to enter names and details. Skippers are encouraged use this time now before Opening Day to become comfortable in using the App. For those without smartphones or tablets, there will be devices at locations within the clubhouse for all members to use, alternatively drop into the On Water Group office.
Sail Pass
With the introduction of the new Rule 46 in the Racing Rules of Sailing, every person that competes in sailing events must be a member of the host club. To facilitate this, a universal system of Sail Passes has been introduced for all sailing clubs nationwide. From Opening Day 2021, any non-members that wish to compete at SoPYC must register for a Sail Pass for every race up to a maximum of 15 races before subscribing to one of the Club’s annual membership categories. The process is very easy and free. Please click here for a brief explanation.
Ocean Races
09 Oct 2021 – Boats are also invited to enter the Centaur Run, a Cat 4 day race between Rottnest Island and Hillarys. It is a SoPYC invitation race and forms part of the ORWA Offshore calendar. Keep an eye on this one – click here.
12 Mar 2022 – Wanting to do the Billy Run this season? The race will be happening on Saturday 12 March 2022 in conjunction with the EFYC D’Arcy race. You know what accommodation is like at that time of year, so if you are planning on staying on the island it is recommended to book now. Click here for the event webpage.
07 May 2022 – Geraldton Ocean Classic revamped. Not only is the race on in a new month of the year but the course has been redrawn. Boats will now bypass Rottnest Island and head straight to the Abrolhos Islands rounding on the western side over the top and into Champion Bay, Geraldton. Still a Category 2 offshore race, however being in May should appeal to those wishing to cruise north in the rally component. Click here for more information.
Attention Midweek sailors: Just as a general bit of advice, following the start and when the RPYC boats are charging down towards Foam Buoy for the first time, do try to keep well clear of that area otherwise your pleasant afternoon sail could turn into a real demolition derby. We want to avoid ugly scenes like this, so after rounding Sampson Spit, pass Foam Buoy (55) to starboard and stay safe.
Alright, that’s it. Let’s roll! Hey, let’s be careful out there.
Notice to Competitors
Please keep checking here for important race information for both Keelboats and Off The Beach Boats.
WEATHER FORECAST
WEATHER FORECAST
EVENTS
SAIL TRIM MASTER CLASS 21 September
Presented by Paul Eldrid, OneSails
“Sails… how to make them last longer and stay fast!”
This seminar will explain the technology and engineering behind sails and how to maintain and care for them.
Suitable for owners and sailors of all cruising, racing and one design classes.
It will discuss:
- Materials & how they influence design
- Advances in technology
- Engineering and manufacturing process
- Maintenance & care of sails
Click here to book your spot!
OFFSHORE RACING UPDATE
Ocean Racing WA will host a Season Opener at RPYC Annexe in Fremantle on Thursday, 2 September from 18:00. An ORWA representative will cover: season preparation and race information. This is a valuable evening for anyone interested in competing in the 2021-2022 season.
Ocean Racing WA, Siska Series consisting of thirteen races will begin on Saturday, 18 September.
To book your place at the Season Opener please follow this link.
Image: Salacia II in the Bunbury Race – Drew Malcolm Photography
WINTER RULES SESSIONS
2021 Winter Rules Workshops
Every Monday from 14 June from 1800 (1 Hour) – Dates Extended to 30th August 2021
NEW: AUGUST 2021 DATES
2nd August – Our Head Coach, Denis Jones will cover coaching aspects of racing.
9th August – will be our Mock Protest – The mock protest will be a real scenario that occurred on the water in the vicinity of Heathcote Spit.
16th August – TBA
23rd August – Rules 101 Part 1
30th August – Rules 101 Part 2
Winter Schedule
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 2 Aug | 1800 |
| 9 Aug | 1800 |
| 16 Aug | 1800 |
| 23 Aug | 1800 |
| 30 Aug | 1800 |
JANE BROOK WINES MIDWEEK WINTER SERIES
A Keelboat series of races consisting of 4 divisions under jib and main only. There are 4 series in one season – Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring. A very popular event during the week that keeps on rolling on month to month all year round.
Series Leader Board
| Division | Boat |
|---|---|
| Division 1 | WICKED, Richard Evans |
| Division 2 | OLIVE MARIE, Les Ballantyne |
| Division 3 | EUTOPIA, Col Delane |
| H28 | SWIFTSURE SAGA, Bill Richards |
Upcoming Races
| Race | Date | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Series R5 | 25 August | 1440 |
| Winter Series R6* | 01 September | 1440 |
| Winter Series R7 | 08 September | 1440 |
| Winter Series R8 | 15 September | 1440 |
| Winter Series R9 | 22 September | 1440 |
* Division 3 Pursuit Race
THE GOOD GROCER FROSTBITE SERIES
Held on selected Sundays during the winter months, this series is often used as an opportunity for training in preparation for the summer season. Consisting of three divisions, with Spacesailer 27s combined with Division 2 and H28s combined with Division 3. Racing on Club Courses with spinnakers. End of series prizes this year will be generously supplied by our new Frostbite Sponsor, The Good Grocer.
Series Leader Board
| Division | Boat |
|---|---|
| Division 1 | PROBLEM CHILD, Glenn Thomas |
| Division 2 | SIDEWALK CAFE, Denise Bradley |
| Division 3 | COMMOTION, Martyn Compton |
Upcoming Races
| Race | Date | Start |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sunday 29 Aug FINAL | 1400 |
OTB WINTER SERIES
This season sees a change to the program with the introduction of the Off the Beach Winter Series. Dates for invited classes are available. Notice of Race and online registration to follow.
Series Winners
| Class | Skipper | Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Optimist | Murray Duthie | |
| Optimist Intermediate | Youri Karantonis | |
| Open Skiff | Flynn Walford | |
| Laser | Connor Shaw | |
| Laser Radial | Antun Janekovic | |
| Laser 4.7 | Kasra Gripton-Mehman | |
| 29er | Annabelle Jones | Jenna Everett |
| Windsurfer LT | Tim Gourlay | |
| 125 | Georgette Keating | Calyn Reid |
| Flying Fifteen | John Hassen | Kevin Griffiths |
Winter Series Schedule
| Date | Classes | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 23 May | Lasers, Optimist, 29er, Open Skiff, Wasp, Moth | 1300 |
| Sun 13 Jun | 125, Flying Fifteen, Pelican, Windsurfer LT, Bic Techno | 1300 |
| Sun 27 Jun | Lasers, Optimist, 29er, Open Skiff, Wasp, Moth | 1300 |
| Sun 25 Jul | 125, Flying Fifteen, Pelican, Windsurfer LT, Bic Techno | 1300 |
| Sun 08 Aug | Lasers, Optimist, 29er, Open Skiff, Wasp, Moth | 1300 |
| Sun 22 Aug | 125, Flying Fifteen, Pelican, Windsurfer LT, Bic Techno | 1300 |
RADIO SAILING
There is a regular group of Members who meet each Friday afternoon at 3pm on the Western Hardstand for a couple of hours of intense racing and camaraderie.
Visitors are warmly welcomed to sit and watch or even give it a go. You only need to ask.
To register your Dragon Flite 95 (DF95) yacht for racing, simply use the entry button below and select the Singlehanded classes section.
Championship Leader Board
| Place | Skipper |
|---|---|
| 1st | Mark Sherburn |
| 2nd | Kevin Fulwood |
| 3rd | Brian De Vries |
Upcoming Races
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Series | 27 Aug | 1500 |
| Club Championship | 03 Sep | 1500 |
| Winter Series | 10 Sep | 1500 |
| Winter Series | 17 Sep | 1500 |
| Winter Series | 24 Sep | 1500 |
| Club Championship FINAL | 01 Oct | 1500 |
EQUIPMENT AUDIT FORMS
Skippers, please note that your Equipment Audit Forms have now expired as of June 30. To be eligible to compete in the new season starting from Opening Day on Oct 3, a new Equipment Form must be submitted online. Most, if not all Skippers have had their previous Audit form submitted online via YachtSafe already, so it should be relatively easy to resubmit a new form in time for your first race of the new season and the good news is that you can view your previous form in Past Audits on your YachtSafe dashboard.
YACHT TRACKERS
The ability to replay club fleet races is now available. Try the free Yacht Bot tracking software yourself. It can be downloaded and installed on your smartphone or tablet via an App. If you interested and don’t mind taking your electronic device with you on the water, please let us know. Past races can be viewed using the button below.
AUSTRALIAN SAILING NUMBER
An Australian Sailing (AS) Number is your unique identifier in the sport of Sailing in Australia that recognises you as a member of an affiliated club. Once you are registered in the system, you are generated:
– An Australian Sailing number
– A system username
– An online profile
Click here to find your AS number.
MySailor
Your mySailor profile allows you to view and manage the information Australian Sailing has about you, including;
Basic details – name, DOB, gender
Contact details – email, mobile number, address
Membership history
Course history
Qualification history
Invoices – course fees, instructor renewal fees, event registration fees
Click here to login.
NOTICE TO MARINERS – SWAN AND CANNING RIVERS
Keep up to date with all the notifications issued by the Department of Transport for the Swan and Canning Rivers.
