SoPYC are hosting the 40th National 125 class State Championships this weekend beginning with registrations and measuring on Friday. Other SoPYC classes such as the Flying Fifteens are heading for Geraldton for their States and the Lasers are at Hillarys. The 29ers and Optimists had their State Championships as part of the Goolugatup Sailing Carnival in January.
Originally scheduled for Friday 14 May, the Keelboat Prize Night has had a date change and will now be held following the Frostbite race on Sunday 30 May 2021 in the Ballroom. The format will follow the success of last year’s Keelboat Awards where entry is free to everyone and skippers, crew and supporters celebrate together.
There have been a few more changes to the program. Please check the Notice to Competitors below for all the latest amendments.
Alpha Course Off The Beach Classes, just a reminder that there is consistency racing on Sunday 11th April 2021. It was not included in the paper version of the Redbook but has featured in the online Schedule of Events since last year.
The Old Gaffers Association of WA want to invite all gaff rigged boats to join in their 23rd Swan River Regatta at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club on Sunday, 2nd May 2021. For further details, please click here.
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
EVENTS
KEELBOAT AWARDS 2021
The season’s presentations will be held on Sunday 30 May,2021 at 6.00 pm in the Ballroom after the conclusion of the Frostbite race and announcements. Finger food and drinks will be available during the presentations, plus the normal dining in the evening etc. This is a chance for the entire crew to come along and celebrate the season’s achievements with their skipper. We will ask for numbers closer to the date. This is not a ticketed event, and free for all to enjoy.
JANE BROOK WINES MIDWEEK SUMMER 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 Leaders Board
| Division | Boat |
|---|---|
| Division 1 | EUN NA MARA, Ralph Newton |
| Division 2 | COVER DRIVE, Peter Were |
| Division 3 | FORCE FIVE, Mark Popham |
| H28 | MARINER, Brian Cross |
Upcoming Races
| Race | Date | Start |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Wednesday 31 Mar | 1440 |
| 12* | Wednesday 07 Apr | 1440 |
| 13 | Wednesday 14 Apr | 1440 |
| 14 | Wednesday 21 Apr FINAL | 1440 |
* Division 3 Pursuit Race
SATURDAY SERIES
If you’re looking for maximum speed, then the Saturday Series can provide. This is the day where boats require all hands on deck to handle the fast downwind runs experienced when the Freo Doctor’s strong summer sea breezes kick in and colourful ballooning spinnakers fill the river.
Club Championship Leaders
| Division | Boat |
|---|---|
| Div 1 | FARRAGO, Petrus Vlaar |
| Cole 32 | COLUSION, Barry Arnold |
| Div 3 | BLUEGRASS, Craig Gee |
| H28 | WYNELLA, Glen Stanley |
| SS27 | KARINA, Paul Rees |
| SS22 | WILDFIRE, Bruce Uren |
| Red Witch | ORACLE, Peter Gillett |
| Viper 640 | STEAL DE BREEZE, Nick Jerwood |
Saturday 10 April
| Division | Event |
|---|---|
| Div 1 | Saturday Series |
| Div 2 | Saturday Series |
| SS27 | Saturday Series / State Champ Resail |
| H28 | Saturday Series |
| Div 3 | Saturday Series |
| Red Witch | Saturday Series |
| Viper 640 | Saturday Series |
| Div 4 JAM | Saturday Series |
OFF THE BEACH BOATS
Held every Sunday afternoon during the summer season, a number of sailing classes compete over two separate courses – one for the junior classes with a mix of training and racing while the other course caters for youth and senior sailors using laid marks and back to back racing.
Club Championship Leaders
| Class | Boat |
|---|---|
| Optimist | SALTY, Murray Duthie |
| Optimist Int. | SEE ME, Youri Karantonis |
| Pelican | JUST MAGIC, Finn Caldwell & Lachie Hart |
| Laser | FR8 TRAIN, David Whait |
| Laser Radial | BEERACUDA, David Luketina |
| 125 | GOING GONZO, Georgette Keating & Calyn Reid |
| 29er | SHIP SHOW, Annabelle Jones & Jenna Everett |
| Flying 15 | INEFFABLE, Nick Jerwood & Brad Sheridan |
Sunday 11 April
| Class | Event |
|---|---|
| Optimist | Consistency Races |
| Pelican | Consistency Races |
| Laser | Consistency Races |
| 125 | Consistency Races |
| 29er | Consistency Races |
| Flying 15 | Consistency Races |
WINTER RULES SESSIONS
We are delighted to have our Rules Chair and National Judge, Christina Heydon back for another informative series of Race Rules of Sailing sessions throughout the winter months starting at 1800 Monday evenings. Please diarise these dates now and in due course the topic details will be announced.
Winter Schedule
| Date: 2021 |
|---|
| Mon 14 June |
| Mon 21 June |
| Mon 28 June |
| Mon 05 July |
| Mon 12 July |
| Mon 19 July |
| Mon 26 July |
| Mon 02 August |
REMOTE CONTROL YACHT RACING
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 DF95 yacht for racing, simply use the entry button below and select the Singlehanded classes section.
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 4, 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.
