Crew Sign On
The biggest change to this coming season is the introduction of the Sail Pass system around the country. At SoPYC and many other yacht clubs, Memberpoint App will be used to register Sail Pass members as well as signing on crew to Keelboat races.
During the month of September it is recommended to test out and familiarize yourself with the App. The login details to access the App are the same as the login details required for the Members Portal on the Club’s website. If you are still unsure of your login details, the username is your 4-digit member number and your password is the day and month of your date of birth i.e. DDMM or it may be your member account ALPHA CODE (case sensitive). If you still have no luck please call Reception during working hours Monday to Friday.
Please click here for the Crew Sign On instructions.
Red Book 2021/2022
The new edition of the Red Book has been sent to the printers and will be in your hands in a couple of weeks. This will contain all the details to prepare you for the new season.
Notice of Race 2021/2022
The season Notice of Race is now available online along with the new season’s entries. So please feel free to begin nominating.
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
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
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 | MORNING FLITE, John Woolhouse |
| Division 3 | WILDFIRE, Bruce Uren |
| H28 | SWIFTSURE SAGA, Bill Richards |
Upcoming Races
| Race | Date | Start |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Winners
| Division | Boat |
|---|---|
| Division 1 | SLIPPERY WHEN WET, Paul Harry |
| Division 2 | FAIR GAME, Dean Picot |
| Division 3 | COMMOTION, Martyn Compton |
Upcoming Races
See you again next winter!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
