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Incorporation Number

A0003085K.

April-May 2013

Coming Events: Apr 25-28 YYC ANZAC Regatta May 4 Function / Presentation at Commercial Club, 6.30pm May 11 Winter Series race (then June 15, July 13 and August 10) May 18(3-5pm) Strategic Planning meeting with facilitator, Michael Boyle At Commercial Club - both meetings. Then stay for dinner. May 18(5pm) Brief (30min) General Meeting to vote only on proposed changes to committee structure - see back of newsletter. June 1-2 Apply First Aid course (postponed from May 18-19) June 6 Nominations for committee positions due - see inside for proposed role descriptions. Nominations forms available after May 18 meeting July 6 (5pm) AGM at Commercial club (stay for dinner) Next publications: Book of Reports at AGM, then July-August newsletter

Easter Skiff Regatta

“Sail Away” April-May 2013

Newsletter deadlines

Committee of Management aims to meet by the first Wednesday of the month and four days later is the

deadline for material for “Sail Away”. All members are invited to submit material that relates to club or

member activity both on or off the water. Email address for the Editor is [email protected]

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The webmaster is Daryl Stone (0410453278).Terry Caldwell will also

Manage some aspects of the website. The site is www.awyc.yachting.org.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlburyWodongaYC

2012-2013 Committee / Contacts

Albury-Wodonga Yacht Club Inc.

Clubhouse phone 0459 533 583

Commodore Jeff Stirling 0406856458

Vice Commodore Terry Caldwell 0400533741

Rear Commodore John Pimm 0414693152

Secretary Stuart Richardson 0409386516

Treasurer Jeff Stirling 0406856458

Property Officer John Carlé 0427411507

Assistant Prop Officer Mark Harris 0419167162

Publicity Officer Lee Geraghty 0417868017

General Member / Special Projects John Landon 0434058870

Boat Captain Oliver Entrop 0424293786

Safety Officer Colin Hobbs 0428737789

Junior Rep Laura Thomson

Caretaker Shayne Kimball

Editor of “Sail Away” Leigh Caldwell 0437407003

Grant Applications / Cruising Erwin Bejsta 0418485949

Functions Rhena Geraghty 0400868087

Volunteers Max Stephens 0260341050

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Jeff Stirling A brief report only this month, mainly because I’m late with it and holding up the presses!

I finished last month’s report by saying that members would be asked to contribute to the process of answering the question “Where To From Here?” and to “watch this space.”

The club committee arranged a “Strategic Planning Day” which took place on Tuesday this week.

A number of club members were invited to attend, with the intention that a broad cross section of views and interests would be aired on the day, in preparation for all members to have the opportunity to contribute to planning for the next phase of the club’s development.

Tuesday’s meeting used the services of an external facilitator (Mike Boyle) and was attended by an invited guest from Yachting Australia in Ross Kilborn. Ross has visited our club on prior occasions and his input to the day was most useful and appreciated.

Thanks for all attendees for giving up your Tuesday.

Those attending agreed that it was a very useful exercise which provided some specific ideas on how we might consolidate on the growth we have experienced in the last couple of years and capitalise on the wonderful amenity we have at the club.

A huge thanks to the Shed Men. This photo was taken on April 14 and there

wasn’t much more than three roller doors and downpipes to go! There’s even

a standard door at the eastern end. It is a terrific new asset for the club. Great

job, gents.


The next phase is to hold a follow up meeting with all members invited to attend, again utilising the expertise of Mike Boyle.

That next meeting is scheduled for 3.00pm Saturday 18th May at the Commercial Club.

Please reserve that date in your calendar and plan to attend if you possibly can. Your input to the planning of the future direction of your club is crucial! You can let me know that you coming by emailing [email protected]

Other important matters coming up:- Our annual presentation night and social function is scheduled for Saturday 4th May. Please come and celebrate with your friends.

All members are invited to consider contributing to the running of the club by nominating for committee positions. If you are passionate about our sport and club we would love to hear from you. Nomination forms will be available from the secretary after a brief meeting to vote on the proposed committee structure on May 18 (5.00pm-5.30pm). Any committee member would be happy to discuss what is involved with you.

The Harry Jakobs Memorial Winter Series of racing kicks off again on Saturday 11 May. At this stage it looks like we will have plenty of water and warm sunny days. (Maybe!)

Happy Sailing (and AWY Clubbing) Jeff Stirling Commodore


End of Season FunctionEnd of Season Function

andand

Presentation of TrophiesPresentation of Trophies

New Members New Members -- come and meet everyone!come and meet everyone!

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Stanley Room, Commercial Club

6.30pm for 7.00pm

Adults: $38.00

(Entrée, main and dessert. Tea & coffee included)

(One free drink of wine, beer or softdrink on entry)

Children (4-17yrs), subsidised by AWYC: $15

Drinks at bar prices

Inform John Pimm of any special dietary needs with RSVP

RSVP by Tuesday April 23

[Indicate ages of all children, please]

John Pimm (Rear Commodore)

[email protected]

0414693152


Hi folks

Harry Jakobs Memorial Winter Series - May 11. June 15, July 13, August 10 This will have the same procedure as for last year. Sign on at the club’s sign-on bench and note the co-ordinates of the laid mark towards the south-east. Record your own time. Start between the tower and a speed marker buoy round the laid mark (either side) and finish between the tower and the speed marker. Sign off and write your time on the sign-off sheet. No boat is to start before 8.00am and the laid mark will be lifted at Noon. Volunteers are required to man the recue boat (or two). Contact Terry on 0400533741. Club Calendar for 2013-2014 The current draft of the 2013-2014 calendar is near the back of this newsletter. The Sailability and Training dates are merely a transfer of the 2012-2013 program at this stage. The calendar will be reviewed by the new Racing and Training sub-committees after the AGM. The focus for social nights will be Fridays rather than two nights. Suggestions welcome.

Green Fleet mini-regattas in stead of Juniors / Novices / Ladies mini-regattas Green Fleet racing has modified rules and it is suitable for less experienced sailors as part of their training for normal club racing.

Entry Forms for AWYC Club Racing Once again for 2013-2014, a separate form will be required for each skipper/boat combination as the handicaps will be different for each and the entry details are used in the new results software. Forms are available on the website (click on Racing from the Activities drop-down menu) or from the sign-on bench.

Victorian TY championships March 23-24 AWYC was represented by Fast Eddie (Daren Keil) and PISCES (Terry Caldwell). Both boats were sailed two-up as many possible crew members were not available. I was pleased to have past AWYC member, Roger Veitch, on board PISCES. It is said that “necessity is the mother of invention” and this proved the case with careful planning for spinnaker hoists and gybing with only two on board in winds exceeding 25 knots - meanwhile three boats around us lost their masts! PISCES was fourth for the division with CBHs of more than 0.700 and sixth overall using the TopYacht averaging system to combine the two divisions.

Easter Skiff Regatta There were about twenty nominations for the regatta hosted by AWYC over Easter. A big high keep the conditions light, but that didn’t phase the visitors, whose three skips of rubbish suggest that they had a good time when off the water. The combined fleet of B14s, I-14s and Musto Skiffs had some close racing with B14s taking out the top two places followed by AWYC’s Daryl Stone in his Musto.

There was much enthusiasm to return for future Easter regattas and there may be another division as well the skiffs as a few other visitors came with other boats. 29ers and 49ers and other boats with a yardstick less than 100 will be invited to join the B14s, I-14s and Mustos.

Terry Caldwell


Duty Roster For a full 2013-2014 season, it is expected that members will be on duty twice. We will have to have at least three power boats on the water with increased junior and off-the-beach participation. If you have specific requests or wish to inform me that you are unavailable for certain periods, contact me on 0400533741 or [email protected] Thanks to everybody for willingly attending their duty weekends for the 2012-2013 season.

Want to be a crew? If there are members out there who are looking for boats to crew on, make sure you put your name forward in the next newsletter. If other people are interested, put them in touch. Contact me on 0400533741 or [email protected]

Becoming accredited through YA/YV courses. If you have thought about becoming a club race officer, instructor or coach or would like to consolidate your practical experience with a recognised qualification, check out the YV calendar for courses.

Assistant Instructors should keep an eye out for opportunities to complete the Instructor course.

Rescue crew We are very keen to hear from anyone who might be available as a regular crew for a rescue boat and back-up starter. Anyone who would like to volunteer?

Blokarting - you’re welcome If you missed the opportunity to join NEW (North East Windsports) for Blokarting at Wangaratta Airport over Winter, here are some Saturday dates: 13/4/13 and 20/4/13.

Cheers, Terry




Stuart Richardson Our membership numbers continue to grow and Yachting Victoria has expressed interest is using our experiences as a case study for other clubs who are trying to grow their membership. This is a fantastic endorsement of the efforts of the committee and members over the past few years. Below are some interesting statistics that I’ve found from analysing our Discover Sailing Day, membership and training records. We currently have 242 registered members, up from 190 last year. To put this in perspective we have similar membership numbers to some of the key clubs around the bay such as Davey’s Bay and Mordialloc. We had 135 people register on our 2012 Discover Sailing Day, 11 have joined as new members – 8% conversion. Over the past season we had 102 people participate in training programs (some did more than 1 course). 12 existing members and 19 new members participated in training. The total number of new members (including family members of training participants) who have joined as a result of training is 42. The strong growth in the club and the increased activity it brings is the result of a lot of hard work and it is placing the club in a good position for long-term financial and membership sustainability. The committee will continue to work on opportunities to grow the club and provide improved services to all members. Some important elements of this is the restructuring of the committee to better deliver the core functions of the club and the development of a strategic plan which will guide the future direction of the club. Over the next few months all members will have opportunities to have input to these important planning discussions. See the last four pages of this newsletter. There will be a vote at the Special General Meeting at 5.00pm on May 18 in the Commercial Club. We are currently preparing submissions for the 2012-13 Yachting Victoria Awards. We will be entering the categories for Discover Sailing Centre of the year, Discover Sailing Program of the year and Instructor of the year. The awards will presented at the YV awards night on Friday 21 June. Wish us luck.

Use of club tractor and new storage shed Recently there have been a few questions being asked about the use of the new storage shed and tractor. The committee decided at its last meeting on the following: The club tractor is no longer to be used for the launching of any boats. The committee is currently considering alternative options for the launching of club boats but in the meantime, it is resolved the rostered committee member and principal duty person will arrange for club boats to be launched. The tractor is only to be used for grounds and ramp maintenance by members approved by the


property Officer – John Carlé. If you have a need to use the tractor please contact John on 427411507 The new storage shed will be for the storage of club assets only including the rescue boats, tractor, workshop tools and equipment, marker buoys, training boats, etc. No private member equipment will be stored in the shed. Access to the shed will be by committee key only. Rostered committee members will provide access to the shed and club assets on weekends and during club events.

Links to Codes of Conduct (as emailed to members during April) The club committee has been developing a series of core policy documents over the past year. The link below will lead you to the Member Protection Policy, Codes of Sporting Behaviour and General Code of Conduct. These documents form the foundation for what is considered acceptable and appropraite behaviour in our club to ensure the continuation of our happy, harmonious and family friendly environment. It is important that all members understand and abide by these rules. From now on these rules will be made available to all members via our website and will be provided to all new members as part of an introduction information pack. To help guide the preparation of these policies we have had a close look at what other clubs are doing in this space as well as using the resources provided by YV and Local, State and Commonwealth Government agencies. I would appreciate any feedback you feel appropriate! Here is a link to the club rules page: h t t p : / / w w w . a w y c . y a c h t i n g . o r g . a u / d e f a u l t . a s p ?MenuID=About_Membership/24580/0/,Club_Rules/24582/0/ and here are the links directly to the documents: http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/site/yachting/awyc/downloads/Club%20Admin%20Documents/MemberProtectionPolicyMar13.pdf http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/site/yachting/awyc/downloads/Club%20Admin%20Documents/CodesOfSportingBehaviourMar13.pdf

http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/site/yachting/awyc/downloads/Club%20Admin%20Documents/CodeOfConductMar13.pdf

If any member can’t access these documents our wants hard copies please contact the Secretary Stuart Richardson on 0409 386 516 or at [email protected].

Over the next few months we will be introducing other policy documents to help guide the administration of our growing club.

http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/default.asp?MenuID=About_Membership/24580/0/,Club_Rules/24582/0/

http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/default.asp?MenuID=About_Membership/24580/0/,Club_Rules/24582/0/

http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/site/yachting/awyc/downloads/Club%20Admin%20Documents/MemberProtectionPolicyMar13.pdf

http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/site/yachting/awyc/downloads/Club%20Admin%20Documents/MemberProtectionPolicyMar13.pdf

http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/site/yachting/awyc/downloads/Club%20Admin%20Documents/CodesOfSportingBehaviourMar13.pdf

http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/site/yachting/awyc/downloads/Club%20Admin%20Documents/CodesOfSportingBehaviourMar13.pdf





John, Alison, Ilse, Rhena and Sarah

Our last big event over Easter was a hit with the B14, I-14 and Musto Sailors camping and sailing. The group was friendly and they had a lot of fun at the camp ground and on the lawn in front of the clubhouse. Unfortunately the wind was not so generous, but they still got some races in. We were busy making breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The pork roast with roast vegetables and peas and fresh fruit salad with ice cream was definitely a big hit with the visitors and members alike. The coffee machine got a huge work out again. The café is slowing down now, with just two more training courses until the end of season funaction /

presentation night on May 4t. Please make sure you email John Pimm for your bookings.

Over winter the café and bar will be open during the Winter Sailing Series. Keep looking out for those emails, letting you know about Friday Night Socials with Roast, Pizzas and lots of other goodies. But for now a BIG THANK YOU to all patrons and helpers in the Café/Bar over the 2012-2013 season. We could not have done it without all your support. Just a reminder, if you use the clubroom/kitchen over winter, please remove all food stuff, as it attracts rodents. Hope to see you all over winter at some event or another. Signing off for now John, Alison, Rhena, Sarah and Ilse

Galley Call Sign

The galley VHF radio has been licensed as a land station and its call sign is VZP924

Visitors Book to be signed

As AWYC is a licensed premise, all visitors (not financial members of the club) of age 18 years and over are required to sign the visitors book each time they visit.


Laura Thomson Hello Everyone

On 23rd and 24th March we had five juniors go off to Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club to compete in the NSW State Titles. Lily, Matilda & Olivia Richardson, Simon & Laura Thomson sailed in the Intermediate division and did really well, all having a great time. Both days on the water were very light so not many races were sailed. The overall results were Matilda – 7th, Laura – 10th, Lily – 11th, Simon-16th and Olivia – 21st out of 53.

From 9th to 11th April, Laura, Lily & Matilda took part in the pre-OAMPS training camp. This was three long days of coaching and training. Each day started at 9:30am and finished at 4:30pm – 5pm. Our coach was Aiden, who is an Irish coach that has just become the Vic State coach for Lasers.

Following from this camp was the Victorian OAMPS Youth Championships. Finn Buckley from Wagga Wagga also came to the event. There were 42 boats in the Open fleet. The first day was EXTREMELY

wavy, the swell was very big with some waves going up to 2 metres. The wind started at 15knots but died off as the racing went on, especially in the last race where there was only about 4-5 knots. The second day was the opposite with no waves or wind. There was no racing, so the results from the first day stood. Matilda - 8th, Lily - 13th, Laura - 14th & Finn – 17th.

It would be great if next season we see more of our juniors representing the club at these sorts of events. They are great learning experiences and you would be surprised at how much you can learn from just one regatta. There is a fleet for everyone, whether you are starting out in green fleet or sailing with the big kids in open fleet.

Recently, we had our last day of club sailing. Well done to everyone who competed throughout the season. Hopefully, you will come along to the presentation night on Saturday 4th May and join in the party!

Laura


School Essay by Junior member, Ben Roberts. [Ben recently participated in an AWYC training course]

I was off. Only three weeks to prepare. The wind in my face on a warm late Spring day in the early morning. I had set my course, slicing through the water at an intense speed, sailing up-wind. Sails in tight, the spray from the water on my face and the wind in my hair made me feel so exhilarated to be sailing a Laser. Two-man Pacers, I had sailed before, but sleek light Lasers were more than a challenge for someone of my skill level. This I soon found out as my instructor called “Ben let your main off a bit” over the roar of his motor-boat’s engine . When I finally reached the buoy, I tacked and shot down-wind. Gliding across the water, more free than a bird in the sky, soaring higher than all. I came to the next buoy and began to gybe, the boom flung across the boat like a mighty mace swung by a mighty warrior and ripped through the air as I headed to the buoy. Suddenly a gust of wind slammed itself into the sail. As this happened the boat began to tip, gravity began to pull on the mast bringing the whole boat with it. The boat cam to an 80 degree angle and became cliff-edged. Fighting gravity and the weight of the boat, I began to hike out over the water. Further and further I found myself over the water until finally the boat began to tip slowly back to me. Suddenly, I made a dash for the middle of the boat. After almost getting wet, I was sailing along happily when the next buoy was coming up. This tack was going to be perfect. I came to the buoy and began my tack and my boat glided through it so gracefully, like swan - as graceful as can be. Soon my instructor told me to swap with someone else, so I got in the rubber ducky and was taken to a Pacer.

THE END!! Reflections: 1. I chose the event that I did because it was the only exciting thing I have done recently and because sailing is almost a way of life to me. 2. The audience appeal was for understanding the difficulty of sailing. 3. I am hoping that my piece of writing revealed my love of sailing and that I am determined to keep going. 4. My biggest writing challenge was describing how the boom came across the boat. Editor: Thanks for sharing this with us, Ben. It’s good to be reminded about the love of our sport!


NATIONAL SAILABILITY CONFERENCE Yachting Australia's inaugural Sailability Australia Conference was held at the AIS in Canberra on 26th & 27th March. There were many keynote speakers and lots of group discussions and workshops. The main theme was “Inclusion” and what this means. Topics also covered included the Sailing Pathway, education and training (for both the participants and volunteers), risk management and safety. Inclusion of people of all-abilities is about providing a wide range of Sailing Pathway options at clubs where the individual has a choice how they participate. The inclusion spectrum allows club activities to be delivered in different ways, with more options. The aim is to encourage fuller participation by people of all-abilities. Many people believe there is no benefit to our club in providing sailing opportunities for people with disabilities. This is not the case, with 20% of Australia’s population reported to have a disability of some kind. If our club offers opportunities for people with a disability we’ll open up new markets and attract new customers to the organisation. We can also access sources of funding to make our club more accessible. By eliminating any discrimination and improving physical access our club will improve existing services for all members. Sailability is the umbrella program name for inclusion in sailing. It embraces the entire spectrum of inclusion in sailing at clubs. For this reason, to tie in with Yachting Australia’s current marketing and to assist with risk management, Sailability will now come under the banner of the Discover Sailing Centre at our Club. PARALYMPIC TALENT SEARCH DAY The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is conducting the first Talent Search day for 2013 in Victoria in April in Melbourne. Date: Saturday 20th April Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Victorian Institute of Sport, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. The APC is searching for people with a physical impairment, vision impairment or intellectual impairment who display the athletic potential to one day make it to Paralympic level competition. A secondary goal is to help introduce people with disabilities into regular sport and physical activity, whether that be through school sport or club environment and the day is great way for people with disabilities to meet representatives from a variety of sports. A fact sheet outlining what to expect can be found at: http://www.prodocom.com.au/filehosting/3393/email/Paralympic_Talent_Search_Fact_Sheet.pdf SUCCESSFUL NOMINATIONS FOR FUNDING Sailability Victoria recently received some donations, which were specified for both Volunteer Training and Learn To Sail Programs. Nominations were called on for the distribution to programs of these

Leanne Thomson

http://www.prodocom.com.au/filehosting/3393/email/Paralympic_Talent_Search_Fact_Sheet.pdf


donations. I am pleased to advise that we were successful in gaining funding for Cathy Richardson to attend an Assistant Instructor Course and also for Vince Star to attend a Start Sailing Course. Vince has been attending Sailability with his brother Tom for the last 2 years. Tom has cerebral palsy. It was felt that Tom’s sailing experience could be enhanced, by improving Vince’s understanding of sailing, thus allowing them both increased participation in the sport. SAILABILITY VOLUNTEER INDUCTION This induction has been postponed until the start of next season. Participating in this induction will give prospective, new and current volunteers a better understanding of sailability, the volunteer role descriptions and responsibilities and the training to use all the equipment with confidence (including the hoist, RIB and Access boats). ACCESS ASIA PACIFIC & AUSTRALIAN TITLES These titles were held over Easter in Canberra. Simon Brown represented AWYC in his 303 and came 14th out of 17. SAILING FOR EVERYONE Our last Sailing For Everyone Session was held on Saturday 23rd March. A huge thank you to the team of volunteers who assisted the 22 participants who went for a sail. I was away this day but was pleased to hear from the volunteers who enjoyed their afternoon. The feedback from those who went for a sail was also positive, with many posting pictures and comments on Facebook. DISCOVER SAILABILITY EXPERIENCE Gateway Community Health attended our Club with a group of their clients for a Sailability Experience on Tuesday 26th March. Below is an email sent to me from Karen Murison, Community Support Worker, Mental Health Team, Gateway Community Health about their day. Hi Leanne, Just wanted to thank you and your volunteers for our Sailability session on Tuesday 26th March. Our participants totally enjoyed the experience and those who sailed not only had an enjoyable experience but also gained a great sense of achievement by overcoming their fears and challenging their anxiety! This activity was part of a 3-day camp and proved to be a highlight for all those who participated. Your volunteers were supportive, friendly and non-judgmental which really made the session a great success. People living with a mental illness in our community rarely have opportunities such as this and it was greatly appreciated. Sincerely hoping we can utilise your program in the future. Leanne Thomson – Coordinator Ph: 0459 754 841 Email: [email protected]



SCHOOLS SAILING Term 1 was an exciting time for our training centre as we ran our first Start Sailing 1 program for a local secondary school. 6 Victory students and their teacher participated in this course over a 3-week period, attending 1 day per week. All students (and teacher) enjoyed their time with us, taking home a better understanding of sailing; its environment and a Yachting Australia Start Sailing 1 certificate. There are discussions with Victory about how we can work together again later in the year, possibly bringing out a new group of students and/or continuing with this current group to obtain the next level of qualification. A huge thank you to Daryl Stone, who was our Instructor, Aaron Pimm, Leanne Thomson and Sinead Stone who were Assistant Instructors over the three sessions.

Trinity Secondary school have also been in discussions about doing a program in Term 4 as we ran out of time to arrange a Term 1 program for them.

Prior to the start of our training courses next season we also hope to do some school intro programs, where students are brought out for a 2 hour experience in either the Tackers Boats or Pacers.

DSC COURSES Congratulations to Kim Tippett, Leanne Thomson and myself, for successfully completing the First Aid Refresher course and Shirleen Minato for passing her CPR Refresher. These were held at the Club in March. Thanks again to Helen and Terry Kerr for instructing this course.

Eight members are enrolled in the Marine Radio VHF course to be conducted at the Club on 13th & 14th April. This course will be run again at the start of next season.

Amazingly, we have only just completed our Learn to Sail courses and we have people trying to book into next year’s courses Planning has already begun and when these courses are available I will let you all know. In the meantime we still have an Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid) course on 1st & 2nd June (postponed from 18th & 19th May). To enrol, visit www.awyc.yachting.org.au/?ID=62173

VICTORIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS Good luck to Laura Thomson and Matilda & Lily Richardson who will be competing in this event on the weekend of 13th & 14th April. Once again, I will be offering on-water support and coaching to these juniors. I am sure you join me in wishing them all the best.

BRIDGING & BOAT HIRE It was great to see many new sailors hiring boats for our last bridging session. This offering and the hiring of boats will be reviewed over the winter and discussed with the in-coming committee. I will keep you updated as to what will be available in 2013-2014.

As we all reflect on the big year we have had I need to thank everyone who has helped out in our programs. I leave you all with this quote:

Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. Donald Thomson – Training Principal Ph: 0467 355 258 Email: [email protected]

Donald Thomson

http://www.awyc.yachting.org.au/?ID=62173


For Sale: Noelex 25, NX747 Plane Sailing $32000

2 Main Sails, 2 Jibs, 1 Storm Jib, 1 Genoa, 1 Spinnaker

Boom Cover, Shade Tent.

2 Radios UHF & 27 Meg, Stereo Radio, CD

Yamaha 8 HP 4 stroke, low hours

Compass , Raymarine Depth, Cat 5 Safety, Power Winch

Tandem Trailer, Good light truck tyres

Standard Fit out and Cockpit Cushions, boat cover

Well kept and looked-after boat.

Phone Peter Kalin 0408 237 342

Two Hobie Bravo Catamarans for sale. Check out the type of boat on http://www.hobiecat.com/sailboats/bravo/ Purchased to hire out but not used. They were $5400 new and are for sale at $3500 – extra for the one on a trailer. Elna 03 58831170 (Finley) [email protected]

For sale

Walker Bay 8 Rigid Dinghy Sail-Row-Tow One owner only Phone Paul Kelly 0488178861

Quarter (25%) share outright ownership in a syndicate comprising of two sail boats - a 420 and a Catamaran. Fully seaworthy with sails and equipment. The other owners are keen but can't seem to find time to sail.

Both available for inspection on AWYC grounds. An incredible bargain at $700 for both boats (quarter share)

Soon to be taken to the coast for better prospects. Please act early. Call Rama on 0417 411 142 for full details.

The AWYC Website is trialling a new Classified Ads section to replace the For Sale area. In the

Classified Ads you will be able to input and manage your own Classifieds. They can include Boats For

Sale, Boats Wanted, Crew Available, Crew Wanted and Bits For Sale. To place and manage you Ad use

the menu on the left hand side of the Classified Ads page on the AWYC website. You will require your

User ID (Silver Card No & Password) this is the same as My Sailor. If you have any questions please

email [email protected] .

http://www.hobiecat.com/sailboats/bravo/




SAIL CLEARANCE Bruce Avery (formerly of Bonegilla Boat Shop)

has cleaned out his “sail loft” and needs to get

rid of the following interesting items.

Heron main & jib North RL24 mylar genoa North 505 L/W spinnaker 4.3m hoist Douglas mainsail 5.1m luff, 2m foot Geoff Goff jib 4.6m luff 1.7m foot Robert Thompson jib 3m luff 1.2m foot Jib kits for Maricat & Windrush 14, 1 of each 18 sailboard sails, most brand new, varying sizes & colours. (NB: Sailboard sails work very well on Laser-type dinghies & kids' dinghies with pocket luff & loose foot.) Plus hydraulic swager, assortment of yacht fittings.

Phone 0408 690269 or 0260 416675 or email: [email protected]

Charles Kuljurgies: 60 591 585 or 0423 407 190


Sailability and Training dates to be decided - mere substitution of 2012-2013 schedule so far.

Maybe a “Bridge-to-Bridge” race early in the season. Laser champ, Tom Burton, may be here

for a caching clinic towards the end of September. Comments welcomed.

July 21; August 4, 25 (last one just a clean-up the week before the sailing season starts)

10.00am Sunday Working Bees (Commodore’s sausage sizzle for lunch) and other

working bees called for small teams e.g. sand-bags at edge of lawn.

May 11; June 15; July 13; August 10

8.00am Saturday Winter Series of Long Distance Races

July 2-6 Qld Youth Week @ RQYS

July 27-28 Optimist Event @ AWYC (TBC)

Sept 1 9.00am "Give Dads a Sail" Regatta R1-3.

Sept 7 2.00pm CBH=0.725 & Nx25 Country C'ships (R1&2)

Sept 8 9.00am CBH=0.725 & Nx25 Country C'ships (R3, 4 & 5)

Sept 15 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R1), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R1)

“Third Race” Series A - YS & HCP (R1)

Night Cruisers: Full Moon on Sept 19

Sept 22 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R2), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R2)

“Third Race” Series A - YS & HCP (R2). / Resail.

Sept 23-27 Holiday Tackers 3 (first week of both Vic & NSW holidays)

Sept 29 Commodore’s Trophy (R3), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R3)

“Third Race” Series A - YS & HCP (R3) / Resail.

Oct 4 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising - First for 2013-2014 season.

Oct 5-Oct 7 NSW Labour Day Holiday - 1st Mon of Oct.

Oct 5-12 Australian Masters Games

Oct 6 10.00am Green Fleet Racing (for less experienced sailors, with modified rules)

Oct 12 Sailability (1.00pm)

Oct 13 10.00am Green Fleet Racing (for less experienced sailors, with modified rules)

Wodonga Children’s Fair?

Oct 18 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Oct 19-20 Sail Sandy

Oct 19 3.00pm Ronstan Sail Inland @ YYC - Social Race

Night Cruisers: Full Moon on Oct 19

Oct 20 9.30am Ronstan Sail Inland @ YYC (R1&2)

Oct 27 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R4), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R4)

12.00pm “Discover Sailing” Open Day (to 3.30pm)

Oct 31 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Nov 2-3 HBS Rose Festival, includes HBS Dash for Cash. TY Travellers Series?

(R1&2, Sat 2pm; R3,4 &5, Sun 9am; Visitors may stay Mon/Tues.

Nov 8 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Nov 9 Training: Dinghy (9am-1pm & 1.30pm-5.30pm). T3 (1.30pm-5.30pm)

Sailability(1.00pm).

Nov 10 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R5), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R5)


Tackers 1 at 1.30pm



Cats - Tune & Test Weekend

3.00pm Ronstan Sail Inland @ AWYC - Social - Junior-Run sprints and meal

Nov 17 9.30am Ronstan Sail Inland @ AWYC (R3&4).

AWYC Calendar 2013-2014 (draft)


Tackers 1 at 1.30pm

Night Cruisers: Full Moon on Nov 18

Nov 22 3.30pm Wedding (3.30pm – 5.30pm)



Nov 24 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R6), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R6)


Tackers 1 at 1.30pm


Nov 30 9.00am Training: Dinghy (9am-1pm & 1.30pm-5.30pm). T3 (1.30pm-5.30pm)

2.00pm AWYC-Tallangatta Cruise/

Dec 1 Tallangatta-AWYC Cruise.

Tackers 1 at 1.30pm

Dec 1-7 Sail Melbourne- ISAF Sailing World Cup

Dec 6 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Dec 7 Training: Dinghy (9am-1pm & 1.30pm-5.30pm). T Bridging (2pm-5pm)

Sailability (1pm). Discover Sailing Experience (2pm-5pm)

Dec 8 10.00am Green Fleet Racing (for less experienced sailors, with modified rules)

Tackers 1 at 1.30pm

Dec 13 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Dec 15 9.00am Laser 4.7 “Intergalactic” C’ships and Opti Swamp Cup

(1 session of mini sprint races)

12.30pm CHRISTMAS Fun Races/Party/Santa

Tackers 3 (12.30pm-4.30pm)

Night Cruisers: Full Moon on Dec 17

Dec 27-Jan 4 Australian Laser Championships @ McCrae

Dec 31 7.00pm New Year’s Eve function

Jan 4-11 National Optimist Championships @ Mornington

Jan 6-10 Australian Youth Championships @ Sorrento & Blairgowrie

Jan 11 Sailability (1pm)

Jan 12 10.00am Green Fleet Racing (for less experienced sailors, with modified rules)

Jan 13-17 Tackers Week Program (T2: 9am T1: 1pm). Youth Better Sailing 9am

Youth Start Sailing 1.30pm

Jan 17 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Night Cruisers: Full Moon on Jan 16

Jan 19 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R7), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R7)

“Third Race” Series B - YS & HCP (R1). / Resail

Jan 20-24 Tackers Week (T1: 9.00am - 1.00pm; T2: 1.30pm-5.30pm))

Jan 25-26 Australia Day Regatta @ YYC or Festival of Sails 2014 (RGYC)

(Aust Day, Sunday).

Jan 31 5.45pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Feb 1 Training: DSLTS/Tackers 3 (9am-2.00pm); Tackers Bridging (2-5pm)

Discover Sailing Experience (2pm-5pm)

Sailability (1pm).

Feb 2 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R8), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R8)

“Third Race” Series B - YS&HCP (R2)/Resail. .

Tackers 1 at 1.00pm

Feb 7 5.45pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Feb 8 3.00pm Ronstan Sail Inland @ AWYC . Social - Junior-Run sprints and meal

Training: DSLTS/Tackers 3 (9am-2.00pm); Tackers 2 (1.30pm-5.30pm)



Feb 9 9.30am Ronstan Sail Inland @ AWYC (R5&6).

Tackers 1 at 1.00pm


Feb 15 Tackers 2 (1.30pm-5.30pm)

Night Cruisers: Full Moon on Feb 15

Feb 15-16 Lidgett Trophy – Optis?

Feb 16 10.00am Green Fleet Racing (for less experienced sailors, with modified rules)

Tackers 1 at 1.00pm


Feb 22 Training: DSLTS/Tackers 3 (9am-2.00pm); Tackers 2 (1.30pm-5.30pm)

Feb 23 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R9), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R9)

“Third Race” Series B - YS & HCP (R3) / Resail.

Tackers 1 at 1.00pm

Feb 24 CSU Sailing Day?


Mar 1 Training: DSLTS/Tackers 3 (9am-2.00pm); Tackers 2 (1.30pm-5.30pm)

Sailability (1pm).

Mar 2 10.00am Green Fleet Racing (for less experienced sailors, with modified rules)

Tackers 1 at 1.00pm

Mar 8-10 Passage Races Regatta (Sat 2.00pm; Sunday 9.00am & 2.00pm)

Marlay Point (TY Traveller Series). Tasars @ AWYC?

Victorian Opti Championships? (Vic Labour Day, 2nd Mon)

Mar 14 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Mar 15 Tackers 2 (1.30pm-5.30pm). Dinghy Bridging. DS Experience.

Mar 16 9.00am Commodore’s Trophy (R10), AWYC Championship/Handicap (R10)

“Third Race” Series B - YS & HCP (R4) / Resail.

Night Cruisers: Full Moon on Mar 17

Mar 21 5.45pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising

Mar 22 Tackers 2 (1.30pm-5.30pm)

Sailability (1pm)

NSW Opti Championships?

Mar 23 10.00am Green Fleet Racing (for less experienced sailors, with modified rules)

Mar 28 5.30pm Friday Evening Sailing/Socialising.

Night Cruisers: Full Moon on Apr 15

Apr 18-21 Easter Regatta @ AWYC for Skiffs (B14, I-14, Musto, 49er & 29er) with

other

OTB Monohulls having VYC yardstick <100 and other classes in separate

div(s)

April 25-27 YYC ANZAC Regatta. Loch Sport Challenge

Sat May 3 6.30pm Function / Presentation at Commercial Club

Sun July 5 5.00pm AGM



Discussion Paper AWYC Committee Restructure

AGM 2013 Purpose: The purpose of this discussion paper is to inform the membership of the proposed changes to the com-mittee structure. Background: On 26 November 2012 the Victorian Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 under which our club is incorporated changed. This change requires us to redraft our club rules (constitution) using the ‘model rules’ provided by the Victorian Department of Consumer Affairs as the template. This creates an opportunity for us to also review the current committee structure and update how our committee is formed and functions to better align with the current activities of the club. The following proposal has been developed by the committee following an extensive review of other sailing club committee structures and consideration of the current and expected future functions of AWYC. Proposal: It is proposed to restructure the committee to align with the current functions of the club and allow changes to accommodate future club responsibilities. Issues to consider are: Provide better focus on planning and development opportunities. Committee to be made up of the Officers (Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Secre-

tary, Treasurer) plus defined general members. General member positions are to be agreed each year and voted by members at the AGM. This enables

all committee members to vote. Only Officers to be listed in constitution. General Committee positions can be listed separately (in by-

laws). This gives the committee flexibility to change general member positions as needed without having to change the constitution.

All positions are to be renewed annually by members vote at the AGM. Tenure of Flag Officers (Commodore, Vice commodore, Rear Commodore) to be limited to 2 years in

any one position. Include in the constitution a provision for Special Committee Members (exofficio – non voting) and sub

-committees. Expectation for Vice Commodore to follow on to Commodore’s role at the ends of 2 year term. This

will underpin a stable transition of executive management of the club and will provide consistent application of forward planning (see roles and responsibilities below).

Proposed Committee make-up: Committee Officers (to be defined in constitution):

Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Secretary Treasurer


General members (to be provided for, but not defined): Club Captain Racing Club Captain Recreational Sailing Training Centre Principal Assets Manager Marketing & Promotion Galley & Entertainment

Responsibilities: Commodore, First Flag Officer

Efficient operations of the club Compliance with constitution, bylaws and policies. Engagement with membership through information sessions etc Promotion and development of club and members Delivery of objectives in accordance with the rolling 5 year business plan Key contact with YA, YV, Government agencies, etc

Vice Commodore, Second Flag Officer (deputy to Commodore)

Preparation of rolling 5 year business plan. Facilitate meetings with members to gather input and feedback on the business plan. Maintenance of clubs policies, procedures and plans. Deputise for Commodore when required. Chair of Strategic Planning Sub Committee.

Rear Commodore, Third Flag Officer (Participation)

Responsible for the club participation program Leader of the Discover Sailing initiative or other similar programs as they arise Facilitates club open days and introduction activities for prospective new members. Coordinates the training, development and rostering of Discover Sailing Hosts. New member inductions Chair Training and Sailability sub-committees.

Secretary This role is defined in the model rules provided by Department of Consumer Affairs Secretary (1) The Secretary must perform any duty or function required under the Act to be per-

formed by the secretary of an incorporated association. Example Under the Act, the secretary of an incorporated association is responsible for lodging documents of the association with the Registrar.

(2) The Secretary must— (a) maintain the register of members in accordance with rule 18; and (b) keep custody of the common seal (if any) of the Association and, except for the fi-

nancial records referred to in rule 70(3), all books, documents and securities of the Association in accordance with rules 72 and 75; and

(c) subject to the Act and these Rules, provide members with access to the register of members, the minutes of general meetings and other books and documents; and

(d) perform any other duty or function imposed on the Secretary by these Rules.


(3) The Secretary must give to the Registrar notice of his or her appointment within 14 days after the appointment.

Treasurer This role is defined by the rules provided by Department of Consumer Affairs Treasurer (1) The Treasurer must— (a) receive all moneys paid to or received by the Association and issue receipts for

those moneys in the name of the Association; and (b) ensure that all moneys received are paid into the account of the Association within

5 working days after receipt; and (c) make any payments authorised by the Committee or by a general meeting of the

Association from the Association's funds; and (d) ensure cheques are signed by at least 2 committee members. (2) The Treasurer must— (a) ensure that the financial records of the Association are kept in accordance with the

Act; and (b) coordinate the preparation of the financial statements of the Association and their

certification by the Committee prior to their submission to the annual general meeting of the Association.

(3) The Treasurer must ensure that at least one other committee member has access to the accounts and financial records of the Association.

Club Captain - Racing

All club racing Regatta race management Training members in rescue boat procedures Maintenance of a boat register for all racing boats including insurance details

Club Captain – Recreational Sailing Arranging recreational sailing events both at Lake Hume and other venues Promoting social sailing to existing and new members Providing opportunities for members interested in cruising to learn the required skills. Maintenance of a boat register for all non-racing boats including insurance details

Training Principal Running of the Training Centre Development of members Management and maintenance of training fleet and facilities

Assets Manager Grounds and facilities maintenance Building compliance Boat Storage Camping Powerboat (rescue) management and maintenance

Galley and Entertainment Efficient operation of the Galley Arranging members social functions


Catering for all club activities. Ensuring compliance with food preparation accreditation.

Marketing and Promotion Promotion of club and events Coordinate Maintenance of Facebook and Twitter accounts Preparation and maintenance of a marketing plan Securing sponsorship of regatta events Issue press releases May Chair a Marketing and Promotion sub committee

Other functions to be assigned Duty Rostering including galley rosters Newsletter Sailability Website

Proposed Constitutional changes relating to restructure: (the text below is taken from another club's constitution. It provides an example of how the tenure of flag officers is managed by others.)

The Commodore, Vice Commodore and Rear Commodore shall be the flag officers of the Club in that order of seniority. At every Annual General Meeting of the Club the Flag Officers shall re-tire from office. A Flag Officer of the Club who has held the one office for two consecutive years shall not be eligible for nomination for that office for the next year but will be again eligible for nomination to that office after that year has elapsed and shall therefore be immediately eligible for nomination to one other Flag Officer.

The Commodore, Vice Commodores and Rear Commodore should preferably each be the bona fide owner or part owner of a sailing yacht on the Club’s Yacht Register. Any nominee who is not an owner or part owner shall clearly declare so on their nomination.

The Officers of the Club shall be: a) The Commodore b) The Vice-Commodore c) The Rear-Commodore d) The Treasurer e) The Secretary h) The Immediate Past Commodore

The Immediate Past Commodore of the Club shall be an Officer but shall not be a member of the General Committee.

All Flag Officers must have previously been a Member of the General Committee for a period or periods in aggregate, of not less than nine (9) months.

Each Committee Member shall hold office from the Annual General Meeting of his election until the Annual General Meeting in the next year.

Opportunities to provide comments and feedback This is an important change to the management structures of our club and it is important members have input to the proposed changes. All members are invited to consider this proposed committee structure and provide comments in writ-ing to the secretary before 5:00pm Friday 5 April at [email protected] or PO Box 640 Albury NSW 2640. All comments will be considered by the committee and may be incorporated into the final draft which


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Yacht Club Inc.

PO Box 640

ALBURY NSW 2640