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REMINDER TO ALL
HMYC MEMBERS FROM VC: HOUSE
The Clubhouse hospitality
facilities are now closed for the off-season. ( Season re-opens last
weekend August/first weekend September - watch this space.) The
changeroom facilities are available for use by members provided
that members have a key with which to access these facilities.
Keys may be purchased from Dave Patrick
(cell 0785310199 email
afroconf@iafrica.com
)
as he has some spare toilet keys. Members wishing to purchase keys
should make arrangements to do so by contacting Dave.
SATURDAY 4 JULY 2009
HMYC 08/09
AGM and PRIZE GIVING FUNCTION
PLEASE NOTE
THAT THE HMYC AGM/PRIZEGIVING FUNCTION WILL TAKE PLACE
ON SATURDAY 4 JULY 2009 AT THE
VICTORIA COUNTRY CLUB, PIETERMARITZBURG.
Programme
15h30 (3.30 pm)
Refreshments served
16h00 (4.00 pm)
AGM
18h00 (6.00 pm)
Seats taken for Dinner
18h45 (6.45 pm)
Prizegiving
The cost will be R105 per person. Unfortunately there is no half price
for children. Dress is smart casual .
PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO BE AT WHAT SHOULD BE 'THE' EVENT
ON THE HMYC CALENDAR.MAKE YOUR BOOKINGS NOW !
Members should pay Dinner attendance monies due into the HMYC bank
account before the event, using their name as reference for the
deposit.
HMYC Bank Account details ? Check your 09/10 Membership Fee Notice when
you pay your fees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SIMPLY SAILING REGATTA
YOU'RE IN or OUT ????????? .
Presently IN: 'Odin's Eye' (Tony Cockerill); 'Zackedly' (Rob Samways);
'Guess Who?' (John Bruckman); 'Bad News' (Luke Wagner); 'Piccanin' (Tim
Duguid); 'Paradigm Shift' (Robin MacIntosh).
There will be racing in Durban Harbour as part of the spectator attraction during the 'new'
Durban Boat Show
in July and we are trying to get a minimum of 6
Hunters down to Durban so we can get our own Class start which will be great
exposure for the Hunter Class and HMYC.
· Racing on
Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July- Prizegiving
at about 15h30 on the Sunday
· 1 to 2 hours of TV coverage after the event
· Great prizes to be won
· Reg Ross is designing graphics to “sex up” the boats with
some bling -'Odin's Eye' is already getting attention!
This is an ideal opportunity for us to show off the Hunter Class to the public
and Durban sailing community so all can see what a
competitive and fun class we have.
Let’s make the effort guys – talk to the “Comm” if you're keen / need more info
/ some help getting your boat to Durb’s
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AUCTION
PLEASE NOTE:
The Club Committee, having exhausted all REASONABLE avenues available in
order to properly identify the significant number of unmarked/unclaimed
yachts, dinghies, etc 'squatting' on Club premises, is presently
preparing to AUCTION this equipment in an attempt to make valuable space
available to bone fide members of the Club.
A list of goods for auction is being compiled. A date for the AUCTION
will be set in due course.
BOAT/CAR PARK AND TENDER RACKS
PLEASE ensure that you have paid the fees due in order to secure an
allocated space in the boat (R200), in the boat shed (R240) or a
spot on the new tender racks (R60).
(Please view the spreadsheet layout of the presently-allocated spaces by
clicking on "Boat Park" alongside.)
All forms of craft and equipment, NOT properly stored in a PAID-FOR AND
ALLOCATED SPACE, has been initially relegated to the grass park closer to
the dam wall. Should this equipment not be claimed/properly stored
within a reasonable period of time, steps will be taken to ensure that
unclaimed/derelict equipment ceases to be a nuisance on club premises.
For the latest
MRYC RADIO SAILING NEWS
click here.
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HMYC GENERAL NEWSLETTER
By 'SHMYC' -- 19
June 2009
IMPORTANT:
In order to assist the Club Facilities Manager, Dave Patrick
(cell 0785310199 email
afroconf@iafrica.com ) and his team in their task, members are
urged to ensure that their boats and equipment are kept parked/stowed neatly in
allocated areas/spaces.
REPORTS FROM RECENT CLUB EVENTS
From 'Yachting Log' by Keith Gerson :
(This week's report benefitting from additional input from 'Pink Pantser')
So........ A real 'gumbo' of series' events for Saturday 13
June. Will 'The Red Boat' scoop two trophies?
This was the question posed prior to Saturday's sailing. Not to be !!! Read
on!!!!!
The 'Grand Final' of Von Klemperer Series #5 and Brass Monkey Series #1 and #2
was held on Saturday 13 June, bringing to a
close the 'off-season' sailing calendar of events. And a 'turn up' for the books
it was!
The old adage to the fore once again: "It ain't over 'til it's over!"
After a glassy morning with no wind, Race Officer Fritz Von Klemperer held the
briefing at 13h30 for the now (in)famous course of
Start – 1 – 3 – 4 – Centre – 6 - Finish. The light north-easterly wind edged
through and was just strong enough for Fritz to start
the race at 13h55.
Fritz's (always a card up his sleeve!) innovative “water start” idea worked
perfectly and this allowed him to sail on the L26
'Desiree' and enjoy the day out on the water.
After a good ( Peter M reported 'perfect') start, 'Flirt' (Peter M and Kevin
Kirkman) took the lead in about 3 knots of wind. On the
way up to No 1 'Flirt' sailed into a bit of a 'hole' allowing 'Knip' (Mark
Patrickand Andy Arbuckle) to lead at the first mark followed
by 'Flirt', 'Desire' and the Miracle of Richard and Vic Patrick. Bags up and it
was 'Flirt' with a 'fancy' move on the run, sailing
around 'Knip' to lead again at No 3, sailing away to No 4, Centre , No 6 and to
the Finish to take line honours. 'Knip' came 2nd
and the L26 'Desiree' ( Bosun Georg Muller and friends) finished 3rd.
But it was the lone Miracle in 4th place, sailed by Richard Patrick and daughter
Victoria which proved the real surprise, taking the
Brass Monkey Series Trophy on handicap. Very well done.
And the Von Klemperer Series? It was 'Pink Pantser' Metcalfe
taking it from 'The Red Boat' by a single point after discard ! A
tough one for 'Team Red' who sailed so consistently well in all five of the VK
events. Good effort, Mark and Andy. Rewards will
come.
The end to a great season was enjoyed with a perfect sunset and few cold ones on
the veranda and the usual post-race banter –
roll on end August/beginning September for the new season. Wonder how VC Sailing
will deal with the challenges of the 'World
Cup' calendar ? Time will tell.
HMYC
Hunter Class Comms
FRIDAY 20 to SUNDAY 22 MARCH
HUNTER CLASS - Schneider Electric NATIONALS 2009
Full result sheet and report on this event
on the Hunter Class website at www.hunterclass.com
LATEST RADIO SAILING NEWS
From 'Yachting Log' by Keith Gerson :
" Radio sailors were in action at HMYC over the weekend in the KZN
Provincial Championship for International 1 meters. 19 yachts
took part and a total of 15 races were run despite the very light wind
on occasion. Some very tight racing was seen.
Peter Simons from Durban Model Boat Club was the winner with Desmond
Fairbank from Maritzburg Radio Yacht Club 2nd close behind. John
McKercha from North Vaal came 3rd with Norrie Taylor Durban 4th."
Radio Sailing at Midmar
HMYC has an affiliate club - the "Maritzburg Radio Sailing club"-- MRYC
which has now relocated to Midmar due to unsuitable conditions at the 'Duzi. As an affiliate club, MRYC performs activities which are supplementary to HMYC and, indeed, there is much membership overlap between HMYC and MRYC.
MRYC
sails from the HMYC-laid course on the foreshore every SECOND SATURDAY AFTERNOON and THURSDAY EVENINGS.
Saturday comprises formal league racing in the "R36 class" with very tight racing. Racing starts at 14h00 'till 16h00. The R36 class is a cheap self-build class which hones one's general sailing and tactical skills very well. Thursday is a very informal, relaxed affair with absolutely any radio sailing yacht welcome, 17h00 'till too dark to see the boats! This is followed by a braai into the evening which, during the winter, becomes the main business! HMYC clubhouse is a very pleasant venue for an evening braai. HMYC
members are welcome to the Thursday evenings for a BYO braai, anytime after 17h00.
Those wishing to join in and experience the challenge are welcome to
contact Des Fairbank on 0832890962 or
desf@telkomsa.net or just
pop in to join in.
ENJOY HMYC IN EVERY WAY.
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About Henley Midmar
Yacht Club
The
Henley Midmar Yacht Club has without question the most picturesque
setting of any inland yacht club in South Africa, with sweeping views
over the keelboat moorings and mountains in the distance.
A mere 60 minute drive from Durban and 15 minutes from Pietermaritzburg,
HMYC is the perfect setting for weekend racing or cruising.
Whether you are looking to race Hunters, Lasers, Optimists, 29’ers or
enjoy a relaxing cruise, Midmar offers a huge expanse of water with fair
winds.
There is a racing calendar most weekends (see Sailing Calendar) during
the season along with many Provincial and National Regatta’s held at the
club throughout the year.
Accommodation is available within the Midmar reserve in the form of
Chalets, Rustic Log Cabins and Campsites (see KZN Wildlife logo link) as
well as Campsites being available to Club Members at the club for
Regatta’s and weekends. (see Camping Application)
If you would like more information regarding the club, would like to get
involved or find a boat to suit your needs, please contact any member of
the Committee (see Contacts) either by phone or email..
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