Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:21 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.sailingwc.org.za/images/logo.gif http://www.sailingwc.org.za/ webmaster@sailing.org.za http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article234.phtml Wednesday Night Paul Standbridge talks about the giant 105ft multi-hull - The Majan When: Wednesday 3 March - immediately after Twilight Racing (before the prize-giving) Where:Royal Cape Yacht Club main hall. Meet the rest of Majan’s crew See some of the radical film footage taken during their Indian Ocean dash from the Sultanate of Oman to Cape Town Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:21 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article233.phtml The job of the finishing bridge at MAC last weekend was made considerably more difficult because competitors returned through the finish line to the shore after sailing. While this was the direct route, no consideration was given to those on the bridge trying to get accurate finish results. There is no rule to ensure this but it is polite and considerate to keep clear of all start and finish lines while not starting or finishing. Please be aware of this, particularly in confined waters. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:59:33 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article232.phtml Over the past year or so the notice given by clubs to WCROA (Len Davies) for hire of equipment has become at times almost impossibly short. Len is often away on business for a whole week. It is totally unfair to expect him to produce the equipment required for a regatta at short notice. The bye-law states that at least one months notice must be given. Each club knows long before this that a regatta is to be held. We have now no alternative but to uphold that month’s notice. If, for any reason a request comes in within the month double the fees will be charged as from 1st June 2010. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:55:46 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article231.phtml Twilight Racing: The racing was abandoned on Wednesday due to a heavy fog covering the Bay, all yachts returned to the RCYC safely. Next week’s race is the last of the club series, with racing on the 10th March being a "fun race" and the Prize giving. The IRC twilight series will conclude on Wednesday the 10th March 2010. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:14:43 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article230.phtml Mykonos Offshore Regatta: Once again a very successful and thoroughly enjoyed event with the weather being particularly suitable, well maybe less holes and a little more breeze for the Bay Race (oh I suppose less shipping as well)  and less breeze for the trip back to Cape Town. Congratulations to the organisers and grateful thanks to the sponsors. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:35:39 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article229.phtml Ben Van der Steen reached a top speed of 40.78 Knots (75.5 KM per hour). This is a new MAC Windsurfing speed record. Amazing that Ben Broke the record on a standard 94L JP slalom Board and NP 7Sq m sail. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:53:28 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article228.phtml The results for the HYC SAS WC Point Series (January 2010) are now available CLICK HERE to Download Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:14:40 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article227.phtml There will be handicap racing this Sunday for everyone to prepare for the DNG sponsored event on the 24th which will be pursuit racing. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:49:06 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article226.phtml We are well into 2010 and the time has come to "talk of ships & sails...." yes, the MAC 24-Hour Challenge 2010 ................75 days and counting down........to 27/28 March. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:34:58 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article225.phtml The ZVYC has been made available to download Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:28:13 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article224.phtml The Sailing Committee have changed the format for Wednesday Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:18:18 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article223.phtml 2010 Western Cape Sailing Championships (including The Hobie 16 & Mosquito Class National Championship) will be sailed at Hoedjiesbaai Beach - Saldanha Bay, 24 – 27 April 2010 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:28:55 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article222.phtml Remember the Zebra Regatta this Sunday, 29th November being held by the Zeekoe Vlei Yacht Club at 10h00 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:36:10 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article221.phtml By Pat Downing aka Mama 24 ................135 days and counting down........... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:36:25 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article220.phtml This weekend is not only the Laser and Sonnet Club Champs, something very exciting is happening for the Youth. Rob Holden, who runs a very active and exciting youth programme at Mossel Bay, is coming to visit the club with four brand new RS Tera Youth Dinghies. All the youngsters who are associated with the club are encouraged and invited to come down and watch as three of these race and one is available for demo purposes. We look forward to seeing you all on the weekend. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:41:02 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article219.phtml 1st boats start arriving on Thursday 12th November 2009 The Fleet of 10 entries will be here at RCYC until Friday 20th November 2009. We are having a meeting with the Organisers tomorrow to see what their requirements are for a finishing bridge, so we may be calling on your help, the finish should be comfortable, as it will be from the Port Captain’s Office. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:16:48 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article218.phtml Closing date for entries: 16h00 on Wednesday 11th November 2009 Start: 10h00 on Saturday 14th November 2009 Entry fee: R70.00 (Incl Vat) per metre LOA, or part thereof Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:24:31 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article217.phtml As the new Sailing Season has just started and the next Club Newsletter is not due for a couple of weeks we thought it prudent to send out a Sailing Newsletter to make sure you are all aware of the Sailing program and general requirements. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:27:42 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article216.phtml Lion of Africa Ladies Day is on this Saturday we have a good fleet of 14 yachts, which is great over 100 women on the water, and the weather looks great! Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:02:43 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article215.phtml All Sailors Welcome! Nestled in the lee of the Overberg Mountains, Hermanus Yacht Club's green lawns reach right down to the water's edge. The salt water lagoon provides safe sailing for children and variable wind conditions that can raise the heart-rate of even the most experienced sailors. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:05:15 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article214.phtml By Ron Keytel Friday night: as usual live music, but this time we have new “kids on the block” who be demonstrating their disco ability (Robert van Rooyen & Greg Thijsse), if it is as good as their sailing, you should be in for a great evening. Restaurant special is Lady’s Eisbein & chips R49.99. Lucky draw as usual. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:30:06 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article213.phtml By June Morris The Opening Cruise at VYC took place on the 22nd August, 2009. Honoured guests included Mr. & Mrs. P. Hansen – Mr. Hansen being the guest speaker, Mr & Mrs. R. Bartholemew – representing SAS and Mr. and Mrs. P. Stuyck, founder members of VYC.The sun shone brightly as proceedings got underway with speeches from the three Flag Officers, Mr. E. Morris – Commodore, Mr. J. Yntema – Vice Commodore and Mr. J. Van Ryswyk – Rear Commodore. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:06:53 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article212.phtml Dear all This Sunday sees the first round of the MDM Services Team racing: The RED EAGLES take on the YELLOW HURRICANES and the GREEN DRAGONS will face the WHITE KNIGHTS - do be sure to come and watch this exciting racing if you are not participating. There will be a start for any others who wish to have their own race. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:36:07 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article211.phtml Tonight at the Club, the Royal Cape Rockers, due to popular demand will be giving a performance of their special brand of music, support the Club come down have meal and enjoy yourselves. Racing on Saturday: Club Winter Series Round 2, this race will be started and finished from the “Butt Cat” on the Bay, it will be running the L26 Provincial Championships. The Club race will be started at the 1st opportunity after 14h00. Course and starting time will be announced on VHF Chnl 06 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:24:19 +0200 http://www.sailingwc.org.za/Article210.phtml The Opening Cruise is tomorrow, Saturday 15th at 14h30. Our guest speaker is Ross Tucker of the Sports Science Institute. His talk will be on 'Winds of Change - South Africa High Performance Sports Landscape'. this promises to be a very interesting talk. Please remember to bring a cake or plate of snacks. Junior training registration will be at 10h00 on Sunday 16th. Zeekoe Vlei Yacht Club Tel/Fax: 021-705 3373 zvyc@iafrica.com www.zvyc.org.za Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:26:17 +0200