Why this Seminar will benefit members of SAS and affiliated Clubs and Classes

Concept
The Seminar will be conducted as a Discussion Workshop and following the lines of the     ISAF      International Race Officers seminar

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.

Many thanks,
Di Hutton-Squire
RO MAC WC Points 5

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.

This event has a certain magnetic appeal to all manner of sailors – from the diminutive Hobie Tigers to the majestic 65ft Doughty and everything in between. A strong organizing committee from RCYC as well as Club Mykonos planned the details to perfection, including the weather, under the careful guidance of Hylton Hale. This is the weather everyone had been waiting for – a decent south easter to get the fleet swiftly to Saldanha. The 2010 entry list topped out at 108 of which 104 finally competed. It is a staggering number of boats considering the restrictions of the capacity of Club Mykonos harbour, which is 55 vessels.

By Len Davies
In response to a request received in October 2009 from the Western Province Sports Council for nominees in a variety of sporting categories, South African Sailing - Western Cape, after a certain amount of subterfuge, submitted nominations in two categories.

Same Venue different date

The 2010 Saldanha Bay championship regatta will be from the 24th to 27th April.
This year we welcome the addition of the Hobie 16 and Mosquito Nationals.
The regatta venue is Hoedjiesbaai Beach and the regatta centre will be in the municipal campsite.
We are planning lots of entertainment over the four days.

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Don’t forget this weekend, Hermanus Yacht Club is hosting the SAS Western Cape Points Regatta.

Attention all Oppie Sailors: One of our members has pledged a very generous prize of R1,000 cash to be equally split between Optimist sailors who finishes overall in #th position. This is a specific pre-determined yet undisclosed position …….CLUE: in the top 15, in both the A & B fleets, and not the first three.