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RIVER RIVER President’s Report _________________ 2
Concord and Ryde Sailing Club Newsletter – November 2015 No. 187 Commodore’s Report _ ____________ 4
Bi-monthly magazine of the WANTED! __________________________ 6
Discover Sailing Day Photos ________ 7
CUoPncoTrdHaEnd Ryde Sailing Club Inc. Theme Dinner _ ____________________ 14
From the Archives #28 _____________ 16
R I V E REDITOR: Christmas Party Notice _____________ 21
Nicole Williams CRSC Historical Photos _ ___________ 22
64 Adelaide Street, West Ryde, 2114 Training ____________________________ 28
(m) 0438 418 405 Class Reports _ ____________________ 30
[email protected]
Junior Heron __________________ 30
CLUB POSTAL ADDRESS: Intermediate Spirals ___________ 32
P.O. Box 3061, Putney, NSW, 2112 Catamaran ____________________ 33
Tasar __________________________ 36
9809 7198 Spiral __________________________ 40
Heron _________________________ 46
CLUB LOCATION: NS14 __________________________ 50
Kissing Point Park, corner of Waterview St ‘A’ Division _____________________ 52
From the Starter’s Boat _ ______ 54
and Yaralla Rd, Putney. Registrar ______________________ 55
Outdoor Living Project______________ 56
WEBSITE: South Coast Sails Notice____________ 56
concordrydesailing.org.au
Cover:
PRESIDENT: Someone heard there was a Christmas Party soon
Chris Gildersleeve 0401 777-099 at the Club...!

COMMODORE: Unless otherwise credited or
Duncan McRae 0421 068 199 implied, all photos are taken by

SECRETARY: Nicole Williams.
Sandra Donovan 9816 5468 Contributions welcome.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any
TREASURER: form by any means without the written permission of the Editor.
The views expressed within this publication are not necessarily those
Keith Leslie 9868 5527
of the Editor or CRSC Management Committee.
TRAINING OFFICER:
David McClean 9181 3859

PUBLICITY OFFICER:

Kathy Gough 9743 2456

Class Captains:

‘A’ Class: Ross Venner 0418 457 020

Cadet / Optimist: David McClean 9181 3859

Catamaran: Chris Stevens 0405 402 146

Heron: Wayne Spencer 9874 6977

Int. Spirals: Jacquie Lindstrom 0414 473 648

Junior Heron: Thom Hardman 0419 149 658

NS14: Barry Roy 9888 1883

Spiral: Peter Bates 042 3708 483

Tasar: John Bombell 9764 3382

President’s Report grants under the ClubGRANTS rocks. In last UTR I reported that
scheme. To this end we approached there appeared to be progress but
It’s hard to believe that we are now and at the working bees. Many also Cabramatta Bowling Club seeking regrettably the work with the RMA
one quarter of the way through our fill roles on the Committee. As each financial support for our extension. has stalled despite Jim’s best efforts.
season with Christmas just around season goes by we see new volunteers We have received initial feedback Contact has been re-established with
the corner. So much has happened joining in to help with other than that our approach has been viewed the RMA and a meeting will be held
already this season with approvals for sailing activities but, regrettably, not favourably. on 5th November at low tide at the
our extension, fund-raising activities at a fast enough pace to take the load beach.
for our Club extension, Discover off those who have volunteered year An all this leads me back to And finally another thank you to
Sailing Day and our training in and year out. volunteering. Every organisation that volunteers: to all those who gave up
programs well under way. we approach for financial assistance time on 25th October to help out in
We are on the cusp of commencing has an expectation that we actively some way at Discover Sailing Day. We
Our Club is a very special work on the extension. Bryce Ellis raise funds through our own efforts. had in excess of 150 people come and
community. A community is has sourced a company that will drive Finding 2 hours to help at the try sailing. We also need to extend
characterised by people stepping our piles, most likely commencing BBQ on 6th December could be a our thanks to Ross Venner for taking
forward to help out, members before Christmas. Bryce has also good way to step up as part of our the load to coordinate all the work in
helping other members of the placed the order for the timber community if you have not already the lead up to 25th October, Nicole
community, and respectful behaviour decking so it is available immediately done so. Williams for the poster artwork and
toward one another. One of the the piles are driven. To support the new banners, and John Bombell who
things that first attracted me to, and first stage of construction $40,000 We commenced the season without printed the publicity material and
keeps me, and I know many others, secured through the Community a Principal for our Discover Sailing our raffle tickets.
at CRSC, is these values. I recall a Building Partnership Grant from the Centre. This role takes the load of
former member who had to move State Government, through the office managing the back office of our “A community is like a ship;
interstate saying to me he could sail of local member the Honourable training activities, an important everyone ought to be
at any club but what made sailing Anthony Roberts MP, is in our bank source of new members and revenue
at CRSC a pleasure for him was our account. for our Club. I am very pleased to prepared to take the helm.”
sense of community. These are the welcome Kay Williams as Principal of Henrik Ibsen
values that we celebrate each year in John Glasson has spent considerable our DSC. I am sure that the DSC is in
awarding a junior member the Chris time evaluating other grants to find good hands after being in the hands Regards
Lloyd-Owen Junior Club Person our project. He has lodged a grant of David Loring for many years. Chris Gildersleeve
Award. application with the office of our CRSC President
Federal Member, John Alexander. One of our volunteers with patience
There is a core of long term members I will keep you up to date as the that never ceases to amaze me is Jim
who tend to volunteer whenever a approval process proceeds. Simpson. Jim has amassed over the
task comes along. They are seen at last 4 years three, going on four, arch
the fund-raising BBQs, Discover NSW Registered Clubs with poker folders that document the Club’s
Sailing Day, running our Canteen machines are encouraged to support efforts to restore our diminishing
the community with development launching beach so we do not have
to deal with the hazards of the

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COMMODORE’S REPORT their responsibilities and appropriate and a ‘stand-on’ (privileged) vessel.
actions in order to avoid conflict and There may be no stand-on vessel
The Melrose series was fortunate in the morning under the tutelage collisions on the water. in some situations – both may be
to kick off with a decent SE breeze, of David McClean and his team of burdened, such as when two power
however Melrose 2 was abandoned assistants. The following is a little turgid, and boats are approaching head-on. If
before the start when a promised somewhat lengthy – jump to the cheat there is a risk of collision, a stand-
NE’ster failed to get up the river Discover Sailing on Sunday the 25th notes at the end if you are feeling on vessel may still be obliged to act
before we ran out of time, having not was again a great success – with a big sleepy, or curl up with the dog at your to avoid a collision, much like
yet started daylight savings. rush of participants in the morning feet and a warm cup of cocoa and RRS 14.
followed by a somewhat quiet settle in for the evening.
The first two Club Champs have afternoon. A good showing of local Moving to Part A of the IRPCS, we
been held in good breezes, and the residents (both new and established) The rules regarding power versus note:
food events held after the race by the is a promising sign for the future. sail, and sail vs. sail are generally
Spirals and NS14/Tasar/A-class have Thanks to all who contributed their well understood. CRSC conducts 1. Application
been a great break from the tradition time on the day. its races according to the Racing
of sausages and steaks. I’d like to Rules of Sailing, as modified by the (a) T hese rules shall apply to all vessels
thank Peter Bates (Spirals) and John Rowing Sculls and Sailing Instructions. More generally, upon the high seas and in all waters
Bombell (Tasar) for coordinating Right of Way the International Regulations for connected therewith navigable by
these. Preventing Collisions at Sea (the seagoing vessels.
With the opening of the sailing season IRPCS, sometimes known as the
The juniors and training fleets have comes the crop of new rowers from ‘COLREGS’) are clear regarding (b) N othing in these Rules shall interfere
dived straight into the season, with downstream, who often use the same power and sail-driven vessels, but the with the operation of special rules
a keen and happy looking bunch portion of the river where we run our status of human-powered vessels such made by an appropriate authority for
of kids out in the Optis first thing races, particularly in the mornings. as rowboats and sculls (‘vessels under roadsteads, harbours, rivers, lakes, or
It is essential that all sailors know oars’) is somewhat unclear. inland waterways connected with the
high seas and navigable by seagoing
The IRPCS applies to all vessels, but vessels. Such special rules shall
does not include specific instructions conform as closely as possible to these
regarding vessels under oars (except Rules.
with regards to lights at night), so
the general rules of Part A should be 3. General Definitions
applied.
For the purpose of these Rules, except
Before we dive into Part A, it is where the context otherwise requires:
important to understand that the
collision rules do not give a vessel (a) The word “vessel” includes every
‘right of way’. Rather, they define description of water craft, including
a ‘burdened’ (give-way) vessel(s), non-displacement craft, wing-in-
ground-effect (WIG) vehicle, and
seaplanes, used or capable of being
used as a means of transportation on
water.

ie: the regulations apply to everyone,
but local regulations, such as those for

Our Assistance Race Officer who ran into a spot of bother on Discover Sailing Day. UP THE RIVER – November 2015 5
Photo supplied by Duncan McRae.

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ferries, seperation schemese etc, can ‘... due regard shall be had to all DISCOVER SAILING DAY
modify the regulations. dangers of navigation and collision Sunday 25th October 2015
and ... including the limitations of the
Now, moving to the meat of Part A vessels involved’.
that we are concerned with:
The cheat notes:
2. Responsibility
(a) … Neither rowing scull or sail boat
has ‘right of way’. Keep a proper
(b) In construing and complying with lookout, consider all factors such as
these rules due regard shall be had to the surrounding water and obstacles,
all dangers of navigation and collision maneuverability, proficiency of the
and to any special circumstances, crew and speed of each vessel, and use
including the limitations of the vessels your common sense.
involved, which may make a departure
from these rules necessary to avoid Duncan McRae
immediate danger. CRSC Commodore

Rule 2 is often referred to as the
‘common sense’ rule and it is the one
we need to apply. In particular

WANTED There was already a crowd waiting by 10am!

• Training Boat Maintenance Officer
• Rescue Boat Drivers
• Assistant Principal, Discover Sailing
• Trainers

Please approach Duncan McRae or Chris Gildersleeve if interested.

Kathy Gough with a keen family! Sandra Donovan with her helpers Olivia Loring
and Ella Donovan.

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There were lots of patient people in the morning, waiting for boats! As overheard from two old-timers...
“Waiting around is a good proportion of what sailing is all about... So they may as well get used to it now!”

The Second-Hand Tent... with some first class ladies! Kerri-Anne Loring, Helen Loring and Jessica Loring.

And then the Corsair arrived! Trumpets and fanfare! Load her up! Ship ’em out!

Discover Sailing HQ. Thom Hardman helping out a Spiral going the wrong direction.
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David Loring and Peter Carrick, with Dylan Put ’em to work!!! Make them paddle! Tim Moors from Intermediate Spirals very helpfully stepping in as Beach Marshall.
Clapham in the rescue. More boats = less people waiting!

Frank Williams follows the trend! But gallantly carries his little paddler to the shore so she Cheers were heard when the Cats arrived! Another crowd pleaser!
doesn’t get her shoes wet. With Chris Stevens and Ross Venner.

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NS14, Tasar and Firebugs
Dinner

Italian Theme – 24th October 2015

CRSC really does have the most excellent deck! The sunset, the wine... that’s amore! Kay and
Frank Williams. I wonder who drove home?
The line up for pizza, lasagna, salad, cannoli, and of course Ginger Beer.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES #28 various articles by members and referring to the old Club House and
Class Captains and so set the tone for it is now double the time span of 35
At the AGM for the 1980/81 season but these days they have many more future issues. This also included what I years so there are plenty of stories out
Ian Vasey was elected as President, pages. These were then sent out to all think was the first article on a season’s there that would interest us all. So I ask
Martin Wiblin Senior Vice President, members prior to the commencement statistics referring to some details you to send some articles off to Nicole
John McManus as Secretary of the season a practice we still hold from the previous season. It was an for our future issues of UTR and when
and Greg Moran as Treasurer. after 35 years. interesting read and included “1980 someone like me may be writing such
Graeme Thompson was elected as Turning Up Awards” quoting that the articles as this in another 35 years
Commodore and Bruce Dunlop Back then Sandra and Chris would get NS14 Class had the best turn up rate they will have some anecdotes to refer
was the Handicapper as position articles from all and then have to type with the worst class being the Herons. to. I doubt very much if it will be me
which he held for many, many years. them on a typewriter cutting stencils The most competitive class was the writing them at that time!
Sandra Donovan received her first to be run off on a Gestetner Printing Catamarans.
official position on the Committee Machine and so was a lot more This issue also mentioned the big
and together with Chris Woods were difficult back then – how times have In this first issue Sandra and Chris in problem of the relocation facing our
elected as joint Publicity Officers and changed with computers! Their first their Editorial item wrote a couple Club and of course this took up much
Editors of UTR. issue of UTR was given the number of paragraphs which backs up what I of the Management Committee’s time.
of #1 a year or so down the track and have just written and I feel that their The President wrote in his article
The members attending first if you look at the front of this current words are very relevant to today’s in that issue that “that over the next
Committee Meeting of this season issue you will see it is #187 so there membership and I would ask you to few years the Club is likely to face the
proposed a number of changes and have been a lot of words written in put fingers to key board – I guess I can greatest crisis in its history.” He was
improvements to the Club’s Rules as our magazines in between these two longer say pen to paper! They wrote:- of course writing about the changes
well to point scoring and race series. issues. being proposed for Ryde Bridge which
As well it was decide that for the first “if you have a gripe about something, or would see us deprived of our Club
time a Year Book should be produced It is great to look back at the old wish to sell some gear, or need a crew or House and our south side rigging area.
for each member and this should issues as we can learn so much and just have a good story to tell, drop us a Much more time was being put in by
include all the Club’s Rules, Sailing in those years our Editor(s) would line. We often hear some beaut stories at Management members in trying to
Instructions, Race Programme and receive many articles from the general class BBQs so how about sharing them find a new site for the Club.
details of Sailing Courses. Also Sandra membership which is something we with the rest of us.”
and Chris scored a big job for their would like to see happen again. Just Also there was a possible problem
first task as Editors of UTR as it was remember this is your Club and your Concord Ryde has been racing on the arising with the Navy taking over
decide that a ‘bumper issue’ of UTR Club Magazine so write something for River for 35 years and we still have the Halvorsen’s site and the fears of
be issued for August, this issue was the it about what goes on your particular members today who have been sailing the Naval boats interfering with our
largest to date comprising of 20 pages. area. with the Club for 20 of those years. sailing courses. This was raised with
It contained information from the They have some beaut stories to tell. the parties and it was reported to them
Editors, President, Commodore and The first issue for this season dated (Ask some of our senior members how about our problems of relocation
Class Captains. It more or less set the August, 1980 included an explanation the water supply was connected to the and ask should there being any land
format for our modern issues of UTR about the amendments made to our club or how the launching ramp was available in that vicinity becoming
rules for the coming season plus built).” available for other uses then the Club
may be interested.
Just remember that was back then

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About the same time there was an and launching of boats. This applies race. Races were often sailed in quite something for our great magazine!!!
article in the Sydney Morning Herald particularly to the Club House side of strong winds with the decision to race It also had a list of telephone
that Concord Council had purchased the river ...” – back then that was of or not left up to the starter! Back then numbers for all of our Canteen Ladies
Mortlake Point ‘for development course the southern side of the river. most of us enjoyed the challenge of including the one of that still current
and sailing activities’. Of course the battling the elements!!! helper Sue Carrick with a very old
Management Committee followed Also in this issue there was mention number of (047) 21. 0693. Just do not
this up with Concord Council telling that Graeme Thompson’s sailing Other interesting articles etc try to get on that number these days
of our interest in relocating there. classes had been underway for a few appearing in that season’s UTRs as you will find it does not connect
This eventually fell through and that weeks and that they had proved very related to member’s requests for with her.
Council did not go ahead with these popular with over twenty cadets and things like crews available or wanted,
plans. other beginners attending. Until then sales notices for boats and gear and It is recorded during the 1980/81
the course had been basically theory any ‘other tit bits which may have season some of our boats did well on
To keep the Club profile out amongst with the practical side to start within a been of interest’. One item raised by waters outside of the Parramatta River
the general populace Sandra wrote week or so. President, Ian Vasey was for a person with Greg White taking 1st place and
articles on our activities and interclub handy with paint brush to paint Bob Simpson 2nd place in the Maricat
events adding photographs taken There was a report by the Cat Class reverse side of handicap minute signs. State Titles and Charles Grimwood
by Margaret Brown and sent them Captain Greg White on the Winter There were crossword puzzles, “Kid’s came a close 2nd in the Heron State
to our local newspapers throughout Series which had been conducted Korner” with puzzles for the younger Titles only missing out on 1st place
the season. Also Life Member, Don that year and which had mostly Cats members and other interesting items by 2.4 points after winning the 3
Melrose suggested a reunion of competing although a few monohulls to appeal to all members. heavy weather heats. In addition the
former Club Members to be held at ventured out. There were 50 boats Herons also contested the Jax Trophy
the Club on Sunday, 22nd November, partaking with an average of 20 Another item for a laugh raised its team races. The Heron Nationals were
1981 to give highlight to the Club’s boats per race. I will quote part of head from time to time in asking held on Lake Illawarra with Charles
situation. This did go ahead and I will his report as it makes an interesting members to finish the phrase “old Grimwood coming in 2nd overall with
report on this in due course. footnote – “It would have been a sailors never die they just …..” Greg Deakin in 7th place. Some of the
financial success had the last race not Bringing in answers like:- NS14s skippers took their boats to the
In the next issue dated October, 1980 been cancelled due to extremely strong various interclub events as well as the
it can be read in the President’s report winds. All other races were conducted • “…. they just LUFF a lot” National Titles on Port Phillip Bay in
that there was a lack of space in the in ‘Noddy Weather’ i.e. that is when the Melbourne. This was the period before
launching area on both sides of the wind is sucking rather than blowing. • “…. they just VARNISH.” we had Club T-Shirts and our Editors
river and I quote “The sailing season Nevertheless these conditions did wrote “We must say though we did feel a
has commenced smoothly, with all provide, even if somewhat slow, some • “…. They just KEEL over.” bit out of it down there as we were from
classes being well represented for so very close and competitive racing.” It one of the few Clubs who did not have
early in the season. The large numbers must be remembered back then the Some issues had quizzes to test our their own T-Shirts”. Which is not the
are already placing a strain on the Club had no rule relating to the wind members’ knowledge on the rules – all case these days so before you head off
rigging and launching facilities on both strength as we do now with races not good learning experiences to sharpen to National Titles go to the canteen and
sides of the river, so sailors are urgently proceeding when wind strength of 25 up one’s sailing skills. get yourself some T-Shirts to proudly
requested to follow the rules and knots for a 30 second period causing advertise our Club!!
leave plenty of space for the carrying cancellation or postponement of a As I have said it would be great if
some of our current members could
put their thinking caps on and write

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In fact in the UTR of February, was done on the lower deck of the However with all the great things day including current and past boats
1981 there was a special notice to all ferry and this gave us a good photo written up in our magazine the sailed at CRSC. Invitations were to be
members asking if they would like for the cover of the next issue of UTR. Management Committee was still sent out to various local dignitaries
their name remembered for posterity However we all had a great day which hard at work trying to find a solution with some being asked to say “a few
by becoming famous for designing a I am sure that many of us can still for our problem of a new Club House words” on the day. Local media was
Club T-Shirt. This ended up as a plain remember it. which still had not been resolved by to be informed to ensure that we
white T-Shirt with a Club Logo etc season’s end. So this would still be on got plenty of coverage of the Club’s
and possibly if some of us dig deep This was my family’s first full season the agenda during the off season and activities for this great celebration.
in their cupboards they may find at CRSC sailing a Heron and was during the following season. Much Efforts were also being made to
one still hiding. This design has since rather memorable as I, with my sons more work to be done!!! contact old members to make this a
be superseded a few times with new Craig and Glenn sharing as crew, great day. A full report on this day will
designs and new types of shirts. won our first sailing trophy by taking Also planning for “Back to Concord be in my next article.
out the Club Championship on Ryde Day” for later in the year was
During the 1980/81 season all of Handicap beating Charles Grimwood well and truly underway with a Good Sailing!!!!
the classes had a growth in numbers by 2 points. Must have had a very committee being formed to plan Ron Burwood
and by season’s end there were 109 favourable handicap back then!! the day. It was also asking for Archivist
boats registered including 36 Cats, 23 memorabilia to be displayed on the
Herons and 20 NS14s – where have A lot happened during this season
they all gone? In addition to these and by the end of it our magazine X CRSC W
Classes we had 10 Moths, 13 Flying had grown to 28 pages of information
Elevens and 7 Cadets sailing regularly. with even the outside back cover Annual Christmas Party
Amongst the awards for that season giving some more space to add a little
two of our very well known current bit of history. There were no photos in 12th December
members, Les and Sandra Donovan, the magazine only on the covers. Up
were the Club Champions of the NS14 The River has changed over the years after the race
Class. to a much larger and more glossy
production but the old ones give RSVP by Saturday 28th November
Our season finished with a great us the feel of what things were like
Presentation Day on the 31st May, back then. I am sure that generations $16 per adult
1981 with a Ferry Cruise to Clifton to come will get satisfaction from Children and dependant students are free.
Gardens where we had our barbecue. our current efforts in what we are
This was one of only a couple of achieving. I know I have said this All food included, but please BYO drinks, nibbles, plates and cutlery.
Presentation Days where our day was before but the more articles we get
affected by rain. I can recall the barbie from members to publish about
was done on the shore but my steak the Club and activities with other
ended up floating on my plate and interesting stories the more the
we all headed back to the ferry where Archivists of the future will have to
we ate. Then the Trophy Presentation draw on.

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Modern day aerial Aerial view of CRSC site in 1943!
view of CRSC. UP THE RIVER – November 2015 23

https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/
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Modern day aerial Aerial view of the
view of the course... course in 1943!

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Modern day aerial Apparently at one stage, there were plans to sell off the land where we rig our boats! Luckily it never
view of the Club site. went ahead! Sourced from Ryde Library.

1943 aerial view UP THE RIVER – November 2015 27
of the Club site.

https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/
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Training Henry Szenczy.

Craig in action...

Sachi Clapham. Hanna Nash. All photos by Melinda and Andrew Hardman.
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class reports

Junior are led by: Caroline Takacs, myself Kimberley and Wayne Spencer in Cirrus.
Heron and Kimberley. These score associate
with the light winds, sunny days and
The 2015/16 season general racing spirit everyone has.
finally kicked off
with Melrose 1 & Over all; Caroline is consistently at
a disappointing Melrose 2 called the front, Caitlin has won yet another
off due to lack of wind. The Club race, Brendan Carrick is always
Championships are strong as 6 boats putting pressure onto the front of the
sail at one time and are always in fleet, Kimberly is leading the Spring
‘formation’ around the course and to Point Score and Emily is improving
the finish. every race by being up with the front
runners.
Over the last month the leaders of
the Spring Point Score are: Kimberley Sea you next month.
Spencer, Emily Baxter and Caitlin
Takacs. The Club Championships Thom Hardman
Junior Heron Class Captain

Brendan and Graham Carrick in Gotcha Covered. Thom and Rachael Hardman in Hardy Har Har. All photos by Melinda and Andrew Hardman.
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Intermediate The first Learn to Sail course has just Catamaran by Ian Markovic (previous national
Spirals finished with a couple of new sailors champ) with his Paper Tiger who
very keen to continue so we should It's been a slow start to the season absolutely put us all to shame on our
The Intermediate Spiral lunch time see a larger race fleet soon. Hopefully with only a few days of good wind. course.
races have got off to a good start with the next course will bring equally While that is the case there is a lot of
a decent sized fleet featuring most enthusiastic participants. competition at the top of the pack Ian brought a new sail with him
weeks. with Steve Levi and Rick Finn taking for Paul Scotland to use on his
Discover Sailing Day saw an one championship race each. Paper Tiger. It will be great to see
Lizzie Bredhauer, Jeanette Danzinger enthusiastic crowd keen to try out a performance boost as long as he
and Steve Wright have been sailing. Many thanks to the volunteers We have had a flurry of new guys doesn't catch up too much.
dominating the top three positions of who spent several hours on the turning up for a sail. In total we've
late in most races. It looks like some water sharing their knowledge and had two Mari’s, a Windy, an inflatable Cat corner is back in full swing with
fierce competition is developing! enthusiasm. All the comments I heard and a Hobie Cat turn up. Its really the normal humdrum about how
from the public were positive about great to get in and give them a hand shifty the Concord winds are and
We welcome Tim Moors and how friendly and helpful their sailing learning their craft even if they are debate on climate change (or not).
Bernadette who have returned after hosts were and what a great time they simply there to learn and move on.
completing the Learn to Sail courses a had. I know of 2 families who are keen The season is young so we will just
couple of seasons ago. It’s good to see to continue with Learn to Sail classes. One highlight was seeing the Hobie have to wait to see who will win out
Lillian Firth and father and son team Cat flip over backwards on a day that of Steve and Rick, or maybe Chris
Nick and Daniel Train joining in the Keep the date free, December 12 for we didn’t think there was enough Stevens can manage a win.
lunchtime races as well. the CRSC Christmas Party. This is a wind to race.
fun way to relax and socialise with Christopher Stevens
Well done to Jeanette, Steve and Tim other club members. Last week we were treated to a visit CRSC Catamaran Class Captain
for participating in the afternoon
races and showing great improvement. Jacquie Lindstrom
The big guns will have some serious Intermediate Spiral Class Captain
competition to contend with soon.

Steve Wright. Photo by Melinda and Andrew Hardman. Cat start 24th October 2015.
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Cat start from Brays Bay on Saturday 24th October. Rick Prowse in 4111 Ghost of Gramps in foreground.

Steve Levi in 3016 Wet Dreams.

Gary Ormes in 2928 Gemini.

Paul Scotland in 2457 Bonny Jane. Jim Simpson in 3072 Straycat.
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Tasar sailing experience most interesting The “Coolit” team are multiple World Worlds and this Townsville Nationals.
for us both. and Australian Title holders, but
With Christmas have had a tough time in the last two John Bombell
approaching its time The Tasar Nationals were events, finishing second in the recent Tasar Class Captain
to review the season to held in Townsville. Results below:
date!
RANK BOAT SAIL NO HELM NAME CREW NAME R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 TOTAL NETT
The usual suspects are back on
the water – Bryce Ellis and Tony 1st AA TEAM 2799 AARON LINTON JAMIE JOCHHEIM (10.0) 4.0 (6.0) 1.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 36.0 20.0
Passafaro sailing “Kermit” have been
the most consistent sailors almost 2nd COOLLIT 2848 ROB DOUGLAS NIC DOUGLAS 1.0 1.0 (5.0) (11.0) 5.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 5.0 38.0 22.0
every race. They were taken out of
two races after a nasty collision with 3rd NAVY SAILING 2898 RICK LONGBOTTOM DARRYL BENTLY (13.0) 2.0 4.0 2.0 6.0 (9.0) 4.0 1.0 4.0 1.0 46.0 24.0
yours truly in an incident that was
completely my fault. It left “Kermit” Coolit 2848 at Townsville – second again. Photo is courtesy Tasar Australia.
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starboard deck and me feeling very
embarrassed. Bryce was of course the
‘perfect gentleman’ his only comment
was “that’s sailing”!

Nick Brown and Keith Lesley sailing
“Shoki” have been consistently fast
winning the most races. Their ability
to be fast in those shifty easterlies is
amazing.

The McMaster brothers, Robert
and James, sailing “Bucentaur” have
sailed occasionally and are still the
fastest boat in the fleet, showing that
practice is something they do not
need.

I have been trying out a new crew in
the shape of my niece Nicole Taylor.
She started as a novice but is learning
fast and shows a competitive spirit.
She packs a formidable intellect and
sharp wit which promise to keep the

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Combined NS14 and Tasar start Saturday 24th October 2015. Keith Leslie and skipper Nick Brown.

Oh...oh...oh... John Franklin and crew on the edge! All good...! Skipper Bryce Ellis and Tony Passafaro.
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Spiral barbecue in September. In particular “Pink Trim”), she and John Wills Intermediate Spiral crew moving
Tim Moors (great tabouli), Graham were married on the 4th November at into the afternoon race with Steve
It has been a great Tindall (fantastic corn), Steve Wright , Parramatta Ryde Golf Club. They are Wright, Jacqui Lindstrom, Tim
start to the season Jacqui Lindstrom, Henry Szenczy and building a home at San Remo on the Moors, Jeanette Danzinger and Kevin
with some exciting Jeanette Danzinger who helped serve Tuggerah Lakes. She is expecting to Adamitz stepping up. It’s great to see
racing. and cook. Sachi and Cathy Clapham, continue sailing at CRSC for the rest them progress and also bolster up our
designed and put up posters. It turned of the season, until they are ready to numbers.
Winds have generally been light to out to be a great night, despite the move into their new home.
moderate with only one race being inclement conditions. Peter Bates
cancelled due to lack of wind. Intermediate Spirals Spiral Class Captain
Farewells
Melrose Trophy It’s nice to see some of the
I am sad to say that Jonathan and
Normally run over two weekends, to Carolyn Talbot will be leaving us Spiral start on Saturday 24th October 2015.
kick off the season, however Race two shortly; (though I have been assured
was cancelled due to a lack of wind. that they will be back) Carolyn is Spiral start on Saturday 24th October 2015.
pursuing her career with a move to
Therefore the winners were decided Darwin.
on Race 1 Wendy Berlecky took out
the event, with Russel Shields and Jonathan and Carolyn have been
Graham Baker coming in second and prominent members of the CRSC
third respectively. for around twenty years sailing NS14
initially and more recently Spiral class.
Spring Point Score
They have both had great success in
Jason Milburn is leading this one, the Spiral class winning many trophies
with Peter Bates, Frank Williams, and at Club, State and National level.
Nicole Williams not far behind.
Jonathan has mentioned that they
Club Championship might move into the Tasar class with a
(Handicap) strong fleet there in the top end.

Jason is also ahead in this series with a Sean Edmiston also leaving us and
very consistent 1, 2, 3 placing. heading to Ballina He is a fantastic
sailor and will be a loss to our class and
Club Championship is current Class Club Champion. He is
looking to move in to the Laser Class as
This is the one everyone is after; Graham there are no Spirals sailed there.
Tindall leads with Jason Milburn in
second and Peter Eslick third. Still a long Wedding Bells
way till this one is sorted!
Congratulations to Tia Eivers (alias
Spiral Themed Barbecue

I just wanted to thank everyone
who helped out with the themed

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(L to R) Maria Nash, 902 Peter Eslick, Jonathan Talbot, 853 Reg Wilkins and 876 Andrew Hoy.

The Spiral pack moments after a Brays start, with Alan Swindells in foreground.

Oh no Reg! But he recovered well!

Hi Ya... Tiane Burwood making time for a wave whilst battling it out at the start. Graham Tindall in 905 Sunday Morning.
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(L to R) David Loring, Steve Gough, Tiane Burwood. Jonathan Talbot.
(L to R) Graham Tindall, Jonathan Talbot, Roz Tindall, David Loring 865 and Kathy Gough.

Jason Milburn in 901 Riff. Carolyn Talbot. Good luck in Darwin, guys! Don’t forget to come back!
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Heron During the Point Score on the 17th place on handicap in the 2nd Club (10-17 January), still time to book
of October Allan Takacs sailing with Championship race. leave and accommodation if you’re
We’re really getting into the Luke Takacs in Little Tacker displayed interested. Already six boats have
heart of the 15/16 season fantastic seamanship and resilience. Coming up is the NSW Heron committed to make the journey.
now at CRSC. Fleet numbers Allan was leading the race at the Association coaching day on
have been good and it has also been final mark when the rig came down. 15th November and the State Fair Winds,
excellent to see many of our Junior Apparently Luke had been making Championships at Sunshine on
crews taking part in the Junior Heron adjustments to the standing rigging Lake Macquarie (21/22 November). Wayne Spencer
race at lunch time. during the race. Despite breaking Also in January the Australian Heron Class Captain
rule one of Heron sailing (rule one: Championships are on at Port Lincoln 10157 Cirrus
Congratulations to David McClean keep the big stick up, rule two: pointy
and Amy Thompson in Grumpier end forward, rule 3: it’s a Heron, it is Heron start Saturday 24th October 2015. Peter Carrick trying out a port start!!! Yikes!
for second place in race one of meant to be slow), Allan persevered UP THE RIVER – November 2015 47
the interclub series at Dobroyd. to re-erect the rig on his own on the
Congratulations also to Kimberley water and sail to the finish un-assisted.
Spencer in Cirrus for second place in
heat one of the Youth Interclub. Congratulations to Nick and Sophie
Bredhauer for sailing their new boat
In a season that has generally seen Stingray to first place in the Melrose
light winds so far the Heron fleet series to open up the account for the
has seen a couple of capsizes already. season.
Kimberley and I opened the account
on Cirrus by somehow capsizing to It has been a pleasure to welcome Bob
windward twenty seconds into the Hindley to the class and our club. Bob
race on 19th September. I swear the has just purchased Magic Dragon, sail
wind suddenly knocked but it must number 9157, he is sailing one up at
have been localised as it didn’t seem to the moment and launching from his
affect the adjacent boats. Peter Carrick house on the opposite side of the river
had his own fall from grace on 24th from the Club. So if you see Bob on
October in Rippa, when on the work the water or around the Club please
up near Fishers he got trapped on the say hello.
wrong side of the boat. The mast top
boogie board did its job in preventing It has also been pleasing to see Sonia
total inversion. The mounting stirrup and Kristina Burwood back out on
(aka the step ladder by pundits within the water sailing Sonal this season,
the class) apparently did not make on a more regular basis. Sonia has
re-entry to the boat the effortless task enhanced the sail plan with a big
which Peter had imagined. Back to the jib and is steadily boosting their
drawing board on that one to build a performances, so far taking out 1st
better mouse trap.

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Allan Takacs with son Luke in 5352 Little Tacker.

Wayne Spencer in 10157 Cirrus with daughter Kimberley. Heron fleet just after the start from Brays on 24th October 2015.
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NS14 Thom Hardman being trained by were teenagers. As a skipper it was handicaps etc.; his is one of the
Sandra as a new NS14 crew, on wonderful to have such an experienced unseen regular tasks that is required
Hi All, Twisted Sister. crew to sail this race with, many thanks to enable competitive racing (via
Sandra. Incidentally we won the event. handicaps) to continue. The task
At the time of Emergency Eye Wash, sailed by also includes the summation of race
writing we have had Duncan has had both his daughter The Discover Sailing day seemed to results for the different race series
8 races, the second Alice and son Harry as crews and we go off well, with the NS14 skippers throughout the season, for each
Melrose race being welcome them to the Club. Duncan all being at, and supporting the class, for the awarding of trophies on
called off due to lack of wind. occasionally switches craft to train for event; many thanks are due to those Presentation Day.
off-shore racing, good luck to Duncan who organised, supported the event,
This enabled Cameron and Mat in this venture. provided and sold the food, and for The wind:- so far it has followed
Barnett, on Shark Bait, who won the the encouragement of potential new previous seasons, as being light and
first race, to win their first trophy, Paul has had the best of the scratch members that came on that day. variable (strength and direction), can
congratulations to them. placings, with the handicap placings I say erratic? Hoping as the Festive
being shared fairly evenly among the At the time of writing the City to time of year rapidly approaches that
Other crew combinations are settling other boats. Gong Ride is still approaching (Sun Huey will come to the party with a bit
down with a few changes:- Nov 1), and I would thank those more effort.
A bit of history was occurred when who have already supported MS by
Josephine O’Brien sailing with Paul on Sandra sailed as a crew for Barry donations and encouragement. Yours in Sailing,
Sling Shot. for the Rod Walker Day event, on Barry Roy
‘On A Razor’s Edge’. They last sailed I would also like to thank Paul as he NS14 Class Captain
Kathy Spencer with Barry on On A together in a Manly Junior when both takes on the task of race recording,
Razor’s Edge, for the Spring season.

Barry preparing to take two young visitors out Paul Gurr and Barry Roy bringing visitors Sandra Donovan with Thom Hardman, with Duncan and Lewis McRae in front.
on Discover Sailing Day. back in. Photos by Rae Roy. UP THE RIVER – November 2015 51
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‘A’ Division to some degree favour the smaller Luke Franklin in Fire Up. Patrick Sullivan in Blue Bug.
crews, but racing remains competitive.
Four of our Firebug dinghies have On a shortened course and in the (L to R) Patrick Sullivan in Blue Bug with Phil Sullivan in Gum Leaf.
been joined by MiniCat Duas lightest of breezes, Luke Franklin (Fire
Malus sailed by David Cooper. Up) scored his first win, on 3 October,
Heats On – Thom Hardman has but he was only 50 seconds ahead
been undergoing maintenance but of Ross Venner (White Dwarf) our
will return to the fleet shortly. A heaviest competitor. In comparison,
significant change from previous with the breeze in on 24th October,
seasons has been the lengthening White Dwarf was able to sneak ahead
of our courses by the inclusion of of Gum Leaf in another close race,
a triangle at the south end of the with the lead changing on numerous
course. This has worked well. occasions.

So far wins have been widely Planning is in hand to establish a
distributed with each of the Firebugs Firebug Australia class association,
achieving wins on water or handicap. and an event at Lindisfarne
Readers will know that the season Sailing Club near Hobart is under
has been characterised by fickle and consideration. Lindisfarne has 21
often light winds, so far. The race on Bugs and they have been an active
12 September was cancelled for lack part of that city’s Seafarers Festival
of wind, while there have also been this year. News as it comes to hand
several delayed starts. will be published on the class website:

The racing has been intense, with http://Firebugdinghiesaustralia.weebly.com/
seconds generally separating the
leading boats. Gum Leaf (Phil On the building side, one boat is
Sullivan) is having an outstanding approaching completion in Ermington
season often sparring with son while Patrick Sullivan is making
Patrick, sailing Blue Bug. On the progress on his boat. Its completion
occasions that the wind has picked- will make Blue Bug available for others
up, Ross Venner’s White Dwarf, has to experience the challenge of racing a
been able to achieve some success. Firebug – easy to sail, but demanding
to sail competitively.
The short length of the Bugs makes
them exceptionally sensitive to tides Ross Venner
and this makes the racing extremely ‘A’ Division – Class Captain
tactical particularly when the tide is
flowing strongly. Light weather does,

4 little Bugs... Photo by Ross Venner.

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From the If we get several new support boat Registrar not too late to donate. Donations
Starter’s Boat helpers, we could then draw up a can be registered and paid on line or
roster, so that it would not mean a The introduction of online registered on line and paid separately.
Well we are well and truly into the full time commitment. Maybe I could registration and payment of fees has
start of the season. even go for a sail (prove to you all that been successful given it’s the first year Just a reminder that under rule Club
I can still remember how to do it!!!) that this option has been provided to 16.2, only members of CRSC who
Welcome back to Ron after his hip members. have paid their membership and race
operation. While he is not quite up to Generally the winds have been quite fees by 31st October shall be eligible
fully jumping in and out of the rescue gentle with most weeks averaging At the time of writing a total of 81 to score points.
boat like a spring chicken, he assures between 5-8 knots. members had paid their annual
me that he is no longer in pain when subscriptions for themselves and Any member not paying by that date
he is moving around and there will be We have not had a good southerly their family members. 20 members shall score DNC for all raced until fees
no stopping him now. buster come through yet but hopefully registered and paid their fees on line, are paid.
we may experience some heavier 30 registered on line and paid off
I would like to thank both John and winds soon. line (cash, cheque and EFT) while 31 Payment by 31st October is important
Chris Gough, in particular, and all members completed a green subs form. as Paul Gurr our Handicapper. He has
others who stepped in on several Most weeks, as I said in my last report, to adjust the points not only for non-
occasions to assist in Ron’s absence. it really has been generally just being 24 members have donated a total of financial members but also for those
on the water watching the boats and $2,235 directly into our Extension sailors who have paid on time so it
I would also like to welcome Jordan, life going past. Occasionally, we have Fund. makes a lot more work for him.
who has requested that he would like had to assist somebody (it has been
to assist in the rescue boats and to get interesting to see how many people If you did not notice the donation David Loring
his hours up to get his boat licence. can still capsize their boats in very option when registering online it’s Registrar
light wind conditions). We have been
We would welcome any member left scratching our heads how or why,
who is looking to get more involved but they did.
and is able to offer time and assist on
the support boats and join the team. Until the next winds blow (and
Also anyone who has their licence but welcome back Ron)
requires practical hours on the water,
please come and discuss with us and Craig Burwood
we can see how we can assist. P.R.O.

Craig Burwood on the Start Boat. John Glasson on the Rescue Boat. David Loring (in boat) being helped by Peter Carrick at Discover Sailing Day.
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before the UTR print run! It was attended by Ross  Obligation free advice offered to all CRSC members.
Venner, Nicole Williams and Frank Williams with
submissions independently from Nicole, Ross and
Kathy Gough with Sandra Donovan (using Press
Release photos from Nicole).

There were 18 exhibitions total, each exhibit
with a photo and a description on how individual
Ryde residents utilise their favourite outdoor
space. Some of the exhibits showed the Ryde
River Walk; Community Gardens; Anzac Park;
birdlife in the local parks and some local favourite
playgrounds. The afternoon was an intimate affair,
with coffee, champagne and canapes – CRSC
members had the majority of the guest list with
three independent submissions! We may have
interested some potential new members!

The organisers are looking to continue the Project
in 2016. It's a great mission, and an opportunity to
show your favourite outdoor space!

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