Quest auric's - champion - Southport Yacht Club
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS / INFO Issue Number 46 autumn 2017
auric’s
quest
2017 bartercard
sail paradise
champion
1STmarch -
31st may
2 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club
Contents
What a fantastic few months at SYC!
The festivities began in December with Splice the Main
2 Sunset Garden Tapas & Pizza Bar Brace, followed by Carols on the Broadwater and New
4 Commodore’s Report Year’s Eve! The Club was a buzz on water too with the 2016
5 Chairman’s Report Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the inaugural Pittwater
5 General Manager’s Report to Southport, Bartercard Sail Paradise, Nacra 15 training
camp, Surf to City and the introduction of Mathew Belcher
6 Sailing Operations Manager’s Report
OAM as our Performance Program Mentor.
7 Bartercard Sail Paradise and Pittwater to Southport
8 Festivities at Southport Yacht Club This edition is full of fantastic sailing results, event
10 SYC Marina & Hardstand photography, upcoming events and so much more.
11 Mathew Belcher 2017 Australian National Champion If you have any exciting news, regatta results, achievements
and Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend on and off the water or anything else you wish to
14 Birthday Draws / SYC Employee of the Quarter submit into the next iN SYnC, please contact myself via
15 SYC Golf Club / Functions / Weddings at SYC 07 5591 3500 / Marketing.Manager@southportyachtclub.
16 SYC Boutique com.au or drop by and see me at the Club.
17 SYC Communication Channels Until then, safe boating!
18 Up Coming Events
20 Vice Commodore Power Report / Power Boat What’s on
21 Cruising with L’Attitudes Bronwen Hemmings
22 A man and his boat Editor - iN SYnC
24 Vice Commodore Sail Report
25 Sailing at SYC Southport Yacht Club
26 Keel Boat Racing
27 SYC Nationals Results
28 Sailing at SYC
29 Nacra 15 Training Camp at SYC CHAIRMAN - Scott Siganto
30 Sailability Gold Coast COMMODORE - Kerry Noyes
31 Sailing What’s On
VICE COMMODORE POWER - Graham Webb
32 Associates Committee Report
34 Gold Coast Seaway Tide Chart VICE COMMODORE SAIL - Ray McMahon
34 SYC Sponsors TREASURER - Garry Edwards
BOARD MEMBERS - Chris Oxenford and
Bob Howard
GENERAL MANAGER - Brett James
Front Cover:
iN SYnC: Publication of Southport Yacht Club Inc.
Auric’s Quest, Fred Bestall Address: 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach, QLD 4217
2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise Champion Phone: 07 5591 3500
Photo credit: Michael Jennings Fax: 07 5532 7507
Website: www.southportyachtclub.com.au
iN SYnC is published quarterly September, December, March and June.
The opinions expressed by the authors and contributors of articles in EDITOR / ART / PRODUCTION / ADVERTISING SALES:
iN SYnC are not necessarily those of Southport Yacht Club Inc, nor does
Southport Yacht Club Inc. guarantee the accuracy of statements made by Bronwen Hemmings
contributors or advertisers or accept any responsibility for any product or
statements made herein. Southport Yacht Club Inc does not accept liability Marketing Manager
for advertising material published in iN SYnC which may contravene the
Trade Practices Act. Other than for the purpose of review and subject
Southport Yacht Club
to the Copyright Act, no part of this publication may be reproduced in Email: Marketing.Manager@southportyachtclub.com.au
any form without the prior written permission of the publisher. Upcoming
events and promotions are subject to change without notice. Phone: 07 5591 3500
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 3
Club
Clubreports
reports
COMMODORE’S REPORT
Kerry Noyes
Well the first sixth months in my tenure as your Commodore under the expert guidance of our coaching team.
has gone by in an instance. I must say it is not only a
Along with the One Team announcement our Club was
great and humbling honor to represent this great Club,
chosen to Host the first ISAF Youth Nacra 15 training camp
but also very gratifying to work with an enthusiastic team
held in Australia in late January. The first Nacra 15’s
Vice Commodore’s Ray and Graham along with the Board,
arrived in Brisbane 9 January with 11 attending the training
General Manager Brett James, Staff and Members.
sessions held at Hollywell mid-January, Darren Bundock
Brett and team have excelled over the Christmas New Year newly appointed Australian Sailing Multihull coach led these
Season with great results. Both the Christmas Lights Parade sessions ably assisted by Brady Lowe, Danny Fuller and two
and Carols on the Broadwater, with the arrival of Santa Nacra 17 Sailors Sam Simmonds, Max Von Richte and our
particularly exciting for the our junior members, were own Joel Turner the tuning sessions, on water sessions and
great family events enjoyed by all that attended. a raft of skill sessions what a great opportunity for our
youth.
Vice Commodore’s Graham and Ray have been diligent in
driving and encouraging the Boating and Sailing activities of It is with initiatives such as these that we will realise our
the Club and improving, participation and communication. goal of attracting new members from a young age and
building friendships, comradeship and club loyalty that will
Our two major recent achievements include winning
last for a lifetime.
the Goodwill Cup as reported in our last iN SYnC and in
early January the inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to The Club is committed to foster a good relationship with
Southport Yacht Race followed by our very own marquee the external community, local and national events, training
regatta, Bartercard Sail Paradise. Reports from travelling camps and multiple State and National Championships
competitors in both Pittwater to Southport and Bartercard hosted over the last few years, engaging in community
Sail Paradise are our race management, hospitality and service where appropriate, and assisting in developing the
ambience is second to none when it comes to welcoming next generation of sailor’s, navigators, cruisers and water
visitors, competitors or support crew and family to our sportsmen and women.
great Club. Well done to all our fantastic Volunteers,
All of these activities require support. They also require
Sailing Office and Main Beach staff without a doubt your
ongoing review of the way the club conducts its business.
commitment makes our Club what it is today. Rest assured
We will need to continue our marketing strategy to grow
debrief and planning are already underway for next year’s
the membership and target corporate clients and business
event.
partners. We will continue to pursue new revenue streams,
Just an update on the operations at Hollywell, SYC efficiencies in our own practices, business opportunities
Hollywell has always been an area where we plant the seed and commercial undertakings that will benefit all members.
of interest in younger generations to introduce them into
We consider Southport Yacht Club to be the premier
the sport of sailing, and now with Olympic Gold medallist
yachting and boating club in the country and a preferred
Matthew Belcher (OAM) along with fellow coaches Brendan
club of choice in the community with outstanding facilities,
Casey (Multiple Laser Radial World Champion, Olympian
programs and service.
London 2012) Shane Smith (Coach Australian Sailing Team)
and Shelly White announcing the SYC One Team initiative So in conclusion, your Club is in great shape. Our aim is
on Sunday 29 January. We at Southport Yacht Club believe to continue the Boards vision, to make the Club the best
our future champions have the best in facilities, most trying members club, with great social events and serious but
waterways and coaches to achieve their goals, whatever challenging sailing, logging and cruising events with many
they may be (Olympics, Nationals, Club Racer or Cruisers). participitants on our waterways.
I must say I often attend the Wednesday afternoon training I am looking forward with excitement to the next chapter
sessions for “The Sailing Team” those that have completed for SYC,
basic sailing lessons and are now ready to hone their skills
it is wonderful to see young adolescences, often as young Kerry Noyes
as 9 or 10, rigging launching and mastering boat handling Commodore
4 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club
Club reports
Chairman’s REPORT This is something that the Club is
extremely focused on to ensure that
Scott Siganto both social, and competitive, boating
On water, or off, this summer has been amazing at the can continue to be enjoyed on the
Club! We have enjoyed great racing, our sailors are getting Gold Coast. SYC are contributing a
fantastic results across many divisions, the Club is busy and submission in time for the relaunch
we are hearing so many positive comments. of the GCWA master plan. Dux
SYC hosted the finish of the Pittwater to Southport Yacht facility at South Stradbroke Island is
Race, which resulted in sailors from across Australia something that SYC are continuously
converging on the Club, eating, drinking and enjoying all reviewing that facility to ensure that
we have to offer! Some of the sailors joined in the Twilight it is offering the members what they need. The Board, in
Racing on Thursday afternoon from Main Beach and conjunction with the Waterfront Committee, are currently
returned to the Club raving about the experience. Positive compiling a master plan for Dux, looking at requirements
comments were passed to the VC Sail, Ray McMahon, as for the future.
well as the Club management team. It seems that most
Dual Olympic medallist, Mathew Belcher OAM, is now
sailors are more than happy to return to our shores again in
mentoring our High Performance Team’s training as their
2018. From this race we led into Bartercard Sail Paradise,
mentor. The Team is showing the signs of benefiting from
which itself was an immense success again this year.
the sailors presence at Hollywell, and from Mathew directly
2017 looks set to be a year of strategic planning, and with his passion for the sport it’s hard not to get excited.
growth. SYC are looking to expand at both Hollywell and
Main Beach has just launched our “Sunset Garden Tapas
Main Beach Clubhouses, with the aim for Hollywell being
& Pizza Bar”, open Friday through Sunday afternoons,
a second storey to accommodate our sailing training
including live entertainment, it’s a fresh new approach to
programs, and a modern facility to replace the current race
dining for the Club, and we hope you will love it as much as
tower. Whereas Main Beach aims to upgrade the outside
we do! Be sure to come down and check it out.
amenities, marina office, and surrounding area to an all-
encompassing facility. I look forward to seeing you in the Club, or on the water,
again soon.
The Club is also looking to work closely with Gold Coast
Waterways Authority in their goal to produce a working Scott Siganto
master plan for the Broadwater, and surrounding areas.
Chairman
general manager’s REPORT OP the 2017 Series Champions. To
everyone involved, well done on
Brett James what was two incredible weeks of
As another Christmas and year passes, I would like to thank incredible sailing, we look forward
all our Members for your support during the summer season. to seeing the yachts return in 2018.
With the help of our House Manager, Glenn and Head Chef, I would also like to make special
Dominic it was a record month within the Waterfront mention of Phil Bell who competed in
Restaurant, well done to all the food and beverage team. the 2016 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht
A Night with the Stars was a great event with many great Race, congratulations Philip and crew
compliments following. I am currently working on having on your great achievement.
many more of these performances during 2017, with the
We are currently working on both the Main Beach and
next being the Matt Hollywood Illusions dinner and magic
Hollywell Clubhouse extensions. With the Hollywell focus
show on Friday 31st March, again bookings are essential as
on a second level, and Main Beach a new amenity and
space is limited so please contact Reception today.
marina office building. This is a work in progress, however
The introduction of our Academy’s Sailing Performance the wheels are in motion and I will be sure to keep you all
Program, mentored by Olympic Gold medallist Mathew updated as the progression evolves.
Belcher has seen many new sailors join the Club, as well as
With 2017 in full swing we have many exciting events
massive performance growth with our current sailors. This
coming up including our annual Charity Golf Day. If you are
is a great opportunity for our junior sailors, so please if you
interested in putting a team together or supporting this
wish to be involved please contact the Sailing Office.
great event for our youth sailors, please do not hesitate to
The inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to Southport contact me.
commenced on January 2nd, followed by the 2017
Thank you again for your ongoing support, I look forward to
Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta. This brought two weeks
seeing you at the Club in the coming months.
of fantastic comraderie amongst the sailors at the Club.
Massive congratulations to Fred Bestall and crew from Brett James
Auric’s Quest crowned the 2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise
General Manager
Champions and Rod West and fellow crew on Painkiller
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 5
club reports
What a great start to 2017 with SYC hosting the finish of Sailing Operations Manager
the inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to Southport Yacht
Race on January 2nd. 18 vessels competed within this Simon Turpin
first-time event including two Southport Vessels, Steven We are all about growing SYC with many
Czapp’s Turbulence and Rod West’s Painkiller OP. Following new Club initiatives being introduced
this we saw the 2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta, on a regular basis. With the Sailing
congratulations to all involved, with a special mention to academy hosting a first training camp
the divisional winners, IRC Fred Bestall, Auric’s Quest, PHS of its kind in Australian history, a four
Division 1 David Chadkirk, Cyclone, PHS Division 2 Graeme day Nacra 15 training camp. Conducted
Flemming, Ramble Tamble (PYYC), Cruising Carlos Selby,
Pole Dancer and Trailerable Benjamin Meaking, Peggy. by Olympic Silver Medallist Darren Bundock, 11 new Nacra
With keel boat number attendance up on 2016, we look 15 vessels sailed on the Gold Coast Broadwater during the
forward to a fleet increase again in 2018. I would also like training sessions including Southport Yacht Club junior
to sincerely thank our volunteers and a special mention sailors, Matthew Hatton and Matthew Dickinson, on board
to Craig Thomas our Volunteer Coordinator and Vice the brand new Nacra 15, Team Fastway which is proudly
Commodore Sail Ray McMahon for their dedication and sponsored by Fastway Couriers.
commitment during these two events, without the support Getting back into the full swing of Club racing, 2017
of our fantastic volunteers these events would not be the participation numbers continue strong with all divisions on
huge success that they are. Well done to all involved. the rise. We have some great events coming up including
SYC Vessels continue to bring the results home with a the annual Burleigh Bash, Interclub Challenge, Ladies Race
large number of entrants receiving podium placement in Day, Mooloolaba Marathon on the Short-Handed Race. Keep
the annual Surf to City Yacht Race held over the Australia an eye out on the weekly E-news for Sailing updates and
Day long weekend. Congratulations to Graham Sherring results.
and crew on Retuned, 1st place Inshore Monohull Division I look forward to seeing you on the water soon!
1 & 2nd Monohull SMS, Peter Lahey, Still Crazy 6th Inshore
Monohull Division 1 & Monohull Vintage Division, Sean
Allardice, Fourlove 2nd Inshore Monohull Division 2 & Simon Turpin
1st Monohull Vintage Division, Fred Bestall Auric’s Quest,
Sailing Operations Manager
2nd Offshore Monohull IRC, 1st ORCI & 3rd PHRF Division
1, Emma Hutcheson Onyx 7th & Steven Czapp Turbulence
16th Offshore Monohull PHRF Division 2. As a Club SYC
placed 2nd overall, congratulations competitors. charity sailing day
Over 40 SYC sailors represented the Club over the festive On Friday 4th November, SYC held the Annual Charity Sailing
season in their respective National Championships across Day, inviting industry leaders to enjoy a day on the water
Australia with again many of the sailors bringing home raising money for Youth Sailing. Special Guest Olympic Gold
podium finishes. A special congratulations to the following and Silver medallist Mathew Belcher OAM attending the
7; Joel Turner, 2017 49er National Champion along with 1st luncheon with Rod West and crew on Painkiller OP having
place overall in the 49er division at Sail Sydney, George the pleasure of Mathew onboard their vessel for the event.
Morton, 3rd overall in the Laser 4.7 at Sail Melbourne,
Nacra Nationals; Warren Guinea 1st (Nacra 5.8), Louise and
Roscoe Guinea 2nd (430), Chris Noyes and Joe Sabin 3rd
(F18) and Mclaren Noyes 1st (Junior Crew – Nacra 4.5) at
the Nacra Nationals.
Other National classes represented by SYC include
the Optimist, Laser, Sabots, OK Dinghies, 29ers and
the Australia Youth Championships. Well done, such
great achievements by all. For full results on the above
regattas and championships visit the SYC website: www.
southportyachtclub.com.au
Another exciting edition to the Sailing Academy is the
introduction of the High Performance Program, led by Club
mentor Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist Mathew Belcher
OAM. Providing on-water training together with a focus on
fitness, nutrition, theory and personal development, the
program has been developed for our high performance
sailors to gain the very best experience firsthand from our
world class sailor.
6 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club
bartercard sail paradise
January on the Gold Coast really is like a festival of sailing. to SYC boat ‘Are We There Yet’ and third (3rd) going to
On January 2nd, the inaugural Club Marine Pittwater to SYC boat ‘Bellamy’. It was a great division with only six (6)
Southport Yacht Race gave competitors conditions they points separating the top three (3) boats.
couldn’t believe. Just like the record setting Sydney-Hobart
In Performance 1, the top three (3) placings all went
race a week earlier, the Pittwater to Southport race also
to SYC boats! Cyclone, Wildflower 11 and Painkiller OP
rewrote the record books. The yachts started in a blustery
respectively all showed the remainder of their fleet a clean
Southerly that literally ‘threw’ the boats to the Gold Coast.
pair of heels. It took the final race on the final day to
However, this came with a price, nearly every boat suffered
decide who would take home the division win.
some sort of damage as the wild winds wreaked havoc on
the fleet. Most yachts ‘shredded’ spinnakers and some The quickest boats in the fleet, the IRC division, was
sustained boom damage. In a race that would normally successfully won by SYC boat Auric’s Quest. Owned and
take the leading boats 48 hours to complete, they reached skippered by Fred Bestall, this boat was a real weapon
the finish line off Main Beach in under 36 hours. around the waters of the Gold Coast. Having only recently
purchased the boat, Fred and the crew on Auric’s Quest
The two Gold Coast boats competing did themselves and
dead-heated with Brisbane boat Electra but won on a count
the Club extremely proud. Although finishing in the middle
back. The hard working SYC race organiser David Hows
of the fleet, just to finish was an achievement. The tiny
sailed his boat Ocean Gem into a commendable third (3rd)
Adams 12m ‘Turbulence’, doing its first long ocean race
in what was a very tough competition.
under new owner Steve ‘Chappy’ Czapp had a great run
on day one, but then succumbed to fatigue in the tough After the last day of competition, Auric’s Quest was named
conditions on day two and slipped back down the pack. The the overall Sailing Paradise Regatta winner, and Painkiller
ever consistent Painkiller OP, owned and skippered by Rod OP named the highest placed boat over both the Bartercard
West, shredded more sails than Rod cared to talk about. Sail Paradise Regatta and the Club Marine Pittwater to
The damage to the sails took away any chance they had of Southport Yacht Race. Well done to both Fred, Rod along
a win. Congratulations to both these fantastic competitors with all the skippers and crews who competed in these two
on their fantastic achievements. fantastic events.
As the final boats arrived, the Southport Yacht Club did an It was great to see our local Southport Yacht Club boats not
amazing job in hosting the visiting sailors. The legendary only match it with the visiting competitors, but competing
hospitality at SYC is well known throughout the yachting to win majority of the divisions.
world and the teams always look forward to coming here.
A big thank you also to each and every volunteer who
Immediately following, Southport Yacht Club held the 2017 dedicated their time and efforts during these events, along
Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta. A five day event hosted with the support of our wonderful sponsors, Bartercard,
on the Gold Coast foreshore from Sunday 8th to Thursday Club Marine, Mercedes Benz Gold Coast and Heineken, the
12th January. staff at SYC and of Principle Race Director Denis Thompson.
The Gold Coast turned on near perfect conditions for We look forward to seeing the boats return to SYC in 2018!
the regatta, with a fun filled lay day in the middle. With
entries from Sydney, Yamba, Brisbane, Noosa and of course
our own local boats, the scene was set for some big show
downs.
And the fleet did not disappoint, after four days of racing,
all of the divisions could have been won by several boats.
With five divisions in the regatta, every boat had a chance
to show their dominance on the final day.
Local boats Pole Dancer and KD Girl fought out the Cruising
division right to the end with only one point separating the
two at the end of the regatta. Carlos Selby, owner of Pole
Dancer, was ecstatic when he held the winner’s trophy high
after the regatta.
In the trailerable division, local boat Conquistador just
couldn’t quite match it with the visiting yachts but finished
a credible fourth. Congratulations to Benjamin Meakin and
the crew from Peggy won the division, closely followed by
Peter McKenzie’s Le Rossignol in second (2nd) and David
Keep’s Tonoa in third (3rd).
The hotly contested division was the Performance Racing
Division so the fleet was divided into two division, creating
great excitement. In Performance 2, first (1st) place went
to Yamba visitors Ramble Tamble with second (2nd) going
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 7
Festivities @ syc
splice the main brace carols on the broadwater
Southport Yacht Club held the annual Christmas celebrations On Saturday 17th December, Southport Yacht Club
for the Club’s Gold Members at Splice the Main Brace on celebrated the annual Carols on the Broadwater with
Monday 5th December. Hosted by Commodore Kerry Noyes, over 300 children and their families enjoying the festive
over 150 Members enjoyed the celebrations at the Main celebrations in the Waterfront Restaurant.
Beach Clubhouse.
The event began with face painting in the Clubhouse, and
live entertainment by ‘The Hip Replacements’ singing
everyone’s favourite Christmas Carols from the Waterscape
Pontoon Bar. Santa arrived from the North Pole via an on-
water display along with the elves from JETPACK with
treats for the kids. A spectacular show for all to see.
The event concluded with the annual Salvation Army
Christmas Appeal, a big thank you to all who supported
this wonderful charity.
Australia Day
Celebrating all things Australian, SYC celebrated Australia
Day with Aussie games including thong throwing, tug-o-war
and many more. Meat tray raffles were also held raising
money for Youth Sailing. A big thank you to our fantastic
MC Vice Commodore Sail Ray McMahon, all the members
and guests who joined SYC for the annual festivities.
8 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club
commodore’s cocktail party
Commodore Kerry Noyes along with Vice Commodore
Power Graham Webb joined over 200 Gold (and equivalent)
members in celebrating the Club’s 2017 Commodore’s
Cocktail Party. Kerry welcomed the Club’s members into
what we envisage to be an extremely busy and successful
year for the Club, wishing all boating members a safe and
prosperous new year.
a night with the stars
On Friday 6th January, SYC hosted A Night with the Stars.
Brining to the Club an SYC show extravaganza, featuring
Digger Revell, Dennis Knight, Lucy McIntoch, Vic and Kerrie
Kena. 180 members joined SYC for a two course dinner
before dancing the night away as the show commenced.
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 9
syc marina & hardstand
Southport Yacht Club’s Award
Winning Marina facilities
Home to hundreds of vessels including superyachts,
catamarans, yachts, powerboats and sports cruisers.
Facilities provided on-site: Marina security surveillance,
Access to wireless Internet, Proximity card access, Sewage
pump out, Onshore amenities, Laundry facilities, 15 to
125amp electricity and Antifouling Facilities
24 hour Fuel Jetty at SYC Marina - Diesel, premium and
unleaded fuels are available at the installation which is
operated by credit card.
Southport Yacht Club’s Hardstand with a state-of-the-art
35 tonne travel lift located within the Club’s Marina.
Providing easy access for lifting boats ranging in size from
20ft to 55ft. The specially designed timber cradle handles
timber vessels up to 40ft.
SYC boat yard has an extensive range of vessel services,
specialising in: Water Blast, Barnacle Scrape, Antifouling,
24
hour
Detailing and Prop Speed.
All other services are available through recommended
contractors.
Contact the Marina Office today for an obligation FREE
Quote - 07 5591 3500
fuel
syc marina BERTHS FOR SALE
size type price expiry berth #
12.5m Twin Share $29,500 March 2019 B04
12.5m Twin Share $29,000 March 2019 B20
10m Twin Share $40,000 April 2019 C24
16m Single/Wide $71,800 Aug 2019 D06
16m Wide/Cat $94,000 Feb 2020 D16
CONTACT MARINA OFFICE ON 5591 3500
10 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 10mathew belcher
Another championship win
for Southport Yacht Club’s
Performance Mentor Mathew
Belcher OAM.
Mathew Belcher OAM and Will Ryan competed at the 2017
470 Australian National Championships to win back to back
titles.
Held at the Wangi Amateur Sailing Club in Lake Macquarie
from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February, weather
conditions brought perfect sailing settings for Mathew and
Will. Following their recent win at the 2016 World Cup
Series in December, Mathew and Will continue to defend
their winning streak in the 470-dinghy class winning five of
the six scheduled races.
Mathew is currently based on the Gold Coast, mentoring
the performance sailing program at Southport Yacht Club’s
Hollywell Sailing Squadron, alongside Olympic Sailing Coach
Shane Smith and Olympian Brendan Casey.
Follow Mathew and Will can be followed via Facebook and Mathew Belcher OAM and Will Ryan,
Instagram: belcherryan2016 2017 470 Australian National Champions.
Photo credit: Australian Sailing Team, Beau Outteridge
WAYFAST, winner of the 2017
Fastway Couriers Cat Weekend!
Congratulations Warren Guinea and SYC Commodore Kerry
Noyes, division A winner of the 2017 Fastway Couriers
Cat Weekend. Following closely behind in second, Chris
Noyes sailing FASTWAY COURIERS, and 2016 winner Andrew
Wilson, TEEBEEAY coming in at third place.
Philip Kellond-Knight won Division B on GEOFFREY, followed
by George Morton, 3 PINTS and Philip Robbins, NO WAITING,
only six points just behind finishing second and third place
overall.
With entries numbers exceeding 2016, 24 off-the-beach
catamaran entrants flocked from all over Queensland
to compete at the Gold Coast’s Fastway Couriers Cat
Weekend. Hosted at the Club’s Hollywell Sailing Squadron
from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February.
Racing was conducted at the deep hole and around crab
island, giving competitors three days of high intensity
off the beach sailing, competing in a wide range of long
passage races and short windward-leeward courses to suit
the taste and abilities of all competitors.
Thank you to our proud sponsors of the regatta, Fastway
Couriers along with the wonderful volunteers who
dedicated their time and efforts into making this such a
fantastic regatta.
For full results visit SYC’s website www.southportyachtclub.
com.au
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 11Insure with Club Marine and
subscribe to Club Marine Magazine
for your chance to win! FUN T
OF O
S B
D E
WIN
A
HOW TO ENTER
O
W
TL
To qualify for automatic entry, make sure you
ON
B OA
have a current Club Marine Pleasure Craft
insurance policy and Club Marine Magazine PRIZE P OOL VALU E D OVE R
subscription at the time of each draw. The
sooner you qualify, the more chances you’ll
have to win!
BUY, RENEW OR
Y
SUBSCRIBE NOW TE
RM
S AN S AP
PL
D CO N D I T I O N
Australia: Visit clubmarine.com.au or
call 1300 00 CLUB (2582)
New Zealand: Visit clubmarine.co.nz or
call 0800 11 CLUB (2582)
One 2017 D-MAX
UTE, boat, motor and
trailer package
12 EXCITING PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
Two BRIG Falcon Tenders Three True North luxury adventure cruises Six Shimano Family Fishing Packs
Insurance is underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz) ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL No. 234708 of 2 Market Street, Sydney (trading as Club Marine
in New Zealand). Club Marine Limited (Club Marine) ABN 12 007 588 347 AFSL No. 236916 is a related body corporate and issues boat insurance as agent of Allianz.
Before making a decision, please consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or Policy Wording. Full terms and conditions available at clubmarine.com.au.
Authorised under NSW Permit No.: LTPS/17/10953, ACT Permit No.: TP17/00045, SA Permit No.: T16/2393. Prize Vehicle specifications are subject to change at the
absolute discretion of the Prize Provider.
12 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht ClubSouthport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 13
BIRTHDAY DRAW WINNERS
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY DRAW DECEMBER BIRTHDAY DRAW JANUARY BIRTHDAY DRAW
Congratulations Allison Ewens who Congratulations Fiona Grooby who Congratulations Chris Mattingley who
won the November Birthday Draw on won the December Birthday Draw on won the January Birthday Draw on
Tuesday 15th November, with a prize Tuesday 20th December, with a prize of Tuesday 17th January, with a prize of
of $250 members credit. $250 members credit. $250 members credit.
Photo: Commodore Kerry Noyes, Photo: Commodore Kerry Noyes, Winner Photo: Commodore Kerry Noyes, Winner
Winner Allison Ewens and Past Fiona Grooby and Past Commodore Chris Mattingley and Past Commodore
Commodore Tony Goldner. Tony Goldner. Tony Goldner.
members draw employee of the quarter
Congratulations Associates Committee Past President
Rebecca Coleiro, Winner of the Southport Yacht Club
Congratulations to Southport
Members Draw on Wednesday 7th December 2016. Yacht Club employee, stacey
wood. Staff Member for the
Quarter, autumn 2017.
Congratulations to Stacey Wood who has been voted by the
staff employee of the quarter Autumn 2017.
Stacey has been an integral part of the
SYC team for over 2 years, working in
the role of Marina Assistant. SYC would
like to thank Stacey for her hard work
and dedication at the Club. Please
Past Commodore and Life Member Neale Hollier, congratulate Stacey when you see her
Winner Immediate Past President Rebecca Coleiro and next in the Club!
Past Commodore and Life Member Tony Goldner
buy, swap, sell!
Attention Members! If you have any Marine related items which you would like to buy, swap or sell,
contact Southport Yacht Club and we will advertise it on the SYC website for FREE!
14 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Clubsyc golf club
SYC Golf Club Social Members receive 5% and Gold Members receive 10%
OFF your next private function at SYC - Contact SYC TODAY!
The SYC social golf group completed the 2016 year having
played many of the finest courses on the Gold Coast. The
weather was mostly fine although a few spots of rain
resulted in some cancellations for our day at Ocean Shores.
The attendance average was twenty one per game which
was down on the previous year.
Our annual presentation and Christmas get together was
held at the Club on the 6th December. The evening, which
was enjoyed by all, commenced with drinks and canapes on
the pontoon followed by dinner on the western deck.
The Commodore’s Trophy was presented to the winner,
Terry Stephenson by Commodore Kerry Noyes. Runner up
was Phil Kellond-Knight.
I have been elected president for my fifth term and Paul
Valle is the new club captain. We have booked eleven courses
for 2017 which include Palm Meadows, Arundel, Sanctuary
Cove, The Glades, Ocean Shores, Surfers Paradise, Robina,
Windaroo, Southport, Murwillumbah, and Colonial.
The SYC Golf Group is always looking for new members
both male and female. If you play golf and haven’t had a
game with us, now is your opportunity. We only play good
courses, always take a cart, have a light lunch afterwards
and provide generous prizes. Any member interested in
joining the SYC Golf Group should contact Rosemary at
reception and she will pass details on to me.
Terry Stephenson
President - SYC Golf Group
1 - Phil Kellond Knight, Terry Stephenson & Kerry Noyes with
runner up trophy. 2 - Phil Kellond Knight, Alan Cross, Gary
Northern & Bert Sherring. 3 - Janice Simpson & Leonie Bell.
4 - Megan Logan, John Reid, Kay Paxton, Ian Paxton, Pam
Humble Crofts & Simon Humble Crofts. 5 - Joan Sherring,
Beverly Bailey & Helen Hunter. 6 - Terry Stephenson &
Commodore Kerry Noyes with Commodores Trophy.
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 15boutique at Southport yacht club AUTUMN STOCK NOW IN! Come on in to grab yourself a bargain. MENTION THIS ADVERTISEMENT AND RECEIVE $10 OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE! From the outdoor clothing range including fleeces and water proof jackets to the more casual everyday items such as t-shirts and shorts and accessories, you will be sure to find something in Southport Yacht Club’s boutique at a price you can afford! The lifestyle range also features a number of accessories, including hats and towels. “2016/17 Autumn Range now in store” 16 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club
syc communication channels
Communication Channel Inclusion
iN SYnC iN SYnC is published quarterly September, December, March and June including
upcoming news and events, future initiative growth of SYC plus much more
E-newsletter This electronic newsletter is distributed weekly to all members, to subscribe
simply visit www.southportyachtclub.com.au
Facebook ‘Like’ us on facebook for all up to date news from SYC!
www.facebook.com/southportyachtclub
Instagram Follow SYC on Instagram @syc1946, and don’t forget to use the hash tag #syc1946
Website For all information on Southport Yacht Club visit our website
www.southportyachtclub.com.au
Smartphone App For immediate alerts of upcoming events, latest news, easy access to Club
details, results and so much more visit the App store for Apple products and
Google Play for Android and search for Southport Yacht Club.
Local Media Press releases and alerts are circulated to all local and national media in regards
to Club upgrades, events and initiatives.
Internal promotions Keep an eye out in the Club for notices, flyers and internal promotions
Sailing Forum Designed for communication on all sailing queries between sailors and the sailing
office as well as a great place to include crew wanted and crew availability
www.southportyachtclub.com.au/sailing/member-forum/
Volunteer Roster Would you like to roster and don’t know where to go, visit our sailing roster for
further details: https://syc.volunteerroster.com/
Uniradiology is a privately
owned Radiology practice on
the Gold Coast.
The practice has recently moved into new state of the art
premises in Railway Street, Southport, serving patients
and doctors for over 10 years and is a long standing and
reputable business on the Gold Coast. Uniradiology is focused on offering little to no waiting time, with BULK
BILLING facilities available to all eligible Medicare approved procedures.
Uniradiology is focused on offering little or no waiting
We provide a high level of professional diagnostic services to referring
time, bulk billing facilities and providing a high level
doctors and patients. Together with our investment in the latest
of professional radiology services to referring doctors technology, our highly regarded and professional staff, Uniradiology is
and patients. Together with our investment in the latest sure to be one of the leaders in diagnostic imaging.
technology and our highly professional and regarded staff,
We offer the following services:
Uniradiology is sure to be one of the leaders in diagnostic
imaging. Uniradiology provides a diverse range of bulk- High Definition Obstetric
billed radiological examinations and procedures to the local Ultrasound Ultrasound
community through well-established sites across Australia. Low Dose Multi Bone Mineral
Employing an array of ‘Low-Dose’ and high-end, innovative Slice CT Denistometry
equipment, Uniradiology is committed to the very best in
Mammography X-Ray
patient care.
While most of our competitors believe that a higher cost Joint Injections Breast Core Biopsy
means a better service, Uniradiology adopts an alternative Fine Needle Aspirations
view, that bulk billing should not result in a compromise on
quality. We are committed to providing a more affordable
and efficient service to all our patients, as well as an
experience to be remembered. In most cases, you will
BULK BILLING
incur no out-of-pocket expense, as the majority of the
services offered by Uniradiology are completely bulk billed.
A very small number of services will incur a small fee. Uniradiology Gold Coast Ph: 07 5531 9300
Open Monday – Friday 8am -5pm, the practice is now 26 Railway St, Southport www.uniradiology.com.au
located at 28 Railway Street Southport and patient parking
is available on site free of charge. New location with ample patient parking
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 17what’s on @ southport yacht Club
3rd Tuesday of every month - SYC Main Beach
Join Southport Yacht Club for your birthday draw,
March 21st, April 18th and May 16th 2017.
Birthday Draw, drawn at 7pm. You could win $250
MONTHLY on your SYC Membership Card to be spent within the
Hollywell Sailing Squadron and Main Beach Club House.
BIRTHDAY Present your Birthday Voucher at Reception upon arrival
for validation.
DRAW
Waterfront Restaurant serving meals from 5.30pm
Bookings essential - ask about joining the
Commodore’s Table: 07 5591 3500
WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday Evening -
ROAST Main Beach Clubhouse
Enjoy fantastic Roast Carvery Nights from 5.30pm
Roast Buffet from only $14.95 Members and
C ARVERY $16.95 Non Members.
monday Monday & Tuesday -
Kids Eat FREE with any main meal purchased
& tuesday Monday - $15 Chef selected Pasta & Garlic Bread
(dinner only)
specials Tuesday - $12.90 Chicken Parmigiana Special (Lunch &
Dinner) Bookings please call Reception 5591 3500
thursday Thursday $15 Battered Flathead
Battered flathead served with chips, salad, tartare and lemon -
b at t e r e d only $15 per person.
Available Lunch and Dinner
f l at h e a d In the Southport Yacht Club Waterfront Restaurant
For bookings call: 07 5591 3500
SUNDAY BBQ & Wine Tasting every Sunday on the
Waterscape Pontoon
PONTOON Enjoy a Chef cooked BBQ and Wine Tasting on the Waterscape
Pontoon for only $28.50 per person.
SPE C IAL
Available from 12noon to 3pm
Live Entertainment from 2pm!
Main Beach Clubhouse, Hollywell Clubhouse
members and Dux Anchorage
nights
Be at any of SYC’s three venues on Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday evenings and you could be in the draw to WIN!
Wed and Sun draws @ 7pm / Fri draws @ 7pm and 8pm
live
Join SYC in the Waterfront Restaurant for LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT:
Friday Evening from 6pm - 9pm
Sunday Afternoon Session from 2pm - 6pm
For full Entertainment guide visit the SYC website:
Entertainment www.southportyachtclub.com.au
free Monday’s at SYC Main Beach Clubhouse
Enjoy FREE Trivia in the SYC Waterfront Restaurant every Monday
from 6.30pm - 8pm
trivia Teams of 6 players, great prizes and a weekly jackpot prize
Bookings Essential: Contact Reception 07 5591 3500
18 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Clubwhat’s on @ southport yacht Club
pontoon Monday 13th March 2017 - Main Beach Clubhouse
By invitation to Gold and equivalent Members 21+ years
dinner Phone reception on 5591 3500 to RSVP.
good Friday 14th April 2017 - Main Beach Clubhouse
Southport Yacht Club Main Beach and Hollywell will be
friday
CLOSED on Good Friday.
All Membership renewals are due on
membership Monday 1st May, 2017
Membership accounts will be emailed to you before this date.
renewal For further details please contact SYC 07 5591 3500
mothers Sunday 14th May 2017 - Main Beach Clubhouse
d ay
Celebrate Mothers Day dining in the Waterfront Restaurant
overlooking the Gold Coast Broadwater
Make your reservation by calling 07 5591 3500
burleigh Sunday 5th March, 2017
Offshore Sailors, join Southport Yacht Club for the Annual
bash
Burleigh Bash Yacht Race, proudly sponsored by Gill.
For NOR, Entry and further information visit:
www.southportyachtclub.com.au or contact the
Sailing Office via 07 55937 030
vice Tuesday 13th June 2017
6.30pm - 7.30pm
SYC Compass Room - Main Beach
Vice Commodore Sail Ray McMahon and Vice Commodore
commodores’ Power Graham Webb invite all Gold (and equivalent)
Members to join Southport Yacht Club for the
c o ck ta i l 2017 Vice Commodores’ Cocktail Party.
Dress: Smart Casual (no shorts)
pa r ty
RSVP: Reception 07 5591 3500
a night Thursday 25th May 2017 - Main Beach Clubhouse
Join SYC for another Show Extravaganza featuring Live
Entertainment by Fortunato, Bernadette Fisher and Ian Cooper
with the supported by The Hip Replacements - performing Live at SYC!
Two course dinner and show. $45 per person.
s ta r s Make your reservation by calling SYC on 07 5591 3500
Sat 11th March - Round Carb Island Open
Sat 18th & Sun 19th March - InterClub Challenge
d at e
Fri 24th March - SYC Charity Golf Day
Fri 31st - Matt Hollywood at SYC
Sat 22nd April - Buck Jones Memorial Trophy Nav Event
Sat 22nd April - Telemachus Jewellery Ladies Day Race
s av e r s
Fri 5th, Sat 6th & Sun 7th May - Mooloolaba Marathon
Sat 13th May - SYC Open Nav Event
Fri 19th May - Associates Committee AGM
Sat 27th May - Two Handed Race
Wed 31st May, 21st June & 12th July - State of Origin
Sat 3rd June - Commodore’s Trophy
Sun 4th June - Past Commodore’s Trophy
Fri 30th June - Power Boat Presentation Dinnerpower boats @- vice
southport yacht Club
commodore power
Graham Webb
Vice Commodore Power
Happy New year to all our members, I trust you have all As I am writing this article I have received notice of the
enjoyed the festive season passing of long standing member Allan Roots. Allan was
a member for 48 years and a very keen log eventer. He
We held the Power Boat Xmas party at Dux this year on
competed in 31 Goodwill Cups and wrote the history of
the 10th December. The night was a combined effort
Log Events at SYC 1959 to 2004. Allan served on most
between Navigators and Cruisers. The committee sourced
committees in his time including chairman of The Power
all the food with members choosing and cooking their own
Boat Committee for 1986/87 and 1987/88 seasons. Our
steaks accompanied by lovely salads, boiled potatoes and
sincere condolences to Allan’s wife Marjorie, daughter
delicious tiger prawns, followed by a magnificent selection
Jennifer, son Michael and their extended families.
of sweets from cruising members Danny and Dianne Bohen.
Around 65 members attended and a great night was had Wanting to get involved in Navigation Rallies, please give
by all. me a call 0409 394 122 and I will be only too happy to get
you started. You will learn about your boat and how to use
The Treasurer’s Trophy sponsored by NORCO was held on
your instruments.
November the 19th finishing at Dux with the usual BBQ
and presentation. Our Treasurer Garry Edwards donated Remember keep the Camaraderie and fellowship going and
an esky to be raffled among members and guests present most of all have fun on the water.
on the day. The prize went to William Ewens father,
Thanks for your continuing support and remember the Club
Humphrey. William’s parents from New Zealand enjoyed
is only as strong as its members.
a fabulous day aboard “Speranza” The event was won by
Peter Brown and his crew aboard “Bipty Bipty”with a score
of 7 points followed by Paul Matthews on “Martini”with 13
Graham Webb
points and PC Mal Woods on “Finky Dink Too”coming in 3rd
with 14 points. The handicap section was won by PC Ian Vice Commodore Power
Hall aboard “Lady Caroline”
Our last event for 2016 was The Vice Commodore’s Trophy
sponsored by YALUMBA completing the 3 event ‘The Dux power boat what’s on
Series’. PC Mal Woods and his crew aboard “Finky Dink
Too”were the winners with 10 points followed by Paul cruising events:
Matthews and crew on “Martini”with 16 points and in
3rd place Peter Brown on “Bipty Bipty with 17 Points. The 14th April - Easter Cruise
Handicap section was won by first timer to our navigation 22nd April - Anzac Day Cruise
championship “MIA”Skippered by Todd Brooker with his 25th June - Season Review Dinner
parents Phil and Jenny Brooker as navigator and crew.
“MIA”carries the competion number of 247 used by his
grandfather Brian Job for many years. The Dux series was a
navigation events:
hard faught series with 3 different winners over the series 11th March - Round Crab Island
and 2 boats with the same score of 41 points. The Power 22nd April - Buck Jones Memorial Trophy
Boat Committee had to do a count back of the scores
13th May - SYC Open
and PC Mal Wood and his crew on “Finky Dink Too”were
victorious followed by Peter Brown and crew on “Bipty 3rd June - Commodore’s Open
Bipty”3rd place went to yours truly VC Graham Webb on 4th June - Past Commodore’s Open
“Van Man”. Well done to all competitors.
Our next event to be held on the 11th February is The
Chairman’s Trophy to be sponsored by O’Keefe Financial For further information on all Power Boat Navigation and
Planning. The event will finish at SYC Main Beach for BBQ Cruising events visit www.southportyachtclub.com.au or
and presentation. contact SYC on 07 5591 3500.
20 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht ClubCruising with L’Attitudes
My wife Vicki and I have been Gold Members since we
were active in the Wednesday racing scene on our old boat
SUNBIRD a few years back. 2 years ago we got a bigger
boat, sold the house, and went cruising. We come back
each Christmas for a few months, to visit Dux, and the
Club and earn a few dollars. It is good to see that Peter
has kept Dux as good as, or better than, it used to be, and
it is a pleasure to take our overseas friends in for a visit.
Christmas 2012-2013 we sailed to Tasmania, and we were
under Cape Raoul when Wild Oats came around the corner.
There was just us and the helicopter, the rest of the
cowards were hiding up the Derwent which was probably a
better idea, as we had shredded a screacher and a jib just
crossing Storm Bay. We got back from Tassie in February,
and it was crossing Bass Strait that inspired us to get a
bigger boat. The Seawind 1000 is a tough little boat, but
unsuited to comfortable ocean crossings. It is still doing
service on the Broadwater, with Darren having given it a
nice yellow wrap.
Having sold the house and moved onto our 12 year old
Belize 43, we set off back down the coast to Sydney, via
the Hawkesbury, then back up to the Whitsundays in time
for the annual Shaggers rendezvous. During our sojourns
we keep meeting the same people and the same boats,
and always meeting more. Occasionally they are flying the
SYC burgee, more often than not they are SICYC as well.
Highlights were the Clarence, Lake Macquarie and Port
Stephens. The Hawkesbury and Middle Harbour were also
worth a visit or two. Along the way I wrotes articles for
various magazines about the places we have been.
Last year we finally got the paperwork done, and went
offshore with a three month cruise over to New Caledonia.
We did the usual cruiser thing and made lots of new friends
in Ile des Pines and even got over to the Loyalty Islands for
a while. Highlights were Beautemps Beaupre, Ouvea, Kuto
and Hanomera Bays, Bai de Gadji, M Be Kou, Bai de Prony
and Bai du Nord.
We came back via the Chesterfield reef and its magnificent
fishing and bird life, got hammered by 40kt winds the last
36 hours as we came under Hexham shoal and inside the
Barrier Reef, and cleared in at Mackay. Then it was back to
the Whitsundays, Shaggies, Townsville and Zoe Bay. Turning
South, we spent some time at Airlie where I completed my
Briefers course. If you go up there to charter a boat this
year, it may be me that conducts your briefing and training.
We got back to the Coast in mid November, where I set
about earning some more dollars, antifouling, replacing
2 motors, and of course – earning some more money to
pay for it all. We are heading back over towards the end
of April, this time heading via New Caledonia to Vanuatu,
when we plan on reaching Espiritu Santo before turning
back once more in time to be at Shaggers at the end of
August.
Look forward to seeing you all out there in Yachting land,
doing what boats are supposed to be doing. After all, you
will never become a better sailor while tied up at the
Marina.
Article by Tony Little
Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 21a man and his boat
terry stephenson “nyleta” included towing barges, ferrying crew from moored ships
to shore, survey work, containing harbour oil spillage,
transporting Torres Strait pilots out to Fitzroy Island. The
amazing fact is that Nyleta was operated by the Cairns
Harbour Board until the early 80’s, over 55 years, she well
and truly paid for herself.
Nyleta on Moreton Bay punching into a 25 knot southerly.
Photo taken by Di White from their vessel, Gladiator.
Terry Stephenson has a long history with boating and is a
SYC senior member with 39 years active membership. Terry
sailed VJ’s (Vaucluse Juniors) in Sydney as a teenager, and
has been involved with boats ever since. Terry moved to the
Gold Coast in 1968. Terry with a partner set up a jewellery
business, Haines and Stephenson in Surfers Paradise. Terry
became a member of SYC in 1978 and competed regularly
as skipper of his own boat and on other members boats in Nyleta as she was in 1989, abandoned in a vacant lot
SYC events. His boats have included “Department S”, a 26
foot Quarter Ton class yacht and “Air Supply” a Binks Farr
30 he co-owned with Keith Bow and Gino Moro.
Nyleta today, showing her classic lines.
During the 2nd World War, Nyleta was taken over by the
Royal Australian Navy as part of the Navy Auxiliary Patrol.
Hundreds of private and commercial boats were taken
over to complement the RAN fleet in coastal patrol duties
right up and down the east coast. Cairns Harbour was an
important base for the RAN and US Navy and was under
serious threat particularly from enemy sub marines.
During the war years Nyleta had the designation E15 and
was painted battleship grey. Nyleta was returned to the
Terry Stephenson on board Nyleta at SYC Marina Cairns Harbour Board in 1945 and they kept her in the grey
colour until she was sold in 1984.
Some of his interesting sailing adventures included “The
In 1989 Nyleta was found in an industrial yard in Mackay,
Keppel Caper” sailing a Caper Cat (14 ft. open catamaran)
she had been repainted but was looking pretty sad. She was
from the Gold Coast to Great Keppel Island in a group
bought for $2000 and the new owners then set about on a
to promote the boats. In 1983 Terry was a crew member
four year restoration project. The restoration was amazing
in the Sydney to Hobart on board “Jimmy Blacksmith”.
the hull was stripped to bare timber, the longitudinal
Unfortunately they were forced to retire at Ulladulla with
planking seams were cleaned out and splines glued into the
a blown out mainsail.
gaps. Diagonal ply strips were then glued over the original
Terry’s current boat “Nyleta” has a history of 90 years, she planking. Below the waterline was originally sheathed in
was built in 1927 in Cairns. Nyleta has a significant place in copper, this was stripped off and replaced with fibreglass.
the maritime history of Queensland as a commercial vessel The copper was sold to help finance the restoration.
and also as part of the Navy fleet in war time. Internally frames and bulkheads were replaced and
fibreglassed. This was more than a restoration, they used
Nyleta has carried that name since her launch date in
modern technology and methods to ensure that this classic
1927. She was named after an early mining community that
vessel will be around for another 90 years! The smooth
existed on the Atherton Tablelands.
finish on the hull today shows the quality of the restoration.
Nyleta was owned by the Cairns Harbour Board as a general They enjoyed the next four or five years cruising on Nyleta
purpose work boat. Some of the tasks she was used for mainly in the Great Sandy Straits and Hervey Bay.
22 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht ClubQuick to tie and release “Knots”
Better to know a knot and not need it, than need a knot
and not know it.
At times the need for a knot to be tie’d in an emergency for
a quick fix in the rigging or coming along side or mooring
line snaps when berthing or a need for quick eye splice is
called for. Below are some of the basic knots:
Reef Knot: This knot is a well known, and is used for a wide
variety of jobs. It should only be used for joining ropes of
the same type and thickness in a emergency. If you tie the
upper section the wrong way round it becomes a Granny
Knot which still works but gain you no credit. Easy to tie:
During the restoration with new diagonal
“Left over Right & Right over Left”
planking being added
Terry was fortunately able to buy Nyleta in 1998, since
owning her Terry has maintained her to a very high
standard and added many extra comforts. He has added a
rear awning that fits in nicely with her original lines and
provides protection from the sun, also a rear railing that is
topped in beautiful varnished timber. Terry and Helen have
had great fun on Nyleta taking part in many SYC Powerboat
Division events and cruises, exploring the Broadwater,
Moreton Bay and its countless tributaries.
“Bowline” Quick and easy: This is one of the most useful
knots used in seamanship, and well worth learning, the
diagram shows a quick way to form it by twisting the rope
and so forming a loop. During seamanship training there is
a short verse to remember.
Nyleta is just over 10 metres (33 feet)in length, beam 3.35
metres (11 feet) draft 1.066 metres (3.5 feet). Power is
from an ultra reliable and efficient 38 hp Perkins 4108 4
cylinder diesel that pushes her along at 8.5 knots. Terry has
recently decided that it is time reluctantly part company “The Snake comes out of its hole, around the tree, and
with Nyleta after 19 years and is putting her on the market. back into the hole: 1. The rabbit hole, 2. The rabbit comes
Nyleta is an ideal boat for exploring the Broadwater and out. 3. It runs round the tree, 4. It goes back down its hole.
Moreton Bay, and is capable of coastal cruising in the right
conditions. She has shallow draft and the propeller and
rudder are nicely protected by the full length keel. The
boat has very practical layout that is simple and open,
she has wide walk around decks. Due to the quality of
the rebuild maintenance costs will remain low for many
years, due to the efficient hull design and economical four
cylinder diesel, running costs are extremely low. Hopefully
a new owner will enjoy this boat as much as Terry and
Helen have and appreciate they own a piece of history.
Article by
Article by
Past Commodore Phil Short
Dennis Watt
23 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Clubsailing @- southport yacht Club
Vice commodore sail
Ray McMahon
Vice Commodore Sail
It seems like just yesterday that I was fortunate enough to At Hollywell, we’ve been working very hard on building
be elected into the Vice Commodore Sail role and now 200 not only strong dingy fleets but quality fleets. We recently
days have passed. The time has gone so quickly because I were extremely proud to announce Olympian Mathew
have had the pleasure of being involved in sooo many great Belcher OAM as our Mentor for the High Performance
events and functions at our Club. Program. This has been an amazing decision for our junior
and youth sailors plus it is seen new junior members to our
In early January, we hosted the finish of the Club Marine
Club that want to be coached by the World’s very best. Add
Pittwater to Southport Yacht Race, and what a great
to that, on the weekend, Mathew brought fellow Olympian
success it was. Every competing boat was escorted into
Will Ryan and Australian Sailing Coach Shane Smith to
the marina by our fabulous volunteers and handed a nice
really put our youth sailors ‘through their paces’. What
large box of hot chips and a couple of ‘cold ones’ to wash
other club can boast that trio at a training session for our
them down, it was a treat that was greatly appreciated by
junior/youth sailors!
the sailors after two hard days at sea. Every single member
of our great staff had a ‘can do’ attitude to ensure the Finally, speaking of Australian representation, our very own
visiting sailors had an experience to remember. The event Australian Squad member Joel Turner just won the National
was a resounding success and I must give my personal 49ers championships in Adelaide.
congratulations and thanks to all of our volunteers and
Congratulations Joel, you continually do your Club proud
staff because without their amazing attitude it would not
both on the water and off.
have been as well received as it was. Then, without a
break, it was straight into our major regatta for the year, Our Clubs on water future looks extremely strong, that is
the 2017 Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta. You would be something every single member can be proud of.
forgiven for thinking that our team may have lowered their
Cheers for now, Ray McMahon
standards through tiredness. But, to their credit, again our
fabulous team of volunteers and staff kept their standards
way above expectations. It is such a comforting feeling to Ray McMahon
know that when we (SYC) hold an event, it will be met
with enthusiasm, professionalism and most importantly Vice Commodore Sail
a continued smile. I am very proud of our great team of
volunteers and staff.
24 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht ClubYou can also read
