34th Warneet Round French Island Race Feb 27th 2010

 

The notice of race has being posted for this years WRFI Race.

Start planning now so we get a large fleet! Start time for

Multihulls is 8.30am which is a gentlemanly time to start compared to previous

years. Monohulls start half an hour earlier, so it will be great sailing through the fleet.

 

http://www.freewebs.com/warneetyachtclub/yachtrace.htm

 

See you there..

Chilli red hot at Audi Victoria Week

Chilli red hot at Audi Victoria Week

Lisa Ratcliff, AVW media

Posted: 25  Jan. 2010

 

The Geelong Taxi Network Multihull Series, part of Audi Victoria Week, was decided yesterday afternoon, but final results were kept top secret until last night’s prize giving when Geoff Floyd, thinking he’d finished second, was called up as the overall winner of the eight-race series with his Corsair Sprint 750 called Chilli.

Floyd, sailing for the Hastings Yacht Club in Victoria, finished on 16 points, two points clear of Peter Floyd’s Goldfinger (SA) and Tim Pepperell’s E-Marineworld Skips (Vic), both Farrier designs.

“We got off to a bad start on the first day, breaking some rigging followed by a poor second race, but we finished the regatta strongly with a win and a second yesterday, which got us over the line” said a delighted Floyd.

“I’ve been coming to Geelong for the past 20 years sailing on others boats and for the past two regattas my own, and this is my first win so it’s pretty special.

“Last year the boat was new to us and we were still getting used to it. This year we bought some new sails and gathered up a good crew and it’s paid off for us.

“We had great racing with [second placed] Goldfinger; they are a bigger boat and it’s always pleasing to be close to them on the course,” added Floyd.

Commenting on the overall series the winning skipper is delighted with the regatta standard of competition and the camaraderie that exists amongst the multi-hull fleet of 11 representing Victoria and South Australia.

“The quality of the fleet is great, the competition was really close, and everyone had a lot of fun. We all meet up after racing, it’s not a huge fleet but everyone enjoys getting together.”

Most other divisions are still in the thick of their competition, with many results expected to go down to the wire in tomorrow’s deciding races while for the multihulls, their competition wrapped up yesterday after six days on the water.

The class had a head start on the extensive Audi Victoria Week racing program; their first race commenced last Tuesday at Geelong before the fleet raced to Melbourne and back again with Saturday’s huge Passage Race fleet.

The Geelong Taxi Network Multi-Hull Series is one of the many class battles that make up Audi Victoria Week which is being hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club for the 166th year.

 

 

Chilli red hot at Audi Victoria Week

Lisa Ratcliff, AVW media

Posted: 25  Jan. 2010

Chilli - red hot finish - Teri Dodds AVW pic

The Geelong Taxi Network Multihull Series, part of Audi Victoria Week, was decided yesterday afternoon, but final results were kept top secret until last night’s prize giving when Geoff Floyd, thinking he’d finished second, was called up as the overall winner of the eight-race series with his Corsair Sprint 750 called Chilli. Floyd, sailing for the Hastings Yacht Club in Victoria, finished on 16 points, two points clear of Peter Floyd’s Goldfinger (SA) and Tim Pepperell’s E-Marineworld Skips (Vic), both Farrier designs. “We got off to a bad start on the first day, breaking some rigging followed by a poor second race, but we finished the regatta strongly with a win and a second yesterday, which got us over the line” said a delighted Floyd. “I’ve been coming to Geelong for the past 20 years sailing on others boats and for the past two regattas my own, and this is my first win so it’s pretty special. “Last year the boat was new to us and we were still getting used to it. This year we bought some new sails and gathered up a good crew and it’s paid off for us. “We had great racing with [second placed] Goldfinger; they are a bigger boat and it’s always pleasing to be close to them on the course,” added Floyd. Commenting on the overall series the winning skipper is delighted with the regatta standard of competition and the camaraderie that exists amongst the multi-hull fleet of 11 representing Victoria and South Australia. “The quality of the fleet is great, the competition was really close, and everyone had a lot of fun. We all meet up after racing, it’s not a huge fleet but everyone enjoys getting together.” Most other divisions are still in the thick of their competition, with many results expected to go down to the wire in tomorrow’s deciding races while for the multihulls, their competition wrapped up yesterday after six days on the water. The class had a head start on the extensive Audi Victoria Week racing program; their first race commenced last Tuesday at Geelong before the fleet raced to Melbourne and back again with Saturday’s huge Passage Race fleet. The Geelong Taxi Network Multi-Hull Series is one of the many class battles that make up Audi Victoria Week which is being hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club for the 166th year.

Audi Victoria Week

A last minute reminder that entries close on the 6th after which late entry fees apply... there are currently 11 entries with an excellent showing of 5 from SA ....

Marina YE are asking that all boats book their moorings ASAP...call them on 03 9681 8394..

Social Meeting

At the last committee meeting we resolved to hold General meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of even months and informal Social meetings on the 2nd Friday of odd months.. So, the 1st social of the year is Friday 15th (I thought the 8th was too soon..). Tim will chose the venue and publish it soon

Warneet Around French Island Race

This year it is scheduled for the 27th February. Stuart will place the entry form on the web site soon, or you can download from their web site

Cheers

Audi Victoria Week - December Update

Welcome to the final edition of the Audi Victoria Week newsletter for 2009.

As everyone winds down for the Christmas/New Year break, we'll be firing up to finalize things for the event which is only 34 days away!

On the sailing front, entries are steadily flowing in with 130 to date. Sailing Administrator Rob Hampshire is anticipating yet another big regatta, "At this stage we are on track for record numbers," he said.

He is encouraging everyone to get their entries in before the cut off on 6th January. All entries must be finalized by midnight on the 6th to avoid paying an additional $95 in late fees. Late entries will be accepted up until midnight on the 13th January and will incur the $95 fee.

Don't wait, enter here now!

The Sailing Instructions will be available early January from the website and the mooring plans will also be available on the site shortly.

As in previous years the skippers packs will be available for collection from the Docklands regatta office or Geelong, further details will be in the sailing instructions.

The entertainment program has been locked away with an exciting mix of musicians and a host of roving performers, read on for more details.

From all at Audi Victoria Week we wish you a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Good luck to those competing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart events; we wish you all the best and hope to see you all at the event in January!

For enquiries:

• relating to entries, berthing etc please contact the Sailing Administrator, Rob Hampshire on (03) 5229 0730
  or via email sailadmin@rgyc.com.au
  
  
• relating to volunteering please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Sue Case on (03) 5229 0730
  or via email volunteers@rgyc.com.au
  
  
• relating to the event itself please contact the Event Coordinators on (03) 5229 9101
  or via email info@victoriaweek.com.au

Smooth sailing,
Audi Victoria Week team

Victoria Week Crew required

Peccadillo is looking for a couple more crew for Victoria Week. Plan to participate in whole regatta (18-24 Jan). If your interested in joining us on a 48ft cat, then give me a call on 0419 280 322 or email me on cmeredith@biosisresearch.com.au. Cheers, Charles Meredith

Christmas drinks reminder..

Remember Monday 30^th November, Christmas drinks at Bells Hotel Sth. Melbourne.

Starts 7.30pm see you there.

 

 

MYCV-memberships

It is with deep regret that I feel the need to write to you in relation to the status of our membership base at our yacht club.

As you are all well aware, a club is made up of members, paid up members.  At the moment the MYCV has about 12 of them.  It is hard to believe that we are the oldest Yacht Club in Victoria and yet the smallest in membership base. Anyone who races regularly, needs a Silver Card from Yachting Victoria. The MYCV is the cheapest way to achieve this.

Unfortunately at our current membership level, it is not sustainable for us to  continue as a successful yacht club.  The time has come. We now need to call on you all to respond  and become paid up members.

It’s  as easy as downloading a Membership Application form from the website, fax/email it and EFT payment straight into our bank account (all details are on the membership form).  Alternatively, you can pay  by cash or cheque to David Tapper on Monday 30^th November at Bells Hotel South Melbourne at our Christmas meeting/drinks. If you enjoy multihull racing, cruising, spending time with people who share the same interest, then lets start pushing to increase our membership base.

 

Thank you.

 

Tim Pepperell

Commodore

MYCV

 

 

 

 

Multihulls at AVW Geelong 2010

 

Multihulls at AVW Geelong 2010

 

 

The Multihull Yacht Club of Victoria (MYCV) in conjunction with Audi Victoria Week Principle Race Officer Denis Thompson, have organised an extended regatta starting on Tuesday 19^th of January 2010 through to Sunday 24^th of January 2010. The series will be staged predominately around fixed marks on Corio and Port Phillip Bay.   There will be a combination of short and passage races which includes starting with the 350 plus fleet in the famous Melbourne to Geelong Race.  Handicaps will be based on the OMR system and finalised before 6:30pm on Monday 18^th of January 2010.  All yachts must apply with category 5 safety regulations.

Although we start and finish at RGYC, we will stay 3 nights at ‘Marina Yarras Edge’ situated up the Yarra River near the City.   This will enable us to showcase Multihull sailing on the top end of the bay and incorporate the King of Docklands sail off which includes two multihull crews’ ‘e-marineworld skips’ and ‘Wilparina 2’.  Come along and support your Multihull mates while attending the Audi Victoria Week party.

A formal dinner will be held on Tuesday 19^th of January at RGYC, at a cost of $25 per head.  This year’s dinner was a great success and we are endeavouring to make 2010 even better.

Any crews, especially interstate boats, needing help with arrangements/logistics please contact the MYCV committee.  The MYCV is committed in making this event the premier Multihull regatta in Australia, hence are proud to invite all racing and cruising multihull yachts to attend.

 (See program over)

 

The program

• Mon 18th Jan........Launch RGYC, measuring, registration, informal dinner in evening
• Tue 19th Jan..........2 races around fixed marks in Corio Bay. Formal dinner at RGYC
• Wed 20th Jan.........Passage race to Melbourne.
• Thu 21st Jan...........2 races around fixed marks top end of Port Phillip.
• Fri 22nd Jan...........Lay day
• Sat 23rd Jan...........Passage race to Geelong
• Sun 24th Jan..........2 races around fixed marks inner and outer harbour. Presentation Dinner
• Mon 25th Jan.........Pack up and go home. (Or stay and enjoy the celebrations)
• Tue 26th Jan..........Australia day

 

For further information please visit:

www.victoriaweek.com.au

www.mycv.asn.au

Tim Pepperell

Commodore

MYCV.

 

 

 

Christmas drinks-7:30pm Bells Hotel Monday 30th November.

Well it’s that time of year again! And hasn’t the it gone fast? This year the last MYCV meeting for the year,  will be a casual affair to catch up with sailing friends.  There will be a  brief chat about

 The Nationals held at Hervey Bay in October and a  report on SOMR and AVW progress. Kicks off at 7.30pm at Bells Hotel in the upstairs room. Finger food will be provided with drinks at bar prices.

 

Guest speaker is David Williamson, who sailed on Kookaburra in the America’s Cup 150th Jubilee Celebration in August 2001, held on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England.

All the old Americas Cups yachts competed including Australia 2… Just hearing about the logistics of getting all these great boats back together is interesting, plus the meeting with

Dennis Conner and John Bertrand.

 

Hope to see you all there, for those that can’t make it, have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year and see you at Hasting Yacht Club for the Summer series or Audi Victoria Week.

 

Cheers

 

Tim Pepperell

Commodore.