Mainsheet No. 556 1 October, 2019
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Discover Sailing Day is coming. We need to spruce the Club up in readiness for our guests.
All Hands On Deck.!!!!!
Coming Up
Sailing School starts
26 October
Discover Sailing Day
Sunday 10 Nov
CCSC Regatta 23-24 Nov.
No. 556 October, 2019
www.beyc.org.au
In this Issue
Committee Details & Responsibilities
Commodore’s Comments
Ramblings from the Rear Commodore
The Great Big Deck
Discover Sailing
Out There Sailing.
Food for Thought
“Show & Tell “ at Weeroona
Race Days
Revamped Entry
Duty Roster
Canteen Roster
Sailing Program
Mainsheet No. 556 2 October, 2019
BENDIGO YACHT CLUB The Sailing Centre for Central Victoria
Out There Sailing
Incorporated Association Number A0002316Y
PO Box 244, Bendigo, Victoria 3552
www.beyc.org.au
Andrea McGregor.
Commodore
0402 940 805
Executive Leadership/Promotions/Strategic
Direction/Rules & By-Laws
Steve Begg.
Secretary
0432 736 465
Correspondence/Member Database/Compliance/
Insurance/GMW Liaison
Simon Carter
Vice Commodore
0424 242 897
Website/Social Media /Newsletter/Grants/
Sponsorship
Warren Matheson
Rear Commodore
0439 027 323
Race Sailing/Social Sailing/Sailing School/
Youth Sailing/Race/Rescue Equipment/Sailability
John Cooper
Treasurer
03 54 41 1 250
Treasury/Accounts/Fees & Charges/Financial
Audits/Membership Renewals
Maria Forbes.
Canteen/Clubrooms
Manager
0439 202 755
Child Safety/membership Drives/Old & New
Member Liaisons/Canteen/Catering/Merchandising
Dan Forbes.
Buildings/Grounds
0439 202 755
Buildings & Grounds/Boat Parking/Caravan &
Camping/Special Projects/Security
Betty Kelly 0438 602 615
Social Events/Promo Events/
Inter Club Events/Intra Club Events
Warren Matheson
Chair
General Committee Liaison
0439 027 323
Philip Mann
Results Coordinator
0408 507 385
Ken Coulson
Cruising Coordinator
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Johnny Maher 0408 347 533
Ron Mason 0412 590 026
Chris Clarke 0413 952 647
Jenny Coulson
Editor. 0498 353 380
ABN 62 035 001 974
Michael Anthony 0417 599 050
Mainsheet No. 556 3 October, 2019
We are certainly heading into a great developmental stage for the
Bendigo Yacht Club as outlined at the Season Opening last weekend.
Our Great Big Deck is now a reality thanks to the 50% of funds raised by members
toward its construction, headed by Mark Hawkins and Michael Anthony. We hope to have it completed by December ready for the warmer weather. Phil Mann will be
preparing the foundations and members will be laying the planks.
In preparation for the liquor license we have purchased a bar that fits nicely into the décor of the clubrooms. Although the collection was a challenge, eventually it arrived on
the back on the second trailer…..
After having been absent for a couple of weeks, I notice what a great leap forward has been made on the disabled toilet. Dan Forbes, Phil Mann and Ron Mason have obviously
been hard at work getting it up to the current stage. There is more to do including painting etc. and any assistance you can offer in this or other tasks would be greatly
appreciated. Please contact Dan Forbes direct on 0488 539 738, he will be very pleased
to hear from you.
We have two external Christmas Parties booked at the club, the first one on 16 November, from 5pm onwards. The second is 8 December from 5 pm. These functions
are great revenue raising opportunities for the club. External caterers are providing the food and the club will be selling alcohol for these events. Assistance would be
appreciated in a number of areas. As these events are for external groups may we ask that members please avoid the common room area, the BBQ area will be available for
use as usual.
Jen Coulson hosted a display at Lake Weeroona on 13 October promoting Discover Sailing for Bendigo Yacht Club. Jen spent a lot of time organising this, getting permits
from council and boats to display. Thank you to all involved in this project, it was a great success and well supported by club members.
Let us enjoy our surroundings comfortably and safely in the knowledge that we are a safe and non-discriminatory, anti-bullying and harassment free club for all members.
Looking forward to another great sailing season.
Andrea
Mainsheet No. 556 4 October, 2019
Once again we leave Winter behind us and we have a
wonderful sailing season ahead to look forward to. The
Bendigo Yacht Club held the Season Opening ceremony at
the club on Saturday the 5th of October. The weather was
overcast, but warm with a slight breeze. Our official
guests this year were: her Worship the Mayor Councillor
Margaret O’Rouke, Lisa Chesters MHR the Federal
Member for Bendigo, Chris Braden from Goulburn Murray
Water, Peter McGregor of Sasi Marketing, Adam Gristwood
from the youth program “Out There Sailing” and Jasmine
Noske from Sailability.
The morning was professionally hosted by our very own Michael Anthony with an interview
with Phillip Mann. The Mayor was introduced and told us how honoured she was to be with us
and that she had given up other speaking engagements to be at our Opening Day. Lisa
Chesters was invited to speak and she announced that our grant application was successful to
the tune of almost $10.000 which was received with a great round of applause. David Braden
spoke of the state of the lake and plans for tourism and water flow for the rivers, Peter
McGregor spoke on plans for publicising our club, Adam Gristwood told us all about “Out
There Sailing” and Jasmine Noske spoke on the role Sailability serves in our community. A
discussion of our new deck saw all the remaining planks sold and the deck now has the go
ahead to get started. Our guests were thanked and we then enjoyed an excellent lunch which
was supplied by the members.
Race time came and about 20 boats hit the water in 3 divisions for the first race of this
season. For various reasons including that our main buoy laying boat, Johnson, is out of
action, the Sailing Committee recommended
we try using one triangular coarse with only
the red buoys instead of 2 with the yellow
buoys. This made it much easier for the duty
crew to set the coarse and pack up after
racing. This seemed to work OK. Thanks to our
RO Phil Mann we were able to get 2 races in
even though it was very light in the wind
department.
A great day was thoroughly enjoyed by all who
attended.
Warren
An official salute as our senior members
review the fleet and welcome the new season.
And Division 2 is off .
Mainsheet No. 556 5 October, 2019
If you would like boat storage in the shed or yard
please contact:
Mark Hawkins 0488 667 868
or Chris Clarke 0413 952 647
Membership renewals and fees (if applicable) for the 2019-20 season are now available
for processing. Copy and paste https://www.beyc.org.au/registration/ into your browser, go to the bottom of the page and click RENEW and follow the links.
We look forward to your continued involvement in our great Club. If you have any queries or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the Secretary or Treasurer (contact
details Page 2 ).
Boat Storage 1 – Shed Floor $135 Boat Storage 2 - Shed Level 2 $120
Boat Storage 3 – Shed Top Level $90 Boat Storage 4 – Shed Storage
for Mast/Sailboard $75 Boat Storage 5 – Secure Yard $120
Boat Storage 6 – Open Area Parking $90
Camping 1 – Annual Caravan Site $700 Camping 2 – Annual Camping (per site) $180
Mainsheet No. 556 6 October, 2019
Sailability are looking for volunteers
to assist their program.
If you can spare some time on a
Wednesday from 9.00am
at Lake Weeroona to help disabled
kids enjoy sailing,
it can be very rewarding.
Call Jasmine 5442 3101
All the available planks have been sold, thank you to those members past and
present who have made their donation and their mark on our Great Big Deck, what a fantastic result completed 3 weeks earlier than planed.
The next stage is our crowd funding program which will begin the engagement
strategy with the wider community. Get ready for some smaller donation opportunities with support from Sponsors Sasi Marketing, Mandurang Valley Wines
and Masons of Bendigo.
As a club the idea will be to push this campaign as wide and far as we possibly can, when you see how it works it will be clear that it is designed to inform the community
about what we are offering this summer.
Michael A.
Mainsheet No. 556 7 October, 2019
Discover Sailing Day is a chance for the public to visit our club
and discover just how much fun sailing can be.
Encourage your friends, family, neighbours, the butcher, the baker,
school friends, workmates ……… everybody, to visit
Bendigo Yacht Club and see what we have to offer.
Free Sausage Sizzle .
An opportunity to try sailing in a Safe and supervised environment.
Loads of fun for the whole family.
Mainsheet No. 556 8 October, 2019
“Out There Sailing” is the perfect way to try out sailing and have fun on the water without any long term commitment or
competitive aspect.
This program was trialled last year in ten clubs across Victoria and this year a further 10
clubs have been selected to offer the program, which Bendigo Yacht Club was selected as one.
The program is created for 12-17 year olds who are interested in trying out sailing in a
non-competitive, social and fun setting. “Out There Sailing” encourages teenagers to learn new skills and spend time with friends in a new and exciting environment. Clubs
will utilise a wide variety of boats including Dinghies, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Power boat adventures during their programs. The aim of the program is to have fun, hang out
with friends and learn new skills.
“Out There Sailing” will give teenagers the flexibility & variety they want in a fun focused setting, whilst still providing important life skills. The key aspect of this program
is to facilitate a social environment where teenagers are able to cultivate real friendships with others from their local area, whilst potentially igniting a love for sailing in the
process. Socialisation and fun both on and off the water are paramount: club culture is
inclusive of everyone and there is plenty for parents and teenagers to get involved with.
Following a successful pilot year in Victoria funded by Vichealth, the “Out There Sailing” program has also received Sport Australia funding to assist in rolling the program out
across the whole of Australia. We have been provided with funding to purchase six Stand Up Paddle Boards, synthetic grass for the foreshore (to improve the foreshore
experience) and funds to provide instructor training.
A big thank you to Gavin Excel the manager of Anaconda Bendigo and Steve Phillis for getting such a great deal together for our club on the purchase of the Stand Up paddle
boards. The challenge is now over to the training team to pull the first programs together!
Michael A.
Mainsheet No. 556 9 October, 2019
The CSIRO have stated on their website that: "Changes to the
climate system have occurred and are likely to continue.
The international scientific community accepts that
increases in greenhouse gases due to human activity have
been the dominant cause of observed global warming since
the mid-20th century. Continued emissions of greenhouse
gases will cause further warming and changes in all
components of the climate system.
Australia's changing climate represents a significant challenge to individuals,
communities, governments, businesses, industry and the environment. Australia
has already experienced increases in average temperatures over the past 60 years,
with more frequent hot weather, fewer cold days, shifting rainfall patterns and
rising sea levels. More of the same is expected in the future."
How is this relevant to our Yacht Club?
According to the scientific evidence, even the best scenarios paint a dramatic picture of
changing weather patterns that will impact inland waterways by increasing the incidences of
drought occurrences and therefore the need to continually drain Lake Eppalock to replenish
dwindling water supplies in its downstream districts. A Lake Eppalock capacity level below 20
-30% would almost certainly become the norm rather than the exception. This could mean
permanent changes to the types and number of boats participating in our weekly races and
also to our much admired vista over the waters of the lake.
Add to this the very real potential for high levels of blue green algae to be present in the
lake, deterring many members from participating in sailing (or allowing their children to
participate).
While much stronger and more unpredictable winds
might appeal to some of the more adventurous
sailors, the majority of our sailors, including our
juniors and trainees, will be severely restricted by the
opportunity available to them to sail in comfortable
conditions. Add to this a predicted rise in the severity
and incidence of extremely hot weather, it seems
that the future weather conditions for all humankind,
including those of us who enjoy our recreational
sailing, will make it extremely more uncomfortable to
be outdoors than we currently experience.
Mainsheet No. 556 10 October, 2019
Potentially devastating forest fire conditions, as already experienced in some parts of
several Australian states even this early in the fire season, will further impact on the
participation of club members due to the elevated risk of fire danger over an extended
period of the year. Our club Fire Plan will need to be constantly scrutinised and enacted
to ensure it has the capacity to guarantee the safety of members should the predicted
raised fire dangers eventuate. Access roads to and from the lake will be impacted by
any fire incidence in the adjacent area, leaving members with little choice but to
consider not attending the club on days predicted to be of severe fire danger.
Many of the club's running costs, for example the cost of fire insurances, extra water
pumping and filtration costs and updated fire fighting equipment, will rise under the
projected climate changing scenarios.
Club members should be worried about the potential for our club to cease to exist
should the predicted weather patterns eventuate as a result of changes to our climate.
If for no other reason than to save our club, it must be incumbent on us all to educate
ourselves about the causes and impacts of climate change and to do whatever possible
within our individual abilities to reduce our contributions to the problem.
We must also unite in our efforts to convince our policy makers of the need to drastically
reduce our carbon emissions footprint and thus our impact on climate change.
Let's help preserve the climate and our yacht club for our kids and grandkids, and
ensure the future world is a safe and enjoyable place to live. This will mean that they
will also have the opportunity to enjoy, as we have, the many benefits of our club.
Ron Mason.
Mainsheet No. 556 11 October, 2019
Earlier this month a display of club yachts was held at Lake Weeroona. It’s been said that
our club is Bendigo’s best kept secret. We decided it was time to share that secret with those who stroll around Lake Weeroona on Sunday mornings. It was also a perfect time
to promote our upcoming Discover Sailing Day which is to be held next month (10 November).
It was a beautiful morning and our enthusiastic members positioned the 10 yachts at our
allotted position at the northern end of the lake. The yachts ranged in size from the little
Opti to the 26 foot Macgregor. Our Sailability friends added one of their boats too. The display created quite a bit of interest from the many who were taking advantage of the
good weather. People stopped, looked, chatted, asked questions and some took the opportunity to climb into and inspect the trailor sailor’s.
The Show & Tell display was deemed a success and it’s been suggested we try to make it
an annual event. Thankyou to everyone who brought their boats and to those that came along to add their support.
We need to promote our club in as
many ways as possible. For the club to thrive we cannot continue to be
“Bendigo’s best kept secret”.
Jen.
Mainsheet No. 556 12 October, 2019
We certainly have had a mix of conditions for the first few races of the season. Opening Day saw sailors frustrated with
extremely light winds. The following week the wind took time to settle but by the start of the second race sailors were
enjoying a good steady breeze.
The Impulses are looking good this season with Steve and
Russ sailing well. It’s believed there have been some quiet
practise sessions going on. Peter Martin surprised us on the second day of the season arriving with a navy Taser to
rival Tissa’s green machine. With Oscar as crew Peter left quite a few of the class in his wake.
Last weekend saw the first of the experimental Sunday trophy races. Unfortunately the fleet wasn’t
huge. Winds were good but quite fluky at times. We welcome young Shari back again this year in her
Sabre. Unbeknown to Shari mentor Jack was watching intently from a distance. Three trailer sailors were
amongst the fleet and of course UOME with her big blue and yellow spinnaker led the way. Thankyou to
the Coastguard boys for their assistance with buoy laying and rescue duty.
Jen
Blue Green Algae warning for Lake Eppalock has been removed
following a significant decline in the algae levels. Goulburn-Murray will continue to undertake water quality monitoring
and if blue green algae reach levels deemed unsafe by the national health guidelines another warning will be issued.
Pacers are now free of
hire fee to Full Members
of the Club for a
maximum of
4 uses per season.
They are subject to
previous
conditions of use
ie: set-up, pack-up,
cleaning, covering etc.
Mainsheet No. 556 13 October, 2019
Follow the link https://www.playbytherules.net.au/online-courses/
harassment-and-discrimination-online-course
Mainsheet No. 556 14 October, 2019
Date Event Race
Officer 1
Crew 1 Crew 2 Crew 3 Crew 4 Crew 5 Crew 6
Sat. 5 Oct
Opening day Championship
Race
Phil Mann Steve Begg
Hugo Begg Brenton McDonald
Jacob McDonald
LaRaine Rose
Coast Guard
Sat 12 Oct
Championship Series
Chris Clarke
John Maher Paul
Cooper
Toby Clarke
Hughbert Alexander
Ken Coulson
Jack Bloom
Wayne Smits
Sun 20 Oct
Trophy Race VOLUNTE ERS REQUIRED TO HOLD RACE
Sat . 26 Oct
Championships Series/ Training
Michael Anthony
Peter Martin
Col Faulkner
Marc Sinclair
John Lockie
Dane Boag
Trevor Parry
Sat. 2 Nov
Championship Series/ Training
Russell Denholm
Alan Beavis
Dan Forbes Rain Forbes
Mark Hawkins
Cameron Fraser
Simon Carter
Sat. 9 Nov
Trophy Race/ Training
VOLUNTE ERS
REQUIRED TO HOLD RACE
Sat. 16 Nov
Championship Series/ Training
Stuart Ridge
Rowan Gillies
Kevin Bell Col Nankervis
Dennis Scammell
David Chachs
Sat. 30 Nov
Championship Series/Training
Col McEwan
Campbell McEwan
Tissa Jayasakera
Llewy Ebery
Anita Hunter
Brett Houlden
Sat. 7 Dec
Championship Series/ Training
Doug Carswell
Ken Mann Hugo Dunlop
Nick Freeman
Steve Phillis
Jason Baker
Sat . 14 Dec
Championship Series
Rob Heath
Warren Matheson
Ron Mason John Cooper
LaRaine Rose
David Thorpe
Les Evans
Sun. 22 Dec
Trophy Race VOLUNTE ERS REQUIRED TO HOLD RACE
Thankyou to Bridgestone Tyre Services, Golden Square who have helped
us out quite often with tyres and repairs to our vehicles.
If you need tyres have a chat to Wayne.
Mainsheet No. 556 15 October, 2019
Canteen Enquiries to Maria Forbes
Phone: 0439 202 755
Email:[email protected]
5 October
12 October
26 October
2 November
9 November
16 November
30 November
7 December
14 December
11 January
18 January
1 Feb
15 Feb
22 Feb
29 Feb
14 March
21 March
28 March
4 April
Warren Matheson, Jan Thredgold, Anton Beens
Donna Dunlop, Hugo Dunlop, Vanessa Baker
Judy Heath, Peter Martin, Jodie Cornelius
Michael Anthony, Sandra Cooper, Julie Waite
Jodie Scammell, Karen Maher, Stuart Ridge
Anita Hunter, Kim Turner, Marg McDonald
Jackie Starrick, Carolyn Henderson, Veronica Burgess
Barb McEwan, Mark Hawkins, Chris Clarke
John Lockie, Sonia Scammell, Lyn Ashby
Warren Matheson, Jan Thredgold, Anton Beens
Donna Dunlop, Hugo Dunlop, Vanessa Baker
Judy Heath, Peter Martin, Jodie Cornelius
Michael Anthony, Sandra Cooper, Jenny Coulson
Jodie Scammell, Karen Maher, Stuart Ridge
Barb McEwan, Kim Turner, Marg McDonald
Jackie Starrick, Carolyn Henderson, Veronica Burgess
Anita Hunter, Mark Hawkins, Chris Clarke
John Lockie, Sonia Scammell, Lyn Ashby
Marg Grant, Anne Begg, Trevor Parry.
If for any reason you cannot attend on your rostered day, it is
up to you to organise a swap, otherwise the canteen may not
open on that day.
Mainsheet No. 556 16 October, 2019
Sun 15 Sept.’19 Working Bee Sat 21 Sept.’19 ICE BREAKER REGATTA Sat 22 Sept.’19 ICE BREAKER REGATTA Sat 05 Oct.’19 OPENING DAY R 1 & 2 Div/class Champ Series R 1 & 2 Metcalfe Series R 1 & 2 Ancient Mariners Series Sat 12 Oct.’19 R 3 & 4 Div/class Champ Series R 3 & 4 Metcalfe Series Sun 20 Oct’19 Trophy Race Sat 26 Oct.’19 R 5 & 6 Div/class Champ Series R 5 & 6 Metcalfe Series AM Training #1 Sat 02 Nov.’19 R 7 & 8 Div/class Champ Series R 7 & 8 Metcalfe Series AM Training #2 Sat 09 Nov.’19 Trophy Race AM Training #3 Sun 10 Nov’19 DISCOVER SAILING DAY Sat 16 Nov’19 R 9 & 10 Div/Class Champ Series R 9 & 10 Metcalfe Series R 3 & 4 Ancient Mariner Series AM Training #4 Sat 23 Nov’19 CCSC Regatta - No Sailing BeYC Sun 24 Nov’19 CCSC Regatta Sat 30 Nov’19 R 11 & 12 Div/class Champ Series R 11 & 12 Metcalfe Series AM Training #5
Sat 07 Dec ’19 R 13 & 14 Div/class Champ Series R 13 & 14 Metcalfe Series R 5 & 6 Ancient Mariner Series AM Training #6 Sat 14 Dec’19 R 15 & 16 Div/class Champ Series R 15 & 16 Metcalfe Series Sat 21 Dec.’19 WORKING BEE Sun 22 Dec’19 Trophy Race Sun 05 Jan ‘20 Trophy Race Fri 10 Jan’20 R 1 Twilight Series Sat 11 Jan’20 R 17 & 18 Div/class Champ series R 1 & 2 Kimbolton Series R 7 & 8 Ancient Mariner Series Fri 17 Jan’20 R 2 Twilight Series Sat 18 Jan’20 R 19 & 20 Div/class Champ Series R 3 & 4 Kimbolton Series Sun 19 Jan‘20 WORKING BEE Sat 25 Jan’20 AUSTRALIA DAY REGATTA Sun 26 Jan’20 AUSTRALIA DAY REGATTA Fri 31 Jan’20 R 3 Twilight Series Sat 01 Feb’20 R 21 & 22 Div/class Champ Series R 5 & 6 Kimbolton Series AM Training #1 Fri 07 Feb’20 R 4 Twilight Series Sat 08 Feb’20 BeYC/CCSC Challenge at CCSC
Fri 14 Feb’20 R 5 Twilight Series Sat 15 Feb’20 R 23 & 24 Div/class Champ Series R 7 & 8 Kimbolton Series R 9 & 10 Ancient Mariner Series AM Training #2 Fri 21 Feb’20 R 6 Twilight Series Sat 22 Feb’20 Hudson Handicap Sternchaser AM Training #3 Sat 29 Feb’20 R 25 & 26 Div/class champ series R 9 & 10 Kimbolton Series AM Training #4 Sat 07 March’20 Labour Day Weekend Sat 14 March’20 R 27 & 28 Div/class Champ Series R 11 & 12 Kimbolton Series AM Training #5 Sat 21 March’20 CATH GILLIES MEMORIAL TROPHY AM Training #6 Sat 28 March’20 R 29 & 30 Div/class Champ Series R 13 & 14 Kimbolton Series Sat 04 April’20 R 31 & 32 Div/class Champ Series R 15 & 16 Kimbolton Series R 11 & 12 Ancient Mariner Series Fri 10 Apr’20 Easter Regatta Lake Boga Mon 13 Apr’20 No sailing BeYC Sun 19 Apr’20 Trophy Race Sun 31 May’20 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Mainsheet No. 556 17 October, 2019
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The club is in the process of preparing a
trade/skill based list of members who
can be contacted if necessary.
Suggested are electrical, building,
concreting, computer skills, first aid
qualifications any other skills or abilities
that you may be able to contribute if
needed. Please contact Dan Forbes if
you can help.
All children swimming at the club under
16 years are required to wear a life jacket
and be accompanied/supervised by their
parent/guardian
On race days keep the jetty clear, no
swimming, jumping or running from or on
the jetty
Be conscious of our Child Safe
environment, be considerate of all
members in all that we do.
Every member and visitor is entitled to
share a harassment, bullying and
discrimination free environment.
Bee Happy Orthodontics City of Greater Bendigo Goodall Design Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise McKern Steel Sasi Marketing Poyser Motors Group Lisa Chesters MP 360Utilities
Mainsheet No. 556 18 October, 2019
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