Humpybong Yacht Club Inc
Cnr. Hornibrook Esplanade & Oxley Ave . ABN: 37674821630
P.O. Box 34
Woody Point,
Qld. 4019
Telephone: 07-3883-2170

6 September 2007





Dear Sailor / Association,

Humpybong Yacht Club is proud to announce it will host the Southeast Queensland Class Championship Regatta on October 20 and 21st 2007.
All classes of off the beach dingy and catamaran sailing boats are invited. We cater for all levels of sailing.
Our club is situated on the Esplanade at Woody Point on the beautiful Redcliffe and peninsula.

Our club is also proudly supported by the following:

Professionals Real Estate Woody Point. Phone 3283277.

Moreton Bay Marine Suppliers. Phone 32835226.

Brisbane Catamaran Centre. Phone 32714944.

Accommodation can be found at www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/tourism , then find the Out and About link and click on it, the accommodation can be found at the bottom of this page.
Overnight camping is available at our club or an overnight stay in the clubhouse is also permitted.
For further information please e-mail [email protected] or phone Russ McDonald on 0732031330.
Please find attached notice of race.

Yours in sailing,
Russ McDonald.
President,
Humpybong Yacht Club.



Humpybong Yacht Club Inc
Cnr Hornibrook Esplanade & Oxley Ave - Woody Point – Qld 4019
P.O. Box 34 – Woody Point - Qld 4019
Telephone: 07-3883-2170
E-mail: [email protected]


NOTICE OF RACE

SEQ Class Championships 2007

Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st October 2007

The regatta is open to all classes of “Off-the-Beach”
Catamarans and Dinghies and any level of sailing

Rules: The regatta will be governed by the 2005/2008 International Sailing Federation Racing Rules of sailing (RRS), the Prescriptions and safety Regulations of Yachting Australia and the rules of the respective class associations and any of these that are altered by the sailing instructions.

Eligibility: The regatta is open to boats that meet the definition of “Off-the-Beach” Catamarans or Dinghies. Racing shall be conducted in 3 Divisions based on VYC Yardstick Ratings. For any boat that does not have a current VYC rating the committee may determine a rating to be applied for this regatta only. Such determination shall be at the sole discretion of the Race Committee and shall not be grounds for redress.

Entry: All entries shall be available on the day.
Attention is drawn to Rule 46 of the current RRS: All members of the crew must be a member of a yacht club affiliated with YQ/YA & hold a silver card.
New Humpybong Yacht Club membership is available on the day: - Junior $60 - Senior $135 – Family $170.

Individual Entry: The Regatta is open to any sailor. The helmsperson and crew of all entries may not be changed during the regatta without the written approval of the race committee.

Entries:
Entries will be classed by VYC Yardstick.

Divisions will be announced on the day at the competitors’ briefing by the Principal Race Officer.

All boats must comply with YA Safety Regulations. There may be random safety & measurement checks during the series.



Regatta Entry Fees: $35 for 2 days or $20 for 1 day
Juniors: $15 for 2 days or $10 for 1 day

Protest and Appeals: Protest shall be of a form set out in the current ISAF-Protest Form and shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 and lodged with a member of the race committee within 2 hours of the finishing time of the protesting yacht.

Disclaimer of Liability: Competitors participate in HYC events entirely at their own risk. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the event. It is recommended that each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance.
Schedule of Events:

Saturday 20th October 2007
REGISTRATION: 8.00 – 10.00am
Competitors meeting: 11.00am
Race 1, 2 & 3 Warning signal not before 12.30pm

Sunday 21st October 2007
Race 4 Warning signal not before 10.30am
Race 5 & 6 Warning signal not before 12.30pm

Sailing Instructions: Sailing instructions will be available at Humpybong Yacht Club from 8.00am on Saturday 16th February 2008.

Scoring: The low point scoring system shall apply with 6 races scheduled of which the best 5 races will count towards the score. Scoring shall be based on VYC rating results. The final score shall be the sum of the placings in all races. If only 3 races are completed then all 3 races shall be counted towards the final score.

Ties: In the event of a tie between boats, the number of scoring finishing boats will be increased until the tie is broken. eg. from 3 boats to 4 boats, etc.

Measurement: All boats shall comply with class requirements where applicable.


Regatta Site: The Regatta site will be the Humpybong Yacht Club, situated at the Cnr Hornibrook Esp. & Oxley Ave, Woody Point, Qld 4019, and conducted off-shore in the vicinity of Hays Inlet and to the east of the Woody Point jetty.

Courses: The course shall be described in the Sailing Instructions and at the Briefing.

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the 1st Place skipper on rating in each division, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded where a division has five or more starters. A Handicap prize will be awarded to first place in each division. Prizes will be issued on the day to all prize winners.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Additional information can be obtained from the following :

[email protected]

OVERNIGHT CAMPING IS AVAILABLE AT THE CLUBHOUSE

HYC News. 17/9/07

Dear sailor,
Humpybong yacht club has now completed three excellent weekends to sailing and the weather has been glorious.
The second of September'saw opening day with three races completed in the best conditions, blue skies, warm water and sunshine with breezes to about 10 knots.

On the ninth of September was the first heat of our Moreton Bay Marine supplies club championships. The weather started out around 8 to 10 knots, with the breezes building to 20 knots for the last race. This soon sorted out who was who, with some spectacular spills and rollovers. Some sailors even had to be rescued as they were parted from their boats and others just got themselves back on the wheels, dusted themselves off and continued on their merry way. The winner of the $50 Moreton Bay Marine supplies like his style draw was Tony Wickings. Don't forget, that if you have any breakages, call in and see Mary and Andy at Moreton Bay Marine supplies and mentioned you are a member of Humpybong yacht club and they will gladly give you a 10% discount on your repair and chandlery needs.
The next club championships will be held on the 14th of October and is proudly sponsored by Brisbane catamaran Centre with another $50 gift voucher lucky sail draw. So remember you have to be there to win it.

Sunday the 16th of September saw the first of our Commodore handicap series sailed in the most perfect conditions you could only dream of, bright sunshine, 27° and 10 to 15 knot north to north easterly winds. A great day was had by all, with over 20 boats at the start line, with more than 15 boats in division two, that is a great effort. Let us see if we can keep this up by giving you the sailor the courses you deserve. Sunday also saw three hartlys present, with a course to die for. It was great to see these boats on the water along with some cat rigged 4.9 taipans, a couple of international canoes, some Nacra 16 squares, and a couple of marie 4.3’s. Division 2 is growing well and is a great Division to race, so if you know anyone who has a 14 or a 16 foot boat and would like a great day out please invite them along.

Don't forget our upcoming events:
Sunday the 23rd September short-course series.
Sunday the 30th September Diggers Memorial. Proudly sponsored by the RSL Redcliffe. This event is one day of a two-day series, the second day will be held on October 28. So if you have missed any of our series so far, then this event may fit your schedule.
Southeast Queensland Class Championships, this is a two-day regatta to be held on the 20th and 21st of October.
Don't forget to let all your friends know will stop
we would like to see monos, catamarans and even 44 gallon drums strapped together for a great weekend of sailing. Just lok for the Professional Real Estate Woody Point marquiee that wher we will be.

If you would like any information on the upcoming events please call Russ McDonald on 32031330. Or
Peter Bradbury on for 33514657.
:D

Humpybong Yacht Club Inc
Cnr.HornibrookEsplanade & OxleyAve . ABN: 37674821630
P.O. Box 34
Woody Point, Qld. 4019
Telephone: 07-3883-2170
Email:[email protected]



Dear Sailors and Associations,
Humpybong Yacht Club’s, Southeast Queensland Class Regatta, is definitely one not to miss. It is being held this coming weekend, the 20th and 21st of October 2007. Many classes and sailors have expressed interest in attending what we believe will be the best sailing and fun regatta for all the family to enjoy. Breifing on Saturday not before 11.30am with races 1,2,3, not before 12.30pm and Sunday briefing 9.30am races 4,5,6. Not only will the racing be second to none, but the after party on Saturday night should be a beauty.

Humpybong Yacht Club has invited Ian Gough to bring along his video and camera to gain footage of the weekends antics on the water. For those of you who do not know Ian, he is a sailor, and knows where to put the camera to get shots. Ian is also bringing along his big screen to show all the family you're doings on the race course on Saturday night. You will be able to enjoy watching yourself on the big-screen, after you and your family have enjoyed a barbecue steak and salad and desert dinner. The dinner will be available from the club for $12 per head (children under 10 eat for free with a paying adult).
A lucky sail draw, for some Magic Marine Gear, will be drawn between
6 p.m. and 7pm and you must be there to win a prize.
The club has a table tennis table that you may want to create a tournament on, or just a few quiet drinks and some stories from the past.

Don't forget that camping at the club is free for Friday and Saturday nights. If you arrive early on Friday please do not set up a tent until someone from the club arrives. We will discuss your needs then for camping. Someone will be available at the club from around lunchtime Friday.
So bring along your boat, your tent, your family, and make it a great weekend.

For more infomation please go to www.hyc.net.au
or email on [email protected]

See you there