Gipsy Moth IV Royal Gala Dinner Australian Yachting Awards 2006

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

was Yachting Australia’s special guest of honour for the Gipsy Moth IV Royal Gala Dinner & Australian Yachting Awards 2006 held in Sydney on 12 July. President, Alan Tough and the General Manager, Tony Claydon represented Yachting WA and to support the West Australian nominees:

Female Sailor of Year Award
Elise Rechichi & Tessa Parkinson

Male Sailor of Year Award
Peter Gilmour

Sailor of Year with a Disability Award
Jamie Dunross, Colin Harrison & Graeme Martin

Youth Sailor of Year Award
Belinda Kerl & Chelsea Hall

Although they were not successful, we congratulate our nominees on being finalists in these prestigous awards.

Australian Sailing Museum                     

Mr. Rolly Tasker AM and his wife, Kerry have proudly announced the commencement of the building of WA’s newest museum - The Australian Sailing Museum.

The museum in Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, Western Australia will trace the history of Australian sailing since 1850.

The many interesting and interactive displays will include models of each class of Australian yacht to have attained fleet status (132) along with models of 63 America’s Cup yachts and feature life size wax figures of famous Commodores, designers and icons like Denis Conner and John Bertrand, our Australian Olympic and sailing champions will be remembered, memorabilia displayed and a history will be brought to life within the museum walls for all ages to enjoy and for a sports group to treasure.

The Museum complex will also house the Peninsula Art Gallery, the Boardwalk coffee shop and Rolly Tasker Sails - Australia offering sails made by Roly.

Never Time Trialled ? Uncertain of What's Involved ?

Want a Winter Sport without having to fly to Thredbo?

If your boat is capable of navigating at a speed of between 5 and 15 knots under power, time trialling could provide you with an excellent opportunity to:

• Use your boat during the winter months
• Learn the local waters
• Learn the navigational marks and hazards
• Learn the capabilities of your boat
• Enjoy a great social atmosphere and make new friends

It doesn’t take a special boat or high speed electronics. All you need is:

• A Boat
• A Crew of 1—2
• A Compass
• A Tachometer
• A Clock
• Enthusiasm

Result:

• A better understanding of your boats’ performance
• Increased confidence in your own boating skills
• New friends with a common interest
• & a trophy or two to remind you what a great sportsperson you are!

For guidance and more information—phone Alan Johns on 0412 902 049

Fremantle Traffic Bridges

The effect of wash from powered vessels on sail boats with masts lowered for passage beneath the bridges  is considerable and at the same time avoidable  —   if each skipper is aware of his/her duty.

Reminder:

• Power Yachts – please take care to minimize wash when near yachts with masts lowered.
• Power Yachts – please do not pass yachts with lowered masts under the bridges
• Yachts – please be aware of your responsibility to ensure your masts are secured safely when lowered.

Skippers - Should there be incidents, it is imperative that in order to address these and to attempt to resolve problem areas, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) requires you to complete and submit a Marine Incident Report (available from DPI or from Yachting WA website).

Marine Radio Operators Certificate ………….

Interested in learning how to better use your VHF and HF radios?

You are welcome to join a course commencing early August, conducted over 4 evenings, covering marine radio communication equipment, VHF and HF Radios, use of radio in recreational vessels, sea, search and rescue in Australia, emergency position indicating radio beacons, operating procedure and practical experience for communications, distress, urgency and safety communications, digital selective calling, communication with coast and limited coast station, telegrams and other communications.

Telephone: 9435 8800

Recreational Skippers Ticket

Do You Have Yours Yet?????

Venture out of your winter hibernation and take advantage of shorter queues during this quiet off-season to apply for your RST.

Come on—just do it— pick up the phone and contact the centre most convenient to you:-

Recreational Boaters………...

this is your opportunity to have your say on issues close to your heart.