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eNewsletter of the Point Yacht Club

eNewsletter number 2007 ~ 14th February 2007

The PYCs eNewsletter that keeps you fully informed of all club activities on a regular basis.

Happy Valentines Day!!

1. Dinghy Keeler & Hobie Racing this Weekend

RNYC Memorial Weekend. This is a weekend of sailing to remember all sailors who have passed on over the last few years. Bay racing on Saturday at 14h00 and Sunday is a 'There & Back' race at 11h00. More information from RNYC and the Notice boards and all sailors are encouraged to participate in the events planned.

2. Wednesday Evenings @ Charlies Bar

The following special events have been organised for Charlies Bar over the next few Wednesday evenings after the Fun Sail.

Wednesday 14th February 2007 - Charlie’s Bar will be open with a FREE Beer with every meal ordered off the Bar Menu

Wednesday 21st February 2007- Hilton will entertain us in Charlie’s Bar. Menu for the night is a Construction Carvery only +- R5.00

Wednesday 28th February 2007 - Charlie’s Bar will be open with a FREE Beer with every meal ordered off the Bar Menu

Wednesday 3rd March 2007- There will be a Braai up at Charlie’s Bar with various meats; salads & rolls for sale, while Hilton entertains us.

3. New Members Drive

From: PYC Membership Committee

To: PYC Keelboat Owners/Skippers

The Membership Committee realise that without the ongoing

recruitment of new sailing members it will be difficult for PYC to

continue in its present form, and indeed to survive in the long term.

To achieve a positive year-on-year growth of at least 10%, we

need to do something tangible, and in fact the Club needs to "invest"

in the recruitment of potential new sailing members.

What we need to do is to provide a mechanism which will enable

interested (novice) persons to experience first hand what its like

to be "on the water", as well as what PYC has to offer.

This is where we need your help. We intend to place advertisements,

in the press over a weekend, inviting interested persons, who may

have thought about sailing, but have not got around to doing anything

about it, to join us over a series of Sundays for trial sailing sessions on

our members' keel boats. If you are willing to participate in the program,

please would you advise the office (Pat) before Friday 16-Feb of the

following:

- Your name

- Boats name and type

- Marina number

- The number of novices you would be able to handle per

session.

- Date(s) (from 3-March) you would be able to accommodate

them. (as many Sundays as possible)

Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

The Membership Committee

4. Keeler & Hobie Racing last Sunday

A report from Sundays OOD ~ Chris Sutton

11.02.07

Hi Terry

Bridge crew – Chris Sutton assisted by Wayne and Catherine Naude’.Rescue crew – Cyril and Kerry Foley.Bosun – Terry Hargreaves.

Racing was abandoned today. Only 2 skippers attended the briefing ( Rob Samways & Frank Edwards ) and they agreed that there was little point in setting a course.

Jon Marshall called from the beach site to say that no hobies were rigged.

At 0930 the wind was still gusting at 30 kts but moderated soon after.

5. A1 Grand Prix Weekend

A1 GRAND PRIX WEEKEND

The Creative Events, organisers of the Durban International Boat Show, in association with RNYC; Durban Africa; Cafe Fish; Boating World; Durban Chevrolet; and Mocean Action have arranged Watersport Activities off the Casino Beach to coincide with the A1 Grand Prix. The object is to turn the beach front off Suncoast Casino Beach into a mini Monaco during the running and televising of the A1 Grand Prix, so as to put Durban on the Watersports tourist map.

To this end, two competitions have been organised.

1) The New Cafe Fish Catch & Cook: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th February 2007. Get your boat out from first light on one or both of the competition days, catch any edible fish and cook it on board. Judging on taste and presentation from 2 pm. Great prizes to be won!

Registration and briefing upstairs at New Cafe Fish, Durban Marina Thursday 22nd @ 18:00. Prizegiving Sunday 25th @ 1700.

Entry fee R100 per boat. Free goody bag and 2 tickets to A1 Grand Prix Friday 23rd per boat.

2) Durban Sailing GP: Sunday 25th February 2007. A fun windward/leeward sailing event - 2 x 1 hour offshore races in four categories - Racing, Cruising, Cats & Dinghies. Prizes in all divisions and spot/lucky draws. Starts at noon - Be there!

Compulsory registration and breakfast briefing session - 10:30am upstairs at New Café Fish - Durban Marina

If you do not fall into either of these categories, still try and get into the water and be filmed for international TV. Lets show the rest of the world that Durban is a great holiday destination and that Durbanites can band together and create something really great.

These events are proudly brought to you by: The New Cafe Fish, Durban Africa, Riviera Boats (Boating World), Durban Chevrolet, The Royal Natal Yacht Club, Creative Events and Mocean Action.

And should you have any queries regarding these events, please contact Chris on : 082-4040 298

6. Sailing Instructors Required

Hi Terry

We have plans for considerable expansion this year and will need Instructors

at both junior and senior levels. Relevant qualifications are preferable but

not essential as training will be provided.

Please could you make the above known to members through the medium of TTP

and ask interested people to contact me at cls@pyt.co.za.

Thanks

Colin Schwegman

Professional Yachtmaster Training

7. General Committee on Duty

In order to provide an improved service to members, a

General Committee member will be on duty, at the Club,

every Saturday from 08h30 to 14h00. The committee

member will be on hand to ensure that the Club's standards

are maintained, answer member's queries and complaints,

and will assume general responsibility for the Club during this

period. We will also conduct random membership checks,

and would ask that you please carry your membership card

at all times when using the Club. The name and cell number

of the duty committee member will be posted on the notice

board at the Club's entrance.

8. OOD & Rescue Duties

The below information is from OC Rescue, Terry Hargreaves.

Rescue Duty Roster

Here is a list of the name of the boats and skippers who have yet to do

a duty. For ease of reference I am listing the boats in alphabetical order:

Candy - Theunis Nel

Close Again - Andrew Heathcote

Container World - Ron Pet

Dynamite - Mel Hickman

Electron - Les Brockbank

Espirit - No Name

Jennabee - Peter Goble

Magic Dragon - Bill Ellens

Nkosinanthi - Charles Soloman

Sunday Girl - Allen

Touchstone - Greg Donkin and Garth Hollis

Xosha Moya - Clive Wood

Pat will be contacting you to find out which days you would like to do

duty.Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following boats and

their crews for assistance already rendered.

African Rain - Andy Rossell and Peter Whitaker (lots of times - stalwarts!)

Bandit - Sean Jones, Peter Latter, Brent Latter and Vernon Hellyer (

several times - thanks guys)

Cuxhaven - Rob Attwell

Dalmega - Brian Cole

Donna Mia - Gavin Smith and crew

Element - Dick Halliburton and crew

Foxy Lady - Chris Sutton and crew

Little One - Wayne Naude and family

Oui - Cyril Foley and crew (lots of times - you are stars!)

Roccinante - Andrew Butler and crew

Shatzi - Gary Ninow and family

Skitzo - Nigel Milln and crew

Stoked - Struan Campbell and crew

Sundance - Errol Rutherford and crew

Thermopylae - Frank Edwards

And the following kind volunteers -

Steve Thomson

Harry Ellens

Peter Gardiner

Peter Bernd

Trevor Donald

Rick Parker

Richard Bates

Richard Watterson

Greg De Beyer

Lloyd McNeal

Bradley Brider

and to Mike Dixon a huge thanks for running the Johnsson Cup.

If I have left out anyone - my humble apologies. My list of

participants could be incomplete.

TERRY HARGREAVES

RESCUE

9. "Quote/Unquote"

"The America Cup is simply everything; it is business, technology,

psychology, logistics, passion, a lot of passion, frustration, leadership,

seamanship and finally respect, for the elements and your opponents." --

Team leader, Captain Salvatore Sarno, Team Shosholoza

"The America' s Cup is a microcosm of life: People meet, gather and dream of

a better future. Then there is a birth, the beginning of an adventure, then

the years of work, of happy and difficult moments, finally comes maturity

and its questions, are we ready? Can we achieve that? Then it's the big

jump; the races, the fight...Suddenly it's the end. And only one will have

right to eternity, will remain forever in memory, will never be forgotten,

because on the America's Cup his name will appear..." -- Sébastien Col,

helmsman, Areva Challenge

"Everybody has in their life some big dreams; for a sailor the America's Cup

is 'the dream'! Now that I have touched this dream I don't want to wake up

too early - or at least not before our team is able to win. I know it is

really hard but if we cannot believe in our dreams, life becomes very

boring." -- Vasco Vascotto, helmsman, Mascalzone Latino - Capitalia Team

Reminders Reminders Reminders

Harbour Licences

News from Rear Commodore Errol Rutherford

Harbour Licences issued by the National Ports Authority to all craft moored on and/or using Durban Bay are due on the 1st April, 2007. Boat owners are requested to collect a "Craft Registration Form" from the Club's Reception Counter, to complete it, and to hand it in at Reception together with a copy of the boat's annual SAS "Certificate of Fitness". These must be received by the Club before 24th February, 2007 to be included in the Club's bulk application for Harbour Licences.

Please ensure that the "Certificate of Fitness" is still in date, i. e. the "Valid until" date is after the 1st April 2007. If the "Certificate of Fitness" has or will expire prior to 1st April, 2007, please contact SAS to arrange for your boat to be re-inspected.

The Harbour fees for 2007/8 have still to be advised. The cost of the Harbour Licence will be charged to members' Club Accounts. Once the Harbour Licence discs have been received, boat owners will be advised by notice in TTP and on the Club Notice Boards, and they can then be collected from Reception.

Sangoma Yacht Race ~ Durban to Richards Bay

More news from Rear Commodore Errol Rutherford

The Sangoma Yacht Race from Durban to Richards Bay, originally scheduled for 22nd December 2006, but postponed due to weather and the abandonment of the earlier Richards Bay to Durban Race, has been re-scheduled for Thursday, 1st March, 2007. NOR and Sailing Instructionsand other documentation are available from Sailing KZN and from PYC. This race counts towards the "Blue Water Series".

The start has been set for a Thursday so that, by taking one day's leave, participants can participate, the race can be started in the early evening without invoking anyone's "Friday" supersitions, prize giving will be at ZYC on Friday night, yachts can return on Saturday, and participants can still spend Sunday with their families.

And who knows, we may even fool the Weatherman and have the good "mid-week weather" for the race!

Dave Roberts Memorial Trophy Yacht Race ~ Durban to Richards Bay

And even more news from Rear Commodore Errol Rutherford

This race counts towards the "Blue Water Series" and is a feeder race for yachts continuing onto Inhaca Island for ZYC's Inhaca Island Race over Easter Weekend.

To add interest to the race, the format of the race will be a Pursuit Race with the slowest yacht leaving at 00H15 on Saturday 1st April, 2007. Details are contained in the NOR and Sailing Instructions which are, together with other documentation, available from Sailing KZN and PYC.

Phone +27 (0) 31 3014787

Fax +27 (0) 31 3051234

Website www.pyc.co.za

email Terry (Management) ~ pyc2@telkomsa.net

email Babs (Accounts) ~ pyc1@telkomsa.net

email Pat (Members) ~ pycmembers@telkomsa.net

Members are invited to submit articles and/or information for publication in TTP to the

Editor ~ Terry Flynn

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eNewsletter of the Point Yacht Club

eNewsletter number 201 ~ 6th February 2007

The PYCs eNewsletter that keeps you fully informed of all club activities on a regular basis.

1. Keeler Racing Report

REPORT ON THE LATEST CLUB RACES.

The following account of the last two events, hosted by RNYC was compiled by their Rear Commodore, Derek Wilkes. Please note Derek's comments regarding marks S1 and E2 being marks of the course.

" Wednesday 31st Jan saw some thirty boats take part with 8 in Division A, 16 Division B, and 6 Division C boats taking part. A word of warning to some of those who do NOT read the sailing instructions the two marks S1 and E2 are marks of the course for all rounds and an amended set of sailing instructions have been issued reflecting this. Be warned the mark laying boat will be stationed on the sandbank side of these marks for all future races and if you sail on the sandbank side of these marks you will be disqualified. I myself watched some “pretty prominent” sailors sail inside S1 last Wednesday.

Sunday’s 'There and Back' was not well attended as the weather report was not encouraging. However four boats presented themselves at the start which started with Frank Edwards (Thermopylae) sailing single handed, hooking the start mark around his rudder. That bit of drama which lasted 40 minutes set the tone for the day as this was followed by good thirty knot gusts and sporadic torrential rain culminating in the rescue boat Scorpio loosing it’s steering somewhere north of the Umgeni River. This resulted in the committee boat having to leave station and go and accompany Scorpio home as she was also using excessive fuel and there was doubt as to the adequacy of the remaining fuel. Driving into 30 to 35 knot winds with horizontal driven large rain drops in an open boat is not my idea of a comfortable Sunday sail/race officer duty in particular considering that the Vice Commodore and I had left our foul weather gear at home.

The highlight of the day was definitely watching Frank Edwards demonstrate his not inconsiderable single handed sailing skills which culminated with a trip over the side lying hove to in 30 knots of breeze, to unwrap the mark mooring line from around the rudder."

2. Manning of Bridge & Rescue Boats

News from Commodore Nigel Milln

Manning of Bridge and Rescue Boats

The manning of Bridge and rescue boats for Wednesday and Sunday Sailing has become an impossibly onerous task from an organisational point of view - so we have come up with a plan which was adopted in the past :

From now on :

1) Bridge and Rescue crews will be provided by the boats participating in the Wednesday / Saturday and Sunday Club Events.

2) A roster will be drawn up providing the :

· Name of the “ Duty” boat

· Name of the Owner

· Date of Duty

3) Trophies will be awarded ( for the series ) at the end of the season on a cumulative points system ( Low points scoring system ) and the boats that have done their “ Duty” will be awarded a First Place Score for the race lost whilst doing Duty.

4) Any boat that either fails to do duty or alternatively fails to arrange a successful alternate – and inform the duty officer – will loose their TWO best scores of the season.

It should be noted that

a) We now have a Bosun - Peter Whittaker who is responsible to see that the Bridge and Rescue Boats are suitable and ready for use at the appropriate time, complete with the Buoys and equipment.

b) Bridge instructions will be on board Husky – they are simplified for Wednesday sailing to EXCLUDE the more difficult duties of Recalls / I Flags etc and are simple enough to follow.

c) If your boat does not have a big enough crew in normal trim to provide enough personnel help will be at hand.

The Duty Roster will be on the Notice Board shortly and Pat will ring you to confirm your particular date.

We need your help to make this work – PLEASE !!

Thank You

Nigel Milln

Commodore

3. Harbour Licences

News from Rear Commodore Errol Rutherford

4. Sangoma Yacht Race ~ Durban to Richards Bay

More news from Rear Commodore Errol Rutherford

And who knows, we may even fool the Weatherman and have the good "mid-week weather" for the race!

5. Dave Roberts Memorial Trophy Yacht Race ~ Durban to Richards Bay

And even more news from Rear Commodore Errol Rutherford

This race counts towards the "Blue Water Series" and is a feeder race for yachts continuing onto Inhaca Island for ZYC's Inhaca Island Race over Easter Weekend.

6. PYC Beach Site

News from Commodore Nigel Milln

Watch this space.- The negotiations regarding the Beach Site and the Proposed Small Craft Harbour are preceding at a pace. Our responsibilities as a Club are becoming more clear and we continue to try to get the best deal that we can for all of us. There will be both good and not so good to come out of this in the end – depending on what your particular needs are – we definitely wont be able to “have our cake – and eat it”, but some will consider that we will get some of the cream.

At the end of January we were supposed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Developer. The deadline date has been postponed long enough for us to call a Special General Meeting to secure approval before we go ahead , and this we will do as soon as the MOU has been modified to our requirements.

The date of the SGM will be published shortly.

On the Main Club Development Issue we are putting a steering committee together to handle this – If any one wants to be on that committee – now is your chance – just let Terry Flynn know !

In reality nothing has been published that we have not known about for some long time – and the procedure will take some long time, so panic is not the order of the day.

7. New Beginnings Adv

“New Beginnings”

a message from Anthony Bingham

Chairman of the PYC Membership Committee

Even if you’re already a bit tired of the ‘Happy New Year’ and ‘Compliments of the Season’ greetings that seem to have been going on for months now, you have to agree that there is something exciting about a new year - a new beginning!

At Minuteman Press we look forward to delivering our newly printed calendars, desk planners and other crisp new stationery at this time of year - it seems to create a sense of optimism and promise from our customers.

I am also excited about a new year at our club, because part of my function as chairman of the membership committee is to help attract and welcome new members and there is no better time for this than a new year. I hope you will all share my optimism for the club and use every opportunity to promote it to prospective members this year. I feel certain that we are in for a terrific year of sailing, socialising and sharing given the excellent facilities we have available to us at the PYC.

Please feel free to call me at any time on 031 701 3102 (or e-mail: Anthony-mmp@wirelessza.co.za ) for any issue relating to PYC membership matters or if you want to give your business image a fresh, professional, optimistic start to the new year with our high quality print work - we’re ready when you are!

8. Keeler & Hobie Racing this Sunday

CONGELLA SERIES 1 & 2

This Sunday, PYC will be hosting the Congella Series 1 & 2 for keelers and hobies offshore. This event will comprise two windward/leeward sprint races. There will be a briefing for keelers in Charlies Bar at 09H00. Racing is scheduled to commence at 11H00.

9. Dinghy Racing this Saturday

The calendar shows that the PYC will running the PYC Series 3 Week 1 and the start will be at 14h00

10. Wednesday Fun Sail

This Wednesday will be hosted by PYC and the start is as usual at 17h30. There is now less than 2 months of Wednesday sailing left this season. Party at Charlies Bar after sailing!

11. Fresh Blood Fires Team Spirit

When captain Salvatore Sarno was growing up in southern Italy, he spent

hours sitting at the top of a hill near his home in Salerno trying to catch

a glimpse of the sea 20km away. The young Sarno dreamed of sailing, of one

day becoming the captain of a ship. Now, as chairman of the Durban branch of

the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the diminutive Sarno looks at

Durban Harbour through his office window and dreams of winning the America's

Cup.

Sarno, who arrived in Durban 20 years ago on a ship delivering granite, is

the man behind South Africa's maiden cup challenge Shosholoza. A team who

initially just wanted to bring a piece of Africa to the cup have now set

their sights on a place in the semifinals when the challenger series starts

on April 16. Shosholoza's renewed spirit comes after they put aside their

pledge to remain solely South African and brought experienced Italian

sailors Paolo Cian and Tommaso Chieffi into the afterguard.

They have also given their sleek, rainbow-coloured yacht RSA83 a make-over.

Sarno said the move away from a totally South African crew was a team

decision. "I called a meeting with the crew and asked them whether they

preferred to be 100 per cent South African and continue to sit at the bottom

of the table or be 80 per cent local and win races. "Unanimously they

decided that I could even go to 70 per cent. They were tired of losing after

mistakes made by the afterguard. -- by Julie Ash, New Zealand Herald, full

story: http://tinyurl.com/ype5y2

12. Wouldn't it be Great to Have a Fleet of These in Durban

THE MELGES 32 - ANOTHER GREAT SHOWING

At the Strictly Sail Show in Chicago this past weekend, three new Melges 32'

s were sold, with the amount of foot traffic coming to see this new

one-design confirming that the boat is taking a firm hold in the sailing

community. The Melges 32 has features much like its little brother, the

Melges 24, such as being easy to trailer, ramp launch, and rig, makes

traveling to regattas a breeze. The big, wide-open cockpit is user friendly

and inviting to people of all ages. Next stop, the St. Petersburg NOOD

regatta and then the Miami Race Week. Details at http://www.melges32.com

13. Some News From an Overseas Member

Hi all,Thought this would be of interest to you all.

See you in the Caribbean !!!!!

Mark Schwegman

CALLING ALL CRICKET LOVIN' SOUTH AFRICANS !

Richleigh Yachts brings to you the excitement of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup in a fun-filled cruise visiting the islands of the Caribbean. Cruise onboard Celebrity Cruise Lines' GALAXY, voted by Conde Nast readers as one of the top 10 cruise ships in the world. As the games are on different islands, what better way than to have a luxury cruise liner take you from one game to another…no packing/unpacking required!

Please visit www.cricket-cruise.com for complete details. 6, 7, 12 or 13-night cruise itineraries are available between April 8 and April 28 to accommodate the World Cup schedule. Games begin on April 8 in Antigua with the Final Match on April 28 in Barbados. Of particular interest would be:

April 10: SA v/s West Indies

April 14: SA v/s New Zealand

April 17: SA v/s England

Your package includes: Airport to ship transfers, accommodation in stateroom selected, all meals on board the ship, match tickets to 3 Cricket World Cup matches, ship to match venue transfers where applicable, onboard Big screen TVs to watch games live, ship gratuities, all port taxes.

Not included: Flights to/from Barbados or San Juan, Puerto Rico, airport departure taxes, onboard bar and other optional items, items of a personal nature, shore excursions and, travel insurance.

I know the company organizing the cruise and it is a well run set up. So get together a group of friend and I will see you all in the Caribbean.

For more information you can contact Richard at richard@richleighyachts.com . A discount will be given when you mention that you got this information from me.

14. When Less is More

When Team Shosholoza returned from its winter holiday in South Africa, the

sailors were given a new toy to play with. Rather than building a second

boat, however, the South Africans decided to modify RSA 83, the first new

boat built in this Cup cycle. Most observers will credit the team with

having made a good decision. Historically, building a second new boat has

been the downfall of many smaller teams in the modern era of the America’s

Cup. And with current rules allowing a team to change up to 50% of the hull

of a boat, significant modifications can be made without building an

entirely new boat. “We’re happy with one boat to be honest,” says Paul

Standbridge, Sailing Manager of the team. “Small teams that try and do two

boats are the ones that make mistakes. I’m glad we only have one boat with

the size of our organisation. I think RSA 83 was very good to start with and

I think the changes will make it better.” -- Full story:

http://tinyurl.com/25awdz

15. Club Night & Members Draw

A great evening was had by all who attended the Club Night and Members Draw last Friday and a BIG thank you to Vernon & Kuben from Magic Pan for the delicious snacks!!

And the winners were

R500 Tony Humphries

R200 Nikki Tudehope

R100 Terry Flynn

R100 Nigel Milln

R100 Jimmy Melville

Next months Club Night & Members Draw will take place on Friday 2nd March and see below for the interesting DVD that we will be showing. RNYC Flying Fifteeners are most welcome. Thank you Les!

Hi Terry,

A friend in Melbourne who used to crew for me has converted an old movie he made to DVD and sent me a copy. Twenty-four minutes of really nostalgic stuff showing Flying Fifteens sailing in busters for fun, in calmer winds taking a professional model on a photoshoot, an Easter Regatta (what fantastic fleets we got in those days), the first-ever launch of a Fifteen from the beachsite and the first dinghy offshore series.. The quality and sound are bad but who cares - this was made back in the stone age of home movies!

Do you think this might be a 'draw'card for a 'draw' night or some similar occasion? Anyone who was sailing back when dinghies were first allowed offshore might well recognise themselves in the fleet, and it should certainly be of interest to past PYC Fifteeners and also present ones from whatever Club.

Regards,

Les Noble

Phone +27 (0) 31 3014787

Fax +27 (0) 31 3051234

Website www.pyc.co.za

email Terry (Management) ~ pyc2@telkomsa.net

email Babs (Accounts) ~ pyc1@telkomsa.net

email Pat (Members) ~ pycmembers@telkomsa.net

Members are invited to submit articles and/or information for publication in TTP to the

Editor ~ Terry Flynn

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eNewsletter of the Point Yacht Club

eNewsletter number 200 ~ 22nd January 2007

The PYCs eNewsletter that keeps you fully informed of all club activities on a regular basis.

1. Sunset Cruise 27th January 007

This Saturday sees the second Twilight Cruise for all keelers and big cats. The first Sunset Cruise that was held in December was very well supported and this type of event is obviously what is currently enjoyed by sailors that are active. There will also be a braai at the Pool and Thatch area after sailing and the new bridge will again be very well used! Watch the notice board for the format for the Cruise which will be weather dependent

2. Jonnsen Cup

A good turnout of Dinghies and Hobies sailed the Jonnsen Cup last Saturday unfortunately the handicaps were effected by the wind dropping off during the afternoon leaving the Hobies in the distance when the first Laser crossed the finish line The surprise overall winner was Gavin Davies sailing a Laser instead of his super fast Tornado. Well done Gavin. The win was toasted with the normal 'black velvet' served straight from the very impressive Jonnsen Cup.

3. Wednesday Night Sailing ~ 24th Jan 007

This Wednesday is PYC turn to host the Wednesday Fun sail. As usual the start will be at 17h30 and with the brilliant summer weather that we have been experiencing a big fleet is expected. Just a point to remember this is a 'FUN' sail but basic sailing rules do have to be observed to avoid collisions. Don't push your luck on a rule it is just not worth it and with a big fleet on the water be sure to keep a proper lookout.

4. Dinghy Sailing this Saturday

Well from the Sailing Calendar it would appear that the dinghies are having a break for the weekend! So Dinghy sailors why not get a ride on a keel boat for the sunset cruise. If you want a berth let me know and I will try to place you on a yacht.

5. New Beginnings Adv

“New Beginnings”

a message from Anthony Bingham

Chairman of the PYC Membership Committee

Please feel free to call me at any time on 031 701 3102 (or e-mail: Anthony-mmp@wirelessza.co.za ) for any issue relating to PYC membership matters or if you want to give your business image a fresh, professional, optimistic start to the new year with our high quality print work - we’re ready when you are!

6. Shosholoza ~ Aiming High

AIMING HIGH

Africa's first America's Cup hopefuls Team Shosholoza started out with the aim of winning a race or two. Now, despite having the oldest boat in the challengers' series, the South African team has raised their sights and is determined to make this year's semi-finals. "At the beginning of last year we were taking it as it came and hoping to win a few races but now we're in a position where to come fourth, to make the semi-finals, is something in our minds," said skipper Mark Sadler. “It's going to be bloody hard and difficult to get that right but it is a possibility and that's where we're aiming. It started off as an adventure ... but after winning a few races we are a fully fledged America's Cup team. We've achieved more than we expected to already and whatever more we take away is a bonus," Sadler said as the team prepared to travel to Valencia in Spain where the Louis Vuitton Cup - the challengers' elimination series will be held. -- Wendell Roelf, Rueters, http://tinyurl.com/yv72qd

7. Lost/Found Property

Hi Terry

A pair of sunglasses was found in the men’s toilet at the pool area on Saturday 13 Jan. If anyone is looking for the sunglasses, they can give me a call 082 9221916 or contact Pat at the club 031 3014787

Thanks Regards

Debbie McNeill

8. Shosholoza TV Schedule

The extensive TV schedule for the Shosholoza Campaign has been published on the clubs website. Follow the link from the home page www.pyc.co.za This consists of 6 x 30 minute episodes shown over the next 6 months. Did anyone record the first one? If so please let me know so we can show it at next weeks at the Club Night and Members Draw evening.

9. Club Night & Members Draw

Next Friday is the 1st Friday of the month and as such we will be having our first Club Night & Members Draw for 2007. Club Night is attracting more and more members and the snacks (Compliments of Magic Pan) are always delicious and what can I say about the company, it's always fantastic! Don't forget that you have to be there to win the many attendance prizes that are given out throughout the evening!!

10. Beach Site News

Tim who manages the Beach Site for us tells me that last Sunday was one of the best attended and busiest Sundays for a long time. The Beach Site is a fantastic place to spend a day with the family. The beer is always cold and the food fantastic. Isn't it about time you visited the Beach Site again??

11. Hobie Wanted to Buy & Dinghies & RC IOM For Sale

David Knibbs is looking for a second hand Hobie in Durban area. Contact him at

Tel: +27 (31) 560-7217

Fax: +27 (31) 560-7350

Cell: +27 (82) 577-2084

FOR SALE

2 x Dabchicks

1 x Mirror

Boats are in immaculate condition and are ready to race

R10,000.00 for all 3 boats

CONTACT GAVIN DAVIES 031 7634428 or 0824476479

OWNER RELOCATING TO AUSTRALIA

FOR SALE

International One Meter (I.O.M.)

Radio controlled Racing Yacht.

In excellent condition, and ready to sail/race “Kite” design.

Yellow Hull and cream deck, two & half years old.

Built by Pete Simons, with Measurement certificate Hull No 94.

A, B. & C Rigs & New R.M.G. sail Winch, & Acoms Transmitter.

A very good buy at R7,000.00

Contact Ernie Shaw on Cell No 0824476691 Home 031-572 3266

E-Mail – ernieshaw@telkomsa.net

Phone +27 (0) 31 3014787

Fax +27 (0) 31 3051234

Website www.pyc.co.za

email Terry (Management) ~ pyc2@telkomsa.net

email Babs (Accounts) ~ pyc1@telkomsa.net

email Pat (Members) ~ pycmembers@telkomsa.net

Members are invited to submit articles and/or information for publication in TTP to the

Editor ~ Terry Flynn

TO THE POINT

eNewsletter of the Point Yacht Club

eNewsletter number 199 ~ 10th January 2007

The PYCs eNewsletter that keeps you fully informed of all club activities on a regular basis.

1. A New Years Message from Commodore Nigel Milln

2007 Is here – I hope it will be happy and prosperous for the members of Point Yacht Club and I hope it will see us all on the water cruising or racing in the way we each most enjoy.

2007 is full of challenges for your committed committees who strive to improve the Club / its facilities and the events that will be staged during the year for the benefit of us all.

My list of “ jobs to be done “ numbers 23 with such challenges as ;

The Beach Site – how best to handle the transition to the new format of a club shared with at least two other clubs – Ski Boat and Undersea – in the uncompromising atmosphere created by the city of Durban who want us there – but only on their terms.

Offshore racing – There is a perception that RNYC wants to take over the Vasco Da Gama race with the help of Sailing KZN who now also claim to own the Mauritius Race – our members don’t agree. We must navigate a passage through this mess – in a way that increases participation in the sport !

We have three main sailing events to organize this year :The Horizon Easter Regatta for Cats and dinghies which promises to be a 100 boat fleet. The July MSC Regatta for Keelboats. The J22 Worlds in December and of course the Clippers will be back in Durban in November and we will be involved there as well.

Junior Sailing / Dinghy Sailing and Keelboat Sailing both inshore and off need a boost and we need to grow our fleets. This is a very real challenge which we need to get stuck in to this year.

Around the Club we have the more mundane problems of the day to day running of the Club which must go on.

Increasing Membership / Improving the Catering / making the Club more user friendly for All including Families and Wives is going to be at the top of the crowded list .

We owe our Club to the dedicated few who are involved in making it all happen and I would like to think that they will have your help and support this year to do whatever they have to for the benefit of us all. If any member has a desire to become more involved – let me know – there is plenty to do !!

Most of all . . . . .. . . . HAVE A HAPPY SAILING 2007 !!!!!!!!

2. Jonnsen Cup

A note from Mike Dixon, the OOD for the Jonnnsen Cup to be sailed this Saturday. Please note that entries must be in by 12h30 for handicap purposes

Hi Terry,

Just a reminder for TTP that the Jonnsen Cup will be sailed on Saturday starting at 2:00 entries must be in by 12:30 as this is a persuit race with a handicaped staggered start. This is a race where the boat, skipper and crew are handicapped so a novice on the same class of boat as a seasoned sailor will receive a better handicap.

Course cards and entry forms are available at PYC reception.

Cheers,

Mike.

3. Wednesday Night Sailing ~ 10th Jan 007

The 2007 season of Wednesday Night Racing will be launched today when PYC will host the first Wednesday sail for 2007. The sailing calendar shows that the Wednesday racing comes to a close before the end of March, so there is less than 3 months left to enjoy the fantastic Durban summer weather out on the bay. Lets all try to make the first Wednesday night sail the biggest yet!! Party at PYC after the sailing.

4. Keeler Racing this Sunday

This Sunday sees tha PYC spring into action with two Offshore Sprint Races with the first start planned for 11h00. This ism open to all Keelboats, Cats and Tri's. Why dont you start the New Year with and Sunday sail?

5. Hobie News from the Shark Doctor

This Saturday 14 January is the Jonssen Cup in the harbour – this is a pursuit race, with boats AND skippers being handicapped, so even novices have a chance. A Hobie won last year for the first time in ages. You will need to be at the PYC main club by about 1230 to register, and you will be allocated a start number. The Cup is filled with black velvet after the event, and is passed around to all competitors to have a dop!

There is also offshore round the cans racing on 22 January.

Sean

6. Obituary ~ John Rennie

RENNIE

John Ravenscroft

John, previously of Syfrets, Nedbank UAL and Romatex, a member of the Mountain Club of South Africa and highly-respected member of South African Yacht Racing Association and later South African Sailing, Life Member and past Commodore of Point Yacht Club passed away surrounded by his loving family in Southampton, England, on Saturday 6th January after a long but valiant fight against illness. Deeply and sorely missed by his wife Dawn, Daughters Gayle, Beverly and Angela, Grandchildren Megan, Caitlin, Mikey, Hilary and John and Sons-in-law Charles and Michael.

Memorial Service in Southampton Saturday 13th January.

For further information 082 376 1433.

7. Thought for the Day

If you were arrested for being kind would there be enough evidence to convict you?

8. Louis Vuitton Act 13

NOR

The Notice of Race for Valencia Louis Vuitton Act 13 and the Louis

Vuitton Cup challenger selection series has been released. The Notice of

Race (NOR) is a document issued by the Regatta Director, Dyer Jones,

detailing the conditions for the event. Drawing up the NOR for the Louis

Vuitton Cup required extensive consultation with and contributions from

the Challenger Commission and Principal Race Officer Peter Reggio.

The NOR for the Louis Vuitton Cup contains some interesting points for

America's Cup aficionados:

- The Race Committee intends to conduct racing when the average wind

speed is between seven and 23 knots.

- The race course will be between 8.6 and 12.6 miles, with slightly

longer race courses favored as the Louis Vuitton Cup progresses and

shorter race courses more common on when two races are scheduled on one

day.

- Matches that aren't sailed when originally scheduled (postponed,

abandoned, re-scheduled) will be raced in the next available 'racing

slot' (on a reserve day or as the second race when just one race is

scheduled). This means that as much as practical, the original scheduled

will be maintained and races won't be 'bumped' by re-scheduled matches.

- As per the Valencia Plan for scoring the Louis Vuitton Acts and Louis

Vuitton Cup, the pairing list for the Rounds Robin will be established

based on rankings following Valencia Louis Vuitton Act 13. There is

currently some discussion on establishing the pairing list based on the

current Louis Vuitton Ranking. If the challengers agree to this change,

pairings for the Rounds Robin will be announced early in 2007.

- As with the Louis Vuitton Acts, and previous Louis Vuitton Cups, there

are 'no-change' periods defined from the beginning to the end of each

stage of the regatta. During this period challengers may not make

serious changes to their designated race boat, although minor

modifications are permitted. What is new however, is that challengers

with two eligible race boats, are allowed to substitute their race boat

in the middle of a round, subject to a penalty equal to one race win in

that stage. -- America's Cup website, full story:

http://tinyurl.com/y3ryum

9. Auntie Hillies Gossip Corner

Goodday Terry,

On Thursday, January 4, David Collins - son of former Commodore the Late Peter Collins (1979-81) visited the PYC with his wife, 11-year-old son and daughter (9). They've been on holiday from Sydney, Australia, and he brought them to the Club specially so they could all have the "famous PYC pie". Report back was "Excellent!" David is in close touch with Bruce Savage and they still sail competitively against each other. "Doc" and Joliette Savage are well and happy in "Oz". David's contact details are: email davidcollins@pagekirkland.com and www.pagekirkland.com. and they look forward to hearing from PYC members.

Another news item in case you haven't heard it is that Andrew Heathcote is getting married next Saturday

And another news item two crew members of the Shosholoza team, Shaun Pammenter and Camron Wills were at PYC on Monday

10. Hobie Wanted to Buy & Dinghies for Sale

David Knibbs is looking for a second hand Hobie in Durban area. Contact him at

Tel: +27 (31) 560-7217

Fax: +27 (31) 560-7350

Cell: +27 (82) 577-2084

FOR SALE

2 x Dabchicks

1 x Mirror

Boats are in immaculate condition and are ready to race

R10,000.00 for all 3 boats

CONTACT GAVIN DAVIES 031 7634428 or 0824476479

OWNER RELOCATING TO AUSTRALIA

Phone +27 (0) 31 3014787

Fax +27 (0) 31 3051234

Website www.pyc.co.za

email Terry (Management) ~ pyc2@telkomsa.net

email Babs (Accounts) ~ pyc1@telkomsa.net

email Pat (Members) ~ pycmembers@telkomsa.net

Members are invited to submit articles and/or information for publication in TTP to the

Editor ~ Terry Flynn

TO THE POINT

eNewsletter of the Point Yacht Club

eNewsletter number 198 ~ 2nd January 2007

The PYCs eNewsletter that keeps you fully informed of all club activities on a regular basis.

1. PYC Members Scoop the Flying Fifteen Nationals

One of the best kept secrets for 2006 must be that PYC members Richard Bate and Rob Goulden cleaned up the Flying Fifteen National Championships sailed offshore Durban in mid December 2006. Sailing a Flying Fifteen for the first time these 2 Laser sailors came out on top after 6 races sailed in varying conditions. This is even more remarkable as they were sailing an old boat with old sails and Rob was initially a some what 'reluctant crew'. Well done Richard & Rob the 'talent shines through'

2. "Sailor of the Year for 2006"

Congratulations to PYC member Craig Millar for being awarded the "Sailor of the Year 2006" title. Craig came out tops out of the 12 nominations that were made during the 2006 year. See the interview in the latest copy of 'SAILING' magazine

3. Sailing this Weekend

Well it's off to an early start with sailing in 2007 with racing starting this weekend for all classes, the Dinghies, Hobies and Keelers.

Dinghies are racing the AMT Series in the Bay on Saturday 6th January with the first start being at 14h00. RNYC will be doing the organising.

Keelers and Hobies will be racing the Umhlanga & Back race on Sunday 7th January with the first start at 11h00, this is also to be organised by RNYC.

4. Hobie News from Sean Fennessey

Hi GUYs – happy new year etc

There is a longhaul this Sunday 7 January and round the cans racing on 22 January. Lets try and get reasonable numbers on the water to start off 2007. I am not at work this week, but you can call me on my cell if you need 0736484804. Long term warning for Sterkfontein on the 1st weekend in March – we maybe be able to put up a reasonable team against the Vaalies for a change – if all our regulars sail

Sean

5. Wednesday Night Sailing ~ 10th Jan 007

The 2007 season of Wednesday Night Racing will be launched next week when PYC will host the first Wednesday sail for 2007. The sailing calendar shows that the Wednesday racing comes to a close before the end of March, so there is less than 3 months left to enjoy the fantastic Durban summer weather out on the bay. Lets all try to make the first Wednesday night sail the biggest yet!! Party at PYC after the sailing

6. Twilight Cruise & Bridge Opening

The Commodore, Nigel Milln' comments on some recent 'happenings' at the club

TWILIGHT CRUISE / NEW BRIDGE

I am proud to report that we had the help of Sean Jones , Peter Latter, Terry Flynn and Rob Bowman in the repair and refurbishment of the flag pole and the removal and replacement, which by all accounts was quite a job - a-n-d we now have new flags !!

The New Bridge over Lavender Creek is in position and was officially opened and christened with a bottle of Champaign after the Twilight Cruise on Saturday night. Thanks are due to Gavin Smith and last years general committee who finally approved the venture.( I am told it was under debate for three years or so – getting the job Done was the quick part !). Aubrey Brookes was the MC for the occasion and we are going to miss him and Di when they jet off to the Isle of Man later this year. Gavin did the opening speech and Helen and Jan dispensed the champers liberally over the bridge and surrounds – including Gavin and themselves. Sean Holland was there to take photos !

A braai at the thatch / pool area followed and it was great to see a good turnout for the twilight cruise and an even better turnout for the Braai, and Bridge opening. Well done to all concerned ( including all those I have not mentioned by name) and thanks for being there !!

7. Update your EPIRB

Some news from the international scene regarding the upgrade of EPIRBS. (I am not involved with EPIRB'S but members who are say this is relevant information to SA)

UPGRADE YOUR EPIRB!!

If you're still lugging around the most common and least expensive type of Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons, which broadcast in the 121.5/243 MHz range, it's time to replace them. These Class A, B, and S EPIRBs, also called Category B or Mini B, are inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. Their signal has no identification component, and can take up to three or four satellite passes before they can even begin to pinpoint where the distress call is coming from. Frequency congestion in the band used by these devices also causes a high satellite false-alert rate, which means that confirmation of the distress call is required before search and rescue forces can be deployed. Due to these and other drawbacks, it was decided in 2000 that the globe-covering constellation of COSPAS-SARSAT (COSPAS is an acronym for the Russian words Cosmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov which translate to Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress. SARSAT is an acronym for Search And Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking) satellites would cease listening for 121/243 MHz signals in 2009.

In the United States, the U.S. Coast Guard is getting the public ready for the 2009 deadline by outlawing use of 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs as of the end of December, 2006.

Full article by Tony Bessinger in SailingWorld.com:

http://www.sailingworld.com/article.jsp?ID=48473&typeID=483&catID=719

8. Sydney to Hobart Race

SYDNEY HOBART RACE

(The drama of this classic ocean race unfolded last week while Scuttlebutt

was on holiday break. If you need a good recap of the race, which includes

the maxi dismastings of Maximus and Oakley, and the sinking of Koomooloo,

the following story will do it for you.)

With winds of no more than 20 knots forecast just prior to the start, this

year's Rolex Sydney Hobart was lining up to be a relatively benign event.

But despite a moderate forecast, the world's toughest 'classic 600 mile'

offshore race did not fail to live up to its reputation, with competitors

not only having to survive, but race through one of Mother Nature's most

treacherous obstacle courses, an event which eight years ago claimed the

lives of six sailors.

Seventy-eight yachts took the start line of the 2006 Rolex Sydney Hobart, a

smaller field than previous years, but by no means lacking in quality. While

in 2005 the focus for line honours was the fight between two brand-new 98ft

sisterships Wild Oats XI and Alfa Romeo, this year there were potentially

five boats gunning for line honours - Bob Oatley's Wild Oats XI back to

defend her title, this time against two other 30m supermaxis Charles Brown

and Bill Buckley's Maximus from New Zealand and Grant Wharington's heavily

modified 2003 winner Skandia. Added to the mix were the Volvo Open 70s,

Volvo Ocean Race winner ABN AMRO One and Matt Allen's Ichi Ban (formerly

Grant Wharington's Brunel), 28ft shorter, but no less potent given hard

enough conditions.

Outside of the maxis, some of the hottest competition was to be found in the

50-60ft range where several skippers were lining up for an equally

heavyweight bout with their latest hardware. This included Geoff Ross' brand

new 55 footer Yendys, Stephen Ainsworth's all conquering Loki, the canting

keel Cookson 50s Quantum Sails and Living Doll and Graeme Wood's newly

acquired Nelson Marek 52, Wot Yot. -- Full story:

http://www.regattanews.com/pressrelease.asp?pid=1571&langid=1

Complete results: http://rolexsydneyhobart.com/standings_ext.asp?key=524

9. What Were You Doing When You Were Just 14 years old??

FIELD TRIP

Like any 14-year-old schoolboy, Michael Perham has spent the Christmas

holidays reading books, playing his guitar, and doing the dreaded homework.

Remarkably, however, he has done all this on a 28ft boat and is now on the

verge of becoming the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic Ocean

single-handed. After battling waves as high as a house, sailing through

shark infested waters and braving hurricane force winds, Perham, from

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is expected to sail into Nelson's Dockyard, a

harbour on the Caribbean island of Antigua on Tuesday morning, some seven

weeks after setting off on the 3,500-mile journey from Gibraltar. -- by Will

Iredale, Times Online, full story:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2524439,00.html

10. J22 Worlds 2007

The J22 class will be holding their 2007 World Championships Offshore Durban from the 14th to 22nd December 2007 with PYC being the hosting club. Well known previous PYC Commodore, Dave Cuthbert, is chairing the local organising sub committee and will be looking for all sorts of assistance from club members to make this World Championship a big success. It's time to put your hand up if you have the time and ability to assist in any way. More info go to www.j22.co.za

11. Dinghies for Sale

FOR SALE

2 x Dabchicks

1 x Mirror

Boats are in immaculate condition and are ready to race

R10,000.00 for all 3 boats

CONTACT GAVIN DAVIES 031 7634428 or 0824476479

OWNER RELOCATING TO AUSTRALIA

REMINDERS REMINDERS REMINDERS

Durban Marina News

DURBAN MARINA

A new computerized security system has this week been commissioned at the main entrance gate to Durban Marina. Both the old and new system with their corresponding tags are at present operational. In the beginning of 2007, the old system will be decommissioned.

We urge everybody to exchange their tags to the new ones (free of charge) at their earliest convenience. All our lessees, approved contractors and sailing schools are legible for this exchange. All tags will be registered and access monitored.

Lessees are entitled to 2 tags per yacht while the approved contractors may get tags for the number of workers registered with Durban Marina. Overdue accounts ( > 30 days) are no longer accepted and access may be denied to those holders by suspending their tags.

For those qualified persons not at present in possession of a tag, new ones are available at the Marina Office against a deposit of R 50.=.

Our access control guard will in the future be required to attend also to the security duties on our moorings. He will always remain available though for assistance with visitors etc. by phoning 074-278.3886. The new security system will also be access control hence it will be important to carry the tag with you at all times ! Those not in possession of a tag need to sign the Visitors Book and/or report to the Marina Office for assistance.

Phone +27 (0) 31 3014787

Fax +27 (0) 31 3051234

Website www.pyc.co.za

email Terry (Management) ~ pyc2@telkomsa.net

email Hillary (Accounts) ~ pyc1@telkomsa.net

email Pat (Members) ~ pycmembers@telkomsa.net

Members are invited to submit articles and/or information for publication in TTP to the

Editor ~ Terry Flynn

TO THE POINT Christmas Edition

Lets All Go Sailing This Year

eNewsletter of the Point Yacht Club

eNewsletter number 197 ~ 21st December 2006

The PYCs eNewsletter that keeps you fully informed of all club activities on a weekly basis.

1. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Wishing all PYC members and other TTP subscribers a very merry Christmas & happy and healthy New Year for 2007. This will be last TTP until early next year. Enjoy the break!

2. Christmas Twilight Cruise

THE CHRISTMAS CRUISE WILL TAKE PLACE ON

SATURDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2006

THIS WILL INCORPORATE AND EVENING BRAAI &

GRAND OPENING OF THE PYC BRIDGE

DETAIL

15H30

COLLECT YOUR CRUISING COURSE FOR EITHER AN OFFSHORE OR BAY CRUISE ( DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER ) FROM THE SECURITY HUT AT THE WALK ONS.

18H00

RETURN TO MOORINGS AND MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE PYC POOL AREA.

19H00

ENJOY A RUM PUNCH FOLLOWED BY THE OPENING OF THE PYC BRIDGE

AN EVENING BRAAI WILL BE THE ORDER OF THE DAY. ( BRAAI PACKS R35 INCLUDE A CHOICE OF SALADS – YOUR ORDER NEEDS TO BE WITH HILLARY - 031 301 4787 BY 10HOO FRIDAY – OR YOU MAY B.Y.O )

CASH BAR IN OPERATION.

3. Durban to Richards Bay Race Postponed

The Durban to Richards Bay race that was scheduled to start on Friday 23rd December has been postponed until early next year. Watch the noticeboards and this space for the revised start date.

4. New Years Eve @ the PYC

All members are invited to join the New Years eve party at the Thatch & Pool area at PYC. This is a very casual evening with braai fires provided and you bring the rest. See you there!

5. Christmas Lunch in the Islander

A traditional Christmas Lunch will be served in the Islander Restaurant on Christmas Day. Bring the family down for a fantastic lunch in the club and give 'Mommie' the day off!!

6.Opening times for the Festive Season

The Islander Resturant & Charlies Bar will be closed on Tuesday 26th December 2006 & Monday 1st January 2007 and Charlies Bar will close early on Christmas Day 25th December 2006 and Old Years Eve Sunday 31st December. The toilet and shower facilities will be open at normal times through out the festive season.

6. Durban Marina News

DURBAN MARINA

For those qualified persons not at present in possession of a tag, new ones are available at the Marina Office against a deposit of R 50.=.

Phone +27 (0) 31 3014787

Fax +27 (0) 31 3051234

Website www.pyc.co.za

email Terry (Management) ~ pyc2@telkomsa.net

email Hillary (Accounts) ~ pyc1@telkomsa.net

email Pat (Members) ~ pycmembers@telkomsa.net

Members are invited to submit articles and/or information for publication in TTP to the

Editor ~ Terry Flynn

TO THE POINT

Lets All Go Sailing This Year

eNewsletter of the Point Yacht Club

eNewsletter number 196 ~ 14th December 2006

The PYCs eNewsletter that keeps you fully informed of all club activities on a weekly basis.

1. Dinghy & Keeler Sailing this Weekend

This coming weekend RNYC will host their last regatta of the year, the Xmas Regatta and it includes those keelers holding a current IRC certificate as well as the Hobies from the beach and highlight of the regatta will be the Flying Fifteen Nationals. More details from RNYC

2. Kiddies Christmas Party

We will be joining the RNYC for a joint Kiddies Christmas Party some details below

For the last few years, we have a Christmas Party for PYC & RNYC members' children and grandchildren. You need to drop off a present with the child's name on it. Father Christmas will hand it over during the party. Be sure to be here before he arrives between 1 & 2 pm on 17 December. Please contact RNYC by Friday 15th December if your kids will be attending 3015425

3. Durban to Richards Bay Race Postponed

The Durban to Richards Bay race that was scheduled to start on Friday 23rd December has been postponed until early next year. Watch the noticeboards and this space for the revised start date.

4. New Years Eve @ the PYC

All members are invited to join the New Years eve party at the Thatch & Pool area at PYC. This is a very casual evening with braai fires provided and you bring the rest. See you there!

5. First Impressions Last (Adv)

“First Impressions Last”

a message from Anthony Bingham

Chairman of the PYC Membership Committee

In my business you get to realise just how important it is to make a good first impression.

At Minuteman Press we produce general business printing of the highest quality, and it is this quality which enables our customers to make an excellent first impression on their clients.

We also offer a level of service which encourages every first time customer to come back to us, we really go out of our way to give them the very best. Which brings me to my role at PYC: As chairman of the membership committee, I would like to ask all my fellow members to be especially aware

of any opportunity to be friendly and helpful to all new and prospective members of the club. Let's make their first impressions good ones

I am particularly proud of our Club, I believe it is by far the finest Yacht Club you will find anywhere, and I for one believe in providing the same excellence of service at PYC that we provide at Minuteman Press.

If we all, as members of PYC, can work together in sharing our passion for Sailing and our Club, with our visitors, the Club can only grow in numbers and in stature.

Please feel free to call me at any time on 031 701 3102 (or e-mail : anthony-mmp@wirelessza.co.za) for any issue relating to PYC membership matters, or if you’re needing print work of the highest standard, we will make our first impression last!

6. Durban Marina News

DURBAN MARINA

For those qualified persons not at present in possession of a tag, new ones are available at the Marina Office against a deposit of R 50.=.

7. Twilight Cruise

Hi Terry

Could you please publicise the Twilight cruise in the TTP.

It will take place on Saturday 23 December 2006. Yachts will slip

moorings from about 15:30 for a cruise. If the weather is good, those that

want to can proceed to sea, to return at twilight under the wonderful

lights of Durban.

Braai packs will be available and fires lit.

Thanks

Gary 083 657 5620

Phone +27 (0) 31 3014787

Fax +27 (0) 31 3051234

Website www.pyc.co.za

email Terry (Management) ~ pyc2@telkomsa.net

email Hillary (Accounts) ~ pyc1@telkomsa.net

email Pat (Members) ~ pycmembers@telkomsa.net

Members are invited to submit articles and/or information for publication in TTP to the

Editor ~ Terry Flynn