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21 Nov 2008 New Racing Divisions: An idea from Darryl Starkey
20 Nov 2008 Twilight Series (Before Christmas) Race 4 Results: 19 November 08
17 Nov 2008 Summer Series Race Two (S2) Results: 16 November 08
17 Nov 2008 Mainsail for sale: Stephen Newham
12 Nov 2008 Marine Insurance from Yachting Australia Sponsor
6 Nov 2008 Twilight Series (Before Christmas) Race 3 Results: 5 November 08
25 Oct 2008 2008 Twilight Series Race Results Summary
2 Nov 2008 Summer Series Race One (S1) Results: 2 Nov 08
26 Oct 2008 Photos of the Last Fandango -built by Rick Lutjens
 

New Racing Divisions: An idea from Darryl Starkey

Darryl Starkey, Friday, 21 November 2008

NEW RACING DIVISIONS

At KYC our racing fleet is split into two divisions - Division 1 for racing yachts and Division 2 for slower racing yachts and cruising yachts. For our twilight series and the ladies race day (including single and double handed), the use of spinnakers is not permitted.

Not all insurance policies include full racing cover but some have limited racing cover provided spinnakers are not permitted in the race. Full racing cover costs a good deal more (up to 25/30%). Consequently those sailors with limited insurance cover and those that choose not to use spinnakers can really only race in twilights or on ladies day.

It has been suggested that some other clubs divide their racing divisions differently to accommodate this apparent need with a division for “Classic and Cruising yachts” where spinnakers are not permitted.

If we wanted to go down this path then it seems a simple matter of adding a division and we end up with Division 1, Division 2 and Classic and Cruising Division; however, with only approximately twenty boats sailing regularly, a three division arrangement would see the individual fleets too small.

If we merely had Division 1 for racing boats and a Classic and Cruising Division (no spinnakers) then those boats now in Division 2 who wanted to use spinnakers would need to race in Division 1. Not so bad on a handicap basis as the handicapper would ensure a fair chance for all boats ( Come On! We know he would!). However, the chance of any of the slower boats attaining line honours is reduced but this may not be a problem for some of the skippers. It really depends upon whether or not a skipper needs the slim chance of a line honours or placing as incentive.

So what to do? We need to know what club members think of this idea. Basically, would the addition of a “Classic and Cruising Division” where the use of spinnakers is not permitted, induce a number of additional members to participate in the summer series or winter series or Channel Challenge. If it will, then maybe we can go down that path.

If you have an opinion or a better idea send an email to ketteringyachtclub@gmail.com and let us know what you think and the committee will make a decision.

Darryl Starkey

Secretary

 

Twilight Series (Before Christmas) Race 4 Results: 19 November 08

Richard Moyer, Thursday, 20 November 2008

Twilight Series (Before Christmas) Race 4 Results: 19 November 08

Start Time

Starters

 

laps

 

 

Division 1

18:29:00

7

 

4

mild wind

 

Division 2

18:34:00

8

 

Short course 4 laps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yacht Name

  Finish  

Elapsed

Handicap

Corrected

Position

 

 

Time

Time

 

Time

Overall

Corrected

Division 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Myfanwy

19:38:57

1:09:57

0.5014

0:35:04

3

1

Bout Time

19:38:02

1:09:02

0.5276

0:36:25

2

2

Far Real

19:32:16

1:03:16

0.5763

0:36:28

1

3

Severn

19:47:42

1:18:42

0.4860

0:38:15

5

4

Pelagic

19:42:06

1:13:06

0.5309

0:38:49

4

5

Double Image

19:57:56

1:28:56

0.4909

0:43:39

6

6

Red Dwarf

20:01:24

1:32:24

0.5044

0:46:36

7

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yleena

19:22:31

0:48:31

0.3527

0:17:07

1

1

Sylvena

19:26:58

0:52:58

0.3400

0:18:01

2

2

Talisman

19:34:01

1:00:01

0.3018

0:18:07

3

3

Meltimi

19:46:34

1:12:34

0.2500

0:18:08

7

4

Dyad

19:38:32

1:04:32

0.2835

0:18:18

5

5

Aerandir

19:35:05

1:01:05

0.3131

0:19:08

4

6

Aurora

19:43:52

1:09:52

0.2850

0:19:55

6

7

Aria

19:47:35

1:13:35

0.2800

0:20:36

8

8


Dyad

Far Real

Myfanwy

Myfanwy

Bout Time

Red Dwarf

The start

Committee Boat

Talisman

Aerandia

Aerandia crew

Pelagic

Pelagic crew

Dyad and Aurora

Red Dwarf and clouds
 

Malcolm Croxton and able crewman David Cree aboard Aurora - line honours and handicap winner (Division 2).

Summer Series Race Two (S2) Results: 16 November 08

Richard Moyer, Monday, 17 November 2008

Summer Series Race Two (S2) Results: 16 November 08
 

Start Time:

 Starters:

Laps

 Conditions:

 

Division 1

13:11:00

4

 

3

Strong

 

Division 2

13:11:00

2

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yacht Name

  Finish  

Elapsed

Handicap

Corrected

Position

 

 

Time

Time

 

Time

Overall

Corrected

Division 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Dwarf

14:19:53

1:08:53

0.4200

0:28:56

1

1

Rhythm

14:25:38

1:14:38

0.3927

0:29:19

3

2

Myfanwy

14:25:50

1:14:50

0.4077

0:30:31

4

3

Pelagic

14:20:18

1:09:18

0.4411

0:30:34

2

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aurora

14:31:34

1:20:34

0.4130

0:33:16

1

1

Solarus

 

 

 

 

DNF

Meander

 

 

 

 

WB

 


Google Earth track of course sailed by Rhythm (T Lagden).

Myfanwy (A & R Marsh)

Myfanwy (A & R Marsh)

Myfanwy (A & R Marsh)

Myfanwy (A & R Marsh) and Pelagic (J Evans)
 

Mainsail for sale: Stephen Newham

Stephen Newham, Monday, 17 November 2008

Mainsail     $500 

Luff 14.6m (48’), foot 4.9m (16’) 

Cruising laminate 

Full length battens 

2 reefs 

Cunningham 

Slides along luff 
 

Off an Adams 11.9m

Phone: 0427 674 879

 

Marine Insurance from Yachting Australia Sponsor

Richard Moyer, Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Yachting Australia major sponsor OAMPS has joined forces with Gault Armstrong.
Folllowing this they now offer marine insurance to all yacht and pleasure craft owners.
Club members can find out further information by going to their web site -www.oampsgaultarmstrong.com.au

 

Twilight Series (Before Christmas) Race 3 Results: 5 November 08

Richard Moyer, Thursday, 6 November 2008

Twilight Series (Before Christmas) Race 3 Results: 5 November 08 

Start Time

Starters

 

laps

 

 

Division 1

18:28:00

8

 

3

medium

 

Division 2

18:33:00

4

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yacht name

  Finish

Elapsed

Handicap

Corrected

Position

 

Time

Time

 

Time

Overall

Corrected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Myfanwy

19:25:06

0:57:06

0.4900

0:27:59

5

1

Far Real

19:17:51

0:49:51

0.5679

0:28:19

1

2*

Bout Time

19:23:22

0:55:22

0.5319

0:29:27

3

3

Gitana

19:22:58

0:54:58

0.5409

0:29:44

2

4

Pelagic

19:24:38

0:56:38

0.5283

0:29:55

4

5

Red Dwarf

19:29:00

1:01:00

0.5010

0:30:34

7

6

Dictator

19:26:09

0:58:09

0.5446

0:31:40

6

7

Double Image

19:34:46

1:06:46

0.5062

0:33:48

8

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talisman

19:45:23

1:12:23

0.2850

0:20:38

2

1

Aurora

19:54:23

1:21:23

0.2850

0:23:12

3

2

MaBonne

19:43:38

1:10:38

0.3800

0:26:50

1

3*

Chinook

 

 

 

 

DNF


MaBonne (R Kelly)

Talisman

Aurora - TB3: 5 November

Myfanwy- TB3: 5 November

Doube Image (L&S Whybrow)
 

2008 Twilight Series Race Results Summary

Richard Moyer, Saturday, 25 October 2008

2008 Twlight Series (Before Christmas) Race Results Summary

DIVISION 1
TB1
TB2
TB3
TB4
TB5
TB6
Avenger (D&P Dodson)
 
 
 
 
Bone Idle (D Starkey)
8
 
 
 
Bout Time (M Church)
4
1*
3
2
Double Image (L&S Whybrow)
7
 
8
6
Dictator (M Innes)
 
4
7
 
Family (D Leake)
 
 
 
 
Far Real (L Davis)
2*
5
2*
3*
Gitana (R&C Coffey)
 
2
4
 
Intrepid (Stevenson/Turnbull)
 
 
 
 
Magellan (H Knoop)
 
 
 
 
Myfanwy (A&R Marsh)
3
3
1
1
Nadia IV (W&H Powell)
 
 
 
 
Not Negotiable (J Rayner)
 
 
 
 
Nyanda (S Newham)
 
 
 
 
Pelagic (J Evans)
6
6
5
5
Prima Donna (M Norman) 
 
 
 
 
Red Dwarf (S Sallans)
1
7
6
7
Rhythm (T Lagden)
 
 
 
 
Severn (K Bacon)
5
8
 
4
Twice Five (L Borlase)  
 
 
 
 
Wizard of Oz (N Cook)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Division 1 Starters    
8
8
8
7
 
 
 
 
 
DIVISION 2
TB1
TB2
TB3
TB4
TB5
TB6
Aerandia (A Beecroft)
 
 
 
6
Aria (B Greaves)
 
 
 
8
Aurora (M&J Croxton)
 
 
2
7
Barbara D (R Swards)
 
 
 
 
Barquero (R Clifton)
 
 
 
 
Chinook (R Moyer)
 
 
DNF
 
Coronet (S MacGill)
 
 
 
 
Dyad (D&C Bowker)
 
DNF
 
5
Meltimi (P&H Bobbi)
2
1
 
4
MaBonne (R Kelly)
 
4*
3*
 
Orzel (M Orbell)
 
 
 
 
Oyster (I McConaghy)
 
 
 
 
Shony (P Gregory)
 
 
 
 
Sylvena (J Tayton)
1*
3
 
2
Talisman (P Fazackerley)
 
2
1
3
Yleena (B McKay)
 
 
 
1*
 
 
 
 
 
Division 2 Starters
2
5
4
8
    
 
 
 
 
Total Starters
10
13
12
15
  
  
 
 
 
* Line honours     ABD - Race abandoned    DNF - Did not finish    
 

Summer Series Race One (S1) Results: 2 Nov 08

Richard Moyer, Sunday, 2 November 2008

 Summer Series Race One Results - 2 November 08

 

Start Time

Starters

Conditions

 

Division 1