Guys & Gals if you are coming this Friday night the 7th Dec let me know for booking. Shaun 0418 363 071
If anyone is interested in a ride on a SOMR line hournors tri down to the Fairway Buoy on the reigning defenders boat, on Saturday the 8th give the crew coordinator a call on 0428 254 736, Fuller this could be your ticket to ride.
I will probaly have some room to, if they run out of space.
The Multihull Yacht Club of Victoria is Australia’s oldest and most active multihull cruising and racing club - home of the Southern Oceans Multihull Regatta - the most challenging multihull regatta in the southern hemisphere! So take the time to find out more about what we do, and who we are. Come cruise and race with us, and you might discover a whole new world just over the horizon!
Quote of the Month
Quote of the Month; The Commodore of the club leads by example, usually he leads round the race track as well-Joe King.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Christmas social dinner at Hastings
We are planning a Christmas get together at the marina resturant on Friday the 7th of December at 7pm. Please let me know numbers ASAP so we can book.
0418 363 071
0418 363 071
Sunday, October 21, 2012
URGENT - SOMR catering numbers needed ASAP!
Hello Calling all SOMR participants !
We are in countdown mode to SOMR 2012. Geoff and myself are happy to provide breakfasts for the Sat to Monday mornings inclusive as done last year.
I would like to provide Gourmet BBQ Sat night with selection of quality meats from Barry Purcell, and selection of salads and desserts. On Sunday we would like to provide a sit down meal for everyone Sunday Night upstairs in the Hastings Yacht Club.
In order to keep the costs at reasonable prices I desperately need to know numbers of entrants and crews..the sooner i have this i can organised food etc....
Please can you let me know ASAP....Much appreciated
Regards Lisa
fitzell.lisa.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
We are in countdown mode to SOMR 2012. Geoff and myself are happy to provide breakfasts for the Sat to Monday mornings inclusive as done last year.
I would like to provide Gourmet BBQ Sat night with selection of quality meats from Barry Purcell, and selection of salads and desserts. On Sunday we would like to provide a sit down meal for everyone Sunday Night upstairs in the Hastings Yacht Club.
In order to keep the costs at reasonable prices I desperately need to know numbers of entrants and crews..the sooner i have this i can organised food etc....
Please can you let me know ASAP....Much appreciated
Regards Lisa
fitzell.lisa.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Sean Langman Guest Speaker.
Remember Everybody don't miss this years AGM. All the the fun of committee elections followed by a fantastic talk from Sean Langman.
The AGM will be held on Tuesday 16th of October.
Venue: RMYS
Address: Jacka Blu St.Kilda.
Time:7.30pm.
By the way, Bare Essentials is back in town ready for another SOMR campaign. We all can't wait to get back on the water and whoop some farrier butt.... Bottom.
The AGM will be held on Tuesday 16th of October.
Venue: RMYS
Address: Jacka Blu St.Kilda.
Time:7.30pm.
By the way, Bare Essentials is back in town ready for another SOMR campaign. We all can't wait to get back on the water and whoop some farrier butt.... Bottom.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Notice of Race - SOMR 2012
NOTICE
OF RACE
SOMR 2012
SOUTHERN OCEANS MULTIHULL REGATTA
November
2nd – 5th, 2012
ORGANISING AUTHORITY: Multihull Yacht Club
of Victoria
HOST CLUB: Hastings
Yacht Club
VENUE: Hastings
Yacht Club, Hastings , Victoria
1
Rules
The
regatta will be governed by the current rules as defined in The
Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012, the Modified Texel Rule (the QMYC
Offshore Multihull Rule), except as any of these are altered by the
sailing instructions.
Advertising code “C” shall apply to all entrants in this event
2
Alterations of Racing Rules
The
racing rules will be modified in accordance with rule 86 as follows:
2.1
Rule 50.2 will be altered by: ‘fixed and retractable spinnaker poles will be
permitted for the purpose of setting asymmetrical spinnakers’
3
Eligibility and Entry
3.1
The regatta is open to all multihulls equipped for Racing Category 5 in
accordance with Addendum A part 1, Sections 1 – 5.
3.2
Eligible
boats may enter on the attached Entry Form sent to:
The Multihull Yacht Club
of Victoria
39A Sussex St. Brighton Victoria, 3186
by Friday 26th
October 2012 accompanied by the required fee.
Late
entries may attract an extra fee.
3.3
All
entrants shall be a current member of an affiliated club
through their Yachting Australia
State Authority (MYA).
4
Fees
4.1
Regatta Entry $99.00
Single
Day entry (results not classified) $ 35.00
5.1
Schedule of Events
Item
|
Date
|
Start Time
|
End Time / Warning Signal
|
Measurement Inspection, Welcome Gathering
|
Fri 2ndNovember
|
11h00
1800
|
17h00
|
Registration
|
Sat 3rd November
|
08h00
|
09h00
|
Heat 1
|
Sat 3rd November
|
10h30
|
10h25
|
Heat 2
|
Sat 3rd November
|
13h30
|
13h25
|
Heat 3
|
Sun 4th November
|
09h30
|
09h25
|
Heat 4
|
Sun 4th November
|
13h30
|
13h25
|
Heat 5
|
Mon 5th November
|
08h30
|
08h25
|
Post mortem cruise
|
Tues 6th November
|
TBA
|
Race
Committee may alter the course length prior to the course flag being displayed.
No warning signal shall be made
after 1000 hours on the last scheduled race day.
6 Measurements
Yachts will not be
measured to determine performance handicap base. Yacht owners wishing to
obtain an OMR rating certificate should contact George Bulka (03 5981 2616) for
copies of the rule, measurement forms and information on measurement
assistance. Interstate and country yachts may make arrangements with
their state measurer or call George to make an appointment to be measured at the
venue. Pending demand, facilities to weigh boats may be made available on Friday
2nd November.
7 Sailing Instructions
Sailing instructions will be posted to all entries received by the 31st
October 2012
Sailing Instructions will be available at Registration.
8
Regatta Site
The
regatta will be based at the Hastings Yacht Club, Foreshore Street , Hastings ,
Victoria . Regatta headquarters
will be the Hastings Yacht Club Race Office, Upper Level, HYC
9
Racing
Area
The racing area shall be
in the areas known as Western Port and Bass Strait .
The areas are covered by charts AUS 150 and 151.
10
Courses
The
courses shall be as described in Attachment A of the sailing
instructions.
11
Scoring
The
ISAF Low Point scoring system, Appendix A.4.1 will apply.
12
Radio Communications
All
competitors shall maintain a listening watch on either VHF channel 77 (preferred)
or 27mHz channel 94 for the duration of the race being sailed and while
proceeding to and returning from the start/finish area.
For the courses over 30nm all boats shall radio the committee vessel as soon as
practical after rounding the designated marks with their position and expected
finishing time.
A boat shall only make
radio transmission as above. This requirement also applies to mobile
telephone communications, except for emergencies.
Each skipper has a
responsibility to ensure all communications and safety equipment is up to date
and in good working order.
13 Divisions for the
Awarding of Trophies
A
minimum of 3 yachts will constitute a division. The Race Committee
reserves the right to vary divisions depending upon the number of entries.
Racing
-Performance Handicap Division
-OMR
14
Handicaps
An OMR rating certificate
will determine the handicap for OMR division.
Performance handicaps
will be determined by the Multihull Yacht Club of Victoria using the latest
known handicap for each yacht and adjusted as required by the race committee.
The Multihull Yacht Club
of Victoria Inc., at its absolute discretion, reserves the right to alter or
adjust any handicap.
15
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for fastest time,1st, 2nd,
and 3rd on OMR, 1st, 2nd and 3rd on
Performance Handicap after each race at a ‘happy hour’ at the HYC.
Presentation of regatta trophies will take place at the Regatta WindUp at the
finish of competition on Monday 31st Oct..
Southern Oceans Multihull
Regatta Point score:
OMR – 1st
(TYCV Perpetual Trophy), 2nd and 3rd
Performance Handicap –1st
(MYCV Club Champion Perpetual Trophy),2nd and 3rd
Sponsors trophies and
MYCV perpetual trophies for individual races to be announced.
Other
Trophies:
Pigs Might
Fly Trophy (most unlikely occurrence)
Zinta
Trophy (Best(?) Boat Breakage)
SOMR
Virgin Award (Best First Time Performer)
Further Information
Please
contact:
Tim Pepperell 0418318019 /
tim@tricoraustralia.com.au
SOUTHERN OCEANS MULTIHULL REGATTA 2012
November
2nd-5th 2012
Click Here for :SOMR 2012 - Notice of Race and Entry form
Thursday, September 20, 2012
AGM- Guest Speaker
It is my pleasure to announce the guest speaker at this years AGM to be held on Tuesday 16th of October at the RMYS is:
That's right folks, Sean will be talking about his sailing adventures, Sydney to Hobarts and of cause his latest purchase his Orma 60 TEAM AUSTRALIA.
Sean Langman.
That's right folks, Sean will be talking about his sailing adventures, Sydney to Hobarts and of cause his latest purchase his Orma 60 TEAM AUSTRALIA.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
e-marineworld SOMR 2012
SOMR will be held over the Melbourne Cup Weekend in the same format as previous years. So book in now Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th of November and get ready for a fun packed long weekend of fun. Hasting Yacht Club will again host the event in conjunction with the MYCV.
I've dusted down the mantel piece in the pool room for the Greyhound Trophy and looking forward to giving Frassld and Mustang Sally a whooping on OMR.....Lets hope its not blowing over 15kts and Culphy and Sknot with her new carbon stick will come out and play. Spread the word and lets get as many boats as possible to compete. Anyone needing crew or anyone wanting to crew, please call me and I will organise, we don't want any boats sitting in the yard.
Stay tuned for further announcements as social events and NOR are finalised
I've dusted down the mantel piece in the pool room for the Greyhound Trophy and looking forward to giving Frassld and Mustang Sally a whooping on OMR.....Lets hope its not blowing over 15kts and Culphy and Sknot with her new carbon stick will come out and play. Spread the word and lets get as many boats as possible to compete. Anyone needing crew or anyone wanting to crew, please call me and I will organise, we don't want any boats sitting in the yard.
Stay tuned for further announcements as social events and NOR are finalised
AGM 2012.
The AGM will be held on Tuesday 16th of October.
Venue: RMYS
Address: Jacka Blu St.Kilda.
Time:7.30pm.
Guest Speaker: Things are looking good to having "Sailing Royalty" as our guest speaker. It's not 100% over the line yet, but it's looking good. Stay tuned for the announcement; You thought the last meeting was BIG, well wait for this one!
Myself and David Tapper have resigned from the committee, so there are places to fill. Please don't be shy in coming forward, the club needs new blood on the committee to drive this great club into the future. If anyone wants to know more you can call me anytime on my mobile.
Venue: RMYS
Address: Jacka Blu St.Kilda.
Time:7.30pm.
Guest Speaker: Things are looking good to having "Sailing Royalty" as our guest speaker. It's not 100% over the line yet, but it's looking good. Stay tuned for the announcement; You thought the last meeting was BIG, well wait for this one!
Myself and David Tapper have resigned from the committee, so there are places to fill. Please don't be shy in coming forward, the club needs new blood on the committee to drive this great club into the future. If anyone wants to know more you can call me anytime on my mobile.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Saturday, September 1, 2012
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