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| Sailors on the Vaaldam experienced a busy weekend regarding all things racing on the 2nd and 3rd May 2009.On Saturday the 2nd May, we had the Presidents Race. This was sailed in really strong wind conditions and sailors even had to put up with a bit of precipitation. Sadly, the weather conditions deterred many sailors with only 6 boats coming to the start line and 1 boat deciding to go home before the racing started. The wind gusted between 15 and 26 knots and the bridge lay a very long windward leeward course. |
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It has been decided by South African Sailing to extend an opportunity to suitably experienced individuals to apply for an Inland Skippers ticket without having to sit the examination
A panel to consider the granting of their Inland Skippers ticket, will evaluate suitably qualified individuals applications. The panel’s decision will be final. Should an individual’s application be deemed not suitable, such individuals will be required to attain their ticket through the normal process
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The Northvaal Keelboat Association Annual Prizegiving takes place at Seal Point Yacht Club - Manten Marina on Saturday, 2nd May 2009 at 18:30.
It is at this event that we honour our sailors who have participated in the 2008/2009 sailing season.
There will be a party after the prizegiving - Entertainment by John Mason
For the keen sailors, this event is preceded by the PRESIDENT’S CUP RACE - Starting Time - 14:00 from the Muster Area |
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Report by Jan Laubscher
The wind was blowing a Beaufort force 5 (16 to 20 knots) throughout the event although the Windfinder.co.za forecast predicted 6 to 7 knots. Three races took place.
We had our course set out just after 09h30 but the offset mark and the committee boat were dragging anchor. We managed to set the offset mark but struggled with the committee boat. The start was postponed. On the third attempt the committee boat and the course was stable. |
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The National Sea Rescue Institute in Gauteng is having our 2009 Annual Golf Day at Randpark Club on TUESDAY, the 23rd JUNE 2009. With this letter I would like to Thank You most sincerely for your support and generous contributions made in the past.
The sacrifices made by the Volunteers who man the boats, aircraft and all the humanitarian services supplied under the auspices of the NSRI can only function with the support, money and contributions made by your generosity and the saving of lives and assistance to our victims at Sea, as well as the numerous boats- and drowning incidents Inland which are not always fully reported. |
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| If you haven’t got a Day Skippers for Inland Waters Certificate and you qualify for exemption in terms of this download then please submit an application to Northvaal Keelboat Association: Daphne Kasselman Tel: 011 824-2402 Fax: 011 827-0853 or email daphne@sailing.org.za |
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A brief note to remind you of the forthcoming events. Put them in your diary and be there! The dam is almost full and the sailing is fantastic. Challenge your mates to a duel.
If any corporates wish to sponsor any events, contact us and let us know. You can have advertising rights, name trophies after your company (or yourselves), take your sponsors out on the water to watch the racing. The things we need sponsorship for are entertainment for after the racing and prizes for competitors (to entice more people onto the water). The more people we get on the water, the easier it is to get media coverage for sailing. We need to make an effort to make our sport more high profile.
Also available for download is the Hobie Sailing Calendar. Get it by clicking here |
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By Mark Biagio
Four GP14's made it to the event. As to the rest "Waar was jy?".
Saturday saw the usual rush and a push to get the boats rigged and onto the water. Once on the water for a start we got in two races before lunch in what I would term "normal Benoni" sailing ie a bit a breeze and some crazy switches making the tactical brain work overtime. For fun we had another GP sailor on his Enterprise mixing it up with the four of us and really giving us head aches upwind. After lunch we had another race and the last race was abandoned due to the compete disappearance of the wind.
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Notice of regatta V.C.A Loners Challenge will be held on 28th February 2009. The start will be at 14H00 in the Muster Area. The entry Fee is R50 per yacht which is payable at the committee Boat.
Sailing instructions will be issued from the committee boat.
For more information contact Jan Laubscher, on 082 445 2914 or 011 803 2651 |
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What a great success and a good way to start the sailing year!
With the increase in active sailors from both our and surrounding clubs entering for the event, we had more than 20 new entrants compared to last year, ending off with 105 boats on the water, what a superb turnout!
A special note of thanks to the following classes, (Lasers, Optimists, Dabchicks, Dolphins, Finns, GP14’s, 505’s, FD’s and Enterprise’s) whose numbers increased and to the Fireballs and Gypsies, lets try and get a full class next year.
To all those that sailed and had fun while supporting a worthy cause “Thanks”, to all the helpers of which we had more than 30. “Thanks” for all the time and effort put in to make this an unforgettable event, without both groups this event would not have been possible. Last but not least a special “Thanks” to our sponsors Biddulphs and MAN who have always been more than willing to do sponsorships for us.
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NSA is sad to have to announce the death of Peter Carr, the Commodore of Emmarentia Sailing Club, who passed away last weekend.
Peter was a mainstay of this club and did much to promote sailing with his sailing training.
His funeral service will be held at St. Stithians College Chapel at 15:00 Wednesday 28 January 2009 for those who wish to pay their last respects. |
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| The 2009 running of the PSC Charity regatta is in aid of the National Sea Rescue Institute. The regatta will run from the Saturday 24th and end on the Sunday 25th of January 2009 |
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29/30 November 2008
By Phil Bennett
48 Boats took to the water over the weekend. Racing started early on Saturday morning and in hindsight this was a good thing.
Racing was scheduled to get underway at 10:00. Once the wind settled we finally kicked off at around 10:30. The breeze at the time was around 5 to 8 knots. A variety of classes were present - this made for a cluttered start line but surprisingly few general recalls. Finishing the boats within a short period of time was a bit more challenging and the number of laps for the Mirrors and Dabbies had to be reduced in order to finish the boats within a reasonable time.
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It was with regret that the NSA Interclub Regatta was cancelled on the 8 and 9 November 2008. Up to the 3 November, there had been no entries received from the Northvaal clubs. The main reason cited was that clubs rely on youth and young sailors representing their clubs but the dates clashed with both school and university examinations and so youngsters were unavailable.
The event had been scheduled for November due to the heavy event calendar at the beginning of 2008. At the NSA dinghy meeting on the 6 November, where an alternative date was reviewed, it was agreed that there was no acceptable alternative and the event will not be rescheduled during the 2008/2009 season. It was recommended that the event should be organised during the final part of the 2009/2010 season so that this clash does not happen again. |
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