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Sailing Activities
Racing 2009
THE COCK OF THE RIVER SERIES
For 2009 our premier series will be raced in two divisions for two trophies and an overall trophy. Division One is for Portsmouth Handicap below 1000 and Division Two for 1000 and above.
The series will comprise seven races within the Spring, Summer and Autumn series on Saturdays, AM and PM to suit the tide times.
THE SPRING SERIES
This will comprise six races in April and May on Saturdays for the Sweet Charity Trophy. This will be raced in one division and will include three Cock of the river races.
THE SUMMER SERIES
This will comprise six races in June and July on Saturdays for the Commodores Lady Trophy .This series will be raced in one division and will include two Cock of the River Races.
THE AUTUMN SERIES
This will comprise six races in September and October on Saturdays for the R. Bacon Challenge Trophy. This series will be raced in one division and will include two Cock of the River Races.
PURSUIT RACE SERIES
This will comprise seven races between April and September raced on Saturdays, with a morning or afternoon start sequence to suit tides. For the French Marine Trophy.
REGATTA RACES
There will be Cruiser Handicap racing for the Wivenhoe Town, Wivenhoe Sailing Club and Rowhedge Regattas.
PASSAGE RACE
One Passage Race has been scheduled for the Late August Bank Holiday Weekend
COLNE YACHT CLUB REGATTA
The 2009 Regatta will take place on Saturday 5th September. This will comprise two Cruiser races.
The morning pursuit race for the Laser Trophy and an afternoon Cruiser Handicap for the Colne Oyster trophy. The Yacht with the best aggregate score over all will win the Maltby Cup.
In the afternoon there will also be racing for the BOD’s for the Hickley Tiller and Cadet and Dinghy Handicap Racing.
BRIGHTLINGSEA ONE DESIGNS
In 2008 the BODs went international again with two of the four new GRP boats owned in Holland. There were increased entries for Pyefleet week and the Class racing during the year. With a major injection of new blood in 2008, all be it at the cost of some old friends moving on and still more restored and new GRP boats joining the fleet, the upward track of the Class seems set to continue. The Program of races will be similar to last year, alternating between the BSC line and the CYC committee boat. The BODs are now by far the strongest and best Racing One design fleet in the area.
LASER SB3 RACING
New for 2009 a new Class SB3 Sports Boats. We now have 4 boats with a lot of interest from potential owners. They will be racing every weekend with the Fast Handicap Fleet. For more details contact Colin Willet cw@cvpltd.net or phone 305402.
COLNE YACHT CLUB CADETS
Cadet sailing sessions will continue to be run on Saturdays from 09-00 to 13-00 hours for young members over nine years of age. This year a small charge will be made to defray expenses. Parent helpers are very welcome. For details contact Glyn Cheeseman,
Cadet Activity week 27th to 31st July Cadet Race week 17th to 21st August. Please book early and look out for other cadet events on their website www.ColneCadets.org
ADULT DINGHY SAILING
For experienced adults wishing to use one of the Club Dinghies or adults wishing to have a go at dinghy sailing the Mutineers will be sailing Wednesday evenings from 18-30 hours. Contact Glyn Cheeseman at
glyn@cmx.co.uk or 07798837678
POWER AND SAIL CRUISING IN COMPANY
Any members wishing to Cruise in Company either under sail or power please forward their itinerary to the Club office and we will ensure it is published on the Club Web site with contact details and on the Club notice board
OLD GAFFERS ASSOCIATION
Once again the CYC is delighted to be hosting the Old Gaffers Association over the weekend of 13th -14th June. This coincides very well with the Colne Yacht Club OPEN WEEKEND and
The BRIGHTLINGSEA BOAT SHOW
The Colne Smack and Barge race will once again be run from the Batemans Tower start line on Saturday 12th September
GETTING STARTED RACING
All CYC members are invited to take part in CYC Cruiser Racing. All you need is a 3rd party Insurance for your boat, you sign a declaration accepting the club racing rules and conditions then you receive a CYC race pack which contains your sailing instructions and your race numbers.
NOVICE SERIES
To encourage more members to join the racing fleet and improve their boat handling skills Colin Willet is organizing a special Novice Race Series that starts on Easter Monday. Please contact Colin cw@cvpltd.net or phone 305402.
GETTING STARTED CREWING.
Skippers of Cruiser and One Designs are often looking for extra crews so the sailing committee are offer ing a crew wanted / available service. You do not need to be experienced or strong to be a useful crew. You just need to enjoy getting cold and wet! Consult the club web site or contact the club office for more information.
CRUISER HANDICAPS
For 2009 season we will run one handicap system based on RYA / Byron published figures. These are up dated from previous years to give all Yachts a LOCAL PY NUMBER.
The handicapper will review the results and performance of competing yachts after each seasonal series and may adjust handicaps in line with our remit to encourage newcomers and weaker performers rather than penalize the successful. At any time he will consider written applications for redress from competitors. Up dated handicap lists will be published on the Web Site and displayed at the Club.
OFFICER OF THE DAY DUTIES AND RESULTS POSTING
All the CYC races, except pursuit races, have an OOD duty skipper allocated on the programme and it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure that the task is carried out and the elapsed times given to Alan Lee who will prepare the results at the Club and on the Web site. Average points will be awarded to the OOD skipper
The Colne Yacht Club Sailing Committee wish you a great 2009 sailing season.
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We have an active cruiser fleet with
many cruises in company both near and far. Beginners are encouraged to join in
and helping hands and advice are always available. Many cruiser members can be
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The BOD is one of the finest open racing day boats built - great fun to sail, but really challenging to sail well...
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Colne Yacht Club Sailing Committee.
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