Sailing Activities 2011
THE COCK OF THE RIVER SERIES
This year our Premier Series will be races in two divisions for two trophies and an overall trophy. Division 1: PY up
to 999, Division 2: PY 1000 and above. The series will comprise six Saturday races, with AM or PM starts, (according
to tide), from April to October in conjunction with races in other series.
THE SPRING SERIES
This will comprise seven Saturday races in April and May with either AM or PM starts and raced in two divisions.
Division 1: PY up to 999, Division 2: 1000 and above. Division 1 for the Sweet Charity Trophy, Division 2 for the Zee
Wolf Trophy. This series will include Cock of the River races.
THE SUMMER SERIES
Will comprise of six Saturday races in June and August with AM or PM starts and will be raced in two divisions.
Division 1: PY up to 999, Division 2: 1000 and above. Division 1 for the Commodore’s Lady Trophy, Division 2 for
the Walton & Frinton Cup. This series will include Cock of the River races.
THE AUTUMN SERIES
This will comprise six Saturday races in September and October with AM or PM starts raced in two divisions.
Division: 1 PY up to 999, Division 2: 1000 and above. Division 1 for the R Bacon Challenge Trophy, Division 2 for
the T B Gabriel Cup. This series will include Cock of the River races.
PURSUIT RACE SERIES
None scheduled for 2011
REGATTA RACES
There will be Cruiser Handicap and BOD racing for both the Wivenhoe Town and Rowhedge Regattas.
COLNE YACHT CLUB REGATTA
The 2011 Regatta will take place on Sat. 4th & Sun. 5th June. Saturday will be a fun, watersports day with an
evening social event and Sunday will comprise two Cruiser races, raced in a single Division. The morning pursuit
race will be for the Laser Trophy and the afternoon cruiser handicap race, for the Colne Oyster trophy. This race
will count for the Autumn Series. The yacht with the best aggregate score will take the Maltsby Cup. In the
afternoon there will also be BOD racing for the Hickley Tiller and a CYC Cadet and Dinghy
Handicap Race.
CYC CRUISING IN COMPANY / PASSAGE RACES
There will be four CYC cruises in 2011 along with the Ostend Rally. The accent is on the enjoyment of cruising in
company as well as allowing the more experienced to give help and advice to the less experienced on longer
trips. Participants may also take part in light hearted, fun, Passage Racing en route. This is entirely optional. See
programme for details of the Passage Race trophies and destinations. For further Cruise information
please contact Roger Burrows (Cruiser Captain) or Assistant Cruiser Captain, Adrian Espin.
LASER SB3 RACING
For 2011 the SB3 Sports Boats Fleet will start with the Cruiser fleet and sail to a course of their choice. Further
starts may be organised during the day to make the most of the available water. For more details contact Colin
Willett at cw@cvpltd.net or phone 01206 305402.
COLNE YACHT CLUB CADETS
For 2011 Cadet sailing sessions will continue to be run on Saturday mornings from 09.00 to 13.00hrs 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 please contact the Club.
Cadet Activity Week will be 7th - 13th August, Cadet Race Week from 8th - 20th August 2011. Please book early!
There will be other events, so please watch the website and monitor e-mails!
BRIGHTLINGSEA ONE DESIGNS (BODs)
With a major injection of new talent and still more restored and new GRP boats joining the fleet, the upward
trend of the Class is set to continue making it one of the strongest and most competitive, one design racing
fleets in the area. The programme of races will continue in the pattern of the last two years, alternating between
the BSC line and the CYC line with Committee Boat starts.
OLD GAFFERS’ ASSOCIATION
Once again the CYC is delighted to be hosting the Old Gaffers’ Association’s annual East Coast Race over the
weekend of 18th - 19th June.
The Colne Smack and Barge race will be run from the Bateman’s Tower start line on Saturday 3rd September
2011.
WANT TO STARTING RACING? ITS EASY!
All CYC members are invited to take part in the CYC racing programme. The simple requirements are to obtain
3rd party insurance, sign a declaration accepting the Club racing rules and conditions and obtain a race pack and
race numbers from the Sailing Committee. If required, experienced members will crew with you for a limited
period to get you started.
GETTING STARTED CREWING
Skippers of Cruiser and One Designs are often looking for extra crews. The Sailing Committee attempts to offer a
Crew Wanted/Available service. Initially you do not need experience or even strength to be a useful crew. You
just need to enjoy getting cold and wet! Consult the Club Website or the Club Office for more information.
NEW! PHOTOSHOOT SUNDAY
The Club hopes to run a photoshoot of members‘ craft at sea. The format and location will be weather dependent so
keep a close eye on your Club e-mails!
CRUISER HANDICAPS
For 2011 season we will run one handicap system based on RYA/Byron published figures, updated from previous
years to give all yachts a LOCAL PY number. Handicaps of all qualifying competing yachts will be reviewed by the
sailing committee after each seasonal series and may adjusted in line with our remit to encourage newcomers and
weaker performers rather than to penalise the successful. At any time the sailing committee will consider written
applications for handicap re-adjustment from competitors. Updated handicap lists will be published on the website
and displayed at the Club.
OFFICER OF THE DAY DUTIES AND RACE RESULTS
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, either by them or by a
nominated stand in.
Elapsed times should be given to Alan Lee who will prepare the results and post them at the Club and on the
website. Average points will be awarded to the OOD skipper.
Useful Contacts:
Colne Yacht Club:
telephone: 01206 302594 fax/answering machine: 01206 306381 email: waterside@colneyachtclub.org.uk
website: www.colneyachtclub.org.uk
Water Taxi:
Ian Hunter: VHF Ch 37/M1 or 07535 508537
Race Pack and Numbers:
Tom Sargeant: tomsargeant6@yahoo.co.uk or 07774 481 955
Cruising in Company
Roger Burrows: jm@gmail.com or 07890 229601, and Adrian Espin: adrian@EasternYachts.com or 01206
305 996
Brightlingsea One Design
Mike Hempstead: mar58h@tesco.co.net or tel: 07851 475 590
Laser SB3
Colin Willett: cw@cypltd.net or 01206 305 402
With a full programme that includes something for everyone, the Colne Yacht Club Sailing Committee looks forward to seeing
you on the water and in the Clubhouse, and wishes you all a great sailing season in 2011.
