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Sailing Activities
Racing 2010
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 up to PY 999, Division 2 PY1000 and above. The series will comprise seven races, Saturdays, AM and PM according to tide from April to October in conjunction with races in other series.
THE SPRING SERIES.
This will comprise six races in April and May, starts AM & PM on Saturdays & raced in two divisions. Division 1 PY up to 999, Division 2, 1000 & above. Division 1 for the Sweet Charity Trophy. Division 2 for the Zee Wolf Trophy. This will include Cock of the River races.
THE SUMMER SERIES.
This will comprise six races in June and July, AM & PM Saturdays and raced in two divisions. Division 1 PY up to 999, Division 2, 1000 & 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 four races in September and October, Saturdays, AM & PM raced in two divisions. Division 1 PY up to 999. Division 2 , 1000 & 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
This will comprise six races between April and September raced on Saturdays and late summer bank holiday Monday. AM and PM start sequence to suit tides. With boats starting at their notified start times. For the French Marine Trophy.
REGATTA RACES.
There will be Cruiser Handicap racing for the Wivenhoe Town, and Rowhedge Regattas. Both races to count for the summer series. There will be BOD Racing for both the Wivenhoe Town and Rowhedge Regattas.
PASSAGE RACING
There will be three Passage Races through out the season for the RNLI Plate, CYC Salver & Bostock Cup
COLNE YACHT CLUB REGATTA
The 2010 Regatta will take place on Saturday 11th September. This will comprise two Cruiser races raced in a single Division. The morning pursuit race will be for the Laser Trophy, and an afternoon Cruiser Handicap race for the Colne Oyster trophy. This race will count for the summer series. The Yacht with the best aggregate score will take the Maltby Cup. In the afternoon there will also be racing for the BOD’s for the Hickley Tiller and a CYC Cadet and Dinghy Handicap Race.
BRIGHTLINGSEA ONE DESIGNS
In 2008 the BODs went international again with two of the four new GRP boats owned in Holland. The 2009 entry for BSC Pyefleet Race Week increased to sixteen & all the Class racing during the year was better supported. With a major injection of new talent and still more restored and new GRP boats joining the fleet, the upward trend of the Class seems set to continue. The Program of Races will continue in the pattern of the last two years, alternating between the BSC line and the CYC line with Committee boat. The BODs are now by far the strongest and best One
Design racing fleet in the area.
LASER SB3 RACING
For 2010 the SB3 Sports Boats Fleet plans steady growth but for the present they will continue to race within the Division 1 Cruiser fleet.
For more details contact Colin Willet cw@cvpltd.net or phone
01206 305402.
COLNE YACHT CLUB CADETS
For 2010 Cadet sailing sessions will continue to be run on Saturday mornings 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 please contact
Kate Holland 01206 302594
Cadet activity week will be 26th to 30th July. Cadet race week from 2nd to 6thAugust. Please book early! There will be other events, please watch the web site!
ADULT DINGHY SAILING
For experienced adults wishing to use one of the Club Dinghies or and adult s just wishing to have a go at dinghy sailing, please contact
the club for details. The Mutineers will be sailing Wednesday evenings from 18-30 hours.
COLNE YACHT CLUB CRUISING
For 2010 we are publishing a Cruising program and have appointed a Cruiser Captain, Roger Burrows with Adrian Espin acting as assistant. Please contact them if you want to take part in any of the events.
OLD GAFFERS ASSOCIATION
Once again the CYC is delighted to be hosting the Old Gaffers Association local event
over the weekend of 19th – 20th June.
The Colne Smack and Barge race will once again be run from the Batemans Tower start line on Saturday 4th September.
STARTING TO RACE?
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 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.
CRUISER HANDICAPS
For 2010 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. The handicapper will review all qualifying competing yachts performance after each seasonal series and may adjust handicaps inline with our remit to encourage newcomers and weaker performers rather than to 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 RACE RESULTS
All the CYC races except pursuit races have an OOD duty skipper allocated on the programme and is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure that the task is carried out. The elapsed times should 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
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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
found in the club bar on Friday nights. |
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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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