Race 7 November 10, 2024 of the BPYC season SPRING calendar
/Dear members, friends and supporters of Blues Point Yacht Club
2024 Sue Heyder Christmas Lunch
Saturday 14th December 2024 – Limited seats for a fun and subsidised event - please use this link below to book your seat on Trybooking.
Looking to Crew next race?
Text or email the Commodore 0416093215 by Friday 7pm before race day
Spring Race 7 on Sunday 10th November 2024
As listed in the 2024-25 Race Calendar, this is the formal race notice.
Start time: 1300hrs.
Prizegiving will take place in the Blues Point Hotel from 1700 hrs.
Race START and HANDICAPS for Race 7
The race START will be a radio start, with a countdown of 10mins - 5mins - 0mins.
The handicaps and corresponding start times for each yacht will be posted on Saturday 9th November closer to the race day to best match the length of course with the actual race.
****Other boats must stay clear of the starting line and clear of those on their ultimate approach to the starting line (RRS 2 and 24.1)******
PLEASE TEXT YOUR FINISHING TIME TO THE COMMODORE ON 0416093215.
Note:
Updated SIs regarding the Bradleys Safe Water Mark change as below
Amendment to the Sailing Instructions
The Bradley Head Safe Water mark also known as Kentucky Fried is missing.
There is a Special Mark approximately 50 meters East of the location of the Safe Water mark.
All courses will use this mark as a replacement until the original mark is returned.
The amendment also changes Sailing Instructions clause 17.1.4.
Post-race Prize Giving and catch-up:
Whether you are racing on Sunday or not, please join us at the Blues Point Hotel for the post-race prize giving, analysis and catch-up.
Tides
High tide (Fort Denison) 0424 hours: 1.48m
Low tide (Fort Denison) 1019 hours: 0.63m
High tide (Fort Denison) 1628 hours: 1.51m
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Sunday is for medium 15-20 knots southerly winds during most of the day.
Consistent with this forecast, at this stage there are no wind warnings for Sydney enclosed waters during our race window. The Committee will review the forecast closer to the race (particularly if any warnings are issued) and communicate any changes in arrangements ahead of the race.
Shipping on Sydney Harbour:
At this stage, there are the following shipping movements advised as per below:
Information may change without notice from BPYC.
For the latest information, go to https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/sydney-harbour/pilotage-navigation/daily-vessel-movements/
Safety audits
One of the conditions of entering a BPYC race series, as either a series entrant or a casual entrant, is to have a current Category 7 Safety Audit, as well as comply with the BPYC Addendum in relation to equipment for the category of race they are entering. (The Spring and Autumn Series are in enclosed waters - Cat 7 races).
If you have any queries, please contact me on 0416 093215 or by email.
Raffle
Don’t forget the raffle every Thursday night at the Blues Point Hotel, with 8 meat trays to be won each week, as well as the chance to win the cash jackpot. You can also enjoy a fine pub meal while participating in the raffle.
Come along and support the raffle which is the club's primary source of income and allows the club to maintain low membership fees for every member and substantial prizes for each race. (And remember that if you help run two raffles, you receive a food and beverage voucher).
We look forward to seeing you on the water or in the 'club house' soon.
Carl Braden
Commodore
Blues Point Yacht Club
PO Box 7040, McMahons Point NSW 2060
www.bpyc.com.au
Ph: 0416 093 215