What's On In February
Off The Beach News
There was no sailing on Sunday 12th February due to atrocious wind conditions. Well done to the keelboaters for braving those conditions.
Speaking of being brave, some of our junior members headed over to Mornington Yacht Club on the weekend to compete in the Schnapper Point Regatta. Our junior sailors showed amazing strength, courage and determination to turn up and get the job done in wind that would turn your ears inside out.
Saturday started by hitting the water at 1.30pm, our 420 sailors Nick Meijer (skipper) with Jess Lowe, Zac Lowe (skipper) with Finn Meijer only finishing one race after a couple of trying hours on the water. In an event that saw most races cancelled and plenty of head injuries, concussions, bumps, and trips to hospital, our kids held it together and arrived back on shore safe and sound. Saturday was also challenging for the Green Fleet competitors, where we had Jamieson Ferguson entered with his RS Tera. Unfortunately the Green Fleet didn't make it off the beach due to strong winds.
So after two days of challenges and tough calls by the race officers, the event was over and our 420 sailors Nick and Jess were awarded 1st place in the double handed OTB Division. A special thanks was given to Zac and Finn for their honesty in correcting the race results after noticing that they were 1st on the leader board by mistake.
Zac and Finn working hard to stay upright on Saturday under wind conditions of around 20-26 knots
Jess and Nick awarded 1st place in the double handed OTB Division.
Off The Beach - Clear The Lawn
After sailing this Sunday the 19th February all boats currently stored in the yard, please be moved OFF THE GRASSED AREAS as we have marquees being erected during the week for Sail Peninsula 2023.
Sail Peninsula 2023
Sail Peninsula 2023 is almost here. If you have not entered yet, please follow this link. Don't miss out on your seat at the table for dinner, click here for bookings
Keelboat News
Results:
Friday Twilight Pursuit (Series 2, Race 4)
and Mustang Sally Anniversary Trophy
| 1st | Tumi | Jeff Savage |
| 2nd | Crowded House | Dave Lorimer |
| 3rd | The Office | Evan Macwhirter |
Sunday Club Champs (Race 6)
Division 1:
| 1st | Unprecedented | Andrew McGrath |
| 2nd | Shimmer | Steve Twentyman |
| 3rd | Scamp | David Phillips |
Division 2:
All DNFs
Click here for full weekend results.
Mustang Sally Anniversary Trophy
Friday night was a perfect night to celebrate the anniversary of keelboat racing at Safety Beach Sailing Club, with plenty of breeze and lots of sun. We had 28 boats take to the water with some really close racing on the course and at the finish line.
This year’s winner of the Mustang Sally Anniversary Trophy race is Tumi, skippered by Jeff Savage with crew members’ Jenny Thompson, Jacqui Jones and Mike Squires. To make it even more special, we had Fabian and his partner Markus from our sponsors Berwick Land Rover onboard Tumi to enjoy the win and after sailing celebrations back at the club. A great night was had by all.
Fabian and his partner Markus from our sponsors Berwick Land Rover with Jenny Thompson
This Weeks Races:
Friday 17 February – Twilight Pursuit & Margaret Hollamby Female Helm
| First Warning Signal | 17.25H Pursuit Start | |
| Tower | Race Officer: | Ross Martin |
| Assistants: | Judy, Elaine |
The female helm series is held in conjunction with our normal Friday Pursuit Race, so all yachts are welcome to sail on Friday night – with or without a female helm. The rules are:
- When signing on for the race with the tower on VHF 69, please advise that the yacht will be entering the Female Helm Series, and provide the name of the nominated female helm.
- Helming is not restricted to one female during the race.
- If not a member of SBSC, we ask that they register for a Sail Pass at no charge. Sail Passes are available here
Please check your pursuit time here
Sunday 19 February – Summer Series (Race 8)
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First Warning Signal
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09.55H Combined Tower Start
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Tower
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Race Officer:
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Amanda Malin
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Duty Boat: | D'etente |
MYC Pursuit Race to Safety Beach
On Thursday the 23rd of February Mornington YC are again running their Twilight Pursuit Race from Mornington to Safety Beach. We would love to see plenty of Safety Beach yachts support this race and what a great way to kick off the SP2023 weekend.
If you would like to join please send an email with your boat details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Tuesday 21st February with a copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that a start time can be allocated.
Cruising Weekend to Geelong
March 11-13, 2023 (Long Weekend)
Come for a great weekend cruise to Geelong. It’s a great location with lots to do - great foreshore, walks, restaurants etc.
We’ll sail over on Saturday March 11, spend the Saturday and Sunday night at Royal Geelong Yacht Club with the return sail on Monday March 13.
Please contact Terry Jones for further information or to register your interest. We need to know ASAP as bookings will need to be made.
Terry Jones (Whiskers)
Cruising Coordinator
Mob: 0408336626
Email:
Social Outing
Photo Of The Week
Hidden Harbour under an almost full moon. Photo taken by Fiona Lowe 9th Feb
Allegro (Blairgowrie YS) after dark. Photo taken by Sam Learmonth 10th Feb.
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