Sail Peninsula 2023
SBSC will be a hive of activity over coming days as we look forward to welcoming everyone to Safety Beach Sailing Club for Sail Peninsula 2023. It is shaping up to be a great weekend of sailing, food/beverage & entertainment.
Check out all the happenings in the flyers below. All are welcome. If you haven't already booked your dining tickets yet - be sure to get onto it - ACTION NOW - by clicking the link below so you don't miss out.......Sail Pen 2023
New Members Meet & Greet
Commodore Tony Christmas and Executive Committee member John Matheson, along with Secretary Mem Mackie and Social Committee Chair Ann Matheson, warmly welcomed 8 new members to the club on Sunday afternoon with drinks and nibbles. It was great to see that two of the members were previous members that wished to renew their connection the club and its activities. Several of the new members then stayed on to listen to Mietta playing the guitar as part of our regular Sunday Sounds, and enjoy the fabulous view from the deck. Thanks to the members present that made everyone feel welcome.
Off The Beach News
Greg's Green Fleet
It was great to see the juniors back at the club early on Sunday morning. It was a hive of activity with boats being rigged, our junior instructors (Jess, Nick & Abbey) attending a planning meeting for future training, and several younger kids hit the water in the club Quest for “Greg’s Green Fleet”. New junior Zaya joined Artie and Mika to enjoy a very pleasant 10 knot breeze and it was smiles all round. Also, on a side note you may have noticed Zac Lowe and Finn Meijer made the front page of the Mornington News Paper for their efforts at Snapper Point Regatta – well done boys.
Captains Report
Hi Gang,
I hope you've all had a good week so far. It started off pretty well on Sunday with some reasonable breeze in the morning, as reported by the Young'uns and the Keelboat bunch who all had a really nice sail in 10 to 12 knots with flat water, sunshine and narry a jetski to be seen. Ahh, if only it could have lasted into the afternoon. Unfortunately, just like last week, the weather Bureau got it spot on again, only as Fiona Lowe pointed out in her report in last weeks enews - "The wind was strong enough to turn your ears inside out", this week it faded away to the merest zephyr.
RO Geoff called for an early start to try and get a third race in for the Club Championship series and it was great to see the yard full of boats rigging up. From the moment we left the beach though it was clear, this was not going to be a bum clenching ride. Luckily for me and quite a few others who left the beach far to late, the 12.57 first warning was delayed and we finally got away at around 13.40 in about 4 knots. The wind held in for most of the race with plenty of shifts but it was mostly a game of follow the leader. There definatly wasn't enough to get the A class guys up foiling let alone the rest of us to a reasonable pace.
With one race under the belt, the course was changed in quick time by the rhib crews, and with fading wind we got away for race two. Unfortunately the writing was on the wall and with most of the fleet only half way around, the decision was made to abandon the race and head for home. Of course half way back the wind stopped and some of us suffered the ultimate shame of a tow home ( I was quite happy to suffer that shame!).
We had 23 starters this week, including a new Sabre sailor, Keith Bailis who has been crewing on the keelboats and has decided to give OTB a go. For his first time in a dingy, he did very well and will be a good addition to the group. Also out for his first race was young Jamieson Ferguson in his Tera. You will remember that Jamieson sailed all the way to Mount Martha the other week in only his third time in a yacht. This week he stayed out from start to finish, joined in both starts, ended up first overall in Div 1 and enjoyed a tow home with no mishaps; look out for this guy because he'll be on your tail very soon.
The one casualty for the day was Xavier Graham who was heading out in a quest with Sylvie Mackie and before they left the beach, he found out why the boom is called the BOOM! A trip to ER and no permanent damage will leave Xav wondering why he didn't wear his helmet for the first time ever!
Thanks to everyone that turned up to sail and a special thanks to the race team of Geoff E, Deirdre S and friend in Start, Rob C and Leanne Brady in Sutherland and Tim B with Kieran Snooks in Woodsy. A great job on a trying day.
This week there is no OTB sailing due to Sail Peninsula being on, but if you really need a sailing fix I have heard that there are a few keelboats still looking for crew so give Di Jackson or Mark Lawrence a call to hopefully get you a ride but don't leave it too late! The following week is back to our normal 2.00 pm start and the weather is going to be PERFECT.
That's all for this week, good luck to the Keelboaters and we'll see you all on March 5th. But before I go, I must mention Bill Manning for his creditable 27th place in a fleet of 77 at the Sabre state titles last weekend. His placing was boosted by an outstanding 4th place in the last race. Well done Bill!
Cheers, Pete Chippy
Keelboat News
Results:
Friday Twilight Pursuit (Series 2, Race 5) – RACE CANCELLED
Sunday Summer Series (Race 8)
Division 1:
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1st PHS
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Scamp
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David Phillips |
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1st AMS
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Unprecedented |
Andrew McGrath |
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1st ORC
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Unprecedented |
Andrew McGrath |
Division 2:
| 1st PDH |
Rells |
Mal Winder |
| 1st AMS |
E'Toile |
John Gordon |
Click here for full weekend results.
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
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st February with a copy to
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Farewell ‘Friday Harbour’
Skipper Kon Cili has informed us that Friday Harbour has now been sold and its new home will be Queenscliff. Kon remains a senior member at SBSC and has expressed an interest in crewing for others, so please reach out to get him onboard. His loyal crew provided the following recap of their time on Friday Harbour, and we wish Kon all the best with what comes next…
“Kon, is like a walrus. Loud, overbearing at times, but wonderfully generous, caring, and good fun to be around. He's been a true gladiator of the sailing fraternity. A unique identity we have had so much fun sailing with. Through Kon we have met so many people, participated in many events, and had great adventures. He has been a real giver!
Life is going to be different without Kon, his gang of followers, his loud booming voice and outrageous statements, not to mention his terrible singing!! Kon and Friday Harbour will be missed by his merry crew members and the sailing clubs with which he's been affiliated (SBSC, MYC, MCYS and Newhaven).”
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
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Junior Crew Night
Each year our keelboat skippers invite the juniors of the club to experience time on a "big boat" during their sailing journey. This years annual Junior Crew Night will be Friday 17 March, parents please save the date - more info to follow next week.
Keelboat Brass Monkey Winter Series
We are looking for some assistants to help out in the tower this winter for the Keelboat Brass Monkey Winter Series.
Some sailing / race administration experience is handy but not essential.
The races are held every second Sunday morning from the 21st May through to the 17th September.
So if you are:
- Not planning on sailing this winter series and have a Sunday or two available
- Are keen to get more involved in club activities even if you are not a sailor
- Want to learn more about Race administration and management
- Always wanted to see what the racing looks like from the other side of the glass
Then please drop a quick email to
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