Southern Highlands Sailing Club Inc. in Fitzroy Falls, New South Wales | Sports club

Southern Highlands Sailing Club Inc.

Locality: Fitzroy Falls, New South Wales

Phone: +61 416 204 424

Address: Nowra Road 2577 Fitzroy Falls, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.highlandsailing.com.au

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25.01.2022 Good morning sailors and Friends. It is cold and light showers with a wind from the south at 10 knots Plus. There is cloud cover over the lake which means racing may be postponed. Further updates will be at 9:30 when gates open and I'll go and have a look. If it looks to be too bad by 11:30 Gates will be closed at 12 and the day cancelled Thanks M

25.01.2022 Despite exuberant optimistic enthusiasm no sailing today. If anything conditions are worse than this morning. Thwarted by the fog once again. See you Wednesday.

23.01.2022 What luck we had to get a sail in today with the sun out and wind increasing we managed the 1pm race. Race report to come. Remember AGM on 1 nov. if you would like something put on the agenda please let the committee know. Many thanks to the members who helped repair my boat today. It is this generosity of spirit and shared community that make our club so special. ... See you on the water Kylie

23.01.2022 Race report Sunday 18th October by Gary Esdaile chief handicapper. SHSC have welcomed more than 10 new members and families. We hope they will enjoy the shared community spirit at our club. Round One of the Spring Pointscore Series kicked off on Sunday. Dam water level was up to 72% from 64% the day before. ... Overcast with patches of blue sky to a low cloud base. Light breeze from the west and the water glassy and flat. Pointscores Series are always eagerly awaited by racers, particularly the Laser sailors must sail to the max to beat Tim on his Spiral which has a generous yardstick. As race time approached the wind swung to the south, still very light at the start of race one. Approaching the first mark at C the wind swung to the SE as forecast and then commenced to build as forecast to 10 knots for the remainder of the race. On the second run from C to A the fog started to roll in quickly so that by the time the last boats rounded A to work back to the finish visibility was closing rapidly. All boats got home safely by keeping the western dam wall in view as in the centre of the course compasses would have to be used to get back to the western shoreline and finish. The second Race was abandoned as the fog persisted and the wind dropped to zero. Fog is very wet. The gates were closed at 4pm. Results for Race One follow. Catamarans 1st Kylie Woods Hobie 14 Turbo 2nd John Smale A Class 3rd Dave Morrow A Class 4th Phil Wales Nacra 5.8 5th Richard Hastings Nacra 14 SQ 6th Andrew Ostridge Windrush 14 7th Gordon Kay Hobie 18 8th Trevor Brown A Class 9th Marty Hyman Hobie 17 10th Michael Brindley Nacra 5.8 Capsize Finisher Monos 1st Geoff Sweeney Laser Radial Olympic dinghy 2nd Tim Vandervoort Spiral dinghy 3rd Greg Naylor Laser Radial Olympic dinghy 4th Patrick Largier Laser Standard Olympic dinghy 5th Bill Quinn Laser Standard Olympic dinghy 6th Chris Guy Laser Standard Olympic dinghy 7th Phil Dawes Status 19 Club TS Vicki C-D DNF Photos supplied by SHSC Members

23.01.2022 Happy Monday guys! Do you have a Laser decal on your boat and ready to upgrade to the new logo? For a limited time, we're offering all Laser owners a FREE updat...ed ILCA Trademark Decal (All we ask is that you cover the shipping and handling). All Decals will be for left, portside installation (Logo pattern reverses for Starboard side). Printed and ready to ship - CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO so you don’t get left behind! @beauoutteridge

23.01.2022 Sunny with a nor-easter forecast for tomorrow and so Safety Training session is on at the SHSC, Wednesday 11th November 4-6pm. Blue Robinson.

23.01.2022 Good morning sailors and Friends. There are high winds today and Gusts are reaching + 50 km... 20 knots plus... will be opening at normal 9:30. Please be aware that if high winds continue racing maybe put on hold. Please sail within your ability and confidence level. Remember plenty of sunscreen and hats as it is hot.see you here. M

22.01.2022 To be very clear Southern Highlands Sailing Club welcomes new members and friends and family as day members. We were closed to friends and family up until the AGM however now we are open maintaining social distancing under our covid safe plan. Please come along and chat to our duty officers and committee or ring Kylie on 0416204424.

21.01.2022 Hello sailors and Friends. I'm just doing a shout out to anyone who may have a 12 volt car battery we can use to run the electrics in the shed please .the one we have has come to the end of it's life. Anything second hand. Doesn't have to start a car. If you could please let Mike Brindley know.no rush this Sunday is taken care of.but would be great. Shsc cap

21.01.2022 Sunday 8/11 was cloudy bright but cold when the sun did not come out. The light cool wind was from the S- SE and varied between 3 and 8 knots. The dam was 86% full and made for easy launching and retrieving of boats. We had a good turnout with 13 catamarans and 7 monos racing. New members were on the water early in the day getting used to their new boats and the sailing conditions on the Dam so it was a very colourful scene in the rigging areas. Race 5 cats 1st Gordon Kay Ca...lypso 16 2nd Richard Hastings Nacra 14 Sq 3rd John Smale A Class Monos 1st Tim Vandervoort Spiral 2nd Greg Naylor Laser Radial 3rd Patrick Largier Laser Standard Race 6 Cats 1st Phil Wales Nacra 5.8 2nd Richard Hastings Nacra 14sq 3rd Gordon Kay calypso Monos 1st Tim Vandervoort Spiral 2nd Patrick Largier Laser Std 3rd Greg Naylor Laser Radial

19.01.2022 The weather on Sunday 22nd was hot and sultry with the wind from the NNW and swinging from W to NW to SW and varying from 1-3 knots to 8 knots with stronger gusts in bursts. The best breeze was in Race 1 from A mark to the North across to B to the East to C in the South then halfway back to A mark. Light and patchy wind followed to the Finish off the Clubhouse. A surprise visitor from the South Coast was George Lemann our former Club Captain and Champion sailor who was visiti...ng his parents here. It is every catamaran sailor’s dream to sail an A Class. Trevor Brown who was ADO on the fleet rescue vessel kindly offered George his A Class for the day so he had his first taste of racing an A Class catamaran. He was wrapped in boat describing it akin to a thoroughbred out of the barrier stalls it wanted to get up and go FAST right from the get go. And this it turned out to be with George coming home first in both races sailed. (Sail number 675) Race 2 was able to be sailed when it looked as though the breeze would fade for the rest of the afternoon. Around a shorter course the wind was light and variable and here the Lasers were to the fore in the results. Marty Hyman is back at SHSC sailing his Hobie 17 for the first time. Colourful sail number 2875. Here are the results. Commodore’s Cup Round Four (CC7 and CC8) Race 1 1st Dave Morrow A Class cat 2nd Greg Longhurst Laser Standard Olympic dinghy 3rd John Smale A Class cat Race 2 1st Bill Quinn Laser Standard Olympic dinghy 2nd Geoff Sweeney Laser Radial Olympic dinghy 3rd Patrick Largier Laser Standard Olympic dinghy Check the Club’s Facebook page for the Wednesday Training session at 2pm 6pm which Blue conducts. Report by Gary Esdaile Photos supplied by Trevor Brown.

19.01.2022 Dear Members, Wednesday afternoons Safety & Sail Boat Handling Training starts tomorrow at 2pm weather depending. And at present the forecast is for light to medium conditions of 8-14knots from the South to SSE so there is a possibility of fog as well as some showers in the afternoon. A final call will be posted at around 10am tomorrow. Also next Sunday from around 10.45 to midday we will try and get in some capsize training practice, of how to right your boat the 'easy way'.

17.01.2022 Aldi sale coming up on the 7th November if anyone needs wet suits, or rash shirts etc.

15.01.2022 Good morning sailors and Friends. 930 weather update. Winds gusting above 50 km. Gates are open for a bit. Unlikely to see boats on water at this stage. Still nice and sunny and protected it at She.d

15.01.2022 Good morning sailors and friends. Today is fine highcloud. Light winds from the south south-east. Point score rounds. Induction at 10:30 for those who did not make it last time. Can the trophy and Medal winners be reminded that we will be taking photos today for those who were not available at presentation. Congratulations to all winners.see you all here.

14.01.2022 Good afternoon sailors and and Friends. The club will not be opening this afternoon for training as for the poor weather and visibility. Thanks Shsc

14.01.2022 9:30 weather update. Full visibility across Lake. May change at any time. Wins from South 6 to 8 knots and gusting. It is very cool.

13.01.2022 Important notice. Members the forecast heading towards Sunday is for strong winds of 55km/hr. Is your boat secured to your trailer? Is everything tied down? We have had several hulls punctured in severe weather conditions previously. If you need to tie your boats down do so tmw. Call Mic or Kylie

12.01.2022 Dear Members, Up-date regarding Wednesday (today 6/1/21), we have overcast skies and a 8knot breeze from the south. Visibility is good with a possibility of showers some time today. Top temp will be at 19C factor of 17C. Gates will be open at 2pm dress accordingly for the conditions.

12.01.2022 11:30 weather update. Light showers. Very cool. Poor visibility to only halfway down the lake. Final decision at 12.

11.01.2022 One of our sailors Greg Fryer getting a sail in on Saturday. https://youtu.be/zSM0bCkR-FA

11.01.2022 Weather unchanged. Heavy fog, no breeze, raining. Phil is on the bbq with real onions. Will call it at 12 midday.

11.01.2022 The Commodores Bell, in recognition of service to the club 2019/20 season. Presented to the BBQ king and kind host David Morrow. Thankyou Dave.

10.01.2022 Wednesday afternoon sailing and safety training will start back next week - Wed. 6th Jan. 2021. from 2pm. Owen will confirm more about next Wednesday, this weekend on Sunday, at the club . Keep an eye on face book posts to make sure it is on ( e.g storms, bad weather etc.)

09.01.2022 Wednesday Safety Training Sessions at the SHSC now have extended hours, weather permitting. If the forecast is good, gates are now open from 2pm - 6pm on Wednesdays, and notice will always be given here on this webpage the day before. These sessions are all about discussing safety, self rescue and boat handling, developing strategies and skills to use on the reservoir and elsewhere to keep people safe on the water - not just on sailing craft, but also SUP’s and kayaks. Wednesdays are also about practicing those skills and techniques on the water - so all club members welcome. See you Wednesday 25th Nov from 2pm. Blue Robinson.

08.01.2022 9am weather update. Cloud has lifted. Visibility across the lake is fair. Winds South 6 to 8 knots. No shower activity at the moment. Next update 9:30

08.01.2022 Great 8-10knots from the NW visibility 100% Also new flag flying!

07.01.2022 Hi all.battery sorted thanks Phil Wales. M

06.01.2022 Weather update 12 midday. Today’s racing has been postponed due to extreme weather 9 degree and lack of visibility. Gates close 1230. Enjoy your afternoon.

06.01.2022 North east to northerly breeze forecast tomorrow, and so Safety Training Session is on at the SHSC Wednesday 18th November. Gates open from 4-6pm. Blue Robinson.

06.01.2022 Safety training session on at the SHSC tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4-6pm. Briefing just after 4pm at the club on safety issues out on the water, and strategies involved with self rescue. Blue Robinson 0400478557

05.01.2022 With calmer and cooler conditions forecast for tomorrow, Safety Training is on at the SHSC from 2-6pm, Wednesday 2nd December. This is also an opportunity to ask about areas of sailing and boat handling that you are not sure about. These sessions are about improving knowledge and safety. Blue Robinson.

04.01.2022 REPORT: ONLY 1 WEEK AWAY! Training is ramping up down here on the South Coast. Our local sailors are building their strength, agility and stamina for revels bot...h on and off the water while steadily awaiting for the arrival of interstate sailors and friends of our KING (Quinny) alike to join in on the mischief. Fancy dress is STRONGLY encouraged for both days of sailing, the more outrageous the better! If you are planning on coming, please respond via our FB event. SAILORS: ENTRY FORM CAN BE FOUND BELOW https://vincentiasailingclub.com.au//2021/quinny/entryform/ Plan for Social/Non-Sailing events. Friday Rigging area and light drinks will be open to visitors from 1200 onwards. BYO food and snacks until 1500 Canteen open from 1500. Saturday Canteen and Coffee Van is open from 0700 onwards. Bar is open from 1200 until 2200. Sausage sizzle will begin when sailors hit the shore. Pizza will begin from 1800. Our local rockers ‘Gnarly Satay’ will begin their set at 1930. Sunday Canteen and Coffee Van is open from 0700 onwards. Sausage sizzle to begin when sailors hit the shore. Bar open from 1200. Any questions please ask a member you know OR slide into our DMs for further info xx

03.01.2022 With similar weather conditions of rain and mist predicted for tomorrow, the Safety Training Session at the club scheduled from 4pm on Wednesday 28th is cancelled. Current weather systems highly unstable at the moment, and so the risk is too great of sudden loss of visibility on the reservoir. Next scheduled Safety Training Session is Wednesday 4th November. Blue.

02.01.2022 Round 3 was sailed in sparkling warm sunshine with not a cloud in the sky and a dam 98% of capacity. We again had a terrific turnout of many new members and the boat rigging area was full to capacity. Wind was light from the NW to NNE ranging from zero to 5-7 knots with large windless holes to be navigated around or through. We even had an outgoing current along the dam wall from mark A down to the Blue start buoy in Race one. A cooling NE moved in at around 4.30pm after raci...ng had been completed. Race 1 took 68 minutes for the first home with the last home 53 minutes later just 7 minutes inside the cut off. 21 boats started and all finished. It was Laser weather and they took the places in both races. Race 2 saw 15 starters with one DNF. Wind increased a little and a shorter course was chosen due the 3.30 pm start. Here are the results. Commodore’s Cup Round Three (CC5 and CC6) Race 1 1st Greg Naylor Laser Radial Olympic dinghy 2nd Bill Quinn Laser Standard Olympic dinghy 3rd Chris Guy Laser Standard Olympic dinghy Race 2 1st Geoff Sweeney Laser Radial Olympic dinghy 2nd Bill Quinn Laser Standard Olympic dinghy 3rd Chris Guy Laser Standard Olympic dinghy It is terrific to see more young people and families getting on the water now that Summer is approaching. The small Topper dinghy belongs to the Secretary’s children. Daughter taking father for a spin yesterday. Photos and roundup supplied by Gary Esdaile.

02.01.2022 Good morning sailors and Friends. Weather report this morning is light drizzle With full Cloud .poor visibility at this stage With winds from the south east. Next update at 9:30

02.01.2022 Weather report for 0930. Grim SE breeze barely stirring. Full Fitzroy fog with light rain. ... Will check in again around 11am.

02.01.2022 Anyone keen for a road trip this weekend? Saturday 1230 to Sunday 1430. 8 race regatta.

01.01.2022 Good morning sailors and Friends. The sailing club has decide to cancelling sailing today due to the high winds gusting above 85 kilometres an hour now. It does not look like the day will improve. And so for the safety of all gates ,will be closed in 1 hour..thanks Shsc