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Tamar Yacht Club

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6331 8013

Address: 7 Park Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.tyc.yachting.org.au

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25.01.2022 So good to be back down at the Tamar Yacht Club in Beauty Point after so many years. The amount of development that has happened here since my last visit is won...derful. Thank you for showing me around the new boat ramp, the new boats, the new shed with the slab about to be poured and catch me up on everything that has been happening; including the chance to meet your delightful unexpected guests who have made our Tamar Valley home throughout covid. And thanks for the hot cuppa & the scones!!

25.01.2022 For all of our Windsurfing members, the 2020 State Championships are on in a few weekend’s time at the Sandy Bay Sailing Club PJ’s Super Series. After the strong numbers shown at the TYC Spring Regatta not long ago, it would be great to have a strong Northern representation at these championships

23.01.2022 Does anyone have any idea as to who owns this vessel? It was found this morning floating around North West Bay and was towed to the Huon Aquaculture mooring at... Howden. No registration or markings! Thanks to HAC for helping the owner out.

23.01.2022 Hump Day History: Yachting About This photo was taken by Bert Davies we believe in the early 1960s. It shows a gathering of boating enthusiasts on a jetty on th...e banks of the Tamar River at Royal Park, looking toward Trevallyn. Today, theres a giant inflatable maze set up for you to explore just beyond this location as part of the MONA FOMA program.

22.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE - A ROUGH NIGHT FOR THE L2H FLEET BUT JAZZ PLAYER IN TUNE The TasPorts Launceston to Hobart fleet took a battering overnight with four boats now r...etired from the race. After a slow start, the fleet encountered the forecast west to south westerly winds averaging 25 to 35 knots for Banks Strait and adjacent areas. At 20:24, Jeff Cordell, skipper of B&G Advantage and a stalwart of the race, retired after his Mumm 36 was dismasted. Sailing underpowered, with a storm jib and a reef in the main, Cordell said the mast broke in two stages and they lost the lot. There was no incident, we had done our rig checks and were underpowered, running dead flat at the time, but something just gave way, with the mast shearing off at the deck. It took us 20 minutes to cut the rig away and unfortunately we weren’t able to salvage anything, said Cordell. The experienced crew responded quickly but were hit with more hard luck when the fuel line burst on the way back to Beauty Point. We had enough fuel to get home but when the fuel line burst, we needed to shut it down, and were towed the last ten miles, said Cordell. It was a long and frustrating night for the crew of B&G Advantage as they were battered by steep waves in freezing cold conditions on the return to port, but Cordell reported that all onboard were safe. Prima Donna skippered by Royce Salter and fresh from a total makeover, followed suit soon after, retiring from the race at 21:00 after experiencing mast damage. We were having a great sail with a heavy weather kite and jib up until we pushed into the back of a wave and the top of the mast just folded, said Heather McCallum, co-owner of the boat. We were lucky that it happened just before dark and off Waterhouse Island. We got out the bolt cutters, cut halyards and strapped the main onto the boom, before heading to Binalong Bay. We tried to rig up a storm jib to sail but the angle just wasn’t right. We are currently waiting on St Helens Coastguard to bring us some more fuel for our trip back to Hobart, said McCallum. McCallum was full of praise for the support of the St Helens Coastguard, the Race Committee and other competitors during what was a very tough night. And just before midnight, Zephyr Insurance Masters retired from the race after experiencing rudder damage. The clamp that holds the rudder in place slipped about 30mm which meant that we were slowly taking on water through the gap while we were sailing. We are on a MAST mooring alongside Prima Donna in Binalong Bay working out a plan to repair the rudder so we can make our way back to Hobart. We saw over 40 knots last night and had to tackle the opposing wind and currents that the area is renowned for, said skipper, Ian Johnston. As at 11:30 AEDT, John Dryden’s Jazz Player from the Kettering Yacht Club/Derwent Sailing Squadron, is sailing the race of a lifetime, leading on IRC, AMS and PHS handicaps and second on line honours to Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine. AdvantEDGE, skippered by Andrew Jones and sailing from the Port Dalrymple Yacht Club, is in third place on line honours, while Black Magic, skippered by Graham Mansfield, has just retired citing crew seasickness. Alive is scheduled to finish the race in the early evening, but much will depend on whether a sea breeze builds to bring them up the River Derwent in style, or whether the River shuts down in the late afternoon. Alive will be focused on taking the race record which was set in 2009. Words: Jane Austin Photo: Colleen Darcey Race Website: https://l2h-dssinc.org.au/ Race Entrants: https://www.topyacht.com.au/db/kb/entrants_display.php... Race trackers: http://yb.tl/L2H2020 TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania

21.01.2022 The crew of The Dog House and especially dad, Peter Coad, will be very proud as they head to the start line today for the TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht R...ace with young Benjamin Coad part of the crew. Benjamin has a big job ahead of him keeping the crew in line as he sails his first L2H. Best of luck Benjamin!

21.01.2022 Dont forget its the AGM at Beauty Point tomorrow 11am start with a free BBQ afterwards. See you there!!

20.01.2022 The club recently held its AGM at the Beauty Point clubrooms, and had a great turn out of members. All business was completed in a timely manner and most stayed on to enjoy the BBQ lunch afterwards.

20.01.2022 Heres a wrap up of the Laser World Radials held in Melbourne last week from Gail... "Simone and Ryan were pleased to see the last day of the regatta of weird winds. Only 1 race each on days 1,2,3 &6 showed how difficult it was for sailors and race committee. Yesterday (day 6) had 8 start sequences before the fleets were all away - a long and frustrating wait for the men who were last start in the dying breeze."

20.01.2022 Have you got your entry in yet for the 2020 TYC Spring Regatta? If not, head to https://tyc.yachting.org.au/events/73142/ and get on board. Bring your boat or board and your friends for a weekend of fun and great racing. Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Port Dalrymple Yacht Club Sandy Bay Sailing Club Mersey Yacht Club Windsurfing Tasmania TIODA - Tasmanian International Optimist Dinghy Association TAS Sharpies Tasmanian District Laser Association

20.01.2022 Oskana crew eying Launceston to Hobart Crack harbour and ocean racing yacht Oskana may contest this years Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race if the young family... of owner/skipper Mike Pritchards can convince him to enter the 280 nautical mile coastal offshore race. Oskana, a powerful Cookson 50 and arguably Tasmanias fastest locally-based racing yacht, has been contesting the Combined Clubs Winter Series on the Derwent with Pritchards wife Bianca and their children, Oliver, Oscar, Stella and Sebastien in the crew. We understand that his family are pressuring Mike to do the L2H race so that they can race as a family in a long offshore race, Derwent Sailing Squadron Vice Commodore Nick Connor said yesterday. If Oskana does compete then the race record will definitely be under threat, Vice Commodore Connor said, adding that the race provided opportunity for crew under the age of 18 to participate subject to certain criteria. Pritchard, noted as a prominent Targa driver and a successful ocean racing yachtsman, has told the DSS he is considering entering the L2H. The Launie is also very well suited to family crews. last year we had six or seven boats raced by families, including the winning yacht from Victoria, Vertigo. The Notice of Race for the Launceston to Hobart, which starts from Beauty Point on the Tamar River on 27 December, will be issued within a few weeks. Vice Commodore Connor emphasised that this years race would be conducted subject to any required restrictions by Tasmanian Health Authorities, adding that as things stand he could see no reason why it would not go ahead. We expect a bumper fleet with Tasmanian yachts that may normally contest the Sydney Hobart potentially seeing the Launceston to Hobart as a challenging alternative should that races not proceed. we already have a lot of interest. Vice Commodore Connor added. Unfortunately, we doubt there will be any Victorian entries this year. The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria have not made a decision on whether the Melbourne to Hobart race will go ahead and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia will make an announcement on the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in mid-October. The Sydney to Gold Coast Race start has been rescheduled for 3 October but the COVID-19 cloud may further impact on this event. In Queensland, Hamilton Island and Magnetic Island Race Week regatta have been cancelled for this year, but Airlie Week Race Week got under way yesterday (Friday). Words: Peter Campbell Photo: Andrea Francolini Photography I Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc I Tamar Yacht Club I Oskana I

19.01.2022 CREW WANTED - WINDROSE This years L2H entrant Windrose is looking for crew for this years L2H race. Experience required.... For more details contact the Sailing Operations Manager on 0417121575

19.01.2022 WHO WILL BE CROWNED KING OF THE DERWENT? This years Harcourts Hobart King of the Derwent marks the 42nd year of the King of the Derwent Yacht Race. Tomorrow wi...ll see the fleet vying for the prestigious King of the Derwent Trophy and Iron Pot Premiers Trophy for Overall Winner and 1st on IRC. Handicap prizes will also be awarded for AMS and PHS. The City of Hobart Trophy will also be a coveted prize for the fleet where speed and tactics will be critical for those with white line fever to cross the line first. The fleet (expected to be around 50 yachts) comprises yachts from the Riversdale Estate Wines Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race (L2H), the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) Melbourne to Hobart West Coast Yacht Race, and the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race as well as accepting entries from local boats who have not competed in the offshore races. The Launceston to Hobart and King of the Derwent series will see our L2H fleet competing for a combined result from the Beauty Point to Low Head, Wines Launceston to Hobart and Harcourts Hobart King of the Derwent Races. Aggregated results will see prizes awarded for PHS, IRC and AMS. The King of the Derwent is a wonderful spectacle which marks the conclusion of the Tasmanian Christmas and New Year offshore racing period. The start signal will sound at 2pm by the Race Officer, Ian Ross. Entries are still open and can be made via the Derwent Sailing Squadron website https://dssinc.org.au/yacht-racing/king-of-the-derwent/ no later than 1100hrs on the 2nd January 2020. The official presentation of trophies and prizes will be on the lawns of the Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc on 2nd January 2020 at approximately 6pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Harcourts Hobart | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | Cascade Brewery | Tassal - Our Community | Tamar Yacht Club

19.01.2022 Two of our up-and-coming optimist sailors Anna Herd and Lachie Hyde have headed south to compete in the Tasmanian Optimist State Championships held at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. After a big first day with four races in blustery conditions, both Anna and Lachie have a few more races to test themselves against some of the best young sailors in the state. Thanks to Jane Austin for the photos

18.01.2022 The General Committee held its monthly meeting last night at Beauty Point. Three of the committee live in the area and it shares the driving for them. It was a stunning evening and the view out over the water was magnificent. Work has started on the all tide boat ramp so the committee also had a chance to see the progress made there. Thanks to Di who ensured that we didnt go hungry.

17.01.2022 A few photos of the work that has been continuing at Beauty Point. The shed is almost complete. New railing to protect the members from the edge of the new boat ramp, and the new ramp with the next layer of gravel. The settling is going well. Wont be long before we can finish the surface and have it ready for launching! Thanks to our hardworking Commodore Greg and all his helpers that have been instrumental in getting this work done.

17.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT - TWITCH The syndicate owned Eureka 31 designed boat Twitch will be coming to this years L2H with a lot of crew street cred! Between th...e crew they have a combined 36 L2H races, 10 S2H races, several M2H and a sneaky Darwin to Arbonne race to round off a very experienced crew declaration. Owners David Rust, Ritchie Upton and Jim Bedford have been campaigning Twitch for several years in the Combined Clubs Series and many other club-based races, particularly at their home club of Bellerive Yacht Club. Regulars in the BYC twilight series, Twitch always brings a strong competitive streak to the fleet, while enjoying the mateship of sailing and having some fun along the way. This will be Twitch’s 5th year racing in the L2H and its great to have them back supporting the race. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Bellerive Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating

17.01.2022 While we have been in lockdown, exciting things have been happening at Beauty Point. Thanks to Commodore Greg for this picture of the new rescue boat shed under construction.

17.01.2022 Zen Racing CROWNED KING OF THE DERWENT The NSW yacht Zen has been crowned overall winner of this years Harcourts Hobart King of the Derwent. The TP52 owned and ...skippered by Gordon Ketelbey sailed a perfect tactical race to finish 3rd over the line and win IRC on handicap. Zen has recently been acquired by Ketelbey after racing on the TP52 Super Series for many years and has undergone many modifications to make sure it is up to the challenge of offshore racing. Todays conditions, of a 15-20 knot sea breeze on the River Derwent, saw Phillip Turners yacht Alive Yachting take line honours to claim the Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc, City of Hobart Trophy. Purchased at the start of 2014 by Phillip Turner, a Tasmanian businessman, Alive has broken several long-standing race records and filled the trophy cabinet with east coast Australia races before heading to Southeast Asia mid 2016 for the Asian Series. She has now returned and looking forward to east coast Australia racing, after competing in this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Alive finished 2nd on IRC and the TP52 Quest owned by Bob Steel and Craig Neil were 3rd in the results. Greg Prescotts, modified Farr 40, 2Unlimited won AMS division and was 4th in IRC. Prescott will now be concentrating on tomorrows Australian Yachting Championships commencing in Hobart. This years PHS was won by NSW yacht Veteran yacht Katwinchar. Bill Barry-Cotters Katwinchar was the oldest boat in 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet at 114 years of age, but also the oldest to have ever competed in the race. Built in 1904 by coopers at the Watney Brewery in London, Katwinchar won the Grand Veterans class. Katwinchar will also be competing in the Australian Yachting Championships. Finally, the results for the Launceston to Hobart, Beauty Point to Low Head and King of the Derwent Series has been taken out by Tim Oldingg and his crew from the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria boat Vertigo. Congratulations to all competitors and winners of this years KOD. For results go to: http://dssinc-results.org/resul//summer/l2h2019/series.htm Words/Photos: Colleen Darcey Harcourts Hobart | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc

16.01.2022 Heres something to cure the Mondayitis: For those who have been into Park St in the past few months, you would have seen a fair bit of change around the place. As a club we would like to thank all of those who were involved with reshaping our clubhouse. A few special mentions go to Cathy and Kathy in the office who oversaw all proceedings and styled the room as well as Gus Green and Rob Cassidy for their efforts in building our new bookcase. ... We would like to encourage members, past and present, to come and have a look around, read a book on the couches and reminisce with all of the great photos we have found in the process of remodelling.

16.01.2022 DON'T MISS OUT - ENTRIES CLOSING SOON Entries close Friday 13 November 2020 at 5pm. BUT WAIT! Entries after this date will be accepted until 5pm on the 4 Decem...ber 2020 with the payment of a late entry fee. So come join the race and be part of an iconic Tasmanian experience racing the 285 nautical miles from Launceston to Hobart. To find out more check out the L2H website: https://l2h-dssinc.org.au/ For more information contact the Sailing Operations Manager at the Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc on 0417 121 575.

16.01.2022 MOTOR BOAT LICENCES There are several vacancies abailable for Sunday 23 Feb and Sunday 22 March, but courses fill quickly so contact the office to enrol.

16.01.2022 Tamar Yacht Club Regatta. Tamar Yacht Club invites all interested sailors to participate in the Regatta to be held this weekend at Beauty Point. Sailing will commence with a Race Briefing at approximately 1230hrs. The canteen will be open to provide lunches for those that require, and there will be a BBQ to follow racing. . The following is a link to the Sailing Instructions... https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/i7eokxawwvoxt3mb.pdf See more

15.01.2022 At Tamar Yacht Club, we are always striving to be a supportive and caring place to be, whether youre on the water or off it. Thats why we are proud to support RUOK? Day. During the past few months, we have seen how our community is able to band together in tough times and have our members look after each other through the restrictions period. As a club who prides itself on being a place where everyone feels comfortable and welcome, we know the importance of how checking i...n with people can make a huge difference. We encourage our members and friends to check in on someone today or any other day to see how someone is and whether they need support. If you or someone you know does need support or are looking for more information about RUOK? Day and what they do, visit RUOKs website at: www.ruok.org.au #RUOKday2020

15.01.2022 A wonderful ambassador for sailing in Tasmania and beyond. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones

13.01.2022 Here is the latest photo from Beauty Point. The shed is complete!

12.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT PRIMA DONNA It’s a race against time for Royce Salter and his team at Salter Marine to get Prima Donna back in the water and tuned up... to race in this year’s L2H. The glass cedar hull of the Hick 35 has had a complete make over from the dark blue hull to Royce Salter signature boat colours and she is looking very slick. Salter will be joined by his partner Heather McCallum, son Julian and a few other well-known locals, David Calvert, David Short and Tom Stearnes, along with Darren Williams from NSW. Prima Donna last raced in the L2H in 2010, but this year Salter and his crew are expected to be very tactical as they take on the competitive fleet. When a sailor in any competition in Australia takes themselves too seriously, they are politely told Come on mate we’re not racing for sheep stations. Salter will certainly be taking this year’s race seriously, but not without a good sense of humour and some friendly banter between the competition. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating

11.01.2022 From where we would rather be

11.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT TALOFA The boat Talofa has become one of our regulars in the L2H and will this year be adding another run to her board in her 5th rac...e. The Northshore 38 owned by Rob and Judi Cawthorn and regularly sailing out of the Kettering Yacht Club showed her form at the recent Pipe Opener, placing 2nd on IRC and 3rd on AMS in the Duggan’s Cove Cup. In 2018 the Talofa crew had to retire from the L2H race after sail damage but this years I’m sure they are looking forward to adding to their success of last years L2H, where they placed 2nd overall on AMS. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Kettering Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating Colleen Darcey

11.01.2022 The 2021 SB20 State titles are coming up in just a few weeks' time, to be hosted by Port Dalrymple Yacht Club. Entries close Friday 22nd, for more details, NOR and online entry go to https://pdyc.yachting.org.au/events/84877/

11.01.2022 We received these photos from one of our followers. There was an issue with a fuel leak. You can see what its done to the buoyancy material. So, make sure all ...your fuel fittings are fit for purpose and make sure your buoyancy material is not affected. Thanks to Sam for sending the photos in and for a timely reminder to all.

10.01.2022 The NOR and Sailing Instructions for the 2020 Ponrabbel Shield and Geoff Hiscock Memorial Races are on TYCs Website. The TYC Regatta is on 8 February 2020.

09.01.2022 If youre looking to get some sailing under your belt before we start again next week, then head along to the Deviot Regatta. Always lots of fun

08.01.2022 The Tamar Yacht Club was a hive of activity today as the TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race competitors prepared their boats for race day. Alive Yachting ...and Kraken 42S took the opportunity for a practice sail, enjoying the stiff afternoon breeze out of the Tamar River. Flight Risk Photography was out and about capturing some great aerial footage of the marina activity as a pre-race taster for tomorrow’s big day. Race briefing is at 9am and the race starts at 11.30am - Sunday 27 December 2020 Tasports | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania

08.01.2022 THE RACE IS ON TO HOBART Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine, is leading the TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race (L2H) on line honours. A late entry in the rac...e, Alive, a Reichel-Pugh 66, sailed by a Tasmanian crew pulled together from some of the boat’s regulars when in Hobart, was the first boat to Low Head, and is expected to break the race record of 1 day 09 hours 33 minutes and 58 seconds, which was set in 2009. It was a tough start for the 31-boat fleet which started the race in very light conditions at Inspection Head, Beauty Point, on the Tamar River, at 1130 today. Talofa, a Northshore 38 owned by Rob and Judi Cawthorn and a regular in the L2H race, was squeezed out on the start line and had to restart the race, while Black Magic, skippered by Bellerive Yacht Club Commodore, Graham Mansfield, was becalmed before the race, giving the fleet a 10-minute advantage. The L2H is one race of a three-race series sailed over the Christmas / New Year period. Race One is from the start of the L2H to Low Head, the second race in the series is the race to Hobart, while Race Three is the King of the Derwent, sailed in Hobart on 2 January 2021. Victorian entry, Dream, skippered by Robert Green, had a solid start to the race after a long absence from racing due to the COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne, winning the race to Low Head on PHS and ORCi overall. The Quest Syndicate, sailing from the Lindisfarne Sailing Club and skippering Quest in her first L2H race, was the first to Low Head on AMS, while The Dog House, skippered by Ambrose Coad and with Benjamin Coad, the youngest competitor in the race on board, was first overall on IRC. It was a disappointing day for Windrose with skipper Ashok Mani retiring the 1961 Admiral’s Cup winner 90 minutes after the start as a precautionary measure after identifying a few issues of concern with the boat. At 1700hr, Alive was leading the race to Hobart on line honours and ORCi. Rumbeat, skippered by Justin Barr, was leading on PHS in Division 2 and overall, while Quest was leading on PHS in Division 1. Talofa had recovered well from her slow start and was leading on AMS overall and in Division 2, as well as on IRC in Division 2, while Jeff Cordell’s Mumm 36, B&G Advantage, was leading on AMS in Division 1. The forecast for the rest of Sunday is for west to south westerly winds averaging 25 to 35 knots for Banks Strait and adjacent areas, very gusty in the late evening and persisting into early Monday morning before easing to 10-15 knots (average) by 0800hr Monday. The fleet will take on the challenges of Banks Strait overnight before heading down the spectacular east coast of Tasmania. The 285 nautical mile race is expected to finish in Hobart on Monday 28 December 2020. Race Website: https://l2h-dssinc.org.au/ Race Entrants: https://www.topyacht.com.au/db/kb/entrants_display.php Race trackers: http://yb.tl/L2H2020 Words: Jane Austin Photos: Colleen Darcey and Doug Steel TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania

07.01.2022 For those of you who are wondering what our Jon Sanders is up to - we just received an email - weve left it word for word We love reading it and hearing Jon...s voice in our head as we read. Hi all From St Maarten Caribbean Thanks to my iPhone connected to The mariner I kinda know whats happening in Australia And the world Got plenty of time to read the Iphone. Lock down here like Australia including night curfew Im Limited to yacht but can walk to near well stocked Super Market. Apparently plenty food on the Island The local Prime Minister is telling people to stock up because if silly Billys keep going out and not distancing she is going to lock everything including Super Markets and total curfew Except emergency whatever. Paul was worried about his and everybody socialising at the Heineken Regatta a week before I arrived. Biggest yachting regatta in the Caribbean Lot of mega rich Holliday etc here. But she said on the radio (the other day) she stopped all incoming flights at regatta time Got a lot of flak for it But it worked She said last night Dutch St Maarten has had two hospitalised. One of those died More with virus. Not many all caught overseas. St Maarten / St Martin Is a small well populated Island France has 60% of land Dutch 40% Population local citizens About 40,000 French And near same Dutch The division was by treaty 1648 It is the only common border France and Holland have. On the island there is no visible border. The French President appoints a Prefect and islanders have seats in French parliament similar to other French territories France has the largest economic zone in the world France has islets in the Coral Sea In other words France is not far from Australias Gt Barrier Reef. The king of Holland appoints a Governor and the Dutch side of island elect a membership parliament like our State Parliament. The Dutch have 3 similar parliaments in the region St Maarten - here Curaao and Aruba. The Dutch also have other Islands Direct control from Holland. The British U.S. France And Holland Have island territories in the region. I am locked here in the lagoon mariner Paul is in the super yacht section across the harbour. A Irish guy in charge of a Swan yacht at end of my jetty In his 30s And I went across the harbour in his fast tender to have a couple of drinks with Paul and his lady partner other night. Im permitted to be over there because Im part of Pauls setup. But not the other guy. When I got here I sent all the ocean samples to Curtin University by FedEx. They said would take 40 odd days I suppose it will get there in due course. I might be coming up 81 years age with pre-existing whatever but better Perie Banou 11 than a cruise liner Like the rest of the lazy twits travel on. Iv ordered via Paul a shade cloth for this yacht from North Sails. They bit expensive that lot but will be good. I would like it here maybe Tropical but compulsory Panama Canal. Anything can change but at moment when time comes the Panama Canal remains open to me. I would have to wait 2 weeks at Panama - isolation before transit Meantime locked in here etc And French Polynesia to South Pacific closed . I could resupply at sea I believe Ive got plenty of time. Weeks or months- who knows. Then Nuka Hiva, Tahiti, Bora Bora will be open again. So I am locked in here. Worse than that I hear the Quokka Arms at Rottnest Island (Thats the other end of the earth) Has locked me out. Gosh thats terrible. British Virgin Islands closed (overnight 16 hr sail). Ive got plenty supplies on board. I need Paul to put some Credit on my Samsung. Im fuelled and watered up. In due course need a bottom paint. I believe, and always have believed over last 45 years Im 12 hours time behind WA. That is Perth is + 8 hrs gmt And St Martin/St Maarten is - 4 hrs gmt According to my dumb brain = gmt - 12 hrs to WA. Any way I just B&G Bermuda north of me. If one had a melt down at HMAS Stirling Rockingham and burnt a hole thru the centre of the earth the hole would come out in Bermuda. David Dicks knows all about this 180degrees different longitude and same latitude. Except N north. Thank you Rob Martin from Clientsat - satellite phones - Voice & Data airtime for keeping this channel open Hard for him too. Every one closing slowing stopping. Kindest regards to all Jon

07.01.2022 Spots are available for Motor Boat Licence Courses on Sunday 22 March and Sunday 26 April. Contact the office.

07.01.2022 A gorgeous morning for sail training at Beauty Point today! Grammar Try Sailing day and our usual dinghy training are in full swing with a lovely northerly drifting down the river as we speak. Why be anywhere else on a Saturday morning?

07.01.2022 Dont these new pfds look stunning all lined up. A huge round of applause for Ken Gourlay who applied for and received a grant from the West Tamar Council for the upgrade. Tamar Marine supplied the pfds and as always looked after the club well. Thank you to all involved. At our recent working bee, the holder was shifted so the pfds are well clear of the Pacer trailers and other equipment as it is moved in and out.

07.01.2022 Ryan and Simone are at the Laser Radial Worlds in Melbourne. Gail tells me there are 167 boats in the fleet and sent me a photo to prove it! Part of pre racing is measuring all the boat and sails, and Gail was measuring sails so she would know!! Those who would like to check on Simone and Ryans progress, follow the link below. Conditions have been less than ideal with light winds from around the compass. http://sailingresults.net/?ID=80330

06.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT FOOTLOOSE You gotta love the determination of a small boat when they take on the challenge of the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race. Th...e locally built Young 88, Footloose, just inspires you with what they achieve each year as they return to the race. Stewart Geeves and his crew first entered the race in 2010 and did not waste anytime showing the fleet what they could achieve in an 8.8 metre yacht. When you dive into the history of Footloose you discover that this boat is destined to make the finish line, no matter what! In 2010 Geeves had an outstanding performance in his first L2H race. Taking out the overall win Footloose was faced with an early challenge after breaking the tiller in Banks Strait. Quick thinking by the crew had the tiller repaired with gaffer tape for Footloose to continue racing to Hobart for the win. The Footloose crew were at the mercy of the tides and weather gods in 2013 when they spent 8 hours stuck on the hard after the start in the Tamar River. This did not deter Geeves, but when a gale force storm hit the fleet down the East Coast of Tasmania, Footloose was only one of seven boats to finish. With grit, determination and a whole lot of support cheering them on, Footloose arrive in Hobart to a very warm welcome. This will the 11th year for Geeves and his crew racing Footloose in the L2H and as a regular in the results I’m sure they will sail hard and fast to the finish. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating Colleen Darcey

06.01.2022 SPOT THE DIFFERENCE! There are three to find and we will update this post with the answers on Monday. Comment below when you think you have found them!... #FridayFun #ASTogether

06.01.2022 Riversdale Estate Launceston to Hobart prize presentations. Congratulations to the winners and all competitors. Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club ...| Australian Sailing - Tasmania | Port Dalrymple Yacht Club | Royal Yacht Club of Victoria | Kettering Yacht Club | Sandringham Yacht Club | Bellerive Yacht Club | Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania See more

06.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT - SASSY First entering his Polish-designed and build Delphia 37, Sassy, in the 2017 L2H, Tim White and his crew will be backing it up f...or a 5th year and joining the fleet from their home club Port Dalrymple Yacht Club . White will be joined by his son Ian and it will also be a father and son affair for the rest of the crew with Lynn and Robert Dawson and Jason and Josh Harris sailing together. It will be a team effort on the 28-29 November, 2020 when Tim, Ian, Josh and Robert complete their Safety and Sea Survival Course in Launceston in preparation for the race. I’m sure there will be a team high 5 when they make it into the life raft during the practical drill and they will be very prepared as they hit the start line on the 27 December. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Port Dalrymple Yacht Club |Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating Colleen Darcey

04.01.2022 RACE DAY Harcourts Hobart KING OF THE DERWENT The 2 January 2020 marks the 42nd anniversary of the King of the Derwent Race. Racing starts at 2pm this afternoon... with a fantastic fleet of 51 boats entered. Competition will be close for the prestiges overall winner (and 1st on IRC) for the King of the Derwent and Iron Pot Premiers Trophy. Early favourites are this years Launceston to Hobart winner, Vertigo, sailed by @Tim Olding from Victoria, last years winner Willie Smiths Philosopher Sydney 36CR, sailed by Shaun Tiedemann and local DSS boat Whistler, sailed by Drew Latham. Line Honour favourites for the City of Hobart Trophy will see close racing between Alive, Chinese Whisper, Zen and Quest. Go to the DSS for website for full details of entrants: http://dssinc-results.org/resu//summer/l2h2019/03entr.htm Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Harcourts Hobart

03.01.2022 After looking closely at the forecast conditions for this evening and considering the current weather warnings, TYC has decided to postpone race 5 of the Iron Pot Bay Pre-Xmas Midweek Series. We look forward to seeing sailors next Wednesday for the final race. Port Dalrymple Yacht Club

03.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT - DETAIL FIRST Looks like the competition is heating up for our Farr designed entrants. Detail First, formally known as Hot Prospect, w...ill be our 3rd Farr 1104 entrant for this years race. Scott Broadby and his crew will have some competition with other Farr 1104 entrants, Justin Barr's Rumbeat and Bryan Walpole's Invincible, joining them in the race. Scott and his crew are regulars in the Combined Clubs Series and rarely miss a Bellerive Yacht Club Wednesday night twilight race. I'm sure they will be looking forward to another great L2H race. Who can remember that magnificent picture taken last year by Detail First crew member, Callum, off Tasman Island, what a ripper of a picture! Lets hope the race provides another picture perfect opportunity and fantastic sailing conditions as they race down the East Coast to Hobart. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Bellerive Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating

03.01.2022 On the 26/27 of September Tamar Yacht Club is hosting the first annual TYC Spring Regatta. Open to Optimists, Lasers, Windsurfers and Sharpies, we encourage those from around the state to come to the north and get back in the swing of things. The Notice of Race has been posted with the entry form on the TYC website (link below). So get your gear, get your mates and get on down the Tamar to TYC for a weekend of fast, fun racing. Entry and NOR: https://tyc.yachting.org.au/events/73142/

03.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 ENTRANT ADVANTEDGE A labour of love and a passion for sailing has seen the Jones family come together to undertake a massive makeover of their In...glis 47, AdvantEdge for this year’s Launceston the Hobart. Andrew and Michelle Jones took a break from racing AdvantEdge 8 years ago to support their son, Josh’s, sailing career and since then the boat has been waiting patiently on a hardstand ready for her return to racing. AdvantEdge raced in the L2H between 2010-2012 and her last race, before temporary retirement was in the 3 Peaks Race. It has been a race against time to get the boat ready, with Fred Barrett Yacht Design modifications and Salter Marine contributing to the makeover. The Jones family have been working long hours, in a team effort, as they bring AdvantEdge back to her former glory. Last year saw Andrew’s brother Michael Jones competing in the L2H in his boat Ambition, but this year the two brothers will be joined by both their son’s, Sam and Josh, and an experienced crew as AdvantEdge tests her capability in a competitive fleet. I think you will agree AdvantEdge is looking like a hot contender for the L2H. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating | Port Dalrymple Yacht Club

02.01.2022 Clarence presenting the Windsurfer pennant to the club for use in the Start sequences. Many thanks to Jo and Southern Windsurfers for sourcing the flag for us.

02.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 ENTRANT FLYIN’ SCUD A veteran of offshore racing, Adam Goode will be no stranger to the challenges of the East Coast of Tasmania. Racing his Lyon...’s 40, Flyin’ Scud, heralding from Port Huon, Goode will be joined by a mixed crew of Tasmanian and Queensland sailors. Although Goode has only competed in one L2H, he certainly has the off shore credentials with 12 Sydney to Hobart’s under his belt to add experience to the crew dynamic. His crew will include locals, Jeremy Ford, Marcus Carter, Robert Knoop, Victoria Logan and Stuart Denholm. The two Queensland crew, Natasha Edwards and Brent Dowton may be looking to keep themselves rugged up as they acclimatise to the cooler sailing conditions, but the distraction of the scenic conditions of the Tasmanian coastline will no doubt be a winner. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating

02.01.2022 Tamar Yacht Club would like to wish a Happy Easter to all their members and supporters. Although we are sadly not on the water at the moment, we aim to keep bringing sailing content to our supporters so when sailing returns, we remember what our boats look like! With it being Easter, it makes sense to start by taking a walk down memory lane and checking out these photos of the Three Peaks Race from The Examiner. We encourage you to share in the comments below any memorable s...tories from the race or even some of your own photos. Enjoy! https://www.examiner.com.au//memories-of-the-three-peaks/

02.01.2022 For those of you that wondered what happened to the pennants that used to hang in the bar in Park St, heres a little update. They are in the process of being washed and dried(hanging in the fig tree) before they are hung down at the Beauty Point club house. Some of the pennants have a club name on them but many dont..... maybe we should ask the brains trust out in FB land if they know the stories behind some of them! Looking forward to seeing them brightening up the walls again.

01.01.2022 WELCOME 2020 L2H ENTRANT HIP-NAUTIC Like a shiny new toy the newly commissioned Sun Fast 3300, Hip-Nautic, hit the River Derwent today with her smart new ward...robe for her maiden sail and test run. Recently arrived from France, the pocket rocket size boat has a radical offshore look, but is designed to be versatile, for both inshore and offshore racing, sailing short-handed and fully crewed. The smile on new owner Jean-Pierre Ravanat’s face, as the sails were hoisted, said it all. Ravanat has entered his new boat in this year’s L2H with plans to sailed two handed with his mate Richard Boult. The arrival of the Hip-Nautic on the Tasmanian sailing scene is generating lots of interest and with only a short time to tune up the boat, Ravanat will be spending most days between now and the start preparing the boat to race. TasPorts | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Tamar Yacht Club | Australian Sailing - Tasmania | IRC Rating | SUN FAST Colleen Darcey

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Line Honours winner of this years TasPorts Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race Alive Yachting. Thanks to Steven Shield for these fantastic aerial shots. Tasports | Tamar Yacht Club | Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc | Australian Sailing - Tasmania