YachtingNZ [Briefings] 8 May 2013

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Yachting New Zealand Briefings

8 MAY 2013

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In this issue YNZ News

International Sailing News

New Zealand Sailing News

Training and Opportunities

Youth Sailing

Items of Interest

Upcoming Events

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David’s Desk May 2013: An update from the Chief Executive

We’re into May and while the sailing and cruising season is winding down for many, there is still plenty going on here at Yachting New Zealand. Here’s an update… More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/david’s-desk-may-2013-an-update-from-the-chief-executive

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Sailing... Have A Go! season ends

The Sailing... Have a Go! programme has now come to an end for the 2012/2013 season. ... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/sailing-have-a-go-season-ends

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Support NZL Sailors for Youth America’s Cup

A group of New Zealand's top youth sailors have an opportunity to compete at the first ever Youth Americas Cup Regatta in September 2013 - and they need your support to help them win it for New... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/support-nzl-sailors-for-youth-america’s-cup

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Recently Qualified Race Officials

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New Offer: ACE Travel Insurance is now available to purchase

As a member of a Yachting New Zealand affiliated club, you can now purchase ACE Travel Insurance for specially negotiated premiums. More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/new-offer-ace-travel-insurance-is-now-available-to-purchase

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2013 Yacht Club Survey: deadline extension

COMPLETE THE SURVEY BEFORE EXTENDED DEADLINE FRIDAY 17th MAY. More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201304/2013-yacht-club-survey-deadline-extension

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Team Jolly and others ready for racing in Garda, Italy

The EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup [the new European series for Olympic and Paralympic Classes] is about to kick off with racing in Riva del Garda, Italy where reigning Olympic champions Team Jolly... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/team-jolly-and-others-ready-for-racing-in-garda-italy

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Oceanbridge Sail Auckland NOR available

Oceanbridge Sail Auckland will again take place at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club from the 1st – 4th February 2014; after two successful years running at this club, the third is destined to be a... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/oceanbridge-sail-auckland-nor-available

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ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres: Gold for Maloney and Meech, Bronze for Junior

Alex Maloney and Molly Meech from New Zealand have won gold at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyeres in the 49erFX class securing the victory today after six days of racing off the French coast. And Josh... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/isaf-sailing-world-cup-hyeres-gold-for-maloney-and-meech-bronze-for-junior

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Campaign Update: Team Jolly return to international competition

Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie are in Europe for their first international regatta since winning Olympic Gold at the London Games last year. ... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/campaign-update-team-jolly-return-to-international-competition

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Campaign Update: Andy Maloney; Hyeres 2013 and onwards

Following the Palma World Cup event concluding, we stayed on in Palma and did a few days of cycling and general fitness work. We joined up with some other Laser sailors and did three days of... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/node/16022

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Kiwi 49erFX tops ISAF World Sailing Rankings April 2013

The ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 29 April 2013 have been released.... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201304/kiwi-49erfx-tops-isaf-world-sailing-rankings-april-2013

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Fiji Race: Teens take on ocean race in fleet's smallest boat

One of the world’s oldest and harshest extreme sports, ocean racing is a challenge too tough for most adults, but 18 year old Cory McLennan of Greymouth (pictured), and 16 year old Edwin Delaat of... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/fiji-race-teens-take-on-ocean-race-in-fleets-smallest-boat

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Elliott 5.9 'Hall of Fame' to Race in Opua Regatta

All three of the first Elliott 5.9 trailer boats ever built, as well as several national champions and award-winning yachtsmen, are expected to race in the Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series Regatta,... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/elliott-59-hall-of-fame-to-race-in-opua-regatta

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Entries close on robust Fiji fleet

Nine boats will take part in the Auckland to Musket Cove, Fiji Ocean Race that starts from Westhaven Marina on Saturday 1 June. More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/entries-close-on-robust-fiji-fleet

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Karleen Dixon wins the 2013 Baltic Lifejacket NZ Women's Keelboat National Championships

More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201304/karleen-dixon-wins-the-2013-baltic-lifejacket-nz-womens-keelboat-national-championships

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Race Official Training Opportunities

Yachting New Zealand will be running seminars around the country over the winter to up skill our Race Officials. More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/race-official-training-opportunities

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Learn to Sail Coach Course Wellington August 2013

This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Royal Point Nicholson Yacht Club on Monday 12th, Sunday 18th and Monday 19th August. 12th August 5-9pm 18th August 9am - 4pm 19th August 5-9pm More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/learn-to-sail-coach-course-wellington-august-2013

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Race Coach Course Wellington June/July 2013

This Race Coach Course will be held at Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club on Monday 24th June, Monday 1st July and Monday 8th July. 24th June 5-9pm 1st July 5-9pm 8th July 5-9pm More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/race-coach-course-wellington-junejuly-2013

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Learn to Sail Coach Course Picton July 2013

This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July. 20th July 9am - 4pm. 21st July 9am - 3pm More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/learn-to-sail-coach-course-picton-july-2013

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Learn to Sail Coach Course Christchurch August

This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Naval Point Yacht Club on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August. 24th August 9am - 4pm 25th August 9am - 4pm More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/learn-to-sail-coach-course-christchurch-august

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Race Coach Course Gisborne June 2013

This Race Coach course will be held at Gisborne Yacht Club on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th June. 14th June 7-9pm 15th June 9am - 3pm More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201304/race-coach-course-gisborne-june-2013

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Learn to Sail Coach Course Auckland July 2013

This Learn to Sail Coach Course will be held at Murrays Bay Sailing Club on Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July.... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201304/learn-to-sail-coach-course-auckland-july-2013

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Oceania Regional Coaches Course

What: Oceania Sailing Federation (OSAF) 2013 Regional Course for Coaches... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201304/oceania-regional-coaches-course

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Kerikeri wins 4th Teams Racing Title in a row

It was a come from behind win, but KeriKeri High School again showed that they have what it takes to win the Secondary School Teams Racing Nationals, sailed last week on Lake Taupo. More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/kerikeri-wins-4th-teams-racing-title-in-a-row

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New Zealand Starling Nationals, Picton: Days 4 & 5

Winning the Gold Fleet and the NZ Starling Championship was Trent Rippey, George Gautry 2nd, Leonard Takahashi-Fry 3rd. Lola Stoodley 4th and 'First Girl'.... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201304/new-zealand-starling-nationals-picton-days-4-5

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NZOC moves to Auckland

The New Zealand Olympic Committee is to amalgamate staff and resources in Auckland as part of its commitment to New Zealand sports and athletes.... More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/nzoc-moves-to-auckland

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Survey on Life Jacket regulations in Auckland – have you say…

Auckland Council is conducting a Survey on the wearing of personal flotation devices (life jackets) – get on-line and have your say. More Detailhttp://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/201305/survey-on-life-jacket-regulations-in-auckland-–-have-you-say…

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Sailing Calendar: the coming few weeks of yachting…

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To get in behind the NZL Sailing Team with ETNZ

Pledge your support at thrillpledge.comhttp://www.thrillpledge.com/projects/support-nzl-sailors-for-youth-americas-cup

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NZL Sailing with Emirates Team New Zealand Red Bull Youth America's Cup Challenge

Subject: NZL Sailing with Emirates Team New Zealand Red Bull Youth America's Cup Challenge

Greetings and I hope this finds you well,

As you may be aware a group of New Zealand’s most talented youth sailors have an opportunity to compete in the first ever Youth Americas Cup Regatta being sailed in San Francisco in September 2013- and they need your support to help win this inaugural regatta for New Zealand.

Yachting New Zealand has started an online crowdfunding campaign to help generate funds that will allow the team of seven sailors aged between 19 and 24 years to compete in San Francisco: The NZL Sailing Team with Emirates Team New Zealand and can be viewed on;

http://www.thrillpledge.com/projects/support-nzl-sailors-for-youth-americas-cup

Please Check it out.

The team will only receive your funds (and you will only be charged) if we meet our funding target, so please consider pledging to this project, make a difference and enable this talented group of youngsters find a path into the Americas cup.

If you are unable to make a pledge or donation, please forward this email to friends and family or ‘share’ the story from our Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/NZLSailingTeam to reach others who can, or may consider contributing, and still be part of this unique challenge.

Significant other sponsorship opportunities are available should you wish to further support for these young talented sailors and to hear more please contact me directly..

Even a small contribution, either financial or by reaching out to friends and contacts will have a significant impact on the success of this project.

Thank you in anticipation for your help and for taking the time to consider this request.

Best regards

David

David Abercrombie| Chief Executive | Yachting New Zealand TEL +64 9 361 1471 | DDI +64 9 361 4024 | E dabercrombie@yachtingnz.org.nz www.yachtingnz.org.nz

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Seven Steps to Safer Navigation Under Sail!

Sailing navigation begins with the process of interpretation of what you see and how that will affect your small sailboat and her crew now and in the future.  Keep sailing safer when you make most of your navigation preparations dockside before you cast off that first line.
 
Follow these seven simple sailing tips to keep your small sailboat and her crew in safe water this season. Grab a set of colored pencils or highlighters and mark or highlight your chart for safer, easier navigation this sailing season.


1.    Mark Shoals and Set the Alarm!

Use a dark blue pencil to mark any shoal within one to two miles of your sailing tracks. Set your depth sounder alarm to trigger when you sail within a mile or so of any of these shoals. This will give you more time to change course toward deeper water for sailing safety. 

2.    Look for Ranges (Transits) for "Bulls-eye" Navigation.

Use ranges (also called "transits")--two objects that line up with one another--to keep in the center of a channel.  Look on your nautical chart and see if you can find two charted objects that line up with the channel. Ranges (transits) make sailing easier and safer no matter where you sail!

3.    Draw in Danger Bearings to Boost Safety.

Use your magenta or crimson colored pencil to mark wrecks that you will pass close to as you sail along your sailing track.  Realize that wrecks can shift position after storms or in strong currents. So, that charted position may or may not be accurate on an older uncorrected chart. Keep a safe distance away to avoid damage to hull, keel, rudder, propeller or propeller shaft.

4.    Circle Emergency Anchorages to Stand Out.

Use green colored pencil to draw an anchor symbol surrounded by a circle, marking emergency anchorages. If you lose engine power in a narrow channel or you need to "pull off the road" when sailing along the coast, an emergency anchorage that's already marked and highlighted provides a super fast sailing solution day or night.

5.   Darken the Lat/Long Scales for Faster Plotting.

Do you find the Latitude and Longitude scales difficult to read in low light conditions? Use a fine tip laundry marking pen (waterproof) to darken the scales on the right, left, top, and bottom of your nautical chart. Now those scales will stand out to make plotting and orientation faster and easier!

6.   Make a Customized Distance Scale.

Make your own distance scales for each chart. Draw a vertical or horizontal line and mark off miles and tenths.  Use your laundry marker to make it stand out. Tape over the scale to protect it. Now you have an easy to use, easy to find scale that will make plotting faster and easier.

7.   Form a "Box of Protection" Around Sailing Courses.
 
Imagine that your sailing track lies inside a four sided rectangular shaped structure. Each side lies about two to three miles away from any point of the sailing track. Now, scan out to that distance from each side of this virtual "box of safety". Do you see any rocks, wrecks, obstructions? How about notes that tell you of tide rips, breakers, or rip currents?  Highlight any features that will help keep your small sailboat and sailing crew safe and sound.

Warm Regards,

Captain John

Author of "Seamanship Secrets"

Website: http://SkipperTips.com

"Be the Skipper You Want to Be!"

RYA Safety Boat Course – A life saver!

Do this great course with Elements Watersports, the only RYA school in NZ that runs sailing and windsurf courses throughout the year. Learn from those that know how and are up to date with best practice.​

RYA Safety Boat Course – A life saver! 

Learn more about the course, what's involved, dealing with entrapments and how real life application can save lives.

The RYA Safety Boat course is a two day course aimed at those who supervise or provide safety cover for dinghy fleets and windsurfers.

It is a very practical course where each student gets hands-on experience of rescuing single-handers; double-handers; full inversions; capsize with spinnaker up, as well as windsurf rescues and possibly kayak and canoe rescue (kayak and canoe rescue may only be covered in theory).

“We would encourage all those working in a support capacity for clubs or centres to consider attending this popular and useful course, and to make full use of the opportunities to practice techniques that the exercises in the course provide,” comments Rachel Andrews, RYA Chief Instructor, Motor Cruising and Power.

The course focusses on safe powerboat driving and how to use the stricken boat’s crew to assist in their own rescue. You’ll also discuss different scenarios, mark laying and learn how to set safe courses.

“The course is undoubtedly a tiring one as there is plenty of rescuing action, but most students really enjoy the thrill of affecting a good rescue,” concluded Rachel.

One aspect of the course is dealing with entrapments.

We all know there is a risk of entrapment when a dinghy capsizes. Avoidance techniques and rescue procedures are many and varied, but there are two recurring themes.

Firstly, in a training situation the use of a masthead float would, in most situations, prevent complete inversion. The fact that an entangled crew member’s head would be close to or on the surface, would allow them to at least take a breath and buy them some time while others deal with trying to free them.

Secondly, if a dinghy needs to be righted quickly, the traditional method of two hefty folk on the upturned hull applying leverage to the centreboard will bring the dinghy to 90 degrees as quickly, if not quicker, than any other method.

Case study

A day boat was being raced in a regatta, helmed by a disabled gentleman with a crew of three experienced sailors. During a downwind leg, the boat inadvertently gybed and inverted, and the helm was trapped underwater beneath the hull. The situation was exacerbated by a modification to the boat and the fact that the helm was wearing an automatically inflated lifejacket.

The day boat crew and the crew of the attending RIB made brave attempts to reach the trapped sailor, but it was only once of the RIB’s crew used a line to right the craft, were they able to reach the helm, who by then had stopped breathing. Fortunately, due to the prompt first aid given, the helm began to breathe for himself and was quickly evacuated to hospital by the local air ambulance, where he made a full recovery.

Investigation after the event revealed that the crew of the RIB concerned had been on a RYA Safety Boat course and had received training on how to right inverted dinghies - a significant factor in this case.

Sadly, entrapments continue to occur, occasionally with deadly results, but with the right training there are some encouraging signs that it can be avoided, as our case study illustrates.

Course overview

Pre-course
knowledge
Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course Minimum duration 2 days
Finish16Course content Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue (can be covered as theory), towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users
Ability after the course Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing

To find out more about the RYA Safety Boat course and other RYA Training courses visit www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining