RNZYS News - first week of June.

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Calendar - June 2006
Friday          9       Mt. Gay Friday Rum Race 1600 WHT
Saturday        10      MRX Winter Match Racing - Series One - 3 - 1100 WH
                        ALL BLACKS v IRELANDon the GIANT SCREEN 1935 Main Hall
"Success in Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks in Hamilton is seen as vital to Ireland's hopes for a productive three-Test tour of New Zealand and Australia. The Irish side arrived in Auckland on Sunday to cool, wet conditions.
Coach Eddie O'Sullivan left Ireland having told the Belfast Telegraph: "Our goal is to beat them [New Zealand] and you don't do that by standing off them." www.allblacks.com
Saturday        11      MRX Winter Match Racing - Series One - 4 - 1100 WH

News
VISION YACHTING WINS LUGANO MATCH RACING - GRADE 2 - SWITZERLAND!
Finals day report from Simon Minoprio
We sailed the shifts extremely well, as hard as it was, we took a two nil victory to go straight through to the finals.

In the other match however, an extremely big upset - Antoine Morvan beating Russell Coutts 2 - 1.
With Russell now in the petit final, we had a little bit of breathing room. It was close racing in the best of five final and we won two each so it was game on, with one more race to go.

An even start, we were in a controlling position and managed to get the upper hand. We extended the whole way round the three lap course to take the win and Lugano Match Race champions for 2006.

Thank you to everyone who has responded to our email updates, a huge thanks to Ross Munro and Greg Flynn from Line 7 NZ, and The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron for their ongoing support towards Vision Yachting.

Team Vision Yachting = Ryan Houston, Haydon Goodrick and Simon Minoprio.
Final results
1st     Simon Minoprio (NZL)
2nd     Pierre-Antoine Morvan (FRA)
3rd     Russell Coutts (SUI)
4th     Peter Wibroe (DEN)
(I am having trouble figuring out the rest of the placings from their website - so apologies if these are in the wrong order)

5th     Brian Angel (USA)
6th     Laurie Jury (NZL)
7th     Fabio Mazzoni (ITA)
8th     Przemek Tarnacki (POL)
9th     Marcel Walser (SUI)
10th    Sven-Erik Horsch (GER)
11th    Jan Eike Andresen (GER)
12th    Takumi Nakamura (JPN)

RAYC Auckland to Fiji Yacht Race - updated
Check up on the boats on www.rayc.org.nz
I posted some photos of the start on our website http://www.rnzys.co.nz/fb.html?http://nz01.terabyte.co.nz/rnzys/LiveGallery/GALLERY.asp

Game Day GIANT Screen Entertainment
Come and watch theALL BLACKS LIVEon theGIANT Screen at the RNZYS!
Mark these Saturday dates in your diary…..
10 June         All Blacks v Ireland7.35pm (THIS SATURDAY)
17 June                 All Blacks v Ireland7.35pm
                After Saturday Winter Series, $10 Buffet from 6pm
8 July          All Blacks v Australia7.35pm
22 July                 All Blacks v South Africa7.35pm
19 August       All Blacks v Australia5.30pm
Be early so you don't miss out on a table! Main Hall bars open from 7pm and half-time food available!

ORC Club vs. IRC-Tuesday 20th June, 6pm
All you need to know!
What is a rating as opposed to a Handicap?
What is the difference between ORC and IRC?
Should I be interested in either?
How do I get a Rating?
How do I improve my Rating?
An evening with Brett Bakewell-White.
ALL WELCOME - Please register your interest with the Sailing Office.

Mt. Gay Friday Rum Race - WORLD'S SHORTEST RACE & PARTY
Friday 23rd June
Start time 1600 off Westhaven Tower.
Prizes for the 3rd, 5th & 7th boats in each division.
The shortest race finish line is a transit between the white light standard at the western marina entrance (by A pier) and the eastern-most tower on the Takapuna shore line. Then continue on the Rum Race course! Heaps of fun!

ALL WELCOME!

Sir Peter Blake Trust Corporate Regatta - Friday 8th December 2006

The Squadron has been invited to participate in a major fundraising on the water event in association with the Sir Peter Blake Trust. You would have an opportunity to contribute to this event by making your vessel available on Friday 8^th December 2006 for a Corporate pre-Christmas afternoon sail for invited guests.

The programme commences with lunch at the Squadron at 1100hrs and a briefing where you will be introduced to the sponsors of your vessel and their guests. A short inner harbour race in 3 divisions will follow concluding with an onshore cocktail party and prize giving at about 1700 hrs. You and your crew are welcome to attend these functions free of charge.

If you and your boat would be available for the day please register your interest with the Sailing Office.

Your support will enable the Squadron to make a valuable contribution to the Sir Peter Blake Trust and in doing so help us honour one of New Zealand’s finest yachtsmen.

Thank you for your support.

David Charlesworth
COMMODORE

NORTH SAILSAnnounces Youth Scholarship to Race Clinic
Young New Zealand sailors can apply to receive free entry to the North Sails Race Clinic taking part at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on 5-6 August 2006 (applications are available from reception).

North Sails Race Clinics are taught by prominent American sailor and sailing author Bill Gladstone, and focus on advanced sail trim, race tactics and boat handling – three of the most crucial elements in racing success. The Clinics are theory and practical based, and aim to improve the race results of all participating sailors.

All current RNZYS LION FOUNDATION Youth Training Programme members will also be attending the Clinics. 

Applications for the Youth Scholarships close on 1 July 2006.

LOWRANCE GPS & FISH FINDER LCX-16 FOR SALE
(came off 'Tiri')
Has all the parts - plus arial and manuals.
(Does not have fish finder in-hull sensor).
Suitable for yacht or launch $300 ONO
Proceeds to the Youth Training Programme, phone the Sailing Office.

Squadron Store - New in store NOW
The ONLY way to keep your gear dry in winter!
NEW BAJA DRY BAGS ©
Proven on rivers, lakes and oceans around the world. Made with durable 20 ounce vinyl to resist punctures and abraison, with reinforces bottoms made with extra-thick 34 ounce vinyl.

Perfect gear bags for Sailors - available in 4 sizes and five colours from the Squadron Store now.
ALSO available See Pouch ©
Perfect for boating or travel, this personal pouch protest small valuables like wallets and cellphones from the elements. If features a watertight roll-down closure, a belt loop and adjustable neck cord for multiple carry options, and a clear vinyl front so you can see what's inside.

Squadron Teams
ISAF WORLD SAILING RANKINGS - OLYMPIC CLASSES
TOP 20 RANKINGS PER CLASS - Issue Date - 31 May 2006
Heavyweight Dinghy – Finn
Rank Skipper                  Nation Prev. Events Points
1    Emilios PAPATHANASIOU    GRE      1       7    4790 
2    Jonas HOEGH CHRISTENSEN  DEN      2       7    4754 
3    Rafael TRUJILLO VILLAR   ESP      5       7    4620 
4    Gasper VINCEC            SLO      3       7    4535 
5    Daniel BIRGMARK          SWE      4       7    4528 
6    Chris COOK               CAN      9       7    4417 
7    Daniel SLATER            NZL      7       7    4304 
Women’s Keelboat - Yngling
Rank Skipper                  Nation Prev. Events Points Crew
1    Monica AZON CANALDA      ESP      2       7    4771  Sandra AZON CANALDA, Graciela PISONERO           
2    Sharon FERRIS            NZL      1       7    4765  Raynor SMEAL, Ashley HOLTUM    
    
Calendar - Coming Up
Friday          16      Mt. Gay Friday Rum Race 1600 WHT
Saturday        17      Saturday Winter Series - 3 - 1300 WH & NLA
                        $10 Buffet from 6pm
                        ALL BLACKS v IRELANDon the GIANT SCREEN 1935 Main Hall
Tuesday         20      IRC v ORC Brett Bakewell-white talk 1800 Commodores Room
Friday          23      Mt. Gay Friday Rum Race - Shortest Race & Party 1600 WHT
Saturday        24      MRX Winter Match Racing - Series Two - 1 - 1100 WH
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