| Briefings - 13 June 2007
Contents:
- Register now for Commodores Conference
- 2007 Annual General Meeting
- Evans and Burling join YNZ Olympic Squad
- NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team News
- Ride Your Own Whale!
- Andrew Clouston Appointed - Farewell Richard Brown
- NZCT Regional Support Officer Position Vacant
- Yachting Instructor for Northern Region
- RS:X Europeans Heat Up
- 2007/2008 National Championships
- Matthew Steven to go to CORK Regatta
- Coaching Courses
- Instructor/Coach Courses
- Race Management Seminars
- Officials Log Book
- PHRF Reminder for Short-Handed Series
- Aquarius 22 Trailer Yacht Owners – New Website
- Christchurch Boat Show
- Yachting Man in Queens Birthday Honours
- Send us your stories
- Obituary: Ted Jones
- Obituary: Barry Groom
- Outstanding Club Surveys
Register now for Commodores Conference
Club Commodores are invited to attend our inaugural Commodores Conference to be held Saturday 4th August 2007, at the Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre in Auckland.
This is an excellent opportunity for each Commodore to put forward the thinking of your club, and to raise any concerns you may have as to the future of our sport. The wealth of knowledge and ideas that you have and can share with your colleagues can assist the development of yachting in New Zealand.
Flight subsidies based on super saver fares are available for Club Commodores in the lower North Island and South Island. Book now and the cost of your flights could be covered - more details are on the website.
Petrol vouchers are available to Commodores travelling from regions within reasonable driving distance of Auckland.
A registration form is coming to each Club in the post, and also available on the YNZ website, through the link below.
[ Commodores Conference 2007 ]
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2007 Annual General Meeting
The Yachting New Zealand AGM for 2007 will be held at the Nelson Yacht Club, Nelson on Saturday 6 October 2007. Key dates are as follows...
6 July 2007 – 90 days
Deadline for amendments to the constitution
Call for nominations for Committee Members
15 August 2007 – 50 days
Deadline for nominations for board & president
Deadline for notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM
6 September 2007 – 30 days
Notice of meeting, proposed resolutions or nominations shall be sent to members
6 October 2007
Annual General Meeting – Nelson Yacht Club
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Evans and Burling join YNZ Olympic Squad
Yachting New Zealand announces that Carl Evans and Peter Burling will join the Yachting New Zealand Olympic Squad, increasing the likelihood that the pair of 16 year olds could represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games 2008.
Evans of Auckland and Burling of Tauranga earned entry into the YNZ Olympic Squad after placing sixth at the 470 European Championships just sailed in Thessaloniki, Greece. Yachting New Zealand’s Olympic Squad is reviewed annually and inclusion is based on performance at key international events.
“Carl and Peter's result at the Europeans is amazing,” says Leslie Egnot, Olympic Operations Manager.
“For such a young combination in their international 470 debut to finish 6th in a star studded fleet including previous world champions and Olympic medallists is fantastic. They both obviously have the talent to take them to great heights and I look forward to watching their progress.”
Read more through the link below...
[ Read more... ]
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NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team News
Yachting New Zealand’s High Performance and Youth Director, Marty Watson updates us on the NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team…
With just under 30 days to go before the “big event” the NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team is set on achieving success at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships in Kingston, Canada. Team members are continuing to train hard, and despite the onslaught of winter, are averaging between 9 & 13 hours of on water training each week.
The double-handed program has been in good hands over recent months with coaching support coming from a number past champions in the 29er class chipping in to lend a hand. Coaches Geoff Woolley & Brad Thom have been impressed with the rate of improvement in these sailors over this period.
Double-handed Girls representatives, Sarah & Emma Berry, have shown a huge commitment to the campaign and have traveled from Wellington to Auckland most weekends to train with their Auckland based team mates. For Sarah & Emma Berry this will be their 2nd ISAF Youth Worlds, having represented New Zealand last year in Weymouth (GBR). Last year Sarah claimed the accolade as the youngest sailor at the event.
After an intensive introduction to the 29er class by international skiff sailing coach “Bunny” Warren, the double-handed boys team, Paul Snow-Hansen & Blair Tuke, have gone from strength to strength also. Both teams will attend the North American 29er Championships on route to Kingston (CAN).
With the efforts of Hobie Class association stalwarts and a committed approach from the parents and sailors alike, New Zealand’s Hobie 16 representatives, Tim Coltman & Ben Goodwin, have come a long way in a short time also. While they would be first to say they still have much to learn, they were delighted with the results of last weekend’s Takapuna Boating Club’s Closing Regatta. The opportunity to race against other Hobie 16’s was invaluable and thanks must go to the Hobie 16 sailors for their support and making the effort to attend this regatta.
In Wellington, the single-handed division entrants have been training hard with satellite coach, Elliot Cree. Training sessions for Cushla Hume– Merry & Josh Junior often end in the dark, as there is now very limited daylight after school for training in Wellington. Both sailors have been selected to attend the ISAF World Sailing Championships in Cascais (POR) and will depart for this event from the 22nd of June where they will continue there final preparation for the ISAF Youth Sailing Worlds in Canada.
Our windsurfer girl’s representative, Justina Sellers will also attend the ISAF Sailing World Championships prior to traveling to the Youth Worlds. This weekend, Justina was elected as the Captain to the team. This will be Justina’s second ISAF Youth Worlds and of course she has her sights set on achieving at this event.
Josh Nixon; the boys RSX representative has continued a stringent training régime and trains regularly with Justina and a number of other YNZ High Performance Academy Squad Members.
The team traveled to Lake Taupo this past weekend to train in the fresh water together, as well as go over some of the final preparations of the team’s campaign for the ISAF Youth Worlds. With a back drop of snow capped mountains, team leaders Matt McCormick & Sara Winther put the sailors through there paces in the fresh waters of the lake.
The team officially arrives in Canada on the 11th of July from their various pre-events. Reports will be available on the Yachting New Zealand website.
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Ride Your Own Whale!
During a recent training session on Wellington harbor. NZL Yachting Trust Youth Team Member, Cushla Hume-Merry and team coach Sara Winther were delighted to come across a Southern Right Whale. The Whale which was playing in the waters off Worser Bay had also caught the attention of a TV news crew which had been ferried to the scene by a local police boat.
After putting on a show for a while, the whale decided to move on, and with that the girls opted to get stuck back into training. The Police boat & film crew also decided to get on with their day.
After about ten minutes of sailing Cushla, (with Sara watching from a distance in the coach boat), felt a “little bump”. Instinctively, thinking she may have run aground she glanced over the side to see what she had bumped into. It was then she noticed the shadowy silhouette of the 40 foot whale now swimming along directly underneath her little Laser.
With a squeal she began easing the sail and looking over the side with joy and disbelief. As she did, the whale began arching its back in preparation to dive, and with that its massive tail came out of the water in a smooth and gentle motion, brushing one of its flukes hard against the underside of Cush’s boom.
As she compensated for the load, the tail brushed free of the boom putting Cushla off balance, sending the boat into broach and consequent near capsize. In disbelief she looked over at the coach who had seen the whole thing from the coach boat, staring back at her in shock and amazement.
Certainly a training session neither of the girls will forget for a long time.
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Andrew Clouston Appointed - Farewell Richard Brown
Yachting New Zealand welcomes Andrew Clouston to his new role as National Programmes Manager.
Andrew is known to Clubs in the upper North Island as your NZCT Regional Support Officer. He brings to his new role a strong mix of skills which include a Bachelor of Commerce from Auckland University and a strong background in racing and coaching here and overseas.
Andrew succeeds Richard Brown whose retirement from Yachting New Zealand is effective from Friday of this week. Richard will continue to provide some support services to Yachting New Zealand following his departure.
Richard flies Valencia this weekend to support Emirates Team New Zealand in their challenge for the Americas Cup.
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NZCT Regional Support Officer Position Vacant
Yachting New Zealand wishes to appoint a NZCT Regional Support Officer for the Northern North Island region. The NZCT RSO role involves supporting all aspects of the sport and reports to the National Programmes Director. It involves working closely with Regional Yachting Associations, yacht clubs and schools.
Applicants will be required to spend some time traveling throughout the region. Knowledge of yachting and the club structure would be an advantage.
Hours of work will need to be flexible to suit weekend and evening programmes. A copy of the job description is available on the YNZ website.
Applications should be in writing and addressed to RSO, C/- Yachting New Zealand, Box 91209, AMSC, Auckland 1142.
Applications close on July 2nd.
[ Situations Vacant ]
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Yachting Instructor for Northern Region
Yachting New Zealand are looking to employ a qualified instructor for the Auckland/Northland region of the Sailing…Have a Go! programme.
The position will suit someone who enjoys teaching children to sail and has the energy and experience to run the entire programme with assistance from head office. The Northern Region position involves the instructor visiting schools and clubs in the Auckland and Northland areas. The contract will commence in September 2007 and continue through until the end of April 2008.
A job description is available for download on the YNZ website through the link below. Contact Sabra Davies on sabra@yachtingnz.org.nz for additional information or apply to Yachting New Zealand, Box 91209, AMSC, Auckland 1142.
Applications close on 17 August 2007.
[ Situations Vacant ]
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RS:X Europeans Heat Up
With two days remaining at the RS:X European Champs things are heating up for the two kiwis competing. Both Barbara Kendall and Jon-Paul Tobin are on form to make the medal race to be sailed on Thursday in Cyprus.
Kendall is lying 3rd overall after day four of the event slipping one place overnight. Conditions for racing in Cyprus were light and frustrating for the women’s fleet which endured multiple postponements. Kendall was one of eight black flagged in the one race sailed, and this becomes her discard race.
Marina Alabau of Spain has the lead with a 12 point margin over current world champion Allessandra Sensini who has climbed into 2nd place. Kendall is now three points further back.
In the men’s division racing is now split into gold and silver fleets and two races were sailed last night. Tobin who was lying 4th had his poorest performance of the regatta to date placing 20th and then 13th. He now holds 7th place overall.
[ Regatta Website ]
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2007/2008 National Championships
For all Clubs wanting to run a National Championship Event there are a number of steps that you must take to comply with Yachting New Zealand’s Regulation 4.5.4.
The first step is to submit an Application to hold the event and this should be sent to us no later than 30 June 2007. The Application Form and guidelines to running a National event are available on the website under Technical.
Steps to running a National Championship Regatta…
1. Submit an Application to hold the event no later than 30 June prior to the event.
2. Submit a Notice of Race at least 6 months prior to the event.
3. Submit the Sailing Instructions at least 3 months prior to the event.
4. Submit an Event Report within two weeks of the completion of the event.
Once we have received the final Event Report then it is sent to a representative of the Race Management Committee for approval.
The National Champion is then officially recognised on the website and in the Annual Report.
For a list of the 2006/2007 National and Class Champions visit the website through the link below or for further information contact sabra@yachtingnz.org.nz
[ Current National and Class Champions ]
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Matthew Steven to go to CORK Regatta
The 2007 St John’s Rotary Trust Scholarship recipient is Matthew Steven from Wellington. Matthew is a 17 year old Laser sailor who is also a member of Yachting New Zealand‘s Youth Squad.
His achievements to date include 2nd place at the 2007 Youth Trials, 21st at both the Sydney 07 International Regatta and Sail Auckland 07 and 20th in the Laser nationals held in Kerikeri earlier this year. He is currently studying at Rongotai College in Wellington and is a member of the Worser Bay Yacht Club.
Matthew will be flying to Kingston, Canada in August this year to complete at the Canadian Olympic Regatta in the Laser class.
The St Johns Rotary Trust each year supports a young New Zealand youth sailor to attend CORK (Canadian Olympic Regatta, Kingston).
The Regatta is held in August each year, and sailors compete in both a youth and open regatta. These regattas are to be held from the 16 - 22 August 2007; further information including NOR is available on the regatta website through the link below.
[ Regatta Website ]
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Coaching Courses
Yachting New Zealand will hold coaching courses in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Wanaka over winter, with interest coming from the Waikato Thames area we may hold a course there as well.
These will be the new YNZ Syllabus (see www.yachtingnz.org.nz under Coaches) -a must for any coaches. The Auckland and Wellington areas have managed to secure funding so the courses in those areas will be free. There is no better time than now to update your qualifications.
Register your interest now so you don't miss out.
For course dates look under Regatta Race Coach/Performance Coach through the link below.
[ Coaching Courses ]
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Instructor/Coach Courses
Now that the season is over we have a number of instructor courses scheduled around the country.
Dates and venues are displayed on our website – click on UPCOMING COURSES under COACHES. Quick link below.
[ Upcoming Courses ]
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Race Management Seminars
Now that the season is over we have a number of Race Management/Judges Seminars scheduled around the country.
Dates and venues are displayed on our website – click SEMINARS AND TRAINING under TECHNICAL. Quick link below.
Please note that dates published for the Judges Seminar at Plimmerton in the last issue of Briefings have been changed. This is now set for 14-15 July.
[ Seminars and Training ]
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Officials Log Book
Due to popular demand we have reprinted the Official’s Logbook.
Its purpose is to allow Race Officials to record events where they have participated, their role, and some measure of the level of the event. The information can then be used to establish a qualification or to support a renewal of an existing qualification.
These logbooks will be distributed to each participant at Race Management, Judge or Umpire Seminars. As we have been out of stock for some time there may be qualified Race Officials who missed out on getting one. If that’s the case and you would like us to send you one then email sabra@yachtingnz.org.nz
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PHRF Reminder for Short-Handed Series
Just a reminder to those entering the SSANZ B&G Simrad Two-Handed Triple Series - all boats competing in the Longhaul Divisions 1 & 2 and Shorthaul Divisions 1, 2, 3, & 5 shall hold a current and valid PHRF certificate.
Entries for the Triple Series close on July 5th 2007 so if you are yet to apply for a PHRF act now!
Application / Revalidation forms can be downloaded from the Yachting New Zealand website through the link below…
[ PHRF ]
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Aquarius 22 Trailer Yacht Owners – New Website
Philip Orchard (Intrepid T2114, LBYC) is keen to use the Internet to facilitate contact between Aquarius 22 owners around the country. To achieve this he has established a site on Yahoo Groups and is encouraging as many owners as possible to join this online group. Click the link at the bottom of this story to go to the site.
The site is designed to facilitate the exchange of Aquarius 22 information including: technical details, sailing tips and techniques, descriptions of voyages undertaken, forthcoming events and any other information relevant to the class. It also includes areas where members can post pictures or files. The aim is to rejuvenate interest in the Aquarius 22 class and the Aquarius 22 Trailer Yacht Association.
If you have any problems joining the group, or have any other queries, Philip can be contacted at philip.orchard@xtra.co.nz, (04) 479 4985, or PO Box 38-954, Wellington MSC.
[ Aquarius 22 new website ]
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Christchurch Boat Show
Yachties in Canterbury are reminded that the Christchurch Boat Show is on between 29 June and 1 July. Canterbury Yachting Association will be there.
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Yachting Man in Queens Birthday Honours
Les Rogerson from Arrowtown was awarded the QSM for services to the community. Amongst his many roles in the Queenstown Lakes District community, he is involved with the Wakatipu Yacht Club and currently patron of the Green Point Yacht Club and Southland Trailer Yacht Squadron.
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Send us your stories
At Yachting New Zealand we often hear that you would like to read more grass roots yachting stories in Briefings. We think that’s a great idea.
It might be a new initiative at your Club that’s going really well. You might want to tell everyone about a phenomenal volunteer who puts in the hours at your Club. If you have a story of general national interest then send it to us.
Three to four short but well written paragraphs is what we’re after. Email them to jodie@yachtingnz.org.nz
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Obituary: Ted Jones
It is with sadness that the Otago and Southland boating communities acknowledges and farewells Ted Jones. Ted along with his wife Maureen provide the 'Stewart Island Radio' services which are invaluable for all commercial and recreational boaties. Teds voice will be missed.
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Obituary: Barry Groom
Yachting New Zealand was saddened to hear that Barry Groom of Canterbury passed away last week. Barry provided an excellent service at his radio station – Waikuku Beach Radio - and was involved in many search and rescue missions over the years.
He will be a huge loss to the boating community.
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Outstanding Club Surveys
Thank you those Clubs who returned a survey in the past two weeks - however we are yet to receive a completed survey from the Clubs listed below.
We trust that they are in the process of being completed and will be returned to YNZ shortly. The form remains available on the YNZ website through the link below if it is required.
BOP Trailer Yacht Squadron
Cambridge Yacht and Motorboat Club
Clearwater Cove Yacht Club (due following a forthcoming meeting)
Green Point Yacht Club
Gulf Harbour Yacht Club Inc
Howick Sailing Club
Huntly Boating Club
Kapiti Boating Club
Lake Brunner Yacht Club
Lowry Bay Yacht Club
Manukau Yacht and Motor Boat Club
Marsden Yacht & Boat Club Inc
Mercury Bay Boating Club
Milford Cruising Club
Motueka Yacht and Cruising Club
Mt Maunganui Yacht Club
Murrays Bay Sailing Club
North Otago Yacht & PB Club
Northcote Birkenhead Yacht Club
Onerahi Yacht Club
Otago Yacht Club
Pakuranga Sailing Club
Pleasant Point Yacht Club
Plimmerton Boating Club
Pohara Beach Boating Club
Pt Chevalier Sailing Club
Ravensbourne Boating Club
RNZAF Base Auckland Yacht Club
Russell Boating Club
Short Handed Sailing Association
Taipa Sailing Club
Tamaki Yacht Club
Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club
Timaru Yacht & Powerboat Club
Titahi Bay Boating Club
Tutukaka South Pacific Yacht Club
Waihola Yacht Club
Wairarapa Yacht Club
Waitara Boating Club
Wakatere Boating Club
Weiti Boating Club
[ Club Survey 2007 ]
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