Beaufort Scale in Hout Bay . . .

I wonder what the Beaufort number is for these conditions?

Thanks to Roy for this pic from near his house.

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Note the blinding spray that flies right across the harbour. Wind gusts of 60kts plus are not uncommon in these conditions. I guess its a Force 8/9 with gusts up to Force 11 . . . .

A Happy Visit from SV Blue Sky!

Peter Adamo (VC HBYC)and Jim Mather (Master of SV Blue Sky) swapping Club Burgees!

HBYC was recently priviliged to have a visit from SV Blue Sky and her crew - all the way from California, starting in 2005! These were great guests and a pleasure to have at the club!

Jim sent an email to the club as follows:

From: Jim and Emma Mather To: Peter Adamo

Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:25 PMSubject: s/v Blue Sky
Dear Peter, Thank you for everything. Our stay in Hout Bay was wonderful, we will definitely miss it. Attached please find the photos we took the other night. The burgee we gave you is from a magazine called Latitude and Attitudes, whom we contribute cruising articles to. Their websight is seafaring.com. Please thank the entire staff and members for making our stay memorable. Take care, Emma, Jim, Phoebe and Drake
See their website at:  http://www.thevoyageofbluesky.com/

Size isnt everything . . .

 

Shosholoza (1)

I had forgotten this pic I took during Admirals a few years ago. This was taken from a small R.I.B. in about 35 knots of wind, just outside Vulcan Rock. This is of course the original Shosholoza . . . swell was running at about 4m that day. On the helm is Dick de Kroon, and Pat West (in the red) is working the lee side winch.

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Our thoughts are with Jendo, Hilda and Sasha Ocenasek

Those who may not know, Sasha was involved in a serious horse riding accident last week. She was knocked unconcious after falling from her horse near the Disa river, and has been in a serious condition since - but thankfully recovering slowly in hospital we understand. Our thoughts and best wishes go to to Jendo, Hilda and Sasha, and we wish her a speedy recovery.

Wed night race

A nice pic of the leaders chasing up to Fish-on-the-Rocks against Chapmanspeak in the background! Thanks to Roy McBride for the pic!

Charles Howell wins R5400 at friday night draw!

It could be you! Be there tonight at 7p.m. and you could win the R3000! Galley is open, great menu! Drinks are cheap! Great company!

Our fantastic new club!

Mostly thanks to our Friday Night Crew (we all know who they are!), and the generous donations of members - the club has undergone a tremendous workover inside. It really is a pleasant environment to be in these days. Just shows what is possible with a bit of leadership and initiative!

Its not finished yet - but these pics will give some idea.

HBYC Club Champs won by Megafreight!

Megafreight continues its winning streak by winning the Jan 2010 Club Champs. Some may remember they also recently won the PHRF Class 1 division in the FBYC Intasure Spring Regatta. Well done to them! Are we going to let them win anything else?

Team Megafreight receiving the trophy!

After postponing the event in early November (blown out) - it was held in 23/24 Jan 2010 in perfect weather although conditions a bit light for sailing. However five races were completed allowing a discard for each entrant. It was fantastic to see ten local boats on the water, and a generally high standard of racing. There was great support from the sailors in respect of prizes donated, and willingness to help. Along with the Friday night draw, this was one of the busiest and most memorable weekends at the club in a long time. Bar takings were the highest in a long time!

Photos to come. See the Sailing Noticeboard for results!

South Africa's Premier Club Sailing Trophy!

Chris Sutton receives the beautiful large scale model of an historic Danish Sailing Ship from Dick de Kroon, on behalf of HBYC and the Wed night sailors. This ship will grace the club and be used as the (non removable) floating trophy for the annual HBYC Club Championship Sailing Regatta.

Valued at about R20k, this is probably the most impressive sailing trophy in the country!

Many thanks to Dick and Janet!

Wednesday night sailing starts again tonight!

Although not ascheduled race - there will be a race this evening for those who can make it. Normal start time of 18:00.

Reminder that club champs are scheduled for 23/24 Jan - further details imminent!