Friday, December 10, 2010
Crew Wanted Hout Bay - P.E. and back
Trip from Hout Bay to Port Elizabeth departing 15 Dec, Returning 3 Jan 2011. Phone Sam 072 788 2668
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Whats on this weekend?
Friday night is Steak Night again, and the draw now stands at R3-200
Raffle tickets for the Christmas Cake on sale at R5-00
Boks vs England - Big Screen, Surround Sound, and Cold Beer of course
Only 10 tickets left for Christmas Party, dont miss out
Join Dick Jaeger of SY Tryer for his interesting tale "Towards Madagascar and Inside the island" next Thursday 2/12 at 7pm.
Raffle tickets for the Christmas Cake on sale at R5-00
Boks vs England - Big Screen, Surround Sound, and Cold Beer of course
Only 10 tickets left for Christmas Party, dont miss out
Join Dick Jaeger of SY Tryer for his interesting tale "Towards Madagascar and Inside the island" next Thursday 2/12 at 7pm.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
HBYC Welcomes the ARC Fleet!
HBYC is very happy to have some of the ARC Fleet with us for a few weeks! The ARC Fleet (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) is a fantastic event involving primarily Cruisers but also a few fast boats. Unfortunately I have been out of town so dont have pics to post yet - read more at
www.worldcruising.com/arc
www.arcfanzone.com
or search for them them on Facebook. Photos will follow!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thought for the Day!
This is an excerpt from the book Voyage written by Sterling Hayden in 1976.
He was a movie star heartthrob who set sail on a schooner named “Wanderer” at the height of his career. In his youth, he had been a ship’s boy and a dory man on the Grand Banks.
“To be truly challenging, a voyage, like life, must rest on a firm foundation of financial unrest…” For example…"I’ve always wanted to sail to the South Seas, but can’t afford it”. What men can’t afford is not to go. We are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of security. And in the worship of security, we fling our lives beneath the wheels of routine. And before we know it, our lives are gone. What does a man really need? Really need? A few pounds of food each day, heat and shelter, six feet to lie down in and some form of working activity that will yield a sense of accomplishment. That’s all, in the material sense, and we know it. But we are brainwashed by our economic system until we end up in a tomb beneath a pyramid of time, payments, debts, preposterous gadgetry, play things that divert our attention from the pure idiocy of the charade.
The years thunder by. The dreams of youth grow dim where they lie caked in dust on the shelves of patience. Before we know it, the tomb is sealed. Where, then, lies the answer? In choice. Which shall it be? Bankruptcy of purse, or bankruptcy of life?
He was a movie star heartthrob who set sail on a schooner named “Wanderer” at the height of his career. In his youth, he had been a ship’s boy and a dory man on the Grand Banks.
“To be truly challenging, a voyage, like life, must rest on a firm foundation of financial unrest…” For example…"I’ve always wanted to sail to the South Seas, but can’t afford it”. What men can’t afford is not to go. We are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of security. And in the worship of security, we fling our lives beneath the wheels of routine. And before we know it, our lives are gone. What does a man really need? Really need? A few pounds of food each day, heat and shelter, six feet to lie down in and some form of working activity that will yield a sense of accomplishment. That’s all, in the material sense, and we know it. But we are brainwashed by our economic system until we end up in a tomb beneath a pyramid of time, payments, debts, preposterous gadgetry, play things that divert our attention from the pure idiocy of the charade.
The years thunder by. The dreams of youth grow dim where they lie caked in dust on the shelves of patience. Before we know it, the tomb is sealed. Where, then, lies the answer? In choice. Which shall it be? Bankruptcy of purse, or bankruptcy of life?
(Thanks to Penny on Redwing)
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday Night Sailors
After being blown out on Wednesday night, four intrepid crews turned up on Thursday night for an informal re-sail, and were treated to awesome conditions. A moderate NorthWester left the sea as flat as a lake, and a steady breeze of around 15-20 knots. Jeremy Nel made his debut as bridge officer, and sent us on two sausages and a triangle in the bay. Race was completed in 47 minutes (Quest) which must surely be one of the fastest elapsed times ever. JML-3 charged ahead at the start, but was soon overhauled by Megafreight. They did cross the line 2nd however, which is another brilliant finish by this lot, who are causing much concern in the fleet by now!
Final results based on PHRF:
1 Megafreight
2 Quest
3 JML-3
4 Irish Mist
Final results based on PHRF:
1 Megafreight
2 Quest
3 JML-3
4 Irish Mist
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Blustery Tuesday
Hout Bay as viewed from the relative safety of Woolies car park. Camera was a Nokia N97 with a scratched lense so not great in any sense. Wednesday turned out to be quite airy as well . . . .
Over in Bokkemanskloof, where I used to live, the world was on fire next to my old house, with hot, strong winds to fan the flames. Three helicopters and dozens of firemen, trucks and citizens all fighting the fire. Only in Hout Bay, its a great place. No houses were lost.
Whats on this weekend?!
Tons of good stuff as usual!
Friday is steak night, plus chefs special is a Moroccan Chicken Tagine - not to be missed! Watch this space as Peter will be inviting Guest Chefs from time to time - starting from next Friday
Peter will kindly be providing bar snacks on Wednesdays & Fridays – a good enough excuse to pop down for a sundowner!!
Friday Night Draw now stands at R3100 after Jeremy Hele won it recently! You could be next!
The "Goody Draw" continues to suprise and raise the much needed cash for the junior sailors and the 2011 Lipton Campaign - join the fun!
Have you purchased your raffle ticket for the Christmas Cake - for that matter have you even seen the Christmas Cake - its Bl!@#$%^ing awesome! Dont miss out. Tickets at bar. Proceeds to a great local charity.
Saturday sees Boks vs Scotland at Murrayfield. Support our local Scot Jimmy Higgins. Kick off at 16:30 - big screen - surround sound etc. The gees is great!
Tickets for Christmas party selling fast - only 15 left!! yes. As a yachty, you dont want to miss out if you are winning a prize, do you now? Even if you arent. R150 each at the bar. Dont forget!
Friday is steak night, plus chefs special is a Moroccan Chicken Tagine - not to be missed! Watch this space as Peter will be inviting Guest Chefs from time to time - starting from next Friday
Peter will kindly be providing bar snacks on Wednesdays & Fridays – a good enough excuse to pop down for a sundowner!!
Friday Night Draw now stands at R3100 after Jeremy Hele won it recently! You could be next!
The "Goody Draw" continues to suprise and raise the much needed cash for the junior sailors and the 2011 Lipton Campaign - join the fun!
Have you purchased your raffle ticket for the Christmas Cake - for that matter have you even seen the Christmas Cake - its Bl!@#$%^ing awesome! Dont miss out. Tickets at bar. Proceeds to a great local charity.
Saturday sees Boks vs Scotland at Murrayfield. Support our local Scot Jimmy Higgins. Kick off at 16:30 - big screen - surround sound etc. The gees is great!
Tickets for Christmas party selling fast - only 15 left!! yes. As a yachty, you dont want to miss out if you are winning a prize, do you now? Even if you arent. R150 each at the bar. Dont forget!
Sailing tonight Thursday 18:00
Due to rather fresh winds last night, racing was abandoned. For those who can make it, we will race tonight Thursday at 18:00. Conditions look good, flat sea, warm, and moderate NorthWester. Galley will be open.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Notice to Cruisers
Any cruising Voyagers planning a trip on the Amazon should make alternative arrangements if they were planning to visit Port Chibatao on the Amazon. To see why, click here . . .
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