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GBBC NEWSLETTER February/March 2018 geilstonbayboatclub.com.au Issue No. 22

Club Gets a Christmas Present Thanks to Dad’s Army the new boat ramp is now in place and provides for much safer launching

and retrieval of dinghies.

Commodore’s Report I am pleased to advise we now have a Rear Commodore in Rod Milton who is also retaining his slip duties. Rod comes with a lot of ideas and is not afraid to put in. A big thank you to Dad’s Army who are pushing through the jobs list - great work. We would be pleased to see members complete the Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) course paid for by the club to be trained to operate the bar on a roster system on Sundays 4 to 6pm. Please contact me for more information. The overflow car park is now open adjacent to the front entrance of the club. Please utilize this new parking area. Wednesday meals are well supported, numbers for Friday meals are constant and function bookings for February and March are steady. It is also pleasing to see our slips are in constant use and that our racing fleet is enjoying good sailing. Regards John Brierley

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FOR YOUR CALENDAR BAND NIGHT

Saturday 10 March - Three bands playing including Richard Ford’s “Stonefish” Bar will be open at 6.30 pm and you may byo your own nibbles. Please note that there

is NO BYO alcohol as it contravenes our liquor license. Entry is FREE

CLUB PICNIC

Sunday 18 March. Details will be communicated via club website

PRESENTATION NIGHT Saturday 21 April – Members and friends are invited to attend. The Bar will open 7.00 pm with presentations commencing at 7.30 pm after which light refreshments will be

served. There is not charge for those attending.

Sails Overboard – message from MaST February 6, 2018

Dear clubs and boat owners and sailors

Please see the below message from Marine and Safety Tasmania (MaST):

“Hope all the races into Hobart went well and that all the hard work from the Volunteers was well received by

participants.

Something that may be worth considering for this year’s races or any indeed race around the coast.

A spinnaker from one of the Sydney Hobart fleet was lost over the side. A fishing boat near Tasman got it

caught around the shaft on the 30 December and has done a fair amount of damage. We have seen the sail and

ID from the sail number. The owner of the yacht has been notified and put in touch with the fishing boat

owner.

I think it essential that if this occurs in Tassie waters that we are notified so a Notice to Mariners can be

issued. It appears up to 10k damage has occurred to the fishing boat. Considering issues with other marine

debris we need to be consistent.

Can race organisers be notified so perhaps such an issue can be part of the sailing instructions.”

Supplied by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MaST)

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Incentive scheme to update life jackets The $100,000 incentive scheme, being run by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST), will mean recreational boaters can get $20 off when purchasing a new standard life jacket at local retailers.

ON THE SLIPS and JETTIES – boats seem to be getting bigger

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DAD’s ARMY still soldier on

Some members can now be seen in

uniform

They do do some work

Always ready to supervise and give advice

AROUND THE CLUB

NEW MEMBERS

Club welcomes the following new Members: Jim Lawler, Ian Curran, Allana Story, Kerry Lawless and Lisa Beechey. Stephen Gangell, James Andrewatha, Des Clark, Paul Bannerman, Barry Lowe, Belinda Price, Shauna Hurst, Cassandra McIntyre and Elizabeth Kube. It is hoped that you have a long and happy association with the club.

Father Christmas came down the chimney on 20 December and proved very popular

with the children.

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NOTICE TO THOSE USING THE

SLIP While on the slip members must stick to council machinery hours for power tools Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm. Saturday 9am to 6pm. Sunday 10am to 6pm. SLIP OPERATORS NEEDED The Club has always attempted to run its slip yard with a team of volunteers. For more information or trial run please see Rod [0402 862 212] or Keith [0409 979 490] who will welcome your inquiry.

Strategic Planning Projects Update

A survey of the clubs two jetties and boardwalk has been completed and planning has also been competed to construct six boat cages on the vacant land adjacent to the woodshed. The next stage is to lodge a development application with the Council.

ON THE WATER Amendment to Sailing Instuctions: Please note the Amendment to Sailing Instructions issued on 10 January relating to the shortening of course. Details available on club website. Next events are: Sunday 4 March – Brierley Marine Sunday Series Race 5 Friday 9 March – Twilight Series 2 Race 4 Sunday 18 March – Club Picnic Friday 23 March – Twilight Series 2 Race 5 Saturday 21 April – PRESENTATION NIGHT TWILIGHT SERIES 2 Race 1 was sailed on 19 January with nine boats competing in a nice consistent sea breeze. Line honours went to Footloose with Horizons and Bahloo coming in second and third. Handicap placings were Tara, Bahloo and Ranaguri. Race 2 sailed on 2 February also attracted nine boats. This time Horizons pipped Footloose for line honours with handicap placing going to Midnight Oil, Horizons and Pinta. Race 3 on 23 February was sailed in a very light breeze that completely faded out before any of the six competing boats could finish. That was unfortunate for Ranaguri who led for most of the race. Quilt & Pillow Factory Twilight Series 1 – Resail of Race 5 was held on Friday 16 February with four boats fronting up. Winds often exceeded 30 knots that resulted in some exciting sailing. The winner on handicap was Thylaceena followed by Tara, Meltemi and Bahloo.

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Race 5 completed Twilight Series 1 in which 14 boats entered and which resulted in Pinta taking out the series win followed by the two Mottle 33’s Tara and Bahloo. All of the above could not occur without the support of our sailing staff. A BIG thank you to Jerome Jefferson for running the twilight series and Tim Marszalek for the Sunday races. The Sailing Committee – Keith Bolton, Nigel Grey and Mike Lever – are also deserving of thanks. ROYAL HOBART REGATTA Once again GBBC ran the twilight race that this year was moved to Sunday. Three boats competed in Division 1 and Hydro Therapy, Galapagus Duck and As Good As It Gets were placed first, second and third respectively. Four boats raced in Division 2 and their placing were Midnight Oil 1st, Opposition 2nd, Tara 3rd and Wendy 4th. Many thanks to the sailing staff – Wally Purdon,John Nibbs, Tim Marszalek and Bruce McKercher. CROWN SERIES conducted by BYC on 16, 17 and 18 February Footloose won the PHS Div2 Cruising Spinnaker with Pinta coming second in the PHS Div3 Cruising Spinnaker L2H Footloose was the only GBBC boat entered in the last race and was 17th on line honours and second in PHS

INVITATION TO THOSE WHO RACE LSC/MYCT Brierley Marine Twilight Series - next races are on 2 and 16 March. Casual entries welcome. Details on MYCT website or contact Nigel Grey on 0429059692 OR just front up and report to the Start Boat.

Thylaceena wins Race 5 resail

TWL Race 3 – no wind

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Ranaguri leading the way

Pinta trying hard

Did you know that 76 years ago the war came to Hobart?

On 1 March 1942, 76 years ago, the Japanese completed a reconnaissance flight over Hobart. The ‘Glen’ floatplane was launched from a submarine in Great Oyster Bay.

Also in October 1940 the German Raider ‘Pinguin’ laid mines in Bass Strait and off the

port of Hobart resulting in its closure.

Meals available every Wednesday and Friday evenings

Bookings preferred – Phone 0459573293 Wednesday meals are only $13 whilst there is a much more comprehensive menu for Fridays including Pan Fried Barramundi, Caper and Herb Butter for $23: Rump

Steak 300gm for $25: and Battered Flathead & Chips at $20.

MAJOR CLUB SPONSORS: Brierley Marine, Boat Sales Tas, Quilt and Pillow Factory

‘Laurie Dean’ SPONSOR: Tas Marine Constructions (TMC)

OTHER SPONSORS:

Chris Gray Bricklaying, Rockcote, Mechanical & Marine, Roof Coatings Tas, CED Williams Glass, Lindisfarne Service Centre, Nibbs Electrical, North Sails, Cranes Combined, Boat Biz, McDonald Builders,

Sunshine Boat Brokerage (Qld), ABS Auto & Brake, Fishbone, and Tas Grating