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30 September 2025
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Tracey Taylor wroteOn Thursday, September 18, the Winter Forum presented by Ian Johnston was attended by a standing-room-only audience. Club members and visitors alike were captivated by Ian’s extensive global sailing experience, spanning at least 32 ocean races, an Australian circumnavigation, and various races around islands in the North Sea. The anecdotes were enthralling, complemented by a substantial model of the Trimaran “Bullfrog,” which Ian had constructed. The original model had served as a guiding force in the evolution and eventual creation of the winning Trimaran.
Key aspects of seamanship were expounded upon, including boat handling and manoeuvres, the importance of knowing the correct knots and their uses. An overview of the selection of ropes for specific tasks. Guidance to choose suitable crew for passage making was also mentioned. These discussions elicited widespread agreement from the audience.
A most enjoyable evening, thanks Ian.
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Tricia Greenwell wroteWomen on Boats held our September meeting onboard Cuvée with Tricia Greenwell presenting a collaborative program on “Demystifying your Diesel Engine”.
It was a relaxed evening of good robust discussion about Diesel Engines covering points such
as: How do they basically work? The four stroke cycle: suck, squeeze, bang, blow. Fuel, Air,
Electrical systems, lubrication and transmission. Other points included: Starting & amp; stopping your engine, resources to help with trouble shooting, maintenance scheduling, tools and spares, and Emergencies.
Following our discussion we had a potluck dinner which everyone contributed too. Overall, it
was a successful evening with much laughter and comradery for the 10 attendees.
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In the days of our occupation of Mariners Cottage at Battery Point, the Club held a number of burgees that members had received from clubs they had visited during their interstate cruises. These burgees have not been seen for a good few years. Can anyone help in finding their location?
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The minutes of the September General Meeting are located using this link2025 SEP GM Minutesand the agenda for the next General Meeting on Tuesday 07 October isGM Agenda Oct 2025
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I’ve been contacted by our member Nick Hutton, Commodore of the RYCT, clarifying that the forthcoming Combined Clubs’ Opening Day has been incorrectly named for many years and that it is the RYCT Opening Day at which other clubs are invited to join in, and to salute the Governor as they pass theML EGERIA. This year the majesticSV RHONA Hwill be hoisting our banner in the rigging, and then leading our fleet into Sullivans Cove. Instructions to hand require boats to be in the Regatta Grounds area at 1350 and then to proceed into Sullivans Cove followingRHONA H.There is a specific time for our Club boats to commence and that is at 1415, but please check with Charles and Julie when you arrive for any updates.
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Upcoming events include the 50thAnniversary Dinner on 18 October. Still a few seats left and please let me know if you’re unable to secure a seat. At the Dinner we will be rafflingtwo tickets for a Pennicott Wilderness Cruise to join one of their day trips at either of Bruny Island, Tasman Peninsula or Freycinet Peninsula. Valued at $360, and yours for only $5 a ticket. We will also be raffling a ticket to or from Melaleuca with Par Avion. Valued at $350.00. Very valuable prizes and these companies are most generous sponsors of the CYCT. Gotta be there to get a ticket !
Next comes the New Members’ Lunch at PESC in Dover. This is over the Show Weekend so take the 4 days to cruise away or drive down on the day. Please register early for catering purposes. A great opportunity to meet our new members in an easy relaxed atmosphere.
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A call out for help in decorating the Merino Room at The Old Woolstore for the 50th Anniversary Dinner. Please accept there is no budget for this and creativity is required to pull off a major display - with no money! Please emailstephensonmjc@gmail.com
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Fair winds !