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"Life should be touched, not strangled. You've got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it."
Ray Bradbury
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WEEKEND BOOKINGS
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As we head into the busy season, we kindly ask members to please call the office to book and check whether there are any other bookings at the time.
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For ease of access, a guest list must be supplied to the office 3 days prior to your booking date.
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To avoid congestion over weekends, members are requested to limit the number of non-member guests to 20.
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(Please bring your own wood/charcoal.)
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Wednesday 16th November 2022
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STBB Spring Twilight Series 2 Race 6.
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1st Alegria, 2nd Jabulani and 3rd Hot Ice.
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STBB Spring Twilight Series 2 – Overall Results
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1st Alegria, 2nd Jabulani and 3rd Hot Ice.
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Saturday 19th November 2022
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1st Scottische – Billy Liesegang,
2nd Firefly – Andre Baas and
3rd Hamba – John Cross.
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Wednesday 23rd November 2022
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SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series 1 Race 1, was cancelled.
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Sunday 27th November 2022
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Medium Distance Series, Race, was cancelled.
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Wednesday 30th November 2022
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SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series 1, Race 2,
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1st Scottische, 2nd Jabulani and 3rd Firefly.
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Saturday 3rd December 2022
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Seamanship Race, was cancelled.
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Wednesday 7th December 2022
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SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series 1, Race 3. Start time 18h00.
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Saturday 10th December 2022
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Double Handed Series, Race 3.
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Wednesday 14th December 2022
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SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series 1, Race 4.
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This brings racing for 2022 to an end.
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The first Race for 2023 will be the SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series 1, Race 5.
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Wednesday 11th January 2023.
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After passing the waypoint off Cape Town Jeremy Bagshaw, on his yacht Olleana, came to FBYC and attached to a swing mooring to carry out some much-needed bottom cleaning.
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He was here for about 24hrs. He was welcomed in by over 10 boats. It was great to see him. He is in good spirits and is looking forward to completing the race. With the growth under his boat now gone, he has reported that his boat is going much faster and is now making very good progress. Jeremy recorded the best four-hour record. He is currently in 5th place with only 17,125 Nautical Miles to go.
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After Jeremy’s stopover, Elliott Smith arrived and went on the same swing mooring as Jeremy had. He came in to repair a broken bowsprit. Thanks to all the people that gave him advice. He was very grateful and truly enjoyed his stay. He said that he would love to come back and visit. He made the necessary repairs and is back in the race. We wish him well.
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The other, South African entrant Kirsten Neuschafer is currently in 2nd place with only 16,068 Nautical Miles to go and is breaking all sorts of GGR records. Best speed over 4 hours (9.8 knots), best 24-hour distance (218.9 miles) and best distance over seven days (1143.7 miles).
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If you want to follow the Race, you can download the YB Races app, and search for the Golden Globe Race 2022.
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Above: Jeremy Bagshaw dives his boat and shows off gooseneck barnacles.
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Yacht Grot
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FBYC hosted a Yacht Grot on Saturday 26th November.
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Although not very well attended, a few people got to sell their unwanted boating gear/equipment and there was many a bargain to be had.
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COF's
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Philip Lamb and Paul Dennett recently passed the SAMSA Surveyors course and are now qualified and available to survey boats. They join Jeremy Walter and Andrew Mackenzie. They can be contacted through the Club.
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The Biggest Sailing event in Africa (FBYC Sail Past)
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This year is South African Sailing (SAS) 75th Anniversary.
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They would like to celebrate this by trying to get as many boats as possible on the water. FBYC, as one of the host clubs, is planning a sail past the coast to meet up with boats setting off from Gordons Bay Yacht Club.
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The date will be, any day between 16 – 19 December. We’ll choose one of these dates with the best weather.
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Let’s see how many boats we can get out there. Power, Paddling and Rowing Boats are encouraged to join in.
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The Sail Past will be followed by a Bring & Braai. So far, we have 34 boats entered. Please watch this space for more information. Entry forms and Crew Lists are available at the Sailing Office.
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Your Sailing Team and the Sailing Office wish everyone
a Merry Christmas.
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A big THANK YOU to our sailing sponsors for their support
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We have the following three 'Sailing' WhatsApp groups:
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- FBYC Sailing
- FBYC Club Racing
- FBYC Classifieds
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Please contact Colleen at the Club Office
on 021 786 1703 or email admin@fbyc.co.za
to request to be added to a group.
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
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Click on the buttons below to download the articles
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SADSAA OFFICE: Holiday closing dates Dec 2022
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Please note that the SADSAA Safety and Admin Offices will be closing for the period 16th December 2022 until the 2nd January 2023 so that the ladies can take a well-deserved break over the holidays.
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We advise all Safety Officers and Examiners to get their orders for Safety books as well as any Skippers' Applications in by the 1st of December 2022. There are always delays with the couriers in December, so it is best to avoid the problem if possible.
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FBYC ANGLING WHATSAPP GROUP
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Please contact Colleen at the Club Office on 021 786 1703 or email admin@fbyc.co.za to request to be added to a group.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL 😊
Have a joyous festive season with your loved ones.
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HOLIDAY SEASON TRADING HOURS
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CLUBHOUSE OPERATING HOURS:
Thur 08 Dec: Offices close at 12h00 - staff lunch
Friday 23 Dec 2022: Offices close at 13h00
Sat 24 Dec 2022: Admin office 09h00 – 13h00
Sun 25 Dec 2022: Club closed
Mon 26 Dec 2022: Admin office closed
Fri 30 Dec 2022: Offices close at 13h00
Sat 31 Dec 2022: Admin office 09h00 – 13h00
Sun 01 Jan 2023: Admin office closed
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PIER 23:
Sun 25 Dec 22: Closed
Mon 26 Dec 22: Closed
Sun 01 Jan 23: Closed
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CROW'S NEST BAR:
Sun 25 Dec 22: Closed
Mon 26 Dec 22: Open from 11h00
Sun 01 Jan 23: Open from 13h00
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STMC:
Fri 23 Dec 22: Closed
Sat 24 Dec 22: Closed
Sun 25 Dec 22: Closed
Mon 26 Dec 22: Closed
Fri 30 Dec 22: Closing at 12h00
Sat 31 Dec 22: Closed
Sun 01 Jan 23: Closed
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DRM STEELWORKS
Available for emergency work
Sun 25 Dec 2022: Closed
Mon 26 Dec 2022: Closed
Sun 01 Jan 2023: Closed
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SOUTHERN POINT MARINE:
Closed from 15 Dec 2022 - 8 Jan 2023.
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GLEN'S DIESEL SERVICES:
Closed from 15 Dec 2022 - 4 Jan 2023.
Opens 5 January 2023.
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CAPE POINT RIGGING:
Operating off-site - call Marcello on 0722948348
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THE CHANDLERY:
Closed from 16 Dec 2022 - 2 Jan 2023.
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DYLAN THOMSON:
Available for work in December & January.
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JOHN WILSON - Diver
Sat 24 Dec 22: Closed
Sun 25 Dec 22: Closed
Sat 31 Dec 22: Closed
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Club Dress Code
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Please adhere to the signs which have been placed in the clubhouse.
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Liquor licence
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The club has an on-consumption liquor licence therefore members and their guests may not bring their own liquor onto the club premises, as this is regarded as an offence in terms of the Liquor Act. We have reviewed the corkage fee facility and it will not be available in the Crow’s Nest Bar upstairs any longer.
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The facility will still be available when you are ordering from the restaurant downstairs. Arrangements to pay corkage can be set up with Carl when you want to bring your own wines for a function, provided that the wine is not already on the wine list.
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PIER 23 Contact details
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Please note that the contact number for Pier23 is 066 063 5280.
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Parking on the hard during the week and on weekends
Members and on-site Contractors are to please note the following:
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Parking on the hard will not be allowed during the week or over weekends unless prior
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permission has been granted by Kim (STMC).
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Off-loading on the hard must be done swiftly and with consideration to boat movements during the week.
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A designated loading bay is available to members for off-loading next to the clubhouse – maximum 30 minutes.
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Please assist if possible
We are looking for used life jackets/wetsuits in good condition to be donated to development kids.
Please contact Colleen or email admin@fbyc.co.za
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King George Way
Simon's Town, 7975
021 786 1703
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