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DOLPHYN DIARY #454 | 7 March 2023
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"You gotta try your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it"
James Dean
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RECENT EVENTS
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The Caribbean Steak Night, held on Saturday the 25th of February, was well and truly enjoyed by all who attended!
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Wednesday 22nd February 2023
ALLPORT CARGO SERVICES Summer Twilight Series 2, Race 5.
1st Firefly, 2nd Jabulani and 3rd Elwing.
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Sunday 26th February 2023
Medium Distance Series, Race 7.
This race was cancelled.
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Wednesday 1st March 2023
ALLPORT CARGO SERVICES Summer Twilight Series 2, Race 6.
This race was cancelled.
This was the last race of the series.
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Overall results for the ALLPORT CARGO SERVICES Summer Twilight Series 2:
1st Jabulani, 2nd Firefly and 3rd Snowgoose.
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FBYC would like to thank ALL PORT CARGO SERVICES, sponsors of the Summer Twilight Series 2.
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THE SILK PURSE Autumn Twilight Series 1,
Race 1. Start Time 18h00.
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Saturday 11th March
Pursuit Race to GBYC.
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Wednesday 15th March
THE SILK PURSE Autumn Twilight Series 1,
Race 2. Start Time 18h00.
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Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th March
Compass Rose. Start Time Saturday 18th at 15h00. Entry Forms, Crew Lists, NOR & SI are available at reception, at the Bridge or can be emailed to you on request.
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FBYC would like to welcome onboard THE SILK PURSE as the Sponsor of the Autumn Twilight Series 1.
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SPONSORS OF FBYC SAILING
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Everyone should have received their ORC Certificates by now and owners should have received their invoices for their portion of the payment. Please advise the Sailing Office if you have not received either.
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Golden Globe
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Jeremy Bagshaw on his yacht Olleana is still making good progress and approaching Cape Horn. He is still in 2nd place in the Chichester Class, with only 7,952 Nautical Miles to go. The other South African entrant, Kirsten Neuschafer, is still in 1st place overall with only 4,905 Nautical Miles to go.
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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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Traditional Boat Rally
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Please come down and support this event on 25th March 2023.
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Easter Weekend 2023
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FBYC will be hosting the SAS (WC) Dinghy Championships over the Easter weekend, 7th – 10th April 2023.
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This will be held together with FBYC’s Easter Regatta, 8th – 9th April 2023.
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South African Sailing Newsletter
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Click the the button below to read the latest SA Sailing Newsletter.
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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 do SAS surveys on boats. They join Jeremy Walter and Andrew Mackenzie. They can be contacted through the Club.
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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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WPDSAA Nomination Call
WPDSAA NOMINATION CALL FOR 2023 ALL INLAND INTER PROVINCIAL - SODWANA BAY (7 MAY – 12 MAY 2023)
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Gordon's Bay Offshore Classic
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Please contact Gordon's Bay Angling Club to enter.
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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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Click on the buttons below to download the articles
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NSRI Station 10
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FBYC wishes to say thank you to Darren Zimmerman. Darren has stepped down as Station Commander of NSRI Station 10, as of 28th February 2023. Darren has been a member of Sea Rescue for over 31 years and Station Commander for 19 years. Darren’s replacement is Simon McDonnell, with whom he has worked closely for several years. Simon took command on 1st March 2023.
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We wish Darren all the very best and wish Simon well in his new post. FBYC looks forward to keeping its close association with NSRI Station 10.
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We will be welcoming Simon, the new NSRI Station 10 Commander, on Friday night, 10th March.
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Lawhill Powerboats Skippers Exam
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FBYC hosted the Lawhill Students who did their Powerboat Skippers Exam on Saturday the 4th of March, followed by a braai at FBYC. The students are sponsored by the General Botha Old Boys’ Association Bursary Fund and the Sail and Motor Program for the students at LMC and Sea Cadets.
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Please take special note ...
We ask that Members please remain vigilant whilst on club premises and on the marinas.
There were break-ins reported over the Dec/Jan holiday period, with access gained from the water. Please take precautions to safeguard your assets.
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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.A designated loading bay is available to members for off-loading next to the clubhouse – a maximum of 30 minutes.
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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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PIER 23 Contact details
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Please note that the contact number for Pier23 is 066 063 5280.
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Please assist if possible
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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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