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DOLPHYN DIARY #460 | 6 June 2023
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"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer"
Albert Camus
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EVENTS AND SPECIAL NOTICES
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
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NOTIFICATION OF 36TH WPDSAA AGM ON 29th JUNE 2023
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Final Tuna International / National Scores
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Atlantic Boat Club Hout Bay hosted the 1st Cape Town Tuna International and National tournament in May.
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Congratulations to all the medal winners!
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Special congratulations go to Nishaad Ibrahim, one of our members, who won 2nd place in the Tuna international. We are really proud of him!
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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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Changemakers
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Lawhill Maritime Academy, with the enthusiastic support of Cape Coastal Rowing, recently had the pleasure of hosting two renowned figures in US rowing, Arshay Cooper and Kevin Harris. Cooper and Harris are true agents of change, and upon hearing their remarkable stories, Lawhill's head, Debbie Owen, was determined that they should visit Cape Town to share their inspirational stories with the students at Lawhill. It took her two years – but she succeeded.
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Cooper was the captain of the first all-black high school rowing team in the US. That sounds unremarkable until one learns that the high school was in West Chicago, a low income area riven with drugs and gangsterism. By the age of 12 most kids had witnessed a shooting, or lost a close friend or relative to gun violence. Joining a gang was key to survival, and provided a sense of belonging, sadly lacking in the community. But it was also usually a one-way ticket to drug addiction, jail or early death. Then in the 1990s a crazy white guy decided to start a rowing club at the school. His initial effort was met with derision. “We are black, we don’t like water and we sure as hell don’t wear lycra,” Cooper told us recently, to much laughter. But the guy was determined and eventually recruited a core team - one that went on to race together over three seasons – changing the face of US rowing in the process. Their story is documented in the movie A Most Beautiful Thing, which had its South African premiere at the Labia Theatre with Cooper and Harris in attendance.
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Above: From the website of Amostbeautifulthing. Arshay in the front.
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It’s noteworthy, not because it’s a movie about rowing. Rather it’s a movie about the trauma of violence and cyclical poverty, and how the unexpected safety – and sense of belonging – that these youngsters found on the water enabled them to change their lives. They were not friends and were even from rival gangs, but they learned that to move a boat they had to work as one. Their story is not rosy or romantic and there are no perfect endings, but it documents a triumph over adversity.
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For his part, Harris has been coaching rowing in the US for over 30 years and was the first black coach to bring a rowing team to national champs. He, too, understands that rowing is not about competition, but about bringing people together under one common theme and giving them a platform to reach their full potential.
Their few days in Cape Town were action-packed. Aside from launching the movie, they were present to witness the christening of Lawhill’s six brand new rowing machines, a donation from the manufacturer Concept2, and to provide some instruction. They also cheered our young rowers on during their Saturday rowing session – a wild and windy day. And they were present as guests of honour to name our two boats – Tata and Lawhill – which were acquired with Lotto funding.
It was a wonderful, uplifting time, much needed at present. And, it should be said, that the inspiration was not one-directional. For Cooper and Harris, it was their first visit to ‘the mother continent’ and the sight of the Lawhill students singing their beautiful version of Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika had the pair up on their feet, swaying, clapping, and smiling – no doubt all the way home.
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Kudos go to Debbie Owen for pulling this off. She’s a legend too.
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Above: Christening the new rowing machines with Arshay and Kevin providing some instruction.
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Above: Warming up for our row on Saturday morning
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Above: Arshay & Kevin naming the Lotto-funded boats
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Above: Debbie Owen, head of Lawhill, enjoying the festivities
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Wednesday 17th May – STBB Autumn Twilight Series 2, Race 5.
1st Jabulani, 2nd and 3rd Havana Moon.
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Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May – FBYC Club Championships.
1st Jabulani, 2nd Havana Moon and 3rd Firefly.
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Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May – Double Cape Race.
Congratulations to Serendipity and her crew on completing the race and coming 1st in division B.
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Wednesday 24th May – STBB Autumn Twilight Series 2, Race 6.
1st Firefly, 2nd Jabulani and 3rd Havana Moon.
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Sunday 28th May 2023 – Medium Distance Series Two, Race 5.
1st Sir Henry, 2nd Elwing and 3rd Scottische.
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Wednesday 31st May – STBB Autumn Twilight Series 2, Race 7.
1st Firefly, 2nd Jabulani and 3rd Hot Ice.
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Overall results for the STBB Autumn Twilight Series Two.
1st Jabulani, 2nd Hot Ice and 3rd Firefly.
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Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th June – Compass Pose.
This race was postponed to a later date.
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Prize Giving - Club Champs
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Top: First, Jabulani in Club Campioships
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Bottom left: Second, Havana Moon club championships
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Bottom right: Third place, Firefly, club championships
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A big thank you to STBB for their continued support of racing at FBYC.
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Top left: First place, Firefly, race 7 STBB Autumn Twilight Series Two, race 7.
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Top right: Second place, Jabulani, STBB Autumn Twilight Series Two, race 7.
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Bottom left: Third place, Hot Ice Autumn Twilight Series Two race 7.
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Bottom right: First place overall for the STBB Autumn Twilight Series Two, Jabulani.
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Wednesday 7th June – Paintsmiths Winter Twilight Series one, Race 1. Start Time 17h15.
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Saturday 10th June - Youth Helm Race.
Start Time 14h30.
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Wednesday 7th June – Paintsmiths Winter Twilight Series one, Race 2. Start Time 17h15.
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Saturday 17th June – Over 65 Helm Race.
Start Time 14h30.
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Please check out the Full Sailing Calendar on the FBYC Webpage.
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Welcome back to Paintsmiths our Sponsor for the Upcoming Twilight Series.
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SPONSORS OF FBYC SAILING
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FBYC is very proud of our entry, Jeremy Bagshaw on his yacht Olleana, as he approaches the Finish Line.
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He is in 2nd place in the Chichester Class, with only 1,127 Nautical Miles to go.
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We are planning to watch him cross the finish line via Live Stream at the club.
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Please look out for more information on this on the various Whatsapp groups. Go Jeremy!!!!, FBYC is very proud of you and your accomplishment.
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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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Congratulations to GGR winner Kirsten Neuschäfer
from Dr Cleeve Robinson, NSRI
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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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SAFETY AT SEA
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Surveys
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Paul Dennett, Philip Lamb, Jeremy Walter and Andrew Mackenzie are qualified and available to do SAS surveys on boats. They can be contacted through Colleen at the admin office at 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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FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE...
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Click on the image below. You will be directed to the FBYC website home page where this video is hosted.
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SA Navy – Cole Point Parking Facility
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Please note that we have been given formal approval from Admiral Dlamini of SA Navy. They will allow access to our members with vehicles and trailers, in the Cole Point Parking Facility, over weekends and public holidays.
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There are specific rules to be followed please;
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- Members may only use the outer, far side of the Cole Point parking facility for vehicles and boat trailers.
- Members requiring access must produce their FBYC membership access card when requested.
- Members must be willing to be subjected to a random search when requested.
- Please park responsibly and consider others.
We note that the location may change to a different section of the parking facility once the museum is set up along that wall in Cole Point. Members will be informed of any changes in the future.
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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.
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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 a full meal 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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Note: Carl has implemented a discount for all members when using the restaurant facility. Members to please produce their membership access cards.
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FBYC Treasurer
We are searching for a Treasurer to take over as Chairperson of FinCom. If anyone is interested, please chat to Natasha at the club. 021 786 1703 / manager@fbyc.co.za
Bart has decided to retire this year. We are grateful for his guidance and expertise throughout his term on GenCom and he will really be missed.
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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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PIER 23 Contact details
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Please note that the contact number for Pier23 is 066 063 5280.
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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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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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