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DOLPHYN DIARY #495 | 15 OCTOBER 2024
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EVENTS AND SPECIAL NOTICES
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SPECIAL NOTICES
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FBYC FACIAL RECOGNITION ACCESS SYSTEM
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Another reminder to all members to please visit the front office to get captured into the new Facial Recognition Security Access System and receive your new member cards.
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FBYC ANGLING WHATSAPP GROUP
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Please contact the Club Office on 064 621 3180 or email admin@fbyc.co.za to request to be added to a group.
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Wednesday 2nd October
GREEFF Spring Twilight Series One, Race 5.
This race was cancelled.
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Saturday 5th October
New Helm Race. Start time 14h30.
This race has been postponed due to the Navy Festival.
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Wednesday 9th October
GREEFF Spring Twilight Series One, Race 6. The last of the series.
1st Alegria, 2nd Aquamaniac and 3rd Hot Ice(This is subject to a protest being re-opened).
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Overall Results
1st Firefly, 2nd Jabulani and 3rd Stella (This is subject to a protest being re-opened).
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Saturday 12th October
Double Handed Series, Race 3.
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This Race was cancelled but we ran a Fun Race.
1st Hooligan, 2nd Stella.
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FBYC wishes to thank GREEFF for sponsoring the Spring Twilight Series One.
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UPCOMING RACING
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Wednesday 16th October STBB Spring Twilight Series Two, Race 1. Start time 17h45.
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Saturday 19th October RTC Series, Race 1. Start time 14h30.
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Wednesday 23rd October STBB Spring Twilight Series Two, Race 2. Start time 17h45.
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Sunday 27th October Medium Distance Series Race 2. Start time 11h30.
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FBYC welcomes back STBB as sponsors for the upcoming Spring Twilight Series Two.
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SAILING NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
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LOUIS VUITTON America’s Cup
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We are going to attempt to show all the races live (14h00) in the Crow’s Nest each day starting from 12th October.
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SEAPORT SUPPLY West Coast Offshore
180 NM Race from Table Bay to Elands Bay to Saldanha Bay,15 & 16 November 2024.
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Moorings for racing boats 26’ or less
FBYC together with STMC have re-introduced cheaper moorings that will be available to boats that take part in Club Races. These mooring are very limited and will only be given out with certain T’s & C’s. You can come to the Sailing Office to find out more.
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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 the Club Office on 064 621 3180 or email admin@fbyc.co.za to request to be added to a group.
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CCRC Matrics Farewell and Athabile’s story
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We’re inspired by the positive outcomes of the CCRC’s student intake of year 2022 over the past three years.
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This weekend we celebrated with our Grade 12 students as they completed their last year of the Lawhill Maritime Academy – CCRC Learn to Row Program 2024.
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Glassy conditions allowed the15 matric ocean rowers to have loads of fun, and finish in true coastal rowing style in three five-seater ocean sculls on Saturday. Accompanied by four coaches in two doubles, the rowing activity ended with a scrumptious lunch served at FBYC Restaurant by kind favour of the Lawhill Trust.
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Congratulations everyone, you have made us more than proud over the past three years!
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These high spirits, however were initiated back in July already, when LMA matric student Athabile Msindo was selected to join the Arshay Cooper Foundation, at the annual rowing camp of 21 international rowing students at the famous Craftsbury Sports Centre in Vermont, USA. Originally from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, Athabile set off on his first international adventure with the full support of his home, school, and club families.
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Accompanied by University of the Western Cape Student, and fine boat sculling rower Curtley van Wyk, as the only two SA rowers in this group, they kept company with fellow young rowers from the Bahamas, Uk , and 18 from the US. While enjoying the camp, with exciting social and cultural exchanges, new friendships, and a magnificent environment, they also faced up to some tough racing heats in high temperatures.
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Daily schedules included indoor and outdoor coaching sessions, with seven coaches and six intern assistants. Realising the nature of this competitive environment on foreign water, Athabile wisely invested his free afternoons to achieve a higher level of flat water rowing in the fine single. As a competent ocean rower in quadruple sculls, doubles, and single, he quickly converted his skills into competing in a narrow, light weight, beautiful, fine single scull.
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His efforts paid off as he completed the final challenge in fourth place among 14 other experienced, single scullers.
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In his words, the magnificent setting of the 3km stretch of water at camp and the company of many rowers ‘who looks like me’, with a special mention of Aquil Abdullah - the first African American Olympic US rower - inspired him to recognise his own potential, and to follow this journey to excellence.
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Well done on your remarkable achievement Athabile, we are proud of you!
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As we bid farewell to our 15 matric rowing students preparing for final exams, we also look forward to congratulating them at the LMI Maritime Awards event in November. We thank each one of you, for your determination, diligence, and regular attendance to have completed the CCRC LMI Learn to Row Program – currently in its 10th year of existence.
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Big thanks also to every CCRC coach, Mr Derrick Read – CCRC senior coach master, Pieter Coetzer, Mr Michael Ortlieb – UWC Coach, and Mrs Debbie Owen of LMI for your passion and efforts in this worthy cause.
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From all of us coaches & members at CCRC
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Top left: Athabile with Arshay Cooper
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Top right: Athabile with Aquil Abdullah - the first African American Olympic US rower
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Bottom right: Athabile with fellow tour mate, Curtley can Wyk
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GB BURSARY FUND SAIL & MOTOR PROGRAMME
On Saturday, 12 October 2024, the GBOBA Bursary Fund’s Sail and Motor Programme celebrated an exciting milestone as four Grade 11 students from the Lawhill Maritime Centre (LMC) and two TS Woltemade Sea Cadets successfully qualified for their Category E Motorboat certification. This achievement was made possible thanks to the tireless efforts of Digby Thomson, who volunteered his time and expertise to train the students. Additionally, five other Grade 11 LMC students qualified for their Sailing Day Skippers after receiving expert training from Mills Boat Academy.
As part of a long-standing tradition, the False Bay Yacht Club (FBYC) treated the students to lunch, celebrating their hard work and accomplishments. This gesture has always been a way for FBYC to give back to the community and show appreciation for the students' dedication. The celebratory lunch provided an opportunity for the students to relax, bond with their mentors, and reflect on their achievements in a supportive and positive environment.
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RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Renewal of Subscriptions:
Member Subscription invoices for the year, 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 were sent out in July. Thank you to those members who have already made payment!
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Kindly note that in terms of the Club’s Constitution;
All subscriptions shall fall due on the 1st July of each year and are payable by the 1st August. Any member whose subscription is not paid within 3 months of due date, i.e. by 1 October, shall cease to be a member and be barred from entering the club.
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Should you not wish to renew your membership, you are obliged to advise the Club (Anna) admin@fbyc.co.za.
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Any resignations received after 31 July will incur pro-rata subscription fees up to the date of resignation.
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Remember to always keep your membership in good standing.
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FIREWOOD FOR BRAAI AREA
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Please adhere to the signs which have been placed in the clubhouse.
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ADMIN OFFICE HOURS
Please take note of the weekend/public holiday hours at the club for the Admin Office;
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays:
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King George Way
Simon's Town, 7975
021 786 1703 / 064 621 3180
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