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Docklands Short Course Series
David Staley, Saturday, 11 October 2008Docklands Short Course Series
Scheduled over 6 Sundays from October through March, the Docklands Short Course Series is open to Access 2.3, Access 303 and other classes. The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions have now been posted. Racing commences on October 12.
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International OK 2008 Short Course Regatta at Docklands
Photograph:David Staley
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An OK Day at Docklands
David Staley, Sunday, 5 October 2008Docklands Yacht Club conducted a Short Course Regatta for the International OK Class Association on Victoria Harbour on Sunday October 5.
I was a beautiful sunny day with gentle breezes finally building to 10 knots by mid afternoon. The forecast northerly never eventuated, and during the early session swung twice around the compass, testing sailors and race officials alike. After two heats were completed in these frustrating conditions, a break was called as a sumptuous BBQ lunch seemed much more appealing.
Following the first two races, the experienced Bruce Ashton was in the lead with a 1-2 scoreline, ahead of Tom Pearce and Morgan Staley.
The sailors headed back on the water feeling refreshed and relaxed shortly after 2pm and were met with a relatively steady southerly of 7-10 knots. With ideal conditions for this format of racing, a series of six back-to-back heats were sailed under sunny skies.
Tom Pearce strung together three wins in the afternoon to look threatening, but Bruce Ashton’s consistency paid off with Ashton taking the regatta with a 3 point buffer from Pearce. Chris Visick finished 3rd overall, well clear of the rest of the fleet.
The OK’s enjoyed their day at Docklands and we hope to see them back again soon.
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'Super' Bruce Ashton - Winner of the 2008 OK Short Course Regatta |
Chris Visick - 3rd Overall in the 2008 OK Short Course Regatta |
Tom Pearce - 2nd Overall in the 2008 OK Short Course Regatta |
DYC Volunteer Morgan Staley was in the hunt early in the 2008 OK Short Course Regatta |
Close tactical downwind racing in the 2008 OK Short Course Regatta |
Pre-start for heat 8 of the 2008 OK Short Course Regatta |
Plenty of challenges upwind in the 2008 OK Short Course Regatta |
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Summary of 2008 Annual General Meeting
David Staley, Friday, 26 September 2008The 2008 Annual General Meeting of Docklands Yacht Club was held at The Hub @ Docklandson the evening of September 23
Outgoing Commodore David Staley outlined some of Club’s key achievements:
- The twice monthly community sailing program is growing
- Funded sailing programs were run for the City of Melbourne and Lend Lease Victoria Harbour
- Come & Try activities were held during the Summer Boat Show & Skandia Geelong Week
- The Inaugural DYC Short Course Series was conducted over six days for the Access Classes
- The Tasar Victorian Short Course Championships were held in February
- Docklands was the venue for Schools Team Racing Regattas in February, March & April
- The club has purchased a 3.8M Aluminium Safety / Race Management Boat
- A busy program is already planned for 2008-09
- Membership is growing steadily and the club is in a sound financial position
- The clubs first formal volunteer training day was well attended
- The amalgamation of Sailing For Everyone Docklands Inc with Docklands Yacht Club has now been completed
He expressed his sincere thanks to all members of the DYC Committee for their enthusiastic contributions to the development of the Club, and to all of the club volunteers for their support over the past year.
Also at the meeting:
- The new schedule of membership fees was decided
- The 2008-09 Sailing Program was confirmed
- Two amendments to the Rules of Incorporation were passed
- A Vision and Mission Statement for Docklands Yacht Club was agreed
The Club’s new Office Bearers are:
- Commodore – Leigh Dunstan
- Vice Commodore – Cadeyrn Gaskin
- Rear Commodore – Terry O’Donnell
- Club Captain – Faye Hickson
- Secretary – David Staley
- Treasurer – Steve Bulman
- General Committee – Roy Jewell, Sonya Staley, David Ashburner
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New Vision & Mission for DYC
David Staley, Thursday, 25 September 2008Docklands Yacht Club has adopted a new Vision & Mission Statement following the 2008 AGM. These key statements will guide the development of the Club’s Strategic Planning process over the next 12 months.
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Terry O'Donnell, recently elected as Rear-Commodore of Docklands Yacht Club
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Club Development Specialist joins Docklands
David Staley, Wednesday, 24 September 2008Terry O’Donnell recently transferred from the very successful Albert Sailing Club (ASC), to the emerging Docklands Yacht Club.
Terry brings a wealth of club administration experience with a track record of great achievements over the last five years, including Yachting Victoria’s Media Award 2005 and Club of the Year Award 2006. After four consecutive terms as ASC Vice-Commodore, a new challenge was found with the bright young team at Docklands Yacht Club.
“This young Club has enthusiasm, the correct attitude towards providing a service for the community, a brilliant location and a spectacular sailing arena. I believe the most amazing opportunity I’ve ever come across is here at Docklands Yacht Club”, said Terry.
A new Membership and Volunteer recruitment campaign will commence in September 2008. Docklands residents and visitors from around Melbourne and Victoria are welcome to try sailing from the DYC facilities at Shed 2, North Wharf Rd, Docklands. They have large bright yellow and blue sail shades out front so are easy to spot.
Activities for the community are conducted every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 11am-3.30pm. Dinghy sailing on the magnificent Victoria Harbour is a must do experience for people of all abilities. For more info contact Terry on 0425 737389, email tezza_o_d@hotmail.com or visit www.docklands.yachting.org.au
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Access Coaching Days at Docklands and Mornington
David Staley, Monday, 22 September 2008The AACA is arranging a series of training days for Access Class sailors who would like to develop their racing skills. It doesn’t matter if you are a regular Championship competitor or have never raced in your life - these sessions are designed to improve your skills and increase your confidence on the water.
An introduction and theory session will be held at The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk Docklands, at 7pm on Tuesday September 30. The practical sessions will be held at Mornington Yacht Club and Docklands Yacht Club.
Racing Skills Instructors will be Colin Smith, Morgan Staley & David Staley.
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