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Rob and Tricia will talk about their experience and why they participate in yachting rallies. They will touch on challenges of looking for and purchasing a yacht in France. The yacht had to be set up for blue water cruising with the associated safety requirements to
participate in blue water rallies. The ARC+ (Atlantic Rally Crossing Plus) took them across the Atlantic, where they joined the WARC (World Atlantic Rally Crossing) leaving from The Caribbean, across the Caribbean Sea stopping in Columbia and the San Blas Archipelago on the way to Panama and traversing The Canal.

Please note the RYCT Bistro is closed on Tuesday evening due to a Melbourne Cup Luncheon earlier in the day.

Rope Training with Rick, learn to splice and tie the basic knots
Make a rope mat, if you have spare rope 10-12mm you will need 14 metres. Spend Saturday playing with rope finishing with Sundowners and a shared BBQ (Anchorage to be confirmed due to weather) Rick to coordinate.

Georgie Carr will share some her experiences of living on Maatsuyker island as part of the PWS volunteer caretaker program. This is sure to be an interesting and informative opportunity to learn more about this remote and rugged World Heritage island well known for its wild weather, wild life and Australia‘s most southerly lighthouse.

The session will be facilitated by Julie Porter (0407169623)
Please register for this event.
As usual WoB are invited to gather for dinner at Chillies restaurant 5 Gregory St, Sandy Bay.

Oyster Clean-up Bashing- Al and Dinah to coordinate.

A hands-on experience of Safety and Seamanship
Maximum number of boats will be 12, including 3-4 lead boats
Lead boats: Plan is to put 6-8 people on each boat so that everyone can have a go at the exercises.
The lead boats will be well setup, seaworthy boats, ready for passage making with ready-to-display safety and maintenance gear, preparations for Man-overboard and rough weather.
• Juliene Ian Johnston & Lee Astheimer
Plus we need to borrow 1 or 2 dinghies with at least a 15 HP Outboard.
Saturday
1100 - 14:30
Meet on the beach at the quarantine pontoon within Barnes Bay to discuss plans for the weekend and provide background safety information on towing, ropework, setting up for passage making, repairs, maintenance, MOB and kedging. includes maneuvering under motor and sail, prop walking and analyzing and benefiting from making small mistakes
14:30-16:30
Divide up crews into 3-4 groups on lead boats. Identify crew’s own boat as a volunteer tow boat. Lead boat positions and lashes up alongside the anchored volunteer boat. When secure, the volunteer boat lifts anchor, maneuvered out with the lead boat.
Then, change the setup for a Long Tow and tow for a period in safe water.
Next, set up alongside again, return to the anchorage and anchor the volunteer boat.
If a dock/pier available, we can try to manoeuvre the “disabled boat” on to a floating dock. Set up one of the dinghies as an alongside ‘push boat’.
16:30-17:30
tours of well-setup lead boats by lead boat skippers.
18:00-late
Barbecue—Bring everything.
Social Occasion, with ropework, heaving line practice, demos of splicing and knotwork and seaman-person stories.
CC Ian Johnston

The brief meeting will start soon after 1800 hours on Tuesday 3 December at Tas Maritime headquarters on The Domain. Barry McCann will give a short talk on the operation of the station. A BYO everything BBQ will take place after the meeting, allowing for an informal Festive Season get together for members.

If you wish to observe the 1733 radio broadcast arrive by 1720. It is necessary for members to remain quiet during this broadcast, and any subsequent broadcasts. The evening has always been a favourite with members, along with our hosts at Tas Maritime. A good opportunity to put a face to the voices we hear while cruising.
And my regular reminder, PLEASE REGISTER for the barbecue.

Christmas BBQ at Al and Dinah‘s 4PM.

Fed up with you‘re shore Christmas activities, sail for the day, anchor in Maryanne Bay and join the crew of Southern Explorer for a BBQ lunch aboard, BYO everything relax, chill out Rick to coordinate.

Why not explore the Southern Coast in preparation for our annual cruise- New Harbour, Louisa Bay, Recherche, Southport? - Rick to coordinate?

New Years Cruise
Why not explore the Southern Coast in preparation for our annual cruise- New Harbour, Louisa Bay, Recherche, Southport? - Rick to coordinate?

Norfolk Bay Cruise- Explore the majestic waters of Norfolk Bay with Paul and Alison CC.
Maybe Do this Cruise first then straight into the Annual Cruise

Southern Explorer’s Eat, Fish & Enjoy cruise. till 20th February 24 days a total of 28 days all up if doing the Norfolk Bay Cruise as well.
Let’s enjoy what we want to get out of cruising- relaxing, good company, fishing, good food! No great distances to travel, if the weather’s bad, stay where we are or move out of the weather. Fun things ashore for those that want to walk etc. Explore the Southern Coast, and lower Channel areas. Rick to coordinate.

Take 2 weeks off and head away up the East Coast with CYCT members- Friday 14th Feb till Sunday 2nd March Cruise Contact is Paul Peacock Phone 0466 184 809 email olympia32@me.com

Seeking expressions of interest for a cruise around to Strahan.
Around the 18 February leave from Recherche Bay for a 7–10-day trip to Strahan. The plan is to spend as much time as possible cruising the coastline, visiting as many anchorages and features as possible. We will spend some time in Port Davey.
Because of the possibility of severe weather and lack of support (apart from our own abilities), your craft needs to be thoroughly seaworthy with at least one competent, experienced crew.
I would like to have a look at you boat before the trip commences to be confident that you are well prepared for possible inclement weather.
The boats must have a maximum draft of 1.8 metres and have excellent multiple anchors ready to deploy. They need to be able to make ground to windward in a gale (hopefully not necessary). Maximum number of boats 4 because some of the anchorages are tight.
If interested contact Ian Johnston via email
ianjohnstonmarine@gmail.com

After starting his sailing life cruising on yachts, Geoff decided 10 years ago to try a simpler approach to cruising, and downsized to a 13‘2" cruising dinghy, Dinghy Spart. Since then, he has cruised around Tasmania and across Bass Strait in Dinghy Spart, amongst many other smaller voyages. Geoff will discuss his voyages and describe the challenges of dinghy cruising, as well as the advantages and lessons he has learned along the way.

March Long weekend gives us the opportunity to get away for 3 days, Destination and CC to be confirmed closer to the date

Area to be cleaned up will be announced closer to the date

This event will be registered with the Clean Up Australia Council.
Expect a get together at sundowners on Saturday. Cruise Contact is Catrina Boon on baord DALLIANCE on 0417 439 269.

The annual CYCT event to get your collective brains ticking over in a very nautical manner. Our esteemed ex-Commodore and previous winner onboard Gradiva will this year be presenting participants with a veriety of questions to test your navigation skills, seamanship skills, observation skills and communication skills. (The latter is to ensure harmony onboard your vessel !)
Location TBA

Take 10 days off and head away with CYCT members into the Tasman Area, this year Easter and Anzac Day blend into each other so lets make the most of this, Cruise Contact is Paul Peacock Phone 0466 184 809 email olympia32@me.com

A Mid-winter weekend away, Destination Deep Hole Bay in Sunny Southport CC TBA

Again, after the very enjoyable June long weekend cruise last year, we will be heading off this year to Norfolk Bay. Take a day or two extra if you wish and make it a great break away. Cruise contacts are Philip and Julie-anne Garlick onboard DULCINEA on 0408 488 256.

After starting his sailing life cruising on yachts, Geoff decided 10 years ago to try a simpler approach to cruising, and downsized to a 13‘2" cruising dinghy, Dinghy Spart. Since then, he has cruised around Tasmania and across Bass Strait in Dinghy Spart, amongst many other smaller voyages. Geoff will discuss his voyages and describe the challenges of dinghy cruising, as well as the advantages and lessons he has learned along the way.