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MCASA MossieNet: November 2015
Newsletter: Mosquito Catamaran Association of SA INC
November 2015
CONTENTS:
Committee Members
Presidential Report
Editorial
MossieBytes Fleet news, events, gossip
South Ossie with Mossie Coming Events, States, Club reports, General beach gossip
Nationals
Classified Ads etc. Next MCASA committee meeting: February 8, 2016
Contact your club’s member via their mobile phone number or the links to their email if you want to add an item
to the agenda.
Committee Members
President Peter Dunk 0439 335 781
Vice President Rick Verboon 0422 390 038
Secretary Phillip Pearce
0439 824 580
Treasurer Brad Spencer
0428 947 397
Measurer Peter Dunk
0439 335 781
Handicapper Roy Douglas
0431 131 303
Country
Representative
Greg Hackett
0428 292 315 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Phillip Pearce
0439 824 580 [email protected]
General
Committee
Phil Flaherty 0411 707 176
Hubie Tucker 0403 582 190
Peter Nicholson 0418 852 269
Warwick Kemp
0412 955 355 [email protected]
Allan Pettman
0452 538 863 [email protected]
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Presidential Report
Editorial
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2015 5RM, SGIC, Berri Hotel Sportsperson of the Year Peter Dunk (centre),with regular crew
member Kirsten Thomas (left), partner Jaimee
Broekers and son Kai, 5 months, and grandparents Dorothy and Mervyn Dunk. (Sunday Mail)
MossieBytes
This new logo has been designed/organised by Gordon Hyde, Air Apparent, 1520. (Vic)
If you want to purchase some here in SA, ‘Esho Junior’ of Slipknot 2.0 has organised their printing and supplied the info below. (Nick: Ferris Signs, 0478027077) Thanks Stephen.
There must be something in the water!
YSA Sailor of the Year.
During a recent committee meeting, representatives
from Yachting SA presented the 2014 Sailor of the Year
award to Peter Dunk (Sixth Element skipper). The
committee was honoured and delighted to witness the
acceptance of this prodigious award by the current
MCASA president. (Peter’s Facebook posting) Thank you to the SA Mosquito
association for putting my nomination in, especially Phillip
Pearce and Peter Hallsworth for doing it all. It’s a great
honour to be nominated by fellow sailors. Tops off the great
season we had last season. Thanks to Jaimee Broekers for dealing with all the sailing stuff,
Kirsten for being no1 crew; wouldn't have won nationals or states without her, and Kate Hyde for being an awesome
substitute crew for the Vic States win. (See following in MossieNet for the MCASA submission for Peter’s nomination.)
But wait, there’s more!!
Congratulations to Kirsten Thomas (Sixth Element crew) for being
nominated as a finalist in the 2015 Riverland Sportsperson of the Year for
her sailing and netball achievements.
Also to Peter Dunk (Sixth Element skipper) for not only being nominated
as a finalist, but also for being the
overall winner, and now holding the
title of 2015 Riverland Sportsperson of
the Year (amongst all his other
achievements).
Stalwart Lake Bonney YC member,
Dorothy Dunk was also a finalist in the
2015 Steve McFarlane Contribution to
Sport for all she has done for the Lake
Bonney Yacht Club.
We are being watched.
It was great to catch up with ‘Olde Mossie Salts’ Alec and Mary Stevens at the Wallaroo states. Alec is a life
member of MCASA and past owner of many a mossie, his last being Allan Pettman’s current boat, The
Ultimate. (Alec was proudly wearing the gold mossie tie-pin presented to him by the association in recognition
of his past dedication to the class.) He was excited to watch the racing, appreciating the quality and closeness
of the competition. He is very pleased with the strength of the class, the way it is being supported and
promoted, particularly in the country clubs.
SLIPKNOT 2.0 with logo on stern.
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OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM
Sailor and Volunteer of the Year Awards
The Mosquito Catamaran Association of South Australia (MCASA ) Wishes to nominate: Peter Dunk YA No: Gold membership #69992 As a candidate for the: 2014-2015 Sailor of the Year Award (Senior) We believe that this sailor admirably fulfils the criteria as set out in the conditions and rules for nomination shown on the documents appended to this form. Commodore/President: Phillip Pearce (Secretary MCASA) Telephone (Private): 0439 824 580 Telephone (Mbl/Bus):
Signature: P Pearce 25/ 07 /2015
Club/Class Association: MCASA SUPPORTING STATEMENT: Titles: Season 2014-15 (see result sheets below)
Mosquito Catamaran, Sloop Rigged South Australian champion National champion Finished 1st at the Victorian Titles LBYC club champion
Lake Bonney Yacht Club (LBYC):
Commodore Qualified club race officer OOD at Regattas held at LBYC (eg. 2015 Easter Regatta) Assisted with junior sailing and instruction Regularly organised and participated in club working bee's Competed in team interclub events between Lake Bonney, Lake Boga and Lake Cullulleraine Yacht Clubs (eg. 2015 Sunraysia Interclub Regatta) Supported smaller country clubs - lives in Adelaide and travels to Barmera each week Participated in country club events at Pt. Vincent SC, Milang Regatta Club, Rivoli Bay SC (Southend), Victor Harbor YC, Meningie SC, Normanville SC.
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Mosquito Catamaran Class Associations: State: President State: Class measurer National: Secretary of National Mosquito Catamaran
Council (NMCC) Sportsman’s ship: assists all sailors with repairs, rigging,
sail making Actively promoting the development of the class Actively involved in the introduction of the spinnaker division
General:
Workshop manager and Head sail maker at Alegayter sails. Designed, cut and constructed the sails for his own successful mosquito catamaran.
Subsequently has become a major supplier of sails for the mosquito class at a national level.
This success has resulted in orders for other catamaran classes. Influential in the production (and development) of sails for all
classes, e.g. off the beach dinghies, catamarans and keel boats.
Produces a wide range of items for yachts: e.g. covers, canopies, and custom items. Competed in the Adelaide to Pt. Lincoln Race aboard Beneteau 47.7 ‘That’s Life’, crew and sail
trimmer.
Result sheets for Peter Dunk, Season 2014-15
South Australia state titles: sloop rigged
Place Sail# Name Class Crew Club
Race 1
1 Nov
2014
Race 2
2 Nov
2014
Race 3
2 Nov
2014
Race 4
2 Nov
2014
Race 5
31 Jan
2015
Race 6
31 Jan
2015
Race 7
1 Feb
2015
Race 8
1 Feb
2015
Score
1 1782 Sixth
Element MkII Peter Dunk LBYC 1 1 1 1 1 8 (DNS) 2 1 6.0
2 1800 The Young
Mariner MkII
Simon
Hallsworth
Ben Clark
SYC 8 (DNF) 2 2 2 2 8 (DNS) 1 8 (DNS) 17.0
3 1676 Both Barrells MkII Rick Verboon SYC 8 (DNF) 4 4 4 8 (DNF) 8 (DNS) 3 8 (DNF) 31.0
4 1766 9 Lives MkII Shaun Slater PVSC 2 5 5 5 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 33.0
4 1818 To Be Sure
Two MkII Phil Flaherty ASC 8 (DNC) 3 3 3 8 (DNF) 8 (DNS) 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 33.0
6 1561 Endaka MkII Steve Launer PVSC 3 6 6 6 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 37.0
7 185 The Ancient
Mariner MkII
Hubert Tucker
Martin
Flaherty
ASC 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 8 (DNC) 3 8 (DNF) 4 8 (RET) 39.0
7 entrants. Please check the order of tied scores
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National titles: sloop rigged
Victorian state titles: sloop rigged
Pt Lincoln race and regatta
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Steve Thomas on his new boat Cat-titude
South Ossie with Mossie
States: Conducted at Wallaroo SC in November: Saturday had strong
winds with only 3 Mk1 boats venturing out to the start. All boats and crew
completed the three-lap race with some relief. Whilst waiting for the second
start, the RO cancelled any further racing and the subsequent shy reach into
shore was an exhilarating experience, putting smiles back onto all three faces!
Dinner Saturday evening in the new and expanded clubrooms was a most
enjoyable evening. WSC are justifiably proud of their recent upgrade, not to
mention the quality cuisine presented to the diners.
The wind abated over night as promised with rigging Sunday morning being a
relaxed atmosphere but filled with restless anticipation. The start was off-
shore so boats left the beach early allowing sufficient time to reach the
start area by 10am. Whilst all boats gathered an ideal breeze saw
many crews exercising prestart warm-ups. But the
breeze was fading and by start time, all crews were gunwale
bumming. With Mk2 fleet starting first, all boats managed to
complete their two lap race along with Mk1 Cat-titude before the
wind collapsed. The remainder of the Mk1 fleet finished eventually
but, as it happened, well outside the 20 minute limit.
The race officials decided to tuck into their cucumber sandwiches and
pumpkin scones whilst the wind ‘boxed the compass’ with it
eventually settling into a SW sea breeze. Wind strength gradually
built during the afternoon topping out at ~18kts. What a difference fair,
consistent wind makes to the sailing. All crews
were ecstatic with the close, competitive racing
that resulted in a further three races being
completed before the 2pm close. As the Mk2
fleet had completed four heats on Sunday, they
had the minimum number of races for the
championship. Peter Dunk and Kirsten Thomas
were clear winners with 3 firsts.
With some Mk1s sailing Saturday, 5 races were
recorded so one could be a discard. There was
some confusion on the beach if any other boats
had finished that drifter. The fleet calculated
Mark Pfenning had the better score than Phillip Pearce.
Celebrations and congratulations took place on the beach during de-rigging and
continued in the club house during farewells.
But the official results told a different story!
Aldebaran VI on the limit reaching into the
beach. (Can’t see his grin.)
Sunday morning, Wallaroo SC beach.
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Results
Thanks to Roy Douglas for collecting and preparing the race results.
Further details at: http://www.sailres.com/view.php?s=424&rid=NO&r=1&g=1
Nationals: Season 2015 – 2016:
Competitors from South Australia are in their final stages of preparation for this season’s championships. All
participated in the States recently at Wallaroo and had a solid work-out in varying conditions. If you know a
club member who is travelling to Rye, wish them well for their week of sailing. If you are a participant, best of
luck from the SA association and may you all have fair winds.
Accommodation: several committee members are active in organising accommodation as the Rye district is
booked out years in advance. Greg Hackett (0428 292 315
Nationals season 2016-17, South Australia. The committee has made a decision as to the venue and will
announce final dates at the national AGM, after consultation at the national level (NMCC).
Discussion is currently taking place for 2017-18 being in Queensland. Further information will be available
after the national AGM referred to above.
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The Ancient Mariner weaves his way through the monos.
Aldebaran VI doffs his hat.
Opening Day, Lake Bonney
YC
Club Events:
Adelaide: Opening day was a beautiful day to be on the water. The fleet had its
usual sail-past-the-
officials course. Repeat
laps until told to stop.
What fun! Two
mossies gave polite
cheers to the
commodore as they
sailed past the official guests on
catamaran Temptation.
Pt. Vincent: On October 11 2015, over 100 sailors, invited guests,
members and family gathered to officially open our new clubhouse
extensions and open the sailing season. It was an incredible day on and
off the water for all involved. A very proud moment for the entire club.
Special thanks to Mark Pfenning The Matrix (LBYC) for reciprocating
and supporting our season’s opening.
Lake Bonney: LBYC held its opening regatta over the past long
weekend. The weekend was set off with the official season opened by
former long-time member and past Commodore Mervyn Dunk. Apart
from our local sailors, visitors came from as far as Mildura, Lake Boga,
Adelaide and Port Vincent.
Nineteen boats hit the water over the two day regatta for all five scheduled races. Conditions were perfect for
sailing and although the temperature was hot, the wind on both days averaged 15 knots gusting into the 20's
which caught out quite a few sailors over the weekend resulting in them testing the water temperatures.
There was a lot of close racing across the four divisions with several
finishes coming down to metres. Thanks to the 18 foot skiffs from
Adelaide, local monos, cats and visiting mosquitos.
Mosquitos:
1st- Bear Talk - Garry Johnstone (Lake Bogga)
2nd- The Matrix - Mark Pfennig
3rd- Cat-titude - Steve Thomas
Also- Goodnight Nurse – Greg Hackett (Pt Vincent)
Misc Catamarans:
1st- The wild toy - Tom Luitjes & Peter Dunk
2nd- Talisman - John Eshman
3rd- White Knuckles - Kym Luitjes & Kirsten Thomas
The mossie fleet congregates at the mark, Pt.
Vincent YC
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Somerton: Some archives of Mossies sailing at Somerton YC.
Normanville: Opening day had 5 mosquitoes on the water: club boats Rebel without a Clew, Spot and Zapper, supported by visitors Both Barrels and
The Ultimate. Normanville continues to a popular location for the Mossies to sail. Although club facilities are minimal, visitors are
always made welcome by the regular members. Try Sunday sailing at Normanville.
Web pages and Links
Mosquito Catamaran Discussion Group:
For sailors of the Mosquito Racing Catamaran link: Mosquito Discussion group
Mosquito Catamaran Face Book: Mosquito Facebook page
MossieNet Classifieds See mosquito catamaran sales at the following locations. Please notify MossieNet Ed of others as you become
aware of boats ‘on the market’.
Links The National Mosquito Catamaran website: Boats for Sale
Mosquito Catamaran discussion group (Catsailor.com): List of boats on the Forum
Locally If you would like your sailing story to be in the newsletter (all contributions welcomed) or you would like to
add something to be sold, looking for a particular item or seeking information on an item, please send an email
Thank you, Phillip Pearce (Ed)
Aldebaran VI 1827 Adelaide Sailing Club
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Mosquito Catamaran Association of S.A. [Inc.] Mailing address: PO Box 532 PLYMPTON, SA 5038
Association Registration No. 10287M Web site: http://www.theracingcat.com/index.php?page=sa
