RNYC CALENDAR OF SAILING & SOCIAL EVENTS

JUNE 2013
Saturday 15 – L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Sunday 16 – L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by Lorraine RNYC
Monday 17 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Sunday 23 – Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by DHS Jazz Band RNYC
Friday 28 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Saturday 29 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Sunday 30 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Lunch, drinks, festivities and “Music on the Lawns” by Clive RNYC
Start of MSC Week PYC

JULY 2013
3-12 – Lipton Cup RNYC

RNYC QUIZ NIGHT MENU
THIS FRIDAY – THIS FRIDAY THIS FRIDAY – THIS FRIDAY

Come on down on Friday and join the bunch of ‘quizzers’ who test their general knowledge against others in a friendly and relaxed manner. It’s a great evening, with good food and music too. All for just R100pp. Please book with Gayle at Reception – 031-301 5425 or club@rnyc.org.za

Menu
Roast Beef
Roast Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Vegetable Lasagna
Chicken Curry
Various Salads
Selection of Desserts
South African Cheese & Biscuits
Tea & Coffee

SAILING Matters
by Phil Downing – Rear Commodore

5 REASONS WHY KIDS SHOULD SAIL BY DANIELA CLARK

1. Self-Confidence. There is simply nothing like being able to pilot your own craft at the age of 9 years old. Riding a bike is one thing. Skilfully steering and docking a sailboat is quite another. All of my athletic endeavours helped to shape my sense of self as a kid, but sailing was without a doubt the most instrumental. I have not only noticed this in myself; during my ten years as a sailing instructor, I have seen it again and again in my students.

2. Spatial awareness. When kids learn how to navigate a boat through narrow spaces and tight turns – how to avoid collisions, coast to a dock with finesse, or squeeze into a packed starting line at a regatta – they develop a spatial awareness that will bring them prowess IN all activities that involve coordination. Like driving, for instance.

3. Sense of direction. When I was 10 years old, I would sail all week with my class, and then go out on weekends by myself. I would pack a lunch and take my Optimist out for a couple of hours to explore. I believe that it was on those trips that I began to develop a good sense of direction. Noticing which direction I had come from, picking out landmarks, and knowing how to get back became a regular part of my stream of consciousness. That awareness is crucial to having a sense of direction.

4. Weather knowledge. Do you know from which direction thunder storms normally come? Do you know what the water temperature normally is on Long Island Sound in May? If your child is a sailor, he or she will know. Weather knowledge will come in handy both on the water and on land.

5. Shipshape habits. Sailing students learn how to properly rig and unrig a boat. Kids learn to put things away in the right place, and keep them tidy while on the water. That’s a skill no mom or dad can argue with. Longshore Sailing School even has a shipshape award for every class to encourage the behaviour.

So if your kids haven’t tried sailing, have them give it a try.

NAUTICAL TRIVIA – BY ‘FONZ’

“Bamboozle”. To intentionally deceive someone, usually as a joke, you are said to have bamboozled them.

History. The word was used in the days of sail, but the intent was not hilarity. Bamboozle meant to deceive a passing vessel as to your ship’s origin or nationality by flying an ensign other than your own – a common practice of pirates.

2013 CRAFT BAY LICENCE

For those members who submitted their registration forms – please collect your new disc from Gayle at Reception – Monday to Friday between 08h00 and 16h00. Please note that these must be displayed on your boat.

DURBAN BOAT SHOW

The Durban Boat Show will be on at the Yacht Mole outside the Club from 28 – 30 June. Discount tickets (three adult tickets for the price of two) are available on www.durbanfunseason.co.za

CARDBOARD BOAT RACING
DURBAN MARINA
SATURDAY 29 AND SUNDAY 30 JUNE

Fancy yourself a craftsman? The Durban International Boat and Lifestyle Show will be host to the fun new global craze, Cardboard Boat Racing, taking place at the Durban Marina on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June.

Going into its second year, the race welcomes a mix of ingenuity and entertainment; a must for buccaneers, sailors, or really creative model builders alike.

It’s extremely easy – all you have do is construct your own boat using two items, cardboard and duct tape, then it’s anchors aweigh in the ultimate test to see if you can float your boat. Why not gather some mates together and get creative?

This year there are three races, the first is a closed event for budding boat building students from around Durban who will be testing their knowledge by building some sturdy seagoing craft that will be raced on Saturday morning.

Sunday will be open day for all. Two races will be held in the morning on the outgoing tide. The first will be a variety of quirky crafts that can be designed, created and even tested before the day, built off-site. The second race will be for boats that are constructed on the day at the venue. Planning and designing can be done ahead of time before you roll up your sleeves and build your dream boat.

All boats will be checked for seaworthiness by a team of scrutineers before setting sail. Boats can be one, two or three-man craft that will race over a demarcated course in the Durban Marina. Each team will be allowed another two land based crew that will be the support builders and back up team.

There will be a three hour allotted time for contestants that opt to build their boat on the day. The design is left entirely up to the teams’ creativity, but no surfboard style boats will be accepted. Each team will be given a limited amount of cardboard and two rolls of duct tape. Additional duct tape, Stanley knives, pencils and straight edges must all be provided by the contestants.

Crew are welcome to dress up for the occasion, but during the race, the competing crew will need to wear a lifejacket or a Personal Floatation Device (P.F.D.) at all times. Decorations are encouraged to dress the boat.

For more info on how to enter or download the entry form go to http://www.durbanboatshow.co.za or contact Creative Events on 031 266 9828

RNYC RESCUE NEWS

We are still in need of volunteers for Lipton, so please contact Christine (Christine@drsmash.co.za) as all help will be appreciated. We are looking for Shore Crew and Boat Crew.

Rescue Duties:
We have the June regatta from 15 to 17 June as well as the Lipton Cup from 7 to 12 July to prepare for. New crew are always welcome.

Please support our generous sponsors.

KILLER PRAWN SPECIAL

We are still running the “Killer Prawn Special” throughout the club @ R85.00 for 10 Tiger Prawns accompanied with rice or french fries and a choice of lemon butter sauce, peri-peri sauce and garlic butter sauce. This special is available throughout the Club during meal times.

NSRI Emergency Numbers
Durban 082 990 5948
Port Edward 076 617 5002
Richards Bay 082 990 5949
Shelly Beach 082 990 5950

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Members are requested to please support to following who have so generously contributed to the betterment of our Club.
ABI
ADT Security
Colorpress
Distell
Garmin
Graham Rose
Graham Els
HBS (Hulamin)
Herbs on the Hill
North Sails
Offshore Sailing Academy
Ola
Orion – Ellian Perch
Sails & Boating
Sea Sailing Adventures
Seaport Supply
Stuart Ritchie
Ultra Chemica

RNYC CALENDAR OF SAILING & SOCIAL EVENTS

JUNE 2013
Sunday 9 – NSRI Barrel Race RNYC
Lunch, drinks, festivities and “Music on the Lawns” by Rob Main-Baillie RNYC
Saturday 15 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Sunday 16 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by Lorraine RNYC
Monday 17 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Sunday 23 – Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by DHS Jazz Band RNYC
Friday 28 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Saturday 29 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Sunday 30 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Lunch, drinks, festivities and “Music on the Lawns” by Clive RNYC
Start of MSC Week PYC

JULY 2013
3-12 – Lipton Cup RNYC

2013 CRAFT BAY LICENCE

For those members who submitted their registration forms – please collect your new disc from Gayle
at Reception – Monday to Friday between 08h00 and 16h00. Please note that these must be displayed
on your boat.

NSRI BARREL RACE DAY
Sunday 9 June
THIS SUNDAY – THIS SUNDAY – THIS SUNDAY – THIS SUNDAY

Background
The NSRI Barrel has been supported by many Durban based businesses and has been put together by members of all Durban Yacht Clubs.

Please come and join in and help support the volunteers who provide us with a safety net off our coastline. They have been responsible for saving the life of at least one of our number in recent years and have ensured that numerous others of us have not got into serious difficulties.

Getting to Your Mooring
Lucky draw tickets and breakfast rolls will be on sale at the entrance to the moorings. All proceeds to NSRI.

Donate a bottle of booze at the entrance to moorings for later auction as a job lot, all proceeds to NSRI.

Salute to NSRI
Muster off T Jetty at 10h30.

Form up behind Vernon Goss on Belissima for the salute to NSRI.

VIPs including the Durban Station Commander will be on ‘Go To’. There will also be officials from the port on board. The aim is to thank these people and particularly the NSRI for being there for us and for other sea goers so please be respectful.

Following the salute, water fights may begin.

Please take every precaution as boats are likely to be at close quarters.

Barrel Race
11h00 countdown for the race will begin.

The race will be to Wednesday night format but with only one start.

Division A, B and C boats will sail 2 laps

Division D and E boats will sail one lap.

Husky II will be the bridge boat and Scorpio will be the safety boat.

Hostage Taking
After the race, as boats return to moorings, hostages may be taken by NSRI.

If you are identified as a hostage, you must comply unless your presence on the boat is critical to safely returning the boat to its mooring.

Please note that NSRI hostage taking boats will be rubber ducks so that they can come along side without damage to paintwork and the drivers are highly experienced and regularly carry out these manoeuvres in extremely trying conditions at sea. You will be in good hands.

Hostages will be escorted to RNYC by NSRI and may be freed after the payment of a ransom (small donation to NSRI).

Afternoon Proceedings
Inquisition and negotiation with NSRI pirates for the safe return of hostages led by chief negotiator Rob Main-Ballie.

Celebration and festivities following the safe return of hostages.

Lunch followed by the lucky draw.

The lucky draw will be broken up by games and auctions of highly desirable items including, but not restricted to;
• A southern ocean wet weather jacket to be made to highest bidder’s size.
• Cases of highly desirable wines and spirits.
• A sea kayak.
• Sailing lessons.
• The job lot of donated bottles donated by participants (ideal for anyone planning a party).

CARDBOARD BOAT RACING
DURBAN MARINA
SATURDAY 29 AND SUNDAY 30 JUNE

Fancy yourself a craftsman? The Durban International Boat and Lifestyle Show will be host to the fun new global craze, Cardboard Boat Racing, taking place at the Durban Marina on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June.

Going into its second year, the race welcomes a mix of ingenuity and entertainment; a must for buccaneers, sailors, or really creative model builders alike.

It’s extremely easy – all you have do is construct your own boat using two items, cardboard and duct tape, then it’s anchors aweigh in the ultimate test to see if it you can float your boat. Why not gather some mates together and get creative?

This year there are three races, the first is a closed event for budding boat building students from around Durban who will be testing their knowledge by building some sturdy seagoing craft that will be raced on Saturday morning.

Sunday will be open day for all. Two races will be held in the morning on the outgoing tide. The first will be a variety of quirky crafts that can be designed, created and even tested before the day, built off-site. The second race will be for boats that are constructed on the day at the venue. Planning and designing can be done ahead of time before you roll up your sleeves and build your dream boat.

All boats will be checked for seaworthiness by a team of scrutineers before setting sail. Boats can be one, two or three-man craft that will race over a demarcated course in the Durban Marina. Each team will be allowed another two land based crew that will be the support builders and back up team.

There will be a three hour allotted time for contestants that opt to build their boat on the day. The design is left entirely up to the teams’ creativity, but no surfboard style boats will be accepted. Each team will be given a limited amount of cardboard and two rolls of duct tape. Additional duct tape, Stanley knives, pencils and straight edges must all be provided by the contestants.

Crew are welcome to dress up for the occasion, but during the race, the competing crew will need to wear a lifejacket or a Personal Floatation Device (P.F.D.) at all times. Decorations are encouraged to dress the boat.

For more info on how to enter or download the entry form go to http://www.durbanboatshow.co.za or contact Creative Events on 031 266 9828

RNYC RESCUE NEWS

We are still in need of volunteers for Lipton, so please contact Christine (Christine@drsmash.co.za) as all help will be appreciated. We are looking for Shore Crew and Boat Crew.

Rescue Duties:
We have the June regatta from 15 to 17 June as well as the Lipton Cup from 7 to 12 July to prepare for. New crew are always welcome.

Please support our generous sponsors.

KILLER PRAWN SPECIAL

We are still running the “Killer Prawn Special” throughout the club @ R85.00 for 10 Tiger Prawns accompanied with rice or french fries and a choice of lemon butter sauce, peri-peri sauce and garlic butter sauce. This special is available throughout the Club during meal times.

NSRI Emergency Numbers
Durban 082 990 5948
Port Edward 076 617 5002
Richards Bay 082 990 5949
Shelly Beach 082 990 5950

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Members are requested to please support to following who have so generously contributed to the betterment of our Club.
ABI
ADT Security
Colorpress
Distell
Garmin
Graham Rose
Graham Els
HBS (Hulamin)
Herbs on the Hill
North Sails
Offshore Sailing Academy
Ola
Orion – Ellian Perch
Sails & Boating
Sea Sailing Adventures
Seaport Supply
Stuart Ritchie
Ultra Chemicals
Unilever

RNYC CALENDAR OF SAILING & SOCIAL EVENTS

May 2013
Friday 31 – RNYC Club Draw – be there to win prizes RNYC

JUNE 2013
Sunday 2 – PYC Jockey Series Keelers Offshore PYC
Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by Hans & Sandy RNYC
Sunday 9 – NSRI Barrel Race RNYC
Lunch, drinks, festivities and “Music on the Lawns” by Rob Main-Baillie RNYC
Saturday 15 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Sunday 16 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by Lorraine RNYC
Monday 17 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Sunday 23 – Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by DHS Jazz Band RNYC
Friday 28 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Saturday 29 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Sunday 30 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Lunch, drinks, festivities and “Music on the Lawns” by Clive RNYC
Start of MSC Week PYC

JULY 2013
3-12 – Lipton Cup RNYC

CLUB DRAW
FRIDAY 31 MAY – 18H00 IN THE BRITANNIA ROOM
THIS FRIDAY – THIS FRIDAY – THIS FRIDAY – THIS FRIDAY

The first prize at the draw this Friday is a whopping R6500.00 if the person is present at the draw.

There are other attendance prizes, so quite simply – BE THERE TO WIN!

NSRI BARREL RACE DAY
Sunday 9 June

Background
The NSRI Barrel has been supported by many Durban based businesses and has been put together by members of all Durban Yacht Clubs.

Please come and join in and help support the volunteers who provide us with a safety net off our  coastline. They have been responsible for saving the life of at least one of our number in recent years and have ensured that numerous others of us have not got into serious difficulties.

Getting to Your Mooring
Lucky draw tickets and breakfast rolls will be on sale at the entrance to the moorings. All proceeds to NSRI.
Donate a bottle of booze at the entrance to moorings for later auction as a job lot, all proceeds to NSRI.

Salute to NSRI
Muster off T Jetty at 10h30.
Form up behind Vernon Goss’ on Belissima for the salute to NSRI.
VIPs including the Durban Station Commander will be on ‘Go To’. There will also be officials from the port on board. The aim is to thank these people and particularly the NSRI for being there for us and for other sea goers so please be respectful.
Following the salute, water fights may begin.
Please take every precaution as boats are likely to be at close quarters.

Barrel Race
11h00 countdown for the race will begin.
The race will be to Wednesday night format but with only one start.
Division A, B and C boats will sail 2 laps
Division D and E boats will sail one lap.
Husky II will be the bridge boat and Scorpio will be the safety boat.

Hostage Taking
After the race, as boats return to moorings, hostages may be taken by NSRI.
If you are identified as a hostage, you must comply unless your presence on the boat is critical to safely returning the boat to its mooring.
Please note that NSRI hostage taking boats will be rubber ducks so that they can come along side without damage to paintwork and the drivers are highly experienced and regularly carry out these manoeuvres in extremely trying conditions at sea. You will be in good hands.
Hostages will be escorted to RNYC by NSRI and may be freed after the payment of a ransom (small donation to NSRI).

Afternoon Proceedings
Inquisition and negotiation with NSRI pirates for the safe return of hostages led by chief negotiator Rob Main-Ballie.
Celebration and festivities following the safe return of hostages.
Lunch followed by the lucky draw.
The lucky draw will be broken up by games and auctions of highly desirable items including, but not
restricted to;
• A southern ocean wet weather jacket to be made to highest bidder’s size.
• Cases of highly desirable wines and spirits.
• A sea kayak.
• Sailing lessons.
• The job lot of donated bottles donated by participants (ideal for anyone planning a party).

COOPERS LIGHTHOUSE THERE & BACK RACE

The trimaran Ladybird skippered by Andrew Dolloway dominated in Sunday’s Royal Natal Yacht Club Coopers Lighthouse There-and-Back Race taking line honours in a fleet of 17.

Dolloway led from the onset heading offshore on the run as he raced to the mark set furthest for the racing class. Being the first boat to turn around the buoy, he opted for the route closest to the shore as he worked his way up to the finish line in a magnificent time of just over two hours.

Second around the racing pin, Sticky Fingers with Rob Samways at the helm navigated his way down the centre of the course. On his approach, Sticky Fingers caught up with the first in the cruising class, Bellissima with James Goss steering the larger yacht. The two duelled their way to the finish line in a wonderful tussle for the honour of second across the finish line. Bellissima powered her way to the end, pipping Sticky Fingers at the post.

James Goss enthusiastically stated after the race, “That was exciting! We were within inches of Sticky Fingers. I opted to wait and head further offshore on our approach to the finish with our final tack taking us perfectly through the line. This tactic worked fantastically and I am so pleased with our result!”

The wind filled the sails just in time for the race officer, Greg Challis to set the cluster of yachts off on time with one start for all the sailors. A gentle 5 knots and glassy waters greeted the sailors as they set off flying their spinnakers sailing down to two marks just off Coopers Lighthouse off the Bluff. The slower, bigger boats in the Cruising Class turned first with the racing classes buoy further down the coast allowing them to stretch their legs and power their way around the course.

On the beat back to the finish, the north easterly got to around 8 knots giving the boats a bit more power. The entire fleet finished within one hour after the leader Ladybird with only one yacht retiring. The Durban sailors were treated to a once in a lifetime backdrop as they made their way back to the finish line near the harbour mouth. Three Dutch Tall Ships departed Durban continuing their circumnavigation with the next stop in Port Louis in Mauritius made for a welcome and memorable sight.

Ahead of the biggest sailing event in South Africa, four L26s used the race to get some hard earned time on the water for the upcoming Lipton Challenge with the two big contenders finishing first and fifth on handicap in the racing class.

Results
Cruising Class
1 Bellissima (James Goss)
2 Caversham Caprice (Richard Crockett)
3 So Basic (Stuart Ritchie)
4 Inside Out (Phil Downing)
5 Cest La Vie – DNF
Multihull
1 Ladybird (Andrew Dolloway
Racing Class
1 Choose Life Coordination (Richard Weddell)
2 Sticky Fingers (Rob Samways)
3 Aquavit (Ross McGill)
4 Majimoto (Jon Marshall)
5 Orion B2G2 (Patrick Harris)
6 Zing (Gavin Smith)
7 Therapy (Gavin Wadsworth)
8 Choose Life Element (Siya Vato)
9 Container World (Michael Dickinson)
10 Flyer (Brad Rayson)
11 Zap (Graham Rose)

PYC JOCKEY SERIES FOR KEELERS

PYC will be hosting the Jockey Series which will be held offshore on Sunday 2 June.

If you intend to race please confirm with Pat at the PYC on 031-301 4787 before midday on Friday.

The briefing will be at 09h00 on Sunday in Charlies.

NAUTICAL TRIVIA BY FONZ

“Mayday” is the internationally recognized voice radio signal for ships and people in serious trouble at sea.

“Mayday” was made official in 1948. It is an anglicising of the French m’aidez, meaning “help me”.

KILLER PRAWN SPECIAL

We are still running the “Killer Prawn Special” throughout the club @ R85.00 for 10 Tiger Prawns accompanied with rice or french fries and a choice of lemon butter sauce, peri-peri sauce and garlic butter sauce. This special is available throughout the Club during meal times.

NSRI Emergency Numbers
Durban 082 990 5948
Port Edward 076 617 5002
Richards Bay 082 990 5949
Shelly Beach 082 990 5950

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
Members are requested to please support to following who have so generously contributed to the betterment of our Club.

ABI
ADT Security
Colorpress
Distell
Garmin
Graham Rose
Graham Els
HBS (Hulamin)
Herbs on the Hill
North Sails
Offshore Sailing Academy
Ola
Orion – Ellian Perch
Sails & Boating
Sea Sailing Adventures
Seaport Supply
Stuart Ritchie
Ultra Chemicals
Unilever

RNYC CALENDAR OF SAILING & SOCIAL EVENTS

May 2013
Friday 24 – SAS KZN AGM – 18h00 RNYC
Sunday 26 – RNYC Keelers Coopers Lighthouse RNYC
Lunch, drinks and “Music on the Lawns” by Shanthan RNYC
Friday 31 – RNYC Club Draw – be there to win prizes RNYC

JUNE 2013
Sunday 2 – PYC Jockey Series Keelers Offshore PYC
Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by Hans & Sandy RNYC
Sunday 9 – NSRI Barrel Race RNYC
Lunch, drinks and festivities and “Music on the Lawns” by Lorraine RNYC
Saturday 15 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Sunday 16 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by Gino RNYC
Monday 17 – IRC SA, L26 and Hobie 16 & 14 Class Associations SASKZN Provincials RNYC
Sunday 23 – Lunch, drinks, festivities & “Music on the Lawns” by DHS Jazz Band RNYC
Friday 28 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Saturday 29 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Sunday 30 – Durban Boat Show Yacht Mole
Lunch, drinks, festivities and “Music on the Lawns” by Clive RNYC
Start of MSC Week PYC

JULY 2013
3 -12 – Lipton Cup RNYC

FEEDBACK FROM YOUR MERGER COMMITTEE

The merger committee has brought past Commodore, Christ Frost, onto the committee as they feel confident that his knowledge of the Club and its history, as well as his commitment to retaining the Club’s heritage and lineage, will be an asset to the committee.

We met with the representatives of the PYC merger committee on 17 May. We provided feedback to them on our members’ meeting held on 8 May, and in particular the sentiment that was expressed by the members regarding the retention of our heritage and the Royal Charter.

The committee are continuing to investigate the most suitable vehicle that will allow the two clubs to merge without the loss of our 150 year lineage. To this end we are working on a constitution that will allow this to be facilitated. Once this constitution has been completed it will be made available to members for comment, before a date can be set for any formal meetings that will involve a vote.

It is important to reiterate that the merger committee is working toward a solution that will benefit both Clubs and the Durban sailing fraternity in general. We have no intention of proceeding down a path that will be detrimental to the RNYC.

RNYC members in particular will be happy to note that, in terms of co-operation between the Clubs, they may now use the PYC keelboat slipping facilities at the same rate as PYC members.

RNYC members may also make use of the PYC car parking and dinghy parking area at the PYC members rate.

PYC members are also able to make use of the RNYC food and beverage facilities at RNYC member prices. PYC members need to show their valid membership card, or see Gayle in the RNYC reception office to get a temporary member card.

CLUB DRAW
FRIDAY 31 MAY – 18H00 IN THE BRITANNIA ROOM

The first prize at the draw next Friday is a whopping R6500.00 if the person is present at the draw.

There are other attendance prizes, so quite simply – BE THERE TO WIN!

NSRI BARREL RACE DAY
Sunday 9 June

The day that you have all been waiting for is nearly upon us. This is the day that we pay tribute to those who help and protect us as we sail from the Port of Durban.

Make sure that you are there on 9 June to doff your cap, repel borders, race away from the opposition and take part in the shore based frivolities led by our very own Rob Maine-Baillie.

RNYC RESCUE NEWS

We are in full swing with regards preparations for Lipton. If anyone is interested in getting involved with rescue for this prestigious event, please contact Christine (Christine@drsmash.co.za)

We are looking for:
Shore Crew
Boat Crew
Skippers

Galaxy is in for her face lift and we hope to have her back on the water in the next month or so. She may also have a sponsor soon, so please keep an eye out for her when she returns.

Thank you to ADT for their continuing support of our Rescue initiative. Glen Smith from ADT has again committed to sponsor Scorpio for the next racing season, thank you Glen.

KILLER PRAWN SPECIAL

We are still running the “Killer Prawn Special” throughout the club @ R85.00 for 10 Tiger Prawns accompanied with rice or french fries and a choice of lemon butter sauce, peri-peri sauce and garlic butter sauce. This special is available throughout the Club during meal times.

NSRI Emergency Numbers
Durban 082 990 5948
Port Edward 076 617 5002
Richards Bay 082 990 5949
Shelly Beach 082 990 5950

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Members are requested to please support to following who have so generously contributed to the betterment of our Club.
ABI
ADT Security
Colorpress
Distell
Garmin
Graham Rose
Graham Els
HBS (Hulamin)
Herbs on the Hill
North Sails
Offshore Sailing Academy
Ola
Orion – Ellian Perch
Sails & Boating
Sea Sailing Adventures
Seaport Supply
Stuart Ritchie
Ultra Chemicals
Unilever