News about BSC 2010
22nd December - Demo Ride on New rescue Boat
John Kennedy went for a ride on a demo boat of the same model as our new RIB Rescue Boat - BSC's will be the same model, but built using Hypalon (instead of PVC), in orange, with a 30HP outboard. Photos can be seen at: http://picasaweb.google.com/BroomeWaters/2010_1222BSCNewRIBDemoBoat#
Quote: "I had a very successful time with Portside Marine
yesterday. It turns out that "my contact" (Robert) is in fact the
owner of the company and is the importer of Rapid RIB's. He seems to
regard supplying rescue boats as his contribution to community
service: he supplied 21 (yes, that's twenty one) 5.2M & 5.6M Rapid
RIB's to the current 2011 Sailing World's taking place in Perth at
considerably discounted prices. In addition he supplied boats for
the Mirror World's taking place in Albany just now.
Robert took me out personally in his Rapid 370 that he uses as a
tender at Rottnest for his big power boat! The boat seems very easy
to launch and retrieve; is very stable has a useful stainless steel
grab rail around the top of the console; tracks and turns extremely
well and has a fair turn of speed - NB: the test boat only has an
18HP and ours is coming with strengthened transom and 30HP! Seas
were quite flat at the time, but it appears to be quite a dry boat.
It has closed storage for anchor at front, under the drivers seat
and in the console. The boat is not very heavy and towed as if it
wasn't there (behind Rob's Lexus 4WD!) the test boat came with
extended draw-bar trailer (as will our boat) that is even longer
than our old IRB trailer, and large size (i.e. car) wheels. NB: the
extended draw-bar is detachable if we wished to freight our boat up
to Broome.
Robert indicated that he's delayed his next RAPID shipment to allow
time for our boat to be made and included. Thus, the boat should be
available in February instead of the earlier quoted March. These
boats are made in China, but to Australian design and using only top
quality fabrics from other countries. Our tubes are specified to be
in Hypalon, and that material is coming from France. The fabric was
due to arrive in China this week with our boat being built next week
- they don't celebrate Christmas or New Year so no factory shutdown
over there! "
Clean Marine Initiative
Clean
Marine is a joint initiative between Keep Australia Beautiful
WA, Department of Fisheries, the Swan River Trust, Department of
Transport and the Department of Environment and Conservation.
Clean Marine is a new marine debris education and awareness
program that aims to clean up the State’s waters and protect
wildlife.
NB: Clean Marine also has an online competition running where you could win $250 of boating supplies - click here to view.
2nd
December - New rescue Boat Ordered
A brand new rescue boat has been ordered using sponsorship from Shire of Broome and a huge effort by our members in selling Raffle Tickets (with prizes and support from APT, Hertz and Tropical Upholstery). This craft is being built to order, and will be ready for delivery in March 2011 in plenty of time for the new season.
The new boat is a Rapid 370 RIB and our boat will be built with White Hull, Orange Hypalon Tubes, and Black Fender, Moulded Bow Seat, Centre Console, Box Seat with Cushion and S/S Swivel Back Rest with 30HP Electric Start motor mounted on a Single axle trailer.
19th November - BSA Presentation Night
John Kennedy was nominated for the Broome Sports Association's Volunteer of the Year Award. A fantastic Presentation Night Dinner was held at Zeebar. NB: the winner of this award was Eunice Yu (Basketball). Photos at: http://picasaweb.google.com/BroomeWaters/2010_1119BSCBSAAwardsNight#
13th November - Annual Presentation Night
Members and guests had a wonderful Presentation Night Dinner in the grounds of Tropical Upholstery. The excellent dinner was provided by Ra' Ra's catering and was enjoyed by all. The pool was also welcome with several members making use of it during the evening. Thanks to Loi and Danielle for the use of the facilities. Some photos will be found at: http://picasaweb.google.com/BroomeWaters/2010_1113BSC2010AnnualPresentationDinner#
2010
Yardstick Series Results:
| 1st | John Dayman | Blue Chip | 6 Points |
| 2nd | Miranda Dibdin | Broome Times | 12 Points |
| 3rd | Brett Winfield | Rattle & Hum | 16 Points |
| 4th | Loi Odore | A Frayed Knot | 18 Points |
| 5th | Stan Best | Finistere | 24 Points |
| 6th | Sarah Liddiard | PH Balance | 28 Points |
| 7th | Phil Cox | Gold Pass | 51 Points |
2010 Handicap Series Results:
| 1st | Loi Odore | A Frayed Knot | 10 Points |
| 2nd | Stan Best | Finistere | 11 Points |
| 3rd | Miranda Dibdin | Broome Times | 14 Points |
| 4th | Sarah Liddiard | PH Balance | 16 Points |
| 5th | Brett Winfield | Rattle & Hum | 20 Points |
| 6th | John Dayman | Blue Chip | 22 Points |
| 7th | Phil Cox | Gold Pass | 49 Points |
Sink or Swim Award presented to
Loi Odore
Loi had a great year of wins, but also losses, with capsize, sailing
around the wrong marks, etc., etc.
Most Improved Sailor presented to
Miranda Dibdin
With her new boat this season, Miranda quickly improved, becoming
more consistent and successful as the year progressed.
Sailing Champion 2010 - Loi
Odore sailing A Frayed Knot
A well deserved win, but a very close finish with only 1 point in it
between first and runner-up Stan!
Not the latest news!
Some of you may be interested in a couple of photos of the Broome Yacht Club's 1984 Shinju Matsuri Regatta (the club was one year old) - where are they all now?
25th September - Willie Creek Sail-away Weekend
Many of our members went on this overnight trip to Willie Creek- Miranda's amusing version of the event will be found at: Willie Creek Happenings
18th September - Jigal Diaries
One of our members, Dave Broun, purchased a Wharram Tiki 38 called Jigal earlier this year. He took delivery of it on an island off Sumatra in May 2010 and sailed it back to Broome. The story of his exploits is contained in The Jigal Diaries.
6th September - Grant from Shire of Broome Approved
The
Shire has most generously approved BSC's application for a grant for
$6,450 to form 50% of the purchase price of a new rescue boat.
24th August - Grant from Woodside
BSC
has been successful in its grant application for $5,000 to assist
with setting up a training program in the 2011 season.
25th July - Race 5
On this day two short races were held; the first is quite reasonable winds led to some VERY close-water competition, whilst the second turned into a bit of a drifter - see photos at: http://picasaweb.google.com/BroomeWaters/2010_0725BSCRace5#
17th July - Hampton Harbour Regatta
BSC members Jenifer John, Sarah Liddiard and Miranda Dibdin travelled to Dampier for the Hampton Harbour Boat & Sailing Club annual regatta at the weekend. They received a warm welcome from club members and met competitors from sailing clubs such as Carnarvon & Port Hedland. The weekend brought variable sailing conditions from light to moderate for all the 5 races despite a previous forecast of strong winds 25-30 knots which would have kept Hobie 16 Broome Time sitting on the beach. Sailing solo on the home clubs slowly sinking Windrush 14 saw Sarah Liddiard through pure determination bring home 3rd place on handicap. BSC Hobie 16 Broome Time skippered by Miranda Dibdin & crewed by Jenifer John gained a 3rd place on handicap. Photos at:http://picasaweb.google.com.au/BroomeWaters/2010_0717HamptonHarbourRegatta# .
5/6 June _ Willie Creek trip
Photos of this trip (courtesy of Loi) can now be viewed at: http://picasaweb.google.com/BroomeWaters/2010_0605BSCWillieCreek#
26th May - Race 1 & 2 Results
The results of the first two races of the season can be viewed if you click here
23rd May - Race 2
A welcome to new member, John, in his "Impulse" which arrived just a few days prior to the race! It was a grand afternoon on the ocean for the six boats that competed, and a fine chance to try out the club's new racing marks. However, light'ish winds and a short, sharp, chop resulted in this event being shortened from the planned course. Brett (Rattle & Hum) got line honours, but the official results will be available shortly. Photos of this event can be viewed at: http://picasaweb.google.com/BroomeWaters/2010_0523BSCRace2#
2nd May - Open Day & Try Sailing
Broome Sailing Club had a most successful day with 25 new chums trying out sailing, many for the first time. Some photos of the activities will be found at: http://picasaweb.google.com.au/BroomeWaters/BSCOpenDay2ndMay2010#
The following is courtesy of The Broome Advertiser (Thursday May
6th):
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21st April - Practise Day
Some boats went out for a practise session, and Brett tried out his new waterproof video camera - some interesting and exciting footage can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nioxpb4OuQs
4th March - 2010 Handbook
The handbook will be printed this coming weekend, but this website has now been updated with this year's Handbook (including the Sailing Calendar) - click here.
2010 Hobie 16 State Titles
Our Commodore competed in this year's Hobie 16 State Titles at
Jervoise Bay Sailing Club near Fremantle on her recently purchased
Hobie "Broome Time":
Broome Time
Broome Time (#109958) on far left |
