Sheerlines February 2022


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Classic Yacht Association NZ

February 2022

Thanks to Roger Mills, Hummingbird Photography, for this action shot of one of Ida's crew (yikes!) at the Mahurangi Regatta, Anniversary Weekend 2022.
Check out Roger's awesome work at www.hummingbirdvideophoto.com

Welcome to the February issue of Sheerlines

COMING EVENTS
Upcoming events subject to Covid-19 restrictions

26 Feb: Harken-Fosters Kennedy Bay Race & Launch event

12 Mar: Round Rangi Yacht and Launch Races

26 Mar: DYC Duder Cup

9 April: Riverhead Launch Cruise

10 April: PCC Vintage & Veterans

15 April: Waihau River Invitation Launch Trip to Paeroa

25 April: ANZAC Day Regatta at Ponsonby CC

24 May: CYA Annual Prizegiving

2021 - 2022 CYA SUMMER of SAILING & BOATING

Keelboat Series: Entries are open for the remainder of the season. Due to all the uncertainty to date, we can understand skippers being reluctant to pay ahead for events. However, with the traffic light system in place, our season is looking more positive.

You can always enter the Series and pay as you go!! Be good to get your entries in asap.

ENTER HERE

Please let Joyce know if you intend entering a race by the Wednesday before – thanks heaps! admin@classicyacht.org.nz

PORTS OF AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY REGATTA PRIZEGIVING 2022
Thank you to all of you who entered the event this year, it was one of our best and thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part.

Sadly, we decided to postpone the Prizegiving, scheduled for tonight, until we are out of the red light restrictions and can celebrate the event in traditional style.

The AAR will be keeping in touch and we'll be sure to let you know the new date. The $1,000 Earlybird entry prize will still be drawn and of course winners and placegetters will be receiving trophies and cash awards.

ABD REGATTA PHOTOS

Check out the fantastic lineup of photos and images from the ABD Group Regatta held on 10 – 13 February 2022 on the CYA website.

https://classicyacht.org.nz/2022-abd-group-classic-yacht-regatta/

VESSEL REGISTER & MEMBERSHIP

The 2022 Vessel Register has now been posted to all current members.

If you are among the few who have yet to pay your subs for 2021-22, we look forward to receiving them so a copy of the register can be on its way to you.

Reluctantly, any unpaid subs by 28 February will result in members being removed from the database – we don’t want to do this so are looking forward to hearing from you.

NEW MEMBERS

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO :

Chris Lidgard SY AMOKURA

Glenn Starr SY ANGARA

Josh Markham Crew

Andreas Reuner SY STOERTEBEKER III

WORLDWIDE CLASSIC BOAT SHOW

Our friends at OffCenter Harbor are currently running a WorldWide Classic Boat Show, with amazing videos and really cool stuff to enjoy. They regularly showcase NZ boats. It finishes their Sunday 27th Feb, which gives us until sometime Monday, given they're located in Maine, USA.

And - it's FREE!

Grab a cup of your favourite beverage and take time to view at

https://classicboatshow.com/about/

THE VOYAGE OF THE ROXANE

Dear Yachties

Back in 2010 I was delighted to publish The Voyage of the Roxane, the true story of a 1937 pre-war, seat-of-the pants winter crossing of the Tasman Sea in a 26 foot E Class Keeler. This voyage is not particularly well known, although it was believed at the time the Roxane was the smallest yacht to cross the Tasman. The three young Kiwi adventurers had a difficult and exciting voyage. The book was written by Keith Dawson, one of the owners and sailors of the Roxane, from his diaries and the log book. (Keith Dawson, who died a few years ago aged 105, was my uncle.)

The print run for this book was sold out years ago, but some recent interest has led to the possibility of a small reprint being carried out. The purpose of this communication is to gauge what interest there may be among present-day yachtsmen and women to obtain a copy of this unique and fairly rare book.

I would be grateful if you could bring this email to the attention of your members and encourage anyone interested to contact me at tercar46@gmail.com.

Thank you,
Terry Carson
www.alibipress.co.nz

NZ ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW 5/6 March 2022

Once again - we are thrilled to give you the opportunity to indulge in a long weekend of glorious hydromatic relaxation at St Arnaud in the Nelson Lakes National Park, with this year’s NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show.

This year’s show is set for the weekend of March 5&6, and many boaties have indicated they’re going to turn up a bit early and maybe stay a bit longer. It’s a great idea, and a growing trend!

Maybe you might consider making an extended holiday out of it and add in a bit of mountain-biking, some exploration of the Nelson Lakes National Park or a few visits to our famous ‘top of the south’ vineyards and art galleries.

But for the enthusiast, there’s no need to wander further afield than the shore of Lake Rotoiti where the Classic Boat Show takes place.

There will be the usual range of boats…from clinkers and veteran wooden yachts. old race boats, to jet boats and fibreglassics from the 60s and 70s.

From early morning on both days of the weekend you can wander around the boats on land, chat with other owners, view displays with stories of restoration and rebuild and then take part in the activities on the lake in the afternoon.

The NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show is now in its 23rd year and continues to grow in the number and quality of craft presented. Judging will take place on Saturday, ahead of an evening awards ceremony to be held once again at the Alpine Lodge.

We look forward to your entry – see you there - and don’t forget your “My Vaccine Pass” - essential for all participants and spectators at this year's show!

For further information please contact: Glenn Common glenn@rockquest.co.nz

ps. if you are going to be piloting a boat 18’ or over, we would like you to please bring a handheld UHF radio with you if possible, to trial this as an additional form of communication with the large boats this year.