Dear members, frienx`ds and supporters of Blues Point Yacht Club,

The FOURTH race of the Spring Series will be held on Sunday 29 September 2024.

Start time: 1200hrs. 

Race START and HANDICAPS for Race 7

The race START will be a radio start, with a countdown of 10mins - 5mins - 0mins. 

The handicaps and corresponding start times for each yacht are as follows: (to be updated prior to race day)

*****Other boats must stay clear of the starting line and clear of those on their ultimate approach to the starting line (RRS 2 and 24.1)******

 

Tides: 
High tide (Fort Denison) 0 hours: 0m
Low tide  (Fort Denison)  0 hours: 0m
High tide (Fort Denison) 0 hours: 0m

At this stage there are no wind warnings for Sydney enclosed waters during our race window.

SYDNEY LOCAL Forecast

not available at this time

MARINE Forecast (Sydney Enclosed Waters):

• not available at this time

The Committee will review the forecast closer to the race (particularly if any warnings are issued) and communicate any changes in arrangements ahead of the race.

Shipping on Sydney Harbour:
At this stage, there are no listed shipping movements advised between the race start and the race time limit of 16:30 hours.
Information may change without notice from BPYC.  
For the latest information, go to https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/sydney-harbour/pilotage-navigation/daily-vessel-movements/

Considering all the above information, skippers and crew are reminded that an Australian Sailing number is required to race, so it is the perfect time to ensure you and your crew's BPYC membership is renewed to gain or retain your Australian Sailing number. Note that the club is still one of the most cost effective clubs to join on the harbour and has waived the ‘joining fee’ for new members.

Safety audits
One of the conditions of entering a BPYC race series, as either a series entrant or a casual entrant, is to have a current Category 7 Safety Audit, as well as comply with the BPYC Addendum in relation to equipment for the category of race they are entering. (The Spring and Autumn Series are in enclosed waters - Cat 7 races).

As mentioned in previous correspondence, the Cat 7 or CAT 4 Equipment Audit and Additional BPYC Safety Amendment forms and actual audits must be completed and lodged with the club prior to racing.  They will then be current (valid for 12 months from your previous Audit). Please book your Equipment Audit inspection for the 2024-2025 season. 

If you have any queries, please contact me on 0416 093 215 or by email. A Safety Audit can be booked by sending an email to bluespointyc@gmail.com attention to the Commodore..

Courses for 2024-2025
Your Committee has updated the Sailing Instructions and the BPYC Calendar, both are here on the BPYC website.

We have added the Cannae Point course to the options this season as Course 7.  You can follow this link to full list of courses for 2024-2025.

 

Cheers,
Carl Braden
Commodore