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17 Nov 2008	'Splash and a Giggle' junior holiday sailing programs
13 Nov 2008	Whats On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November
8 Nov 2008	Term Four Team Racing Week Four
27 Oct 2008	The 22nd Annual TSSSC Cock o'the River Trophy
13 Oct 2008	2008 Term Four Team Racing Competition
8 Oct 2008	Term Four Sailing Calendar Now Online
12 Sep 2008	2008-2009 Registration Forms Online

'Splash and a Giggle' junior holiday sailing programs Drew Hulton-Smith, Monday, 17 November 2008 "Splash and a Giggle" is the junior holiday sailing program offered by The Southport School Sailing Club and Sail Training Centre each school holiday period. Over Wednesday 3rd to Friday 5th December 2008, the three day event is open to all boys and girls aged 7 to 16 years and no prior experience is required. Absolutely everything except personal clothing is provided - a huge variety of boats and all necessary safety and coaching equipment, morning tea, lunch, drinks, sunblock, the works! With over 20 years experience in Junior and Youth sail training, the TSSSC "Splash and a Giggle" program offers not just the safest, but also the most enjoyable and definitely the best value holiday sailing program on offer anywhere. Places are strictly limited to 40 kids for the three days and bookings are not confirmed without full payment. The program always sells out early so nominate now and do not miss out! Other Links   Registration Form   Event Information

Whats On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November Drew Hulton-Smith, Thursday, 13 November 2008 WHAT'S ON SATURDAY 15TH AND SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2008 All groups and all levels are training this Saturday from 9am to 12pm.  Please do not be late, it causes disruption to the rest of the group and slows everyone down.  Nobody will be allowed to join the group if they arrive any later than 9.15am. Friends of Sailing have a Committee Meeting at 10.00am.  Any interested parents are welcome to join the meeting I am trying to develop a new practice - that no boats are allowed to stop on any paved areas.  This includes the main driveway through the compound, the hardstand area outside the gates, and the boatramp.  Every boat has an allocated place in the yard or the shed.  Take your boat from its park straight out to the River Ovals to the north of the boatramp where there is endless space to rig up.  Don't block the access between the hardstand and the grass.  After you launch, trailers need to be stacked up by their boat type (Pico trailers together, Pacer trailers together, etc) off to one side, near the Mr Percival trimaran.  When you return, take your boat immediately to its parking place or back onto the River Ovals to de-rig and lower Pico Masts. Things are getting busier and we need to have a system or everything grinds to a halt After coming off the water at 12:00 all the Picos must be stowed on their racks, any Pacers and Optimists racing on Sunday have to be de-rigged and prepared for towing. Friends of Sailing will be providing the BBQ lunch at 12.30 At 1.00pm sharp there will be a briefing for everyone intending to race in the Southport Yacht Club 'Cock o'the Broadwater' race on Sunday.  All Entry Forms must be completed at this session, click the link below, download your form and complete it right now! At 1.30pm we will get all the racing Pacers and Optis in the water and tow them to SYC Hollywell using the Duck and the Howie B.  We only need one person in each boat being towed.  When we arrive we will rig and test all the boats and leave them there overnight. DREW WILL NOT BE THERE ON SUNDAY!  Sam Sewell, Rob Waugh and Matt Wales may be able to assist you if you get stuck but they also have their own boats to work on as well.  This is where you need to develop your independence and self reliance.  The Sailing Squadron is a friendly place and people are always approachable and willing to help.  Be friendly and ask for help if you need it. On Sunday everyone needs to get to SYC Hollywell Sailing Squadron by 11.00am.  Address is 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell.  Everyone must do the following: Take some cash if you want to buy things at the canteen.  You should eat before you arrive, you don't want to be eating an hour before you sail.  The boats are the first priority so get them sorted out first.  Make sure you have water in your boat.  The race could take up to two hours and in this climate you should each drink a litre of water during that time. You must have their correct TSS Sailing Uniform as TSSSC is sponsoring your entry to this event. You must have a hat and PFD and make sure you have a bailer and it is tied in.  You must go to the sailing office and sign-on to the correct form.  You must check the Official Notice Board to see if there is any new information.  You must check, double check, triple check your own boat, it is your responsibility and nobody elses. You must go to the Race Briefing at 12.00pm and make sure you fully understand the course, the start and your Class Flags.  Ask questions if you are unsure. You should go afloat at least 30 minutes before the start, even longer if the start is in 'The Deep Hole' away from the Clubhouse.  Check everything, make adjustments if necessary.  Get together and tune up boat-on-boat both upwind and downwind.  Get the course figured out early.  Work out what the tide is doing and make a plan. You must represent TSSSC with pride and professionalism.  Your behaviour is on public display.  Make sure all TSS Trolleys are stacked in one pile, not spread across the whole beach.  Cooperate with each other and offer to help anyone who needs it. You must de-rig the Pacers.  We are leaving the boats there so someone needs to check with the Office for where to leave them.  Make sure the Pacer sails are rolled properly and covers are fitted tightly.  Lay the masts across the boats and make sure that all screw pins are tight.  Lay all the Opti rigs on top of the Optimists neatly. You should be all finished and packed up by 4pm.  Good luck and good sailing! Other Links   Cock o'the Broadwater Entry Form

Term Four Team Racing Week Four Drew Hulton-Smith, Saturday, 8 November 2008 The final round of racing for the Term Four Schools Team Racing Competition will be held Sunday 9th Novembver 2008.  Both the First VI and Second VI Teams are competing in Division B an  the schedule for the day is as follows: 9:00am Meet at the TSS Boatshed 9:30 Bus departs the TSS Turnaround 10:30 Approx arrival at RQYS 11:00 Compulsory Briefing for Division B 12:00 Racing commences for Division B 2:30 Approx racing concludes 3:00 Bus departs RQYS 4:00 Approx arrival TSS   Other Links   Week Four Draw   Week Three Results   RQYS Team Racing Website

The 22nd Annual TSSSC Cock o'the River Trophy Drew Hulton-Smith, TSS Sailing Club, Southport, Gold Coast, Monday, 27 October 2008 THE 22ND ANNUAL COCK O’THE RIVER TROPHY SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2008 THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL SAILING CLUB SOUTHPORT, GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA Since 1987 the Cock o’the River Trophy has been the most prestigious one-off invitation trophy event in the Club Sailing Season.  In 2008 The Southport School Sailing Club as the Organising Authority is pleased to extend an invitation to all eligible sailors and classes to nominate for entry and to compete in the 22nd annual contest of the TSSSC Cock o’the River Trophy.  The Regatta incorporates: a)             The inaugural Queensland International Optimist Dinghy Association River Titles b)            Divisions for the (Junior) T. C. Atkinson and (Senior) Cock o’the River Trophy c)             Junior and Senior Divisions for the TSSSC Centenary Trophy d)            The ‘Plastic Fantastic Intergalactic Championships’ for Trainee & Novice Racers e)             Subdivision Prizes for Pacer, Laser Radial & 4.7, Sabot and other One-Design classes   Other Links   Notice of Race   Sailing Instructions   2007 Results

2008 Term Four Team Racing Competition Drew Hulton-Smith, Monday, 13 October 2008 IMPORTANT NEWS FOR WEEK THREE COMPETITION - SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER All First VI and Second VI Team Racers please note there has been a change to the schedule as published below!  The schedule for this Sunday will be as follows: Meet at the boatshed at 9:00am, Bus departs 9:30am, Briefing 11:00am, Racing 12:00am, Bus returns to TSS 4:00pm WEEK TWO REPORT - SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2008 The second round of racing included some minor team changes and both the First and Second VI sailed without a reserve crew on this occasion. The second VI sailed first, with matches against five other schools.  This team strengthened as the round progressed, suffering some early losses due mainly to some poor starts, however the group rallied strong at the end to win the final two heats convincingly.  At the end of this day of racing, TSS Second VI placed 5th out of 7 and retained their ranking in the B Division.  Results for the Second VI for Qualifying Round Two: Match One TSS was defeated by ACGS2 by 12 points to 9.  Match Two TSS was defeated by BBC1 by 14 points to 7.  Match Three TSS was defeated by BBC2 by 11 points to 10.  Match Four TSS was defeated by BGS2 by 13 points to 8.  Match Five TSS defeated St Margarets by 9 points to 12.  Match Six TSS defeated BGS3 by 8 points to 13. The First VI, sailing with some team changes since last week, suffered from a lack of cohesion and 'blue on blue' team-mate confusion at mark roundings.  This team is still really in its infancy and has clear potential for improvement in these areas of weakness, as well as better timing and positioning at the critical pre-start period.  Conceding all five of the matches sailed, the First VI has been relegated to the B Division for the finals over the next two weeks, which will see both the TSS First and Second VI teams sailing against each other.  Results for the First VI for Qualifying Round Two: Match One TSS was defeated by BGS1 by 7 points to 14.  Match Two TSS was defeated by Iona College 1 by 7 points to 14.  Match Three TSS was defeated by Moreton Bay College 2 by 7 points to 14.  Match four TSS was defeated by Moreton Bay College 1 by 6 points to 15.  Match Five TSS was defeated by ACGS1 by 6 points to 15. The Squad will travel to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for the first round of the Finals on Sunday 2nd November.  All First and Second VI Team Racing Squad Members must meet at the TSS Sailing Shed at 6:30am to load the boats.  Bus departs TSS at 7:00am to arrive at RQYS for the mandatory briefing at 8:00am and Racing commences at 9:30am.  TSS Second VI have to rig the Red/Gold Pacers and sail out to the racecourse, the First VI will head out in the interchange boat.  The return bus departs RQYS at 12:30 returning to TSS at 1:30pm.  WEEK ONE REPORT - SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2008 The First VI and Second VI Team Racing Squads travelled to Royal Qld yacht Squadron for the first seeding round of the Queensland Schools Team Racing Series.  A total of 19 teams entered the event including two teams from BBC, two teams from Churchie and four teams from Brisbane Grammar.   Very light conditions prevailed over the early part of the day, and the Second VI which comprised several Team Racing first-timers faced a sharp learning curve.  Although the Second VI only won 1 of their 5 matches, the team never conceded a dreaded 15 point loss in any match, in fact closer scrutiny of every match conceded TSS shows that the team always had a boat in third position out of the six boat contest.  Results for the Second VI are: Match One TSS (8) defeated ACGS2 (13), Match Two MBC2 (8) defeated TSS (13), Match Three BBC2 (9) defeated TSS (12), Match Four BGS2 (9) defeated TSS (12), Match Five SM (9) defeated TSS (12). For the First VI competition in the afternoon the breeze filled in providing excellent conditions.  The team also only won 1 out of 5 heats, often giving away valuable points and places due to starting errors and low tacking efficiency.  Again the losses were close, only one point deciding the result in two of the conceded matches.  The standout result of the day was the match between TSS and BBC.  Although some of the BBC First Team were away at a training camp, this team was the hot favourite after winning the Term One Competition, the State Championships, the GPS Trophy and having just returned from the Interdominion Team Racing Championships in New Zealand.  TSS scored their most convincing win of the day with a coveted 1, 2, 3 result.  Results for the First VI are: Match One ACGS1 (8) defeated TSS (13), Match Two MBC1 (10) defeated TSS (11), Match ThreeTSS (6) defeated BBC1 (15), Match Four BGS1 (6) defeated TSS (15), Match Five IONA1 (10) defeated TSS (11). The second seeding round takes place on Sunday 26th with the TSS teams retaining their rankings in the A and B groupings.  With the scope for improvement evident in the Second VI it is hoped that a strong result may see them promoted to the A grouping for the finals beginning on 2nd November. All First VI and Second VI sailors for week two need to meet at the sailing club at 9:00am sharp on Sunday 26th October.  We are taking two inflatables this week and there is extra loading to be completed.  Bus departs TSS at 9:30am and returns approximately 6:00pm. The results for week one and the draw for week two are at the links below. Other Links   Notice of Race   Sailing Instructions   TSS Excursion Permission Form   RQYS Indemnity Form   Week One Results   Week Two Results   Week Three Draw

Term Four Sailing Calendar Now Online Drew Hulton-Smith, Wednesday, 8 October 2008 The TSS Sailing Club Term Four Schedule is now available for download. Click the link below, note all your important dates and make sure you don't miss out on any sailing this season! For further information contact Drew at the Sailing Office on 5531 9895 or drew.hulton-smith@tss.qld.edu.au   Other Links   2008 Term Four Sailing Calendar

2008-2009 Registration Forms Online Drew Hulton-Smith, Friday, 12 September 2008 Registration forms for the 2008-2009 Season are now available online.  Click the link below, complete and return, and avoid the last minute scramble! Other Links   Registration Forms