Sunday 3 April
Perfect conditions for the last racing day of the Summer season. The Lasers turned up in force as these last races would decide the Club Champion. And it proved to be a cliff hanger. The result was not know till just before the Presentation Dinner. The result in the Lasers was a tie between Harriet and John both on 42 points. Harriet won on a countback!
Although the places had already been settled in the other classes there was some good racing, especially in the Optis. A special mention to Nicholas, a Jan LTS sailor, who won the last race Opti race on handicap.
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The Lasers setting off on the first race of the afternoon.
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Josh and Nicholas in close racing
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Naomi and has an eye for the camera
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GSC Presentation Night
The Presentation Night was a great success. There was a great turnout of members, new and old, with a fantastic assortment of salads and desserts. Thanks to Miranda for organising the night. The catering was perfect and the dinner went off without a hitch. It was a perfect way to end the summer season. For those who weren't able to make it, the complete list of awards are given below:
Optimist Scratch
1st: Gareth Burns
2nd: Max Fisher
3rd: Gemima Burns
Optimist Handicap
1st: Max Fisher
2nd: Gareth Burns
3rd: Josh Blewitt
F11 Club Championships
1st: Tim Stubbs-Race, Marcello Da Fonseca
2nd: Natasha Davies, Naomi Ascui
3rd: Emily Chang, Gemima Burns
F11 Point-Score Handicap
1st: Tim Stubbs-Race, Marcello Da Fonseca
2nd: Natasha Davies, Naomi Ascui
3rd: Emily Chang, Gemima Burns
F11 Sprints
1st: Tim Stubbs-Race, Marcello Da Fonseca
2nd: Emily Chang, Gemima Burns
3rd: Natasha Davies, Naomi Ascui
Laser Club Championship
1st: Harriet Watson
2nd: John Ritchie
3rd: Maurice Matthews
Laser Point-Score Handicap
1st: Colin Duff-Tytler
2nd: Ken Pankhania
3rd: Richard Crawford
Laser Sprints
1st: Richard Crawford
2nd: John Ritchie
3rd: Ken Pankhania
29er Club Championship
1st: Dylan Palmer, John Palmer
2nd: Dylan Janus, various crew
GSC Life Membership
Mark Palmer
Club Captain's Award
Tim Stubbs-Race
Dylan Janus
Junior Achievement Award
Josh Blewitt
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Enjoying the fantastic food.
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Some of the Junior Members with their new GSC gear bag supplied by Sydney Sailmakers.
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Harriet - Laser Club Champion
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Dylan & John Palmer
29er Club Champions
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Tim and Marcello
F11 Club Champions
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Tim and Dylan
Club Captain's Award
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GSC /HHSC 29er Presentation - April 17
The combined GSC / HHSC 29er presentation will be held on Sunday afternoon on April 17. It is on at the Woolwich Pier Hotel starting at 4:00. It will be a great afternoon catching up with the sailors from HHSC and comparing stories.
Just as there was a count back in the Lasers Club Championships, the GSC / HHSC championship went down to the wire too. Dylan and John Palmer tied with Ben Fields and Sanjin Goodrigde on 42 points. However on countback, Dylan and John won with the most 1st places.
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Two of the HHSC 29ers showing great style!
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Winter Sailing
Winter Sailing occurs on the last Sunday of each month. Sailing is from 1:00 to 3:00, so be at the club by 12:00 to rig. Everyone is welcome and it is a good opportunity to get in some practice before the 2016-2017 season. The course is decided on the day and is no too competitive. If you are planning to sail, please contact Owen (0413 201 899) or reply to this newsletter so that we have an idea of numbers and the required support.
The dates for the Winter Sailing are:
- April 24
- May 29
- June 26
- July 31
In the past there has also been an ANZAC Day sail, but as the last Sunday of April is the day before ANZAC day, it is combined.
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