By now last season is just memories and I am sure that all sailors will have completed their winter maintenance and will be treading the mainsheet in readiness to get back onto the water. Only another six or seven weeks to go!!

The AGM has been and gone and with it the committee for 2008/2009 has been elected. We would like to welcome Ray Layton to the position of president, Barry Wilson to the role of treasurer and new committee members in Paul Cappy and Peter Merriner. Our thanks go to retiring president Steve Read, treasurer Christine Wilson, and committee members Steve Fankhauser and Peter Boyle whose contribution has been invaluable. The position of Vice President remains vacant and we are keen to see this position filled. Please see Ray Layton if you are interested.

Sadly we advise that Diane Cameron and Christine Cook have decided to step down from their management of the canteen. The committee would like to thank Diane, Christine and their able assistants for a job very well done over a number of years. With their departure we are faced with the dilemma of replacing them and this will be a hard act to follow. The canteen is a very important part of our club structure and ideally we would like to see this run on a volunteer basis so the club can benefit from the additional income. However, we realise this is not always possible so if any members are wishing to take on the voluntary role, or wish to take on the management of the canteen, or if you know of any other persons willing to take on the challenge, then please contact Ray Layton.

A new gas heater has been installed in the members room to replace the existing one. The old heater is for sale (it was too small for the task and requires a new fan but is otherwise serviceable) so if you are interested then please contact Ray Layton.

A working bee will be organised to get our club pacers up an running for the new season. This is a good opportunity for our junior sailors to get some first hand experience with maintaining our fleet. Date is not yet known but expressions of interest can be emailed to Ian Newman, Paul Cappy or Jim McAlinden.

Wine tasting afternoon and Jazz band with the Prince’s of Swing is to be held at the clubhouse on 20^th July. The event will commence at 14.00. See the website for further details.

For those of you who need to relax Yoga is available at the clubhouse on Monday nights. The sessions commence at 7.30 pm and run for about an hour. Cost is $15 casual or %50 for five classes. Contact Kelly on 0417320 133 for more details.

The weekly draw continues each Friday night. With the new heater now online there no excuse so come and join us for some warm company and cold beer.

This has now been completed and will be shortly posted on the website. Of particular interest is our FOAK and Opening Weekend which is now to be combined with the Dinghy Classic which will be a Yachting Victoria event. This promises to be a huge weekend and further details will be advised as they come through.

The 125 Association will be holding a series of training days on Sunday17th, 24th and 31st of August and 7th and 14th of September at the Mordialloc Sailing Club

The course will be structured with a 1 hour theory session (including hand outs) followed up by 1 hour on the water practicing the techniques taught. Trainers will be out in a rubber duck so it will be a real hands on experience. Everyone will also be encouraged to take part in the afternoon race of the Mordialloc Winter Series

Participation is free for all current members but if you know anyone who would be interested or want to bring along a non member they can join up on the day ($30 for family, $25 for a senior and $20 for a junior) This will give them membership through to August 31st 2009

Specific issues relating to your boat or your technique can also be discussed on the day so it's a great opportunity to not only learn from some of the States very best 125 sailors but a chance to sort out those niggling pre season problems and to even try something completely new.

Members are reminded to email details of any news items directly to the editor. Please forward your email address to the editor if you are not receiving newsletter via electronic means.

Mike Eising email: news@chelseayachtclub.com.au

Powerboat Handling Course (TL3) - Yachting Australia (YA)

Starts: 14 Apr 2008 ends 1 May 2008

Registrations taken now

Chelsea Yacht Club - Longbeach Sail Training Centre

Course Instructor: Doug King

Cost: $250 for YA members; $300 for non YA members.

Course info and registration forms can be found on the club website or call Jim McAlinden 0400 267 894 www.chelseayachtclub.com.au

Successful completion of the course leads to the award of the Yachting Australia (YA) Powerboat Handling Cert. The YA Powerboat Handling Cert is recognised by Vic Roads. Production of a valid YA Power Boat Handling Cert provides an exemption from the requirement of the Vic Roads Power Boat Licensing test which is otherwise required to obtain your Boating Licence. Consult Vic Roads for further details. PWC users should consult Vic Roads for further advice in relation to licensing as additional requirements are in force in regards PWC driver licensing.

Wanted

Social Sub-Committee Members

To assist with the planning and running of the clubs social events calendar

This is an opportunity to:

Support and guidance given

See Jim McAlinden or call 0400 267 894 / 03 9512 1514 for further details

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

Requirements:

SAILING EVENTS AT CYC

We are delighted to advise that our club has been awarded the Sailing Victoria Youth Regatta. This event is scheduled for the first weekend in April. Yachting Victoria advises us that entries of in excess of 100 boats are expected to contest races over the two days. This is a significant event on the Yachting Victoria calendar and as the host club we are in a wonderful position to showcase the positives of our club.

The committee notes that club racing is also scheduled for this weekend. We have made the decision that, at this stage, club racing will continue as scheduled. Further information will be provided to members as it becomes available or in the March update.

Our club is to host titles for the Pacers over the labour day weekend. The 125 association will also be conducting a heat of their championships at CYC on Sunday 2^nd March 2008.

SOCIAL:

CYC social calendar is attached – please print this out and place it in a prominent position or just stick it on your fridge.

Music @ CYC continues to be held on a regular basis. The next event will be on Sunday 2/3/2008 with acoustic hill billy blues from “The Bona Fide Travellers” Cover charge of $5 applies from

1.00 pm to 4.00 pm.

A reminder that the members draw continues to be held each Friday night at 6.00 pm.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Our club relies on a large number of volunteers to assist with sail training and on race days. Our resources are becoming stretched and we are actively seeking new people to help us out. If you are able to assist or if you know of anyone who would be willing to help then please contact us. Our most urgent needs are as follows :

· Longbeach Sailing Training Centre. Volunteers are required to assist with our excellent training program. Please refer to the attached flier or contact Jim McAlinden if you can assist.

· We are looking for volunteers to assist with the CYC Social Club. Please contact Jim McAlinden if you are willing to assist. See the social calendar for further information.

POWER BOAT HANDLING COURSE

This is an excellent course for anyone wishing to become proficient with power boats. Please refer to the attached flier is you are interested. Contact point is Jim McAlinden.

STATE TITLES

To those members who are travelling to compete in State titles we wish you all the best and trust you will have a safe and enjoyable time.

Mike Eising email: mike.eising@optusnet.com.au

Editor

The Committee would like to wish a Happy New Year to all our members. We trust that you have had a safe and enjoyable break and are looking forward to the remainder of the season.

A number of CYC members were involved with titles over the break. No titles this year but some excellent results were evident. Our congratulations go to the following members :

Presentation night is to be organised by the committee this year with assistance will be provided by our junior members. At this stage the proposed date is under review and members will be advised of a firm date as soon as possible.

^{Many CYC members have recently been involved with state titles. Results we are aware of include the following :} Javelin at Paynesville
1^st	Aaron Hirst & Paul Newman
3^rd	Brett Williams & Chris Vaughan
4^th	Brent Frankcombe & Brett Taylor
8^th	Colin Williams & David Boyle
Hobie 16 at Westernport
1^st	Dave Silvester
Windrush at Rosebud
1^st	Klaus Stieglebaur
3^rd	Mike Eising
Optimist at Mornington/Mt Martha
3^rd	Mitchell Kerr-Read
125 at Chelsea & Indented Head
5^th	Will & Linda Morris
8^th	Peter Merriner & Daniel Michel
11^th	John & Emily Lowe
16^th	Zac Fankhauser & Andrew Miller
Pacer at Chelsea
16^th	Ronda Newman & Michael Cameron
18^th	Eloise Silvester & J Russell
19^th	Ian & Matthew Morris
23^rd	Mitchell Kerr-Read & M Hitchen-Haw
24^th	Lynette Williams, Bridget Cameron & Erin Love
27^th	Jesse Higgon & Kyle Smith
28^th	Yvonne Gillam & Debbie Yates
31^st	Donna Halton & Michael McKinstry
33^rd	Patrick Yates & Lucas Cappy
35^th	Cameron Schafer & Christian Yeomans
Tasar at McCrae
3^rd	Derick & Gwen Warne
5^th	Greg & Malcolm Shapcott
8^th	Rob Gilpin & Jacqui Isaacs

Javelin - Nationals in Perth	Aaron Hirst & Paul Newman	2^nd
Windrush - Nationals at Lake Macquarie	Rob Fleming	3^rd
	Paul Fleming	7^th
	Bruce Weidner	12^th
Optimist - Nationals at Frankston	Mitchell Kerr-Read	34^th 27^th
Optimist - Pacific Ring titles at Mornington	Mitchell Kerr-Read	34^th 27^th

Mike Eising email: news@chelseayachtclub.com.au

Wanted

Social Sub-Committee Members

To assist with the planning and running of the clubs social events calendar

This is an opportunity to:

Support and guidance given

See Jim McAlinden or call 0400 267 894 / 03 9512 1514 for further details

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

Requirements:

Requirements:

· Longbeach Sailing Training Centre. Volunteers are required to assist with our excellent training program. Please refer to the attached flier or contact Jim McAlinden if you can assist.

· We are looking for volunteers to assist with the CYC Social Club. Please contact Jim McAlinden if you are willing to assist. See the social calendar for further information.

Mike Eising email: mike.eising@optusnet.com.au

Best wished to Ron Earle is recovering well but slowly from his operation also John McGrath who is recovering from a hip replacement and will soon be looking for dance partners.