What's been happening at Naval Point

last weekend our green fleet sailors participated in a Mitre 10 Fundraiser BBQ down in ferrymead. The kids had a great time serving up and selling sausages… and even more so we think the parents. They sold nearly 500 sausages! That brings the fundraising to $713. This money helps the families to get coaches to regattas and with 3 major regattas in the new year, 2 of which are in Picton. including the Opti Nationals, a first for all our sailors!

The next time you can catch them at Mitre10 will be Sunday December 10th. and keep an eye out for out fundraising initiatives coming soon.

As we get into swing of the 23/24 season we have had a few queries from members enquiring how our handicap system is working this season. Towards the need of last season it was apparent that a few of the current handicap's were out dates and a full review was needed. A sub committee was formed, that group of individuals have taken on the less than easy task of reviewing.

Stage 1 which is where we are at currently, this has seen everyone's handicap set to a blended combination of class handicap and data from ‘race track’. Stage 2 which we will see in the very near future will see the integration of a performance based handicap.

We have also had a couple of requests for a double handed division to sit alongside out typical sailing days, if this is something you are interested in (or not). we ask that you please complete the quick 3 question poll attached.

Double handed race poll

Up coming regattas

Trailer Yacht Canterbury Champs

In little over a weeks time sees the Trailer Yacht Canterbury champs, if you have not already registered, we ask you to do so ASAP please. All information can be found here - Trailer Yacht Canterbury Champs

Weekends like this put a lot of strain on our on water volunteers and support as we are running a separate course for club dinghy racing as well. If you or someone you know can help us on the water on Saturday or Sunday please get in touch with Brian at Brian.Hobbs@ul.com. its so greatly appreciated, Food and all necessary training is provided.

ILCA South Island Champs

December 9th and 10th sees the ILCA (Laser) south Island champs, all information can be found on our website under major events.

Dont forget you are permitted to use off brand ILCA gear for this event so get your registrations in quickly!

Canterbury Yachting Association Centenary Celebration

To the Naval Point Club,

We wish to cordially invite your representatives to attend the 100-year Anniversary Celebration of the Canterbury Yachting Association.

Location. Pleasant Point Yacht Club

Address. South New Brighton Park (off Beatty Street)

Date. Tuesday, 21st November

Time. 7:00 pm.

CYA has supported the promotion, growth and development of our sport on a regional basis and helped many younger sailors compete both nationally and internationally through coaching and travel grants.

We have a guest speaker to present a talk on the CYA, YNZ, Sail GP and other aspects of our sport. We will also be formally recognising a number of individuals for their outstanding contribution to our sport and the Canterbury Yachting Association.

We see this event as an opportunity for past and current members of the CYA along with other club officers to meet and celebrate the achievements of Canterbury Yachting over the past 100 years.

Finger food along with tea and coffee will be provided, and a cash bar will be open for refreshments.

Can you please provide us your list of representative members who will be attending the

evening.

Please RSVP by Friday 10th November ’23 to Glenn Cowan CYA Secretary M - 021 111 3090 E - secretary@cya.org.nz