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Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club invites you to join the party

A group of yachties who are big on fun but low on pretence are turning the traditional notion of bricks and mortar yacht club membership on its head with a club motto of ‘exclusively non-exclusive’ and a nick name widely known as ‘The Shaggers’.

The Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club (SICYC) is a virtual yacht club which has stripped away the traditional yacht club hierarchy and with it, the connection to a physical clubhouse. Created to maintain a network for cruising yachties, every member is a vice commodore and represents an individual nautical location (an island, islet, river or bay) about which they have some knowledge and a willingness to share advice or assistance with other vice commodores.  The SICYC has just reached 3,200 members which spread across 13 countries.

The club is named after Shag Islet, which is situated in the Gloucester Passage in the Whitsundays in North Queensland, and home to the club’s annual SICYC Rendezvous at which hundreds of vice commodores gather on the last weekend in August.

This year, close to 1000 cruisers are expected to converge on the tiny islet from August 28 to 31, for a three day festival of boating, music, and a good dose of over indulgence. Up to 240 yachts are expected to converge on the rendezvous point this year which is bigger than any other sailing regatta or rally in the country.

But while the Shag Islet yachties are united in their desire to not take life too seriously, they are also deeply passionate about using their collective enthusiasm and personal good fortune to help important causes.

This year, as part of their three day celebrations, they will create ‘hands across the blue’ where participating boats will form in the shape of a blue ribbon to represent the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia logo. Prostate Cancer is the charity of cause for the SICYC with many charity events run throughout the country by various members to raise awareness and funds for research. The club has raised $80,000 over the past three years through its social events.

Shag Islet vice commodore and Rendezvous organiser Ken Thackery said having a good time in the name of the good cause was representative of the culture of the club.

“Our members come from all over Australia and all walks of life – but most have got to a point in their life where they have achieved their own personal goals, they are in a position to enjoy life to the fullest – but at the same time want to contribute something back. Prostate cancer is something that has touched the lives of many of our vice commodores and supporting the Foundation to continue with research allows us to feel we are having a meaningful contribution.

“Clearly the annual Rendezvous is an opportunity for us all to let our hair down, socialise and let loose in a magical location – but do it with a good cause in mind makes it all the more enjoyable for us,” Ken said.

In fact, letting their hair down is yet another way the group raise funds for the Foundation, with haircuts on the beach for prostate cancer also available on the Friday morning, for those vice commodores who may have spent a bit too long at sea and require a spruce up before the festivities really get underway!

The meaningful contribution of this great event has definitely not been unnoticed with a host of high profile dignitaries attending the rendezvous to throw their support behind the great cause including:

–        Hon Peter Dutton MP Federal Minister for Health and Sport and Mrs Dutton

–        Professor Christian Gericke (Professor of Medicine) The  Wesley / St Andrews Medical Research Institute

–        Professor Jelle Barentsz from the Netherlands, World Leader in prostate MRI, co-author of a recent paper published with Doctor Les Thompson.

–        Doctor Les Thompson, Urological Surgeon (Leading International Prostate Cancer Researcher)

–        Mr Jim Hughes AM Deputy Chair Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia National Board

–        Jason Costigan MP State Member for the Whitsundays

–        Cr Jennifer Whitney Mayor of Whitsunday Regional Council

–        Danial Rochford CEO Whitsunday Marketing and Development Limited

With support from leading health and medical representatives and main sponsors Abell Point Marina and Ocean Marine Risk, the Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club would like to set the challenge to other yacht clubs and groups around Australia to rival this great event in order to raise awareness and money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia.

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They call themselves Shaggers and are the loyal members of the Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club (SICYC)—a social network of cruising yachties and individuals who enjoy boating. “Shag islet was chosen as our nominal geographic location because of its idyllic location in the Gloucester passage in the Whitsundays,” explains Ken Thackeray, the founder of the club. “And of course, its unique name, which has now contributed to SICYC being so iconic.”

A phenomenally successful idea, the SICYC boasts more than 3500 members in 14 countries around the world. The club is also a charitable one. On the club website, the club states that, “We are registered as not for profit and our charity is the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Over the past four years we have raised over $170,000 for prostate cancer research.”

Unlike conventional yacht clubs with a board and hierarchy of officers, the SICYC registered all their members as Vice Commodores representing an individual nautical location such as an island, islet, river or bay, which they have some knowledge of, so as to be able to provide advice or assistance to other “vice commodores”.

“The SICYC offer a lifetime membership for a one-off fee of $60 that includes a club polo shirt, access to the members’ area website, a monthly newsletter and discounts available from a growing list of sponsor companies,” says Ken.

Your membership card number is 0010, the same number issued to every other member. The club prides itself on being exclusively non-exclusive . “The SICYC burgee flies from all members’ yachts, and is a rallying point out on the water across the world,” clarifies Ken. “Each member is entitled to fly the burgee and have the option to purchase the burgee when they join.”

Ken was recently awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) honouring his services to veterans, charitable organisations, and the Whitsunday volunteer marine rescue club. “The receipt of the OAM—while an incredible personal recognition—the greater significance is the recognition of the achievements of SICYC through its fund raising,” shares Ken. “In reality, the OAM hasn’t changed my life. However, it has indirectly ensured SICYC great credibility.”

During the last weekend of August the members are invited to the annual Rendezvous at Shag Islet, in the Whitsundays. When first conceived in 2009 Ken thought that he might attract 50 or so friends with yachts, only 34 yachts turned up that year. At the most recent 2014 Rendezvous, approximately 30 vessels travelled from the Gold Coast. These vessels added to a staggering 240 yachts that participated. Thankful for the support, Ken declares, “At last year’s rendezvous, 1,000 members helped to celebrate the boating lifestyle while raising money for prostate cancer.”

For those considering the journey to the 2015 SICYC Rendezvous on 27-30 August, will also want to lookout for the Hamilton Island Race Week which is staged two weeks prior to the SICYC event. Ken says “Quite a number of SICYC yachts compete in the Hamilton Island Race Week and in most cases, race under the SICYC burgee with the crew in SICYC uniform. In fact some years ago, one of the yachts won the event.”

Attending the 2015 Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club Rendezvous is a great opportunity to meet new friends and help raise money for a worthy cause. Visit the website to join www.sicyc.com.au .

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The Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club isn’t like other clubs. Their spiritual home is in the Gloucester Passage in the Whitsundays on a little islet that is only accessible at low tide. But the reach of the club knows no bounds, and they do it all for a good cause. Sally checks out one of Australia’s fastest growing yacht clubs at their annual member’s rendezvous in the Whitsundays. Every year the 5000 plus members make the pilgrimage from all over Australia, and some the world, to converge on the beaches of the Gloucester Passage in a combined show of support for Prostate Cancer Research. They pride themselves on being exclusively non-exclusive, and every member is a Vice Commodore. Membership to the club is only $65 and grants you access to a SICYC Polo, your Vice Commodore’s membership card, and a network of fun-loving, devoted yachties.

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Shelter island’s menantic yacht club is setting sail into 2024.

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The Menantic Yacht Club (MYC) is back for another season of fun Sunfish racing and camaraderie.

Our membership has increased over the years, with an average of 25 sailors participating every weekend. There will be one major change this year as the MYC’s long-time Commodore Pete Bethge has retired; he and Sallie are now enjoying life full-time in Florida. The MYC leadership now consists of yours truly as commodore, Steve Shepstone as vice commodore, Melissa Shepstone as treasurer, and Betsy Colby as secretary.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable winter and spring. I know some of our sailors, including Peter Beardsley, Alicia Rojas and Lee Montes, did their share of frostbiting over the winter.

On a sad note, Dave Olsen, a long-time, much-loved member of the MYC passed in December. Dave was a top notch sailor who was more interested in giving a helping hand to anyone in need, on or off the race course, than in finishing first. Dave hand-made a number of the MYC’s most beautiful trophies; some of his handmade trophies reside at the Shelter Island Yacht Club as well.

Dave, with his green helmet and helping hand, will be missed by the entire Shelter Island sailing community, and especially by the MYC.

On Sunday June 23, Vice-Commodore Steve Shepstone will hold a Race Committee “Tune-Up Practice” at 1 p.m. at his home at 5 Wheeler Road. He will review RC duties, including safety procedures, sailing instructions, mark placements and communications. Review will be both on shore and on water. Volunteers and sailors are  invited and should attend. RSVP to Steve Shepstone ( [email protected] ). You will learn about the finer points of conducting sailboat races. Steve is a judge with US Sailing.

Charlie Modica has a special treat in store for everyone this summer — stay tuned.

Betty Bishop and Matt Fox will captain the stake and mark boats, and hopefully our dedicated crew of volunteers will return: Debra Mintz, Amy Cococcia, Dave Daly, Ben Gonzales, Melanie Coronetz, Rita Gates, Ed Goble Elsie Rose, Mike Donlon, Susan Donlon, and all the others who volunteer from time-to-time.

And, of course, Betsy Colby will be race PRO, hopefully assisted by Marion Thomsen, Ed Hydeman and others. Non-sailors from the Shelter Island community are also invited to volunteer. Charlie, as usual, will loan the MYC his inflatable for use as the stake boat, and Jonathan Brush’s powerboat will be used by the Race Committee. Tom NcMahon’s BW will be used also.

Prior to the first race on Sunday, June 30, there will be a skippers’ meeting at our “clubhouse” at Commodore Pete’s Landing, i.e., the North Silver Beach Town landing, starting at 12:30 p.m., with the first horn going off at 2 p.m.

We will all have a chance to catch up with each other after a long winter, and to answer any questions about the upcoming season. If you have not already returned your waivers and membership forms, please bring them. They will also be available at the meeting.

The MYC was started in 1933, continued until the early 1950’s, and then had a hiatus until Commodore Pete reactivated it in 1968. Back in the day, Commodore Pete sailed Cape Cod Rockets; later he switched to Sunfish, which we sail today. In the words of Commodore Pete: “Menantic Yacht Club has a wonderful history of being a welcoming club. We are very proud of our two “C’s — camaraderie and Corinthian sailing.”

The MYC is a family-oriented club, and we would love to have some younger sailors join us. In previous years we have had families sailing together and as teams sharing the same boat.

We are a very congenial club, open to all. We may not have a clubhouse, but the sailing is great, the camaraderie is superb, and we just have tremendous fun. All sailors, novice to expert, are welcome. Just show up in West Neck Harbor at 2 on any Sunday starting on June 30 and going through September 1 the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.

Check in with the Race Committee giving them your full name and sail number, and be sure to bring your life jacket. Non-sailors are also welcome to assist with the Race Committee and stake boats. You can get more information about the MYC from our Facebook page: Menantic Yacht Club, or from Bob Harris at [email protected] . Steve and Melissa Shepstone have a fleet of loaner boats available on a first to reserve basis. Contact Ellen Leonforte at 914-450-1450 or at [email protected] to reserve your boat.

The MYC is a Shelter Island tradition. Let’s keep up the tradition, so please join us this summer for some of the best fun you will ever have.

See you on the water.

On a another note: congratulations to Peter Beardsley, Lee Montes, Paul Zinge, Rich Prieto and others on their participation in the Sunfish North American Championships this past weekend. Peter and Lee qualified for the Worlds. No small feat against 105 other competitors.

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Alison Fornari is on OZone’s stick as the crew looks at Bonjolea II heading to the start of the second of three legs on June 13, 2024 during the first race of the NYC Wahine Series at Nawiliwili Harbor.

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OZone cuts ahead of Bonjolea II, flying its ‘Black Beauty’ spinnaker, entering Nawiliwili Harbor on the first of two downwind long legs during the first NYC Wahine Series races on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

NAWILIWILI — Bonnie Tiffany, behind the big wheel of Bonjolea II, may have sounded the finish horn first during the opening race of the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Wahine Series at Nawiliwili Harbor on Thursday, June 13.

“But the Sydney 36 owes the smaller Olson 30s 36 seconds a mile on handicap,” said Chris Jordan of OZone, one of the Olson 30s. “So OZone took first place by 47 seconds after the handicap was applied with Alison Fornari steering the boat.”

Bonjolea II sounded the finish horn with an elapsed time of 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 29 seconds following the three-lap 6-mile course under winds blowing 14 knots out of the north northeast.

She corrected to 1:06:15, 47 seconds shy of OZone that chalked a 1:05.22 elapsed time and corrected to 1:05:28.

“Fast Company, with Victoria Aiu on the stick, appeared to have the best start at the pin end on starboard, although all the boats were a little late. OZone was just to leeward of Fast Company, and Bonjolea II came down the line on port tack and quickly tacked onto starboard below the other boats,” Jordan said.

“When Bonjolea II tacked back towards the breakwater, they had to duck OZone and Fast Company. But when the fast Bonjolea II tacked back onto starboard nearing the breakwater, the other boats had to duck her and she took the lead.”

Bonjolea II rounded the Ninini buoy in the lead, chased by OZone, Fast Company and Speedy.

“Under spinnaker downwind, OZone tried to ride the wake of Bonjolea II in order to try and keep up,” Jordan said.

“At the entrance to the harbor, OZone pulled its spinnaker pole back and went very low, directly to the G-11 buoy, a shorter distance. Bonjolea II is a boat that like to reach, and they went up higher first, and then gybed back. When they did this, they had to duck OZone’s stern.”

That gave OZone first rounding at the G-11 buoy, chased by Bonjolea II, Fast Company and Speedy.

The order never changed at the finish with Fast Company chalking up third on a 1:12:35 read, and Speedy, with Kristina Chapman on the stick, rounding out the fleet at 1:14:44.

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