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By virtue of her results, Bella has been selected into the Australian Optimist Sailing Team (a mix of the top boys and girls in
the country) selection into the AOST qualifies Bella to represent Australia, at the Asian/Oceanian Championships at the Royal
Hong Kong Yacht Club in October 2017. Representative spots on the Australian team are hotly contested by all Optimist
sailors Australia wide, and Bella is rightly proud of her achievement, in gaining this selection.
Bella would generally be considered to be the 2 nd ranked girl in NSW in Optimists, and is very rarely outside of the top 10 in
mixed fleet racing at state events. She has additionally been selected into the NSW Youth Development Squad.
We couldn't be more proud of her achievements as an individual, and have the club and her coaches to thank for successful
and confidant disposition , and mature approach to the rigours of travel, competition and the extended periods spent away
from her family in order to compete.
David Green
Centreboard 2017/2018 Season
Spring Centreboard Season
The season calendar is currently being drafted with the first race of the Centreboard Series scheduled for Sunday 3
September, 1300hrs. Racing is open to all ages.
Two Twilight Sailing events will be conducted where CB families are invited to participate on fellow members boats in the
Thursday Twilight Series:
 Thursday 16 November 2017
 Thursday 15 February 2018
Details of the season program, entry, race documents and more can be viewed on the newly formatted Centreboard page:
http://www.rpayc.com.au/centreboard-racing
Volunteers are Needed
Volunteers are essential to running a successful season program, all competitors and or parents will be required to assist
throughout the season. To learn more about what tasks are required each week either speak to Chris Attwood on the CB
Lawn or sign up to Dutyman Roster system.
 Race Officer
 Scribes
 Flags
 Sound Signals
 Mark Boats
 Registration
 Ramp control
 General Hands
There is a Club Race Official Course scheduled at RMYC on the 23rd September, this is a great course to learn the ropes prior
to setting on board a committee vessel or support boat. For further information and to register for this Australian Sailing
Course read the Training section of this newsletter.
Additional Training is available throughout the season including, First Aid, AED, Mob, Boat familarisation, Powerboat courses,
racing rules and more, lookout for these courses in the Newsletter and or on Facebook.