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Fremantle Keelboat Section News
KEELBOAT SECTION NEWS
Mandurah Weekend
A large fleet has been organised for this weekend's destination races, featuring strong participation from Hillarys Yacht Club, Royal Perth Yacht Club, and South of Perth Yacht Club, along with 15 boats from FSC. The race will commence at Hall Bank at 9:30am near Leighton Beach, with the fleet anticipated to arrive in Mandurah by late afternoon.
Click here to view the list of entries.
Pacer Dash
Get ready for some excitement in the Dinghy Pond this Friday at 5pm. With the sea breeze blowing in, there will be plenty of action to witness. The event will be well-catered with delicious food, but please make sure to register first by clicking here.Havoc Partners are once again supporting all the fun, and there will be prizes for both competitors and supporters. See you there!
HALLS HEAD & POINT ROBERT RACES - 08 & 09 March 2025
Test your navigation skills through shipping channels, past reefs and islands in a thrilling passage race south to Mandurah.
Overnight at Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club (MOFSC) ready for the Point Robert Return race the next day.
Both races form part of FSC's Success Cup Series which is also open to eligible visiting boats.
ORWA membership is not a prerequisite.
To enter and view the Supplementary Sailing Instructions, please click on the Event Details button below:
Event Details
EQUIPMENT AUDITORS
Voluntary auditors play a crucial role in ensuring that racing boats adhere to Australian Sailing safety requirements. With a few recent retirements, FSC is seeking additional volunteers to support the three remaining auditors. If you're interested in helping out, Australian Sailing offers an online course to learn more about this important role.Equipment Auditor - Club Level
For previously accredited Auditors, you can apply to regain your qualifications - click here.
FINISTERE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the Finistere Award are now being accepted. If you know of anyone who has made an outstanding contribution to offshore yacht racing in Western Australia, we encourage you to submit your nomination/s before the end of the summer sailing season. Click on the button below for further information.
Finistere Award
NEW EDITION OF THE RACING RULES OF SAILING
The 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) came into effect on the 1st January 2025 and is freely available online by clicking here.Those who prefer a hardcopy can pick one up at Reception for $35.
FLARE REQUEST
If members have any red handheld flares or orange smoke flares that are no longer needed or are close to expiry, please consider donating them for our monthly Safety & Sea Survival Course for use in flare demonstrations. Flares can be dropped off at the Boating Office.
The only requirement is that they must not have reached their expiry date. Thank you.
RECREATIONAL SKIPPERS TICKET (RST)
RST courses have returned to FSC with highly experienced RST Assessor Royce Bond onboard. Anyone aged 14 or older are able to obtain an RST which is required to operate a vessel with a motor over 6Hp or 4.5 kW.Course Details
SCHEDULE OF RACES - MARCH 2025
| Sat 01 Mar | Labour Day long weekend - No Club racing |
| Fri 07 Mar | The Pacer Dash |
| Sat 08 Mar | Success Cup Race 4 - Halls Head Race / ORWA Short Haul Series |
| Sun 09 Mar | Success Cup Race 5 - Point Pobert Return Race |
| Sat 15 Mar | Consistency Series Race 13 / Championship Series Race 6 |
| Fri 21 Mar | Cape Naturaliste Race (RPYC) / ORWA Blue Water Series / Siska Series |
| Sat 22 Mar | Coastal Cup Race 5 - Warne Shield |
| Coastal Cup Race 6 - Cockburn Cup | |
| Sat 29 Mar | Cock of the Rock |
STAY WELL CLEAR OF SHIPS WHEN YOU'RE SAILING
With summer well underway, it is a great time for recreational boat skippers, but with the volume of boats passing through the Fremantle Inner Harbour and port waters, skippers are reminded to exercise caution and stay well clear of all commercial vessels.
Ships visiting Fremantle often exceed 336m in length. This size means they can't stop or change course quickly and will cover a considerably long distance before they do stop.
Recreational skippers must always move with caution, keep a good look out and if possible, monitor radio channels (VHF Channel 16). The recreational boat skippers are responsible for their personal safety and the safety of passengers in their boats.
Further Information
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