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Australian Maritime Safety Authority – Marine notice 1/2019
The GPS system transmits time to GPS receivers using a format of time and weeks from a start date of 06 January 1980. GPS Rollover week occurs when the data field in the navigational message sent by GPS satellites reaches the maximum limit of 1023 weeks and ‘rolls over’ to week zero. This last occurred in August 1999.
This marine notice advises Global Positioning System (GPS) users of potential issues that may occur with older GPS receiver time and positional accuracy as a result of the scheduled GPS week counter roll over on 06 April 2019.
Some older GPS receivers are unable to make the transition from week 1023 back to week zero. If your GPS receiver is outdated or has not had a software update, it may revert to reading the week zero as August 1999. When this happens, the internal clocks of these GPS receivers will experience a lack of absolute reference and may give incorrect time or position information, or may lock up permanently. Some GPS receivers may experience issues and disruptions prior to or after the rollover date.
Some GPS receivers are repairable with upgrades, but others may become unusable. Newer receivers that are fully compliant with GPS ICD-200 should not encounter any issues.
This marine notice is also available to download in PDF format: Global Positioning System Rollover week—06 April 2019—Marine notice 1/2019 (PDF 250 KB).
Thanks to Brian Carrick for bringing this to our attention.
All survived the onslaught!
This video is also on the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race site. It gives a great insight into ocean racing compared to Twilights and Saturdays at GFS.
Just a reminder if you open the members’ fridge, please remember to lock it after use.
Welcome to both Richard Hawkins and Marriane Urth who have taken on the responsibility for Sunday sailing at GFS.
Richard has the responsibility for the Junior fleets – Sabots and Junior Lasers. Marriane overseas the older age group Laser sailors. David Maclean remains as the juniors’ mentor and coach.
The club values its commitment to the Sunday program and we are indebted to Richard and Marriane for taking on these roles.
Junior Sabots and Lasers sailing on Sunday March 10.
Love the sail number 1531
A large number of sails have been left in the clubhouse and are interfering with other members access to their boats. On Sunday morning the sails were impeding movement of the tenders and preventing the Junior and Laser sailors accessing their dinghies.
The sails have now been stacked at the clubhouse entrance and need to be removed asap. Please note that personal property can only be stored within a member’s allocated tender rack.
Pam Joy, Commodore
Once again the RSYS fleet will be coming our way next Saturday March 2.
The notice to Australian Sailing and GFS reads – As a result of the congestion caused on the eastern part of the harbour as a result of the MHYC Sydney Harbour Regatta, the RSYS will be running an islands race for our mixed division yachts. The course starts in Kirribilli then rounding a mark near Garden Island Island before heading west as far as Spectacle Island. The boats will finish in Kirribilli. There will be approximately 30 boats racing, with the first start at 1250.
If you wish to store your tender in the GFS clubhouse there are documents on the Club Information Page (Club Documents) to assist with your application. You must read and fulfill the requirements outlined in the policy and submit the Dinghy Storage Application which can be downloaded from the page.
Current situation with regard to the waiting list is also on the Club Documents page.
The SailGP Sydney event will take place on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 February, 2019. There are 6 teams representing Australia, USA, Great Britain, France, China and Japan. Each national team will compete in fleet races, culminating with the top two teams racing for a place on the winner’s podium in a match race on Saturday afternoon.
Friday 15 February: Racing from 4 – 6pm comprising of three fleet races where all six nations compete in each race and then a match race between the top two boats to determine the winner. Roads & Maritime Services will be enforcing an exclusion zone from 3 – 6pm.
Saturday 16 February: Racing from 3 – 5pm comprising of three fleet races where all six nations compete in each race Roads & Maritime Services will be enforcing an exclusion zone from 2 – 5pm.
Exclusion Zone
The exclusion zone will restrict traffic on the harbour and it may be that there will be increased Harbour Cruise Vessel traffic west of the bridge as well as spectator vessels moving to the event.
RSYS will not be racing west of the Bridge and have cancelled their races on Friday night and Saturday.
Due to the abandoned Twilight race last Wednesday the GFS Australia Day Race will be held this Wednesday Jan 30. Medallions will be awarded for placings in the race – second and third on the night with first place winners invited to a presentation at Sydney Town Hall in March.
2017-2020 Sailing Rules Presentation
by Lister Hughes (Australian Sailing International Judge)
Venue
Longueville Sportsmans Club (The Diddy)
Corner Kenneth and River Rd, Longueville
Time 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Primary Focus
Pre-start obligations, Continuous obstructions,
Sailing a proper course, Changes to Rule 18.
The bar and snack refreshments will be available. However, the kitchen will be closed. Accordingly, you may arrange to have “take-away” food – eg pizzas etc delivered to the club prior to the beginning of the presentation.
All financial GFS Skippers and crew members are welcome.
And don’t forget…
At all times give the keep clear boat – “room, time and opportunity” to keep clear.
Click on this link for some homework prior to the presentation :
Sailboat Racing Rules 2017 by Eric Johnson Sailing National Umpire, Judge Club Race Officer
Well done to the Ausreo crew for their handicap win in IRC Division 4 of the 2018 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Congratulations to skippers and crews of Ausreo, Infotrack and Jackpot. They have all successfully completed the Sydney to Hobart race and achieved some impressive results
AUSREO IRC- Div 4 1st; ORCi- Div 4 4th; ORCi 23rd; Corinthian 5th
INFOTRACK IRC 12th; IRC -Div 0 6th; Line Honours 4th
JACKPOT IRC- Div 4 11th; ORCi 45th; ORCi- Div 4 13th
Well done Ian, Christian, Rob and crews.
GFS yacht Jackpot now owned by Rob Hale and Matt Gooden is competing in this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Ausreo owned by Ian Creak with Jim Lelliott and Paul Atwood aboard is also making the trip to Hobart.
InfoTrack owned by Christian Beck with brother Darren aboard is the third yacht representing GFS in this years race.
We wish all Crews well for a successful and safe passage to Hobart.
The progress of Jackpot can be followed here, InfoTrack here and Ausreo here
