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The Past Commodores Cup
Saturday 18th May, 2024
Navigate with High Precision
The Past Commodores Cup “PCC” was introduced in 2013 and follows on with the long standing traditions of Myora and Goodwill Cup and other Squadron activities.
This simplified event is focused around a morning affair in the predominantly sheltered waters of Waterloo Bay. Circumnavigating the scenic islands of Green and St Helena. The course is approximately 12nm long utilising either Traditional methods of navigation (No Electronics) or by GPS aboard either a conventional power boat or sailing boat under power. The gorgeous back drop of the ever expanding Port of Brisbane and city skyline makes for conversation upon returning to the Squadron.
The PCC is a friends and family focused event. Showcasing the ease of boating for several hours in the morning, then returning to the clubhouse pavilion for lunch and presentations overlooking the Manly Harbour.
This event always attracts great numbers that continue to grow each year. The camaraderie around lunch as the results and trophies are presented is fantastic.
The PCC is a great opportunity to join an experienced competitor or tackle your first navigation event. There are always plenty of people happy to share their knowledge and help you gain an understanding of log events and how to navigate with high precision.
The 2024 Past Commodores Cup is proudly brought to you by;
Results
Traditional Competitors please be aware of the following:
(By ticking Traditional Event and signing, I declare that I will use only the traditional Compass and Dead Reckoning Method and will not use GPS, iPad, mobile phone, Chart plotter, computer or any other electronic device during the event or within 2.0nm of the start line.)
When the Tack Tracker is collected, Traditional entrants must provide a paper copy of their run sheet, detailing calculated time of arrival at each navigation mark and noting what time they believe it was passed. It is envisaged other pertinent information, like heading marks, stern marks and set / leeway would be included on a traditional run sheet.
If applicable, run sheets will be compared with the tracker information during calculation of the results.
What is a Navigation Event?
A predicted navigation event is an on-water activity available to any RQYS member whose boat is seaworthy and capable of maintaining a constant speed under power throughout Moreton Bay waters. Traditionally a power boat event, however yacht owners are more than welcome to test their navigation skills too. It will help improve your navigational skills and also provide more understanding of your vessel. The event involves traveling over a set course at your nominated speed, meaning tidal and weather conditions have to be reckoned with to maintain this speed and to reach the finish at the correct time. Participants are scored by how close they are to staying on course and on time.
GPS chart plotters are found on nearly every boat these days and are by far the easiest way to navigate around our waterways. This technology has helped make our navigation events very close competitions with only seconds separating the competitors. You can choose to compete in the GPS division or you can turn all that technology off and compete in the Traditional division only using traditional navigation methods of dead reckoning such as a compass, bearing points, stop watch and speed through water.