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News from Geoff Bonus July 2010
Hi All NSW Sydney 38 Owners
First of all best of luck and fair sailing to Swish,
Eleni, The Goat, J Steel and Zen for the Sydney Gold Coast yacht race starting
tomorrow. The forecast and routing shows that this could be a small boat yacht
race so do not be suprised if you see a 38 on the podium, as per the 2009
Hobart race. Staying ahead of the Archie 31 with the Tow Truck boys on board
may be the big challenge.
Some important dates...
AGM Septemeber 15 at RSYS. An agenda and resolutions for
voting will be out early next month. Get there if you can and if you cannot
please be sure and provide your proxy as we will be voting on sails, crew
weight, mastheads etc.
NSW STATE TITLES 2010
Will be hald at RSYS Fri 29/Sat 30/Sun 31 October.
Separate emails will begin late August regardinmg this event but we would like
to get an idea of entries asap to assist with planning for the regatta. Let's
make this another fabulous event. There will be free berthing in the pond from
RSYS, beers and a BBQ on the dock on after racing Friday and lots more. PLease
get organised and put this in youir sailing calendar.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011
Will be held at Geelong Race Week. Think 18-22 knots of
SW and dead flat water every afternoon and you will get the picture. The Vics
are arranging this event, the 38 Nationals are the main attraction and they
have boats coming from SA and TAS to attend. Early indications are 13 entries
PLUS any NSW boats attending.
IF YOU ARE A POSSIBLE/PROBABLE FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE LET
ME KNOW BY RETURN EMAIL ASAP SO I CAN LET THE ORGANISERS PLAN FOR THE EVENT.
This season the focus will be on a smaller number of
bigger and better attended One Design events. and a draft calendar will be
available early August.
Please forward these dates to your key crew and start
training now!
Cheers all
Geoff Bonus
Conditions Test Victorian Sydney 38s at Geelong
Fri, 26 Sep 2008
'Challenge in clear air! - Morris Finance Short Course Regatta'
Greg Sinclair
Seven Sydney 38’s participated in the Morris Finance Short Course Regatta hosted by Royal Geelong Yacht Club over the weekend of the 20th and 21st September. The event is the traditional season opener for the Victorian fleet and is designed to provide owners and their crews the opportunity to have coaching, close short course racing and enjoy some social time together.
Unfortunately, a 30 knot south westerly prevented on water activity on Saturday but the time was well spent by conducting a clinic utilizing a panel of sailmakers headed by North Sails, Alby Pratt. Alby, a past National Champion sailing on 'Cydon', had travelled from Sydney specifically to assist crews set up their rigs and to pass on his Sydney 38 knowledge. He was ably assisted by the local Quantum sailmaker, Tony Bull and Sam Haines from Ulman sails.
Alby detailed the finer points of setting up a Sydney 38 rig using the North Sails tuning guide and fielded questions from the floor regarding trimming. Tony spoke about heavy weather spinnaker trim whilst Sam, who sailed with Bruce Taylor on the Sydney 38 'Chutzpah’ for many years, emphasized the importance of practice.
In the afternoon, the Race Officer, Greg Sinclair, provided insight into Race Management and Geoff Searle, a National Judge, conducted a rules session.
An owner’s meeting reappointed Lou Abrahams as their Victorian Representative on the Class Executive. An enjoyable spit roast completed the day’s activities.
On Sunday the weather had moderated to 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots. With the flat water on Corio Bay, the conditions were ideal for racing. At 0930 hours, the fleet was sent on their way on a two lap windward leeward course. 'Challenge' (Lou Abrahams), with Scotty Walton on the helm and former World OK champion Peter Milne trimming the main, started well to led from start to finish with 'Cinquante' (Ian Murray) second and 'Scarlett Runner' (Robert Date) third. After winning the next two races 'Challenge' was the boat to beat with 'Cinquante' also doing well. However, an OCS in race 4, put the pressure on 'Challenge' which did well to recover to finish 3rd. The winner of this race and the big improver of the day was 'Sierra Chainsaw' (Andrew and Mel Mollison) which held out the consistent 'Cinquante'. The fifth and final race of the day was again won by 'Sierra Chainsaw' with 'Challenge' holding out 'Cinquante' to finish second and third respectively.
The highlight of the series was the close racing throughout the fleet. 'Clockwork Orange' (Gordon Mather & Frank McDermott) racing for the first time showing good form at times whilst 'Audacious' (Greg Clinnick & Paul Holden) also improved their position in the results.
Overall results without drops were as follows:-
1st 'Challenge' Lou Abrahams 8 points 2nd 'Sierra Chainsaw' Andrew and Mel Mollison 12 points (Count back) 3rd ' Cinquante' Ian Murray 12 points 4th 'Scarlett Runner' Robert Date' 19 points 5th ' Audacious' Greg Clinnick & Paul Holden 27 points 6th ' 38 Degrees South' John Chatham 31 points 7th 'Clockwork Orange' Gordon Mather & Frank McDermott 33 points
Andrew Browne presented the 'Blue Jacket' to Lou Abrahams and the Morris Finance trophies to the podium winners and special awards. Royal Geelong Yacht Club is to be congratulated for hosting the weekend which is now a highlight of the Victorian Sydney 38 Class Calendar.
2011 Nationals Geelong