Racing News 27th Feb 2008

WEDNESDAY RACING 20th FEB

Blistering cold and rain didn't stop the racers last wednesday, a fleet of 25 for the twilight race braved the conditions and 8 in the afternoon. Click here for results 

After not much racing on this last weekend due to weather, with even the Range being cancelled there are no weekend results to report on...but onto the future!

SATURDAY 1st MARCH 2008

Combined Divisions: Worane Trophy (IRC) @ 1100hrs and Ingenue Cruisers PHD Series @ 1105hrs

Combined Division Pursuit R5 @ 1400hrs

One Designs from 1400hrs 2 races back to back, centre course

INGENUE CRUISERS PHD SERIES

For owners of those boats built with a more cruising philosophy, who enjoy racing longer legs around more challenging courses with the chance to fly a spinnaker, come and join us for the second heat of the Ingenue Cruiser PHD Series this Saturday March 1, commencing at 1100hrs.

Held in conjunction with the IRC Worane Trophy, the 18-25nm course will provide an ideal training run for your crew prior to the Top of the Bay Regatta the following weekend. For Sailing Instructions click here.

The Ingenue Cruiser PHD Series comprises three races over the season to provide the opportunity for longer course racing for boats that do not hold rating certificates for IRC or AMS, or those that chose to compete only in PHD.

Don’t forget to also bookmark your calendar for the third and final race of the series on Saturday April 26th to be held in conjunction with the Bushy Beavis Race.

We look forward to seeing you all on the start line.

David & Rosie

RACE INFORMATION NIGHT

On this Friday Night @ 7:30pm - enjoy a talk from our very own Phil Bedlington learn all you can about racing at this fun filled evening...attendance is free.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

With many large events coming up we are currently searching for volunteers in particular it would be great if you were available to assist the Sharpie Victorian State Championship on this Sunday 2nd March 2008 heat 4, 5 and 6.

There are also still a few volunteer positions for the Audi Top of the Bay Regatta on March 7-10 available. If you are not competing this year perhaps you would like to assist! Many exciting positions are still available including boat drivers, assistants, recorders and many more...no previous experience in race management is required for many positions (if you are wanting to drive a boat a TL3 is a minimum qualification).

If you are interested in volunteering on one or more of the days on offer please contact Scott Nunn in the RBYC office on (03) 9592 3092 or email sailing@rbyc.org.au

DAVID JAMES & ROSIE COLAHAN'S OSAKA TRIP

In November last year David and Rosie addressed the RBYC Cruising Group on their experiences in the Melbourne to Osaka yacht race of 2007. This was hugely successful and over-subscribed.

If you missed out then, or would like to hear it again, David and Rosie are giving a repeat performance, with multi-media, for the Hearts of Lodge on Thursday March 13th at the Masonic Centre, Church St, Brighton. Start time is 19:30, cost is $15.00 per head which includes supper. Dress black tie preferred, or lounge suit and tie.

Bookings will close on March 8th. Numbers are limited, but you can book with David Pollard, ph. 9596-5633.

AUDI TOP OF THE BAY

Entries are still open for the Audi Top of the Bay Regatta March 7-10 with only 10days to go you should be entering soon! Enter online now at www.rbyc.org.au/audi-entry don't forget to enter all events you wish to compete in.

CREW NEEDED

No Fearr need crew. Cookson 40 need 3 or more to join as regular crew members. Saturday around the cans as well as Offshore. Please ring Warren on 0402320664

BREAKING NEWS
Jake Gunther placed 2nd in the international Etchells NSW Championship held this February 2008.