RBYC Racing News

It was fantastic weather out on the water on Saturday 12th April, the sun came out and the water sparkled as race management prepared the course for the days racing. Combined Divisions battled it out for the Worcester Cup, Almeida Cup and Gullet Cup. Dragons and Jubilees managed to get one race for the day in and the Etchells started the Port Phillip Regatta completing R1&2 - it was a long day in the end with the wind droping out halfway through the first race.

Sunday racing wasnt as kind to Sailors as Saturday with no sunshine or heat anywhere to be seen, on the positive - the wind certainly picked up. The Etchells completed the Port Phillip Regatta and the Girls battled it out in last WISC race of the season

Results:

Worcester Cup (IRC): B2 Just a Minor Hickup

Almeida Cup (AMS): B347 Rogue Trader

Gullet Cup (PHD): B429 Mirrabooka

for full results click here

for one design results click here

RAMPALLION WINS WISC.

Congratulations to Monica Tonner and her crew aboard Rampallion for a series win in the WISC at SYC. As winners, they will receive the prestigious QYC trophy of a week’s charter in the Whitsundays.

Good breezes, overcast skies and the occasional drizzle did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the RBYC crews with boats well placed in Sunday’s races.

Race 8 VYC

1^st Redline, 2^nd Folie a Deux

Race 8 IRC

2^nd Magazan, 3^rd Under Capricorn

Race 9 VYC

1^st Rampallion, 2^nd Redline

Race 9 IRC

2^nd Under Capricorn, 3^rd Magazan

SYC held a wind up BBQ to end the season which was well supported by RBYC crews.

A big thank-you again to all boat owners and mentors whose generosity allowed the RBYC girls to participate.

Patricia Laverty has been seen at the helm of Corella, a new addition to the Jubilee fleet. Patricia was placed third in the Saturday afternoon event, whilst some "girl power in the crew" - Tricia and Sally Williams, helped David Atkinson to 4^th place in the Veterans event in the morning.

ATTENTION ALL BOAT OWNERS:

http://www.asr5.com/smsurvey/login.asp?anom=319x1x3 . Further details and contact information are provided on the website. The last day to access and participate in the survey is 30th April 2008. You are thanked for participating in research that aims to maintain the health and vitality of our waterways.

PLEASE NOTE: ORCV 2-Handed Race - is shown on RBYC Race Calander as Sunday 11th May 2008 (mothers day) it is actually on Sunday 4th May no further notice will be issued.

RACING THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 19th April 2008

- 1400hrs Combined Divisions: Top Hat Trophy (PHD) (Centre Course)

- 1405hrs Dragons Victorian Championships R3&4 (Centre Course)

- 1410hrs Jubilees Vanessa Cup Season Aggregate (Centre Course)

- 1400hrs Combined Division Pursuit (TOWER)

Sunday 20th April 2008

- 1100hrs Jubilees (TOWER)