NSW Traveller's Series Update
Hi all
Hi all
Event 2. The second event of the Traveller's series was hosted by Kurnell Cat Club on the 12th September. We sailed two races back to back with a windward return course. The sun shone and a steady 15kt nor'easter kept a smile on everyone's faces. We were happy to welcome two new boats to the fleet. Peter Lane and crew Gary were sailing on a brand new C2 and John Flewin with crew John Flewin sailed on a Capricorn. The event was won by Trevor Lowder with Richard Brewin as crew on Trev's Capricorn F,n Crazy(1,1). Equal 2nd was Greg and Kez (3,2) and Kyle and Grant (2,3). Paul and Pete were 4th sailing on the black boat (4,4) and Stuart and I were 5th (5,5). The two new blokes had a few problems in the first race and both came equal 6th with a DNF and DNS. The full results with the times are attached.
Coming Up
October 2-4 Forster Wildcat Regatta The warm weather is upon us so lets all get into our bikinis and boardies and head up the coast for the long weekend. What can I say,.. Rhode island, Cowes, Lake Garda, Forster.. the big names on the international circuit. Everybody who is anybody will be there. Greg Goodall is reported to be flying back from Europe for this big event and will be sailing on the new C2. Laura Baldwin and Chris Caldercoat will be flying in from San Francisco and they will be sailing there new boat. The NSW locals will be there in force and a few banana benders and threatening come south across the border. We are expecting over ten F18s. For the uninitiated Forster is a legendary three day catamaran event usually drawing a fleet of between 50 and 100 boats. It has been running for over 30 years and is a perfect blend of competition, party and camping. National park camping is available from Friday to Monday and the club run a canteen and bar over the weekend. For the grand final of the footie they rig a wide screen TV and everybody joins the party. The event is popular with families and sailors of all ages.
I have been asking around and at this stage these are the boats that are coming; 1 James and Pete, 2 Kyle and Grant, 3 Stuart and I, 4 Grantly and crew, 5 Brewins, 6 Trevor Lowder, 7 Nissens, 8 Ian Simpson, 9 Morgo, 10 Henk and Spike, 11 Laura and Chris, 12 Greg Goodall, 13 some Queensland bloke, 14 Brett White and 15 Glen Towndrow. Peter Lane and Terry aren't coming. I don't know about John Flewin and Greg and Kez.
October 23-24 Speers point Regatta Seven F18s now race from Speers Point so we have a ready made fleet before the visitors arrive. Camping is available for this regatta and F18 sailors have offered billeting to anyone needing a place to stay. Just let me know and we can sort something out. Last year about 40 of us went to the pub for dinner and it was very enjoyable.
November 6-7 Top Gun Regatta Kurnell Great wind and camping is available.
November 13-14 NSW F18 State Titles Palm Beach Beware the Bullets Regatta
November 27-28 Kembla Klassic Port Kembla camping available
Jan 22-24 F18 Nationals Gosford sailing Club
Feb 5 Pulbah Island Marathon Speers Point
Feb 27 Cock of the Bay Marathon Kurnell
March 5-6 Trial Bay Darren Lowder Memorial Regatta (South West Rocks)
April 17 Darren Lowder Memorial Regatta Kurnell
See you on the water
Leanne Gould
