F18 Nationals 1-6 Sept

Hi F18 sailors

 

F18 Nationals at Magnetic Island Race Week are on 1-6 Sept. In Townsville today it is 26o and sunny with a fresh afternoon sea breeze. I know where I would rather be. So pack your boat and boardies and head north for some fun in the sun.

 

Entry Entries have to be lodged online by this Friday 26th August at the regatta website https://secure.tetra-australia.com/mirw/entry_form.cfm 

 

Event info  For all the details about race week go to the website http://www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au/index.cfm?eid=927  

 

Barge: Fantasea have come on board as the major sponsor of the F18 class at the regatta. They are providing free return transport to the island for your car and boat. Please call Fantasea direct to make your booking 07 4796 9300, you will need to register for the regatta first. Fantasea have a list of entered boats and you will need to mention you are an F18 competitor along with your boat name (as per your entry) to confirm your free transport. Due to the tides, please find below a list of barge times that we are able to book on. If anyone needs a hand or trailer storage whilst in Tvl (before or after the regatta) please let me know and I will be happy to assist.

TSV - Nelly Bay

Tue 30th Aug Wed 31st Aug Thurs 1st Sept

0520; 1235; 1805 0710; 1235; 1805 0710; 1440; 1625; 1805

Nelly Bay - TSV

Wed 7th September Thur 8th September Fri 9th September

0615; 0805; 0955; 0805; 0955; 1530 0955; 1530

I would also suggest you thank them for their sponsorship when you make your booking

 

Measurement will take place in the rigging area on the Thursday PM and Friday AM. Exact times will be sent ASAP. You will need to register at the regatta office first, then complete your F18 membership and then your boat can be checked.

 

Rigging At this event we will not be rigging on grass or sand. The rigging area is an asphalt car park and boat ramp. You will need foam pads to protect your hulls from damage.

 

F18 Association membership All competitors at the nations need to be financial members of the F18 association. To join or renew membership either go to our website http://www.ausf18.org.au/MEMBERSHIP/MEMBERSHIP.html and download the forms and pay by direct debit or just fill in the forms and pay at the event. We don't do credit cards.

 

Other news Congratulations to Steve Brewin who has just won the A Class worlds in Denmark for all the details go to http://catsailingnews.blogspot.com/ Young Jason Waterhouse teamed up with Brett Goodall to compete in the F16 Worlds in a Viper. They sailed brilliantly and finished 2nd behind Olympic silver medalist Darren Bundock. Well done boys! On Saturday September 24th the Sydney Flying Squadron are holding a race for 18 foot cats and skiffs to find the fastest vessel on Sydney Harbour. Carlton Brewery are donating a $6000 cash prize! Some of the skiff sailors are under the delusion that they have a chance of winning the prize against the cats. Put this date in your calendar. Details will follow.

 

See you at Magnetic Island

Leanne Gould

 

F18 Nationals Magnetic Island Race Week

Attention F18 Sailors,

It is only a matter of weeks now until the F18 Nationals will be held as part of "Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week".

Remember this event is the official qualifying event for the F18 Worlds next July in Long Beach USA.

It is important that you all register for the event via the regatta website ASAPwww.magneticislandraceweek.com.au

The website has all the info you will need to plan your trip.

The regatta organisers are continuing to try and attract more sponsorship for the event and to help with this we need to register ASAP.

There are barges that run to the island many times a day and within the next couple of weeks we will announce details on how to book your barge journey.

There is still lots of quality accomodation still available to suit all budgets.

The F18 fleet will have their own race course separate to the yachts to allow an uninterupted race course along with a professional PRO.

We will also have our own very large rigging area which will be securley fenced and well lit at night.

Registration will take place on Thursday and a welcome function is planned for Thursday night.

Friday will see a course set for the F18 for the purpose of practice / training in the race area, and allow the F18 fleet to view the yacht racing on that day.

Official racing will begin on the Saturday.

Each afternoon there will be a Happy Hour on the deck at "Peppers" and this will be a great oppurtunity for us to explain to the yachties why we sail these great boats!

Also if you know of anyone who would like to volunteer for the event, either on a chase boat or on shore, please let me know via email.

Get your boat ready, enter via the website and come and enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the country.

We look forward to welcoming you to NQ!

Mick Guinea

F18 Qld Rep.

Townsville Annual Sprints Regatta

Townsville Sailing Club

Townsville Sailing Club is gearing up for its biggest event since hosting the 505 World Titles in 1996.

The annual Sprints Regatta, held over the June long weekend, will this year include the Inaugural Round Magnetic Island Marathon, the QLD Tasar State Titles and is also a round of the Nacra NQ Super Series.

Sprint races will be held on Saturday 11^th and Sunday 12^th June and are open to all off the beach dinghies, multi-hulls and yachts. One design and mixed fleets can expect to compete in many races with close racing over short courses.

The Inaugural Around Magnetic Island Race will be held on Monday 13^th June. Any off the beach boat with a VYC yardstick 108 or under and Safety Cat 5 yachts are invited to enter this 24NM one lap race of the island.

TSC is expecting a strong fleet of dinghies and catamarans including F18’s to compete and is hoping the race will rival the Round Dunk Island race held at Mission Beach annually.

It has recently been announced that the Formula 18 class will be holding its National Titles later this year in conjunction with the Magnetic Island Race Week. The NQ Sprints will serve as great practice for the fleet as well as an opportunity for all sailors to enjoy the beautiful waters and conditions of Townsville.

The rivalry between NQ sailors Mick Guinea and Adam Beattie who finished 5^th and 6^th at last years Nacra World Titles respectively is set to continue at the regatta.

Local sailor Aaron Linton who has finished 2^nd at the last two Tasar Nationals, is expected to have a strong showing in his home waters.

The Notice Of Race is posted on the club’s website at www.tsvsailingclub.com

Are you looking for a mid-winter break from the southern chill? How do 28^oC days and 16^oC nights with 22^oC water temperature appeal to you this June?

F18 by Remote Control

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Kurnell "Cock of the Bay"

 

Ten F18s made the journey to Kurnell on Sunday to compete in the Botany Bay Classic and Cock of the Bay Regatta. The current Australian champions, Greg and Brett Goodall, made the trip from Bendigo Victoria to compete against the Brewins and the NSW sailors. There was a lot of flapping about in very little wind as all the poultry fought it out. Steve Brewin was the fastest fowl sailing an A Class and the Goodalls were the fastest F18 sailors. Here are the rest of the results.

 

Kurnell Catamaran Club Botany Bay Classic and "Cock of the Bay" Regatta

Sunday 27th February 2011 – Results are Final

 

F18 Fleet – Aggregate Scores

Sailed: 2, Discards: 0, To count: 2, Ratings: VY, Entries: 10,:

Rank Boat Name Class Sail No. Helm Crew Club YS R1 R3 Total

1st C2 F18 AUS 222 Greg Goodall Brett Goodall BYC 67.5 1 1 2

2nd Sue Bo F18 AUS 60 Chris Brewin Richard Brewin KCC 67.5 3 2 5

3rd Magical F18 AUS 751 Kyle Amadio Grant Rogers KCC 67.5 2 4 6

4th Krank the Noodle F18 AUS 101 Greg Wyers Bob Wyers KCC 67.5 4 3 7

5th Norselec Switchboards F18 AUS 018 John Flewin Simon Young KCC 67.5 6 5 11

6th Cruel & Heartless F18 AUS 619 Ian Simpson Grant Bow SPSC 67.5 7 7 14

7th Flying Fish F18 AUS 1023 Leanne Gould Stuart Morton KCC 67.5 5 11 DNF 16

8th Durepox F18 AUS 10 James Ogilvie Neil "Stiffy" NCYC 67.5 11 DNF 6 17

9th F N Crazy F18 AUS 7 Greg Chamber Trevor Lowder KCC 67.5 8 11 DNF 19

10th Silver Fox F18 AUS 207 Peter Lane Gary Selwood KCC 67.5 11 DNF 11 DNF 22

 

Weekend March 5 and 6  Darren Lowder Memorial Regatta Trial Bay.

At this stage it looks like we will have fifteen F18s sailing next weekend at Trial Bay. We will have 13 NSW boats and 2 boats are making the trip down from Queensland. This will be a big regatta and a highlight of the season. Almost everybody has booked their accommodation. If you haven't booked yet don't leave it too late. Briefing Saturday at 1100hrs. The notice of race is on website http://www.kcc.asn.au/   For camping contact  Arakoon State Recreational Area 02 65666168 or check out the website http://www.trialbaygaol.com/camping.html For rental apartments contact LJHookers South West Rocks http://www.ljhooker.com.au/search?g1=192&a1=1&a0=all&a0=residential&a3=rent&a5[]=holiday

 

Sunday April 17 Darren Lowder Memorial Regatta Kurnell

For info go to the website http://www.kcc.asn.au/

 

See you Saturday

Leanne Gould

 

F18 Training Day Palm Beach