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Lost Numberplate

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Yep we've really moved

2011-05-28T22:55:00.002+10:00

http://www.greatlakessailingclub.yachting.org.au/

WE have moved

2010-10-20T14:11:00.001+11:00

We have moved to the Yachting Australia web.

The links are at the bottom of this comment and just to the right of this comment.

http://www.greatlakessailingclub.yachting.org.au/

Cheers

Scott

See our Season results at

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http://www.greatlakessailingclub.yachting.org.au

More Wildcat Pics

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Wildcat Pictures

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Wildcat results

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What the weather was like.

The image at right is of the Monday course with GPS tracks from the Jet Ski. The course is overlayed on the google earth maps.

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GLSC 2010 Zhik WILDCAT

Great Lakes Sailing Club

Results are final as of 21:08 on October 5, 2010

A- Class Fleet

Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 21, Scoring system: Appendix A
Rank Fleet Boat Class SailNo Club HelmName CrewName VY Sat1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett
1st A- Class Brewin Sails A CLASS 4 Steve Brewin 71 -2 1 1 1 1 2 8 6
2nd A- Class One Design sails A CLASS 308 Andrew Landenberger 71 3 2 3 -4 2 1 15 11
3rd A- Class Friendly Grocer A CLASS 10 Brad Collett 71 1 -3 2 2 3 3 14 11
4th A- Class A Class Act A CLASS 923 SiMon McKeeon 71 -10 6 7 6 5 6 40 30
5th A- Class Spunspar A CLASS 22 Mark Johnston 71 8 -15 8 9 4 4 48 33
6th A- Class AClass ic A CLASS 902 Scott Anderson 70.5 4 4 4 5 (22.0 DNC) 22.0 DNC 61 39
7th A- Class Firefly Dance Club A CLASS 941 Julian Jenkins 71 -16 7 11 12 6 5 57 41
8th A- Class Shadow A CLASS 889 Graeme Parker 71 7 5 5 3 (22.0 DNC) 22.0 DNC 64 42
9th A- Class NRG Home Services A CLASS 934 P.Bradbury 70.5 -12 9 10 11 7 7 56 44
10th A- Class Ace II A CLASS 9 John Dowling 71 -17 16 13 13 8 8 75 58
11th A- Class Cool Breeze A CLASS 945 Stephen Brayshaw 71 6 (22.0 DNF) 6 7 22.0 DNC 22.0 DNC 85 63
12th A- Class PDQ A CLASS 13 Jack Benson 71 11 13 9 8 (22.0 DNC) 22.0 DNC 85 63
13th A- Class Benny A CLASS 21 Ben Geisker 71 15 11 12 10 (22.0 DNC) 22.0 DNC 92 70
14th A- Class Smik A CLASS 37 Bruce Mc Arthur 71 5 10 (22.0 DNF) 22.0 DNS 22.0 DNC 22.0 DNC 103 81
15th A- Class Barracuda A CLASS 942 John Cootes 70.5 18 17 (22.0 DNF) 15 9 22.0 DNC 103 81
16th A- Class Sea Frog A CLASS 935 Steve Breaden 71 14 12 14 (22.0 DNF) 22.0 DNC 22.0 DNC 106 84
17th A- Class Bumble Bee A CLASS 922 David Carswell 71 19 14 15 16 (22.0 DNC) 22.0 DNC 108 86
18th A- Class Pistool A CLASS 914 David Lovitt 71 13 8 (22.0 DNF) 22.0 DNS 22.0 DNC 22.0 DNC 109 87
19th A- Class Harken A CLASS 1 Grant Pellew 71 (22.0 DNS) 22.0 DNF 16 14 22.0 DNC 22.0 DNC 118 96
20th A- Class A CLASS 836 Zac Breaden 71 9 (22.0 DNF) 22.0 DNS 22.0 DNS 22.0 DNC 22.0 DNC 119 97
21st A- Class Still Storming A Long A CLASS 748 Ian Johnson 71 (22.0 DNS) 22.0 DNF 22.0 DNS 22.0 DNS 22.0 DNC 22.0 DNC 132 110

F 18 Fleet

Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 12, Scoring system: Appendix A
Rank Fleet Boat Class SailNo Club HelmName CrewName VY Sat1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett
1st F 18 Subo F18 60 Chris Brewin Richard Brewin 70 1 (13.0 DNF) 1 1 1 1 18 5
2nd F 18 Frisky Cat F18 1893 Kyle Amadio Grant Rogers 70 -5 2 2 3 2 2 16 11
3rd F 18 Durepox F18 1 James Ogilvie Pete Hurney 3 1 -7 2 5 3 21 14
4th F 18 Beasho F18 751 Adam Beashel Pete Mandin 70 2 -7 3 4 7 4 27 20
5th F 18 The Rose F18 7 Billy Nissen Dean Nissen 70 4 4.5 4.5 5.5 4 -6 28.5 22.5
6th F 18 F18 999 Andrew Holden Alan Irvin 70 6 4.5 4.5 -8 3 5 31 23
7th F 18 Cruel and Heartless F18 619 Ian Simpson Grant Bow 70 -9 3 6 5.5 6 7 36.5 27.5
8th F 18 White Tiger F18 1960 Brett White Lachlan White 70 8 8 8 -9 9 8 50 41
9th F 18 Pinnacle F18 1666 Ian Morgan Jake Morgan 70 (13.0 DNS) 6 9 7 13.0 DNC 13.0 DNC 61 48
10th F 18 Flying Fish F18 1023 Leanne Gould Stuart Morton 70 7 (13.0 DNF) 13.0 DNS 13.0 DNS 8 13.0 DSQ 67 54
11th F 18 F18 2226 Hendrik Zeeman Mark Rindflesch 70 10 (13.0 DNF) 13.0 DNS 13.0 DNS 13.0 DNC 13.0 DNC 75 62
12th F 18 Predator F18 1635 Glenn Towndrow James Towndrow 70 (13.0 DNS) 13.0 DNS 13.0 DNS 13.0 DNS 13.0 DNC 13.0 DNC 78 65

Hobie 16 Fleet

Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 17, Scoring system: Appendix A
Rank Fleet Boat Class SailNo Club HelmName CrewName VY Sat1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett
1st Hobie 16 Acuity HOBIE 16 111885 J. Waterhouse L.Darmanin 81.5 2 1 1 1 1 (18.0 DNC) 24 6
2nd Hobie 16 Manu HOBIE 16 111916 Upu Kila Josh Singh 81.5 1 -10 10 2 2 1 26 16
3rd Hobie 16 Hot Rod HOBIE 16 110568 Rod Watrehouse Jerry Waterhouse 81.5 3 4 3 3 3 (18.0 DNC) 34 16
4th Hobie 16 HOBIE 16 110679 David Fisher Ainslie Gordon 81.5 4 3 -5 5 4 2 23 18
5th Hobie 16 Lock Stock HOBIE 16 112144 Pete Dubbelaar Fiona McQue 81.5 6 6 6 -13 5 3 39 26
6th Hobie 16 Win or Swim HOBIE 16 110579 Jamews Wierzbowski Pip Pietromonaco 81.5 -15 8 4 7 6 5 45 30
7th Hobie 16 Long Way to the Top HOBIE 16 112149 Mick Butler Patrick Butler 81.5 -9 7 9 8 7 4 44 35
8th Hobie 16 Norbit HOBIE 16 111 Taylor Booth Connor Hutchinson 81.5 13 2 2 4 (18.0 DNC) 18.0 DNC 57 39
9th Hobie 16 Steptoe and Son HOBIE 16 110339 Stephen Watt Arbi Watt 81.5 8 13 7 (18.0 DNS) 8 6 60 42
10th Hobie 16 Pokerface HOBIE 16 15 Chris Wierzboursky Emma Daly 81.5 5 15 8 6 11 (18.0 DNC) 63 45
11th Hobie 16 Dirty Bird HOBIE 16 110629 Chris Hansor Karen Hansor 81.5 10 9 -12 9 9 8 57 45
12th Hobie 16 Eddie HOBIE 16 107917 Simon Lyddieth Roellen Little 81.5 7 5 11 10 (18.0 DNC) 18.0 DNC 69 51
13th Hobie 16 Got One HOBIE 16 108471 James Rhodes Peter Rhodes 81.5 11 12 -13 11 10 7 64 51
14th Hobie 16 Haffwhite HOBIE 16 109848 Bryce Haffner Caleb White 81.5 12 (18.0 DNF) 18.0 DNS 18.0 DNS 18.0 DNC 9 93 75
15th Hobie 16 Blackburn's HOBIE 16 109961 John Blackburn Molly 81.5 14 11 15 (18.0 DNF) 18.0 DNC 18.0 DNC 94 76
16th Hobie 16 Cosmo HOBIE 16 907 Richard Lacey Teri Salter 81.5 (18.0 DNS) 14 14 12 18.0 DNC 18.0 DNC 94 76
17th Hobie 16 Problem Bilong You HOBIE 16 110285 Nick King Cherie King 81.5 (18.0 DNS) 18.0 DNS 18.0 DNS 18.0 DNS 18.0 DNC 18.0 DNC 108 90

Hobie 18 Fleet

Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 5, Scoring system: Appendix A
Rank Fleet Boat Class SailNo Club HelmName CrewName VY Sat1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett
1st Hobie 18 Finline HOBIE 18 16894 John Kersh Dean Allard 78.5 1 1 -2 1 1 2 8 6
2nd Hobie 18 Quinndog HOBIE 18 16781 Richard Quinn Rachael Quinn 78.5 2 -3 1 2 3 1 12 9
3rd Hobie 18 Second Obsession HOBIE 18 16937 Glen Gilbert Ashleigh Gilbert 78.5 -4 2 4 3 2 3 18 14
4th Hobie 18 X Factor HOBIE 18 16803 Darren Schmidt Aaron Robinson 78.5 (6.0 DNF) 6.0 DNS 3 6.0 DNF 4 4 29 23
5th Hobie 18 Magic HOBIE 18 16980 JonJay Kersh Leah Bennett 78.5 3 (6.0 DNF) 6.0 DNS 6.0 DNS 6.0 DNC 6.0 DNC 33 27

Misc Formula Fleet

Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 7, Scoring system: Appendix A
Rank Fleet Boat Class SailNo Club HelmName CrewName VY Sat1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett
1st Misc Formula Briscat Nacra 430 Spinn 434 Warren Guinea 82.5 1 2 1 1 (8.0 DNC) 8.0 DNC 21 13
2nd Misc Formula Lead Balloon F16 165 Adrian Fawcett 71 3 3 3 4 1 (8.0 DNC) 22 14
3rd Misc Formula Kash Buk Nacra430 Spinn 430 Roscoe Guinea 82.5 4 1 2 2 (8.0 DNC) 8.0 DNC 25 17
4th Misc Formula Viper 1 F16 166 Christa Van Helden Brett Goodall 71 2 (8.0 DNS) 8.0 DNS 3 2 8.0 DNC 31 23
5th Misc Formula Afon F 16 182 P. Boutonnet Y. Bountonnet 71 (8.0 DNS) 8.0 DNS 8.0 DNS 8.0 DNS 3 1 36 28
6th Misc Formula Lone Ranger F16 164 Don Dull 71 (8.0 DNS) 8.0 DNS 8.0 DNS 8.0 DNS 8.0 DNC 8.0 DNC 48 40
6th Misc Formula Monkey Boy 4 Sale NACRA INT 17 802 Leigh Polden 72.5 (8.0 DNS) 8.0 DNF 8.0 DNS 8.0 DNS 8.0 DNC 8.0 DNC 48 40

Miscellaneous Fleet

Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 3, Scoring system: Appendix A
Rank Fleet Boat Class SailNo Club HelmName CrewName VY Sat1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett
1st Miscellaneous Aguila NACRA 4.5 308 Jacquline Heap 88 2 2 2 1 1 (4.0 DNF) 12 8
2nd Miscellaneous Pointed Reply MARICAT 4.3 SLOOP 5600 Rodney Anderson Zac Anderson 92 1 1 1 (4.0 DNS) 4.0 DNC 4.0 DNS 15 11
3rd Miscellaneous Tango NACRA 4.5 412 Norm Hunt 88 (4.0 DNF) 3 4.0 DNF 4.0 DNS 4.0 DNC 4.0 DNC 23 19

NACRA 5.8 Fleet

Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 5, Scoring system: Appendix A
Rank Fleet Boat Class SailNo Club HelmName CrewName VY Sat1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett
1st NACRA 5.8 2 Foot Extra NACRA 5.8 718 J Horsley P Horsley 72 4 1 1 2 1 (6.0 DNC) 15 9
2nd NACRA 5.8 Finely Tuned NACRA 5.8 1590 Ian Bowles Callum Bowles 72 1 (6.0 DNF) 6.0 DNF 1 2 1 17 11
3rd NACRA 5.8 Wayfast NACRA 5.8 1658 Steve Curtis Kerry Noyes 72 (6.0 DNF) 6.0 DNS 2 6.0 DNF 6.0 DNC 6.0 DNC 32 26
4th NACRA 5.8 Two Up NACRA 5.8 1635 Craig Fraser James Fraser 72 2 (6.0 DNS) 6.0 DNS 6.0 DNS 6.0 DNC 6.0 DNC 32 26
5th NACRA 5.8 Heatseeker NACRA 5.8 1453 C. Davey Kodi Hall 72 3 (6.0 DNF) 6.0 DNS 6.0 DNS 6.0 DNC 6.0 DNC 33 27

Taipan 4.9 Fleet

Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 6, Scoring system: Appendix A
Rank Fleet Boat Class SailNo Club HelmName CrewName VY Sat1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Total Nett
1st Taipan 4.9 Black Magic TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP 126 Matt Homan Chris Homan 73.5 1 1 1 -4 1 1 9 5
2nd Taipan 4.9 Cooladi TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP 230 Chris Munro Antony Edwards 73.5 2 -3 3 1 3 2 14 11
3rd Taipan 4.9 Just Play TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP 257 Sam Breaden Melanie Breaden 73.5 3 4 4 2 -5 3 21 16
4th Taipan 4.9 Wet Willy TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP 312 Andrew Willims Petra Eggl 73.5 4 2 2 (7.0 DNF) 2 7.0 DNC 24 17
5th Taipan 4.9 Smokin' Gun TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP 114 Daniel Van Kerckhof Annaliese Byrne 73.5 5 5 (7.0 DNS) 3 4 7.0 DNC 31 24
6th Taipan 4.9 Midnight Inspiration TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP 89 Nathan Van Kerckhof Adam Smith 73.5 6 6 (7.0 DNF) 7.0 DNS 7.0 DNC 7.0 DNC 40 33

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Sailing Video

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WILDCAT REGATTA INFORMATION

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The Wildcat is the October long weekend. 2-3-4 October

Camping is available at the club from 1200 Friday until 1200 Tuesday.

One briefing on Saturday at 1300.

Racing from 1000 on Sunday and Monday.

Presentation Monday afternoon.

Fees have been changed to include ALL NSW National Park fees. (Camping and car).

Fees are $90 for 1 person boat and $100 for a 2 person boat. These fees include all camping and car access to the park as well as race fees.

Everything is available at the club, hot showers, water, meals, snack and alcohol and soft drinks. All the family is welcome for the whole weekend.

Input welcome on the event program.

Radio management and boat availability.
Meals and food plans.
Planning meeting dates.

Final season results

2010-05-11T14:20:00.004+10:00

Congratulations to Ross and John on Lazy Bones for taking out the 2009-2010 season. Throughout the 27 races they scored a total of 62 points and an overall score of 23 points.

Second was Les Turner with an impressive score of 120 points and a final score of 37 points.

It was a long way to third with Scott and Bryce on Slipper When Wet with a score of 173 and 73.

Closely behind in fourth was The President with 178 and 78.

The full scores are posted on the Clubs notice board.

Sunday Club Racing Points Score
2009-2010 Point score
Overall
Sailed: 27, Discards: 10, To count: 17, Ratings: VY, Entries: 9, Scoring system: Appendix A

Boat Class Helm Name Total Nett
Lazy Bones NACRA 5.8 Ross Kneebone 62.0 23.0
Another Toy NACRA 16sq Les Turner 120.0 37.0
Slippery W TAIPAN 4.9 CAT Scott Machon 173.0 73.0
Big Lake Snake TAIPAN 5.7 Tim Haffner 178.0 78.0
White Lightning TAIPAN 4.9 CAT John White 193.0 93.0
Dripping Sap A CLASS Tom Dalton 207.0 107.0
Flipper HOBIE 16 Alan Pursch 236.0 136.0
Tooth Fairy TAIPAN 4.9 CAT M. Braithwaite 249.0 149.0
Tooc HOBIE 16 Ray Muld 270.0 170.0

Member YA Numbers

2010-04-02T14:44:00.000+11:00

Firstname Lastname MemberID Membership_Type
Brian Bath 350013 Silver Country
Mark Braitwaite 64802 Silver Country
Tom Dalton 11814 Silver Country
Iggy Dunn 632272 Youth
Bryce Haffner 59782 Secondary Member
Tim Haffner 41651 Silver Country
John Hiley 41659 Silver Country
Ross Kneebone 65606 Silver Country
Scott Machon 64801 Secondary Member
Daniel Morris 632274 Youth
Michael Morris 632273 Youth
Cole Newman 59786 Silver Country
Len Newman 41657 Silver Country
Alan Pursch 41650 Silver Country
Les Turner 590784 Silver Country
Caleb White 632043 Youth
Ethan White 632045 Youth
John White 632283 Silver Country
John White 590734 Silver Country

Results saturday 6th February

2010-02-16T10:38:00.002+11:00

Sunday Club Racing Points Score
09-10 Progressive Point score
Overall
Sailed: 19, Discards: 6, To count: 13, Ratings: VY, Entries: 9, Scoring system: Appendix A
Boat Class HelmName R17 R18 R19 Total Nett Notes
Lazy Bones NACRA 5.8 Ross Kneebone (10.0 DNF) 2.0 1.0 47.0 19.0
Slippery When Wet TAIPAN 4.9 CAT Scott Machon (10.0 OCS) (10.0 DNS) 10.0 DNS 93.0 33.0
Another Toy NACRA 16sq Les Turner 1.0 (10.0 DNS) (10.0 DNS) 89.0 34.0
Big Lake Snake TAIPAN 5.7 Tim Haffner 10.0 DNS 1.0 10.0 DNS 132.0 72.0
Dripping Sap A CLASS Tom Dalton 10.0 DNS 10.0 DNS 10.0 DNS 143.0 83.0
Flipper HOBIE 16 Alan Pursch 10.0 DNS 10.0 DNS 10.0 DNS 156.0 96.0
White Lightning TAIPAN 4.9 CAT John White 10.0 DNS 3.0 10.0 DNS 159.0 99.0
Tooth Fairy TAIPAN 4.9 CAT M. Braithwaite 10.0 DNS 10.0 DNS 10.0 DNS 169.0 109.0
Tooc HOBIE 16 Ray Muld 10.0 DNS 10.0 DNS 10.0 DNS 190.0 130.0

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Recent Results 16th and 24th

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Boat Class HelmName 16th Jan 24th Jan 24th Jan Total Nett Notes

Slippery When Wet Scott Machon DNS DNS DNS 29.0 11.0

Lazy Bones NACRA 5.8 Ross Kneebone 1 2 1 26.0 13.0

Another Toy NACRA 16sq Les Turner 2 3 2 57.0 27.0

Big Lake Snake TAIPAN 5.7 Tim Haffner DNS DNS DNS 61.0 31.0

Dripping Sap A CLASS Tom Dalton 5 4 DNS 74.0 44.0

White Lightning TAIPAN 4.9 CATJohn White DNS DNS DNS 86.0 56.0

Tooth Fairy TAIPAN 4.9 CAT M. Braithwaite 4 DNS DNS 95.0 65.0

Flipper HOBIE 16 S&L Newman 3 1 3 99.0 69.0

Manning marathon results

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If the list below is too hard to follow, here is the link for the Manning Marathon

Division 8 : Catamaran
1 202 2093 MIND OVER MOTOR RAY LANCE MARICAT 4.3 8 CAT 94.00 03:22:42 202.70 215.64
2 221 18430 SERIAL THRILLER DANIEL LANCE HOBIE 14 8 CAT 94.50 03:27:57 207.95 220.05
3 234 5008 POINTED REPLY RODNEY ANDERSON MARICAT 4.3 8 CAT 94.00 03:34:09 214.15 227.82
4 216 55 ANOTHER TOY (with spinnaker)LES TURNER NACRA 16 8 CAT 79.50 03:06:07 186.12 234.11
5 212 1439 LIMERICK IAN OXENFORD ARROW 8 CAT 91.00 03:42:38 222.63 244.65
6 227 81066 [NO NAME] EVAN BELSON HOBIE 16 8 CAT 81.50 03:23:01 203.02 249.10
7 222 81290 STRIDER JOSHUA LANCE HOBIE 16 8 CAT 81.50 03:27:54 207.90 255.09
8 211 59 WHITE FORMULA ALAN ADDISON HURRICANE 8 CAT 72.00 03:19:44 199.73 277.40
Division O : Outright Line Honours
1 3 AUS 780 THE NUDE RICHIE REYNOLDS B14 O M 97.00 02:37:38 157.63 162.51
2 4 368 THE PRUDE GERALDINE BROWN B14 O M 97.00 03:01:06 181.10 186.70
3 9 2234 STOWE AUSTRALIA GORDON FOLKES VS O M 98.00 03:03:11 183.18 186.92
4 8 AUS 164 [NO NAME 2] GEOFF WILLIAMS 49ER O M 84.00 02:57:30 177.50 211.31
5 1 AUS 227 BLACK FLAG RYAN HUNTER INTERNATIONAL 14' O M 86.50 03:05:30 185.50 214.45
6 5 16647 GO GREEN ANDREW MCLEOD HOBIE 18 O CAT 78.50 02:51:17 171.28 218.19
7 2 1553 LAZY BONES ROSS KNEEBONE NACRA 5.8 O CAT 72.00 02:43:35 163.58 227.19
8 7 AUS 283 DUMPED BY MY BESTIE SOPHIA BRAITHWAITE TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP O CAT 73.50 02:50:42 170.70 232.24
9 6 168 CATASTROPHIC GIL CLARKE TORNADO O CAT 65.00 03:24:05 204.08 313.97

2009-12-16T19:53:00.001+11:00

Les Turner available all January

Three Race Sunday 13th December

2009-12-14T12:27:00.005+11:00

The day began with a light south westerly which settles into a 12 knot southerly. There were some lovely wind lines running down the lake.
A good fleet of five boats headed out for a fine afternoon of racing.
As the clock counted down to the start it seemed as though the committee end of the start line was the preferred point. As lazy Bones lined up to start he was pushed upon by Slippery When Wet (SWW) and Alan Pursch on the Hobie 16. There was probably not enough rooms as SWW barged in to the line and led the fleet away. Another Toy and Tooth Fairy opted to start further down the line and all were soon away in a freshening southerly.
The fleet headed toward the sand and then tacked to the top mark, here Lazy Bones called an advantage on SWW and mnoved in front. It was lazy Bones at the top mark and leading the fleet well. Followed by SWW and the Tooth Fairy then Another Toy and Al' and Helen Pursch.

The run down saw the lead challenged but it was Lazy Bones again ahead at the bottom mark. As the lead three turned it was a race again to the top mark. Here all three boats were side by side as the crews worked hard to extract as much speed as possible from the boats. At the top mark it was Slipper When Wet, Lazy Bones and Tooth Fairy. Again the run to the bottom mark was close, this time SWW maintaining the lead and rounding the bottom mark to win the race.

As the clock ran down to the start of the second race the wind died. Then, with a minute to go the breeze returned, though this tiem from the SE. A 50 degree shift had turned the tacking course into a single work then run drag race. This race was now all about boat speed. SWW had spotted the wind shift and went to for a port start. Slipper When Wet led comfortably and headed to the top mark. It was now a run down wind, with boat speed the main objective the crews powered up the boats as much as possible and drove the boats deep in the gusts.

Again the work and return runs were fast and after the second lap it was SWW across first followed by the Tooth Fairy, Lazy Bones, Another Toy and Al and Helen.

Race three was a Starboard course with the fleet now rounding the course in the opposite direction. As the fleet now were all at the 'pin' it was an even start and now it was really about boat speed.

At the start both the Taipans SWW and the Tooth Fairy were recalled and had to restart. The allowed Lazy Bones to lead the fleet. Both the Taipans were in pursuit and as they reached the top mark it was SWW ahead of the Tooth Fairy and Lazy Bones following. With in 100m as the boats rounded the safety offset mark it was the Tooth fairy who gybed and led the run to the bottom mark. At the bottom mark SWW went the wrong way and allowed the tooth Fairy the lead, returning and rounding the mark now third behind Lazy Bones the race was truly on to the top mark. The three boats were side by side and going as fast as possible.

At the top mark it was SWW ahead of the tooth Fairy and lazy Bones with Another Toy following close behind. As the boats reached to the bottom mark and as the two Taipans raced each other it was the NACRA Lazt Bones which was closing in on the lead.

Again the boats rounded the bottom mark and worked to the top mark in a three lap race and again the three boats who had dominated the afternoon were again at each other. The final downwind run was again close and finally as the boats rounded the bottom mark it was SWW ahead of Lazy Bones. The tooth Fairy attempted a bold inside rounding at the bottom mark in an attempt to push under and past Lazy Bones. The Tooth Fairy snared the mark and as he untangled the mark from craft Lazy Bones headed for the finishing line.

And the Next race will be on the.............

2009-12-13T21:43:00.003+11:00

Comments here on when we'll be at the club again...

Scott away on the 20th Dec, but then around after new year.

Others replies...

Sunday 13th December Results

2009-12-13T21:40:00.000+11:00

Boat	Class	HelmName	13th Dec	13th Dec	13th Dec	Total	Nett	Notes
Slippery When Wet	TAIPAN 4.9 CAT	Scott Machon	1.0	1.0	1.0	29.0	11.0
Lazy Bones	NACRA 5.8	Ross Kneebone	2.0	(3.0)	2.0	26.0	13.0
Another Toy	NACRA 16sq	Les Turner	3.0	4.0	4.0	57.0	27.0
Big Lake Snake	TAIPAN 5.7	Tim Haffner	(10.0 DNS)	(10.0 DNS)	10.0 DNS	61.0	31.0
Dripping Sap	A CLASS	Tom Dalton	10.0 DNS	10.0 DNS	10.0 DNS	74.0	44.0
White Lightning	TAIPAN 4.9 CAT	John White	10.0 DNS	10.0 DNS	10.0 DNS	86.0	56.0
Tooth Fairy	TAIPAN 4.9 CAT	M. Braithwaite	10.0 DNF	2.0	3.0	95.0	65.0
Flipper	HOBIE 16	Alan Pursch	4.0	5.0	10.0 DNF	99.0	69.0
Tooc	HOBIE 16	Ray Muld	10.0 DNS	10.0 DNS	10.0 DNS	110.0	80.0

Saturday 22nd November

2009-11-25T12:16:00.004+11:00

After Saturdays sweltering heat we were all lookign forward to a brisk Nor' easterly to sweep across the lake and provide a great days racing.

As the morning progressed and as the information came of 20+knt breeze up the coast it was planned to get out on the water and get the racing under way before it all became a bit hectic.

The lake was glassy and the breeze a gently drift from the SE, hopefully it would fill in...

On shore it was stifling as the breeze shifted up and down.

The boats hit the water and promptly the wind dropped, it looked promising further out in the lake. The course was set and the wind played tricks. The southerly change that was predicted had stalled over the Hunter and the winds were confused and dropping.

Some didn't even make it to the start, Slippery When Wet returned to shore to repair the rig and when he went back to the race, the wind had dropped.

One race was completed interesting and often frustrating conditions.

Final results (Adjusted):
1st Lazy Bones
2Nd Dripping Sap
3rd Another Toy.

Racing again this weekend the 29Th.

Meeting at 1100 to :
discuss NP management plan presentation day.
O'pen Bic plans and progress
Christmas party and mid season presentation.

NSW NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SERVICE

2009-11-22T19:47:00.002+11:00

Club Members
On Wednesday 9th December 2009 from 2.00pm to 8pm at Sundowner Conference Centre Tiona an open house forum is to be held to outline a plan on how the park will be managed in the future.
Les

NSW Lasers a Huge Success

2009-11-17T11:26:00.004+11:00

Thank you to everyone for all your time and support throughout the regatta.

The feedback fro participants and water based followers great. Lots of positive about the location and huge support from the friendly 'family' approach by the clubs members.

World Masters Champion Brett Beyer loved the event location and recommended the club approach the Laser association to host the NSW Laser titles.

Thanks to everyone again for a great weekend.

NOW to THIS WEEKEND

Lets hit the water this weekend for some of our own racing. And I'm not thinking of a Bic

You thought a Tornado was hard to rig...

2009-11-12T20:02:00.002+11:00

Check out the BMW ORACLE cat

2009 Progressive Point score

2009-11-04T09:52:00.001+11:00

Sunday Club Racing Points Score
2009 Progressive Point score
Overall
Sailed: 7, Discards: 2, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 9, Scoring system: Appendix A
Boat Class HelmName RACE 1 RACE 2 18th oct 1 18th Oct 1st Nov 1st Nov 1st Nov Total Nett
Lazy Bones NACRA 5.8 Ross Kneebone 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 (5.0) (5.0) 2.0 18.0 8.0
Slippery When Wet TAIPAN 4.9 CAT Scott Machon (5.0) (3.0) 1.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 16.0 8.0
Big Lake Snake TAIPAN 5.7 Tim Haffner (4.0) (5.0) 3.0 1.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 21.0 12.0
Dripping Sap A CLASS Tom Dalton 2.0 2.0 (10.0 DNC) (10.0 DNC) 4.0 4.0 10.0 DNC 42.0 22.0
Another Toy NACRA 16sq Les Turner (10.0 DNC) (10.0 DNC) 5.0 4.0 1.0 3.0 10.0 DNC 43.0 23.0
White Lightning TAIPAN 4.9 CAT John White 3.0 4.0 4.0 5.0 (10.0 DNC) (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 46.0 26.0
Flipper HOBIE 16 Alan Pursch (10.0 DNC) (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 70.0 50.0
Tooc HOBIE 16 Ray Muld (10.0 DNC) (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 70.0 50.0
Tooth Fairy TAIPAN 4.9 CAT M. Braithwaite (10.0 DNC) (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 70.0 50.0

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Season Progressive Point Score

2009-11-02T22:01:00.005+11:00

Lazy BonesNACRA 5.8 Ross Kneebone 8.0

Slippery When WetTAIPAN 4.9 Scott Machon 8.0

Big Lake SnakeTAIPAN 5.Tim Haffner 12.0

Dripping Sap A CLASSTom Dalton 22.0

Another ToyNACRA 16sLes Turner 23.0

White LightningTAIPAN 4.9 John 26.0

FlipperHOBIE 16Alan Pursch 50.0

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YARDSTICK ADJUSTMENTS

Another Toy 1st place -0.5point to 84.5

Lazybones 5th place, 5th place +1 point to 73

Go sail

2009-10-28T21:44:00.001+11:00

Sunday 1st November 2009

2009-10-28T18:50:00.006+11:00

Weather looks good. A solid NE and sunshine.

Probably doesn't get any better than this...

See you there.

Well, some days the BOM get it right and Sunday was a gret day. NE breeze at 15knots which blew all afternoon.

Three races for the fleet. The first race saw six boats line up.

The big boats led the way with Lazy Bones (LzB) and Big Lake Snake (BLS) heading the fleet.

It was really a progression with LzB and BLS heading away. Beneath them was Slippery When Wet (SWW)and Dripping Sap, both watching each other closely. Dripping Sap was certainly moving well, and it was good to see Tom back on the water again.

Further back was Another Toy, progressing well, and with a competitive yardstick it was important for the other boats to maintain their lead as Les was hunting them down. Another Toy 1st, followed by Slippery When Wet then Big Lake Snake and Dripping Sap and finally Lazy Bones.

The second race was a two lap race and with teh wind increasing to a consistent 15+ knots, it was a great race. The fleet startd closely and headed to the top mark. By the top mark it was Slipper When Wet, Lazy Bones and Big Lake Snake all chasing each other. At times there were mere centimeters separating Lazy Bones and Slippery When Wet as they sped across to the reaching mark. Down wind it was the Big Lake Snake who seemed to dominate the runs to the bottom mark. Rounding in first place.

Overall it was Big Lake Snake first, followed by Slipper When Wet and then Lazy Bones in third, fourth was Dripping Sap then Another Toy. Adjusted the results were SWW, BLS, AT, DS and LzB.

The third race saw some of the fleet retire and head to shore. The final race was again a two lap dash.Slippery When Wet took the opportunity to eloit the long line and fewer starters and ran down the line, gybed and crossed on port tack. This ensured one fewer tack to the top mark. Immedaitely after the start, BLS tacked and followed SWW to the top mark. From then on it was a procession with SWW holding out both Lazy Bones and the Big Lake Snake to record an outright and handicap win.

Yardstick Adjustments

2009-10-19T13:53:00.009+11:00

Position	Yardstick Adjustment- If not already at VY Yardstick. You cannot be placed on a yardstick below the YV rating.
1^st	-0.5
2^nd	0
3^rd	0
4^th	0
5^th	+1
6^th	+1.5
7^th	+2
8^th, 9^th, 10^th	+2.5

Only adjusted based on sailed races

Note Tom Dalton has had his Yardstick adjusted 6.5 to 77.5. Based on the original A class yardstick – which the boat is a based on. This is a reasonable adjustment as a Taipan 4.9 cat is 76.5.

Yardstick changes are made on the overall point score, not the days racing. So a bad day at the office doesn't merit 2+ yardsticks.

The completed yardsticks can be reset at any time and we can score all the seasons races at the end of the season on true* yardstick.

*Tom's A-Class stands at 77.5 as his true yardstick.

2009 Changes

Dripping Tap 77.5

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Another Toy + 1.5 points 19/10/09
Another Toy +4 points 21/10/09= 85

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Another Toy -.5 points 2/11/09 = 84.5

Lazy Bones +1 point 2/11/09 = 73

Sunday 18th Results

2009-10-18T22:02:00.003+11:00

18th oct 1 18th Oct Nett
1st Lazy Bones NACRA 5.81553Ross KneeboneJohn Hiley(2.0) 2.0 4.0
2nd Slippery When WetTAIPAN 4.9 CAT163Scott Machon 1.0 3.0 7.0
3rd Big Lake SnakeTAIPAN 5.134Tim Haffner 3.0 1.0 8.0
4th White LightningTAIPAN 4.9 CAT 064John WhiteCaleb White 4.0 (5.0) 11.0
5th Weekend WarriorA CLASSA123Tom Dalton (10.0 DNS) 10.0 DNS 14.0
6th Another ToyNACRA 16sq55Les Turner 5.0 4.0 19.0

Adjustmments are:

1.5 + to Another Toy

6.5+ to Tom Dalton.

Overall results

2009-10-18T21:56:00.002+11:00

Overall

1st Lazy Bones NACRA 5.8 1553 Ross Kneebone 4.0

2nd Slippery When Wet TAIPAN 4.9 CAT163 Scott Machon 7.0

3rd Big Lake SnakeTAIPAN 5.7 134 Tim Haffner 8.0

4th LightningTAIPAN 4.9 CAT064John White Caleb White 11.0

5th Weekend Warrior A CLASS A123 Tom Dalton 14.0

6th Another ToyNACRA 16sqAUS55Les Turner 19.0

7th Flipper HOBIE 16 11716 Alan Pursch Helen Pursch 30.0

7th Tooc HOBIE 16 11768 Ray Muld 30.0

7th Tooth Fairy TAIPAN 4.9 CAT Aus 200 M. Braithwaite30.0

Sunday 18th October

2009-10-16T21:39:00.003+11:00

All looks good or a great day of sailing.

Sunday 11th October

2009-10-10T13:46:00.003+11:00

Results

Sunday 11th October 2009
Results are final as of 13:13 on October 12, 2009
Overall

1st Lazy Bones NACRA 5.8 1553 Ross Kneebone John Hiley 72 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0

2nd Big Lake Snake TAIPAN 5.7 134 Tim Haffner Scott Machon 70 3.0 2.0 5.0 5.0

3rd Weekend Warrior A CLASS A123 Tom Dalton 71 2.0 5.0 7.0 7.0

4th Slippery When Wet TAIPAN 4.9 CAT 163 Brice Haffner Ethan White 76.5 5.0 3.0 8.0 8.0

5th White Lightning TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP 064 John White Caleb White 73.5 4.0 4.0 8.0 8.0

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Results 2009 Wildcat

2009-10-08T14:30:00.005+11:00

A-Class Fleet
1stA CLASSAUS 4 STEVEN BREWIN1.01.03.01.01.012.0 DNC)19.07.0

2ndA CLASSAUS 308 ANDREW LANDENBERGER2.02.02.0 RDG3.0)2.01.012.09.0

3rdA CLASSAUS 10 BRAD COLLETT5.03.01.02.03.0(12.0 DNC) 26.014.0

4thA CLASS935 STEVE BREADEN4.04.05.05.05.0(12.0 DNC)35.023.0

5thA CLASSAUS 9 JOHN DOWLING6.06.04.04.04.0(12.0 DNC) 36.024.0

6thA CLASSAUS 3081 JULIAN JENKINS(12.0 DSQ)12.0 DSQ6.06.06.03.045.033.0

7thA CLASSAUS 922 DAVID CARSWELL7.07.07.07.07.0(12.0 DNC) 47.035.0

8thA CLASSAUS 37 BRUCE McARTHUR3.05.0(12.0 DNF)12.0 DN12.0 DNS12.0 DNC 56.044.0
9th A CLASSAUS 22 MARK JOHNSON

10th A CLASSAUS 021 BEN GEISKER

10th A CLASSAUS 6 GLEN BROWN

F18 Fleet
Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 10,

1st F18AUS 60 CHRIS BREWIN1.02.01.1.01.(11.0 DNC)17.06.0

2ndF18751KATIE PELLEW3.01.02.03.02.0(11.0 DNC) 22.011.0

3rdF18NED 007BILLY NISSEN2.0(5.0)3.04.05.01.0 20.015.0

4thF18AUS 619IAN SIMPSON4.04.06.0(7.0)7.03.0 31.024.0

5thF181JAMES OGILVIE7.03.07.05.04.0(11.0 DNC) 37.026.0

6thF18AUS 003PAIL HOMAN(11.0 DNS)11.0 DNS4.02.03.011.0 DNC 42.031.0

7thF182226LEANE GOULD5.07.08.0(10.0)9.04.0 43.033.0

8thF181893KYLE AMADIO6.0(11.0 DNF5.06.06.011.0 DNC45.034.0

9thF181666IAN MORGAN11.0 DNS)6.011.0 DNC8.08.05.049.38

10th F181960BRETT WHITE(11.0 DNS)11.0 DNS8.09.011.0 OCS2.0 52.041.0

HOBIE 16 Fleet
Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 12,

1stHOBIE 16110679DAVID FISHER1.02.02.01.01.0(4.0) 11.07.0

2ndHOBIE 16110607Bruce Tardrew2.03.0(6.0)2.02.01.0 16.010.0

3rdHOBIE 16109934LACH MACFARLAN3.05.04.0(8.0)3.05.0 28.020.0

4thHOBIE 160ANDREW WILSON5.04.03.05.07.0(13.0 DNC) 37.024.0

5thHOBIE 16110339STEPHEN WATT(13.0 DNS)13.0 DNS1.03.06.02.0 38.025.0

6thHOBIE 16111562DAVID RENOUF(7.0)6.05.07.05.03.0 33.026.0

7thHOBIE 16107100JERRY SCHAFFER6.07.0(13.0 DNS)5.04.013.0 DNC 48.035.0

8thHOBIE 16110299PETER SALTER(13.0 DNS)13.0 DNF7.04.08.06.0 51.038.0

9thHOBIE 16110285NICK KING4.1.0(13.0 DNS)13.0 DNS13.0 DNS13.0 DNC57.044.0

10thHOBIE 16109848PATRICK BOUTONNET(13.0 DSQ)13.0 DSQ8.09.09.013.0 DNC 65.052.0

11thHOBIE 1695884GLENN TOWNDROW(13.0 DNS)13.0 DNS9.010.013.0 DNS13.0 DNC71.058.0

12thHOBIE 1611146RICK BLAC(13.0 DSQ13.0 DS13.0 DNS13.0 DNS13.0 DNS13.0 DNC 78.065.0

HOBIE 18 Fleet
Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 6,

1stHOBIE 1816792JOHN KERSH(2.0)1.01.02.02.01.0 9.07.0

2ndHOBIE 1816937GLEN GILBERT1.02.02.01.01.0(7.0 DNC)14.07.0

3rdHOBIE 1816898PETER MANLEY(5.0)3.05.03.03.02.0 21.016.0

4thHOBIE 1816865JONJAY KERSH3.0(4.0)4.04.04.03.0 22.018.0

5thHOBIE 1816995DARRYL GRAY4.0(5.0)3.05.05.04.0 26.021.0

6th HOBIE 1811456CRAIG HAIR(7.0 DNF)7.0 DNS7.0 DNS7.0 DNS7.0 DNS5.0 40.033.0

MISC Fleet
Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 3
1stNACRA 5.02210STEVE CURTIS1.0(4.0 DNS)1.01.01.02.0 10.06.0

2ndNACRA 4.5308JACQUELINE HEAP(4.0 DNF)1.02.02.02.00 12.08.0

3rdNACRA 4.5112NORM HUNT(4.0 DNS)4.0 DNS4.0 DNS3.03.03.0 21.017.0

NACRA 5.8 Fleet
Sailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 6, Scoring system:

1stNACRA 5.81590IAN BOWLES3.01.01.03.0(5.0)2.0 15.010.0

2ndNACRA 5.81655REG CARTER1.02.03.01.0(4.0)3.0 14.010.0

3rdNACRA 5.81649DAVID JORGENSEN(6.0)3.02.02.01.04.0 18.012.0

4thNACRA 5.1621GRANT ROGERS2.04.04.04.02.0(7.0 DNC) 23.016.0

5thNACRA 5.81555HENK ZEEMAN5.07.0 DNS)5.05.03.01.026.019.0

6thNACRA 5.81527SCOTT LEWIS.0(7.0 DNF)7.0 DNS7.0 DNS7.0 DNS7.0 DNF 39.032.0

TAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP
FleetSailed: 6, Discards: 1, To count: 5, Ratings: VY, Entries: 10,

1stTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP312ANDREW WILLIAMS2.01.03.02.01.0(11.0 DNC) 20.09.0

2ndTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP114DANIEL VAN KERKHOF1.02.04.03.0(11.0 DNS)11.0 DNC 32.021.0

3rdTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOPAUS 257SAM BREADEN3.03.05.04.06.0(11.0 DNC) 32.021.0

4th4.9 SLOOP283CHRIS MUNRO(11.0 DNS)11.0 DNF1.01.02.011.0 DNC 37.026.0

5thTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOPAUS161TIM KIRKHAM(11.0 DNF)4.02.06.04.011.0 DNC38.027.0

6thTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP1312RYAN GRAHAM4.06.06.07.05.0(11.0 DNC) 39.028.0

7thTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP96PETER LANE5.0(11.0 DNS)8.09.08.01.0 42.031.0

8thTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP89NATHAN VAN KERCK HOFF(11.0 DSQ)5.011.0 DSQ5.03.011.0 DNC 46.035.0

9thTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP163KINGSLEY PERSCH(11.0 DNS)11.0 DNS7.08.07.011.0 DNC 55.044.0

10thTAIPAN 4.9 SLOOP104RICHIE HANSEN(11.0 DNS)11.0 DNS11.0 DNS11.0 DNS11.0 DNS11.0DNC 66.055.0

Wildcat Weather 2009

2009-09-29T20:07:00.003+10:00

This weekend looks better by the day.

This is the projected forecast.

More updates as we get closer to the weekend.

Though it looks as though it will be a great start on Saturday. Halyards singing in a SE.

Then great sailing from then on.

No waiting for the wind... Though with such as big H it could be just sunny days and a confused Nor'easterly.

Who really knows.

OpenBics at the Wildcat

2009-09-22T12:25:00.002+10:00

I have just organised Bevan from Glide industries to bring 6 Openbic youth/junior boats to the Wildcat. Check out the Open's at...

http://www.openbic.com/

Or search youtube for video.

What a great opportunity to get kids into sailing. We'll discuss how to manage the boats on the weekend.

Scott

Wildcat 2009 Notice of Race

2009-09-03T10:42:00.002+10:00

Sunday 6th September

2009-09-01T22:08:00.002+10:00

This weekend is the First weekend of the season.

Be here, enjoy Fathers day and have a great race day.

Bring the snags and we'll fire up the BBQ.

Here's the earliest wether prediction I can get.

Races from 1pm, results at the end of the day.

See you there/ here.

2009-08-25T22:13:00.001+10:00

Hey guys

Missed the Wildcat planning action so far (Ithink I had swine flu) but back in action now. C u 6 September.

Radio Use Read as we are using 27MHz and VHF

2009-08-24T11:17:00.001+10:00

Radio Services

Free Coastal Patrol Radio Services help boat owners stay in touch and enjoy safer boating. Since Telstra closed its marine radio service in 2002, the only marine radio network service for recreational boat owners is provided by volunteers.

Marine Radio Frequencies Monitored: 27MHz Channel 88; VHF Channel 16; MF/HF 2182kHz*.

*NB Most but not all bases monitor 2182kHz. For information about MF/HF services contact your local Coastal Patrol base.

Marine radios are compulsory in NSW on all vessels operating more than 2 nautical miles (3.7km) offshore and are strongly recommended for anyone using a boat inside that limit or in enclosed waters.

Every day Coastal Patrol radio bases help hundreds of boat owners get more enjoyment and greater safety from their boating. With twenty six bases located along the NSW coastline, including ten between Botany Bay and Newcastle, the Coastal Patrol provides a comprehensive range of free radio services for the boating community.

These include Radio Checks, Logging On, Offshore Tracking, Weather Forecasts and Warnings. If an emergency arises, trained Coastal Patrol rescue crews that can make a life-saving difference are deployed. Remember, calls on marine radios are heard by others and someone closer to your position may be able to help you faster in an emergency.

Coastal Patrol also offers its Marine Radio Safety Service (MRSS) for boat owners. This is a Coastal Patrol initiative that will save skippers a great deal of time when logging on and is available for a nominal fee.

27MHz marine radios are relatively cheap and widely available for general use, however they are short-range radios due to low power output. A licence is not required to use a 27MHz radio but training in how to use one correctly will give you a very useful skill. Some Coastal Patrol divisions offer short courses in 27MHz use. Contact your local Coastal Patrol division for details or see Education.

VHF marine radios use a different frequency band, have higher power output and are in very wide use within the boating community. Some vessels are also fitted with MF/HF (Medium Frequency/High Frequency) marine radios for long distance communications during lengthy coastal and blue water yacht racing and cruising.

A Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP) is required to use both MF/HF and VHF radios and a Marine Radio Operator's VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP) is required to use VHF radios only. Many Coastal Patrol divisions offer comprehensive courses at moderate cost to obtain these certificates.

The Coastal Patrol strongly recommends that anyone who goes boating obtain their MROCP or MROVCP. It's not difficult and it's a valuable competency to have.

Most Common Marine Radio Channels to use on your Pleasure Boat

Channel	Who I can talk to?	For what purpose?
27.880MHz (Ch 88)	Limited coast stations & boats	Distress, urgency, safety and calling
27.860 MHz (Ch 86)	Limited coast stations & boats	Distress, urgency, safety and calling (supplementary to Ch 88)
27.900 MHz (Ch 90)	Limited coast stations only	Calling and working
27.910 MHz (Ch 91)	Limited coast stations only	Calling and working
27.940 MHz (Ch 94)	Limited coast stations & boats	Calling and working (clubs)
27.960 MHz (Ch 96)	Boats	Calling and working
27.980 MHz (Ch 98)	Limited coast, boats and mobiles	Calling and working by safety organizations (eg Surf Lifesavers)
VHF Channel 16	Limited coast & boats or ships	Distress, urgency, safety and calling
VHF Channel 67	Limited coast & boats or ships	Distress, urgency, safety and calling (supplementary to Ch 16)
VHF Channel 72	Ships or boats	Calling and working (shared with professional fishermen, commercial vessels and port operations)
VHF Channel 73	Limited coast & boats or ships	Calling and working
VHF Channel 77	Ships or boats	Calling and working (shared with professional fishermen)
VHF Channel 80	Limited coast & boats or ships via repeater (Central Coast to Port Stephens)	Movement of vessels, safety of vessels and persons
VHF Channel 81	Limited coast & boats or ships via repeater (Sydney area)	Movement of vessels, safety of vessels and persons

KEY
For calling and working	For distress & calling	For distress & calling (supplementary)	Boat to boat

http://www.coastalpatrol.com.au/

2009 Wildcat is coming October 3-4-5

2009-08-13T14:37:00.001+10:00

So- How has the weather been?

2009-08-10T21:22:00.003+10:00

Below are two weather maps. The first map is of the weather so far in 2009.

The second is of 2008.

Note the graphs can be compared , but look closely at the scales. The Barometric pressure scales are different.

IF YOU WANT TO lok more closely at the graphs, right click on the graps and open in a new tab.

Or go to the midcoast water site. There is a link on the right.

August

2009-07-30T10:26:00.003+10:00

Planning is underway for the 2009 Wildcat. Some discussion about the types of courses we use. We could drop the triangle course, though it is a good way to get the fleet separated.

Planning for the evenings and food as usual is required.

Input on what to serve for meals would be greatly appreciated. Hamburgers have done us well over the past , but are there some alternatives?

Scoring

Les and Scott are working on gettign the sail wave program under control.

We hope to score the results of our weekend races immediatly after the races, this is one way of getting some realtime experience in using sailwave.

Pencilling

We need to recruit some competent penciller and result takers for the Wildcat. This is an important task and requires speed and acuracy and a failry good stomach for writing on a rolling boat.

Other matters:

As always safety is always an important consideration during any event- whether it is the Wildcat or Sunday club races.

We will be conducting a rescue boat maintenance and water safety review at the club. This will coincide with the first race day (Sunday 6th September).

Club Business

2009-07-25T21:46:00.003+10:00

A meeting is planned for this Sunday to discuss intended plan of management with Booti Booti national park.

Thanks to Whitey for the prompt addition of several new TV screens to the club. Now we are able to watch multiple sport.

New we need a digital set top box. OneHD.

Woops, spoken too soon. The set top box is in place and all is good.

Club Update

2009-07-25T21:43:00.002+10:00

A great weekend for the club with the assisting in the Gepquest 48 hour race.

Thanks to everyone who stayed up all night helping the competitors through the checkpoint.

A great weekend and a soild fundraiser for the club, netting $800 for the weekend.

WILDCAT PICS

2008-11-06T20:59:00.005+11:00

Wildcat Results 2008

2008-10-11T22:51:00.005+11:00

This is the quick version of the results. I will attempt to email the results out to all. Click on the fleet results to see a bigger version.

Cheers

Scott

Wildcat Weather

2008-10-08T22:37:00.003+11:00

So this was what Saturday's weather was like.

Sunday 28th September

2008-09-24T10:30:00.003+10:00

Weather forecast:

So far it is looking perfect for the weekend.

Looking good for the cycles of weather patterns with rain during the week and fine weather on the weekend.

Sunday 21st September

2008-09-20T21:06:00.002+10:00

Sunday is looking like a great day. A swinging SE heading up into a nice nor'easter.

Time for a kite run...

2008 Wildcat Notice of Race

2008-09-15T10:41:00.003+10:00

Great Lakes Sailing Club- Forster NSW
2008
WILDCAT REGATTA

NOTICE OF RACE

1 RULES
1.1* The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing.
1.2 The Prescriptions and Special Regulations of Yachting Australia Inc will apply

3* ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
3.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the catamaran class(es).
3.3 Late entries will be accepted .

5 FEES
5.1 Required fees are as follows:
Class Fee
1 man boat $ 50
2 man boat $ 60
5.2 Other fees:
NPWS Car permit $10 for 4 days ( nil fee if you have a current NSWNPWS pass)
Camping permit $ 10 per night

7 SCHEDULE
7.1* Registration:
Day and date: Saturday 4th October From 0800 onwards including Sunday and Monday
7.3* Dates of racing:
Date Class all
Sat 4th racing from 1300
Sunday 5th racing from 1000
Monday 6th racing from 1000
7.4 Number of races:
Three races will constitute a series. There will be up to 12 races over three days.
7.5* The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race on Saturday is 1255. The scheduled time of the warning signal for Sunday and Monday is 0955.

9 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The sailing instructions will be available after 0800 on Saturday 4th October at the sailing venue.

10 VENUE
10.1 The racing area shall be on the waters of Wallis Lake.

11 THE COURSES
The courses to be sailed will be as follows:
A triangular and a Windward return course.

The diagrams in Attachment 1 show the courses, including the approximate angles between legs, the order in which marks are to be passed, and the side on which each mark is to be left. The approximate course length will be 6k.

13 SCORING
13.1 The Lowest Point System will apply.

19 PRIZES
Prizes will be given as follows: 1st, 2nd ,3rd place for each division.

20 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.

21 INSURANCE
Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of $10 million.

22 FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact:
Tim Haffner 6551 0659
or
Scott Machon 6557 2154
scottmachon@bigpond.com

Hobie Fiji Challenge

2008-09-15T10:13:00.002+10:00

Great Lakes Sailors Ross Kneebone and Ray Muld recently returned from the Fiji Hobie Challenge.

The Challenge is a 5-day ocean sailing race that visited some of the least developed and most beautiful parts of the Fiji coast and inshore waters. The 5-day endurance ocean race covering 60 nautical miles tested the fitness and sailing skills of all sailors.
The course was set on the prevailing windward side of Viti Levu with most legs having the option of sailing within the protection of the outer barrier reef. With the low pressure system that brought the big swells to Forster recently having moved out into the Pacific, the challenge was one of survival. Some legs of the course were over 15 nautical miles of open water and sailing across 3-6m swells with 18-25knots of wind was a challenge.

Navigating the coral reefs was a significant challenge throughout the event. Often the entrance to the reefs and lagoon was through narrow channels and with large swells breaking only 50m away sailing was often dangerous. A capsize would certainly ended with a smashed boat.

At the end of the challenge Ray and Ross finished mid field in 13th position. An outstanding result against a fleet including several national champions.

Sunday is Dad's Day and Start of the Sailing Season

2008-09-04T14:26:00.004+10:00

Let it all begin. The start of the season and a season opener it will be.

Tiome to ge the dust off the daggers and unroll the sails. It's time for some racing.

What sort of forcast that is. There are arrows everywhere.

Racing planned from 1300. Be there for Wildcat discussions and all other sailing matters.

Major discussions about beer prices for the Wildcat and BBQ and bar duties.

-In Pursuit of pleasure with wind.

W I L D C A T 2008

2008-08-28T13:48:00.003+10:00

Anaconda Weekend and Club Housework

2008-08-25T10:54:00.004+10:00

Volunteers are required for the Anaconda Sunday paddle leg.

The club is assisting the adventure race with water safety on Sunday.
We will be using both the boats for the day.

We will be required to lay our bouys along the course to act as a guide for the canoe paddlers.

The day is a good oportunity for the club to run the boats, get some practice in setting and retreiving the bouys, practice using the radios etc.

Please call Scott on 0418 402 382 or at home 6557 2154 if you are available for Sunday.

We'll plan to sleep at the club on Saturday night and use the weekend as an opportunity to do some house work at the club. Get the printer organised run the dishwasher, chech spare parts for boat. Mow lawns, weed for bindi etc.

The rescue boats GPS is out of service.

Wildcat planning. Who's doing what on the weekend.

Cheers

Scott

SEASON OPENER Sunday 7th September

2008-07-06T21:35:00.002+10:00

No, Don't panic and get the gear out early.

Season starter is on the first Sunday in September.

So there is plenty of time to watch the footy. Do all those jobs that 'need' to be done around he house. Watch the olympics and then get the gear ready.

Pre sail Saturday 30th and then a help out a the club on Sunday the 31st August for the Anaconda Race.

Wildcat 2008

2008-07-02T15:40:00.006+10:00

Tides for 2008 add 3 hrs for the Sailing Club

Friday 3rd @ 1023 High of 1.45m
Saturday 4th @ 1101 High of 1.41m
Sunday 5th @ 1145 High of 1.35m
Monday 6th @ 1238 High of 1.29 m

Local conditions are that tides on a waning moon means that the lake is fuller and slower to drain. So tides are 'fuller'.

For more local conditions etc go via Midcoast water weather page .

Wildcat Regatta

2008-06-08T15:52:00.003+10:00

Much needs to be done at the next meeting.

Saturday night 28th June - Sunday 29th June
Agenda:

briefing on use of the sailwave program for results
briefing on use of IRB
safe use and number of passengers
Discussion on funds
Safety procedures for retreiving bouys, assisting capsized craft.
course layouts- setting a course.

Sunday

Presentation???

Other matters.

The Wildcat regatta will be on during the middle weekend of the October school holidays.

The weekend will be a big one.

Theme???

Get up and race!

Annual Fees Due ASPA

2008-05-30T13:45:00.003+10:00

Dear All,

At present the clubs coffers are a little low after the purchase of the Container and other costw associated with the mower etc.

The fees were set at 1man boat $150 , 2man boat $200.

For the 2008-2009 season.

The account for deposit is :

Great Lakes Sailing Club
Commonwealth Bank Forster 06 2540 acc 0090 0359

Mail cheques to PO Box 8 Forster 2428

Sunday 25th May

2008-05-04T22:42:00.004+10:00

The next sailing event is Sunday 25th May.

Possible Saturday night dinner...
Items for discussion:

Wildcat theme and costs
Winter series- last Sunday of the month. So the dates will be:

Sunday 25th May 29th June 27th July 31st AUGUST (working bee)

Presentation evening date ______________
Training-

IRB safe use fuel, passengers, role in races

Regatta results management using sailwave etc.

Rescue and boat management- setting and retrieving buoys, assisting capsized craft.

Updating the radios, UHF 5w radios for consistent communication. Radio required for the duck.
Repairing/ replace the GPS- not working- is a hand held an option?
Application for Sport and Recreation Capital Assistance Programs funds. We can recover cost of container through the application...

There is plenty to be done, so see you at the club on the 24th or 35th of May.

Scott

Sunday 15th March

2008-03-20T10:59:00.001+11:00

Tom's Triumph

It’s a bitter sweet thing to be beaten by a 70yr old semi retiree. Pre race they seem to have all the time in the world (they do- they’re retired), not overly concerned about too much and more intent on giving up every detail of their last extended holiday. Yet still, I called out across the water and congratulated Tom Dalton on winning the first race of the afternoon. It wasn’t an easy race and Tom had won it convincingly. The wind was a temperamental South Easterly and was not consistent across the course at times there were gusts across the course which lifted the boats along, then the breeze would drop and crews were left to search for more wind lines on the water.

Tom raised his hand to acknowledge my comment then replied along the lines that something will beat class every time. Considering that Tom had led the fleet from the start and it had been a long race, I assumed that Tommy had a fair amount of class to compliment that arse.

As we move towards the end of the season, many of the clubs crews have had outstanding recent performances. Ross Kneebone and Ray Muld on their Hobie 16 returned form the Darren Lowder memorial regatta winning the Hobie 16 fleet, which included defeating World top 20 finalist Nick King. Garry Tuck was the outstanding performer at the Trail Bay regatta, leading the Spinnaker division throughout the weekend and Tim Haffner gave the Manning club boats a 20 minute head start and ran down all the fleet to finish first in the Final Manning race.

These results are a great indicator of the quality of sailing that is being maintained in the Forster club. Tom’s result on the weekend show that there are some pretty fast boats out there and some equally good sailors.

Sunday 10th February

2008-02-07T21:06:00.000+11:00

Weekend weather report for sailing looks good to me.

Sunday 30th December

2007-11-26T15:18:00.001+11:00

Sunday 23rd December

2007-11-26T15:17:00.002+11:00

Sunday 16th December

2007-11-26T15:17:00.001+11:00

Ho Ho Ho, this is a probable date for Santa to do his stuff.

Sunday 9th December

2007-11-26T15:16:00.000+11:00

Super Series goes to Braithwaite Team
There was plenty of heavy traffic at the top mark with some of seasons closest racing during Sundays three race super series. As the storm clouds approached the gusting seas breeze reached close to 20 knots the racing became intense and the margins for error minimal. The races were led by the two Taipan crews of Scott Machon/ Bryce Haffner and Mark/ Sophia Braithwaite. These two were relentlessly pursued by the A Class of Fabrice Boone. The A Class was most certainly at its design limit with the gusting winds and choppy lake conditions putting a huge stress in the super light weight boat's carbon mast. The Hobie 16 and NACRA boats maintained a three race battle to the end with the finishing results alternating throughout the series.
It was the Braithwaite Team on AUS283 who were narrow winners over the fast finishing Machon/Haffner Team of AUS163. The Braithwaite team have shown great form since the State titles and now prepare for the National Titles in QLD during the New Year.

Sunday 2nd December

2007-11-26T15:13:00.000+11:00

Racing from 12.00.

What's the weather like?

OOH North easterlies looking good.

Sunday 25th November

2007-11-26T15:07:00.000+11:00

Weather E/NE at a perfect 12-15knots.
Three races for the day.
Triangle course (2).

It was a day for the solo sailors. Two A-Class cats a cat rigged Taipan and a Nacra.

The sole crew was Ray and Ross on the Hobie 16.

A top day with three races. Thanks to John, Caleb and Ethan for doing boat duties for the day.

Results will follow

Cheers Scott

South West Rocks Racing

2007-11-13T20:52:00.000+11:00

The weather had been unkind to us all week. The rain had continued for almost a week. Giving us occasional glimpses of blue skies then quickly returning to torrential rain.

There seemed little logic in going to South West Rocks for the weekend and camping in a caravan. The annual North Coast Cat Challenge at the Rocks seemed as though it would be a washout. But we persevered and ominously packed the cards and games along with the optimistic box of sailing gear and a boat in tow.

Arriving at the gaol the rain still taunted us, but only occasionally. By Saturday morning the weather was improving and the tables were dry. The weather began to clear and by lunchtime the sun was out.

Briefing over we hit the water and that was the easy part. The remnants of the week long weather had provided a large and long swell which swung around the breakwall and into the bay. Leaving the shore was easy, then navigating the swell and crashing waves without sticking the rudders into the sand beneath the hulls was tricky. Out in the bay the afternoon turned nasty with a squall from the south east racing across the fleet. 20 knots plus with the swells spray reaching backwards was making the day quite uncomfortable. We decided to head to shore but promptly ran out of wind. Squall over – head to start.

The course was the traditional SWR triangle and windward return then triangle. The top mark was in close to the shore and the bottom mark well down towards the bay buoys. This left the reaching mark somewhere outside the breakers. As the tide dropped the reach became a boat breaking reach through the breaking swell. Occasionally the boats would top the crest of the wave and momentarily be in full flight out of the water. The returning crunch and slap as the hulls hit the water was a grimacing sensation.

Four races back to back in a small fleet of 15 boats was well contested. The results for Bryce and Scott 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st from four races.

Sunday greeted us with clear skies and again a south easterly. This time the breeze was softer and the swell had certainly diminished over the evening.

Sunday saw the arrival of Mark and Sophia Braithwaite who were already rigging on the beach as the rest of us arrived from our leisurely breakfasts.

Racing began shortly after 10.30 and the breeze was flicking around the course. Large holes appeared in the middle of the course as the wind pulled either side around the gaol. East to north east and then south east inside the bay.

Mark and Sophia certainly led away and Mark was quick across the water pointing as high as the paper tigers. Closely followed by Garry Tuck on his cat rigged Taipan.

Three races were sailed with Mark and Sophia gaining a clean sweep with three 1st places out of three races. Bryce and Scott managing to recover from a third and post two second place finished behind Mark.

Racing will again be at South West Rocks on the 2nd weekend in March for the Darren Lowder Memorial regatta.

CONGRATULATIONS Team Braithwaite 3rd NSW Titles

2007-10-29T18:53:00.000+11:00

Results just in and a third place for mark and Annika in the NSW State Titles.
Congratulations

Wildcat report

2007-10-25T12:35:00.001+10:00

There is no other sound like it. The bang and jingle of a boat trailer rolling over a hump in the road. Like Santa’s sleigh but out of tune, the sound was unmistakably that of another cat trailer pulling in to the club camping area. I observed this from my slumber and, as my eyes adjusted to luminous dial on my watch face, (I was not long in bed after leaving the welcoming party) I noticed it was 1.30 am. These guys had traveled from Queensland and as the car glided to a stop a cold Bundy and cola was thrust into the drivers hand. This was Wildcat hospitality, above them the skies were clear and the palm trees rustled as the sea breeze blew gently, another smile as the trip had already been worth while.

Saturday morning of the long weekend and it was a perfect day. A morning breeze drifted across the lake. Cats were let out of their trailers and assembled on the shore. There was a bit to do before the first race, rigging would be important, registration an essential and of course catching up with friends and past competitors. With over 80 boats registered for the regatta it was going to be a great event. Rivalry would be intense, the Hobies were in final preparation for their Worlds in Fiji the following week. The Taipans were sizing each other up for their state titles a few weeks away and the 14’ cats were simply maintaining the rage.

The morning breeze dropped off and as briefing was under way the nor’ easter moved in from the sea. Sails gave a flick and crews finished off the last of lunch and hit the water. Two races straight up for the afternoon with a perfect nor easter settling around 12 knots. The 84 boats constituted four divisions with Hobie 16’s constituting an entire division with 26 Hobie 16’s in the line up. Then there was a miscellaneous small cats constituting an amalgamation of Maricats, Hobie 14’s and Paper Tigers. The miscealleous 16 cat fleet made up of A Class and Taipans, finally there was the Big cat fleet which was a combination of F18 Tigers, Capricorns, NACRA’s and the occasional F16.

Sunday saw the sea breeze struggle to get on shore and racing began mid afternoon with a gentle easterly . Thankfully the breeze built with most crews twin trapping. The breeze held and three races were run through the afternoon. It was paradise really, twin trapping in an easterly, warm sun on the back. Sailing back to shore with the sun setting and the beers chilling in the fridge then just drop the sail and relax. With competitors camping right on the lakes edge and the event being fully catered for the decision was whether to stay at your own tent or cruise the sites and catch up with others.

Sunday night was the NRL grand final and with the Great Lakes Sailing Club providing dinner and a huge screen to watch the grand final it was a great evening. Eventually the lights were switched off at 2 am and those remaining headed off to bed and into deep slumber.

The Monday following a grand final is often referred to as Mad Monday, reflecting the behaviour of those who have competed in the previous days events. Well, today was Mad Monday for Wildcat competitors. Sunday’s change had come in early in the morning, the front didn’t come as far north as Forster and the breeze had built to 15knots from the North West. Excellent, stuff and time to hit the water.

The breeze was consistent across the lake but the chop seemed to stand up around the top marks. This familiar but unusual occurrence has led to this part of the lake to be referred to as ‘the washing machine’. Dreaded for its short deep chop, in the 2004 Laser masters regatta sailors often returned with clothes cleaner than ever before. The breeze built and settled in around 18 knots with occasional gusts around 23 knots. This was huge fun for some, but hard work for the A class boats who seemed to want to take off rather than keep flat. The crews worked hard as they tacked towards to top mark. The waves playing havoc with the crews with frequent ankle taps knocking feet from the hulls.

The run down wind was edge of the seat stuff with crews sitting on the back beams as the cats scalded down wind. Steve Brewin’s A Class lost the entire rig as the side stay disintegrated. Soon others were burying the bows deep into the water with some of the leaders capsizing spectacularly. The Taipans hit the water fairly hard whilst the Maricats and paper tigers powered. The look in the eyes of F18 crews seemed remote and distant as though they were driven by evil thoughts. The F18’s felt no pain and were launching the kites as soon as they rounded to top mark. Spectacular flashes as the kites pumped the rigs as they sped downwind. With the boats carrying so much momentum the gybe midway downwind was most spectacular the with crews being extra nimble to ensure that a capsize wasn’t a certainty.

At the last of the boats finished the race the wind had built to an uncomfortable 20 knots and it was decided that that was enough. Six races had been completed and everyone was certain that we’d all had enough. It was time to pack up and head home. Presentation was to follow and the winners recognized for their efforts.

The Wildcat regatta is the stuff of legend. And for over 35 years the regatta has been held on the October Long Weekend. It is part of many family holidays. Such is the Wildcat regatta, that with only the smallest of sponsorship and with advertising which is limited to word of mouth and online forums crews have traveled from QLD, Victoria, Bunbury in WA, the South Coast of NSW and from inland. Olympic qualifier Darren Bundock came here as a kid and was playing on the shore when his family would be out sailing. This weekend Darren was here again playing and catching up with friends and not sailing. As polite as ever he gladly helped out at the presentation and gave the prizes out to the all the divisional places and winners. This was a great weekend and what better way the start the season.

One by one the trailers pulled out of the club and up the hill out of site with the faint jingle trailing off in the distance.

Wildcat Pics

2007-10-24T14:07:00.000+10:00

Ray and Ross' Fiji adventure

2007-10-16T14:28:00.001+10:00

Results so far for The Boys. Doing well in.

1 Kerli Corlett Ali Corlett AUS 19 OCS 6 2 2 3 2 4 38 19 19
2 Harry Handley Graeme Newman NZL 1 9 3 1 1 15 7 37 15 22
3 Bruce Tardrew Sarah Turnbull AUS 11 1 13 3 5 1 3 37 13 24
4 Steve Leo Linda Sparkuhl USA 6 3 1 5 4 7 10 36 10 26
5 Luiz Gonzaga Machado Gilberto Silva BRA 5 7 5 8 9 4 1 39 9 30
6 John O. Hauser Linda Hauser USA 9 4 18 6 19 BFD 5 2 63 19 44
7 Nick King Aveneil John AUS 13 5 4 10 17 8 5 62 17 45
8 Noel Cale Jean-Claude Bougras FRA 17 15 11 4 8 3 9 67 17 50
9 Roger Hensler Pat Hensler USA 12 10 16 11 13 6 6 74 16 58
10 Carlos Armando Noriega Martha Noriega MEX 2 11 9 16 15 12 12 77 16 61
11 Grahame Southwick Susan Stockdale FIJ 10 14 7 7 7 17 19 OCS 81 19 62
12 Eric Cook Janine Cook RSA 15 17 6 9 2 18 14 81 18 63
13 Burkhard Töbelmann Thierry Carpin FRA 3 16 15 13 10 14 11 82 16 66
14 John Dinsdale Camilla Dinsdale FRA 7 13 14 14 6 13 13 80 14 66
15 Ray Muld Ross Kneebone AUS 8 18 12 17 12 9 8 84 18 66 16 John McCormick Robyn McCormick AUS 4 12 10 18 16 10 15 85 18 67
17 Michel Le Calvic Marie-Joseph Juen TAH 16 8 8 15 11 11 19 OCS 88 19 69
18 Allan Pitts Ian Watson AUS 14 2 17 12 14 16 16 91 17 74

Wildcat Results

2007-10-04T20:16:00.000+10:00

Rank Class SailNo Helm Crew R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett
1st A Class 920 Scott Anderson (3.0) 1.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 10.0 7.0
2nd A Class 767 S. Brewin 1.0 (2.0) 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 10.0 8.0
3rd A Class 880 G. Vize 2.0 4.0 5.0 3.0 4.0 (8.0 DNF) 26.0 18.0
5th A Class 922 M. Johnston 5.0 (7.0) 6.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 32.0 25.0
4th A Class 853 Simon McKeon (9.0) 3.0 2.0 5.0 9.0 4.0 32.0 23.0
7th A Class 917 John Dowling (6.0) 5.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 33.0 27.0
6th A Class 1 O. McKeon 4.0 8.0 9.0 (12.0 DNC) 3.0 3.0 39.0 27.0
8th A Class 886 G. Brown 8.0 6.0 8.0 7.0 (12.0 DNC) 8.0 DNF 49.0 37.0
9th A Class 843 Brian Medlow 7.0 9.0 7.0 9.0 8.0 (12.0 DNC) 52.0 40.0
10th A Class 869 J.Goldsmith 10.0 (12.0 DNC) 10.0 8.0 7.0 12.0 DNC 59.0 47.0
11th A Class 88 G. Smith (12.0 DNC) 12.0 DNC 12.0 DNC 12.0 DNC 12.0 DNC 12.0 DNC 72.0 60.0

Rank Class SailNo Helm Crew R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett
1st Hobie 16 109885 T.Shuwalow C.Munro 2.0 (4.0) 1.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 12.0 8.0
2nd Hobie 16 109965 D.Fisher A.Gordon 3.0 5.0 5.0 (8.0) 4.0 4.0 29.0 21.0
4th Hobie 16 110282 J. Roberts B. Waterhouse (17.0 ocs) 10.0 2.0 6.0 8.0 7.0 50.0 33.0
3rd Hobie 16 110040 R. Waterhouse K. Waterhouse 10.0 1.0 (18.0 OCS) 14.0 OCS 2.0 6.0 51.0 33.0
5th Hobie 16 110577 Mick Butler S.Etherington 5.0 15.0 OCS 8.0 (20.0 DNC) 3.0 3.0 54.0 34.0
7th Hobie 16 109934 G. Southwick G.Natadra 7.0 11.0 (14.0) 1.0 11.0 11.0 55.0 41.0
6th Hobie 16 110054 J. Waterhouse M. McCormick 14.0 2.0 (18.0 OCS) 14.0 OCS 5.0 2.0 55.0 37.0
8th Hobie 16 109887 U. Kila D. Muller 11.0 6.0 (12.0) 11.0 6.0 10.0 56.0 44.0
9th Hobie 16 109937 D.Renouf C.Renouf 6.0 9.0 10.0 7.0 13.0 (20.0 DNC) 65.0 45.0
10th Hobie 16 108416 Schaffer L.Renouf 9.0 14.0 6.0 (20.0 DNC) 9.0 8.0 66.0 46.0
11th Hobie 16 107550 S.Watt K. Todd 13.0 8.0 11.0 10.0 (20.0 DNC) 5.0 67.0 47.0
12th Hobie 16 109884 A. Worrall B. Wilson 1.0 3.0 4.0 (20.0 DNC) 20.0 DNC 20.0 DNC 68.0 48.0
15th Hobie 16 107967 R.Muld R.Kneebone (16.0) 12.0 13.0 12.0 7.0 9.0 69.0 53.0
13th Hobie 16 110285 N.King A.Pitts 8.0 (20.0 DNC) 7.0 5.0 20.0 DNC 12.0 DNF 72.0 52.0
14th Hobie 16 108446 J.Roberts S.Roberts (20.0 DNC) 20.0 DNC 3.0 4.0 14.0 12.0 DNF 73.0 53.0
17th Hobie 16 110228 J. McCormick R. McCormick (15.0) 13.0 15.0 9.0 12.0 12.0 DNF 76.0 61.0
16th Hobie 16 109812 S, Wood S. Braithwaite (20.0 DNC) 20.0 DNC 9.0 2.0 10.0 20.0 DNC 81.0 61.0
18th Hobie 16 109971 B. Sumner B. Walkom 4.0 7.0 (20.0 DNC) 20.0 DNC 20.0 DNC 20.0 DNC 91.0 71.0
19th Hobie 16 110136 B.Owen J.Moxham 12.0 (20.0 DNC) 16.0 20.0 DNC 20.0 DNC 20.0 DNC 108.0 88.0
20th Hobie 16 90129 D.Ingram C.Tetlow (20.0 DNC) 20.0 DNC 17.0 13.0 20.0 DNC 20.0 DNC 110.0 90.0

Rank Class SailNo Helm Crew R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett
1st Maricat 4.3 cat 5555 N.Coalcliffe 2.0 1.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 (6.0 DNC) 15.0 9.0
2nd Maricat 4.3 cat 5009 M.Colecliffe 3.0 (5.0 DNF) 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 17.0 12.0
3rd Maricat 4.3 cat 2428 P.Breaden 1.0 2.0 (6.0 DNC) 2.0 4.0 OCS 6.0 DNC 21.0 15.0
5th Maricat 4.3 cat 5010 L.Tucker (5.0) 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 DNF 21.0 16.0
4th Maricat 4.3 cat 50 B.Curran 4.0 3.0 1.0 5.0 3.0 (6.0 DNC) 22.0 16.0

Rank Class SailNo Helm Crew R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett
1st Taipan 4.9 Sloop 312 A.Williams P. Eggl 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (2.0) 1.0 7.0 5.0
2nd Taipan 4.9 Sloop 283 K. Pursch B.Haffner 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 (6.0 DNF) 17.0 11.0
3rd Taipan 4.9 Sloop 263 S. Kiely L.Kiely 2.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 (6.0 DNF) 21.0 15.0
4th Taipan 4.9 Sloop 114 P.Walker R.Walker 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 (6.0 DNF) 24.0 18.0
6th Taipan 4.9 Sloop 257 Sam. Breaden M. Gilbert 5.0 (6.0) 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 DNF 35.0 29.0
5th Taipan 4.9 Sloop 89 N.Van Kerkhof A.Smith (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.0 37.0 27.0
7th Taipan 4.9 Sloop 96 P.Lane G.Selwood (10.0 DNC) 5.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 10.0 DNC 46.0 36.0
8th Taipan 4.9 Sloop 99 S.King J.Chopper 6.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 49.0 39.0
9th Taipan 4.9 Sloop 2312 A.William P.Eggl (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 60.0 50.0

Rank Class SailNo Helm Crew R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett
1st Paper Tiger 3039 I.Marcocitch 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 (3.0) 1.0 11.0 8.0
2nd Paper Tiger 3060 K.Marcovitch 2.0 1.0 1.0 3.0 2.0 (4.0 DNF) 13.0 9.0
3rd Maricat 4.3 sloop 5050 S.Spencer (4.0) 3.0 4.0 1.0 4.0 2.0 18.0 14.0
4th Maricat 4.3 sloop 4103 A.Heap 3.0 (4.0) 3.0 4.0 1.0 3.0 18.0 14.0
5th Hobie 14 31247 C.Hair 6.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 5.0 (10.0 DNC) 41.0 31.0
6th Hobie Turbo 0 G.Rogers 7.0 5.0 6.0 5.0 (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 43.0 33.0
7th Hobie Turbo 63084 N.Moxham 5.0 (10.0 DNC) 5.0 6.0 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 46.0 36.0
8th Nacra 16sq 55 The Amazing Les Turner (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 8.0 8.0 6.0 DNF 10.0 DNC 52.0 42.0
9th Maricat 4.3 sloop 5005 A.Cook (10.0 DNC) 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 10.0 DNC 60.0 50.0

Rank Class SailNo Helm Crew R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Total Nett
1st F18 7 B. Nissen D. Nissen 4.0 (12.0 DNC) 1.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 22.0 10.0
2nd F 16 400 G. Maskell (7.0) 2.0 4.0 4.0 1.0 4.0 22.0 15.0
3rd Taipan 5.7 300 M.Griffith G.Lynch 2.0 1.0 3.0 3.0 8.0 OCS (9.0 DNF) 26.0 17.0
4th F18 60 C.Brewin R.Brewin 1.0 (12.0 DNC) 2.0 1.0 8.0 OCS 9.0 DNF 33.0 21.0
5th Taipan 4.9 Cat 175 P. Freeman 3.0 7.0 7.0 5.0 3.0 (9.0 DNF) 34.0 25.0
7th Taipan 4.9 Cat 139 G. Tuck 5.0 (8.0) 8.0 8.0 4.0 2.0 35.0 27.0
6th Taipan 4.9 Cat 35 R.Steyer 6.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 5.0 (9.0 DNF) 35.0 26.0
8th Tornado spin 295 I Simpson G. Sawyer (11.0 DNF) 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 38.0 27.0
9th HF18 Hobie Tiger F18 Sloop spi 1893 K. Amadis E. Amadis (9.0) 4.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 9.0 DNF 48.0 39.0
10th HF18 Hobie Tiger F18 Sloop spi 1981 J.Ogilvie C.Webb 10.0 5.0 10.0 11.0 (12.0 DNC) 12.0 DNC 60.0 48.0
11th Nacra 5.8 1340 H.Zeeman G.Payne 8.0 (12.0 DNC) 11.0 DSQ 10.0 7.0 12.0 DNC 60.0 48.0

Wildcat Regatta

2007-10-02T18:35:00.001+10:00

thanks to all competitors, family, friends and supporters for a great weekend.

Blessed with great weather and good times it was another great regatta.

THanks to all competitors.

DVD is now available. mail requests to scottmachon @bigpond.com

Wildcat Weather

2007-09-25T14:39:00.000+10:00

Looks good for the weekend. Friday to start of cool with a south westerly breeze coming across the lake throughout the morning. Good for rigging as everyone can point towards the beach. The wind will probably drift towards the south as the nor' west as a sea breeze trys to swing it around.

Then that lovely high will settle things down for some clear nights camping under the stars and then crips morning- good for the hangover.

Sunday and Monday look like classic days with Nor'easters filling in as the day heats up.

Cant wait

Fathers Day Races

2007-09-04T09:15:00.000+10:00

The start of the saling season could not have been better for the six boats thet contested the opening event of the season.

A perfect N.NE at around 10-12 knots blew in from the Pacific ocean over the palm trees and across the lake.

A windward and return course was set for the afternoon. As lunch time approached the breese settled in and was a constant 12 knots.

Scott Machon was still ironing out the creases from the winter off season and without usual crew was soon in the water for a capsize. Eventually rescued by Ross Kneebone and crew on the rescue boat, the first race started.

Brian Bath led the field throughout the day and would cross the winner in all three races. It was outstanding sailing from Brian and he was certainly on the money from the first race. There were many stand-out performers throughout the day. Tom Dalton competed well and finished with two second places and was the only person able to come close to Brian throughout the day.Fabrice Boone on the recently arrived A-Class was a strong competitor and showed some good form for a first time on the A-Class. Alan and Helen Pursch competed well in their first outing on the Hobie 16 and were constantly in the chase for positions in the fleet. John White had made several adjustments on the Taipan 4.9 and finally made it to the start of the first race almost 4 minutes late. In the third race John had changed rig and returned to the final race as a cat rig and copeted well.

With the just the one series under way this is certainly shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons for quite a long time. Competition will certainly be strong when the Taipann 5.7 of Tim Haffner and Bruce Anderson hits the water as well as Mark Braithwaite on his new Taipan 4.9 and Ray Muld and Ross Kneebone on the Hobie 16.

Fathers Day Races
Overall
Sailed:3, Discards:1, To count:2, Entries:6,
1st Brian A Class Brian Bath 71 (29.40) 21.15 10.18 3.0 2.0
2nd Fabrice A Class Fabrice Boone 71 (36.19) 24.55 12.00 9.0 6.0
3rd Scott Taipan 4.9 Cat Scott Machon 76.5 (DNF) 26.58 11.41 13.5 6.5
4th Alan Hobie 16 Alan Pursch 81 36.50 (26.58) 13.10 12.5 8.0
5th Tom A Class Tom Dalton 71 (36.02) 23.42 DNS 11.0 9.0
6th John Taipan 4.9 Cat John White 76.5 (DNF) DNF 16.15 19.0 12.0

The Wildcat 2007

2007-08-16T15:54:00.000+10:00

This will be a great weekend.

Friday club members will set up and camping will be from 1200 Friday. Please do not camp before 1200. The NPWS will patrol the area and will ask all campers to pack their tents and move to the designated camping site at 'The Ruins' camping area 4 km south.

When arriving PLEASE park your trailer at right angles to the shoreline. Then organise your camping area. You can return to the boat later in the day.

Saturday registration will be from 8.00am at the shelter.

Please bring proof of insurance, cash or cheques for payment. You may netbank deposit prior to the event 062 540 0090 0359 Great Lakes Sailing Club. Include your name on the transaction.

Hot showers are at the club. Breakfasts are available and Hamburgers and wraps available for lunch. Bottle water, tap water, beer and soft drinks, wine and some spirits are available.

A very big screen will be set up for movies on Friday and Saturday night, the NRL grand final will be on the big screen Sunday night.

Sunday racing will finish by 14.00 pm and a presentation by 4 pm at the latest. The emphasis on the weekend is competition and enjoyment. Whilst the competition is probably on of the best around, this is a weekend for everyone to enjoy sailing.

Working Bee this weekend 28th July

2007-07-24T21:31:00.000+10:00

A slow start for some and then an action packed weekend down at the clubhouse.

Much needed care and maintenance of the club. The beers need replacing in the fridge and the fridge needs a clean out. The resident Lizard needs evicting and the boat needs a run.

More Stuff

2007-06-04T20:09:00.000+10:00

1st weekend in September- Fathers day and a big start to the racing season.

1st Weekend in October- Wildcat Racing

1st Weekend in November- National Top Bloke day and a traditional sleepover for all top blokes.

2nd Weekend in November- South West Rocks.

1st Weekend in December- Dunno but it must be big.

WILDCAT Regatta

2007-05-27T17:41:00.000+10:00

Dates for the Wildcat.

Saturday 29th September
Sunday 30th September
Monday 1st October

It's odds on that this will be the Wildcat we had to have. Scumbags and taxidrivers beware. Throw the children overboard and then add GST.

Maybe Cowards are hunt and Rudds a dud. Nobody can keep the bastards honest, and nobody will save the bastards.

The Forster Wildcat is on- as always- that first weekend in October. It's fast sailing, hot sunny days and that beautiful nor' easter blowing across the water. When a cold beer in the hand doesn't feel out of place and the grand finals are on the BIG screen.

Send in a postal vote and the only line you'll be in is the starting line.

VOTE 1 Sailing

Big Fella's 50

2007-05-27T17:39:00.001+10:00

Congratulations Tim.

A fine effort. Now you'll be able to prop up the bar with salty tales.

Sunday 4th March

2007-03-05T09:12:00.000+11:00

Throughout the night the sea breese continued, unabated it kept the evening cool and the mozzies away from the BBQ. By Sunday morning the breese had built to a solid nor' easter. Any late riser would find the beach already windswept. But for a man with a Cat' on the back of his car, it was purrrfect weather for fast sailing.

The idyllic location of the sailing club, nestled between the swaying palms and out of the strengthening nor'easter saw a small gathering of cat's from along the coast. Sam Breaden and crew had travelled from Newcastle and John White had travelled down from Port Macquarie to sail on the fast flat water of Wallis Lake.

As the breese levelled off and blew at a consistent 15-20 knots the fleet set out for an afternoon of three 'back to back' races.

The wind had gathered strength and as the boat raced out to the start line, Sam Breaden was already in the water with a nasty nose dive and pitch pole. Recovering well they made the start with the breese now averaging 17 knots and gusting well over 20 knots.

It was Tim Haffner, with Tom Dalton on board as crew and tactician who had a good start and were working well to the top mark, followed by Sam Breaden then Ray Muld and Ross Kneebone. Closely followed by the newer combinations of Fabric Boone and John White on a Taipan 4.9 then Les Turner flying fast and solo on his NACRA 16sq. finally across the lin were Tom Haffner and Alan Pursch then Scott Machon and Bryce Haffner.

The strong winds during the first race were making it tough and it was Tim Haffner who went in first with a solid capsize after some gear failure. It was close running initially until Sam Breaden showed his skill and faster boat speed took him away to a solid win. With Haffner in the water it was Scott Machon/Bryce Haffner second followed by Ray Muld/Ross Kneebone and then Les Turner.

As the storm loomed the winds eased and the second race was sailied in a more comfortable 10-15 knots. This time the start was close and it was a well sailed race, again Sam Breaden 1st, S. Machon 2nd, R.Muld 3rd.

By now a few of the starting boats had puled out due to gear breakages and The final race saw only 5 boats line up for the start as the winds again increased in strength as the storm had now passed.

It was a flying start as the fleet descended on the start line with only seconds remaining. It was Machon/Haffner who had the gun start and led the fleet away closely followed by Boone/White and Muld/Kneebone. Sam Breaden was left to sail lower and off the wind but was gaining places.

On the return run for the final race it was Machon/Haffner in front at the bottom mark and looking in control of the race, but as they rounded the bottom mark they broke their mainsail head and sadly then drifted off unable to finish. Sam Breaden took the lead and again finished in style with three wins from three races.

Racing next weekend is at South West Rocks for the NACRA state titles and the Darren Lowder Memorial trophy.

Sailing will return to Forster Sunday 18th March

Scott Machon

Christmas at the Clubhouse

2007-02-16T08:28:00.000+11:00

As always Santa made a stop over on his annual rond-the-world trip.

Stopping in at the Sailing Club was a great treat for everyone.

Current results

2007-02-16T08:24:00.000+11:00

Great Lakes Sailing Club

Wallis Lake

Results as of 22:58 on February 12, 2007

Overall

Sailed:15, Discards:4, To count:11, Ratings:VY, Entries:11, Scoring system:Great Lakes Sailing Club 2006 2007
Brian Bath 71.5 (7.0) 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) 2.0 7.0 DNF (12.0 DNC) 5.0 3.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 71.0 28.0
Scott Machon 74 3.0 4.0 (5.0) 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 (7.0 DNF) (12.0 DNC) 3.0 (5.0) 2.0 5.0 5.0 61.0 32.0
Fabrice 109 5.0 7.0 7.0 DNF (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) 3.0 1.0 3.0 1.5 1.0 3.0 1.0 4.0 84.5 36.5
Peter 87.3 4.0 2.5 3.0 2.0 6.0 DNF (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) 3.0 4.0 1.5 2.0 4.0 (12.0 DNC) 12.0 DNC 92.0 44.0
Tom Dalton 75 6.0 2.5 6.0 4.0 6.0 DNF (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) 4.0 (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) 4.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 1.0 99.5 51.5
Tim Haffner 71.5 1.0 5.0 4.0 7.0 DNF (12.0 DNC) 1.0 3.0 DNF ( 8.0 9.0 7.0 (12.0 DNC) 12.0 DNC 109.0 61.0
Ray 80 (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) 5.0 1.0 (12.0 DNC) 12.0 DNC 12.0 DNC 2.0 2.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 6.0 7.0 125.0 77.0
Les 91 ( 1.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 dnf 6.0 135.0 87.0
John White 93 (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) (12.0 DNC) 6.0 6.0 DNF DNC 6.0 7.0 9.0 3.0 2.0 135.0 87.0
Bus Stop Hobie 18-Les Les 113 2.0 6.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 DNF ) DNC 12.0 DNC 136.0 88.0
Wicked Hobie 16 98115 Tom Hafner 81 9.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 DNC 12.0 DNC 165.0 117.0

Manning Marathon

2007-01-19T22:51:00.000+11:00

The annual drag down the Manning is on this Sunday. The Neasters been strong very early in the day. Could really be a drag. The Tooth Fairy is bringing out the re-cut kite,Les is packing a kite on the 16sq,Lakesnake will be kited with guru graham on board, and Tom will be wicked on the H16. Who else is coming? Gadget is still overseas so Bryce is without a gig. Late breaking news of Pursch junior has been bbq'd out of Thredbo and may show us how its done with Bryce on board. Only time will tell. Will the Kneebones make a surprise appearance to defend their title. I hope Freckle did sell Grafton Glass so we all have a shot at outright honours! If you're not racing Sunday there is also racing Australia Day in Taree.

Sunday 10th December

2006-12-07T14:39:00.000+11:00

It's on. Don't know which Trophy we're up for, but it will be good.

Sunday 26th November

2006-11-26T22:32:00.000+11:00

Sunday 26th November

Fabrice Boone’s homework and improved technique moved him closer to the top of the leaders board through some outstanding sailing over the weekend.

For some Sunday’s dull grey skies and southerly winds brought a dampener to another fantastic Holiday Coast weekend. But Saturdays setting sun- red at night sailors delight, turned out to be a truism.

A strong southerly breeze ran down the Lake making conditions ideal for sailing. The wind, building to around 18 knots during the afternoon was constant from the south. The course for the day was set close to the shore and immediately adjacent to the sailing club. This provided an ideal opportunity for the spectators to get a good view of the racing.

As the boats jockeyed for position pre race the wind gathered strength and as the race started it was Machon/ Anderson first over the start line, closely followed by Brian Bath, Tom Dalton, Les Turner and Fabrice Boone.

Working to the top mark was as easy as bowling out the English top order. It was at the top mark and, as the boats reached across to the mark closest to the shore, the boats powered up and careened towards the shore. It was this mark that saw many boats capsize as the crews went hard into the gybe at the mark. Several boats either capsized or had such near missed one would have thought the trapeze wire antics were more Circus Du Sole than sailing skill.

At the end of the first race it was Brian Bath first, Machon/Anderson second and Tom Dalton third.

The second race saw the winds ease and the crews again work hard into the wind then enjoy a wild ride down wind along the shore. It was this race that saw Fabrice Boone take the opportunity to demonstrate his improved skills and it was Fabrice on his Maricat 5.0 win on corrected time by an outstanding 5 minutes.

Line honours in the second race went again to Brian Bath who was simply too fast for the rest of the boats and again finished the day with two wins from two starts.

Super Sunday

2006-11-22T09:31:00.000+11:00

Fantastic days sailing. It was everything we could of hoped for under the new season plan. Good boat numbers,great handicapping and solid competition in the fleet. Thanks to the Gnome and Helen for running the crash boat. It would have been even more interesting had the Tooth Fairy,Silver Fox and the Newlyweds been on the water. In the end there was "no substitition for cubic inches". The dynamic duo on Pretzel Logic took on all comers and were never headed except by the handicapper. Faster...... Harder.......

Wildcat Weather

2006-10-18T12:53:00.000+10:00

Results from Wildcat

2006-10-18T09:34:00.000+10:00

Hobie 16Rank Class Sail No Helm R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Nett
HOBIE-16 Fleet - Sailed: 5 Discards: 1 Ratings: VY
1st Hobie 16 110054 R. Waterhouse 2.0 1.0 1.0 OCS 2.0 6.0
2nd Hobie 16 109884 A. Worrall 1.0 2.0 3.0 OCS 8.0 14.0
3rd Hobie 16 109303 J. Roberts 4.0 4.0 11.0 3.0 4.0 15.0
4th Hobie 16 109965 D.Fisher 5.0 5.0 4.0 2.0 DNC 16.0
5th Hobie 16 108564 A. Nelson 3.0 3.0 5.0 6.0 12.0 17.0
6th Hobie 16 109971 B. Sumner DNC DNC 2.0 1.0 1.0 24.0
7th Hobie 16 109887 U. Kila 11.0 6.0 8.0 7.0 3.0 24.0
8th Hobie 16 99440 I. Bowles 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 5.0 29.0
9th Hobie 16 109812 S, Wood 9.0 7.0 14.0 5.0 10.0 31.0
10th Hobie 16 107550 S.Watt 8.0 8.0 6.0 9.0 9.0 31.0
11th Hobie 16 110136 K. Winchester DNC DNC 7.0 10.0 6.0 43.0
12th Hobie 16 107612 M.Warren 7.0 9.0 DNC 8.0 DNC 44.0
13th Hobie 16 109810 C.Lyddieth 6.0 DNC 9.0 11.0 DNC 46.0
14th Hobie 16 110228 J. McCormick 12.0 DNC 12.0 15.0 7.0 46.0
15th Hobie 16 108446 N. Moxham DNC DNF 13.0 13.0 13.0 51.0
16th Hobie 16 90871 V. Price DNC DNC 15.0 14.0 11.0 60.0
17th Hobie 16 98115 A.McCoy DNC 11.0 16.0 17.0 DNC 64.0
18th Hobie 16 108570 S. Pipes DNC DNC 18.0 12.0 14.0 64.0
19th Hobie 16 109850 D. Price DNC DNC 17.0 16.0 15.0 68.0

HOBIE-16-SPIN Fleet - Sailed: 5 Discards: 1 Ratings: VY
1st Hobie 16 108566 J. Waterhouse 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 6.0
2nd Hobie 16 109302 E. Darmanin 1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 3.0 8.0
3rd Hobie 16 109937 L. Pudney 3.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 9.0
4th Hobie 16 109358 P.Pictromonaco 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 14.0

Misc Fleet - Sailed: 5 Discards: 1 Ratings: VY
1st Maricat 4.3 cat 5006 Z. Breaden 2.0 2.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 7.0
2nd Stingray 589 J. Dowling 3.0 1.0 3.0 2.0 11.0 9.0
3rd F 14 02 A. Barrett 1.0 3.0 1.0 5.0 6.0 10.0
4th Taipan 5.7 063 P. Homan 4.0 DNC 2.0 4.0 3.0 13.0
5th F 16 5000 G. Maskell 6.0 4.0 5.0 3.0 5.0 17.0
6th F 14 03 E. Barrett 8.0 4.0 6.0 7.0 1.0 18.0
7th Maricat 4.3 sloop 5005 A, Cook 7.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 4.0 25.0
8th Nacra 16 10 G. Whitlock 9.0 7.0 12.0 11.0 10.0 37.0
9th Taipan 4.9 Cat 175 P. Freeman 5.0 DNC 10.0 6.0 DNC 42.0
10th Maricat 4.3 cat 1893 L. Tucker DNC DNC 9.0 DNF 7.0 56.0
11th Nacra 5.0 2021 R. Campbell DNC DNC 15.0 13.0 9.0 58.0
12th F 16 005 M. Boyd 10.0 DNC 13.0 15.0 DNC 59.0
13th Nacra 5.8 829 T. Garratt DNC DNC 11.0 DNC 8.0 61.0
14th Nacra 5.8 1492 K. White DNC DNC 18.0 12.0 13.0 64.0
15th Taipan 4.9 Cat 227 P. Freeman DNC DNC 14.0 9.0 DNC 65.0
16th F 14 001 B. Leslie DNC DNC 16.0 16.0 12.0 65.0
17th Tornado spin 295 I Simpson DNC DNC 7.0 17.0 DNC 66.0
18th Tornado spin 201 S. Maiden DNC DNC 17.0 18.0 14.0 70.0
19th Taipan 4.9 Cat 139 G. Tuck DNC DNC DNC 8.0 DNC 71.0
20th F 16 001 P.Brander DNC DNC DNC 14.0 DNC 77.0

Rank Class Sail No Helm R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Nett
Taipan-4.9 Fleet - Sailed: 5 Discards: 1 Ratings: VY
1st Taipan 4.9 Sloop 312 T. Shuwalow 1.0 1.0 4.0 1.0 DNC 7.0
2nd Taipan 4.9 Sloop 263 S. Kiely 2.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 7.0
3rd Taipan 4.9 Sloop 109 K. Pursch 3.0 4.0 1.0 3.0 4.0 11.0
4th Taipan 4.9 Sloop 180 C. Munro 4.0 DNC 2.0 4.0 2.0 12.0
5th Taipan 4.9 Sloop 257 S. Breaden 5.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 16.0

Rank Class Sail No Helm R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Nett
A-Class Fleet - Sailed: 5 Discards: 1 Ratings: VY
1st A Class 893 D. Ellis 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 5.0 5.0
2nd A Class 1 M. Griffith 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 8.0
3rd A Class 888 M. Johnston 10.0 4.0 2.0 1.0 4.0 11.0
4th A Class 886 G. Brown 3.0 5.0 6.0 4.0 3.0 15.0
5th A Class 836 S. Breaden 6.0 7.0 4.0 5.0 2.0 17.0
6th A Class 880 G. Vize 4.0 3.0 7.0 7.0 DNF 21.0
7th A Class 868 V. Collett 7.0 6.0 9.0 6.0 6.0 25.0
8th A Class 827 N. Caldwell 5.0 9.0 11.0 9.0 7.0 30.0
9th A Class 822 R. Graham 9.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 DNC 33.0
10th A Class 883 B. Gasker 8.0 10.0 5.0 DNC DNC 35.0
11th A Class 88 G. Smith DNC DNC 10.0 10.0 DNF 41.0

Rank Class Sail No Helm R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Nett
F-18 Fleet - Sailed: 5 Discards: 1 Ratings: VY
1st F18 1981 D.Bundook 1.0 20.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 7.0
2nd F18 7 S. Brewin 4.0 1.0 1.0 7.0 2.0 8.0
3rd F18 41 M. Homan 3.0 2.0 6.0 4.0 12.0 15.0
4th F18 1989 N. Thompson 5.0 6.0 5.0 1.0 6.0 17.0
5th F18 1671 M. Laruffa 8.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 DNC 20.0
6th F18 102 G. Goodall 6.0 5.0 2.0 12.0 8.0 21.0
7th F18 18 B. Collett 2.0 4.0 7.0 9.0 DNF 22.0
8th F18 103 D. Hart 12.0 11.0 8.0 6.0 9.0 34.0
9th F18 4 G. Wyers DNC 9.0 9.0 3.0 15.0 36.0
10th F18 96 D.Elliot 7.0 7.0 11.0 11.0 14.0 36.0
11th F18 43 S. Medwell 9.0 10.0 10.0 15.0 10.0 39.0
12th F18 1960 C. Caldecoat DNC 8.0 16.0 10.0 7.0 41.0
13th F18 25 P. Fuller DNF 13.0 19.0 8.0 5.0 44.0
14th F18 06 B. Sykes 11.0 15.0 17.0 16.0 3.0 45.0
15th F18 1188 B. Owen 10.0 11.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 47.0
16th F18 1980 D. Drummond 15.0 18.0 12.0 18.0 11.0 56.0
17th F18 150 D. Nissen DNC DNC 15.0 19.0 4.0 61.0
18th F18 1985 N. Rogers 16.0 17.0 14.0 14.0 DNC 61.0
19th F18 103B B. Horb 13.0 16.0 22.0 20.0 16.0 65.0
20th F18 1888 J. Lurati 13.0 19.0 20.0 17.0 DNC 69.0
21st F18 1499 K. Amadis DNF 21.0 21.0 21.0 17.0 77.0
22nd F18 149 B. Nixon DNC 14.0 18.0 DNC DNC 78.0

More Pic's again

2006-10-17T16:08:00.000+10:00

On the Water at the Wildcat

2006-10-17T15:58:00.000+10:00

2006 Wildcat

2006-10-17T15:04:00.000+10:00

Pictures from the 2006 Wildcat Forster. Images by Paul Bennie

NOVEMBER

2006-07-24T13:02:00.000+10:00

Sunday 5th No Sailing due to bad weather

Sunday 12th
South West Rocks

Winners of the North Coast Cat Challenge ARS Scott machon/ Bryce Haffner.

No Boat Duty

Sunday 19th
Super Sunday
After a week when everyone was talking about the weather, it was a relief to have a perfect weekend. The breeze filled in from the North East and built throughout the day. What had begun as a 10kn NE became a forceful and classic 15-20 knot sea breeze.

What looked like a quiet weekend with only a smattering of boats expected for a sail, turned out to be the biggest day of the year for the club. It was a change for the better as eight boats line up on the shore for three races and the Presidents Cup. As the boats arrived the ample shoreline in front of the club quickly filled with boats and the beach goers who had left the windy beaches in search of shelter were soon displaced.

It was Christmas for some as Ray had only recently unwrapped the bubble-wrap from the glistening hulls of his brand new Hobie 16 and had unpacked the championship sails for the weekend. Peter Dorahy had headed down the mountain in search of sunshine sea breezes, a welcome change from the frosts and snowy plains of Walcha. John White and the boys from Port had traveled early and were ready for a fast Sunday sail. Tom Haffner had recruited seasoned Taipan and H18 campaigner Alan Pursch to crew on the Hobie 16. Fabrice Boone had left the washing up for others and was keen to smell the salty spray and had arrived and was preparing to take on all comers with the mighty Maricat. Les Turner had the NACRA all fired up and was keen to capitalise on his improved form from South West Rocks. Tommy Dalton arrived, immaculate as ever with the A Class and was ready to get amongst the white caps again. In the snake pit was Haffner-Anderson and Machon-Haffner still circling each other and trading venomous stings with unresolved matters from last weekend.

A Starboard triangle course was set with the top mark close to the sand mark, the wing mark down and close to the sand bank, then a reach back to the bottom mark. The run from the top mark to the reach mark was a fast and skittish run with the twisting NE gusting and forcing the boats along. The reach back to the bottom mark was fast and with the boats powered up it was a spectacular of spray.

Final Results Presidents Cup Three Races

1st Hobie 16 Ray Muld Ross Kneebone
2nd Taipan 4.9 cat Peter Dorahy
3rd Taipan 4.9 Scott Machon, Bryce Haffner

Boat Duty

Sunday 26th
Racing as usual

Boat Duty

October

2006-07-24T12:58:00.000+10:00

Sunday 1st

WILDCAT Weekend. Pack a tent and stay the night. Bring panadole
Ray/Ross weather reports
Scott Saturday papers and fuel...

Sunday 8th
Ah, a pleasant return to the water. The middle of the school holidays and the weather clear and warm. Hardly a cloud in the sky and barely a breath of wind on the water. Two races for the day with mild to light breese from the east. There was some hope that the breese would move in, but it was not to be. 1ts Brian Bath, 2nd Scott machon/ Brice Haffner, 3rd Tom Dalton, 4th Ray Muld, 5th Peter Walcha, 6th Les Turner and 7th John Wright and crew for Port Macquarie

The light conditions suited the AClass boats. Both races were won by Brian Bath. The second race was a close race and it was Ray Muld and Ross Kneebone who led for most of the race on a Hobie 16, but as the winds dropped the A class drifted over the line a narrow winner.

As most boats drifted in to shore the much awaited southerly arrived and it was a quick exit to the shore.

Sunday 15th

A steady south easterly greeted the sailors on Sunday morning. The report indicated a decreasing breese moderating to 15-20 knots during the day. As the boats rigged on shore the breese did moderate and settle in at a comfortable 15 knots with the occasional blow in at 20-25kn. Perfect conditions for experienced sailors and keen competitors.

Everkeen Les arrived with the newly purchased NACRA 16sq. Rigged with the dutiful assistance of NACRA legend and club life member Ross Kneebone. Les hit the water- literally, on the first run out it was the quick and agile filly that tipped les from his perch and into the water. No sooner in the water than he was up again and testing the integrity of the 16sq.

There were two races on the day. Thanks to Ross for taking up the time and setting a short and fast course for the small fleet. Tim Haffner was going with youth and experience on the Taipan 5.7 with a three man crew for the day. Brice and Graham probably had plenty to do as the Taipan was a little like a cut snake with a blustery 15-25kn southerly whipping along.

A windward and return course with a 600m work made sure that there was no time for the crew to rest as the tacking was constant.
In the first race there was nothing that could be done to cathc the Taipan as it finished three laps of the course in a very quick 15 minutes, followed 18 seconds behind by Ann and Scott on Taipan 4.9 then Les just behind on the 16sq.

The second race saw Les again enter the water from above and it was the 4.9 of Scott and Ann who finished the course first followed by Les. Tim felt it was his duty to eject the more experienced of the crew to help Les with the 16sq and it was Graham who found himself in the water ( quite by surprise) and assisting Les to right the 16sq.

Sunday 22nd October
The rains continued throughout the weekend and the skies were a lesser shade of grey. When most of us would be looking through the papers and contemplating a day at the movies, others were sipping their lattes and reading the sports section of the paper and yet others would be engaged in conversations on lounges. Yes, there are people who watch, those who read about it, those who talk about it, but there are a few who do it.
The breeze was more than a kiss on the face and the salty smell lingered as the wind whipped across the lake. As the crews rigged their boats they looked south towards the darkening skies and set their sails and rigging to cope with the conditions. Today, these mistresses would be fast across the lake. A combination of flat water and gusty southerly made the day a memorable outing.
The sage and salted members of the race committee set an adventurous course to take advantage of the winds, there was no point sheltering in close to the shore so the race was set to the far island south of Whoota. This course exposed the boats to the funnelling winds caused as the bracing southerly bickered and fought its way through the narrow gap between Booti Booti headland and the Whoota mountain.
The pre race was closely contested and it was Peter Dorahy and Les Turner who led the field away. Turning at the sand mark, they headed towards the island and reached across the lake. The course was open and the winds had strengthened, there was no real tactics in the race, from now on it was simply down to boat speed. Working hard into the wind was Scott Machon and Bryce Haffner on No.4. They worked hard at keeping the boat down and were going hard for the island mark. Rounding the island, it was Machon/Haffner in front of Dorahy and Turner.
Often, coming home is never as much fun as leaving, but this was something different. The return reach was a combination of speed and fear. The boats drove hard in the reaching breeze, as each gust came the boats would rear-up and drive hard. The boats were fast across the water, dancing across like hurled skipping stones.
With pure speed as their answer it was the crew of Scott Machon and Bryce Haffner who finished ahead of the fleet. The second and third places filled by Peter Dorahy and Les Turner.
Next weekend sees racing as usual with a build up to the November weekend with the hotly contested Presidents Cup being raced as usual on the first weekend in November.
The Fish

Sunday 29th

September

2006-07-24T12:36:00.000+10:00

Sunday 3rd:

1st racing of the season.
Get the cobwebs out of the system. A two race day with a scratch start to get us all up and running. 2 races each race around 40 minutes.

The wind was from the North and North west. It was a slow start to the morning with the boats arriving in dribs and drabs.

Eventually all was ready.

Welcome new sailors to the Club, Fabrice on his Maricat and Peter on his Taipan 4.9. Welcome back to Steve with his Tornado which was a welcome sight on the shores. Tim has finally reconstructed the 5.7 and all was ready for a great afternoon to kick off the season.

Brian and Ross set the course a windward and return cours, not too long.

It was a good start for Fabrice and Peter as the wind had lightened which allowed some time for them to brush the cobwebs off and rediscover some old skills.

Like a duck to water, Peter took no time to settle in to the groove and was in good form.

Outright results:

1st Steve Booth
2nd Peter
3rd Scott
4th Tim
5th Les
6th Fabrice

Boat Duty Ross Kneebone, Brian Bath

Sunday 10th
Handicap start based on the yardstick formula and on a 40minute race.
Scott has the formula and spreadsheet.
Boat Duty: Alan Pursch

Sunday 17th

3rd race weekend of the season.
2nd round of the schooner season. The winner takes home a schooner.

Boat Duty:

Sunday 24th
4th Race weekend. Last weekend before the WILDCAT.
Boat Duty:

Review of the Wildcat 2006

2006-06-29T11:56:00.000+10:00

Argh, the radio's have been a pain. It seems as though they were at times hard to hear. Just not clear enough. The 27mhz was great and clear, but the boats have to be off most of the time to use them.

VHF radio's have a greater range and would be more effective, but again I think we need to look at the effectiveness of a hand-helds volume.

The computer is also a major issue. We were luck to revive the old computer for the wildcat. But the old girl is well behind the times and frustratingly slow and now UNRELIABLE.

Better plastic plates for the dinner- now the meal was of such substance it seemed a shame to struggle with a flimsy plate.

I think we were luck with the NPWS, there was very little access for day visitors and a lot of parking etc north of the road.

The Course was good, easy to set and not too difficult to change. The NOR and sailing instructions needed to ensure that all bouys etc are marked and included in the instructions.

Garbage collection was great and having Ross's bins was a convenient was to colect rubbish.

Duties on shore include committee for protests. I think we should have a discussion regarding the process that was used at the regatta. Was it effective? We should have more members trained in managing protests. Ray, Tim, Mark your input would be highly valued.

Prizes, again this year we did not havea major sponsor for the event. Many thanks to Zhik for their contribution to the event.

Wildcat Regatta

2006-06-02T11:19:00.000+10:00

The Wildcat regatta will be on the first weekend of the school holidays. The Weekend begins Saturday 30th September, Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd October.

Camping will be on site.

A meeting will be organised following the AGM to discuss organisational aspects of the regatta.

Potential issues for this year include sponsorship and promotion of the event.

Cheers

At present the 'theme' for the 2006 regatta is retro...

The 2006 Wildcat is already posted on the Regatta page at catsailor.net.

2006 theme is Retro. It's time now to remember the things that we did well and to plan for some changes.

All comments welcome.

The 2006 Wildcat regatta is on the FIRST weekend of the October school holiday.
There is no better way to start the holidays or spend a long weekend.

Well unless you are planning a weekend WITH Paris...

2006 is retro. ACDC, The Radiators, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits (maybe)...

2006 sees the return of denim caps, stubbies (for the oldies), tiedye shirts, Golden Breed Shirts and some classic races.
Bring back the biff and bring back the big fat reach.
Bring back leaded petrol, leather footballs and get Frank Hyde and the Moose to call the Grand Final (Franks still alive so Rex is a backup).

Bring back every cat you can find and then bring it to Forster and race it.

September 30-Oct 1-2.

I'll be there as long as I can bring my Newtown Footy jumper. I've got a tape of the 1991 grand final. ( Beta tape)
On aother topic, does anyone out there have an old 8track cassette player lying around. The one in my Sandman has carked it and I'm after a replacement. It chewed up my Tubular Bells tape. So if anypone has an old copy that would be grouse to.

2005-10-25T02:31:00.000+10:00

It was a great afternoon on sailing on Wallis Lake. A gently nor'easterly breeze filled in during the day and strengthened in the afternoon. Protected on shore and around the clubhouse the breeze proved no menace for Tim Haffner. Once both boats were rigged Tim then set about with the tongs and marinades, entertaining our tastebuds with some fresh prawns and salmon from the BBQ.

The course for the day was laid out by two of the clubs most senior statesmen, hence a most traditional course. This was a welcome return to the classical triangular course with long legs a reaches. So long were the reaches that finding the distant marks became a visual challenge for some of the skippers.

As the boats left the shore the breeze seemed to weaken and the fleet took some time to reach the starting area. Once assembled it was quite a mix of boats. The starter boat skipper manned by The Pirates of the Wallis with One-eyed mongrel Hiley and armless bastard Machon found no trouble finding a place with plenty of empty spaces for the disabled near the start line. Brian (Bubble) Bath led the fleet away in the first race, hounded by the Tooth Fairy and then Mr and Mrs Smith (so aptly named due to their abilities to destroy something). The line was tight and any of the boats crossed together, Tommy (007) Dalton, seemed to have loosened the rust from the joints and was quickly away as too Mat (birdman) Avery, Tom (T3) and the Bus Shelter.

There was some inconsistency in the breese and as in real estate location played an important part on the outcome. By the return to the bottom mark it was Mr and Mrs Smith who had pulled out all guns to chase down to tooth fairy. This was short lived as The Smiths aimed too high at the bottom mark and missed the target, allowing the fairy to skip past. By the top mark again the Smiths were in front,. but not for long as the Tooth Fairy found that little bit of magic and slipped past while Mr and Mrs Smith were sleeping. Not far enough though, and again the Smiths chased and caught the Tooth fairy, but as usual broke something and spent time doing house repairs while losing places.

further back 007 always kept his eye on the enemy and, whilst always in the game, was still re-acquainting himself with the ropes and shackles, needing more arms than an octopussy and the staying power of his namesake, 007 needed something from Q (or Michelle Leslie) to get him up to speed.

The bus seemed to be keeping to time, though the passengers were only occasionaly changing seats. T3, while yet to be released, though much talked about as having potential showed early gains and then surged forward as passed the bus shelter. Not difficult as the shelter seemed to be standing still. But then, against the trend it was T3 who seemed to stall and lose ground. Though this seemed to be a short term glitch as T3 finished the day first across the line on the abbreviated course, then closely followed by the Tooth Fairy, then Mr and Mrs Smith and bubbles. The bus shelter arrived in time as too 007 and the birdman.