505 Nationals, ZLYC, Richards Bay, 16-19 June 2011
The 505 Nationals held in Richards Bay on the long weekend 16-19 June was a challenging event in more ways than one. The class made allowance for travelling and measurement on the first day 16 June to help those teams who were expected to travel from far. Unfortunately the disappointing turnout due to various competing events (SAS High performance clinic, J22 youth regatta, L26 Regatta) and other commitments (Competitors missing David Leigh, Rudi Mc Neill, David Shilton, Luke Wagner, Anthony McMillan, Euan Hurter, Ferdi Holm, Richard Parker) meant there were only 10 boats entered by the cutoff time. The conditions in Richards Bay however made up for it and the sailing was world class with plenty of competition throughout the fleet!
505 Nationals - competition to the last race
The 505 Nationals 2011, sailed offshore Richards Bay, was a huge success with very tight racing throughout the fleet. The 505 class would like to thank the sponsors of the event for their support. Thank you to BP Randhart, Supa Sails, Canon and Seaport Supply.
Race report - 505 Duffin Trophy, 29 April-1 May 2010, ABYC, PE
Competitors revel in PE offshore conditions
Following the competition at the WC Champs over the Easter weekend, the 505 fleet travelled to Port Elizabeth to sail the Duffin Trophy regatta at ABYC from the 29th April to the 1st May. Six boats took part in this event both in preparation for the 505 Nationals to be held offshore at Richards Bay on the long weekend 16-19th June 2011, but also to promote Port Elizabeth as the proposed venue for the 2015 505 Worlds.
The organising committee at ABYC did a brilliant job of arranging the event and the 505 class wishes to express our appreciation to Ronnie and Glynis Baer and all of the volunteers at ABYC who made the regatta possible.
You can find the results in the Results section and some photos in the Gallery.
May Newsletter - Nationals!!! - 20 boats and strong competition expected
Nationals - 16th to 19th June - Less than a month away!
The 2011 505 Nationals, ZYC, Richards Bay are rapidly approaching and the NOR, Sailing Instructions and Entry form were sent out to all in the recent Email newsletter. If you did not receive them or did but cannot read them go to the downloads section on the website and find them there.
Please enter now before you forget!
The EXCO have been working hard to arrange everything and if you attend this years nationals at Zululand Yacht Club you can expect:
- Great sailing conditions, 15-20 knots, Warm water, Swell!
- You receive a high quality Golf shirt embroidered with the 505 logo
- The 505 Jib lucky draw prize sponsored by SUPA SAILS (Please support our sponsor)
- Various high quality prizes including water proof kitbags sponsored by SUPASAILS and made by Dorette
- Sponsorship of R5000 fuel for the host club from BP Randhart (Please support our sponsor)
- Competition from some top class sailors from at least three provinces across South Africa.
- Great socials in the evenings after the sailing at ZYC.
Enter NOW!
Remember to ensure your boat has adequate sealed bouyancy, that you wear your lifejackets at all times and you carry a whistle with you while racing for communication purposes. This is to ensure we comply with the requirements of the "closed event" status
Although not a requirement I suggest you carry a 10m tow rope in your boat (If you don't want your mainsheet used for this purpose).
2011 WC Champs Results and Photos available
The provisional results for the WC Championships are available in the results section.
A selection of photographs taken by ZVYC photographers of the 505 fleet is available. Have a look in the gallery to see some fantastic shots of the boys in action!
Ladies where were you? We missed you!
505 Nationals 2011 - the build up begins!!!!!
The 505 Nationals are around the corner and top teams are building their respective campaigns to try and win this prestigious trophy. There are also numerous prizes up for grabs which include a brand new jib (sponsored by SUPA SAILS- thanks Rob!), yachting goodies, golf shirts and many more.
RSA 505 sailor in Volvo Ocean Race
Just read a story that Paul Wilcox is part of the Abu Dhabi Volvo Ocean Race Team. Well done! We will be supporting and watching - hopefully Paul can give us some exclusive news leading into and during the event.
505 Western Cape Champs and Duffin Trophy
Enter now for WC champs and be sure to book a camping spot. Spots are filling up fast.
505 Worlds 2011
Wolfgang Hunger and Julien Kleiner win 505 Worlds in Hamilton Island.
Assymmetric Spinnaker 505 - What do you think?
Have a look at this concept modification to the 505 to make the boat simpler, cheaper, and possibly faster, while also being easier to sail. Take a look at it and keep an open mind before you comment.
Thanks to Graeme and Rob for letting us know.
Add your comments to the forum and lets get some discussion going. Pity there's no-one at Hamilton Island to contribute to the discussion!
http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/news/11/0316/
The emails from Graeme and Rob are below.
