SAP World Championships DAY 1
Absolute Carnage. 33 knots, 6 broken masts and 5 bent!!!
DAY # 3 Pre Worlds
22 Knots again! Epic stuff!
See the final results on:
https://event-manager.compete-at.com/Manager/event/results.do?eid=719
Read further!
Note: Well done Peter and Ewert on your 31st place overall out of 69 competitors in the North American Nationals.
The event was won by Mike Martin and Jeff Nelson.
DAY #2 Pre-worlds
Day 2 and another 25 knots day!!!!
Ewert has a slight back injury and Peter sailed with another crew Mike Jew.
Typical wind pattern 15 knots in the morning strenthening to 22-25knots in the afternoon.
Boat setup is critical in these conditions.
Read on!
Day # 1 Pre-Worlds
3 mast breaks on the first day already...The wind really blows here!
Team SA had a good first beat with a clean first row start. We were somewhat sluggish off the start, being under powered slightly in around 12 knots of breeze.
The wind increased to about 22 knots by the end of the race and increased further therafter. We missed the second race to save the boat for the worlds.
505 Worlds - Day #0 - Measurement Day
Measurement Day
Today was measurement day. The wind was blowing a good 20-25knots (photo in the gallery)but we did not go onto the water, as we still had quite a lot of work to do on the boat.
Highvelds 2009 - This weekend at PSC!
Highvelds 09 is upon us! Time to dust off your boat and get moving if you have not already been out to test the water. (it's freezing - you will need your wetsuit!)
Quick summary for those who do not want to download and read the NOR ;-) 8-10th Aug, at PSC, Registration from 09h00 on Sat 8th. Entry is R120, for 3 days racing!
Several people have been training through the winter and others suddently jumped out of bed in the last weeks to realise that winter is on it's way out and they need to do some sailing.
The weather forecast looks favourable and there are reports of a small cold front coming in on Friday, just in time to provide some wind.
Anyone interested in training this weekend at Richards Bay?
One or two boats are interested in some offshore training at Richards Bay this coming weekend. Training structure to be discussed on the beach, just make sure you get there and be rigged by 09h30 Saturday morning 1st August. We will finish on Sunday afternoon around lunch time.
Bring your good humour with and some petrol money for the rescue boat. For safety you will be expected to stick with the group, have a cellphone with you and have at least 1.5l of fresh water on board. Lifejackets are compulsory of course.
2009 Season End Dinner - Top 10 crowned
The 505 class held their 2008-09 season end dinner at PSC on Saturday 20th June to celebrate and thank those volunteers who have helped the 505 class in particular over the past number of years. We were overwhelmed by the good turnout and were able to provide an excellent meal, wine and pudding to a total of 54 people, including several dignitaries.
Our thanks go to the volunteers who help on a regular basis with the running of 505 events at various clubs throughout the country, especially those involved in the sometimes difficult task of providing bridge and rescue for a competitive and not always appreciative fleet of sailors. We also took the opportunity to thank our wives, partners, girlfriends and in some cases parents for their support and involvement in our sporting activities.
The event, which was MC’d by a decidedly croaking Mark Biagio was also aimed at thanking those who had sponsored particular events or prizes for national or provincial events.
How do we get new boats into the country?
The 505 class executive aims to build the class nationally. (i.e. in more than 2 provinces in South Africa) Remember we are aiming to build the class with quality, active boats. At this stage we are not necessarily looking for world championship winning boats, although this should be an important aspect of our ultimate aim.
The three initiatives coming out of discussions between active sailors are:
1. Building hulls locally.
2. Importing a container load of 2nd hand boats.
3. Importing new boats.
BP trophy - NO WIND
This year's BP Trophy was sailed at Aeolians Club. 10 505's attended the event and it was a pity that the tight racing did not materialise into a result.
