Topic: Local
The new items published under this topic are as follows.2012 Charity Regatta - PSC (RESULTS AVAILABLE! )
The 2012 NSRI Charity Regatta was sailed at PSC on 28 and 29 January. Saturday made for some good racing but on Sunday the wind got it all wrong...
2012 505 Class membership fees due
It is the start of a new year, and guess what that means?
YES - you need to renew your membership of the 505 Class association for this year 2012. Class membership runs from 1 January to 31 December each year and has several benefits.
So please download the 2012 membership form from the downloads section of the website and fill it in. Pay the membership fee R150 - adults, R90 Under 19's and send us proof of payment.
Charity Regatta - NOR available
The Annual Charity Regatta in aid of the NSRI is on this weekend 28-29 January 2012 at PSC. The NOR is available and is reproduced below. Please look in the downloads section if you need a copy.
Saturday night dinner is included in your entry.
Come and support a worthy cause.
Jared Miller will be launching his newly refurbished boat "Sensation" after a long period off the water. The photos and report of the refurbishment look excellent and we look forward to seeing this boat on the water, sailing more regularly. Anyone looking for a skipper/crew please contact one of the Exco members for assistance.
9 Hour race Midmar - 25 February 2012
The 9 hour race is on and it is happening at HMYC on 25 February 2012. 4 505 teams have expressed interest and it promises to be a great endurance race.
505 BP Trophy 2011/12
Former 505 champion, Ewald Sternagel made his long awaited return to the 505 class. He did however describe the experience it as being similar to walking on an iced lake or a bar of soap. This just proves the challenge that comes along with 505 sailing and the skill required to become a competitive team.
BP Trophy - NOR available
The NOR for the 505 BP Trophy regatta to be held at Aeolians on the 24-25th September is available. You should have received it via email if your details are up to date on the 505 Email database. If not the document is on the website under Regatta documents.
We are aiming for a good turnout at this event and judging by the wind over the last few weekends there should be excellent sailing conditions.
Aeolians are hosting both the 505's and the Finns and are providing braai packs for Saturday Nights braai included in the entry fee. Camping is available.
Please join in, especially if you have a new boat and come and see how much fun sailing a 505 really is. There will be plenty of experienced people around, willing to share their stories, and give you a few "go fast" tips.
The start is early on Saturday (10h30) so make sure you get there early and be rigged on time.
Brian is our race officer, so be ready to sail until the sun goes down!
See you there!!
505 Highveld Champs is ON this weekend!!!
Hi All rusty 505 sailors,
Good news!!! The Commodore of PSC has let me know that the 505 Highveld Champs is ON this weekend, 27th-28th August. The strike should be over by Thursday night.
We have 10 boats confirmed for this weekends regatta, with a number of new members attending for the first time. Not bad for the first regatta of the new season!
Registration starts at 09h00 sharp with the first race scheduled not before 10h30. Entry for the 505 is R150 per boat. There will be entry forms and membership forms at the entry desk, we ask that all sailors update their membership details and renew their subscriptions so we can involve you in the new season. All sailors are to be class members. Those who took part in Nationals should already be up to date with their membership.
Weather forecast according to Robert is going to be light winds and quite hot on Saturday with a nice 10 knots on Sunday. The water is probably freezing, but then that is extra motivation NOT to go for a swim!
The 505's are catering for Saturday lunch, Lasagne, salad and roll mmmm.... There's a braai on Saturday evening, and the Finns are doing Sunday lunch.
But there's more....!
505 Jackets available - Place your order
The 505 Jackets shown at the Nationals are about to be ordered. The jackets are available for R250 each, including embroidered RSA flag on the right breast, and 505 logo on the left breast. On the back is a large 505 logo with your sail number embroidered below it. The jackets are available in many colours and in fleece or polyester sheen material. Have a look at the photos of the sample jacket in the gallery.
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.
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).
