After several requests for Sailing Lessons, I am keen to organise these, however numbers will depend on how many other sailors can help out.
This winter, I propose to run a course over two consecutive weekends: 15-16th and 22-23rd June. Each day 9am-12 then 1pm-4pm
Also a School Holiday Course for Juniors over three days: 22,23,24th July from 8.30am til 3pm
No bookings will be taken until we’ve confirmed volunteer numbers.
We have run these courses successfully in the past, using our six Club Pacers and six Club X3s. They provide valuble income for the club.
If you can help in any way please let me know what dates/morning and or afternoon, so I can work out numbers and start advertising soon.(we can switch around if you want to change later)
The briefing is midday, and the racing is not before 1 pm.
Please fill in this form for Saturday if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary). A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier, the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of available crew members is here.
Our final sailing day for the summer season is this coming Sunday, followed by a BYO Picnic.
We also have the Bunnings BBQ day on Sunday, the 28th of April. We still need some more volunteers for the day. If you can help, please put your name down on the Roster here. Each shift will run for two hours, and we’ll need six+ people per shift.
We’re running the Bunnings BBQ on Sunday, the 28th of April, at the Tweed Heads Bunnings. This is always a fantastic fundraising activity for the club.
If you can help, please put your name down on the Roster here. Each shift will run for two hours and we’ll need six+ people per shift.
The calendar for the winter series has now been released on the website.
We are still waiting on other clubs to publish their calendar/regattas, so there may be slight adjustments to ensure we can attend the regattas we usually do as a club.
The date for our Annual Tumbulgum Race has yet to be confirmed. We will let you know when a date has been finalised.
We’ll hold a match racing championship at the end of the winter season. Notice of Race and Signup will be published before the event, so stay tuned!
Race Day 10 of our Summer Season is this coming Sunday.
The briefing is midday, and the racing is not before 1 pm.
Our summer roster is here. (We need people to put their hands up for roles; please fill in spots you can take.)
Please fill in this form for Sunday if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary). A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier, the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of available crew members is here.
The briefing is midday, and the racing is not before 1 pm.
Our summer roster is here. (We need people to put their hands up for roles; please fill in spots you can take.)
Please fill in this form for Sunday if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary). A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier, the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of available crew members is here.
Rain in the preceding days and the forecast of light winds wasn’t enough to deter a 60-strong fleet from participating in this year’s annual regatta. By mid-day on the Saturday any dampness had evaporated, the skies had cleared, and a gentle breeze was developing. Never more than 10-12 knots, with some light patches in between, there was at least enough for all boats to complete the race in a three hour window, with no reports of injury or damage. There was plenty of positive feedback from all involved, and more so after they were ‘wined and dined’ and given opportunity to recount the days events, exaggerate stories, and talk about their could of and should of moments.
As is often the case, it was a challenge to get an early start on the Sunday. The early land breeze was always going to die and swing, and rather than risk boats becoming captive to the run out tide, organisers opted for an early lunch and to wait for the forecast easterly. That decision was vindicated when the breeze came and strengthened around mid-day, which allowed for two more races to complete a three race series
TVSC Compilation Video from Kate.
Some of the usual suspects were again dominant in their respective divisions/classes, including Dave Chester (fast catamarans), Craig Foley (Corsairs), Scooter (Impulse), and Steve Brajkovich (trailerables), all of whom managed three wins from as many races. Chris Thompson (Laser) had to work a little harder for his win in the mixed monohull division, as did Garry Scott (RS100) in the faster monohulls. A special mention to Jay and Willow Stroud who came second to Garry, their placing topping off a good weekend for Willow who also celebrated a birthday.
If there was a prize for the best looking class on the water, the Heron wins hands down, made more so by their craftsman like boats, colorfull sails and junior crews. Kylie and Joel managed to edge out Peter and Mia to make it an all Vaiciurgis affair at the top, closely followed by Adam Ross and son Max, third. The Arrow v Weta battle was on in earnest in the catamarans rated above 80 on yardstick, and in the end perennial winner Frank O’Rourke had to settle for second place, sandwiched by Weta sailors George Owen (1st) and Nathan Stanton (3rd).
The Big River regattas are are lot of fun and they are always well received, both by the many who keep coming back and those who attend for the first time. Nothing is achieved without effort however, so a shout out to all those who make it happen, you know who you are!
The briefing is midday, and the racing is not before 1 pm.
Our summer roster is here. (We need people to put their hands up for roles; please fill in spots you can take.)
Please fill in this form for Sunday if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary). A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier, the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of available crew members is here.
Dave attended the RS100 Nationals at Toronto NSW, having a great result of 6th overall on Too Hot. Great job Dave!
Dave and the rest of the RS100 competitors.
Peter and Gerry are in Victoria at the Laser Masters, we wish them well!
The Ballina guys have an upcoming She Skippers regatta. Interested crews should get together to see what representation we can offer.
Due to the conditions in the river, there will be no juniors in the morning. There’s a chance that the racing in the afternoon will be cancelled too if more rain comes and the condition of the river deteriorates. A call will be made on the day.
The briefing is midday, and the racing is not before 1 pm.
Our summer roster is here. (We need people to put their hands up for roles; please fill in spots you can take.)
Please fill in this form for Sunday if you’d be interested in crewing (no experience necessary). A skipper may get in touch with you. Or come along on the day (the earlier, the better) to see if you can find a ride. Details on what to bring are here. Skippers, your list of available crew members is here.
Adam, Kate, Andrew and Adam at the NS14 Nationals.
In other news, our sailors represented well at the NS14 National Championships with Adam and Kate coming second on PHS after ten races! There’s no pressure on Peter and Gerry to have similar results in the upcoming Laser Masters…
The Ballina guys also have an upcoming She Skippers regatta. Interested crews should get together to see what representation we can offer.
