Sunday 9 Oct 2022
Fortunately, the forecast rain did not eventuate, and several kids and parents helped rig three of the Club’s Manly Juniors and launched them for a practice sail in the fresh northerly breeze.
Apologies to the juniors who did not receive the text about this.
The MJs are a lively boat for two juniors to sail, with jib and spinnaker. It is hoped that the Club’s six X3s and the seven MJs will be the basis of a strong Junior fleet for the season starting next weekend. Juniors having their own boats will, of course, be welcome to sail them. Those booking club boats must rig, look after them and help with any repairs needed.
2nd MJ Practice Day – 8.30-11.30am Saturday 15th October 2022
This will be the second Practice Morning before the club starts the next day’s new season. Register here.
- 08:30 Sign on and Rigging, DON’T FORGET THE BUNGS!
- 09:00 Briefing,
- Ensure you have appropriate sailing gear, life jacket, sunscreen etc.
- Sailing when rescue boat is on the water.
- 11:00 Return to shore and unrig.
- 11:20 Debriefing
First Race Day. Sunday 16th Oct 2022.
The Juniors and Green (new adult sailors) Fleet will start shortly after the Senior Race and sail a shorter course (details at the briefing). A Junior Pointscore is to be held throughout the season (usually won by the most improved crew), and Club Junior Championship heats.
Class yardsticks and a handicap system will apply.
Normal Sailing rules will apply except for the “Outside Assistance” rule, as coaching and assistance will be provided as required. However, it is up to the crew to ensure their boat is properly rigged before sailing.
It is anticipated that Juniors will race EVERY SUNDAY up to and including Sunday 11th Dec 2022 then restart after Christmas on Sunday 8th January 2023.
Skippers for each boat need to “hire” a boat and register to enter. The hire link is on our website, along with registration for each event.
Race Day Program:
- 11:00 Rigging
- 12:00 Briefing
- 13:00 Race Start
- 15:00 Race Finishes, return to shore, unrig, boats and gear stored.
- 16:00 Sausage Sizzle and Results.
JH