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Racing this Sunday

Race Day 9 of our Summer Season is this coming Sunday.

Skippers, please register via the calendar event on our website.

No juniors in the morning.

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.

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Big River Sailing Club’s Annual Regatta Another Success

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!

(Shamelessly duplicated from Big River’s Website.)

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Racing is on this Sunday

Race Day 8 of our Summer Season is this coming Sunday.

Skippers, please register via the calendar event on our website.

No juniors in the morning.

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.

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Second Race Day for 2024

Race 7 of our Summer Season, and our first race day for 2024, is this coming Sunday.

Skippers, we have a new registration system; please register via the calendar event on our website.

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 National Championships at SYC Hollywell.
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.

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First Race Day of 2024

Race 6 of our Summer Season, and our first race day for 2024, is this coming Sunday.

Skippers, we have a new registration system; please register via the calendar event on our website. There are no junior sessions until the 14th of January, but competent juniors are encouraged to race with the regular races.

The briefing is at 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 the available crew is here.

In other news, club members Matt Andrews, Craig Foley, and prior members Phoebe Reedman and Andy Lamont crewed on Andy’s yacht for the Sydney Hobart race (Matt’s still recovering).

It’s that time of year for many Nationals events; Adam Hurt, Kate Yeomans, Andrew, and Bernie Heerey are racing in the NS14 Nationals, starting tomorrow at SYC Hollywell, with five days of racing! (I believe that Adam Arrawauthra might be racing too) We wish them well.

Hutchies Yeah Baby Crew Photo from the Rolex Sydney Hobart 2023 race.
Hutchies Yeah Baby Crew Photo
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Final Race Day of the Year

Race 5 of our Summer Season, and our final race day for 2023, is this coming Sunday.

Skippers, we have a new registration system; please register via the calendar event on our website. There are no junior sessions until the 14th of January, as Matt is doing the Sydney Hobart race, but competent juniors are encouraged to race with the regular races.

Briefing at Midday, Racing 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 the available crew is here.

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Racing This Sunday

Race 4 of our Summer Season is this coming Sunday.

Skippers, we have a new registration system; please register via the calendar event on our website. Juniors are on in the morning, please register here.

Briefing at Midday, Racing 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 the available crew is here.

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Racing on Sunday

Race 3 of our Summer Season is this coming Sunday.

Skippers, we have a new registration system; please register via the calendar event on our website. This includes juniors participating in the Manly Junior’s Championships.

Briefing at Midday, Racing 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 the available crew is here.

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Racing this Sunday and Sailability Wednesday

  • Volunteers needed for Sailability.
  • Manly Juniors Championships Series
  • Crew needed for next weekend’s regatta at Big River.
  • Racing on Sunday

Sailability

If you’re available this Wednesday Morning 0830 – 1230. Sailability on Tweed is short of volunteers. This is an enjoyable experience of “Armchair Sailing”, taking young and older disabled people for a sail and watch the smiles on their faces! Several of our club members already enjoy this experience on Terranora Creek each Wednesday. Rigging starts 8.30 at the container on Dry Dock Road, just west of the M1 bridge. Please phone John Stead on 0400322499 if you can help.

Manly Juniors Championships Series

All juniors are encouraged to sail as skippers or crew in this, the first heat of the Club Championship. This first heat will be a non-spinnaker event. Briefing at 1200. Course and Start will be separate from the senior fleet. Please register using the registration link below

Crew Needed for Next Weekend’s Regatta at Big River

We have around six Corsairs entered for the two-day Bridge to Breakers regatta at Harwood on the 11/12th of November. A number of the boats are looking for crew. Whether you’re experienced or not, you’re welcome to come along and join in for what is always a fun weekend.

Call Craig on 0413 052 898 for more details, or join the Whats App group and put your hand up.

Racing on Sunday

Race 2 of our Summer Season is this coming Sunday.

Skippers, we have a new registration system; please register via the calendar event on our website. This includes juniors participating in the Manly Junior’s Championships.

(Junior’s fun sailing is on from 8:30 in the morning. Please register here.)

Briefing at Midday, Racing not before 1 pm.

Daylight Savings has begun. Please note that all times are NSW time.

This coming Sunday’s race format is a Championship day for multi-handers and a point score day for single-crewed and green fleet boats. We intend to have the championships for multi-crewed classes on opposite race days to the single-handers. You’re welcome to race different classes on different days.

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 the available crew is here.