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Autumn racing series at Paradise Point

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Created by tonymatta > 9 months ago, 9 May 2012
tonymatta
QLD, 358 posts
9 May 2012 12:56PM
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2012 Paradise Point Sailing Club Autumn Race Series
SAILBOARDS WELCOME
Eight (8) Race Day Series - Sundays

Race Dates
Race 1, Race 2, Race 3 already completed
Race 4 Sunday 13th May
Race 5 Sunday 20th May
Race 6 Sunday 27th May ( 2 Races )
Race 7 Sunday 3rd June
Race 8 Sunday 17th June ( around Crab Island Race )
First sound signal 13.25 hrs Start 13.30 hrs

Race fees start from $8.00 for Juniors and $12.00 for seniors ( own boat )
Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions available at the club.
CLUB BOATS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE( condt,s apply )
For details contact John Murphy on 0407 145397

cammd
QLD, 4296 posts
9 May 2012 4:28PM
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I did this series last year and it was super friendly and well organised. I,ll be there again starting Sunday

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
10 May 2012 12:47PM
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Thanks, I'm hoping to make Sunday the 20th!

jmetcher
QLD, 144 posts
12 May 2012 9:52AM
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I might try to make it down tomorrow. Seabreeze says 5-10 knots, BOM says 15-20. Either way it's slack tide at around race time, which is good.

cammd
QLD, 4296 posts
12 May 2012 1:22PM
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This series is at PPSC not SYC

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
12 May 2012 2:13PM
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Which is further North than the Hollywell annex.

jmetcher
QLD, 144 posts
12 May 2012 3:03PM
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ahah! It all makes sense now...

So are they joining up with SYC for the round Crab race? This appears on the SYC calendar as well, as does the two races on the 27th.

handyman0708
QLD, 152 posts
12 May 2012 3:17PM
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Two separate clubs- work quite independently of one another, although on good terms- some of the SYC small boat sailors do come up for the PPSC club racing sometimes. Anyone/ everyone is welcomed anytime.

handyman0708
QLD, 152 posts
12 May 2012 6:59PM
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Also- it is boat club race format- so goes ahead if strong wind, light wind or no wind- so need a high volume floaty board and need to go up wind- usually a centreboard.

tonymatta
QLD, 358 posts
14 May 2012 3:18PM
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We had a nice Sunday afternoon of course racing at Paradise point.
We had five sailboards. Mistral, Exocet, Phantom, RSX, Techno, the whole range. Variable westerlies with enough strength to get planing at times and pull away from the dinghies. Most of us will be there again next Sunday if anyone else is interested in joining in.

handyman0708
QLD, 152 posts
14 May 2012 6:20PM
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It is just soo much better to have other people/ sailboarders to sail a course with. Interesting to see the Exocet D2 on the water as well- most interesting/ inovative design concept for such a long time. Thanks to Tony, Jamie, Cam & Son for adding to the enjoyment of the day.

jmetcher
QLD, 144 posts
14 May 2012 10:30PM
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Yep, was a good day. Good to practice old skills - mark rounding in 3 knots of tide is an art that came back to me in a big hurry after I nearly collected a large fixed navigation beacon :)

Not sure if I'll make it next week, and certainly not the week after, which is a shame. Still, I should be good for Manly on the 26th.

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
15 May 2012 4:39PM
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Well done guys, that's an impressive turn out.

Arg, I couldn't make it last Sunday but I will be there next Sunday (20th).

Will anyone be backing up?

tonymatta
QLD, 358 posts
15 May 2012 7:20PM
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I intend to be there.

handyman0708
QLD, 152 posts
15 May 2012 8:08PM
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Prior commitment for the 20th- back the following week.

greenleader
QLD, 5283 posts
17 May 2012 1:09PM
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if anyone wants to race for the next couple of weekends, i have three complete RS 1 packages available to try. give me a hoi at surf fx 0755313199 or call in to the shop. cheers ian

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
18 May 2012 3:15PM
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greenleader said...

if anyone wants to race for the next couple of weekends, i have three complete RS 1 packages available to try. give me a hoi at surf fx 0755313199 or call in to the shop. cheers ian


Greeny, are you thinking of coming along and turning the clock along way back?

handyman0708
QLD, 152 posts
18 May 2012 9:28PM
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Ahhh, one design- the great leveller!! So who is game??

tonymatta
QLD, 358 posts
19 May 2012 8:28AM
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Paul, if you can get them to club, I would be happy to sail an RS1 so we can have a one design contest. I will still bring my board in case we get some extra visitors.

John340
QLD, 3370 posts
19 May 2012 9:25AM
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I'll be there on the 20th with my Superlight 11

handyman0708
QLD, 152 posts
19 May 2012 1:20PM
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Can not get there for the 20th- prior commitment, might be able to get them down there for the following week. One design racing sounds like a great idea- may the best sailor win.

Haircut
QLD, 6491 posts
19 May 2012 5:53PM
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greenleader said...

if anyone wants to race for the next couple of weekends, i have three complete RS 1 packages available to try. give me a hoi at surf fx 0755313199 or call in to the shop. cheers ian


Appreciate the offer on the gear mr g.

I'm unlikely to get to the shop before tomorrow. Is there any chance someone might have some suitable spare gear to lend a poor soul who only owns a 5.7, a 5.7, another 5.7 and a 5.7, and a 4.2?

I tried taping them together but it don't work

cammd
QLD, 4296 posts
19 May 2012 8:11PM
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Haircut i have a sup/windsurfer with a centreboard and a 8.0 mtr rig that will go around the course. Let me know if you want to try that.

Haircut
QLD, 6491 posts
19 May 2012 8:30PM
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Hi Cam, That would be awesome if you are able to bring it!

Will see you there.

HC

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
19 May 2012 11:11PM
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See you there.

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
20 May 2012 10:11AM
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There's rumours of Brad on some sort of Tiga longboard/raceboard joining too?

Haircut
QLD, 6491 posts
20 May 2012 12:13PM
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what time would most of you be arriving at the yacht club?

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
20 May 2012 12:33PM
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about 12.30

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
22 May 2012 10:46AM
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It was a pretty good turn out with Cam (& son), Tony and even HC gracing the course.

...and also was that Ken Done out there?

brad1
QLD, 232 posts
22 May 2012 8:46PM
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Yer, the Ken Done special!!

Haircut
QLD, 6491 posts
22 May 2012 8:48PM
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although i won the reverse race, it was a lot of fun.

Cam - thanks again for the lend of the gear



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