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Need a new mast? Sparloft in NZ have let me know that they are shipping an Etchell mast to Oz in the near future and this could provide an opportunity to save at least 50% on shipping costs if you want to have a new mast built. Let me know on 0413 870 046 if you [...] Janette Syme, sister and competitor to brother Ron Thomson on “Kicking Bottom”, is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with, sailing and training with Arthur Crothers (probably one of the best sailors and teachers in the business). She is one of a small group of lady skippers that are making a real difference in [...] Doug MacGregor (Crackerjack) has been promoted to the Victorian Publicity Officer position – first job get a regular newsletter going. It’s called ‘Hit the Mark’ and I’m sure you’ll agree it certainly does that well. As irreverent as a dour Scot can be, Doug’s editorial style is already flourishing in Issue One, emailed to the great [...] More Pictures of the 2010 Vic States have been put online on the ORCV site – these are some great shots from Steb Fisher, if you want to have a look CLICK HERE Jeanette Syme skippers Scott Salisbury into 3rd in the Vic States Good things come in small packages, just ask Jeanette Syme. She helmed Scott Salisbury into 3rd place at this weekend’s Victorian State Champs at Sandringham YC in Melbourne. Jeanette couldn’t have seen much of the race out in front as she is only half the [...] In a world that is constantly changing and becoming more expensive, one keelboat class offers you the opportunity to cruise and race for under $20,000. A class that offers fleets all over Australia and an international fleet of over 5,500 boats. You guessed it – the J24. And it’s making a big come back as people realise [...]
Trevor Conyers and Crew Light and fickle winds compounded with strong tides tested the skills of the 10 J’s participating at the SA state heats on the weekend of the 13th & 14th March. The six races were always close with only five minutes separating the first and last boats in many [...] Alyn Stevenson, Pete Stevens and crew race FUN in an earlier series The SA states were held over the weekend of 13/14 March in Adelaide. With typical late summer soft winds and fine weather the sailing was a glamour and easy on the body. Trevor Conyers in No Eye Deer sailed an almost perfect series to [...] Alyn Stevenson just sent me this great chunk of “News from the club bars”, mostly talk around whats happening in SA – and plenty is happening, just like the action in the Victorian fleet – more of that later. So what a great idea and here it all is for your further edification. I’ve called [...] Mrs Pickles has been a top performing boat in Hobart, including winning 2008 & 2009 State Titles. |
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