Glenn Ashby has won his umpteenth National Championships in the International A Division (“A Class), sailed at Wangi Wangi on Lake Macquarie, NSW, in January.
While Glenn had such a lead on points by the last race that he could sit it out and let the rest of the fleet fight it out for the silver and bronze, he described the fleet as the best and most competitive that he has encountered at any level of A Class competition. Entries came from many America’s Cup team members and hopefuls, anxious to learn or practice the refined art of high speed catamaran sailing.
Nathan Outteridge, current world 49er and Moth champion, sailed in the A Class for the first time, taking delivery of his boat only two days before the series began. He was able to grab second place in the series from Steve Brewin, current world title holder, in the last race.
Best placegetter from McCrae after Glenn was Steve Brayshaw, who came eighth – a remarkable result in what was an incredible line-up of sailing talent. McCrae boats made up 10 of the 70 entries.
Famous names in the 2012 Nationals included:
- Darren Bundock (Olympic medallist and BMW Oracle team member)
- Glen Ashby (Olympic medallist, seven times world A Class champion and Emirates Team NZ trimmer and coach [Team NZ won the 2011 AC 45 world series])
- James Spithill (America's Cup winner - BMW Oracle skipper)
- Nathan Outteridge (current world champion in 49ers and Moths)
- Tom Slingsby (current Laser world champ, ISAF World Sailor of the year 2010, BMW Oracle team member)
- Chris Cairns (former Tornado world champion, Olympic medallist, winning skipper, Little America’s Cup 1985)
- Scott Anderson (former Tornado world champion, Olympic medallist, winning crew, Little America’s Cup 1985)
- Tom Slingsby (Aust Laser Olympian and world champion)
- John Kosteki (USA - Olympic medallist, Americas Cup BMW Oracle head tactician)
- Dirk de Ridder (Netherlands - Americas Cup BMW Oracle wing trimmer)
- Carol Broujwer (Netherlands - F16 World Champion)
- Andrew Landenberger (Olympic medallist - Tornado)
- Steve Brewin (Current world A Class Champ)
After the championships, James Spithill, John Kostecki, Dirk de Ridder, and Darren Bundock were back to work with the BMW Oracle team, preparing for the resumption of the AC45 world series in Naples in April.
Glenn Ashby will be heading back across the Tasman after a short “home” break to sail again on the Emirates Team Zealand AC45
Nathan Outteridge headed to Melbourne for the Australian Moth Championships, and afterwards will focus on his 49ner and the coming Olympics in London.
Tom Slingsby is also looking for Olympic gold in London but will be with the AC45s in Naples in April, with BMW Oracle. He is also joining John Bertrand to seek a second Etchells World Championship in February.
The duty roster for January to April 2012 has been released. Please download a copy to see where you are rostered on.
If you can not do duty on the allocated date or time it is up to you to arrange a swap with another person. Arranging a swap is simple; look at who is rostered on in another time that would suit you and give them a call. Most people are happy to swap it they can do the session which you can't.
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Thank you to all those who have been doing duty so far this year. I think you will agree the club has been running well and and the dinners and other special events have run very smoothly. This club runs on volunteers and your efforts really are appreciated.
A special evening of reminiscing and revelry.
A formal affair, cost includes dinner, drink on arrival and ensemble music.
Saturday 17th March 2012, 7pm at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort
Bookings can be made through the online booking system here: Click to book!, to Louise Manson at the Club on Saturday or Wednesdays or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Further enquiries to Barb Cass 0417 369 065
The latest edition of the Beacon is now available on-line. Click here to download.
This months reports and news include a tribute to Ken Vize, a roundup of the 50th Aniversary boat race, and more. You will also find the regular columns from people including the Commodore, Training Centre, Club Captain, Membership, and Coaching.
CORRECTION: Margaret Crossland is the new editor. Thank you to Margaret and the contributors.
“A Saturday Reflection”. Saturday 26th November 2011, to be exact, and Commodore Stephen, who has turned into an ideas man, came up with a “Vintage Boat Race” as part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration”. Members have been encouraged to resurrect their 25 years and older boats to enter the Vintage Division of the Vintage Boat Race. Graham Candy had discovered the 1968 Sailing Instructions (SIs) and an RO (Race Officer) had been appointed. In 1968 this position was known as the OOD (Officer of the Day), so all was set to go.
Cometh the day, and after the preceding Monday-Friday and the following Sunday being glamour sailing days, Saturday 26th dawned overcast, rain/showers threatening, maybe a favourable weather slot? And so it seemed, with much puzzlement regarding the SIs, most of the 39 entries launched to a 5-10 knot southerly, perfect! As prep time approached, the wind clocked gradually from 180 to 270, wind strength built to 15-20, accompanied by heavy rain (62 millimetres recorded locally). The scene was set for an interesting afternoon.
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