“Let’s sail the final regatta of the season”. That must have been what most VS crews were thinking.  With 12 starters, the Saturday race at Sunshine was the best attended of the season.  And it could have been more, if Alex & Andrew were not organising younglings in the MJ squad or Jeremy wasn’t regressing back to his MG days…
 
But, even if it were the last regatta of the season, it was great to see some boats appearing for their first ‘away’ this race season.   Dom & Shaun enticed former champ Sam to make the journey from Jindabyne for the weekend to debut Battleship.  The boys had a good race on Saturday, in the mix for most of the race & finishing 10th.
 
It was also pleasing to see the return of Incognito.  For those not aware, Chris has led a major rebuild campaign of the boat, ably supported by Greg, Troy and a host of others.  Took a while to get here, but the end result looks great.  Chris is now on the tiller and Will up front so while there is a bit of teamwork to build the boys sailed well on Saturday and finished without any breakages.  Always a good sign after a major rebuild…
 
Bozo, Kev & Max were also a welcome addition to the fleet.  Take it from me, Max is sailing well after the Neranie nationals experience.  Kev is always on his game, as should be Bozo, except he asked an ex-skipper how to rig a spinnaker.  Really?  Give you a tip.  Don’t ask a skipper (or half of the sheethands).  Anyway when the kite came up first time it was backwards and upside down.  It took all of Kev’s skills to re-rig it whilst sailing but he did & they finished with kite flying.  Well done.
 
Saturdays race was sailed in a light E-SE’er.  An unusual breeze for Sunshine that lead to an unusual course.  Unfortunately a few of the fleet misunderstood the briefing and aimed for the wrong windward mark for the first time, cruelling the advantage of that big left hand lift that Meeks, Stowe, Planet Beer & others were enjoying.  This gave Troy Botting Shipwright, Firestorm & Runaway a break over the fleet and the space to battle for the rest of the race. 
 
In the light & variable conditions positions changed often and were hard to defend; however Col, Adam & Janine seem to sail best when it is tricky like this and sailed to a nice win that would also guarantee them the state title with a race to spare.  Can’t get any better than that. For a while now they have had the speed but just didn’t get a lucky break at the right time.  This season they didn’t need luck. Well done Champs!!!
 
John & Dale welcomed Ryan back aboard but it wasn’t a day to stretch Firestorm’s legs. They made TBS work for the win but could only manage 2nd.  Recently crowned a national champion fore’hand, Steve realised it is much easier at the blunt end of a boat and grabbed the tiller again on Runaway, and with Mick & B14 Geoff sailed well to keep the pressure on at the front & finish 3rd across the line. 
 
A layman might have thought Meeks were trying their best to be at the back of the fleet, having two bites at starting then sailing quickly towards the wrong mark up the first work, however Mick, Robbie & Mark fought back through the fleet to be 4th across the line. 
Once again Black Diamond and Raptor had a close race.  As their Neranie Sands results showed, Chook, Hayden & Adam like a little more breeze than today but they managed to hold off Joe, Mitch & Kye by a few seconds for 5th place.  The positions could have well been reversed had Raptor not had a swim after becoming entangled with a Skate.
 
Tim, Scott & Kirra on Stowe were back in the fleet a bit after the first mark issue but got around without problems to be the next of the TD fleet, coming home 7th and most importantly getting beers from Michael, Brad & Lyndon.  The Planet Beer boys had a bit of ‘horsepower’ ready to use but the light breeze didn’t suit this today and they finished 8th, about ½ a minute ahead of Brian, Steffan & Kallan on Narwahl. 
 
The Hawkesbury boys had done enough to get 2nd on corrected time, however today was TBS’s, and they took the handicap victory too.
 
The racing on Sunday couldn’t have been a greater contrast to Saturday.  After a start postponed while waiting for a predicted southerly we got it.  +25 knots at times I’d say.  PBB had gone home on Saturday.  TBS, Runaway, Narwahl, Battleship & Incognito decided to keep their feet (and masts?) dry and stayed ashore.  The rest went out to give the starter something to do (the Skates decided to start after we had done a lap for some reason).
 
Stowe & Black Diamond had a ride or two and completed a lap or so but it wasn’t a day for light crews so they pulled out before breaking something, unlike Planet Beer, who lost the bar across the transom, and hence their rudder, whilst at full speed under kite downwind.  After a capsize described later by the starter as “the most spectacular I have seen”, the boys also retired behind the tow boat
 
That left three.  With Ryan back aboard, Firestorm were enjoying the conditions and some good kite rides, to comfortably get the gun.  Meeks kept them honest but had a little less horsepower to use, still finishing a good 2nd.
 
After looking impressive when running down to the start under spinnaker, the Raptor boys had a few issues around the course in the race but persevered and finished.  And this was significant.  Last place on both scratch & handicap was equivalent to 3rd place, giving the Joe, Mitch & Kye a score good enough to win the overall handicap title.  Congratulations fellas, you deserve it.
The boys have the crew work sorted and sail well, but are still trying to get their rig sorted. 
But once done I’m sure they will also get results like the SFC boys & be at the front of the fleet.  And that is great to see!!!
 
The Sunshine weekend was also the last two races in the TT series.  Because of additional and different races in the series there are different handicap results compared to the State series.  But in the end the Overall winner is usually the most consistent and improving boat and crew of the series. 
Only two boats started every race in the TT series.  And these two boats were consistently good in results.  Therefore it was no surprise they ended the series with a ½ point difference for the crown.  But the winning crew stepped up through the fleet all year, winning the Manning Marathon & scoring several 2nd places in the nationals series.  Congratulations to Bob, Hayden & Adam.  The Black Diamond crew are the Travellers Trophy winners for the season.  Another young crew (Chook excluded) so once again the class is looking good for the future.
 
Keep an eye out for information about next season’s national’s venue & the AGM and state title presentation.
 
Cheers
John 
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Everyone’s dreams fulfilled?  Earlier I wrote something about Tim’s dream to sail a series at Neranie Sands was fulfilling a dream.  From the smiles after the final day’s sailing I think just about everyone’s dreams were satisfied too.  But first to the final days racing.  Can I say it was close? 
Both the scratch & handicap titles were far from decided.  On scratch Firestorm was three points clear of Meeks with TBS & SFC just another two points adrift.  But with ‘the big 4’ already scoring a bad race or two, and with a light, puffy northerly blowing, the title series  was far from finished.  
Similarly the handicap title was also far from done.  Black Diamond held a four-point lead from a circling pack of Planet Beer, SFC & Stowe.  Just another point adrift was Devocean & Narwahl.  With light, tricky conditions there was likely to be big points scored in both races so again the title was far from done.
 
The first race of the day was started in a light breeze that kept the fleet close, with all boats looking for that elusive gust.  The big 4 all managed to dig themselves out of the fleet after the first lap, with Black Diamond continuing to do as they have done all regatta and cross ahead out of nowhere.  After many position changes, Firestorm held a small lead from SFC, TBS & Meeks going up the last beat to the finish.  Plenty of cover tacking was the rule until Meeks decided to chance their luck & break away to the right.  Great move.  Mick, Mark & Robbie picked up a nice lift to surge from 4th to 1st to win the race by 2 seconds from Firestorm in 2nd, SFC just 1 second behind in 3rd, and TBS a ‘huge’ 3 seconds further back in 4th.  So in six seconds the results of the regatta was changed.  Now only Meeks & Firestorm was in contention.  Just one gust different & it could have been between SFC & TBS.
 
With the light breeze the fleet was compacted at the finish so the long handicappers faired well.  Devocean took 1st place, from Narwahl & Raptor.  Going into the final race Devocean held a 1 point lead from Stowe & Black Diamond for the overall handicap title.
 
Race 10 was another beauty.  Similar breeze; maybe slightly stronger so that crews could occasionally swing two uphill.  Another closely contested start with an IR; Firestorm having to return & dip the line & Black Diamond having to circle the start boat.  After a lap of changing places the big 4, along with Chook (in hindsight I should have include Chook & labelled all these boats the big 5) had made their way to the front of the fleet to race to decide the title.  SFC lead TBS, Black Diamond, Meeks & Firestorm down the second run when a strengthening change appeared from the south.  
SFC managed it best to round the leeward marks first.  TBS got caught high & had to gybe in a black’un, and unfortunately swam.  Black Diamond was caught in a hole and gybed back north so also slipped back.  That left Meeks & Firestorm to chase SFC.  Meeks took the left leeward mark; Firestorm the right.  With the breeze coming from Firestorm’s side they passed Meeks to follow SFC around the windward mark for the final time. 
 
All three blasted for the finish.  All three had to drop spinnakers to make finish the finish line.  Jeremy, Tom & Hugh took victory in SFC Computers to claim the Coal Board Shield & 3rd overall.  With three wins, if not for a slow start to the regatta, these boys would have been even further up in the results.  Firestorm hung on for 2nd, seven seconds ahead of Meeks.   Black Diamond continued to pounce on any mistake the big 4 made & finished a good 4th.  Stowe had a good race & finished 5th across the line, and enough to win the race on handicap from Firestorm & SFC. 
 
This spread of points was enough to ensure Tim, Scott & Kirra on Stowe were the overall handicap champions   First time debutants Scott & Kirra sailed a great regatta.  It may feel a long & sometimes tiring series but when you reflect on a national’s,  that’s what makes them special.  No one remembers a weekend regatta…  SFC kept improving all regatta and finished 2nd overall on handicap, with Devocean & Black Diamond tied for 3rd.  Roger, Nick & Will got the place on a count back, and earned the respect of the fleet by being only one of three to not capsize during the eleven races.  Well sailed!!! 
Overall on scratch Firestorm, with John, Dale, Ryan, Tracey & Stephen, sailed consistently enough to win the title by three points.  With Ryan on board I think we were unbeatable. But they were big shoes to fill and I think Tracey & Steve filled the vacancy admirably & kept Firestorm in the series.  By the final day Steve was looking for his forward hand union ticket and deservedly joined the VS champions winners list.  Thanks mate.
 
So back to the fulfilment of dreams.  Tim has wanted a national series here for years.  And this year we did it.  It came off perfectly.  The weather was good.  The courses were good.  The racing was good.  The PPK sponsored BBQ presentation was good.  And when Tim announced SFC was sponsoring the drinks trailer, everything was good!!!
 
Sid Peare Invitation
1st Firestorm (J Hodda, D Jacobson, R Fokes;
 
Coal Board Shield
1st SFC Computers (J Dodds, T Wood, H Dodds)
 
Overall Scratch
 
1st Firestorm (J Hodda, D Jacobson, R Fokes, T Jacobson, S Sims) 14 pts; 2nd Meeks Real Estate (M Turton, R Turton, M Nugent) 17 points; 3rd SFC Computers (J Dodds, H Dodds, T Wood) 19 points; 4th Troy Botting Shipwright (C Gillespie, A Kelly, J Turton) 24 pts; 5th Black Diamond (B Baker, H Baker, A Birkefield) 31 pts; 6th Planet Beer (M Northam, B Dodds, B Ferguson, C Bradford) 46 pts; 7th Stowe (T Dodds, S Coleman, K Coleman) 54 points; 8th Raptor (J Ferguson, M Blake, K Donaldson) 56 pts; 9th Narwahl ( B Gleeson, M Gleeson, Kallan ) 72 pts; 10th Devocean (R Devery, N Devery, W Devery 76 pts.


Handicap
 
1st Stowe 27pts; 2nd SFC Computers 30 pts; 3rd Devocean 32 pts (count back); 4th Black Diamond 32 pts; 2nd Plan B 20 pts; 3rd Battleship 22 pts; 4th Black Diamond 27 pts; 5th Planet Beer 34pts (count back); 6th Narwahl 34 pts (count back); 7th Raptor 34pts; 8th Troy Botting Shipwright 45 pts; 9th Firestorm 48pts; 10th Meeks Real Estate 50 pts.
 

tra73!  That’s how many times the Vee Ess nationals have been contested.  Not many classes can boast that.  You may think it would be repetitive after so many years but this season we’ve again stepped it up a notch.
For years Tim has mulled over the idea of sailing a nationals on the Myall Lakes at Neranie Sands.  So after numerous good championships at our traditional venues it was time to make the leap.  And so far it has been just like Tim’s dreams (the all ages dream that is).  Fresh, clean, flat, uncrowded water and nice, constant sea breezes (yep, even when the rest of the state is sweltering); this place is great.
Missing a few regulars (Runaway & Incognito to name a couple) we still have 10 boats competing.  Shame because these crews missed another new idea. The Sid Peare Invitation Race had a new format.  As in recent years the trophy was awarded on the handicap result of the race, but for this year the handicaps were given by sailing around different windward marks.  The lower your handicap the more times you had to sail around the farthest windward mark.  And those that could sail the shorter course on some laps could decide themselves when to use their ‘joker’. 
Great concept, and if not for one problem right at the end of the race, it would have been the perfect invitation race (for most). .Jeremy, Hugh & Chris on SFC Computers didn’t make the start after rigging the kite inside every stay wire they could find.  So nine skiffs lined up for a start in a perfect 10 – 12 knot NE’er.  All boats got away well & tested whether left or right was the winner.   
Firestorm looked to be first up the first work until Chook, Hayden & Adam on Black Diamond played their first joker – they took the short course option, cleared the fleet and blasted into the distance.  Roger, Nick & Will on Devocean also benefitted from the shorter works & kept jumping up the places to keep in contention. 
Firestorm chased Black Diamond hard for two laps but, even on the same course, could make up little ground.  Chook & the boys were sailing perfectly.  Going the right way, fast!  Also sailing well and making the best of their jokers were Mick, Brad & Ben on Planet Beer; Brian, Callum & Max on Narwahl; and Tim, Kirra & Scott on Stowe. 
Down the final run it looked as though Chook was unbeatable.  But, unfortunately, there was one problem.  There was a misunderstanding of the course.  Those that were leading wanted the day to never end and sailed toward the leeward marks.  But Firestorm, Devocean & Meeks sailed across the finish line downwind & received hooters.   
Official results are yet to be received but in the end the day was a success.  We tested courses, the new handicap system, and we kept cool sailing in a nice Ne’er on flat water when the rest of the state was sweltering.  Whatever the result, Tim’s dream was fulfilled.
ditional venues it was time to make the leap.  And so far it has been just like Tim’s dreams (the all ages dream that is).  Fresh, clean, flat, uncrowded water and nice, constant sea breezes (yep, even when the rest of the state is sweltering); this place is great. 
Missing a few regulars (Runaway & Incognito to name a couple) we still have 10 boats competing.  Shame because these crews missed another new idea. The Sid Peare Invitation Race had a new format.  As in recent years the trophy was awarded on the handicap result of the race, but for this year the handicaps were given by sailing around different windward marks.  The lower your handicap the more times you had to sail around the farthest windward mark.  And those that could sail the shorter course on some laps could decide themselves when to use their ‘joker’. 
Great concept, and if not for one problem right at the end of the race, it would have been the perfect invitation race (for most). .Jeremy, Hugh & Chris on SFC Computers didn’t make the start after rigging the kite inside every stay wire they could find.  So nine skiffs lined up for a start in a perfect 10 – 12 knot NE’er.  All boats got away well & tested whether left or right was the winner.   
Firestorm looked to be first up the first work until Chook, Hayden & Adam on Black Diamond played their first joker – they took the short course option, cleared the fleet and blasted into the distance.  Roger, Nick & Will on Devocean also benefitted from the shorter works & kept jumping up the places to keep in contention. 
Firestorm chased Black Diamond hard for two laps but, even on the same course, could make up little ground.  Chook & the boys were sailing perfectly.  Going the right way, fast!  Also sailing well and making the best of their jokers were Mick, Brad & Ben on Planet Beer; Brian, Callum & Max on Narwahl; and Tim, Kirra & Scott on Stowe. 
Down the final run it looked as though Chook was unbeatable.  But, unfortunately, there was one problem.  There was a misunderstanding of the course.  Those that were leading wanted the day to never end and sailed toward the leeward marks.  But Firestorm, Devocean & Meeks sailed across the finish line downwind & received hooters.   
Official results are yet to be received but in the end the day was a success.  We tested courses, the new handicap system, and we kept cool sailing in a nice Ne’er on flat water when the rest of the state was sweltering.  Whatever the result, Tim’s dream was fulfilled.

For years Tim has mulled over the idea of sailing a nationals on the Myall Lakes at Neranie Sands.  So after numerous good championships at our traditional venues it was time to make the leap.  And so far it has been just like Tim’s dreams (the all ages dream that is).  Fresh, clean, flat, uncrowded water and nice, constant sea breezes (yep, even when the rest of the state is sweltering); this place is great.
 
Missing a few regulars (Runaway & Incognito to name a couple) we still have 10 boats competing.  Shame because these crews missed another new idea. The Sid Peare Invitation Race had a new format.  As in recent years the trophy was awarded on the handicap result of the race, but for this year the handicaps were given by sailing around different windward marks.  The lower your handicap the more times you had to sail around the farthest windward mark.  And those that could sail the shorter course on some laps could decide themselves when to use their ‘joker’.
 
Great concept, and if not for one problem right at the end of the race, it would have been the perfect invitation race (for most). .Jeremy, Hugh & Chris on SFC Computers didn’t make the start after rigging the kite inside every stay wire they could find.  So nine skiffs lined up for a start in a perfect 10 – 12 knot NE’er.  All boats got away well & tested whether left or right was the winner. 
 
Firestorm looked to be first up the first work until Chook, Hayden & Adam on Black Diamond played their first joker – they took the short course option, cleared the fleet and blasted into the distance.  Roger, Nick & Will on Devocean also benefitted from the shorter works & kept jumping up the places to keep in contention.
 
Firestorm chased Black Diamond hard for two laps but, even on the same course, could make up little ground.  Chook & the boys were sailing perfectly.  Going the right way, fast!  Also sailing well and making the best of their jokers were Mick, Brad & Ben on Planet Beer; Brian, Callum & Max on Narwahl; and Tim, Kirra & Scott on Stowe.
 
Down the final run it looked as though Chook was unbeatable.  But, unfortunately, there was one problem.  There was a misunderstanding of the course.  Those that were leading wanted the day to never end and sailed toward the leeward marks.  But Firestorm, Devocean & Meeks sailed across the finish line downwind & received hooters. 
 
Official results are yet to be received but in the end the day was a success.  We tested courses, the new handicap system, and we kept cool sailing in a nice Ne’er on flat water when the rest of the state was sweltering.  Whatever the result, Tim’s dream was fulfilled.
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Great news!  A few of us VS people ventured up to Neranie Sands last Sunday for a final reconnoitre & and test sail.  The result – the Neranie Sands nationals are GO.
 
About 20 of us made the trip.  Takes about 1 hr 40 mins.  I’m sure everyone has google to get exact times.  The rigging area is Hearts Point picnic area.  For details
 
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/hearts-point-picnic-area
 
Mick T has been in touch with Waterways regarding our proposed activity & has that sorted.  A general enquiry has also been made to National Parks.  The consensus is we are just day visitors using the park daily.  From the web site the National Park entry fee is $8 per vehicle/day or there are annual options. There were no signs indicating a fee, nor a payment box at Hearts Point, but there is at Neranie Sands campground, which is about 200m away.  Camping fees are $12/adult; $6 child.  There are 25 sites but no bookings.  First in, best dressed.
 
The rigging area is grassy & will easily fit our fleet.  One or two branches overhang the carry to the boat ramp but they might be ‘trimmed’ when we get there.  The boat ramp is wide enough to fit a couple of boats side by side so launching & retrieving should not be a problem.  Note that the rigging grass is about 50m from the boat ramp.  Get those wheels on your racks working!
 
The water is fresh so no need to rinse off or hose boats after sailing.  There are two gas BBQs (free), one picnic table & a drop toilet but few other facilities.  The assn will organise a shelter or two and a refreshments esky.  We might do a sausage sizzle or two but in general it will be a self-catered series.  Bungwahl has a small shop.  Pacific Palms is another 10 minutes up the road & has a variety of shops, restaurants, takeaways, etc.  Forster is another 20 odd minutes away.  At this stage we planning on a picnic style presentation but that might change when we get closer to the series (and check weather forecasts).
 
As for sailing, the course area has plenty of room for unobstructed courses in all winds.  It is fairly shallow, similar to Teralba, but the water is fresh, generally flat and chop free. The crews that had a sail all gave it the thumbs up. Should be fun!
 
Don’t forget the dates.  Sunday 7th January for Invitation race.  Try to sail this race if you can.  It gives the race officials good data for the series.  It will be a handicap race but with a new twist so it should be interesting.  The Championship series runs from Monday 8th, finishing on Saturday 13th, with Wednesday as a lay day.
 
NOR will be out soon.  In the meantime, get you Association memberships & boat registrations up to date.  Teralba TT races are only a few weeks off.
 
Cheers
John

With the days now longer than the nights, and the weather forecast to be above 30 degrees this week, one thing should be on your mind.  Getting the dust off your VS & getting on the water.  Yes, forget the gardening & house renovations, the sailing season is about to begin again. 
Teralba kicks off this weekend with the first of a couple of non-pointscore races before the long weekend.  Hawkesbury are a little more relaxed, not hitting the water until October.  I’m not sure when Gosford starts but I’d guess soon. 
Whilst it has been a relatively quiet off season, with no wholesale crew of boat changes, there has still been some interesting activity. 
 
TBS, as you may have seen on the web, had a hole in the side after an altercation with a NS14.  Back in the good old days the NS would have been on the receiving end (see Lindsay for details).  With the boat in the shop Troy also added some gunwale extensions.  As usual it a great job and the boat again looks like new.         
 
Another boat undergoing some work is Incognito.  Chris and Greg have put some time in on her; sanding, cutting, carboning & painting.  They also took the opportunity to extend the gunwales.  A few progress pics showed the boys were making good progress towards a stronger & faster hull.  Can’t wait to see the final result.  Another change for this team is the position of skipper.  Fazie has had a change of jobs & has had to relinquish the steering role.  It’s a shame to lose Andrew from the fleet but every cloud has a silver lining.  Chris has recruited an up and coming Hawkesbury youngster, Will, to grab the tiller.  Let’s hope it is a start to a long & successful career in the class.  
 
Another addition to the class is Dom & Jason, who have been sailing for a few seasons on a RS400 at Teralba.  The boys wanted to join the action of the VS fleet so have bought Battleship.  Not sure who their third hand is but make sure you say g’day and make them welcome in the fleet.  Of course there are other movements & changes in the fleet but I’ll save the stories for later. 
 
While you are planning your season, check out the NORs for the TT & state series.  These series are free to sail in, but you do have to complete an entry form (so I know who to score).  Why not do it now?
 
Membership & capitation are now due.  Forms are on the web.  You need to be a member to compete in VS association races (due to insurance & other requirements such as SA).  Fees are unchanged from last season.  Still great value!!!. 
 
See you on the water soon.
 
Cheers
John
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With the completion of the AGM and the State & Travellers trophy presentations on the weekend, we can draw a line under season 2016-17 as done.  It was a successful season, as was the meeting and presentation.  We had a good roll up and the weather was kind.  It was good to catch up with VS friends & talk about the season ahead.
 
And what a season it is shaping up to be!  Minutes from the AGM will be distributed soon, but I’ll summarise some key sailing details now so you can start planning.
 
The big one, the nationals, has been confirmed for Neranie Sands.  Racing to start with an invitation race on Sunday 7th January, then the series proper to start on Monday 8th and have two races each day, finishing on Saturday 13th.  Wed 10th has been set aside as a lay day. 
 
Tim has been working toward this venue for years so it will be good to finally make it happen.  Along with Tim, we have a sub-committee comprising Mick Turton, Mark Nugent & Lindsay Auston.  Mick has been doing some great groundwork, contacting both RMS & Nationals Parks to discuss the regatta.  The team are also considering other arrangements, like refreshments, food, shelters & the presentation.  It all sounds good.  If you want to know more contact one of the sub-committee.  And if you are looking to rent accommodation for the week I’d suggest do it soon.  There is good affordable accommodation nearby, but if you wait until later in the year that might not be the case.  The dates are set so there are no excuses.
 
We have also set aside Sunday 22nd October as a Neranie Sands test sail day.  Not part of any official series, we are hoping to get some boats up there on this date for an informal race to check course lengths & depths, rigging facilities, etc.  If you are planning on sailing in the nationals I’d suggest trying to get to this day.  It will give a good indication of what to expect.
 
But of course there are other VS regattas in the coming season.  As the host clubs are still to finalise calendars for the season, the following dates are tentative only:
 

• Teralba 25 November TT race
• Teralba 26 November TT race
• Hawkesbury 9 December TT & State championship race
• Hawkesbury 10 December TT & state championship race
• Sunshine 10 February TT & State championship race
• Sunshine 11 February TT & State championship race

 
You may notice the Vaucluse & Taree regattas are missing.  Few boats were prepared to travel to these venues in the past seasons so they have been dropped from our calendar.
NORs for the TT & state series will be posted when dates are confirmed.
 
In the meantime don’t forget your memberships.  You need to be a member to compete in VS association races (due to insurance & other requirements such as SA).  Dale will only chase you later if you haven’t paid so make it easy for us & do it now.  Membership fees are unchanged from last season & the forms are on the web. 
 
Cheers
John