Hi Boys and Girls,
The 2011/12 Sharpie States are just around the corner.
Sat Feb 11 1000 start.
Sunday Feb 12 from 0900
Most
of you are still to pay your association fees. To assist please complete the form or at least email myself you will attend.
For those entering on the day a surcharge of a box of Corona will apply.
Short course racing at MBSC this Sunday from 01400 all welcome to join in.
I have a couple of 505 rockstars keen to prove how good they are if suitable boats are available.
So if you are struggling for crew or a skipper let me know.
Cheers,
Craig
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Another 3 Short Races @ MBSC
The Sou Easter proved the winner in last weekends 3 short races at MBSC.
Gusting from 10 to 20 knots the Sou Easter coupled with a nasty chop and a procession of motorboats, ferries and jetskis made the conditions quite testing in Matilda Bay.
Race One had the fleet over eastly and a general recall. The next start was a little better for all other than for Impact that blew a goose a few seconds (rigging error) after the start. From the ass end of the fleet doing repairs the the boom it appeared Vita Brevis took the chocolates with Gordo and Wisemagic up the pointy end.
Race Two had Impact, Wise Magic and Gordo battling it out. In the end a little bluff and bluster from Impact had them pip Gordo at the death nell with Wise Magic a close third.
Race Three, SS broke a boom, The Pigs tore a heart muscle, Gordo blew a kite leaving Impact a comfy win with Wisemagic in second. A mention must be made of Vita Brevis who after winning race one were not sighted. Brendon did do a stirling effort putting the rescue boats away however.
Next week is the last hit out before the State Titles. Also Club Heat Three.
C.Mann
Gusting from 10 to 20 knots the Sou Easter coupled with a nasty chop and a procession of motorboats, ferries and jetskis made the conditions quite testing in Matilda Bay.
Race One had the fleet over eastly and a general recall. The next start was a little better for all other than for Impact that blew a goose a few seconds (rigging error) after the start. From the ass end of the fleet doing repairs the the boom it appeared Vita Brevis took the chocolates with Gordo and Wisemagic up the pointy end.
Race Two had Impact, Wise Magic and Gordo battling it out. In the end a little bluff and bluster from Impact had them pip Gordo at the death nell with Wise Magic a close third.
Race Three, SS broke a boom, The Pigs tore a heart muscle, Gordo blew a kite leaving Impact a comfy win with Wisemagic in second. A mention must be made of Vita Brevis who after winning race one were not sighted. Brendon did do a stirling effort putting the rescue boats away however.
Next week is the last hit out before the State Titles. Also Club Heat Three.
C.Mann
MBSC Back on the Water
3 short races were on order for a moderate WSW (12 to 18knots). 6 Sharpies hit the water for some
close racing in the bay. International race officer Andy got us underway with a shortened 3 minute
sequence to get the races moving quick. All boats got away well for the first start except Impact,
who was a bit eager. Impact went back when the individual recall flag went up however they slowly
worked back to the pack. The short 2 lap windward Leeward races were a challenge. The breeze was
not a true seabreeze, and it was shifty. Vita Brevis got a jump on the pack with some nice pressure
and was first to the top mark, closely followed by Black Sun and Impact. The downwind legs were as
tricky as the upwind legs. The positions on the runs were changing rapidly with a few boats picking
some good gusts and sailing good angles to quickly make up the gap. Eventually Vita Brevis managed
to hold off a storming Impact on the final run to the finish. Unfortunately a little tangle in this race
saw Cow Rock retire back to the Bar, contemplating how Maniacs bullet proof rudder box managed
to dent their bow.
Race 2. This time impact got off the line clean, VB just above with Pigs, Black Sun close by. This race
panned out in similar fashion to the previous race except Black Sun sailed well downwind, getting
ahead on the first run holding position up the final work to lead into the finish. Vita Brevis Closed
in on Black Sun and gybed to the finish looking in a favourable position, but Keysie found his form
and picked the better angle to the boat and finished race 2 with the win, followed by Vita Brevis and
Impact.
Race 3.
A big shift on the line at the start of race 3 saw the boats battling to clear the pin. The fleet split,
some boat heading into the Southerly shift, but a few heading west, banking the almost sea breeze
would kick back in, which it did. However, by the time we got to the top mark all boats were back
together. The Liddle Pigs had an excellent downwind leg to put them in contention, with all boats
rounding the mark close together. Back to the top mark for the last time, Vita Brevis was in the lead,
with Pigs, Impact and Black Sun close behind. Once again picking the best lay into the finish was
crucial. Vita Brevis gybed first, then Pigs and the others. The Pigs came flying into the finish heading
for the boat with a nice gust, and got within a Flying Ant* of beating Vita Brevis over the line. 1st Vita
Brevis, 2nd The Liddle Pigs, 3rd Impact.
Overall after the 3 races the places were.
1. Vita Brevis
2. Impact
3. Black Sun
* Flying Ant - A measure used by a sharpie sailor to define the 3 boat length circle at a mark.
D. Meehan
close racing in the bay. International race officer Andy got us underway with a shortened 3 minute
sequence to get the races moving quick. All boats got away well for the first start except Impact,
who was a bit eager. Impact went back when the individual recall flag went up however they slowly
worked back to the pack. The short 2 lap windward Leeward races were a challenge. The breeze was
not a true seabreeze, and it was shifty. Vita Brevis got a jump on the pack with some nice pressure
and was first to the top mark, closely followed by Black Sun and Impact. The downwind legs were as
tricky as the upwind legs. The positions on the runs were changing rapidly with a few boats picking
some good gusts and sailing good angles to quickly make up the gap. Eventually Vita Brevis managed
to hold off a storming Impact on the final run to the finish. Unfortunately a little tangle in this race
saw Cow Rock retire back to the Bar, contemplating how Maniacs bullet proof rudder box managed
to dent their bow.
Race 2. This time impact got off the line clean, VB just above with Pigs, Black Sun close by. This race
panned out in similar fashion to the previous race except Black Sun sailed well downwind, getting
ahead on the first run holding position up the final work to lead into the finish. Vita Brevis Closed
in on Black Sun and gybed to the finish looking in a favourable position, but Keysie found his form
and picked the better angle to the boat and finished race 2 with the win, followed by Vita Brevis and
Impact.
Race 3.
A big shift on the line at the start of race 3 saw the boats battling to clear the pin. The fleet split,
some boat heading into the Southerly shift, but a few heading west, banking the almost sea breeze
would kick back in, which it did. However, by the time we got to the top mark all boats were back
together. The Liddle Pigs had an excellent downwind leg to put them in contention, with all boats
rounding the mark close together. Back to the top mark for the last time, Vita Brevis was in the lead,
with Pigs, Impact and Black Sun close behind. Once again picking the best lay into the finish was
crucial. Vita Brevis gybed first, then Pigs and the others. The Pigs came flying into the finish heading
for the boat with a nice gust, and got within a Flying Ant* of beating Vita Brevis over the line. 1st Vita
Brevis, 2nd The Liddle Pigs, 3rd Impact.
Overall after the 3 races the places were.
1. Vita Brevis
2. Impact
3. Black Sun
* Flying Ant - A measure used by a sharpie sailor to define the 3 boat length circle at a mark.
D. Meehan
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Nationals Nearly Decided
Reports Back from Queensland so far indicate Fresh to Strong breezes for most of the Series.
The three WA Boats are look like they have come up against a tough fleet to crack with many recent national champions lingering near the podium. An interesting note being South Australian Sam Mcloud's 'Warpig' a very new boat sitting in 3rd position overall.
Provisional Results:
Scratch Results
Handicap Results
Currently Gary Swan's 'Vicious' is the best placed WA sitting in 10th position overall, While Peter Cuthbert's 'Suicide Blonde' is the best place WA boat on Handicap in 5th place.
Good Luck to all for the last race.
We look forward to hearing their accounts of the series when they return home.
The three WA Boats are look like they have come up against a tough fleet to crack with many recent national champions lingering near the podium. An interesting note being South Australian Sam Mcloud's 'Warpig' a very new boat sitting in 3rd position overall.
Provisional Results:
Scratch Results
Handicap Results
Currently Gary Swan's 'Vicious' is the best placed WA sitting in 10th position overall, While Peter Cuthbert's 'Suicide Blonde' is the best place WA boat on Handicap in 5th place.
Good Luck to all for the last race.
We look forward to hearing their accounts of the series when they return home.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Christmas Time
Hi All,
Three intrepid WA Sharpie crews are off to QLD for the National Carnival. Good
luck to SS, Vicious and Suicide Blonde, we look forward to blogging and
video on the website of both the on and off water activities.
It is almost time for the State Championships.
Once again MBSC is the venue, with racing over two days February 11th and 12th. Preparations are going well and we will gain from the experience Andy Curnow has gained from the ISAF Worlds.
Windward
Leeward course format will prevail as we are at the mercy of Hughie
with just two days to complete seven races. The plan is to complete four
races Saturday with the final three to be completed Sunday.
Saturday night will be catered by Broadway Pizza, with the entertainment yet to be confirmed.
Monday, December 5, 2011
A Hard Day
A Hard Day
The Sunday at Mounts was the final hit out for a couple of guys heading to Queensland (Good luck guys) and the weather was interesting to say the least.
We arrived at the club and the breeze was east to north east and dying rapidly, luckily for by the time the 4 boats (Impact, Wise Magic, SS and Vita Brevis) were ready to hit the water a 5 to 10 knot sea breeze had managed to sneak in.
With no race crew the 4 sharpies headed to Matilda and sailed windward leeward, between Matilda and the club. We were doing gates starts to get underway which were very successful.
All up we help 5 races, and the stars for the day were the vastly improved crew on Vita Brevis. Two Finland 470 sailors over in Perth to supporting the Finnish team for the worlds jumped on broad, Dave now being the heaviest on board was relegated to the wire. The upwind legs were a bit tricky heading into the bay, with the fickle Sou Wester proving to be quite fluky. The results changed a around for most races, But Maria (Helming) and Matilda (Sheet) showed the fleet how to sail in the light airs. 2 seconds and 3 firsts out of the five races was a pretty good start for a Sharpie career. The racing however was nice and close, with the gate start providing an even start for the 4 boats, all in all it was a great day, and who can complain about being sailed around the course by two expert Finland sailor then arriving back to shore to have the sharpie trolley in the water with 3 corona's ready to be drunk. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Thanks to Maria and Matilda for the sailing lesson, and you are welcome to join the sharpie fleet as any time.
The Sunday at Mounts was the final hit out for a couple of guys heading to Queensland (Good luck guys) and the weather was interesting to say the least.
We arrived at the club and the breeze was east to north east and dying rapidly, luckily for by the time the 4 boats (Impact, Wise Magic, SS and Vita Brevis) were ready to hit the water a 5 to 10 knot sea breeze had managed to sneak in.
With no race crew the 4 sharpies headed to Matilda and sailed windward leeward, between Matilda and the club. We were doing gates starts to get underway which were very successful.
All up we help 5 races, and the stars for the day were the vastly improved crew on Vita Brevis. Two Finland 470 sailors over in Perth to supporting the Finnish team for the worlds jumped on broad, Dave now being the heaviest on board was relegated to the wire. The upwind legs were a bit tricky heading into the bay, with the fickle Sou Wester proving to be quite fluky. The results changed a around for most races, But Maria (Helming) and Matilda (Sheet) showed the fleet how to sail in the light airs. 2 seconds and 3 firsts out of the five races was a pretty good start for a Sharpie career. The racing however was nice and close, with the gate start providing an even start for the 4 boats, all in all it was a great day, and who can complain about being sailed around the course by two expert Finland sailor then arriving back to shore to have the sharpie trolley in the water with 3 corona's ready to be drunk. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Thanks to Maria and Matilda for the sailing lesson, and you are welcome to join the sharpie fleet as any time.
Dave one wire
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
EFYC Blow
4
boats hit the water for a start postponed slightly due to an issue
finding the key for the rescue boat, but once the rescue boat was on the
course the fleet got underway. A short upwind leg to the first turning
mark in front of the club, then a flying reach to a wing mark, all
boats apart from Vita Brevis carried kites for this leg.
Johnny Hilton on the Bastards hit the piss on the gybe, and damaged their rudder, so that was their day done, the other 3 boats negotiated the next mark and headed to Blackwall, all in close contact for the leg across to PC's. Swanny on Vicous hit the piss approaching PC's letting Vern and VB through. A beat up to north point walter then a flying 2 sail across to Dome. Vern (Blatantly Obvious) was leading coming into Dome with VB chasing them down fast, then a VB got hit by a bullet gust, hit the piss and damaged their main.
A long 1 sail (jib only) back to east freo up the drainpipe. Couldnt get a tow as the rescue boat was busy looking after the 125's that were swimming. Vern (Blatantly Obvious) maintained his lead to win, and Swanny (Vicous) survived to finish 2nd. VB got a buzzer for 3rd, but missed a couple of marks on their long slog back to the club. Anyway, it was good to see 4 sharpies on the water for an eventful day.
D Meehan
Johnny Hilton on the Bastards hit the piss on the gybe, and damaged their rudder, so that was their day done, the other 3 boats negotiated the next mark and headed to Blackwall, all in close contact for the leg across to PC's. Swanny on Vicous hit the piss approaching PC's letting Vern and VB through. A beat up to north point walter then a flying 2 sail across to Dome. Vern (Blatantly Obvious) was leading coming into Dome with VB chasing them down fast, then a VB got hit by a bullet gust, hit the piss and damaged their main.
A long 1 sail (jib only) back to east freo up the drainpipe. Couldnt get a tow as the rescue boat was busy looking after the 125's that were swimming. Vern (Blatantly Obvious) maintained his lead to win, and Swanny (Vicous) survived to finish 2nd. VB got a buzzer for 3rd, but missed a couple of marks on their long slog back to the club. Anyway, it was good to see 4 sharpies on the water for an eventful day.
D Meehan
Monday, November 21, 2011
MBSC Ball Tearer
What a ball tearer of an afternoon for sharpie sailing.
Five of the most dedicated boats hit the water after complete and methodical pre race preparations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gordo was the early leader from Impact, Blacksun and those ring in ex i14 blokes on wisemagic. mainy and the pigs were bring up the rear.
With the breeze very south and the first mark near crawley (due to cherub states) the first rear was a ball tearer.
As we rounded addison the breeze was nudging 20 in the gusts, it built all day. Gordo had a handy 20 second lead for Blacksun, Impact and Wisemagic as we made it back to addison from deepwater, but hit the piss on the drop jibe.
From there on it was a three way tussle with impact gaining the upper hand late in the day with floss on wire and dave the wizz in the middle. Only daves third time on a dinghy so he was doing well to have not made any major stuff ups.
With the race won Impact was storming down to Quarry before the jib sheets let go (well the knot I tied) and we were stuffed.
Wisemagic edged out blacksun, Impact held off Gordo after fixing the jib leads, mainy made it and the pigs were very clean after several swims.
Well done to the wisemagic crew that is there first bullet, lets hope it is not the last.
Five of the most dedicated boats hit the water after complete and methodical pre race preparations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gordo was the early leader from Impact, Blacksun and those ring in ex i14 blokes on wisemagic. mainy and the pigs were bring up the rear.
With the breeze very south and the first mark near crawley (due to cherub states) the first rear was a ball tearer.
As we rounded addison the breeze was nudging 20 in the gusts, it built all day. Gordo had a handy 20 second lead for Blacksun, Impact and Wisemagic as we made it back to addison from deepwater, but hit the piss on the drop jibe.
From there on it was a three way tussle with impact gaining the upper hand late in the day with floss on wire and dave the wizz in the middle. Only daves third time on a dinghy so he was doing well to have not made any major stuff ups.
With the race won Impact was storming down to Quarry before the jib sheets let go (well the knot I tied) and we were stuffed.
Wisemagic edged out blacksun, Impact held off Gordo after fixing the jib leads, mainy made it and the pigs were very clean after several swims.
Well done to the wisemagic crew that is there first bullet, lets hope it is not the last.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Close Racing
A Video From the 2011 SA Sharpies WestLakes Regatta. Good practice for practicing sailing in a tight area.
Many things to avoid:
Many things to avoid:
- Other Boats
- Edge of canal
- Wind Holes
- Parked boats
- Many floats (do they catch crab there?)
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
PFSYC open day
Perth Flying squadron was opened with all the normal traditions. A smoking gun, White dress pants, sail past and Sharpies in attendance. A 10 to 15 knot Westerly Breeze kept the fleet moving around the course.
5 Sharpies sailed in the open day race with 2 rigging up at PFSYC and 3 sailing up from MBSC. The course was simple 1 board up breeze and reach back in front of the club for as long as possible with a kite up.
Impact burnt the fleet off at the start choosing the pin which was on the layline. SS followed closely behind. Impact managed to hold their lead on the reach until a little communication error between the skipper and crew nearly caused a swim after the bottom mark. SS quickly sneaked by however a quick gust and impact took the lead.
SS took the lead again between the top mark and separation buoy. It was then a battle of weight on the wire with Moona on SS and C.Mann on Impact. Impact reeled in the lead held by SS close to the finish but were unlucky with pressure.
This weekend is 3 state selection heats on Saturday at EFYC. Please contact Gary Swan if you are going to sail.
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