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2010/11 QLD STATE TITLES The second stage of the Queenlsand state titles washeld at Sandgate Yacht Club on the 9 and 10 April 2011. On Saturday the breeze came in around 14 – 16 knots, probably the best wind we’ve had all this season. Having an inkling the wind was going to be light on Sunday, we crammed in 3 short 40 minute races on Saturday, and it was all great fun. Elke, Sam and Rowan on the Gingerbread Man gave us all
a great lesson in boat speed on the Saturday, and came from behind to
win the light heat on Sunday proving excellent consistency and skill to
win in the testing 5 – 7 knot breeze for Heat 8. We were all thankful for the great courses and organisation by the Sandgate Yacht Club crew, including the hot snags and cold beers after the races. SERIES RESULTS - download here Rick Outhred 2010/11 NSW STATE TITLES Round 3 was held at Bateman's Bay over the April 9 - 10 weekend. This date was earlier than normal - but this didn't stop an excellent turnout. Smoke, skippered by Michael Forster with brother Andy on sheet and Ben Phillips on the wire had what it took to maintain the lead. Read more ... Balmoral, Sydney Harbour and a big swell through the Heads made for great sailing on the Feb 12-13 weekend. With Round 2 of the three round Series completed (and one drop taken into consideration) there were only 3 points separating first and third. Michael Forster had Smoke in fine form, Todd Curry had Mr Freeze keeping him honest - and Shorty had them both firmly in his sights! With only Round 3 to go and the best 6 of 9 races to count, it was still anyone's title ....
2011 Western Australian State Titles 12 February 2011, Saturday saw Peter Chappel in the Lizard a little below brilliant, by the Sunday he was on fire. 27 boats out and two on the beach - the WA target for next season is 40. The regatta format of two lap windward leewards worked well at around 30 to 40 minutes in duration... read more
2009/10 NSW STATE TITLES ROUND 3: 24-25 April 2010 - Bateman's Bay Smoke wins the NSW State Titles for 2010 by a point from Mr Freeze! The final round of the series was held on Bateman's Bay over the ANZAC long weekend in conditions that ranged from threatening thunderstorms, rain, and strong winds lightening off to a near drifter on the Saturday, then a big swell and up to 20 knots for the final day's racing - but again easing after a storm front delayed the start of racing on the Sunday. With 6 of the 9 race series to count, Michael Forster had it all wrapped up with 5 wins in the bag by Saturday afternoon. He finished the series on 7 points, after dropping a 2nd and two 3rds. Todd Curry had four wins throughout the series and finished on 8 points. Third place was decided on countback with Rick Shortridge bringing Proud Aussie through on equal 21 points with Ian Richardson's Maniac. ROUND 2: 13-14 February 2010 - Balmoral, Sydney Harbour Venue: Balmoral Sailing Club Winds around 5 kts both days generally from the South East. Three races sailed to complete Round 2 and the stage is set for a really exicting Round 3 at Bateman's Bay, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places up for grabs! ROUND 1: 28-29 November 2009 - Kembla Klassic, Lake Illawarra Venue: Port Kembla Sailing Club - Northcliffe Drive, Berkeley Winds 20-25 knots NE on Saturday and 12 - 18 knots W on
Sunday, no rain and no southerly and Hayden Sellors comprehensively won
all races in Mr Freeze by minutes!
The final round of the NSW Sharpie State Titles was held on the 25/26 April at the Bateman's Bay Anzac Day Regatta. Before racing even started Michael Forster on Smoke had the NSW Sharpie State title wrapped up with five 1sts and a 2nd from the Lake Illawarra and Balmoral rounds. However, the hunt was still on for second place in the States. Racing on Saturday 25th April was tough with gusty westerly winds varying between 10 to 20 knots and a decent swell. A number of boats capsized in both races. The first race of the day was taken out by seasoned Sharpie veteran Rick Shortridge on Proud Aussie, with David Dixon Hughes on Tickety Boo second and Chris Ablett third on Work’n Class. The Michael Forster/ Andrew Forster/ Ben Phillips Smoke combination won the second race of the Saturday. Ian Richardson came in second on Road Kill and Todd Curry third on Mr Freeze. On the Sunday racing was called off due to the 25 knots of breeze at 9.00am with about 30-40 predicted by lunchtime. Rick Shortridge on Proud Aussie won the regatta on the basis of the two races sailed. For the NSW State titles Ian Richardson came in second on Road Kill and Rick Shortridge third on Proud Aussie. Next years state titles should be interesting with promising new boats sailing in the class at Port Kembla Sailing Club.
Tod Curry brings Mr Freeze into Corrigan's Beach at
Bateman's Bay Visit Rob Owe-Young's Gallery of Photos from Round 2 at Balmoral - poor visibility limited the number of shots that could be taken!! Visit the Gallery for photos of Heat 1 08/09 NSW titles
2007/08 NSW State Titles Smoke, skippered by Michael Forster with Daryl Roos and Tara Ducker as crew (pictured below) took out the NSW State titles for 2007/08. More info and full RESULTS - follow the link for a full tally of each heat.
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