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Written by Jonathan Ross

The Victorian State Championships are now set in stone for the weekend of October the 29th and Sunday the 30th 2011. The Melbourne Cup is on the following Tuesday so you interstaters should stay to help cover your trip costs with horse winnings.

The Brighton Yacht Club have offered great support accomodating us with gate starts, race officer and support boats. Any body who is able to assist on rescue boats will be gratefully accomodated.

We have a sponsor so there will be prizes/prize money as well. The club is also running other class regattas that weekend on a separate course for Sports Boats, Sydney 38's and the selection trials for the Etchell worlds so it should be an awesome series with plenty of frivolity in the bar for those that are inclined that way.

There are 3 races planned for the Saturday and 4 for the Sunday dropping your worst for a final result, there will be a BBQ after each days racing and great yard space for rigging.

Let me know if you are thinking of coming and I will look in to accomodation options for those that are interested.

Brett Bowden email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Written by Jonathan Ross

Here is an interesting article from Mike Holt on sailing a new XSP Fremantle 5O5 in the Danish Worlds

http://505tanktalk.blogspot.com/

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Written by Ian Gregg

7 boats turned up for the weekend at RQYS for 6 races in 5 to 10 knot winds, hot weather, good racing. It was an international event as Mark Thornburrow flew in from Hong Kong and sailed Earle's spare boat with James Dagge. Mark has a new boat being delivered to Hamilton Island but wanted to try to remember what a 505 was like after not sailing one since the 70s in Hong Kong. Bill Cuneo/John Warlow swapped the lead often with Mike Quirk/Sam Heritage and finished one and two for the weekend. Earle Alexander/Ian Gregg managed third overall but only after being beaten twice by Mark and James in the older boat. We mixed it up with 2 line starts with the normal RQYS races and 4 gate starts for the races run just for us. Thanks to Bill Cuneo and the professional volunteers at RQYS. Detailed results under the results menu at the top of the page or here.

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Written by Ian Gregg

13 boats made it to Coffs Harbour for 29, 30 Jan 2011. Saturday was challenging with 6 to 10kn from the South with a couple of metres of swell so the big crews had their legs bent and working in and out all day. 3 races were completed Saturday but Sunday there was not enough wind so we sat around for a while and then packed up and headed home. Top 3 places were Kevin Cameron/Josh Mortenson, Mick Babbage/James McAllister, Bill Cuneo/John Warlow. Dinners were good, Friday night at the Hog's Breath Cafe and Saturday night at the Yacht Club. Detailed results here: 20110130 Coffs Results doc

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Written by Ian Gregg

Come and enjoy the 2010/2011 NSW State Titles on the glorious waters of Lake Macquarie, NSW.
Notice of race here icon 2011 NSW states NOR (21.7 kB 2011-01-11 01:40:40)
1. Five races, three Saturday, two Sunday (to allow early departure for interstate boats)
2. Entry fee $80 per boat
3. Principal Race Officer - Peter Hewson

Requirements To Compete:
1. Must be a current financial member of Australian 505 Association
2. Must be a current financial member of Yachting Australia
3. Each boat must hold a certficate of insurance with 3rd party public liability not less than $10m. Copy of certificate of insurance will be required upon registration on the morning of the 15/01/11.

Accommodation Information:
1. Brighton Apartments link
2. Paradise Palms Caravan Park (02) 4959 1271
3. Bed & Breakfast link

As well as NSW there will be boats from QLD, SA, ACT, maybe VIC so it will be fantastic. Jump on the forum and tell everyone if you are planning to be there or just let Robbo know if you can't work the forum.

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