The 2012-2013 sailing season began in September at the
Vincentia Sailing Club and our sailors have been enjoying the terrific
conditions. Sunday’s races saw a small fleet on the water in light wind conditions.
Early in the day, the crew aboard the hobie Getaway were distracted by 4 whales
playing in the bay. When racing got underway, an excitable race committee set
the starts with flag signals fit for launching aircraft. The conditions
favoured the lightweight boats and crews and Egbert and Siebren on the Taipan
4.9 took line honours in races 1 and 2. Nick and James and Scott sailing single
handed gave husband and wife team Mick and Rebecca a run for their money in the
hobie 16 fleet.
During lunch, the boys on the paddle boards and kayaks
tested the sets rolling in around Plantation Point while the social members and
sailors enjoyed a bbq feast. After lunch a change in the wind direction
provided some new course layouts and the Taipan again took out lines honours
with Mick and new crew Grace holding out the hobie 16 fleet.
This coming Sunday, 4th November, is the NSW
sailing associations ‘Try Sailing Day’, so the Vincentia Sailing Club is open
for inspection. For anyone who has ever wanted a sailing experience or needs an
excuse to put their own boat in the water, our experienced club members will be
at the club from 10am. For more details on the club please visit www.vincentiasailingclub.com.au
