Season Fleet Record

On the final weekend of racing for 2012, a season record fleet of 17 boats hit the water. With an 18, Taipan, Hobie Waves, Getaway and 12 Hobie 16's, the fleet gave good practice for those heading off to the Hobie Nationals after Christmas. Conditions were light with a nor-easter during the day but by race 4, the southerly tempted some of the fleet on a new course.

Excitement one the water began even before race 1 with John and Kyle testing a new rig on the 16, submarine style. Joining in on the action, Will and Patrick went for a swim on there way to the top mark. Race 2 saw 14 boats finish all within close time of each other, a great sign that all crews were enjoying the comfortable conditions. The breeze lightened off after lunch as the southerly tried to poke it's head around the point and we weren't sure whether the finish line was then upwind or downwind.

Next Sunday is the Christmas party so those not already on holidays play nice and see if Santa arrives for a BBQ lunch. Safe travels to those driving, flying or cruising over Christmas and good luck to team Vincentia competing in Melbourne at the Hobie Nationals.

Light Winds and Close Finishes

Although Sunday was a near perfect beach day, a little more breeze was on order from most Vincentia sailors. 3 races were held in a light easterly under the shadow of a sea fog that rolled into the bay. Egbert made the most of the light conditions on the Tiapan in the first race taking line honours sharing it with Di on corrected times. The second race was shortened to 1 lap and John proudly took line honours and 1st place on corrected times on his 16. Some of the closest finishes all season were in race 2 with 1 second splitting Egbert and Di and also Quinny and Gilby and only 5 minutes across the 10 boat fleet. After lunch 3, a marathon race had many skippers leave their crews on the beach to sail single handed, with Quinny taking the flag with Will and Pat winning on corrected times.

Good luck to team Vincentia who will travel to Wangi this coming weekend to compete in the NSW Hobie State Titles, safe travels.

Strong Breeze Postpones Racing

Racing on Sunday was postponed as a 30 knot nor-easter took hold over the bay. Some of the brave sailors did take to the water with the Hobie Waves getting a workout and the club 16 was granny rigged with a 14 main. Reports are it performed well in the strong breeze until Dobbo decided crewing was hard work and wanted to take back the skippers position before the guys ended up taking a swim.

A Full Complement for Farewells and Welcomes

A nearly full club complement of 14 catamarans hit the water on the weekend in beautiful conditions on Sunday. The morning race was a held in a light easterly before the nor-easter kicked in for the afternoon. In the 18’s, Gilby kept his bows in front more often to spoil the party for Rachael’s last day crewing . The 10 strong 16 fleet saw competitive sailing across all placings with sailors thinking about the upcoming state titles. It was also a welcome return to Skewesy who receives play of the day for his swim off a broken trap wire, welcome back.

Terrific Day for Trying Out Sailing

The ‘Try Sailing Day’ at Vincentia was a great success with beginners and experienced sailors testing out the range of Hobie sailing craft on Sunday. A building nor-easterly gave ideal conditions for cruising around in front of the beach and as the wind strengthened, for sailing fast and pushing the limits which saw a couple of the Hobie 16’s crew’s take a swim. Racing will resume this Sunday which will see the final races of the spring handicap and novice races series.

Sailing Season at Vincentia Sailing Club is Underway

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, 4^th 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

Great Day on the Bay

The day started with a mild southerly and Egbert enjoying the conditions to take the first race. Dobbo tried to take down his sail at the start line but thought better of it. The light wind continued for the second race but with a change of course, and the boats took a flying reach back to the clubhouse for lunch. Races 3 and 4 started with a stronger southerly blowing with Andrew jumping the start and having to take a penalty turn but still coming back to win Race 3. The conditions made for two quick races before the storm rolled in later that evening.

Scott