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RACE RESULTS - 2019-2020

RESULTS - RACE #1, 19 October 2019

As a result of a horrid forecast of very high winds and cold weather, that came true, along with a few unable to attend, the day was canceled. Summer has come with storms, fires, but little rain.


RESULTS - RACE #2, 2 November 2019

Weather was overcast, wind NE to SE, 5 -18 - 5kts. Warm, mid 20s, not at all unpleasant.

Most of the racing in top of A rig wind range, Ken and Richard used B rigs, both competitive in most races, but breeze faded for last two races. 

Report by David Meldrum.

Seven races, 3 laps 5 - 18 - 5 knots NE to SE
FIRST on 7pts- David Meldrum - Alternative #55 - Red 10 second handicap

SECOND on 12pts - Peter Ellsmore - Alternative #00

THIRD on 19pts - Richard Wareham - Orka #105 

Then, with scores - Ken 20, Richard W. 27, Maureen 30, Bernard, with one discard.


RESULTS - RACE #3, 16 November 2019

Weather was overcast, wind E to S, 8 -20kts. Cloudy, low 20s, wind was cool, but not too unpleasant.

Most of the racing in top of A rig wind range with frequent strong gusts of 20+. Everyone bar Bernard used A rigs but should probably have gone for Bs, both competitive in most races, but wind strength kept increasing throughout the racing. 

Most of the afternoon fluctuated between light Easterly winds across the course and progressively stronger gusts from the South. Led to many roundups after nose-ins going downwind. Stressed the A rigs but only Colin suffered sheet breakage (poor maintenance) and Maureen power issues. Tuning the rigs, to have speed in the sheltered areas and not be unable to control in strong and long gusts, was the biggest problem. Tacking became more of a case of choosing the time between gusts, rather than best place in the latter races.

Seven races, 3 laps 8 - 20 knots E to S

FIRST on 11pts- Ken Nichols - Orka #104 - Red 10 second handicap

SECOND on 16pts - David Meldrum - Alternative #55 

THIRD on 19pts - Richard Wareham - Orka #105 

Then, with scores - Maureen 23, Bruce E. 26, Bernard 28 and Colin 33, with one discard.


RESULTS - RACE #4, 30 November 2019

As a result of a horrid forecast of very high winds, heavy rain (we need it for the East Coast fires) and cold weather, that came true, along with a few unable to attend, the day was canceled.


RESULTS - RACE #5, 14 December 2019

Weather was sunny, wind SE 10 -15kts , low 20s, quite pleasant.

Seven races, 3 laps 8 - 20 knots SE

FIRST on 12pts- David Meldrum - Alternative #55  - Yellow 20 second handicap

SECOND on 13pts - Ken Nichols - Orka #104 

THIRD on 18pts - Richard Wareham - Orka #105 

Then, with scores - Maureen 20, and Colin 21, with one discard.


RACE #6, 4 January 2020 canceled due to fires at Nicholson

View over Bairnsdale, towards Nicholson to right of photo


18 January Special Events  2020 canceled

As a result of air quality and extreme winds, expected high temperature, very few were to attend, the day was canceled.


RACE  #7, 1 February 2020 likely to be canceled

As a result of fire risk, air quality and expected extremely high temperature, the day may be canceled.


RESULTS - RACE #8, 15 February 2020

Weather was sunny, wind SE 5 -10kts , low 20s, quite pleasant. Lovely day for sailing with David showing his consistency, Peter showing his new "Naughty Naughty" #00 boat to be very fast, and Richard coming home with bullets in the last three races (well sailed).

Maureen and Colin both suffered from electrical problems, but able to limp/drift to shore. All the same enjoyable A Rig sailing for a change.

Seven races, 3 laps 5-10 knots SE

FIRST on 9pts- David Meldrum - Alternative #55  - Green - 30 second handicap

SECOND on 13pts - Peter Elsmore - Alternative #00

THIRD on 13pts (by countback) - Richard Wareham - Orka #105 

Then, with problems - Maureen, and Colin only finishing one race.


RACING POSTPONED TILL FURTHER NOTICE as of 20/3/20