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Double-Handed
Post Optimist Proposal
The UCT
Frostbite Regatta was held over the weekend of the 16th / 17th
August 2003. A total of 45 yachts entered including the 11 entries from the
Extra class. The Sprog class had 3 entries from UCT and 1 from Stellenbosch and
as such was the only class made up entirely of students. Two races were held on
Saturday afternoon in light to moderate breeze. Overnight Craig Sterling and
Tom Nugent found themselves tied for first spot in the Sprog class with Toby
Runciman and Camilla Thorogood, each having a first and second place to their
names. Alan Keen dominated the Laser class with 2 firsts and Steve du Toit led
Mark Sadler by 3 points in the extra class. On Sunday morning racing was
postponed because of insufficient wind. By 13h00 a light breeze filled through
and 2 races were held in very light and switching conditions. Mark Sadler
enjoyed the conditions and ended his regatta with 2 first places closely
followed by Steven du Toit finishing second in both races. Taariq Jacobs sailed
a flawless regatta and finished with 4 first places followed closely by Matthew
Shaw 5 points behind. Craig Latigan and Tyron Kerford easily won the Mirror
class winning all their races. An enjoyable regatta was held by all, and UCT
would like to thank Zeekoevlei Yacht Club for once again lending their bridge
boat. Photos and overall results are available on the UCTYC website at http://sportsclubs.uct.ac.za/yacht. The
top three places in each class were as follows:
Extra
|
1st |
Stephen Du Toit |
7 Points |
|
2nd |
Mark Sadler |
8 |
|
3rd |
Markus Progli |
16 |
|
1st |
Chris Joubert |
8 Points |
|
2nd |
Andrew Hill |
11 |
|
3rd |
Finn Fitzsimons |
11 |
Laser
|
1st |
Alan Keen |
10 Points |
|
2nd |
Lance Burger |
12 |
|
3rd |
Nick Pratt |
15 |
Laser Radial
|
1st |
Patrick Jason |
11 Points |
|
2nd |
Sean Heydenrych |
13 |
|
3rd |
Robyn Keen |
13 |
Mirror
|
1st |
Craig Lattigan |
4 Points |
|
2nd |
M Kellett |
11 |
|
3rd |
John Clark |
16 |
Optimist
|
1st |
Taariq Jacobs |
4 Points |
|
2nd |
Matthew Shaw |
9 |
|
3rd |
Bevan Thompson |
13 |
Sprog
|
1st |
Craig Sterling |
6 Points |
|
2nd |
Toby Runciman |
8 |
|
3rd |
Steve Burnett |
12 |
SAMSA, the South African Marine Safety Authority, last week confirmed the appointment of South African
Sailing to act as the national authority governing the control of all pleasure
sailing vessels using the ports and waters around our coastline. This is
something that has ramifications for every sailor in SA so it is worth reading
more about it by visiting the Smooth Sailing home page where the full details are posted.
The Double
Handed Post Optimist Plan published in Smooth Sailing on Friday has resulted in a great deal
of debate, not just on the pages of our web site but also in dinghy parks and
yacht clubs around the country. If you haven’t read it yet, do so now, the
original is posted on the Smooth Sailing web page with responses on the Smooth
Sailing Letters to the Editors web page. Amongst these I was very happy to see a good
reply from the 29er class. Personally I think that this is one of the best
alternatives available in SA and would like to see more youth sailors, make
that more sailors in general, getting into this class. Read what everyone’s had
to say and e-mail your thoughts to me at hethcot@iafrica.com.
The Sharks nailed Western
Province on Saturday afternoon in a performance that put a smile on the faces
of everyone in KZN. It’s always good when the Sharks beat Western Province and
this one was time was no exception. The game itself was outstanding with some great
play from both sides making it very exciting to watch. Actually towards the end
it may have got a little bit more tense than exciting when it almost looked
like WP had the better of the Sharks. Luckily it wasn’t to be and the solid
Sharks defence held out for the win. Next weekend sees another tough game for
the Sharks when they take on the only other unbeaten team in this year’s Currie
Cup, the Bulls. More about that on
Friday though.
The Dart 18 World Championships
started on Saturday but sadly I haven’t been able to find any results or
reports on the regatta web site. Check it out later in the week though at www.dart18.com when it might have been updated!
Our Notices of Race page on the Smooth Sailing has all the NOR’s available to us. If you
have a regatta coming up and would like to make the NOR available online then
e-mail it to hethcot@iafrica.com and it will be posted and
listed in this newsletter. To get your copy simply click on the name of the
regatta you are interested in below:
|
Regatta |
Venue |
Dates |
|
Transvaal Catamaran Club |
23 & 24 August |
|
|
GBYC & HBYC |
23 & 24 August & 20, 21,
24, 27 & 28 September |
|
|
UNYC Winter Series |
Durban Bay |
6, 13 & 20 September |
|
RCYC & HBYC |
11 September |
|
|
HBYC & FBYC |
12 September |
|
|
False Bay Yacht Club |
20 to 28 September |
|
|
False Bay Yacht Club |
20, 21, 24, 27 & 28 September |
|
|
2003 Nationals for 36" Shipmate, IOM and RM
Class Radio Yachts |
Henley Midmar Yacht Club |
20 to 27 September |
|
|
|
|
|
Royal Natal Yacht Club |
24 to 28 Septembet |
|
|
Saldanha Bay |
24 to 28 September |
|
|
Henley Midmar Yacht Club |
3 to 5 October |
|
|
Hout Bay Yacht Club |
4 October |
|
|
Chelmsford Boating Club |
4 & 5 October |
|
|
Various Clubs |
10 to 12 October |
|
|
Nautical Nomads Society |
25 & 26 October |
|
|
Albert Falls Yacht Club |
25 & 26 October |
|
|
Seal Point Yacht Club/Manten
Marina |
25 & 26 October |
|
|
Sterkfontein Dam |
25 & 26 October |
|
|
Hout Bay Yacht Club |
15 & 16 November |
|
|
FBYC & HBYC |
22 November |
|
|
Hout Bay to St Helena Island |
29 November 2003 |
|
|
Spionkop Boating Club |
6 & 7 December |
|
|
Table Bay International Sailing
Week |
Royal Cape Yacht Club |
12 to 17 December |
|
Glendee Yacht Club |
1 & 2 February 2004 |
The Classifieds has been updated on the Smooth Sailing web site. Take a surf past to see what is for sale or sought after in the wanted column. To place an ad, e-mail the details to hethcot@iafrica.com.
FOR SALE
Moored Manten Marina
Brand new roller furling and main sails
Inboard 9hp
Great nick - great family cruising
keelboat
R65 000-00
Contact: Russell
Cell: 0836754454
Winner Optimists (2)
‘Opalon’ & ‘Banana Split’
With road trailer
Contact: Richard Cluver
E-mail: Richard@rcis.co.za
WANTED
Andrew Heathcote
Mobile: +27 (0) 83 783 8805
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