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Vasco Da Gama Race 2004

Nelson Mandela Bay Isuzu Week

Geronimo

Notices of Race

Classifieds

 

The 2004 Vasco Da Gama Race has been launched at last.  Having lost it's sponsor late in the day, frantic behind the scenes work failed to produce a replacement, simply due to the short notice.  However, having built up a good reputation amongst the people who count, the sailors themselves, the show must go on. Sailing KZN, the organisers, are pleased to announce that for the 3rd year in succession Clube Naval in Maputo, is the Host Club, and has in fact sponsored the Welcoming Party traditionally a cost for the event.  With value a "must have" the organisers chatted to both the Point Yacht Club and Royal Natal Yacht Club about the event, and credit must be given to both these historic clubs as they both opened their doors to the us.  In the end, only one club could be the official Welcoming Club, and due the RNYC offering to sponsor the first 100 breakfasts for finishing yachtsmen, and a Marquee for our prize giving, they cracked the nod.  Sailing KZN would like to place on record a sincere thanks to both clubs for the way in which they both unreservedly stepped up to the plate for the event! Interest has already reached fever pitch, and in the past month the organisers have received calls from every Port of significance in Southern Africa from yachtsmen and women inquiring about the Race.  That should also read "Dam", as no less than four serious inquiries have been received from the Vaal Dam. Word has it that there will be 3 Mount Gays on the start line in Maputo, come July. Read all about the event, on their new "cost cutter" web site, where you will find every document you need for the event, plus a lot more information as it is released.  Your attention is drawn to the new domain address being www.2004vascodagama.com. If you have a Race inquiry, email Dave Claxton on vascodagama@iafrica.com or the Race Secretary, Sandy Ostendorf at sailsa@hit.co.za. Smooth Sailing will soon be carrying "breaking news" on the PORT LOUIS TO DURBAN RACE 2005, so watch this space.

 

The Algoa Bay Yacht Club’s Nelson Mandela Bay Isuzu Week regatta is taking place in Port Elizabeth this week. Conditions for the regatta have so far been near perfect with moderate winds and flat seas. Some might prefer a little more wind but none will argue that its been a very pleasant week on the water so far. The fleet is divided into several divisions with IRC Class One the smallest with only six boats. This is a real pity given that IRC is the only credible handicap system available at the moment. PHRF Class One is being contested by the same six that are sailing under IRC and two other that don’t have IRC ratings. It is a real pity that this has happened as it more than likely means that the real focus of the regatta will be on the winner of PHRF Class One.  PHRF Class Two is the biggest with 31 boats taking part and it also appears that this is where the best racing is taking place. Also  competing is fleet of 8 cruising boats and as well as four Hobie 18 Tigers and three Tornados who seem to be enjoying some close racing on the water. Four races have been sailed to date, two on each of the days racing so far. A medium distance race is scheduled for Thursday however with no wind this morning and the fleet all still in the harbour there is a chance that this may be replaced in favour of more round the cans racing. The Full Results and Pictures of fleet in action have been posted on the Smooth Sailing web site at www.smoothsailing.co.za. The leaders in each of the classes after four races are as follows:

 

IRC Class One

1st

Warrior

Simonis 63

Phil Gutsche

9 Points

2nd

Fascination of Power

Fast 42

John Martin

10

3rd

Ciao Bella

Simonis 35

Harry Ellens

12

 

PHRF Class One

1st

Chinook

Farr 38

Bill Lee

10 Points

2nd

Warrior

Simonis 63

Phil Gutsche

13

3rd

Fascination of Power

Fast 42

John Martin

13

 

PHRF Class Two

1st

Tequila

Stadt 23

Tony Largier

15 Points

2nd

Blick Challenger

L26

Bevan Galloway

18

3rd

Adamo

Stadt 34

Steve Arnold

23

 

Cruising Class

1st

Skybird

Cape 28

Joe Schable

7 Points

2nd

Endeavour

Buccaneer

John Geddes

9

3rd

Asteron

Corrida 36

Deon Smit

14

 

After more than 60 days at sea, Olivier de Kersauson and his Geronimo crew have officially lost their quest to set a new round the world sailing record. Steve Fossett's record on Cheyenne stands at 58 days 9 hr 32 min 45. It also looks like Geronimo may need a few breaks to beat the Jules Verne Trophy time set by Bruno Peyron on Orange in 2002 of 64 days, 8 hours, 37 minutes, 24 seconds. The reason that the Jules Verne Trophy time is now higher than the round the world record time is that Cheyenne’s Steve Fossett declined to pay the Jules Verne committee a substantial entry fee to be eligible for the trophy. The mostly French committee wanted something in the region of 30 000 Euros for Cheyenne to be awarded the trophy. Fossetts refusal to pay this amount appears to have been met with widespread approval around the world.

 

Cheyenne’s Web Site:                                 www.fossettchallenge.com

Geronimo’s Web Site:                                  www.trimaran-geronimo.com

World Sailing Speed Record Council:       www.sailspeedrecords.com

 

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

Sailing KZN Blue Water Challenge 2003/2004

Point, Royal Natal & Zululand Yacht Clubs and Club Naval, Maputo

December 2003 to July 2004

HMYC Youth Regatta

Henely Midmar Yacht Club

1 & 2 May

Laser Masters

Island Sailing Club

29 & 30 May

Sailing KZN AGM

Royal Natal Yacht Club

4 June

IOM KZN Champs

Durban Radio Boat Club

13 June

Lake Malawi International Yachting Marathon

Lake Malawi

7 to 15 July

Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race

Maputo to Durban

15 July

Optimist & Dabchick Nationals

Hermanus Yacht Club

11 to 18 December

 

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 andrew@smoothsailing.co.za.

 

FOR SALE

 

L26

R65 000-00

Road trailer, full set of racing sails.

In Cape Town.

Contact: Mark Algra o

Cell: 082 974 0797

Phone 021- 785 5843 (h)

 

Marine Diesel Engine

Price: R23 000-00

Arona AD 295 Marine Engine

(Spares compatible with Lombardini)

LDA672 refer 5LD

Hours since major overhaul and test: none

Cycle: 4-stroke, direct injection, diesel

Cylinders: 2

Bore: 95 mm

Stroke: 95mm

Unit swept volume: 673 cu.cm.

Total swept volume: 1346 cu.cm.

Revs/min: 3000

Foreseen weight: 195 kg.

HP: 26

Cooling: With seawater by means of a positive displacement pump

Lubrication: Forced

Start-up: Electric and crank

Original workshop and operating manuals included

Photo of engine available at: www.qaautobody.co.za/engine.htm

Contact: Gerrie Boschof

E-Mail: gb46@mweb.co.za

Placed: 26/04/04

 

Farr 38

The best Farr x Far.

Excellent Condition.

Full Inventory plus too many extras to mention.

Ready for any ocean cruise or race.

Urgent Sale - Low, low Price.

Contact: Ray   

Cell: 084 792 6912.

E-Mail: ecroof@saol.com

Posted: 20/04/04

 

Dabchick

Sail # 3313

Complete with 2 sets of sails, dolly and cover.

R6 000-00 onco

Dabchick Main sail as new, Jib good condition

R1 500-00 onco

Tel: 021 788 2223

Cell: 082 679 5542

Posted: 20/04/04

 

18 ft Jenneau Microsail

Good condition, history available

New Mast and Fittings.

Positive foam filled bouyancy and therefore no risk of sinking.

Suit of sails comprising Mainsail with cover.

Storm jib, Screecher and Spiinaker, all in good Condition.

She has a 300kg Drop keel and is therefore easy to lauch and trail.

Four Bunks

Equiped with a Yamaha 4 HP motor with retractable transom bracket.

Price asking R 48 000-00

Includes exceptionally good Roland Axle road Trailer.

or R35 000-00 without Trailer.

Currently laying at Theewaterskloof Cape Town.

Open to trail Sail to genuine buyers

Selling to buy larger boat, as the bug has bitten.

Contact: Geoff Hobbs

Cell: 082 398 6353

E-Mail: ghobb@wol.co.za

Posted: 20/04/04

 

WANTED

 

Laser

Good Condition

Ideally from Johannesburg.

Contact: Peter Barratt

E-Mail: peterbarratt@africa-online.net

Placed: 26/04/04

 

10hp long shaft outboard motor

With 12V output and with provision for an external fuel tank.

Contact: Russell Bridger

Cell:  082 881 9072

E-Mail: russellb@automate.co.za

Placed: 26/04/04
 
Sprog Mast & Boom

Contact: Richard Bryant

Phone: 021-797 2220

E-Mail: richardb@citadel.co.za

Posted: 20/04/04

 

Andrew Heathcote

andrew@smooothsailing.co.za

www.smoothsailing.co.za

Mobile: +27 (0) 83 783 8805

 

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