News
Opti Teams Overseas
The Opti Worlds have started in Cesme in Turkey. Logan Dunning-Beck has had a mixed start, crossing the finish in 3rd in the first race but given OCS in a contentious decision and fifth in the second race.
The second team icompeted in Curacao for the North Americans while the fourth team featuring Alex Munro from Wakatere raced at lake Garda for the Eurpeans. Links:
North American Champs
European Champs
World Champs
Reports from NZ teams
New Caledonia-NZ development team
Marcus Somerville from Wakatere has been selected in the NZ development team and will travel to New Caledonia November 8-11 to race in their championships. He is joined by 11 other age group sailors (11,12 and 13) from around NZ.
Website details will follow closer to the time.
Youth Worlds
The Youth Worlds are being held in Denmark from 12 to 18 July. Paul Snow-Hansen and Ben Goodwin are representing NZ in the double handers class. Report from Paul & Ben following the completion of the third day when they were placed 4th overall:
We have finished our 3rd day of racing and are currently in fourth place overall. It has been windy throughout this regatta and we have been racing a long way out from Arhus, with a 45 minute sail to the course at least. Denmark is beautiful but the weather is similar to Auckland’s.
We have had some good results with 3rd, 3rd and had the opportunity to win but placed 2nd in the middle race today. We have also made many mistakes mixed with bad luck- yesterday we were in 1st place with the Australians; we had a nice lead, but near the last top mark a 50 degree wind shift happened making the positions reverse order and we ended up in 14th.
Everyone has their excuses so we will move forward. We have learnt a lot, we are starting well and have got good speed. We have a day’s rest now and we have a big job to achieve to get on the podium but it is achievable.
They are currently remain 4th with one race to go.
Event web site: http://www.youthworlds2008.org/
On line boat tracking, both in real time and in replay mode - well worth the effort and a window on where yachting coverage will go. You need Java installed on your computer. May or may not work with Macs: http://sportcasting.org/home/
Daily podcasts: http://www.youthworlds2008.org/Media/VOLVO%20Podcasting.aspx
OKs in Europe
ThreeWakatere sailors competed in the OK Dinghy Worlds at Warnemunde Germany from 6 - 12 July. Congratulations go to Mark Perrow (6th), Alistair Deaves (17th) and Grant Pedersen (43rd). The event was won by Karl Purdie from Worser Bay.
Website
http://www.okworlds2008.org/
Alastair sailed at Kiel Week. http://www.kieler-woche.de/eng/sailing/index.htm
The Warnemunde regatta served as the Pre-Worlds. http://warnemuender-woche.com/eng/ergebnisse.php
Wakatere Photo Gallery
Photos of Wakatere events over the years can be found at http://picasaweb.google.com/wakatere
P & Starling NI Champs, Parua Bay 18 - 19 October
P and Starling North Island Championships - Whangarei Cruising Club will host the P & Starling North Island Champs at Parua Bay over the weekend of October 18th and 19th, 2008. Being the weekend prior to Labour weekend, the organiser’s intention is that tidal conditions will be similar to those expected for the National Championships between Jan 17th and 23rd 2009.
Problems/questions: nzmikew@igrin.co.nz
For more information and the notice of race visit the Whangarei Cruising Club website www.wcc.net.nz. Go to Parua Bay and click on centreboarders.
Whangarei Cruising Club dates
North Island 18/19 October 2008
Tanner Cup 17/18 Jan 2008
Tauranga Cup 19/23 Jan 2008
Starling Match racing 17/18 Jan 2008
Starling Nationals 19/23 Jan 2008
Report from Kate Ellingham in Europe
I arrived mid April to compete in the French Olympic sailing week in Hyeres, Southern France. The weather I experienced there was a contrast to the warm conditions I left New Zealand in days earlier. So I spent the first two days of racing
freezing in 20-25knots, the third day was 30-40knots and was abandoned. Then it lightened off finishing on the last day with huge wind shifts and full pumping. I had a very disappointing regatta finishing 30th, due to poor starts and speed issues down wind.
From Hyeres I drove to Lacanau for a day of surfing and kiting before heading to Brest to compete in the Europeans. Brest was cold and wet, so training sessions were short, I even got caught in a hailstorm! The conditions were similar throughout the entire regatta with very shifty 8-12 knot winds. I was still having starting and down wind issues in this event how ever I was sailing the tricky up winds pretty well. I ended the regatta with a pleasing 19th place.
I was keen to leave Brest, which isn’t known to be the most beautiful or interesting place in search of warmer weather forecasted in Medemblik, Holland.
The drive to Holland with Aaron Macintosh took around 13 hours, so I was destroyed by the time we arrived at 2am! I had a week of really nice training with 18 knots most days, but then I got sick and couldn’t sail much just before Holland Regatta started. Most of the racing in the event was between 10-12 knots, I finally got my starts sorted and my speed all around the coarse was pleasing. After the first 2 days I had no races outside the top six, but then the race committee decided to score me OCS. They had confused me with someone else, I had witnesses and video evidence to prove that I wasn’t over. The committee also briefly brought down the individual recall flag after some one went back. So I protested and won, not because they admitted they confused my sail number but because they should only drop the individual recall flag when everyone that was over has gone back. Going into the medal race I was 6th with a good points buffer behind me, the conditions were quite extreme with 25-28 knots,
huge waves and pouring with rain. I was coming 5th until the end of the second lap when I went to low and crashed into the back of a wave and catapulted away from my gear. After that I was exhausted and ended 8th which was annoying, but I finished 6th over all and it was exciting to be competing in the medal race.
I then had two days in Amsterdam and then flew to Athens to stay with a friend for a rest and a bit of training. I’m now in Kiel for the rest of June to stay and train with a good friend of mine who lives there. Then compete in Kiel Week before returning home in July to go straight to university. Click here for results from Kiel
2007 - 2008 Season Prizegiving
Waterwise Cup
Junior Sportsmanship
Emily Jones
Hughes Trophy
Most Guns in Season pts
Derek Snow
Wakatere Paddle
Top Female Sailor
Lucy Hawkins
Hayman Rose bowl
Most Helpful Senior Mem
Gary Hill
Junior Merit (Mabee Cup)
Meritorious Junior
Logan Dunning Beck
Yachtsman of the Year
Most Meritorious Skipper
Chris Steele
Click here for full results
Potential Windsurfers - Read This
WINDSURFING: Wakatere want to offer group windsurfing lessons to Wakatere members from Mad Loop at Lake Pupuke on Sundays from 12.00 to 2.00 this winter.
The idea is to encourage potential windsurfers to learn new skills rather than just to race. Essentially it is to have fun. Age is not an issue. From opti age up!
All of the gear is supplied by Mad Loop. For those wanting to purchase their own gear the recommended board is a Bic Techno 293. Current cost for a new board and rig is $2900.
There is specialised locker space available for boards at Wakatere.
For those who do become competitive there are Techno worlds and overseas regattas in Noumea and other exciting places.
Should anyone want more information they can call Ian Swinton, the Wakatere techno rep on 376 2013.
Notice for Optimists
OPTIMISTS
The Optimist committee is working on some programmes offering a chance to continue sailing optis through the winter. Auckland's winter is mild and by keeping sessions short and being properly clothed, year round sailing can be enjoyable. This is for those opti members that sailed/raced at the club last season, this is not a ‘learn to sail’ course. Wakatere Opti rep - Andrew Copeland 021-665 085
1. RACE/Learn to Race Combined Coaching Group
If you were part of the Race or Learn to Race groups in the summer OR if you've been to a Green fleet Nationals OR if you've been in occasional regattas OR if you've been competing in the club racing AND you are keen for some winter coaching THEN this could be for you . Every 2nd Saturday Afternoon from 1.30-3.30pm through until the end of September. Please advise ALAN GIBB alangibb@xtra.co.nz
2 INFORMAL Racing group
If you were part of the Learn to Race or Confidence 1 or 2 Groups in the summer and you want to get yourself round a race course, and maintain your level of comfort in an Opti AND you are keen for some winter fun/coaching THEN this could be for you. You should be able to launch and beach your boat, and require the minimum of "parenting" whilst sailing. Every 2nd Saturday Afternoon from 1.30-3.30pm through until the end of September. Please advise BOB McCUTCHEON bobmcc@xtra.co.nz
2008 Youth Champs
Paul Snow-Hansen & Ben Goodwin (Napier) won the double handed youth trials held in Algies Bay. Chris Steele, sailing with Thomas Saunders from Napier) finished third. This win when combined with their victory in the 420 Nationals qualified Paul & Ben to represent NZ in the ISAF Youth Worlds, to be held again in 29ers.
Wakatere Club Champs
Go to the Season Points Page for final results.
Winners were:
- Sunbursts - Mike Long
- OKs - Mark Perrow
- Starlings - Lucy Hawkins
- Bic Techno - Alice Hawkins
- Optimist Green - Alan Turner
- Optimist Open - Ellie Copeland
- Laser - Ian Gladwell
North Harbour Champs, Wakatere 19 April
The NH Champs were held in blustery winds. Results are at NH Champs results
Wakatere Sailors at the 20008 Optimist Nationals - click on any of the photos below for more photos by Kimberley Sumerville
Alex Munro 4263 and National Champ, Logan Dunning Beck 4232 Mahia after winning a race on Lyttelton Harbour Wakatere opti sailors
Wakatere Club Season Points & Handicap Series
Go to the Season Points Page for final results (provisional).
Winners were:
Season Points
- Optimist Green - Alan Turner
- Optimist - Sam Schofield
- Starling - Lucy Hawkins
- Sunburst - John & Matthew Dibley
- Laser - Derek Snow
- OK - Mike Wilde
Handicap Series
- Optimist - Sam Schofield
- Starling - Lucy Hawkins
- Sunburst - John & Matthew Dibley
- Laser - Paul Turner
- OK - Mike Wilde
Wakatere Club Champs - Lasers
The 2nd day of racing for the Club Laser Champs has been rescheduled AGAIN. Racing is now schedule for Sunday 6 April and Sunday 13 April.
The reason for this change is that the Auckland Masters to be held at Tamaki Yacht Club has been changed to Sat 19 and Sun 20 April.
Wakatere Club Champs - All classes
Note: Racing on Club Champs days is scheduled to start at 1 pm (Sunday 6 April and Sunday 13 April).
North Harbour Champs, Wakatere Saturday 19 April
The North Harbour Champs will be held on Saturday 19 April, contrary to the date shown in the AYBA Handbook and some club programmes. Go to the Regattas page to download the NOR & Entry Form.
Opti Nationals, Lyttelton Easter
Logan Dunning-Beck finished third overall in the Nationals and top NZer, qualifying for the 5 boat NZ Worlds team. The top two places were taken out by sailors from Noumea - Nicolas Poree & Maxime Masard. Sam Schofield sailed solidly to finish 17th and 10th NZer to qualify for the second NZ team, just edging out club mate Jack Collinson who finished 19th and 11th NZer. Mahia Pepper had a great first Nationals finishing 22nd just ahead of James Roberts in 24th with Alex Munroe not far behind in 34th.
In the Green Fleet Regatta held in conjunction with the Nationals, Jack Simpson finished 5th with Danielle Schofield 9th.
Full report from one of the participants will hopefully follow.
Click on http://www.navalpoint.co.nz/ for Opti Nats results
420 & OK Nationals, New Plymouth Easter
Paul Snow-Hansen & crew Ben Goodwin from Napier are the new National 420 Champs, winning with a race to spare. Second overall was Simon Cooke and Scott Illingworth, current World No 2 ranked crew with Alex Maloney and Bianca Barbarich-Bacher third. Mike Snow-Hansen teamed up with Vicki Francis from Murrays Bay to finish 6th in the 31 boat fleet.
Click on http://www.npyc.org.nz/Regatta's.htm for OK & 420 Nats reports and results.
Auckland Junior Champs, Howick 8 - 9 March
Best results came in the 420s with Chris Steele and helm Thomas Saunders winning from Paul Snow-Hansen & Ben Goodwin with Mike Snow-Hansen & Vicki Francis 4th. Logan Dunning-Beck finished 4th in the Optis with Jack Collinson 7th. Go to http://www.howicksailingclub.co.nz/regattas/aklchamps/Auckland%20Champs%202008%20results.htm for full results
Sunburst NIs, Auckland Champs & Senior Classes Regattas
Click on Regattas for results of all these regattas held at Wakatere on 2 March.
470 Nationals
Geoff Woolley & Mark Overington have successfully defended their title and have once again been crowned NZ 470 Champions. The third day's racing was held in little shifty north easterly winds. Dan Willcox and Chris Dawson sailed extremely well to record 2 wins and snatch second from Carl Evans & Peter Burling.
Day 2 racing has been cancelled.
Perfect sailing conditions greeted the 470 Nationals fleet for the first day's racing. Four races were held in a steadily increasing NE wind. Provisional placings:
Click here for full results
SI Opti Champs, Lyttelton 23/24 February 2008
Last weekend a group of our sailors travelled to Lyttleton to try out the local conditions at the South Island Champs. A very competitive fleet of 49 boats took part, including many of the top Auckland sailors. This was a great warm up for the Nationals and was sailed in very challenging conditions. On Saturday racing was called off after the wind gusts rose
above 30 knots. The two races that were sailed that day were in about 20-25knots and, by Auckland standards, in a huge swell. Sunday started out windy as well with 18 knots at the start of the first race. Later in the
day the wind shifted 90 degrees and dropped down to about 10 knots, the big shift causing the abandonment of a race already underway and restricting the day to three races overall.
Our Waka sailors did us proud in the five race series, with Logan Dunning-Beck taking out the championship in 1st and Alex Munro coming in a strong 3rd overall. Close on his heels was Sam Schofield in 4th. James
Roberts finished 12th, Mahia Pepper 23rd and Markus Somerville 36th in only his third ever Open Fleet regatta
Photos can be found at...
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Navalpoint/SouthIslandOptimistChamps
Full results are available at http://www.navalpoint.co.nz/results/optisouth.htm/
Laser Masters Worlds, Australia February 2008
Three Wakatere Laser sailors attended the Worlds hels in Terriigal, Australia. Final positions were:
Mike Keeton 10th in Masters Radials, Pete Thomas 25th in Masters Full Rig and Ian Gladwell 39st in the same fleet. Full results at http://aus08.laserinternational.org/resultsMaster.php
Junior Sail Auckland, Auckland February 2008
There were good results in the Opti Open class for Wakatere sailors Logan Dunning-Beck, Sam Schofield and Jack Collinson who finished 1st, 3rd & 9th in a 96 boat fleet. Results at Jnr Sail Auckland Results
470 Worlds, Melbourne January 2008
Mike & Paul Snow-Hansen are competed in the 470 Worlds in Melbourne. Paul & Riley Deans finished 25th in the silver fleet while Mike & Josh MacCormack finished 7th in the bronze. Results are at http://www.sailmelbourne.com.au
RS:X Worlds, Takapuna January 2008
Tom Ashley has won the men's RS:X Worlds while Babara Kendall finished 2nd in the women's competition behind long time rival Alesandra Sensini. Kate Ellingham put in a good performance being the only other NZ woman to qualify for the gold fleet, finishing 33rd overall. Full Results at http://rsxclass.com/blog/2008/01/08/online-scoring-system-first/#more-34
Starling Nationals, Torbay January 2008
Chris Steele & Hardy Michel qualified for the Gold Fleet in the Starling Nationals. Chris was in contention right up to the end but slipped to 9th at the end of the regatta. The regatta was won by Matt Vincent from Nelson. Results at http://www.torbaysailingclub.org.nz/
P Class, Tanner Cup & P Nationals, Torbay December 2007 - January 2008
Logan Dunning-Beck, representing North Harbour, has won the Tanner Cup held in light winds at Torbay. In second place was James Turner from Bay of Plenty who was equal on points with Logan going into the final day.
James & Logan resumed their battle in the P Nationals (Tauranga Cup) with positions reversed, James taking out the trophy. Results at http://www.torbaysailingclub.org.nz/
RS-X Nationals, Takapuna 14-16 December 2007
Kate Ellingham cemented her position as the number 2 ranked woman RS-X sailor placing 16th in the international fleet who competed in the Nationals off Takapuna. Babara Kendall won the women's division while Thomas Ashley won the mens. Full results at http://www.takapunaboating.org.nz
Wakatere Junior Regatta 15 December 2007
The Wakatere Junior classes regatta was held in a brisk north easterly wind. Highlight was the size of the green fleet Optis - 43 boats with many of the sailors being recent graduate of the Wakatere learn to sail programme. Well done to all the competitors.
Results are on the Regattas page.
Click on following to go to photo album
Wakatere Junior Regatta December 07
Sir Peter Blake Regatta Torbay, 8-9 December 2007
Wakatere sailors had much success at the SPBR held at Torbay. Saturday's conditions were light and variable while the wind was so strong on Sunday that racing could not be held. Stand out performances:
Bic Techno. 1st Simon Swinton
P Class. 1st Logan Dunning-Beck
Sunbursts. 1st Nathan Long
470. 1st Paul Snow-Hansen & Riley Dean. 2nd Mike Snow-Hansen & Joshua McCormack
Javelin. 1st Derek Snow & Peter Sharp
Sunbursts. 1st Nathan Long
Opti Green. 3rd Marcus Somerville
Full results at http://www.torbaysailingclub.org.nz/
Wakatere New Year Regatta, 19 January 2008
Wakatere have established a new Optimist regatta following on from the Optimist training regatta held each year after Xmas. It is hoped to make this an annual event, filling in the gap between New Year and the Auckland Anniversary Regatta when many clubs do not race. Note, there will racing for both Open and Green fleets. Click on Regattas for NOR and Entry Form.
North Harbour Tanner Cup Trials, 24-25 November 2007
Logan Dunning-Beck has won the Tanner Cup trials and will represent North Harbour in the Tanner Cup to be held at Torbay over Xmas.
Wakatere Junior Regatta, 15 December 2007
Click on Regattas for NOR, Entry Form & SI Schedule.
North Island Optimist Champs, Rotorua 17-18 November 2007
Thirteen of our young sailors, and their support teams, headed down to Rotorua last weekend to contest the North Islands. They produced some great results, had some fun and hopefully gained a lot of positive experience for their future race careers. Conditions were generally fine with very light and shifty winds, which made for a very challenging event with lots of delays and plenty of false starts to frustrate everyone – particularly the spectators!
In the Open fleet there were 109 entries, all on the start line at once so there was a lot of yelling going on in the last minute of the start sequences. Black flag fever struck and three of our sailors experienced disqualifications for being over the line – although this seemed to produce more smiles and laughs than it did heartache. In the end the race officials did a sterling job and managed to get in six races. Typically, no sooner were the sailors off the water at the end of racing on day 2 than a strong and consistent wind arrived – much to the annoyance of the sailors and officials who had been fighting crazy shifts in 5 knots, or less, of breeze all weekend.
Alex Munro finished 5th overall and was the top Wakatere sailor in Open Fleet, a tremendous result considering he won Green Fleet at this event only last year. Jack Collinson finished in 6th overall, putting in a fantastic effort sailing for the first time in over a month since he broke a bone in his hand. Logan Dunning-Beck, our defending North Island and National champion, finished in 10th overall which was also a brilliant effort considering he has been focusing on his P-Class sailing so far this season. Three sailors in the top-10 for Wakatere, a very strong showing for our club.
Sam Schofield finished 16th overall, James Roberts in 21st and Mahia Pepper in 28th. Mahia in fact won race 2, which is a stunning result for a sailor in his first major Open Fleet. Our lone lady in Open Fleet, Ellie Copeland, finished in 57th and Liam Coleman came in at 67th. Both Ellie and Liam had top-20 finishes during the event which was brilliant. A special mention to Aaron Gibb-Pearson who travelled all the way to Rotorua only to become quite ill and be unable to sail at all.
Open fleet was won by Sam Mackay from Napier, with Naomi Mannering from Napier in 2nd and Erica Dawson from Murrays Bay in 3rd.
Over in Green Fleet our four Wakaterians had fun and sailed well during the seven races held. Mathew Kempkers finished 4th overall (out of 60 entries), confirming that his Green Fleet days are over. Lukas Walton finished in 23rd in his first ever regatta, Danielle Schofield came in at 40th and Kelsey Smith finished in 45th.
Click here for full results - Open Fleet, Green Fleet.
A Class World Champs, Florida November 2007
Mike Drummond finished 14th in the A Class Worlds sailing a chartered boat. Click here for full results.
Yachting New Zealand Young Sailor of the Year 2007
Congratulations to Chris Steele, joint winner with Carl Evans and Peter Burling of the 2007 Young Sailor of the Year for his achievement in winning the Optimist Worlds.
ASB College Sportsman of the Year 2007
Paul Snow-Hansen has been awarded ASB College Sportsman of the Year as well as being awarded top sailor
Noumea Optimist Champs, Oct - Nov 2007
A NZ Development team, including Alex Munroe, competed in the Noumea Optimist Champs. Alex finished a commendable 12th. For final results click on http://www.src-noumea.com/resultats/2007/champ/o07cha_s.htm
2007 Opening Day 7 October
Thanks to Thomas Ashley who came along and spoke at opening day.
Opening Day 2007
2007 Winchamps, Murrays Bay 28-30 September
Report from James & Donn Roberts... A new season of sailing started with a beautifully fine crisp day for the Winter Champs at Murrays Bay Sailing Club. On leaving Devonport I was worried that there might not be enough wind, but by the time we arrived at Murrays Bay there was a definite sea breeze and building all the time. There was a definite buzz in the air as there had been sailing tuition organized from Monday onwards and the Secondary Schools Girls competition mid week. Wakatere was well represented by in the 420's, 470's, Techno boards, P Class, Starling, Laser 4.7, Opti open and Opti Green fleets. 320 boats and boards competing over 3 days. Unfortunately there was no club representation in the laser, laser radial, Javelin, RSX, or splash classes. ( we can't do everything, can we?)
It was impressive to see the effort put in by Napier Sailing Club who organized over 30 competitors to travel up to Auckland. They also achieved at a high level in the fleets they competed in. We had competitors from Nelson, Christchurch, Otago, and even Australia attending.
The rest of my comments relate to the Opti Open course.
The lighter winds on the first day was of advantage to the smaller sailors. Those who have been sailing at Lake Pupuke over the winter or attending the sailing clinic did well.
On the second day the breeze filled in to a steady 10-12 knots. Excellent sailing conditions with those sailors not allowing for the tide often going past the lay lines.
Again a consistent performance from our club sailors with Jack Collinson picking up an emphatic 1st in the third race. All of our team were consistent but looking forward to the following day's forecast of a steady 20knots building thru the day with the occasional squall for a little bit of excitement. A small front was to cross the North Island at about mid day with worsening conditions for the afternoon.
The first race got underway in 22knts. Those tacking to the right looked to gain the advantage until the fleet converged at the top mark where the inshore half of the fleet were generally leading. Alex Munro was in third and worked hard in the reach and run to cement a good lead over the trailing group of boats in 4th.
Just before the second race of the day we had to tow a sailor in who was cold so missed the start.
When we returned the fleet was approaching the third mark and Alex was in the lead. He was eventually hunted down and passed by Naiomi Mannering (11th NZer at the 2007 Nationals) Sam MacKay (6th in the 2007 Nationals) and Ryan Arnhelm (an up and coming sailor from Nelson.) Distinguished company to keep.
The fleet was bought off the water for lunch and the last two races were not sailed, much to our team's disappointment. Good results in the fresher conditions and a large number of withdrawals meant that our boys points tallies and positions were improving on the last day.
The Opti open was where the largest number of Wakatere sailors were entered. In the Opti open fleet of 64 boats we had Jack Collinson 6th, Alex Munro 11th, Sam Schofield 12th, James Roberts 22nd, and for his first regatta in open fleet Mahia Pepper in 34th with an 11th and 15th place in the last 2 races. Definitely a talented sailor.
In green fleet was Nathan Kampkers was 5th, Finn Croft 15th, Lukas Walton 19th, and Danielle Schofield 22nd. A great effort from some very new sailors.
In the laser 4.7 fleet Nick Mahoney was 1st. He totally dominated the fleet.
In the P Class Logan Dunning-Beck was 5th with a 1st place on the last day. This is a really tricky class and is extremely tough to sail in fresh conditions.
In the Starling class an excellent fleet of 61 boats took to the water. Finn Drummond was 27th and Nick Croft 30th (Nick has only just started racing in this class.)
In the 420s Chris Steele and Thomas Saunders suffered gear and body damage. They did not compete in the last 3 races. They finished 7th on a fleet of 9 boats.
In the 470s Paul Snow-Hansen and his crew of Riley Dean from Naval Point finished 5th and Mike with his crew of Joshua MacCormack (MBSC) finished 6th in a highly competitive fleet of 9 boats.
In the Techno Boards Simon Swinton finished 8th and Terry Cookson 9th.
In the RSX Kate Ellingham was 6th place and second female in a fleet of 13 boards.
Some excellent racing coming up with Wakatere Club opening next weekend and a variety of events around Auckland. Even if you are not competing get on board a patrol craft and let your kids see what great fun is in competitive sailing. A helping hand is always appreciated.
Go to http://murraysbay.org/ for full results
Click on the following for photos
2007 Winchamps
Roster
The pre-Xmas roster is posted. Please note:
• Every club member will be allocated at least one duty prior to Xmas and one post xmas
• If you can’t make your duty please arrange for someone else to take your place and email Kevin Whitehead ( kevinw@solutionm.co.nz )
• Please arrive at the Club by 12.00 for boat and mark preparation
• Briefing at 12.30
• Check the whiteboard for boat allocations
• It is your responsibility to organise a boat crew to help if required
• Clean up your own boat after sailing, including marks and removing fuel tanks
• Assist with any other boat clean up including the Waka 1 don’t leave it to the PRO!
Click on Misc/Roster.htm
Photo Gallery
We've reached our web hosting limit so we will now be using the Picasa site to host our photos. Click on the following to link to the Galleries.
Chris Steele wins 2007 Opti Worlds
Chris Steele has won the Optimist Worlds - the first time ever by a New Zealander. Alexandra Maloney finished third and top girl while Logan Dunning-Beck had a good second half of the regatta to finish 9th. These results combined to make NZ the top nation overall. Congratulation to the whole team and Chris in particular. Click on http://optimist.org.nz/ for full reports and links. The link for the regatta site is http://www.yachtclub-cagliari.com/eventi/ioda/ioda_e.html
Click on following photos to link to photos
2nd placing in 2007 Youth Worlds
Paul Snow-Hansen and Blair Tuke have finished 2nd in the 2007 Youth Worlds boys double handed class in Kingston, Canada. Sailing a 29er, they helped the NZL Yachting Trust team to third place overall in the teams trophy. Click here for a report.
2nd placing in 2007 OK Worlds
Mark Perrow has finished in 2nd place after Nick Craig (GBR) at the OK Worlds which has just come to a close in Leba, Poland. Ten New Zealand boats took part including Mark and Mike Wilde of Wakatere BC. Other top placed NZL boats were Karl Purdie in 3rd (on 27 points with Mark Perrow) and Paul Rhodes in 5th.Results and photos at http://www.okdworlds2007.com/
US 29er Champs
A report from Paul Snow-Hansen:
Today was a lot of fun with 18 knots most of the time. We have really good speed, probably the best out there. We led around the first mark today by 100 metres or more but ended up getting sailed around when we sailed into no breeze. We learnt alot and gained on almost every other down wind - we ended up 4th in that race. The 2nd race was unfortunate when we got caught behind a keel boat practically going through the gate and went from 3rd to 9th but gained back to 8th. The third race today was mean as it became really windy and we overtook someone on the last downwind when they capsized and got 2nd. We had a good last race where we got taken out by another keel boat on the start but made a good gain on the second beat to lead around the last mark and take the race.
Yeaterday we had good speed but we had to concentrate so much that we made some average calls tactically. The conditions were light and really sloppy making it hard not to heal over to windward. Our main problem was starts or acceration but we improved today.
Prizegiving
Main prize winners:
Waterwise Cup
Junior Sportsmanship
Chris Steele
For maturity in the face of adversity at the Opti Worlds Uruaguay.Honourable mention Finn Drummond.
Hughes Trophy
Most Guns in Seasonpts
Mike Long
Wakatere Paddle
Top Female Sailor
Kate Ellingham
26th Place at RSX euro champs and first Wakatere member to make a mark in Windsurfing at an international level
New Cup
Top Junior Female
Kate Wanless
Hayman Rosebowl (base only)
Most Helpful Senior Mem
Gary Sugden
Junior Merit(Mabee Cup)
Meritorious Junior
Logan Dunning Beck
Totally dominating the Opti nationals and almost all leadup regattas including the North islands.
Yachtsman of the Year
Most Meritorious Skipper
Paul Snow Hansen
12th 420 Worlds, 2nd Starling nats, 6th 470 Nationals, 2nd 420 Nationals, 2nd Youth champs, 1st youth trials and representing NZ in double handed at the ISAF youth worlds.
Click here for a full list of prize winners
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Click on news%202004%20-2005.htm for news from 2004 to 2005/6 seasons
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