ZAX Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Looks like the 2007 Maricat National Titles will be held in Brisbane, Queensland in the week of Monday January 1st to Friday 5th. More details to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humungus Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I'm excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Should we go to Qld for the Nationals ? In the last year we have seen an increase in the number of Maricats on the water, with the greatest increase in the Newcastle region. It would be a shame to have the Nationals in Qld if only a few boats turned up. I think a lot of boats will not bother to go that far. Why not consolidate for another year or so and then think about going interstate. From my limited recent experience I think Mannering Park is ideal. As many have said, the first thing to be picked is a good spot for family and kids. Mannering Park has great water, a excellent caravan park, a good committee and is central to the majority of Maricats. Any other opinions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 At the last Nationals we had a survey to determine the most popular area for a National Title. The most popular choice was Central Coast. Queensland came in as 3rd choice. The reason for going to Queensland at this time is because we need to have the event in other states when possible if we are to be considered a National class. The manufacturer has offered to help us host the Titles in Queensland and because the Nacra's will also be held at the same venue at the same time it makes the organisation easier/possible. The Nacra's actually start on Dec 31st where we start on January 1st. Both classes finish on the Friday 5th and we expect to have a shared presentation. The Nacras's were keen to have the Maricats at the same venue. We expect to have our own courses (including marks). The following year would be back on the Central Coast and we hope anyone that missed being able to attend the Queensland event will come again to compete in 2008. It is expected that less boats would be able to get to Queensland than would be able to get to Central, North Coast or Sydney / South Sydney areas but there is a number of boats keen to go and expand the class into other states (including the manufacturer). Would be nice to consolidate another year but then much harder to organise the event outside NSW next year. I hope any boat that is able to will get there and show another State what Maricat sailing is all about ! Might attract some of the Nacra's to trade up to the superior Mari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I am keen to go to another state as the state titles is no different to the nationals as far as compertition goe's. My brother would travle from WA the attend the nationals in QLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted April 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thats excellent, so far it looks like we would have NSW/ACT, QLD and WA in attendance for the Nationals. How about TAS, VIC or SA? Anyone keen ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 As a matter of interest: In the first week of January this year weather observations at Brisbane Airport were: Average temp at 3pm: 29.6C range 25.8-30.6 Average wind speed at 3pm: 24 kph SE to NE Max gust of 63kph at 6.00pm on the 3rd !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted April 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 That seems just about perfect conditions for sailing the superior sloop class.. In such pleasant conditions it is nice to have someone else on the boat to talk to. Hope to see everyone in Brisbane for the 2007 Maricat Nationals... even those annoying new boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution5005 Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 is this confirmed? the maricat nationals will be in brisbane for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted April 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 At this stage yes, it is confirmed. I don't have any further details to post but will add anything I get as soon as I get it. That is if the manufacturer is still talking to us after we changed the rules at the AGM Should be ok since these rules do not effect the Nationals. I think we are very fortunate to have a strong manufacturer for the class. The boats are old and we are still easily able to get new spare parts for them. We should be thankful for this and also for the offer made by the manuafacturer to help us have the Nationals in Brisbane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 The web site of the RQYS has an aerial photo of the club and marina as well as details of camping facilities. Worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Have a look at the Nacra site www.nacra.com.au and follow the association link to Qld and in there is their notice of race. I think the Maricat one will be similar, but it has all the info on where to stay and and the club. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted May 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 what is the URL for RQYS site ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Try www.rqys.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted May 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 my accomodation is booked ! who else is coming ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution5005 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 ill be there. except hopefully with a new set of foamys by then. and down to 85kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hmmmm....Sloop, Super Sloop or Cat ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution5005 Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hey Cooky, I thought you were Super sloop. Rea you just tricken? or do you want to suprise the ss's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution5005 Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 whatever it may be mick its ganna be a suprise. and a shock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Update... Visited Wayne and Ross this week in Brisbane. It seems everything is underway for the Nationals with some possible Hot sailors from Queensland entering the event. Will be checking the venue this weekend. We need to fit in with the Nacra's to keep costs down for the event and may need to have a single start for all Maricat 4.3's. All will be included in the Sailing Instructions (eventually) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 A single start line..well that will be interesting. Who has the fastest Maricat !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helter Skelter Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Rodney, Sounds like all your wishes are going to come true and you will finally get to start with the CAT class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 should be fun all starting together then we can more easily work out overall yardstick places as well? Plus we then present as a bigger fleet ! I went to the venue over the weekend. Looks great and the sailing is in a large open area which should provide some good sailing. Will need wheels (or assist each other) for the boats as we launch on concrete ramps. When arriving at the sailing club you go to the office and get a security card which allows you to drive in to the rigging area. Seems good security there for leaving the boats on a grass area. Looking forward to it ! Rumour has it that there is a 36 foot maricat under construction at brisbane catamarans.. will be good to see it on the shared start line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 As long as it weighs less than 95kg !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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