Dakota4114 Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi everyone I am just wanting to know if we are havering natural titles this season and if there is any suggest where we may go to have a good sailing time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Funny you should ask Adrian.I've just been busy the last 2 days collecting email addresses for potential places of where the other state Maricat Assoc's may have retired to die. Just to see if we are the only ones still left, just to see.Rodney did email me a list of potential sites for titles just after the states, I'll paste his list Wallagoot Sailing Club 8th / 9th March 2014Nice little well run clubLocated between Tathra and Merimbula...on the coast near BegaYes.... a long way down...for some !!Home of Tony (Quoll) HastingsCoastal lake just over the sand dunes from the beachPlenty of rigging area.National park camping near by.Many motels for Mrs Colecliff in MerimbulaManna Park Lodge close by.....family rooms and bunk rooms. Space for 55 people $25 per head per night, swimming pool, mountain bike tracks. Batemans Bay ANZAC Regatta 25/26/27th April 2014Sail in the oceanPlenty of rigging areaBut "read the sailing instructions"Plenty of near by caravan parks and 4 Star motels for Mrs Colecliff Lake Coila Sailing Club Regatta 1/2 November 2014The OTB division of Batemans Bay Sailing ClubCoastal Lake just behind the sane dunes from the beachLocated at Tuross Head, 45km south of Batemans BayFree camping at the club, 2 caravan parks, motel for Mrs Colecliff Jervis Bay Sailing Club October Long Week End 2014Big open bay, sandy beachesI have not sailed there so no personal informationTony Hasting sailed there this year so I could get a report from him if required.I would assume lots of assorted accommodation. Would be nice if we could find some Victorians Qlds SAs etc to sail against. Open to suggestions Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I voteWallagoot Sailing Club 8th / 9th March 2014Any others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interested Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Batemans Bay Regatta.Heaps of other classes sailing this regatta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helter Skelter Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 My vote goes to Batemans Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Please note that none of these clubs have been formally approached yet by the assoc to host a nationals as part of their regatta. This may be an issue for small club like Wallagoot but we would just "fit in" with the larger Batemans Bay regatta. Nats held at BB a couple of years ago. Looks like it may a be a 3 day event but cant find an NOR yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Nick, if we go Batemans will the canberra guys come down, last time there was a dearth of canberra sailers even though it was only next door, (yes I know that you were away and could'nt make it). Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helter Skelter Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I can do my best to encourage them, but wouldn't like to promise it - that's a bit like guaranteeing the Manno guys sailing in a Maricat titles at Mannering Park My logic was simply we should hold a National titles in the 13/14, rather than 14/15 season, and generally a long weekend gives everyone more time to travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquoll Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 High likelihood we'd welcome you at Wallagoot. While I've not raised it at a Committee Meeting, the execs I've discussed it with are all in favour. Basically, we're keen to drum up numbers and if including the maricat national/natural titles helps us, we'll do it. I might even change classes for the event!Our next meeting 1st Feb; let me know if you want an official answer. Our regatta March 8,9. Details: http://thebegavalley.org.au/22233.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interested Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 With a multitude of venues statewide would it not be a good idea to hold these titles over 5 venues and skippers can drop 1?This way the sailors can sail in the 4 closest/affordable/convenient regattas and drop the race that is a 12hr drive away.Makes it fair for everybody Statewide wishing to compete and supports more venues. May I also nominate the Kembla Klassic in the mix of venues to be decided.The Klassic is a well run regatta with a good mix of classes ,the boost in 14 ft cat class would be a welcome sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 We ran that format about 4 or 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Ok so we kicked this around a bit at the Manno open, Wallagoot it was felt was a little too far south at short notice, but is still on the cards. Batemans, maybe not as being on the Anzac weekend a few of the regulars have that already booked, (me included, not that that matters), you lose to many regulars and then you only have 10 or so boats competing. So we were either looking at Toukleys Brass Monkey, or to see if there's some regatta somewhere in Sydney within this season, Concord/Ryde was mentioned, you guys have any regatta's there before the end of the season? It needs to be at a regatta as we cannot go it alone any more, unless its a sweetheart deal like Queens lake/Rohan was able to swing. So all things considered it looks like Toulkley may be the go, unless someone else comes up with a viable alternative. I have also sent emails to clubs iin other states who profess to have Mari's sailing in their clubs, to ask if they could get the mari sailors there to contact us re any other state assoc still running, or in recession etc. It would be really nice to arrange a nats with other states other than us (ACT/NSW) and Mark (WA). Havent had any replys yet either, but I dont know how current some of the contact details were either. We're open to suggestions here guys. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Toukley Brass Monkey, Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Rodent Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Happy to do you another good deal for Queens Lake. Anzac Day long weekend would be doable. There has been a bit of work clearing oyster leases since everyone was last up, so launching is easier. Bit more sand on the beach too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuttlebutt Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I realy enjoyed last sail there. Any other feed back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 If I sail any where on the ANZAC LWE, I would probably sail at Batemans Bay (3.5 hrs) and not travel to Queens Lake (8 hrs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I am up for batemans in Anzac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquoll Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I sailed a Maricat at Batemans Bay on Sunday (23rd Feb 2014) and was approached on the beach by Lachlan the Club Secretary, who was proud and excited to invite me to race in the event, and said it was confirmed 2 weeks ago.If that is the case, I will definitely be there on a Mari, and hope to bring one other from Wallagoot. No way we'd come to Toukley, especially not in June: you'll either have drifters or storms.Please confirm the venue soon, as I will have to arrange the loan of a boat and get it race tuned in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interested Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Plenty of PKSC crews heading down the Bay for the Anzac weekend regatta.I know a few of the Windys will be going,not sure if our clubs 2 Maricats will be competing at this stage but will certainly be pushing them to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquoll Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Sorry; meant to say that I was invited to race in the MARICAT NATIONAL TITLES which were confirmed as part of the Anzac Regatta 2 weeks ago. If this is not the case, someone ought to let the club know.Great to hear some 14' cats coming; it'll be great racing. I've been sailing there a bit lately on a borrowed sloop-rigged Mari, to give girlfriend and her son some saiing thrills. It's awesome to sail out to the tollgates and then ride the swells back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 I raised the matter informally with Rob (Bridgehugger) Currans.He was going to raise it with their committee. As far as I know there has been no further correspondence between BBSC and the Maricat Assoc. **************It may not be a nationals but there could be a healthy Maricat division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 There has not been a formal request to BBSC to hold the Maricat Nats there. As stated by Rod it was an informal discussion. If someone has given them a confirmation of Maricat Assoc ACT/NSW holding the titles there, I'd like to know who it was. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquoll Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Why? So you can persecute them for supporting the class with such enthusiasm? Frankly, after reading that comment, I'll tone down my enthusiasm about borrowing a Mari to enter the event.It seems the lack of a clear written proposal has lead to misunderstanding, as the request was passed on verbally from person to person.Batemans Bay Anzac Regatta is always a heap of fun; great venue, big fleet numbers, everyone in good spirits. I'm looking forward to great racing, regardless of what boat I sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interested Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Borrow a Windy instead .You wont regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 U guys are unbeleivable. You manage to make a mountain outbid a mole hill. It's a shame u have to keep pecking away at maricats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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