2010 Corsair National Championship
Whitsunday Sailing Club are proud to be the hosts of the 2010/2011 Corsair National Titles this September 26th until October 1st.
The corsair is a well known three-person sailing dinghy, which offers close racing and an opportunity for sailors of all skill-levels to join in. They're an easy boat to start sailing - but winning races against top sailors in the class is a definite challenge!
Who can Attend?
The Corsair Association of Australia is extending a warm welcome to sailors of all ages to enter into the National Titles.
In addition to open-age divisions, there is a division dedicated to Australian Defence Force cadets.
Prize Divisions
National Championship - Division A
Open-age. Corsairs sailing with Spinnakers
National Championship - Division B
Open-age. Corsars sailing without Spinnakers
ANC Championship
Australian Defence Force Cadets. Corsairs without spinnakers
Youth Championship
21yrs or under. Corsairs with or without spinnakers
The Venue
The Whitsunday Sailing Club offers first-rate facilities for off-beach sailing. A sheltered beach makes launching and retrieval of off-beach boats a breeze, while there is ample indoor/outdoor clubhouse space downstairs where off-beach sailors can kick back and relax without having to change out of their sailing gear.
Regatta Programme*
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 26/09/10 |
0900-1300hrs | Registration and measurement |
| 1030hrs | National Conference | |
| 1200hrs | Competitors Meeting | |
| 1400hrs | Warning Signal: Invitation Race | |
| 1800hrs | Social Evening | |
| Monday 27/09/10 |
0800hrs | Breakfast, Registration and Measurement |
| 1000hrs | Warning Signal: Race 1 - Nationals | |
| 1400hrs | Warning Signal: Race 2 - Nationals | |
| 1800hrs | Welcome Function | |
| Tuesday 28/09/10 |
0800hrs | Open and Breakfast |
| 1000hrs | Warning Signal: Race 1 - Youths | |
| 1400hrs | Warning Signal: Race 3 - Nationals | |
| 1800hrs | Social Function | |
| Wednesday 29/09/10 |
0800hrs | Open and Breakfast |
| 1000hrs | Warning Signal: Race 4 - Nationals | |
| 1300hrs | Warning Signal: Race 2 - Youths | |
| 1530hrs | Social Function: Wednesday Twilight Yacht Racing | |
| Thursday 30/09/10 |
0800hrs | Open and Breakfast |
| 1000hrs | Warning Signal: Race 3 - Youths, then Race 4 |
|
| 1400hrs | Warning Signal: Race 5 - Nationals | |
| 1800hrs | Social Function | |
| Friday 1/10/10 |
0800hrs | Open and Breakfast |
| 1000hrs | Warning Signal Race 6 - Nationals | |
| 1400hrs | Warning Signal Race 7 - Nationals | |
| 1600hrs | Debrief Conference | |
| 1800hrs | Presentation Function and Entertainment |
* Tentative programme only. Dates and times of individual races may change prior to the regatta
Accommodation
Airlie beach has an incredible range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Free camping on the club grounds
All regatta entrants are welcome to camp for free on the Whitsunday Sailing Club grounds. You'll be right by the water in one of the best spots in Airlie Beach - only minutes walk from nearby shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The club has a full set of amenities, which will be available any time of day - and we'll be cooking breakfasts lunch and dinners every day of the regatta.
Boats for Hire
The Whitsunday Sailing Club has a number of corsairs available for hire to sailors wishing to compete in the Regatta. This could be a great opportunity for you to compete at a national level if you either; don't own a corsair, or can't bring your own boat to the regatta.
Those wishing to hire a boat should enquire to Tanya Watson, the sailing secretary of the Whitsunday Sailing Club. See contact details >>
Entry Requirements
Entry into the open championship is open to sailors of all ages. All crew of boats entered into the Australian Youth Championship must be 21yrs or younger at the time of the regatta.
The skipper of each boat must be a member of the Corsair Association of Australia. Membership can be arranged on-site at the commencement of the regatta and costs a nominal fee.
Each boat entered into the regatta must have third party liability insurance cover to the value of $5,000,000. Boats hired from the Whitsunday sailing club have this cover automatically.
Entry Fees
National Championship
Entires received prior to 31-Aug-2010: $100 / boat
Entries received after 31-Aug-2010: $120 / boat
Youth Championship
Entries received prior to 31-Aug-2010: $30 / boat
Entries received after 31-Aug-2010: $40 / boat
How to Enter
Entering is easy. All you need to do is download an entry form, complete the details of your boat, skipper and crew and mail it to the Corsair Association at the following address:
Regatta Committee
Corsair Association Queensland Inc
29 Whites Rd
CHERMSIDE WEST, QLD 4032
For More Information
If you'd like to know more about any aspect of the regatta, please contact the organisers using either of the contacts below:
Joanne Kurtzman
President, Corsair Association of Queensland
E: Joanne.z.kurtzman@tmr.qld.gov.au
Race Committee – CAQ
29 Whites Rd.
CHERMSIDE WEST, QLD 4032
Tanya Watson
Secretary, Whitsunday Sailing Club
T: (07) 4946 6138
E: sailing@whitsundaysailingclub.com.au
Whitsunday Sailing Club
P.O.Box 495
AIRLIE BEACH, Qld 4802
