2010 Spring Regatta + Training Weekend
This September, in 2010, Whitsunday Sailing Club will be hosting the third annual Spring Regatta. With an emphasis on fun and cooperation out on the water it's sure to be a cracking weekend.
This year we're setting time aside on the first day of the regatta for newer sailors to get rigging and tuning advice from the fleet leaders. A number of top sailors in Catamaran, senior monohulls and junior classes will be on hand with valuable knowledge.
In addition we'll be holding a free-for-all sailing session on saturday morning before the first set of sprint races. This will give sailors the chance to try settings out on the water.
The Grand Plan
Our aims for the weekend (other than to have a great time sailing and meeting new people) are to:
- Help anyone that would like assistance to set their boats up (with information from other competitors) and try new settings on the water that would normally not be possible in a race format.
- Encourage crews/Skippers to swap boats
- Help all sailors improve.
- Focus on starting to help people going to regattas this Christmas.
- Stay out of the protest room and enjoy a relaxed weekend of sailing!
Programme
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 18/09/2010 |
0800-1200hrs | Boat rigging / set-up assistance for those interested On-water boat tuning / free sail |
| 1300hrs | Sprint Racing | |
| Sunday 19/09/2010 |
0900hrs | Sprint Racing (last start at 12:30) |
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.
Entry Fees
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior Class Boat (e.g. Sabot 1-up or 2-up, Opti, Bic, X3 etc) |
$20 |
| Senior Class Boat: 1-up | $35 |
| Senior Class Boat: 2-up | $50 |
How to Enter
Registrations and entry fees will be taken onsite at the regatta. Registration is available from 8:00am on Saturday the 18th of September.
For More Information
If you would like to know more about any aspect of the regatta, or reserve a campsite at the club, then please contact:
Dale Mitchell
Off-Beach Captain, Whitsunday Sailing Club
T: 0408 152 550
E: dale@airliesails.com.au
Event Date:
Sat, 18 Sep 2010 - 8:00am - Sun, 19 Sep 2010 - 2:00pm
