Clubs, Classes, Results

Warwick Ham has written a comprehensive and interesting report on the Dabchick Nationals. It’s a worthy read. Dabchick Nationals 2013 report for SAILING

Round the Island Race 2014 Hosted by LDYC, Deneysville, Vaal Dam 31 January – 2 February www.ldyc.co.za No gate entry fee for sailors who enter by 15th January. The 56th annual LDYC Round The Island Race Weekend Regatta takes place at Lake Deneysville Yacht Club (LDYC) from Friday 30th January to Sunday 2nd February. Competitors are urged to register before 18h00 on Wednesday 15th January to avoid paying the R100 gate entry fee per person. Entry forms are available on …

15-16 March at Milnerton Aquatic Club (MAC). Information from: mac@milnertonaquaticclub.co.za    

Hi All Good news! We have received the final decisions and results of the 2013 J22 Nationals so I can now officially communicate it to you all. The email was received via Wendy from the Chairman of the SAS Sailing Management Committee with the final decision on 19 December 2013. Our Chairman was already on holiday with no internet communication and she was the only committee member included on the email. Due to the complex rule situation that occurred at …

On the 19th of January ZVYC is hosting a dinghy boat show. It will run from 09h00 to 14h00. The aim is to have a showcase of the popular and exciting dinghies in South Africa. It is aimed at people who have not been exposed to sailing and might be interested to start, as well as current sailors who maybe looking to change fleets, buy a new boat, or just try something different. The event is for everyone! We will …

The Hobie 14 Nationals will be held at the East London Yacht Club from 28 Feb to 3 March 2014. Enter on line now at: http://elyc.co.za/?page_id=455 The following are available here: The Notice Of Regatta H14 NOR Hobie 14 Nationals 2014 – ELYC Sailing Instructions H14 SI Hobie 14 Nationals 2014 – ELYC Manual Entry Form H14 Entry Hobie 14 Nationals 2014 – ELYC

The Notice of Race for this epic is available here. As the number of entrants is critical to facilitate rescue and port arrangements, entries will close on Friday 17 January. Late entries will not be accepted. In order to facilitate the organisation of the race please enter on line at: http://www.hobiesa.co.za/enter/115 NOR Richards Bay To Durban

25 & 26 January 2013 The second regatta in the Western Cape Epic Series – some completely different sailing, including a beat, run, reach all on the same leg as the river meanders and sailing in tides running up to 4-knots past flamingos and pelicans. 2 races in the river on Saturday and 1 race out into St Helena Bay on Sunday. Free camping! Legendary Port Owen Snoek Braai and hospitality! The event poster and entry form are below: Port …

Campaigning a 49er in Europe is tough, very tough. But check out the video which Andrew Tarboton and Graeme Willcox put together from footage of one of the Weymouth regattas they did in Autumn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7OaRZCUB_kM

It’s important to note that sailors (skipper and crew) who enter/register by 18h00 on Wednesday 15 January will not have to pay the R100 entry at the gate. The Rules and Notice of Regatta are on the website: www.ldyc.co.za The entry form for Round the Island Race 2014 is available here: RTIR 2014 Entry Form

Redhouse Yacht Club invites you all once again to dig out those Gypsy’s you have in the garden etc, dust them off, fix them up and join them for the 2nd Gypsy Africa’s , (last years was a great success but we know there are more Gypsy’s out there waiting to get back on the water!! ) held in conjunction with their Interclub & River Championships 2014 Regatta. Where    Swartkops river at Redhouse outside Port Elizabeth. When     25 & 26 …

Thursday 20 March 2013 to Sunday 23 March 2013 (Friday 21 March is a Public Holiday) We are once again very proud to be hosting this prestigious event and would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors – The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World together with Sebago for once again partnering us in this fantastic event – we hope to build on last year and grow this event to make it even bigger and better this time around …

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Results for MSC Youth Nationals after 13 races. Youth_Nats_2013_Course2 to race 13 Youth_Nats_2013_Course1 to race 13 Youth_Nats_2013_Course3 to race 13

This event incorporates the Sprog Nationals, Hunter, Laser and Mirror Provincials, 49ers, open class dinghies, and cats. NOR, entry form and SI are on the HMYC website www.hmyc.org.za. Information from:Dave Wagner – 083 325 7757 SAS KZN Championship Regatta 2013