Hi everyone
A slight delay getting this newsletter out due to the various changes Covid has placed on us.
In particular, Covid has meant that Traveler Series #5 is postponed to a new date: 6 -7 November. However, this unplanned break has allowed things to really start happening in the South Island with a South Island championships event now entering the E5.9 calendar.
As well, there a number of other regatas being held by various clubs in the lower North Island over summer which are likely to attract strong E5.9 fleets.
In this issue:
- Interesting happenings
- Traveller Series #5 update
- Summer Regatta Schedule
- Bucklands Beach photo shoot
- For Sale etc
If you have any thing that you would like included in the newsletter such as for sale or an article from local events please let us know and we will do our best to get it included.
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Interesting Happenings
Boat movements
We welcome Seamus Tredinnick who is the new owner of Magpie. This means that Magpie has moved from Napier to Christchurch. Magpie bolsters the strong and active E5.9 fleet in Christchurch and complements other South Island E5.9s based in Dunedin and the Tasman region
While Napier loses Magpie, the Napier fleet picks up a new boat with Animals Crackers coming out of racing retirement and heading to Napier. Animal Crackers has been brought by the Plowman Team who are currently campaigning Shock Treatment.
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Traveller Series #5 - Sandspit 6 - 7 November
Due to Covid, Traveller Series #5 at Sandspit has been postponed from the September date to 6 - 7 November.
Moving to early November provides the best opportunity and timeline for a move back to Level 2 which will allow the regatta to proceed. As well, the November date avoids any significant clashes with some of the main summer season sailing events, such as the Coastal Classic that are scheduled to take place in October
The E5.9 Association and Sandspit Yacht club will follow the YNZ L2 regatta guidelines and full Regatta Info, Sailing Instruction and NOR will be up on the website as the details are finalised.
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Summer E5.9 regattas
This year, we have a number of summer regattas hosted by various yacht clubs that will have E5.9 fleets competing including the E5.9 South Island Championship at Lake Aviemore.
While entries etc will be handled by each yacht club, if you are planning on competing at any of these regattas, please let the relevant E5.9 contact know. This will allow the association to liaise and arrange class starts, launching, parking logistics etc. We'll also put you on the regatta communication list to keep you updated.
The website has been updated to include this regatta info.
Regatta Info
South Island E5.9 Championship : 22 - 24 October
To be held in conjunction with the Lake Aviemore Classic 22 - 24 October.
The Lake Aviemore Classic is hosted by Timaru Yacht and Power Boat Club and the NOR etc is available on the on https://www.sporty.co.nz/aviemoreclassic
E5.9 contact carlabennett1007@gmail.com (Retro)
Lake Taupo (TBC see below): 13 November
There is also potential for a regatta at Lake Taupo - 13 November
This would be run in conjunction with the Sports Boat regatta.
However, with the postponement of Traveller Series # 5, it is a congested time.
If you would like an additional event at Taupo, please make contact ASAP so that an E5.9 start can be arranged.
E5.9 Contact gjrjhoward@gmail.com (Bloodline)
Napier Summer Regatta: 28 - 29 November
28 - 29 November 2021 http://www.napiersailingclub.org.nz/
E5.9 Contact gjrjhoward@gmail.com (Bloodline)
Nelson Trailer Yacht Regatta: 21 - 23 January 2022
This is another South Island regatta that will have an E5.9 presence
21 - 23 January 2022 https://tasmanbaycc.co.nz/nelson-regatta/
E5.9 contact howdie_ontour@hotmail.com (Eagle)
Royal Port Nicholson Regatta: 18 - 20 February 2022
18 - 20 February 2022 https://rpnyc.org.nz/
E5.9 contact carlabennett1007@gmail.com (Retro)
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Bucklands Beach Photography
Thanks to North Sails, we were really privileged to have Lissa Photography at Traveller Series #4 at Bucklands Beach.
These are high quality high definition photos and they are all available via Lissa Photography website
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For Sale
Magpie and Animal Crackers has sold
Blown Away was recently listed for sale
If your interested in purchasing a boat, please get in contact and we can help with contacts etc.
Boats
Links and further details for each boat are available on the 'For Sale' page of the website.
https://elliott59.weebly.com/
Gear
Covers for those looking for a bow cover for towing, rig up cover or rig down full boat for storage, rudder or tiller bags etc
Contact: Craig Smith - ( Retro ) at Custom Marine Canvas
http://www.custommarinecanvas.co.nz
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If you are looking for a boat or have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch:
Stu Clarke - (Slam Dunk) stu.clarke@xtra.co.nz 021890067
Richard Bearda -Bart (Rough and Reddy) bart@nzrigging.com 021544784
Simon Manning (Blurr & Voodoo) boatworksnz@gmail.com 0212728967
Please follow our Facebook page for regular updates and look forward to seeing you at Omaha
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