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RC Laser Central Otago New Zealand Icebreaker Series

Invitation to Join RC Laser Racing in Central Otago New Zealand

RC Laser Central Otago New Zealand

The RC Laser Central Otago New Zealand Icebreaker series will take place over 2 days  on Saturday 27  and Sunday 28 May 2017, at Conroys Dam.

The Dam, used to store water for irrigation since 1935,  is in the picturesque Alexandra region of Central Otago, an area known for hot and dry summers and freezing winters. 

Racing will start with the morning gun at 11am and race till 12pm ( lunch time), fitting in as many races as possible in the usual relaxed manner of RC Laser sailors. Afternoon racing will start at 1pm and finish at 3pm. 

There will be a motorhome parked onsite to provide hot coffee or tea and a warm place for a break.

RC Laser Central Otago New Zealand Icebreaker Series Scoring System 

RC Laser Central Otago New Zealand

Low Points Scoring System – 1st place =1 point, 2nd place = 2 points etc.
DNS and DNF = total number of boats plus 1 point.
Drop worst performance from each session
360 rule for infringements (buoy room, port&starboard) touch a buoy, but ‘must round correct direction’, no penalty.

This series is another opportunity for RC Laser sailors to get in some practice in varying conditions for the 2017 RC Laser Championships of Nations being held in the Gold Coast in November. 

For further information contact:

Robert  Todd ph: (NZ)  0211498546

Blustery Start to RC Laser NZ Inter-Island Championships

RC Laser NZThe RC Laser NZ Inter-Island Champs were raced at the Southern Reservoir in Dunedin on 5th and 6th May 2017. Overall the series was a great success and a good time had by all. A definitive moment on the road to further establishing this class in NZ. We all look forward to many more contests. 

It was agreed by all that the RC Laser puts the onus back on the sailor to achieve results and the boats prove to be very reliable and inexpensive, with great close racing. I had no issues transporting 2 x RC Lasers from Auckland to Dunedin just in their bags put through as oversize items with Jetstar, proving they are very transportable.

Day One RC Laser NZ Inter-Island Championships

RC Laser NZIt dawned with a blustery 20 to 30 knot Sou’ Wester. C Rigs were the order of the day. The conditions were very challenging and some races saw the fleet quite spread out. A broach or two could dramatically cost you several places in any race. Lots of thrills ‘n spills. Eight races were completed in the morning session and seven in the afternoon. After a total of 15 races there was a first equal placing between NZL02 and NZL03.  Alan Fraser (NZL06) could only sail on Friday so missed out on the best racing on Day 2.

Day Two RC Laser NZ Inter-Island Champs

RC Laser NZ What a difference a day makes. Day 2 conditions were perfect.  On the upper limit of an A Rig, the B rigs were the most used. The calmer conditions kept racing close with plenty of lead changes. Again we had 8 races in the morning and 7 in the afternoon.

A few dark horses emerged and I think the overall results could have been different if we had these conditions over both days. Neil “Pinkey” Morris sailed NZL06 on Day 2 and took a couple of races, his real Laser skills showing through. Dragos (NZL05) also sails full size Lasers and shows he will be a force to be reckoned with once he masters the controls. Norm (NZL07) showed that consistency definitely pays off to come in a creditable 3rd overall. Kevin (NZL04) had a few rudder problems but won a lot of the starts and grabbed the odd win as well. Colin borrowed NZL01 for the series and improved throughout. Graham (NZL02) and Rob (NZL03) kept close tabs on each other all day trading blows for top spot. The overall result showed Graham finally held out to take First overall with Rob a close 2nd.

A lack of a designated photographer meant Tim Hills was trying to race and take photos as well. Not easy, particularly on Day One. Thanks Tim. Tim also gets the prize for quickest rig change.

RC Laser NZ Inter-Island Champs Overall Results:

1st – NZL 02 Graham Watson (North Island)
2nd – NZL 03 Rob Todd (South Island)
3rd – NZL 07 Norm Sinclair (South Island)
4th – NZL 06 Alan Fraser (South Island)
5th – NZL 05 Dragos Blaga (South Island)
6th – NZL 04 Kevin Brown (South Island)
7th – NZL 10 Tim Hills (South Island)
8th – NZL 01 Colin Moodie (South Island)

Report by Graham Watson 

for further information contact grahamw (at) palmarium.co.nz

RC Laser New Zealand Inter Island Championships

The RC Laser New Zealand  Inter Island champs will be held over 2 days. Friday and Sat, 4 & 5 May. Location is the Southern Reservoir.
Rc Laser New Zealand Inter Island Championships
Racing will start 10am each day, afternoon racing  will start at 1 pm.
This event serves a practice for those competing later in the year at the 2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations. Emerald Lakes, Gold Coast, QLD. Monday 6th -11th November 2017. 

Further information contact Rob Todd
Ph (+0011+ 64)  03 4762135

RC Laser New Zealand Inter Island Camps

RC Laser South Australia State Titles 2017

Inaugural RC Laser South Australia State Titles

RC Laser South Australia training day
RC Laser South Australia training day with Scott and Jayne Fleming

It has taken us a while, but finally we are holding our first RC Laser South Australia State Titles on Saturday 19th August. Importantly, we are commencing this event in the year of the Championship of Nations (CON), to give the opportunity to those sailors who are keen enough to travel interstate to gain extra experience in this important year.

The RC Laser South Australia State Titles will be held at the Adelaide Radio Control Yacht Club at the Patawalonga Lake, Glenelg North. This is the location where the RC Laser National titles were held in 2013, and is a great sailing location with reliable breezes. South Australia has a small but competitive RC Laser fleet, with five boats attending the CON this year.

The Notice of Race and entry forms for this event are now available on the Australian Radio Yachting Assoc. (ARYA) website (www.radiosailing.org.au). The entry fee is $30 and the closing date for entries is Friday 11th August.

Adelaide Radio Control Yacht Club is near Adelaide Airport and can be reached by turning right off Anzac Highway onto Adelphi Terrace and then left onto Anderson Avenue.

The timetable for the event will be as follows –

9.30am Briefing

10am Sailing commences

Lunch – the lunch period will be determined by the PRO and may depend on wind conditions.

4pm Last race will not commence beyond this time.

Lunch will be provided on the day. There will also be a dinner (not included in registration fee) at The Plank restaurant on Adelphi Terrace for those wishing to have an informal evening meal near the venue.

RC Laser South Australia Series

RC Lasers at Mawson Lakes. Photo by Mark Easton
RC Lasers at Mawson Lakes. Photo by Mark Easton

The day following the RC Laser South Australia State Titles we will have Round 6 of our South Australia RC Laser Series at Mawson Lakes Model Yacht Club. The briefing will be at 1.30pm and sailing will commence at 2pm. This will be a more low key event, but will give entrants the opportunity to sail at another South Australian venue.

Mawson Lakes Model Yacht Club can be reached by turning left off Main North Road onto Mawson Lakes Boulevard, then left on to Park Way and then immediately right onto First Avenue.

Accommodation for the RC Laser South Australia State Titles 

Comfort Inn Haven Marina (includes The Plank restaurant), Adelphi Terrace, Glenelg North. Rates are $100-$130 per night depending on demand. Email is www.haveninn.com.au

Big 4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park, Military Road, West Beach. The Park has cabins and caravan sites with beach access. Powered sites begin at $40 per night. Ph 08 8355 7320

We look forward to seeing sailors from around the country at this inaugural event. If you have any questions please contact Adrian Heard via email at heard.14.au@gmail.com

 

 

Register For The 2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations

Don’t Miss The Radio Controlled Laser Event of the Year

2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations Gold Coast

The 2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations is being held in one of the finest and iconic destinations that Australia has to offer, the magical Gold Coast, and we are excited by all that the 2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations has in store for RC laser sailors from around the world. 

Registration Details

Registrations have started coming in from all over the 2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations.   We are excited to announce that to date  we have representation from UK, Sweden, USA and Australia. We need to advise all prospective entrants that 1st and 2nd round allocations as well as ‘cut off’ entry dates are limited for each country, so it is important to start registering now, to avoid disappointment.  Register at www.lasers2017.org or register here

The event organisers have a superb programme lined up and are excited to show their overseas visitors a little of what they have to offer ‘ Down Under’

The Program

2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations VenueThe 2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations event , hosted by Paradise Radio Yacht Club, runs from Monday 6 November to Saturday 11 November at Emeralds Lakes, Carrara, Gold Coast and includes the following race activities:

Monday 6th November           Registration and practice sailing / Evening Welcome Function

Tuesday 7th November          Racing Day

Wednesday 8th November   Racing Day

Thursday 9th November        Racing Day

Friday 10th November            Lay Day (may be used for racing)

Saturday 11 November          Last Racing Day / Presentation and Farewell Dinner


The Magical Gold Coast

We encourage all those attending to take some time (either before or after the event) to enjoy all that the Gold Coast has to offer. Stretching from the golden beaches of Surfers Paradise to the beautiful scenery of the Hinterland, it is a tourist’s trove of culinary and entertaining delights to make your trip a most memorable one!

Check out the following sites to see the magic of the Gold Coast:
Gold Coast Attractions
Gold Coast – 20 Best Things To Do
Gold Coast Restaurants

Register Now For 2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations

2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations Emerald LakesThe 2017 RC Laser Championship of Nations is waiting for you to come, enjoy and be a part of a tremendous event in a memorable location.
Don’t miss out.
Register HERE

Inquiries

For more inquiries, please contact the organisers at cofn2017@gmail.com or visit Lasers2107.org