Central Coast RC Laser Launch A Great Success in Light Conditions 

Rafferty’s Resort at Cams Wharf , Lake Macquarie, was the stunning location for the RC Laser launch event of the new North Lakes Radio Sailing Club based on the Central Coast.

21 RC Laser sailors entered the Regatta, including many top sailors from the well established Sydney fleet, mixing it with locals, and a number of newcomers.

A beautiful day started with a nice light breeze, but this unfortunately dwindled to become a drifter which tested sailing skills and patience. Sailing was very competitive, although allowance was made for the conditions. Seven races were completed before the day was finally called off due to the conditions with only a handful completing the course for the last race.

Final results produced a win for experienced Sydney RC Laser skipper Graham Brown of Dobroyd Aquatic Club, with second going to Lake Macquarie RC Club’s Jason Rootes. Third was Robin Tickner also of DAC.

In addition, NLRSC presented bottles of wine, which were well received as lucky draw prizes.

The regatta was highly successful in initiating enthusiasm for the RC Laser on the Central Coast.

The next event in the series will be at Dobroyd Aquatic Club on August 21^st, in conjunction with the NSW titles, with subsequent races planned for Grahamstown Lake and Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club.

North Lakes will also soon start regular club racing for the RC Laser class on Saturdays at Lake Munmorah.

Enquiries to  North Lakes Radio Sailing club

President    Brian Lindsay  Tel  0438589910

 

 

 

Twelve skippers started for a day of racing for the QLD RC Laser Championship title. By racing’s end, eight  had survived the conditions. An unusual winters day, with a warm, gusty westerly which swung from a bit north of west to a bit south of west during the day, gave PRO Bill Clancy a challenge in setting a course for the Championship.

With Ian Ashe’s anemometer registering gusts of 26 km/hour, it was testing conditions for the competitors and  “B” and “C” rigs were the order of the day. Malcolm Kampe won the title of QLD RC Laser Champion, Peter Burford took out 2nd place, and Laurie Hinchcliff 3rd place.

Malcolm Kampe demonstrated an enviable consistency, and it soon became obvious he was the man to beat. Peter Burford was never far away,  as was Laurie Hinchcliff.

The entire field of competitors must be congratulated on the way they conducted themselves during the Championship. They were always courteous, and even when things went quite badly wrong, there was no dissention and a willingness to accept penalties, even when incidents were missed by the race observers.

The BRYC extends a thank you to Bill Clancy (PRO), David Black (scorer), David Cox (cook), Ian Ashe (weather man), Paul Newman (photos) and to all BRYC members who assisted with the various tasks which helped to make the event a success.

Finally, well done to Malcolm Kampe 1^st, Peter Burford 2^nd, and Laurie Hinchcliff 3^rd

Ian Smith

Secretary BRYC

Registrations for the 2016 RC Laser National Championships have been coming in and now we have representation from each state.  So far:  2 from QLD; 6 from NSW; 5 from VIC; 2 from SA; 2 from TAS.

If you haven’t registered yet, here are the links

2016 RC Laser National Championships Entry Form

2016 RC Laser National Championships Notice of Race

2016 RC Laser National Championships Program

For interstate competitors flying in, it’s a 272 km drive north from the Melbourne Airport to the Yarrawonga Yacht Club.  Most of it is country driving on 110 km/h freeways and has little traffic, it will take around 2 hrs 45min. The venue ticks all the boxes, great launching for all boats at once, large grass rigging area, ample car parking, ready access to the club house, toilets, function room, and a wide range of accommodation choices.

For more information contact Anthony  at   a_smith16@bigpond.com

 

 

NLRSC is for RC Lasers on the Central Coast

There is a new club for RC Lasers on the Central Coast, north of Sydney. Brian Lindsay has now formed the “North Lakes Radio Sailing Club” to race and promote RC Lasers on the Central Coast, after the great success of a recent one-day informal regatta for RC Lasers held at Summerland Point on Lake Macquarie and participation in the Radio Control Yachting promotion day at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club.
The North Lakes Radio Sailing Club (NLRSC) is well set up;  it’s already affiliated with the NSW Radio Yachting Association, has obtained an electric-powered rescue boat and course marks and soon plans to start regular racing at Tom Burke Reserve, Lake Munmorah on Saturdays.

The NLRSC is keen to attract new skippers to RC Laser sailing and has organised a loan boat from the RC Laser distributor Radio Control Sailing Australia for newcomers to try.

North Lakes Radio Yacht Club Invitation Series

NLRSC is also organising a “Travelers’ Series” of four events to be held at various locations between Sydney and Newcastle. These Travelers’ events will be open to RC Laser sailors from all clubs. .

The first of these will be run by the North Lakes Club at:

Raffertys Resort, Cams Wharf, Lake Macquarie on Sunday July 31^st.

http://www.raffertysresort.com.au/

The Resort provides a stunning location for the event. Sailing will be from a sandy beach, with lawn foreshores. Skippers could make this a great weekend by booking overnight accommodation at one of the luxurious cottages in the complex; enjoying the excellent Al Lago restaurant; and swimming pool.

Subsequent events are planned for Dobroyd Point, Sydney on August 21^st; Grahamstown Lake, near Medowie on September 25^th; and Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club ( date to be confirmed.) Be sure to put these dates in the diary and look out for more information on this website.

Entries for the “RC Laser Series Round One” at Raffertys Resort are now open, and can be made on the NSW Radio Yachting website.      http://www.rcyachts.net/nsw/

All enquiries for the North Lakes Radio Sailing Club should be made to Brian Lindsay at linrace@valhallaweb.com.au  or phone 0438589910

 

 

2016 RC Laser Nationals -Yarrawonga

Message from Scott Fleming, Patterson Lakes Radio Model Yacht Club (PLRMYC), Commodore

We wish to invite and welcome all Radio Control Yacht sailors and friends along to the 2016 RC Laser National Championships to be held at Yarrawonga Yacht Club, hosted by members from Patterson Lakes Radio Model Yacht Club.

The 2016 RC Laser National Championships will be held over the weekend of September 17 & 18.

The Notice of Race and Entry has been posted in the Australian Radio Yachting Association (ARYA) calendar of events.

For interstate competitors flying in, it’s a 272 km drive north from the Melbourne Airport to the Yarrawonga Yacht Club.  Most of it is country driving on 110 km/h freeways and has little traffic, it will take around 2 hrs 45min.

Frank Katers from PLRMYC has kindly offered to PRO the event along with Mario Gulic who has also offered to be assistant PRO & Scorer for the event.  Several other members, family and friends are also helping out which is always greatly appreciated.

We looked hard to find a suitable venue for this event and I believe that this is a fantastic location and setting.  RC Sailing locations utilizing established yacht club facilities are hard to find in Victoria.  This ticks all the boxes, great launching for all boats at once, large grass rigging area, ample car parking, ready access to the club house, toilets, function room, wide range of accommodation choices, etc.

Thank you to the Yarrawonga Yacht Club and to all the volunteers who have made it possible for us to run this event and for their hard work and dedication. I look forward to seeing you on the water.

2016 RC Laser National Championships Entry Form, NOR & Program

Download the Entry Form here 2016 RC Laser Nationals Entry Form

Download the Full Program here 2016 RC Laser Nationals Program

Download the Notice of Race here RC_Laser_National_Champs_2016_Notice_of_Race

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