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There has been a flurry of RC Laser championship racing lately, with the RC Laser Championship of Nations held a few weeks ago in West Lancashire, while closer to home the QLD State Titles were held in May, and the Victorian State Titles in June. Now it’s time to get ready for the RC Laser NSW State Titles on 24-25 August 2013, hosted by Koonawarra Bay Sailing Club.  All of these events offer important championship racing experience leading up to the Australian RC Laser Championships being held on 5-6th October 2013 in South Australia, hosted by the Adelaide Radio Control Yacht Racing Club.

Registrations for the NSW RC Laser State Titles currently sits at 9, with 8 participants from NSW and one from South Australia. Click here for the full list of participants.

The Koonawarra Bay Sailing Club is located on Kanahooka Point, Dapto on the western shore of the vast and spectacular Lake Illawarra.  The Lake regularly experiences lively conditions, with plenty of wind to make for an exciting couple of days racing. Click here for the Notice of Race and here for the entry form.

Australian RC Laser sailors, Rod Popham and Dave Bedford, put in excellent performances at the Championship of Nations against a tough international field. Coming in at 6th and 7th after five days of sailing and 30 races, the WA-based pair continually threatened the top five.

Hosted by the West Lancashire Yacht Club in the UK, the inaugural Championship of Nations was held between 21st -26th July 2013 and saw representation from UK, Holland, France, USA and Australia. With many races being extremely close, the event was described as “a week of great competitive, yet sportsmanlike racing”. The winners trophy was taken home by Dave Fowler of GBR,  second was Marc Albiges of France, and third was Taco Fabern of Netherlands.

The second RC Laser Championship of Nations will take place in 2015.

The Notice of Race and Entry Form for the 2013 Australian RC Laser Championships have been posted on the ARYA website at http://www.radiosailing.org.au/2013arya/index.php/notice-of-race/nats/244-2013-australia-rc-laser-championships

The event will be held on the 5th and 6th of October, with a practise session on the afternoon of the 4th. The venue is the Patawalonga Lake at Glenelg North, South Australia and the host club is the Adelaide Radio Control Yacht Racing Club. The club will be holding a BBQ dinner at the venue after sailing on Saturday and it is hoped that all competitors will attend and meet each other in an informal setting.

There will be the usual trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places with additional prizes for the first unplaced competitor from each state and an encouragement award. Unfortunately Daylight Savings kicks in on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to reset your watches on Saturday night.

The club does not have a pontoon to launch from, so you will need to get your feet wet. Appropriate footwear is strongly recommended.

Jurgen Luther

Check out these pics from Mal in Bendigo.  Not much wind but fantastic sunny weather for a winter’s day in Victoria.

Order Your RC Laser Parts and Boats Before The End Of June.

This is a quick reminder if you need parts or are thinking of purchasing a boat or kit to do so before the end of June. This is not necessarily because it’s the end of the financial year – although that is a good reason. July is a full on month here for us at Radio Control Sailing Australia and orders wont be able to be filled quickly in July.

So if you need THAT part for your RC Laser on the weekend or in a few weekends time –  get in and order it now.

Thanks in advance and wishing you all great sailing this weekend.