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Race Results Sth Qld Laser Class Champ 2012

Laser Photos

Held on Saturday the 10th November 2012, hosted by PRRYC at the lake at Lakeside Raceway.  The competitors behaved themselves and had a great day even though it was showery all day. The weather    started out to be a light north westerly, one race it blow quite heavy, so it was time to change down to a B rig, however it didn’t last long, back to the A rig, Randy carried the A all the time and won that race. As the day progressed the winds changed to the south west to a nice 5 knots which gave the skippers a good windward work that made for some good racing. The first 3 places were hard fought between Nigel who seemed have control however Graham had his measure at times but Randy close behind bitting on their heels. Everyone had a 1st position during the day, except David Page who is beginner ended up with a 2nd and 3rd  and Peter Burford had what seemed like radio problems and forced to retire Thanks goes to the PRRYC members who officiated at the event

There were 8 entries in order of race results:

1. Nigel Price            27

2. Graham Fletcher        32

3. Randy Atkinson        35

4. Peter O’Grady        51

5. Michael Rees        63

6. David Page        71

7. Gwyn Mason        78

8. Peter Burford              113

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2012 WA RC Laser Championships

The 202 championships were held on a lake on the South Perth foreshore in beautiful sunny Perth weather. Seven boats lined up for the start mid-morning in brisk 10-12 knot south westerly. The infamous demo boat 08 was being sailed by experienced RC sailor Alwyn Jarman and it was great to see Minh back on the water after a long absence.

The first four races were sailed in B-sails and Rod cleared away to win three of these races in fine style. As the breeze increased to over 18 knots in the gusts the fleet changed to C-sails and immediately Dave Pruden and Alwyn raced to score wins in the remaining heats and Rod struggled to get his C-sail working. The sailing was very competitive and there were some terrific performances from Garry and (little) Dave as well in the sometimes testing conditions.

As usual, WAnderers RC Sailing Club were strongly supported by RSA WA with Rod ”OT” Moss as PRO with Richard and John volunteering their services as spotters for the day. Rod and his crew set up a challenging course which held for the days sailing and provided very fair calling of infringements…. and lots of advice !!

The afternoon’s racing settled into a battle between Dave and Alwyn for the points lead. When the points were finally tallied Dave won with only two points separating him from Alwyn in second place – Rod finished in third place just ahead of the rest of the fleet.

It was a very pleasing result for the Club as Dave Pruden had been ‘bridesmaid’ for the last three WA State championships and really deserved a State Champion title. Alwyn, as a part-time RC Laser sailor, sailed very well in the stiff and variable wind conditions and the Club really appreciated the dinghy and bouys he brought down to the lake for the day. Thanks also to our Secretary Dave for organising the event and making sure everything ran smoothly.

There is a lot of interest in competing in the next RC Laser Nationals in Adelaide next year so WAnderers could be well represented.

The 2012 WA State RC Laser Championship will be held on Sunday 18 November, 2012 at the lake in South Perth off Douglas Avenue. NOR is available on the ARYA website and WAnderers RC Laser Sailing Club can be contacted through Rod Popham (M: 0416 246 216  E:  gerney@bigpond.net.au) or Dave Bedford (M: 0412 069 356 E: bedfamily@iinet.net.au).

This a beautiful lake to sail and the RSA WA will support the event with PRO and spotters. Heavy money has been placed on Cliff’s demo boat 08 as it currently holds two State titles and 3^rd in the last Nationals !!  Cliff has kindly donated a new A-sail to replace the 10 year old sail and this should make 08 ‘invincible’…. !

 

Call out to RC Laser Clubs

We would like to post your summer RC sailing calendar on the website and also on our Facebook page. Here is the link to our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/RadioControlSailingAustralia

It would be great if you could let us know what days you sail and your location. You can post it in comments or email it to Cliff.

Thanks

 

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SEQ Laser Class Championships

1. DATES

Saturday  10 November 2012

Registration 9.30am      Briefing 9.45am       Start 10.00a              Finish 3.30pm

Lunch 12.00pm

2. VENUE

Lakeside Raceway, Dakabin Map 88 F4

location map is on our website       https://sites.google.com/site/pineriversrcyachts/

3. ORGANISING AUTHORITY

The Championships are organised under the overall authority of the Australian Radio Yachting Association Incorporated (ARYA) and conducted by the QRYA and Pine Rivers Radio Yacht Club Inc. and it’s duly appointed Race Committee

4. RULES

The regatta will be governed by The ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-20012 (RRS) as changed by Appendix E of the RRS – Radio Controlled Boat Racing Rules, this Notice of Race (NoR), the Sailing Instructions (SI), International Class Administration Rules, the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS) and the respective International Class Rules. The Sailing Instructions shall prevail in the event of conflict with this Notice of Race

5. ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to financial members of ARYA (Inc) affiliated clubs and to members of a recognized Division Member of the International Sailing Federation-Radio Sailing Division.  All yachts must have a current registration certificate for the class entered.

6. REGISTRATION

Boats, together with their current registration certificate, must be presented for registration by 9.30am on the first day of competition.  No boat will be eligible to race until it has completed this process.

7. EVENT CATEGORY AND ADVERTISING

The Championship is classified under the ISAF Advertising Code Regulation 20.3.1 (b) as Category C.

The Organisers reserve the right to advertising according to Regulation 20.3

8. SCORING AND RACING SYSTEM

The current Heat Management System (HMS) as approved by the ISAF-RSD will be used. In general where there are less than 20 competitors, the event will be sailed in one fleet

9. MEASUREMENT

The Race Committee may direct that all boats entered in the event be check-measured or alternatively randomly select a number of boats for check measurement.

Random spot checks may be conducted throughout the duration of the event.

10. FREQUENCIES

Each competitor is required to nominate a minimum of three (3) frequencies with their entry. The listing of additional frequencies if available would be helpful. Permitted frequency bands are 27, 29, 36, 40 Mhz and 2.4 Ghz.

11. PROTESTS

A  Committee will be appointed to hear any protests arising from the event and may comprise competitors not involved in the incident.  RRS 61.2 and 62.2 may be replaced by a verbal notification and hearing if all parties affected by the incident agree.

12. ENTRIES

Entries can be made online or on the official entry form and forwarded to:

R.Nasmith

3 Deckle Road

Petrie Qld 4502

Ph. 07 32854434

Entries will not be accepted from members who are un-financial at the close of entries.

The entry fee of $30.00 must accompany the entry form, or pay on the day

A sausage sizzle is included in the entry fee.

ENTRIES CLOSE on 9thNovember 2012

Late entries may be accepted until 10^th November 2012

13. PRIZES AND TROPHIES

Will be presented at the conclusion of racing.

14. LIABILITY

All those entering or taking part in these Championships do so at their own risk and responsibility.   The Australian Radio Yachting Association (Incorporated), QRYA and Pine Rivers Radio Yacht Club Inc. associated with the event) and any other parties involved in the organisation of this event disclaim:

Any and every responsibility whatsoever for loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that might occur to persons and goods, both ashore and on the water as a consequence of entering or participating in the Championship covered by this Notice of Race.

At all times the responsibility for the safety of their boat and themselves plus the decision to participate or continue must rest with the competitors.

By entering the event it is deemed that you accept these conditions.

15. ENQUIRIES

Enquiries should be directed to

Ray Nasmith

3 Deckle Road

Petrie Qld 4502

Ph. 07 32854434

hnasmith2@bigpond.com

Accommodation is available at the Kallangur Motel. It is the nearest accommodation.