Events

Element Sails Australian F16 NATIONAL 2022

Goodall Design Australian F16/F18 Cup 2022

The Bay Sailing Center, Salamander Bay, Port Stephens

6-11 January 2022

Hosted by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club and Australian F16 Association

Magnificent location with plenty of nearby accommodation. Consistent sea breezes, some fun off water activities and plenty of tourist attractions.

This is going to be the event of the season. 6 days of sailing, 2 catered events. Its going to be huge fun right in the middle of the summer holiday when the sea breeze is most consistent. The prestige and fun of the F16 National is complimented with the inaugural edition of the F-Cup where F16 and F18 teams will duel it out for honours. Its going to be epic!

Racing and results – Entry is open to F16 and F18s compliant boats. All boats will be on the start together. Results will be comprised of the following:

Element Sails F16 National Titles for F16s only

Goodall Design F16/18 Cup on scratch

F18 fleet only

Program of Events

Thursday 6th	14:00 17:00 – 18:00	Practice race Registration and measurement
Friday 7th	8:00 10:00 12:00 18:00-22:00	Registration Briefing Racing (2 Races) Welcome drinks and BBQ
Saturday 8th	10:00 18:00 – 23:00	Racing (4 Races) Dress up Party and Talent contest at Club
Sunday 9th	10:00 18:00 20:00	Racing (4Races) AGM
Monday 10th	10:00	Racing (4 Races)
Tuesday 11th	10:00 15:00	Racing (2 Races) Presentation

Friday’s Dress up party with a Talent contest is going to be a hoot, each team is strongly encouraged to show us your special skill/gift/joke/song/dance/skit/trick – anything goes, no rules. Winner takes all. So on those windless days get rehearsing with your teammate.

SI and entry form is here for downloading:

Online entry click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI0p1M7efvxkGxWxbSPMMDnG65nhldIfQiWO8-5HO6X2SDXw/viewform

Please fill the entry out ASAP, you can pay later when the political situation is more stable. We urgently need to ascertain participation numbers to arrange resources. Payment is required by 15 December 2021.

ENTRANTS:

Team Name	Class	Boat	Sail No.	Skipper	Crew
We’re only Lit’l	F16	Viper	AUS 507	Emma Rankin	Beau White
This way up racing	F16	Viper	AUS 33	Brett Goodall
Y Knot riding the Muzzaratti	F18	C2	AUS 777	Murray Makin	Danielle Makin
Her Broomstick	F18	C2	AUS 530	Kerrie Driver	Andrew Driver
Ain’t Got No Brakes	F16	Viper V1	AUS 422	Adam Hughes	Emily Grimsley
Stayin’ Alive	F16 Solo –	Viper	113	Rob Saunders
Twice Tempted	F16 Solo –	Viper (mkII)	67	Robert Mahony
Capital Brewing Co Spruce Moose	F16 Solo –	Viper	AUS244	Jack Mendham
The Boat Warehouse	F16	Viper	218	Alice Tarnawski	Angus Musgrove
Ruel Rigging	F16	Viper	AUS 289	Simon Skoog	Nick Reader
Element Sails	F16	Viper	345	Peter Dunk	Ben Clark
Turtle	F16 Solo –	Viper	Aus217	James Butler
Fang	F16	Viper	223	Sam Bylett	Lucy Cross
Mostly Harmless	F18	Edge	642	Pete Skewes	Bailey Skewes
Flat Out Sailing	F18	C2	AUS422	James McDonald	Adam Coe
Maverick	F18	C2	AUS 442	Grant Maver	Dave Lea
Moodies	F16	Viper	369	Werner Osewald	Kristine Deveny
Slider	F16	Viper	11	Ash McKellar	Graham McKellar

Check out https://www.portstephens.org.au/blog/looking-for-things-to-do-in-port-stephens-nsw/

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Airlie Beach Race Week – 11-18 August 2022

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Unfortunately we were unable to attend this awesome event in 2021 but it will be on in 2022.

For those who entered this year the organisers have offered to defer your entry, legends!

You have plenty of warning this time around.

Escape winter windless days:

For the first time F16s and their big Sisters the F18s will race Airlie Beach – 9 races, windward leeward and passage.

This is going to be the BIG ONE. The one you don’t want to miss because its going to be the first one. Be the person recounting the stories of adventure, amazing sailing, tight racing and legendary parties in the beautiful Whitsundays, not the person saying argggh I should have gone, I could have gone.

Racing will be scored on VYC – Vipers and Nacra F16 at 68.5

Charter a boat, buy a boat, borrow a boat we don’t really care – just brush up on your best jokes and come to the party!

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2021-22 NSW F16/F18 Traveller series – Provisional

DATES ARE:

6-7 November – Kurnell Top Gun – (it blows here so pack the big girl panties)
20-21 November – Beware the Bullets – Palm Beach Sailing Club, Pittwater
4-5 December – Big Cat – Mannering park (NSW F18 States)
5-6 February – Tanilba Bay (NSW F18 States)
19-20 February – South West Rocks
19-25 March – F18 Nationals Rockingham
25 April – Anzac Day Regatta – Speers Point

Its a rare opportunity in sailing where a boat suited to a lighter crew and youth sailors can compete on a equal footing with a senior boat crewed by a stronger, heavier crew.

Bring your juniors to learn from the big guns in the F18 fleet and senior sailors on F16s.

Tough love! Its how we empower champions.

There are often crew/skipper spots available on single hander boats. If you cannot find a crew come sail a F16 single handed – its all about the fun and the racing. Contact us for details

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