Races held over a short course near the South of Perth Yacht Club in light easterly winds.

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Nice looking boats, sort of modern take on the Corsair. I'm guessing a small fleet there.

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Ramona said..
Nice looking boats, sort of modern take on the Corsair. I'm guessing a small fleet there.

There is some also racing here they are part of the sports boat association.

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Ramona said..
Nice looking boats, sort of modern take on the Corsair. I'm guessing a small fleet there.

Oh yeah I remember the Corsairs Ramona.

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ironbark

Vipers have actually been around for quite some time in North America since the 90s I believe. Took a while to be seen downunder....Certainly no relation to Corsairs.
The Worlds are in Perth soon to be sailed out of South of Perth Yacht Club and will see boats arrive in containers from the USA soon.

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WA125er said..
Vipers have actually been around for quite some time in North America since the 90s I believe. Took a while to be seen downunder....Certainly no relation to Corsairs.
The Worlds are in Perth soon to be sailed out of South of Perth Yacht Club and will see boats arrive in containers from the USA soon.

Thanks for that information WA125er - be great to have the world championships here in Perth - that is really special

Where in Perth does the 125 fleet sail?

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ironbark

125s normally race out of Nedlands YC & South of Perth Yacht Club on Sunday's, East Fremantle YC on Saturday's.
We will have about 11 or 12 Racing on Saturday morning at EFYC as a support act to the "Rumble in The Reach" which features the Sportsboats (including Vipers) in the afternoon.
All racing held in front of the club so great place to watch from.....and take pics.
There is normally live commentary also which can be interesting.

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WA125er said..
125s normally race out of Nedlands YC & South of Perth Yacht Club on Sunday's, East Fremantle YC on Saturday's.
We will have about 11 or 12 Racing on Saturday morning at EFYC as a support act to the "Rumble in The Reach" which features the Sportsboats (including Vipers) in the afternoon.
All racing held in front of the club so great place to watch from.....and take pics.
There is normally live commentary also which can be interesting.

Sounds great - if I get a chance i will come down this Saturday morning with my camera........

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ironbark

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WA125er said..
125s normally race out of Nedlands YC & South of Perth Yacht Club on Sunday's, East Fremantle YC on Saturday's.
We will have about 11 or 12 Racing on Saturday morning at EFYC as a support act to the "Rumble in The Reach" which features the Sportsboats (including Vipers) in the afternoon.
All racing held in front of the club so great place to watch from.....and take pics.
There is normally live commentary also which can be interesting.

"Rumble in The Reach" sound more like a wrestling match than a sailing race.

What can we expect - some push and shove at the buoy roundings?

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ironbark

As its sailed in Blackwall Reach (hence the event name) section of the River the sailing is in confined (and often busy) waters with gusty/shifty breeze. This can make for very spectacular sailing and often throws up surprises for the spectators.
When a strong seabreeze kicks in the Sportsboats can be a lot of fun to watch....plenty of carnage is usually the result.
Dinghy Racing starts at 0955 and the Sportsboats at 1330ish

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WA125er said..
As its sailed in Blackwall Reach (hence the event name) section of the River the sailing is in confined (and often busy) waters with gusty/shifty breeze. This can make for very spectacular sailing and often throws up surprises for the spectators.
When a strong seabreeze kicks in the Sportsboats can be a lot of fun to watch....plenty of carnage is usually the result.
Dinghy Racing starts at 0955 and the Sportsboats at 1330ish

Lets hope there is some good winds on Saturday to make it interesting!!

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ironbark

Come down and say hello. I will be racing the Yellow 125....easy to spot!

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WA125er said..
Come down and say hello. I will be racing the Yellow 125....easy to spot!

Will do.....

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ironbark

I have added 35 new Viper photos to my Facebook Group - Ironbark Photos....

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