Unreal spot grass rigging area clean water and good wind I had a 24 plus hr today with my 7.6 Maui and Exocet RS 4 big board was a great sail in 17 knots

Forecast for Saturday is looking great, so we will lock in the date.

GPS Freerace #4 - This SATURDAY at Coal Point, Lake Macquarie - registration from 12:30, racing to start when conditions are suitable.

Entry is only $20 for the day, and all money raised goes to the clubs who are putting the event on. Please make sure that your GPS is charged and your memory card is inside and working. After we finish sailing I will collect all the memory cards and process them straight away on the shore using the KA72 Freerace software.

For those who haven't been there before, the launch spot is Birriban Reserve, right out on the tip of the point. If you have a GPS, punch in 382 Skye Point Road, Coal Point, NSW. From Sydney, take the Toronto exit.





Link to a map below:

goo.gl/maps/H2bh3


There is a limited amount of parking of the left side of the road down to the boat ramp, so would be best to park on the large gravel area at the top.





Should be a great day, see you there.

Thanks James, looking forward to it. And just a quick update on the trophies. Sure they're not live animals, but how could any one resist!

Great arvo on the water, plenty of happy faces and a surprisingly good breeze.

Congratulations Byron, and well done to Remi and Justin. Wasn't happy not being able to make it today.

Great work James. Looks like you guys had a fairly good series. We have only managed 2 events with good wind last race was pretty light on. Wind in Qld has been pretty bad this season ??

Congrats to everyone! Grr How did I miss this? I was in the area too..

hey glad to hear we finaly got to run an event on lake mac, I couldn't get there had
car racing on yesty, hope there was a gd number of ppl there & see u all next time the winds up
& I'll grab me gps shirts next sat at the club.

I had a great time participating in this GPS series and really appreciate the people who made it happen. I heard nearly 50 people took part in the series which is huge. James Farley was running briefing and time keeping etc. For a racing scene to develop it needs honesty and integrity and we have that in spades with James. Thanks to the whole team.
It was so nice to get a trophy what a surprise! I got a green one my favourite colour! Design and made by Adam Craven, very artistic. It sits by the TV, dunno if I will watch the TV more or the trophy, probably the trophy, Ha Ha. Thanks Adam, I love it.

Really enjoyed racing Byron and Remi, such good sailors. I felt we had a good thing there, we were often the last to pack up and leave still chatting and discussing and laughing. Good comradery.

I was super happy with 3rd place. Thank you to Patrik Deithelm and Karin Jaggi for there expertise and all the knowledge that the Patrik community has. Also, everyone needs a training partner and I have a few, but I like to particular thank Dave Howe. Thanks Dave for all the training sessions. Particularly the formula sessions, we both had great results on the formula series this summer.


At the end when people where sitting around enjoying the food and drink some ideas were put forward for future events.

Laying two marks which you have to go around – this would keep the fleet together more and you would get slalom type moments roundingmarks with other guys

Having different start and finish locations – this would give everybody a sense of achievement that a marathon gives you.

I would like Beach starts and explore some new locations. What about in the winter months we meet the Queenslanders half way for State of Origin at Coffs or SWRocks. They are a good group, very talented.

regards J

JustinL said..

I was super happy with 3rd place. Thank you to Patrik Deithelm and Karin Jaggi for there expertise and all the knowledge that the Patrik community has. Also, everyone needs a training partner and I have a few, but I like to particular thank Dave Howe. Thanks Dave for all the training sessions. Particularly the formula sessions, we both had great results on the formula series this summer.

You had me at "Hello".

... but seriously, it's been great to have a training partner for FW and Slalom. I've really enjoyed the sailing this season. NSW FW and Slalom events have been great. Big thanks to all the organisers and to everyone who participated.

D

Good idea of Byron's to get upwind into Belmont Bay area before the start and do longer runs..I might try that if I ever get to go in one again..Bit embarassing if you fall off..shows how long it takes you to get going again..