Archive for December, 2010

The Suns out – Aeolians begins to dry

Posted by Owen Baxter on December 17, 2010 · Filed under General

The sun came out yesterday at Youth Nationals and spirits began to lift. A beautiful sunset was enjoyed by all. As we speak race ( 11) has started in very light conditions,which should favour the lightweights for a change.I spoke to Rob who is on the water, he reported a beautiful day,actually a little hot for some.The top positions are not safe yet and one bad race could mean a tumble down the pecking order.So hold thumbs for your favorites and lets enjoy the racing that only a fleet of Dabbies can produce.

I leave for Namibia at lunch today,so to everyone have a great safe and enjoyable festive season.To all the sailors and parents who made a long trip to the Vaal, thank you and have a safe trip back.

Owen, Cheryl Gareth and Kirsty

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The Suns out – Youth Nat results race 10

Posted by Owen Baxter on December 16, 2010 · Filed under General

Axel Adelbert and Brent Gray have sent me a results update.

Rob Foreman reported this morning rained out tents and water logged roads.Axel & Brent report tight racing and are having a good time.

The sun is shining in JHB I hope Aeolians is lit up as well.

ABRIDGED VERSION

Rank	Fleet	SailNo	Club	HelmName	CrewName	R7	R8	R9	R10	Total	Nett
1^st		3442	MAC	Jonathan KUKARD		1	3	2	3	26	16
2^nd		3440	MAC	Jason GRAY		2	1	5	2	28	18
3^rd		3438	IYC	Jeremy FOREMAN		(29 DSQ)	2	1	1	55	20
4^th		3436	IYC	Timothy MANLEY		3	4	4	(7)	32	21
5^th		3437	IYC	Kevin FOREMAN		4	5	3	4	52	35
6^th		3445	ZVYC	Tiran LONG		9	6	6	(11)	70	50
7^th	U15	3434	PYC	Euan HURTER		5	7	8	8	79	54
8^th		3385	MAC	Jaques LOUW		6	9	7	(29 OCS)	102	60
9^th		3422	ZVYC	Vicky STOCK		7	8	(11)	6	88	65
10^th		3428	PSC	Julian WERTHEIM AYMES		10	10	9	9	90	69
11^th		33	BSC	Oliver CRIBB		8	11	14	10	115	82
12^th		3417	PSC	Alexander HAM		12	(14)	10	5	108	82
13^th		3439	IYC	Stuart COLEMAN		11	12	12	12	125	96
14^th	U15	3414	GLYC	Jayan SMART		17	13	13	14	151	114
15^th		3	IYC	Marc WILSON		(19)	18	15	13	159	118
16^th	U15	3382	IYC	Luke SHER		16	15	17	17	160	121
17^th		3425	MAC	Chelsea BANKS		13	(19)	18	16	163	126
18^th		3316	VLC	Megan ECCLESTON		15	16	19	18	176	134
19^th		3443	IYC	Matthew BROEKHUIZEN		14	20	(21)	(29 DNC)	188	138
20^th		3381	IYC	Danford JOOSTE		(29 OCS)	17	16	(29 OCS)	206	148
21^st		3444	IYC	Patric LOYDELL		(29 DNC)	(29 DNC)	20	15	207	149
22^nd		3362	MAC	Sabine VIDAL		18	21	22	19	222	169
23^rd		3380	VLC	Alison BRADFIELD		21	22	23	20	243	185
24^th		3387	IYC	Connol JOOSTE		20	29 DNC	24	29 DNC	255	197
25^th		3356	PSC	Eric NORTON		22	23	25	21	257	199
26^th		3351	MAC	Robyn SPRATLEY	Bianca LOUW	29 DNC	29 DNC	29 DNC	29 DNF	278	220
27^th		3283	IYC	Eeamon JOOSTE		29 DNF	29 DNC	26	29 DNC	287	229
28^th	U15	3322	VLC	David ROOKEN SMITH	Greg ROOKIN-SMITH	29 DNC	29 DNC	29 DNC	29 DNC	290	232

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Youth Nationals – Wet,wet,wet and more wet…..

Posted by Owen Baxter on December 16, 2010 · Filed under General

Youth Nationals is in full swing at Aeolians club and John Samuel and his course crew are doing very well in getting in the races in. Contrary to my assurances of sunny days with an odd thunderstorm it has not stopped raining since Sunday, with lightening and thunder scaring everyone………..less.This is my 3rd Nationals at Aeolians and I havent seen anything like this, ah well if you are camping you just sleep in your wet suit. On the up side,wind has been plentiful and I think surprised many a Capie who expected light stuff.The Chop has seen many a Dabbie nose diving but some spectacular reaches and competitive racing has been the order of the day.

Internet reception at the venue is not good but I have results up to day 2 click here Results

I will do my best to get some updates.

Owen

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CHARTER A DABBIE for BT GAMES SAS YOUTH NATIONALS 2010

Posted by Owen Baxter on December 2, 2010 · Filed under General

If you are responsible and can look after a boat,and respect other peoples property and would like to compete in the CHAMPs but need to charter a boat – Contact me on 083 236 7518 (Owen) or obaxter@fnb.co.za

YOU BREAK IT, YOU FIX IT , OR REPLACE IT, OR YOU IN DA TROUBLE……..

And No Axel you are too old ………