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I will update rankings etc shortly

Owen

Its always the parents that write about whether the Nationals/worlds

were good bad or ugly. So I thought I would put down my thoughts in

bullet form and hope that the sailors will add comments,whether they agree or disagree.

Venue

I thought the venue was great,what a a great view of the Bay for spectators although the racing was a little far away to be of visual impact.The Clubhouse and grounds were well set up and thought the slipway logistics and boat park pretty slick.

Wind,courses & racing.

I  think the wind played along nicely apart from one nasty squall which in retro-spect was well handled by the organisors. Apart from some unhappiness about damage caused by the rescue teams no one was in particular danger. One lesson though, we need to educate or at least have a chat to the rescue crews before big events on how to handle a Dabbie in trouble. we must bear in mind that most rescue teams are made up of volunteers which have one thing in mind the sailor.

Parents/sailors

I met some great people mostly new to the Dabchick world. I think we are very like minded with a mission to ensure sailing,good competitition and plain good clean fun for our young sailors. I see great things happening in the Western cape, thanks to all involved. Alan the spoon is going back to you next year,we are in training.

Mylar/Dacron

The first 2 finshers were Mylar sails. But having said that apart from Leo who was moving like a rocket young  Tim Manley was biting at his heels, Gareth(dacron) and James Stock (Mylar) was hot & cold so in my mind - I still dont know.Time & testing will tell.

2009 Must be a year where we recruit, recruit recruit. To do this we need to demonstrate what a great boat we have and especially what a great bunch of sailors sail them.

VIVA LEO DAVIS

Before I close well done to Leo, you really sailed well,consistent and fast, a well earned win congratulations.

All credit to last years winner, James Stock who staged a last minute come back to gain 2nd place,with Tim Manley in 3rd and Gareth 4th.

Owen Baxter

DASA Chairman

Dave Manley was nominated and voted in as our new representatitve

in the East Cape. He can be contacted on 0824771813

Owen

 Chairman

This section has been updated

Owen

Another boat for sale has been added to the boats for sale section

Owen

Hi,

The following won (one or more) trophies at last years Nationals. Will you please confirm that they will be returned to either myself, Rob Foreman or sent to Mosselbay for this year’s event?

James Stock

JJ Liddiard

Chris Gough

Andrew Hill

Jessica Hogg

Gareth Baxter

Jessica Gibbons

Can you guys please help in chasing these up, especially Chris Gough & Andrew Hill for which I don’t have addresses.

Thanks

Owen

This last weekend four Matric Dabchick sailors sailed with Optimist sailors for a morning at ZVYC’s training camp to allow them the chance to try out Dabchick sailing.

Relatively light winds meant that all could sail one up (no capsizes either) while their Optimists were looked after (sailed) by Dabbie sailors who had forgotten just how small an Oppie is…

The feedback from this was great and hopefully the same can happen again soon to give more a chance to realise just how great Dabchicks are.

See photos here.

Click here for the entry form

Click here for the NOR

Dont forget to enter early its cheaper.

Owen 

Following approval from SAS’s Sailing Management Standing Committee, Dave Manley has been listed as an accredited Dabchick measurer. Naturally measurers play an important part in the class and we wish him well and thank him for taking up the position.