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This is what you have been training for, the first regatta of the new grand Prix series.(Pretoria Sailing Club GP 1) A little birdie has told me that there may be some fantastic sponsored prizes up for grabs. PSC has also organized some music for a party after sailing ( no not lang arm Sakkie sakkie) and other entertainment throughout the day. Why not camp there, save the stress of dodging roadwork’s etc on the way and chill with sailors from behind the boerewors curtain.

If you need to find out more, contact the people on the NOR or get hold of me. What is the Grand Prix series about – let me know if you need details.

Please encourage everyone to turn out, get on facebook, mixit,twitter,  etc and spread the word.

See you there.

Regards

Owen

 PS :  derogatory comments over the weekend about the Blue Bulls could be very hazardous to your health.

PPS – Cape sailors are welcome as well.

Click here for the NOR  nor-2009-youth-regatta-anne-english2

Click here to access the Northern Region NOR  :  2009-nsa-youth-nor

Regards

Owen

To download or read the Youth Nationals NOR click on the link below :

Click here 2009-youth-nationals-nor-final

Regards

Owen

I have noted a topic on the facebook page “Team Macnificent Hitachi” which needs to be challenged. The topic is “the next National champion will come from the Cape”.

What do the Vaalies think of this, go to the page and vent your feelings (nicely).

Owen

If anyone has old boats or parts they would like to get rid of please let me know.

In particular I need a mast & sails.

I can be contacted on  083 236 7518

Owen

Come live life slowly in Mossel Bay even if it is only for a little while, come and refresh your soul.

NOR and SI to follow shortly.

Please contact Helen if you need info on accommodation at helenvantonder23@webmail.co.za

For any further details please contact Rob Holden at 0833206362 or rob@rssailing.co.za

Northvaal Dabchick & Optimist Provincials will take place at Aeolians Club from the 24th to the 27th of September 2009. Arrangements are in an advanced stage and the NOR will soon be published.

The Laser Nationals are scheduled for the same weekend at LDYC at Vaaldam so its possible for “Older” sailors from a far to bring along their younger sailors on Optimists or Dabchicks to take part in the Provincials.

Please pencil this date into your calenders it isnt so far away.

For any further detail Contact Owen Baxter 083 236 7518 or  leave a comment on this site.

OPTIMIST & DABCHICK TRAINING WEEKEND 15^th & 16 Th August 2009

                                                Arrangements

Costs

Training only R120.00 per sailor

R35.00 per person for camping or sleeping in the Clubhouse

Food excluded in these costs

Catering

The Optimist Class will be catering:

• Sat Lunch

For Sale -Usual regatta food, Hamburgers, Toasted Sarmies etc Prices TBA

• Sat Supper

Buy your braai – Pay for your meat by the piece. Salads & Pap.

• Sunday Breakfast

           Aeolians Volle Engelse ontbyt, at prices that will make   Wimpy’s eyes water.

• Sunday lunch

For Sale – usual regatta food, Hamburgers, Toasted Sarmies etc Prices TBA

• Bar & Cool drinks

Will be run by Aeolians, no alcohol to under under 18’s

Training

Please be on time

Optimists by Ivan Gibbons – starting time (rigged) 10h30 Saturday 15^th

Dabchicks by John Samuel & Tim Gibbons starting times (rigged) Saturday 15^th 10h30  

Rescue and Mark laying boats will be on the water. Life jackets are compulsory. The Trainers are very experienced sailors in their own right having competed successfully in many regattas at a high level. Your youngsters will definitely benefit from the coaching given, provided they are prepared to listen, learn and apply their newly gained skills.

Moms and Dads are welcome to Listen & learn as well.   J

( THIS SESSION IS OPEN TO CAPE TOWN BASED SAILORS AS WELL   )

Contacts

Owen Baxter   083 236 7518   Dabchick

Cobus Bester 0824577218      Optimist

Bill Webster     083 3782907    Aeolians

I will be stepping down as National Chairman at the end of the year. Its time for new blood, new ideas and energy to take us forward. Please think about who can take the reins over, you will be required to vote in a new chairman at Nationals Midmar 2009. Remember,its the sailors who vote so discuss with your friends and parents and come to the AGM prepared.

Owen

At the recent Junior dinner held at VLC the Dabchick participants in the 2008/9 Grand Prix series were honoured. Warren Hadley was the season winner followed closely by James Mc wha. Robert Bradfield and Ingrid Wertheim Aymes were in 3rd and 4th place respectively, both in their first season in Dabbies.

Megan Eccleston was awarded the Verona trophy for the best result in the first season, perserverance and promise. Megan aquired her boat in February this year and along with the Barnard brothers is showing a lot of potential.The final placings were :

sailwave-results-for-northvaal-dabchick-grand-prix-2008-2009-travelling-circuis

Regards

Owen