Hi. The 8th Victorian Spinnaker State are on Sat 2nd & sun 3rd of November 2013 at Loch Sport.
Peter N

Find the Notice of Race here:

VMCA website

Hi. I see that there is 23 mosquito with spinnakers on the forum.So who is coming to the state.
Simon, now that you have a spinnaker I hope to see you at Loch Sport where you sailed your fist mosquito.
Peter N

Hi Peter,

I'll be there on some Mossie or other, there are at least 3 that float sitting in sheds around Eagle Point that I am sure nobody will notice if I steal.

hi all
I am in Queensland so I will not be able to attend
if there were queensland or NSW state or national titles
I will attend
hi gary
you can use my boat

Peter... I'm still recovering from the emotional scar left by being the first person rescued by your new boat I recall spending rather a lot of time stuck in your lovely mud, mast first. I've got a clash with kids sporting commitments but at this stage I'm planning on making the Sunday.

Cheers

Gary, if you're gonna steal one, can you make it a slow one

HAHA good one simon.
i wont be there as im in QLD. i want to be there but can't.
Sorry Guys

So come on, we don't want to hear about who's not coming (understand you can't make it Matt and Tim's in England), but who is coming?

This weekend has offered some of the best spinnaker sailing ever in the past, great place to learn to go fast with your spinnaker and nice small fleet with short races (Sunday), keeps it all close. Prior to that you get to stretch your legs in the long race Saturday.

Can't beat the local hospitality either, make a long weekend of it, bring the family and enjoy the beautiful beaches and bush away from the crowds.

Due to the weather forecast on Sunday which is predicted for 35kns winds and storms,the Mosquito spinnaka states has been postponed to a later date.The race on Saturday will still go ahead,so if you can make the saturday it shoud be a great day.
Petern

Buggar, that was the day I could come.... with just you and Gary responding I was looking forward to cleaning up 3rd place! Not something you'd see every day at a State Titles!

Just remember my brother simon!!!!

Hey Simon, not everyone posts on here, there are some old mossie sailors that don't embrace such high tech stuff, give you a hint PWS , was also attending.

But if you really want to improve your position in the fleet at the cat champs, why don't you see if one of those A classes that just sit around in the yard is available for me to sail? save me stealing a Mossie from Eagle Point. Gary at Petes place.

I'd have settled for fourth!.... I think all boats are spoken for for the Cat Champs Gary ..... Do you want me to ask around tomorrow?

Hi Simon,

thanks for the offer of asking, was just kidding, but if somebody was game to lend me a boat and Insurance etc was all ok, I guess I would be up for it.

Anything to help improve your finishing position.

Gary (still at Petes place).

Gary if you could have my boat polished and set up on the beach when I get back that would be great

Think you must have mistaken me for somebody with a name beginning with B

Back from where and when ?

Anyway to busy sailboarding .

Good call by Peter N on postponing the spinnaker states,

Had a great long distance sail on Saturday, Karma Cat was flying on awesome flat water and wind gusting to 20 knots, only problem was it was too fast , with lots of reaching and only took 90 minutes .

But big wind came in even earlier than expected by 6am sunday and kept going all day. But it wasn't all bad, I got back to Paynesville and had a great sailboard , using the smallest sail I have a 4.5m on my old narrow board, it was awesome and out of control at times .

Hi All
Rye looks able to hold the spinnaker states on 14-15 dec need a bit of feed back if this time suits? if so will arrange something say 2 races sat and 4 on the sunday.. let me know interest as I am aware its close to christmas
and if we can only get a few boats it may pay to hold over till the new year
gordon

Can't say no when it's at Rye!!

Third time lucky for me maybe!!

As long as I can find a boat I will be there.

Saw the pics Garry, pretty amazing sequence!!!

Hopefully we will see you at Rye!!!

Matt will be there. I'll be there on one of the days due to work commitments.

Tim S (still in UK) said he should be able to make it.

I can't believe you guys don't check "MY" diary before booking things.... really!!

Couldn't have picked a worse weekend for me. but I shall endeavour to shuffle and make at least one of the days.... that's just the committed sort of bloke I am

gary can you send me sailing instruction etc for me to modified to suit new location etc.. gordon

Gordon. I have the sailing instruction, and i will send them to you.
PeterN

Thanks Pete, thought you would reply once the wedding was over.

Neil J hopes to be able to make it.

the notice of race should be available later this week once I can get everyone to sign off on it
so book the date 14 / 15 december at Rye Yacht club

gordon

Hope to have resurrected Thrice in time see what happens
But don't forget, all Mossies are welcome, even if you don't have a spinnaker . A great chance for Vics to warm up for Nats.

Keep a eye on the web page for the Sailing Instructions// should be up shortly……………..
Ryes a great place to sail and we want as many boat as possible even if your not sailing with a spinnaker come on down and sail in the club race sunday afternoon 2 races back to back.

Hi All,

I'll obviously second Gordon's note.

It looks like we will have a full compliment of volunteers for the Sat and Sun with the canteen operating and the upper deck is one of the best places on the bay to watch the racing and socialise, the rigging area is great and the beach really nice too. There will likely be a BBQ operating for dinner on Sat night and there is a beer fridge with the "honesty box" operating for the thirsty souls.

This Sunday looks like being great conditions at the club as well so a warm up could be in order ???? There are two races on Sunday with the first starting at 1330hrs.

Really looking forward to seeing as many Mossies as possible at the club on the 14/15th as possible (those without kites too!!!!) to show off a great class.

Wish I could be there. Enjoy the really great venue and I hope the weather is kind.

So who is coming :-)??

I'll be there. I hope the weather is as good as last Sunday with long hull flying runs under spinnaker

I can't do the Saturday but I'll sail up on Sunday morning and meet you at the start. If one of you Rye gentleman could email me an entry form, I'll email it back prior to the weekend.

Hate to win and get protested for not being a valid entry! (Gary, that's laughing myself sick!)

See you on the water for those coming.

Cheers

Thats OK Simon, as long as your'e not laughing yourself silly .

So question for anybody that knows, what is the set up at Rye? If I get down on Friday, can you get access to the rigging area? Is there a overnight lock up area? etc. I have alot of rigging up to do still with this boat.

Gary,
If you get in contact with Gordon he should be able to let you in or organise someone who will let you into the yard. There are external power points for work and video cameras for surveillance overnight, so should be pretty safe there. If you are really lucky Gordon will hang around chewing your ear off as he drinks and watches you work. He is an old hand at watching others work now.
His place is also a short walk away if you need tools or a bench.

You can also leave your trailer locked up in the car park if you have a tow ball lock. There are gates so you can back it into the yard to unload, but the trailers have to be taken out again when you are finished.
There is an honesty fridge for beer or space for your own, and Gordons key will also get you into toilets and showers. Give me or Gordon a call if you have any further questions/queries.
Luke.

PS. Sailing on Lake Macquarie the average temperature each day is about 28. Just saying.

Funny you should say that Luke , after the McCrae Cat Champs, can't belive the forecast this weekend , looks like the Peninsula is turning it on again, the cold weather and showers that is .

Has been warmer and dryer here also .

Simon entry forms will be available at the club, as I have not uploaded it to the web..entry is $40 for the series payable on the day….
Gary entry to the club can be arranged for friday night just call me when you get here and I will get the club yard open for you

Thanks Gordon,

I was just being lazy... hoping I could sail straight from McCrae to the start (a lot shorter) and then pay at lunch time.... worth a try

Cheers

simon
just sail down and I will advise the powers that be to enter your boat on the day see you on the water//////

Thanks Gordon,

See you Sunday.

Was 33 today. Water temp getting into the 20s on the lake. I think I have to buy some spandex like Nick wears sailing.

don't you mean latex?

ooooh... that's just wrong!

Oh nasty !!!!

I dont need the wetsuit cause I dont capsize as much as you do Luke.......lucky the water temp is not low up there !!

PS: here I was looking forward to some interesting chatter about this weekend.........hahahahahaha

PPS: 10-15knts out of the South both days.......perfect for Rye !!

Four visitors already......how many will we have tomorrow?

Nic is the that after you had to drive 3 hours back to town to get some keys after locking yourself out of the house?

Results at sailres.com/view.php?s=193

It was hard work at the back of the fleet following a swim in race 1. However a few pointers from Neil late on Day 1 meant a significant improvement in performance and a much better day 2. It is amazing how much you can improve in two days when you put the effort into a regatta like this. Thanks again to all involved.

2013 VIC Spinnaker States Photos - Saturday

A really really enjoyable weekend! Thanks so much to all competitors who made it a great weekend and congrats to Garry on yet another win :-) :-) To anyone not there or currently without a kite.....it's time to get one and go to the spin states.....a lot of fun and close racing.