Just wanting to introduce the idea to members about having a top hat state title regetta similar to that of the endeavours. What are the thoughts within the group?
Cheers
Phil
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From: Meander21 Sent: 4/10/2007 4:08 PM
Not a bad idea Phil!
Briefly, how does the endeavour regatta work?
Cheers, Bryce
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From: marklang2 Sent: 5/10/2007 4:48 AM
Love the idea of a regatta. Have been racing with the Top Hat Sailing Association for the last 12 months (the token Top Hat as everyone else has moved on to bigger and mostly faster boats). It would be great to compete against other TH's.
Mark
(Windy Business)
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From: GosfordPhil3 Sent: 6/10/2007 5:11 AM
I am on the central coast and gosford sailing club has built a new marina that could possibly hold 15 top hats around the perimeter. They hosted the state and national endeavour championships last season and should be supportive. Brisbane waters has enough perminat bouys to get windward and leeward courses. The other options would be sydney harbour or lake macquarie but we would have to find a club to host. For the regetta to be a success we would need 10+ enteries for the inaugural NSW state titles. I prepose a 2 day regetta over a weekend with 2 races on the first day and 1 on the second to allow boats to return to home ports. Pre regetta I would suggest an article in the afloat mag to attract interest. What do you all think?
Cheers
Phil
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From: marklang2 Sent: 7/10/2007 2:40 AM
Phil,
Gosford sounds great (and convenient for me).
Put me down as a definite starter.
Mark
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From: TomT_007 Sent: 7/10/2007 2:55 AM
Good evening all,
Just preparing to move my Top Hat 'Alley Oop" from Lake Macquarie to Parsley Bay. I counted at least 6 Top Hats moored at Parsley Bay.
At this stage, I can be counted in for the state title. Looking forward to meeting other Top Hat owners.
Happy sailing.
Tom Transfield
email: TomT_007@hotmail.com (or)
thomas.transfield@olgr.nsw.gov.au
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From: Meander21 Sent: 7/10/2007 3:57 PM
Great idea and I would be interested. Just need to fix up my spinnaker
rigging and get some experience in flying the spinnaker.
Cheers, Bryce
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From: GosfordPhil3 Sent: 8/10/2007 5:37 PM
Hi All
I have spoken to Gosford sailing club yacht captain and the club would be happy to hold the regetta. Last year they charged the endeavours $37 per boat for use of the club, provide a starter and marks.In addition all boats must have cat 7 safety, racing insurance and YA membership. Currently looking into the possibility for temporary YA membership for the regetta. I will be getting a copy of the endeavour race instructions to give you all an idea of the concept. The best dates for a regetta would be Jan/Feb but this season's sailing calander is full so we would be looking at 2009. The council has a protected marina area that the endeavous got at a discounted rate so we could get access for the week prior and post to allow boats the be delivered prior to the regetta. Another thought is to form a seperate division and join in on the endeavour regetta. This year they are holding it on lake macquarie. I have not approached them but it is an option. Let me know what you guys think
Cheers
Phil
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From: marklang2 Sent: 9/10/2007 6:37 AM
Phil,
2009 sounds a bit far off. Like the idea of a 2nd division to the Endeavours - but getting to Lake Macquarie could be a problem. No issues with the cost or the Cat7. Eagerly await further news.
Regards,
Mark
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From: GosfordPhil3 Sent: 10/10/2007 5:18 AM
Hi All
How about having a social race and raft up to discuss further. We could start at the bottom of Pittwater, around lion island and finish at refuge. Bottle of bundy to the place getters, entry fees = cost of rum divided by number of boats. Only rule is that the winner must share their rum. How about the 16/17 Feb so we can spread the word?
Cheers
Phil
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From: Meander21 Sent: 10/10/2007 4:27 PM
Sounds great - count me in. Either or both of those days would suit at
this stage.
Cheers, Bryce
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From: marklang2 Sent: 11/10/2007 5:53 AM
I believe the 16th/17th February is good for me - as is the venue.
Cheers,
Mark
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From: SilverGull Sent: 15/10/2007 4:27 AM
Phil, sounds great, what dates were you thinking? Presume Sydney Harbour
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From: nswsailor Sent: 11/11/2007 1:13 AM
Hi Phil,
A raft up sounds good. Would give me an excuss to sail down to Pittwater and Sydney.
Count me in.
Phillip
SEAKA
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From: GosfordPhil3 Sent: 18/11/2007 3:19 AM
Thanks for the replys. I think at this stage something low key to start looks like a winner. Lets book in the weekend of the 16/17 feb. The race will start at 11am at the South eastern corner of Scotland Island, around lion island and finish in refuge bay. I will provide a bottle of rum to the winner on the condition it is shared
Cheers
Phil
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From: Meander21 Sent: 18/11/2007 2:39 PM
Looks good to me. I'll toss in a bottle of scotch under the same
conditions.
Cheers,
Bryce
PS: Phil, what's your secret to making your tophat sail so fast?
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From: marklang2 Sent: 20/11/2007 5:06 AM
Phil,
Was looking forward to the race and raft up. But unfortunately am o'seas on the dates selected. I'll keep my eye on developments in case the date is changed.
Regards,
Mark (Windy Business)
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From: GosfordPhil3 Sent: 10/02/2008 3:11 AM
Hi all
A quick reminder that next weeked is the planned race from scotland island, around lion island and into refuge for a raft up. 11am start. Please send me an email to confirm attendance. pcao@iprimus.com.au
Cheers
Phil
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From: GosfordPhil3 Sent: 13/02/2008 9:11 PM
Hi All
I will have to call this weekend off due to no emails confirming attendance.
Cheers
Phil
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From: BCL Sent: 29/10/2008 4:16 AM
The State Title sounds like a great idea - but seems to have died off after discussion. Is anyone still keen?