The weekend brought another fantastic day of sailing at the Vincentia Sailing Club, though not quite as expected. While forecasts had promised a building nor’easter, sailors arrived to find a moderate south-easterly setting the tone for the morning. Young gun Elliot wasted no time hitting the rigging area, inspiring his parents to get rigged so […]
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Nov
Nov
The strong nor-easter wind scarred the adults off but the youths lapped it up on the Waves, mostly helming with the big boys trimming. A couple of hairy moments but zero carnage and fun was had all around. I think everyone had a win at one point, not sure if anyone kept a tally, just […]
15
Nov
Nov
As the spring season approaches its finale, Vincentia Sailing Club proudly hosted the OK Dinghy NSW State Championships, with three races set for both Saturday and Sunday. A dedicated team of VSC members was on hand to volunteer and ensure the event ran smoothly, making for an impressive regatta by any standard. The action didn’t […]
04
Nov
Nov
The day started with promising conditions for racing, with winds ranging from 8 to 18 knots—ideal for an exciting day on the water. However, the first race faced an unexpected challenge when the finish boat, manned by Steve and Jamie, had to respond to an emergency rescue as Doug capsized and turtled his boat. This […]
28
Oct
Oct
It was another spectacular day at the Vincentia Sailing Club for the second round of the Round the Bay Rally Series. With Hatto managing race duty and Rennie cooking up a storm in the kitchen, the day was primed for long-distance “champagne racing” in a mint north-easterly seabreeze. Race One The day started with a […]
14
Oct
Oct
The Vincentia Sailing Club’s weekend of racing began with anticipation as the Nor’Easter teased its arrival, fashionably late by an hour but ultimately delivering the exciting conditions sailors had hoped for. With a fleet eager to hit the water, it was Adrian who wisely predicted the weather, calling for an early start. The wind, however, […]
30
Sep
Sep
It was another exceptional weekend of sailing in Jervis Bay, as the VSC hosting the NSW Hobie Cat Association’s Hobie 14 Coaching Camp from Friday afternoon, through till Sunday’s single-handed championship. With a a grand total of 11 x Hobie 14s hitting the race track on Sunday, along with the Waves, Getaway, Dragoon and Hobie […]
22
Sep
Sep
The third weekend of sailing on Jervis Bay was met with a vastly volatile, yet vibrant westerly blowing in from the hills. With Kiaran on the tools for an early lunch, Adrian and Howard took charge on the water as they banked three races around the cans for the VSC’s spring handicap. Spinelli, Dobbo, Jakey, […]
09
Sep
Sep
It was another splendid Sunday on Jervis Bay, following on from one of the greatest starts to the spring season we could’ve hoped for. With the first Round the Bay Rally locked in for the week, Adrian & Paddy deliberated all week determining the most suitable course for the wind forecast. As always with a […]
01
Sep
Sep
What a tremendous way to spend Father’s Day down in Jervis Bay, a howling westerly, a brilliant lunch followed by the most ludicrous of Wave Challenges to finish the day. Jamie & Violet brought their new Hobie 16 down to the club, rigging it up for the first time. Likewise, Marc & Eddie brought along […]