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 […]
Category Archives: Weekly Reports
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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 […]
17
May
May
The Vincentia Sailing Presentation evening for the 44th Sailing Season went with astounding success, with more sailors tan ever before heading home from the Country Club with a number of prestigious awards. Thank you to Race Officer, John and the vast number of volunteers who have ran club racing almost every Sunday September through till […]
17
Apr
Apr
The picturesque backdrop of Jervis Bay set the stage for another exhilarating day of sailing at the Vincentia Sailing Club. As the final day of competition for the Single-Handed Championship unfolded, sailors prepared for a thrilling test of skill and strategy in the Hobie 14 fleet. With the polly remaining on dry land, anticipation filled […]
08
Apr
Apr
Despite the deluge that threatened to dampen spirits, the Vincentia Sailing Club’s weekend of sailing commenced under surprisingly favorable conditions on Saturday afternoon. The transformation from a morning of uncertainty to an afternoon of exhilarating sailing was nothing short of remarkable. Paddy and Carmen, undeterred by the remnants of the storm, took to the water […]
05
Dec
Dec
The Vincentia Sailing Club witnessed yet another exhilarating day of sailing as a dozen junior sailors, affectionately known as the Grom Squad, took to the water accompanied by self-described seasoned sailors Rene, Scotty, and Garry. The morning sun illuminated the horizon as Liana & Charlie navigated the Dragoon, honing their skills on trapeze. Bede & […]