Sabre Nationals QLD

Please find attached a youtube clip for the 2012/13 Sabre Nationals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJbiM2ExasA

2011/2012 Calendar
here

Building and measuring
A new member is about to commence building a boat and is ordering ply from Tassie and spar sections. If anyone else would like to put in orders, to share freight, please contact John Campbell (jscampbell6@hotmail.com) asap. John will put you in touch with the new member.

There is a class rule change in progress removing the requirement for as rigid annual foil and sail inspection. The new rule will place the onus on owners to ensure measurement of new or refurbished gear is up to date. So, if you have new gear or have done significant refurbishing the old - please email John to make a suitable time for inspection/measurement.

Big River SC - imagine a pleasant weekend - sailing on the Clarence River
Camping overnight on the grassy surrounds of the Big River Sailing Club at Harwood. Sounds good? It is! Hard to find such a perfect venue, one of the best kept secrets of Northern Rivers sailing. Wide river sailing, friendly club with catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner, free camping overnight. The Single Handers Regatta - 29th-30th October - is an opportunity for you to join the growing local Sabre fleet and stake out our territory beside the Lasers and other single handed classes. Go on, take the plunge, travel to Harwood - you won't be disappointed!

Fees Due
Fees now due. No need to send in a form unless your details have changed.
Membership form
Cheers
Secretary/Treasurer
Kathy

24 July at Southport YC
Winter race at Southport
It was a real family day at Southport YC (Hollywell) for the Sabre fleet. On water racing we had Lea, Sue, Wendy and Dave.

We started the day with the now famous SYC (Hollywell) Big Breakfast. On shore was exciting with Dave and Sandi accompanied by their granddaughters and Anne Mussett visiting with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter (It was Anne's birthday and she was having a special outing just 2 weeks after her hip replacement). It was action stations for everyone with the grandchildren. Is this a new fleet growth strategy?

The sailors enjoyed the light SE breeze. Sue finished both races in 1st place, however not without challenges from Lea, Dave and Wendy. Wendy showed her skills sailing upwind and hugging the shore to avoid the tide. Dave was aggressive at the starts and made sure the girls did not rest on their laurels if ahead. Lea led for 2/3 of race two - WooHoo.

It was a great day to be on the water

Photos

Nationals 2011/2012
The Victorian Sabre Committee are about to launch their promotional campaign for the nats this Christmas at Blairgowrie YS. Keep an eye on the Sabre website for updates. The venue and dates are confirmed - it should be a great event. Start preparing and planning.

Winter Sailing
The attached spreadsheet is collated info from local club websites on their winter sailing. Hope this helps you plan your sailing over the next few months. winter2011.xls

River Rats and Head of the River
19-20 March 2011 MSC
Photos
Article

National Championships 2010/2011
Queenslander Results
8 John Campbell
13 Susan Hextell (3rd Ladies Div, 2nd Grand Master Div)
38 John Nobbs
46 Peter Skinner
56 Robyn Collins
69 Anne Mussett
Photos
Full Results
Article

Sabre Nationals 2012/13
While QUITE some time away, we are pleased to announce that the next Qld sponsored Nationals will be held at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS), Manly. More details to follow in the future.

FOR SALE / WANTING TO BUY
Contact Webmaster if you have a sabre or parts for sale or wanting to buy
For Sale

Wanting to Buy
Chris Hurling Ashgrove 0423 835 464

Wanted - second hand Sabre mast in good condition. Derek 0421998867 or cords20@hotmail.com