new F28 to hit the water.

A little birdie told me to look in this shed and look what I found.
a new F28 made from carbon and Nomex.
Over size and rudders in the floats, big carbon mast. That light
You can pick it up. Mark Stafford wont be happy.

Apparently will be finished for SOMR 2020?

New Boat to hit the water.

I was at Hart Marine through the week and look what I found? Looks like another new boat ready to launch. A Little birdy told me it will be ready for SOMR 2011. Who owns this new weapon?

Has anyone heard the rumor about the Multihull sailors returning from SA over the long weekend?

Apparently they found out, a diesel engine doesn’t work very well on un-leaded fuel… Oh Dirrrrr. I'm not a mechanic and I could of told them that!!!

Syndicate Members Required

Morning all,

Please read the follow email received from Owen McKenzie about a fantastic idea.
Wouldn't it be great to have this boat sailing and representing our club. Remember in life, "You regret more things you didn't do in life(when the opportunity arises) than the mistakes you ever make"... Have a go and enjoy life.


I'm hoping to gauge interest in setting up a syndicate for bringing in a racing trimaran from the US. the link to the boat is here http://www.multihulldesigns.com/designs_stock/f40shtri.html it's a Kurt Hughes 40' tri that is able to be singlehanded. I've checked the logistics of transporting the boat (it packs into a 40' container) and the mast is transported as deck cargo. Obviously we would have to get a full survey on the boat prior to purchase and check that it matches it's description prior to purchase (I think I'll fly to Seattle to have a test sail prior to transporting back and would urge other syndicate members to do the same if the process goes ahead). The cost of the boat is $60,000 USD and it looks from the shipping quote I've been able to obtain that freight duty and customs charges will be approximately $20,000 AUD. From that we can have a four member syndicate at $20,000 each or if we can get 8 members involved $10,000 each which would be a cheap entry into a fast ocean capable racing boat. A properly drafted syndicate
contract will be put in place for everyones peace of mind and an insurance and maintenance allowance would be built into the syndicate fees to keep the boat in top condition. I've checked that Allcraft Marine can handle slipping the boat for antifoul
(which is no problems) and have a mooring in Warneet that should be adequate for parking the boat on (although a mooring at Hastings may be better) Please contact Owen McKenzie on precisionsunroofs1@bigpond..com
for more information if interested. Please note this is a focused racing boat not a cruising boat and doesn't claim to be one although it would be comfortable enough for short passages, day sailing or singlehanded races.

Cheers,
Owen McKenzie

Gippsland Lakes for Easter.

Hi,

I am trying to get a group of multis to join us on the Gippsland lakes for the Easter regatta. A notice of race can be found at http://sailglyc.com/

While the cash prizes on offer are for the Mono and multi division, off the beach cats are included in the multis. The club has agreeded to run an OMR set of results for us if we have enough boats (more than 5)


Can you pass this on to any one you feel may be interested? or let me know if any one wants more info

thanks

Andrew Somerville
Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club

Boat "Spudgun"

Marley Point Sailed and Won...

Current National champion for division 2 Shaun Fishley has done it again and won The APC Marley Point Overnight Race 2011. Light winds made it a very tactical race which the Frassld crew read beautifully by winning by 13 minutes and 40 seconds from local boat Triple Expresso, closely followed by the speed machine APC Mad Max. Nothing will hold him back now for his assault on the 2011 SOMR regatta and the coveted Greyhound Trophy. Word also has it he has kept the boat down at the lakes for secret training to back up his efforts from Wangi last year..

Mark Stafford reckons his new F32 zipped up flyer will be the only one that will be able to pop Shaun’s big head if he wins another regatta. Only problem is it, wont be ready for a few years and Shaun’s head might explode by then….. Not nice from the big fella??

Multihull Wanted 3 Peaks 2011.

One of the top crews that won The Three Peaks Race last year and placed third in a similar race in England is looking for a Multihull to do this years race. This is a great opportunity for someone to do one of the premier races in Australia; They are happy to support with logistics and cover cost etc. If anyone is interested contact Terry Travers on merseypharmacy@hotmail.com

Maybe the Flying Deck Chair could skip across the strait and show these gun sailors and runners a fast time???

New Marina for Melbourne

Gents,

Please read below an email we received from Peter Dawson RMYS General Manager introducing their new marina they are building. He is very keen for Multis to berth there and is offering Multihull pens for sale. This could be the start of our Port Phillip base in Melbourne? It even has our initials on the club!!! Royal Mullihull Yacht Squadron???
If you are interested email Peter direct for all the information.




Dear multi hull member,

The opportunity to confirm your position for a pen at the new RMYS marina at the Foundation Marina Member rates is open until February 28, 2011 and after that date we will either have no long term leases available or you will pay considerably more.

We have 2 x 15 meter and 1 x 18 meter multi hull already signed up at 1.5 the normal rate and we have other special multi hull pens available and we can develop a special deal for your members before Feb 28.

Please take a look again at the Memo of Information, facts sheet (attached) and the new image of the proposed layout including the depth survey (attached above).

Tie up your position NOW and get on board while you can at the RMYS Marina:

• The Bay’s most spectacular location
• The latest world class floating marina technology
• Completion due late 2011
• 250 pens with only up to 125 offered as long term leases
• Pens sizes up to 18 meter vessels including catamarans

Please email or call me directly on 03 9534 0227 and my mobile 0428 788855, any time to confirm your intention regarding the long term lease opportunity which is closing on February 28, 2011.



Cheers
Peter Dawson
RMYS General Manager
Phone No: 9534 0227
Email Address - manager@rmys.com.au

AVW 2011 Photos from e-marineworld

Click here to see all the AVW2011 Photos

Goolwa to Wellington Race SA

The below email was received from Ross McOmish from SA. it would be nice if 1 or 2 boats from Victoria went along and supported them as they support us. If anyone is interested contact me for details. Only problem is, it seems to be on the same weekend as the Marley Point Race???

Thanks



Hi all,

A few of us have been discussing a Goolwa to Wellington race weekend as some will be aware. The dates that appear to suit many so far are the Adelaide Cup weekend being Saturday the 12th March to Monday the 14th. Subject to the weather the suggested format is a Clayton to Wellington race on the Saturday with a late start to catch the afternoon sea breeze. Stay at the Wellington pub. Sunday a race to Milang. Stay somewhere! Sunday back to Goolwa.

It has been several years since this was possible. Water levels are high again. The lake can offer perfect multihull sailing conditions. Many have already signaled their intentions to participate. But can I ask you all to respond so I can think about catering etc.

Hope to see you all there.

Regards

Ross

Chilli HOT Again..

Well done to Geoff, Lisa and crew for winning AVW for the 2nd time.

Congratulations also to Ross and Scharnhorst crew for their best result
in a regatta closely followed by Goldfinger. Close results seem to show that
the OMR rule must be working. Thanks to the interstate boats for making the
effort in coming over this year which will be the last time in this format.

Remo hanging on so he wont fall off?


Results:

1. Chilli 19 points.
2. Scharnhorst 20 points.
3. Goldfinger 21 points.
4. Wilparina 11 25 points.
5. The Tribe 27 points.
6. e-marineworld 30 points.
7. Frassld 31 points.
8. With Teeth 34 points.
9. Peccadillo 37 points.

This Saturday is the WRFIR if you still need your sailing fix. Enjoy the sail......

Next major race on the calendar is the APC Logistics Marlay Point Overnight Race
March 12th. More photos will be posted shortly.