I think the plan is to start at marmong, we'll put on some morning tea etc. See you then
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Even if it's NE?
We have permits to run at slips if nor-east. Rego etc at Marmong first.
Great news James. The wind Gods have been on our side thus far for Series 13/14, we can only hope that they favour us for heat 3 too? Fingers crossed
Racing at marmong point sailing club
Sailing at the slips on a Saturday is last resort we complain every year about all the boats out there.
We don't have this issue at marmong . It only takes boat 10 min to get there from marmong
We will be tuning a canteen with hot food and salad rolls drinks so please don't bring your lunch and support the club and the people that have given up there time to run it.
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Racing at marmong point sailing club
Sailing at the slips on a Saturday is last resort we complain every year about all the boats out there.
We don't have this issue at marmong . It only takes boat 10 min to get there from marmong
We will be tuning a canteen with hot food and salad rolls drinks so please don't bring your lunch and support the club and the people that have given up there time to run it.
I thought we discussed at the meeting that Marmong was last resort and only in a Southerly. Or are we just eating and drinking. It is after all a championship series not club racing.
to the red thumbers of byron, we can cook sausages if you don't like Salad rolls. 
Hi all,
If you have any questions or want to raise an issue, your series reps are the following people. These guys have volunteered many hours of their own time into organising the series and making happen. Byron is the race committee chief for Heat 3. Red thumbs do not help organise the series.
Stormriders - Adam Craven and David Flanagan
Marmong - Byron McIllveen and James Farley
Illawarra - Glen Morrell
The NSW series committee will have a conference call early this week to discuss the issue.
Regards
David
Whilst not a fan of Marmong as a sailing venue esp in a NE........
We all race around the same course....
given my lack of sailing over the last few years I am happy to race around a bathtub and give thanks to those who organise it all
Luckily the forecast is for Southerlyish wind so Marmong will be good, way better than slips in Southerly & it has way less weed than the slips or Coal Point. Hope the rain stays away. might actually get some slalom, woops, forget I said that, don't anyone use the S word or Hughy will hear & take the usual revenge.
I have to say I am confused by this decision. I'm not a part of the race committee, but I was invited to the last conference call as an advisor, and I recall that good quality racing conditions was to be prioritised for the location of racing at Lake Macquarie, or any of the events for that matter.
Fortunately the forecast currently is from the South, but if the wind is NE, I'm sure all would agree that Marmong is not the location to provide good quality racing.
Chris we will make the call on the day. We will sail where the wind is best - either Marmong or Slips.
We will start Saturday morning at marmong then make the call based on the conditions.
Select to expand quotejamesf said..
Chris we will make the call on the day. We will sail where the wind is best - either Marmong or Slips.
We will start Saturday morning at marmong then make the call based on the conditions.
Is the meeting at Marmong early on Saturday as at the moment Saturday is now NE.
Select to expand quoteAUS4 said..jamesf said..
Chris we will make the call on the day. We will sail where the wind is best - either Marmong or Slips.
We will start Saturday morning at marmong then make the call based on the conditions.
Is the meeting at Marmong early on Saturday as at the moment Saturday is now NE.
Yes, just want to clarify to everyone. Sorry for any confusion.
Schedule
Day 1
10:00-10:30 Registration - MARMONG POINT SAILING CLUB (George St, Marmong Point)
10:30 Briefing - MARMONG POINT SAILING CLUB
The call will then be made at to where we will hold racing, based on the conditions - either Belmont Slips (17 The Shores Way, Belmont) or Marmong.
Day 2
9:30 Briefing - MARMONG POINT SAILING CLUB
The call will then be made at to where we will hold racing, based on the conditions - either Belmont Slips or Marmong.
Cheers
James
Day one, what a great day of racing at Marmong. 3 formula and 2 raceboard races in a terrific strong nw wind with close racing in the morning. In the third race it got up to 30 knots and a gust flattened the fleet with only 3 finishing and they deserved the points.
Nice lunch break with great food.
The southerly then came in as predicted and we had another 2 formula and 2 raceboard races in 15 to 20 knts.
A big thanks to the canteen and race crew terrific day with our maximum of 5 races completed.
Hopefully more of the same for tomorrow.
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Day 2
9:30 Briefing - MARMONG POINT SAILING CLUB
The call will then be made at to where we will hold racing, based on the conditions - either Belmont Slips or Marmong.
Cheers
James
Just an update on this, as announced today, Sunday mornings briefing will be at 10AM not 9:30 as previously announced.
Preliminary standings after Day 1
Free Formula
1 - Barry Fawkes
2 - Tom Burke
3 - James Farley
Formula Open
1 - Brett Morris
2 - Byron McIlveen
3 - Wayne Bowness
Raceboard
1 - James Grunfelder
2 - Glen Morrell
3 - Richie Reynolds
Sunday day 2 Marmong Point Sailing Club
5 races absolutely stuffed.
We had 3 formula and Raceboard races before lunch in 13 to 18 knots before a lunch break.
We Asked the question if we wanted to go slalom as it was windy enough but decided to stay with 2 more formula races and one Raceboard race.
2 races after lunch and it kicked in gusting way over 20 and it was a handful with the 11 for me should have been on the 10 like everyone else was.
I downloaded my tracks and did 75 km of racing no wonder I am tired.
Less and less people with every race as people were getting sore and tired from two unbelievable days of sailing.
Well done to Brett a clear winner in the open & great to see young Nick chasing him all the way to the finish in the windy last race. Nick you really do like it windy.
Wayne, Rick were having a great battle and pushing me all day.
The raceboarders had a blast in just perfect conditions with some really close racing it was great having them at Marmong this weekend really friendly and always welcome.
The FE + saw less and less people every race until none left for the last 2 races as they were all buggered.
Nice to have a shower after racing now we have a hot shower in the club.
A big thanks to the unreal food from the canteen and all the race crew and committee to make an unreal weekend with our maximum of 10 races run.
We will try and have the results up as soon as we can.
Preliminary results after Day 2 (total 10 races)
Free Formula
1 - Barry Fawkes
2 - Tom Burke
3 - James Farley
Formula Open
1 - Brett Morris
2 - Byron McIlveen
3 - Wayne Bowness
Raceboard
1 - James Grunfelder
2 - Glen Morrell
3 - Richie Reynolds
Thanks to everyone for coming along. Next stop Sydney in 3 weeks time (30th Nov/1st Dec).
What a great regatta, wind both days, rig ones sail (9.6) & use it all w/end and southerly both days which is ideal for Marmong.
Wasn't it great to have a canteen & hot shower available. When you are forced to do 2 days in a row with such big wind you actually start to get better
It sounds like this season is going down as one of the best. Another great weekend of solid wind.
Well done to the marmong team for working on the Club building maintenance and all the things that make memorable regattas. I've race at this club starting back in the 80s on skiff moths, stoked to hear the club still has the passion after all this time.
Canteen was fantastic.. thanks to all those involved for the organisation of racing and refreshments.
To those finished the races in Saturdays NWer - huge respect
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It sounds like this season is going down as one of the best. Another great weekend of solid wind.
Well done to the marmong team for working on the Club building maintenance and all the things that make memorable regattas. I've race at this club starting back in the 80s on skiff moths, stoked to hear the club still has the passion after all this time.
It's certainly shaping up that way Justin
For all those that can make it, don't miss the Sydney event on 30th & 1st of December (Heat 4) when Storm-riders will be proudly showing off it's new home at the Georges River Sailing Club and be hoping to return the generous hospitality shown by Marmong last wk end.
Congrates to Byron and his crew, it was a great heat and well done to Barry Fawkes, Brett Morris and James Grunfelder for showing how it's done on the water.
