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2008-2009 Ranking List
2009 Veterans Champs Waiuku The 23rd Finn Veterans Champs was another great success especially the Sunday night prize giving running into an enjoyable life membership celebration for Waiuku OOD Kevin McGee. A special thanks to Stu, Kevin and the McGee family for running the regatta for us. Friday sailing saw a light nor' westerly 0<> 8 knots and 14 Finns on the start line. Race 1 saw Roger Hall chasing Dave Hoogenboom around the track and catching him on the last flat run to take the gun. 3rd place went to the first day leader John Duff with Raymond Hall 4th. Dave H took the gun in race 2 with Duffy 2nd and Raymond H 3rd and Dirch Andersen 4th. The last race on day one saw the breeze drop away to zero at the bottom mark, and then out of the west came the sea breeze and Gerrit Bearda, the first Tui's hat moment for the regatta. Last to 1st with Commodore Geoff Letcher 2nd and Raymond H 3rd with Duffy 4th. Well sailed Gerrit. Sat had us sailing in a westerly 10<> 15knots and all looking forward to a stacking breeze. Roger H took 1st blood with Dave H 2nd and Alan 3rd. The racing on day two was as close as it gets with a challenging top mark and the bottom gate freeing up the boats for the short beat home. Race 4 saw Dave H take his 2nd gun with Alan 2nd and Geoff L 3rd. The last race for day 2 saw Dave H take another 1st with Raymond H 2nd and Roger H3rd. There was very little in the up wind speed of most boats so getting the right side of the track and looking out side the square was important. We had boats finishing over lapped so that's how enjoyable and close the racing was. The Tui's hat moment for day two went to Stu for letting the support boat drift away unmanned. What knot was that Stu?. The last day and it looked liked Dave H had the regatta sown up with his good results so far. It was going to take some upsets and a bit of form from the class National Champ to pull this one off. The 1st race of the day saw nzl 23 in the groove for the 1st time and held off Roger H for the gun with Raymond H 3rd. Ahh no Dave Hoogenboom. The 2nd race was as close as it gets. On the last flat run Roger H caught me as we passed through the gate for the short beat to finish. We hit the line and the call was a draw, but the OOD gave the gun to Roger H by a hare's breath, not a Rat's tail, with Dave H 3rd. This was the turning point in the winning of the regatta. The final race saw Roger H in another close battle take his 4th gun with Commodore Geoff L 2nd and Dave H 3rd. Back on shore no one new who had won the regatta. Once the results went up it showed a draw between Roger and Dave with IRL Roger Hall taking the regatta having more wins. Dave H 2nd and me 3rd. First alloy stick went to Stu Munro. The Tui's hat award for the last day went to Jim Goodare for rolling a smoke down wind while passing a few boats. A very enjoyable regatta and well supported by the Finn sailors, and our club sponsors. Dave and Maureens Black Heart Rum, The Village Bar and Grill Patty and CRC. A nice way to finish the evening with the club full of past and present members and family celebrating the life membership of OOD Kevin McGee over a few drinks and a well organised event and BBQ lead by Commodore Geoff Letcher, John Duff and his team. This very successful Finn season has happened because you fronted up. Thanks. Our next event and last for the season is the 2nd round of the match racing series in a fortnight, a very enjoyable contest. NZL 23
2009 Nostalgia Cup Charteris Bay Christchurch The 2009 Finn Nostalgia Cup was sailed at the Charteris Bay Yacht Club on Sunday the 5th April. The Finn Nostalgia Cup kindly donated by the late Roel Winters. History Competitors must have sailed in a Canterbury, South Island, or a New Zealand Finn Championship and be at least 45 years of age on Sunday March 29 2009. Past winners include Bryan Treleaven, Freerk Kempkers, Hugh Dimock, Maurice Duncan, Bill Frater, Paul Pritchett, Ben Winters and Chris Wells. Unfortunately time has moved on and some of the past Nostalgia Cup skippers no longer feel comfortable sailing so the majority of competing skippers come from the pool of regular sailors who also generously lend their boats for the contest. For those who are still able to compete there is a twinkle in their eye and the enthusiasm is boundless even if the body is not as agile as it used to be. Of course the same can be said for the regular sailors. For those who cannot sail it is good to see them annually for a beer, a chat and some tall tales of sailing Finns with larger fleets and wooden and metal masts. Results The first race sailed in a gusty nor’easter was won by Marton Sinclair with the remainder of the round robin racing sailed in soft nor’easters. The second race was won by Andrew McGregor, third by Chris Wells and fourth by Maurice Duncan. Geof Mead was promoted to the final on the basis of his results to use the 5th boat, with Bret de Thier and Ben Winters going for an early shower. The Final Well done Marton. A good result for the retired skippers. Geof Mead won the handicap prize. Thanks to Race Officer and Sherriff for the day, Matt Wells who organised a good contest and made sure everyone got the right boat and received a fine of some sort. Matt has been the RO for the past 12 years and will finally qualify to compete next year. Thanks also to Ben Winters for sponsoring the event with a donation to cover Charteris Bay’s costs for the day. A lot of fun was had by all – as always.
2009 Nationals Lyttelton Christchurch The best feeling of all is sleeping in your own bed at home after rooming with six Finn sailors for 2 weeks. All the snoring, farting and some other bad habits that I've learnt while being away with the boys. Mainly Stoney, with his phone in one hand, "business related" apparently and proudly sleep walking through the night looking for a cuddle. The easiest way to get to sleep most nights was to have a few drinks before hitting the sack. We patronised most of the pubs in Lyttelton where the locals made us feel most welcome. Entering both regattas was a real challenge. By the end of the nationals there were some very tired sailors. On the Friday before the Sth Island regatta started John, Stoney, Gerrit and I went for a blast around Charteris Bay and the outer Harbour all the way to Lyttelton Wharf and the marina. The wind was gusting 20kts and a metre swell was running. Some amazing sailing and a good way to boost the confidence before the regattas started. (1st night on da drinks) South Island Champs Charteris Bay YC All sailing for the Charteris Bay regatta ended up outside the bay and in the main Lyttelton harbour through lack of wind, but like the Fremantle doctor the wind eventually arrived on both days. With 5 of the 6 races completed Ben Winters was victorious and deserved to be. A little bit of local knowledge and good speed saw him win this regatta. I finished second equal with Dave H. Not too bad for the 11 boat fleet. (3rd night on da drinks) Ray H and Roger H were not arriving till the Nationals, so things were shaping up to be really competitive as the locals had good boat speed as well. Nationals Naval Point Club Lyttelton The 2nd and last race for the first day saw Roger Hall and me chasing Denis around the course again. On the last beat Denis broke his tiller universal which opened the door for me to get the gun and Roger H 2nd with Commodore Chris Wells 3rd. After a very satisfying days racing with enjoyable conditions, and everyone pitching in at the ramp to retrieve the boats and get all the gear safely ashore, it was then time to try out the club bar and talk about boat speed and equipment. To barman Ken thanks for no delays in opening the bar and stocking what sailors like to drink. It wasn't long before the C-Tech mast came up in conversation with a 1st and 2nd on the first day. So here goes Alex. The C-Tech mast is a great affordable mast that has given me more speed and height in all conditions. With the numbers Dan Slater gave me to try, and the mast built to spec by Alex at C-Tech, throw on a Roger H Doyle sail and find an old 1979 Vanguard and you end up with a very fast package. It's all about getting rid of excuses and I achieved this with the mast, sail and boat. The rest is up to me. (4th night on da drinks) At the 2nd days briefing we were informed of an approaching storm from the Sth up to 30kts. Race 3 was sailed in 0<>8 knts from the North East. No excuses, but I geared myself up for the top of the range sailing which never arrived. A decision I would regret. Roger H took his 1st of 4 guns he would get in the regatta. 2nd was Dave Hoogenboom. 3rd Jamie MacGregor. At this stage the wind swung to the North West and started to build with everyone bracing themselves for the forecast 30 knots. Fortunately the wind stayed at 15-20 knots from the North West until the racing finished with some excellent reaches. Race 4 saw Andrew MacGregor take the 1st of his 2 guns for the day with Dave H 2nd and Raymond Hall 3rd. Race 5 was sailed in a building breeze up to 20kts and very shifty. Andrew M was very fast in these conditions and took the gun 2nd Roger H. 3rd Chris Wells who was starting to find his pace. Back on shore the predicted storm arrived. It blew so hard that we had to remove our masts from the boats and tie them down. (5th night on da drinks) Thursday was again forecast as 30 knots plus from the south however
again the wind stayed away until after the racing and we sailed
in 10-15 knots. Race 9. So down to the last day. I needed to perform well to have a real chance at the title that looked like it was already Roger Halls. We started the day in a good 20kts from the Sth and building. I was over at the start, went back and crossed the back of the fleet on port finishing 6th. Roger, Dave H and Denis M cleared out on starboard. Some great rides with survival tactics down wind. Roger took the Gun with Denis 2nd. Unfortunately Dave H was OCS so 3rd place went to a fast finishing Jamie MacGregor. Race 10. Now it was time to look after 2nd place with Raymond H, Dave H, Chris W, and the Sth Island champ Ben Winters all pretty handy. Chris Wells and I got a jump on the fleet and had a real match race with me piping him on the line by 5 seconds. The wind was now up to 30kts and the OOD sent us home with no complaints. Regatta over. After we packed up for the long haul back north it was time to relax and enjoy the hospitality at Naval Point YC. To all your members, helpers, OOD and staff, barman, Commodore Chris, Ben & Beverly Winters for the great feed of mussels and your hospitality for our whole trip south and the Wells families for the wonderful meals and company at your beautiful homes, please accept this as a thank you from the boys in blue representing the Waiuku Yacht Club. To the Finn Fleet, what great racing we had. At some stage everyone had their moments. Gerrit Bearda having his best day in the light. John Duff enjoying the last day and challenging Ben W for the Grand Masters title next year. Heres hoping we can all get together next year and enjoy some great FINN SAILING. (7TH night on da drinks).
South Island Champs
Pt Chevalier Spring Regatta Travelling to Pt Chev for the spring regatta was well worth it. The club were great hosts and looked after the boys very well. No complaints. A highlight for me was seeing Dave Hoogenboom sign in and out both days, and making sure the rest of us had done so. Well done Dave and thanks for an enjoyable meal Sat night with Dawn and the kids. The only mishap that I can remember was later on that night when Stoney and I were leaving a little bar early Sun morning and got lost. Stoney spotted this young girl standing under a lamp post and suggested we ask her for directions. I thought to myself, she most be bloody cold cause she had stuff all clothes on, but what the heck it was getting late. So Stoney waltzed up to the young lady and asked for directions. The only reply he received for his trouble was' fifty dollar, fifty dollar, special'. He came back to me and said she hasn't a clue where we are, she can't even speak English. So we found our own way back to the yacht club and put our heads down for a while. On to the sailing. Dan Slaters boat was still in a container. He was disappointed that he couldn't make it but I'm sure we will see him on the water soon. The courses were sprint race size with two triangles windward leeward beat to finish, three races a day. Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 I chased Roger all round the course but he threw a cover on me I couldn't break. Me 2nd Dave H 3rd. What a peaceful avo. After day one sailing we gathered in the club rooms, had a few ales and talked Finn sailing. Sunday saw John Duff arrive with his boat, bringing the Finn fleet to7 boats. We had our own start but shared the course with the zephyr class and their local fleet. Finding clear air and buoy roundings was more difficult. The three sun races all went to Roger with the rest of us trying as hard as hell to dent his armour. Next time. John D hand good all round speed. His overall result would have been interesting if he had made sat racing. Kevin S and Raymond H had better placing on Sun, as I slowly went backwards Gerrit B didn't show the promise that we saw at Waiuku last week, so a little more tweaking for him to do before Waiuku racing this weekend. Thanks again to the Pt Chev Yacht Club and your members for hosting the Finns. You have a great sailing club and venue. Results Drop one race Rodger Hall 2 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 = 6
Canterbury Finn Champs Naval Point YC Christchurch The 2008/09 Canterbury Champs were hosted by Naval Point Club Lyttleton on the weekend of the 29th and 30th November. Sailed on the waters of Lyttleton Harbour 6 boats competed in the 2 day regatta.
Saturday dawned a warm day with a light 6 - 8 knot sea breeze and a moderate swell. The first race was completed in the morning in ideal sailing conditions and the first three competitors finishing within 15 seconds of each other. Races 2 and 3 were sailed back to back in the afternoon, with a more testing breeze increasing to 13 knots gusting over 20 knots and an outgoing tide which made for a short steep chop on top of the swell. The contestant again enjoyed tight sailing with the winner of each race being challenged and pursued to the line in each race.
Sunday saw fresher breezes from early in the morning, and a decision was made to complete the remaining races back to back. Racing started in an average 11 knots with gusts going to 20 knots but this quickly increased to 14 knots gusting into the mid 20’s. Again sailed on an outgoing tide a vicious chop developed on top of a strong swell and the beats became a challenging battle to maintain boat speed over the lumpy seas. The downwind runs were exhilarating and good gains could be made by surfing the swell and riding the gusts. Racing remain close with only a matter of seconds covering first and second. Maurice Duncan withdrew from racing after shearing his rudder gudgeon on the reach, amazingly this did not lead to a capsize or any further damage.
A well run contest enjoyed by all who took part. Results North Island Champs Thames Report by Alan Dawson Race 1 Saturdays racing started in light westerly winds and Roger H showed good speed and height off the line and covered well to take the 1st race with Dave H 2nd and Raymond H 3rd. Race 2 started in a westerly wind and half way through switched
180 to the variable easterlies 8<>20 knots we had for the
rest of the regatta Dave H sailed the change in wind direction
best of the fleet and secured his first win with Roger H 2nd and
brother Ray 3rd. Gerrit B had his best race for a well deserved
4th. At the end of day 1 we sat down around the Yacht club BBQ with a few beers and an excellent feed and discussed the days sailing. We all agreed that the going was pretty tough with the winds dumping off the Coromandel hills, but all realised we were all in the same boat and we still had a great days sailing. With a bit of a pub-crawl and a good Indian meal it was time for bed and rest up for the windier conditions forecasted for Sunday. Sundays racing saw the triangle course set close to shore and the breeze lifting to 20 knots plus. Race 4 saw Dave H give away a handy lead right on the line and the win going to Roger H with me picking up a 3rd. The 3 of us finishing overlapped. The reaches were very tricky with a lot of soft spots so it paid not to give up as the lead was changing hands at the will of the wind, but that's sailing. Race 5 Raymond H was once again in the right frame of mind and dealt the fleet another windy weather sailing lesson with Roger H 2nd and Dave H 3rd and Brian S a fast finishing 4th. Race 6 The final race was a cracker with the fleet close enough to throw a net over at all marks. On the wing mark the whole fleet were overlapped for the inside boat to get buoy room. It just happened to be me and getting the room was not easy as some of the boats weren't keen to move over. The final placings in the last race went to a very happy Kevin
S 1st with John D 2nd and Raymond H 3rd. With the 6 races completed
your worst performance could be dropped. Thank you Thames Yacht Club for hosting the Finns at your wonderful
venue. This is the 11th time we have sailed the Nth Island Finn
champs in your waters. Its been great meeting some of the long
time friendships that have formed over this period every year.
To OOD John and all your helpers thanks again. Without helpers
and non-sailors pitching in these events wouldn't happen. NZL 23 The final standings are as follows.
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