Trademe fever strikes again.

Yep, you guessed it... Just put a $2 bid on a boat, and now I own it! Doh!

It's a Moth of unknown origin, looks like a scow, so either kiwi moth, or an old international, although it's impossible to tell from the picture, which only shows the deck from the mast step looking aft.

Claims to be fully rigged, and largely rebuilt requiring just a sand and paint. We'll see.

Oh well, should be fun for blasting about on those days when I don't want to break my Laser.

Speaking of which, I spent a lot of yesterday afternoon re-rigging said laser, so I can get some on-water practise before the RSA in February. I've been doing the fitness training and nutrition for the last few weeks, and before the silly season kicked in, had dropped around 4kg. Aiming to be around 95kg by the end of Feb, and hoping for a windy day!

Seasons greetings

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us involved with Weymouth Yacht Club.

The Manukau tides are great for the long weekend, so there's a strong possibility that we will see many people out on the water, even if miles apart across the harbour.

To all readers, enjoy the break, and we'll be back into it all early in January.

CHEERS!!

The RSA Regatta is coming!!

Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club is holding the annual RSA Regatta on February 26.

This is an essential part of the season for any serious laser sailor, and attracts competitiors from all over Auckland, and beyond.

Go to plsc.org.nz and follow the links under Race Program.

 A copy of the NOR is also available in the news box on the Weymouth YC homepage.

After being forced to withdraw two days before the event with a torn MCL last year, expect me to turn up. If I can get really motivated, I may even bring my "A" game! It hasn't seen light of day in about 4 years, so probably should get a stir up, just to make sure it's still there!

Coming up this week...

On the Manukau...

MYMBC has a xmas race, arrive at 1pm, Saturday.

FBYC has training on Saturday from 1pm, Spring race 4 on Sunday from 1:30pm

Waiuku and Weymouth have basically stopped for a Christmas break.

And nearby.....

Pakuranga SC at Farm Cove has racing with a 12:30 Start.

Panmure LSC has training from 11 on Saturday, Racing from 12:00 Sunday.

Weymouth Yacht Club Easter Regatta

Saturday April 7
Dinghy sprint race series
All sailing dinghies welcome to take part in four sprint races, in three divisions, with the top three in each division going into a mark-foy type grand final. $5 entry, or free with Sunday entry.

Sunday April 8
Manukau Regatta
Mixed fleet racing in junior, senior, and Trailer Yacht divisions, with eligible clubs competing for the Manukau Shield.
Open to members of any YNZ affiliated club. Entry $20 seniors, $10 juniors.

Food and drinks available.

Saturday participants will get a free soft drink and sausage.

Come along and join the fun.

Next weekends sailing

Saturday 10 Dec 2011
Waiuku YC racing 10am - Queen of the waves.
Weymouth YC training 9:45am


Sunday 11 Dec 2011
French Bay racing 10am
Manukau YMBC racing 11am - Memorial cup.
Waiuku YC Racing 10am
Weymouth YC racing 10am

Lets hope for good weather, for once the tide is in our favour!

Manukau Yacht and Motor Boat Club website

Congrats go out to MYMBC who have finally got their new website up and running.

It looks good, but has a way to go before its complete at this stage.

Check the link above to see it.

Don't forget, if you have a competitive Hartley TS16 or Noelex 22, that's the place to be.

If you have a less-competitive small trailer yacht, Weymouth might suit you more.

Either way, come the winter months and we'll all be at the Manukau anyway!