What's happening at Weymouth

Coming up at Weymouth Yacht Club this weekend we have the first of this seasons River Races on Saturday, followed by the first Harbour Race on Sunday.

The river course will see dinghy classes racing up the Pahurehure inlet towards the Papakura motorway, around a few channel markers, and finishing in front of the clubhouse.

Sunday's harbour course will start and finish in front of the clubhouse, and larger boats will head out into the main harbour, tackling semi-open water, and rounding the Wiri LPG terminal. Depending on the weather, the course could stretch as far as the airport or further.

Both courses will be set according to conditions, and while we will have full safety cover on Saturday, boats participating on Sunday will need to be self-sufficient, as conditions out in the main harbour can be quite hazardous. For this reason, Saturday is being promoted as a dinghy event, and Sunday as a trailer yacht event.

Trailer yachts can race on Saturday if desired, and large dinghies can race Sunday, subject to a safety inspection.

Both days events count towards their respective series points, and club handicaps will be applied afterwards to determine results.

Come along and join in on the day that best suits your needs.

Regattas for the summer

I've started to compile a list of dinghy regattas around the area. It's in the pages link on the right side of the screen.

email me details of any events you want listed here.

manukausailing@gmail.com

coming soon to some water near you.....

This weekends sailing around the southern bit of Aucks...

Saturday seems to have nothing on anywhere, but Sunday has quite a bit...

In the morning...

Pakuranga SC at Farm Cove have day two of their dinghy winter series, starting at 8:30am.

Panmure Lagoon SC have Laser winter series at 11:15am.

And in the afternoon...

Manukau YMBC has the second day of the Trailer Yacht winter series, 1pm start, two races planned.

Waiuku YC have day 3 of their winter series, also at 1pm.

French bay YC have nothing planned, so lets hope they travel to one of the other clubs.

Weymouth YC also have nothing planned, but will be seen all over the place, with several members confirmed racing at Manukau in the afternoon, and several others considering Pakuranga in the morning.

Expect clear skies, about 13-15 degrees, and around 15 knots. possibly even a few very light showers late in the day, when some cloud rolls in.

Winter sailing around South Auckland.

Tomorrow, Sunday June 10, sees a lot of activity on both harbours.

Here's a quick rundown....

Pakuranga Sailing Club (Farm Cove) start their famous dinghy winter series at 10am.

Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club (Ireland road) have day 2 of their hugely successful Laser winter series at 11am.

Manukau YMBC (Mangere Bridge) start their Trailer Yacht winter series at 2:30 in the afternoon.

French Bay YC start their Winter series at 12noon.

Slightly outside the area, Taikata Sailing Club in Te Atatu have racing at 10:45am.

Those keen enough and organised enough could race on the Waitemata in the morning, and the Manukau in the afternoon. Which is what I hope to do.

This weekend's sailing - March 24/25

Saturday...

Weymouth YC - Training at 1145.
French Bay YC - Training at 1000.
Waiuku YC - Match racing at 1100

Sunday...

Weymouth YC - Trailer yacht series final races - briefing 1100.
Manukau YMBC - Club Champs day 2 at 1230.
French Bay YC - Racing at 1100.
Waiuku YC - Champs racing #8 at 1130.
Panmure Lagoon SC have a river race at 0900.
Pakuranga SC have racing starting 0900.

Windfinder says to expect mostly fine weather, and around 15 knots (thats f4 for those who only know beaufort!)

So... get your boat out, scrub it quickly (or don't, its your choice) ring your mate with another boat in his back shed, and drag him and yourself to the nearest club. Aim to arrive around an hour before the start times listed here.

Remember to bring the bungs, and especially to put them in.

Generally speaking, each club has its own niche group, so as a guide...

Weymouth caters for all, but this week is aimed at trailer yachts and big dinghies.
Manukau is a stronghold for Hartley 16s and Noelex 22s, but will also welcome all.
French Bay caters for everything that can be launched off the beach.
Waiuku - as above, strong in finns etc.
Panmure LSC is a laser club - full rig, radial, and 4.7, also has O'pen bics.
Pakuranga SC caters for dinghies that can be launched off the beach.

And coming soon....


2012 Manukau Regatta.
hosted by Weymouth Yacht Club, Easter Saturday and Sunday.
All welcome, aim to arrive around 8am each day, racing starts at 9:30.
Come down and give us a try!

Of course I'm a bit biased, its my home club.

What's happening..... in the weekend.

Saturday -
Weymouth YC has training at 11:45.
FBYC Regatta runs both days - arrive 10:30.
Waiuku YC have a Clarks beach trip.


Sunday -
Weymouth YC has race 2 of the Trailer Yacht Summer Series, Briefing at 11:30.
MYMBC has the final day of their series C, at 13:30.
FBYC regatta continues, also summer series 4. arrive at 11:00.
Waiuku return journey from Clarks beach.

And of course, for any laser sailors.....

Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club are holding the 35th annual;

RSA Regatta - open to all laser 1 rigs ( Standard, radial, 4.7 ) 
Registration from 0900,
Briefing 0945
First warning signal 1030 sharp.

What's happenin'

Saturday 28th:
Weymouth YC - training at 12:30pm.
French Bay YC - Training at 12 noon.
Waiuku YC - Cruising race at 1:00pm. Also beginner lessons.


Sunday 29th:
Weymouth YC - Racing at 1:15pm.
French Bay YC - Racing at 1:00pm.
Waiuku YC - Racing at 1:30pm. Also beginner lessons.

East coast....

Panmure Lagoon SC has racing at 11:30am on Sunday.

Pakuranga SC has racing at 11:00am

Trailer Yachts:

Manukau YMBC starts Series C  at 2:30pm Sunday.

Monday is the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, There is class racing at most clubs on the Waitemata, plus Waka Ama racing, plus One Metre class racing. I think this is still officially the biggest one-day regatta in the southern hemisphere, but cant be sure!

Google it to find out where your class is racing!

Laser Nationals

Good luck to the four sailors from PLSC heading to Wellington for the 2012 NZ Laser National Championships.

New Zealand has always had some of the world's top Laser sailors at the Nationals, and I know that some of the PLSC guys are getting pretty close too.

Do the small clubs proud guys!

I'm hoping for some updates here as the series goes on.

Coming up soon....

Saturday 14/1/2012.

Weymouth YC has training at 12 noon
Waiuku YC has Holiday racing at 1:30pm
FBYC has training at 1pm

Sunday 15/1/2012.

Weymouth YC has racing at 2pm
Manukau YMBC has the last race of series B at 3pm.
Waiuku YC has holiday racing at 2pm
FBYC has racing at 2pm

PLSC has match racing at 11:30am on Sunday.

Pakuranga has nothing planned.

Looks like a busy weekend for those keen enough to travel, we could theoretically visit Waiuku for racing on Saturday, PLSC Sunday Morning, and then race somewhere on the Manukau in the afternoon!

For me it'll probably be PLSC in the morning, and Weymouth in the afternoon.

What's on this weekend

Better late than never....

Saturday 7/1/2012

Waiuku has Holiday racing at 0900

Sunday 8/1/2012

French Bay YC has racing at 0900
Weymouth YC has racing at 0915
Waiuku YC has holiday racing at 0930

MYMBC, PLSC, and PSC have nothing planned.

Remember, these are start times, arrive earlier so you have time to get rigged!

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!

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.

This weekends sailing

French bay has twilight racing at 1630.

PLSC has a river race sunday afternoon.

Pakuranga SC has sailing starting 1330.

And I'm afraid thats it for this week.

Upcoming Manukau Harbour Sailing - 15 & 16 October 2011

Because sailing matters....


Saturday 15.

Weymouth training day starts 11:00

Waiuku YC opening day starts 12:00 - part of icebreaker.

Sunday 16.

Weymouth club day starts 11:45

French Bay opening day starts 12:00

Waiuku YC champs series starts 12:30 - icebreaker continues.

Manukau YMBC Summer series A starts 13:00 - Trailer Yachts.

And PLSC begins their Summer Series at 10:00 - during the summer season I will not be posting their regular events on here, or the Weymouth website, as they are not a Manukau Club, however I will publicise any larger events, such as the RSA regatta.

Upcoming sailing October 8/9 2011

Weymouth Yacht Club is sailing on Sunday, 9am start. All welcome.

Nothing scheduled for Panmure LSC or Manukau YMBC.

French Bay have Starling training both days.

Waiuku and Clarks Beach have nothing advertised.

Upcoming sailing events 21-8-2011.

This weekends Manukau sailing events are:

Laser racing at PLSC, Ireland Road Panmure - Handicap series number 2.
11:30 Start.

Mixed fleet racing at PSC, Farm Cove Pakuranga - Winter series 11 and 12.
10:00 Start, followed by prizegiving.

Both events are on Sunday, and dont forget to arrive with plenty of time to rig, and mention the Manukau Sailing Blog when you are talking to people there!

The windfinder forecast says around 5-15 knots SW, fine, clear skies, and 12 degrees, so probably not the best weather for those shorty wetsuits!

This weekend's sailing

Panmure Lagoon sailing club have race 1 of their handicap series. Start time scheduled for 1230.
South Auckland's best winter Laser racing.

Pakuranga Sailing Club continue their winter series for all dinghy classes at Farm Cove.
Start time is 1130. Expect big fleets.

Weymouth members will probably be present at both events, as will other members from around the Manukau.

The Windfinder forecast says it will be fine, warm (16 degrees!) and have fresh 15-25 knot winds. Sounds like sailing heaven!!

Manukau Travellers series

i'm willing to plan, advertise, and market a five or six event series based around the Manukau sailing clubs.

Each event could be two races, and be held on a normal sailing day, with minimal burden on club resourses.

This could be made into an attractive marketable package, which could then be sold to potential sponsors.

Upcoming racing at PLSC

PLSC has their second River Race on Sunday July 24.

Race Start 1pm, arrive at 12 to allow time for rigging and briefing.

Hire boats may be available, subject to demand.

Panmure Lagoon, Ireland Road, next to the play area,and not far from Sylvia Park shopping centre.