New Zealand Trailer Yacht Association Inc.

NZTYA CHAMPIONSHIPS QUEENS BIRTHDAY REGATTA – TAUPO 2011

NZTYA — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:32:28 +0000

It really was a weekend’s sailing of two days, one hard and rough, the other soft and fluffy.
Saturday dawned with winds from NNE ranging from 12 – 20 knots with gusts above 25 knots. The direction meant that surface conditions were uncommonly flat, a fact not lost on visiting salt water sailors.

In these conditions it was expected that the Noelex 25 and Noelex 22 would be hard to beat, and so it proved.

Racing got underway on time at 1200hrs. Wind strength dictated that the time limit to the first mark would not be tested. A Division Line and handicap Honours to Hawkeye from Lowry Bay, Farr 740S; B Division Line and Handicap to Mistress from Tauranga, Noelex 22; C Division in the local derby Line and Handicap to Farr Reaching. Farr 6000.

The wind strengthened to 15 knots for race 2, 2 laps of the windward leeward course of 2 nautical miles. In a race lasting 45 minutes Big Brumus from Evans Bay, Noelex 25 took Line and Handicap Honours in B Division, followed by Mistress and Lady Penelope, from BOPTYS, Noelex 22 – a clean sweep for Noelexes. In A and C Divisions the results echoed Race 1. Piccolo recorded a gust at 30 knots.

Race 3 provided more of the same conditions and in all Divisions the honours were a repeat of Race 2. The local boats in B Division were not fairing so well.

Hawkeye in A Division and Tanifarr in C Division decided to sit out race 4 as conditions were cold and the crews tired after over 3 hours of racing in trying conditions. In B Division the local boats had their first favourable result with Drama, Catalina 7, taking Handicap Honours, but Big Brunus recorded her 3rd straight Line Honours, followed 2 seconds later by local Noelex 25, Piccolo.

Back to the Clubhouse for the mid match function.
Sunday brought a complete change in conditions. Gone were the blustery Nor Easters, replaced by a flukey Northerly. The conditions again promising to be a test of skills.
Race 5, 1 lap to complete the series. The first boat rounded the top mark with 45 seconds to spare inside the time limit. B Division Line Honours and handicap 2nd went to Idle Torque, from Taupo, Ross 650, but not to be outdone, visiting boats took 1st , 3rd and 4th handicap spots. In C Division Tanifarr recorded her first and only victory after Farr Reaching suffered an average start. Hawkeye sailed on in A Division.
Race 6, 3 knots NNW, 1 lap. Another for the local boats with Idle Torque showing her light air advantage, crossing the line over a minute in front of Lady Penelope. Lady Penelope took the Handicap Honours. The bigger boats struggled in the lighter breeze but Piccolo still managed a creditable 3rd on Line and Handicap.
Race 7, the last scheduled race, NNW 3 knots. B Division. Idle Torque again taking the line to record 3 wins for the regatta, second on handicap. Lady Penelope 1st on handicap after a great run to the start only to be left behind as windward boats stole her wind. A great fight back. C Division Farr Reaching rounding out the series with 6 wins from 7 races. A Division Hawkeye, the sole competitor.
Back to the Clubhouse for the customary post match celebrations and barbeque, complements of Lake Taupo Yacht Club.

So to the results:
A Division
1st Line, 1st Handicap Hawkeye, Eden Burney, Lowry Bay Yacht Club
B Division
1st Line Big Brumus, Nikki Johnston, Evans Bay Yacht Club
2nd Line Idle Torque, Brent Aitken, Lake Taupo Yacht Club
3rd Line Mistress, Helen Maxey, Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club
1st Handicap Lady Penelope, Dave Goddard, Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Squadron
2nd Handicap Big Rumus, Nikki Johnston, Evans Bay Yacht Club
3rd Handicap Mistress, Helen Maxey, Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club
C Division
1st Line Farr Reaching, Paul Mayer, Lake Taupo Yacht Club
2nd Line Tanifarr, Phil Kidson, Lake Taupo Yacht Club
1st Handicap Farr Reaching, Paul Mayer, Lake Taupo Yacht Club
2nd Handicap Tanifarr, Phil Kidson, Lake Taupo Yacht Club
Overall the weekend lived up to the pre-race publicity with Winter sailing on Lake Taupo providing good competitive, sailing conditions.

NZTYA 2011 Sth Is Champs, Last Shake Regatta.

NZTYA — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:28:41 +0000

The season’s South Island Championships were sailed over two days which provided different conditions. The racing on the Saturday was sailed in light conditions and the Sunday stronger winds.

Tristin Ornsby and his team on the Noelex 22 “Hard Core Pawn” were the convincing overall winners. Second place went to one of the two yachts from outside of Christchurch “Garfield”a Sabre 22 skippered by Tony Cuthbertson. ”Phantom” an Elliot 7.8 skippered by Steven van deer Lely was third.

Unfortunately the earthquakes put off out of Christchurch yachts attending. In addition to “Garfield” the other out of town yacht was the Farr 6000 “Chione” skippered by Russell Phillips. Both yachts were from Dunedin.

Given all the seismic activity and some yachties have severely damaged homes a fleet of 27 yachts was a splendid effort. It was great to see the Ward Room of the Naval Point Club filled. The regatta was combined with one for keelers and dinghies. The name chosen for the event was “The last shake regatta”. Unfortunately the name was not prophetic with many after shocks still being felt.

Principal sponsors of the Trailer Yacht event were the Canterbury Trailer Yacht Squadron with generous assistance from Yachting New Zealand, Oborn’s Nautical, Burnsco Marine and Leisure.

NZTYA AMR 2011

NZTYA — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:28:05 +0000

This years Annual Meeting of Representatives (AMR) of the NZTYA will take place at 10am Saturday 13th August 2011. It is being held at the Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven, Auckland.

We are holding the AMR this year in the North Island after a number of years of AMRs in the South Island. We hope North Island clubs that have not attended an AMR for awhile will use this opportunity to attend.

We hope to see your delegate at the AMR.

We would like an indication of who will be attending and if you could please let the NZTYA Secretary know.

Lake Brunner Regatta Feb 2011

NZTYA — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:15:36 +0000

The regatta was sailed over two days in light to breezy wind conditions. The weather forecast was not good which may have put off some competitors but the weather turned out better than forecast. Four races were held on the Saturday and two more on Sunday. The regatta was well run and Lake Brunner Yacht Club’s hospitality was great.

Photos taken during the 2011 Lake Brunner Regatta in February.

Waiting for wind, Sunday morning

Trailer Yacht South Island Champs Postponed

NZTYA — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:50:26 +0000

Postponement of SI TY Champs

The South Island Trailer Yacht Championships including the Canterbury Trailer Yacht Class and Rating Championships and The NZ Farr 5000 & 6000 Championships scheduled for 5th and 6th of March 2011 HAVE BEEN POSTPONED due to problems associated with the recent Christchurch earthquake.

The new date for the event is 9th and 10th of April 2011.