Changed 10 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 We're back again!!! The Vining's Marine Single Handed Series 2017 - 2018. Enthusiastic sponsors, supportive clubs and a great race programme of 11 races which will include a SH regatta weekend racing to Kawau, a gulf race returning to Kawau, for the party, and a race home. The first weekend of racing will be on the 7th & 8th October hosted by the Ponsonby Cruising Club. Get the last SSANZ race away and then start to prepare. Sailing instructions and entry details soon to follow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Are dates available yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Hopefully SIs out next week. First two races Sat and Sun 7 & 8 October. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 clipper the dates look to be on the event calendar on the ryc website. Looks like there are 3 races over Easter, which will rule me out for the series if it's correct Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Ahh that's good news, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 They can count but designed not to rule anyone who can't do Easter out of the series. We have 11 races but a drop of 5 races. Because this series has a lot of weekend racing many will struggle to attend all 11 of them. Easter Regatta will also have it's own prizes, but will suit some sailors that miss other weekends and still want a series result. Hope that makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Who's coming to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I have many many clashes this year. Will do some races for sure, but not sure i can make 6 races. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Time to join the Vining Marine Facebook page. A good way to link to the action. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Online entries for the Series are available on RYC website, and a FB page also going. Please post something to the Vinings Single-handed series Facebook page.... I like sailing alone but hate talking to myself on FB.... http://richmondyc.org.nz/racing/info/singlehanded-series/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/126891311289885/ There is also a series briefing this year, with food and stuff, and you can get your new season shirts! This is on the 5th Oct at 7pm at RYC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 You hate talking to yourself? Who do you talk to during all the singlehanded racing you do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Yes, I have plenty of conversations with my imaginary friends / crew - and even happy to sing to myself when things are going well (really badly), just can't stand blogging solo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle1 21 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 hopefully Oracle will get out for some of the races this year, keen ... but here is a little movie in the mean time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Nice movie Oracle, brings back good memories of a good day on the water! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ponsonby Cruising Club 11 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Starts this weekend with the PCC Armare Ropes Single Handed to Fairway Bay. Next Saturday will you be Sailing or mowing lawns? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Sailing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickie 9 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just in case anyone doesn't think I am keen..... I drove to GH / Fairway bay in the weekend to take a photo or two.... on the series Facebook page now (among the posts from the skippers getting all ready). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 There's a guy selling the world's best Cornish pasties at fairway bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Gale Force is in. A bit nervous, but will see how we go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 She does feel a bit like a solo maxi. Trust me, getting sh*t down in time is fairly important on the Voombeast when solo too.... I'll be running old jibs and if brave, old kites, till I've had a few goes at trying not to trash sh*t. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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