Next Event: SAS Grand Slam, HMYC, 25-26 January 2025
Charity Regatta, PSC, 25-26 January 2025
Charity Regatta, PSC, 25-26 January 2025
The 505 nationals 2024 were a major success. Racing started off on Saturday with the Vaaldam area experiencing a maximum temperature of 2-4 degrees Celsius. Massive snowfall in the Free State and KZN disrupted higways and travel but luckily all competitors were at the venue and racing could get underway. 3 races were sailed in strong wind and near freezing temperatures. The Funkes dominated the races scoring three bullets followed by Yon/Hutton-Squire in second.
Sunday dawned with a mild 13 degrees. Racing got underway early and with a dropping forecast, races were run in quick succession to get the maximum in. RO Brian Sutherland did well and got 6 races in. After day 2, The Funkes were still ahead, consistently in the top 2 behind Diesel/Ham with Klaas/von Gruenewaldt and Yon/Hutton-Squire also knocking on the door.
On day three, racing got underway in light conditions. Brian did well to get three races in near drifter conditions. Again the racing was very tight and with the wind dropping to nothing, races had to be quick. Klaas/von Gruenewaldt, Yon/Hutton-squire and the Funkes battled it out for race wins. In the end the Funkes managed to defend their title winning with a 14 point margin, followed by Yon/Hutton-squire in second and Klaas/von Gruenewaldt in third.
Well done to all and a big thank you to the sponsors North Sails, Sail quip, Oceanic Salt and Patel's hardware.
505 Nationals 2024 are around the corner. The class is making a huge effort to get 20 boats onto the water. There are transport options available from Cape Town via a truck. All you have to do is to get your boat to the depot and fly to the venue. Easy. Get in contact with your class representatives to arrange the logistics.
The NOR and SI are with SAS at the moment and will be finalised soon. The programme for the event is as follows:
- 21 September - Racing to start on the day as per NOR. Be sure to be there early. AGM in the evening and sail suit draw for qualifying competitors.
- 22 September - Racing as per NOR. Nationals Dinner at the venue.
- 23 September - Racing as per NOR. Braai at the venue.
- 24 September - Travel/logistics day.
The 2024 505 SAS KZN Regional Championship was an amazing event. Point Yacht Club put on an amazing event and the family is welcome to enjoy the amazing facilities. 6 races were sailed with the Funkes winning all of them. Second place when to Kyle and CJ followed by Aaron and Mark in third. Well done to all.
The 505 Western Cape Champs were a great success. Ten 505s made it to the event, boasting great numbers and racing was out of the top drawer. 8 races were sailed in marginal conditions with wind seldomly increasing to more than 12 knots. Racing took place over a number of days and the fight for the first place was heated with the Funke brothers battling against James and Richard with the young team of Falcon and Ross coming in strong in third place. David Rae and Aaron Long came home in 4th followed by the Ham team of Warwick and Jonno. It was a great start to the national series and the excitement amongst the sailors was evident. The next event is taking place in Durban at the end of June and has been sanctioned by SAS as the KZN Regional Championship. Get ready for a great event at the PYC Beach Club in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
The 505 Gauteng Provincials took place on the 2nd and 3rd of September 2023. Five 505s took part and used the event as preparation for the 2023 National Championship, to be held in Langebaan this year. Racing was held in strong winds and the Funke Brothers dominated with 7 first places, followed by Bron Klaas and Warwick Ham in second and Dietmar Holm and CJ Milln in third.
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