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Next Event: 505 Boskop Open, 29 - 30 October 2016
Boskop, Careltonville, 29 - 30 October 2016
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The official home of the South African 505
We may be small in number but we are all fanatical about our 5 O's. So much so that we sail them everywhere we can: in small ponds blue ponds in the north; on big brown man made dams; amongst big rolling seas in the east and between islands and picturesque mountains in the south.
This place is truly a sailing nirvana!
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4 Boats braved the cold September weekend at the Vaaldam for the annual NV provincial championships. Thanks to all for coming. 4 races were sailed and Saturday saw beautiful light wind conditions with Warwick Ham and Ryan Robinson leading the way around the course. The Funke brothers, sailed their beloved RSA 8481 with a different mast finished 2nd with Albrecht Holm and Marius Fourie in the close 3rd and Andrew Arthur and crew on Cardiale Entente in 4th place.
Sunday dawned with a chilly 7.5 degrees. Rain and strong winds were the recipe for the day. Sailing conditions were awesome and despite the low water level of the dam, Race officer, Brian Sutherland managed to get in two races before holding a lunch break. What awesome racing, the Funkes sailed to two victories, while Ham and Robinson managed a 3rd and a 2nd. Racing was halted after the lunch and competitors started the long trek home through mist and snow.
The new season is upon us and the class is planning a number of fun events. One such event will be held at Sterkies in November. Bring the family. We will braai, sail, do a lucky draw and have fun. That is what sailing is about. In the meantime don't forget, Boskop 29/30 October 2016!
Please get your entry in for the 2016 5O5 Northvaal Championship.
Sailing will be fun and at toolbox is to be won! Aeolians has also organised catering for the entire weekend at only R300 per person. That is from Friday evening to Sunday lunch, what a bargain! Entries are per NOR and please ensure that you have your SAS, Club and Class membership paid up. Please.
NOR for the event can be downloaded on the SAS website at www.sailing.org.za and you can enter at www.windsail.co.za.
