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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505 Gauteng Provincials have been announced for the 2nd and 3rd of September 2023. The date is a good warm up for the nationals, that are taking place in Langebaan from the 23rd to the 25th of September. Come and get your boat sorted. It is bound to be an exciting event.