The 2025 505 Northvaal Championship was a great success. In typical spring fashion, the Vaaldam delivered and dished up a strong wind for the entire weekend. Gusts of up to 35 knots were measured on the race course but overall the wind was sailable and the race officer put on a great event.
Day 1, 4 races were sailed with the last one finishing just ahead of a thunderstorm. Racing was tight with positions changing regularly at the top with various teams fighting for top positions. Well done to all teams who participated.
Day 2 dawned with the promise of more breeze. The forecast moderated somewhat from earlier in the week with an average windspeed of 20 knots being recorded. Most 505s managed to complete the racing on the day and positions at the top changed regularly. A big well done to Team Biagio for winning the last race and to Team Aernd and Nieman for coming in second.
The next event is the Regatta at PSC on the 4th and 5th of October as well as the Boskop Open at the end of October 2025. See you on the water!
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The 505 Nationals 2025 took place on the long weekend in June. Racing took place off Durban and it was amazing. Lots of races sailed, lots of swimming in the ocean and lots of smiles afterwards. A big thank you to Point Yacht Club and Jimmy Melville for hosting the class. We are so lucky to have such an amazing venue at our doorstep.
The next event is in early September at the Vaaldam. See you then.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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