The SA 505 class would like to wish all 505 sailors a happy new year. May you sail alot and do well in the competitions, but most of all, enjoy the best 2 man performance sailboat in the world. The calendar is being updated, please keep an eye on it for the most important diary entries on your calendar. 505 sailing will be big in 2022.
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The SAS 505 KZN Regional Championship was sailed from the 22nd to the 24th of October at the Qwantani Resort, Sterkfonteindam. The forecast showed some interesting weather and it was extremely accurate. On Friday, the class had planned a long distance haul across the dam. The morning was spent waiting to the 36 knots of wind to abate and by late afternoon the wind was more sailiable, averaging 25 knots. 3 teams took to the water and completed a 30 km dash across the dam. Maximum speeds of 21.8 knots were recorded.
The forecast for Saturday looked even stronger with windspeeds in the upper 30s. At 15h00 racing was postponed for the day as the conditions were unsailable. 3 of the teams took to the water and it proved hectic. With a rescue boat accompanying them, it was safe to try and sail in those conditions but soon the gusts of 36 knots proved to be too strong.
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The 505 class sailed a successful 505 Northvaal Provincial Championship at Aeolians, Vaaldam on the 4th and 5th of September 2021. Ten boats took part and 5 races were sailed. Peter Funke and Phil Bennett won the event with 4 first places. Congratulations to them. The next event is the SAS Grand Slam in Durban on the 16th and 17th of October 2021 followed by the Free State Championship from the 22nd to 24th of October 2021 at Sterkfonteindam.
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You will not recognise Aeolians. Huge upgrades have been done to the grounds. Come and have a look and sail at the best inland dinghy venue in South Africa!!! Remember get your entries in by next week Wednesday to get your free T shirt. Catering is also available from the club. Will send details on that.
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The 2021 KZN 505 Champs will take place at Sterkfonteindam on the 24 and 25th of October 2021. Racing will be in front of the resort and camping at R100 per tent. This is a beautiful venue and it will be appreciated to see you there. NOR to follow.
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