Hi Everyone,
I hope all is good in your countries!
The entry process for this year’s Worlds should open in the next week or so – there will be plenty of PR to announce the start – there will be early entry discounts.
I have been in touch with many sailors from around the world helping answer various questions, and many have pre-registered on the website.
It would be great to know from you how many from your country fleets you think are likely to be coming – particularly from Europe.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. It is worth noting that P&O have offered us the friends and family discount on their ferry routes which could be a 35% discount.
For the Europeans last year the UK teams found it cost effective to use a container to N. Europe is this something you guys on POL/SWE/FIN have considered?
There has been a lot of interest in the Classic 5O5 regatta in the UK (for boats over 25 years old) – this is a good way to help fill up containers to get some of the slightly less competitive boats involved in the event.
I look forward to seeing you at Weymouth this summer.
Again, please do get in touch if I can help with anything
Best regards
Roger
Roger Deane
President UK 505 Yacht Racing Association
+44 7712 762315
+44 1780 489443
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The 2016 505 nationals were a huge success. 12 boats made the trip to the beautiful West Coast town of Saldanha Bay to compete in the event. The event was sailed together with the Western Cape Championship and the SAS Grand Slam Series.
Everything was well organised and racing got underway in light conditions on Friday afternoon. Two races were sailed and the battle for the top three positions was clear with James Largier and Richard Hutton-Squire, the defending champions, stamping their authority on the first race, while the Mirror World Champion, Ryan Robinson and Warwick Ham, won the second race. Racing was extremely tight with the Funke brothers finishing in third and Alex Ham and Alex Burger coming home in second.
Saturday dawned with the prospect of big breeze. The first cold front of the winter was expected to make landfall during the day, which meant that racing was going to be pushed in early as the wind was expected to increase to 30 knots by late afternoon. 4 races were sailed and the fight for the top position continued with the heavy weather specialists, James and Richard, dominating the racing with two firsts followed by Alex and Alex close behind. Tina Plattner and David Shelton also showed good form with some good results. As predicted strong conditions started to materialise and the bridge officer, Di Hutton-Squire, called off racing after the 4th race. Some breakages occurred and one of these casualties was the Funke brothers, which put an end to their chance of a top three finish.
Racing on Easter Sunday was postponed and started promptly at 12 with medium conditions. The battle in the fleet continued with Alex and Alex sailing hard against the defending champions. A further 4 races were sailed with the top 5 boats changing positions regularly. A little mistake could cost dearly. After day 3, Alex and Alex were ahead by 2 points followed closely by James and Richard and with two discards in, the final day would be the decider.
Monday dawned with no wind and the race committee bravely decided to wander onto the race course to see if something would materialise. Racing started promptly at 11am and two races were sailed. In the light wind, all boats are fast and this was proven when Georgou Divaris and Ferdi Holm won race 11 followed closely Alex and Alex in second and the Funke brothers in third. Race 12 also went down to the wire with Kyle Klaas and Robert v Gruenewaldt leading the fleet for a short period, before they got caught in a lull and dropped to third with Ryan and Warwick in second and Alex and Alex in first.
505 racing is what makes sailing great. The teams and boats are definitely faster after the Worlds in PE and this year a contingent of 6 boats will make their way to Weymouth to compete in the 2016 event. The experience and knowledge that teams bring back home has assisted the class tremendously as it goes from strength to strength. 505 racing is here to stay.
Congratulations to the new national champions!
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The 505 Nationals 2016 are around the corner and the entries are open. Enter before the 22nd of March and save money. For entries visit the event page at www.sasgrandslam.co.za
Also read the NOR and SI carefully to get the right start times. All events will be run by SAS WC and the Vogelvlei YC. The 505 Nationals 2016 promises to be the event of the year.
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The 505 World Championship in 2016 will be hosted by the British 505 Class Association at the WPNSAin Weymouth. Check out all the details at www.505worlds2016.com This is bound to be a super event and well worth attending. We are getting boats together for a container and have 4 already signed up. Only a few spots left, so contact the class now.
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Dear 505 sailor,
The year is coming to an end and what a year it has been! Starting
off with the New Year's regatta in PE which saw multiple 505 World
Champion, the one and only Holger Jess, enjoying the conditions, then
the most successful 60th SAP 505 World Championship (PE) in March and
an excellent 505 Nationals in September and a very enjoyable 505
Northvaals being sailed for the first time at Boskop sailing club in
October. 2015 has indeed been a year of great sailing activities and
lots of fun! The 505 class exco would like to thank all sailors for
their support and assistance in this year and would like to wish all
sailors and families a blessed and peaceful festive season.
The sailing calendar for 2015 is however not over! Attached is the NOR
of the Midlands Open Regatta at HMYC which is to be sailed from the
27th of December to the 30th of December 2015. This event always
attracts alot of interest and this year will be no different. Some
505s have expressed interest and if you want to combine some
picturesque sailing with a holiday in the Midlands Meander then join
in the fun at this regatta.
2016 is in sight and the full racing calendar is up on the website.
Click on this link to view it and to book those weekends, very
important!
https://rsa505.org.za/index.
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Also remember that the class is looking for comitment for the 2016
World Championships from members. Container space is limited and is
filling up fast. Recent discussions with Roger Deane from the UK 505
revealed that they are in advanced discussions with SAP (excellent
news), looking at shipping deals for all (good) and trying to arrange
accommodation options on site (caravans etc). Also remember to book
your flights early as this can save you alot of costs. The classic
worlds are also taking part and Roger is saying that this will be a
very well attended event, great for our older boats to take part.
The 505 is the best boat in the world. Check out the website for
regular updates. Keep sailing as this is the best thing to do :)
See you on the water
Your EXCO
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