Algoa Bay Yacht Club

ABYC - Port Elizabeth's Friendly Sailing Club

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Redhouse Interclub

At the Redhouse Inter-Club/Gypsy Nationals held on 25 and 26 January at the Redhouse Yacht Club ABYC was well represented in all classes and demonstrated good overall performance.

Junior sailors Cameron Hills and Emma took 1st & 2nd respectively for the Optimist with both sailing in some strong breeze on day 2.

Young Charlie Hills sailing his Laser had excellent early races showing some power sailing but had to accept a 4th place overall.

In the Mirror Class the girls Ms Bailes & Van Wyngaardt enjoyed the tight sailing and settled for a 3rd overall.

In the Gypsy Class Ziggy Bailes & Natashia Van Wyngaardt (1st time sailing in a regatta) maintained good positions throughout the regatta but had to settle for 3rd overall due to some good spills and splashes (both have war marks as proof). In the same class father & son Chad “depth-gauge” Jackson & Alex received the award for their “PERSERVERANCE” finishing 7th in a fleet of 10. Many thanks to the ABYC team for supporting this regatta.

The next Inter-Club will be held in Knysna over the weekend of 15/16 February 2014.

John Tudehope

2nd Gypsy Africa’s and Interclub, River Championships 2014

Redhouse Yacht Club invites you all once again to dig out those Gypsy’s you have in the garden etc, dust them off, fix them up and join them for the 2nd Gypsy Africa’s, (last years was a great success but we know there are more Gypsy’s out there waiting to get back on the water) held in conjunction with their Interclub & River Championships 2014 Regatta.

Details:

Gypsey Sailing
The 2nd Gypsey Africa’s takes place from 25 to 26 January 2013 at Redhouse.

  • Where: Swartkops River at Redhouse outside Port Elizabeth.
  • When: 25 & 26 January 2014.
  • Who: Open to all dinghy classes.
  • Time: First race on Saturday 25 January not before 11-00.
  • Accomodation: Camping is available at the yacht club @ R25-00 per person from 12h00 Friday 24 January to end of regatta. There are B&B’s in Redhouse at special regatta rates.
  • Refreshments: Light meals & refreshments will be available to purchase for the duration of the regatta. Braai fires & salads will be provided on Saturday night.
  • Cost: Senior Single-handed per boat: R100-00, Senior Double-handed per boat: R150-00, Junior Single-handed per boat: R70-00 (under 18 years), Junior Double-handed per boat: R90-00 (under 18 years )

Free T Shirts to crews of first 10 Gypsy’s entered. For more info & the NOR visit our Website : www.ryc.co.za or Esme on 0825662356.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the river with your boats for awesome river sailing!