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A Class 2012 Australian Championship – an Amazing Field

Until late this past week, it was touch and go with regards to whether or not the shipping container transporting six DNA A Class Catamarans from the Netherlands, would arrive in sufficient time for the 2012 John Cootes Furniture Australian … Continue reading

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Sail Sydney Regatta

Twelve A’s took part in Sail Sydney last weekend, joining many boats of other classes, sailing a course from Georges River Sailing Club on the south western corner of Botany Bay. This was the final regatta leading up to the … Continue reading

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Entrants 2012 Nationals

As at 21/12/2011, the following have entered: AUS 1 Glenn Ashby AUS4 Steve Brewin AUS 5 Horst Kopp AUS7 Hamish Sinclair AUS 8 Graeme Harbour AUS 9 John Dowling AUS10 Brad Collett AUS13 Jack Benson AUS 25 Stephen Brayshaw AUS … Continue reading

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NOR 2012 Australian A Class Championships

With just over 3 months to go to the start of the 2012 Australian A Class Catamaran Championships at Wangi, Lake Macquarie, interest is building in the event. The event will be more than just a National Title, it with … Continue reading

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2011 Forster Wildcat Regatta

The Forster Wild Cat Regatta is the first major catamaran regatta of the new  sailing season in NSW. It is mixed regatta, and in its past glorious years has attracted upwards of 150 catamarans of various classes. The A Class … Continue reading

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SE Qld Travellers Series

Welcome to a new season of A-Class sailing in Queensland. Whilst many of us have been getting fat and lazy, a few members attended the recent Worlds in Denmark and congratulations to all the Australians that filled most of the … Continue reading

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The Winner’s Perspective – Steve Brewin on the Worlds

Of course I enjoyed the worlds, I have read the other guys thoughts and agree with a lot of them, but not all, but then we are all entiled to an opinion. The only advice I can give anyone is … Continue reading

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Jack Benson’s Perspective on the Worlds

The worlds was a great event on the water with a mix of conditions and some very close racing for everyone.  There was not a lot to do off the water but the club did what it could to put … Continue reading

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Scott Anderson’s Perspective on the Worlds

The sailing venue was reasonable on the water though many observed we should be choosing warmer regions. The ramp was poor which resulted in about 20 boats moving to a ‘beach’ area , which segregated the fleet and reduced atmosphere. … Continue reading

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Aarhus World Championships Report

Steve Brewin is the 2011 World A Class Catamaran Champion. The series went down to the proverbial trapeze wire, settled on the first downhill leg of the final ninth race. After maintaining an overall lead in the series after eight … Continue reading

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