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TT Series at New Forest - GBR
Two Person 303 racing at New Forest
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Martin Hadley and Jenny Monger, Friday, 14 June 2013
Summer arrived at last and we were blessed with wonderful sailing weather – sun and wind together. Wow! 21 hopeful competitors also arrived and were met by an enthusiastic team of volunteers with tea, coffee and bacon rolls.
As is usual at these gatherings, time seemed to gather speed and with boats off-loaded, signing in and "hellos" it was soon 10:15 and time for the all important briefing.
Simon Walworth, Chairman of Spinnaker Club, welcomed the visitors to New Forest and Mike Robinson, Race Officer, soon had everyone heading for the water. It took only 20 minutes for all the boats to be afloat. Is this a record?
The course was a simple triangular shape with a gate through the start/finish line and even Martin had no trouble finding his way. As usual, the brisk northerly wind brought strong gusts and the usual fickle shifts caused by trees and islands.
The biggest fleet was the 303s with eleven one-person and five two-person boats. There were three in the Liberty fleet but only two 2.3s.
The hardest fought races were in the Liberty fleet with Tom Harper (only the second time on the water this year) and Vince Barton giving David Durston a hard run for his money.
The 2.3s were led by Lindsay Burns from Frensham Pond Sailability, and Frensham sailors Peter and Peta Etherton and Tessa Watkiss took line honours in the 303 fleets.
Martin would like it noted that he made a fantastic start in the second race at the committee boat end of the line and led the field round the first lap only to tack into a hole which allowed five Frensham sailors to pass and beat him to the windward mark. First to sixth in one ill-conceived tack! Paul Philips congratulating him on splitting the top six Frensham sailors in the final results!
Prizes were hand-crafted by potter Beryl Bull and were awarded by Malcolm Bentley, NFDS new Chairman, and Eric Blyth, President. The day ran very smoothly thanks to all the volunteers and some mention must be made of the galley and the food. And don't forget the cakes!
Access 2.3 Class results:
First - Lindsay Burns from Frensham Pond
Second – Christine David from Frensham Pond
Access 303 One Person Class results:
First place – Tessa Watkiss from Frensham Pond
Second – James Woosnam from Frensham Pond
Third – Monique Foster from Frensham Pond
Access 303 Two Person Class results:
First – Peter and Peta Etherton from Frensham Pond
Second – Andy Sheath and Kate Lintott from Frensham Pond
Third – Leslie Philip and Hugh Lansdowne from Tideway, London
Access Liberty Class results:
First Place – David Durston from Whitefriars
Second – Tom Harper from New Forest
Third – Vince Barton from New Forest
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TT Racing at New Forest |
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SKUD 18 Class Rules Revision
David Staley, Thursday, 6 June 2013
The SKUD 18 Committee has been working hard on the revision of the Class Rules. This has also involved consultation with IFDS who have now approved the draft version below.
In addition to some “tidying up” and minor improvements, there are a few significant changes that could impact on existing equipment:
- C.3.3.c - reduces the maximum overall length of seats and defines the seating surface
- C.3.3.e - requires seat sides and backrests to extend the full length and width of the seat, be of a rigid construction, and also prohibits sitting on sides and backrests
- C.8.3 - reduces the weight of the keel to 160kg as previously notified
The changes to C.3.3 are designed to address concerns about crew movement in the boat that have been raised and discussed over several years. In conjunction with improved enforcement of class rules at IFDS and Class events, it is anticipated that these changes will help provide a more level playing field. The Committee is aware that a number of existing seats (mainly fixed saddle seats) will now not comply with the new class rule specification – even some which have previously been approved through the Application for Additional Equipment process.
Below you can download a draft copy of the new rules, a summary of the changes and a “marked up” version showing the amendments on the current version of the rules.
Owners / Owners Representatives are now asked to vote YES or NO to adopting the rules from July 1, 2013. Please email to info@hansaclass.org with SKUD 18 Class Rules in the Subject, cast your vote YES or NO and include your sail number (ie AUS075) by Midnight GMT Friday June 21.
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Gualandris & Zanetti claim the Marsilio Pasotti-Pam trophy - ITA
Gualandris & Zanetti have won the 2013 Italian Championships
Photograph:CVG / Renzo Domini
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Sandro Pelligrini (as amended by IHCA), Circolo Vela Gargnano, Monday, 27 May 2013
The Italian team of Marco Gualandris and the Marta Zanetti are the new Champions of the Italian Paralympic SKUD 18 class.
The crew were fifth at the 2012 London Paralympics in this class accessible for every ability. Following a day of rain yesterday, four races were held off Bogliaco Gargnano on the shores of Lake Garda, where sunny skies combined with a moderate breeze from the south. Gualandris-Zanetti, who were presented the Marsilio Pasotti-Pam trophy, claimed the win from a new SKUD team from the Brescia region - Massimo Dighe and Romina Modena. Third was the ocean sailor Andrea Stella with his new crew, the Elisa Bardella, former world blind match racing and fleet racing champion.
Top of the 303 fleet was Hungarian and past world champions, Zoltan Pegan and Eva Mircsev. Second and third were the two Swiss crews – Burgi & Raffin and Lutz & Hiller. In fourth place, and first among the Italians, was the crew Stefano Gatto and Henry Carrea.
In the single person Liberty class, Paul Speight (FRA) won every race from Australian Barry Coates.
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Italian Championships off to a breezy start - ITA
Marco Gualandris & Marta Zanetti lead the SKUD 18s
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Sandro Pelligrini (as amended by IHCA), Sunday, 26 May 2013
The Italian Open Access Class Championships, organized on Lake Garda by Circolo Vela Gargnano in conjunction with Hyak Onlus, will continue Sunday with some pressure on officials to get the minimum number of races.
Today conditions remained difficult, with cool autumn temperatures, winds from the south of medium intensity and a burst of breeze in the final part of the single race completed. Yesterday, competitors were held ashore as winds of 40 knots funnelled up the lake.
Marco Gulanadris and Marta Zanetti won the only race completed in the all Italian SKUD 18 fleet. The couple, who placed 5th in the Paralympic Games in London 2012, led Andrea Stella & Elisa Bardella in second, with Massimo Dighe & Romina Modena in third.
In the 303 two-person race, Zoltan Pegan & Eva Mircsev (HUN) claimed the honours, with Lutz & Burgi (SUI) second ahead of Lintouth & Distefano (ITA). In Liberty division, Paul Speight (FRA) lead home Barry Coates (AUS).
The Italian Access Class Championship has attracted important partners companies, organizations and foundations, among them ASM Brescia Foundation, OSMI sro, DAP Brescia, ETC Epic, Terra e Mare from Manerba (Bs), Trento Centro Moda Canosse, Granarolo Spa, Village of Hunting Pozzolengo, IAB Brescia, Marina di Bogliaco, Italian Red Cross, the Regional Council of Lombardy, the Consortium Garda Lombardy (West Garda) and Brescia Tourism.
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Traveller Series moves to Carsington - GBR
The TT Series continued at Carsington
Photograph:Ron Sawford
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Ron Sawford (as amended by IHCA), Saturday, 25 May 2013
Sailors enjoyed a good day's racing at the seasons third Access Traveller event at Carsington Water Sailing Club, hosted by Carsington Sailability on Wednesday 22nd May. Twelve competitors were competing for the "Duke of Devonshire Cup" and "Bakewell Rotary Shield". The event included four Access Classes and attracted entries from clubs from as far as the south coast.
Carsington has hosted the event for the past 13 years and it was good to see the sailors were able to launch from the new jetty.
The day brought 20 mile per hour gusts whilst the wind direction remained constant, and the teams followed a triangular course. Four races were contested, with all competitors on good form. Racing manners were impeccable as the buoys were rounded and the new tack chosen. Collisions were few, but several near misses were observed.
Lunch was eagerly consumed before the afternoon's racing which brought more warmth and good winds. Queues for the hoist moved quickly thanks to supporters, helpers and good humour.
2.3 Class results (Duke of Devonshire Trophy):
First - Lindsay Burns from Frensham Pond
Second - Pat Crowley from Rutland
Third - John Coombs from Rutland
303 Single Person Class results:
First place – Monique Foster from Frensham Pond
Second - Paul Philips from Frensham Pond
Third – Tessa Watkiss from Frensham Pond
303 Two Person Class results (Bakewell Rotary Shield):
First - Chris Emmett and Malcolm Kirk from Rutland
Second – Leslie Philip and Hugh Lansdowne from Tideway, London
Liberty Class results:
First – David Durston from Rutland
Second - Simon Harle from Rutland
Trophies were awarded by Carsington SC Commodore, Peter White. David Durston thanked the Carsington team for an excellent and challenging day of sailing.
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Aussies change Association name and launch facebook page - AUS
Russell Phillips (as amended by IHCA), Wednesday, 22 May 2013
A resolution was discussed at the 2013 AGM with regards to changing the name of the Association from Australian Access Class Association to Australian Hansa Class Association to bring the association in line with the manufacturer of the Access 2.3, 303, Liberty and SKUD 18 and the International Class Association. The resolution was put to the members and passed unanimously.
In order to keep people informed about the Australian Hansa Class Association, we have launched a Facebook page. Please ‘like’ this page to receive updates on events, boats and people throughout the year. You will find the page at: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianHansaClassAssociation
We look forward to featuring stories and photos of Australian sailors and events.
You can also keep up with your fellow international sailors and overseas regattas at a new Facebook page launched for the International Hansa Class Association (the original IACA page will remain for reference purposes, but will no longer be updated). You will find the page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Hansa-Class-Association/223792414316660
Russell Phillips was elected President of the Australian Hansa Class Association in March. His partner Shauna is kindly and skilfully maintaining the IHCA and AHCA Facebook pages.
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New Name for International Class Association
David Staley, Wednesday, 22 May 2013
The International Access Class Association is now the International Hansa Class Association.
The manufacturer of the Access 2.3, 303, Liberty and SKUD 18, Access Sailing Systems Pty Ltd, advised the International Class Association in 2012 that it would be changing its name to Hansa Sailing Systems Pty Ltd and adopting the Hansa Sailing brand internationally for its range of small keelboats and accessories.
The company aims to focus on the mainstream sailing market and promote awareness of the suitability of the boats for inclusive mainstream participation and training programs, and for widespread use by people of all abilities.
2013 was seen as an ideal opportunity for this change as the word “Access” has over the past decade become almost synonymous with disabled access whereas the company and its craft are of universal appeal and value. Through the widespread adoption of Access Sailing’s products by Sailability and other disabled sailing organisations internationally, the Access brand has become closely associated with disability and the boats have been largely seen as “boats for the disabled” within the mainstream sailing community.
According to company principal and designer Chris Mitchell, “The boats were never designed specifically for people with a disability - they were conceived as an entry level craft for Asia where participation was low, and to provide a confidence-building feeling of safety and ease of use.”
“Based upon the boats’ inclusive “sailing for everyone” potential, I chose the name “Access” in the early 90’s for its broader meaning that seemed appropriate at the time.”
Over the years however, the “Access” branding was seen as restricting the market sectors that the boats could be successfully promoted to, and limiting the growth potential of the class. More importantly, this was viewed as contributing to the perpetuation of segregated sport. This is in stark contrast to the company’s aims of growing inclusive participation in sailing as a recreation and sport, and enabling people with a disability to share in mainstream sporting and social activities.
Access Sailing Systems Pty Ltd has therefore changed its trading name to Hansa Sailing Systems Pty Ltd and its primary branding to Hansa Sailing in 2013. The “Hansa” is the well recognised swan motif that has served as the Access Class insignia since 1994.
The mythical Hansa Swan is derived from the philosophy of ancient Sanskrit. It represents perfect union and balance – a vehicle for the harmony of wind, sea and sailor. The flight of the Hansa also symbolizes an escape from a repetitive cycle – changing the established pattern or taking a different approach.
“These boats bearing the Hansa insignia are products of universal design and a philosophy of inclusion, aiming to make sailing more accessible and appealing”, said Mitchell.
At its 2012 Annual General Meeting, the International Access Class Association resolved to change its name to the International Hansa Class Association.
The names of three of the individual classes will also change.
The Hansa 2.3 is an ISAF Class including the 2.3 Wide and 2.3 Single (previously known as the Access 2.3), along with the new 2.3 Breeze model.
The Hansa 303 is an ISAF Class including the 303 Wide (previously known as the Access 303) and 303 Breeze.
The Liberty is an ISAF Class previously known as the Access Liberty.
The SKUD 18 is an IFDS Class.
The International Hansa Class Association website is having some new graphics to reflect the new name and documentation will be progressively updated. It is anticipated that many of the National Class Associations will also change their names to align with the International Hansa Class Association and the new international brand for the family of Hansa classes.
International Class Association President, Brendan Tourelle, believes the name change is a step in the right direction.
“As a class association, we need to support any initiatives by the manufacturer to grow the number of boats around the world. This seems a great opportunity to promote the four classes to people of all abilities to begin and develop in sailing”, said Tourelle.
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Access Class European Championships - Latest News
SKUD 18 Start at the European Championships
Photograph:Sailability.ch
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Icarus Media / Sailability.ch (as amended by IACA), Arbon, Switzerland, Sunday, 12 May 2013
Final Day of Racing - May 12
Today the 2013 Access European Championship comes to an end. On this last racing day of an exciting so far event in Switzerland, sailors from 12 countries arrived early at the Arbon Marina, ready to start with their preparations.
Everybody was excited and ready to leave Lake Constance with an excellent performance. Once again, the rain would make things difficult, yet the winds were certainly much stronger than the rest of the days.
The two-person Access boats would be the first to start racing. Skippers and crew had prepared their boats from early on and headed out to the race area.
Starting from the port side of the starting line, The French team of Gilles Guyon and Marie-Joe Besson placed themselves at the top of the fleet.
Behind them, the Swiss team of Dominik Stäger and Julian Müller were giving chase, and trying their best to position themselves in first place today.
It proved a difficult task because Hungary’s Zoltan Pegan and Eva Mircev were the first to reach the weather mark and, deservedly so, enjoyed a flawless performance in this first upwind leg.
The team of Joshua Rothenhäusler and Dominique Scheller from Switzerland were following them closely, managing to be almost as fast as their Hungarian rivals. And so we’d have another Swiss presence in third spot, with the slimmest of margins separating this performance from those at the top. Nevertheless, victory belonged to the Hungarians, Pegan and Mircsev.
When the start of the SKUD 18 race was finally given, the crews of Vera Voorbach and Jan-Rein Van Esseveld from Holland, and that of Andrea Stella and Elisabetta Baradella from Italy, looked set to complete some fine performance as they left the port side of the starting line.
But another Italian team, that of Marco Gualandris and Marta Zanetti would lead the SKUD 18 fleet for the most part of the race, successfully dealing with the challenge posed by their British rivals, Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell.
Yet after a fierce battle in the downwind leg of the race, the Britons tenacity paid off and they finally managed to overtake the Italians and dominate the race, eventually winning it by a comfortable margin.
The Access European Championship promised exciting moments until the very final day, and so it was. Another exceptionally successful event reached its climax, and all sailors that gathered here in Switzerland and the Arbon Marina, will remember fondly those races in Lake Constance. An impressive awards ceremony at the end of an action-packed day ensured that many of these athletes would be quite eager to return here. Thanks for following!
Racing Day Three - May 11
The third racing day in lake Constance, in Switzerland, for the 2013 AccessEuropeans consisted of light winds and rain. Nevertheless, sailors couldn’t be more excited to be here. And so they descended on the Arbon Marina, ready for an action-packed day. The boats always need some further attention. Due to the weather conditions, trimming and of course, emptying out any water on board was necessary. Despite the light winds today, before too long the sailors headed to the race course area, unfazed, on time. Quickly enough, the start was given for the 303 Single Person Access Class, where Britons Monique Foster and Paul Foster managed to place themselves at the top of the fleet, with Spain’s Tolo Gelabert following them closely. After an upwind leg that featured some quite shifty winds, the Spaniard managed to round the weather mark, as well as the second mark in first place. Always with a safe lead from Switzerland’s Carlos Araujo in second place, who was trying to get closer. Eventually, the Swiss won the race, after some really smart tactics in the upwind leg, with his compatriot, Joao Pinto, in second place. At the Access 2,3 race, Lindsay Burns from Great Britain dominated from the start of the race, with not one but two athletes from Portugal on her heels, chasing up the best possible outcome. Fernando Pinto and Luisa Gracia both gave a spectacular performance towards that goal, all the way to the finish line. At the end, the light wind and some unexpected gusts, worked to the benefit of the British athlete. In the Liberty fleet, the committee boat side was clearly the most favorable one, and it was no surprise that all the boats headed there once the start was given. After some excellent tactics and skillfully executed maneuvers, Gérard Eychenne remained unbeatable today also, despite the tricky weather over the lake today. This way, the distance from his rivals increased. Victory belonged, at last, to the Frenchman. Things promise to get even more exciting tomorrow. Not only because Sunday’s the very last racing day of the Access Club European Championship here in Switzerland, but also because the weather’s saving the best for last. Stronger winds have been forecasted! So stay tuned!
Racing Day Two - May 10
The second day of racing of the Access Class European Championships 2013 was a rainy one. Today’s weather wasn’t exactly favorable to sailing and the race committee was left with no choice than postpone racing for a few hours.
Around midday, it was time for the boats to hit the water and make their way to the race course. But the conditions were still light and the sailors had to wait under the heavy rain. A tough task for them, especially with the temperature dropping dramatically in comparison to the two previous days.
After about an hour’s wait at the race area, the start was finally given in the access 303 two person class. Ivo Stohler and Willi Lutz from Switzerland, after a great performance in the 1st upwind managed to round the 1st mark well ahead of their opponents. The teams of Roger Lieberherr and Christian Hiller and that of Joshua Rothenhausler and Dominique Scheller, also from Switzerland, did not give up the chase until the very end of the race.
In the SKUD 18 category, it was the British crew of Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell that took the lead early on, and dominated the race. They were followed by Marko Gualandris and Marta Zanetti from Italy, and Diana Cantalejo and Francisco Villa from Spain. The Spanish crew was making every possible effort to overtake the Italians but without any result.
After a rainy, yet successful day overall, with the races completed, competitors and spectators are looking forward to an even more exciting racing day tomorrow. Be sure to join us
Racing Day One - May 9
The weather forecasting really light winds for the first racing day at the Access Class European Championships. Only the one person classes could sail their first races in the morning. Due to the lack of wind, racing for the two person classes, were postponed for tomorrow.
The Liberty fleet were up on the race track first with Gérard EYCHENNE taking the lead from early on in the race and leading over Cristina RUBKE from the USA. EYCHENNE held tight onto his lead, not making an error, to claim a motivating opening win. Holland’s Wilma VAN DEN BROEK overtook the American RUBKE to finish 2nd, with RUBKE in 3rd. In the 303 one person class, Hungary’s Zoltan PEGAN, the 2010 World Champion, led the race from early on and clearly demonstrated his superiority in the fleet by securing a safe lead and sailed cleverly and with smart tactics to easily take the win. Damien PEYSSON finished 2nd in the race followed by Gilles GUYON close behind - no doubt these two French skippers will have some fierce battles throughout the series.
Immediately after, the wind dropped to zero and there was no other choice for the race committee than to postpone racing, and send the sailors ashore to wait for the breeze. On a positive note, the forecast is for more breeze over the coming days.
The breeze finally built up to 5-7 knots and the skud18 and access 303 two person fleets went out to the race course – but only for the wind to disappear, forcing racing to be abandoned for the day. Stay tuned for more wind and more racing action tomorrow!
Practice Day - May 8
The Access Class European Championships and SKUD 18 Europeans are taking place in Arbon, on the waters of Lake Constance, Switzerland’s biggest lake and the natural border between Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The Championships are organized by the Yacht Club Arbon in cooperation with Sailiability.ch. The 71 boats competing here will fight for the Championship titles over the next 4 days. 2013 marks the largest level of participation compared to any previous Championships and the number of nations competing has doubled since last year – with 71 boats representing 12 nations. So a great event is set to unfold.
On the first two days the athletes have to pass their boats through measurement inspection to ensure all boats comply with the Class Rules and everyone will be competing on an equitable basis; sails and boats have to comply under the same rules, so hulls are also weighed and have to be within the official limit.
There are 5 different classes competing at the Europeans, offering a range of sailing styles and disciplines. The Access 2.3 is the only class with one sail and thus the smallest of all, then there is the Access 303 that is sailed by one or two persons – with these events attracting a high level of entries. The last of the access classes is the Liberty that can also be sailed by persons with serious disabilities, using servos to help them sail and control the sails. Last but not least is the SKUD18 class, the only Paralympic event here and the most exciting one sailed by a two person crew and with a large gennaker, the boat can achieve some impressive speeds.
After registration and equipment inspection the practice race was scheduled for today. After a long wait for the wind to show up, the start was finally given for the three first classes under very light conditions. But the lack of consistency in wind strength forced the Race Committee to abandon the practice race and hope for a better start tomorrow when the Championships gets underway. Enjoy some impressions from the first days of the championship.
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Access Traveller Trophy Continues - GBR
The TT Series continued at Wealden
Photograph:Richard Gibbons
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Bob Mac Cormick (as amended by IACA), Sunday, 5 May 2013
On Monday 29th April, Wealden Sailability hosted the second Access Traveller Trophy Event of the year at Chipstead Sailing Club.
The weather was kind and the day turned out to be sunny, windy, and not too cold, which resulted in a turnout of twenty competing craft on the water.
All classes were contested, with three Liberties, two 2.3s and a posse of 303s, both singles and doubles. The finishes in the 303 divisions were satisfyingly close and the winners hotly pursued by the rest of the fleet.
Despite the close finishes on some races, Frensham Pond dominated the event, taking 1st (Lindsay Burns) and 2nd (Christine David) in the 2.3s; 1st (Paul Philips), 2nd (Margaret Foreman) and 3rd (James Woosnam) in the 303 solos; and 1st (Peter and Peta Etherton) and 3rd (Andy Sheath and Kate Lintott) in the 303 doubles. Chris Atkin and John Aldridge of the Wolverstone Project denied Frensham a total walkover in the 303 classes and took a well-deserved 2nd place in the doubles.
Thank goodness Frensham had no entrants in the Liberty class, but I guess they knew that they would be easily seen off by David Durstan of Rutland, who took 1st place, closely followed by Vince Barton of New Forest and Peter Wagner of Wealden.
Bewl Water and Tideway also competed but, on this occasion, didn't quite manage to make the "Trophy List".
Prizes were awarded by Barbara Ide, of Chevening Parish Council, who was present throughout the day, assisting with all the documentation.
See the links below for results and photographs.
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Masters Games Sailing in October - AUS
David Staley, Sunday, 7 April 2013
The Australian Masters Games will be held in Geelong from 5-12 October 2013. The Sailing Masters Competition will be held at Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
Open to a wide range of classes, the 303 and Liberty have a division of their own (Division 4). SKUD 18s would also be eligible as small keelboats / trailable for Division 1. The program includes an invitation race and four days of on-water competition. Games Entry Fee is $115.00 per person plus a Sport Entry Fee for the 303 and Liberty of $80.00.
The 2011 event in Adelaide was a great success. The Access Classes were the second biggest fleet (15 boats) and saw some great racing and a lot of fun.
For more information, go to www.australianmastersgames.com. To enter the Sailing Masters Competition, go to http://14amgregistration.fusesport.com/extra.asp?ID=148.
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2013 North American Combined Access Class Championships - USA
David Staley, Saturday, 16 March 2013
The 2013 North American Combined Access Class Championships will be hosted by San Francisco's South Beach Yacht Club (SBYC) and the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS) from 3-6 September.
Scheduled in between the Louis Vuitton Cup, which concludes on August 30, and the Americas Cup Finals that commence on September 7, the event puts Access Class sailors right amongst the Americas Cup excitement.
This will also be the venue for the 2014 Combined World & International Access Class Championships the following September, so this is a great opportunity to try out the great sailing conditions on San Francisco Bay.
The Notice of Race has just been posted along with Online Registration, event contacts and additional information.
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SKUD 18 in EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup
SKUD 18s racing in Medemblik
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EUROSAF (as amended by IACA), Tuesday, 12 February 2013
EUROSAF has announced the launch of the Champions Sailing Cup website and published the Notice of Series.
With the start of the first EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup regattas now less than 90 days away, EUROSAF have launched the series website, which will link all five regattas in the series and publish results for each event, and the series. At the same time the Notice of Series has been published. Individual regattas will publish their Notice of Race on each of the event websites, along with information concerning entry, and more.
The series commences on 8th May, in Italy, just ten days after the conclusion of the ISAF Sailing World Cup regatta in Hyères on 27th April. Each of the regattas are based on well-established events, Garda Trentino Olympic Week, Delta Lloyd Regatta in Medemblik, Sail for Gold in Weymouth & Portland and Kieler Woche, one of the oldest regattas in Europe, plus the Semaine Olympique Française, which from 2013 takes place in La Rochelle. The dates for each of the regattas in 2013 and 2014 were announced on 1st November, 2012. (see appended schedule).
The SKUD 18 has been included in the Notice of Race for the events in Italy, the Netherlands and Great Britain. It is hoped that SKUD teams will compete in Medemblik and Weymouth this year and an increased number of events in 2014.
EUROSAF are very excited at being able to offer sailors and sailing this new series starting this year, and are delighted to have brought together five major regatta organisers in order to do so. Dan Ibsen, a Vice-President of EUROSAF and Chairman of the EUROSAF Events Committee, said, “When ISAF announced their plans for the new Sailing World Cup Regattas, we in EUROSAF saw an opportunity to fill the gap left in Europe with a new series of top level regattas, but in order to do so we needed the willing cooperation of the organisers. Some hard work and detailed planning was necessary, but everyone saw the strength and benefit to sailing of working together, so the new series was formed. 2013 will be our first year, so we are only at the beginning, but our objective is to develop the series to be seen as one event, sailed at five different locations, and for it to become a premier series for Olympic sailors. We want sailors from around the world to come back every year, knowing they will be competing against top competition, at expertly run and organised regattas”.
The EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup website will be found at http://championscup.eurosaf.org/
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French Championships at Maubuisson in June - FRA
The French Nationals will be held in June
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Nicole Crozet, Sunday, 10 February 2013
The French Access Class Championships will be held at Maubuisson from 21 to 23 June. The venue is a coastal lake (Lac d’Hourtin) near Bordeaux.
See the links below to download the Notice of Race and Entry Form
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Access Class Regattas in Holland - NED
Liberty racing in the Netherlands
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Wilma van den Broek, Friday, 21 December 2012
The Sailing Centre at Grou, in the north of Holland, will be hosting the Voorjaarswedstrijden (Spring Regatta) on 27 and 28 April 2013. Access 2.3, 303 and Liberty classes are invited.
The Centre’s vision is that "Anyone can Sail", so they teach children and adults sailing, but also organize sailing experiences for the elderly and people with disabilities. Royal Watersportvereniging Frisia has strived for many years to enable children, young people and adults with disabilities to enjoy the water sports and specifically sailing. The Sailing Centre is fully accessible inside and outside and accommodation is available.
WV Zeewolde are conducting races for the Access classes on June 1 & 2 as part of the "Randmeren Combi".
September 28 & 29 will see more racing on the " Nieuwe meer" in Amsterdam run by WV de Schinkel. The races are calleld "Seizoensafsluitingswedstrijden” – part of the season closing program.
So the Access Klasse Nederland (currently in formation) will have at least 3 race weekends in 2013 and is hoping to grow its program in future years.
Access Klasse Nederland Email Contact - wilmavandenbroek228@gmail.com
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