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25.01.2022 Nice pictures from the Swedish Nationals Two weeks ago, the Swedish Nationals were held in Vejbystrand, near Torekov, the place where the 505 Worlds 2020 shou...ld have been sailed. 30 teams competed in quite a strong breeze. It became very clear which teams were ready for that challenge. Team Wolfgang Hunger/Holger Jess was outstanding in the regatta and won comfortably, 6 points ahead of their compatriots Tim and Finn Böger. The skilled Danish mixed team Fabiola and Michael Wonteerghem were in third place, only 2 points after Böger. Fourth Jan Sugman, DEN, with his new crew Christian Limbrecht Mogensen. Best Swedish team and thus crowned Swedish champions, Tomas Grundel/Johan Strömdahl from Stockholm. There are lots of nice pictures from the event. You find them on the home page of the arranging club SS Delfinen. https://idrottonline.se/SSDelfinenVejbystran//ImagesPhotos The small but very ambitious club made the regatta become a big success, both off-shore and onshore. The photos shown here are by Lars Lindgren, normally crewing for Tomas Franzén in SWE 9222

24.01.2022 Over the past two days, 5 x 505’s have been battling it out to become the King of Bramble Bay at Sandgate Yacht Club QLD. The first three races were held on Saturday with some exciting 15-18 knot winds. The first win of the day went to one of our favourite young skippers Chris Gregg and his dad Ian, with Nigel Lott and Bob Franks taking a close second. These teams switched it up for the next two races with Nigel and Bob taking the lead, while Chris and Ian nipped at their h...eels. Sunday brought very different conditions with light 5-8 knot breezes for a single long distance race where Chris and Ian Gregg came home with the win! Check out the pictures below to see the winners being presented with their trophy by Sandgate Yacht Club Commodore Chris Howell. Congratulations team!

24.01.2022 One of our very own 505 sailors has just begun one of the greatest adventures on earth. BorisHerrmannRacing from Hamburg, Germany, well known around the competitive international 505 scene, has embarked on the Vendée Globe aboard Seaexplorer - Yacht Club de Monaco. One of the greatest sailing races around the world, non stop and without assistance, the Vendee Globe is called the Everest of the sea. The 24,296 mile revolution was accomplished in 74 days and three hours during ...the last edition. This intense test of skill and perseverance has an added level of excitement this time, as hydrofoils have been implemented in a number of competing boats, including the Seaexplorer. The boats all measure 60 feet and with their large sail area, are classified as the most powerful monohulls on the planet led by a solo skipper. They can go over 30 knots in downwind conditions! Competing in the Vendee Globe has long been a dream of Boris Herrmann. During his sailing career, Boris has placed top 10 in the 2006 and ’07 505 World Championships and won the German 505 Nationals in 2007. He holds several records at sea, has completed three circumnavigations and won (with Felix Oehme) the Portimao Global Ocean Race in the Class 40, and has done so much more. Boris’ team, founded by his long time friend and keen sailor Pierre Casiraghi, Prince Alberts nephew, has an added component to the race project. Boris Herrmann will race with an ocean sensor while sailing through the Southern Ocean. This onboard laboratory measures ocean CO2, PH, salinity and water temperature. In partnership with the Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Geomar and Ifremer, this data will be used around the world. Boris defines himself as a committed environmental activist so this twofold sporting and scientific challenge is particularly important to him. This Vendee Globe is shaping up to be one of the most exciting races in history so be sure to follow along with videos, a tracking map, photos, articles and much more on the official Vendee Globe website and app. www.vendeeglobe.org/en Let’s watch this thrilling adventure and cheer on one of our own 505ers!

23.01.2022 Instead of the Australian Championship which has been cancelled due to travel restrictions, the Australian 5o5 Association is organising a week of Racing and Coaching for those who are in/can travel to SA. Brighton + Seacliff Yacht Club, Adelaide. 17th -23rd January 2021... More details will follow but this is shaping up to be a great week of sailing! The main objective is to provide an opportunity for all attendees to improve their sailing ability. Whatever your current standard. In addition to racing, there will be tuning sessions, help with boat set up, workshops on racing tactics, sail set up steering and crewing techniques, reading the wind and answers to any questions any attendee may have. There will be coaches on hand and presentations from those who know including top 5o5 helms and crews. You will also get to swap places and sail with the best to get onboard and real time help and advice. Billeting is available with the local 5o5 guys if you need. SAVE THE DATES. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON To personalise the event we will be asking all attendees to provide their top 3 questions or objectives they would like to get out of this unique opportunity. Interested? Email [email protected] with your contact details. Don’t have a boat but would love to attend? Email as well. There is likely to be plenty of opportunity to jump in a boat or even charter one.

23.01.2022 A hot weekend of sailing at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club as part of the 505 NSW State Titles series. Temps in the 40's didn't dampen the spirit of crews, includ...ing 3 boats from S.A. Sunday the breeze really kicked in and Marks Pt gauge took gusts of 50+ knots. All are safe and back on shore but not before some flying reaches and a swim or two. Australian 505 Sailing Association Sydney 505 Sailing Australian Sailing - NSW & ACT See more

21.01.2022 Sailor Spotlight! Allow us to introduce one of Australia’s top female 505 sailors Amy Mulkearns! Many of you will recognise her current boat ‘General Lee’ 8877. Amy’s 505 journey started in her final year of high school. She knew about the class as her dad used to sail them and praised the 505 as a ‘wonderful and well-balanced boat’. She had been sailing Flying 11’s before she attended the Combined High Schools regatta at Belmont where she and some friends decided to sail ...a 505 three-up for a bit of fun. Amy fell in love with the boat, thinking it felt like an oversized, faster Flying 11. Suffice it to say she was hooked. A few years ago she travelled to Annapolis to compete in the 2017 505 Worlds. Her first international 505 regatta only made her fall in love with the class even more. The friendly, social atmosphere in the boat park, highly competitive sailing on the water and making friends from all over the world made the regatta a memorable one. However, the moment that will forever stand out as the highlight of the regatta was when her now-husband Justin Mulkearns, proposed on the end of the sailing club wharf on their last night in Annapolis. Unfortunately, not every regatta can be quite as magical. In February 2017 at the annual Heaven Can Wait regatta held in Toronto, Amy and Justin started the race trawling for prawns with their spinnaker over the bow. In an effort to avoid repeating that first kite set, on the next set, Justin hoisted the kite VERY enthusiastically and appeared to require a lot of room for his swinging arms. BANG! Amy copped a fist to the face followed shortly by a bleeding nose. According to Amy, the best part of 505 sailing is the competitive racing and great onshore social and friendly atmosphere. Everyone always willing to share and help with rigging and sailing tips/tricks. Nothing is a secret. When we asked Amy what she would recommend about the 505 to upcoming young sailors, she replied, 505 sailors are always willing to get more sailors into the class. If you’re thinking about getting into the class, feel free to get in contact with the association and I’m sure we can arrange for you to have a go on a 505. When I first started sailing 505s after sailing 29ers, I was overwhelmed by the amount of ropes that were on board. Honestly, once you’ve been out a few times sailing it all starts to make sense and there’s always someone you can ask for help. Amy and Justin also recently welcomed their beautiful daughter Isla to the world! Little Isla is already spending time on the water, and from the looks of it loving it! Maybe there’ll be some 505 sailing in her future too

21.01.2022 Check out this amazing register of Boats, People & Events through the ages. Thanks to Polish 5O5 sailor Marcin Pietrzak https://www.int505.org//sailors-boats-events-through-the-/

20.01.2022 Let us know if your name is on this jib!!

19.01.2022 Definitely worth watching!

11.01.2022 Over the weekend QLD kicked off the Swings and Roundabouts 505 National Downwind Start Speed Challenge as the invitation race to the upcoming ‘Not the Nationals Series’ that’s to be held throughout December/January. With some fantastic 12-15 knot breezes and a beautiful day, these boats sailed a close race! Check out the awesome footage below of our five competitors battling it out with some spectacular downwind speed! Stay tuned for dates and details of the NNS coming soo...n! The results of the invitation race were: Nigel Lott & Bob Franks Christy Bowden & Matt Bowden Earle Alexander & Sam Martel Richard Hyde & Lindsay Gilbert John Black & John Campbell Video thanks to Peta Bowden and editing thanks to Christina Bowden

11.01.2022 The Adelaide fleet headed to the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron on Sunday. In all there were 8 boats out in the brilliant winter’s sunshine for 4 races. We had two new helms Chris Martin & Ruby, along with Matt returning with DC. Racing was tight, Alex & Marcus just pipped Robbie & Snoady.... Thank you to the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron for hosting & Laura Baker for the pictures. #505sailing #wintersun #adelaide

11.01.2022 It's time to dust off those 505's and get ready to race! The Australian 505 'Not the Nationals Series' (NNS) is about to begin! Below is the program of events, details, dates and contact details for each state. Here's how the NNS is going to go... A combined scorecard from racing in each state to determine a Not the Nationals Series Australian Champion, and... The Swings and Roundabouts 505 National Downwind Start Speed Challenge Invitation Race (Now this will be even more fun!!) The timed fixed length invitation race, downwind start, (spinnakers flying) in big breeze, race timed across Australia, (and anywhere else in the world who enters! Race to be conducted before 30 Jan 2021) Winner takes all on elapsed time, with a case of Swings and Roundabouts finest wines as well as bragging rights for the Club, and a State team prize of the top 3 times combined. NNS DATES FOR EACH PARTICIPATING STATE: SOUTH AUSTRALIA Combined SA, NSW, QLD, VIC Coaching Clinic, Downwind invitational, and Not the Nationals Series. 17-23 January 2021 Brighton Seacliffe Yacht Club, Adelaide. Fantastic coaching clinic, racing and social get together of all old, new and interested 505 sailors. Boats available for charter- a good clinic/coaching/racing week at Adelaide, Brighton Seacliffe YC 17-23 January. This is a perfect opportunity to train with at least 6 world class 505 sailors and many others and be coached by them! Contact for Try a 505 SA Brian Jones Email: [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES NSW Not the 505 Nationals Series and Downwind Start Dash. The NSW 505 state series and training weekend were recently held at Toronto on the 27th-29th Nov. (See earlier post for some great photos!) Contact for Try a 505 NSW Michael Gallagher (Gal) Email: [email protected] WESTERN AUSTRALIA Swings and Roundabouts 505 National Downwind Start Speed Challenge Invitation Race-WA Thursday 14 January 2021 4pm start Gage Roads Fremantle Sailing Club WA. WA Not the 505 Nationals Series- NNS 15 -17 January 2020 FSC 1pm Starts, Presentations evening of Sunday 17 January Contact for Try a 505 WA Roger Pell Email: [email protected] QUEENSLAND Swings and Roundabouts 505 National Downwind Start Speed Challenge Invitation -QLD Saturday 14 November 2020 in afternoon after morning 505 clinic. At Darling Point SS. (Already held- see www.int505.org website for youtube video!) QLD 505 Not the Nationals Series - NNS 12-13 December 2020 as part of Darling Point SS regatta, Battle for Waterloo. Visit https://www.dpss.org.au/events/81150/ to register. Register before the 10th of December to avoid late fees. Contact for Try a 505 Queensland Phone 0407574027 Email: [email protected]

10.01.2022 Check out the International 505 website to see updated details on the Racing and Coaching Clinic to be held in Adelaide in the new year! Brighton + Seacliff Yacht Club, Adelaide. 18th -23rd January 2021.... It's shaping up to be a fantastic week so make sure to check it out if you can! https://www.int505.org//regatta-clinic-instead-of-cancell/

09.01.2022 Congratulations to South Australian 505 sailors for their recent awards in the Australian Sailing - SA 2020 state awards. Alexandra South - Female Sailor of the year Robin Duessen - Male Sailor of year Alex Higgins - Coach of the year... This is a great recognition, and we will see you all on the water for the 2020-21 season.

08.01.2022 The SA Summer of Sail part 1 kicked off today with 6 505s sailing. Thanks Jack Fletcher for the pictures & Down Under Sail for putting on the Event.

06.01.2022 Beaut day on the water- 3 races all to count- won by team Occy who took the Chardonnay shootout prizes

05.01.2022 The WA Not the Nationals Series kicks off with some fantastic racing! See results below and stay tuned for more updates!

04.01.2022 The final results for the WA edition of the NNS are in!!! Check out below for placings and photos. Congratulations to all the competitors for an absolutely fantastic regatta!

01.01.2022 505 promoter, Jordan Spencer & the team at Bar Karate have released their first beer "Sailors Larger". If you are interested, contact Jordan directly (details below) Support the Beer that supports 505's.... #505sailing #beer #sailing #barkarate