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Clarence River Sailing Club

Locality: Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6642 1921

Address: Cnr Kent & Fitzroy Streets 2460 Grafton, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.crsc.yachting.org.au/

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24.01.2022 https://youtu.be/V97vte__OXA

24.01.2022 10th October 2010 Club Pointscore - Heat #1 It was smiles all round following the Club’s first Pointscore heat for 2020-21. A near perfect ENE breeze arrived right on time and kept pumping 10 to 15 knots all afternoon with the occasional gust even better. A good sized fleet, hearty competition and a tight three-race card kept crews busy right through to the finish. The fast three minute countdown is working well and certainly maintains the momentum between races....Continue reading

23.01.2022 COVID Safety All members and visitors are required to fully comply with our COVID safety plan (available at http://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/r5dmreohlfy7saqq.pdf). To check-in to the sailing club, either scan the QR code below or go to https://crsc.yachting.org.au/checkin/8005/ If you have a MySailor username and password enter them as requested. If not, scroll down and enter your Firstname, Lastname and Phone (email and address not req'd). Note the Services NSW app doesn...'t work. Use a generic QR app or web browser. While at the Club: 1. Maintain social distancing at all times inside and outside. Stay min. 1.5 m apart or no more than 1 person per 4 square metres. No touching or handshaking etc. Reapply hand sanitiser as needed. 2. No more than 10 people in the canteen or on the verandah at one time. 3. No more than 1 person in any change-room / toilet at one time. Wash hands thoroughly after use. 4. Maintain strict social distancing at briefings. If necessary, spill outside. 5. No more than 3 people in any boat unless from the same family. 6. Wipe down any shared equipment before and after use. 7. Avoid storing personal items in public areas eg towels, drink bottles, hats, bags etc.

23.01.2022 10th October 2010 Club Pointscore - Heat #1 https://youtu.be/cGpWE498Lxo

22.01.2022 Christmas Regatta Sat 5th - Sun 6th December 2020 The strongest Laser fleet seen in Grafton in a long time contested the CRSC 2020 Xmas / Laser Zone Regatta over the weekend. With fourteen boats from four clubs vying for the prizes, competition was tight and racing very close. Skippers from Lake Keepit, New England, Big River and Clarence River sailing clubs enjoyed five races in a wide variety of conditions. Saturday’s breeze was a solid north-easterly gusting to aroun...d 15 knots while Sunday’s was a delicate northerly that tested everyone’s light air sailing skills. Two more races were planned; however the threat of a storm on Saturday and the non-arrival of an anticipated westerly on Sunday forced officials to shorten the program. In addition to the Lasers, four catamarans contested the multihull division - comprising of Hobie 18’s and a Mosquito. Sailing a separate course, competition in this fleet was equally competitive and positions changed regularly each race. The Laser division sailed a triangular course starting in front of the club and working upwind to a top mark adjacent to Fry Street. There were some great tacking duels on this leg as skippers attempted to out-manoeuvre their opponents and claim the advantage of being first around the mark. The downwind leg to the Marina was virtually a square run. Everyone quickly learnt how two big bridges can affect wind speed and direction in their vicinity and this was the prime capsize zone. From the Marina, the course swung across the river for a brief reach leg followed by an upwind sprint back to finish. Time keepers were kept busy with so many boats crossing the line within seconds of each other. A hectic three minute start sequence gave skippers little time to rest between races but kept the program running smoothly. Overall winner of the Laser division was Chris Thompson from New England Sailing Club followed by James Harrison (2nd) and Wayne Culph (3rd) from Big River. Chris had an amazing regatta scoring three firsts and two seconds. That’s great sailing and well done. Equally remarkable was achieving this in a 30+ year old boat. A great testament to one-design sailing and the durability of the Laser class. Luke and Ollie Denham took out the prize in the catamaran fleet after fending off some very spirited challenges by Lindsay Cowan and Will Price. Mick and Abbey Maginnity claimed the bronze. Congratulations also Lindsay and Will on some great sailing at last weekend's breezy Hobie State Titles in Palm Beach. A big thanks to all our visitors and we hope everyone had a great weekend in Grafton. Also to our Club organisers and sponsors who worked hard and gave generously to make it all happen in particular Bob Fish and Dennis Boyd. A huge thanks to these guys along with many others who put in a lot of time and effort to make this a very successful and enjoyable weekend. Results: https://www.sailres.com/view.php?s=1400

22.01.2022 Congratulations Linsay Cowan and Will Price.

22.01.2022 17th October 2020 Pointscore Heat #2 Crews enjoyed a another great breeze for second heat of the Pointscore Series. With fleet numbers heading north and a strong run of excellent sailing conditions, competition is certainly heating up. Saturday was no exception. With a fresh NE blowing 10 15 knots all afternoon and a fleet of eleven boats contesting three tight races, everyone got their money’s worth. ... Continuing with the popular multi-race, short countdown format the afternoon just disappeared despite the gruelling four lap schedule. Adding to this week’s challenge, skippers were presented with an interesting course itinerary that worked exceptionally well. While still sailing a standard NE course, the bottom mark was set off the drain for Race #1, the Crown Hotel for Race #2 (both single laps) then alternated in the two-lap Race #3. This kept everyone on their toes and made the most of the swinging breeze. The reach legs were fast and exhilarating and the outgoing tide delivered some very lumpy waves that added to the thrills. Great racing in both divisions and very close times were posted. Aaron Hancock again dominated the Laser fleet with a perfect 3/3 score but was under a lot more pressure this week. Neil Burgess elected to use his radial rig and sailed impeccably taking out all three second placings. Third position was equally shared amongst the other three contenders with Dennis Boyd, Deb Parkin and Peter Zietsch taking a bronze each. Well done to Deb with a very impressive performance on her first day back on the water. Hobie 18 crew Mick and Abbey Maginnity found some great form in the Catamaran fleet and finished with a first in the Race #1 followed by two seconds. Race favourites Lindsay Cowan and Will Price revelled in the breezier air, claiming two decisive firsts and a very close second. Luke Denham pushed his rivals all the way to the line and finished with three thirds. Mosquito sailors Greg Lee and Deb Michell continue to get quicker every week and were unlucky to miss out on a bronze by just a couple of seconds. https://photos.google.com//AF1QipMtF5gJ6R0_JfkNf4n1f1hZvfO

22.01.2022 20th February 2021 Championship Heat #5 Click below for photos, results and full race details. https://crsc.yachting.org.au/n/-06022021-championship-heat/... For more information about the Club or local sailing. www.crsc.yachting.org.au

17.01.2022 31/10/2020 Championship Heat #1 Windy conditions take their toll The forecast had been for around 6 knots at 3 PM, which sounded like a quiet afternoon's sailing on the Clarence.... During rigging the wind was about 10 knots, but worryingly for sailors, it was shifting 180 degrees from South to North via the West. Observing from the verandah, ripple patterns could be seen on the river which showed big gusts coming in from varying directions a portent of things to come. Three races were planned, with the course being an up-river, upwind start to the drain, reach back to a buoy opposite the Marina, then back up-river, upwind to a buoy near the rowing sheds, then home, with a gybe required (for the cats) to get home. Six cats and two Lasers started the first race and all completed, but the second race saw only five cats starting with four finishing. Only two cats started the last race, and when one was forced to retire due to equipment failure, the race was abandoned. The attrition rate is an indication of the conditions the sailors faced. The wind was around 8-12 knots, but it was gusting to over 20 knots, with very big shifts in direction as well. Conditions were particularly severe at the windward end of the course, in the vicinity of Susan Island, with a chop whipped up by the wind. As one sailor commented, "It was survival sailing." In the first race Neil Burgess sailing radial rig finished ahead of Dennis Boyd sailing full rig, which is perhaps an indication of the conditions. Racing was close in the cats; Hobie 18 sailors Lindsay Cowan and Will Price were home first, but just 5 seconds ahead of Mick and Abbey Maginnity, with Tony Rose (Arrow) another 10 seconds behind. However when yardstick correction was applied Tony won the race comfortably. In the second race some clever tactical sailing saw Luke Denham and Darren first across the line. Lindsay and Will were just 40 seconds behind, with Bill Holten and Zac third and Tony Rose five seconds behind Bill. When yardstick correction was applied Tony's Arrow beat Luke's Hobie by just 13 seconds, making it an unusually close result. Remarkably there were no capsizes, although there were several near misses. Despite the high attrition rate, no complaints were heard from sailors once ashore. Those retiring were philosophical, saying "I do it for pleasure" and "there will be other days".

15.01.2022 24th October 2020 53 Island Challenge - Susan Island https://youtu.be/ej8MvsG1v1s

10.01.2022 Brilliant first day of racing. Here are the results https://www.sailres.com/view.php?s=1400

09.01.2022 6th February 2021 Club Championship Heat Big fleet, small breeze and tight racing.... Click on the link below for photos, results and race details. https://crsc.yachting.org.au/ne/06022021-championship-heat/

09.01.2022 https://photos.app.goo.gl/s8XsMFtAawHrQN3q8

08.01.2022 12/09/2020 Warm Up Series Race #2 https://youtu.be/lyqZBlgoJtg

07.01.2022 Our COVID Safety Plan is available on our website https://crsc.yachting.org.au/news/crsc-covid-safety-plan/Our COVID Safety Plan is available on our website https://crsc.yachting.org.au/news/crsc-covid-safety-plan/

06.01.2022 30th January 2021 Club Pointscore Race details and results: https://crsc.yachting.org.au/news/30012021-club-pointscore/... Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DafN8fdMREBMDgHZ6 Youtube: https://youtu.be/snknoKWXUPs www.crsc.yachting.org.au

06.01.2022 https://youtu.be/NleUlAQkw3A

03.01.2022 17th October 2020 Pointscore Heat #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch

03.01.2022 https://photos.app.goo.gl/YJxQJMFkrtuAUo679

01.01.2022 24/10/2020 53 Island Challenge - Susan Island After a three week run of big breezes and fast multi-race sprints, Saturday’s outing couldn’t be in sharper contrast. This week’s format was a leisurely cruise around Susan Island as a tribute to the Clarence River 53 Islands Festival. Setting the gentle pace was a fickle northerly breeze that meandered down the river with little concern about speed or direction. The upriver leg was quite a challenge as crews attempted to ...guess where the next patch of air was going to land. Most skippers elected to stay close to the northern bank of the island even at the cost of the many tacks needed to hold that course. Once around the far end and homeward bound, the fleet essentially split into two with one half making a bee line for the southern side of the river while the rest stayed further out. Big gains and losses were made as the following breeze would regularly drop then fill in again from the rear. On days like this it’s never over until it’s over. Eleven boats faced the starter with five in the mono fleet and six cats. A short sprint to a mark near the bridge got the race underway with Will Boyd leading the charge after timing the gun perfectly. From here crews sailed the 10+ km circuit around the island (anticlockwise) with the cats also completing a quick loop around some marks out from the club. Total race time was a bit under an hour and a half. This was a commendable effort given the light breeze and strong tide. Highlight of the mono fleet was a virtual dead heat between Laser skippers Dennis Boyd and Peter Zietsch. Dennis started nicely and led all the way around the island before finding himself becalmed on the home straight. Following astern Peter was able to steer clear and overtake. However just metres out - fortunes turned again when Dennis capitalised on a last second puff and pushed his Laser across the line within milliseconds (and millimetres) of his rival. Top racing and a great finish. Taking out third place was Neil Burgess, followed by Will Boyd and Paul Smyth. A big welcome back to Will and Paul on their first sail of the season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/isZVSpDhbCe98qn9A