May 2013 - Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club

The SpinnakerThe Noelex 25 National Championships, from a couple of different viewpointsEvans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat club hosted the 2013 Noelex 25 National Championships from the 7-9February. The regatta attracted 15 boats from around the country representing 10 different yacht clubswith five boats not recently seen at a Nationals joining in.Day one provided light and shifty winds making race officer Paul Davies work for his money buteventually racing got underway. The wind gradually filled in and 3 races were completed with threedifferent winners – Elderberry Wine taking out race 1, Outnumbered race 2, and Que Sera Sera race 3.Visions managed a consistent second in all 3 races leading to a tight leader board after day one.Day 2 provided more sunshine but not much wind. The fleet chased the promise of wind up and downthe bay and just when the RO decided to lay a course, the proper wind filled in and we transferred backup the bay again. Finally managing to get a race underway, the mark boats where kept busy as the windshifted and replacement marks were laid. Race 4 was taken out by Mykonos, and Visions came in forthe win in race 5 meaning five different winners in each of the races so far. The wind showed someconsistent strength in race 6 and boats that struggled in the light started to show their form andMykonos came back in to pick up the win. After two days of racing, it was all tied up at the top of theleader board and everyone was eagerly awaiting day 3.The day dawned with bright sunshine and a decent breeze and the forecast promised 18-20 knotsdropping to 15. But just as the Wellington boats were getting excited about sailing in conditions theyknow and love, the wind piped up to the high 20s with gusts into the high 30’s and it was a case of hurryand wait. And wait we did, as the wind gusted through the bay and whipped up some impressive waves.There was an attrition of boats as the travellers made the call to head back to the trailer and eventuallyafter a series of gusts of 38 knots, the RO made the call to cancel racing for the day. At least we had aseries and plenty of time to pack up the boats.After two days of close racing in light to moderate winds, the result was decided on a countback withVisions skipped by Tristin Ornsby from Naval Point taking out the Championship from Outnumberedskippered by Nick Coultas also from Naval Point. Mykonos skippered by Craig Coulam from RoyalAkarana came in for 3 rd place, two points behind the leaders.The handicap trophy was taken out by local boat Fidelio, skippered by Tim Hawley from host yacht clubEvans Bay. A new one class ranking system was used for the handicaps and proved very successful.Overall it was a very successful regatta with one the largest fleets in recent times and it is hoped thatthe number of boats competing continues to grow.Full regatta results available at www.noelex25.co.nzNikki Johnson2012- 2013 Management Committee OfficersCommodore John Seggie Ph 022 388-6925 Email stewartmatangi@clear.net.nzVice Commodore Colin Lee Ph 021 590-678 Email colin.p.lee@gmail.comRear Commodore David Taylor Ph 027 446-6085 Email d_m.taylor@xtra.co.nzClub Captain Gary Baldwin Ph Email garyb2006@gmail.comSailing Academy Officer Murray Thomas Ph 970-4836 Email murmas@paradise.net.nzCommunications Officer Hamish Norton Ph 021 701-876 Email hamish@6mq.meEvents Officer Mike Dunlop Ph Email djdunsta@hotmail.com- 14 -