Today, the 8th of July is 6 months to the day, of the 2010 Nationals prize giving – will you be there getting a trophy? Sean Wallis thinks he will.
The Victorian J24 Association is planning a huge National Championship in January next year. With the renewed interest in the class and the standard of both the local Victorian and the National fleets ramping up significantly in the last 12 months, we are expecting a strong fleet. At this stage over 20 boats have already indicated a desire to attend.
The Nationals program will commence on Saturday the 2nd of January with registration, measuring and an invitation race on Sunday. The championship will be a series of 10 races scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with Wednesday being a layday with provision for resail. The prize giving will be held on the Friday night in the new Sandringham Clubhouse. In fact we will be the first National Championship to be held there.
The new building is amazing, located right on the breakwater for race area viewing and with the first floor bar, terrace and balcony overlooking the heart of the J hard stand and dockside area, we guarantee you will have a great time in these new facilities.
But it isn’t all fun – some of us will get serious on the race track and with the current high standard of our one design fleet, the race for first place will be intense. Can you knock off Sean Wallis who will be out to defend his Nationals Title, if you think you can, Melbourne is the place to try.
For those with less ferocity for the top spot, why not enjoy the class strength and go for the handicap trophy, this is winnable by anyone in the fleet. The race for this trophy is the place to learn more about the class, meet new and old friends, getting back into one design and it is fun. So if you haven’t sailed your J in a nationals for a bit and want to share in the experience, this could be your competition.
Well, there is a lot more to come in the next 6 months of preparation for the big one in Melbourne, so keep your eye on the website for NOR around the end of July, and info on just about everything from measuring to social programs in the following months.
Remember – the dates to put in your diary are the 2nd to the 8th January
If you want more information contact Simon Grain on grain@smarketing.com.au or Hugo Ottaway on portstarboard@hotmail.com
mmm Melbourne.. a happy hunting ground!
But I think this one’s for Davey Suda – time for a home town winner?
Lamby – maybe he can crack one, sailed very well in Adelaide with a charter boat or will he have a Lamby attack?
Dougy going for number 3 maybe?
Hugo – another home town prospect?
Kirkjian – will he be back?
…and of course many others not mentioned.
There are so many excellent Aussie J24 sailors around at the moment that picking a winner for this title will be like trying to back a winner in the Melbourne Cup!
Let’s see a huge turnout in Melbourne so that there is one sure winner – the J24 class in Australia!