The Regatta
The 2018 / 2019 Australia 125 Class Association National Championships are being held at the Humpybong Yacht Club on Bramble Bay over the period 28th December 2018 - 4th January 2019.
Sailed over 5 competition days, the program for the regatta is:
Date Time Schedule Friday 28th December 2018 09:00 – 17:00 hrs Registration / Measurement Saturday 29th December 2018 09:00 – 11:00
12:00 – 15:30
Late Registration
Invitational Races
Regatta Welcome Dinner
Sunday 30th December 2018 11:00 – 15:30 Races 1 and 2 Monday 31st December 2018 11:00 – 15:30 Races 3 and 4 Tuesday 1st January 2019 Lay Day Wednesday 2nd January 2019 11:00 – 15:30 Races 5 and 6 Thursday 3rd January 2019- 11:00 – 15:30 Races 7 and 8 Friday 4th January 2019 11:00 – 14:00
Race 9
Presentation night – Redcliffe Golf Club
The Boat
The 125 is a 12.5 foot (3.83 m) two person intermediate sailing dinghy complete with spinnaker and trapeze, a boat for everyone. It has a design that appeals to the person wanting a piece of the sailing action without going overboard on costs.
Designed for easy owner building in stitch and glue, the 125 is a handyman's dream. For those with less time, a fiberglass hull is now available, creating an excellent low maintenance craft. Second-hand boats are readily available and with a bit of attention can provide two people entry to sailing for less than $1000. Weighing in at around 50 kg and easily cart able on the top of a car, the 125 is the ideal craft for family sailing and family involvement.
There is a strong Association with Divisions in all states of Australia. Currently there are approximately 100 active members in Victoria and there are about 600 members through out Australia. Also there are 125s sailing in S.E. Asia and in New Zealand. Racing is generally dominated by teenage skipper-crew combinations, though it is not uncommon to find sailors anywhere between 8 and 60 having a ball in their 125.
General Class Specifications:
Length 3.83m
Beam 1.43m
Mast 5.65m
Mainsail 6.5m2
Jib 3.0m2
Spinnaker 8.6m2
Min weight 50 kg