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Kobe kills it - 2 for 2 in Autumn Series heats 7 & 8.

Kobe was very motivated this week, after spending (enduring) the last race with Martin (and Tom) in the rescue boat. And that motivation paid off - coming #1 in both races. And in both races Karen came #2, and Peter #3 - so consistency was the name of the game.
Sun 24 Mar 2024

The early bird didn't get the worm

In a day of drama, three of our intrepid sailors headed off slightly early at the start of Heat 5 of the Autumn Series - but only two came back. Well done Doug and General Webster. But this unfortunately meant that one of our boats was designated OCS.
Sun 17 Mar 2024

Labour Day drama

It was a good day to be sailing a Sabre. For those in the more flighty Lasers, Aeros & Melges, it was like the next instalment of Fast & Furious. Extreme speeds and extreme wipeouts were the order of the day as the full fury of the gusty Northerly arrived with a vengeance just after the start of the first race. The proposed 9 laps over 3 races, became a 1 lap fight-for-survival, and then head for the beach.
Wed 13 Mar 2024

Sarah and the Sabres rule

The prize for consistency this week goes to Sarah Porritt - coming second in both races in challenging conditions. And overall a big day for Sabres - #1 & #2 in the heat 3, and then a clean sweep in heat 4 of the Autumn Series.
Sun 03 Mar 2024

Kobe kills it as the Autumn Series kicks off

Kobe Langford took gold in Heat 2 of the Autumn Series, while General Simon Webster took gold in Heat 1. It was a day of changing fortunes, as many sailors who were near the top of the pack in race 1, came near the back in heat.
Mon 26 Feb 2024

New head protection modelled during Heats 3 & 4

Do you have a head that is worth protecting from the occasional bang, but not so valuable that you are prepared to buy a full sailing helmet (or maybe you are not silly enough to sail a Laser with their low booms).
Sun 04 Feb 2024

The General Returns

Sailors faced challenging Westerlies winds for the Australia Day regatta, with the direction swining through 30 degress, and strong gusts. Capsizing was order of the day - three times for General (committee member) Simon Webster, not to be outdone by Toby Rechner going over four times, and Sally Rechnier and Mick Nolan a mere one each.
Sun 28 Jan 2024

It was all class (until Keith hit a reef)

We fnished the Class Regatta series with two successful races, albeit with flukey Easterlys, on Saturday. Chris Fleming managed to win both races in the most competitive Sabre class (if you can call a Sabre classy), while more predictably Richard Jagger won both races in the Laser class (now that's real class). And then Keith hit the reef in the Castle during the second race (after blitzing the first race).
Sun 21 Jan 2024

Another successful Class regatta race

Despite the disappointing news at the Curry Night that no one reads the website, we can report that a fleet of 14 enjoyed 'summer sailing' at MYC - with the associated cold weather and rain.
Sun 14 Jan 2024

Sabre domination

The Sabres dominated the latest round of mid-week racing with the Commodore Pete #1, Sarah Porritt #2 and Doug Varey at #4. Only Richard Jagger's bronze medal result avoided complete world domination on the day.
Thu 11 Jan 2024

The Merricks Magicians conjure a teams trophy!

Under brooding skies, and before a blustery north wind, our intrepid teams racers sallied forth to Balnarring to join battle in the annual regatta against our ancient foes. Resplendent in their shiny (but figure-hugging) rash-vest armour, which was the envy of couturiers around the Bay. (Order yours now!: merchandise@merricks.org)
Tue 09 Jan 2024

Talk about class - Ian Jeffrey - what a legend

While the youngsters (that is those under 65) were battling it in the great turnout of classes (Lasers, Sabres, Pacers, Aeros and even the Melges), the real class was demonstrated by Ian Jeffrey who flew around the course on his Mosquito, out on trap, and showing that an 84yr old, with a recently purchased new hip, can still blitz it - overall winner in both heats!
Mon 08 Jan 2024

Midweek sailing (or drifting) had a good turnout

Light conditions brought out 11 boats on the water (including 5 Sabres). With variable winds and a strong tide it was a race of tactics and luck, with Keith taking out gold, and two Melges coming in at #2 (Steward) and #3 (Tom- our wonderful handicapper).
Fri 05 Jan 2024

Class (and cowardice) regatta kicks off

This year's class regatta kicked off with a demonstration of both class and cowardice. Five hardy Laser Radial sailors headed off into the challenging conditions, but the real question on everyone's lips was 'Where was the club champion and his sidekick Matt???'
Fri 05 Jan 2024

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