I am sure Tim could fix that so that we can see all of the entries.
I think Tim might be busy doing all that stuff he hasn't been able to do for the last few months whilst in England (even looked like a Pom last weekend white as <img src="<>/grin.gif" alt="grin" title="grin" height="15" width="15" /> )
There will be plenty of entry changes to come yet, so I think we will just have to be patient <img src="<>/frown.gif" alt="frown" title="frown" height="15" width="15" /> and wait until the 28th to see how it all washes up, but 36 boats + is now a realistic goal and fantastic for the class (does anybody know when Mossie last had that sort of number?) best I can see since 1999-2000 is 34 at Portarlington in 2010-11 <img src="<>/smirk.gif" alt="smirk" title="smirk" height="15" width="15" />
Interesting to look at entry number in that time period, you can see the class has been building <img src="<>/cool.gif" alt="cool" title="cool" height="15" width="15" />
One definite change I can announce is that Robbie Lovig will now be sailing in the Spinnaker division <img src="<>/cool.gif" alt="cool" title="cool" height="15" width="15" /> on Ian's boat 1805 (so thats one less Mk1 <img src="<>/frown.gif" alt="frown" title="frown" height="15" width="15" /> but one extra spinnaker <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" /> ) thanks very much to Ian (Garb) for being so generous <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" /> .
But please don't let my enthusiasm for the Spinnaker class, upset anybody. All that matters is that we get lots of Mossies on the water with people sailing them however the enjoy them <img src="<>/cool.gif" alt="cool" title="cool" height="15" width="15" /> 36 boats or more would be fantastic <img src="<>/grin.gif" alt="grin" title="grin" height="15" width="15" />, remember there are still experienced cat sailors looking to borrow Mossie's, so beg borrow or steal <img src="<>/crazy.gif" alt="crazy" title="crazy" height="15" width="15" /> any Mossie's that aren't being used and let us know they are available.
Hey there,
1816 is sitting on its trailer in Brisbane.
The bloke who drives it will be away otherwise he would be driving down to sail this year.
If someone wants to come and get it to sail, I could be OK with that.
Apologies for the distance involved.
where are all the western district mossies we have already 11 spinnaker, 12 sloops and 14 cat rigged with trophies for older timber boats.. not too late to enter
1816 is sitting on its trailer in Brisbane.
The bloke who drives it will be away otherwise he would be driving down to sail this year.
If someone wants to come and get it to sail, I could be OK with that.
Apologies for the distance involved.
Wow thanks for the offer Drew, very generous of you, the other Lake Boga guy's are still spewing you got that boat.
Is there anybody coming from QLD that can double up?
By the way looks like 37 entries and climbing. <img src="<>/cool.gif" alt="cool" title="cool" height="15" width="15" />
Hi,
Will check with Nic and Brett about doubling, not sure if their trailers are set up though.
Sort of guessed when Matt said it was for sale if I did not grab it straight away it would be gone within the week.
Had heard a few rumblings from Phil when I collected it.
Wondered if I would make it out of town.....
Single trailer here sorry guys.
Only 12 Sloops so far? Pfffff... that's pretty poor but I'm sure we can get to 15.
hi all
dave and i are allready double up our trailer
It's all happening this is going to be the biggest Mosquito Nats for at least 16 years. <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" />
Robbie and Michelle have both been loaned Spinnaker Mossie's, so it will be interesting to see how they go adapting from the Olympic Nacra 17. <img src="<>/eek.gif" alt="eek" title="eek" height="15" width="15" />
Then a old/young Mossie sailor is making a comeback, Mitchell Meade (ex 1747) has just bought Spin Mossie (Faye Hulls) 1750 (originaly a Bob Wilson
Bonnie
). <img src="<>/cool.gif" alt="cool" title="cool" height="15" width="15" />
The Spin fleet is really hotting up <img src="<>/crazy.gif" alt="crazy" title="crazy" height="15" width="15" /> could be 13. <img src="<>/cool.gif" alt="cool" title="cool" height="15" width="15" />
I am sure Tim could fix that so that we can see all of the entries.
All the entries are there. It's just that they haven't all entered. Some will leave it till they get there.
Thanks Tim.
I reckon we can make 40 entries,with the boats not yet entered that do turn up most of the time plus the chance of some surprise entries, its possible. <img src="<>/shocked.gif" alt="shocked" title="shocked" height="15" width="15" />
Come on everybody, think of how you can get another Mossie to the Nats at Rye and let's make it the biggest Nationals since the 80's? <img src="<>/crazy.gif" alt="crazy" title="crazy" height="15" width="15" />
current entries on my list have us at 38 with another rye boat coming on board today, with a good mix of older timber boats aiming for the heavy weight trophy. there should be some interesting racing done at the other end of the fleet this year..
Opps Just hit 39 entries frankston boat just come onboard and another heavy weight
Don't let a lack of accommodation stop you going to Rye!
The Lake Bonney contingent have a spare Queen bedroom available for anyone interested. Easy walking distance to the club. Contact the Thomas' on . . Oh four five seven, eight seven one, zero zero eight for more details.
See you all next week!
Steve
Keep the hospitality and entries coming, to anybody that hasn't been before, Mossie Nats are the best fun, lots of serious racing on the water and plenty of serious socialising after racing <img src="<>/wink.gif" alt="wink" title="wink" height="15" width="15" />.
To last years winners don't forget the perpetual trophies. No excuses are allowed for forgetting trophies, except of course the
Old Farts
trophy, as all winners are old enough to have failing memories, this trophy is forgotten pretty much every year and has already been forgotten this year by Peter N, but thanks to some last minute phone calls, it will be available to pass on to a new dementia sufferer this year <img src="<>/blush.gif" alt="blush" title="blush" height="15" width="15" /> .
Still Bitten
will be hitting the road tomorrow (with detours via Family gatherings) to arrive at Rye 27th. See you all on the 27-28th, can't wait, just 5 sleeps till racing starts. <img src="<>/grin.gif" alt="grin" title="grin" height="15" width="15" />
results 44th mossie titles
Mk1
1- voodoo > Shannon Wilson
2- Super fast jelly fish > Doug Mattews
3 - Bee Alert > Peter Nikitin
Mk 1 Handicap
1 - more than a splash > Phillip Warrensmith
2 - Bear Talk > Garry Johnstone
3 - Try Again > Tim Kennedy
Mk 2
1 - Sixth Element > Peter Dunk & Kirsten Thomas
2 - Immunitty > Neil Joiner & Charlie Broomhall
3 - the young Mariner > Simon Hallsworth & Ben Clark
Mk2 Handicap
1- totally > Mick Floyd & Di Floyd
2- Go-nads2 > Brad Spencer & ?
3- Both barrells Rick Verboon & Zoe Berboon
MK3 (spinnaker)
1- Still Bitten > Gary Maskiell
2- The joker > Matt Stone
3- Kryptonite > Daniel Stone
Mk3 Handicap
1-the unsent letter > peter Lyons
2- sanity > Nic Maan
3- Fast Energy > Brett Kelly
Best Placed timber boat - yellow fever > Michael Anthony
Best placed female > kirsten Thomas
Best placed youth Skipper > Michelle Bursa
best placed Queensland Boat > fast energy > brett Kelly
Best Placed NSW Boat > Atreus Greg & Debra
Crash And Burn - Tim & Robbie
Heavy Weight
1- Air Apparent > Kate and Eliza
2- Good night Nurse > Greg Hackett
3 - Waka Yeah > Gavin Wall & cody Wall
never on Time award- Zancudo > Davin Madden
Novice racers award - Cinnamon Girl > Tim samson & kim rosman
Not sure if Iam a queenslander yet > Nic Maan
encouragement award > Zoe Kennon
Best Presented Boat - air apparent
Young crew award > Charlie Broomhall & Alex Lott
Spirit of the nationals
Greg Lee & Debra Michell
hi there
does anyone have any photos that we can access from the nationals
thanks
Hi Brett,
Tim is uploading 147 photo's to the Mossy website photo bucket, so view by clicking on the camera icon and scrolling down to 2016 Nationals.
Great work tim
Well done to all for the photos
Had a great regatta and still learning more every nationals that the Queenslanders go to
We can take some of the better sailing techniques to our Queensland training days and improve our Queensland boat speed
Thanks for all the help
Chat soon and see you at next nationals