Nats 2012

Sorry, I googled it and got some place in Italy. Is this in South Oz?

Yes, South Australia, google South End.

I'm a regular visitor there, it's at the Southern end of Rivolli Bay on the Northern end is Beachport, the club rooms are impressive, non sailors can sit on the balcony of the two story clubrooms at the top of the small cliff and get a perfect view, this photo was taken off the balcony during a race and thats Beachport in the back ground, the people are all friendly, if the weathers rough they set a course close to shore

yehoo!!

Looks beautiful, just got directions from Google maps.

2082 km and google says 1 day 1 hour, may get a few tickets doing it in that time frame.

Not sure if the Delica can go that fast......

Could be a starter though as the timing works, will see later in year.

Hey looks good <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" /> ,

just need to develop some kelp cutting centreboards and rudders <img src="<>/wink.gif" alt="wink" title="wink" height="15" width="15" /> going on reports from last Nats held there, seriously is it allways a problem or subject to bad weather moving it around <img src="<>/confused.gif" alt="confused" title="confused" height="15" width="15" /> .

Wifey asks how far from caravan park sites with facilities to the yacht club?

From memory, the club is at the red X, and the sand-dune camping is at the green X. I think we had to drag the boats up the road to the camping area at the end of each day.

Lynnies and the Tourist park are the only accommodation I can find.

From Lynnies to the club is about 200m.

hi gary, both myself and jeff will be sailing at robe next sunday, i will let you know on the weed kelp situation next week.
cheers

I've sailed there a lot in the last couple of years and never had to raise the boards for any seaweed at all. I don't think kelp could grow there but after a big storm it could potentially wash in from out to sea. Maybe in winter or late April it could be an issue. The red X does mark the spot. Book early for Lynnies just a stagger to your room or tent, not that the caravan park is that far. If you want luxury accomodation theres some nice rooms in Beachport just a bit of a drive each day.

Hi Everyone, I'm a member of Rivoli Bay SC and am happy to answer any questions about the 2012 National Titles.
Thank you Simon and the Mosquito Association for the opportunity to host the titles.
As far as kelp/seaweed, it is very rare to see any floating around in the bay where we sail. In saying that, this year has been very different in weather and have got a little blow in. But in saying that, in a race you might only have to dodge one or two pieces.
We have a Tasar regatta being held this coming weekend and if I get time I'll go down to the 2 accomodation places and inform them of what is going to hit them in Jan 2012. Lynnies have always helped us out and if you get in early they may hold the place exclusive for the Mosquito's. If we have the grassed area on the North side of the raod for boats then you could also camp there, but there is no toilets or showers there you would have to walk to the club house for that, roughly 150-200 metres.
I will be checking this forum from time to time or send us an email on rivolibaysc@gmail.com for any enquiries.

Hi Evan,

thanks for the reply, only brought up the kelp as it was mentioned after last Nats held at your club, I was not there to see what it was like. Sounds like should be OK.

This Lynnies, sounds interesting, allways good fun if you can get most of the fleet staying in the one place like we did at Mannering Park last year. Where would we keep boats if we stay at Lynnies?

Hi Gary,
Lynnies has only a few cabins and a bunkhouse. They also have a camping ground. It's not real big so would easily book out. The boats could be kept on the grassed area north of the club and I'm sure there would be some people camping there also which would stop any unwanted visitors, not that we would have too many being a very small country town.

A lot of us camped in that area north of the club last time and would probably want to do so again, so is there someone we need to contact about that to book it?

I would definitely want to camp there again if possible.

im in if camping there

I will speak to the caravan park and find out availability and cost. Hopefully we can book it for the week exclusively.
We have a regatta on this weekend so hopefully will have a chance to pop in a talk to them.

Hi all,

have been doing some investigation. Lynnies only have 5 camp sites left and Neil said it can be very hot as it is well sheltered.

So I have decided to follow Peter N to the beach, he has a onsite van at Southend Caravan Park and I have booked powered sites for myself and Joiners.

Cost is $28.00 p/n for 2/p extras cost $7.00 each they are aprox 400 mtres to club

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This is the info the park sent me re sites closest to club,

are unpowered and cost $22.00 p/n for 2/p and extras cost $7.00 each p/n they are 100 mtres to club. you will need to book by april and have your deposit in by sept 30th this year as it is very busy at that time

, I believe there are no close amenities either.

I just spoke to Lynnies, and yes there are only a few powered sites left. There are also beds in the bunkhouse and some cabins left.
We are looking at holding the Presentation dinner there in the function room which has an ajoining kitchen and more room than the clubhouse if there are a good number of people coming.
It being a coastal town it cools off at night and is usually 8-10 degrees cooler than Mount Gambier on a hot day.
The boats will be parked within 120 metres from Lynnies and 50 metres north of the club. You can camp next to your boat by booking through the main council caravan park, but there are no amenities there you will have to use the clubhouse.
Get your booking in quick as this is the busy time of the year.

Any chance you could provide the contact details for the camp ground near the club, I would like to come to Nats and will book now while still working out the logistics.

Tried to google it but came up with little.

Cheers,

The website and info on the bush camping with your boat is: http://www.southendcaravanpark.com.au/index.htm

Hey there,

OK just had a good chat to Kerry at Southend Caravan park.
All the ground either side of sailing club is their area and there are some limits to what will work.

She would love it if there was a co-ordinated effort and someone? contacted her to discuss which areas we are thinking of using as it may not be the same as before due to some reckless behaviour by others at some stage.
The bushland area requires you to have a toilet as people have been using the bush and this has contributed to the problem as there are houses here.

I have just booked a site in the 'foreshore' area which gives you access to the showers etc, Southend are now expecting more sailors and can give us some more sites at the clubhouse end of this area if people want them.
From this end you can bring your boat back up to the campsite apparently.

Hey I'm no local, very far from it, but this is what I am being told.

Hope this helps for anyone else going, see you in 2012...now I'm excited.

Cheers,

Thanks for that Furr_ball,
you guys are jumping us a little on all this. I have someone at the club that will be speaking to the caravan park in the next couple of days. We have just finished a regatta and the dust hasn't settled from all that.
Brad (Vice Commodore) is going to speak to Kerry about usage of the land around the club soon.
We are going to hold a committee meeting soon to cordinate our efforts towards the Mossie Nats and then will inform you of what we have worked out.
What I have metioned so far is only from past experianced regattas and these issues haven't been worked out yet for the Mossies.
Please stay tuned and I will let you know asap.
We want to host a hassle free, smooth regatta that everyone can enjoy.
Cheers

Hi Evan,

I guess our eagerness, comes from recent experiences where many Mossie sailors couldn't get to stay where they wanted as they didn't book early enough. Don't mean to cause your club any hassles and frankly didn't expect that the club would be involved in organising camping, most don't. Greatly appreciate that your club is trying to help out.

Hi all,

the follwing is a second reply to a earlier email inquiry I made. First time I was told only five sites available.

Further to your inquiry for the sailing championships in 2012, after doing some checking we have been able to juggle some bookings to later dates we are now able to offer you the whole park . Please could you let us know the nominated contact person and a contact phone number.
We thank you for your inquiry and look forward to being of service.
Regards lynnies
08 87 356 200

Does anybody want to do anything with this? As I have previously posted, I have already booked at Southend Caravan Park.

Hey Evan,

Not trying to jump you guys, just making sure can get a site, appreciate your assistance.

Rough guess would be 30 plus boats coming and probably same number of sites or accommodation required. Plus all the extra people as well, better fill the beer fridge.......

The information was sites fill up as it is a busy time and I have along way to come, did not want to be out in some faraway paddock.

Cheers, Drew

Thank you guys, I am blown away with all the enthusiasm. <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" /> The accommodation is up to the individual yes, we are in the process of asking the council for the use of the land to park all the boats off the beach, otherwise the boats would have to stay on the beach which isn't as good.
We are asking for permission to store the boats as well as allow some people to camp with the boats which would add to the security. Hence the slight involvement in accommodation organizing.
I see Lynnies have emptied the whole park for you guys, WOW, Lynnies has helped out the sailors time and time again.
With the activity room and social BBQ area you can't go wrong.
Cheers
Evan

Hi everyone,
Rivoli Bay just held a committee meeting in regards to the Mossie Nats. We are happy to say Lynnies are fully available for the Mossie accomodation, so when you ring just inform her that your with the mossies.
We are still waiting confirmation from the Council for the grassed area Nth of the club but 99% sure it will be ok. Will inform you when it comes through.
There are other options for accomodation as in houses in Southend and Motel/hotel in Beachport (12mins away) and Millicent (20mins away).
Cheers

hi gary , tim and all other mossie crew, we sailed last weekend at robe, which is the next bay north of southend, and it was absolutely brilliant, flat water, constant breeze around 12-17 knots, very little weed kelp etc, i did have to dodge about a dozen pieces in a 20 nautical mile race and lift one rudder once to remove tape weed. you couldnt ask for more perfect conditions to sail in. im sure youll enjoy it!!!

Hi All, I was slightly out with the starting date... <img src="<>/frown.gif" alt="frown" title="frown" height="15" width="15" />
The start date is actually the 1st Jan. Format will be something like:
1st - Measuring pm
2nd - Measuing am; invitation race pm
3rd - Racing
4th - Racing
5th - Reserve Day
6th - Racing
7th - Racing am; Presentation pm

Hope this doesn't screw too many of you around. Apologies for posting incorrect date to start with.