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YACHTING WESTERN AUSTRALIA
AFFILIATED CLASS ASSOCIATIONS
125 ASSOCIATION
INT CONTENDER ASSOCIATION
SABRE SAILING ASSOCIATION OF WA
29er CLASS ASSOCIATION
INT ETCHELLS ASSOCIATION
SAILABILITY WA INC
49er/FX ASSOCIATION
INT MOTH CLASS ASSOCIATION
SIGNET CLASS OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
AUSTRALIAN SHARPIE ASSOCIATION OF WA
INT O’PEN BIC ASSOCIATION
SKATE SAILING ASSOCIATION
CHERUB CLASS ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL TORNADO ASSOCIATION
SOLING ASSOCIATION
JAVELIN SAILING ASSOCIATION
SPACESAILER 22 ASSOCIATION OF
WA
ENDEAVOUR 24 YACHT ASSOCIATION
WA INC
JAY DEE SAILING ASSOCIATION
SPACESAILER 27 ASSOCIATION
FARR 9.2 ASSOCIATION
MANLY JUNIOR SAILING ASSOCIATION
TASAR ASSOCIATION
FLYING ANT SKIFF ASSOCIATION OF WA
MINNOW ASSOCIATION OF WA
VIKING 30 ASSOCIATION OF WA
FLYING ELEVEN ASSOCIATION
MIRROR CLASS ASSOCIATION OF WA
WA INT DRAGON ASSOCIATION
FLYING FIFTEEN INT ASSOCIATION
MUDLARK SAILING ASSOCIATION
WA LASER ASSOCIATION
COMMODORES ASSOCIATION OF WA
DIAMOND ASSOCIATION
NACRA CATAMARAN ASSOCIATION
GP14 CLASS ASSOCIATION
WA INT OPTIMIST ASSOCIATION
OLD GAFFERS ASSOCIATION OF WA
HERON SAILING ASSOCIATION
PELICAN SAILING ASSOCIATION
WINDRUSH CATAMARAN
ASSOCIATION OF WA
HOBIE CAT ASSOCIATION
RADIO SAILING ASSOCIATION
WINDSURFING WESTERN AUSTRALIA
INT 14” ASSOCIATION OF WA
RED WITCH YACHTING ASSOCIATION
YVONNE CATAMARAN ASSOCIATION
INT 420 CLASS ASSOCIATION
S80 YACHT ASSOCIATION OF WA
INT 505 ASSOCIATION
Commented [DC1]: No longer affiliated
S&S 34 ASSOCIATION
Yachting Western Australia – Annual Review 2014-2015
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125 ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.125assoc.com
President:
Alex Thomson
Email:
0449
223
[email protected]
Phone:
0437 652 035
Class Contact:
Margaret Shiner
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0432 584 057
Boat Description/Cost: The
National
125
sailing dinghy – 3.38m (12.5ft). Available in
plywood, foam sandwich, full fiberglass or
composite hull. Plans are available for builders.
Pre-owned boats are available from $1,200 to
$6,000.
Events:
National,
State
&
Metro
Championships.
Clubs where sailed:
East Fremantle Yacht Club, South of Perth Yacht Club, Nedlands Yacht Club,
Esperance Bay Sailing Club, Geographe Bay Yacht Club, Maylands Yacht Club.
General Information:
WA’s most popular double handed Intermediate Class. A strong class at state
championship level with two Divisions sailed - Open & JAM. Suitable for all ages, senior and junior, currently sailed
by people aged 8-60. Excellent competition and great class spirit sailed by skipper and crew on trapeze. The
National 125 will competitively accommodate a wide weight range from 110kg to 150kg +. Nationals to be hosted
in WA 2015/2016 at NYC. State Championship at Easter 2016 South of Perth Yacht Club.
29er CLASS ASSOCIATION
Website:
Australian 29er Association
Email:
[email protected]
President:
Dave Seagreen
Phone:
0437 770 283
Boat Description/Cost: The 29er is a high performance
skiff, whose design borrows strongly from its sister, the
49er. The 29er hull is constructed from hi-tech composite
foam sandwich meaning that the hull is ultra-light and has
a self-draining cockpit. The rig is pure skiff – fully
balanced Mylar sails, self-tacking jib supported by a
composite-tipped mast for the ultimate in gust response
and acceleration.
Add the asymmetric spinnaker, crew trapeze and you
have dynamic downwind performance. Other design features include a mainsail cuff to increase sail efficiency,
ram vang, safety foot/grab and an enclosed transom.
The 29er provides exciting competitive racing for either youth or mixed adult and youth crew combinations between
105 – 140kg. The key measurements are:
Length Overall - 4.45m
Waterline Length - 4.24m
Beam - 1.77m
Fitted Hull Weight - 70kg
Mast Height - 6.25m
Sail Area (Main + Jib) - 12.5sqm
Spinnaker Area - 15.0sqm
Second hand boats start from around $4,000 and new boats around $14,000 .
Events: 9er National Championships
Woollahra Sailing Club, 2-8 January 2016
Australian Youth Championships
Woollahra Sailing Club, 10-14 January 2016
WA State Championship
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Royal Freshwater Bay YC, 5&6 March 2016
Please check the Facebook page for all other events.
Clubs where sailed:
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, The Cruising Yacht Club, Mounts Bay Sailing Club,
Perth Dinghy Club, Fremantle Sailing Club.
General Information: The 29er is a recognized International Youth Class. The skiff has been embraced worldwide
providing a path for sailors from the youth level to the Olympics with the 29er considered the perfect training boat
for the Olympic Class 49er and 49erFX.
Bulletproof one-design construction, with blistering performance both up and downwind, it looks great and it is
perfect for both sexes.
49ER/FX ASSOCIATION
President:
Matt Jahn
Phone:
0422 511 853
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.49er.yachting.org.au
Boat Description/Cost:
The 49er and 49erFX
is a 4.9m long double handed Skiff suitable for people
17-50 years old. Australian designed and a strictly
controlled one-design class, the 49er has been the
Olympic class skiff since 2000 and attracts sailors
wanting a real challenge, as well as close and
affordable skiff racing. The FX is a reduced rig 49er
and will debut at the Rio Olympics as the female skiff
class. The speeds of the 49er and the FX are very
comparable and the two fleets often race as one. The
FX can also be sailed by a mixed crew. Both fleets are growing quickly in WA. Cost: from $2,000 for a complete
second-hand boat up to $28,000 for a brand new complete boat.
Clubs where Sailed:
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA, Mounts Bay Sailing Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht
Club
Perfect for combined crew weight of 150kg – 170kg for the 49er and around 125kg –
145kg for the FX. True one-design meaning that the oldest, cheapest boat is identical to the newest. Olympic
status means that the second-hand market is active and good quality, cheap boats are for sale regularly. Great
fun to sail, cheap, relatively easy maintenance.
The Cruising Yacht Club races at 2pm on Saturdays. Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Sunday mornings. Mounts
Bay Sailing Club race at 2pm on Sundays. All Clubs hold numerous training events and welcome new people.
AUSTRALIAN SHARPIE ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.washarpies.com
Email:
[email protected]
Secretary:
Neil Stanbury
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0413 701 357
Boat Description/Cost: 6 metre, planning hull sailed by
3 crew with one trapeze. Second hand boats are available
from $2,000 with new fully rigged boat around $30,000.
Events:
Club, State and National Championships.
Clubs where sailed: East Fremantle Yacht Club, Mounts
Bay Sailing Club, Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing
Club Geographe Bay Yacht Club and Shelley Sailing Club
General Information: Sharpies are a highly competitive
class sailed by both men and women from youths to many
in their sixties. All Australian States have fleets with the National Titles held annually around Christmas and New
Year and often attracting fleets of around 100 boats.
CHERUB CLASS ASSOCIATION
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Website:
President:
Phone:
Email:
Secretary/Class Contact:
Phone:
www.cherub.org.au
Todd McVee
0404 232 995
[email protected]
Virginia Horn
0425 335 661
Email:
[email protected]
The Cherub is a 2person, 12ft, high performance racing skiff with
asymmetrical spinnaker and trapeze. Cherubs are
fast, offering exciting rides due to their large power to
weight ratio. The majority of Cherub sailors are in their
late teens and early twenties but the class is attractive
to all ages and skill levels. Many of the sailors are over 30, some sailing with their ch ildren to give them a taste of
the on-water action and great social scene. The boat cost ranges from $500 to $14,000. Most Cherubs have a
carbon “Mathews” hull and many boats over 5 years old have been successful at the championships.
Events:
State Championships, Sprint Series, National Championships – December 28 2015 - January
3, 2016, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.
Clubs where sailed:
Mounts Bay Sailing Club, Perth Dinghy Sailing Club, Koombana Bay Sailing Club,
Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club, Princess Royal Sailing Club (Albany)
The Cherub is a 'restricted' class as distinct from a 'one design' class. Class rules
specify measurement limits. This feature of the class allows amateur designers and builders flexibility to develop
designs that allow the boat tailored to the needs of a range of crew sizes and sailing conditions.
COMMODORES ASSOCIATION OF WA
President:
Peter Stallwood
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0419 830 647
Website:
www.commodoreswa.com
Description:
The
Commodores
Association of WA (Inc) formed in 1983, has
operated continuously since that time.
Membership comprises past and present
Commodores of yacht, sailing or power clubs
affiliated with Yachting WA and such special
members as nominated by the Association.
The stated objective of the Association is to
keep alive by social gatherings of members and
their partners the friendships and associations
made by Commodores whilst in office and to
foster and preserve the good relationships that
already exist between their respective clubs.
Also to provide moral support and if requested guidance, to the sailing and powerboat activities of those Clubs. No
competition with other organisations is envisaged. The Association is non -political and non-sectarian and is not a
fundraising organization. The association is supported by a host club which has rotated biennially between
metropolitan clubs and is currently the Fremantle Sailing Club. The Association meets formally on three occasions
a year with their partners.
YW DIAMOND ASSOCIATION
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President:
Kevin McMahon
Phone:
0427 437 930 or 9386 1130
Email:
[email protected]
Class Contact:
Jamie Dunross
Phone:
0439 529 520
Email:
[email protected]
Boat Description/Cost: The Diamond, a 9 metre keelboat originating in
England in 1960 became popular for national and international racing. The
main requirements were low cost and high performance. To meet these
demands, an easily driven, light displacement design was promoted.
Diamonds are a one design, open keel boat class and have a mainsail,
genoa and spinnaker. Genoas are generally on a furling forestay and the
spinnaker is launched via a shute. The total crew compliment consists of 4
— 2 crew on trapeze and with the helmsman and trimmer swinging from
hiking straps. Diamonds constantly prove to be almost unbeatable in 25 plus
knots of breeze and are not for the faint hearted.
Events: Currently sailed socially however there is provision for participation
within mixed fleets at certain clubs.
Clubs where sailed: Geographe Bay Yacht Club
General Information: The Association is looking for younger members to revive and continue the prom otion of
this once highly popular boat in WA.
ENDEAVOUR 24 YACHT ASSOCIATION WA (INC)
President:
John Connell
Phone:
0409 107 884
Secretary/Class Contact:
Peter Cook
Phone:
0407 087 644 or 9380 3814
Email:
[email protected]
Boat Description/Cost: 24 ft fibreglass Bermudan rigged, fixed moulded
deep keel, four berth, racing/cruising yacht. Originally designed in mid
1960’s & built in Sydney but more recently in W.A. Majority are now
between 30 – 40 years old, and cost between $2,500 - $7,000 depending
on age, condition, equipment & sail wardrobe.
Events:
Regular one class racing Saturdays on Melville Waters during
summer season based at Royal Perth Yacht Club. State Championship
held annually in March on Melville Waters. National Championship hosted
by WA every 2 years. Winter regatta held annually in July. Other special
events include Teams Racing, Lady Skippers Race, Crew Hand Race and
Change of Skipper Race, crew training & several social events.
Clubs where sailed:
Royal Perth Yacht Club and South of Perth Yacht
Club
General Information: The Endeavour Association is active in promoting on-the-water events and a strong social
calendar. Most affordable keelboat with a supportive membership to welcome new sailors and crew.
FARR 9.2 ASSOCIATION
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Website:
President:
Email:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
www.farr920.asn.au
Pat Jones
[email protected]
9252 1260
Warren Westaway
0450 608 495
Email:
[email protected]
Competitive onedesign fractional-rigged racer/cruiser. Easily
driven and stable. Roomy cockpit space and
comfortable standard fit-out below for 5/6
berths.
Second-hand boats cost approximately $80K
and new around $180K.
The WA Farr 9.2 Association owns the moulds
and anyone interested in building a new
vessel is invited to contact the Association.
Events: Regular association races throughout the season on the Swan River sponsored by the major clubs.
Annual State Championships conducted over a weekend at The Cruising Yacht Club, Rockingham. Social raft ups, association dinner, pre-season cocktails and AGM luncheon.
Clubs where sailed:
Royal Perth Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, South of Perth Yacht Club,
Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club, Fremantle Sailing Club, The Cruising yacht Club & Geraldton Yacht Club.
Class rules and Association Constitution available from the Secretary or the Association
website.
FLYING ANT SKIFF ASSOCIATION OF WA
President:
Chris Hunt
Phone:
0417 383 001
Email:
[email protected]
Secretary:
Monica Kerswell
Phone:
0477 229 081
Email:
[email protected]
The Flying Ant is a
junior class, two person skiff dinghy with main, jib,
spinnaker and trapeze, suited to those aged between 8
and 17 years. It can be sailed with both the classic and
asymmetric spinnaker, making it an excellent training
ground for the higher performance dinghies such as
29er/49er and 420/470. It is safe, easy to handle, and
fun, with an exciting planing hull that performs like many
of the bigger boats.
The Flying Ant sailors learn team and tactical skills that
enable them to easily move on to any senior class. Many
Flying Ant sailors have gone on to become accomplished inte rnational and Olympic sailors.
New and used Flying Ants are priced between $1,000 - $5,000 depending on age and availability.
Events: Winter program, Summer program, club sailing, YWA Development Camps (Westsail), State and National
Championships. Flying Ant Association National Championships – The Crusing Yacht Club, Rockingham – 27 Dec
2015 to 3 Jan 2016.
Claims where sailed:
In WA: East Fremantle Yacht Club, Mounts Bay Sailing Club, The Cruising Yacht Club
– Rockingham, Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club, Dunsborough.
Full details on club racing, upcoming events, classifieds and Flying Ant news can be
found on the Flying Ant Facebook page. Alternatively, contact the President or Secretary for further information.
FLYING ELEVEN ASSOCIATION
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Postal Address:
C/- Nedlands Yacht Club (Inc), Box 3205,
PO Broadway, Nedlands, WA, 6009
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.flying11.yachting.org.au
President:
Gavin Taylor
Phone:
0421 616 401
Secretary:
Gavin Jones
Phone:
0419 411 088
Boat Description/Cost: The Flying11 is a high performance
intermediate skiff, crewed by two people ideally suited to
teenagers with a combined crew weight of 110kg. F11s are
sloop rigged with a main, large jib and spinnaker. Good quality,
competitive boats cost around $4-6,000, although good
beginner boats can be purchased for approximately $1,000.
Events:
WA State and National Championships
Clubs where sailed: Nedlands Yacht Club
General Information: The Flying Eleven suits the 10-18 age group, although there is no class age and may also
be sailed by parent/child crews. The F11 is an excellent skill building class, which is relatively easy to sail but is
powerful enough to provide excitement. The Class is an ideal transition boat for young sailors graduating from
classes such as Manly Juniors, Pelicans and Optimists on their way to adult boats. A competitive fleet is
established and building at Nedlands Yacht Club where there is structured training an d active club racing.
FLYING FIFTEEN INT. ASSOCIATION
Website:
President:
Email:
Phone:
Secretary:
www.ffiwa.com
Tim Bussemaker
[email protected]
0414 296 786
Chris Nelson
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0402 428 745
Strictly one design, 6m two
person keelboat sailed with mainsail, jib and spinnaker.
Entry level: Second hand boats for Classic, Silver or Open
fleets from $2,000.
Full cost of a new composite constructed boat fully rigged
with sails and road trailer approx $45,000.
Events: Club Racing – Saturday/Sunday. International,
Tally Hobbs Metropolitan Series, State, National & World Championships. 2015 World Championships, Crozon
Morgat in Brittany, France
Clubs where sailed: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, South of Perth Yacht Club, Esperance Bay Yacht Club,
Geraldton Yacht Club, Princess Royal Sailing Club & Port Bouvard Yacht Club.
The Flying Fifteen was designed by the legendary Uffa Fox. This attractive, easily
managed, exciting keelboat has continued to benefit from modern construction techniques and materials to provide
some of the best that sailing has to offer. Easily launched from a road trailer by crane or ramp, the high performance
planning hull weighing 138 kg with a keel of 169kg provides a fast and safe boat combining the attributes of a
dinghy with the stability of a keelboat, thus attractive to newcomers and champions alike. The Flying Fifteen is an
international class sailed in England, Ireland, France, Spain, Hong Kong, Belgium, New Zealand, South Africa, &
Australia. The class offers National Championships annually and World Championships biennially. The class
continues to expand both internationally and within Australia where over 150 boats are currently registered with 72
in WA. The class provides the opportunity to compete in Classic, Silver and Open Divisions offering a range of
participation levels and entry cost choices. Flying Fifteens are manufactured in WA and Victoria. The Flying Fifteen
Association WA has a fully rigged boat available for charter or for trial.
GP14 CLASS ASSOCIATION
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Phone:
9354 8910
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.gp14.iinet.net.au
President:
Bruce Quail
Phone:
0417 944 758
Boat Description/Cost: Length 4.27metres. Plywood or GRP
construction. Mainsail, headsail, spinnaker.
Cost: $2,000-$5,000 second hand. A new boat could cost up to
$16,000.
Events: Club and state championships at MBSC. Four races are
sailed every year at Maylands Yacht Club. There are also annual
inter-club regattas at Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club and Augusta
Yacht Club.
Clubs where sailed: Mounts Bay Sailing Club, Dunsborough Bay
Yacht Club and Augusta Yacht Club.
General Information: The GP14 is a general purpose dinghy that
can be rowed, sailed or used with an outboard motor.
HERON SAILING ASSOCIATION)
Website:
www.heronsailing.com.au
President:
Jeremy Brown
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0402 074 309
Secretary:
Janice Kane
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0407 537 887
Heron dinghy, Length – 3.43m,
Beam – 1.38m, Weight – 66kg (min), Sail area 6.5sqm. The
Heron Class dinghy is a one-design class 3.4 metres in length
sailed by two people, normally two juniors or an adult and
child. Boats can be owner built of plywood and timber or
bought in fiberglass or in part finished form. The Heron is
inexpensive and easy to sail with convenient launching and
retrieval since fully rigged boats weight less than 100kgs. They can be raced competitively or used purely for
family enjoyment though most owners join sailing clubs to enhance their use of the craft.
Events: Club sailing, state and national championships.
Clubs where sailed: Perth Dinghy Sailing Club (Saturdays), Shelley Sailing Club (Sundays).
General Information: WA hosts a national championship every 6 years. State championship events are held
for all skippers.
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HOBIE CAT ASSOCIATION OF WA
Website:
www.hobiecatwa.org
President:
Barnaby Houk
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0411 500 579
Secretary:
Lucy Bromell
Address:
PO Box 186, Nedlands, WA, 6009
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0402 257 965
Boat Description/Cost: Hobie Catamarans including Hobie 16, Hobie Tiger, Hobie
17, 14, 18.
Events: State, National & World Championships, Traveller Series – various venues. Cat Classic – September –
Nedlands Yacht Club.
Clubs where sailed: Nedlands Yacht Club, Jervoise Bay Sailing Club, Geraldton Yacht Club, Koombana Bay
Sailing Club & Princess Royal Sailing Club.
INT. 14 ASSOCIATION OF WA
Website:
www.international14wa.com.au
Email:
[email protected]
President:
Scott Cole
Secretary:
David Bramley
Phone:
0414 426 636
Boat Description/Cost: High performance lightweight twin trapeze skiff
offering international competition in the world’s largest skiff fleet.
Competitive second-hand carbon fibre boats available from $5,000. Brand
new boats available from $25,000. Skiffs over 10 years old still place in the
top ten at National Championships. Recommended for those who want to
challenge their sailing skills and teamwork in a competitive fleet racing
environment.
Events:
Annual Club, State, National and World Championships.
(Next Worlds are in Geelong, January 2015).
Clubs where sailed: Perth Dinghy Sailing Club
Sailed on the Swan for over 107 years, the
International 14 is one of only a few high performance skiffs sailing in WA. Restricted development keeps costs to
a minimum whilst embracing the latest innovations in sailing ensures the I nternational 14s get faster every year.
Rudder foils have been a cheap addition that allows the International 14 to be pushed harder and safer downwind
at incredible speeds. The International 14 is one of the most affordable performance boats available, highlighted
by recent second-hand sales. Strong fleets throughout the world provide elite competition against some of the
world’s best skiff sailors, with the local fleet providing competitive boats and crews at International events.
INT. 420 CLASS ASSOCIATION
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Website:
www.420sailingwa.org.au
President:
Paul Hansford
Email:
[email protected]
Secretary:
Kathleen Mulholland
Phone:
0418 936 187
Email:
[email protected]
4.2 metre double handed
training dinghy with trapeze and spinnaker.
Cost – New $14,000 although good used boats can be
purchased from around $5,000.
Events: Solo Winter Series (SoPYC). Sail Fremantle
(FSC). RPYC MiniSeries. International Classes Regatta
(RFBYC). Australian Youth Championships. Australian
Class Nationals. WA State Championship. Easter Regatta – MOFSC.
Clubs where sailed:
South of Perth Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Royal Perth Yacht Club,
Fremantle Sailing Club, Mounts Bay Sailing Club, Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club & Port Bouvard Yacht
Club
The International 420 is the ISAF double handed boat for the annual Youth World
Championship. It is an excellent intermediate training dinghy with an active Class Association and a full sailing
program. It encompasses all skill levels from club beginner to those competing at internatio nal level. It is a true
“International” class with large fleets in many countries providing great travel opportunities. WA has a strong history
with National, Youth World and World Champions.
INT.505 ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.int505.org.au
President:
Andrew Cawley
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0422 272 921
Secretary:
Mark Stowell
Phone:
0419 908 102
Email:
[email protected]
Boat Description/Cost: 5.05m. Cost from $500 second hand
to $18,000 new check website for details.
Events:
Club racing, State, National and World
Championships.
Clubs where sailed:
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club,
Fremantle Sailing Club & Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club.
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INT CONTENDER ASSOCIATION
Email:
Website:
[email protected]
www.contender.org.au
FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/contenderAUS/
President/ Class contact:
Simon Barwood
Phone:
0412 922 010
Boat Description/Cost: The Contender is an international singlehanded, one sail trapeze dinghy that’s fantastic to sail in breezes
from 6knots to 25knots. The boat is simple, be on the water in 10
minutes and surprisingly easy to sail. Suits a wide weight range of
65 – 120kg and age ranges in the fleet from junior to 50+. The
trapeze favours agility over high fitness levels, making the
Contender a powerful and fun dinghy. Second hand boats from
$2,500 to new at about $18,000.
Events: Annual World, Australian and State Championships
Clubs where sailed:
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club and
Hillarys Yacht Club
INTERNATIONAL ETCHELLS ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.etchells.org.au
President/ Secretary:
Paul Reiffer
Phone:
0421 956 992
Email:
[email protected]
Etchells are a 9.3m three/four person
keelboat.
Strict one design rules means older boats remain
competitive. Australian Championship are held annually. World
Championships are conducted annually - 2013 (Italy), 2014 (Rhode
Island) and 2015 (Hong Kong).
A good start up boat can be purchased for $10,000 and new boats cost
about $80,000 complete.
Events: WA State Championship, Syd Corser Regatta, Metropolitan
Series, International Classes Regatta, Winter Series.
National
Championship January 2015 Adelaide, SA. Winter Championships –
Mooloolaba, Queensland.
Clubs where sailed: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Royal Perth
Yacht Club. (Events sailed as a combined Swan River Fleet).
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INT. MOTH CLASS ASSOCIATION
Website:
President:
Email:
Phone:
Secretary:
www.moth.asn.au
John Ilett
[email protected]
0419 907 923
Scott Sharpe
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0405 245 338
One-person, high
performance development class sailing dinghy.
New custom built boats range up to $25,000.
Used boats from $5,000 or build yourself.
Events: State Championship at Walpole Yacht
Club, WA - March Labour Day long weekend, Jan
2015 Australian and World Championships at
Sorrento Sailing Club in Victoria Australia.
Clubs where sailed: South of Perth Yacht Club, Mounts Bay Sailing Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
and Royal Perth Yacht Club.
General Information: The International Moth is an eleven foot long, high performance, single-handed racing
dinghy. It is one of the few development classes left in the world and has very few design rules including no
weight limit. Innovation is encouraged as much as sailing skill. Home boat bui lding and wacky designs are
encouraged. The official Australian Moth website has the latest national information.
INT. O’PEN BIC ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.openbic.com
President/Class Contact: Brien Hennessy
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0409 494 642
O’pen BIC – “The
International Junior Skiff”. The hull of the O’pen BIC
was designed with fun sailing as the priority. It is a
modern boat where the hull is as open as possible,
thereby leaving the helmsman completely free to
move around and trim the boat to any wind and water
conditions. When hiking, the large sides allow the
sailor to set-up comfortably with his/ her feet in the
straps with out placing any unnecessary stress on
the body. The totally open and sloping cockpit
means that there is absolutely no water in the boat either during sailing or just after a capsize. A relatively hard
chine design was chosen for the bottom shape of the hull. Used by numerous modern boat architects, this design
offers an excellent compromise between performance and stability. When reaching or broad -reaching, the boat
accelerates quickly to planning speed. When close-reaching, the boat sets on it chine and has excellent
performance up wine.
Cost: $3,999 (inc beach dolly).
Open Bic: high performance modern skiff style single handed junior sailing dinghy.
Events: WA State Championships and Australian Open Bic Cup
Clubs where sailed: Perth Dinghy Sailing Club, East Fremantle Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club,
Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club, Safety Bay Yacht Club and Koombana Bay Sailing Club.
General Information: Boats available, see website.
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INTERNATIONAL TORNADO ASSOCIATION
President:
Brett Burvill
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0407 944 060
Secretary:
Paul Raymond
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0422 618 605
Boat Description/Cost: 20 foot catamaran.
Twin
trapeze and spinnaker.
Used boats sell from $3,000 - $25,000
Clubs where sailed: Nedlands Yacht Club, Geographe
Bay Yacht Club, Jervoise Bay Yacht Club.
JAVELIN SAILING ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.perthsailing.org.au
President:
Katie Bundred
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0422 093 663
Secretary:
Les Devine
Phone:
0418 953 468
Email:
[email protected]
Boat Description/Cost: 14’ Javelin Skiff, 2 handed, single
trapeze with asymmetrical spinnaker. Raced competitively
in Australia and New Zealand, Javelins are a high
performance class attracting sailors from 16 to 74 years. A
restricted development class which offers close and
exhilarating sailing at a very affordable price. A light weight
Skiff design carrying a large sail area for its size.
Competitive secondhand boats range from $2,000 to
$7,000.
Events: Australian & South Pacific Championships and
WA State Championships.
Clubs where sailed: Esperance Bay Yacht Club & Perth Dinghy Sailing Club.
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JAY DEE SAILING ASSOCIATION
President:
Mobile:
Secretary
Phone:
Vanessa Hampson
0418 445 321
Dawson Cooke
0403 990 251
Email:
[email protected]
Junior Dinghy
11ft Skiff is an exciting two-handed skiff with one
trapeze and asymmetric spinnaker. Designed
for sailors 12-18 years old, the Jay Dee flies
when the Fremantle Doctor blows. From $750 to
$2,000 second hand and Association mould
available for the home-builder.
Events: State Series, Traveller Shield, picnic /
marathon.
Clubs where sailed:
Perth Dinghy Sailing
Club, Koombana Bay Sailing Club, Port Bouvard
Sailing Club, Walpole Yacht Club.
General Information: Excellent value for money, the intermediate dinghies are designed for fresh WA conditions,
are very stable yet FAST. Easy for the home builder to construct.
MANLY JUNIOR SAILING ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.mj.yachting.org.au
President:
Gavin Taylor
Address:
39 Daglish Street,
Wembley, WA, 6014
Phone:
0421 616 401
Email:
[email protected]
Boat Description/Cost: The Manly Junior is a
popular 2.63 metre boat sailed by two children
between the ages of 7 and 14, and carries a
mainsail, jib and spinnaker.
Clubs where sailed:
Nedlands Yacht Club
conduct junior sail training from entry level to
advanced level throughout summer and the
school holidays.
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MINNOW ASSOCIATION OF WA
President:
Phone:
Jon Clark
0400 474 400
Email:
[email protected]
Secretary:
Amber Bates
Boat Description/Cost: Single handed entry
level training dinghy suitable for sailors aged
from 7-14 years. Cost: $800 - $3,000
Events:
Club, State and National
Championships.
Clubs where sailed: The Cruising Yacht Club
(Rockingham), Maylands Yacht Club, Shelley
Sailing Club & Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club.
General Information: 8ft Dinghy, minimum hull
weight 20kg.
Identifiable by the unique
traditional blue sail. An easy to sail, competitive
boat that when righted comes up dry. Excellent fun from years 7-14. Ideal size for transporting on car roof top.
Family friendly fun loving association!!
MIRROR CLASS ASSOCIATION OF WA (INC)
Website:
www.mirrorassocwa.org
President:
Simon Barwood
Phone:
0412 922 010
Email:
[email protected]
Secretary:
Peter Judge
Mobile:
0419 909 453
Boat Description/Cost: 3.3m long, easily transported and sailed by 2
persons of virtually any age with over 70,000 Mirrors having been built
worldwide. The Mirror carries a main, jib and spinnaker. A modern
Bermuda rig with alloy spars and centre sheeting completes this modern
one-design international class.
Cost varies from $1,000 for a timer version to $9,500 for a Mk3 GRP version. A competitive Mirror can be bought
for as little as $2,500.
Events: Annual Mirrorsail training weekend in September. Travellers’ Series and coaching at various clubs
throughout the summer season. State Championships split October 2013/March 2014, National Championships
NSW January 2014 and World Championship in South Africa January 2015.
Clubs where sailed: Hillarys Yacht Club, Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club,
Fremantle Sailing Club, Koombana Bay Sailing Club, Princess Royal Sailing Club (Albany), Maylands Yacht Club,
Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club, Dunsborough Yacht Club, Walpole Yacht Club, Sun City Yacht Club &
Safety Bay Yacht Club
General Information: The Mirror is a unique international-class sailing dinghy sailed typically by two teenagers
or a parent/child combination with crews as young as 6. Mirrors provide an ideal transition class for juniors making
the step up from entry level boats and wanting to further develop their sailing skills with three sails before
progressing to 420s or 29ers. The Mirror is a great entry to sailing at any age and provides exciting and competitive
fleet sailing for the more accomplished. Many world-class sailors, including Olympic Medalists, started their sailing
careers in the Mirror and it is a class adopted in the UK to groom future Olympic sailors. World Championships
are held bi-annually with the 2011 event successfully held in Western Australia.
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MUDLARK SAILING ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.mudlarksailing.org.au
President:
Brien
Hennessy
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0409 494 642
Class Contact:
Jan Thomas
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0401 673 877
Boat Description/Cost: 2.1m long, 20kg,
single handed dinghy. Ideally suited and loads
of fun for children aged between 7-12 years.
Cost varies from $300 to $1,200.
Events: State Championships
Clubs where sailed: Mounts Bay Sailing Club,
Shelley Sailing Club, Perth Dinghy Sailing Club, Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club.
General Information: Designed by WA Sailor Wally Gaunt for local waters and conditions, the Mudlark is the ideal
first dinghy for children up to about 12 years. Fibreglass or wood. Easy to rig and transport on a car roof top.
Excellent investment with good resale value Mudlarks – “Where Champions Begin”.
NACRA CATAMARAN ASSOCIATION
Website:
President:
www.nacra.com.au
Gary Gornall
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0417 919 854
Secretary:
Andrew Pope
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0439 808 709
Boat Description/Cost: Nacra has a wide
range of racing and fun boats to suit all needs.
Nacra Europe launched the Nacra 15 as the
ISAF youth boat and is the pathway to the
Olympic 17 for the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.
Nacra Australia has launched the Nacra 350
designed as a junior trainer/ racer and from here
they can progress into the Nacra 430 or 4/5. The Australian built Nacra 16sq is a “big” one up boat. Double trapeze
high performance spinnaker F20 foiling and F18 infusion and everything in between. Most boats manufactured in
Australia with a wide support network for boats, parts and sailors. Prices range from $8,000 to $160,000 for new
boats and from as little as $1,000 for second-hand boats
Events: State, National and ISAF World Championships. 2015/16 Nacra Australian Titles – Adelaide, SA (28
Dec 2015). WA State titles – Jervoise Bay 2016..
Clubs where sailed: Koombana Bay Sailing Club (Bunbury), Nedlands, Broome, Mandurah, Carnarvon, Karratha,
Busselton and Jervoise Bay.
General Information: Nacra WA is a social class that enjoys racing as well as encouraging participation at all
levels. Boats are available locally.
INT. DRAGON ASSOCIATION
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Website:
www.dragonclass.org.au
President:
Peter Bowman
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0414 926 016
Secretary:
Peter
Massee
or
Karen
Chatfield (KC)
Phone:
0418 890 518
Email:
[email protected] or
Boat Description/Cost: A mixture of wooden & fibreglass hulls. All
scantlings must be strictly adhered to prevent quality compromise.
Deep flow keel and 3-4 person crew. Cost: New $90,000 or
secondhand $10,000 - $50,000.
Events: WA State Championships – Sir Charles Gardiner Trophy
held annually in February/March for approximately 20 boats.
National Championships - Prince Philip Cup held annually in January
& rotated between 4 states attracting approximately 30 boats.
International & World Championships. Held bi-annually mostly in
Europe with every 4th event in Australia attracting approximately 70 - 80 boats.
Clubs where sailed: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club – Saturdays.
General Information: Sleek, elegant, high-performing keelboats designed by Johan Anker. Olympic champions,
choice of Royalty and popular in 26 countries around the world. The International Dragon has an illustrious past
and have the qualities sought in one-design classes. It’s difficult not to be mesmerized by the Dragon's sleek,
graceful lines, their generous overhangs and their powerful rig.
The Dragon is a pure racing thoroughbred: the sailing man's Bugatti, and their good looks coupled with their
supreme performance has sustained their popularity for over seventy years. Mixed fleets of wooden and fiberglass
Dragons race worldwide.
Racing is often extremely close, as the boats are well matched. Infinitely adjustable controls, plus the latest
technology to control mast bend and sail shape in all winds, mean that the Dragon can be sailed by three/four
people of all abilities.
LOA 29’ (8.8m), LWL 18’6” (5.7m), Beam 6’4” (2m), Draught 3’11” (1m), Sail Area 290sqft (27sqm).
LASER ASSOCIATION
Website:
President:
Phone:
www.laserwa.asn.au
Bruce Utting
0459 149 044
Email:
[email protected]
Treasurer:
David Spearman
Phone:
9386 3324
Boat Description/Cost: The Laser is a fast,
highly competitive yet enjoyable single-handed
dinghy. There are 3 rig sizes to suit all varieties
of sailor – 4.7, Radial and Full Rig. Boats start
at around $2,000 to $9,000 for a brand new
yacht.
Events:
State Championships, Metropolitan
Championships.
Clubs where sailed:
South of Perth Yacht
Club, Hillarys Yacht Club, Geraldton Yacht Club, Fremantle Sailing Club, Royal Perth Yacht Club, Mandurah
Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club, Maylands Yacht Club, Shelley Sailing Club, Geographe Bay Yacht Club,
Claremont Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Dunsborough Yacht Club & Princess Royal Sailing Club.
General Information: Lasers are one of the fastest growing fleets in the State and boast some of the best
numbers in regatta attendance. The class is very friendly and welcomes new sailors. See website for information.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST ASSOCIATION (WAIODA)
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Website:
www.waioda.org
President:
Mike McAullay
Phone:
0414 745 077
Secretary:
Leila Dethridge
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0439 943 323
Boat Description/Cost: An Optimist is “a flat-bottomed,
hard-chine, pram-bow dinghy with a una spritsail”(The
Observer’s Book of Small Craft)“a bathtub that breeds the
best sailors” (Observant Sailor at the Club Bar)
2.31m (7′6.1/2″) long, 1.13m (3′8″) wide. Weight 35kg. Easily
transported on car tops, safe and simple enough for an 8year old, exciting and technical enough for a 15-year old, available in GRP, wood or wood/epoxy. Cost around
$500 - $3000
Events: Events are run all year at various Clubs – refer to WAIODA website calendar.
Clubs where sailed: Fremantle Sailing Club, South of Perth Yacht Club, Royal Perth Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater
Yacht Club, Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club, Hillarys Yacht Club, Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club &
Mounts Bay Sailing Club.
General Information: The Optimist is a one person dinghy designed for youngsters. A popular international
sailing boat well suited for children to learn in and race tactically, without danger, fear or back -strain. They are the
only junior class in Australia offering international competition. Many Olympic medalists have commenced as
Optimist sailors.
PELICAN SAILING ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.pelican.org.au
President: Leone Price
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0422 186 778
Class Contact:
The Secretary, Pelican Sailing Association
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0412 104 498
Boat Description/Cost: The Pelican sailing dinghy is a one design
class. The Pelican is 2.9 metres in length, constructed of either wood
or fiberglass and with either aluminum or wooden spars. The gaff-rig
sail configuration, combining mainsail and spinnaker, gives young
sailors a boat that is easy to handle, whilst at the same time teaching
the fundamentals of sailing.
Second-hand Pelicans sell for between $500 and $2,000 depending on
their condition, age and type of hull – ie wood or fiberglass. The
association’s website and club notice boards provide information on
boats for sale. Sails and spars are easily repaired or replaced making
the Pelican one of the most affordable junior training craft in WA.
Events: Training Programs – Club training, PSA Training Camp and
YWA Westsail. Racing Program – Club Championships, WA Youth
Championships, State Titles, Port Bouvard Regatta, Easter Regatta and Batavia Regatta.
Clubs where sailed: East Fremantle Yacht Club, Esperance Bay Yacht Club, Geraldton Yacht Club, Geographe
Bay Yacht Club, Port Bouvard Yacht Club & South of Perth Yacht Club.
General Information: The Pelican sailing dinghy is an iconic training dinghy which has played a fundamental role
in the development of junior sailors in WA for nearly 60 years. It offers both boys and girls in the age range 8 to 16
years, the best of sailing development with foundations in spinnaker handling and teamwork.
RADIO SAILING ASSOCIATION
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Website:
President:
www.rsawa.asn.au
Denton Roberts
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0412 926 965
Secretary:
Glenn Dawson
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0439 924 277
Four National
classes sailed in Western Australia – Ten
Rater, A Class, International One Metre (IOM)
and RC Laser. Cost ranges from $1,000 to
$5,000+
Events:
National, State & Regional
Championships for IOM, 1OR, A Class & RC
Laser classes. The IOM has World Championships every two years
Clubs where sailed: Perth Radio Sailing Club - Jackadder Lake, Woodlands, Champion Lakes Radio Sailing
Club, Kelmscott, Albany RC Sailing Club, West Coast Radio Yacht Club – Baldavis, Emu Lakes Radio Controlled
Yacht Club – Ballajura, Harrington Waters Radio Sailors Warnboro, Wanderers RC Laser Sailing Club – various
Perth venue & Geographe Radio Control Yacht Club – Provence Estate, Busselton.
General Information: Radio controlled yachting is a well-organised and very competitive sport. Ten-Rater yachts
are designed to a formula where sail area and waterline length are variable, One Metre yachts have fixed sail area
and overall length, A Class yachts have a more complicated rating formula, and the RC Laser is a strictly one
design production yacht. Prices for RC yachts range from $1000 to $4000 new with 2 nd hand yachts in all classes
often available as a starter boat for people new to RC sailing.
RED WITCH YACHTING ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.redwitch.asn.au
President:
John Rayner
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0401 935 530
Class Contact:
Tomas Pradas
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0424 341 421
Boat Description/Cost: The Witch is a 6m trailable yacht offering
competitive one design class racing and safe, relaxed family
cruising. It is thrilling in strong breezes where the legendary
downwind performance of the boat enables I to easily sail away
from larger boats. Mast height is designed to enable the boat to
pass under the Fremantle bridges without lowering the rig – an
enviable feature. The simple rigging makes it easy to sail single handed or with young children.
Secondhand prices are approximately $5,000 but can vary significantly depending on condition and inventory. A
new set of sails cost over $3,000 so if a reasonable set of sails is included in the boat price, expect to pay more.
Most fittings are standard dinghy type.
Events: Swan River series – 4-6 races concurrent with Yacht Clubs’ major races (Commodores Cup – CYC,
HMAS Perth Regatta – NYC, Frank Sampson Memorial Race – SoPYC plus others).
State Championships – Raced at most Swan River clubs with invitational visits to regional clubs, cruising in
company and social activities.
Clubs where sailed: South of Perth Yacht Club, Claremont Yacht Club, Nedlands Yacht Club, East Fremantle
Yacht Club.
General Information: South of Perth Yacht Club, Claremont Yacht Club, Nedlands Yacht Club, East Fremantle
Yacht Club. Skippers always require crews. The Association will host the 40 th State Championships 2014-2015
season with celebrations planned. Contact your local club or the Association for any informati on or assistance.
S&S 34 ASSOCIATION
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Website: www.ss34.org
President:
Roger Raymond
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0408 645 576
Secretary:
Connor Moran
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
9467 8555 or 0419 928 750
34ft (10.2m) masthead
sloop; cruising and racing internationally. Cost of
new boat: $299k, secondhand $70k.
Events:
3 Swan River Series races. Annual
Fremantle Sailing Club Commodore’s Perpetual
Trophy Race. Cruising in company.
Clubs where sailed:
Fremantle Sailing Club,
Royal Perth Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater Bay
Yacht Club, Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club, South of Perth Yacht Club, Hillarys Yacht Club, Princess Royal
Sailing Club – Albany & Esperance Bay Yacht Club - Esperance.
General Information: 34ft ocean cruiser/racer; yacht of choice for global circumnavigations. Designed by
Sparkman & Stephens mid 1960’s; still being built in Western Australia and still winning races internationally.
President:
John Hughes
Phone:
0418 140 025 or 9275 1964 (H)
Email:
[email protected]
Secretary:
Ron Meyers
Phone:
0404 245 781
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.s97.org
Boat Description/Cost: The Swarbrick designed S97 yacht
is intended to provide high performance racing for both
inshore and offshore events, while at the same time providing
simple and spacious accommodation, all at a reasonable
cost. The rules of the Class have been framed to ensure that
racing in S97 Class events are a test of skill and seamanship
in boats which are essentially the same.
Events: Metro Championship, State Championship & Winter Short Course Championship.
Clubs where sailed: Royal Perth Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, East Fremantle Yacht Club,
South of Perth Yacht Club, Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club and Koombana Bay Sailing Club.
General Information: The fractional rig and high roached main give plenty of drive upwind whilst the range of
spinnakers allowed in the one design class rules, provide enough options when off the wind. S97’s race regularly
on the Swan River in Perth WA with fleets also in Mandurah, Bunbury and Busselton. There are three major S97
events during the season, the Winter Championship, the Metropolitan Championship held at the begin ning of the
season and the State Championship in February. Ove the years the S97 has shown to be very competitive in
Offshore IR events. For further information please visit www.s97.org.
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Website:
www.s80wa.yachting.org.au
President:
Jeff Crookes
Phone:
0419 903 583
Email:
[email protected]
Boat Description/Cost: Great cruiser/racer, one design class, hull
unchanged since inception in 1978, keeps older boats competitive with
new boats. 8.0m, Genoa and No. 2. Main and 2 spinnakers.
Secondhand boats $20,000 - $30,000, new +$60,000.
Events: The Class State Championship is held annually over the March
long weekend at RPYC Fremantle. Short course events are in November
and January. Club sailing weekly plus Gra Rosser.
Clubs where sailed: Racing: Royal Perth Yacht Club, South of Perth
Yacht Club fleets sail as a combined Association event each week, which
provides great one-design, fleet racing throughout the season.
General Information: The Association will assist new owners and crews
to develop their sailing skills and encourage them to join in class racing
and social events. The Association owns the design and construction
rights, and hull mould and has a stock of mast section and toe rail
available.
SABRE SAILING ASSOCIATION OF WA
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.sabre.org.au
President:
Mr Pete Coop
Phone:
0450 309 030
Secretary:
Charlotte Coop
Boat Description/Cost: The Sabre was designed as a need for a
single-handed dinghy that was easy, light and simple to build.
Performance suits the average sailor rather than the super athletic
skipper and at an affordable price. It has the attraction of excellent
handling performance in 20 knots and lumpy seas, a comfortable
cockpit and close class racing, suitable for both male and female
sailors.
The Sabre fits neatly into the position between junior and family
sailing dinghies and the high performance international classes.
For the keen do-it-yourself type, the Sabre is easily amateur built by
the simple stitch plywood and fibreglass tape method. It is estimated
that most amateurs can complete a Sabre in 40 man-hours. Low
maintenance all fibreglass/foam sandwich or plywood/fibreglass
composite boats are available to varying degrees of completion from
licensed builders. Moulds are constructed under National Association
control and there are number professional builders in Victoria and South Australia.
Sabres are maintained as a strict one-design class supported by strong, active State Associations with sufficient
flexibility to move with the times and technological development without detriment to earlier boats.
Events: Summer club racing, state championships – various dates and locations.
Clubs where sailed: Perth Dinghy Sailing Club, East Fremantle Yacht Club, Walpole Yacht Club, Maylands
Yacht Club and The Cruising Yacht Club
General Information: The Western Australian Association was formed in 2009. Over 1,800 boats have been
built since its inception, making the Sabre one of the largest single -handed classes in Australia with 36 clubs in
Victoria and strong fleets in South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and New South Wales.
SAILABILITY WA INC
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Postal Address:
PO Box 5, Nedlands, WA, 6909
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.sailabilitywa.com.au
Contact:
Ann Hodgkinson
Phone:
08 9423 5526
Boat Description: Hansa Class 2.3 or 3.03 dinghies are extremely stable
one or two person boats with a heavy drop-in keel and rudder. They have
light simple rigging, sling seats and are easy to prepare for sailing. They
are very suitable for use by people with a disability.
Events: Sailability WA Inc runs weekly supported sailing sessions at
several metropolitan and regional centres during the sailing season. It also
hosts State Championships for Hansa 303 dinghy and Liberty Class
keelboats.
Clubs where sailed: Royal Perth Yacht Club, South of Perth Yacht Club,
Princess Royal Sailing Club, Geographe Bay Yacht Club and Koombana
Bay Sailing Club.
General Information: Sailability operates supported sailing programs for
people with disabilities regardless of ability or circumstances. The program is conducted by an enthusiastic group
of volunteers and uses a variety of dinghies and yachts.
SIGNET CLASS OWNER’S ASSOCIATION
President:
Kim Prance
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
9445 2957
Secretary:
Peter Harffey
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
9276 4636
Low cost 2 person plywood Dinghy offers
competitive racing for a wide range of sailors. Secondhand boats available
from $1000 - $2000.
Events: State Championships, Club Championship, Weekend Club racing.
Clubs where sailed: Perth Dinghy Sailing Club.
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SKATE SAILING ASSOCIATION
Website:
President:
Email:
Phone:
Secretary:
www.skatesailingaustralia.org
Brett Andrews
[email protected]
0420 968 840
Paul Shiner
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0432 584 057
Boat Description/Cost: The Skate is a National class
which offers high performance for a relatively low price
from $2,000-$6,000 second hand or as a home builder
$11,000, the Association has available a male jig or a
female mould. Generous financial incentives are
offered to new boat owners. At fourteen feet long there
are few restrictions and boats can be configured to suit
individual preferences. Most Skates have a 10-foot
long plank for the crew and an 8-foot plank for the skipper. Planks are slid across the hull from one side to the
other when tacking. Other configurations include short wings with two trapezes, longer wings with one trapeze, or
trampolines.
Events:
Western Australian Skate sailors enjoy competitive sailing between clubs during the State
Championships (held at various metropolitan and country clubs, including The Cruising Yacht Club, Rockingham
and Geographe Bay Yacht Club, Busselton). 2014/15 National Championships – The Cruising Yacht Club,
Rockingham.
Clubs where sailed: Both East Fremantle Yacht Club and South of Perth Yacht Club hold their own club
championships throughout the season and compete against each other at the annual Teams Race held at a
‘neutral’ club. As well as close competition on the water, the Skates also enj oy good times and camaraderie off
the water.
SOLING ASSOCIATION
President/Class Contact:
Tony Stephen
Phone:
0439 756 640
Email:
[email protected]
Boat Description/Cost: International Soling Keelboat.
Cost: $2,000-$8,000 second hand.
Events: WA State Championships.
Clubs where sailed: Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club.
General Information: Competitive Class racing with fleet of 6 - 10
boats. Boats available for sale.
SPACESAILER 22 ASSOCIATION OF WA (INC)
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President/Class Contact:
Bernie Anson
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0401 342 722
22 ft GRP fixed keel one design class
yacht with masthead rig. A versatile combination of a competitive around
the buoys racer and family cruiser. Can be sailed to Rottnest Island with 2
crew or more. Large internal volume with small galley. Pop-top cabin roof
provides standing headroom. Sleeps 4 comfortably. These yachts provide
excellent value at a typical cost of between - $7,000 - $12,500.
Events:
State Championships annually – sailed on Swan River Club
Courses over 7 events.
Clubs where sailed: South of Perth Yacht Club, Claremont Yacht Club,
Royal Perth Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, East Fremantle
Yacht Club. A large fleet at SoPYC.
General Information: An active Association which continues to provide
very competitive one design racing on the water but also very sociable o ff
the water events too. Locally designed for WA conditions. These are still
very popular yachts with considerable numbers around and are an ideal
entry boat for a new skipper.
SPACESAILER 27 ASSOCIATION
Website:
www.spacesailer27.org.au
President:
Mark Popham
Phone:
0410 474 847
Secretary:
Brian Saleeba
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0402 491 567
Boat Description/Cost: Mast head sloop
designed for both comfortable cruising and racing.
Second hand range from $25-45k.
Events: Cruising events, social events, State
Championship heats from four Clubs.
Clubs where sailed: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht
Club, Claremont Yacht Club, South of Perth Yacht
Club & Fremantle Sailing Club.
A well-found and proven
vessel very comfortable for cruising. Races well
and still performs very competitively against all
others. A Class Association keeps the class very much alive and active in both social activities and racing.
TASAR ASSOCIATION
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Website:
www.tasar2015.com
www.tasar.com.au
/
Email:
[email protected]
President:
Kate Best
Phone:
0422 506 402
Class Contact:
Kate Green
Phone:
0457 000 474
The Tasar is a 2
person one design dinghy, with jib and mainsail.
There is no spinnaker or trapeze. Second-hand
boats are available from $3,000 with new boats
costing approximately $15,000.
Events: State Championships, Sail Fremantle,
HYC Pot of Gold Regatta, GBYC Australia Day Regatta, RPYC Mini Series, MOFSC Easter Regatta, W alpole
Regatta, Australian Championships in Townsville, winter series.
Clubs where sailed: Mounts Bay Sailing Club, Geographe Bay Yacht Club, Mandurah Offshore Fishing and
Sailing Club, Royal Perth Yacht Club, Hillarys Yacht Club.
General Information: The Tasar fleet in WA continues to grow as a result of conducting the World Tasar
championships at GBYC in 2015. Tasar sailing in WA is enjoyed and supported by a keen enthusiastic group of
sailors with a range of sailing abilities within the fleet, from relative beginner to those with more advanced skills.
Social events are also a highlight of the Tasar sailing calendar. Newcomers are always welcome. If you are
interested in Tasar Sailing, please contact the Tasar President or Class Contact, or one o f the Club & Class
contacts listed on the website listed above.
VIKING 30 ASSOCIATION
President:
Peter Edmonds
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0402 016 064
Secretary:
Bryan Smith
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0419 959 364
Boat Description/Cost: One design racer/cruiser. Masthead rig.
Accommodates six. Cost: $40-$60,000.
Events:
The Association supports a racing series for Half
Ton boats. This category includes designs other than the Viking
30. Events comprise a three race Half Ton river series to be sailed
within the combined Div 2 races at the Swan River clubs and a 5
race Viking 30 State Championship series.
Clubs where sailed: Royal Perth Yacht Club, Royal Freshwater
Bay Yacht Club, South of Perth Yacht Club, East Fremantle Yacht
Club & Fremantle Sailing Club & Hillarys Yacht Club.
Popular strongly built competitive and
equalized boat for class racing and offshore cruising with spacious
accommodation.
WINDRUSH CATAMARAN ASSOCIATION OF WA
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Website:
www.windrushassociation.com
President:
Robert Thompson
Phone:
9840 1137
Email:
[email protected]
Secretary:
Cherie Saw
Email:
[email protected]
4.3m
Catamaran foam sandwich/glass fibre sailed
as either Cat, Sloop, Super Sloop or Vintage.
New boats cost approximately $13,000 and
secondhand boats cost between $500 and
$6,000.
Events: Club racing, State Championships and National Championships. TCYC Christmas Regatta, Leeman
and Dongara Regattas, Batavia Regatta.
Clubs where sailed: Exmouth Yacht Club, Carnarvon Yacht Club, Geraldton Yacht Club, Nedlands Yacht Club,
Shelley Sailing Club, Jervoise Bay Sailing Club, Safety Bay Yacht Club, Koombana Bay Sailing Club, Geographe
Bay Yacht Club, Augusta Yacht Club, Port Denison Yacht Club & Walpole Yacht Club.
General Information: The Windrush catamaran is an inexpensive yacht to buy, an easy yacht to rig and a fun
yacht to sail. The Windrush Catamaran Association is a group of friendly and easy going sailors.
WINDSURFING WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.windsurfingwa.org.au
President:
Tim Brazier
Boat Description/Cost: Windsurfing is a sport of contrasting
disciplines including, Wave Sailing, Slalom, Speed, Formula and
Olympic Class.
Wave sailing is run as a competitive discipline consisting of jumps
and wave riding manoeuvres.
Slalom racing is a short course around a number of marks with no
or minimal upwind legs. Slalom is run in heats consisting of 8 -10
sailors. Ideal conditions are 15-25knots.
Speed sailing is best done on flat water with strong winds, sail
sizes between 4-7m2 with boards as little as 40 wide and about
60L. Small fins are used between 20-26cm. Top speed sailors are
reaching 50 knots and GPS devices are used to accurately records
speed. Sailors compete in teams in the online competitions against
other fellow sailors all around the world.
RSX, the Olympic windsurfing class, involves fixed sail size of 9.5m² and the junior class with 8.5m².
Bic TECHNO is the feeder class for RSX.
Events: For a full events calendar please visit:
www.windsurfingwa.org.au
General Information: Modern windsurfing is an easy sailing sport to learn with a number of schools in Perth
and Safety Bay.
With a current membership base of nearly 200 sailors Windsurfing Western Australia welcomes recreational and
competitive sailors of all skill levels. Western Australia’s strong sea breezes are consistent throughout the
summer and have given WA the reputation of being one of the best windsurfing locations in the world.
YVONNE CATAMARAN ASSOCIATION
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Website:
www.yvonne20catamaran.com.au
President:
Ashley Snow
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0430 577 716
Class Contact/Secretary: Dave Randall
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0418 926 554
20’
(6.1m)
Catamaran. Built from Association owned
moulds.
Full foam sandwich construction, aluminum
beams, trampoline, asymmetric spinnaker with
racing crew of 2 (one on trapeze). Min hull
weight now 128 kgs.(Reduced from 159 kgs)
Second hand boats from $2,000 to $10,000.
New boat $20,000.
Events: State & Australian Championships
2015-16 60th Australian Championship at The Cruising Yacht Club WA
Clubs where sailed: WA – The Cruising Yacht Club, SA – Victor Harbour Yacht Club, Victoria – Frankston Yacht
Club.
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