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Are you prepared to lend, or hire, your fifteen for the state titles weekend April 24th/25th?

Chris Dean, a very experienced skipper, is seeking a fifteen to borrow or hire for the state titles (April 24th/25th) If you can help out please give Chris a call on 0416 299 602.

Preliminary NOR for the January 2011 nationals in Canberra

Follow the link to the preliminary NOR for the 2011 national titles to be held in Canberra, January 2011.

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Goachers new sail plan on show...read on

The British Flying Fifteen site has some details on Goachers proposal for the revised sail plan.

The British Flying Fifteen website has a report on the Alexandra palace dinghy show, included in which is a picture of Goachers proposed new sail plan, and some information on the approval process, and timing. Follow this link to the report http://www.flying15.org.uk/racereports/news_items.asp

The BIFFA website appears to be the best source of information about what is happening with Flying Fifteens. The International site is a dead loss!

'May contain nuts' (AUS2761) destroyed! Read on...............

Saturday the 6th of march saw the loss of Andrew Marshallsays'  flying fifteen "May contain nuts" (AUS2761), formally "Mattie".

Mid afternoon a 43knot squall, accompanied with rain swept the area off Christies beach. The fifteens had completed their race and were returning to the O'Sullivans beach boat ramp. "Fawkes" and "Jumping Jack Flash" reached the safety of the protected pontoons with some anxious moments, however as Andrew and Maggie were approaching the entrance the boat was hit by a 2 metre breaking wave that knocked the boat down and Andrew went overboard. By the time Andrew climbed back on board the boat had been swept past the entrance and was adjacent to the rock breakwater. With no room to regain control and claw off, the boat was swept onto the rocks. Andrew and Maggie managed to abandon the boat to the (relative) safety of the rocks, and climbed over several hundred metres to the carpark. Both were unharmed. Their last sight of the boat was with the mast broken and being pounded onto the rocks by the waves.

The boat was insured with Club Marine and it will be interesting to hear how the claim is processed. Andrews' first indication was that he would purchase a replacement fifteen with the insurance money, and we would hope that he is successfull in that, as he has become a regular competitor, and will be missed over the coming weeks.

FFISA 2010 state championship Notice of Race

Follow the attached link.

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	FFISA championship NOR 2010

Fifteen Minutes Autumn 2010 edition

Includes NOR and Nomination form for FFISA 2010 state championships

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	Fifteen Minutes Autumn 2010

AUS 1671 Catel XVII for reluctant sale. Click then follow link.

Follow the link to Tony's advertisement.

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	Tony's advertisement

'Fifteen Minutes' spring newsletter

Fifteen minutes  

News from Flying Fifteen International South Australia

Presidents patter.

          The season is finally underway with good water levels at Goolwa promising a bumper season for the fleet down there. 5 fifteens have fronted for the start of the Friday night twilight series with Peter Fagan AUS2826 3 Fives, and Brad Briggs AUS 2345 FFlying Squad sharing the honours over the first 3 events. However the change of the summer series to Saturday appears to have caught some out with only 2 boats competing.

          Christies will have four boats this year which should consolidate the footing for the class after only two seasons. Congratulations to the father and daughter team of Darryn and Jess Kopp on winning the Vice Commodores trophy awarded on the results of the first 3 races at Christies S.C. Darryn has refurbished AUS 1678 Jumping Jack FFlash over the winter break, and is showing promising speed, particularly to windward. Darryn and Jess have been seen sharing helming duties during the course of a race, so I wonder who the skipper is/will be in the future?

          My plan to attend the nationals at Sandgate Yacht Club (Brisbane) is under threat. My crew is unable to attend due to work commitments (plan A) Plan B was to approach Philip Parish who crewed for Clive at the worlds, however he has commitments, so onto plan C. Is anyone from the association interested in crewing for me? I have booked accommodation in the scout facilities adjacent to the venue, and anyone interested can either share the drive up and back, or fly up on the 30^th December, with the series finishing on the 7^th January. Failing that plan D is to see if I can find a crew from the Sandgate club. There is no plan E!

          A timely warning to all owners to check your trailers. Tony White AUS 1671 Catel XVII suffered a rusted wheel rim collapsing on his way to the ramp on the 24^th. Fortunately no damage to the boat, but it ruined his day and caused him to miss the first club championship heat.

Committee news:

          Subscriptions are now due and have been set at $65 which covers the boat, owner skipper, and 1 crew. Additional crew members can be registered for $15 each. $32 of the subscription is forwarded to the national body for national registration. Voting on issues at the national AGM is based on the number of boats registered, so to make sure we have our say we need as many boats as possible registered. Don has sent out subscription reminders this week, but if you haven’t received yours don’t panic, there is a form attached to the end of this newsletter. Please register by the due date.

          Due to overseas trips and illness among committee members there has been now progress on the promised tuning day, nor the merchandise. Please accept my apologies on these issues.        

2009/10 calendar:

December 31^st/ January 7^th        FF Australian championships (Sandgate Yacht Club QLD.)

January 23/24^th                         Promotion visit to Port Vincent Sailing Club

March 6/7/8^th                            Adelaide International regatta (Adelaide Sailing Club)

April 24/25/26^th                         FF SA titles (Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club)

Listing of S.A. flying fifteens.

Silver Fleet
2905	The Velvet Glove	Garth Jones	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2761	May contain nuts	Andrew Marshallsay	Christies Sailing Club
2679	Fly-catcher	Paul Brierly	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2340	Catalina	Brian Southcott	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2246	My Folly	Kay Illman	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
1690	Flying Floozies	Charles Irwin	For sale phone 0412 161 908
Classic Fleet
2826	3 fives	Peter Fagan	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2756	Fawkes	Ray Ellard	Christies Sailing Club
2690	D'Uffa	Bryan Lindsay	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2351		Don Donovan	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2348	Ffinale	Michael Fairnington	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2345	Flying Squad	Brad Briggs	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2339	Full Ffrottle	P Doley ?	Where is this boat? Can you help?
2251	Iffy	Clive Arnold	Royal S.A. Yacht Squadron
2249	Mexican Wave	Don Richardson	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
2101	Torsten	Peter Briton-Jones	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
1686	Mine not his	Ian Saunders / Lawrie Shem	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
1678	Jumping Jack FFlash	Darryn Kopp	Christies Sailing Club
1672	Fiasco	Peter James?	Where is this boat? Can you help?
1671	Catel XVII	Tony White	Christies Sailing Club
1176	Classic Wings	Randy Elksen	Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
877	Flying Pirate II	Jim Cameron	Port Vincent Sailing Club

Measurer still wanted.

          With the steadily increasing number of boats the time will come when we need a measurer. Is there anyone out there with the appropriate accreditation? The task is “maintenance measuring”, that is spars (banding, size, position) sails, and equipment (safety requirements).

          Alternatively is anyone up for learning the job? Please contact myself or Paul if interested.

Flying Fifteen contacts.

S.A. President:  Ray Ellard        h 8382 2439 m 0416 269 697 lisandray@bigpond.com

S.A. Secretary: Paul Brierly       h 8532 5773 m 0409 090 332 paul_b@carepark.com.au

S.A. Treasurer: Don Richardson h 8555 0196 m 0418 275 376 dcar.richardson@bigpond.com

S.A. State website:          /

National website:    http://www.flying15.org.au/

International website:       http://www.flying15.org/ffi/

S.A. Fifteens for sale

Classic "Full Frottle" AUS 2339

Good condition with roadworthy trailer. This boat has not been sailed for four years, ready to go. Asking $4800. Contact Malcolm Doley 8555 3639.

Silver (cut classic) "Flying Floozies" AUS 1690

Boat ready to sail, but the trailer needs work to make it roadworthy. Make an offer. Contact Charles Irwin 0412 161 908 or 8555 3626

FF rig change

Fling Fifteens are cosidering a rig change-see article

http://www.sail-world.com/UK/Flying-15-class-consider-rig-update/55053

States 2009 Results

Saturday 14 March 2009- Adelaide Sailing Club- Racing abandoned- not started!- due to winds in excess of 25 knots.

Sunday 15 March- ASC. 3 races held in winds of 17-22 knots gusting 28 knots. And BIG seas. Much broken gear and retirements due to sea inundation!

But, nevertheless, good exciting racing.

Last 2 races of the series to be held at Christies Sailing Club Saturday 28 March at 1400.

Due to lack of wind, no racing, only drifting at Christies. 

So our new State Champions are Ray Ellard and Mark Kehr sailing Fawkes. Congratulations.

2nd place to Clive Arnold & Phil Parrish in Iffy. 3rd to Peter Fagan & Grant Smith in Three 5's.

			Race 1	Race 2	Race 3	progressive	final placing
1176	Classic Wings	Randy Elsken	6	7	dnc        9	22	7
1671	Catel XVII	Tony White	4	4	3	11	4
2101	Torsten	Peter Briton-Jones	5	3	dnc        9	17	6
2249	Mexican Wave	Don Richardson	7	5	4	16	5
2251	Iffy	Clive Arnold	1	1	dnf         6	8	2
2340	Duffa	Brian Lindsay	8	dnc        9	dnc        9	26	8
2756	Fawkes	Ray Ellard	3	2	2	7	1
2826	Three 5's	Peter Fagan	2	6	1	9	3