South Australian State Heats 3 & 4

22 November 2012

Races 3 and 4 of the South Australian Fireball State Championship were held at Port River Sailing Club and were kindly sponsored by Rope and Marine Supplies  www.ropemarine.com.au

As usual the racing at the river was close and tricky. Most of the fleet had moments of fame at the front of the pack during the day.

Racing was held in around 10-15 knots of breeze at the start of the day and slowly built to around 20 knots by the end of the second race with a few sneaky gusts of 20+.

Results are shown below and the usual suspects featured but the overall winners of the day were Nathan Stockley and David Kemp with a 2,1 scorecard.

After racing we gathered for a free sausage sizzle, drinks and presentations. The popular 'Screwball' award this week went to John Heywood. John was left stranded at the club with his clothes, phone and wallet safely locked in his car after leaving his car keys with his girlfriend who had driven home!

A notable mention must also go to Ben Schulz who was very unlucky not to be this weeks 'Screwball'.  Ben somehow managed to sail off without his crew who this week was Nick Neale.  Nick was quite surprised to return from pulling the trolley up the beach to see Ben and boat in the middle of the river!

Thanks to the Port River Sailing Club for looking after us for the day. We'll see you again next year!

Photos supplied by                   Jeff Ireland and can be purchased for $10.00 for a hi resolution electronic copy

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A thanks also goes out to John Clifton who held a morning training session at the club.  The session was well attended and no doubt the lessons learnt will be put to good use at the upcoming national championship in Port Lincoln.

The next racing for the South Australian state championship will be at Adelaide Sailing Club on December 9^th.  See you there!