Sailing News

For this Saturday's racing, with east side of the trough pressure we are looking at a 20kn north easterly.

This will pose a challenge for the race committee reps to pick the best course, so you'll need to wait to see the flags. It's a Harbour race, so let's see you out there working off that Christmas pudding.

Twilight sailors will need a good grip on their drinks with a possible 12kn and a bit of chop. There is a ship berthing at 3pm so keep an eye out. The Pilot will give you a good tooting if you are within cooee of the ship as he turns.

See you out there! Safe sailing.

Neil Worrell, Sailing Director

Walpole in the Trees Regatta 2020

The Walpole Yacht Club is again looking forward to hosting the Walpole in the Trees Regatta on the Labour Day long weekend, Saturday 29 February and Sunday 1 March, 2020.

The Regatta program includes five races over two days and is open to the following:

• All off-the-beach dinghies, Trailer Sailers (JAM only) and Catamarans
• Any shallow draft keelboats, eg: Red Witch, Flying Fifteen
• Any veteran off the beach yachts

The regatta is a safe, family-focused event to be enjoyed by all, and an ideal way to experience the beauty of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlet Marine Park.

The Notice of Race is available here and nominations open 1 January 2020 via www.walpoleyachtclub.com.au.