Explorer 16  Newsletter No. 187                                        

Explorer 16 Association members, current and recent.

Explorer 16 Newsletter No. 187 has been published with planned activities now that we can return to sailing.

If you haven't been emailed a copy, then it's probably because you're not financial, or we don't have your current email address. 

If so, get in contact at explorer16news@gmail.com

See Calendar for November - December 2021 events.

New page added on Cruising

Explorer 16  Newsletter No. 186                                    

Explorer 16 Association members, current and recent.                             

                                                                   

Explorer 16 Newsletter No. 186 has been published with reports of recent activities including the AGM,Trophies and Awards.

If you haven't been emailed a copy, then it's probably because you're not financial, or we don't have your current email address. 

If so, get in contact at explorer16news@gmail.com

Explorer 16 Newsletter No. 185

Explorer 16 Association members, current and recent.

Explorer 16 Newsletter No. 185 has been published with reports of recent activities.

If you haven't been emailed a copy, then it's probably because you're not financial, or we don't have your current email address. 

If so, get in contact at explorer16news@gmail.com

Explorer 16 Championship 2021 Results

The 2020-2021 Explorer 16 Championships were held February 20-21 on Lake Mulwala hosted by Yarrawonga Yacht Club. In very light to non-existent breeze, five races were held over two days (3 Saturday, 2 Sunday) in temperatures in the mid-30's. The Hartley TS16 Association also held their Championships, starting 3 minutes before the Explorers. There was extremely close racing between the first two Explorers, with the lead changing multiple times in each race. Competition was more variable between the remaining three Explorers, with all at various times falling into wind holes.

Congratulations to Line Honours winner Ric Lamont and crew Alex Stroud in Captain Phasma, and to Handicap winner Sue Burke and crew Jude Blackwood in Swallow. As there were only five entrants, trophies will only be awarded for first Outright and first Handicap in accordance with the NOR.

Ric and Alex

As in 2019, Yarrawonga Yacht Club were friendly and hospitable hosts, and we enjoyed their amenities, camping, a great dinner on Saturday night, and all had a most enjoyable weekend.

Congratulations to all competitors, a big thank you to the many YYC committee, members and volunteers who made the weekend a success, and to the Hartley TS16 Association for allowing us to join with their Championships. Two YYC members also crewed all weekend for two of the Explorers, which assisted getting boats on the water.

The Explorer 16 Victorian Championships will take place in conjunction with the Hartley TS16 Victorian Championships (separate starts). Three races on Saturday, two on Sunday.

Championship Division and Cruising Division (for Explorer 16s that do not meet Class Specification and Explorer 16 Day Sailers). 

$95 entry fee by February 15.

Entry fee includes up to three nights onsite camping for skipper and crew  (2 person per boat).      

Onsite camping fees for non sailors: $10 / person / night (under 6 years old free).

Yarrawonga has ample alternative accommodation options such as motels, houses, cabins etc. If you seek these, try the Tourist Information Office on 1800-062-260 or www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au

Friday Night 5pm Welcome Function and nibbles at YYC Bar and BBQ Sausage Sizzle - $2 donation.

Breakfast, Lunch and Drink sales at kiosk. Bar open from 3pm Saturday, nibbles and meat raffle.

Saturday night BBQ dinner in Club Function Room (Cost TBA)

Further YYC info, Notice of Race, Explorer 16 Association Membership Form, Championship Entry Form, AS Cat 6 Declaration, Sailing Instructions from Peter Mart, Secretary, Explorer 16 Association  

Mobile: 0435 038 243   Email: explorer16news@gmail.com

NOTE: COVID-19 border restrictions are currently in place, and can change rapidly. 

Current (Jan 15) advice is that:

1. Victorians from outside the Cross Border community may sail on Lake Mulwala as long as they don’t step onto the NSW (ie. northern) shore,
2. NSW people from outside the Cross Border community may not cross into Victoria without a relevant permit.

However, it is an entrant's responsibility to ascertain the restrictions in place on the Championship dates.