Photos by Ian Jeanneret
Submitted by byc on Mon, 2009-02-23 07:17.
Photos by Ian Jenneret from Friday evening and Saturday are in the Gallery. More photos from Ian from Saturdays racing are available on www.ianjeanneret.com
Superb sailing for centreboarders on final day
Submitted by pcampbell on Sun, 2009-02-22 12:47.
By Peter Campbell
The Crown Series Bellerive Regatta’s final day could not have provided better sailing conditions on Hobart’s Derwent River for the centreboard classes, dinghies, skiffs and catamarans that made up half the 200-plus boats that entered this year’s regatta.
Local skippers regain the jewels in Crown Series Bellerive Regatta
Submitted by pcampbell on Sun, 2009-02-22 09:24.
By Peter Campbell
Bellerive Yacht Club members Geoff Cordell and Harold Clark today regained for eastern shore sailors the major titles of the Crown Series Bellerive Regatta after a weekend of exhilarating yacht racing on the Derwent River.
Latest weather by Roger Badham Sunday 7.30 am
Submitted by byc on Sat, 2009-02-21 22:36.SUN 22 0730
SITUATIONHigh pressure is located not too far to the SW of Tasmania and is expected to move steadily to the E and NE as a front approaches. That front to cross Tasmania and Hobart on Monday night. N winds will freshen along the east coast tomorrow.
Dinghies awash but big boats revel in 25-30 knot southerly
Submitted by pcampbell on Sat, 2009-02-21 09:44.
A 25-30 knot southerly coming straight up the Derwent River today played havoc with the dinghy, skiff and catamaran fleet but provided exhilarating and, at times, spectacular sailing for the big boats contesting the Crown Series Bellerive Regatta.