Brendan Casey Wins French Sailing World Cup

Congratulations to Brendan Casey who staged a miraculous come-from-behind victory in the Medal Race to win the Semaine Olympique Francaise ISAF Sailing World Cup Event. Brendan revelled in the gale-force conditions that battered competitors all week.

This victory has secured Brendan a berth on the Australian Olympic Team for London 2012.

For a full wrap up on the event please read the story from IFA here.

A huge congratulations to Brendan on this outstanding achievement!

2012 NSW State Titles Report by Jim Wells

Over the weekend of the 31st March& 1st April the NSW Finn State Titles where held at The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on the glorious waters at Pittwater.

Saturday was a long & hard day for all competitors with our first start at approx. 10.20 am in a light NW breeze & after the completion of this race everyone had a couple of hours to enjoy their lunches till a very light easterly came in to allow an additional 2 races to be held. During these races Rob McMillan showed his years of expirience & won each heat with Shaun Wells taking two seconds & Matt Visser taking a second.

During the day the evergreen Dirk Seret ( a spring Chicken) showed age is no barrier whilst our youngest sailor Angus Barton from Tasmania also made everyone realise that he has ability as only in the class for a few weeks.It was also great to see Robert Reid from Abbotsford & Ajay Rau sailing a Finn for the first time enjoying the company of a very diverse group of sailors and look forward to seeing both again. The Finn fleet continues to provide the most eclectic bunch of sailors from students to retired gentleman, lawyers to tradesman but from company directors to sail makers all good sailors with the love of a great boat

The Sunday was a long day as all competitors where on the course early however the conditions made everyone waite again till a light N Easterly appeared.

The three races highlighted Shaun Wells campaign with 3 wins while Rob McMillan had 2 seconds whilst there was some very close racing amongst the entire fleet.

At the end based on a count back Shaun Wells won the coveted state trophy with Rob McMillan second and Matt Visser third.

An event such as this cannot be run without sponsors therefore a special thanks to both Contender Sail Cloth & North Sails for their support to enable such an event to occur.

Congratulations need to be handed to the all the volunteers & race officals for their support throughout the event.

2012 IFAA AGM

The agenda for the 2012 IFAA AGM has now been circulated to members. If you did not receive the information, please email IFAA Secretary Tim Casltes (tcastles@iinet.net.au).

NSW State Titles

The 2012 Finn NSW Titles are being hosted by RPAYC from 30th March - 1st April. It's another great oppurtunity for some great sailing with plenty of boats out on the start line.

The NOR and further information can be found by clicking here.

IFAA Now on Facebook

IFAA now has a Facebook page. Hopefully this can help to keep people up to date with what's happening when it comes to FInn sailing around Australia.

Like us now by clicking here.

IFAA Membership Renewals

With the beginning of the new year comes time for all IFAA members to renew their membership. The 2012 membership form is available by clicking here.
A reminder that to take part in any IFA events (inc. Europeans, Gold Cup, Masters Worlds) you MUST be a member of IFAA.

2012 Kaenon Australian Finn Championships

Well done to James Paterson for coming away victorious at this year's Nationals. After a tough battle all week James won by a solitary point from Rob McMillan. IFAA wishes to thank all the regatta sponsors, Adelaide Sailing CLub for hosting the event, all the volunteers who helped out both on and off the water, and a special thanks to Neville Wild for his hard work in putting the event together. Full results are available here.

Some great photos from the regatta were taken by both Paparazzi Photos as well as Peter Muirhead Photography.

2012 Kaenon Australian Finn Championships

After four races in the 2012 Kaenon Australian Finn Championhsips James Paterson and Rob McMillan have streaked ahead of the field to be tied on points as well as two wins apiece.

Results available here and also some great snaps by Paparazzi Photography can be seen here.

Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships

The Perth 2011 Worlds have recently wrapped up in Fremantle. Usually known for it's strong sea breeezes, the Finn fleet had a mix of conditions across the 11 races.

At the end of a hard week of racing Giles Scott (GBR) held off a fast finishing PJ Postma (NED) to claim first place. Australia was well represented with six sailors flying the flag. Well done to:

19th - Brendan Casey
29th - Anthony Nossiter
30th - Oliver Tweddell
49th - Tim Castles
65th - Shaun Wells
67th - Rob McMillan

2012 Kaenon Australian Finn Championships

It's not long until the 2012 Kaenon Australian Finn Championships start. If you haven't booked time off with the boss and wife you better get on to it!

A letter of invitation from the Commodore of Adelaide SC is available here

There are still a number of accommodation options available for those who still need a place to stay:

1. Norfolk Motor Inn, Glenelg
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2. Brighton Caravan Park
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3. Marion Holiday Park
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4. Fort Glanville caravan Park (one cabin left)
   PH: 08 84497726

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   2012 Kaenon Australian Finn Championships Information

   The NOR and further information regarding the 2012 Kaenon Australian Finn Championships are now available. Adelaide Sailing Club, host of the annual AIR regatta, is this year's host. A great turnout is expected, and we hope to see even more sailors participate after the great rejuvenation of the Finn Class seen at Cronulla SC earlier this year.

   All the regatta info can be found at the regatta website.