FINN TRAINING CLINICS
Finn sailors; there will be two training clinics leading up to the Gold Cup.
AUSTRALIAN SAILING TEAM CLINIC
INTERNATIONAL FINN ASSOCIATION
DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR 2008 FINN T SHIRT, TALK TO ANY OF THE IFAA EXEC COMMITTEE OR EMAIL THE IFAA.
IFAA GOLD CUP ALLOCATION
We have received our allocation for the Gold Cup.
Australia has been allocated 12 places in addition to the IFA exempt places. See the Gold Cup page for the sailors who are currently within the allocation.
There may be some sailors who currently sit within the allocation that for various reason will not be able to sail in the Gold Cup. If you are currently not within the allocated places but would like to sail in the Gold Cup please let the IFAA know, we will fill the allocated places so there may be an opportunity to sail in the Gold Cup.
SIR's
Congratulations to Ben for a strong win in Sydney in the full gamut of conditions from a glass out to classic Sydney storm front.
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TITLES - RESULTS
The Australian National Titles have been held in conjunction with Black Rock Yacht Club's Go for Gold Regatta.
Congratulations to Ben Ainslie who won the regatta, and Anthony Nossiter who was crowned Australian Champion for the seventh time.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
We still require volunteers for the Gold Cup and lead up regatta's. If you are unable to sail but would like to experience the cut and thrust of sailing at the highest level I would encourage you to put your hand up and volunteer. There are many jobs that require assistance, even if it is not for the whole week.
If you can assist, contact Brian Reynolds
AND SO IT BEGINS...
Welcome to the best year of Finn sailing seen for many a year...
Keep an eye on the website for information relating to the Gold Cup, GC lead up regatta's and the domestic rankings (see Finn Gold Cup Page), eligible sailors are listed in the GC page.
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TITLES
Black Rock Yacht Club is gearing up for the Australian National Titles to be held in conjunction with the Go for Gold regatta. Given the quality of some of the international entries, this could be the highest quality fleet seen in Australia since the 2000 Olympics. Get your entry in and rub shoulders with the stars of the international sailing scene.
The Yacht Club will have meals available on Friday night, so I encourage everyone to stay and have an enjoyable meal amongst friends.
There will also be a BBQ on Saturday night in conjunction with BRYC's Christmas celebrations. Sausages and a few beers will be put on by the club, so again, hang around for what promises to be a great night.
2007/8 NATIONAL TITLES
The 2007/8 National titles will be held at the Black Rock Yacht Club in conjunction with the Go for Gold Regatta. entry into the Go for Gold Regatta will constitute entry to the National Titles. Stay tuned to the website for information.
ANTHONY NOSSITER SELECTED FOR HIS THIRD OLYMPICS
It has been announced to day that Anthony Nossiter has been selected for his third Olympic Games. Anthony is the first Australian to be selected for three Olympic Games in the Finn Class.
See here for details of the Australian Team.
UPDATED FINN FRIENDS OCCASIONAL NEWS
See here for the latest installment of FinnFriends Occasional News.
MIKE WILLIAMS WINS SAIL SANDY
Mike Williams wins Sail Sandy from class newcomer Warwick Hill and James Patterson. Ranking points have been allocated. Stay tuned for a full regatta report.
SPONSORS WANTED
As most associations we are looking for sponsors to subsidize the running costs of the Association, particularly in relation to the training days and the National Titles.
If you are interested or know someone who you believe would be interested please give any of the Exec Committee call, there will be a lot of additional coverage of the class given the upcoming Gold Cup so the opportunity to take advantage of the National TV and print coverage exists.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STATE TITLES
The SA States have been run and won for 2007. Thanks to Mark Roberts for the Regatta report.
FIRST POINTS ALLOCATED IN THE DOMESTIC RANKINGS FOR 2007/8
The first points have been allocated in the domestic ranking points, congratulations to Mike Williams for his win in the Jervis Bay Regatta on the weekend.
Remember you have to be a member of the Association to gain ranking points, so make sure you get your membership form in ASAP.
BLACK ROCK WORKING BEE
There will be a working bee at Black Rock on the 21st of October. The plan is to have a working bee starting at 8.30-9.00am until about 1.00pm have a quick BBQ (sausages supplied by the Association) and go for a sail in the afternoon.
I encourage all who are able to be there to attend, Black Rock are a major partner to the Finn this summer and are doing well above what they are obliged to do all in the name of ensuring a great Gold Cup. So support the guys who are supporting the class.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STATE TITLES
The South Australian State Titles have been ratified by the IFAA Exec committee as a selection regatta for the 08 Gold Cup. The regatta will be held in conjunction with the Masters Games to be run by the Adelaide Sailing Club.
The results of the Aus Masters Games will determine the ranking points for the Gold Cup Selection, the entry to the Masters Games has been negotiated so all Finn sailors will be able to enter, but only eligible sailors will receive a result for the Masters Games.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN COMPETING IN THE 2008 FINN GOLD CUP
We are currently negotiating with IFA over the number of places to be made available to Australia as the host nation for the 2008 Finn Gold Cup.
If you are intending to apply for one of the Australian allocated places for the Gold Cup please forward this email stating your intention to compete.
Please note; this is by no means a binding notice of intention, if you don't reply you will still be able to apply for one of the Australian allocated places, conversely if you reply there is no binding agreement requiring you to apply. This is only to aid in our discussions with IFA.
GOLD CUP 2008 Selection Process for Australian Places
There has been much discussion regarding the number of places that will be assigned to Australia for the Gold Cup. While there has been previous information posted we are still waiting on final numbers from IFA, they will be posted as soon as they are available.
Information relating to the selection criteria will be posted shortly. Please keep an eye on this page for more information.
BLACK ROCK WORKING BEE
The Finn Association is supporting Black Rock Yacht Club in there preparations for the upcoming Gold Cup by assisting the BRYC in their winter maintenance program. We are planning to hold a working bee/training day late in June. The day will be working bee in the morning and a training day in the afternoon.
Stay tuned to the website for details.
CASCAIS ISAF WORLDS RESULTS
The ISAF Worlds have been run and won, congratulations go to Rafael Trujillo who sealed a great win with a win in the medal race. I think it is safe to say that the medal race format has produced an exciting climax to a fantastic regatta.
Special congratulation to Anthony Nossiter, a 10th in this field was a fantastic effort. Nocka is showing he will be hard to beat for next years Olympic spot. Brendan Casey showed that Nocka wont have it all his own way with a solid 15th, including a 2nd and a 3rd. Mike Williams put in a creditable performance in his first major Finn regatta with a consistent set of result that showed Mike will be a force in the future. Nathan Quirk represented Australia admirably and will be all the wiser for the experience. It will be good to see all these guys back on Australian water during the upcoming summer.
For the complete footage of the medal race www.sail.tv, click ISAF worlds, On Demand and the Finn Medal race, this is well worth the effort.
For some of the best Finn Photos I have ever seen, this shows how tough the condition were.
Check out what it takes to win a Gold Cup, these video clips show Rafa working the boat.
CASCAIS WORLDS
As I am sure you all know the ISAF World Championships are underway at Cascais in Portugal. Australia is being proudly represented by: Anthony Nossiter, Brendan Casey, Mike Williams and Nathan Quirk.
Keep an eye on the results, I encourage all Finn sailors drop a note to the guys in Portugal on the ISAF website.
GOLD CUP SELECTION CRITERIA
Thanks to all who have forwarded comments on the Selection Policy for the Finn Gold Cup. The policy will be released early next week.
The IFAA Executive Committee has been considering the most appropriate selection policy for the Australian allocation for the Gold Cup.
The goal of the selection policy is to reward the sailors that have committed, time , money and effort to making the Gold Cup.
The policy is draft at this time, we invite comments (I will set up a thread on the Forum) on the policy over the next two weeks at that time the Exec Committee will finalize the policy and post it on the website.
We are still clarifying the number of places available to Australia with IFA; we will advise as soon as we know.
If you have any queries or wish to voice you opinion directly please feel free to email me direct to discuss.
Brian Reynolds
Secretary; IFAA
MEMBER INFORMATION UPDATE
Thanks to all who have sent through their membership forms. If you are yet to send through your information please do so at your earliest convenience.
The IFAA is updating its member information. If you are a member you will receive an email with an updated membership form. Could you please fill in the form and return email to Brian Reynolds.
Please ensure that you include a current mailing address; one of the goals of the current exec committee is to ensure that all members receive their copies of FINNFARE in a timely manner.
If you are an 07 member and do not receive an email, please contact Brian.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
2007 INTERNATIONAL FINN CALENDARS AVAILABLE
The association now has the 2007 Finn Calendar available for immediate dispatch. it is a little late in the year for some, however the Calendar looks terrific with quite a few local sailors featuring. The money raised from the sale of the calendar goes to supporting the FiDES program.
Contact either Brian or Andrew for details
FUNDRAISER FOR MIKE WILLIAMS
Mike Williams will be representing Australia at the ISAF Worlds in Cascais, Portugal at the end of the month. To assist in funding the trip, Mike will be holding a fundraiser at the Black Rock Yacht Club on Sunday 17th (this Sunday).
I would encourage all Finn sailors to support Mike in his endeavors, there is a great deal of benefit to the local Finn fleet in having representatives at events such as the ISAF worlds.
The plan is to do some training in the morning and enjoy a snag and a beer in the afternoon, it should be a great day.
UPDATE: STATE of ORIGIN
The inaugural State of Origin has suffered from a little late planning, while there is still a belief that the concept could provide a great weekend of sailing and social activities we unfortunately left it a little late to organize this year.
Stay tuned for future details.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The European Finn Championships have been run and won at the Spartacus Sailing Club in Hungary. In what appears to be trying conditions Australia was represented by: Anthony Nossiter, Brendan Casey and Nathan Quirk. Anthony and Nathan have recently completed their stints with the Italian +39 Americas Cup Team. Hopefully we will all three sailors on the water over the upcoming months. Well done to all three.
ARTICLE IN AUSTRALIAN SAILING
By now many of you would have by now seen the Finn article in the latest Australian Sailing magazine, I'm sure you will agree it's a great article. This is a great coup for the class in Australia, good publicity is priceless.
I would like to thank John for his efforts in putting the article together, and Nocka for his assistance in giving a great interview.
I encourage everyone to be available to potential Finnsters around the dinghy park who may have questions or who show an interest in the class. It is up to all Finnsters to promote the class.
Again, thanks to John and Nocker...
STATE OF ORIGIN
There has been vigorous discussion lately as to which is the dominant Finn State. I personally feel this a meaningless discussion, the Vic's are training hard, traveling overseas to regattas and, we are all very handsome. I'm sorry but the other states come in a valiant (tragic) 2nd.
But, in the spirit of allowing other states to have their 15 seconds in the spotlight the Finn Class Association of Australia has decided to hold a state of origin. There will be trophies for the individual place getters as well as a perpetual trophy.
the regatta will be held in conjunction with the inaugural Yarrawonga Queens Birthday Regatta. The final scoring system is yet to be finalized but will loosely be lowest average placing. The winning state will have the privilege of hosting next years State of Origin.
Stay tuned, final details will be posted shortly.
2007 Finn Junior World Champs
Please find enclosed the NOR for the Finn World Junior Championship to be held in Moscow later this year.
This is a great opportunity for the Finn juniors but also newcomers from other fleets to compete in an international event in the Finn with limited costs. The boats are provided with mast and sail (as per the 2005 FGC) with the entry fee of 150 Euros, accommodation and meals are provided for only 30 Euros per day. There is a limit at 40 boats/participants.
If you would like more information please contact any of the IFAA executive committee.
2008 FINN GOLD CUP PAGE ADDED
We have included a dedicated page for the information relating to the 2008 Finn Gold Cup. If you have any information you wish to be displayed please feel free to email me your requests.
Brian
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President's Cup Report Added to Regattas Page
NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
As you would have no doubt heard, there has been a election for the three positions on the International Finn Class Association of Australia. the new office bearers for the 2007 year are:
President - John Shallvey
Secretary - Brian Reynolds
Treasurer - Andrew Pollard
See Contacts page for email addresses
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the outgoing committee for their work, it can be a thankless job at times, but necessary so that we all can enjoy the benefits that a strong class association brings.
I would also like to thank Bucky Smith for his work in maintaining the web site, even though Bucky has been in and out of the class in recent times he has worked to maintain the web site in his own time.
Again, thanks to all that have gone before.
Notice of Race - Yarrawonga ANZAC Day Regatta
Please note that the Yarrawonga ANZAC Day Regatta will double this year as the "Presidents Cup". the President (John) has kindly donated a very impressive trophy for the inaugural Presidents Cup.
ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
See the full report in the Regattas page for the full story on the AIR for 2007
2007 INTERNATIONAL
FINN ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (IFAA) AGM
AGM 2007 Document
Attachment A - Voting Ballot
Notice
of AGM and Call for Nominations and Submissions.
FINN AUSTRALIAN TITLES
The Notice of Race is now available.. For accommodation in the Manly area look at http://www.manlyweb.com.au/categories.asp?id=88, Cremorne – Cremorne Hotel, North Sydney – Vibe Hotel, Traveloge and Medina have a few hotels nearby...
VICTORIAN STATE TITLES
The Victorian State Titles will be held in conjunction with the Go For Gold Regatta at Black Rock Yacht Club at 1 - 3 December. Notice of Race is here...
FINN EUROPEANS
Nocka has finished 9th, congratulations on a very good result! Event website here...
FINN EUROPEANS
The Europeans are currently on, with Anthony "Nocka" Nossiter, Josh Beaver, and Brendan Casey representing Australia. Event website here...
NOCKA WINS SWISS FINN CHAMPIONSHIP
For results click here...
FGC 2008 SELECTION PROCESS FOR AUSTRALIAN SPOTS
See the regattas page for informatin on the selection process and regattas for the Australian places in the 2008 Finn Gold Cup in Melbourne.
AUSTRALIAN FINN REGATTA CIRCUIT THIS SUMMER
Sail Brisbane 9 - 12 December 2006
Sydney International Regatta 16 - 19 December 2006
Finn Nationals Middle Harbour 27 - 29 December 2006
Sail Melbourne 15 - 20 January 2007
More info on Regattas page...
2006 IFAA AGM MINUTES
Read the 2006 International Finn Association Annual General Meeting Minutes here.
2006 INTERNATIONAL FINN ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (IFAA) AGM
Notice,
Voting Results,
Minutes.
FINN GOLD CUP IN AUSTRALIA
Australia will host the 2008 Finn Gold Cup in January at Sail Melbourne!
A special "thanks" is deserved to everyone involved in bringing the Finn Gold Cup back to Australia, in particular John Shalvey for all his hard work with the official proposal. John, along with many others, shared a dream to bring the FGC to OZ again and his efforts have paid off! Well done to everyone involved. Read the Proposal / Bid (1.29mb).
For anyone wanting initial information on the 2008 Finn Gold Cup in Melbourne email finngc08@yahoo.com and / or go to the Forum to get questions answered!
2006 FINN GOLD CUP
Nocka has placed 14th in the Finn Gold Cup, and placed 3rd in the last race. A fantastic result. See 2006 FGC website here...
SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
SIRS has been granted ISAF Grade 1 Status. See press release.
NEW FORUM
The new Finn Australia forum / message board is here. You will need to register and login to access the forum.
SUMMER 2005 - 2006
Nationals 2005-06:
The Australian Finn Championships have been sailed and won. Congratulations to Josh Beaver. Here is a link to Josh Beaver's site for the report and results.
SIRS 2005:
Congratulations are also in order for Nocka. On his annual return to Australia for Christmas after putting in same 'hard yards' with the AC boats, Nocka showed us that he has lost none of his pace in the Finn. Results
Sail Melbourne 2006:
A few of the usual suspects were missing due to other commitments. However, take nothing away from Nocka. Congratulations! Two wins in 2 regattas.
Safe travels and good luck to Nocka in the coming AC season. Results
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Annual fees are due. Please contact Josh or Ant to make your arrangements.
SUMMER 2004 - 2005
Sail Melbourne 2005:
Report
SIRS 2004:
Report
Australian Finn Class AGM Minutes 2005
National and Classic Finn