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Commodores Report 2007-2008 Season
The Squadron has had a mixed season in terms of achieving the objectives we set ourselves approximately a year ago.
Great NE Conditions 13 Oct 2007
Flat water and 18-20kts made for fantastic sailing on Lyttelton harbour
New L2 lineup
Paul Patrick is the new owner of the very tidy looking L2.
Commodores Report 2006/07 Season
For me the highlight this season has been the performance and interest in the new L3 hull design.
Opti and P Class open day
After a dodgy start with no wind and some onshore wiring, tacking and kite fun, the breeze kicked in to 8-10 kts up the harbour.
Radiant (R244) spotted at Lake Rotoiti
Our spies at the classic yacht race have sent us a few photos
Nuplex wins South Island Championships
Acid Rock were deserved handicap winners, massively improving throughout the contest - Doug Gale Reports...
Photos from January sailing
Thanks to Bart Vuyk we've got a selection of photos from the last two weekends
TheVirtual R Class skiff Launched
The second Dan Leech designed L3 is on the water. Jess and Paul launched at NPCL in ideal, apart from drizzle, conditions.
Esky skiff launched
Allan "Rat" Ropers latest winter project has been launched and is on the water.
Canterbury Commodores Report 2005/06 Season
The Commodores season report tabled at the Annual General Meeting, 1 August 2006
Canterbury "Big-R Hard-R Fast-R" Squadron Prizegiving
Great evening, good fun and food.
Martin Hughes wins a closely fought R Class Skiff Leander Trophy
Aucklanders Paul MacIntosh and Kenny Fyfe have won the 56th R Class National Championship from Canterbury's Nuplex Davie Norris sailed by Sean Milner and Dan Leech.
Nice L3 shots from the Diamond Harbour ferry
Nuplex Davie Norris out training and testing the new jib on Sunday.
Custard Square aka Thunderbird IV lives.
Rhys has finished spraying and she looks hot. Just fittings and prod to organise.
Another Action Packed Day's Racing At Naval Point
In the best turnout of local R Class boats for some time, there was drama a plenty in the blustery conditons last Saturday.
Subwoofer wins Parson's Rock marathon
Paul and Jess steal lead to win race
Skiff shots from December racing
Photos from racing in early December
L2 and L3 skiff hulls compared
Photo showing major change in shape between L2 and L3.











