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Massive Attack Launched - 5 Foilers on the water today Massive Attack Launched - 5 Foilers on the water today The fleet is slowly building and we now have 6 hydrofoil equipped boats in Canterbury with one still underway. Thanks to Sutter Schumacher for the photos Read More...…
Jan 10, 2011
3 foilers 3 foilers L3, Merde and 92 More FM were out adjusting their setup in ideal conditions on 18th Dec 2010. Read More...…
Dec 29, 2010
Mander Trust 2010 Awards Event 25th June at Naval Point Club Lyttelton. Club opens 7pm, Awards presntation from 7.30pm. Read More...…
Jun 25, 2010
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R Class Skiff racing 1999 - 2000

Summary of the season

Canterbury R Class Skiff Racing 1999 - 2000

Entire Programme 1999 2000

Movie Clips, Pictures and Results from the 1999 Leander

Relive the 1998-1999 season's excitement and read the Commodores Comment

Cheer up with A Beginners Guide, Nautical Terms and Dr Fi's Problem Page for R Class sailors

The Season so Far

13-15 Nov 1999

Ruddiman Trophy Series

 

This year the annual Canterbury - Wellington competition was held in Nelson (again).

 

Did Canterbury retain the Teams trophy? Again? This is what really happened and here are the Results

21 November 1999
Cancelled

Cyrus Williams Trophy Sprint Series


Come and see the short course action right in front of Christchurch Yacht Club. A must see. Will there be as much carnage as last year? Will any boats be destroyed? Racing will be at 3pm. Rescheduled from 31 October due to an absence of breeze.

18 Dec 1999

The Dolphin Café and Bar (Akaroa) Pegasus Crest Sprint Series

 

Thrills, spills and spectacular racing in New Zealand's own French Riviera.

 

This event would not be possible without the generous support of the Dolphin Café (Akaroa). Great food, great coffee, great Scott!

Here's what happened

29 Jan 2000

Canterbury Champs races 1 and 2

 

Will Pete and Tony retain their Canterbury Champ status? Will the New Hulls Take over? Watch this space....

5 Feb 2000

Canterbury Champs races 3 and 4


Heres what happened

24-27 Feb 2000

Leander Trophy National Championships / R- Class 50th Anniversary

 

The highlight of the season, this the 50th event will be held in Lyttelton, the birthplace of the R Class.

 

A huge event for R-Class sailors and enthusiasts both old and new.


18 Mar 2000

South Island Champs races 1 & 2

 

This the final big event of the season will be held over two weekends at Charteris Bay and CYMBC.

25 Mar 2000

South Island Champs races 3 & 4

Here's what happened

Rules and Constitution


Interested in building to your own design and taking on the competition?

See the rules and constitution of the New Zealand R Class Squadron

Who's who?

 

Boat Register for the Season See the Canterbury(1999-2000) and National (1998-1999) Registers

R Class Movies


See a selection of cinematic treats from various events

I think its time for a picture, Hopefully someone will send me some exciting prose to fill the void.

Start on Day One of the 1999 Leander

R Class or Turtle?

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