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Leander 2023 Report and Results

— by rclass — last modified Feb 22, 2023 11:12 AM

The 73rd Leander concluded on Sunday (19th February 2023) with the sprint series.

Intergalactic race 3, 2018

— by rclass — last modified Dec 19, 2018 11:15 AM

A battle of different configurations - in shifty conditions.

Intense racing in first Intergalactic race for 2018

— by rclass — last modified Oct 30, 2018 12:05 PM

Close quarter racing in excellent conditions this weekend, with a 4 lead-change thriller

Freak Rocket Takes Off

— by rclass — last modified Jan 06, 2017 04:09 PM

Difficult conditions didn't stop Hamish and Matt getting some well deserved air time.

2015 - 2016 Inter-Galactic Series Race 6 Report

— by rclass — last modified Apr 18, 2016 06:49 PM

A dynamic tactical duel has concluded the 2015-2016 Intergalactic series.

2015 - 2016 Inter-Galactic Series Race 5 Report

— by paul — last modified Apr 11, 2016 04:00 PM

Someone must have got a good word in with Tāwhirimātea, the God of wind.

2016 R Class Open Day Report

— by rclass — last modified Mar 24, 2016 12:19 AM

Perfect Open Day conditions - very light then slowly building to moderate over several hours.

2015 - 2016 Inter-Galactic Series Race 4 Report

— by rclass — last modified Mar 16, 2016 09:53 PM

Nearly a week later and I still have bruising and some scabs - clear signs of a recent IG clash

In Memoriam - Tony Shields 1930 - 2016

— by rclass — last modified Mar 11, 2016 11:24 AM

NZ R Class Squadon Life Member

Leander 2016 Super Cup Sprint Series Report (part 1)

— by rclass — last modified Mar 07, 2016 07:39 PM

We only managed to get 2 races away, but they were spectacular.

2015 – 2016 Inter-Galactic Series. Race 3 report.

— by rclass — last modified Mar 23, 2016 12:09 PM

Arrr – the perfect summer’s day! Warm gentle breezes, clear water, super flat sea state … and four v late rigging and panicking R crews. Only the first three occurrences are unusual ‘round here.

2016 Battle for the Toaster

— by rclass — last modified Feb 02, 2016 01:51 PM

Massive Attack has wrested the Toaster from Merde's grasp!

2015 – 2016 Inter-Galactic Series. Race 2 report.

— by paul — last modified Dec 01, 2015 07:16 PM

The forecast said 8 to 10 knots – and hence it was looking to be a good day to get a few new sailors out.

Intergalactic Series 2015 - 2016 Race 1 Report

— by rclass — last modified Oct 28, 2015 03:29 PM

Think: herding cats. Attempting to get a group of over powered small sail craft to the start line, more-or-less at the same time, was proving to be futile.

Intergalactic Series 2015 - 2016 Notice of Race

— by paul — last modified May 28, 2021 04:01 PM

Rules and Dates

2015 Intergalactic Series Race 4 report

— by rclass — last modified Apr 01, 2015 01:28 PM

Tide versus 20 knots NE = big steep breaking chop.

2015 Intergalactic Series Race 3 report

— by rclass — last modified Mar 24, 2015 01:23 PM

A balmy 15 knot NE blessed the 4 keen crews on the water this Saturday.

Intergalactic Series Race 3 - Jan 17 2014

— by rclass — last modified Sep 19, 2015 10:44 PM

For all those that missed the Intergalactic racing today, it was hotly contested with the full range of wind strengths.

Intergalactic Series Race 1 - Oct 19 2013

— by rclass — last modified Nov 13, 2013 05:50 PM

Six boats, great conditions, fun all round.

Canterbury R Class Squadron 2013 Update

— by rclass — last modified Nov 09, 2013 03:47 PM

Hopefully the start of the season is finding everyone well and ready to sail.

Open Day Report 2013

— by rclass — last modified Sep 16, 2015 04:44 PM

Pictures and video

2012 - 2013 Intergalactic Series Race 6 Report

— by Peter Holder — last modified Mar 06, 2013 09:53 PM

A terrific days sailing was scored by 4 R crews today. ‘Twas barmy and light at launching time, but the Wind God laid in a nice 10 knots, puffing 12, ENE breeze for the first race.

2012 Canterbury Champs

— by James Collet — last modified Nov 30, 2012 10:02 AM

On Saturday the 24th of December Charteris Bay hosted the first set of races for the R Class Canterbury Champs 2012 - 2013 season. 7 R Classes turned up for the auspicious occasion with a few trusty ring ins called upon to crew some of the boats. 3 races we completed with wind conditions building from a light southerly up to a stonking 20 knot easterly

Massive Attack Launched - 5 Foilers on the water today

— by rclass — last modified Jan 10, 2011 10:58 PM

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

3 foilers

— by rclass — last modified Dec 29, 2010 03:45 PM

L3, Merde and 92 More FM were out adjusting their setup in ideal conditions on 18th Dec 2010.

Mander Trust 2010 Awards Event

— by jess — last modified Jun 25, 2010 01:31 PM

25th June at Naval Point Club Lyttelton. Club opens 7pm, Awards presntation from 7.30pm.

Canterbury Champs 2009

— by rclass — last modified Dec 11, 2009 10:19 PM

Consistent racing from Steve MacIntosh and Tony Park has earned them the 2009 Canterbury Champs crown. Points were close at the top, but they showed that outright pace isn't everything. They won the series over two Saturdays at Charteris Bay and NPCL.

4 foiling R's out on 17th October, 2009

— by rclass — last modified Oct 21, 2009 12:14 PM

October finally put on some decent Saturday weather. Almost all the fleet turned up and a variable 13kts NE made for some nice early season sailing.

Season opening 2009

— by rclass — last modified Oct 06, 2009 09:43 PM

Four boats ventured out on the first weekend of the season (26/27 Sept 2009). This season is looking promising, new crews, several more foilers on the water shortly with more to come.