2010 Summer Series Heat2

A depleated fleet sailed Heat 2 of the Summer Series on Sunday. With 3 boats away at Manning Point for the Travellers Trophy and a few others unable to find crew, the 4 boats that did sail, found a very tricky blue course with more holes in it than a sieve. But all in all, a beautiful day on the water.

2010 Club Championship Heat2

With HSC nearly over we had a great turnout (12 Boats) for Heat 2 of the Club Championship. Once again finding crew was an effort for some of the boats with Ted having to venture out on his own. Hugh and Tara sailed a great race in his new boat "Carbon Neutral" for a runaway win. The Race for 2nd and 3rd was a battle between 4 boats, anyone of them in contention right up to the finish line. Great to see Tom and Sam back in Peak and in the mix 

Having it large in Sydney

Having it large in Sydney

I read this guys blog every day in an attempt to be informed about the going's on in the world of big boys/girls boats. He had been complaining about the lack of news, so i sent him an email with a few pics i had taken of Alex sailing with Harry, Tom and Danii-elle. This is what came up on his blog the next day.

2010 Spring Series Heat 4

FOLLOW THE LEADER

What started out as a drifter turned into a great days racing. Every boat had a go at the front and, at the back, with positions changing at every mark. Thankfully the wind freshened towards the middle of the race and it wasn't until the top mark for the final time that Hugh pulled away to win.

1st Tigger Too

2nd Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

3rd Invisible

4th Shine

5th The Hairy Lemon

6th Samba Pa Ti

7th Tigger

2010 Spring Series Heat 3

SOME WIND AT LAST

Spring Series Heat 3 and finally some wind. A good turnout and some close racing mixed up with some interesting helm techniques, leaving some crews to wonder what was going on!

1st Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

2nd Tigger Too

3rd Saltwater

4th Samba Pa Ti

5th Invisible

6th Tigger

7th The Hairy Lemon

8th All That Jazz

9th Shine

2010 NSW NS14 Youth Series-Heat2 & 3

Alex and Danii-Elle on chitty chitty bang bang won both heats of the NSW Ns14 Youth Series held at Northbridge on Sunday. Perfect weather and a testing course greeted the field.

2010-2011 Season begins

The season started in perfect conditions on Sunday. "Shine" skippered by Rosie and crewed by Harry jumped out to a commanding lead in the first race of the afternoon only to be passed late in the race by David and Charlotte on "Saltwater" and Alex and Danii-elle on "chitty chitty bang bang".

In the second race "Saltwater" took the lead early and it wasnt untill right at the finish that "chitty" managed to squeak home. "Hairy Lemon" came a close 3rd.

2010 NSW NS14 Youth Series Heat1

Tim Dunstan and Christina Stewart on Dark Horse took out the first heat of the NSW Youth Series yesterday on a perfect sailing day at Connells Point. Alex Chittenden and Danii-elle Svendsen on chitty chitty bang bang managed to just beat home Mojo who had mainsail halyard problems, for 2nd.
Some people just dont like the mud at Connells Point while others cant get enough of Mr Wippy.

CYCA Sailing Academy

Thanks to the Toga Group - Medina Apartments & Vibe Hotels scholarship program, Tara, Henry, Tom, Rosie, Alex, Evan and Aidan have been invited to participate in CYCAs Sailing Academy program

The objectives of the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy is to encourage and promote youth into offshore keel boat racing by providing pathways for youth aged 12 -24 to develop the skills necessary to achieve such an objective.

Talented Sailor, Development Match Racing, and Advanced Sailing Courses were offered during the winter months.These courses focus more on the advanced aspects of sailing including racing rules, tactics, physical fitness, campaign planning, sail trim and boat maintenance. Upon completion, students are encouraged to participate heavily in Club events to acquire valuable experience in keelboat racing.

Alex Chittenden

Boat: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Sail No: 2009

Skipper: Alex Chittenden

Crew: Danii-elle Svendsen

Hull: Tiger

Sails: Brewer

Mast: CST

Results:

1st Handicap 2008 ACT State Championship

1st NSW 2009/2010 Travellers Trophy

1st Youth Club Championship 09/10

2nd Ns14 Club Championship 09/10

2nd 2009/2010 NSW Sprint Series

Love those North-easters

Alex on the stick and Tom crewing November 2009