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The Skeeta/Nikki Cup
All sailors interested in foiling are invited to attend the inaugural Skeeta/Nikki Cup event to be held on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at BYRA Club on Pittwater.
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There will be Skeeta's and Nikki's available on both days for ‘Try Foiling’ sessions for children, youth and women and men. You must be an experienced sailor.
We plan to moor our starters boat, BYRA 1 out in the bay off the club with a Lilly pad behind to act as an official/observer boat to contain kids, parents and transfer sailors to the foiling dinghies.
High speed match racing will be held around a gybe mark and back to the start.
BYRA rescue boats will be available for both coaching/rescue and transfer of sailors and observers.
Skeeta Foiling
Racing in Skeetas will be over a triangular course held off BYRA clubhouse during Saturday from 1.00pm with 3 races to be held. A distance race will be held on Sunday morning starting at 11.00am depending on conditions. On Sunday afternoon all boats will race with BYRA/Avalon with 3 races.
Foiling coaching sessions will be conducted on the water for Skeetas prior to, and after racing, also using BYRA 1 as the base.
A Champions Challenge is planned to be held in Skeetas on Saturday afternoon for past BYRA and International Moth class champions as part of the race program.
Arrangements
Accommodation is available in the clubhouse over Saturday night.
A BBQ will be held on Saturday night at the club.
Lunch and drinks will be available from the clubhouse both days.
Entry Fee of $30 for all sailors wishing to compete in the Skeeta Cup.
Entry Fee $Free for those wishing to try out a Nikki or Skeeta Foiling Dinghy
BYRA regular club sailing will also be held on Sunday afternnon.
Rigging is on grass from Riddle reserve next to the club. Launching is from our sandy beach at the club.
Free parking is available in front of the club for cars and trailers.
Location: BYRA 1842 Pittwater Rd, Bayview, Sydney, NSW
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