McCrae YC will host the Victorian Weta State Championships as part of the Ronstan Australia Day Regatta on 23 - 26 Jan 2021.
Racing Program will consist of 12 Windward/Leeward races over 4 days in our own division on the beautiful Port Phillip Bay waters off McCrae
Ronstan are the main sponsors of the regatta and are committed to ensuring you have a good time. In Jan 2019, they put on a BBQ after sailing, a media boat on the water, prizes for each division as well as some fun prizes for shenanigans – if you want to make sure you win something, go for the biggest cartwheel you can manage and you’ll probably walk away with some Ronstan kit!
All Weta sailors are welcome!
The Australian Weta Class Association has invested in beautiful trophies for first, second and third as well as a perpetual Victorian State Championship Trophy – which is looking very nice on my mantlepiece at the moment!
There is no mention of limiting numbers at this stage but we strongly recommend you get your registration in as soon as possible just in case.
There have been very limited opportunities to go sailing in Victoria since March 2020 so McCrae want to go all out to make this the very best of sailing experiences!
Informal Weta dinner on the Friday 22nd before the event starts.
McCYC is proud to be hosting the BIGGEST Ronstan Regatta held so far - with prizes and post-race refreshments on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for just $70!!!
Racing Program will consist of 12 Windward/Leeward races over 4 days in our own division on the beautiful Port Phillip Bay waters off McCrae
Ronstan are the main sponsors of the regatta and are committed to ensuring you have a good time. In Jan 2019, they put on a BBQ after sailing, a media boat on the water, prizes for each division as well as some fun prizes for shenanigans – if you want to make sure you win something, go for the biggest cartwheel you can manage and you’ll probably walk away with some Ronstan kit!
All Weta sailors are welcome!
The Australian Weta Class Association has invested in beautiful trophies for first, second and third as well as a perpetual Victorian State Championship Trophy – which is looking very nice on my mantlepiece at the moment!
There is no mention of limiting numbers at this stage but we strongly recommend you get your registration in as soon as possible just in case.
There have been very limited opportunities to go sailing in Victoria since March 2020 so McCrae want to go all out to make this the very best of sailing experiences!
Informal Weta dinner on the Friday 22nd before the event starts.
McCYC is proud to be hosting the BIGGEST Ronstan Regatta held so far - with prizes and post-race refreshments on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for just $70!!!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT!
Get excited – it’s a chance to sail in a larger Weta fleet that you usually do. There were 16 Wetas at the event in 2020
Join AWCA or renew your AWCA membership online here (go on, it’s only $50 and the class promotes Wetas all over Australia… they’re even putting up the trophies!)
To register and for the NOR and SI go to the 2021 Ronstan Australia Day Regatta webpage.
Registrations are now open. You will need to know your AS member number and insurance details as part of the registration process. Also, remember to add 1-up vs 2-up and PH vs SQ in the Class details to make sure you have the right handicap applied to your results (these can be updated on Saturday 23/01/20 during morning check-in if you want to change your configuration
Watch the video from 2019 Ronstan Australia Day Regatta that we put together of the Weta sailors who tested the venue last year - it was great fun and Ronstan put up a bunch of prizes for all kind of things, not just winners!
Get ready to meet a bunch of enthusiastic Weta sailors who are just as pleased with their boats as you are! Even some of the class stalwarts from interstate are making the trip south to attend!
There will be an informal social dinner on the Friday before the event starts.
This regatta will cater for all levels of ability so don’t be daunted if you haven’t raced before or for a while! Weta’s are a fun boat and the people sailing them enjoy the experience. You will be very welcome to join us at any stage over the four-day long week-end. If you’re not sure about racing, you are still very welcome to come along at any time to meet your fellow Weta owners! Race is currently scheduled for the afternoons on Sat, Sun and Monday so we will have some chance to chat, compare boats or to tryouts in the mornings. If you are still not sure, email me at weta.vic.champs@gmail.com and we can continue the discussion!
LOGISTICS
Organising Authority: McCrae YC are the organising authority and will conduct all racing. Read the Event NOR here. The Weta Victorian State Championship will be in accordance with the 2020 Australian Weta Class Rules available here
Location: McCrae Yacht Club, 690 Point Nepean Road, McCrae VIC 3938
Boat Storage: Boats and trailers may be dropped off at the club prior to the event on:
- Sunday 17th January from 1500 hrs to 1830 hrs;
- Friday 22nd January from 1400hrs to 2000 hrs
We recommend getting a space on the front lawn as soon as possible as it’s the easiest place to get a Weta on/off the sand!
Event Timetable: (subject to weather conditions)
Friday 22 January 2021 Boat drop-off available from 2pm followed by informal AWCA dinner around 6pm in McCrae
Saturday 23 January 2021
Registration 0900hrs - 1100hrs
Information Session - 1130hrs
Racing – Session 1 - 1300hrs
Sunday 24 January 2021 Racing – Session 2 - 1300hrs
Monday 25 January 2021 Racing – Session 3 - 1300hrs
Tuesday 26 January 2021 Racing – Session 4 - 1000hrs
Australia Day Ceremony and Presentation To Follow
GET THE MERCHANDISE!
Custom designed merchandise by Weta sailor Faye Boyes will be available shortly – keep an eye out for the link! You can also come and meet Faye during the regatta as she’ll be racing as well!
Get excited – it’s a chance to sail in a larger Weta fleet that you usually do. There were 16 Wetas at the event in 2020
Join AWCA or renew your AWCA membership online here (go on, it’s only $50 and the class promotes Wetas all over Australia… they’re even putting up the trophies!)
To register and for the NOR and SI go to the 2021 Ronstan Australia Day Regatta webpage.
Registrations are now open. You will need to know your AS member number and insurance details as part of the registration process. Also, remember to add 1-up vs 2-up and PH vs SQ in the Class details to make sure you have the right handicap applied to your results (these can be updated on Saturday 23/01/20 during morning check-in if you want to change your configuration
Watch the video from 2019 Ronstan Australia Day Regatta that we put together of the Weta sailors who tested the venue last year - it was great fun and Ronstan put up a bunch of prizes for all kind of things, not just winners!
Get ready to meet a bunch of enthusiastic Weta sailors who are just as pleased with their boats as you are! Even some of the class stalwarts from interstate are making the trip south to attend!
There will be an informal social dinner on the Friday before the event starts.
This regatta will cater for all levels of ability so don’t be daunted if you haven’t raced before or for a while! Weta’s are a fun boat and the people sailing them enjoy the experience. You will be very welcome to join us at any stage over the four-day long week-end. If you’re not sure about racing, you are still very welcome to come along at any time to meet your fellow Weta owners! Race is currently scheduled for the afternoons on Sat, Sun and Monday so we will have some chance to chat, compare boats or to tryouts in the mornings. If you are still not sure, email me at weta.vic.champs@gmail.com and we can continue the discussion!
LOGISTICS
Organising Authority: McCrae YC are the organising authority and will conduct all racing. Read the Event NOR here. The Weta Victorian State Championship will be in accordance with the 2020 Australian Weta Class Rules available here
Location: McCrae Yacht Club, 690 Point Nepean Road, McCrae VIC 3938
Boat Storage: Boats and trailers may be dropped off at the club prior to the event on:
- Sunday 17th January from 1500 hrs to 1830 hrs;
- Friday 22nd January from 1400hrs to 2000 hrs
We recommend getting a space on the front lawn as soon as possible as it’s the easiest place to get a Weta on/off the sand!
Event Timetable: (subject to weather conditions)
Friday 22 January 2021 Boat drop-off available from 2pm followed by informal AWCA dinner around 6pm in McCrae
Saturday 23 January 2021
Registration 0900hrs - 1100hrs
Information Session - 1130hrs
Racing – Session 1 - 1300hrs
Sunday 24 January 2021 Racing – Session 2 - 1300hrs
Monday 25 January 2021 Racing – Session 3 - 1300hrs
Tuesday 26 January 2021 Racing – Session 4 - 1000hrs
Australia Day Ceremony and Presentation To Follow
GET THE MERCHANDISE!
Custom designed merchandise by Weta sailor Faye Boyes will be available shortly – keep an eye out for the link! You can also come and meet Faye during the regatta as she’ll be racing as well!