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North Sails Performance 2023 - LEADERBOARD

North Sails Australia - Common denominator

by North Sails on 20 Mar 2013
National Champion Michael Manford The Croc photo Bernie Kaaks Kylie Wilson http://www.positiveimage.com.au
North Sails Australia. Over the past 12 months, a different North Sails Etchells customer, using the same latest standard sail designs and detailed tuning guide that Tom King used to win the Sydney Worlds, has won almost every major event around the country. The team at North Sails Australia would like to congratulate the following sailors on their fantastic achievements.

Congratulations to:

2012 World Championship: Tom King
2012 Victorian State Championship: Noel Drennan
2012 WA State Championship: Peter Chappell
2012 Australasian Winter Championship: Matthew Chew
2012 Milson Silver Goblets: Michael Coxon
2012 SA State Championship: Ian Dixon
2013 Australian National Champion: Michael Manford
2013 NSW State Champion: Doug Mcgain
2013 Vic State Champion: Graham Taylor
2013 WA State Champion: Peter Chappell

For 2013, The North Sails Etchells team will continue their sail development program staying very active in the class with Noel Drennan, Michael Coxon, Richard Allanson, Dave O’Connor and Billy Sykes regularly racing in the fleet and at each major event. To find out more about the latest designs and developments and how you can get the winning edge, contact the team at North Sails Australia today!


Mattew Chew Gen XY racing downwind  Photo: Kylie Wilson  © Kylie Wilson http://www.positiveimage.com.au
Mattew Chew Gen XY racing downwind Photo: Kylie Wilson © Kylie Wilson
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