Victorian Open Bic Cup Feb 22/23

by Simon Dubbin on 4 Jan 2014 With an ever increasing fleet of these Junior ISAF 'pocket rockets' to be found at many clubs the second Vic Bic Open Cup is looming as a bigger event than last years.

To be conducted at Safety Beach Sailing club on the Mornington Peninsula over the 22nd and 23rd of February and with a fleet expected to top 40+.

Entries are open via SBSC Website http://safetybeachsailingclub.com.au Also the Open Bic class offers 20 new charter boats on a first come first serve basis for those who wish to try via the entry.

The Open Bic first appeared in 2006 and was quickly adopted as the other ISAF junior class next to the Optimist. many of the local sailors also sailed Minnows or Optis and enjoy the Open Bic for its one design sailing and planning abilities Especially when the breeze gets up!!

Worldwide it is one of the fastest growing junior classes with the 2013 Worlds in Italy having 175 competitors sailing, with Kristen Wadley of Tinaroo Sailing club QLD winning the U13 world title