Sydney 38’s set for big year with Pan Pac’s, Nationals and professional Class Management

by Rob Kothe on 20 May 2003 With 46 Sydney 38's racing in Australia, the Sydney 38 class is leading the way in offshore keel boat racing. Last week the 2003-2004 Sydney 38 Calender was released by the Class Association.

Hogs Breath Race Week in August, has been chosen to host the Sydney 38 One Design Pan Pacific Championship for 2003. This will be followed a week later by the Sydney 38 Nationals at the 20th Hahn Premium Race Week at Hamilton Island.

Commenting on the (Nationals)decision, recently appointed Sydney 38 One Design Association Executive Officer Simon Reffold said, 'We were looking for an on-going concept that would 'internationalise' the class and the annual Pan Pacific Championships will do that for Sydney 38 One Designs.

We have a number of boats in the US and SE Asia and we want to encourage these owners to attend this regatta and mix it up with their Australian counterparts. There are a number of great boats available for charter locally and because they are strictly one design, using a charter boat represents no impediment to performance.

Commenting further on his executive role with the Class Association Simon expanded, ‘Having sailed extensively in the class and having seen the potential the class has not only in Australia, but overseas, I was very excited about becoming involved.

With a background in both sports administration and event management, I am sure we will bring a new level of professionalism to Association management and help the Sydney 38 One design maintain its position as the pre-eminent offshore keel boat class in the country.

Sydney 38 One Design Owners have a very strong sense of what they want to achieve for the class and it is our job to bring their visions to reality.'

Martin Thompson from Sydney Yachts said, ‘The appointment of Simon Reffold further cements the Sydney 38 as the premier racing and social One Design class in Australia and ensures the class has a class structure that delivers to owners for many years.

The appointment is aimed at delivering an even more efficient communication
platform for owners between the association and yacht clubs, event organisers and future sponsors.

Importantly, in keeping with the class vision and direction, the owners association with its executives will still have the utmost of control over the direction of the class. Simon's role will ensure that these initiatives and directions are moved forward for class direction and owners benefits.

The Sydney 32 class will progressively be incorporated into this format for
the same class benefits and strength.’


For more information on Hogs Breath Race Week, including Entry Forms and accommodation options, go to: www.hogsbreathraceweek.com.au

For more information on Hahn Premium Hamilton Island Race week, including On-line entry forms go to www.hiyc.org.au

Fore more information on the Sydney 38 Class www.sydney38classassociation.com

For more information on Sydney 38 charter options
Contact Kellie Cornwell at Sunsail on 07 49486 9900, email kelliec@sunsail.com.au

Chris or Clare Matthews at Simply Sailing on 9969 6997, email cm@simplysailing.com.au

Alec Barrass at Teamsail on 02 9999 3047 email info@teamsail.com

Sydney 38 One Design Calendar of Events 2003-2005

2003

June 7th-8th, Match Race Series, Pittwater, RPAYC

June 21st, Tune Up Day, Sydney Harbour, CYCA

July 26th, Gold Coast Race, East Coast, North, CYCA

August 9th – 14th, Pan Pacific Championships (Inc. in Hogs Breath Regatta), Airlie Beach,
Whitsunday Yacht Club

August 16th 23rd, Australian National Championships (Inc. in Hamilton Island Race Week), Hamilton Island, HIYC

October 3rd-5th, Port Stephens Regatta, The Anchorage, Port Stephens, S38 Event

November 23rd, Tune Up Day, Sydney Harbour, MHYC

November 28th-30th, NSW State Titles (Inc. in JP Morgan regatta), Sydney Harbour/Offshore Circle, MHYC

December 12th-15th, British Trophy, Sydney Harbour/Offshore Circle, CYCA

December 26th, Rolex Sydney to Hobart, East Coast, South, CYCA

December 28th-29th, Strathfield Series, Pittwater/Offshore Circle, RPAYC

2004

January 2nd , Strathfield Coffs Harbour Race, East Coast, North, RPAYC

February 13th-14th, Harbour Regatta, Sydney Harbour, CYCA

March 3rd-7th, Australian National Championships (Inc. in Australian National Offshore Champs), Pittwater/Offshore Circle, RPAYC

March 31st, FKP Mooloolaba Race, East Coast, North, CYCA

April 23rd-25th, End Season Regatta, Pittwater/Offshore Circle, RPAYC

May 15th, Presentation Night, TBA

June 5th-6th, Match Race Series, Pittwater, RPAYC

July 24th, Gold Coast Race, East Coast, North, CYCA

August 7th – 12th, Pan Pacific Championships (Inc. in Hogs Breath Regatta), Airlie Beach,
Whitsunday Yacht Club

August 14th 21st, Hamilton Island Race Week, Hamilton Island, HIYC

October 1st-3rd , Port Stephens Regatta, The Anchorage, Port Stephens, S38 Event

2005

January 22nd-28th, Australian Championships (Inc. in Australian National Offshore Champs), Port Phillip Bay, TBA

August, S38 OD World Championships, Whitsunday’s, TBA