I am pleased to report a most successful and enjoyable regatta which involved 24 crews allocated over 4 races.
There were some 34 clubs represented in the various crews, including 2 Canberra crews with 4 ACT clubs represented, and with 50% of the crews travelling from outside Sydney, including paddlers from Wagga, Orange, Bathurst and Newcastle.
Given the Queensland Cyclone activity, we were a bit nervous about the weather forecast, but conditions were deemed safe during our pre-race recce and the races were held without incident.
Race start times were 0900, 1020, 1140 and 1300. I have attached a copy of the Race program. Sweeps briefings were held 30 minutes prior to each race.
There were 3 safety boats in attendance including 2 x 4.5m vessels and a RIB fitted with a prop guard. Maureen O'Neill was the DBNSW designated Water Umpire.
As usual, Bei Loon provided a free BBQ and a quality trophy was given to all competing crews.
We arranged for extensive photo coverage of the event and photos will be sent to each club during the coming week. I will also send a number to DBNSW.
Detailed below are the race results for all crews, listed 1st to 24th:
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DSA (Yellow) - 46.43
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Ryde (Black) - 47.20
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Mako (Bitey) - 47.32
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Mako (Snappy) - 48.02
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Bei Loon - 49.43
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Northern Beaches - 50.48
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Blue Fins/Nth Beaches - 51.33
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Pittwater - 52.10
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FFB - 52.21
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DSA (Blue) - 52.24
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Nowra - 52.26
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Canberra Griffins - 53.33
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Tsunami - 54.17
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Ryde (Green) - 54.47
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Pendragons - 54.52
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Illawarra - 55.07
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Hawkesbury - 55.16
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C.Coast/Marist - 56.48
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Port Hacking - 57.10
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Bei Loon Pinks/DA - 57.41
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Deepwater - 57.47
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Colour City - 60.53
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Bathurst - 62.21
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DA Canberra - 65.27
Fortunately, the weather held off and was fairly consistent for all races.
A most enjoyable day all round.
We look forward to hosting clubs again next year.
Regards,
George Webster
Race Director
Bei Loon DBC
