Good news is that there are now 3-4 regularly sailing IC's in Adelaide, bad news is that AUS32 is no more. Pete and AUS32 got caught in a big squall off of West Beach, several boats were written off in it including a Pacer from ASC. Thankfully Pete was safe, picked up by the SA Sea Rescue Squadron, but AUS32 didn't fare so well - sustaining significant damage to the spine (see design pics) of the boat possibly due to being upside down for over 3 hours and bouncing on the bottom. A small positive from this is that it looks like Pete is picking up AUS25 for the upcoming season.
I've been pretty quiet on all fronts, and very embarrassed that Australia will not be represented in Germany this year or defending the International Challenge Cup. I feel I have let down the IC Association by not working harder to get a team there, and have already started planning an assault on the next worlds beginning with:
- The 2011 Nationals at Milang Regatta Club over the October Long Weekend
- Then a number of other key regattas where IC's will race, fund raise, and promote this fantastic class.
Expect to hear more from me soon.
Cheers
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