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Some publicity is better than no publicity!

A West Australian photographer and journalist were passing by Jackadder Lake one day when they saw the mob assembling for the day's racing and, being such a beautiful bunch, couldn't resist a photo opportunity!

The real reason of course, was something much more sinister - they were after quotes from some of our members relating to the recently announced proposal of Federal Government's changes to the Aged Care system.

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Rescheduled Brent Field Memorial well attended

After atrocious weather caused the racing to be abandoned on August 17th, a rescheduled memorial race was held on 31st August and it was very well attended by both IOM and DF95 classes even attracting 3 DF sailors from other clubs, very befitting of a memorial race to a very dear colleague. With 14 of each class on the water using the 2 on/ 2 off principal, PRO Bruce Robins and his helpers had their work cut out with veering, light winds causing chaos and many stern words to the wind gods. Only 6 races per class were managed but, given the conditions, that was a good effort.

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Perth Classic 2024 - The weather gods were still angry!

Despite all attempts by the weather gods to dampen spirits and stop the racing, both fleets managed 10 races with all participants filling their stomachs and enjoying a cold but convivial day of friendly competition

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Stirling garbage truck features PRSC

PRSC sailing at Jackadder features on a City of Stirling garbage truck!

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The Jackadder lean!

Have you noticed how shore-bound skippers 'lean' in an attempt to feel at one with their boats?

With thanks to Mal for the great pic!

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Latest Press Releases

Recent press releases on radio sailing from Post May 11 and Sunday Times May 5 2024

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Diggers Cup & Plate 2024

The original format of skippers swapping boats for every race returned to Jackadder but using DF95s instead of the original IOM boats. All participants seemed to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and the challenge of racing a differently tuned boat, proving once more that skipper's skill is more important than boat tuning. This fact is even more pronounced given all boats are identical, unlike the IOMs where different hull designs could be construed as providing the difference in boat performance.

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2023 Xmas Presentation Luncheon

An impressive turnout with some new faces, old jokes, surprise winners, great food and overall good company

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2023 IOM State Championships

November 11th and 12th saw a field of 16 boats split into two fleets using HMS due to fluky wind conditions at Champion Lakes. Greg Torpy wins ahead of Sean Wallis and Adam Viney.

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DF95 State Championships 2023

Three PRSC members competed in the 2023 DF95 State Championships with Justin McAullay achieving a very credible 4th position, Bruce Quail and Bruce Robins coming in 9th and 10th respectively out of a total field of 18. The event was won by Nick Jerwood of Wanderers

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Latest Results

Oct 05, 2024
DF95 Club Racing (SCR)
Results added on Oct 05, 2024
Oct 05, 2024
IOM Club Racing (SCR)
Results added on Oct 05, 2024
Oct 03, 2024
DF95 Club Racing (SCR) (DFs @ Albany)
Results added on Oct 03, 2024

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