Upcoming Races

• Saturday 6th December 2008
  Arthur The Great Race, Geelong Trailable Yacht Club
   
• Sunday 15th February 2009
  Top of the Bay Cruise/Sternchaser, sailed out of St Kilda Marina or Williamstown
   
  The main object of the Top of the Bay event is to have an interesting and enjoyable day's sailing, a chance to get some valuable practice in the lead up to the State Racing and Cruising Titles which is just 2 weeks later.

  In order to give all entrants a chance of winning, boats will start at intervals based on past performances and on whether or not a spinnaker will be used.  If the handicap guestimates are perfect the whole fleet will cross the finish line together.  First over the line will win the "UYA Top of the Bay perpetual trophy" which will be awarded at the  Presentation /Dinner Dance in May.
   

  If you intend taking part (or are thinking about it) email David Judkins whereupon  the following will be sent to you:    Entry form, Instruction sheet and Course sheet.

  To allow time for estimating handicaps your reply should be in no later that Feb 10th.

  Contact David Judkins for details.
   

• Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd February 2009
  Ultimate State Racing and Cruising Championships
  Williamstown Sailing Club, Williamstown
  
  Don't miss this weekend - Andrew Mckenzie and the WSC have put together a great program of races and social events for the weekend.
  
  Full details in your Nov Ultimo*Proximo,
  Send your entry forms to Andrew McKenzie by Jan 2009.
  
  Download the 2009 entry form here.
   
• 7th - 9th March 2009
  Marlay Point Overnight Race
  Lake Wellington Yacht Club
   
• Saturday 9th May 2009
  Steamboat Cup, Geelong Trailable Yacht Club
  GTYC Single hand & Two Hand Races
  UYA Single Hand Race
  
  
   

Race Reports

• UYA State Championships 2007
  Congratulations to Adam Erickson in U23/31 Uptown Girl, clear winner in the U23 racing division and overall state champion.
  Second in the U23 division was Andrew Jordan in Sundaree, followed by Adam Buckholtz in Quiet Achiever.
  Winner of the U18 racing division was David Philipps in U18S/125 Free Spirit, followed by David Judkins U18S/109 in Jolly Frog and Anthony Berger in U18S/123 Sunstruck.
  Joint winners of the cruising division were Geoff Perraton/Bob Shannon in U18S/95 Shaper and Steve Langmaid in U18D/48 Misty Blue
   
• Arthur the Great Race, Dec 2006
  Won by Andrew Jordan in U23/44 Sundaree, ably assisted by Anthony, Geoff and Steven Berger.
  Honourable mentions to John Owens in U18D/46 To Be Shore (9th) and Len Hatfield in U18D/18 Laros (17th).
   
• UYA Junior Skippers, Easter 2005.
  Congratulations to Jason Keane in Jolly Frog, narrowly home by 2 sec from Christopher Francis in Misty Blue.
   
• UYA Lady Skippers, Junior Skippers Race, Easter 2004.
  Congratulations to:
  - Bobbi Burton for taking out the Lady Skippers Race
  - David Langmaid for taking out the Junior Skippers Race
   
• UYA Top of The Bay Race, April 2004.
  Congratulations to:
  - Mal and Stephen Percy in Firebird

Race Records

Overall Championship Trophy:

• Adam Erickson, Uptown Girl

Divisional Awards:

• 1st 18: David Phillips, Free Spirit
• 2nd 18: David Judkins, Jolly Frog
• 3rd 18: Anthony Berger, Sunstruck
   
• 1st 23: Adam Erickson, Uptown Girl
• 2nd 23: Andrew Jordan, Sundaree
• 3rd 23: Adam Buckholtz, Quiet Achiever

Cruising Division Awards:

• Equal 1st: Geoff Perraton/Bob Shannon, Shaper and Steve Langmaid, Misty Blue
• 3rd: Rex McIntyre, Cruachan

Single Handed Race (and Steamboat Cup):

Junior Skipper:

Presidents Award:

Cruising Award:

Concourse d'Elegance:

Family Participation Award:

Congratulations to all these worthy winners !

Racing Questions (FAQs)

• Q: Who do I contact to join an Ultimate race ?
  A: Cruises are organised by the racing coordinator.
   
• Q: What equipment do I need to race ?
  A: You must comply with the blue book requirements.
  < more to follow >

Race Entry Forms

• 2009 State Titles
   

Race Rules

Rules for Ultimate racing are as per appendix C of the Class Rules