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RANSA Regatta

Another good day on the water with a fleet of 70 or so yachts.
In attendance Scarlett O’hara and Wings.
Wind conditions were good with a 10 knot breeze for most of the time on the water.
Wings sailed in Div one with a good handicap and lead for the first few legs up to Manly before being becalmed at the heads we she lost the lead and continued to drop places as the fleet separated to find better wind. Scarlett O’hara worked her way through the fleet and secured a respectable 3rd. Wings came 8th. A few mishaps occurred on the water.
One instance were I was sailing to windward on Starboard and the port boat on a reach wasn’t giving way.  Cheeky bugger I thought. Starboard!! In then end I climbed above her and then noticed why she didn’t alter course. A big hole in her windward side that  reached the waterline! All in all the event was most enjoyable with good company and a lots to talk about after the race.  Video onboard Wings at the bottom of the page.



Wings on the RANSA dock.

Several Square Metre Yachts and classic sailing yachts are moored in a marina, with tall buildings and flats in the background under a cloudy sky. The serene scene is beautifully reflected on the calm water below.
Three people sailing on a Classic Sailing Yacht: a woman smiles at the front, another in sunglasses is seated, and a man stands behind holding a rope, with city buildings and other sailing boats in the background.

The fun crew on Wings..

A military ship sails on a large body of water under a partly cloudy sky, with classic sailing yachts and small boats visible near the distant shoreline in the background.

The Start boat…!

So to the other SQM Skippers where were you?

Just a heads up the next big event for the Sydney yachts is the SASC Classic rally for metre yachts on the 30th of April. Contact the SASC early if you are interested so they can send you an invite.

RANSA Regatta

With larool recently restored she has been spotted around Sydney Harbour from time to time. Recently  she undertook an overnight trip to Bantry Bay.
Tjek Dussedorp was kind enough to share his fantastic story and photos with us.
I have also added his comments below each photo.

A wooden Skerry Cruiser with its sail down is anchored on calm water, forested hills rising in the background beneath an overcast sky. Another boat is visible in the distance.

Anchored for the night in the far reaches of Middle Harbour

A person stands on a wooden jetty above a calm body of water, with a small orange rowing boat tied to the jetty. A classic sailing yacht and several cabins are visible on the green, tree-covered shore in the background.

The only way ashore is via dinghy

A small Classic Sailing Yacht glides on a calm river, framed by tree branches. Boathouses and forested hills line the opposite bank, with a jetty and green-roofed building in the foreground.

An evening hike in the national park before turning in

A kookaburra with brown wings and a white belly stands on a rock in a grassy field, looking to the right. The sunlight highlights the bird and the lush green grass, evoking the elegance of classic sailing yachts like Skerry Cruisers.

“Larool” means ‘laughing kookaburra’ in the aboriginal language and this little fella was waiting for us when we returned from our walk

A kookaburra perches on a rope above the deck of a Square Metre Yacht, with a forested shoreline and overcast sky visible in the background.

And what a surprise! He flew out to join us on the boat.

A kookaburra is perched on a rope on a Schärenkreuzer sailboat, with water and tree-covered land visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

and there he waited

and waited

Until finally I got the hint, and as quick as a flash he got his reward.

A man in a light jacket and cap sits by a lake, holding out his hand as a bird with outstretched wings takes food from him. Classic Sailing Yachts and Skerry Cruisers glide across the calm water, framed by forested hills in the background.
Interior of a wooden Square Metre Yachts cabin showing storage containers, bags, a cool box, wicker basket, and pillow in a cosy space with wooden walls and flooring. Two cup holders are mounted near the entrance.

It’s now time to turn in and convert the cabin

A view from a classic Schärenkreuzer sailboat on calm water, with forested hills in the distance under a cloudy sky and a hint of sunset light peeking through.

Night Falls…

A view from the deck of a Schärenkreuzer, a classic sailing yacht, on calm water near a forested shoreline, with a covered sail and a pink buoy floating nearby under a cloudy sky.

And he is back for more…

A sleek wooden Square Metre Yacht with its sails furled floats on calm water, reflecting the boat. Dense green forest covers the hills in the background under a mostly cloudy sky.

A beautiful still night, and waking to ‘clearing showers’ and some further surprises…

During weekdays the Spit Bridge only opens a couple of times a day so once the light turns green we are ready to head back into the main harbour

A drawbridge is raised over a body of water, allowing boats such as Schärenkreuzer and other Classic Sailing Yachts to pass underneath. The photo is taken from a sailing boat, with cloudy skies and distant hills in the background.
View from a classic sailing yacht of a large cruise ship in the harbour near a city skyline, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and cloudy skies in the background—an iconic scene for fans of Square Metre Yachts.

The surprise!
Theoretically ‘sailing boats’ have right of way over ‘motor boats’

A large black and white cruise ship sails on a cloudy day, viewed from the deck of a classic Square Metre Yacht in the foreground. The water is calm, and a city shoreline is visible in the background.

I don’t think I’ll push my luck…

It’s all blue sky! A perfect summer’s day in Sydney and it’s hard not to smile as Larool heads back to her mooring.

Yacht Cruising Name

Yacht Racing On Sydney Harbour.

A few good photos of Scarlett O’hara racing out of RANSA and some lovely shots of Fagel Grip at the last Balmain Regatta.

Below : Scarlet O’hara

Sailing boats, including elegant Classic Sailing Yachts with tan and white sails, race across a choppy stretch of water, lush green hills and a few buildings in the background. Several people are on board the nearest sailing boat.
A group of five people sail a red and white boat called Ozbike, a fine example of Classic Sailing Yachts, on choppy water with its sail tilted and another sailboat visible in the background.
Four people in red shirts sail a classic sailing yacht—a small red and white boat with a cream sail—on open water. The sail reads Gzbike, and the registration KF431N is on the hull, evoking the charm of square metre yachts.
A sailing boat with a group of people in life jackets glides across choppy water, joined by other Square Metre Yachts in the background under a cloudy sky.

Yacht Racing On Sydney Harbour.

A few good photos of Scarlett O’hara racing out of RANSA and some lovely shots of Fagel Grip at the last Balmain Regatta.

Below : Scarlet O’hara

A white Skerry Cruiser sailboat with four people aboard sails near an industrial waterfront with warehouses, a crane, stacked timber, and rocks along the shore. The tall sails are marked with numbers and letters.
A white Classic Sailing Yacht with four people on board sails on a sunny day near a rocky shoreline, with buildings and grassy areas in the background. The water is slightly choppy, and the mainsail is raised.
Two sailing boats, likely elegant Skerry Cruisers, glide on a sunlit body of water near a grassy shoreline with trees and people enjoying outdoor activities in the background.
A white Skerry Cruiser with several people on board glides across a sunlit body of water, with other boats and waterfront houses visible in the background.

Revisiting Fagel Grip Pt5 The Incident...

With Fagel Grip complete she was relocated back to her mooring and resumes her racing with the Balmain Sailing Club.

A Classic Sailing Yacht with three people aboard glides on a calm blue body of water, with houses, trees, and other boats visible along the shore in the background under a clear sky.
A close-up view of a sailboat’s sail featuring a large black griffin design with red accents—typical of Classic Sailing Yachts. The numbers 4664 appear in green, set against a cloudy sky in the background.
Two people are sailing a Square Metre Yacht on choppy water under a cloudy sky, with several other sailboats and a city skyline visible in the background.

2 weeks later she suffers a hit from another yacht and loses her new stern,.!

Close-up of a damaged white boat hull, possibly from a Classic Sailing Yacht or Square Metre Yacht, with exposed wood and chipped paint, reinforced by metal plates and bolts. Green tape on the left side suggests ongoing repairs.
Close-up of a damaged white boat hull, possibly from a Classic Sailing Yacht or Square Metre Yacht, with exposed wood and chipped paint, reinforced by metal plates and bolts. Green tape on the left side suggests ongoing repairs.
A large white object with black scuff marks, reminiscent of a Schärenkreuzer hull, leans against a grey wooden wall on a deck. A wooden paddle and various tools are nearby, with sunlight casting shadows across the scene.
Close-up view of a white Schärenkreuzer sailing boat raised on supports in a boatyard, showing the sharp V-shaped keel and hull underside. A sign reads 89% FAGEL GRIP. A person is walking nearby.
The stern of a white Square Metre Yacht, Fågel Grip, with a gold griffin emblem and registration BSC HO.397N, moored beside a large industrial building. The photo is dated 19/09/2009.

Love the new label

A close-up side view of a white Square Metre Yachts’ pointed bow on a trailer, with a large wheel beneath. Industrial buildings and a palm tree are visible in the background. The photo is dated 18/09/2009.

New and improved stern is fitted.

From the archives

She returns to the water to race again and race well I might add.

This month on the..


13th of March 1946

A man stands on a dock, watching a white Skerry Cruiser sailboat being lifted by a crane over the water. Trees, a bridge, and city buildings are visible in the background. The date on the photo is 19/09/2009.

Video of the month.

Wings ironing out the cobwebs for the RANSA Regatta.
A fine hot day with a good breeze when it was blowing..

A close-up of a newspaper featuring articles on Skerry Cruisers and Square Metre Yachts.
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