2009 Mirror W. Cape Provincial Championships

13 Mirrors competed at this year's event held once again at Saldanha Bay. The W. Cape fleet was boosted by 4 visitors from E. Cape.

Two races were held on Friday afternoon in light wind. The wind came in strength on Saturday, building to over 20 knots for the 3rd (and last) race of the day. The southerly coming down the bay built up a steep chop, making the beats difficult.   On Sunday, morning fog caused a slight delay to the racing, but then 4 races were completed in about 15 knots. Light wind returned on Monday - two races were completed by lunch time, totaling 11 races.

David & Rory Laing thought they had things sewn up when they easily won the first 4 races. Then the opposition woke up! The Fuad Jacobs & Jemayne Wolmarans strung together their series of 4 firsts and also won the last race. Howard Leoto & Renaldo Mohale also got a look at a win by winning race 10, but consistently finished in 2nd or 3rd places to finish in 3rd place overall. The Laings also had a DNF in race 8 when their centreboard broke in a normal gybe. Having to count a 4th place pushed them down to 2nd place overall.

Apart from a 7th and a 4th, which he was able to discard, Fuad Jacobs was consistently in 1st or 2nd place, giving him and Jemayne first overall and the W. Cape Mirror Trophy.

Results

2008 Update to Class Rules

An amendment to the Mirror Class Rules has been published by ISAF.

One of the amendments permits up two bungs to be installed in the aft transom so as to be able to drain the aft buoyancy tank. A previous rule change caused corrector weights to be affixed to the aft bulkhead, instead of the underside of the thwart. This has now been reversed - corrector weights must now be on the underside of the thwart.

Another rule change permits the rudder stock to be made from aluminium alloy or GRP construction. Previously, only wood was permitted here.

The maximum purchase permitted on the vang has been increased from 4:1 to 8:1.

The section on Sails has been revised. In particular, the previous requirement that the spinnaker had to be be constructed in two halves, then joined by a centre seam has been removed. The new rule specifies a maximum of 8 panels, each panel having to extend from luff to leach. The spinnaker must be symmetrical. If you are buying new sails, ensure that your sailmaker is familiar with these requirements.

To download this Class Rules Update, click here .

Mirror National Championships 2008

Mossel Bay Yacht & Boat Club hosted the 2008 Mirror National Championships, in conjunction with the E. Cape Provincial Championships. There was a fleet entry of 20 Mirrors, 9 of whom were from the S. Cape. The regatta was from 27 - 29 September, 2008.

Three races were sailed on the first day, in cool conditions and in a good wind. However conditions cleared on the 2nd day and the wind with it. No races could be completed, despite several attempts.

Similar conditions prevailed on Monday. However, one extremely light (and long) race was completed, sufficient to achieve the total of four races required to complete the event.

Competition was close at the front of the fleet - Brennan & Ryan Robinson could have won, but a 8th place in the 2nd race dropped them down to 3rd overall. David & Rory Laing sailed consistently well but ended up a point adrift to achieve 2nd place. Thus the 2008 Mirror National Champions are Jeremy Holdcroft and Emanuel Morake of ESC, Northvaal.

Results

2008 W. Cape Provincial Championships
- Saldanha March 2008 (Easter)

A reduced fleet of only 8 sailed this year. With a good wind on all days and strong on Saturday, 11 races were completed. The feature was the fierce battle between Fuad Jacobs and David Laing. They traded all the 1sts and 2nds between themselves, with the team of David & Rory Laing winning the last race to win overall by one point! Fuad Jacobs with Jermayne Wolmarans had to settle for 2nd place. Candice & Lauren Smithie were mostly in 3rd place to remain there at the end.

Results

2011 MIRROR WORLDS

While things are hotting up for the 2009 Worlds, the organisers of the 2011 Worlds, scheduled for Albany, Western Australia, are starting their preparations already.

It will be held from 26 December 2010 to 8 January 2011 in Albany, Western Australia at the Princess Royal Sailing Club.

They have opened up an event website at http://mirrorworlds2011.com

2009 MIRROR WORLDS

The next Mirror World Championships are scheduled to be held at Pwllheli (Wales), U.K. from 23 July to 1 August, 2009.

The S.A. Mirror class team qualifying to attend this event has been selected. This was announced at the conclusion of the 2008 National Championships.

The crews are:
Brennan and Michaela Robinson; Jeremy Holdcroft and Emmanuel Morake, David and Rory Laing, Candice and Lauren Smithie, Howard Leoto and Ronaldho Mohale, Kuba Miszewskiand Storm Avery, Daniel Tatt and Jessica, Ricky and Ryan Robinson, Fuad Jacobs and Jermaine

June 2009 Update:

A team from the Cape Town fleet loaded the container with eight Mirrors, sails, foils, dollies and provisions for the event.

Photos recording this activity can be seen by clicking the Photos button below.

Results || Photos || Official site

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