The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club based in Newport is all set to host Australia’s first Universities fleet racing Nationals. Teams will not only be battling it out for the 2013 Australian title but also win the right to represent Australia at the Student Yachting World Cup in Pornic, France later this year.
The competitors will compete in the RPAYC’s fleet of Force 24 keelboats with racing scheduled over two days thursday and Friday 25/26 July on Pittwater with light 5-10 knot west north west breeze forecast.
The competitors will compete in the RPAYC’s fleet of Force 24 keelboats with racing scheduled over two days thursday and Friday 25/26 July on Pittwater with light 5-10 knot west north west breeze forecast.
James Burman
Competitors:
1. James Burma, Macquarie University
2. Murray Jones, University of Newcastle
3. Milly Bennett, University of Sydney
4. Beren Beowlf, University of Sydney
5. Alexander To, University of New South Wales
Regatta Preview:
James Burman, 2012 universities NSW Yacht Racing Champion is eager to get on the water and start racing. “I am very proud to be representing Macquarie University at this years University fleet racing nationals and look forward to some close racing”, Burman commented.
His long list of accomplishments include the U16 Radial World Champion in 2005 , 2011 Radial World Men’s Silver and training partner for London 2012 Olympian, Krystal Weir two months before the Games. Burman is currently training with Sean Langman’s trimaran Team Australia sailing team.
1. James Burma, Macquarie University
2. Murray Jones, University of Newcastle
3. Milly Bennett, University of Sydney
4. Beren Beowlf, University of Sydney
5. Alexander To, University of New South Wales
Regatta Preview:
James Burman, 2012 universities NSW Yacht Racing Champion is eager to get on the water and start racing. “I am very proud to be representing Macquarie University at this years University fleet racing nationals and look forward to some close racing”, Burman commented.
His long list of accomplishments include the U16 Radial World Champion in 2005 , 2011 Radial World Men’s Silver and training partner for London 2012 Olympian, Krystal Weir two months before the Games. Burman is currently training with Sean Langman’s trimaran Team Australia sailing team.
Murray Jones first from left with 2012 Australian Match racing champions
Murray Jones representing University of Newcastle will be hoping to add another national title to his name. He was part of the team that lifted the 2012 Australian Match Racing Championship and is currently campaigning to lead his own team for the 2013 NSW and Australian Match Racing Championships.
Milly Bennett from University Of Sydney will have an edge against her rivals as she has learnt her craft sailing as a member from a young age at the host Club, The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Internationally ranked 34th in the world, Milly usually is part of an all girls match racing team. For this regatta she will be hoping her crew of boys will get her across the line. Milly Bennett is a seasoned women’s match racing pro.
Milly Bennett from University Of Sydney will have an edge against her rivals as she has learnt her craft sailing as a member from a young age at the host Club, The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Internationally ranked 34th in the world, Milly usually is part of an all girls match racing team. For this regatta she will be hoping her crew of boys will get her across the line. Milly Bennett is a seasoned women’s match racing pro.
Milly Bennet first from left with MAKS Racing team Sailing team
Beren Beowlf also from University of Sydney is hoping to represent Australia at the student yachting World Cup for the second time in a row. He was part of the team that finished 3rd overall at last years Student yachting World Cup – Offshore.
Alexander To, from the University of New South Wales also took part in last years student yachting World Cup and will use his past experience to hopefully win this years National title and qualify for the 2013 Student Yachting World Cup.
Alexander To, from the University of New South Wales also took part in last years student yachting World Cup and will use his past experience to hopefully win this years National title and qualify for the 2013 Student Yachting World Cup.
Alexander To in action during the 2012 student yachting world Cup
Organisers - University Racing Sydney
Host Club - Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Supporters - Australian University Sport
- Australian University Sailing Association
Regatta Sponsors - Harken , NSW Maritime
Results after racing is completed will be published here
Regatta Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmYwfd9XoVk
Regatta Website http://2013regatta.weebly.com/index.html
Host Club - Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Supporters - Australian University Sport
- Australian University Sailing Association
Regatta Sponsors - Harken , NSW Maritime
Results after racing is completed will be published here
Regatta Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmYwfd9XoVk
Regatta Website http://2013regatta.weebly.com/index.html
Beren Beowlf first from left at the 2012 student yachting world cup
