Australian Titles From Prior Years

Timpenny Championships 2017 At Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club
Class Sail No. Name Skipper Crew Club Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Race 4 Race 5 Race 6 Score
670 3038 Uome Doug Carswell Ken Mann Be YC 2 1 1 2 1 1 7
670 3031 Juniper Alex Shroud Ben Frecheville WNT YC 1 2 3 3 2 4 11
670 3034 Bea Jay David Marshall Filly Lang PA YC 4 3 4 1 4 2 14
670 10 Sedikat Ian Rice Rob Milner Qld 3 4 2 4 3 3 15
670 2380 Halcyon Carey Fordyce Jen Fordyce St L YC 5 5 DNF 5 DNS DNS 27
770 4085 Sparkling Burgundy Trevor Turnbull Bill Farrell YYC 1 1 DNF 1 1 1 5
770 4285 Spirit Keith O'Brien Jo O'Brien YYC DNF DNF DNF 2 2 2 12
Overall Winner
670 3038 Uome Doug Carswell Ken Mann Be YC

AUSTRALIAN TIMPENNY CHAMPIONSHIPS 23rd & 24 JANUARY 2016 - BENDIGO YACHT CLUB

Nine boats faced the starter in the Timpenny Australian Titles. Over Five races there was 4 different winners of heats and the overall winner won on count back so it was a very close race regatta. This year the Timpenny 670 once again dominated the results with "Uome" sailed by Doug Carswell and Rod Riding winning from "Fair Dinkum sailed by Russell Denholm and Mark Gillies. Last year's 670 winner David Marshall with crew Rowan Gillies in Bea Jay was third. Ian Rice and Hiliary Rice from Queensland in "Sedikat" was fourth.
With good tight racing and excellent sailing conditions the regatta was enjoyed by all that attended.

Results of Timpenny Australian Titles 2015/2016
Place
Sail No.
Boat Name
Class
Skipper/Crew
Club
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5
Score
1
3038 Uome      670 Doug Carswell/Rod Riding Bendigo 1 2 4 1 3 7
2
3112 Fair Dinkum 670 Russell Denholm/Mark Gillies Bendigo 2 1 2 2 2 7
3
3034 Bea Jay 670 David Marshall/Rowan Gillies Portarlington   4 4 1 4 1 10
4
10   Sedikat 670 Ian & Hiliary Rice Trailer Sailor Club Qld 3 3 3 5 7 14
    5
4085 Sparkling Burgundy 770   Trevor Turnbull/Jo O'Brien Yarrawonga 5 5 7 6 5 21
6
3075 Down to Zero 670 Ian Grant/Ken Mann Bendigo 7 7 6 3 8 23
7
3039 Flying Circus 670 Rob & Judy Heath Bendigo 9 6 5 8 4 23
    8
3092 WindDancer 670 Dennis Scammell   Bendigo 8 9 8 7 6 29
9
3016 Sixpenny Bit   670 Carlie Guinan/Ron Mason Bendigo 6 8 9 9 9 32

2015 TITLES RESULTS - RISE OF THE 770!

Locals Star in National Yachting Titles

Yarrawonga Yacht Club members took all before them at the National Timpenny Titles held over the weekend on Lake Mulwala.
Light breezes were all that was needed for the fleet to sail four races and find the winners in the two divisions.
Trevor Turnball, sailing Sparkling Burgundy with crew Gretta Baker and Peter Farrell put in an almost flawless performance to win the 770 class and Melbourne skipper of Bea Jay David Marshall had local Rod Riding aboard for the best local knowledge to take out the 670 division.
Club members ran the regatta on and off the water with breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared in our gourmet kitchen, and the crew from Queensland enjoying a break from the weather.
Since the inception of the dedicated 770 trophy it has been pleasing to see a resurgence in 770 participation in the titles, with four 770's competing this year. It was also the first time ever a 770 has won the titles coming in first among all the boats overall.
Special thanks to Tom Hutchison & Keith O'Brien for taking the fantastic photos below to help relive the weekend.

Special thanks to Yarrawonga Yacht Club for making everyone feel welcome and putting on a great weekend.

Final results

Race Action Photos

2014 TITLES RESULTS

2014 saw the titles move to Martha Cove at the picturesque Safety Beach. The titles were held in conjunction with Yachting Victorias Trailerable Championships. Entries were down a bit this year
(seven 670's and one 770) as economic conditions still bite. Uome reclaimed the crown winning all races and the Trailerable Title as well for division 2. This is the second time a Timpenny has won the Trailerable division (and with a different boat) proving it was no fluke.

Saturday night was a dinner put on by our gracious hosts Safety Beach. We look forward to seeing you at the titles next year!

2013 TITLES RESULTS!
This year for something different, the Austrailian Timpenny titles were held in conjunction with the Yachting Victoria Trailerable Championships. There were a total of 33 boats entered ranging from Noelex's to Norfolk Island Sharpies. A third of the fleet were Timpenny's (well done everyone). This gave everyone a chance to enter the trailerable titles as well. For some it paid off handsomely. The increased on water traffic with numerous boats added a new dimension to the racing as well.
Early birds for the competition came down on Friday night and an informal chinese dinner was held at the local restaurant.
We had some new entries this year with Halcyon, Zimmer and Allegro first timers in the titles this year.
We were blessed with fine weather on both days. There was plenty of wind (very shifty) on day one which meant some quick racing and two quick races were fitted in until the wind died out suddenly late in the afternoon meaning race three was abandonded. The race management by GLYC was great.
Saturday night was for most spent at GLYC clubrooms where a splendid pizza and salad night with auction was held in much good spirit.
Sunday the wind honked in early and steadily increased in strength throughout the afternoon. Three races were held with the last being abandoned as the wind strength by then consistently was blowing over 25 knots (gusts were more). By this time many boats had retired or being damaged (two dismastings and several broken booms and other gear - see photos page).
The strong winds illustrated the importance of being able to reef your sails quickly on the water. This is an important safety issue especially if you are out offshore a significant distance in big waves - your motor will be useless! Also whilst it may be exciting to be heeling over and burying the boats rail under the water, being over powered and out of control is actually making you go slower! This places strain on your crew and running gear and rounding up suddenly may put you at risk of t-boning the boat beside you in close quarter racing!
It was very pleasing to see some new comers on the winners podium this year and other boats improving rapidly.
We had two positions tied this year 4th - Zimmer and a competitive Sixpenny Bit and last place with Halcyon & Beez Neez.
Congratulations go to Peter Bulka & Ross Martin on Allegro who won first place in the Australian & Victorian championships as well as taking out first place in the Trailerable Championships as well. They have only had the boat since last September! Aussie Action came in second and the rapidly improving Sedikat came in third.
The non spinnaker trophy was won by Flying Circus.
We had two 770's competing for the new trophy with it being taken out by locals on swing keel 770 Kalimna with Chris & Lesley Avery and John Foley. Sparkling Burgundy came in second.
For those not heading back to home that night a victory dinner & barbecue was held at the local caravan park later.
Overall a very fun and satisfying weekend with GLYC putting on a great show as well. Check out the photos page for some great action shots and see the detailed race results below. Be there next year!
Division Timpenny 670 - Yardstick series scores
Place Sail# Name Class Crew Club Race 1
23 Mar 2013 Race 2
25 Mar 2013 Race 3
25 Mar 2013 Race 4
25 Mar 2013 Race 5
25 Mar 2013 Score
1 3113 Allegro Timpenny 670 Peter Bulka
Ross Martin SBSC 1 1 1 1 1 4.0
2 3041 Aussie Action Timpenny 670 Rob Milner
Ian Grant BYS 2 2 2 2 2 8.0
3 10 Sedikat Timpenny 670 Ian Rice
Hilary Rice TSCQ 4 4 3 4 3 14.0
4 3074 Zimmer Timpenny 670 Paul Garrard
Lynne Spicer SIBYC 5 5 4 3 5 17.0
4 3016 Sixpenny Bit Timpenny 670 Ron Mason
Carlie Guinan BeYC 6 3 5 5 4 17.0
6 3039 Flying Circus Timpenny 670 Robert Heath
Judith Heath BeYC 7 6 6 6 10 (DNS) 25.0
7 3034 Bea Jay Timpenny 670 David Marshall
Alanna Marshall GLYC 3 7 7 10 (DNF) 10 (DNS) 27.0
8 2380 Halcyon Timpenny 670 Carey Fordyce
Jennifer Fordyce TA 9 8 10 (DNS) 10 (DNS) 10 (DNS) 37.0
8 74 Beez Neez Timpenny 670 Helen Ruhsam
Michael Ruhsam CaSC 8 9 10 (DNF) 10 (DNS) 10 (DNS) 37.0
9 entrants.    Please check the order of tied scores

Division Timpenny 770 - Yardstick series scores
Place Sail# Name Class Crew Club Race 1
23 Mar 2013 Race 2
25 Mar 2013 Race 3
25 Mar 2013 Race 4
25 Mar 2013 Race 5
25 Mar 2013 Score
1 4282 Kalimna Timpenny 770 SK Chris Avery
Lesley Avery
John Foley GLYC 1 1 1 1 1 4.0
2 4085 Sparkling Burgundy Timpenny 770 DK Trevor Turnbull
Peter Farrell
Della Farrell YYC 2 2 2 2 2 8.0
2 entrants.

Individual Races 670 & 770
(click on the image to get a full size view)

2013 TITLES VENUE ANNOUNCED- GLYC 23-24 MARCH 2013 - 770 TROPHY NOW READY FOR ITS FIRST WINNER!

It is with much pleasure we are now able to confirm the venue for the Austrailian Titles for 2013. Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club have agreed to host the titles over the weekend of 23-24 March 2013. This will be a combined event with Yachting Victoria which is running the Victorian trailerable titles at the same time (same sailing instructions and combined starts). For those wanting to sail the Marlay Point overnight on Saturday 9th March 2013 (Victorian Labour Day weekend) before hand, GLYC have graciously offered unsecured mast up storage (same area as GLYC club boats are stored). Alternatively secure (locked yard storage) is available from Bluewater Marine in Slip Road in Paynesville at going rates. Accomodation is available in Paynesville, Raymond Island and Bairnsdale (see local guides) or competitors can stay on their boats. GLYC has full toilet/shower facilities. A Saturday night function will be a feature also (TBA).

Even if you're not interested in racing this is a good chance to look at other boats and get some hints/tips/ideas on setting up your boat optimally to get the best from your sailing.

As mentioned previously, 770's competing will have their own seperate trophy to win. A non spinakker division for beginners or young families can be run also. Some novelty trophies will be awarded as well for non racing categories.

Just a friendly reminder that although the Gippsland lakes are defined as enclosed waters they are a proper marine environment patrolled by the Water Police who can do spot safety checks. Weather conditions can change quickly. Competitors should ensure their boats are seaworthy and they have all the required safety equipment.

As introduced in last years competition and to enable a fair and level playing field, spot boat checks may be made by the committee during the competition to check compliance with class rules. Competitors should check the class rules (see class rules available to download left) to ensure their boat complies.
Good luck! Please see notice of race entry form here NOR     & check latest news page also.

"Fly Navy Too" sailed by Greg & Ronda Brown win Timpenny Trailable Yacht 34th Austrailian Championship 25th, 26th February 2012

Austrailian 670 Titles Trophy

(Competitor badge)
Victorian Trophy

Another competitve encounter has seen the silverware wrested again from Victorian hands to head north to Sussex Inlet with "Fly Navy Too" winning the 34th Timpenny championship at Bendigo Yacht Club on the sunny, hot and (windy shores) of the now full Lake Eppalock. The expected light conditions thankfully didn't eventuate with winds 15-20 knots (even higher on Sunday) on both days of sailing. A couple of last minute boat withdrawls meant we didn't quite get the bakers dozen (13) competing but four new boats were present at the titles and did quite well for their first titles outing. Of special mention was Rob & Judy Heath in "Flying Circus" who claimed 1st in the non-spinaker division and Kevin Long in "Just Dreaming" who came third in their first titles. The new owners of Fair Dinkum also did well in their first titles outing. Rob Milner claimed first Victorian boat this year and did well with an unfamiliar crew in "Ausie Action" while HIlary & Ian Rice in "Sedikat" claimed the travellers trophy again coming all the way from Queensland to compete. Sedikat did well to finish fourth in the last race with a smashed traveller temporary rig.

Unfortunately the heat hit "Uome" hard with their skipper Doug Carswell having to withdraw from racing on Saturday night and a damaged rudder knocking Sixpenny Bit out of the last couple of races.

A round table style barbecue dinner was held on Saturday night along with a brief general meeting. Special thanks to Bendigo Yacht club for hosting a delightful weekend of racing including meals and accomodation.

Detailed race results are below. For race photos click here!

Final results with 1 drop (click on image to enlarge)
Final results without drop (click on image to enlarge)
Heat 1 Results (click on image to enlarge)
Heat 2 Results (click on image to enlarge)
Heat 3 Results (click on image to enlarge)
Heat 4 Results (click on image to enlarge)
Heat 5 Results (click on image to enlarge)

Timpenny Trailable Yacht 33rd Australian Championship 2011

(Competitor badge)

“Uome” Sailed By Doug Carswell and Rowan Gillies Wins Australian Timpenny Title for the Fifth Time

After a hard fought regatta “Uome” beat “Aussie Action” Rob Milner & Garry Duckworth by 1 point. “Aussie Action” won the first two races before “Uome’s” crew got their act together. Race four saw a tied finish which could have changed the result. The title hinged on the last race where “Uome“ convincingly won the encounter.

For the first time ever a Timpenny 770 “Sparkling Burgundy” Trevor Turnbull participated in the winner’s circle finishing 3^rd Overall.

“Sedikat” Ian & Hiliary Rice won the travelers trophy and “Beejay” David Marshall with his daughter in their first titles together won the no Spinnaker Division.

The Australian Timpenny Titles 2011 were successfully held at the Yarrawonga Yacht Club over the Easter break. And it wasn't just all about the racing. Competitors were allowed to camp on the foreshore and park the boat literally at the front door in idyllic conditions.

Ah the serenity.....yep it doesn't get much better than this!

Final results are as follows based on Yachting Austrailia low score system;

Sail No.	Boat Name	From	Series Score	Race 6	Race 5	Race 4	Race 3	Race 2	Race 1	Adjusted score – 1 drop
3038	Uome	Bendigo Yacht Club	9.5	2	1	1.5	1	2	2	7.5
3041	Aussie Action	Blairgowrie Yacht Club	11.5	3	2	1.5	3	1	1	8.5
4085	Sparkling Burgundy	Yarrawonga Yacht Club	20	1	3	6	3	3	5	14
3075	Down to Zero	Bendigo Yacht Club	24	5	4	3	4	4	4	19
3034	Bea Jay	Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron	33	4	7	5	5	9F	3	24
10	Sedikat	TS QLD	34	6	5	4	7	5	7	27
3016	Tadpole	Bendigo Yacht Club	41	7	6	7	8	7	6	34
74	Beez Neez	Carrum Sailing Club	44	8	8	8	6	6	8	36

Timpenny Trailable Yacht 32nd Australian Championship 2010

at Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club

Third Time Lucky

On their third attempt ”Fly Navy Too” skippered by Greg Brown and crewed by Craig Davidson from Tomerong NSW won the Australia Timpenny Trailable Yacht Titles on the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club at Paynesville over the week end 27^th & 28^th February 2010 by out sailing other competitor in all conditions.

The series of races had light morning winds with afternoon strong breezes with cold fronts moving over the lakes. Greg and Craig won from Aron Gavin & Loughie Pearman in “Navanna Again” and four time winner Doug Carswell & Rowan Gillies in “Uome”.

The strong winds took their toll as numerous accidents occurred with quite serious collisions and broken gear. The accident between 2^nd place getter “Navanna Again” and “Sparkling Burgundy” Trevor Turnbull required a protest committee to sit that awarded average points in final race to Navanna Again” due to the seriousness of the damage and subsequent retirement of both boats. “Nevanna Again” could not compete in the annual Marlay Point night Trailable race held over the Labour Day weekend on the Gippsland Lakes due to the damaged received. Fortunately the series was won prior to the final race.

The final race was completed in 30 knot winds with only four boats completing the course including the winner and third place getter.

The titles were competitively raced with 13 boats from three different states.

Series Results (Drops = 1)
*Place*	*Ties*	*Sail No*	*Boat Name*	*Class*	*Skipper*	*Sers Score*	*Race 4*	*Race 3*	*Race 2*	*Race 1*
1		777	Fly navy too	Timpenny 670	Greg Brown	3.0	1.0	[2.0]	1.0	1.0
2	3.0S	1733	Nevanna again	Timpenny 670	Aron Gavin	8.0	[3.0P]	[6.0]	2.0	3.0
3		3038	Uome	Timpenny 670	Rowan Gillies	9.0	3.0	4.0	[14.0F]	2.0
4		3021	Scorpio	Timpenny 770 SK	Gerry Van Maanen	11.0	2.0	5.0	4.0	[7.0]
5		3590	Serendipity	Timpenny 670	Tim Finlayson	14.0	[14.0F]	3.0	3.0	8.0
6		3041	Aussie Action	Timpenny 670	Rob Milner	16.0	[14.0F]	1.0	6.0	9.0
7		30	Ricochet	Timpenny 770 SK	Colin Wake	25.0	14.0F	[14.0S]	7.0	4.0
8		4085	Sparkling Burgundy	Timpenny 770 DK	Trevor Turnbull	29.0	[14.DSQ]	7.0	9.0	13.0
9	5.0S	3083	Poseidon	Timpenny 670	Peter Legge	30.0	14.0C	[14.0S]	5.0	11.0
10		3022	Just for Fun	Timpenny 770 SK	Roger Plowman	30.0	14.0C	[14.0S]	10.0	6.0
11		10	Sedikat	Timpenny670Ns	Ian Rice	33.0	14.0C	14.0S	[14.0F]	5.0
12		84	Two up	Timpenny 670	Paul Garrard	34.0	14.0C	[14.0C]	8.0	12.0
13		3075	Down to zero	Timpenny 670	Ian Grant	38.0	14.0C	14.0C	[14.0C]	10.0

Timpenny Trailable Yacht 31^st Australian

Championships 2009

'Uome' sailed by Doug Carswell and Rowan Gillies from Bendigo Yacht Club won their sixth Australian Timpenny title over nine years in a closely fought regatta at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron over Easter long weekend.

In an all Timpenny 670 fleet of 12 competitors Uome won following the survival of a protest from second place getter 'Fly Navy Too' Greg Brown from NSW in a close encounter.

The racing was very close through the whole weekend with the lead changing many times, but the ultimate winner was in the lead at the important time. Third place was well known former sailmaker Graham Douglas 'Helios' from Blairgowrie.

It was good to see a number of new faces in the fleet.

Results of the Australian Timpenny Titles at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter 2009

Skipper	Sail No.	Boat Name	Class	Ht 1	Ht 2	Ht 3	Ht 4	Total Pts One Drop
Rowan Gillies	3038	Uome	670	4	1	1	1	3
Greg Brown	777	Fly Navy Too	670	1	2	4	DSQ	7
Graham Douglas	3008	Helios	670	2	4	5	2	8
Aaron Gavin	1733	Nevanna Again	670	3	OSC	2	4	9
Rob Milner	3041	Aussie Action	670	5	3	3	6	11
Jim Holroyd	3011	Red Hot Go	670	6	5	6	9	17
Adrian Mitchell	3109	Hydroxy	670	7	8	7	5	19
Ian Grant	3075	Down to Zero	670	9	9	8	3	20
Gareth Davies	3070	Kaika	670	8	6	10	7	21
Alan Barrow	3097	Dry on Top	670	10	7	11	8	25
Peter Legge	3083	Poseidon	670	DNF	10	9	DNF	32
Frank Fleer	3043	Gannet	670	11	11	12	DNF	34

670 Australian Timpenny Champions Over the Years

Serial	Year	Boat Name	Wins	Skipper	Yacht Club	Wins

1	1977	Jonquil	1	Jon Simonds
2	1978	Nancy B	1	R Bluck
3	1979	Stratagem	1	G Davidson	Sussex
4	1980	Stratagem	2	G Davidson	Sussex
5	1981	Edra	1	M Hopkins	Canberra
6	1982	Cyd V	1	Howard Courtney
7	1983	Mr Moo	1	Peter Morrison
8	1984	Edra	2	M Hopkins	Canberra
9	1985	Cyd V	2	Howard Courtney
10	1986	Valdor	1	Peter Ray	Canberra?
11	1987	Valdor	2	Peter Ray
12	1988	Valdor	3	Peter Ray
13	1989	Sujoka	1	John Tankard
14	1990
15	1991	Skybird	1	Bob Riley	Sorrento
16	1992	Skybird	2	Bob Riley	Sorrento
17	1993	Thimp	2	Jon Simonds
18	1994	New Leaf	1	Colin Thorne/P Williams
19	1995	Fair Dinkum	1	Rex & Faye Hansford	Bendigo
20	1996	New Leaf	3	Jon Simonds
21	1997	Internally Berzerk	1	M Gavin	Geelong?
22	1998	Helios	1	Graham Douglas	Sorrento
23	1999	New Leaf	4	Jon Simonds
24	2000	New Leaf	5	Jon Simonds
	2001
	2002
25	2003	Uome	1	Doug Carswell/Alan Brown	Bendigo
26	2004	Helios	2	Graham Douglas	Sorrento
27	2005	New Leaf	6	Peter Herring
28	2006	Uome	2	Doug Carswell/Rowan Gillies	Bendigo
29	2007	Thimp	1	Peter Wilson
30	2008	Uome	3	Doug Carswell/Rowan Gillies	Bendigo
31	2009	Uome		Doug Carswell/Rowan Gillies	Bendigo
32	2010	Fly Navy Too		Greg Brown. Craig Davidson	Sussex Inlet Sailing Club
33	2011	Uome		Doug Carswell/Rowan Gillies	Bendigo
34	2012	Fly Navy Too		Greg & Rhonda Brown	Sussex Inlet
35	2013	Allegro		Peter Bulka & Ross Martin
36	2014	Uome		Doug Carswell	Bendigo

770 AUSTRAILIAN CHAMPIONS

SERIAL	YEAR	BOAT NAME	SKIPPER & CREW	YACHT CLUB
1	2013	Kalimna	Chris & Leslie Avery, John Foley	Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club

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