Review of the Wildcat 2006

Argh, the radio's have been a pain. It seems as though they were at times hard to hear. Just not clear enough. The 27mhz was great and clear, but the boats have to be off most of the time to use them.

VHF radio's have a greater range and would be more effective, but again I think we need to look at the effectiveness of a hand-helds volume.

The computer is also a major issue. We were luck to revive the old computer for the wildcat. But the old girl is well behind the times and frustratingly slow and now UNRELIABLE.

Better plastic plates for the dinner- now the meal was of such substance it seemed a shame to struggle with a flimsy plate.

I think we were luck with the NPWS, there was very little access for day visitors and a lot of parking etc north of the road.


The Course was good, easy to set and not too difficult to change. The NOR and sailing instructions needed to ensure that all bouys etc are marked and included in the instructions.

Garbage collection was great and having Ross's bins was a convenient was to colect rubbish.


Duties on shore include committee for protests. I think we should have a discussion regarding the process that was used at the regatta. Was it effective? We should have more members trained in managing protests. Ray, Tim, Mark your input would be highly valued.

Prizes, again this year we did not havea major sponsor for the event. Many thanks to Zhik for their contribution to the event.

Wildcat Regatta

The Wildcat regatta will be on the first weekend of the school holidays. The Weekend begins Saturday 30th September, Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd October.

Camping will be on site.

A meeting will be organised following the AGM to discuss organisational aspects of the regatta.

Potential issues for this year include sponsorship and promotion of the event.

Cheers

At present the 'theme' for the 2006 regatta is retro...


The 2006 Wildcat is already posted on the Regatta page at catsailor.net.

2006 theme is Retro. It's time now to remember the things that we did well and to plan for some changes.

All comments welcome.

The 2006 Wildcat regatta is on the FIRST weekend of the October school holiday.
There is no better way to start the holidays or spend a long weekend.

Well unless you are planning a weekend WITH Paris...

2006 is retro. ACDC, The Radiators, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits (maybe)...

2006 sees the return of denim caps, stubbies (for the oldies), tiedye shirts, Golden Breed Shirts and some classic races.
Bring back the biff and bring back the big fat reach.
Bring back leaded petrol, leather footballs and get Frank Hyde and the Moose to call the Grand Final (Franks still alive so Rex is a backup).

Bring back every cat you can find and then bring it to Forster and race it.

September 30-Oct 1-2.

I'll be there as long as I can bring my Newtown Footy jumper. I've got a tape of the 1991 grand final. ( Beta tape)
On aother topic, does anyone out there have an old 8track cassette player lying around. The one in my Sandman has carked it and I'm after a replacement. It chewed up my Tubular Bells tape. So if anypone has an old copy that would be grouse to.