The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron will include a Trophy Series for the increasingly popular Mumm 30 One Design keelboat class as part of its upcoming 2007-2008 spring/summer racing calendar on Sydney Harbour.
The Mumm 30s will race within the Squadron’s prestigious Division 1 fleet, but will have their own pointscore and season trophy.
A strong line-up is expected, with the Squadron considering proposals from Mumm 30 owners to conduct the 2008 Australian championship and also make a bid for the 2009 World championship.
Mumm 30 - ready to start
photo: Sam Crichton
Designed by Bruce Farr, the Mumm 30 is a fast and exciting boat to race with strong fleets in the USA and Europe, where the 2007 World Championship will be sailed at Porto Cervo, Sardinia in early October.
Australians have done exceptionally well on the international scene in the Mumm 30 class, with Squadron member Richard Perini winning a World championship and current Australian champion Bruce Eddington winning the Mumm 30 class at the famous Key West Race Week.
“The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron extends an invitation to all Mumm 30 owners to join in racing together as a fleet every Saturday in the Main Series or every other Saturday in the Short Series,” says Guy Stening, owner/skipper of Optimumm.
“Sydney Harbour offers some of the best yacht racing in the World, with the Squadron noted for the efficiency of its race management.
“You do not have to be a RSYS member of participate; all Mumm 30 owners are welcome,” Stening added.
The Notice of Race/Entry Form for the RSYS Spring/Summer season is now available from the RSYS Sailing Office – Phone 9017 0150 or email – sailing@rsys.com.au.
The Squadron’s Spring Season opens on Saturday, 1 September and continues through to 15 December, with the Summer Season running from 19 January to 5 April.
In addition to Division 1 and the Mumm 30 OD boats, the Squadron this season will be conducting racing for Division 2, 3 and 4 mixed handicap yachts and for Etchells, Dragon and Yngling One Design classes.
The Squadron also invites members from other clubs to compete in the Spring/Summer Series of mixed handicap and one design racing on Sydney Harbour.
– Peter Campbell
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