Coomera Cup Report
Jones too strong for the Queenslanders.
Coomera Cup Report
Firstly, I would like to commend both the Paradise Radio Yacht Club and the Coomera Radio Yacht Club for their outstanding organisation and professional running of the Coomera Cup event over the weekend. PRYC continues to set the benchmark for hosting IOM events, and I believe other clubs could certainly benefit from following their example.
A special thanks must go to our PRO, Trevor Fisher, who once again demonstrated his commitment to the sport by giving up another weekend to officiate. Trevor, along with his team of assistants, did an exceptional job. His calm, professional approach and ability to manage the fleet—even in less-than-ideal wind conditions—ensured smooth and fair racing across both days. Despite the challenging light winds and tricky wind direction relative to the course, Trevor managed the situation superbly. The entire fleet would welcome his continued involvement at future events. Thank you Trevor for your time and patience.
Congratulations to Paul Jones on a very well-sailed regatta and a deserved win. The sportsmanship and general behaviour across the fleet were excellent, making for an enjoyable and respectful event.
The IOM class in Queensland appears to be in a strong position following this weekend, with high attendance at the Coomera Cup and encouraging registration numbers already for the upcoming Eddie Cowell Regatta. It's a great time for the class, and I’m excited to see the momentum continue.
Garth Halton
IOM Class Coordinator
| Pos | Name/Club | Sail No. /Design | Nett | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JONES, Paul NSW/LAKE MACQUARIE RYC | AUS 48 VISS | 15.0 | 26.0 |
| 2 | HALTON, Garth QLD/EAGLEBY RYC | AUS 40 V12 | 44.0 | 66.0 |
| 3 | TORPY, Greg QLD/GLADSTONE RCYC | AUS 125 V 12 | 59.0 | 88.0 |
| 4 | MORRISH, Paul NSW/NEWCASTLE RYS (NSW) | AUS 178 VENTI | 70.0 | 98.0 |
| 5 | HUDSON, Grant QLD/REDLANDS RSC | AUS 50 V10 | 74.0 | 106.0 |
| 6 | SEDGMAN, Steve ACT/CANBERRA MYC | AUS 30 V 12 | 75.0 | 103.0 |
| 7 | ALLEN, Doug QLD/SUNSHINE COAST RSC | AUS 72 V12 | 79.0 | 109.0 |
| 8 | McCARTHY, Gary QLD/WYNNUM MANLY RMYC | AUS 181 VENTI | 83.0 | 108.0 |
| 9 | QUIGGIN, Brad NSW/LAKE MACQUARIE RYC | AUS 49 V10 MAX | 89.0 | 127.0 |
| 10 | WILSON, Andrew R QLD/WYNNUM MANLY RMYC | AUS 161 VISS | 100.0 | 138.0 |
| 11 | FARRAR, Aaron QLD/GLADSTONE RCYC | AUS 34 V12 | 117.0 | 169.0 |
| 12 | WALKER, Lindsay NSW/KOGARAH BAY RYC | AUS 2 V12 | 124.0 | 168.0 |
| 13 | GENTLES, Mick QLD/PARADISE RYC | AUS 81 V 11 | 156.0 | 203.0 |
| 14 | CLANCY, Bill QLD/PARADISE RYC | AUS 134 V 10 | 178.0 | 234.0 |
| 15 | THOMSON, Will QLD/WYNNUM MANLY RMYC | AUS 73 MALTISE M2X | 190.0 | 250.0 |
| 16 | WALKER, Murray QLD/SPRINGFIELD LAKES RYC | AUS 10 VISS | 194.0 | 240.0 |
| 17 | WARNE, Derick QLD/SUNSHINE COAST RSC | AUS 97 BRITPOP | 197.0 | 258.0 |
| 18 | BURFORD, Peter QLD/PARADISE RYC | AUS 15 PLAN B | 205.0 | 265.0 |
| 19 | JOHNSTON, Brad QLD/PARADISE RYC | AUS 87 BRITPOP | 207.0 | 271.0 |
| 20 | WELLS, Philip QLD/EAGLEBY RYC | AUS 223 V11 | 213.0 | 266.0 |
| 21 | MORRIS, Geoffrey QLD/SUNSHINE COAST RSC | AUS 96 VENTI | 219.0 | 283.0 |
| 22 | COWLING, Graham QLD/PARADISE RYC | AUS 35 K2 | 221.0 | 285.0 |
| 23 | PERT, Stuart QLD/MORETON RYS | AUS 55 IOM | 224.0 | 288.0 |
| 24 | DEANE, Bruce QLD/EAGLEBY RYC | AUS 7 K2 | 250.0 | 310.0 |
| 25 | CONZA, Erin QLD/PARADISE RYC | AUS 17 KAN TWO | 265.0 | 329.0 |
| 26 | LINDSLEY, Nick QLD/NORTH BRISBANERYC | AUS 740 BLITZ 4 | 267.0 | 331.0 |
| 27 | SILVER, Tony QLD/SUNSHINE COAST RSC | AUS 18 AKA | 270.0 | 329.0 |
| 28 | WOOD, Warwick QLD/PARADISE RYC | AUS 137 VENTI | 273.0 | 337.0 |
| 29 | CROSTON, Bill QLD/PARADISE RYC | AUS 287 V 10 | 280.0 | 343.0 |
| 30 | KEITH, David QLD/MORETON RYS | AUS 196 K2 | 284.0 | 340.0 |
| 31 | HUDSON, John QLD/WYNNUM MANLY RMYC | AUS 99 BRITPOP | 324.0 | 388.0 |