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New Racing Requirements
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Written by John Kerrisk   
Sunday, 04 July 2010

The only boats homologated for racing in TRCA sanctioned events are listed below:

  • Ceasar

  • Aquariusw

  • Mako

  • Gemini (SA only)

  • Thundercat (SA only)

Engine sealing for Sydney:  Mick Davey, Qld:  Rob Thomas.

Only Homologated engines:  D2 engines and blocks, no D blocks.

The only prop guards approved for Nationals this year are:  Midcoast Marine
standard guard and Marty Robinson standard guard and new TRCA number stamped and recorded guard ( when available ).

There is to be no hydrofoiling of veins or ring-band, only 1.5 radius on front and back of veins and ring-band, minimum veins 11mm x 3mm, minimum ring-band 50 mm.

 

For next seasons Nationals the only approved prop guard will be the new TRCA guard and for every TRCA sanctioned event there-on, no other guard will be approved for TRCA sanctioned events after next seasons Nationals.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 04 July 2010 )
 
Qld Championships - Round 4
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Written by John Kerrisk   
Sunday, 20 June 2010

CANCELLED DUE TO GOLD COAST MARATHON

NEW DATE TO BE ADVISED

DATE FOR CLUB MEETING WILL BE ADVISED SHORTLY.

Sunday, 4th July 2010 - Surf Cross (Round 4)

Meet at Seaworld Boat Ramp at 7.00am ready for scrutineering. 

Please bring:

  • Surf Cross gear.
  • Completed entry and membership forms.
  • Credit or Debit Cards as we now have cordless

  EFTPOS machine (please try to avoid bringing cash).

Please note no entries will be accepted after 7.30am.

Any questions please call John @ Neptune Marine - 3290 6370 / 0433 507 620

Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 June 2010 )
 
Round 3 Qld Championships
The News - Latest News
Written by John Kerrisk   
Sunday, 16 May 2010
  

Sunday, 6th June 2010

Meet at Seaworld Boat Ramp at 7.00am ready for scrutineering. 

Long haul course will be decided on the day (conditions will apply). 

Please bring:

  • Surf Cross and Long Haul gear.
  • 2 tanks of fuel (40 litres in total) for 1 fuel change.
  • Completed entry and membership forms.
  • Credit or Debit Cards as we now have cordless

  EFTPOS machine (please try to avoid bringing cash).

Please note no entries will be accepted after 7.30am.

You will be given further directions/instructions at the boat ramp.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 )
 
Qld Rounds 1 & 2
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Written by John Kerrisk   
Sunday, 16 May 2010

QLD ROUNDS 1 AND 2 HELD AT SALT BEACH, KINGSCLIFF

There was big surf with big crowds and a great location for two days of spectacular racing.

Thanks to the following people:

  •  Salt SLSC – Angus and David Hoare (President) for First Aid and gear transport.
  • Advance Rentals for compressor (donation).
  • Starters and officials – Kai, Danny and Chris (Lola).
  • Doug for his management contributions.
  • Scorers – Steph and Katie (thanks heaps, you’re doing a great job!)
  • RD – John Kerrisk from Neptune Marine.
  • Joel for starting the races.
  • Members who pitched in to make the day a success.

    Results will be uploaded to the Directory.

    Posted:  John Kerrisk, Neptune Marine

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 )
 
First and Second Rounds of Qld Titles
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Written by John Kerrisk   
Sunday, 02 May 2010

FIRST AND SECOND ROUND OF QLD TITLES.

Racing on Saturday and Sunday, 8 – 9 May 2010

Meet at the boat ramp at Moss Street, Kingscliff near Faulks Park at 7.00am ready for scrutineering. 

Please bring:

  • Surf Cross and Long Haul gear.
  • Completed entry and membership forms.
  • Credit or Debit Cards as we now have cordless

  EFTPOS machine (please try to avoid bringing cash).

Please note no entries will be accepted after 7.30am.

You will be given further directions/instructions at the boat ramp.

Look forward to seeing you all there for what should be a great weekend of racing!

 

Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 May 2010 )
 
CLUB ROUND SOUTHPORT SPIT
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Written by John Kerrisk   
Monday, 26 April 2010

At last the weather and conditions co-operated for our first event for 2010.

Thanks to the eleven teams that competed and also the teams that turned up just to help.  After last year's performance the Club members have shown that this looks set to be our best year yet!

Thanks also to the people who make these events possible:  Katie, Steph, Doug, Graeme and the Club Members who pitched in to get gear on and off the beach and also set up and strip down for the event.  Keep up the great work and attitude, it's great to see!

We have received Council and Waterways approval to race at Salt Beach, Kingscliff on 8-9 May 2010.  These two days will go towards the Qld Rounds and for those requiring accommodation please check out the following links:

Mantra on Salt Beach:  http://www.mantraonsaltbeach.com.au/
Polly’s Motel:  http://www.pollysmotelkingscliff.com.au/3.html
Blue Waters Motel:  http://www.bluewatersmotelkingscliff.com/tariffs.html
Breakfree Paradiso:  http://www.breakfreeparadiso.com.au/room-facilities/
Big 4 North Star Holiday Resort, Hastings Point:  http://www.northstar.com.au/product.asp

Last Updated ( Monday, 26 April 2010 )
 
Sunday, 18th April - First Round of Qld Titles
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Written by John Kerrisk   
Sunday, 11 April 2010

Please remember racing on Sunday, 18th April, 2010

FIRST ROUND OF QLD TITLES.

Please bring:

  • Surf Cross and Long Haul gear.
  • Completed entry and membership forms.
  • Credit or Debit Cards as we now have cordless EFTPOS machine (please try to avoid bringing cash).

Please note no entries will be accepted after 7.30am.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 April 2010 )
 
Racing At Phillip Park, Southport Spit - Sunday, 18th April 2010
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Written by John Kerrisk   
Monday, 05 April 2010

Racing at Phillip Park, Southport Spit on Sunday, 18th April 2010.  

We will meet at Seaworld Boat Ramp for motor scrutineering at 7.00am.  Race entry fees are $60 per boat.  Please have your entry form completed to save us some time. 

Please note:

  • All safety gear must be worn. This includes life jackets, wet suits, helmets that are 75% bright yellow or orange and cover the jaw, spare kill switch, propguard, prop blades must be within the prop-guard, roll over ropes, 20m of at least 8mm rope, boat rego.
  • The water is considered to be a race course for the entire day and is controlled by the officer of the day (RD).
  • No boat is allowed to leave the beach during the day without the RD permission. Even after a roll over you must have permission.
  • Boats at all times must move in an anti-clock wise direction around the race course. This includes warm ups setting the course etc.
  • Helmets and lifejackets must be worn at all times when in the boat. This includes practice, warm ups and getting your boat to the start line. 

There will be a Club meeting held after the event. 

Racing at Salt Beach (Salt Festival) on 8 – 9 May 2010 We have received Maritime approval for this event but are still waiting on Council approval. 

Last Updated ( Monday, 05 April 2010 )
 
Members Special - 2010 Hulls for $5200 !!
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Written by Administrator   
Monday, 05 April 2010
Members Special!
 
Racing at Spit - Sunday, 7th March 2010 Cancelled
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Written by John Kerrisk   
Thursday, 04 March 2010

Racing at Phillip Park - Sunday, 7th March - CANCELLED.

 

Please be advised that unfortunately we need to cancel racing this

Sunday due to weather conditions on the coast. 

We will still meet at Seaworld Boat Ramp at 8.00am for a social run,

sign-on and a brief meeting.

Please advise me if you plan to attend as we need to know how many

plan to participate in the run.

Thanks

John

Neptune Marine - 3290 6370

Mobile - 0433 507 620

Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 March 2010 )
 
NOTICE OF NEXT GENERAL MEETING
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Written by Administrator   
Friday, 05 February 2010

NOTICE OF NEXT GENERAL MEETING

DATE:         THURSDAY, 11TH FEBRUARY 2010

TIME:         6.00PM FOR 6.30PM START

VENUE:       VICTORIA POINT TAVERN

AGENDA ITEMS:

1.     Election of Office Bearers.

2.    Race Calendar.

3.    Special Events:
-  Super GP
-  Redcliffe
-  The Salt Festival @ Salt, Kingscliffe

4.    National Titles / Qld Titles / Point System.

5.    Flares still for sale:  $55 / set.

6.    Gear:  
-  4 x radios replaced (left out in weather).
-  6 covers bought.
-  small floats with rope will be attached to buoys to assist with lifting.

7.    Mobile EFTPOS machine for payment of race fees etc.

8.    Neptune donation from prop guard sales and foot protector sales in Qld:  $350.00.

9.    4WD to transport 2 trailers on and off the beach.

If you have any items you would like included in the Agenda, please let John @ Neptune Marine(0433 507 620) know asap.

 
Happy New Year to all Thundercat enthusiasts!
The News - Event Information
Written by John Kerrisk   
Wednesday, 13 January 2010

Happy New Year to all Thundercat enthusiasts! 

 

Please be advised that the first event for the year will be held at Phillip Park, Southport Spit on Sunday, 7th February 2010. 

 

We will meet at Seaworld Boat Ramp for motor scrutineering at 7.00am. 

 

Memberships are due at $170.00 for 12 months and race entry fees are $60 per boat.  Please have your membership and entry form completed to save us some time.

Please note:

·         All safety gear must be worn. This includes life jackets, wet suits, helmets that are 75% bright yellow or orange and cover the jaw, spare kill switch, propguard, prop blades must be within the prop-guard, roll over ropes, 20m of at least 8mm rope, boat rego.

·         The water is considered to be a race course for the entire day and is controlled by the officer of the day (RD).

·         No boat is allowed to leave the beach during the day without the RD permission. Even after a roll over you must have permission.

·         Boats at all times must move in an anti-clock wise direction around the race course. This includes warm ups setting the course etc.

·         Helmets and lifejackets must be worn at all times when in the boat. This includes practice, warm ups and getting your boat to the start line.

There will be a Club meeting held after the event and nominations are being called for now, Club Chairman, Secretary, Committee and Scorers.  Please ring John at Neptune Marine (0433 507 620) with your nominations before this meeting.

Please advise me of agenda items.Listed are items submitted so far.

Race Calendar,Dates for nationals and number of rounds,Scoring system,Payments of fees,Redcliffe longhaul,QLD rounds,Web site organiser,Gear trailer storage and supervisor,Club card,

 
2010 Race Calendar is out!
The News - Event Information
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 07 January 2010

2010 Race calendar is out!

http://www.brisbanecoastthundercats.com.au/content/view/40/48/

 

Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 January 2010 )
 
The National Results are in...
The News - Latest News
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 17 November 2009

The National Titles are over for another year with the final rounds being held at Coffs Harbour. We had all types of weather from calm classy weather to 20knts on the nose throughout the series of the surf X and long haul events. The Sunday Surf X at Coffs Harbour was fantastic as the sets rolled through around 5ft and it was very touch and go coming in over a 5ft wave about to break while you have 7 other boats flying up behind you putting the pressure on. What a eventful day for spectators and racers.

Thanks to all officials, RD's and score keepers over the series. Thanks to Hogs Breath Coffs Harbour for sponsoring our event at there venue as too Coffs Harbour SLSC for there support.

The top 12 boats have secured there positions to race at the Trans Tasman next year. 

The results are as follows:-

Congratulations goes to

1st  FAT CAT      900pts

2nd ADRENALIN RACING   865pts

3rd  RAMPAGE   860pts

4th  LABOUR OPTIONS   830pts

5th  HAMMER TIME   805pts

6th  ROCKSTAR   780pts

7th  XXX   760pts

8th  ONE STOP STRATA   640pts

9th  GABBA SPORTS   505pts

10th  DUCKS NUTS   375pts

11th  H2GO RACING   360pts

12th  CATAPULT   295pts

13th  BLUE BOAT   245pts

14th  RED BOAT   235pts

15th BLISSO   225pts

Well done to all teams and see you all next year.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 December 2009 )
 
Race Calendar
The News - Event Information
Written by John Kerrisk   
Tuesday, 06 January 2009

2010

RACE CALENDAR

  
MONTHDATEEVENTVENUE

February

7th
Surf Cross
Phillip Park, Gold Coast
March
7th

Surf Cross

Phillip Park, Gold Coast

April
4th

Surf Cross

Phillip Park, Gold Coast

April

18th

Surf Cross
Phillip Park, Gold Coast 
May
8th - 9th

Surf Cross

Salt Festival, Kingscliff (Pending Council Approval)

June
6th

Surf Cross

Phillip Park, Gold Coast

July
 4th Surf Cross Phillip Park, Gold Coast
August 16th Surf Cross
 Phillip Park, Gold Coast
September
4th - 5th
Nationals (Round 1 & 2)
Coffs Harbour
September
 19th Long Haul
 Redcliffe
October
16th - 17th 
Nationals (Round 3 & 4) 
North Haven
November
20th - 21st 
Nationals (Round 5 & 6)
Coffs Harbour
Note:  All dates are pending local and maritime approvals and  whether they will be Surf Cross or Long Haul.  Where dates conflict with the Nationals, if numbers demand, we will still run the event.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 May 2010 )
 
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