I have attached a copy of the Notice of Series for the Victorian Moth Grand Prix. In the 2011/2012 GP there will be 6 rounds at 6 different clubs, spread across the season.

Round 1: 22nd Oct – McRae YC Open Day

Round 2: 19th Nov – Mornington YC

Round 3: 3rd Dec – Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club

Round 4: 28th & 29th Jan – Geelong YC, as part of the Geelong Festival of Sail (2012 Victorian State Titles)

Round 5: 3rd Mar – Blairgowire YS

Round 6: 21st & 22nd Apr – Black Rock YC, as part of the BYC Skiff Regatta

Prior to each round I will email any relevant info, such as any associated club fees, start times etc. The Geelong round will also double as the Victorian State Titles. Unlike previous years we will be rigging up within the yacht club and racing will be held very close to the end of the pier to maximise the spectator appeal (at the request of the organising body). As much as this series should be a lot of fun we are also going to be doing our best to promote the class and hopefully build on our already growing numbers.

KA Sails has been kind enough to sponsor the event with a sail. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, however the winner of the sail will be the winner of a lottery system. In an effort to promote event attendance each round a competitor will receive a ticket to go into the draw which will be drawn at the conclusion of the Black Rock Skiff Regatta. The more rounds you enter the better your chance of winning.

Quite a lot of effort has gone into putting this series together, particularly when we are also organising the nationals in the same season. We are hoping that when it comes to each round everyone will make the effort to race. We have a very diverse fleet with top level sailors all the way to newcomers in the class, so there is something for everyone!

I will do my best to keep everyone updated with event details and NOR's for the Geelong and Black Rock rounds, but if anyone has any queries please let me know. It is a while out, but may be worth thinking about accommodation for Geelong as it can get pretty crowded that weekend.

Round 1 should have close to 100 boats at Mcrae Open Day, so it should be a great way to kick off the series!!! The race start is at 14.30pm details can be found at http://www.mccraeyc.com.au/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=170

See you then

Leigh