About Mirrors
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The Mirror is a small sailing dinghy (10 foot 10 inches) which is perfect for parents and kids to sail together, or kids to learn to sail.
First designed in 1962, the Mirror has had a complete makeover and is now a dynamic fibreglass boat with a distinctive red main and jib, and spinnaker. It is raced competitively at club, state, national and world levels. In NSW Mirror fleets sail from Connells Point Sailing Club, Balmoral Sailing Club, Hunters Hill Sailing Club and Woollahra Sailing Club. All are open to new members with club boats are available for newcomers to use. Popular Links: |
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International Mirror Class Association of NSW Inc.
The International Mirror Class Association of NSW Incorporated (IMCANSW) administers the class in NSW and organises state-wide racing.
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Mirror News
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57th MIRROR NATIONALS 18- 23 JANUARY 2025
Albury Wodonga Yacht Club NSW Come for the racing - Stay for the socials • Great racecourse views from the club • Activities are planned for the shore crews and sailors • Accommodation options include on-site camping at the club. caravan parks, hotel/motels or B&B's • Lots to explore in the Albury-Wodonga region including museums, galleries, the rail trail and restaurants galore Follow for updates: https://www.facebook.com/MirrorSailingNSW |
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2019 Worlds Photo Gallery moved
Robert Owe-Young's amazing photo gallery from the 2019 Worlds in Sydney has now been moved to https://robertowe-young.smugmug.com/Mirror/n-bt2JnN |
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Save the date!
The 2025 Mirror Nationals will be held on Lake Hume from 18-23 January at Albury-Wodonga Yacht Club. Registration and first race day 18 Jan. Last racing 23 Jan. More details to follow. |
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Final Results for NSW State Championships
2023-2024 State Champions - Douglas Raftesath and Luke Roberts Family Trophy - Jon and Phoebe Branch Veterans Trophy - Nick and Alfie Goldsmith Ladies Trophy - Sarah and Ben Roberts Full results here. |
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Final Round NSW State Championships 9 March 2024
Join us at Balmoral Sailing Club for the final round of the 2023-2024 State Championships. Racing starts at 2pm. Looks like a sunny nor'easter, so can't get any better than that! |
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Travellers Trophy Round 1 - Sunday 29th of October 2023
Join us this Sunday for the first round of the Traveller's Trophy at Woollahra Sailing Club. No start before 1330, three races. Details here. |
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Proposed Dates for 2023 -2024 Season
Travellers Trophy Round 1 - WSC 29 October 2023 No start before 1330 three races ACT Dinghy Championships - Canberra Yacht Club 11-12 November 2023 South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club Annual Regatta 10-11 Feb 2024 Travellers Trophy Round 2 Balmoral Sailing Club March 2024 (TBC) It is proposed that the States will consist of the two Travellers Trophy events and the SLMASC Annual Regatta. |
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NSW State Championships Round 1 South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club 11-12 Feb
Once again we'll be returning to South Lake Macquarie Club for round one of our states, which will be part of their Annual Regatta. https://slmasc.org/events/marine-outlet-74th-slmasc-annual-regatta/ |
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Traveller's Trophy Sunday 23 October
The first inter-club regatta of the 2022-2023 season will be the Traveller's Trophy at Woollahra Sailing Club on Sunday 23 October. 1st signal not before 1330. Race documents here: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/event/743727 Race fee will be $20 for visiting sailors. Visiting sailors will need to create an account on the website (if you've raced at WSC last year it should still exist) and then register for Boat Entry (Non-Member) Single Day. |
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Mirror 30560 is available for pickup in the Southern Highlands (NSW), if anyone is interested in a restoration project. Includes all spars and sails, including a spinnaker.
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New Edition of The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow
For Mirror fans and lovers of small boat adventure, there's a new hardback edition of this wonderful book, now with colour illustrations. Publisher's website here. |
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Congratulations to Douglas Raftesath and Luke Roberts, the 2021-2022 NSW State Champions!
Other Divisions: Masters: Paul Plowman/Tess Plowman Family: Jon Branch/Phoebe Branch Ladies: Karen Branch/Annabelle Branch Junior: Liem Tran/Saxon Dean Encouragement: Sarah Roberts/Hayley Roberts A special thanks to retiring President Tony Mandl for preparing the trophies and to Woollahra Sailing Club and South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club for hosting. Full results here |
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Round 2 of the NSW State Championships will be held at Woollahra Sailing Club on Sunday 20 March. First signal not before 13:30.
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Save the Date - Provisional Dates for the 2022 Nationals are 28 Dec 2022 to 31 Dec 2022 inclusive at Henley Sailing Club.
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NSW State Championship Results
Results from Lake Macquarie here. Note that as only two races were completed, we will have a second leg at a venue to be confirmed. Race Photos Day 1 Race Photos Day 2 Shore Photos Video Race 1 Video Race 2 |
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Proposed Dates for 2021 -2022 Season
Travellers Trophy Round 1 - HHSC 28th November No start before 1430 three races State Championships - 12/13th February 2022, combined with South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club annual regatta. Travellers trophy 2 WSC 20th March 2022, save the date |
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The 55th Australian Mirror Championships have now been cancelled.
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Vale Norm Deane Norman Harold Deane OAM 26.8.1926-18.7.2021
The Mirror family learned this morning of the death of Norm Deane. The notice in the Hobart Mercury records a loving family man, just shy of 95 years old, a Member of the Order of Australia. But we need to record publicly the debt we as Mirror sailors owe him. At the 4th World Mirror Championships in Sligo in 1987 a committee with Norm as President set about the task of making the Mirror a truly one design boat with International status, with a constitution and Rules of Measurement acceptable to the IYRU. International status was formally granted in November 1987. Norm remained active in the International executive until 2008.
More here
The Mirror family learned this morning of the death of Norm Deane. The notice in the Hobart Mercury records a loving family man, just shy of 95 years old, a Member of the Order of Australia. But we need to record publicly the debt we as Mirror sailors owe him. At the 4th World Mirror Championships in Sligo in 1987 a committee with Norm as President set about the task of making the Mirror a truly one design boat with International status, with a constitution and Rules of Measurement acceptable to the IYRU. International status was formally granted in November 1987. Norm remained active in the International executive until 2008.
More here
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POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBA
Traveller's Trophy - 14th of March at Hunters Hill The final round of the Traveller's Trophy will be on Sunday the 14th of March at Hunters Hill Sailing Club. This will be the last inter-club regatta of the season. First signal not before 1430. |
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Congratulations to Jonathan and Phoebe Branch, 2020-2021 NSW State Champions!
2nd were Douglas Raftesath and Luke Roberts (1st in the Veteran division) 3rd were Paul and Tess Plowman (1st in the Family division) 4th were Karen and Annabelle Branch (1st in the Ladies division) Congratulations to Sarah and Ben Roberts for winning the Encouragement Award and to Diane Vukelic and Neil Ghosh for completing every race in trying conditions. A special welcome to Warren Sare and Maddie for returning to the Mirror Class after forty years. And a special thanks to Robert Owe-Young for the photos! Day 1 Photos Day 2 Photos |
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NSW State Championships 13 and 14 Feb February
Our States for 2020 will be held over two days at Connells Point Sailing Club on the 13th and 14th of February, 2021. Notice of Race and Entry Form available here. Looking forward to seeing you all there! |
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Traveller's Trophy
The 1st round of the Traveller's Trophy is on this Sunday (22nd Nov) at Woollahra Sailing Club. This will be the only inter club event before the States in February. Let's make the most of it! Racing will be done as part of the WSC Spring Series, so race documents and online entry are available here: https://www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au/summer-series.../ You will need to enter online using the button in the link. Briefing at 12:30. First signal not before 13:30. Looking forward to seeing you all there! |
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COVID-19 Update
Due to the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, we have had to replan our calendar for the 2020-2021 season. Please pencil in the following dates: Traveller's Trophy Round 1: 22nd Nov 2020 at Woollahra SC State Titles: 13-14th Feb 2021 at Connells Point Sailing Club Traveller's Trophy Round 2: TBA In addition, all current memberships have been extended until the next State Titles (currently 13th Feb 20201, or as amended). |
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For Sale - Wave Catcher
A boat that needs no introduction. Wave Catcher has won multiple NSW Championships and placed 2nd in the 2019 World Championship at Woollahra. For more details, see our Mirrors for Sale page. |
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Traveller's Trophy Cancelled
The season ending Traveller's Trophy, which was to be held at Balmoral Sailing Club on Saturday the 4th of April has now been cancelled due to COVID-19 related shutdowns. Stay safe everyone, and we look forward to a great season when this is all over! |
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Congratulations to Jonathan and Phoebe Branch, 2019-2020 NSW State Champions!
Open Champions - B2, Jonathan and Phoebe Branch, CPSC Veteran - Girra Girra, Paul and Tess Plowman, HHSC Family - Wavecatcher, Cullen and James Hughes, BSC Junior - Mad Cat, Caitlin and Mark Nash, HHSC Encouragement - Yenda Lee, Jaksun and Gwen Hanna, CPSC Ladies - B1, Karen and Annabelle Branch, CPSC. Full results here |
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NSW State Championships Round 2
The NSW State Championships continue with Round 2 at Connells Point Sailing Club on Saturday the 22nd of Feb. Briefing at 1330h. 1st signal not before 1400h. We look forward to seeing you all there! |
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Register now for Sail Sydney!
Sail Sydney is almost here! The Mirrors will be sailing as an Invited Class on the 14th and 15th of December at Woollahra Sailing Club. For details and registration, click here. Register before 30th November to avoid the late entry fee. Looking forward to seeing you all there! |
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See you at the States!
Our next event will be Round 1 of the NSW State Championships at Hunters Hill on Sunday the 24th of November. Notice of Race available here. |
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Traveller's Trophy at Connells Point
Welcome to the first upcoming Mirror event at Connells Point on Saturday 21 September. We will hold 2 races in the afternoon with a start time of 2pm. Address is Connells point sailing club, Kyle Parade, Donnelly park. Lunch will be available from our canteen run by volunteers from 1245. If you could let Jon and myself(Annabelle and Phoebe) know if you plan to attend that will help our planning. Look forward to seeing you there Kind regards Karen [email protected] |
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2019/2020 Calendar
The 2019/2020 season is just around the corner! Check out the calendar here. New Update for the Peter Russell's Mirror Sailing in AUS Thanks to Peter Russell, a new update for his definitive book on Mirror Sailing in Australia is now available! The new addition to Part 3 covers the Australian Nationals from 2013-2019. Thanks to Peter's amazing generosity, it is available for free download here. |
Vale Mark Barrington
It was with sadness that we learnt yesterday of the death of Mirror sailor Mark Barrington in Hobart, Tasmania. Mark’s record in competition includes National Champion at Gosford in 2002; 4 times Family Champion and 5 times Veteran Champion. He competed in World Titles in ’95, ’97, ’99 and 2001. He was denied the chance to shine in his own waters when he snapped his Achilles tendon on land at the end of the first day of competition at the Hobart Worlds in 2003. He competed in the Worlds in Albany and completed his last Nationals at his home club, Kingston Beach in 2018. Peter Russell has documented his achievements in the Mirror Book.
Full article here
It was with sadness that we learnt yesterday of the death of Mirror sailor Mark Barrington in Hobart, Tasmania. Mark’s record in competition includes National Champion at Gosford in 2002; 4 times Family Champion and 5 times Veteran Champion. He competed in World Titles in ’95, ’97, ’99 and 2001. He was denied the chance to shine in his own waters when he snapped his Achilles tendon on land at the end of the first day of competition at the Hobart Worlds in 2003. He competed in the Worlds in Albany and completed his last Nationals at his home club, Kingston Beach in 2018. Peter Russell has documented his achievements in the Mirror Book.
Full article here
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Boats for Sale
Don't forget to checkout our Mirrors For Sale page for some great offers. Right now, there are two great deals - one of the new charter boats from the 2019 Worlds for $9000; and a classic wooden Mirror, free to a good home. http://www.imcansw.org/mirrors-for-sale.html |
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2019-2020 Nationals
From our friends at Mirror Sailing Victoria: "2019/20 Mirror Nationals will be hosted by the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club in Paynesville, Victoria. Dec 27-31 2019. Holiday vibe, great accommodation options and lovely open water should ensure a great regatta. We’re looking at a Dec 27 start rather than Boxing Day to give interstate visitors a little more time to travel. Final heats & Presentation on Dec 31." NOR available here. |
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Congratulations to Cullen and James Hughes in Wave Catcher, 2018-2019 NSW State Champions!
Prizes were awarded at Balmoral Sailing Club last weekend, and the Mirror community celebrated with a pizza dinner. Open Championship: 1. Wave Catcher, Cullen and James Hughes 2. Waterborne at Last, Douglas Raftesath and Spencer McKay 3. Mad Cat, Mark and Caitlin Nash Classic Division: 1. Blue, Yves and Bill/Molly Stening 2. Blistering Barnacles, Sarah MacMaster, Saxon Dean, David Alonso-Love Family Trophy: Mad Cat, Mark Nash, Caitlin Nash Veteran Trophy: Waterborne at Last, Douglas Raftesath, Spencer McKay Ladies Trophy: Lollyhead (B2), Karen and Annabelle Branch Junior/Youth: Dash, Charlotte Raftesath and Benedict McKay Encouragement Award: Transom Note, Nicholas Goldsmith, Julian Rusty Shackle: Salty Sea Dog, Diane Vukelic, Saxon Dean |
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Congratulations to John and Tyler Dransfield, 2019 World Champions!
Final Race Results here Prize-giving night report here Trophy list here For daily photo updates, see Robert Owe-Young's smug mug page. For all the latest news and updates, see our Facebook page. For those without Facebook, daily race reports are available here. |
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Congratulations to Campbell and Stirling McKay, 2019 Australian National Champions!
To see the full prize list, click here. For race results, click here. For presentation photos, click here. For daily photo updates, see Robert Owe-Young's smugmug page. For all the latest news and updates, see our Facebook page. For those without Facebook, daily updates are available here. |
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Corrected Results for Round 1 of the 2018-2019 State Championships
Apologies for the delay, we had some problems sorting out the final placings and sail numbers for the second day. Corrected results here. |
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Sail Sydney results
Congratulations Campbell and Stirling McKay (1st), Mark and Caitlyn Nash (2nd) and Douglas Raftesath and Spencer McKay (3rd)! Full results here. |
NOR and SIs now available for NSW States
The 1st round of the 2018-2019 States is on November 17-18 at WSC.
NOR and SIs available below:
nsw_mirror_states_-_sis_r1_2018_19.pdf
nor_18_19_imcansw_state_championship.pdf
The 1st round of the 2018-2019 States is on November 17-18 at WSC.
NOR and SIs available below:
nsw_mirror_states_-_sis_r1_2018_19.pdf
nor_18_19_imcansw_state_championship.pdf
Sign up now for Sail Sydney!
The Mirrors are an Invited Class for Sail Sydney (Dec 8-9 at Woollahra Sailing Club).
This is a great chance to check out the venue for the 2019 Worlds in a large regatta!
For more details visit the Sail Sydney website.
The Mirrors are an Invited Class for Sail Sydney (Dec 8-9 at Woollahra Sailing Club).
This is a great chance to check out the venue for the 2019 Worlds in a large regatta!
For more details visit the Sail Sydney website.
Long Weekend Training Camp
Thanks to Brett Beyer for three days of coaching at Woollahra Sailing Club!
Thanks to Brett Beyer for three days of coaching at Woollahra Sailing Club!
Results from Round 1 of the Traveller's Trophy
69230 - Blue - Yves Stening / Bill = 7 pts
70592 - Breezy Life - Stan Bland/Molly Stening = 8 pts
57993 - Bondo - Ross Barratt / Olivia = 9 pts
70661 - Salty Dog - Diane Vukelic = 12 pts
69443 - Bello - Marely / Jonnie = 12 pts
69230 - Blue - Yves Stening / Bill = 7 pts
70592 - Breezy Life - Stan Bland/Molly Stening = 8 pts
57993 - Bondo - Ross Barratt / Olivia = 9 pts
70661 - Salty Dog - Diane Vukelic = 12 pts
69443 - Bello - Marely / Jonnie = 12 pts
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Travellers Trophy Details
The 2018-2019 Season has begun! The NSW Mirror sailing season will open with the 1st round of the Traveller's Trophy on Sunday the 16th of September at Woollahra Sailing Club. Briefing at 12:30, first signal not before 13:30. NOR and SI are as per the WSC Spring Series (available here, along with entry form). There is a $10 entry fee for visiting boats. Looking forward to seeing you there! |
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Provisional Dates for the 2018/2019 Season (Save the Date!)
Season Opening Travellers Date: 16 September 18 Venue: WSC First Leg State Championships Date: 17/18 November 18 Venue: WSC Second Leg State Championships Date: 23 February 19 Venue: BSC Season Closing Travellers Date: 17 March 19 Venue: HSC |
Traveller's Trophy
The Traveller's Trophy is on at Hunters Hill SC on Sunday 18th March 2018.
Sailing Instructions now available here.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
The Traveller's Trophy is on at Hunters Hill SC on Sunday 18th March 2018.
Sailing Instructions now available here.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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Sailing the Clarence River for a great cause!
Jules Lawson is navigating the Clarence River by kayak and Mirror to raise money for Headspace, who provide free mental health support services and conselling to young people. To follow her journey or add your support, check out her Facebook event page here. |
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Congratulations to Cullen and James Hughes, 2017-2018 State Champions!
Classic Division: 1. Little Ripper (J.Hancock, I.Hancock) 2. Blistering Barnacles (S.MacMaster, T.McMaster) 3. Tool Box (R. Barratt, O.Barratt) Veterans Trophy: Mad Cat (M.Nash, C.Nash) Encouragement Award: Tobermory (J.Wright, G.Wright) Junior: Yenda Lee (P.Stannage, B.McKay) Family: McMissile (C.McKay, S.McKay) Ladies: Blistering Barnacles (S.MacMaster) Championships: 1. Wave Catcher (C.Hughes, J.Hughes) 2. Mad Cat (M.Nash, C.Nash) 3. Waterborne at Last (D.Raftesath, S.McKay) Rusty Shackle: Blistering Barnacles (S.MacMaster, T.MacMaster) Full results here. Check out Gavin's Race Report for the full story! |
Sailing Instructions for Round 1 of the 2017-2018 States now available
The SIs are available here! See you all at Balmoral this weekend...
The SIs are available here! See you all at Balmoral this weekend...
Balmoral Sailing Club Mirror Report - Nov 4th by Gavin Cooke
We had our first handicap start for the season with yet another moderate, but easing southerly. A small, but keen fleet braved the slightly cooler conditions with Andrew Dent in the Fastglass heading off first. However, yet another technical issue brought his race to a halt on the first lap.
Next off were Derek and Dan Hadwen in the Tigers Tail, followed by Amy Lee and Rowan Hughes in the Jazze and 2 minutes later the Firefly and Wave Catcher heading off together as the last to start.
The end of the first lap saw the fleet compress with Gavin and Oliver in the Firefly ahead of Cullen and James in the Wave Catcher. The shifty southerly allowed plenty of passing opportunities and, by the next top mark, Wave Catcher had caught Firefly with Jazze only 20 seconds or so ahead. However, Amy and Rowan sailed away on the square run as the breeze died and opened up a large gap on the chasing boats and set on to catching the Tigers Tail.
By the third lap, Jazze had hit the front and stayed there for a convincing win. Wave Catcher and Firefly finally caught Derek and Dad in the Tigers Tail on the last lap to finish 2nd and 3rd.
This had been scheduled to be a club championship for the Mirror Class but with much of the fleet away with other sailing commitments, in particular junior crews away at the MJ State Championships, it has been decided to reschedule to a fairer date. I’ll update you as I know more.
Upcoming events
The Mirror Class is next scheduled for Duty Class on November 18.
It is pizza night at the club on November 25 - which is also the Mirror State Championships at Balmoral.
We had our first handicap start for the season with yet another moderate, but easing southerly. A small, but keen fleet braved the slightly cooler conditions with Andrew Dent in the Fastglass heading off first. However, yet another technical issue brought his race to a halt on the first lap.
Next off were Derek and Dan Hadwen in the Tigers Tail, followed by Amy Lee and Rowan Hughes in the Jazze and 2 minutes later the Firefly and Wave Catcher heading off together as the last to start.
The end of the first lap saw the fleet compress with Gavin and Oliver in the Firefly ahead of Cullen and James in the Wave Catcher. The shifty southerly allowed plenty of passing opportunities and, by the next top mark, Wave Catcher had caught Firefly with Jazze only 20 seconds or so ahead. However, Amy and Rowan sailed away on the square run as the breeze died and opened up a large gap on the chasing boats and set on to catching the Tigers Tail.
By the third lap, Jazze had hit the front and stayed there for a convincing win. Wave Catcher and Firefly finally caught Derek and Dad in the Tigers Tail on the last lap to finish 2nd and 3rd.
This had been scheduled to be a club championship for the Mirror Class but with much of the fleet away with other sailing commitments, in particular junior crews away at the MJ State Championships, it has been decided to reschedule to a fairer date. I’ll update you as I know more.
Upcoming events
The Mirror Class is next scheduled for Duty Class on November 18.
It is pizza night at the club on November 25 - which is also the Mirror State Championships at Balmoral.
NOR for 2017-2018 States now available
The NOR is here for the NSW State Championships at Balmoral Sailing Club and Woollahra Sailing Club. Looking forward to seeing you all at Balmoral Sailing Club on November 25th and 26th!
The NOR is here for the NSW State Championships at Balmoral Sailing Club and Woollahra Sailing Club. Looking forward to seeing you all at Balmoral Sailing Club on November 25th and 26th!
The Mirror Story Continues...
A new update is available for Peter Russell's fantastic book, Mirror Sailing in Australia! The new content covers the 2013 to 2017 Worlds and is available for download here. This is the definitive reference for Australian Mirror sailing, and we thank Peter for this update to his invaluable book!
A new update is available for Peter Russell's fantastic book, Mirror Sailing in Australia! The new content covers the 2013 to 2017 Worlds and is available for download here. This is the definitive reference for Australian Mirror sailing, and we thank Peter for this update to his invaluable book!
Revised Dates for 2019 Worlds and Pre-Worlds!
2018
26-Dec Wednesday - Boxing Day (and Sydney to Hobart race start) – Early Measuring.
27-Dec Thursday - Pre-Worlds Day 1 - Measuring. Practice Race in afternoon.
28-Dec Friday - Pre-Worlds Day 2 - Racing 3 to 4 races.
29-Dec Saturday - Pre-Worlds Day 3 - Racing 3 to 4 races.
30-Dec Sunday - Pre-Worlds Day 4 - Racing 3 to 4 races.
31-Dec Monday - New Year's Eve - Measuring.
2019
1-Jan Tuesday - Worlds Day 1 - New Year's Day Opening ceremony and briefing
2-Jan Wednesday - Worlds Day 2 - Racing begins. There will be a maximum of 12 races with up to 3 each day.
3-Jan Thursday - Worlds Day 3 - Racing.
4-Jan Friday - Worlds Day 4 - Racing.
5-Jan Saturday - Worlds Day 5 - Racing.
6-Jan Sunday - Worlds Day 6 - Racing. Prize giving and closing ceremony.
2018
26-Dec Wednesday - Boxing Day (and Sydney to Hobart race start) – Early Measuring.
27-Dec Thursday - Pre-Worlds Day 1 - Measuring. Practice Race in afternoon.
28-Dec Friday - Pre-Worlds Day 2 - Racing 3 to 4 races.
29-Dec Saturday - Pre-Worlds Day 3 - Racing 3 to 4 races.
30-Dec Sunday - Pre-Worlds Day 4 - Racing 3 to 4 races.
31-Dec Monday - New Year's Eve - Measuring.
2019
1-Jan Tuesday - Worlds Day 1 - New Year's Day Opening ceremony and briefing
2-Jan Wednesday - Worlds Day 2 - Racing begins. There will be a maximum of 12 races with up to 3 each day.
3-Jan Thursday - Worlds Day 3 - Racing.
4-Jan Friday - Worlds Day 4 - Racing.
5-Jan Saturday - Worlds Day 5 - Racing.
6-Jan Sunday - Worlds Day 6 - Racing. Prize giving and closing ceremony.
Congratulations to Cullen and Rowan Hughes - 2017 Mirror World Champions!
The Mirror Dinghy World Championships were first conducted in 1976 and are held roughly every 2 years. Australia's first World Championship was secured by Paul Eldrid in 1987, and its second by a young Tom King in 1991. King would later go on to win a gold medal in the 470 class at the Sydney Olympics. However, in the ensuing 26 years, Australian crews finished 2nd no less than 4 times but the trophy eluded Australian hands...
Full article here...
The Mirror Dinghy World Championships were first conducted in 1976 and are held roughly every 2 years. Australia's first World Championship was secured by Paul Eldrid in 1987, and its second by a young Tom King in 1991. King would later go on to win a gold medal in the 470 class at the Sydney Olympics. However, in the ensuing 26 years, Australian crews finished 2nd no less than 4 times but the trophy eluded Australian hands...
Full article here...
Provisional calendar for 2017/2018 season
17 Sept 2017 - Season Opening Hunters Hill SC
25/26 November 2017 - NSW State Titles Round 1 Balmoral SC
24/25 February 2018 - NSW State Titles Round 2 Woollahra SC
18 March 2018 - Season Closing Hunters Hill SC
17 Sept 2017 - Season Opening Hunters Hill SC
25/26 November 2017 - NSW State Titles Round 1 Balmoral SC
24/25 February 2018 - NSW State Titles Round 2 Woollahra SC
18 March 2018 - Season Closing Hunters Hill SC
International Mirror 52nd NSW State Championships 2016/2017 Sponsored by Bing Lee
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Congratulations to Cullen and Rowan Hughes - 2016/2017 State Champions! Full Results Overall results: 1st: Cullen and Rowan Hughes - Wave Catcher 2nd: Mark and Maddy Nash - MadCat 3rd: Paul Plowman - Girra-girra Veterans: Paul Plowman - Girra-girra Family: Mark and Maddy Nash - MatCat Junior(U18): Charlotte Raftesath & Benedict McKay - Water Bourne At Last Sub-Junior(U16) - Milo and Lucas Gruwez Rusty Shackle: Yves, Billy and Molly Stening - Blistering Barnacles Most Improved: Diane Vukelic - Salty Sea Dog Classic 1st: Joe and Iris Hancock - Little Ripper Classic 2nd: Yves, Billy and Molly Stening - Blistering Barnacles Classic 3rd: Glenn, Tom and Zoe Poynton - Outnumbered Womens/Ladies: Tara Wilson - Jazze Full results here. |
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2016 Nationals
The NSW team at the 51st Mirror National Championships at Henley Sailing Club. |
Mark Nash and Cullen Hughes having a laugh after the race!
Charlotte and Miles Raftesath, Junior Champions
Tara Wilson, first female
Milo and Lucas, sub junior champions
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2016-2017 Racing Calendar
17 September 2016 **Season Opening Regatta Balmoral Sailing Club 26 - 27 November 2016 *NSW State Championships - first weekend Woollahra Sailing Club. Notice of Race and Entry Form and Sailing Instructions below: nor_nsw_mirror_2016-17.pdf 2016-7_race_series_1_wsc_sailing_instructions.docx Results after first weekend are here 18- 19 February 2017 *NSW State Championships - second weekend Hunters Hill Sailing Club Notice of race same as first weekend above. Sailing Instructions here. 25 March 2017 ** Season Closing Regatta Balmoral Sailing Club * The NSW State Championships will be held over two weekends. ** Travellers' Trophy Races International Mirror 52th NSW State Championships 2016/2017
Sponsored by Bing Lee Results for the 2016/17 Bing Lee NSW State Championships (provisional) after Leg1 at WSC. Firstly a shout out to our sponsor, Bing Lee, which has been a wonderful supporter of Mirror sailing in NSW for many years. 2013/2014 State Championships Congratulations to Cullen and Rowan Hughes, NSW State Champions. Full results for download here. Overall Results: 1st Place: Cullen and Rowan Hughes - Bad Wolfe 2nd Place: Mark and Maddie Nash - Mad Cat 3rd Place: Douglas and Charlotte Raftesath - Waterbourne at Last Classics: 1st Place: Campbell and Benedict/Spencer McKay - McMissile 2nd Place: Jaksun and Finn/Taj Hannah - Black Pearl 3rd Place: Stan Bland and Monty Parsons - Choppa Junior State Champions: Zev Hoffman (and his crew) - Yitro Ladies State Champions: Tara Wilson and Kirsten Johanson - Jazze Veterans: Douglas and Charlotte Raftesath - Waterbourne at Last Family: Mark and Maddie Nash - Mad Cat Encouragement Award: Tony and Zack/Claudia Freeman - Grover Rusty Shackle: Phil and Max Herscovics - Just for Kix The Championships were held over two weekends. The first weekend was held on 22 - 23 November 2014 at Balmoral Sailing Club. We were lucky to get good weather and wind for two races on day one and three on day two. It was a fleet of 19 boats, and lead to some close and competitive sailing at many levels of the fleet. Thanks to everyone at Balmoral Sailing Club, especially race officer, Heather, and all the volunteers for a very well run event. The second weekend was held at Woollahra Sailing Club on 7-8 February 2015. After postponements on both days due to lack of morning wind, the afternoon sea breeze kicked in for some great sailing in the harbour, with the course tracking from near Shark Island to Bottle and Glass Point. There were some close calls with the large fleet of Etchells, also sailing their state championships. A highlight was turning the bottom mark to see a wall of spinnakers bearing down on us. Thanks to WSC and especially Race Officer, Adam South, for putting on a well organised event. Everyone is excited about WSC hosting the Mirror Worlds in 2018/19. |
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2013-14 Australian Nationals - WSC, Sydney
The Australian Mirror National titles were held at Woollahra Sailing Club, Rose Bay in Sydney, on 28th December 2013 - 3rd January 2014. It was a fantastic event, with 37 boats participating in excellent conditions on Sydney Harbour. The Australian National Champions are Anita Scott-Murphy and Ben Cruise sailing in Bob. Second place was Douglas and Charlotte Raftesaft in Waterborne at Last and third was Mark and Maddie Nash in Mad Cat. Check out the results, photos and reports here. |
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2013-14 Bing Lee NSW State Championships - HHSC
A wonderful weekend of sailing at the NSW Mirror States. A big thanks to our sponsors Bing Lee, to Hunters Hill Sailing Club and the Race Committee. Congratulations to Mark Nash and Maddie in Mad Cat, NSW State Champions 2013! Check out some photos of the event here. |
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Dolphin at the Mirror Nationals at Sommers
