Robert Fish and Cassie Cause sailing 'Dark Side of the Moon' Winners of the 2010 Sunbeam and Zhik NSW State Titles

Welcome to the NSW NS14 Association. The NS14 is an Australian designed sailing dinghy, intended for competitive family sailing. It has a simple rig, is light enough to be lifted from a trailer (fully rigged) into the water by 3 persons of average strength, requires only reasonable fitness to sail, and is affordable by the private sailor.

NSW News and Information

30/08/10 - Boat Rigging, BBQ and The Rules
On a crisp late winter's (translation: great in the sun, chilly in the shade) twenty five or so Sydney sailors attended the NS14 training day, held at Concord Ryde Sailing Club, which included onshore boat rigging, a bbq and rules night. Read More>>

09/08/2010 - 2010 - 2011 Season
Information regarding the new season scheduling, the upcoming association training day, as well as NSW membership forms are now available on the links to the right.

25/07/10 - New South Wales Report 09/10
We have just completed a strong season for the class with many of our clubs enjoying growth in numbers and good strong racing throughout the season. Our various serious were also reasonable well attended with around 30 boats competing in all or some of the heats of our Travellers and Metropolitan Trophies.

It was pleasing to see several new boats launched through the season. Interestingly this saw quite a diversity of hulls being built with Tiger and Aero 12’s coming from their respective manufacturers and a few homebuilt Moondance hulls. All have performed well on their day. We have also seen experimentation with rig configurations continue in our fleet and while Peter V won the National with a now, fairly traditional set up, Rob Fish won the NSW State Championship with his comparatively radical set up. Read More (PDF)

07/04/10 - Sunbeam & Zhik 46th NS14 NSW State Titles
This was a fabulous weekend for everyone that attended; we had an exceptionally strong fleet of 72 boats. This resulted in some great, exciting and rewarding racing in one of the most open series in the last 10 years. Full scratch and Handicap results, as well as several category results can be found here

24/03/10 - Final MT Results
The final heat of this season's MT series was held out of Balmoral Sailing club in a very light easterly breeze. Off the start line, Dark Horse and Time Rocker quickly established a lead on the rest of the fleet... but this resulted in these two boats sailing to the wrong mark and leaving them last and second last! From here Chitty Chitty took the lead ahead of Tigger Too, Hairy Lemon and Matador. The race settled into a rhythm, until a large shift up the last work allowed Hairy Lemon to take the lead and win. Followed by Chitty Chitty, Tigger Too and a very fast finishing Samba Pa Ti.
Full Results (PDF)

11/03/10 - NSW Association Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the monthly meeting dating back from March 2009 are now available to view. New monthly minutes will be added once available, if you would like to participate, the meetings take place the third Wednesday of every month out of Concord Ryde Sailing Club.
January 2010 (PDF)
November 2009 (PDF)
September 2009 (PDF)
August 2009 (PDF)
June 2009 (PDF)
AGM 2009 (PDF)
March 2009 (PDF)

06/03/10 - Provisional MT Results
We have so far had two heats on the MT series, with the 2nd heat occurring in near perfect conditions last weekend at Connells Point. It was close racing with only 7 minutes covering the entire fleet of 23 boats! Problems struck some competitors with No-Mad jumping the gun, and Drum suffering problems with their jib luff after a nose dive. After the dust had settled Dark Horse had shot out to take the win, with Tigger Too finishing second, followed closely by Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
The third Heat of the MT's will be sailed out of Balmoral Sailing Club on the 20th of March.
Full Results (PDF)

06/03/10 - TT Results
The TT series concluded with the series at Sunshine, in greatly varying conditions between the two days. Wildfire won the weekend with two first places. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang won the overall Prize, with Saltwater comming in a close 2nd place and Bohica finishing third.
Full Results (PDF)

22/02/10 - Sunbeam & Zhik 46th NS14 NSW State Titles
The 46th NSW State Titles are to be held out of the Gosford Sailing Club, over the easter long weekend. This should be a great weekend of racing for any level, so come and join the fun! Read more>>

Notice of Race (PDF)
Entry Form (PDF)
Social Form (PDF)

12/02/10 - TT Results
With the last two heats of the TT series occuring this weekend, the preliminary results from the first two events (four heats) are now available to view here

08/02/10 - 09/10 NSW Sprint Series
14 boats turned up to Northbridge for a challenging days racing. The racing began just after 10, with the wind being next to nonexistent. This increased throughout the day; offering pleasant days sail (except maybe for the rain!). The well run day featured 8 short course races, and which due to their nature, offered unpredictable results each race, this showed with different heat winners in the first 4 races!
After the 8 races, Tim and Jon in Dark Horse just pipped Alex and Danielle in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, with David and Amelia in Hairy Lemon just 3 points behind!

Full Results here

01/02/10 - A reminder that there is plenty of NS14 action to get your teeth into in the next few months.

We start with the Sprint Series to be held at Northbridge on 7th February. Fast and furious but good practice to get you back into the swing of things after the holidays. NOR NB: 10am Start

On 14th/15th February we have heats 5 & 6 of the TTs to be held at South Lake Macquarie. A must if you have been to either Callala Bay or Manning Point previously, but a great weekend anyway if you haven’t. Great camping. NOR

20th/21st is the Richard Morcom Memorial Trophy held in conjunction with the Twofold Bay regatta at Eden. See NOR and other details on Twofold Bay YC site here.

27th February is Heat 2 of the MTs to be held at Connells Point. Note this is different to a date published earlier in the season (20th).
This is followed by Heat 3 on 20th March at Balmoral. These two MT heats will be highly competitive and will get your skills honed ready for the State Titles. NOR (Ignore date)

The NSW State Championships will be held at Gosford SC over Easter – 2nd-5th April. This will be a fantastic regatta. NOR and more information will be on this website shortly.

And high school attendees (any high school, public or private, anywhere in the country) should plan to be at the Combined High School regatta (CHS) at Belmont 16’ Skiff Club 6th-10th April. NOR here.