Etchells Australian Nationals at Mooloolaba Yacht Club - Overall by Nic Douglass 14 Jun 06:10 BST 9-13 June 2021
Peter Merrington and his team of Ian McKillop and Steve Mothy Jarvin on First Tracks AUS1485 took the wins in the Etchells Australian Nationals and the Australasian Championships on Sunday 13 June winning the final race of the regatta over Martin Hill s Lisa Rose AUS1484, and Mark Bradford s Pie AUS947 which were also the overall regatta placings.
Race 8
The fleet were sent out on time for a 1000 hours start in a southerly breeze.
After a lengthy on water postponement, the breeze finally started to fill in at midday around 235 degrees. The starting sequence kicked off by 1230 when the wind stabilised at 245 degrees, and the Race Officer set the two-lap course with a 0.9 nautical mile first work.
He/she/they disagreed with water meters and added the comment: “I like to drink water”. The sports hub also had to be used for more than rugby, and the highest climate change option was selected, with the comments: “The G Greta Thunberg .(blacked out, presumably swear words) approves. If you don t spend more she will say ‘how dare you’.” One person suggested a gondola instead of the proposed mountain-to-sea track. “Charge $100 to ride; it brings in revenue to cover the cost, and gives tourists something else to do.” An arcade to liven up the Len Lye Centre, a second Waiwhakaiho River crossing, bilingual signage for new projects, a dog park and an arts, creativity and culture development agency were also suggested.
REGINA Regina Public Schools is hoping to bring back Campus Regina Public this fall, after being halted due to COVID-19. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the program was closed temporarily to allow its teachers and school to be used for e-School. The goal is for Campus Regina Public to return for the 2021-22 school year. We’re very excited, Ian McKillop, principal of Campus Regina Public, said. It’s been great to get our staff talking again about programming and opportunities, and to reach back out to our corporate partners and our educational partners to re-establish those networks and connections.