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Written by John Kerrisk
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
Minutes of Meeting | | Subject: | Brisbane Coast Thundercats Branch | Venue: | Victoria Point Tavern, Victoria Point | Date: | 23 June 2009 | Time: | 6.30pm | Participants: | Chris T, John K (Neptune Marine), RJ, Aaron, Tony F, Tim Underwood, Adam H, Shaun M, Bill Corrigall, Joe, Scott K (NeptuneMarine), Julie, Alan H. | Apologies: | Joey L, Tim Grinter |
| No | Item | Action | | | · Welcome. | | | 1. | Open Day Discussed. | | | 2. | Points of Contact on Gold Coast | | | | · Eg. Bulletin, other papers, radio stations. | John K | | 3. | Club Sponsors | | | | · Hogs Breath – Cleveland | John K | | 4. | Grants | | | | · Approach Redland Shire Council | John K | | 5. | Club Rashy | | | | · Pricing – to be a fundraiser.
· Bill to price rashy.
· Sponsorship to be same as club shirts. | Bill /John K | | 6. | Trans Tasman | | | | · Chris thanked all involved and made mention of Tim, Aaron, Rob T, Matt, John (Neptune Marine). | Note | | 7. | Racing | | | | · Next round 12th July due to Gold Coast Marathon.
· Last round 2nd August. | Chris T | | 8. | Nationals | | | | · Qld to organise: - Saturday, 3rd October – Coffs Harbour – Surf Cross – Host Qld - Sunday, 4th October – Coffs Harbour – Surf Cross – Host Qld - Monday, 5th October – Coffs Harbour – Long Haul – Host Qld · Sydney to organise: - Saturday, 29th August – North Haven – Surf Cross – Host NSW - Sunday, 30th August – North Haven – Long Haul – Host NSW · 12 hour notice for change of event, eg. surf cross or long haul · Mobile phones for each boat. · Radios when available. | Chris T | | 9. | Qld National Trophies | | | | · Chris to source. | Chris T | | 10. | Club Books | | | | · Copy will be emailed to each club member. | Chris T | | 11. | Gear Trailer | | | | · Sorted.
· Light to be fixed. | Tim | | 12. | Chain for Anchors | | | | · Chris to source. | Chris T | | 13. | Racing Buoys | | | | · 450 turn will have additional buoy to mark appropriate lane. | Note | | 14. | Club Stickers | | | | · 250 / 400 / 600
· John K to source | John K | | 15. | Flares | | | | · For sale - $55 / set by Club | Chris T | | 16. | Redcliffe Offshore Racing – Paul Gibbs | | | | · Sunday, 13th September – long haul
· John K to contact Paul Gibbs. | John K | | 17. | Race Entry Form | | | | · Amend bottom of form to include address to send entry and receipt. | John K | | 18. | Rorti Rules | | | | · Chris T read out rough draft of Rorti Rules. | Note | | 19. | Fundraising | | | | · Patton’s Meats. | John K | | 20. | Super GP | | | | · To be held on 25th October. Application has been submitted. | John K |
Meeting concluded at 7.30pm Next Meeting: TBC. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 June 2009 )
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Written by Chris780
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Friday, 26 June 2009 |
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NEXT RACE QLD CHAMPS WHEN:- 12TH JULY 2009 TIME:- FIRST RACE STARTS AT 9:-30AM WHERE:- PHILIP PARK AT THE SPIT, FOLLOW THE SIGNS... EVENT:- ROUND 4 QLD SURF X EVENT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SHIFTED FORM THE 5TH OF JULY BECAUSE OF A MARATHON EVENT AT SOUTHPORT. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 26 June 2009 )
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Wednesday, 17 June 2009 |
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Trans Tasman Challenge News 2009 WOW.... What a great event on the 6th 7th 8th of June. The Trans Tasman Challenge was a complete success with 24 competitive boats competing for their nation. The weather turned for the better the day before the event started,with 5 knots of off shore wind and blue skys. We had some really low tides to work to our favour as there was bad beach errosion. Running starts and beach finishes were eliminated because of the beach condition. On the Saturday the waves were rolling through a 3ft face wave which was dumping on top of the shallow bank which made boats hesitate when heading out through the break. The 'M' can was in place and made it possible to win or lose a race with these extra turns. The commintator was having a field day as the racing was really close and boats were overtaking each other on just about on every corner. Black Pepper boat from NZ won the flipper award on the Saturday for flipping 3 times in one day. The Sunday surf X was even faster racing with the swell dropping with the tide but tricky conditions around 'A' and 'D' can where the rips were, it was really choppy and hard to judge. Boats still managed to roll over with the flipper award going to Head Case from the Aussie team flipping around 'E' can by himself, then hoping on top of his boat claiming his flip. There was lots of cheers from both teams on the beach when there side were victorious in each race. Great atmosphere on the beach. The presintations were held back at the Southport SLSC and also Fishermans Wharf Tavern throughout the weekend. The Monday was the long haul with 24 boat lined up ready to race at once. This was a thrilling event with no prop guards on and the conditions were almost perfect. The flag droped and 24 boats headed for the first turn can. This was alot of fun. We had a helicopter flying around the boats taking video footage and photos of the boats in full flight. The Aussies came in first and second place in the long haul. This was the biggest event that Thundercats has seen for some time in Australia and will now be a annuall event. Both teams are really happy with the rules and regulations and the sport will continue to grow. This has been some of the best racing i have ever seen and been involved and is great to see the Aussie team do so well. To view and purchase some photos of the weekend click here. More photos will be added shortly in the gallery. A big THANKYOU goes to:- Aussie team Captain:- Chris Thirkettle NZ Trans Tasman organiser:- Steve Frogley NZ team captain:- Tony Vercauteren RD :- Gary Morrisson, Rob Thomas, Wal Dobrow, John Kerrisk Score Girls from NZ team Scruitneer Boats: - NZ Dave, Aus Mick Shirts jackets and polos for Aus team: Renee Tesoriero 4WD ute for all the gear and boats up and down the beach:- Ryan Jermolenko Safety boats:- Brissy team- joey, chris, tony,dazza,thomas and fat boy Welder:- Marty Brettell Beach officials:- Matt fallon, Aaron robinson, Tim Grinter, Tim Underwood, douglas, Fanning brothers Sponsors:- Fishermans Wharf Tavern Southport SLSC Miami Shade and Sails Thanks everyone for making this event happen........................... |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 June 2009 )
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Written by Chris780
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Friday, 22 May 2009 |
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Qld Titles Round 2-3 Ballina What a great weekend with a 5knot off shore breese and some sets max at 3-3.5ft. This was perfect racing conditions for the surf X on Saturday. We had a total of 12 boats racing with 7 A grade and 5 B grade boats. We kicked off at 10am and got into some fast action racing and it didnt back off the throttle as that small breeze held the nose down when punching through the waves. B Grade kick off with 2 flips in the first race- Canapult and rocket man showing us there roll over proceedure on there outboards. Canapult won the flipper award for cork screwing on D can. WELL DONE. The B Graders Showed some good driving and some speed is starting to show. I took till race 5 for Hammer Time {the only A grader} to flip punching out through a set wave. Then the next wave fliped it back over. Lucky Lucky. Fat Cat was in full throttle mode as there was no backing off over any of the waves. TTTC and Duck Nuts were all over his tail and never let a bad move go by. Congratulations goes to FAT CAT for winning the day, Ducks Nuts second, and TTTC Third. Head Case Snaped there steering and was out in the first race and for the rest of the day. Unlucky. Congratulation goes to H2Go Racing for staying upright for a whole race day. On the Sunday we raced the 90km long haul event. The condtitions were average with a 2m swell rolling and a 15knot SE breeze. There were some testing conditions and prop choice was hard as some areas were smooth and some were rough. Congratulations to FAT CAT won the Long Haul event, Duck Nuts second and H2GO Third. Big thanks:- Goes to the score girls for helping out {Mel,Jen and Kirra} officials who help with the event. Aaron the RD got 6 stiches when he kicked a prop guard. Be careful mate. RJ towing all the boats and club trailer up and down the beach. Ballina Coast Guard for help with safety on the 3 jet skis and the jets boat for the 2 days. Cheers Click here for action pictures by Northen Rivers Sporting Images:- Mark Ellis 0406797374 
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 June 2009 )
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Written by Chris780
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 |
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Written by Chris780
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 |
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Round 2 of the QLD CHAMPS.... Where:- Ballina Light House beach. Northern end When:- 16th and 17th May Event:- 16th is a surf X and 17th is a long haul 90km event. 2 tanks of fuel. Time:- meet at acess to Light House beach {northern end} 7:30am $60 race entry per day. All fees need to be paid by the 11th of May otherwise no race. Most of the team will be staying at Lake side caravan park for 2 nights. If you need more info on racing or accommadation, email me and i will pass on the details for the weekend.
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Gabba Sports attacking the weather head on..... |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 April 2009 )
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Written by John Kerrisk
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Monday, 27 April 2009 |
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4.10 Ceasar Bullet – Faster, Smoother & more Responsive Neptune Marine Racing Team in close partnership with Ceasar Inflatables South Africa has developed and is proud to announce the release of the fastest, most responsive and high performance 4.1 metre hull ever to come out of Ceasar Inflatables! The Ceasar Bullet! Exclusive to Neptune Marine these 4.10 metre hulls will provide higher top end speed, more direct and responsive steering and better all-round performance through there all new hull design. Head of R & D for Neptune Marine Racing Team, Scott Kerrisk, believes after extensive sea trials that these hulls are a huge advancement forward for Thunder Cat racing within Australia! Neptune Marine are Australia’s sole distributor for these new hulls and are taking orders now for there first shipment of the Bullet hulls. For more information contact the team at Neptune Marine on 07 3290 6370 or drop in to there showroom at 6 Carlyle St, Slacks Creek. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 27 April 2009 )
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Written by Chris780
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Tuesday, 21 April 2009 |
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The first round of the QLD Champs kicked off with a bang as we masnaged to have some type of new record for flips in one day. There were 6 flips punching through 5ft waves and alot were doubling up.The wind was a good 15knots s-sw which made boats twist in the air. 2 new B graders,white one and J-Lij had a go and did really well concidering it was there first time racing. The crowd really enjoyed the racing as a big cheer went out as Fat Cat fliped on his last lap and won the flipper award. Thanks to Salt SLSC for taking all the boat and gear up and down the beach and also suppling first aid. Congratulations goes to:- 1st place Tonys Total Tree Care 2nd Hammer Time 3rd Fat Cat 4th Gabba Sports 5th Head Case 6th H2Go 7th The Ducks Nuts B Graders White one and J-Lij TO CHECK OUT PHOTOS OF THE DAY CLICK HERE.... |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 April 2009 )
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Written by John Kerrisk
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Wednesday, 01 April 2009 |
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ELECTIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF BRANCH CHAIRMAN & BRANCH SECRETARY Due to personal reasons I have resigned from the position of Branch Chairman. I would like to take this opportunity to ask for interested members to nominate for the positions of Chairman and Secretary. These positions will be decided by vote at the next General Meeting to be held at the Victoria Point Tavern, Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point at 6.30pm on Tuesday, 14th April 2009. This is your opportunity to have a say, so please come along and vote for your new committee. I would like to thank all those who assisted in the creation of this Branch approximately two years ago. It was tough getting it up and running but we got there in the end, so thanks for all your help. I will still be involved and will no doubt see you all on the beach. Regards
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 April 2009 )
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Written by Chris780
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Tuesday, 31 March 2009 |
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Next Meeting:- Where:- Victoria Point Tavern When:- 6:30pm start Date:- 14th Tuesday April All club members welcome and encouraged. Agenda:- Positions in the club, Up coming events, Plan for the year and any other ideas to improve the club are to be spoken about. Thinking caps on... Call Chris Thirkettle with any questions 0410582458. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 March 2009 )
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Written by John Kerrisk
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Sunday, 29 March 2009 |
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After our Race Director spoke with the Life Guard appointed by the Council on Saturday afternoon who advised against racing due to the lack of beach, we were left with no decision but to cancel the event. We apologise for those of you who made arrangements in advance, but unfortunately we cannot go against their call. Clause 5 of the Conditions of Racing provided by the Gold Coast City Council states "You are required to abide by any direction issued by the Lifeguard Superintendent for the area". Our decision is not made lightly and if could be avoided, would be. If you look on the surf cam pics taken during the morning you will see there was no way we could have held an event in these conditions ie. no beach. We leave our decision until Saturday afternoon to make a call. Sometimes conditions can change where winds are not pushing water further up the beach but yesterday wasn't the case. We don't have a crystal ball. It is unfortunate, but we'll attempt to obtain a permit to replace this event. You may suggest that "don't ask the lifeguard" but at the end of the day, ignorance is not an excuse. http://www.coastalwatch.com/camera/cameras_large.aspx?cam=1125&state=QLD&t=1:27:21%20PM&camName=Seaworld John Kerrisk |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 March 2009 )
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Written by Chris780
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Sunday, 08 March 2009 |
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1st Round of the Queensland Titles 2009 Date:- 29 March 2009 Venue:- Philip Park at the Spit Southport Round 1 Time Meet at the Spit boat ramp at 7:30 Sharp. Late fees apply Event:- Surf X It was cancelled on the 15th for weather issues... Click here and read all details if you are racing 
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 March 2009 )
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Written by Chris780
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Monday, 09 March 2009 |
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New Brisbane Club Shirts Now in stock. The Shirts are avaliable is all sizes and stocks are limited so be quick to get you shirt today. All money goes towards the club funds. Shirts cost $50 each, there are also ladies shirts. They are a very smart looking design and can be worn to all club events or just out in general. Please support the club and also become a member. How about the model? You can see we are a non profit club! 
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Last Updated ( Monday, 09 March 2009 )
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Written by Chris780
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Tuesday, 24 February 2009 |
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The Fat Boy is back in town. NEWS FLASH...Kero's old 5.2m fat boy has hit the water and made new water speed record at Victoria Point. With 2 up in the boat we reved out to 6100rpm and 105km/h. Good speed for the rubber fishing boat with the fully sick fishing canopy. We decieded not to erect the canopy for this occasion!!! Look out in the long haul boys for Keros fat boy to run laps around you. Click here to view the Fat in action. Yeeehhhaaaaaa Hit the High quality buttom just under the film clip |
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