Latest results can be found here:
https://www.sailres.com/view.php?s=1014
Congratulations to the Australian champions Ross Martin and Natasha Martin, winners on a countback.
Junior champions are Lauren Kemp and Eliza Kemp.
Winners of the non-spinnaker division are Ethen Perry and Archer Manuell.
Junior / Senior champions are Jessica Viza and Anne Vize.
Masters champion is Paul Taig with Emma Taig.
The next Pacer Nationals will be held at the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, Paynesville, Victoria from December 28th 2018 to January 3rd 2019.
Entry is now open at: www.trybooking.com/406251
Current entries:
| Sail Number | Boat name | Division | Skipper | Crew | Club |
| 2115 | Banana Split | Open | Nicole Jenvey | Kate Bart | Beaumaris Yacht Club |
| 2195 | Wildwood | Masters | Phillip Connard | Janette Connard | Beaumaris Yacht Club |
| 2590 | Limelight | Masters | Paul Hardie | Judy Hardie | Beaumaris Yacht Club |
| 2632 | Dad's Day Out | Masters | Mark Harrick | Judy Taylor | Beaumaris Yacht Club |
| 2695 | L'O | Masters | Thomas Ruether | Nathalie Braussaud | Beaumaris Yacht Club |
| 2847 | Good Pace | Masters | Paul Taig | Emma Taig | Albert Park Yacht Club |
| 2941 | Pocket Rocket | Non-Spinnaker | Steven Ross | Mackenzie Ross / Matilda Ross | Beaumaris Yacht Club |
| 2942 | Dancing Pirate | Junior Skipper / Senior Crew | Jessica Vize | Anne Vize | McCrae YC |
| 2943 | Patience is over rated | Open | Ross Martin | Natasha Martin | Safety Beach Sailing Club |
| 2951 | Lion Pride | Open | Ethan Perry | Archer Manuel | GLYC |
| 3011 | Bebop | Junior Skipper / Junior Crew | Lauren Kemp | Eliza Kemp | Beaumaris Yacht Club |
| 3063 | Hustle | Open | Peter Kemp | Samantha Kemp / Tania Urquhart | Beaumaris Yacht Club |
| 3119 | Spyderboat | Masters | Darren Sherriff | Sarah Blackman | Parkdale Yacht Club |
| TBA | TBA | Junior Skipper / Junior Crew | Jasmine Francis | Harry Connley | GLYC |
Pacer sailors, families and friends, with the state championships now completed, it’s time to start thinking forward to the Australian Pacer Championships which will be held at Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club from 28th December 2018 – 3rd January 2019. Whilst it is about 8 months away, we are sharing some information now to assist competitors and families with travel and accommodation arrangements. Paynesville is a popular holiday spot, so we recommend booking accommodation early.
If you’re already a confirmed participant or just “interested” at the moment, like Pacer Australia’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/PacerAustralia/) to ensure you keep up to date with the latest information on what will be a fun, family friendly regatta!!!
We'd also like our acknowledge our wonderful sponsors of the recent State Championships at Mt Martha:
OTB Marine: www.otbmarine.com.au
Thomson Sails: www.thomsonsails.com
Sailing Gear for Women and Girls: sailinggearforwomenandgirls.com.au
Innovative Sports Products: www.ispsport.com.au
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Here are some accommodation options in the Paynesville and close surrounding areas:
Apartment accommodation Captains Cove www.captainscove.com.au Mariners Cove www.marinerscoveresort.com
House accommodation Gippsland Lakes Escapes www.gippslandlakesescapes.com.au Air.bnb www.airbnb.com.au Caravan, cabin & camping Resthaven Caravan Park (Paynesville) www.resthavenpaynesville.com Allawah Caravan and Boat Park (Paynesville) www.allawahpark.com Eagle Point Caravan Park (Eagle Point) Lake King Waterside Caravan Park (Eagle Point)