Just in case you were planning to come to Geelong

The 2012 Victorian State Titles were to be held as part of the Geelong

Festival Of Sail.  The regatta organisers have had trouble arranging a major

sponsor for the event and unfortunately our entry fees reflected that.  The

cost of entering the regatta was $240.00 for six races over two days.  After

some discussion the fee came down to $200.00, however this is still 100%

increase per day on our last state titles held there in 2010.  We didn't

canvas the entire fleet, however when word got out about the cost

approximately 3/4 of the people who would normally race in the moth fleet

made it clear that they would not attend, based on the cost of the entry fee

and having to pay for accommodation.  With this in mind we have chosen to

withdraw as a class from the event and contest the 2012 State Titles

elsewhere.  It should be noted that this was done amicably with the event

organisers, ensuring we maintain a good relationship with Geelong YC and

it's event organisers.  Stay tuned for our new location!