Report is available from the Events page

Latest issue of the B14 website - download it to get all the latest tips on . . . tug of war, getting through interviews with blue nail varnish . . . its all here (great job pulling it all together Mike)

Hi everyone, Make sure that your placing your bookings for the Uni Apartments as they are starting to go fast.

DEPOSITS REQUIRED BY July 1st.

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Please note the payment detail ammendments

Hi everybody Please find the World titles Notice of Race and Entry form to the left of the screen on the link below along with much more information.

Please make note that the due date for the entry form and deposits for the uni apartments is the 1st of JULY not what has previously been said in the pre worlds document. Follow the link below to the form and details to complete

For those of you that do not know, the class are looking to build a number of hulls for delivery from September to return from the Worlds. There are several options available at very competitive prices. Those who would like more information please email/pm me for more details and whether you're interested in a hull to complete boat. Deposits will be £500 and will be required by the end of June. There will also be 2 - 4 of the top Ovington boats coming to the market for delivery post the Worlds (with all the kit as sailed in the Hobart event, including covers, combis etc) when the container returns end of February 2009. To secure one of these boats, again email/pm me for more details (as there has already been interest, you need to move quickly). So hep us to help all and lets get building boats and get the class moving to the next stage. Bye for now Barnsie

The NOR and course details for this weekend's event are available from the Events Calendar.  Scroll down to the Plymouth event and click on the Notice link.

Check out the Results from the 2007/2008 NSW state titles

Check out the latest teaser for why to come to the world titles. Hobart the place to be January 2009

Apologies for the delay - full report, and results available from the events calendar (small picture gallery will be posted later this week)

Hi everyone, All information about the world titles will be available from this part of the AUS national Website...

The NOR for the GYGSC TT 02  Event is now available on the Events Page.

The NOR for the King George TT01 event is now added to the Events Page

Events Page updated with the replacement TT Event 1 at King George SC on 19th-20th April. NOR will be added shortly. The saturday evening social will be at the Walthamstow Greyhound Racing which is  nearby. Keep an eye on the messageboard for more details.  See you there,  Dan

Folks, due to lack of pre-entry TASSA has cancelled their event next weekend at KGSC. However, our own event the following weekend is definitly on. NOR and social sorted. So make the effort and we'll see you there. Barnsie

Keep track of your fellow B14 sailors in the main race over the duration of the race via the link below and go to the yacht tracker!!! 

A fleet of 10 B14’s is expected to take to the water tomorrow at Beauty Point in aid of increasing the profile of the class in the state.

The final round of the state B14 titles was all resting on the shoulders of both dominating sailors that are currently racing in the state Adrian Beswick and Chris Wells with their respective gun crews Josh Phillips and Dianne Maynard. The overall winner of the final round of the state titles would win the overall crown for the season.

The Tasmanian B14 fleet took to the water over the weekend to witness some of the biggest carnage that a dinghy fleet has sailed in for some time. Boats that were up to the challenge hit the water around 10:30 am on Saturday the 23^rd of February 2008

A bumper edition for Easter - all your favourite authors.  Get it from the newsletters page

Hi Folks

It is with sadness that we have learnt that John Lobb has died of a massive heart attack on Wednesday night. No doubt news of this will filter through later in the week. Our thoughts go to his wife Jane.

Bye for now, Barnsie

NOR and Entry form posted - more details to follow soon . . .

Folks, another great opportunity to show how great the B14 is, is upon us. Mark Emmett has been kind enough to volunteer his ship which is now fully branded with the latest LMG06/LJG02 North sails, Advantage Sails nets and bag. Our stand, B48 is in the main hall 3/4 of the way up the lefthand side adjoining Ovington. So we will see you there over the weekend if you're attending. On the stand will be entry forms for the Nationals at Brightlingsea and Membership forms for those still to join/rejoin. With an action packed year and some exciting developments to be announced shortly, 2008 can only build on 2007. Bye for now, Barnsie

There were 10 B14s that attended the event. Travelling from as far Newcastle and Newton Abbot. Though the course was not suitable to us, 758 Tim/Harrison/Jonny Radcliffe took the lead for the first half of the race. However they were joined by Seavolution/Blue Marine - Barnsie/Pete and battle ensued with the latter winning by 2 boat lengths. CSC Chris Bines/Dave Gibbons got the better of 762 Mark Elkington/Charlie Game followed by the other 6. A good day to meet friends and have good racing. New members to the fleet turned up and gave a good showing.

Check out the past videos and NEW videos of the AUS fleet. Including MAST CAM!!!

Folks, we now have on the database, a complete list of class members that is maintained on the basis of when we receive your form/subscription, we add you to the system. This list (name, member and boat numbers only), will be forwarded to clubs running B14 TT events and Nationals etc. during the week prior to the event. Part of the entry from will require you to confirm you are a member of the B14 Class Association. There will be no grey area and if there is a situation where you have only just bought the boat, hand membership form and cheque to the person taking entries on entering. We have had to take this measure due to a small minority of people abusing the goodwill of others. Also to appear on the Teams page and be in the Buddy System, you also have to be a member or you will be outside the system. So get the membership in fast to be included.  

Folks, we are aiming to have the new Buddy System for 2008 up and running before the Dinghy Exhibition (01.03.2008). To enable us to make this work, we need all of the membership and those thinking of joining to pay their dues in the next couple of weeks. This will help us in the administration of the system and enable us to give all the best we can in 2008. We have some more dynamic ideas for this year, so even those who usually pay late, dig deep and make the effort and yes it is cheaper. This will help Trish and the rest of the committee in running 2008's training and Association management. So help us to help you. Bye for now, Barnsie

Event Report available from the Events Calendar . . .

Reports/results available from the UK Events Calendar - click on report 

All the runners and riders for the Excel race at the weekend

The Crown Series Bellerive Regatta will bring the Derwent River to life from the 22nd to the 24th February 2008 with more than 200 yachts competing in over 20 classes or divisions and an exciting social program centred around the Bellerive Yacht Club in Kangaroo Bay.

The 2008 J.Boag & Son Blockbuster Weekend has been scheduled for the 2^nd & 3^rd of February 2008

Revised Notice of Race and Entry Forms for the 2008 J.Boag & Son Blockbuster Weekend are now avaliable

The winners of the 2007/2008 National Titles held at the McCrae Yacht Club Kieran Livermore and Jonathan Branch sailing Bang Bang!! 
Bring on Hobart 2009!!!

With the start of the Winter Pursuit Series starting on Boxing Day at Leigh-on-Sea, the class is off to a flying start. Seavolution/Blue Marine (Barnsie and Pete) won the Brass Monkey. Following on from this 10 B14s attended the Grafham Grand Prix and were the biggest assymetric fleet. Real stars were B14 776 (Dick and Kate) just nosed into 3rd by Seavolution/Blue Marine with another 4 boats in the top 10. Following on from this we had B14 774 (Piers and Guest Pete Nichlson) win the Blackwater Icicle. Though not World domination, think we ahve certainly got the other fleets talking. This weekend is the Bloody Mary and looking like another 10+ turnout. Biggest so far for the winter is 13 confirmed entries for the Tiger Trophy. We are also guesting at the Ovington Race Series at EXCEL start 1400 19.01.2008 and the following day Ince&Co and  Seavolution/Blue Marine will be sailing in the Battle of the Classes. On the hard will be B14 761 (Mark Emmett). So if you have nothing going on, come and support the teams and enjoy the day. We are looking for further teams to attend the Steve Nicholson and Weston Warmups both on the 26.01.2008. Have fun and see you all soon.

Due to significant demand for spaces at Rutland for the Tiger Trophy we have been asked to all contact Rutland to secure the spaces Barnsie has reserved on our behalf. You have until the end of today. Details on the Rutland website for contact information. If you can let Barnsie know once you have paid up he can update his records.