FE racers in Australia (melb)

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How is the SAW build comming along, and how long has it been?

Hi John. I ordered it in February and due to Randy's bad health I still do not have it. You will see I am building an Xzess 3. I should have one of my other riggers for sale soon. I will let you know as soon as I do.
Where do you run your boats in Melbourne? The wife want to move there. I am not keen on the idea as here I only have 10 minutes to drive to my boat pond but I think in Melbounre I would a have much longer drive.

[Apples1]

I am a little concerned with my build at BBY as well, i have ordered my 34in rigger, and payed 3 weeks ago and it hasnt been started yet. ( he gave me a 2 month build time) ,but a mans health is more important than a silly hobby!

I race at Carribian Gardens (behind market) but i do use raceing loosley as i have no other competition in FE YET! only one other guy running a maritimo and a BJ26, and another guy running a hydro of some sort

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I am not worried about my boat. It just needs painting. As you said, a mans health is more important than any boat.
I think you are racing not far from the CBD in Melbourne. I will "WhereIs" it later. I will have a good long think about moving to Melbourne. The only plus is I would have someone to enjoy FE boats with.

[Apples1]

racing is about 20 25 min from CBD ,Sounds great, what field of work are you in?

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John I am surprised the pond is so close to the CBD. Now I am really interested. My boating has been the thing stopping me moving to Melbourne. It sound as like if I live in one of the inner suburbs then I would not have far to travel to the pond.
Are there any restrictions on the use of the pond? eg. Hours of use, using a rubber dingy to retrieve a dead boat, etc.
My wife is an accountant and I am a security guard so I think work is easy for both of use to find.

[Apples1]

every 2nd weekend, is a club day with 5 or 6 race days a year, every other weekend is a yacht day, not sure about lake access mid week, but there is another gook lake within 3-4 mins of the "race lake" which is great for 1 -2 boats at once. they have a outboard tinny for use by all members on club/ race days,

If you were to stick to inner eastern suburbs or even outer eastern depending on your budget, i live north of the CBD in Tullamarine (near Airport) and i can get to the lake (outer eastern (rowville) in 45min.on a sunday morning or arvo.

Good luck with plans