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Viking · Viking

Please be advised the AEC12OA are in the early stages of negotiating the holding of the first ever Morgan Black Trophy series here in Qld in February 2013. International interest may see as many as a dozen competitors. More information to follow as it becomes available. Bob. -- Edited by Admin on...

Straw · Straw

Hello all. I had not anticipated posting again on here this side of New Year, but after witnessing the reaction to my simple Christmas greeting post (now closed) I thought that it would be appropriate to mention a couple of things in the aftermath of those posts. Firstly I would like to express m...

Straw · Straw

Hi all fellow radio sailors who follow these pages. On behalf of all the executive of the Australian EC12 Owners Association I would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the support from all members and wish you all a very happy Christmas and very prosperous New Year. It has been a long and tir...

Viking · Viking

-- Edited by Viking on Friday 30th of December 2011 04:18:57 PM

Admin · Admin

I will not tolerate individual's making personal attack's on other individual's. Irrespective of content, even if some of it is positive, posts will be deleted, in total, if they contain personal attack's on individual's! I do not have the time, the incliniation or any intention, of editing offen...

Viking · Viking

EC12 Newsletter If you are interested in staying in touch with EC12 developments the following link provides an opportunity for you to join the USA EC12 network: http://www.ec12.org/Clubhouse/12Net.htm Yes it is American and not Australian but remember; the US is the h...

Viking · Viking

-- Edited by Viking on Friday 30th of December 2011 05:06:43 PM

Viking · Viking

-- Edited by Viking on Friday 30th of December 2011 05:08:51 PM

Viking · Viking

Please be advised the NSW EC12 Championships schedualed for 10/11 September 2011 have been Postponed. The NSWRYA will advise new dates when known: http://www.rcyachts.net/nsw/index.html Bob.

Viking · Viking

From advertisement to an historical find! How many times have you been asked by onlookers where do I get one of these boats? This segment of our EC12 history started in the same manner back in 2005 with Sydney based EC12 stalwart Leigh Buttress-Grove taking the initiative to source avail...

Viking · Viking

Hi Folks, Once again I regret to be the bearer of bad news however, Australia will not be hosting the 2012 USA "Morgan Black" International competition. Due to the protracted delay with administrative procedures between the ARYA, the former EC12 NCC and AEC12OA Pres...

Viking · Viking

EC12 National ChampionshipGood News Folks, The NSWRYA will be hosting the Australian EC12 national Championships at Chipping Norton Lake (Sydney) during the period - 13th & 14th August 2011. NOR now available from the NSWRYA website: www.rcyachts.net/...

Rick West · Rick West

I would like to introduce myself. I am Rick West of San Francisco and Class Secretary of the US EC12 Class since 2004. I have been following conversations here because of my interest in international matters regarding the EC12. I was also party with NZL in creating the Morgan Black tri annual regatta...

Straw · Straw

I am reposting this as I cannot see a heading where the original posts were placed on this forum.................. I would like to introduce myself. I am Rick West of San Francisco and Class Secretary of the US EC12 Class since 2004. I have been following conversations here because of my interest in i...

Viking · Viking

About The Association The Australian East Coast 12 Owners Association (AEC12OA) was formed in 2010 following a very positive response to a referendum sent to All Known EC12 Owners. The referendum suggested major changes in how the class is managed and the formation of a class to further the in...

Maverick · Maverick

Okay folks. Seems to me that the EC12's are going to be around for a long long time to come. It would maybe be cool if someone who is closer to the scene than I, to maybe provide an update on what is happening with hulls/registrations/manufacturers/etc., so that this class can be promoted. But wait. Ther...

Viking · Viking

The Qld EC12 State Titles were conducted over the weekend 18/19 June 2011 at Club Kawana located on the Sunshine Coast. EC12 skippers braved the cold and blustery conditions during the two day event. Although the pictures don't show the entire group, skippers travelled from as far North as...

Maverick · Maverick

They are on this weekend folks!!!!! No more waiting. They start tomorrow! Click on the following link to go to the website for more information, including entry list and pics of the venue. http://www.ec12.co.nz/nationals2008.htm May the best and fairest be victorious. My best wishes for a succes...

Karl Texler · Karl Texler

Hi All, This is the best place I could think of to put this posting. My apologies if it isn't, moderator, please feel free to relocate it, just let me know where it is so that I can continue to partake in the thread. As a kid, I designed, built and raced my own RC model yachts (as well as being very very serious...

Maverick · Maverick

Hi folks! Due to a number of factors, I have not been involved in the model yachting scene for an extended period. But recently my interest has been rekindled. One thing I am seeing, from recent posts, is that the ARYA have once again given the EC12 Class short shrift, as in curt treatment! Long ago I stop...

Viking · Viking

-- Edited by Viking on Friday 30th of December 2011 05:12:13 PM

Maverick · Maverick

Click on the following link to the front page of the ARYA website and select the topic dated 28 October - Message to EC12 owners. http://www.radiosailing.org.au/ The ARYA have made one of the most positive moves ever, in relation to promotion of the EC12, in spreading the word to locate owners of EC1...

Maverick · Maverick

An invitation has been extended by the East Coast 12 Meter Class of the American Model Yacht Association to participate in the year 2009 World's Regatta. An extract of the invitation is shown below. It is my pleasure to present this invitation on behalf of the US East Coast 12 Meter Class to host the sec...

Maverick · Maverick

We now have a set of rules approved by the ARYA. We now have a new Australian EC12 Class Co-ordinator. But is still seems to me that the Australian EC12, I don't really know what to call it, be it Community, Class, Organisation, Association, Group, Bunch of Sailors, or just Secret Society, folks, now th...

Maverick · Maverick

12 December 2007: Just in - Australian 2008 EC12 National Championships Dates Confirmed.EC12 Skippers, The 2008 EC12 National Championship will be held at Lake Eden, NORTH LAKES QLD on 17th and 18th May. Click on this 2008 National EC12 Championships link for additional information regarding...

Maverick · Maverick

What's happening to the old guard of EC12'ers who have been stalwarts of this class despite the ARYA's best efforts over the last 10 years to refuse to release a set of rules, and therefore presumably, to by stealth, eliminate the EC12 as a class? Where are they going? Why are they leaving? Last year, Gr...

Maverick · Maverick

I have now heard from three separate, unrelated parties, over a period of about 3-4 weeks, rumours to the effect that the ARYA are about to release a new set of Australian EC12 Class Rules. If this is true, then may I say, dare it be hoped that the Aussie rules will be in line with the USA and NZ Rules? I d...

Maverick · Maverick

OK folks, This is something I have been thinking about for quite some time. And my proposed plan of action might be considered sacrilege or maybe even heresy. I am unable to get my EC12 registered without huge expense and effort despite attempts to do so over the last 3-4 years. Nobody seems even to be aw...

Maverick · Maverick

This site appears to be in full sail, so to speak, again. Great information. And there are some awesome photo's of EC12's on this site. Click on the following link to take you to the Home page. http://www.ec12.co.nz/nzec12oa.htm Don't be put off by comments in the Gallery section that some photo's...

Maverick · Maverick

There's an EC12 for sale on eBay. Location is NSW. Click on the following link or copy and paste it into your browser for details: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/East-Coast-12-Model-Racing-Yacht-with-Futaba-Sail-Winch_W0QQitemZ200177671616QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2564QQssPageNameZWDVWQQ...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Morgan Black – Invitational (Preview) Please be advised the AEC12OA are in the early stages of negotiating the holding of the first ever Morgan Black Trophy series here in Qld in February 2013. International interest may see as many as a dozen competitors. More information to follow as it becomes available. Bob. -- Edited by Admin on...	Viking	26	10719	Sat Dec 31 3:54 PM, 2011 by taz666
	"Straw" poll (Preview) Hello all. I had not anticipated posting again on here this side of New Year, but after witnessing the reaction to my simple Christmas greeting post (now closed) I thought that it would be appropriate to mention a couple of things in the aftermath of those posts. Firstly I would like to express m...	Straw	11	2423	Sat Dec 31 12:54 PM, 2011 by taz666
	Christmas greetings (closed) (Preview) Hi all fellow radio sailors who follow these pages. On behalf of all the executive of the Australian EC12 Owners Association I would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the support from all members and wish you all a very happy Christmas and very prosperous New Year. It has been a long and tir...	Straw	16	2590	Fri Dec 30 12:18 AM, 2011 by Maverick
	Future of the Australian EC12 Class ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) -- Edited by Viking on Friday 30th of December 2011 04:18:57 PM	Viking	106	9193	Sun Dec 4 9:24 PM, 2011 by waboats
	Responsible behaviour on this forum! (Preview) I will not tolerate individual's making personal attack's on other individual's. Irrespective of content, even if some of it is positive, posts will be deleted, in total, if they contain personal attack's on individual's! I do not have the time, the incliniation or any intention, of editing offen...	Admin	7	2149	Sun Dec 4 3:52 PM, 2011 by Maverick
	EC12 Newsletter - USA (Preview) EC12 Newsletter If you are interested in staying in touch with EC12 developments the following link provides an opportunity for you to join the USA EC12 network: http://www.ec12.org/Clubhouse/12Net.htm Yes it is American and not Australian but remember; the US is the h...	Viking	0	1738	Tue Nov 15 2:01 PM, 2011 by Viking
	South Qld EC12 Championships (Preview) -- Edited by Viking on Friday 30th of December 2011 05:06:43 PM	Viking	4	2051	Mon Oct 10 12:59 PM, 2011 by waboats
	Promoting EC12's In Australia (Preview) -- Edited by Viking on Friday 30th of December 2011 05:08:51 PM	Viking	11	3353	Mon Oct 10 3:28 AM, 2011 by Maverick
	NSW EC12 State Championships (Preview) Please be advised the NSW EC12 Championships schedualed for 10/11 September 2011 have been Postponed. The NSWRYA will advise new dates when known: http://www.rcyachts.net/nsw/index.html Bob.	Viking	1	1799	Sat Oct 1 4:05 AM, 2011 by Maverick
	Preserving Australia’s East Coast 12 History. (Preview) From advertisement to an historical find! How many times have you been asked by onlookers where do I get one of these boats? This segment of our EC12 history started in the same manner back in 2005 with Sydney based EC12 stalwart Leigh Buttress-Grove taking the initiative to source avail...	Viking	22	4216	Sun Sep 18 2:13 AM, 2011 by Maverick
	USA Morgan Black International Competition - No Australia (Preview) Hi Folks, Once again I regret to be the bearer of bad news however, Australia will not be hosting the 2012 USA "Morgan Black" International competition. Due to the protracted delay with administrative procedures between the ARYA, the former EC12 NCC and AEC12OA Pres...	Viking	3	2191	Fri Sep 16 1:43 PM, 2011 by waboats
	EC12 National Title - Sydney (Preview) EC12 National ChampionshipGood News Folks, The NSWRYA will be hosting the Australian EC12 national Championships at Chipping Norton Lake (Sydney) during the period - 13th & 14th August 2011. NOR now available from the NSWRYA website: www.rcyachts.net/...	Viking	3	1991	Wed Aug 24 1:04 PM, 2011 by Viking
	From the US EC12 Class (Preview) I would like to introduce myself. I am Rick West of San Francisco and Class Secretary of the US EC12 Class since 2004. I have been following conversations here because of my interest in international matters regarding the EC12. I was also party with NZL in creating the Morgan Black tri annual regatta...	Rick West	13	2587	Sun Aug 14 4:16 PM, 2011 by waboats
	Repost of US EC12 Interest (Preview) I am reposting this as I cannot see a heading where the original posts were placed on this forum.................. I would like to introduce myself. I am Rick West of San Francisco and Class Secretary of the US EC12 Class since 2004. I have been following conversations here because of my interest in i...	Straw	1	1866	Thu Aug 11 11:37 AM, 2011 by waboats
	The Australian East Coast 12 Owners Association (Preview) About The Association The Australian East Coast 12 Owners Association (AEC12OA) was formed in 2010 following a very positive response to a referendum sent to All Known EC12 Owners. The referendum suggested major changes in how the class is managed and the formation of a class to further the in...	Viking	10	3418	Mon Aug 1 8:19 PM, 2011 by waboats
	New EC12 Hulls (Preview) Okay folks. Seems to me that the EC12's are going to be around for a long long time to come. It would maybe be cool if someone who is closer to the scene than I, to maybe provide an update on what is happening with hulls/registrations/manufacturers/etc., so that this class can be promoted. But wait. Ther...	Maverick	5	3230	Mon Jul 18 2:58 PM, 2011 by waboats
	Queensland EC12 State Titles (Preview) The Qld EC12 State Titles were conducted over the weekend 18/19 June 2011 at Club Kawana located on the Sunshine Coast. EC12 skippers braved the cold and blustery conditions during the two day event. Although the pictures don't show the entire group, skippers travelled from as far North as...	Viking	1	1906	Sun Jun 26 10:54 AM, 2011 by Viking
	New Zealand EC12 Championships (Preview) They are on this weekend folks!!!!! No more waiting. They start tomorrow! Click on the following link to go to the website for more information, including entry list and pics of the venue. http://www.ec12.co.nz/nationals2008.htm May the best and fairest be victorious. My best wishes for a succes...	Maverick	11	2845	Sun May 29 2:20 PM, 2011 by Viking
	Australia II "A" Class Yacht (Preview) Hi All, This is the best place I could think of to put this posting. My apologies if it isn't, moderator, please feel free to relocate it, just let me know where it is so that I can continue to partake in the thread. As a kid, I designed, built and raced my own RC model yachts (as well as being very very serious...	Karl Texler	1	3047	Sun May 29 2:17 PM, 2011 by Viking
	Lack of ARYA Support! (Preview) Hi folks! Due to a number of factors, I have not been involved in the model yachting scene for an extended period. But recently my interest has been rekindled. One thing I am seeing, from recent posts, is that the ARYA have once again given the EC12 Class short shrift, as in curt treatment! Long ago I stop...	Maverick	1	1875	Sun May 29 2:15 PM, 2011 by Viking
	ARYA - EC12 NCC - Resignation (Preview) -- Edited by Viking on Friday 30th of December 2011 05:12:13 PM	Viking	2	1871	Fri May 27 5:15 PM, 2011 by Viking
	Important notice to all about EC12 whereabouts (Preview) Click on the following link to the front page of the ARYA website and select the topic dated 28 October - Message to EC12 owners. http://www.radiosailing.org.au/ The ARYA have made one of the most positive moves ever, in relation to promotion of the EC12, in spreading the word to locate owners of EC1...	Maverick	2	1972	Thu May 26 11:43 PM, 2011 by Maverick
	USA Invitation to East Coast 12 Worlds Regatta - November 2009 (Preview) An invitation has been extended by the East Coast 12 Meter Class of the American Model Yacht Association to participate in the year 2009 World's Regatta. An extract of the invitation is shown below. It is my pleasure to present this invitation on behalf of the US East Coast 12 Meter Class to host the sec...	Maverick	7	3112	Mon Oct 27 12:21 PM, 2008 by ec12nz
	Australian Information: Wherefore art thou? (Preview) We now have a set of rules approved by the ARYA. We now have a new Australian EC12 Class Co-ordinator. But is still seems to me that the Australian EC12, I don't really know what to call it, be it Community, Class, Organisation, Association, Group, Bunch of Sailors, or just Secret Society, folks, now th...	Maverick	20	5382	Fri Jul 11 11:57 PM, 2008 by Maverick
	Australian 2008 EC12 National Championships (Preview) **12 December 2007:** Just in - Australian 2008 EC12 National Championships Dates Confirmed.EC12 Skippers, The 2008 EC12 National Championship will be held at Lake Eden, NORTH LAKES QLD on 17th and 18th May. Click on this 2008 National EC12 Championships link for additional information regarding...	Maverick	12	2642	Fri May 23 8:38 PM, 2008 by Maverick
	EC12'ers departing in droves? (Preview) What's happening to the old guard of EC12'ers who have been stalwarts of this class despite the ARYA's best efforts over the last 10 years to refuse to release a set of rules, and therefore presumably, to by stealth, eliminate the EC12 as a class? Where are they going? Why are they leaving? Last year, Gr...	Maverick	8	2037	Thu Mar 20 11:45 PM, 2008 by Maverick
	Australian EC12 Rating Rules ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have now heard from three separate, unrelated parties, over a period of about 3-4 weeks, rumours to the effect that the ARYA are about to release a new set of Australian EC12 Class Rules. If this is true, then may I say, dare it be hoped that the Aussie rules will be in line with the USA and NZ Rules? I d...	Maverick	57	4859	Thu Mar 13 9:47 PM, 2008 by Maverick
	EC12 Sacrilege (Preview) OK folks, This is something I have been thinking about for quite some time. And my proposed plan of action might be considered sacrilege or maybe even heresy. I am unable to get my EC12 registered without huge expense and effort despite attempts to do so over the last 3-4 years. Nobody seems even to be aw...	Maverick	5	2103	Fri Jan 25 7:47 PM, 2008 by Maverick
	New Zealand EC12 Owner's Association Website (Preview) This site appears to be in full sail, so to speak, again. Great information. And there are some awesome photo's of EC12's on this site. Click on the following link to take you to the Home page. http://www.ec12.co.nz/nzec12oa.htm Don't be put off by comments in the Gallery section that some photo's...	Maverick	1	1987	Sun Dec 30 3:02 PM, 2007 by ec12nz
	EC12 for sale on eBay (Preview) There's an EC12 for sale on eBay. Location is NSW. Click on the following link or copy and paste it into your browser for details: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/East-Coast-12-Model-Racing-Yacht-with-Futaba-Sail-Winch_W0QQitemZ200177671616QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2564QQssPageNameZWDVWQQ...	Maverick	10	2914	Tue Dec 11 9:06 PM, 2007 by Maverick
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