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These files do not represent a complete record. Results may include Open, Masters, Youth and Women unless separately labelled. File name format is YY-MM Association Name Content Description. The file name month designation may not be strictly accurate. You should not need to download the DropBox App or login to view files, simply select “go to website” if prompted. Newsletters may contain race results.

Newsletters

74-01 AUS newsletter Penned by Rob Mundle, ALA formed and based at PSA Brookvale for now, draft copy of Laser Class Rules issued, 120 Lasers racing in AUS, 1st regatta planned at Balmoral.

74-02 AUS newsletter World Council approves AUS Districts be formed using State geographies, report on the Inaugural NSW Laser Regatta (Balmoral) - won by John Bleasby CAN, upcoming regattas planned at Kogarah Bay, Canberra and Balmoral, dates for 1st World Champs announced as 13-18 October 1974.

74-04 AUS newsletter Australia’s fastest growing Class, Rob Mundle to tour AUS to discuss the formation of an Association, Performance Sailcraft begins operation of Cheasapeak Cutters Inc using computer controlled cutting of sail panels, the gommett moves up, news from around the rapidly expanding Districts.

74-05 AUS newsletter The Laser granted “International” status, RPAYC to host AUS World Champ selection regatta, upcoming Queens Birthday regattas at Coffs Harbour and Latrobe Valley.

74-07 AUS newsletter Reports from each State contributing to the over 300 boats now sailing in Australia, planning for the World Championships (Bermuda) selection series to be held at RPAYC, International status confirmed.

74-09 AUS newsletter AUS selects its World Championship representatives, the formation of the ALA and election of Gary Linacre as President, planning for the 1st nationals (Adelaide), 400 boats in AUS, buy a t-shirt.

74-11 AUS nltr Upcoming AUS Champs (Adelaide), report on Mark Baker and John Dorling attending World Champs (won by Peter Commett USA), news from around the Districts.

75-04 AUS newsletter Laser demand exceeds supply, ten boats off to Darwin, 1000 boats sold in AUS, report on 1st AUS Champs (Holdfast Bay), report on 1st South Pacific Champs (Mooloolaba), results of the “Backwards Sailing Champs”, results of the Aust / NZ Challenge Trophy, report from Jeni King on the state of Laser sailing at Mounts Bay and WA generally.

75-02 AUS nltr District news, 3 Districts Champs held, preparations for 1st AUS Champs (Adelaide).

75-03 AUS minutes Minutes of 2nd ALA AGM (Adelaide).

75-10 AUS nltr Notification of 1976 World Champs (Keil), seeking District funds.