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Pacer News:
Pacer Yachts have now delivered a demo boat to Cape Town where it will be under the control of Harry Brehm,(0823799040). It will be sailed out of Royal Cape Yacht Club and False Bay Yacht Club, in support of Anthony Wentworth and his Pacer 27. A Pacer has also been launched at HMYC (Midmar Dam) and they will be trial sailing her over the next month or two, so if you are in he Midlands or Durban and you want to have a go, contact Dave on 082 455 1071 to arrange it.


Pacer 27 Round Up:

Vaal Dam:
There are now four boats on the Vaal dam with three sailing out of DAC and one out of Aolians. There is hope of extending this to 5 boats in the very near future. Keelboat week was a success, with the Cape based team on Pacer Two faring the best, finishing in the top three on handicap (Vaal dam handicap which is very subjective), so well done to them. I also heard from a guest sailor on Guys boat who was shouting from the tree-tops about how fast the boat was… I cant use the language in here, but I think you get the drift of it.
 

PE: We never hear anything from Russel after he did so well in the inaugural regatta earlier this year. Come on Russel, if you want the Class to be at your big annual regatta, now is the time to speak up. CAPE: Ant Wentworth had a great time sailing in the recent Spring Regatta which was held over two consecutive weekends. I have heard from three different people all sailing other boats, who have commented on how good the Pacer went and looked – now all we have to do is translate these comments into sales to bolster the class.

Durban:
Durban is planning a very large event next year, over March - April. The organizers have secured good sponsorship from the City, and it looks like there will be a number of events on for classes and keelers. The Pacer Class has been invited to participate. I will give more details as they become available.
 

Pacer 376: The Big News revolves around the imminent move of the Pacer Factory to Cape Town where the Pacer 376 is going into production. The ‘376 is looking absolutely awesome, and will be a sporty, fast and powerful boat in true Simonis Voogd tradition. Due to a few unavoidable delays, and because we missed the Cape Town Boat Show, the boat will now most likely be launched in December. There has been very good local and international interest in the boat. Her finishes look hugely impressive.

Hunter USA:
The Hunter 27, which is an out and out cruising boat with unbelievable roominess below, and some exceptional finishes, will soon be on display at Manten Marina on the Vaal Dam. You will need to contact Dick or Cathy to arrange viewing and a trial sail. She is also on special until the end of November, so get your order in before Christmas.