We have received to date 3 submissions for the possible update of the Class sail/hulls logo graphic with the intention to suit new class boats looks and how sailor in gral are currently viewing the As.
Any change should be approved by standard Class procedures. The Classic A and its baselines will remain official emblema.

Report sent by Bob Griffits - Final Results below. Official Website www.a-cat.org.au

"Glenn Ashby extended his overall winning margin in the final race of the Australian A Class Catamaran Championships, held at the St Leonard's Yacht Club , on Port Phillip Bay to secure an outstanding 10th Australian
Championship in the class

Glenn Ashby grabs the Australian Nats after a long break from the Class while sailing with Team New Zealand in the Americas Cup Campaign. It was not an easy run though, 2011 World & current European champ Steve Brewin put on a one to one fight for the title confirming he is a top contender for Takapuna.
Steve Brayshaw and Jack Benson were quite consistent too, and went attacking the pair of champs for the top 3 spots on the final races.

Report by Bob Griffits - Additional report by Ian Johnson at www.a-cat.org.au
Results after 8 Races below.

Fluctuating fortunes on the penultimate day of the Australian A Class Catamaran Championships.

"Today's racing was characterised by changing fortunes for the leaders at the Australian A Class Catamaran Championships at St Leonard's on Port Phillip Bay.

Report sent by Ian Johnson.

No racing today due to New Year's Day.Report by Bob Griffits - www.a-cat.org.au

Glenn Ashby leads Australian International A Class Catamaran National
Titles.

Day 2 Report sent by Bob Griffiths , Images sent by Ian Johnson, more at IACA's FB.

Glenn Ashby leads Australian International A Class Catamaran National Titles.

"After an hiatus of two years due his Team New Zealand America's Cup commitments, Glenn Ashby has returned to sail in A Class Catamarans. After six races, he leads the Australian National Championship, by one point, from Steve Brewin, his perennial sparing partner.

Results from Day 1. Usual suspects leading: Ashby & Brewin with a Bullet each, holding 1st and 2nd overall. 3rd for Jack Benson. Excellent news having Dario Valenza's Paradox racing in the front fleet with Thomas Stuchbery besides some some trap/capsize issues, a good preparation for Takapuna. Image: Dario Valenza / Carbonic Boats

Report below sent by Ian Johnson:

Summer in Down Under... and the Australians are holding their Nats previous NZ Worlds in February.
We contacted Ian Johnson for news about the Aussie Nats. (Image Dario Valenza/Carbonic Boats.)
"We are currently holding our Nats. 39 Entries.
Day 1 and sitting here waiting for some wind. Don’t look like starting before 2pm.

Yesterday we had an invitation race in 14-19 knots. Half the fleet competed and won by Glenn Ashby from Jack Benson with Dave Brewer 3rd after leading for most of the race. Some very fast downwind sailing on trapeze from the front boats"

The 2013 Season will officaly end fter NZ Worlds in February 2014.
During this period we did not made too much emphasis on the new developments in the Class official website, but we duly informed and clarified the rules addressing possible changes that aimed for As to use similar L foils as those used in the latest ACup. We also provided different views on the matter from experienced sailors.

With the Worlds coming and the season ending, it is the right time to address current Flying times in the sailing World, specially in the A-Class environment.