Forbes’ Lachlan Dragons are the Open Minor Champions after claiming gold in the Canberra regatta last weekend in a scintillating start to the 2022 racing season.

The club entered women’s, mixed and open events in the nation’s capital, also qualifying for the major finals in both women’s and mixed events in an outstanding series of results for the small Western club.

“Regattas are extremely competitive and to be honest I was happy we even had a team going,” said coach Chris Favelle.

“I was so excited for everyone and all the effort they have put in – they should all be proud of their achievements!”

The team also featured our own Maggi Barnard, Editor of the Parkes Phoenix and advocate for dragon boat racing in the region, who along with the rest of Forbes Lachlan Dragons, teamed up with Invictus Dragon Boat Club to enter the 20 seat 2km race – a great effort!

Forbes is warming up to host its own regatta on March 20 in what will be a huge day for the club.

“Forbes Dragon Boat club always welcomes new paddlers – male and female mixed and we are a social and inclusive club,” said Chris.

“It’s a great if you want something that isn’t as hard on the body,” he said.

“It’s a team sport, it’s mixed with men and women, it’s a really inclusive social network as well, not to mention a good way to keep fit and active,” he said.

“We are also finding more and more women are taking to the sport and this is also positive for the club,” Chris said.

If you’d like to come and try it, head to the boat shed on the edge of Lake Forbes behind the ‘Bowlie from 5.30pm on a Thursday, 8am Sunday’s and 5:45pm on Australia Day for a demonstration.

 

In just his second ever race on this type of bike, Forbes youngster Sam Drane has pulled off a remarkable second place in the last round of the ASBK – Australian Superbikes.

Drane, who received a wild card entry, was in second when the race was halted with a lap to go and the young rider couldn’t hide his excitement in an online interview trackside.

“Mum and dad said I could ride the bike and I did and I came second,” Sam said. “It was great!”

Drane, is also an official team member next year of the Oceania Junior Cup and with form like this, will no doubt feature

prominently and has a big future in the sport.

The Forbes Autosports Club meanwhile has wrapped for the season with their AGM and Christmas party. The incoming committee is as follows:

President: Dave Hodgetts
Vice President DT: Joel Duggen
Vice President MX: Jake Redfern & Jono Colitts
Secretary: Sonia Dukes
Treasurer: Haley Hope-Hodgetts
Publicity Officer: Stevie Jackson
Canteen Manager: Lara Besgrove
The FASC would like to say a big thank you to all those who took up positions and bring on 2022!

 

It was good to be back on Saturday December 4th after all the rain. We had 28 players and we were pleased to welcome a visitor from Wagga Wagga, Adam McCullum, son-in-law of John Farah. There were only 2 winners of 3 games; Colleen Liebich and Neville Spry.

The big winners were:
• 14-9 Colleen Liebich and Alex Todd, Bruce Field and Neville Spry.
• 14-10 Dorelle Scott and Bruce Field, Harley Stewart and Geoff Coles, Anne Stewart and Neville Spry, Colleen Liebich and Jill Rubie, Robin Pols and Ray Burridge.

Close Games were:
• Marie Spry and Merv Langfield 14 John Job and Cherylin Cole 13
• Colleen Liebich and Carolyn Neilson 14 Ray Burridge and Harley Stewart 12
• John Browne and Kevin Rubie 14 Marie Spry and Bill Scott 12
• Robin Pols and Merv Langfield 14 John Job and John Cole 12
• John Browne 14 Elvy Quirk and Bruce Field 12
• Geoff Coles and Jeff Liebich 14 Merv Langfield and John Cole 11
• Elvy Quirk and Neville Spry 14 Adam McCullum and John Farah 11
• Marie Spry and Alex Todd 14 Jill Rubie and Anne Stewart 11
• Bill Scott 14 Cheryle Toohey and John Allegri 11
• Tony Thomson and Kevin Rubie 14 John Browne and Robin Pols 11
• Harley Stewart and Cheryle Toohey 14 Dorelle Scott and Tony Thomson 11
• Jill Rubie and John Allegri 14 John Farah and Adam McCullum 11
• Joan Littlejohn and Cherylin Cole 14 Elvy Quirk and Jeff Liebich 11
• Dorelle Scott and John Cole 14 John Farah and Adam McCullum 11

At the end of last week, we learnt of the passing of Mary Hodges. After Croquet on Tuesday we formed a guard of honour wearing black armbands to her funeral at the cemetery. Condolences to the Hodges family.

By Pegging Out