Frogs are one of the best leapers on the planet! Did you know that frogs can launch themselves over 20 times their own length using those big strong legs of theirs? That would be like if you could jump 100 feet!
The average flea can jump up to 150 times its own length.A kangaroo can leap about 4 1/2 times it's length. Elephants can't jump at all!
As far as I know, the longest frog jump on record measured 33 feet 5.5 inches. It was made by a frog named Santjie at a frog derby held in South Africa.

Sunday sailing saw a sunny day and fine conditions for an spritley afternoon sail, and a good introduction to the pleasure/ stress/ strategy involved.

With a keen crew of Scarlet, Sophie, Sue, Mitchel, Steve, Scott and Tony. Everyone sailed extremely well, and everyone learning a few new

sailing tricks

RANSA racing on the Frog continued

RANSA Race 13 16/2/07 - Crew Scott, Tony, Justine, Sophia and Syd. With Sophia ans Syd first time new crew. We thought we would take it easy and improve our handicap - we left the mooring early and did some practice tacks and runs, with sophia learning winch wenching under Justines instruction proved a winning combination, Tony taught Syd how to be ballast and use the Vang, and then Tony took position spotting on the bow, while Captain Scott helmed like a dolphin in pursuit of a tasty fish. We had a a few drinks and some lovely mini quiches catered by the lovely Justine who sponsors the Vinyl Lounge. There are unfortunatley no official snaps of this momentous race as the forecast was for storms and the old camera is not waterproof.
LeapFrog scores 1st Place
sail #5939 name LEAP FROG finish time19:22:16 handicap0.6417 place 1st

The Admirals Cup - RANSA Regatta

LeapFrog will be entering the annual RANSA Regatta - The Admirals Cup

Calling all Crew..................................Calling all Crew

Sunday 26 February will once again see the Royal Australian Naval Sailing Association (RANSA) at Rushcutters Bay hosting its annual Regatta to raise money for the Sir David Martin Foundation (SDMF). The Foundation, named after the former Governor of NSW, supports youth programs that assist marginalised young people in our community in making the steps towards a positive future. All proceeds from the Regatta will go towards the Foundation.Entrants will compete on behalf of their club the Admiral’s Trophy. There will also be both divisional and additional lucky-draw prizes back at the clubhouse for competitors and crew.

The Admiral’s Trophy was first presented in 1987 and is won by the Sydney yacht club that performs best overall in the eight competing divisions; the best five results are counted. All Sydney yacht clubs are invited to compete.

In 1987 the Admiral’s Trophy was won by Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. In fact this was the start of a winning streak that saw RPEYC’s hold on the trophy remain unbroken until 1999 – it was won that year by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. RANSA regained the trophy in 2004 and has held it since then.

Racing will commence on Sydney Harbour at 11am with eight mixed divisions including two non-spinnaker divisions catering for a range of craft from big boats to small keel boats. The committee vessel for the regatta will be HMAS Yarra – a Royal Australian Navy minesweeper.

RANSA is keen to top last year’s entries of 98 yachts in its bid to raise more money for the SDMF and is being supported by the Royal Australian Navy, Dacha Holidays and Hood Sailmakers.

This year there will be a draw back at the club for a one day sea ride on HMAS MANOORA for up to 10 people - which will involve a transit outside Sydney Heads - to get to see what the Royal Australian Navy's largest warships get up to at sea. A three day holiday in a luxury apartment at Dutchies Beach, Port Stephens will also be up for grabs. Divisional prizes are being generously provided by Hood Sails.

Other post race activities include entertainment by the “Red Hot Pappas” jazz band, special regatta refreshments, and prize giving. There’s a full day of activities a special opportunity for competitors and RANSA to help support youth in our community.