David,
pleased to see that you enjoyed the videos and photos. Although it may look tropical we are at 32 deg S so pretty much Mediterranean climate and at present 8.7 deg C and top 19 deg C but sunny.
The C Fleet guys will be sailing during winter following a bit of a break after the Old Gaffers Regatta. We are planning another raid, this time probably in the Peel-Harvey estuaries south of Perth. Inland water so should provide rather good sailing but we need to recce the area for courses and a camp or two.
We follow the raids in UK, especially the Caledonia Raid which we are trying to emulate. Problem is trying to get in touch with all of the local blokes who own raid-suitable boats, anyway we will work the grapevine and see what happens.
Enjoy your summer sailing and regards from Oz.