Category: dragonforce

Another tricky day with the wind not doing the same as the forecast and switching direction several times during this mornings session.  There were 14 boats this week with most of the regulars (one of the highest turnouts recently) and another potential new member Dave who had travelled over an hour to sail with us and gain some guidance.  Peter took some of the early wins, but then had some difficult races including getting caught up on on mark for over a minute.  This left an opening for John who had the best of the later races from the 8 that were sailed.  In all there were 5 different race winners and John took the day by one point from Peter, who only beat Neil  to second on countback due to his higher number of firsts.

1. John Brierley                84       14 pts
2. Peter Baldwin              63        15 pts    3x1st
3. Neil Westbrook            03        15 pts    1x1st
4. Kris Morrow                 94        21 pts
5. Derek Matthews         57         25 pts
6. Dave Williams            233        26 pts
7. Alan Watkinson         373        35 pts
8. Colin Deakin                  93       36 pts
9. Andrew Peter               919       41 pts
10. Richard Walker              39       44 pts
11. Dave Pickup                    86       49 pts
12. Chris Morrow                194      62 pts
13. Bob Davies                       72       76 pts
14. David Halstead             855      81 pts

A light and shifty SW breeze kept everyone on their toes this week.  Nine sailors completed 10 races with the last race being two laps. Dave Williams was unfortunate to lose power and miss the last two races otherwise he may well have placed higher.

1. Neil Westbrook           16pts
2. Andrew Peter               18 pts
3. Alan Watkinson          27 pts
4. Dave Williams             29 pts
5. Colin Deakin                 30 pts
6. Derek Matthews          38 pts
7. Rob                                    46 pts
8. Chris Weston                54 pts
9. Zoe Matthews               57 pts

10 races sailed

The very light variable wind from the Club house end caused the 10 sailors to watch their boats very carefully to be able to gain an advantage. Masters of the conditions today were Neil and Kris who managed 5 wins between them but the ever consistent John took the day.
The highlight of the day was for Chris Weston who completed the 10 races without gear failure.
Thanks to Ernie and Sally for their assistance in running the races.

1.    John Brierley          15pts
2.    Kris Morrow           21pts
3.    Neil Westbrook      27pts. 3 x 1st
4.    Dave Williams        27pts. 0 x 1st
5.    Andrew Peter          31pts
6.    Alan Watkinson     40pts
7.    Colin Deakin           48pts
8.    Dave Pickup             52pts
9.    Richard Walker      57pts
10.    Chris Weston          79pts

10 races sailed

A light but reasonably steady wind  from the WNW and clear sun greeted the 8 sailors who turned out this week to sail in A+ rigs.  There were some large shifts to be found on the long course, which usually held for some time giving good gains if you timed it right.  Neil Westbrook started the day with a win and then two further wins in races 3 and 5.  Peter Baldwin won 6 out of the 7 other races sailed giving him first overall, with Dave Williams gaining the other win.  Although missing out on a race win, Richard Walker had a consistent day scoring several 2nds and thirds to end up third behind Neil and Peter. Racing was very close in most race, such that if you went into irons you could move from being well placed to last position.

1.   Peter Baldwin            63           10pts
2.   Neil Westbrook         03           18pts
3.   Richard Walker         39          24pts
4.   Dave Williams           233        25pts
5.   Alan  Watkinson       373         35pts
6.   Derek Matthews         57         40pts    1x2nd & 2x4th
7.   Dave Pickup                 86          40pts   1x2nd
8.   Chris Weston              194         68pts  (winch issues missing 6 races)

10 races sailed.  Many thanks to Ernie and Sally for running the races and scoring.

1. A light breeze from the clubhouse greeted sailors this week with shifts that seem to grow larger as the morning went on as the breeze dropped in strength.  Key to success was finding the breeze (and having a bit of luck) to keep your boat moving as much as possible.  John Brierley, Neil Westbrook and Peter Baldwin were all vying for the lead in most races, with each sharing 3 wins apiece at the end.  Dave Williams was the other winner of the 10 races completed. When the scores were added up, Peter was first on  14pts, John second on 16 pts and Neil third on 18 pts.

Thanks again go to Ernie for acting as Race Officer for the morning.

1.  Peter Baldwin               14 pts
2.  John Brierley                 16 pts
3.  Neil Westbrook             18 pts
4.  Alan Watkinson           28 pts
5.  Kris Morrow                  38 pts
6.  Dave Williams              39 pts
7.  Colin Deakin                  52 pts
8.  Richard Walker            53 pts
9.  Chris Weston                 70 pts

10 races sailed