The Calendar for Summer 2024 has been completed and associated Events created through to the end of October, although only 12 events show at any one time in the Upcoming Events area. The Calendar Tab on the website provides the full list of proposed racing days with dates and also indicates significant events in the MYA Calendar.
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DF95 Social Racing 2024 – 24/1/24
With people having various commitments there were only 6 x DF95 helms which was a shame as unlike the morning racing, the wind had increased in the afternoon and was a good A Rig, increasing to B rig leading to some nose diving on the run. As is normal for Gautby Rd the wind was coming through, over and round the houses leading to sufficient holes and shifts to keep all the helms on their toes.
The same course as the morning was used, and as there were only 6 boats the first across the line recorded the finishing positions.
As mentioned the wind picked up over the lunch break, but looked a safe A rig, but after 2 races and further increases it was decided to call for a rig change to B rig. There was generally close racing throughout the afternoon with all helms recording a 3rd place or better. John C, Alan and Clive were in the main the front runners with close, and in some cases too close combat taking place, especially between John and Clive both doing penalty turns at some stage. Unfortunately Alan had to leave after 6 races which skewed his results. Further down the fleet John B, Frans and Dave (first day out and about after illness) were having their own battle but also sailing well enough give the front runners something to think about.
Results after 8 races with 2 discards
John Carlin 9 pts (3 x 1st, 3 x 2nd)
Clive Warren 11 pts (2 x 1st, 3 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd)
Alan Watkinson 19pts (2 x 1st, 2nd x 3rd)
John Beech 20pts (1 x 1st, 1 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd)
Frans King 22pts (1 x 2nd, 2 x 3rd)
Dave Howard 25pts (1 x 3)
DF65 Northern District Championships
This event will be held at the club on Saturday 9th March. A link is available in the Upcoming Events to enter and find out more. The NoR is available via the following link.
It is intended that this is an event for all ability levels to experience racing with larger fleets over a whole day.
DF65 Social Racing 2024 – 24/1/24
After waiting for a couple of weeks while the lake has been frozen, an excellent turnout of twelve DF65 skippers arrived to a chilly and quite strong and gusty Westerly blowing more or less straight down the lake.
An initial whizz on a choppy lake confirmed that it would be a C rig day, and Peter Baldwin very nobly went for a prolonged paddle to restore the course marks to the right position after going walkabout in the recent ice.
Frans volunteered as RO as he didn’t have a C rig, and got the racing started with just 12 boats. Almost immediately the wind started to ease, and after two races it was agreed to go to A rig. Frans very kindly said he would continue as RO, and John Brierley had to call it a day due to a winch problem after two seconds in the first two races.
The wind then backed around 25deg, making the line very one sided, and although in theory this made it a port tack biased beat, the wind was so erratic and full of holes that it remained a really tricky day. Charles also had to retire after his boat went awol during race three.
Peter aced the day, with five wins out of six races, with everyone else having a very frustrating day where positions could and did change significantly at any stage of a race.
After six races everyone agreed that enough was enough with the fickle wind and the final race results as below:
- Peter Baldwin 5 pts 5 wins
- Mike de St Paer 16 pts 1 win
- Alan Watkinson 17 pts
- John Carlin 20 pts
- Clive Warren 21 pts
- Dave Williams 28 pts (2 x 4ths)
- Sally Collings 28 pts (1 x 4th)
- John Brierley 40 pts
- Paul Little 41 pts
- John Beech 44 pts
- Charles Legg 51 pts
There is another opportunity for DF65 racing this Saturday (27th) with our combined RG65/DF65 racing, but with results separated out for each class. First start is at 12:00
Boats for Sale Additions
New boats have been added to the For Sale page here
There is a great TS2 IOM in red as well as an additional DF65
Keep checking the page on a regular basis to see what is being advertised.
Lake Frozen Again
Unfortunately the lake is frozen again and the pathways around the club are treacherous with icy slush. Sailing on Wednesday 17th January is therefore cancelled. Hopefully with milder weather forecast for the weekend and into next week, the lake should defrost.
