Month: March 2022

This morning was cloudy and cooler than the preceding days with a NE wind of about 8 mph. Mark used a CB start towards the buoy line and about halfway between 4 and 5. The first mark was A down past 8 then 5, 9, 2 and back through the start.

Pursuit Race

There were 12 starters and the early boats away Ron/Mirror, Chris H/Comet and Aileen /Comet were leading at the end of the first lap. Chris K/Laser was up to 4^th having caught and passed Dave & Ann/Leader.

At the gun Ron and Chris H were still in the lead, but Aileen had lost her 3^rd place to Chris K. The final order was –

1^st Ron/Mirror; 2^nd Chris H/Comet; 3^rd Chris K/Laser; 4^th Richard S/Laser; 5^th Darren/Laser; 6^th Aileen/Comet.  

Handicap Race

For the second race, Mark replaced 2 with B (which was placed further into the lake).

Darren/Laser was first back across the line 10 seconds ahead of Mike T/Aero 9. Chris K/Laser was close behind Mike and Richard S/Laser was close behind Chris. Then there was a slight gap before the Comets of Chris H and Aileen crossed the line followed 40 seconds later by Dave & Ann/Leader in 7^th place. The Radials of Nigel and Mike A were next across in 8^th and 9^th followed by Mike C/Solo and then the Mirrors of Ron and Jewels.

By the end of the second lap Mike T had taken the lead and further back Nigel and Mike A had passed Dave & Ann.  There were no other changes in order.

On the third lap Chris K had taken over at the front and that was the only change in position. Ron and Jewels received the gun at the end of their third lap.

Mike T had a good last lap and at the finish took victory by one minute from Chris K. Dave & Ann and Mike C gained a place by passing Mike A. The final order was – 1^st Mike T; 2^nd Chris K; 3^rd Darren; 4^th Richard S; 5^th Chris H; 6^th Aileen

On corrected time this becomes – 1^st Chris H; 2^nd Chris K; 3^rd Darren; 4^th Richards S; 5^th Aileen; 6^th Mike T

Thanks to SOOD Mark Buckle and the race team of Alessandro Michea, Bill Coulter, Caroline Wood, Chris Smith and Matt Baxter.

It was a lovely sunny morning and with an East wind of about 10 mph, SOOD Mike T opted to head down towards Tektona’s resting place to start the race with a course of 1, 3, A, 5, 4 and back through the start.

Pursuit Race

15 starters this morning, slightly more than we have been getting of late and early starter Adrian B in his Crescent (nice to see you out racing) was first back across the line, followed by Chris H/Comet, Emily/4.7 and Roland S/Solo. Closing fast were Chris K/Laser and James C/RS300 followed by the Lasers of Adrian F and James P. Mike C/Solo rolled through in 9^th place just ahead of Aileen/Comet, Alistair/Laser and Sally/Comet. Thomas M was through in 13^th followed by Nigel/Laser and Alessandro/Aero.

At the gun James C had powered through to take the victory and the finishing order was – 1^st James C; 2^nd Chris K; 3^rd Chis H; 4^th Roland; 5^th Emily; 6^th Adrian B

Handicap Race

Mike tweaked the course for the second race by putting in B instead of 1 as the first mark and Sally and Adrian B opted to sit this one out.

James C/RS300 was first back across the line with a healthy lead over the Lasers of Chris K and James P. Next through the line were the Solos of Roland and Mike C with Chris H/Comet sitting between them. Adrian F and Alistair both in Lasers were having a good battle for 7^th spot and crossed the line with only 5 seconds between them and they were only just ahead of Emily/4.7, Thomas/Laser and Nigel/Laser (a large banket would have covered them all!). Further back were Aileen/Comet and Alessandro trying to come to terms with his flighty Aero.

Remarkably at the end of the second lap there was no change in the order of the first seven boats. However, Nigel had put the booster on and moved up three places to 8^th. Emily and Thomas were still 9^th and 10^th and Alistair had slipped back to 11^th. Having said that, they were all very close together and Aileen had come up to join them. Alessandro received the gun at the end of his second lap as James C had lapped him just before the line.

James C crossed the line to take victory on the water and the four boats behind him finished in the same order as the previous two laps. The loser on this last lap was Mike C who slipped down from 6^th to 10^th place being passed by Adrian F, a resurgent Alistair (up four places), Thomas and Emily. Nigel also slid back three places to 11^th and was almost caught by Aileen.

The order on the water was – 1^st James C; 2^nd Chris K; 3^rd James P; 4^th Roland; 5^th Chris H; 6^th Adrian F

On corrected time this becomes – 1^st Chris K; 2^nd Roland; 3^rd James P; 4^th James C; 5^th Chris H; 6^th Emily

Thanks to SOOD Mike Trussler and the race team of Chris Andrews, Paul Waterman, Samuel Wright (and son?).     

With a South wind blowing about 14 mph, SOOD Ron set the first mark as 9, then 1, 4, 5, 2,6,7 and back thought the start.

Pursuit Race

12 out this morning and by the end of the first lap Darren/Laser had caught the early starters and came through in the lead followed closely by Mark/Laser, who had just got past Chris H/Comet. Roland S/Solo crossed the line abreast with Chris K/Laser battling for 4^th place. The Lasers of Jon and James P were next along and they were followed by the Radials of Ralph and Richard S sandwiching the RS300 of James C. Mike T & Alessandro/470 were just avoiding the lanterne rouge ahead of Rick/Radial who had to go back to round a missed mark.

Jeremy, Lucy and Jazmine also ventured out for a play!

At the 35 minute gun the final order was – 1^st Darren; 2^nd Mark; 3^rd Chris K; 4^th Roand; 5^th Jon; 6^th James C

Handicap Race

No change in the course, but it started to get a bit gusty. Chris K/Laser jumped the start and had to go back to restart.

Darren/Laser was first back across the line with Mike T & Alessandro/470 in 2^nd place followed by a trio of Lasers, James P, Mark and Chris K. Next along in 6^th place was Roland/Solo followed by the Radials of Ralph, Richard and Rick (obviously the Rs end of the fleet). Actually, not quite as Chris H was last across the line and Jon had come to grief earlier.

Meanwhile Lucy, Jeremy and Jazmine decided to sail their own course as they did not fancy going back to 2 after rounding 5 (6 was much nearer!)

A really close finish at the end as Mike T & Alessandro crossed the line just 2 seconds ahead of Darren, who was only 3 seconds ahead of Chris K , who in turn was just 10 seconds ahead of James P. Mark had capsized en route to No 9, thus conceding 5^th place to Roland and everyone else moved up one place .

The final order on the water was – 1^st Mike T & Alessandro; 2^nd Darren; 3^rd Chris K; 4^th James P; 5^th Roland; 6^th Ralph.

On corrected time this changes to – 1^st Roland; 2^nd Richard S; 3^rd Darren; 4^th Chris K; 5^th James P; 5^th Chris H.

Thanks to SOOD Ron V and the race team of Ann & Dave L, Doug, Hadey, Mike C and Richard F.

This was the last of the Fros bite Series which means that the Pursuit Series was won by Roland/Solo with Darren/Laser in second and Aileen/Comet in third place.

The Handicap Series went to Chris H/Comet with Chris K/Laser in second place and Darren/Laser in third.   

Congratulations to all of you.

There was a brisk SE wind this morning about 12 mph to start with but increasing during the morning to 16 mph and lots of stronger gusts.

Pursuit Race

There were 10 starters and at the end of the first lap Ron/Mirror was leading with Emily/4.7 in 2^nd place and Roland/|Solo in 3^rd. Ralph was the first of the Lasers in 4^th spot having caught and passed Chris H/Comet and Steve S/Blaze the last away was up to 6^th. Aileen/Comet was 7^th with Mike T & Alessandro/470 closing in fast in 8^th place with the Laser of Chris K and Rick behind them.

At the end of the second lap Ron was still in 1^st place, but Roland had passed Emily to move up to 2^nd.  Steve was up to 4^th having passed Ralph and Chris H and Mike & Alessandro had also gained two places to 6^th. Chris K did not Make it to the end of the lap.

At the gun Emily has repassed Roland to take 1^st place and the final order was – 1^st Emily; 2^nd Roland; 3^rd Steve; 4^th Ralph; 5^th Ron; 6^th Aileen; 7^th Mike & Alessandro; 8^th Rick; 9^th Chris H     

Handicap Race

Aileen, Chris K and Steve decided to give this one a miss and Chris H retired before the end of the first lap as the wind got very frisky!

Ralph was first back across the line leading Emily by 10 seconds who was just ahead of Mike & Alessandro. Roland came through in 4^th place some 20 seconds ahead of Rick who in turn was about one minute ahead of Ron.

On the second lap Emily and Mike & Alessandro passed Ralph to move up to 1^st and 2^nd places. Roland had disappeared which moved Rick up to 4^th and Ron up to 5^th.

At the end of the third and last lap Mike & Alessandro took the victory on the water and Rick came to grief, so the final order was – 1^st Mike & Alessandro; 2^nd Emily; 3^rd Ralph; 4^th Ron.

On corrected time this becomes – 1^st Emily; 2^nd Ron; 3^rd Mike & Alessandro; 4^th Ralph.   

A great double for Emily today !!

Thanks to SOOD Darren Ballard and the race team of Jeremy Tonkin, Paul Waterman, Robin Popham, Sam Shears and Tamsin Pagella. (apart from Darren none of these were actually recorded on the race sheet, but I trust that your were all present and correct!)

With a SSE wind 12 – 15 mph, Adrian set the first mark as 1 then 2, 9, 6, 4 and back through the start line. There were 11 starters this morning and they all stayed out for both races.

Pursuit Race

At the end of the first lap the early starters were still out in front with Ron/Mirror leading Paul W/Morbic, Chris H/Comet, Roland/Solo and Aileen/Comet. Then came the Lasers of Incognito 1, Darren and Ralph, who were followed by Alessandro & Mike T/470 and then two more Lasers helmed by Nigel and Incognito 2!

By the end of the second lap Roland had taken over the lead with Incognito 1 moving up to 2^nd place and Darren up to 3^rd. Chris H and Ron were still hanging on in 4^th and 5^th and Ralph had moved up two places to 6^th.

At the gun the final order was – 1^st Roland; 2^nd Darren; 3^rd Ingonito 1; 4^th Chris H; 5^th Ralph; 6^th Alessandro & Mike T.

Handicap Race

Before the start of the second race Adrian changed the course to 1, A, 5, 4, and back through the start.

Daren/Laser was first back across the line some 20 seconds ahead of Ralph/Laser, who was closely followed by Roland/Solo. Then Chris K/Laser and Alessandro & Mike T/470 crossed the line abreast battling for 4^th place.  Mark/Laser was next through in 6^th about 30 seconds ahead of Chris H/Comet. Some 30 seconds later Nigel/Laser crossed one minute ahead of Ron/Mirror with Aileen/Comet on his transom and she was followed by Paul W in his Morbic.

At the end of Lap 2, Darren still led, but Chris K was up to 2^nd and Alessandro & Mike T up to 3^rd.  This pushed Ralph and Roland down to 4^th and 5^th places. Behind these the order remained the same although Mark had increased his Lead over Chris H to two minutes.

No change in the first two on Lap 3, but Ralph had repassed Alessandro & Mike T to move up to 3^rd place and Mark had passed Roland to move to 5^th. Further back Nigel passed Chris H to move to 7^th and Aileen passed Ron to move to 9^th. Both Ron and Paul W received the gun at the end of this lap.

Lap 4 was the last and Darren crossed in 1^st place followed by Chris K in 2^nd. Alessandro & Mike regained 3^rd place by getting past Ralph, but there were no other changes in position.

The order on the water was – 1^st Darren; 2^nd Chris K; 3^rd Alessandro & Mike T; 4^th Ralph; 5^th Mark; 6^th Roland.

On corrected time this becomes – 1^st Darren; 2^nd Chris K; 3^rd Ralph; 4^th Roland; 5^th Mark; 6^th Chris H

Thanks to SOOD Adrian Frost and the race team of Andy Field, Helen Juon and Paul Hyde.

Not sure if there were any more OODs, but these were the only names on the race sheet. Bob Hine and John Windass were down on the rota, so thank you too if you were there