Author: jollysailor

Strong winds for yesterday’s Gilette race. With a force 5/6 wind & gusts reaching 28kts.

Despite this, 17 boats headed out, with a packed start line, most boats got off to a good start. Will S (ILCA6) was over the line and had to return.

Hugh (ILCA7) was first to the windward mark, followed by Darren (ILCA7) & Mike & Alé (470)

Newton (Solo), Richard W & James P(Both ILCA6) were having a close battle in the midfleet. Meanwhile, further ahead, both Rhys (ILCA6) & Will S were having a great race with each other.

Hugh & Darren meanwhile were having a close race at the front. Darren edged ahead on the second lap.

Mike & Alé were catching up to the ILCA7’s on the beats, before falling back to the ILCA6’s on the downwind legs.

On the second lap, Darren had a Death Roll and broke his Outhaul, with Hugh inheriting the lead. Hugh then death rolled twice on the final lap, allowing most of the fleet to pass.

Mike & Alé crossed the line first, with Rhys 2nd & Will S 3rd.

On handicap, Rhys was 1st, with Will S 2nd & Newton 3rd.

A big thank you to Adrian & his team for running the racing last night.

After the race, there was Sausages & Chilli with Jacket Potatoes, followed by Chocolate Cake, made by Mark.

We’re back on Sunday for the first rounds of the Cobley Series.

The Oppies and Youth & Juniors had their final session last night, with team games for the Oppies & a mini regatta for the Youth & Juniors.

Despite the terrible weather, everyone had a fantastic time.

After drying off, it was time for prize giving & a party tea.

Our final session of the year is also a great opportunity to thank all of the instructors & volunteers who give up their time to run the sessions for the young people.

It was also the perfect opportunity to thank Karen, who puts an enormous amount of work both behind the scenes and out on the water to make these sessions happen, without her, they simply would not take place.

Just because our training sessions have ended doesn’t mean there’s no sailing for the youngsters.

Pink Fleet, Wednesday & Sunday racing are all available, along with our upcoming Youth regatta on the 14th September.

Force 4/5 winds for the final races of the Summer Series on Sunday.

Due to the strong winds, there were plenty of sailors willing to help run the race and provide safety cover. Despite this 15 sailors made it out for the race. Paul W in his Morbic set of first, with the rest following behind.

Newton (Solo) quickly passed him and held onto his lead for the rest of the race. There was a close fight between Mike T, Hugh & Darren (ILCA7), before Darren had several dips in the water, dropping back. Meanwhile Mike & Hugh had caught up to and passed Richard G (Aero 5) but Richard was keeping close behind.

Meanwhile, James P (ILCA7) had passed Darren & Aileen. A capsize from Hugh allowed Mike T & Richard to get past again.

At the finish gun, Newton was 1st, with Mike T 2nd & Richard 3rd.

The final results for the Summer Pursuit Series were:

1st – Newton

2nd – Chris H

3rd – Aileen.

Only 10 boats remained out for the handicap race, including Rhys who had opted for a topper due to the strong winds.

The wind had built up significantly and many sailors were caught out by the gusts.

Darren took an early lead, with Mike T catching up as the race wore on.

Darren crossed the line 1st, with Mike T 2nd & Richard G in 3rd.

On handicap, Richard took the win, with Darren 2nd and Mike T 3rd.

The final results for the Summer Handicap series were:

1st – Newton

2nd – Chris H

3rd – Aileen

Out of all the racers, the only ones that remained upright were: Newton, Paul W & Mike T. Congratulations to them.

A big thank you to Steve S, Ricky, Ian & their bolstered team for running the racing and providing such excellent safety boat cover.

We’re back on Wednesday, for the next round of the Gillette series, which now starts at 6.30.

No photos of the racing this week, that’s Ann’s fault & the Jolly sailor has already had words.

Force 3 winds with some very strong gusts for the final round of the Junior Gillette on Wednesday evening. It was all to play for with just 0.4 points separating the top two.

Molly (Topper 4.2) had a great start, with Fergus (Optimist) not far behind. Ilya had a difficult first beat and was working to catch up. Alex (Optimist) meanwhile had caught up with Fergus and passed him. Molly remained in front for the rest of the race, crossing the line 1st. Ilya was unable to catch Molly & finished 2nd. Alex crossed the line 3rd.

A big well done to all the juniors who went out in the trying conditions.

On Handicap, the positions remained unchanged.

The final results for the Junior Gillette:

1st – Molly

2nd – Ilya

3rd – Fergus

A big well done to our top three finishers and all the Juniors that took part.

Thanks to Hugh & Emily for running the Junior race on Wednesday.

The wind dropped for the main Gillette race, but that didn’t stop 13 boats heading out for the race.

A wind shift right at the start led to most of the boats stopped on the line, struggling to get away. Mike T (ILCA7) sailed clear, followed by James P (ILCA7) & Newton (Solo). The wind died at the leeward mark, and 6 boats all rounded the buoy at the same time. After this, Mike, James & Newton all sailed clear of the rest of the fleet.

Richard (ILCA7) dropped back after a capsize and was having a close battle with Rick (ILCA6). Meanwhile Joel (ILCA6) & Hugh (ILCA7) were having a close fight with Aileen (Comet).

Newton crossed the line 1st, with Mike T 2nd & James P 3rd.

On Handicap, Newton was 1st, with Aileen 2nd & Mike T 3rd.

A big thank you to Mark B & his team for running the racing on Wednesday.

After the race, there was Spaghetti Bolognese & Chocolate Pear Cake, made by Chris & Carol.

We’re back on Sunday for the final race of the Summer Series.

17 boats made it out for the Lex Cup on Monday. A very shifty force 2/3 meant a start line right at the far end of the lake.

Both Hugh (ILCA7) & Newton (Solo) were over at the start and had to return.

Darren (Solo) was first to the windward mark, followed by Mike T (ILCA7) and Mark B (Aero7).

Darren sailed clear, with Mike T some way behind. The rest of the fleet was fighting amongst themselves behind them.

Newton, Hugh and Mark were having a close fight for the final podium place. Meanwhile, Hadey & Joel (Both ILCA6) were having a close race.

Darren crossed the line first, with Mike T 2nd and Newton 3rd.

On Handicap, Darren finished 1st, with Hadey 2nd and Newton & Joel joint 3rd.

A big thank you to Ian H and his team for running the racing today.

After the race, there was Chilli & Jacket Potato, followed by Crumble, made by Ann.

We’re back on Wednesday for the next round of the Gillette & the final race of the Junior Gillette series.

Force 2/3 winds for the penultimate rounds of the Summer Series.

13 boats made it out for the race, with Paul W setting of first in his Morbic, followed by the rest of the fleet. Ron (Mirror) quickly passed Paul, and stayed ahead for much of the race. Meanwhile, the two Comets of Chris H and Aileen were giving chase. Meanwhile, Hadey, Rick, Sally & Adrian F were all having a close battle in the midfleet.

At the finish gun, Chris H was 1st, with Aileen 2nd and Ron 3rd.

Most boats stayed out for the Handicap. Chris H made it round the first lap ahead, with Rick (ILCA7) just behind in 2nd, and Aileen 3rd. On the subsequent laps, Chris and Rick increased their lead over the rest of the fleet.

Chris H crossed the line 1st, with Rick 2nd and Aileen 3rd. On Handicap, Chris H was 1st, with Aileen 2nd and Ron 3rd.

Whilst the final result for the pursuit series is likely to have been decided, it’s all still to play for, with one race to go in the Handicap series.

A big thank you to Newton for organising the racing yesterday.

After the race, there were Bacon Rolls, made by Ann.

We’re back today for the Lex Cup

Force 3/4 winds for the latest rounds of the Gillette and Junior Gillette Series.

4 boats were out for the Junior Gillette. Ilya suffered a boat breakage at the start line, and in exchange for a rescue, was forced to help as race officer. The three remaining boats all had a good start, with Molly (Topper 4.2) taking an early lead. Milo & Fergus (Both Optimists) we’re close behind. Despite Milo having to complete penalty turns for hitting a buoy, he managed to stay ahead of Fergus. Molly meanwhile was extending her lead.

Molly crossed the line first, with Milo 2nd and Fergus 3rd. Positions were unchanged on Handicap. It’s all the play for with one race remaining in the Junior series, and just 0.4 points separating Molly & Ilya in the standings.

The main Gillette race had 14 boats out. With a port bias, there was a close fight at the pin end for position. Newton (Solo) was first to the windward mark, followed by Ralph & Hugh (Both ILCA7). Mark was close behind in his Aero 7. The top 4 jostled for position for much of the race. Hugh managed to pass both Ralp and Newton to take the lead.

Elsewhere in the race, Jess, James P (Both ILCA7) & Rhys (ILCA6) were having a close battle in the midfleet. James P managed a capsize but caught back up with the others.

Hugh crossed the line first, with Newton 2nd and Ralph 3rd.

On Handicap, Newton was 1st, Hugh 2nd & Ralph 3rd.

Aside from James, there were capsizes from Tim & Steve P.

A big thank you to Steve S and his team for running the racing on Wednesday.

After the race, there was 5 bean curry, made by Ron.

Only pictures of the Junior Race this week, that’s Hugh’s fault and he’s sorry.

We’re back on Sunday for the next rounds of the Summer Series.

20 boats made it out in force 2/3 winds for the latest rounds of the Summer Series.

A North-Easterly wind marked the start of the pursuit race, with the Comets of Aileen, Chris & Sally setting off first, followed by the rest of the fleet. The the temperamental wind meant several boats lost out in some light patches. The Comets were first to the windward mark, followed closely by Newton (Solo) & Emily (ILCA6).

The Comets kept ahead for much of the first lap before being overtaken on the windward leg. Newton shot into first, with Hugh (ILCA7) and Emily close behind. Emily got ahead of Hugh on the reach of the second lap before challenging Newton for the lead.

Elsewhere in the race, there was a close battle between the rest of the Lasers, of which 13 were out. Jess, Mike T & Darren, all in ILCA 7’s were having a close fight and were trying to catch the Roland (Solo) and Aileen.

Newton managed to stay ahead at the finish gun, Hugh got past Emily to finish 2nd. Emily was 3rd.

The Handicap Race had an eventful start, with almost all boats right on the start line. Chris K & Emily (Both ILCA6) were over at the start and had to go back. Mike T (ILCA7) got an early lead, followed by Newton & Mark B (Aero 7)

Elsewhere, Jess, Hugh & Darren were all having a close fight in the midfleet. The slower Solos and Comets were all keeping close to the front of the fleet, the faster boats unable to increase the distance between them.

On the 3rd lap, Mike T got stuck in a lull, and the rest of the fleet caught up.

Mark B crossed the line first, with Mike T 2nd & Darren 3rd.

On Handicap, Chris H was 1st, Newton 2nd & Darren 3rd.

The events continued after the race, as Emily Capsized in no wind (Mark would be proud)

A big thank you to Adrian and his team for running the racing on Sunday.

After the race, there were Bacon Rolls, made by Ann.

We’re back on Wednesday for the next rounds of the Gillette and Junior Gillette Series.