Author: jollysailor
08/04/12 Easter Cup 1 and 2
Course 4,8,5,6,7,S.
Wind force 1-2
18 boats took to the water to fight out for the Easter Cup. The wind seemed fairly steady for race coming from the west. The first mark was quite tight with the whole fleet battling to get round it first. David took for honours with Steve a close second. This was the case for the whole race. Roger was seen rigging his boat , didn’t his alarm go off or was he making sure he had plenty of time for the 2nd race. Only he would know. It was good to see Newton s son crewing for him. We hope to see him more in the future.
the finishing 3 were as follows : 1st Steve 2nd David 3rd Ian
The following race was had the same course but 2 boats dropped out. Ian had a great start and opened up a commanding lead. He was get clear air and pulled away from the fleet. Steve and David battled out for 2nd and 3rd.
The finishing positions were as follows 1st Ian 2nd David 3rd Ian.
02/04/2012
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01/04/12 Spring Series 3
The S.O.O.D. and the team decided to make the start line Tactona.The wind was spinning round like a spinning top. It was impossible to set a proper start line. So when the boats started the first mark was a broad reach! Peter on board his Enterprise screamed into an early lead and continued to keep this right to the end. Chris and Rowland were having there own fight ,who was going to win, only they would know!
The dark horse in the fleet was The Firefly! the dark night sailed through the fleet and maintained his position through the race. The final positions will be sorted out with the race secretary . Check the finish positions to see where you came.
Work Party Saturday 7th April
Spring Series 2 – Race Report
Course Xp 6p 5p 9s 4p 2p 3p S
Senior OOD was Ken, ably assisted by his team with Steve helping out.
The start line was on Tektona, as the wind was off shore. Hugh, in his Topper, didn't quite make it out to the start line in time for the 6 minute starter. Monica, in a club Pico, enjoyed the start of the race, but was seen being towed back to shore as the lure of grandchildren was greater than the race itself.
There were 22 boats across the line, all struggling with little breeze. Dave I did particularly well in the light winds – perhaps the pink hat had something to do with it.
The Jolly Sailor spied someone who nearly capsized, but will spare their blushes by not identifying them.
Meanwhile, Ken's pink fleet influence was too much in the Thompson Leader. A change of helm, hitting a buoy and some sunbathing?
1st David C in Laser
2nd Ian in Super Nova
3rd Chris in Laser
The club was buzzing all afternoon, as sailors enjoyed the unusually good weather, finishing with a barbeque at dusk.
18/03/12 Spring Series 1
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18/03/2012 Spring Series 1
Start of a new series. Some new faces turned up to rig their boats, did they know where their boats were ? Did they know where the boat park was???????
The start line was on Tatona, so there was plenty of wind and a balanced start line. You could tell Monica was back ,she was shouting at her fellow Europe Paul. You never hear the Laser mob shouting like that!!!!!!! Anyway everyone started the race . The last to start was Steve in his 505, where was Lynne ?????? I think Steve wished he had her on board. The wind was changing all the time. It wasnt going to be an easy race. The leg between 7 and 6 was very testing. The whole fleet bunched up and poor ole Steve took an early bath! I bet he wished Lynne was on board too.
The final results will be published on the results page of the website.
Pirates Ahoy
The lake was overrun with Pirates for the first time this year. There were twenty two youngsters in an assorted fleet ofToppers, Lasers and a Leader. Gary attempted to provide structure to the afternoon, but it felt too good to be out on the water and no-one listened to him. He resorted to sitting alone in his rubber duckie with a giant red ball!
The wind was just perfect to provide enough movement to keep everyone interested, but not enough to get cold and wet. There was only one casualty who had to head in for a nice warm shower.
The sun was low in the sky when the last of the Pirates returned to base, and when the boats were all put away, the sailors were joined by less hardy souls who came just for the feast of sausages, burgers and curry. The clubhouse was full to overflowing.
Gary made a rousing speech, and then Monica announced that the Pirates domination of the lake was to extend to a Saturday afternoon each month – after the Pink Fleet is safely out of the water.
Yes, you read that correctly, Monica has returned – so Summer is nearly here.
Welcome back Monica, and hoorah for the Pirates!
Sunday 11th March 2012
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