Author: jollysailor

It was a light wind last Sunday and another light wind today about 5 mph coming from the NEish!

Julian B set a fairly short course so the we could see more of everyone, whether that’s a good thing is a matter of opinion.

Pursuit Race

This morning there were 13 starters, one more than last week and that one was probably Dave I, who turns out for a bit of fresh air when the weather is nice.

A bit of a surprise this morning as Ron was caught by Ellen & Newton, but he was 2^nd and as usual Chris H was next in 3^rd place with Karen a close 4^th. The final order was-

1^st Ellen & Newton (RS200); 2^nd Ron (Mirror); 3^rd Chris H (Comet); 4^th Karen (Laser); 5^th James (Laser); 6^th Mike Tr (Laser)

Handicap Race

Dave decided he’d had enough fresh air and fun for one day, but he was replaced by Jewels in her Mirror.

The second race was a four lapper and first back through the line was Newton & Ellen, who obviously had their Weetabix this morning as they had pulled out a minute on 2^nd place man James, who in turn had 30 seconds over Ralph (Laser) in 3^rd place. Chris H came through in 4^th place, just ahead of a close group of boats led by Karen followed by the Lasers of Mark B, Alistair S and Mike Tr. The only Leader out today crossed the line next in 9^th place with Mike C & Sam on board, with Rick (Laser) just behind them.  A minute later came the Mirrors of Jewels and Ron followed by Cecilia (Radial).

There was no change with the two leaders at the end of the second lap, but Mike Tr had put the booster on and gained five places to move up to 3^rd place. Mike C & Sam made up two places and further back jewels was still ahead of the old man.

On the third lap the first four maintained station, but Karen passed Ralph to move up to 5^th and Mark B moved up two places to 7^th by getting past Alistair and Mike C & Sam. Further back Ron had just edged in front of Jewels and Cecilia received the gun at the end of the lap.

At the end of the last lap Newton & Ellen kept their lead and crossed the line in 1^st place. Chris H managed to take 3^rd place from Mike and in the only other change in order Rick came through with a late surge to pass Alistair.

The final order on the water was – 1^st Newton & Ellen; 2^nd James; 3^rd Chris H; 4^th Mike Tr; 5^th Karen; 6^th Ralph

On corrected time the order changes to – 1^st Chris H; 2^nd Newton & Ellen; 3^rd James; 4^th Mike Tr; 5^th Karen; 6^th Ron

Thanks to SOOD Julian B and the OOD Team, who will have to remain nameless as none of their names was recorded on the race sheet!    

This were the last races of the 2019 Spring Series, so congratulations to Ron (Mirror) for winning the Pursuit Series and to Chris (Comet) for winning the Handicap Series. bot

Mike N had a very light and variable wind to contend with this morning.

Pursuit Race

There were 12 starters and it was good to see Ben & Lilam (apologies if I have got that name wrong) out on the water in a Laser 2000. First man away Ron (Mirror) repeated his feat of last week and maintained the lead right to the end of the allotted time. Chris H (Comet) who was second away did a similar trick and was still 2^nd at the gun!  

The final order was –

1^st Ron (Mirror); 2^nd Chris H (Comet); 3^rd Mike Tr (Laser); 4^th Ralph (Laser); 5^th Chris A (Solo); 6^th Mike C & Karen (Leader)

Incidentally Dave & Ann in another Leader were 7^th and Nev & Sam in the third Leader were 9^th.

Apart from Dave & Ann who appear to be constant companions, it’s getting difficult to keep up with the other Leader crews. Do they throw their car keys into a pile and take pot luck!

Handicap Race

The wind was no better for the second race and although everyone decided to give it another go, it was a one lap affair.

Mike T got away got away from the rest of the fleet and finished three minutes ahead of Adrian (Laser) in 2^nd place, but he was only 20 seconds clear of Ralph in 3^rd. The two Chrises (or crises?) had a good battle for 4^th place with Mike C & Karen and Nev & Sam not far behind them. The final order on the water was –

1^st Mike Tr; 2^nd Adrian; 3^rd Ralph; 4^th Chris A; 5^th Chris H; 6^th Mike C & Karen

On corrected time Mike keeps his victory but the order behind him changes considerably to –

1^st Mike Tr; 2^nd Chris H; 3^rd Chris A; 4^th Adsrian; 5^th Mike C & Karen; 6^th Ron

Thanks to Mike N and the OOD Team of Bob L, Chris M, John H and Roland L. and th

There was a good turnout tonight with 19 starters and first man back through the start was Mike T (Laser) followed by the first woman Karen (Laser) and they kept those positions for all three laps of the race.

On the first lap the whole fleet was quite tightly bunched and Steve S (Solo) came through in 3^rd place closely followed by Ed (Laser), Dean & Nick (Vago) and Chris H (Comet). About 30 seconds later Mike Todd (Laser) crossed in 7^th place just ahead of Stuart & Sally (Leader), Chris A (Solo) and Jeremy (Laser). Another 30 seconds elapsed and along came Ron (Mirror) in 11^th leading another clos group consisting of Nigel (Laser), Adrian (Vago s/h), Mike C & Martin (Wanderer) and Paul H (Laser). Chris & Carol were next across the line in their 420, but unfortunately they were later disqualified for missing a mark (still Alfie their golden retriever was pleased to see them back earlier than expected!) Then one minute later Jemima (Oppie) crossed the line and she was some four minutes ahead of Bill (K1) and Rich F (Wanderer).

On the second lap, no change with the two leaders but Ed crossed the line just ahead of Steve to take 3^rd position and Chris H moved past Dean & Nick to move up to 5^th. Chris A gained two places passing Sally & Stuart and Mike Todd and Jeremy also got past Sally & Stuart to gain a place. Further back Paul H moved up one place.

By the end of the last lap Steve had regained 3^rd place and Dean & Nick moved up two places to finish in 4^th spot. There were no other changes in position and the final order on the water was –

1^st Mike T; 2^nd Karen ; 3^rd Steve S; 4^th Dean & Nick; 5^th Chris H; 6^th Ed

On corrected time the order changes to –

1^st Jemima; 2^nd Ron; 3^rd Steve S; 4^th Chris H; 5^th Mike T; 6^th Karen

Thanks to SOOD Simon B and the OOD Team of Ferdinando, Richard H and Patrick C.  

Chris H was SOOD again this week and set a course of A, 8, 5, 2, 4, 6, 7, S. I guess there was not much wind as the race was a single lap and Chris’s only comment on the conditions was – WET!

There were 15 starters and the final order on the water was –

1^st Karen (Laser); 2^nd Dean & Nick (Vago); 3^rd Mike T (Laser); 4^th Richard H (Laser); 5^th Sally & Stuart (Leader); 6^th Ron (Mirror).

  Paul H was the best of the other Lasers finishing in 7^th place and at the back of the fleet Jemima (Oppie) finished ahead of Ed (Oppie) and Emily (Topper)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

On corrected time the order becomes –

1^st Karen; 2^nd Ron; 3^rd Dean & Nick; 4^th Mike T; 5^th Jemima; 6^th Richard H

Thanks to SOOD Chris and the OOD Team of Monica, Carlo, Chris A and Richard H.     

Last year May Day was hot and sunny, but this morning there was a cold bite to the wind, which was WNW varying from 8 to 10 mph. Paul R was on duty for the second day in a row, he used a Tektona start with a first mark of A (out near the buoy line) then B (just West of 2), 9, 5, 2, 1 and back through the start.

There were 10 starters including John and Linda’s Wayfarer and Rich Fisher’s Wanderer (good to see some different craft on the water).

Simon B (Blaze) and Julian (D-Zero)  joined battle again with Simon leading from start to finish, but Julian chasing him all the way. On the first lap Ralph (Laser) came through in 3^rd place with Alistair S (Laser) about 30 seconds back in 4^th, closely followed by Adrian (Vago s/h) in 5^th place.  Then it was nearly two minutes before Nev (Comet) and John & Linda (Wayfarer) crossed the line together some way ahead of Mike A (Radial) with Rich (Wanderer) another 30 seconds further back. Finally came the two Mirrors of Ron and Dave P, who enjoyed a good battle all the way through the race.

Ralph retired on the second lap and Adrian got past Alistair to move up to 3^rd and this was the only change in position.

On the third and fourth laps there were not any changes in position and Ron and Dave received the gun at the end of the fourth. The fifth lap was similar with no change in the order and the final positions on the water were –

1^st Simon; 2^nd Julian ; 3^rd Adrian; 4^th Alistair; 5^th Nev; 6^th John & Linda.

On corrected time the order becomes –

1^st Simon; 2^nd Julian B; 3^rd Nev; 4^th Ron; 5^th Alistair; 6^th Dave P

Congratulations to Simon on winning the Pennant.

Thanks to Paul and the OOD Team of Bill C, Chris A, Ian S and Marion T   

The wind was considerably lighter (about 2 – 8 mph from the NW) than yesterday, when the new trainees had to put up with a brisk cold wind. Paul R set the first mark as A (red flag) then 4, 1, 5, 9, 2 and back through the start

Pursuit Race

There were 15 starters and it was good to see Issy making a return to the water. First man away Ron (Mirror) managed to hold on to the lead right to the end of the allotted time. Chris H (Comet) who was second away was still 2^nd at the end of the first lap but was caught by Simon B (Blaze) and others.

The final order was –

1^st Ron (Mirror); 2^nd Simon (Blaze); 3^rd Mike T (laser0; 4^th Richard S (laser0; 5^TH Julian B (D-Zero); 6^th Chris H (Comet)

Handicap Race

The wind turned more to the West for the second race, so Paul tweaked the course to A, 4, 2, 9, 5, but finished the race at 9.

Julian (D-Zero) was first back through the line chased by Simon in his Blaze. It was over two minutes before the next man crossed the line, Richard S (Laser) and he was followed by a close bunch with Chris H (Comet) leading Jon (Laser), Rick (Laser), Adrian (Rooster), Mike T (Laser) and Mike & Issy (Leader). A minute later Bill (K1) and Jeremy (Laser) crossed the line battling for 10^th spot. Then there was a slight gap back to Chris A (Solo) and Dave & Ann (Leader) with Ron (Mirror) and Rhys (4.7) bringing up the rear of the fleet.  

Only one more lap and Simon managed to catch and pass Julian to finish in 1^st place with Richard S still secure in 3^rd. Mike T and Mike & Issy gained four places to move up to 4^th and 5^th respectively. Bill retired so everyone behind him moved up a place, but Dave & Ann gained another place by passing Chris A and Ron and Rhys continued their battle at the back of the fleet.

The final order on the water was –

1^st Simon; 2^nd Julian; 3^rd Richard S, 4^th Mike T; 5^th Mike & Issy; 6^th Chris H

On corrected time this should change to –

1^st Simon; 2^nd Chris H; 3^rd Ron; 4^th Richard S; 5^th Julian; 6^th Mike & Issy.

Thanks to Paul and the OOD Team of Nick, Philip M and Robbie H. ffffffff

There was a light wind about 8 mph coming from WSW and Chris H set the first mark as X (out near the buoy line half way between 5 and 6), then 2, 4, 6, 6 and back through the start.

There were 18 starters tonight and first back through the line was Karen (Laser) closely followed by Mike T (Laser). Mike C was out with Nick in the Vago and they came through the line in 3^rd place just ahead of Mike Todd (Laser) who was about 30 seconds in front of Chris A (Solo). About a minute later Dave & Ann (Leader) crossed in 6^th place not far in front of Sally & Stuart in another Leader. Then there was a close group with Nigel L  (Laser) leading Adrian (Vago s/h), Rick (Laser), Mike A (Lightning) and, Richard H (Laser). Ron ( Mirror) was next across the line followed by Paul H (Laser) followed by Jemima (Oppie), Sam (Radial), Ed (Oppie) and Emily (Topper. After Ron had crossed the line everyone behind him received the finish gun, which was lucky for them as the wind began to drop rapidly.

On the second lap Mike T passed Karen to cross the line in 1^st place with Mike C & Nick still in 3^rd, behind the front three everyone began to struggle as the wind disappeared. Chris A just managed to ease away going down to 6, but behind him a slow bunch was forming with poor Nigel and Rick slipping off the back.

The final order on the water was –

1^st Mike T; 2^nd Karen; 3^rd Mike C & Nick; 4^th Chris A; 5^th Adrian; 6^th Mike A.

On corrected time the order becomes –

1^st Mike T; 2^nd Jemima; 3^rd Ed; 4^th Karen; 5^th Mike C & Nick; 6^th Ron

Thanks to SOOD Chris and the OOD Team of Alistair J, Ralph, Simon B and Sophie.    amily:”Ti

Well it was not quite as windy as the gale force winds yesterday, but there was a brisk NW wind 14-15 mph for the 14 starters this morning.

Pursuit Race

At the end of the first lap the earlier starters were still leading with Ron (Mirror) way out in front followed by Steve S (Solo) then the trio of Leaders, Nev & Mike N, Sally & Mike C and Dave & Ann.

The three leading boats were still ahead at the gun and the final order was –

1^st Ron; 2^nd Steve S; 3^rd Nev & Mike; 4^th Ralph; 5^th Karen; 6^th Ken

Handicap Race

Mike T (Laser) was first back through the line not far ahead of the Lasers of Ken, Ralph, Karen and Jon.  Adrian (Laser) and Newton & Ellen (RS200) crossed the line together battling for 6^th place. Then it was the first of the Leaders manned by Nev & Mike N closely followed by Sally & Mike C. There was a slight gap before Alistair S (Laser) came though some distance ahead of Dave & Ann in the third of the Leaders, who had Dean & Nick (Vago) on their transom. Finally, about a minute later Ron turned up in his Mirror at the rear of the fleet, but were the leaders far enough ahead to shake him off?

At the end of the second lap Karen crossed the line just a whisker ahead of Mike T with Ralph still 3^rd. Newton & Ellen and Nev & Mike had passed Adrian to move up to 6^th and 7^th respectively and behind them Ron had got past Dean & Nick.

On the third lap Mike T regained the lead from Karen, and Ken passed Ralph to take 3^rd place and Adrian regained 7^th spot from Nev & Mike.  There was no change in the order behind them and Ron and Dean & Nick received the finish gun at the end of this third lap.

At the finish Mike T had managed to ease away from Karen to take the victory. Jon had moved up two places to 3^rd and Ralph and Newton & Ellen had passed Ken to take 4^th and 5th places respectively. Nev & Mike were still 8^th in front of Sally & Mike C and the latter were nearly caught on the line by Alistair S, who was about a minute ahead of Dave & Ann, the lanterne rouge recipients.

 Final order on the water was –

1^st Mike T; 2^nd Karen; 3^rd Jon; 4^th Ralph; 5^th Newton & Ellen; 6^th Ken – definitely a Laser day on the water today!

On corrected time there was no change in the order of the fist five, but Ron pushes Ken out of 6^th place.

Thanks to SOOD Rick and the OOD Team of Cecilia, Jess, Graham and Paul W.

With a South wind about 12-14 mph, Chris H set the first mark as A (level with 2 but more into the middle of the lake) then 2, 9, 5, 6, 7 and back through the start.

There were 19 starters and first back across the line was Karen (Laser) closely followed by Newton (Solo), Mike T (Laser) and Ellen (Laser). About a minute later Dave & Ann (Leader) crossed in 5^th place with Dean & Nick (Vago) right on their transom and another minute elapsed before Ralph (Laser) came through. Then there was a close bunch consisting of Mike A (Lightning) followed by the Lasers of Paul H, Rick, Alistair S and Jeremy and these lads enjoyed a good battle throughout the race. Ron (Mirror) was not far behind and being chased by Sam in a Radial. Then there was a slight gap back to Emily (Topper) and Jemima and Ed in their Oppies and they also enjoyed a close battle for the whole of the race. Then bringing up the rear was Bob (Solo) making his first appearance of the year and Dave P in his Mirror.  Sally & Stuart (Leader) made an early retirement before completing the first lap.

At the end of the second lap Karen still led but Ellen had moved up to 2^nd place with Mike T still 3^rd and Newton was down to 4th. The next three boats held station, but Rick was up two places to 8^th place. Further back Jemima had passed Sam and Emily to move up to 14^th spot.

At the finish Karen crossed the line in 1^st place with Mike T up one place to 2^nd and Ellen a close 3^rd. Newton, Dave & Ann, Dean & Nick and Ralph all maintained their positions, but it was all change in the bunch behind as they struggled with the dodgy wind around No 7. Alistair S came up trumps and took the 8^th spot from Rick virtually on the line! Behind this group Sam caught and passed Ron and Jemima with Emily finishing just ahead of Ed.  Bob and Dave P both retired.

The finishing order on the water was –

1^st Karen; 2^nd Mike T; 3^rd Ellen; 4^th Newton; 5^th Dave & Ann; 6^th Dean & Nick.

On corrected time this becomes – 1^st Newton; 2^nd Karen; 3^rd Jemima; 4^th Mike T; 5^th Dave & Ann; 6^th Ellen.

Thanks to Chris Hilson and the OOD Team of Monica, John H, Mike C, Mike T Nigel and Rich F.

The highest turn out of the year so far with 27 starters. There was a good turnout of our younger sailors, Jemima, Ed and Phoebe in Oppies, Emily in her Topper and Rhys and Joe in Lasers. A couple of our older sailors also returned from their winter hibernation, welcome back to Chris A and Richard H.

In fairly light wind the race was a three lapper, although eight of the boats were finished after completing two laps.

The finishing order on the water was –

1^st Ralph – Laser; 2^nd Nev & Mike – Leader; 3^rd Mike T – Laser; 4^th Paul R – Aero 7; 5^th Newton – Solo; 6^th Chris – Solo; 7^th Hugh – Laser; 8^th Karen – Laser.

On corrected time our Oppie aces jump up the leader board and the order becomes –

1^st Jemima – Oppie; 2^nd Ed – Oppie; 3^rd Nev & Mike – Leader; 4^th Ron – Mirror; 5^th Ralph – Laser; 6^th Mike T – Laser; 7^th Newton – Solo; 8^th Paul – Aero

Unfortunately, I was not present, and the race sheet seems to have gone missing, but thank you to the SOOD and his team and sorry for not including your names in this brief report.