Author: jollysailor

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.

A great force 3 for the latest rounds of the Gillette and Junior Gillette series yesterday.

4 boats made it out for the Junior Gillette, with a nice short triangular course. Ilya (Topper 4.2) was first to the windward mark, followed by Alex (Optimist) & Lukie (Optimist).

There were several infringements and collision with marks, which led to positions frequently changing between Ilya & Alex. Ilya managed to get ahead on the final lap crossing the line first. Alex was second and Lukie 3rd.

On Handicap, Alex was first, with Ilya 2nd and Lukie 3rd.

A big thank you to Hugh and his team for organising the Junior race.

22 boats were out for the main Gillette race. Will S (ILCA7) was first to the windward mark, followed by Newton (Solo) & Hugh (ILCA7). Will S sailed clear and stayed ahead for the rest of the race. Newton and Hugh meanwhile were engaged in a battle with Emily (ILCA6) & Mark (Aero 7). Elsewhere in the race, the rest of the laser fleet, along with Richard G (Aero 5) & Aileen (Comet) were having a close battle in the midfleet.

Will S crossed the line first, followed by Newton then Hugh. On Handicap, Newton took the win, with Will S 2nd & Emily 3rd.

A big thank you to Alé and his team for running the racing last night.

After the race, there was Pasta Bake & Banoffee Pie, made by Hugh.

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

Sunday Afternoon marked the latest of our member practice sessions. Aimed at giving new members and recent trainees some much needed time on the water, all under the supervision of experienced sailors and safety boats.

A big thank you to all the volunteers who gave up their time to run the practice session.

Congratulations to Alé on passing his RYA assistant instructor course. After a gruelling assessment by Mark, our Training Principal, he is now signed off to assist our instructor team in delivering fantastic courses throughout the year.

Well done Alé & thank you for volunteering to be part of our amazing instructor team.

Very light winds for the Summer Series yesterday.

Just 9 boats made it out for the pursuit race. The Toppers of Lidia & Tatiana set of first. Tatiana stalled heading to the windward mark, but Lidia took advantage of what breeze there was and shot ahead, ending up two legs ahead of the rest of the fleet.

The rest of the fleet set off, with several boats stalling due to the lack of breeze. The wind filled in from behind, and most of the fleet overtook Lidia before starting their second lap.

Newton (Solo) finished first, with Hugh (ILCA7) 2nd & Chris H (Comet) 3rd.

There was a lot of action at the pin end of the Handicap race as the wind filled in.ost ended up with a good start, but wind shifts caught several boats out. Aileen (Comet) was first to the windward mark, followed by Hugh & Newton. Hugh overtook her at the following mark, but lost out on the subsequent leg. Newton overtook and stayed ahead for the remainder of the race, Hugh meanwhile managed to overtake Aileen again, finishing 2nd. Aileen & Chris H were having a close battle, although Aileen stayed ahead to finish 3rd.

On Handicap, Aileen finished first, with Chris H 2nd and Newton 3rd.

A big thank you to Peter Rose & his team for organising the racing yesterday.

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

We’re back on Wednesday for the next round of the Gillette & Junior Gillette Series’.

15 boats took to the water for the latest rounds of the Summer Series on Sunday.

A nice force 3 from the south west gave plenty of action during the races.

Ron set off first for the Pursuit Race, with the rest of the fleet following behind. Ron made it round the first lap in first place, with Chris H (Comet) and Newton (Solo) attempting to catch up. The other Solos or Ralph and Roland were having a close fight, whilst the doublehanders or Mike & Alé (470) and Steve & Rick (RS200) we’re making their way through the fleet.

At the finish gun, Newton was in 1st, with Roland S 2nd & Chris H 3rd.

The Handicap Race was very close over the first couple of laps, with the Solos and Double handers out in front. Newtown led the first lap, with the much faster boats struggling to get past. It wasn’t until halfway through the second lap the Mike & Alé broke through the Solo wall and took the lead. Newton meanwhile sailed clear of the rest of the fleet in 2nd place. Elsewhere in the midfleet, there was several trading of places, but Chris H managed to stay ahead at the finish.

Mike & Alé crossed the line first, with Newton 2nd & Ralph 3rd.

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

A big thank you to Karen and her team for running the racing on Sunday

A force 2 from the North West greeted the racers for the Gillette and Junior Gillette Series yesterday.

8 boats made it out for the start of the Junior race. Fergus (Optimist) was first round on lap one, with Molly (Topper 4.2) 2nd & Ilya (Topper 4.2) right on her stern in 3rd. Both Toppers overtook Fergus on the subsequent lap and remained extremely close for the rest of the race.

Elsewhere, Lukie (Optimist) had caught up with Fergus and were trading positions with each other. Ozzie & Elissa (Both Toppers) we’re also trading places in the midfleet.

Molly crossed the line 1st, with Ilya just 2 seconds behind in second place. Fergus was 3rd. The results remained unchanged once handicap was calculated.

A big thank you to Karen & her team for running the Junior racing.

17 boats subsequently made it out for the Gillette race. Newton (Solo) was first round, followed by a tightly packed field for the remaining podium places. Mark (Aero 7) and Steve & Rick (RS200) quickly caught up but failed to get past. James P (ILCA7) also caught up on the subsequent lap.

Newton crossed the line first, followed by Mark, then James P. On Handicap, Karen took the win, with Newton 2nd & Roland S (Solo) 3rd.

A big thank you to Adrian for running the racing yesterday.

After the race, there was Quiche & Salad, made by Karen.

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