Summer8
Summer 8
Summer 8.
Yet another sunny but windy day dawned with Newton and his crew – only one
person missing this time – setting an interesting course, Xs, 4s, 5s, 9p,
7p, 6p,S.
There was the usual 'ummimg' and 'aaring' about sail sizes, with Dave
opting for a radial and Andy going for a full rig.
In the process of setting the best possible course, Newton, in the process
of dragging 2 out into more wind, managed to lose it's anchor, naughty
boy!…another job for the brothers to fix, I suspect??!!
Well the weather guys got it wrong again with the wind strength more than
was forecast – seeing 18 boats take to the water but Monica and Eddie,
didn't even get to the first mark, they wisely decided this is not the wind for
'oldies' to be on the water! Closely followed to shore by young Jess and
then Karen with her injured shoulder. But retirements didn't stop there –
Mike in his Solo and Curtis in his Laser retired before the end of the race,
leaving just 10 racers to finish the race. John in his Topaz with his
smaller sail did really well with only 1 capsize, Paul managed a couple for
everyone top see at bouy 6, losing a couple of places, while the rest just flew
around the course – another spectator day!
Finishing places, 1st Andy, 2nd Dave, 3rd Ian
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Summer7
Summer 7
Summer 7
Summer 7
Summer 7
Summer 7.
Another breezy, sunny day with plenty of keen racers debating what size
sails to use…..mostly radials…….Dave and his depleted team set a good
course from the shore with a long beat up to 3, then Xp, 4s, 8p, 6s, 7s and
through the start line, giving the spectators on the deck something to
watch – spectacular planes across the lake with some capsizing!!
Simon opted for a club radial sail, while Sylvia decided on 4.7…it was
windy!!
Eddie was the first to retire, before the start, then Karen in the lead,
came in with a shoulder injury – bad luck Karen. The 505 collided with
Sylvia, throwing Lynne into the water and capsizing Sylvia as well. Both Lynne
and Sylvia were rescued and taken ashore – Steve needed assistance to get
his 505 upright as well. Newton was going well with his spinnaker flying,
until he took a swim as well!!
The finish was exciting with Mark capsizing at 6 and losing a place, Paul
taking in front of Jon at 7 and Adrian falling out of his boat on the
finish line!! All very entertaining!!!
Finishing places, 1st Dave, 2nd Newton and 3rd Jon.
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Wednesday evenings sailing and a Party!
As with all other events this season the Wednesday evening racing is proving very popular with 15 – 20 boats on the water most weeks, encouraged by the delicious suppers prepared by Geesje after the race – some of us just come for the supper!
This week was no exception with some 26 boats racing, in lovely warm sunshine and a good breeze – including young Haidy, racing for the first time – well done Haidy.
But there was the added attraction of it being Jerry's birthday, which of course was an excuse, as if we need it…..for a party!! A surprised Jerry arrived to see balloons and bunting all over the deck and a chorus of Happy Birthday from the assembled company all madly rigging their boats.
It was a great course set by Chris and his team, perfect for the spectators on the deck with the start line from the shore transit to the 1st mark 4. Everyone was on the line, no one over, a lot of shouting, with Mark very bravely starting at the shore end on port and crossing most of the starboard fleet!
While the wine flowed on the deck the racers enjoyed their sail, with Ian finishing 1st, Newton 2nd and Mark 3rd.
There was a great atmosphere when everyone joined the birthday boy and all sung Happy Birthday when Ellie's spectacular cake appeared – no doubt how old Jerry is now…!!!
And just to complete a great evening we had a surprise visit from Roger, it was great to see him.
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Pirates update
What a great summer it has been so for the Pirates, despite the earlier poor weather, which has not deterred our young people. Numbers on the water have gone up and up, with 41, 2 weeks ago and 83 on the Pirate register! Wow we hope they don't all come together…..
Thanks to our very supportive team of power boat drivers, Dads, Mums and even Granddads, we are able to put out 4 power boats, if needed. The standard of sailing has improved at every session with the older, stage 2 / 3 helping the little, inexperienced children – ages range from 5 – 16 yrs amazing!
We had 2 ex Pirates Bryony and Oliver visit last week, back from Uni, great to see them.
Gary and Carole are away for 3 weeks, but Pirates will carry on with all the parents pitching in to help. Elaine, Jerry and Monica are there most weeks as well to help and keep a watchful eye on the 'goings on.'
The atmosphere on these evenings at the club is wonderful, seeing the future of the club 'getting to grips' with proper sailing and the occasional race…long live the Pirates..!!!
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