Wishing you all a happy and successful 2014.
Looking forward to seeing you back on our wonderful (though challenging at times) stretch of water.
62nd AGM
At the 62nd Annual General Meeting held in the Clubhouse on Sunday 1st December 2013 there was some healthy discussions surrounding the various reports and proposed rule changes.
The main points that were agreed:
- Subscriptions to rise by approx 2% from 1st January
- Payment of subscriptions by instalments has been formalised with introduction of direct debits
- Associate membership category withdrawn
- Rule regarding supervision of Junior members during training courses has been amended, but details will be appropriately defined by use of Bye-Laws
Prior to all that the following members were elected on to Council.
Commodore – Andy Smith
Vice-Commodore – Mark Somerville
Secretary – Pauline Nicholson
Treasurer – William Carruthers
Sailing Secretary – Jon Denwood
Rear Commodore – Stephen Kirkpatrick
Asst Sailing Secretary – Lezli-Ann Pearson
Bar – Eric/Tania Guillois
Boats & Buoys – Phil Davenport
Galley – Lucy Thomas
Grounds & Jetties – Mike Cowan
House – Alan Jones
Membership – Dave Lawson
PRO – Robin Dawson
Training – Neil Garrison
Safety – Peter Ballard
Social – Claire Duncan
Fleet Captains
Flying 15 – Graham Kirkpatrick
GP14 – Mike Fairlamb
Mirror – Mik Chappell
Handicap – Phil Davenport/Peter Ballard
Topper/Laser – Neil Garrison
After the main business of the meeting there was an open discussion with a focus on whether personal handicap racing encourages sailing or not.
62nd Annual Dinner
This year’s prize giving was held at the Castle Inn where 70 members and guests togged up and enjoyed a three course dinner. Did the training officer really try to set the evening alight with some fire raising?
Commodore Andy Smith opted to use technology for a poetically linked photo montage in his speech before proposing a toast to the club.
Apologies if the video format does not suit your browser.His wife Emma then presented the numerous trophies to this year’s prize winners. Some of the interesting awards were
– Mik Chappell was represented with his lifetime commitment medal that he received from HRH The Princess Royal
– Kayla received a fridge magnet as the ‘token’ prize from the Jubilee Sailing Trust
– AJ won an hours family swim at the Calvert Trust for winning his ’round the laker’
Dancing to a live band then followed for the rest of the evening.
Prize winners 2013 (apologies for some picture quality)
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| Trophy | Helm | Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Club Championship | ||
| Handicap | ||
| Osprey Trophy | Mark Somerville | |
| Arthur Carr Trophy | Paul Clark | |
| T.S.B Trophy | Steve Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| Eagle Trophy | Phil Davenport | |
| Kirk Decanter | Mike Cowan | |
| 1972 Trophy | Ethan Dawson | |
| Flying Fifteen | ||
| Brackenrigg Cup | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Anderson Trophy | Ian Campbell | Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Wheel Trophy | Graham Kirkpatrick | Sally Roberts |
| Maurice Dalton Memorial Trophy | Simon Longstaff | Jon Denwood |
| Lawson Trophy | Graham Kirkpatrick | Sally Roberts |
| GP14 | ||
| Elwyn Banner Mendus Cup | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Philp Prize | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Twiname Prize | Val Bell | Ken Bell |
| Hatrick Prize | Alastair Duncan | Claire Duncan |
| Mirror | ||
| Mirror Trophy | Mik Chappell | |
| Excalibur Trophy | Pam Bath | |
| Topper | ||
| The Kirkpatrick Trophy | Ethan Dawson | |
| Fleet Trophies | ||
| Flying Fifteens | ||
| Denton Trophy (night jar) | Eric Guillois | |
| CSSA (Fleet A) | Ian Campbell | Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Flying Free Trophy | Ian Campbell | Lezli-Ann Pearson |
| Blencathra Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Transom trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Dawson Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Ullock Tankard | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Morgan Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Bryson helms (Fleet B) | Mike Moore | Ian Macpherson |
| Scarness Cup | Neil Currie | Rory Yardley |
| Easterly Trophy | Simon Longstaff | Jon Denwood |
| Jak Pot | Simon Longstaff | Jon Denwood |
| Mellor Mug | Simon Longstaff | Jon Denwood |
| Auditors Trophy (Fleet C) | Tim Chittenden | Ian Macpherson |
| Handicap | ||
| Easter Holiday Trophy | Alex Leonard | Olivia Storey |
| August Cup | Joan Hardie | Jack Hardie |
| May Holiday Cup | Mark Somerville | |
| Dodd Trophy | Mark Somerville | |
| Comet Trophy | Mark Somerville | |
| Skiddaw Trophy | Mark Somerville | |
| Wythop Plate | Mark Somerville | |
| Foxtail Trophy (Fleet B) | Mike Cowan | |
| Evening Plate (Night jar) | Mike Fairlamb | |
| Personal Handicap Pursuit (Fleet C) | Peter Ballard | |
| Barf Plate | Steve Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| Spring Holiday Plate (Fleet A) | Steve Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| Isel Cup | Steve Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| Grisedale Cup | Steve Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| GP14s | ||
| Mustard Pot | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Personal Handicap Pursuit (Fleet C) | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Commodores Prize | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Lyne Tankard | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Aitken Cup | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Graham Cup | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Spring Cup (The Jak Plak) | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Night Jar | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Ross Wear Helm (Fleet B) | Kath Davies | Glenys Kett |
| Harney Hetherington Trophy (Fleet A) | Nigel Lewis | Chris Brookes |
| Autumn Cup | Val Bell | Ken Bell |
| McMillan Cup (June Cup) | Val Bell | Ken Bell |
| Mirrors | ||
| Singlehanded Trophy | Mik Chappell | |
| Mirror Mug | Pam Bath | |
| Kirk Helmsman Trophy (Fleet B) | Pam Bath | |
| Personal Handicap Pursuit (Fleet C) | Pam Bath | |
| M Series (Night Jar) | Pam Bath | |
| Toppers | ||
| Long A | Ethan Dawson | |
| Long B | Ethan Dawson | |
| We B | Ethan Dawson | |
| We C | Ethan Dawson | |
| Fleet Challenge B | Ethan Dawson | |
| Fleet Challenge C | Ethan Dawson | |
| All Classes | ||
| Calvert Trust Pennant | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Winter Trophy Personal Handicap | Alan Jones | Sue Watson |
| Paul Carruthers Memorial Trophy | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| October Series Personal Handicap | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| October Series Fleet Handicap | David Lawson | Lynn Lawson |
| Tinker Trophy | Jim Christie | |
| Asymmetric Cup | Joan Hardie | Jack Hardie |
| Winter Series Fleet Handicap | Joan Hardie | Jack Hardie |
| Crews Race | Joe Watkins | |
| Sandra's Salver | Michaela Sheard | |
| Senior Race | Mike Fairlamb | Eric Smith |
| Max Joule Memorial Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Albert Bates Retirement | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Jimmy Lancaster Memorial Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Banana Stakes | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Celebrity Glass Trophy | Mike Moore | Michaela Sheard |
| Starters Prize (Tankard for crew) | Steve Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| RNLI Pennant | Steve Hunt | Michaela Sheard |
| Jubilee Sailing Trust | Steve Hunt | Ruth Critchley |
| Ladies Race | Val Bell | |
| Night Jar B | Val Bell | Ken Bell |
| The Roger Pryde Memorial Trophy | Jamie Kerr | |
| Consistency Cup | Kath Davies | Glenys Kett |
Congratulations (Updated)
No, this isn’t to congratulate Mike on losing a daughter and gaining a son-in-law following their recent wedding.
Neither is it to congratulate him on a birth (as far as I know).
However, with racing being cancelled for the second weekend in a row, and just one race remaining next Sunday, he and Kayla are the first trophy winners for NEXT year’s prizegiving as their two sets of firsts in the personal and fleet handicap versions of the Winter Series puts them in an unassailable position. Congratulations!
A lack of wind for the third week in a row brought the season to close without any further racing, and gave members an opportunity to pack their boats away before the onslaught of Winter.
Further congratulations go to Mike on his three year appointment as director on the board of the RYA at their AGM this week.
Earlier in the day, Mik Chappell received a RYA Community Award for Lifetime Commitment to Sailing from HRH The Princess Royal at a ceremony and lunch in ICE headquarters, London. Mik was deservedly nominated by the club earlier in the year.
Santa Pops In
 This weekend there was another glorious view from the club of the half snowcovered slopes of Skiddaw. Despite his busy schedule, Santa again found time to call in at the club |
Minimalist?
The work to the changing rooms is nearing completion – well the stripping at least! Definitely past the point of no return…
Flat screen TVs, couches, real log fire and a lager pump. What more could the men ask for? Well there’s no harm in asking!
Congratulations
Many congratulations to Sarah and Martin Wilkinson on the birth of their daughter Molly at 0529 today (29 November) who weighed in at 5lb 13oz. Hopefully they’ll remember that she’s wrapped in the spinnaker before it’s launched next season (Grand dad’s words not mine!). Mother, daughter, and new grandparents, Dave and Pauline, are doing well.
Graduate National Championships 2007
Results are final as of 12:58 on May 28, 2007
Overall
| Rank | SailNo | Helm | Crew | Club | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | Total | Nett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2873 | Stephen Cockerill | Jack Cockerill | Stokes Bay SC | 3.0 | (4.0) | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 12.0 | 8.0 |
| 2nd | 2839 | Alan Warren | Linda Dobson | Chipstead SC | 1.0 | (3.0) | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 14.0 | 11.0 |
| 3rd | 2878 | David Ivens | Lesley Johnson | Bolton SC | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | (6.0) | 18.0 | 12.0 |
| 4th | 2962 | Roger Cherrill | Katherine Cherrill | Chipstead SC | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | (12.0 DNS) | 4.0 | 30.0 | 18.0 |
| 5th | 2880 | Stewart Eaton | Andrew Henstock | West Oxfordshire SC | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | (9.0) | 4.0 | 2.0 | 30.0 | 21.0 |
| 6th | 2896 | Richard Thorpe | Jane Thorpe | Toddbrook | (6.0) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 33.0 | 27.0 |
| 7th | 2700 | Anne Bottoms | Emily Bottoms | Hunts SC | (9.0) | 8.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 43.0 | 34.0 |
| 8th | 2977 | David Senior | Pauline Senior | Bolton | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | (12.0 DNS) | 9.0 | 50.0 | 38.0 |
| 9th | 2470 | Nick Richardson | Michael Richardson | Tees & Hartlepool YC | (12.0 DNF) | 10.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 55.0 | 43.0 |
| 10th | 2974 | David Wilson | Sandra Wilson | Broadwater | 8.0 | 9.0 | (12.0 DNS) | 12.0 DNS | 12.0 DNS | 7.0 | 60.0 | 48.0 |
| 11th | 2900 | James Bottoms | Anne Hulbert | Tudor Sailing Club | (12.0 DNF) | 12.0 DNF | 10.0 | 12.0 DNF | 12.0 DNS | DNC | 70.0 | 58.0 |
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FF JACKPOT
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 3 4 5 Pts
1 3473 M MOORE FF DNS DNS DNS 1 1 2
2 3293 I PRESTON FF DNS DNS DNS 2 2 4
Points for RTD = 0 0 0 3 3
Points for DSQ = 0 0 0 3 3
Points for DNS = 3
2 races to count
HANDICAP MAY HOLIDAY
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 3 4 5 Pts
1 1298 S HUNT RS400 1 8 RTD 1 2 4
2 1049 M SOMERVILLE RS400 6 1 3 4 5 8
3 1303 W CARRUTHERS RS400 5 2 4 2 6 8
4 379 R DAWSON RS200 DNS 3 2 3 RTD 8
5 174889 S HALL LASER RADI 3 4 6 7 3 10
6 913 JoHARDIE RS200 DNS 7 DNS 6 1 14
7 167828 I MACPHERSON LAS 4 5 5 7 7 14
8 3473 M MOORE FF 2 6 7 DNS DNS 15
9 13118 V BELL GP DNS DNS DNS 5 4 29
10 1125 JoHALLIDAY RS400 DNS 9 DNS 13 11 33
11 131943 J ROWBOTHAM LAS DNS DNS DNS 11 8 37
12 160516 T CHITTENDEN LAS DNS DNS DNS 12 9 39
13 13176 D LAWSON LAS DNS DNS 1 DNS DNS 41
14 173813 P BURNELL RS400 DNS DNS DNS 7 DNS 43
15 125514 R BRYCE LAS DNS DNS DNS 10 RTD 44
16 45866 L TYSON TOP DNS DNS DNS 14 12 44
17 1146 P BURNELL RS400 DNS DNS DNS DNS 10 46
Points for RTD = 7 10 9 15 15
Points for DSQ = 7 10 9 15 15
Points for DNS = 18
3 races to count
MIRROR PEEL POT
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 3 4 5 Pts
1 69960 M CHAPPEL MS DNS DNS DNS 1 1 2
2 70466 D TODHUNTER MS DNS DNS DNS 2 2 4
Points for RTD = 0 0 0 3 3
Points for DSQ = 0 0 0 3 3
Points for DNS = 3
2 races to count
Sunday
The initial forecast of wind and rain seemed to be correct, and as the boats prepared for the race the wind seemed to pick up. However, once the racing was under way the stronger gusts had eased and the sailors had to contend with shifts being dependant on where the gusts were coming from. 30 mins into the race and the wind faded almost completely as a northerly breeze tried to fight with the easterly that had prevailed until then. At lunchtime the wind seemed to have settled down, but there’s plenty of time for things to change before the next race…. Would Neil and Judith venture out? They did untie the cover but after a bit of pondering of the gusts passing through, retied it and gave up for the day.
Well the race did ease by the time the 2nd race started, however, just after the lead boats rounded the windward mark the first squall came in, and that sent Shunty for a swim allowing William past, but with the wind gusting William had to drop the gennaker for the gybe mark. Scumper having had to return to shore to re-rig the gennaker again was fortunate that the race sequence had been postponed, made best use of Toggle’s weight and held the gennaker to the gybe mark to take the lead which he maintained for the full race.
The gusts did come and go, but when they were there everyone had to be on their guard as massive shifts were encountered on the beat, and all they could do off wind was bear away and enjoy!
The wind seemed to increase even more before the final race of the day (only to ease at the top of the beat!). When the fleet was out of the shade of the shore the wind was certainly there in force and there were some spectacular reaches that everyone survived.
In the GPs Dave Lawson was sailing with Ken Bell and won both races from Mike Fairlamb and Sally Roberts. Scumper and Toggle led the handicap fleet but there were strong challenges from Robbie D with Matty Fairlamb in an RS200. The standard of racing has been very high and positions seem to be dependant on being in the right place to get the wind, as well as making less mistakes than the other competitors.
With strong on-shore winds, returning to shore after the race was spectacular at times as the boats had little steerage due to raised centreboards and rudders. Sam Hall was quoted as demonstrated ‘an interesting way’ of stopping his boat. Jo Hardie ended up in the reeds (sshhh – don’t tell the National Park) after a capsize. John Halliday had to make several attempts to get ashore safely as he tried to cope with some unplanned gybes, but Shunty was there (waist deep) to lend a helping hand
One last race for the Graduates tomorrow, but two more for the club boats – will the forecast prove right again? If so there’ll be some tired people tomorrow evening!
GP LYNE TANKARD
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 Pts
1 13176 D LAWSON LAS 1 1 2
2 13885 M FAIRLAMB GP 2 2 4
3 13118 V BELL GP OD DNS 7
Points for RTD = 3 3
Points for DSQ = 3 3
Points for DNS = 4
2 races to count
Well Done Team Bass!
As expected, the wind eased for the second day of the handicap open meeting. With an earlier than usual start the OD was able to run all three races.
The wind shifts may have been subtle, but they could be deadly and several places changed as a result. This led to the overall result resting on the final race. This is where Naomi (the love of Bean’s life) gets a special mention – partly because she didn’t get one last time L, but mainly because if she’d had the opportunity to fly the gennaker on the final reach she and Bean would have made up the necessary five secs required to beat Scumper and Zefer, and take the winning trophy from them.
Roy Blackburn was getting back in the swing (instead of swim for a change) and succeeded in being first to the windward mark in two of the races. Unfortunately, the first time he did it he was set on rounding it to port instead of starboard and ended up in the way of various boats on his tail.
Toggle did a bit of trawling at one stage, but still secured a prize as first Vareo, Mark Rimmer received a prize in his first Bass open. Lewis Tyson was first Topper. Ruth Critchley received a prize for putting up with her helm who had spat out his dummy twice in one day – we’ll let him off opting out of Saturday’s race after the first beat (otherwise it would have been a hat-trick). In fact it seems that only Bass members received prizes on this rare occasion. One visitor that appeared late on Saturday afternoon was unwelcome and ejected from the clubhouse (well, it was a mouse!)
HANDICAP OPEN
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 3 4 Pts
1 1049 M SOMERVILLE RS400 1 4 2 1 4
2 691 P SMITH RS200 DNS 1 3 2 6
3 379 R DAWSON RS200 DNS 2 4 3 9
4 1303 W CARRUTHERS RS400 DNS 5 1 4 10
5 167828 I MACPHERSON LAS 2 3 5 7 10
6 174889 S HALL LAS RTD 6 6 6 18
7 1029 R BLACKBURN RS400 RTD 7 8 5 19
8 160516 T CHITTENDEN LAS DNS 9 7 8 24
9 1298 S HUNT RS400 RTD RTD 9 RTD 27
10 303 M COWAN VAREO DNS 8 10 9 27
11 1066 J CONNOR RSFEVA RTD DNS DNS DNS 35
12 374 M RIMMER VAREO DNS DNS 11 10 35
13 45866 L TYSON TOP DNS DNS 12 11 37
Points for RTD = 7 11 13 12
Points for DSQ = 7 11 13 12
Points for DNS = 14
3 races to count
All Bets Off!
The high winds that started on Friday were still around for the FA Cup final – were these the reasons why there were few takers for the Handicap Open? Those members that turned up were only slightly less reluctant to go on the water than the OD! After a quick show of hands it was decided to race, and all but the feint-hearted ventured out. Scumper and Zefer were the first to go out, but after 10mins (during which time no-one else had followed them) came ashore (but only to rig their gennaker correctly as it would only fly properly on port tack).
Six boats did go out, Scumper was the first to capsize, followed by Jonathan Connor, Sam Hall, Ian Macpherson, and Roy Blackburn. The only survivor was Shunty and Ruth – they sailed the first beat and then came straight ashore.
Roy’s crew for the weekend is Megan, a young, new member. She admitted to never having sailed so fast, and that was without the gennaker! Of course, as mentioned earlier, Roy’s old habits die hard, and they ended up swimming! But they’ll be back for more tomorrow.
As it seemed to be a dead cert that all those taking to the water would be going for a swim the only betting was to be on how long they would stay upright!
Those that didn’t risk life and limb, stayed ashore and enjoyed afternoon tea and biscuits……
With so many capsizes, the OD called it a day after the first race and postponed sailing until Sunday and then sat back and watched the rest of the cup final. First race 10.30!
Weekend Results
Weekend Results
The wind was much lighter this weekend than we’ve all been used to (well apart from those that sail on Thursday evenings), and the rain managed to hold off until the end of the final race of a six race series.
Saturday’s races were short and sharp, and with the results being calculated on personal handicap basis it was nigh on impossible to guess where you’d finish! Amanda Bainbridge in a topper secured overnight lead with two firsts, but with not sailing on Sunday she slipped back to eighth overall.
Sunday’s races were more drawn out and the shifting gusts proved challenging. As the wind picked up slightly in the afternoon there was at least one capsize, various opportunities to plane (which Nigel Lewis was seen taking advantage of instead of heading on the close reach to the mark – he had to take the spinnaker down and beat back!).
As with last week, consistency won the day, and it was to be Mike Moore with Mark Rimmer that won the series from John and Janis Halliday in an RS400
The latest Thursday evening Night Jar results are shown below.
Next week is the Handicap, Laser and Mirror Open.
FLEET CHALLENGE A
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pts
1 3473 M MOORE FF 4 2 5 4 5 3 13
2 1125 JoHALLIDAY RS400 2 RTD 3 7 3 12 15
3 13176 D LAWSON GP 12 10 4 1 7 5 17
4 1298 S HUNT RS400 9 6 2 6 4 RTD 18
5 13885 M FAIRLAMB GP 7 7 11 3 12 2 19
6 1303 W CARRUTHERS RS400 8 3 10 9 1 13 21
7 13655 N LEWIS GP 13 8 7 2 6 6 21
8 40894 A BAINBRIDGE TOP 5 1 1 DNS DNS DNS 34
9 303 M COWAN VAREO DNS 9 12 DNS 8 8 37
10 1148 N CURRIE RS400 9 4 8 DNS DNS DNS 49
11 125514 R BRYCE LAS DNS DNS DNS 8 8 7 52
12 13905 H GODFREY GP 11 5 9 DNS DNS DNS 54
13 913 JoHARDIE RS200 DNS DNS DNS 5 15 8 56
14 3520 S BROOKES FF DNS DNS DNS DNS 1 1 60
15 45866 L TYSON TOP DNS DNS DNS 10 14 14 65
16 174889 S HALL LAS DNS DNS DNS RTD 13 11 66
17 13118 V BELL GP DNS DNS DNS DNS 10 3 71
18 379 R DAWSON RS200 DNS 11 6 DNS DNS DNS 73
19 1140 J CHRISTIE VORTEX DNS DNS DNS RTD 16 RTD 73
20 69960 M CHAPPEL MS DNS DNS DNS DNS 11 10 79
21 13400 TBA GP 6 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 87
22 6905 N GARRISON DART 1 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 88
23 12156 JeWATKINS GP 3 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 90
24 70466 D TODHUNTER MS 15 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 96
25 103 A NICHOLSON VAREO RTD DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 98
26 11115 M TURNER GP 14 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 101
Points for RTD = 17 13 13 13 17 17
Points for DSQ = 17 13 13 13 17 17
Points for DNS = 27
4 races to count
I’d Rather Be Working!?
The Bank Holiday weekend finished off with a two race series which saw more capsizes from experienced sailors than the whole of last year put together! Bean won the first race but went in 3 times in the second and then retired. Hugh & Rhonwen were second in the first race but also retired after 3 swims. William & Jonathan Connor only went swimming once (just yards from the finish), but did manage to wind up Mike Moore once more by positioning his capsized boat on Mike’s lay line as he headed to the finish.
After sailing the morning race in a N12, Barry Lancaster and Martin Wright tactically opted to sail the afternoon race in a GP, only to lose their genny halyard – perhaps it was getting tired after four capsizes?!
Again, there was a mass of sail washing required as the fleet returned to shore
Although the second race was relatively short, more wind seemed to pass through in a 5-10 min squall than would normally pass through in a full race!
Consistency won the day – Andy and Emma had two 3rds and won the series
Injury of the day:
An anonymous FF helm hurt himself in a place that he can’t talk about, but needs someone else to inspect it!
Comments of the day:
Take it easy
Oh ****
Give it as much cunningham as you can
I’d rather be working (Hugh)
Mind the gybe
It was buddy hard today
I DID NOT GIVE NEPTUNE ANYTHING AT THE WEEKEND IT IS STILL ON THE TOP OF MY MAST – BENT YES, BUT STILL THERE!
Offerings to Neptune:
Burgees from Bean, Hugh, Andy, Paul, Shunty, Toggle, William, John Halliday, Nigel, ………
PAUL CARRUTHERS MEMORIAL TROPHY
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 Pts
1 1003 A SMITH RS200 3 3 6
2 1049 M SOMERVILLE RS400 6 1 7
3 1298 S HUNT RS400 5 2 7
4 3473 M MOORE FF 4 4 8
5 691 P SMITH RS200 1 RTD 13
6 13161 S SPENCE GP 8 5 13
7 13905 H GODFREY GP 2 RTD 14
8 13655 N LEWIS GP RTD 6 17
9 1303 W CARRUTHERS RS400 7 RTD 19
10 1146 P BURNELL RS400 9 DNS 22
11 303 M COWAN VAREO DNS RTD 25
11 113467 M WRIGHT GP DNS RTD 25
Points for RTD = 11 12
Points for DSQ = 11 12
Points for DNS = 13
2 races to count