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Wednesday 24 July

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The day started overcast but with a good southerly for the Mount Haes knockout. As soon as the first race was underway the wind eased, then the sun appeared, and later the wind faded more to the extent that race 5 was abandoned.

During the lunch break the SW sea breeze kicked in, offering steadier conditions for the continuation and completion of the series. The semi finals were particularly close racing. In the final, Derbyshire took an early lead, which strengthened throughout the race, so had a convincing win. Well done to all competitors.

While the Mount Haes knockout was progressing there were separate races for Rookie All Comers, Single Handers, and All Comers Pursuit (Click link for results)

Overall results

HeatTeamBoatPosition
1Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 3312
Oxford 2323
North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 1331
LRYSA 1345
Plymouth Youth Sailing 1356
Cambridgeshire 3364
2MKBYSA 1313
Northamptonshire 4326
North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 3334
Crawley Mariners Yacht Club (CMYC) 2345
Kent 5352
Oxford 1361
3Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 2315
Norfolk 1322
Cambridgeshire 1334
Derbyshire Youth Sailing 1341
Worcester 1356
Kent 2363
4Cambridgeshire 2314
Oxfordshire 1323
Kent 3331
Northamptonshire 2345
MKBYSA 2356
North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 2362
5Northamptonshire 3312
Kent 1325
Plymouth Youth Sailing 2334
Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 1341
Oxfordshire 2356
Crawley Mariners Yacht Club (CMYC) 1363
6Worcester 2313
Northamptonshire 1321
Norfolk 2335
Kent 4346
Cumbria youth sailing team 4354
Derbyshire Youth Sailing 2362
Semi 1North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 1312
Oxford 1321
Derbyshire Youth Sailing 1333
North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 2344
Northamptonshire 3356
Derbyshire Youth Sailing 2365
Semi 2Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 3313
Kent 5321
Norfolk 1335
Kent 3344
Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 1352
Northamptonshire 1366
FinalOxford 1313
North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association 1325
Derbyshire Youth Sailing 1331
Kent 5344
Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 1352
Cumbria Youth Sailing Team 3366

Tuesday 23 July

NSSA No Comments

Photo gallery

Monday’s rain passed through leaving prolonged sunny spells, and the forecast of a light breeze from the NNE. After a postponement, racing got underway about an hour late.

There was a couple of flypasts to briefly distract the sailors during the start sequence. Not that they were the reason for some OCS boats under the U flag. The wind spent the morning fighting itself, swinging through up to 90 degrees, and fading every now and again, resulting in some boats taking almost an hour to finish the second morning race.

There was an extended lunch break waiting for the anticipated sea breeze which kicked in somewhat later than expected. As the boats were preparing for the start, the wind backed more to the SW necessitating the courses to be reset to the new direction, leaving only sufficient time to get one afternoon race completed.

Monday 22 July

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The sun may have been hidden by various rain clouds but there was a good breeze to get the fleets out for the first race in this year’s NSSA regatta for 208 sailors in 180 dinghies. The wind swung from the SE through almost 180 degrees soon before the first race resulting in a short postponement.

The first start in the Laser Radial fleet had a general recall, and caused the introduction of the U flag for all subsequent starts, and several helms being OCS throughout the day. The wind strength, and direction, varied, but generally increased later in the day after the morning drizzle faded.

There was very few capsizes, and a protest, but the results show some consistent racing, especially at the top of the various fleets.

The evening’s entertainment was a quiz, won by team Cumbria

Fleet Challenge B 2024

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This weekend there is a four race series for all classes. The summer weather continues to be elusive, overcast with a light NNE breeze which varied in strength and direction throughout the afternoon.

Robbie D/Toggle in their F15 initially led the fleet in the first race, but spinnaker issues slowed them down, and Alistair/Oscar in a RS400 pulled ahead, winning on handicap, with Dave/Lynn 2nd. The wind faded as the tail enders of the fleet finished, then filled in as it swung to the E, so the start line was repositioned.

Nigel/Glenys had a perfect start, but it wasn’t to last. Within minutes a wind shadow around the eastern shore spread across the course slowing proceedings down considerably. To give the tail enders a chance to finish, the race was shortened at the 3rd mark after only 25 mins. Fortunately, the breeze returned 10 minutes later, and all boats had finished within 40 mins. Rory’s perseverence in his Tera earned him a 1st place, 3 secs ahead of Alistair/Oscar, with Dave/Lynn 3rd another 8 secs behind.

Sunday’s forecast wasn’t promising, but ripples filled the bay from the SE unexpectedly, just in time for the OD to prepare to get racing underway on time. The line was laid, and course set, then the wind disappeared again. Time for an early lunch!

An hour later, drizzle set in, and with no sign of any wind, racing was cancelled for the day, so the overall results were as Saturday evening with the trophy going to Alistair/Oscar, and Dave/Lynn 2nd.

Final results

Sunday Racing

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Following Saturday’s open meeting, racing was back to normal on Sunday, with the final race in two long series. Weather was milder, and a few more sunny spells, though the W breeze started off slightly lighter than Saturday. After lunch the breeze freshened to create some better planing conditions.

No two boats in the handicap fleet were in the same class so it was difficult for sailors to gauge their performance. The only boat to capsize was a 29er helmed by James with dad John crewing. Robbie D/Toggle joined forces again in their F15, built up a good lead and won both races, with Rory in his Solo getting two 2nds. Paul in a ILCA 6, took the morning 3rd, while Mike/Jack in the Graduate were 3rd in the afternoon.

In the GPs, Val/Ken took an early lead in both races, but finished 2nd to Dave/Lynn. AJ/Sue were keen to continue their winning ways, but being over the line in the afternoon race didn’t help their cause!

Overall series results had Rory winning the Barf Trophy, with Phil/Rory 2nd, and Neil/Archie winning the Dodd Trophy, and Phil/Rory runners up.

AJ/Sue won the Spring Cup, with Val/Ken 2nd, while Dave/Lynn won the Mustard Pot, with Val/Ken 2nd.

Andrew won the MT Red Sail Trophy, while Alex/Saskia won the MT AB Trophy

MT etc final results

BL etc final results

Several club members took part in the Lord Birkett Trophy at Ullswater over the weekend with over 200 entrants.

Congratulations to club members Chris Pickles/Matt Sharman in a RS400 (3rd), Paul/Grace Allen in a 59er (7th), and Dave Exley/Joe Roberts in a RS400 (8th) on their outstanding performances, all fimnishing in the top 10!

Lord Birkett results

Laser Lakeland and Border Grand Prix 2024

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On Saturday there was a Laser one day, three race open. The WNW force 3 backed through the afternoon to WSW as it increased to force 4.

Visitor Tim Keighly from West Riding mastered the conditions winning all three races and the trophy. Despite the increasing winds, and hard work on the beats which resulted in a couple of capsizes, there was little opportunity for planing.

Local helm Dave Lawson finished 2nd overall with Andrew Hewett from St Mary’s Loch 3rd. Local youth category helm Archie Campbell and Cameron Somerville finished a creditable 4th and 5th respectively.

 

Tim Keighley receiving Trophy from Sailing Secretary John Reekie

Where’s Summer Gone?

Championship Racing No Comments

Saturday sailing was another couple of races towards the MJM trophy for all classes. Perhaps it was the overcast, cold weather that put sailors off, or was it just other sailing events that kept them away?

The F2-3 held all afternoon, and though the wind was shifting, some boats were banging the corners on the beat which resulted in a few position changes. Neil and son Archie were competing against each other in Laser Radials, perhaps more competition than Neil was expecting, as Archie beat him in the 2nd race! Mike/Jack in their Graduate, broke through to lead both races on the water, finishing 2nd and 3rd on handicap. Seemingly plenty of bickering between AJ and Sue as they passed the committee boat each lap, but it must have worked as they beat James/Jenny in both races, taking a 1st and 2nd on handicap.

AJ/Sue lead the series with Nigel/Glenys 2nd

Latest MJM results

Sunday was slightly milder, with less wind, but threatening rain showers from time to time.

Toggle was out in his Solo, soon took the lead and went on to win the race on handicap from Neil, then Archie, both in Laser Radials again. Dave/Lynn won the GPs, ahead of Val/Ken (who lead the series) and AJ/Sue.

The race after lunch was the Jimmy Lancaster Memorial trophy pennant, but the sailors were saved from having the typical round the lake course. This proved to be quite fortuitous as the wind eased soon after the start, and it seemed unrealistic to send them around for a second lap and the OD be home in time for the football! Shortly before Dave/Lynn crossed the finish line in 1st place, the wind started to fill in from the SW, not only speeding up the finishing sequence but causing a few tensions as different boats caught the wind and gained several places. Rounding the final leeward mark it was all to play for as five boats were less than three boats apart, and all searching for wind. Richard in his Solo aimed straight for the line, and it worked as he finished 2nd overall, with Toggle 3rd.

BL etc latest results

JLMT results

Next Saturday we will be hosting the Laser Lakeland and Border Grand Prix and RS Tera open meeting. 1st race scheduled for 12 Noon. Enter on Webcollect

Weekend Series

Championship Racing No Comments

With the official start of summer, we could expect warmer weather, but it was not to be. After a sunny morning, the clouds moved in and the temperature dropped, but the westerly breeze held, then freshened towards the end of the afternoon.

The handicap fleet of 15 boats included a couple of GPs and a F15. The wind was strong enough for crews to sit out, but there were no capsizes. The occasional shifts enabled some position changes.

Dave/Lynn in their GP won both races on handicap, with Ian/Lezliann in a F15 and Phil/Rory in RS200 each having a 2nd and a 3rd.

Sunday brought wall to wall sunshine, with a similar WSW F2-3 throughout the day. As ever, there were some large swings in the wind direction, and occasional planing conditions. Andrew/Oscar in a 29er coped with several capsizes, but one was enough for Archie/Lily in a RS200, mainly because their boom had come adrift. Every day is a school day…

Dave/Lynn continued to master the conditions, winning all three races, and the Isel Cup overall. Phil/Rory secured a couple of 2nds, finishing 2nd overall, with Ian/Lezliann 3rd, on equal points with Alex/John in a RS400.

Final results

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