Category: Race Results
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Race Results – 27 April 2025
Thanks to Jo & Phil Preston as O/D and patrol boat helm, and John H for launch vehicle. Excellent conditions until the tide turned and the water got a bit lumpy – as the wind increased and became more squally. Some positions (on adjusted time) were very close! The following…
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Race Results – 19 October 2024
Given the forecast for Sunday a (democratic) decision was taken to reschedule racing to Saturday which gave us sunshine and light to moderate winds, an excellent turnout, and a perfect end to the season. Many thanks to Steve as safety boat helm and Neil for stepping in to crew on…
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Race Results – 29 September
Thanks to Keith and Jo on safety and OD respectively; winds were much lighter than forecast, and South to Southeasterly so typically gusty. Some excellent racing. Race 1: 1. Andrew Craven (Solo) 2. Chris Baines (OK)` 3. Steve Anson (Aero 6) 4. Tallulah Harris (Laser radial) 5. Neil Wallace (Laser) 6.…
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Race Results – 15 September 2024
Thanks to John Hodgson & Mark Pearce on safety boat & OD respectively, especially for their tolerance of sitting in the drizzle through three races! The strong gusts didn’t materialise, and fun was had by all (I think!) Race 1: 1. Keith Byers (OK) 2. Chris Baines (OK) 3. Steve Anson…
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Race Results – 8 September 2024
The forecast light winds and rain all arrived, but didn’t stop us from racing. Thanks to stand-in OD and safety boat helm (Ruth & Dyane respectively). Race 1: 1. Matt Winder (Mirror) 2. Chris Baines (OK) 3. Steve Anson (Aero) 4. Jo Holmes (Laser) 5. Neil Wallace (Laser) Race 2: 1. Chris Baines (OK)…
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Race Results – 1 September 2024
Thanks to Matt & Tom for safety boat & OD duty respectively. Despite the race office anemometer showing wind speeds up to 13 mph it was must stronger on the water, so some exciting racing. Race 1: 1. Mark Pearce (Streaker) 2. Chris Baines (OK) Ret: Phil Shelling (Dart) / Steve Anson (Aero)…
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Race Results – 11 August 2024
Sunday saw excellent conditions for the Ladies’ Race (and last racing session of Series 2… and Steve’s inaugural race in his new Aero) despite slightly gusty Southerly wind. Thanks to Ruth for stepping into Chris Spicer’s shoes as OD as he was out of action, and Andrew for safety boat duty – and supporting…
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Race Results – 4 August 2024
Rounding off the weekend of RNLI200 celebrations (thanks, by the way, to all of those on the water on Saturday supporting their Parade of Sail – that was fun as well as something we felt proud to be a part of), we had some… interesting… sailing today. Conditions were similar…
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Race Results – 28 July 2024
Despite a forecast for light winds there was a perfect breeze, sunshine and excellent racing. Many thanks to Chris Baines (who as far as I could tell managed safety boat and OD duties), assisted by David Edwards in the race office, and variously Ruth and Dan as safety boat crew. Oh, and…
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Race Results – 21st July 2024
Thanks to Matt & Tom for OD and safety boat duties, and for setting the best course for the Dart for the last race! Some ace conditions, and Jo making the most noise with a brand new sail on the laser! Congratulations too to Keith and Chris for their results in the OK…