Whilst Saturday had had a good middle-rig breeze down the length of the lake at Fleetwood, the forecast wind for Sunday’s Windsor Trophy for IOM sailors was a more gentle breeze from the southeast.   First arrivals at the club found that this was the wind direction but if anything it was less than gentle, with some big areas of smooth water in the lee of the buildings to the south of the lake.  By race start, however, it had filled in somewhat and managed to gain in strength somewhat through the day.  A two-lap course, trying to give at least some beating, was set and the thirteen competitors managed to make a reasonable job of difficult conditions, with swirls over and around the buildings giving some quite big changes in directions at times, as well as unexpected holes and gusts, leading to some “interesting” changes in order.  First place was taken by Peter Baldwin with his Britpop, although he didn’t have things all his own way, with the top five sailors all getting victories.  Second place went to John Shaman sailing a Vision, whilst third was Paul Middleton with his V12.  Thanks to Sharon and Ian for taking the scores and Derek for organising the prizes (and the toast).

There were 5 entries but very little wind from the South East.so tricky conditions. The scoring was 2 points out from the Clubhouse and 3 points return. Three heats were completed by lunchtime and the remaining 2 heats after lunch. Shortly after sailing was completed the rain started and the lake became flat calm.

Thanks are due to Bob Jolly, Eric Austwick, Sharon & Julie for looking after the Mates’ Bank. 

RESULTS

1st   “Gecko”             Peter Whiteside & Julie         15 points

2nd   “Mist”                Peter Iles                               12

3rd=  “Sovane”          John Sharman                       10

3rd=  “Nerenuf”          Tony Wilson                           10

5th   “Blue Bullet”       Keith Wiseman                       3

David Rose Shield Vane 36R 23rd August 2026

On arriving at the lake there was not a ripple on the water. At start time there was a very light wind from the North East. Again we had just 4 entries  as some of our regulars were sailing elsewhere. Part way through heat 2 the wind direction suddenly changed to North West and still very light. Round one was completed then it was decided to have lunch. Due to the very light, changeable wind and the appearance of lots of crabbers, it was decided to end the race at this point.

Results

1st     Gecko                    Peter Whiteside        13 points

2nd=  Nerenuf                 Tony Wilson                7

2nd=   Kozbok                 Alan Crawforth            7

4th      Sunset Strip          Harry Balderson         3

Thanks are due to Bob Jolly and Julie for looking after the Mates’ bank.