As skippers prepared the entry of seven yachts, prior to the start of the event, there was not a single ripple on the lake. By 10-30 hrs  start time there was a very slight breath of wind from the South East, so it was decided to sail out from the Clubhouse for 2 points and return for 3.

In heat one, as the last pair was halfway down the lake, the wind direction began to veer to south west, still very light. At the start of heat 2, the wind was blowing from the west and strengthening slightly, so the scoring was changed to 3 out and 2 back.

After heat 2 the wind had strengthened to the limit of top suit and was blowing straight down the lake, giving perfect sailing conditions. One more heat was sailed before lunch.  After lunch some skippers changed to second suit sails as the wind strength had increased further and there was a heavy shower for a few minutes. One full round was sailed, finishing around 18-00 hrs.

Thanks are due to Bob Jolly for manning the mates bank, aided by the bye boat skippers and other skippers helping in between sailing their own boats. 

Results

1st  Peter Whiteside             24 points

2nd John Sharman               20

3rd  Olly Murray                   19

4th=Eric Austwick                17

4th=Keith Wiseman             17 

6th   Tony Wilson                   5

7th   Peter Guest                    3

Bill The Milk Trophy”, Classic & Vintage Vane “M” Class, Saturday 21st September 2024, onto the Club’s Web Site.

The wind was from the N East, a strong top or possibly 2nd suit, giving a run out from the Clubhouse with a 3 or 4 leg beat return, so ideal conditions. One full round was sailed.

Some fast downwind runs were made, despite no spinnakers were used.

Thanks due to Bob Jolly, Keith Wiseman and Peter Guest for looking after the mates’ bank.

Final Results

1st     Tony Wilson         15 points

2nd= John Sharman      13

2nd= Peter Iles              13

4th    Eric Austwick          6

5th    Peter Whiteside      3

There were 5 entries. The easterly wind was fairly  light initially so all yachts started in top suit. After the second heat the wind had strengthened so some skippers changed down to second suit. One full round was sailed. Not all skippers had mates so everyone helped one another. John Sharman was the winner as he had managed a full 100% score card.

Results

1st John Sharman                           20 points

2nd Olly Murray and Scarlet           13

3rd Peter and Stuart Whiteside       8

4th Tony Wilson                              5

5th Bob Jolly                                  4

Tonight’s sailing was a delight. A lovely sunset, with the wind straight down the lake. A great turnout to boot as well leading to some competitive sailing

Olly popping Paul M in the DF95s in close racing

Paul M taking the victory in the DF65s ahead of the dream team of Bob Jolly and Mark (joint skippers) sharing the racing.

Smithy peaked a little early in the DF65s

One new member joined the club and one DF65 sank in record time