A Low turnout for Tuesdays IOMs. A strong C Rig ensued, dominated by Eric and his Sedici.

The great British weather didn’t help Thursday sailing either. Competitors for the DF65s mutually agreed to not go out in the bitter wind and rain.

But 5 hardy souls with their DF95 went out to face the elements in C/D rig, completing 5 races.

Smithy taking his first race victory!!!

Only 3 entries for this due to regular competitors attending away RC events and others on holiday.

At start up time Top suits seemed appropriate, but during the first heat the wind strengthened so changes down to 2nd suits were carried out. We had no mates for the other bank, so the bye boat skipper had to try and look after both competing yachts. The wind was blowing initially from the SW, giving a long leg then some guying required going to windward. It then straightened giving a 3 or 4 leg beat. After lunch the wind strengthened again and 3rd suits were required. Due to lack of mates and athletic skippers, beats only were taken for the 2nd round.

Results

1st Peter Whiteside              13 points

2nd Eric Austwick                 10

3rd Peter Guest                      1 

The first Thursday sailing of the year – the new format of DF65 and DF95 in the same day. Considering the weather and after Easter, the turnout was pretty good for both classes.

The racing revolved around Paul and Olly across the day taking a win and a second each.

17 races in a day….. will you be attending the next one? Big shout out to BOb Jolly for scoring all afternoon producing live time results….. no pencil and paper needed tonight!

The first evening sail of the year. 6pm start …… mark acting as race officer.

Numbers slightly lower than usual due to Easter but we were joking by Alan and George Bennett from Etherow, who were on their way home from their holidays.

Overall it was a good evenings sail with all boats finishing in a pack, with a steady A Rig breeze which was trying to straighten throughout the night.

Overall Alan B sailed consistently well through you the evening taking the victory. Well done to George who took the last two races sailing a TS2.

All good practice for the nationals in Poole for the remaining Fleetwood members.

There were 6 entries which was good considering 3 of our “regulars” were unavailable.

The wind was from the S E, making trimming of the yachts very difficult. Most of the fleet were in A Rigs. One round was sailed. Due to the absence of Mates, Skippers helped each other.

However, despite the above difficulties, all appeared to enjoy the fleet’s first event of the year.

We were pleased to welcome new competitors into the 36R fleet, Olly Murray and his daughter, Scarlet.

1st       Dereek Priestley    21 points

2nd=    Keith Wiseman      15

2nd=    Peter Whiteside     15

4th      Peter Guest             10

5th     Olly Murray                 9

6th     Tony Wilson               5

We were blessed with Fleetwood at almost its finest. Wind straight down the lake, towards the Top end of B rig for the most part.

We welcomed visitor number 42, who nicked the day after a tussle with Rob. Derek, Mark and Olly kept the pressure on the top 2 ensuring that any mistakes were punished

12 races sailed, in great sailing conditions. Big thanks to Paul Fishwick for scoring