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Frostbite Series wk 7
The high winds , that were predicted for this Sunday , had eased and looked slightly deflated , as we made preparations for the first race .
There was a definitive chill , which was slightly masked , by the fact we were blessed with our good friend , the sun and was probably the reason , we still had sixteen contenders , for the pernultimate two races of the Frostbite Series .
As we soon became aware , after being lulled into a false sense of security as we cast off , for the first race , the wind was actually waiting for us .
Starkey & Hutch , were the boys to catch , with James Penty and Eddie Grayson , wet bottoms and aching limbs were given a turbulent ride , round the figure of eight course , set by Father Martin Penty , with his young helpers , Luke and Timo Dickinson .
Richard Hanby , had no time to take the " Softly Softly " approach , as he had all on , keeping the precarious RS300 upright , through the unpredictable , unforgiving winds .
Giving chase , teamed up in the RS200 were "The Professionals " Oliver Groves and Steve Hanby , who given their ideal weight and experience , capalatised on a good lead over the two races on fellow partners in crime " The New Avengers " Tim and Gemma .
Jon Aldhous , " Kojak " on his second outting in the new Streaker , had no time to suck on his lollipop , as nephew Ben " Stavros " was sat permanently next to him , with " The Keystone Cops " , Steve Blair , Stu , Paul Browning and Quentin all giving chase .
Officer Dibberly was no match for "Top Cat " Archie , who was again , untouchable , and even after a quick dip , was no match for the struggling Mirrors of " The Sweeney " Richard Rennie and Malc Ellwood , who were probably at the peak of their comfort zone .
Poor " Dickson of Dock Green " Finn man Martin Ibbotson , sadly retired , due to rigging issues and joined Steve Winter , who had accidentally picked up the wrong sail and had to whizz off home , with a police escort , unable to sail the first race .
With two bouy dragged further up towards buoy three , giving us , a still somewhat tight reach , from buoy four , we still enjoyed the exhilaration of a good plane , round the second figure of eight course .
The positions of the leaders were pretty much identical to race one , other than the fact Steve Blair , had managed a good start and fronted the Streaker boys , with Finn man Martin Ibbotson , holding off Steve Winter followed closely by Stu .
The wind did dramatically deflate towards the last lap of the race , but , it was still another great day .
The club was again especially busy over the weekend and with the Topper Training Squad joining us , our fabulous volunteers Helen N Martin Penty , Joyce Dickinson , Liz & Peter Hone , Cherie Blair , again gave their precious time in the running of the Galley and the club .
Our club has become a popular place for these events and it's made viable through these peoples hard work , so a big Thank You !
Please, Please, Please get your trophies back to Peter ASAP. It’s not many weeks to the prize giving on Jan 12th...
Frostbite Series Wk 6 .
The popularity of the Frostbite Series , is making it , one of the best events of he year , with nineteen joining us today .
The punchy winds , did not materialize , how ever , we were still gifted enough , to us a good days sailing , with plenty of personal fights and obviously the fight for the top of the leader board , taking place .
First timers of the series , both adding to the increasing numbers of the Streakers , were Jon Aldhous , on his maiden voyage in his new Streaker and Matt Grayson , washing off the cobwebs from Emma's rarely used Streaker .
Bob Towler , seems to have the Streaker , tuned to perfection and after missing the first race , was out to prove the extra relaxation time was put to good use , grasping a good lead from Jon , on the beat from 2 to 4 buoy , easing infront to take a well deserved 2nd place overall .
With the Mirrors in their ideal conditions , the top places are changing from week to week , but youngster Topper sailor , Archie Burton , seems to be holding off stiff competition and has his eyes firmly set , on holding top position and certainly compounded this , by taking another first out of the two races of the day .
Martin Penty and Luke Dickinson, also in the hunt for the glory of the series are the ones to beat , amongst the RS200 bunch , with Gemma and Tim, although slightly off thier pace are becoming to be a serious threat at times .
The first race , the wind did actually give us the thrill of some serious planning , with some also lucky enough to lift on the run , from 5 to 1 buoy on the figure eight courses .
The second race , started promising , but unexpectedly eased , only to lift , as we came to the end of the race , but , we can't moan , in view of the spectacular conditions , giving us great sailing , nicely up to Christmas .
Results Race 1
1.Archie Burton Topper
2.Malc Ellwood Mirror
3.James P & Ed Grayson RS800
4.RICHARD Hanby RS300
5.JON Aldhous Streaker
6.Martin P & Luke D RS2000
7.Richard Rennie Mirror
8.John Manning Dart
9.Steve Blair Supanova
10.Stu Streaker
11.Nick Belll Topper
12.Joyce Dickinson Qua
13.Gemma & Tim RS200
14.Martin Ibbotson Finn
15.Tim Belll Laser
16.Quentin Tupper Streaker
17.S. Hanby & Bri K RS200
18.Keith Mellor Streaker
20. Matt Grayson .DNF Streaker
Race 2.
1.Richard Rennie. Mirror
2.Bob Towler Streaker
3.Jon Aldhous Streaker
4.Martin P & Luke D RS200
5.Archie Burton Topper
6.Gemma & Tim RS200
7.Richard Hanby RS300
8.Malc Ellwood Mirror
9.Steve Blair Supanova
10.Stu Streaker
11.Matt Grayson Streaker
12.Martin Ibbotson Finn
13.Steve H . & Bri . K RS200
14.Nick Bell Topper
15.Joyce Dickinson Qua
16.Quentin Tupper Streaker
17.Tim Belll Laser
18.James P & Ed G RS8000
19.Keith Mellor Streaker
21. John Manning DNF Dart.
A big thankyou to all those of you , that helped in the running of the days event , our ROD , Oliver Groves and assistants , Roy Moxam , Peter and Stu .
Our caterers , Cherie and Steven Blair , with chief assistant Liz Hone , excelled in the galley , serving us Cheese Burgers and chips , soup of the day and a tasty sponge cake , to replenish our energy , or some cases put a few pounds on ! .
We will be at the club at 10am today putting the Christmas decorations up if anyone wants to join in...
Hi everyone, please don’t forget that it’s the AGM at 11am tomorrow. We hope to see lots of you there...
Please don’t forget that it’s our prize giving evening on January 12th, if you have any trophies at home, now is the time to get them engraved and given back to Peter.
Frostbite Series Wk 5
The wet , miserable , cold conditions , were not enough to deter our hardened 14 competitor's today , in week five , of what is turning out a very successful Series .
With James Penty out on summer camp , Stu was down early , getting both the committee and rescue boats out , along with flag and signing on sheet , in readiness for the first race .
Michael Burton , was then kind enough , to take on the race officer of the day , allowing racing to carry on as scheduled .
The lack luster wind , accompanied by drizzle , were probably our worst weather conditions upto present , but luckerly, didn't stop a few new faces , turning out for their first sail of the Series .
The first race , couldn't have been any closer , with Rs 200s leading , closely followed , by the Supanova of Steve Blair and a presesion of Streakers , with Ben leading the way .
Archie , holding top spot on the leader board , was certainly proving to be a serious threat to all , with his strong starts and holding off the Handicap Bandits , the Mirrors , was certainly the one to beat .
The two races , couldn't have been any more different , with the back markers of the first race , getting clean and perfectly timed , starts , bringing Bob Towler , John Manning and Edward Ingamells , up with the leaders .
Bob pulled well clear of the Streaker gang and was left battling with the Supanova and the Laser of John Manning , whilst the others fort for their positions , nearly a leg of the pace .
Eddie , held on to his best start of the season , keeping Malc the Magician , firmly looking at his stern , whilst Archie , starting to feel the cold , retired , as the wind depleted to a whisper and was unable to navigate the oil slick , trailing from the Mirror of oil man Eddie .
Ben , after his excellent , first race , eventually got the better of Thomas Penty and Stu , who were left having their own battle , as in the first race .
Quentin , out in what seems an eternity of not Sailing , had managed to get the Streaker into a seaworthy condition and was more than happy to tease troubled Laser sailor , Tim Bell , who seems to be frought with disaster , since the purchase of his Laser .
Martin Penty and Luke Dickinson , seem to be gelling nicely and are certainly more than a match for the equally paired light weights Gemma Francis-Burnett and Tim Waller , who are constantly hunting for the glory of that first place .
Keith Mellor , must be commended on his fantastic array of food , served down at the club today , with chips , curry and rice and sandwiches and with Liz's old favourite cherry chocolate sponge , went down a real treat at dinner .
Thanks to all those that helped today , proving , we can all pull together , to overcome any problems .
Results posted Michael Burton ..
Thank you !
Frostbite Series wk 4 .
Firstly let me start by thanking , everyone that helped this weekend , as the club was especially busy , with the RS Feva Squad , visiting and to our surprise , extra people turning up for the Frostbite Series .
Helen Penty , led her team of cooks and helpers , admirably over the course of the weekend and I'm sure will be going home pleased , but very tired , after the early morning starts and late days .
With the frost actually showing its face early this morning and a light haze of fog ,and no wind , who would have thought the day would have turned out so good .
With Archie Burton , holding strong on the leader board , Martin Penty took first place in the 11.30 race and with Malc 2nd , Bob 3rd and Gemma and Tim 4th , left the Topper of Archie , having to settle for a close 5th .
Birthday boy James Penty and crew Eddie Grayson , as expected took the lead and with the wind picking up , the boys , made light work of the figure of eight course , picking up an extra lap on closest rivals, dad Martin and Luke Dickinson in the RS200 , after a well timed start , sliding past most of the feild , including the Gemster and Tim .
Richard Handby , was late over the start , but conditions near to perfection for the RS300 , was soon on the tails of the leaders .
Although Archie's start was equally as impressive , bringing him ahead of his closest rivals , the Mirrors , Malc fresh back from his travels , gradually ate into his lead and just pipped , the youngster by a sniff of 8 seconds , on the finish line .
Bob Towler , after missing the last weeks , of the Series , had to settle for keeping the Supanova of Steve Blair , company , as the rest of the Streaker's , except for the Summer Wine of Keith Mellor , were otherwise engaged .
John Manning , had an excellent days Sailing and with poor Tim Bell , taking a dip in the second race , after nearly coming into contact with the RS Feva Squad , gifted John another victory over him , coming home, well down the field and spirits dampened .
Joyce Dickinson , after poor starts , clawed the Qba up the field , to give stiff competition to the Mirrors and the Toppers and held strong in the heavier winds of the final race .
Archie , not worrying about his earlier result , came through strong , with a perfect start , managing the lively winds , to bring him home the victor of the second race , with the Magician Malc , having to be content with an hard fought second , overall .
Results Race 1
1.M.Penty & Luke. RS200
2.Malc Ellwood. Mirror
3.Bob Towler . Streaker
4.Gem & Tim RS200
5.Archie Burton Topper
6.Steve H & Brian. RS200
7.S.Blair Supanova
8.Richard Rennie Mirror
9.John Manning. Laser
10.Richard Hanby RS300
11.James & Edd. RS800
12.Tim Bell. Laser
13.Kieth Mellor. Streaker
14.Nick Bell . Topper
15.Joyce Dickinson. Qba
16Edward Ingamells. Mirror
Race 2
1.Archie Burton. Topper
2.Malc Ellwood. Mirror
3.Richard Rennie. Mirror
4.Bob Towler Streaker
5.M.Penty & Luke. RS200
6.S. Blair. ......... Supanova
7.Gem & Tim RS200
8.J.Manning . Laser
9.Richard Hanby. RS300
10.James P & Edd. RS800
11.Tim Bell. Laser
12.Joyce Dickinson. Qba
13.Steve H & Brian RS200
14.Nick Bell. Topper
15. Keith Mellor. Streaker
17.E . Ingamells. DNF Mirror
Thanks to our ROD , or should I say ROD"s and entorage of helpers , Stu .Peter Hone , Gerald , Elaine Ellwood , Elaine Burton , Michael Burton ,Martin Ibbotson and Quentin .
Also good to see old friends Terry Postlethwaite and Alan Windhurst , down visiting the club .
Another busy day , down at the club , with Helen Penty and helpers , Cherie , Liz and Jayne , all hard at work , providing delicious meals , for the visiting RS Feva Squad and the Sea Cadets .
Chris and his merry band of Cadets , were out trying , their recently purchased paddle boards and wind surfs , while others enloyed a pleasant sail on the smaller lake .
A nice gentle breeze , but a little on the cool side , out of the sun , but plenty down , even if only for a bit of friendly banter , or in Gerald's case , a spot of fishing .
Just to remind you all that we have the RS Feva squad visiting this weekend, racing as normal on Sunday.
