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This is definately becoming a serious case of Bad Wind !
The last four weekends have been virtually unsailable , with only a few brave ones , including Martin Penty, Luke , Tim Waller , Gemma , Sam Waller , Thomas Penty and Archie Burton , daring to take on the might of the prolonged storms .
The Committee boat was relaunched on Sunday in readiness for the start of the Spring Points series and let's hope the wind eases to encourage a good turnout .
Club Membership fees are also due shortly and a email will be sent out to members , and arrangements to pay can done at the club , more details will be posted .
The weather will probably rule out any chance of racing today but the ROD is heading to the club to check boats etc.
Winter Series Wk5 2 . 2 .20
Race Officer Oliver Groves
Race 1 ..10 craft
Race 2 ...10 craft
The wet conditions had left us nicely prior to the start of the 11.30 race leaving us with a steady breeze to warm us up , for the stronger winds forecast for the afternoon.
The RS 300 of Richard Hanby took a stronghold on the morning race and if it wasn't for dad Steve Hanby capalatising on the stronger afternoons winds in the twin hulled Dart , he would have dominated both races before any calculations were taken into consideration.
Martin Penty and young Luke Dickinson got the best of rivals Gemma and Tim, but had a closer more competitive race in the afternoon, with both RS200's coming to life on the sceaming reaches and runs with winds ideally suited for both .
Jon Aldhous led Stu and Tim Bell in the Streaker trio , but had a less than an easy race in the morning , with Stu stern nibbling constantly , before Jon somehow pulled half a leg clear on the stretch to the finish line . Tim Bell did have his moment of glory with excellent second lap , picking the pefect line on the beat , to bring him back into contention , but sadly took a dip along with Roy Jefford and Hazel taming the powerful Laser 2000 in the afternoon.
Our solitary Supanova of Angus teased the two Streakers of Jon and Stu , but after taking the lead , had to settle for them both easing away in both races.
Richard Rennie was looking to improve his position in the series , but didn't really make any impact in the lighter winds and with the winds gaining strength , Richard sadly came in on completion of one lap the final race of the day .
We had a few visitors down , with Martin and Linda Ibbotson and Alan Windhurst , catching the smell of the fresh roast pork sandwiches cooked by Helen Penty and taking a detour to grab one with some freshly made Apple sauce .
Thomas Penty sadly missed both races , leaving his vital Aero kicker on the table at home , but as always helped mum and Liz in the galley .
Faithful Peter Hone was hard at work on the comittee boat , giving it a new lick of paint , while Malc Ellwood checked the club boats out .
Thanks to everyone that contributed thier valuable time to club and roll on next week , with hopefully good winds for all .
After a brilliant social weekend at the club I now have to tackle the subject of running the galley for 2020... if you can offer yourself for one or more Sundays, to make and sell some sandwiches and hot drinks, then please comment below with the dates you can commit too and I will draw up a rota.
Thank you in advance for your offers of help.
An Evening Of Celebration.
We may not been have been nominated for an Oscar or an Emmy , but the next big event of the New Year was The Beaver Annual Prize Giving Night , celebrated jointly with the traditional Scottish Burns Night .
Helen Penty was not going to let Burns Night go by unnoticed and in true tradition we were served up the Scottish delacey of Haggis and for the less adventurous minced steak with mashed potatoes and Matt Grayson's home grown swede, which I must confess went down a real treat .
Before the Hagis was actually served we were given a spectacular rendition of a Burns poem by our Cheif Photographer of The GooleTimes , who aided by a carving knife , the neck of Quentin and the actual Haggis brought the whole event to life , even down to the Scottish accent.
There are no loosers in the club and as Peter Hone simply put it , you're either not that good at sailing or you're not that lucky to win something , but rest assured if you entered a race and came to the evening , you were guaranteed to go home with something .
Our big winners of night were the Mirror men Richard Rennie , Malc Ellwood and the RS duo Martin Penty and Luke Dickinson scooping up a good proportion of the trophy ware , with the rest pretty much devided equally between the Streaker trio Quentin , Stu and Bob , the Laser guys Frank Duhrkoop , Tim Bell and Andrew Hansed and the Handicap Fleet bunch Gemma Francis-Burnett , Tim Waller , Richard Hanby , Sam and Alison Waller and Joyce Dickinson.
Matt Grayson clinched the Spring Points , the only Mirror series he entered , before flying off to warmer climates , only being able to dream of what could have been , if he had only continued the rest of the season .
Angus Illingworth unable to attend , finished his first season off at Beaver with some prestigious trophy ware and has settled nicely into the racing scene in the Supanova with an excellent attendance throughout 2019 and into 2020 .
Frank Duhrkoop , who was unfortunate enough to have a serious leg injury earlier in 2019 has made a remarkable recovery and it shouldn't be that long before his presence is back on the water and with this is mind wanted to highlight people of the club that had suffered an injury or illness and had never given up hope of getting back sailing , no matter the seriousness or length of time of the issue .
Frank kindly donated a trophy and the first recipient of this award went to our long serving member Peter Hone , who a little bewildered after a busy evening accepted it graciously.
Our Commodores trophy handed back from last years winner Stu , was justifiably awarded to Martin Penty for a remarkable year on the Streaker and RS200 circuits , with a string of wins in the Streaker putting himself and Beaver Sailing Club up their with the best in the country ....Well Done Martin !
To all those that couldn't attend you did get a mention and if you were lucky enough to win something , will be contacted by Peter and given your prize in due course.
A great evening with friends and family , all brought together by the efforts of our hard working committee , with a big thanks to Helen Penty and family members , along with Helen Grayson , Jayne Windhurst ,Peter and Liz and Quentin with Cheif presenter and kisser Jane Tupper.
Thankyou to you all for your continued support to the club and look foreward to you rejoining us again this year , with many new things on the horizon to move our great club forward in the future .
Photos to be added shortly .
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As it is also Burns night on Saturday, we are going to have a simple Burns night supper at the prizegiving...
Traditional Haggis (a minced beef alternative is also available) with Neeps and Tatties followed by cranachan or oatcakes and cheese.
If we have any vegetarians please let me know so that I can cater accordingly.
Anyone that is able to help in the kitchen from 3pm onwards on Saturday would be very welcome.
Thanks, Helen.
Hi everyone, don’t forget to come along to our prize presentation evening on Saturday. It starts at 7pm, it’s free of charge and includes supper but please bring your own drinks.
If you could please comment below if you are joining us, it will give me some idea of numbers for the catering.
Winter Series Wk2 12.01.20
ROD Stu .
Race 1 ..... 9 craft
Race 2...... 9 craft
The rain probably put a few off this morning and with at least another four away , numbers are certainly not bad considering four more names were added to the list of participants , in only the second week .
The rain cleared for the start and we were left with a blazing Sun and a good North Easterly breeze which pretty much held for our two races , with only an adjustment of three buoy pulled closer towards two buoy to give a better beat to five and buoy one dropped to give a better reach from three buoy in the second race .
The wind conditions were ideal for a good few , with Steve Hanby perfectly at home powering the Sprint 15 round the figure of eight courses raking up the laps effortlessly.
Stephen Blair came round five buoy on the first beat infont and held off the liightweights Gemma Francis-Burnett and Tim Waller upto lap three , where they sped by on a flying reach down to the clubhouse , stretching their lead over the Supanova in the following three laps .
John Manning started well , but with the over powering wind strength , joined Luke and Joyce Dickinson to retire in the first race and sadly capsizing in the second , came in , a little worse for wear.
Tim Bell had a real tussle with Quentin in both races , even after sail issues at the beginning of race two and sadly capsized , after trying to resolve the problem , ruining his race and letting Quentin capatalise on his errors .
Jon Aldhous turned up for race two , bringing the Streaker's upto three as with the Laser's and equally at home fighting with the Supanova of Angus Illingworth , before eventually puling clear to have an excellent first race of the Series .
Young Luke Dickinson should be pleased with an excellent effort in race two , holding a credible fifth throughout the race and pulling clear of the Streaker of Quentin .
Mother Joyce showed her resilience after a prolonged capsize in race one , to bounce back with a good spirited return in the afternoon's race .
Thanks to Jane Tupper , working on her lonesome , providing a tasty lasagne, hot soup and with her freshly baked buns , I think some will be forfeiting their teas .
Thanks to Stu , with main man Rob for stepping in for ROD of Martin , with two excellent and proffessionaly run races .
Results
Race 1
1. Steve Hanby Sprint 15
2. Gemma & Tim RS 200
3.Stephen Blair Supanova
4.Quentin Tupper Streaker
5.Tim Bell Streaker
6. Angus Illingworth Supanova
10. John Manning Laser DNF
10. Luke Dickinson Laser R DNF
10. JOYCE DIckinson Laser R DNF
Race 2
1. Steve Hanby Sprint 15
2.G emma & Tim RS200
3.Jon Aldhous Streaker
4.Angus Illingworth Supanova
5.Luke Dickinson Laser R
6.Quentin Tupper Streaker
7.JOYCE Dickinson Laser R
8. Tim Bell , Streaker
10 .John Manning Laser DNF
Great to see other family members down , Frank Duhrkoop helping with the Dickinson family and Good old Bob Towler making an appearance after a recent knee op .
Also our York Uni guys training for a forthcoming event on the smaller lake .
