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A big thank you , to all those purchasing raffle tickets , you all helped raised a good amount , to help in the day to day running of the club .
Lucky Martin Ibbotson's ticket , was the first one to be drawn and luck was certainly favouring the gentle giant , after a second ticket being pulled out . Martin took the top prize of a fancy shopping bag and a junior hacksaw , I'm sure Linda will be over the moon with her new hacksaw , as Martin was , with his new bag .
Thank you all !
EarlyBird and Summer Points .
A little surprised at the low numbers , for this Sunday's racing , but then again , it was Father's Day and they do expect the same treatment as the Mother's .
Six of the Marathon Sailors , showed willing in the Early Bird and there were no obvious signs of hangovers , from the Indian feast night , never mind aching limbs .
James Penty , with no sign of Ed , was keen to show off , the flying RS800 to high flyer Rachel Grayson , but I'm sure a quick morning bath , was certainly not on her agenda , as the beast went toppling over . Soon up and composed , the couple soon gelled and unleashed the power , screaching up down the lake .
Ollie and Esther , got off to a flyer , showing , the pros of the RS200 fraternity , hadn't lost their magic touch .
Gemma Francis-Burnett , was back in the old Topper , as Uncle Stu , had claimed his Streaker back , making the most of his ideal winds .
Back on the waters , docked close to the clubhouse , was the Good Ship Finn , sailed by our larger than life , friendly Captain Ibbotson , looking rather well , after his recent exhibition to lands further a field .
Steve Blair , was certainly at home , with the stronger than expected winds and soon shook off Martin and Stu , to open a significant lead , on a course that was obviously ideal for the Supanova .
Our only two Mirrors of the day , were our seniors The Magician , Malc and Oil Rig man , Eddie . With both handling the winds well and Eddie , actually leading , in a moment of glory , before Malc's magic , momentarily kicked in , to grasp the front position .
Our most sailed Streaker Sailor , Kieth Mellor , managed a dry outing , although , along with Stu , did come very close to a dip , on the gybe on four buoy .
Bob Towler , rather tired from the previous day's Marathon and probably a little hung over , from partying into the early hours of the morning , still joined the Streakers in both afternoon's races .
Numbers were definitely low in the fleet Races , which was a real shame , as i would say the winds were probably more than perfect for all , but made Martin Penty's ROD duty , somewhat easier .
Richard Carter , managed to get down , for the last race of the day , to make up a Laser Fleet , giving Andrew Handsed another chance to take a win , bringing his tally upto an impressive two , over his many years at Beaver .
Our big winner of the day , was our keen glam girl Gemma , taking three victories , putting the girls at the top of the leader board over the days racing .
Results .. Handicap Early Bird
1. Gemma F Burnett .. Topper
2. Malc Ellwood. .Mirror
3.Steve Blair . Supanova
4. Ollie and Esther. RS200
5.Stu Streaker
6 Edward Ingamells. . Mirror
7.James & Reg . RS800
8.Martin Ibbotson . Finn
9. Keith Mellor . Streaker
Fleet Racing
Summer Points
Mirror. Race 1
1.Malc E
2.Eddie I
Race 2
No Entries
Handicap
1. Gemma . Topper
2.. Ollie & Esther. RS200
3. Steve Blair Supanova
4.Martin I . Finn
Race 2
1.Gemma. Topper
2, Steve B . Supanova
3, Martin I . Finn
Streaker
1.Stu
2.Bob T
3.Keith M
Race 2
1.Stu
2.Bob
3.Keith
Laser
Race 2
1.Andrew Handsed
2.Richard Carter
Thanks to ROD Martin Penty , with helpers Thomas and Peter Hone and our many helpers , maning the Galley , today and over the weekend .
Some photos of all the prize winners this weekend! Huge thanks again to everyone who got involved and helped out on the day! Photo credit to Helen Grayson - Thank You 😊
The crowned princesses of the Beaver Marathon , were Emma Grayson and sister Rachel Grayson , bringing Little Britches , the family Mirror , home , in a triumphant first place .
Runners up , were Lucy Parkhurst and Chris White in the Laser Radial ,
3. Steve & Mathew Winter ..Laser
4 .Bob Towler & Thomas Penty .. Streaker .
5. James Penty , Eddie Grayson & Ollie Groves , Esther Parkhurst . RS800
6. John Manning ...Sprint 15
7. Chris Duffin' , Josh and Martin Penty .Dart Hawk.
8. Gemma Francis-Burnett and Uncle Stu . Streaker.
Well done every one , especially in view of the strong winds , especially late afternoon .
Thank you to Peter Hone , with helpers Matt Grayson' and Alan Windhurst , our ROD of the event .
Thanks to the galley team , Helen & Matt Grayson and Helen N Martin Penty and as always Liz Hone .
Saturday's Indian Feast , was a great success and full credit goes to Helen Penty , for coming up with the idea .
Thanks to all those of you that purchased raffle tickets , with Lucky Martin Ibbotson , the first ticket drawn , taking home the top prize , I'm sure Linda will be over the moon with the junior hacksaw , he chose , after being picked out for the second time .
The club has had the company of the York University guys , enjoying their own event and BBQ on both Saturday and Sunday , looks like had a great time .
Wednesday pts 1 Handicap
On arriving at the club , this evening , some were thinking of the prospect of getting a little wet , especially Tim Bell and John Manning , togged up , in their Peter Storm , Atlantic waterproofs .
How very wrong we were , Storm Hector , was deffinately not on the orizon , with the wind diminishing to a flutter by the end of the race .
Penny Percival aided by Her right hand man , were certainly well organised , with everything set up , well in advance of the start of the race .
A good start was made by pretty much everyone , with James and Ed , in the RS800 fighting for the lead with the equally matched Hawk Dart of Chris Duffin .
With the big boys off , a tight group of three Lasers and two Streakers , rounded buoy 5 , off the first beat , with only boat lengths separating the pack , on the run upto 3 , with Nigel Robinson and Jon Aldhous , just edging their noses infront of the rest .
By the run down to 1 , the order of merit was pretty set for the duration of race , with the Streakers of Jon and Stu , fighting between the two Lasers of Nigel and Frank and Tim Bell , just falling of pace , tucked in behind .
Richard Rennie , after a perfect first beat , was more than a match for the tail enders and as the wind , became more lack luster , increasingly became the favourite to take a victory as the race progressed .
Gemma Francis-Burnett , back in the old Topper , was certainly not enjoying herself and who can blame her , after thrill of sailing the Streaker in her last three outings .
John Manning , was equally struggling in the Streaker , but was relunctant, to ask advice , from Rob Stockwin and will endeavour, with the help of his faithful grinder , to improve the settings , over the next few weeks .
Brian Kellly , with the fear of a bath , well and truly gone , settled nicely into a steady race and crept his way cautiously round the course , improving with every lap .
Joining in tonight's race , not seen out in a while was our old friend Peter Hall , with winds ideally suited to the Mirror " Y Knott " , breaking him nicely back into the Beaver racing scene .
Jon Aldhous after some perfectly timed tacks , pulled clear of his rivals , with Nigel equally pulling the same distance on Stu , and Frank , after a few mishaps came bearing down on Stu upto the finish , to end a muggy evenings racing .
Results
1. Richard Rennie . Mirror
2.Jon Aldhous . Streaker
3. Nigel Robinson . Laser
4,Stu . Streaker
5.Frank Duhrkoop . Laser
6.Tim Bell . Laser
7.Gemma . Topper
8.Brian Kelly . Streaker
9.James & Ed. RS800
10.John Manning . Streaker
11.Peter Hall . Mirror
12.Chris Duffin . Hawk Dart
Anyone wanting to join us for the Indian Banquet on Saturday night at £8 a head needs to let me know by tea time please as I will be confirming the numbers at 5:30pm today.
Hello everyone, I am trying to get an idea of how many people we need to provide food for following the Marathon next Saturday. We have arranged for the Shapla Indian restaurant to deliver an Indian banquet at 7:30pm and it will cost around £8 each depending on the amount we order.
Please indicate below if you will be joining us and if so how many in your group.
Many thanks.
It’s only one week to go to our Marathon Event... have you got your team sorted yet?
