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Well , the lush hot roast pork sandwiches , were not enough to entise the majority of you down , but the few that did , along with the York University guys , were not disappointed .
Ma Penty's delights , certainly took the chill of the cool miserable day , so a big thanks to Helen , for her hard work , in the galley today .
Early Bird 3. 14.10.18
The rain may have been constant , but the four venturing out for the first race of the day , were lucky enough to have a moderate breeze , just enough to keep our concentration levels , focused more on the race , other than the rain .
The two Mirrors of Richard Rennie and Malc , were keen as mustard to get a good start , unlike Stu in the Streaker and more so John Manning , who strolled over the start line at least two minutes late .
Unsure , who has the most nibble marks on their craft , with the constant close racing of the Mirrors , but whatever ever the weather , they have both maintained a good consistency of racing throughout the season , with Malc , holding off the barrage of attacks , to hold the top spot .
Stu , eventually got the wind in his sails , to take the lead and maintained it , throughout the course of the race , although John Manning , did manage to pull back some of the leg and half deficit , to bring the Laser home , in a respectable time .
Our ROD , TimWaller with his young assistant Gemma Francis-Burnett , managed to take both the committee and rescue boats out , without incurring any damage , but this was made more unlikely , with the lack of other boats out on the water .
Only one of the afternoon's fleet races took place , with Ben Dennis-Smither , making an unexpected visit to the club , to join Stu in the Streaker Fleet and clinching a well deserved close battled win .
Obviously the Mirrors , were out in the only fleet race , with Malc , capatalising on Richards problem with the spinnaker , to bring his tally upto two victories on the day .
James Penty and Sam Waller , took the flying RS800 out , to join the solatry Laser , of John Manning , but with no other contenders , had to be content with the one , less than exciting blast .
Thanks to everyone , for their help and let's hope , the weather , is more suited to the rest of us next week .
Results .. Early Bird 3
1.Stu . Streaker
2.Malc . Mirror
3.Richard . Mirror
4.John M. Laser
Fleet Racing
Mirror Fleet
1. Malc Ellwood
2.Richard Rennie
Streaker Fleet
1.Ben Dennis S
2.Stu
No other races .
Don’t forget that the first race in the Frostbite series (which starts on 28th October)is now at 11:30am each Sunday and not at 12noon as in previous years.
What is going on this morning? Every level crossing in Yorkshire seems to be closed! Can’t get to Beaver...
I’m looking at the weather forecast for tomorrow and I’ve decided to do hot roast pork sarnies with apple sauce and stuffing... just to tempt you all to come down to the club!
PS. I’ve just made a chocolate cake too.
30.9.18
For those that came down to Beaver , the wind did not disappoint today , although the temperature , could have done to be a good few degrees warmer .
Eleven made it out for the Early Bird 3 and if it wasn't for forgetting his tiller extension , Bob Towler , would have made it twelve .
Bob was on the water , sails up and just as he was going to cast off , the issue arose , here bringing the first of many problems to follow .
Roy Jefford and daughter , gave the Miracle an unexpected outing and gradually improved on their position , as the race progressed .
Mirror men Malc and Richard Rennie , had their usual tussel , with Malc eventually sneaking clear and Eddie content with a wet free outing , in his own battle , with the Qba of Joyce Dickinson .
Big man Martin Ibbotson , certainly makes his presence known on the water in the Finn , but even after putting the extra laps in , as with the RS800 , as always , struggles to get a top finish , with all the handicap bandits .
The wind gradually increased throughout the day , bringing with it , the inevitability of the dreaded capsize , with Laser Sailor , Tim Bell , topping the leader board and even the best of.us joining him .
Our three juniors , Emma Rumgay , Luke Dickinson and regular Nick Bell , all sailed the Toppers , all coping with the conditions well and should be pleased with their efforts .
Making the most of the afternoon's stronger winds , were the Darts , of Steve Hanby , Oliver Groves and for the first time , Laser Pro , Thomas Parkhurst , all battling , with high flyers James Penty and crew , Eddie Grayson , clinging on for dear life , in RS800 .
Brian Kelly , opted to leave Jon Aldhous , Bob , Nicole , Penny and Quentin to fight it out for the spoils in the Streaker Fleet , where race positions changed , frequently throughout both races .
Nicole , after two good starts , had the pleasure of leading the pack for nearly a lap , before the wind took its toll , on her strength and let the stronger boys through .
Jon had a convincing win in the first fleet race and was gifted the lead back , in the second , after capsizing on the reach down to buoy one himself , Bob gaining the lead , only to join the toll of capsizes , letting Jon , take control of the race once more .
Andrew Handsed , could be heading for his first trophy , in years , as poor Tim Bell , was left , trying to regain his strength , with his countless dips .
To take the chill off the day , Keith Mellor laid on a hot home made veg soup and along with sandwiches and salad , kept our Sailors energy levels , well and truly up .
Thanks to Rod,s Stu and Peter , assisted by Elaine Ellwood and Liz Hone and a big thanks to chef Keith and our rescuers Ollie , Tom and Neil Parkhurst .
Results to follow .
EarlyBird 3 Results
1.Malcolm Ellwood Mirror
2.Richard Rennie Mirror
3.Nick Bell Topper
4.Nicole Ruhmann Streaker
5.James P & E.Grayson RS800
7.Eddie Ingarmells Mirror
8.Martin Ibbotson Finn
9.Tim Bell laser
10.Roy & Hazel Jefford Miracle
11.Joyce Dickinson Qba
Fleet Racing
Mirror Fleet ..Race 1
1.Malc Ellwood
2.Richard Rennie
4.Edward IngamellsI DNF
Race 2
No Entries
Streaker Fleet
1.Jon Aldhous
2.Bob Towler
3.Penny Percival
4. Nicole Ruhmann
5.Quentin Tupper
7.Brian Kelly DNF
Race 2
1.Jon Aldhous
2.Quentin Tupper
5.Bob Towler DNF
5.Nicole Ruhmann DNF
Handicap Fleet
1.Oliver Groves Dart
2.Steve Hanby Dart
3.Tom Parkhurst Dart
4.Stephen Blair Supanova
5.James P & E Grayson. RS800
6.Emma Rumgay Topper
7.Martin Ibbotson Finn
8.Nick Bell Topper
Race 2
1.Oliver Groves Dart
2.Steve Hanby Dart
3.Tom Parkhurst Dart
4.J.Penty & E.Grayson RS800
5.Stephen Blair Supanova
8.Luke Dickinson Topper DNF
8.Joyce Dickinson Qua DNF
Laser Fleet
1.Andrew Handsed
2..Tim Bell
Race 2
1.Andrew Handsed
3.Trim Bell DNF
Please keep you eyes peeled if your at the club.
Please be vigilant on 28.09.18 - 29.09.18 we have had a report of theft of galvanised steel gates in the Fishlake area from a farm. No thought for the welfare of animals that they were keeping safe. P...
Beaver's Autumn Raffle
Fab Prizes .....£1 a ticket .
Please comment if you wish to purchase a ticket and can't make it to the club .
As you may be aware by now we had some unwelcome visitors to the club in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Sadly the brass bell that hung in the clubhouse in memory of John Scott was stolen. Please keep your eyes peeled if you are out and about, as it would be fantastic if we could find it and return it to it’s proper place.
After being down at the club this morning , I am pleased to say there were only three over , off there trolleys , the only one sat on another boat was this one , the other looked like a Gp and I think a wooden Ent ? .
Looking good , wind wise , for Sunday .
Looks like , the not so brave of us , wil be able to manage the winds this Sunday , so let's hope for a good turnout .
May we thank Peter and Liz Hone and helpers , for their continuing efforts , allowing us to race , by taking on the ROD duties , for those not able to fulfil their designated date .
