Beaver Sailing Club

17 hours ago

24. 3.19 Early Bird 1
Spring Points

It's certainly come as a shock , that we are into the fourth week of the Early Bird 1 and the Spring Points Fleet Racing and as yet , like a good few of us , i have not sailed yet .
Our group of RODs and helpers were met , by an adventurous crowd , boats rigged , spirits high , all to come crushing down , as the winds , whipped the waters up and deflated the egos of potentially another six , ready to take part in the EarlyBird.
Chris Duffin', paired up with Sam Waller , certainly made their presence known on the waters in the Hawk , but held on , through the barrage of gusts , notching up a few laps than their nearest rival on the water , dare devil Richard Hanby , in the RS300 .
Martin Penty and Luke , rode the waves and the wind , to perfection , to hold off a strong attack from RS200 rivals , Gemma and Tim Waller and considering their weights , all did extremely well , not to take a dip .
Roy Jefford , crossed the start line , but left Paul Browning , to fly the flag of the Streaker's , as Nicole Rühmann and Bob Towler , in my opinion opted for the right choice , a safe return to shore , unscathed , but still wet and wind beaten .
Joining us , this new season and pleased to see him back , Trent Duhrkoop , fort a good comprehensive race and gave Tim Bell , something to focus on , other than the merky depths of Beaver , but our resilient Laser Sailor , is certainly not one to give up , regardless of any amount of dips .
Our Mirror men , Eddie , Matt , Malc and Richard all turned up , but when our bravest , Matt Grayson , declines the chance of a rip roaring plane , this certainly deters the rest .

Results .. EarlyBird 1
1.Martin P & Luke D. RS200
2.Richard Hanby . RS300
3.Gemma & Tim RS200
4.Trent Duhrkoop Laser R
5.Paul Browning Streaker
6.Tim Bell. Laser
7.Chris D .Sam W. Hawk
9.Roy Jefford. DNF. Streaker

Fleet Racing .
A little unsure , if it was the fill of a hot bacon sarnie or whether someone had passed a bottle of gin around the clubhouse , but whatever it was , the strengthened wins , did nothing , to deter more to rig up in readiness for a ride of a life time , or quick descent to Davy Jones locker .
Jon Aldhous , Bob , Paul , Quentin and our brave Nicole , we all keen , to get their first points of the season on the Streaker board , but after a roller coaster of a ride , just trying to get to the start line , one by one , chose to come in , leaving our brave few in the Handicap Fleet to take a battering .
First to sucumb to the wet and wild ride , was the monster hulls of the Hawk , being driven downwards , throwing Chris and Sam from an uncomparmising vertical position , bringing an excillerating ride and their days racing to an abrupt end .
Trent , also , after being caught , by a swarling gust , taking him over , with a clatter , decided enough was enough and retired , leaving the Dart of Richard Hanby to take on the might of our RS200 bunch , Ollie Groves & Esther , Martin & Luke , Steve Hanby & Brian and not forgetting Gemma Francis-Burnett and Tim Waller , all coping admirably well , in view of the conditions .
Richard Handby , held off the superiority of team Ollie and Esther in both races to take the two wins of the afternoon , while Martin and Luke came from.behind after a capsize , to claw back a significant lead on Helms Steve Hanby and Gemma , but all along with the lone Streaker of Jon Aldhous enjoyed some out of water Sailing on the rip roaring planes .

Results
Handicap Fleet race 1
1.Richard Hanby. Dart 15
2.Ollie & Esther. RS200
3.Martin & Luke RS200
4.Steve & Brian. RS200
5.Gemma & Tim. RS200
7. Trent Duhrkoop. DNF .Laser R
7.Chris D & Sam W. DNF. Hawk

Race 2
1.Richard Hanby. Dart 15
2.Ollie & Esther. .... RS200
3.Martin & Luke RS200
4.Steve & Brian. RS200
5.Gemma & Tim. ...... RS200

A big thanks to Liz , Helen Grayson and Linda Ibbotson our galley girls , Andy , Jack , Rob and Stu on ROD and rescue duties and to Bob , Quentin , Peter , Martin P , Malc , Martin Ibbotson and anyone else that has been helping with the removal of the jettie , in readiness for the new one to be installed . ... See MoreSee Less

Beaver Sailing Club

2 weeks ago

Wk 2 EarlyBird 1 Spring Points

As predicted by the Met Office and surprisingly quite accurate these days , the wind and an almost Antarctic front , swept across the waters of Beaver , leaving only three of our hardened sailors to actually rig up and launch , for the EarlyBird 1 Handicap Race .
With the wind , looking to be manageable for the 11.30 start , our ROD Richard Rennie aided by Nicole's partner, Andy, set a course for the two Streakers of Bob Towler and Quentin and the more than capable Stephen Blair in the Supanova .
As the race progressed , the wind took a firmer grip and with the unruly gusts , building in strength , our boys , were given a rough ride , as the race drew to an end .
It was to no surprise, after a tasty hot meal , laid on by our ever reliable galley staff , that there were no takers for the afternoons fleet races as the wind had taken control and with it a wall of sleet , killing off any chance of racing .
Even when there's no activity on the water , there's always the chance to catch up , on a friendly bit of banter , in the warmth of the clubhouse , with a nice cup of cha and a tasty piece of cake .
There's always next week , its only week two of what could be a spectacular year , so chins up and prey for a perfect day , next Sunday .

Results . EarlyBird 1
An excellent start for our Commodore , Quentin , with his new Streaker , on its maiden voyage , clinching his first win and hopefully many more to follow throughout the season , with Bob and Steve , a little wet and battered unable to finish the race . ..Well done all . ... See MoreSee Less

Beaver Sailing Club

3 weeks ago

Winter Series Overall Results
1.Richard Hanby RS300
2.Martin Penty & Luke RS200
3.Gemma & Tim RS200
4.Steve Blair Supanova
5.Stu Streaker
6..Joyce Dickinson Qba ... See MoreSee Less

Beaver Sailing Club

3 weeks ago

The Beginning 2019
Early Bird 1

It wasn't a big surprise , in view of a storm being the high light of all the weather channels , the last few days , but i can assure you , Beaver was definitely off it's radar upto leaving at 5.00 pm .
Nine made it out , for the Early Bird , with a lively wind , which looked like , it had the potential of actually lifting , but as the race progressed , settled nicely to a allow for a comfortable mornings Sailing .
With our ROD , Malc , aided by Stu and partner Elaine , keen to get the seasons first race off , on time , a few barely made it to the start , but going on the results , it looked like , this was actually to their benefit .
Tim and Gemma , led the race , with Finn man Ibbotson and the Supanova of Steve Blair , tucked in nicely following closely behind .
The Mirror of Richard Rennie and our young Topper Ace , Archie Burton , had a game of cat and mouse , but the wind , favoured the three sails of the Mirror Bandit , allowing Richard to ease away .
Late off​ the start , Martin Penty and Luke Dickinson , paired up in the RS200 , had to work hard to catch Tim and Gemma , but their determined efforts certainly paid off , after pulling back from nearly half a leg , bringing them to the front , with a lap and half to go .
Also on a bad start , was an unhappy Steve Hanby , faced with an impossible task of catching his two RS rivals and had to be content with trying to get the better of our true gent , Laser Sailor , Tim Bell , who held off a barrage of attacks from Steve and Brian Kelly .
Our only female solo Sailor , Joyce Dickinson was a little unsure of the conditions and after showing her keeness , by turning up at 9.30 and actually reefing the Qba , was certainly glad she came back in , to take the reef out , prior to the start .

Results . Early Bird 1
1. Richard Rennie. Mirror
2.Archie Burton. Topper
3.Steve Blair. Supanova
4.Martin P & Luke D. RS200
5.Tim & Gemma. RS200
6.Martin Ibbotson. Finn
7.Tim Bell . Laser
8.Steve H & Brian K. RS200
9.Joyce Dickinson. Qba

Fleet Racing ..Spring Points

With the poor turnout , we sadly only had one fleet , to contend for the first of the Spring Points Fleet Racing , that obviously being the Handicap Fleet , with the rest joining .
Martin Penty and Luke dominated the first race , with Richard Hanby , unable to shake the duo of the 200 and although the RS300 of Richard pulled clear , the Handicap status , put Penty Power well clear .
Gemma and Tim , fronted the following pack , with Finn man Martin and the Supanova Nova of Steve , closely matched , tussling for an higher place .
Steve and Brian , again suffered , just needing a little more wind , to allow them to be competitive and although a good distance behind , enjoyed the day .
Archie , the only slower craft , to be honest , with no close competition , was feeling a little disolutioned and with the onset of rain and cold , who could blame him , for opting for just the one of the afternoon's races .
By the second race , with only the Handicap Fleet to gain any points , we were down to four , the two RS 200s of Tim and Gemma , Steve Hanby and Brian , Richard Handby in RS300 and Steve Blair in the Supanova .
The winds lifted slightly , bringing with it a wintery coldness and the forecasted showers , but at least the few enjoyed the lift on the run down to buoy one , ending their day on a high .

Results Fleet Racing . Spring Points
Handicap Fleet
Race1
1.Martin P & Luke . .. RS200
2.Tim W & Gemma. RS200
3.Steve Blair. Supanova
4.Richard Hanby. RS300
5.Martin Ibbotson. Finn
6.Archie Burton . Topper
7.Steve H & Brian Kelly RS200

Race 2
1. Richard Handby. RS300
2.Gemma & Tim. RS200
3.Steve Blair Supanova
4. Steve Handby & Brian. RS200

Thanks to Race Officer , Malc with his trustee helpers Elaine and Stu and Liz Hone and Elaine Burton , holding the fort in the galley and Peter Hone , busy on repairs . ... See MoreSee Less