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Frostbite Series Wk 3
Twelve craft set out , to do battle in week three , of what is turning out , to be a very close and competitive Series .
Not put off by the wet miserable conditions , that greeted us this morning , the winds were ideal for all , bringing everyone into the equation for a top finish .
Richard Handby , had a great start , paired up in the RS200 , with old favourite Brian Kelly , but with keen rival Dad , Steve Hanby , also in a RS200 , with Ace , Ollie Groves at the helm , was slightly miss informed on the course layout and inadvertently , headed for 5 buoy , as the rest of the fleet headed for 3 buoy .
Penty Power , led the field , with keen Luke Dickinson , getting to grips with the RS200 , and if it wasn't , for a misshap on the last lap , would have brought the RS home in first place on the water .
Finn man Lord Ibbotson , was hot on the tails of the leading two RS200 , with conditions , ideally suited , to both sailor and boat , followed by Streaker Sailors , Penny and Stu .
Penny , led Stu into the second lap , before Stu pulled up , on approach to 3 buoy , pinching the lead , leaving Penny , having to give water , to the RS200 of Richard and Bri , who were gradually moving up the field .
Archie Burton , making a strong appearance , for this Series and sailing , very competitively , leading the event , before today's points were added , led the slower handicap boats , convincingly , poised to take another top three position .
Taking ownership of Bob's old Streaker , Paul Browning , was again , in the mix and Tim Bell , was having all on to shake off the newcomer and with Paul having a perfect start in the second race , showed , he more than a match , for seasoned Streaker sailor Stu .
The two figure of eight courses , set by ROD Tim Waller and the Gemster , were perfect for the conditions and with the wind lifting on the start of the second race , James Penty , kindly stepped in for the ROD , allowing Gemma and Tim , to test their skills against the three , rarely seen RS200 gang .
Richard Rennie , was again , left flying the flag for the Mirrors , but with winds airing on the stronger side , did well , to bring the Mirror home , infront of Archie, in the afternoon race , with the handicap bandit , taking the higher position on points .
Both Nick Bell and Joyce , had a good days racing , not phased by the afternoon's increase in wind , with all of us enjoying the thrill of the ride , on the reach , upto three , from five buoy .
A fab day , with even the sun , making an.appearance , roll on next week , when the Jester Stu , will endeavour to fulfill all your racing needs , by hosting the days event .
Thanks to our caterer's Cherie Blair and family ,the soup , saugages and chocolate cake , went down a treat .
Thanks to our ROD's , Tim , Gemma and James and as always old faithfuls Peter and Liz Hone , for their combined duties .
Results Race 1
1.Stu Streaker
2.Ollie& Steve. RS200
3.Penny Percival. Streaker
4.Martin P&Luke RS200
5.Archie Burton. Topper
6.Richard Rennie Mirror
7.Tim Bell. Laser
8.Richard & Bri. RS200
9.Martin.Ibbotson Finn
10.Paul Browning. Streaker
11.Nick Bell. Topper
12.Joyce D . Qba
Race 2
1.Ollie & Steve. RS200
3.Martin P& Luke RS200
3.Richard R. .... Mirror
4.Archie B. Topper
5.Stu ..... . Streaker
6.Nick Bell. ... Topper
7.Gemma & Tim. RS200
8Richard H & Bri. RS200
9.Paul Browning. .Streaker
10.M.Ibbotson. Finn
11.Tim Bell . Laser
12.Joyce Dickinson. Q
Frostbite Series ..Week 2
After the excitement of the bonfire last night, the same , could not be said , for the winds today .
I'm sure most of us , were expecting a little stronger wind , however a good fourteen strong fleet , took to the waters , followed by thirteen in the second race , to take on the two variants of a figure of eight course , set by ROD , Martin and Linda Ibbotson .
The Hawk of Chris Duffin' , with super crew James Penty , made a big impact on the waters today , flying up , down and across the waters , notching up an extra lap on its nearest rival , the RS 300 of acrobat Richard Handby .
Young Archie Burton , started in pretty much the vain of last Sunday's races , with an excellent start and heading the slower craft , convincingly throughout the race .
Joining the Toppers , along with regular Nick Bell and adding a touch of class to the fleet , was Emma Rumgay and although , lost pace on Archie , came back strong in the second race , where the two were locked in horns , matched perfectly .
The RS200's of Martin Penty , with first time crew Luke Dickinson , managed to hold off the persistence of Gemma Francis-Burnett and Tim Waller , with both helms , having the lead throughout both races .
Richard Rennie , unusually out on his lonesome , had to settle for watching the stern of Archie dissapearing into the distance , but with the lighter winds favouring the Drift King in the second race , redeemed himself , to bring him a top three finish .
With poor Bob Towler , plagued with a cold , Streaker sailor The Jester , Stu , had Paul Browning to contend with , but missing the shifts , fell off pace , leaving Tim Bell in the Laser to take up the challenge with Stu .
With Tim , just pipping Stu to the finish , Stu was having none of it and with Tim , having to do a 720 , after colliding with Paul's Streaker , Stu broke free , nibbling at the rudder of Martin Penty's Rs , well into the second lap of the final race .
Steve Hanby , led fellow Dart , John Manning and with John forfeiting the second race and winds dying , Steve had all on , keeping pace with Stu , with the twin hulls , barely lifting out of the water .
Joyce Dickinson had two credible races , with improvement on both , keeping the youngsters on their toes , lurking closely behind .
Richard Handby , along with a few others , would have preferred slightly stronger conditions , to lift the wing like hull onto the plain , but had to contend with a continuous balancing act , just missing a bath by the skin of his teeth .
Results Race 1
1.Archie Burton. Topper
2.Richard Rennie. Mirror
3.Emma Rumgay. Topper
4.Stu Streaker
5.Martin P & Luke Dickinson. RS200
6.Richard Handby. RS300
7.Gemma &Tim RS200
8.Tim Bell. . . .... Laser
9.Paul Browning. Streaker
10.Joyce Dickinson. . Qba
11.Nick Bell. Topper
12.Steve Hanby. Dart
13.John Manning. Dart
14. Chris Duffin' & James P. Hawk
Race 2 .
1.Martin P & Luke D . RS200
2.Gemma & Tim. ........ RS200
3.Richard Rennie. Mirror
4.Stu. Streaker
5.Richard Hanby. RS300
6.Emma Rumgay. Topper
7.Archie Button. ... Topper
8.Paul Browning. Streaker
9.Joyce Dickinson. Qba
10.Tim Bell. ... . Laser
11.Nick Bell. Topper
12.Chris D & James P. Hawk
13.Steve Hanby. Dart
Thanks to Ma and Michael Penty , assistant Liz Hone , filling us with tasty hot pies , beans and peas , Martin and Linda Ibbotson and helpers Peter Hone and Stu , not forgetting cheif fire fighter Martin Penty , clearing the debris from the fire early this morning .
Beaver Bonfire night .
A great night , with an unexpected event , to add to the heat of the night .
Our Galley Girls and boys , were on the go all evening , with a great spread of saugages , carrot & chilli soup , ginger cake , cinder cake and the old favourite Toffee Apples , washed nicely down , with a glass of mulled wine .
The fire roared fiercely and was complimented by a spectacular firework display and a few of us , put our water throwing skills to the test , as the fire became more intense .
The raffle raised a significant amount , with plenty taking a prize or even three home and Quentin & Jane , Bob Towler and Malc & Elaine Ellwood , also winning , so a good night had by all .
Thanks for all the hard work from Helen N Martin Penty and the boys , Helen and Emma Grayson , Joyce Dickinson and Peter & Liz , without you , the evening wouldn't have taken place .
A big thanks to all those that came , giving your support to the club .
Mulled wine is ready, soup is hot and the sausages are nearly cooked... come and get it!
Frostbite Series 28.10.18
It was pretty much a carbon copy of last Sunday and although cooler , the sun stayed with us the duration of the day , with just a hint of a shower thrown in .
The Streaker's , with five out , were the biggest fleet out and it was no surprise to see the country's top Streaker sailor , Martin Penty , leading the way in both handicap races .
Being a true gentleman , Martin , did however forfeit a potential win , by coming in , to help rescue poor Edward Ingamells , after capsizing on buoy five and having a prolonged period in the cool waters .
Our other three joining Eddie , with a wintery swim , were Steve Hanby with crew Brian Kelly in the RS 200 , Lord Ibbotson in the Finn , Hazel and Roy Jefford , taking on a boat full of water and narrowly missing one , Ben in the Streaker , holding off stiff competition from fellow Streaker Sailors Bob and Stu .
With dad , mother and brother , on ROD dutties , young Archie Burton , was keen to impress and that he did , with two great starts and two good races , keeping in well in contention for a high finish .
Hazel , taking helm in the Miracle , was leaving nothing to chance , after checking the boats rigging and grilling poor Roy , over the set up of the boat , before actually getting on the water .
With the winds holding well , John Manning opted for the dart and joined the quickies , James Penty and Eddie Grayson in the flying RS800 and late off the start in the first race , Richard Handby in the precarious balancing machine of the RS300 .
Malc and Richard Rennie , as always , battled hard for the lead , with both handling the Mirrors well in their more than ideal conditions .
Gemma and Tim , showing off thier recently acquired RS200 , settled nicely into the new RS and gave Steve Hanby a good race , but I'm sure had more to give , but probably were more pleased to dock the boat unscathed , after a good first outting .
Joining the Streaker Fleet , in Bob's borrowed Streaker , was Tim Bells arch enemy Paul Browning , surprisingly keeping pace with Bob's new boat , before Bob , got his act together , to pull clear , to hunt down leaders Ben and Stu .
Ben , again held off stiff competition from his rivals , leaving Bob and Stu , to put in that extra effort , to catch him and would probably say the Streaker's , had the best racing , holding onto the two RS200's , in their ideally suited conditions and making the most of the two figure of eight courses .
Tim Bell out on his lonesome , didn't have the best days Sailing , after a few hickups on the Laser rigging , but with problems addressed , will be fighting fit for next Sunday ..
A fab days Sailing , one you missed again and with the adrenaline packed racing , we barely noticed the cooler climate .
Thanks to Jayne Tupper , for supplying the hot saugage sarnies , with hot veg soup and help as always by our faithful Liz Hone .
While Jayne was busy in kitchen , husband and commodore Quentin , was busy repairing the damaged Jetties , while Peter Hone , was attending to other issues arround the club , so a big thanks to you both .
Don’t forget it’s the Beaver Bonfire next Saturday at 6:30pm. We have a bonfire, Fireworks, sparklers, hotdogs, homemade soups, mulled wine, toffee apples, ginger cake and the Bonfire raffle.
Members are welcome to bring family and friends.
Frostbite Series .
Tomorrow , not only sees the clocks go back an hour , but is the first of the Frostbite Series and with temperatures dropping , make you're togged up in readiness for the two all handicap races .
First race 11.30 am start , followed by the afternoon race , starting at 13.30 pm and with winds perfect for all , let's try and beat the Mirror's .
Hope to see you all down and don't forget to buy a raffle ticket , to be in the chance of winning one of our great prizes .... Raffle to be drawn Bonfire Night at the club , Saturday 3rd November .
Anyone available for bonfire building tomorrow?
Late morning start, many hands make light work...
Congratulations to Martin Penty , on winning the Streaker Northern Paddle Series .
Gemma ......Yes cleaning a boat .
Thanks to The Sea Cadets for the lone of the boat .
