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Winter Series Wk 3
After last Sundays , hell raisor , with Poor Stephen Blair's mast , taking on a new shape , and the rest of the brave souls , taking a good few wintery dips , how things can change , with today's few , having to encounter a mere flutter .
Tim Waller , with side kick Gemma , were probably thinking , there would be no takers and with no wind at 10.30 , it was looking like , they were right .
Surprisingly , on the stroke of 11.15 , the slightest of breezes managed to sneak through and with the Topper sail of Luke Dickinson's fluttering away gently , the days racing was back on .
Joining our youngest sailor , Timo Dickinson , out christening his new Oppi , in his first race of the year, we're brother Luke and our death defying act of last Sunday , mother Joyce , while dad watched on eagerly , shouting words of encouragement to young Timo .
The shortened triangular course , was definitely the right choice , with all the conditions favouring the Mirror of Drift King Rennie , but surprisingly John Manning in the old Laser made the most of the light , but very cold conditions .
Richard Hanby , after a late start , still managed to power his way through , leaving John Manning to take a firm grasp on second place , after coming through infront of Stu , after some good calculated tacktics on the first beat up to drop buoy six .
Richard Rennie , managed to some how catch every bit of free air , pulling well clear of the rest of field and at one point , pulling up to within a boat length of the Jester , Stu .
Timo sailed a good comprehensive race in the little Oppi and was greeted with cheers of delight as he sailed over the finishing line , with frozen fingers and toes , forgotten about , in his moment of glory .
With the first two races over , it was in , for hot tomato soup and jacket potatoes , served up by Joyce and hubby , but sadly ,after been warmed through , in readiness for the afternoons races , the only thing we had to come out to , was the still waters of a mill pond .
Some of us hung on , but the miracle did not arise , sadly cancelling the two afternoons races .
Thanks to the Dickinson family for thier tasty dinner , Tim and Gemma out on ROD, Malc on fuel duty and Bob and Quentin Busy on repairs .
Results ...Race 1
1.Richard Hanby RS300
2.Richard Rennie Mirror
3.John Manning Laser
4.Stu Streaker
5.Joyce Dickinson Qba
6.Eddie Ingamells Mirror
7.Luke Dickinson Topper
8.Timo Dickinson Oppi
Race 2
1.Richard Rennie Mirror
2.John Manning Laser
3.Stu Streaker
4.Joyce Dickinson Qba
5.Richard Hanby RS300
6.Timo Dickinson Oppi
7.Eddie Ingermells Mirror
8.Like Dickinson Topper
Where have all the years gone
Who was on the 50th Anniversary Cover ....Who is the longest serving member ?
Beaver's Trophy and Award Night
With the Oscars and the Brit Awards a mere blip on last weeks news , there was only one big one left , that being The Beaver's Trophy Night .
Our Ladies and of course some gents , had been busy down at club , during the day , working hard as always , preparing the tasty buffet and clubhouse , in readiness for the big night .
There was certainly a good turnout of our Sailors , freinds and family members , to either collect a trophy , or just to applaud the winners , as they went upto the table , to receive their trophy and of course , a big kiss , from our Commodores wife , the lovely Jane .
Every one was certainly a winner tonight , with all our competitors going home , with a least a well deserved bottle of wine , whilst some lucky ones , deservedly took a prestigious trophy away .
Probably the biggest winner of the night , was the young at heart , Malcolm Ellwood , with our single handed Mirror Sailor , having to hire Securicor to take his hawl of Trophy ware and prize money home , to add to his already personal fortune , accrued on the Tinker Tramp global secuit .
Bob Towler and Stu ,were lucky enough to take home , the first of the newly formed Streaker fleet Trophies and should certainly be proud , to be the first names to go on the plaques .
Our young ones excelled this year , especially when racing against our seasoned sailors , with Archie , Gemma and Nick Bell all receiving a well deserved prize .
Joyce Dickinson , was overwhelmed to here her name called out , with our newby , after her first season racing at Beaver , certainly coming on , in leaps and bounds , to earn herself , her first Trophy at the club .
Joining winning Laser Sailors , Tim Hazeltine , Frank Duhrkoop and Tim Bell , was the thirty five year member , Andrew Hansed , celebrating with his lovely wife , after all these years , actually winning something .... Good luck , in the next Thirty five years .
Other winners of the night were , Tim Waller , Gemma , Martin Penty , James Penty . Eddie Grayson, Martin Ibbotson ,Quentin , Stephen Blair , Jon Aldhous .Matt Grayson , Richard Rennie , Richard Hanby , Ollie & Esther, Emma Grayson , Nicole Ruhmann , Eddie Ingamells and others , all winners in their respective fleets or Trophy races . Well done everyone .
A big shock of the night , especially to our normally full of words Streaker and Mirror Sailor , Stu , who was awarded the very prestigious Commodore Trophy , for all his help in the club and for keeping us all upto date , with his write ups on the Clubs Facebook sites .
Apologies to those that have inadvertently not been mentioned and congratulations to all our lucky winners .
A great night , great people , with thanks to all who made this memorable night possible .
The clubhouse is buzzing tonight... just about to give this years trophies out. Good luck everyone.
We hope to see lots of you down at the club tonight for the prize giving, there will be a free buffet but please remember to bring your favourite tipple with you...
Winter Series Wk 1
All i can say , what a start to the Winter Series , with a good group of thirteen craft , up for the battle , to take the prestigious Winter Trophy .
The winds varied slightly in strength over the four races , bringing some unexpected names to the top of the leader board , one being our Qba sailor , Joyce Dickinson , just completing her first season at Beaver .
A good mixed variety of results over the four races , the lighter winds , favouring the Mirror of Richard Rennie and with a slight lift , the RS200s and RS300 of Richard Hanby , making an impact on the rest of the Races .
Whilst Quentin was busy on an excellent days Racing Duty , partner Jane was excelling in the Kitchen , with her delicious Cottage pie and cakes , assisted by the capable Liz Hone , also serving our number one favourite , Chocolate Cherry Cake .
Thanks to Peter Hone , busy as always and Malc Ellwood , keeping the boats full of fuel .
Just a reminder for those doing an ROD for the winter series... see you all tomorrow.
