IOM 3rd May Race 1
A mild Sou'westerly breeze kept four competitors focussed on sailing their metre yachts around course 'A' and then 'B' after mark #8 was...
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julyanrichardson
- Apr 12
- 1 min
IOM 12th April Race 7
A good SW'ly breeze with sunshine; nine boats and helms to steer them. Course A: Start BO/OR - 7 - O(wing) - W - 3 - 7 - O - W - 1 Fin'...
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julyanrichardson
- Mar 29
- 1 min
IOM 29th March Race 5
Six IOM helmsmen turned out to race their boats in breezy conditions. Rigs were soon changed from 'A' to 'B' or 'Top' to 'Working' across...
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julyanrichardson
- Mar 15
- 1 min
IOM 15th March'24 Race 3
Six competitors turned out to sail the third IOM event of the series. 'A' Rigs were set up to match the strengthening sou'westerly...
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julyanrichardson
- Mar 8
- 1 min
IOM 8th March Race 2
Top of 'A' rig Easterly winds powered the six-strong fleet. Helm of #63 set the course, which allowed for three windward legs,...
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julyanrichardson
- Mar 1
- 1 min
IOM 1st March Race 1
Please find the attached results for your appropriate perusal. At least one account came in of squalls across the lake making for some...
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julyanrichardson
- Feb 23
- 1 min
IOM 23rd February Race 8
Seven competitors sailed today's course:- Start w/OR-4-7-OB-OR-4-7-OB-OR-Fin' 4/Orange. As racing progressed, fleet finishes became...
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julyanrichardson
- Feb 16
- 1 min
IOM 16th February Race 7
Eight players turned out to sail in this morning's round of races, their craft powered by a mild westerly breeze. Helms were kept on...
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julyanrichardson
- Feb 9
- 1 min
IOM 9th February Race 6
Six sailing competitors turned out to race their RC IOM yachts. All six boats survived the blow, top or 'A' rigs intact. There were a few...
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julyanrichardson
- Feb 2
- 1 min
IOM 2nd February 2024 Race 5
More or less westerly breezes greeted the eight competitors who turned out to sail this fifth race in the "spring-board" IOM series. The...
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julyanrichardson
- Jan 26
- 1 min
IOM 26th January Race 4 (Race 3 Cxd/ Ice)
Seven skippers sailed their radio controlled IOM class yachts around the R.O.'s selected course 'A':- Start - White(w)/OB - 4 - 7 - OB -...
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julyanrichardson
- Jan 12
- 1 min
IOM 12th January'24 Race 2
A dry morning and a more or less steady Nor'easterly breeze welcomed seven competitors to the start line earlier today. A course was set...
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julyanrichardson
- Dec 1, 2023
- 1 min
IOM 1st December'23 Race 5
Four stalwart sailors turned out to race their metre boats this fine, crispy December morning. The breeze held steady for the fleet to...
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julyanrichardson
- Nov 24, 2023
- 1 min
IOM 24th November'23 Race 4
A good breeze, the incumbent R.O.'s creative course build, and seven competing yachts - just add water for an interesting set of nine...
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julyanrichardson
- Nov 17, 2023
- 1 min
IOM 17th November'23 Race 3
Today five went sailing at Lakeside. While waiting for a breeze to come in, the boatswain managed to wipe down all the club's race...
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julyanrichardson
- Sep 1, 2023
- 1 min
IOM 1st September '23 Race 1
The attached score sheet betrays some close, if not interesting racing to kick off the new September - October IOM series. After the...
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julyanrichardson
- Aug 11, 2023
- 1 min
IOM 111th August'23 Race 6
Fine weather racing was enjoyed by all, including interested passers-by of all ages. The Course:- Start Zero/2 - (3-7-OB-Zero)x2 - Fin'...
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julyanrichardson
- Aug 4, 2023
- 1 min
IOM 4th August'23, Race 5
With a mainly North Westerly breeze to power boats around the course, seven competitors completed eight recorded races. Start...
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julyanrichardson
- Jul 7, 2023
- 1 min
IOM 7th July '23 Race 1
Seven competitors rigged their boats out for IOM racing. After two races in fairly steady wind, light and variable breezes then settled...
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julyanrichardson
- Jun 30, 2023
- 1 min
IOM 30th June '23 Race 9
Seven Stalwart skippers turned out to sail in morning's final IOM event of the May-June series. Helmsmen were met by a welcome, moderate...
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