IOM 9th September '22

Course "B" - Y/5 Start - (W - 3 - 7 - OB 'wing') x 2 - W/OB 'Fin'.

Five go racing metre yachts, and it was blowy, gusty - from the North as well as from the South, as the baffled breeze found its way around the trees. A smattering of rain heralded the final race as the the leading boats went into the one minute start with everything to play for, as results may show.

Today, a lesson in avoiding sharp boat fittings above the waterline, and a twitchy rudder servo if you know how.

Top trio marks go to - 1st Place - JB #80, 2nd - CW #6, 3rd - MT #96.

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DF65 Resulta 7 September'22

8 skippers arrived at Lakeside for the first round of the Sep-Oct series in glorious sunshine only to be rained on periodically once racing started. The wind was mainly a light S-SW, but with gusts which were stronger towards the end of the morning. A sausage shaped course of 0/W,8,OB,W,0,8,OB,W,0,4/LHpier was set with the upwind leg giving plenty of position changing opportunities.

John S had a rudder failure and Bruce a winch failure, but despite the rain an enjoyable morning was had by all.

The top three: J Bennett (002), J Richardson (43), M Clayton (03). Congratulations to them.

Best wishes,

Bruce

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IOM 2nd September '22

Damp and mellow could be words to help describe the morning's weather.

Racing started on a line 5/8 - ('zero' - 4 -7 - OBlk ) x 2 Fin' 4/Yellow.

Simon and Linda brought a course board, most brought wet weather gear, and Chris,

after laying two extra race marks to complete the course set-up,

got our full attention to a story with a happy ending about one man and his boat. The breeze became gradually more subdued through the morning, although we managed to record results for six races by midday. Thank you to MC - "the man in the story" for turning out and

doing multiple start/ finish line duties!

Top trio today:- 1st Place - T.R. helming #85, 2nd - JB #80, 3rd - JR #16.

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