Lincoln Radio Sailing Club

DF95 Summer Series 13th September 2026

This being the last of the DF95 Summer Series the turnout was a little low on numbers, but with people competing at IOM events, and the weather forecast showing rain and light winds it was not really surprising people stayed at home.

Your race Officer for the day was down early to start setting up, it was still raining with very little wind. The wind direction dictated a course on the East Bank; this was to be a simple up and down course of two beats and one run which was fine for the first four races. However, whilst having a break after race four the wind went around meaning it was all hand to the pump to move all of the equipment onto the South Bank, where another simple course was set for the next four races. With the wind still veering around and the beats becoming more of a reach the race officer decided that another course change was needed to restore the beat, so a dogleg was put in to give two shorter beats to the windward mark, this was how we sailed for the remainder of the day. Many thanks to everyone who helped the race officer move marks around to help keep the racing moving along at pace which allowed us to get in eleven races.

With only four competitors down to sail there were very few sailing incidents, any penalties incurred were taken in a timely fashion and without argument which made for a relaxed days sailing. The wins were shared amongst all four competitors with Rob Wilson taking four, Sam and Colin each counted three wins each and Kevin taking the final win in race ten having struggled with pace at times. The weed did not prove to be a major problem during the day; however, most competitors had one race where weed influenced their results, (thank goodness for discards). The final results were close with one point separating first and second, on the water it was also close sailing with places being gained and lost within meters of the finish line.

Finally, thanks to everyone with the help given in packing away at the end of a great day’s racing.

Sam (Race Officer)

Another fine day at Lincoln 14 skippers in attendance, and at 0930 very little wind was on the cards but as Darin was out in the dingy a little rustle here and a little rustle there, and by briefing time we had a steady breeze from the South and with A rigs all round the first race got underway, Paul K with his V10 got a great start and was never put under pressure to take the first win of the morning, and this was followed in the second race with a second place and the boat was going very well, Darin took the win in that race with Tim coming in third place. Race 3 and it was Darin again and Mick C taking 2nd spot with his Venti and Tim a steady 3rd.

Racing was tight all through the fleet, which involved a great beat and run course twice round on the East bank; race 4 it was Mick C’s turn to take the win With Tim and Darin in close attendance despite Mick C standing in front of both skippers to try and obstruct their view , it worked ,,, the course was changed at coffee break slightly to give sharper angles. which worked well, Darin was extremley consistant, as was Tim, the racing was superb and the chat on the bank was as it should be we were missing some skippers on the day, but still managed a great fleet of twelve boats. Brit Pops still in charge here, but interesting to see 6 different designs on show, Darin had 4 wins Tim had one Mick had two Paul had two and Jen took race 6 by the narrowest of margins. All in all a great mornings racing , and many thanks to the guys sorting stuff and everybody who helped put stuff away, especially Paul who’s boat let him down for the last three races .

Well done to Darin for the win but rest assured we are still chasing .

A good day’s racing for the few who made it to the water’s edge, with the sun shining and a decent breeze a course was set along the east bank by Sam your race officer, ably assisted by Kevin Evison. This was a simple windward/leeward course towards the clubhouse; we sailed this course for the first four races but as the wind was going round, a small dogleg was put into the course to create two shorter beats to the windward marks. Apart from the first two races which were only one lap owing to lighter winds the remainder were two laps which gave more opportunities for place changes, all of the races were sailed in a very sporting manner with all penalties being taken without complaint. Ten races were completed with a short break after five races; Paul Kelly took the first two wins of the day with Sam then coming on strong to take the next three wins. It was Kevin Evison who came out to take the first win after the break, before Sam again found the wind gods on his side to take the last four races of the day, however these were sailed in slightly more breeze and there were many place changes, with the boats all closer together at the finish. Jen Hand did not have the best of days; however she showed great form at times to make everyone have to work hard to pass or stay ahead, a second place in the ninth race showed us all what she can bring to the party. As per usual everyone chipped in to make the Race Officers job of putting everything away at the end of racing an easy task, many thanks to you all.

Great report many thanks Sam , sorry I could not be with you today .

Sam Parker

With seven skippers away at the ranking weekend , we still had Nine skippers for round 10 of the summer series.

With the course set off, the south bank beating away from the clubhouse.

The wind was light with frequent shifts. With 2 laps per race and 10 races completed.

Peter W was very consistent in all races, taking 1^st place. Followed close by Rob W. 

Excellent days sailing and enjoyable.