11 boats attended on a glorious sunny morning with a westerly ( give or take a point ) wind giving a good beat down the southern bank. Wind strength was enough to give good racing but not too much for the Dragon Force boats with the standard rig.

Despite being promised a nice steady south east wind it was fitful and variable from the north. 5 RMs and 5 IOMs took part in the main racing with a further 9 RG/DF for 3 fun races at the end. Unfortunately the wind slowly reduced in strength to the extent that there was not enough to get the third race as far as the start line.

The early arrivals at the lake were surprised to find very little wind. Questions of ” where is the 20 MPH we were promised were soon answered. Closely followed by some rapid changes down to B and in some cases C rigs. The wind direction was from the west (almost ) giving a beat ( almost ) along the southern shore for a change. Most skippers seemed to like this as it saved the long walk to the start line. Thanks to Phil for doing the finish line duties.

The morning was completed by 3 races for DF/RG where those skippers with only standard rigs were overpressed and the first 3 places were taken by boats sailing smaller rigs.

I will not be able to sail next Sunday. The notice board is in the toilet and Mick H has the starting box.

Ivan

The weather was pretty much as forecast, wind from the SW about 20 gusting 30 knots but fortunately no rain. 2 RM 3 IOM and 5 Dragons braved the elements. Big boats were fine on smallest rigs and Dragons were also OK on C rigs. 2 boats only had the basic rig and found it impossible to get downwind. Never mind it’s all a learning curve.
Results
RM event 6 races
1st……..Ivan RM 64………7 Points
2nd……..Martin RM 118……15
3rd……..Gordon IOM 23……18
4th……..Mick H IOM 14……22
5th……..Seymour IOM 30…..42
Dragon event 3 races
1st……..Martin 31……….3 Points
2nd……..Gordon 23……….7
3rd……..Norman 79……….8
4th……..Mick H …………20
5th……..Ivan 47…………20