Another very nice morning at Scotland farm a bit damp to start but by the time racing started it had dried out. Racing started on the South bank as the breeze was 5 to 8 knots south East but after the Tea break we moved to the East bank favored by many. At 1100 hrs a two minute silence was held to pay our respects to the fallen, Doug Hearn gave a short chat on his family ancestry to relate what happened during that time, and I am sure many of us could relate many similar stories I am sure. Mainly a A + rig day but some heavy gusts had many rushing to change down to smaller rigs, Mick C with his green A + rig mastered the conditions well, after Roger B won the first race. A very good fleet of 11 skippers had some great racing. This class is steadily improving and will only get better, practice and commitment is key to learning how your DF 65 will handle under a variety of conditions.

Well done to the race team and the helpers, the courses were quite long ( not that anyone was complaining ) and hence only seven quality races.

Keep your eye on the series click here  https://lincolnradiosailingclub.wordpress.com/race-series-open-results/df-65-winter-series-2018-9/ 

Round three is on 9th December, when there will be a twenty minute tuning guide chat by Mick C for those who arrive at 0900. There will also be Mince pies and a tot of mulled wine to steady your hands at the half time break.

DF 65 racing at Manor park 2018

A fairly dull mornng was brightened by the sight of 18 skippers ready for action. This must be something of a record!!. However the wind was not helping, being from somewhere between South and East and putting a large proportion of the accessible lake in wind shadow. Two laps of a long course meant that only 7 races were completed.

Due to the large number of boats  there were occasions when a cluster arrived  at the finish line together putting the scorer under unusual pressure. In race 4 boat no 139 was not recorded, as was boat no 99 in race 5. These boats were awarded the average of their scores in the other races.

Chilly morning forecast with rain showers forecast, but that did not stop 10 skippers turning out for the first DF 95 race of the Winter series. The weather did not disappoint either if gave us what it promised.Geoff S only got his 95 on friday but here he was racing,Roger B first time out and a great start, Billy Mac was going well as was Gordon B, this I can tell is going to be a great fleet of one desighn racing with three other members about to take the plunge, The racing was difficult at time as the breeze came and went, and it was important to keep the boat moving and not stall, Keith H was the master today and from 5 races scored only 8 points, Billy Mac got two bullits at the end which he must be pleased with.

Our thanks to the race team and all the helpers which made for a very enjoyable mornings racing.

If you want to join this growing class of one design boats dont delay round two in around 4 weeks away

Congratulations to Keith and lets hope we all enjoyed the carrott cake at half time as a small celebration for the first DF 95 race of many.

On a morning far too warm for winter 12 skippers enjoyed some splendid sailing. The wind was fairly steady initially from the SW moving slowly towards  the W during the morning.

Thanks to Peter ably assisted by Jen for keeping the the racing moving at a steady pace and allowing 9 races to be completed.