2011 Sunday Early Points Series

2011 Sunday Early Points Series: Results

Written by Webmaster Sunday, 27 February 2011 00:00

2011 Sunday Early Points Series: Race Report Race 7 (April 10th 2011)

Written by Barry Stricklen Monday, 21 March 2011 00:00

Race 7 at LTSC – The Final Race of the Series 

The final race of the Sunday Early Point’s series attracted 27 dinghies, 9 in the fast fleet and 18 in the medium fleet. The tide was flooding and the wind was coming from the South East, reasonably steady at force 2-3. The Race Officer Keith Moody ably assisted by his wife Nicki were to set a course from Baverstock of Moveable, laid almost due SE of Baverstock, Black & Orange, Walbank, all marks to be left to port.

Both fleets were set the same course in case the wind suddenly died. The fast fleet were set 5 laps, and the medium fleet 4, although some of the medium fleet boats were finally shortened on 3.

The fast fleet was led by Luke & Emma McEwen in their RS 800. Richard Keeton also in an RS 800 (sailing single handed) stayed in contention for three quarters of the race before retiring. (DSQ was on the cards in any case). This allowed Peter Conway & Ginny Harvey in their International 14 into second place & Nigel Walbank in his Musto Skiff up into third place over the water. The Series leaders John Cooper & Becci Wigley in their RS 400 had a good start before being overhauled by the faster boats. This was not to be a problem though as they would again win on handicap by some 35 seconds from Pete Conway and Ginny Harvey. They were followed also on handicap by the RS 400 of Kevin Podger & Heather Chipperfield. 

The medium fleet were dominated by the RS 100’s with all three sailing well, until Giles Chipperfield (8.4 rig) retired with a halyard problem. The race continued with David Gorringe (10.2 rig) leading from start to finish, from Richard Russell (7.4 rig). Giles’ retirement allowed Miles Mence in his Blaze to gain 3rd place from Leslie & Maddie Ross in their RS 200 over the water. When the corrected times were published though, David & Richard held onto their positions but Leslie & Maddie would sneak up one place into third. 

Overall Results after the final race in the series 

Fast Fleet

John Cooper & Becci Wigley RS 400 1^st 6.3 pts

Peter Conway & Ginny Harvey / Tig Williams Int 14 2^nd 18.0 pts

Geoff Havers & Jo Barriball 29er 3^rd 43.8 pts

Medium Fleet

Richard Russell RS 100 1^st 12.0 pts

Nick Fagan Blaze 2^nd 15.0 pts

Tony Christopher & John Sims Wayfarer 3^rd 26.9 pts

2011 Sunday Early Points Series: Race Report Race 6 (April 3rd 2011)

Written by Barry Stricklen Monday, 21 March 2011 00:00

Race 6 at LTSC – Mayfly flying while the Blazes were Blazing

The Race Officer David Gorringe assisted by Peter Allen set the course from Baverstock for thefast fleet of : - Pennington port, Berthon port, Pylewell port, twice round. For the Medium fleet a course of Moveable port, Colten port, Walbank starboard, Black & Orange starboard, three times round was set. The weather conditions were favourable with a F 3-4 blowing from the South West.

In the fast fleet the Try 18 (Mayfly) of John Levell & Stephen Homewood powered away from the start followed by International 14 (Hairy Biscuits) of Peter Conway & Ginny Harvey. They were in turn followed by the Musto Skiff (Jigalong) of Nigel Walbank and the international canoe (Sunset) of Philip Lee.

With the tide flooding the preferred side of the course was offshore. This was to ensure Mayfly would stay in the lead. However, when the tide turned with the second lap and the preferred side of the course became inshore, Hairy Biscuits closed the gap. 

Although still some 2 minutes behind at the finish Peter & Ginny had done enough to snatch the win on Handicap. When the handicaps were applied though, Mayfly was further relegated to 4^th place with Nigel and Philip both snatching places.

In the Medium fleet Miles Mence in his Blaze fired himself up the beat and stayed well clear until the finish. Nick Fagan in his Blaze battled past Gary Stone, also in a Blaze. 

The RS 100’s of Richard Russell and Giles Chipperfield were also doing battle in a close quarters situation until the wind increased, Giles Chipperfield with the bigger rig then pulled away & set his sights on the Blazes of Gary & Nick.

Although Giles passed both the Blazes of Gary & Nick on the water, it was not enough to snatch any positions from them on handicap.

Overall Results after the 6th race in the series

Fast Fleet

John Cooper & Becci Wigley RS 400 1^st 5.3 pts

Geoff Havers & Jo Barriball 29er 2^nd 13.3 pts

Peter Conway & Ginny Harvey / Tig Williams Int 14 3^rd 16.0 pts

Medium Fleet

Nick Fagan Blaze 1^st 7.0 pts

Richard Russell RS 100 2^nd 10.0 pts

Tony Christopher & John Sims Wayfarer 2^nd 18.7 pts

2011 Sunday Early Points Series: Race Report Race 5 (March 27th 2011)

Written by Barry Stricklen Monday, 21 March 2011 00:00

Race 5 at LTSC – Ideal Conditions for Foiling

The Race Officer Robin Dent, assisted by Penny Dent, set the course for the 19 starters. The fast fleet were to sail a windward / leeward course, between a moveable buoy laid adjacent to Jack in the Basket, and the leeward mark of Pennington (Dunford), 4 times round. There were 4 starters.

The Medium fleet were set, the same windward mark adjacent to Jack, West mark (Scott Bailey) port, Oxey (Colten) starboard, and Plus mark (BHG) to port 3 times round, there were 14 medium fleet starters. There was not too much tide and the wind remained F 2-3 ENE. 

10.30am saw the start of the fast fleet with Peter Barton in his Foiling Moth up on his foils and really flying. He was to lap two of the fast fleet boats before taking the line honours, now shortened to 3 laps, some 13 minutes ahead of Pete Conway & Tig Williams in their International 14. They were followed by Jon Heissig in his RS 600 who was again followed by John Cooper & Becci Wigley in their RS 400. This proved to be absolutely ideal conditions for foiling. When the handicaps were applied the only change would see John & Becci stealing 3^rd spot from Jon.

At 10.35 the medium fleet were off with Dave Gorringe in his almost new RS 100 stealing the march on everyone. He was to remain in first place throughout, finally crossing the finish line 5 minutes ahead of the Tasar of Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger, who were 6 seconds ahead of Nick Fagan in his Blaze. When the handicaps were applied the result became Dave Gorringe 1^st, Nick Fagan 2^nd. Although Philip Gwyther in his Streaker crossed the line 12 minutes after Dave, it was enough to steal 3^rd place.

Overall Results after the 5th race in the series

Fast Fleet

John Cooper & Becci Wigley RS 400 1^st 6pts

Geoff Havers & Jo Barriball 29er 2^nd 32pts

Peter Conway & Ginny Harvey / Tig Williams Int 14 3^rd 35pts

Medium Fleet

Nick Fagan Blaze 1^st 13pts

Tony Christopher & John Sims Wayfarer 2^nd 18.7pts

Tim Power / Nigel Walbank & Toby Power Tasar 3^rd 27pts