2011 Sunday Late Summer Points Series

2011 Sunday Late Summer Points: Series Administration

Written by Webmaster Saturday, 26 February 2011 00:00

Series Introduction

The Sunday Ealry Summer Points Series runs on Sunday mornings from July 24th through to October 2nd. There are two races back to back. They are scored as different series. First race is for series A, the second race is for series B.

. Start time 10:30 in Western Solent

Series Documentation

The series documentation is available for download right here, from this very page.

Notice Of Race v1.0 (2011_Dinghy_ NOR_ v1.0) >>

Sailing Instructions v1.5 (2011_Dinghy_Standard_ SI_v1.5.pdf) >>

Competitors are reminded that they must complete and sign the LTSC Contact Sailing Experience Form and return it to the Sailing Secretary before participating in a race and must also sign on before starting a race and sign off when returning ashore – failure to do so may result in being scored as DSQ.

Any compeditor under the age of 18 at the start of the series must complete a Lymington Town Sailing Club Parental disclaimer before racing.

There is a signing on and off procedure, the signing on/off sheet is in ithe corridor to the changing rooms.

Please check for any changes to sailing instructions signalled with signal flags D over L on club flag pole on the lawn

The approximate location of marks are detailed on Western Solent Combined clubs mark locations

2011 Sunday Late Summer Points Series: Race Report Race 9 (Sept 25 2011)

Written by Barry Sticklen Sunday, 01 May 2011 00:00

Sunday Late Series A & B  –  25^th September 2011

The ninth race of the Sunday Late series A & B was sailed on 25^th September 2011. The Race Officer was David Gorringe assisted by Dennis London.

12 fast fleet boats and 10 medium fleet boats had signed on for this mornings racing. The wind was blowing from the South at 15 knots gusting 19. The tide would be ebbing for the duration, so it would be almost wind against tide.

The course was set with a movable mark positioned approximately south of ‘Baverstock’ towards West Mark. It was to be a windward / leeward course. The leeward mark was Black & Orange. The first starts had to be delayed however due to the anchor on the outer distance mark and the mark itself deciding to go walkabout. This was hastily re laid and the fast boys & girls were off at 1055; only 25mins late. Two of the fleet decided not to play and the remaining 10 boats commenced battle. The first race was finished after 2 laps. Luke & Emma McEwen in their RS 800 were as sharp as ever leading the fleet home and finishing some 7 minutes ahead of the second boat, the 29er of Geoff & Georgina Havers. Third was the RS 400 of John Cooper & Becci Wigley. These were only ‘over the water results’ though. After calculating the handicap positions, Luke & Emma would retain first, but John & Becci would climb over Geoff & Georgina to snatch second by 9 seconds on corrected time.

The Medium fleet were off on their first race at 1105. They were set the same windward / leeward course but would only do one lap. Mile Mence in his Blaze was also as sharp as ever, being first home at 1127ish. Stewart Watson also in a Blaze took second place over the water, with Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger in their Tasar 3^rd. Further down the fleet at 5^th & 6^th a nice battle was developing with Richard Russell in his RS 100 snatching the position from Adrian Baker in his Streaker on the line by 2 seconds.

For the second race the course was altered slightly, this time they would be using West Mark & Black & Orange. The wind was very similar in strength but had moved round a bit towards the South West. The second race started for the fast fleet at 1156. It was to be a short crash & burn of 5 laps for both fleets.

At the end of the second lap for the fast fleet John Cooper & Becci Wigley in their RS 400 were first over the line from Kevin Podger & Heather Chipperfield in another RS 400. 3^rd was Geoff & Georgina Havers in their 29er. At this stage Luke & Emma McEwen were lying in 4^th. After recovering from a capsize Luke & Emma spent the remaining laps climbing up through the fleet, ending up first over the water at the end of the fifth lap. Kevin Podger & Heather were 2^nd and John & Becci 3^rd. After the Handicaps were applied Kevin & Heather had done enough to snatch first from John & Becci. Geoff & Georgina took 3^rd relegating Luke & Emma into 4^th.

In the final medium series race Miles Mence in his Blaze again led the way this time, from Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger in their Tasar 2^nd, and Richard Russell in his RS 100 third. The positions almost remained the same except for Philip Gwyther in his Streaker getting by Richard Russell at the end of the 3^rd lap. It was only lent though as Richard returned the complement during the next lap. It was all change though when the calculations were done. Miles would hold onto 1^st but Philip Gwyther in his Streaker had secured second place, Charlotte Gwyther was hot on his heels though taking the third place 40 seconds behind on corrected times.

Fast A Series Race

1^st Luke & Emma McEwen                                       RS 800

2^nd John Cooper & Becci Wigley                               RS 400

3^rd Geoff & Georgina Havers                                     29er

 Medium A Series Race

1^st Miles Mence                                                       Blaze

2^nd Stewart Watson                                                  Blaze

3^rd Philip Gwyther                                                     Streaker

 Fast B Series Race

1^st Kevin Podger & Heather Chipperfield                     RS 400

2^nd John Cooper & Becci Wigley                               RS 400

3^rd Geoff & Georgina Havers                                     29er

Medium B Series Race

1^st Miles Mence                                                       Blaze

2^nd Philip Gwyther                                                    Streaker

3^rd Charlotte Gwyther                                                Laser 4.7

2011 Sunday Early Summer Points Series: Race Report Race 8 (September 18 2011)

Written by Barry Sticklen Sunday, 08 May 2011 00:00

Sunday Late Series A & B  –  18^th September 2011

The eighth race of the Sunday Late series A & B was sailed on 28^th September 2011. The Race Officer was Tig Williams ably assisted by Fiona Mayo as assistant Race Officer.

6 fast fleet boats and 6 medium fleet boats had signed on for this mornings racing. The wind was coming from the West at 13 knots gusting 18. The tide would be flooding for the duration so it would be wind with tide; it was really starting to feel a bit autumnal though.

The first start for the fast fleet was on time from Baverstock at 1030. At the end of the first lap Richard Lilley in his RS 600 was in the lead from Peter Conway & Ginny Harvey in their International 14. Third, were Matthew Thomas & Steve Nicholas in their RS 400. Fourth were Mike & June Baker in their Laser 4000. At the end of the first race Richard Lilley had retained the first from Peter Conway and Ginny Harvey, but Mike & June Baker had snatched third from Matthew Thomas and Steve Nicholas. When the handicaps were applied though, things changed. Richard Lilley would retain first but John Cooper & Becci Wigley in their RS 400 leapt up to second place from 4^th over the water, with Matthew Thomas & Steve Nicholas taking third spot.

 At 1035 the medium fleet were off. First to show was Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger in their Taser from Richard Russell in his RS 100. Third at this stage was Philip Gwyther in his Streaker with fourth place being occupied by David Gorringe in another RS 100. By the end of the second lap and finish of the first race, Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger were still first over the water from Richard Russell, but David Gorringe had moved up into third. When the handicaps were applied this time though, Philip Gwyther had done enough to take the first, with Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger and Richard Russell being relegated to second & third respectively.

The second race for the fast boys & girls started at 1118 with the RS 600 of Richard Lilley leading the way again. Second this time was Mike & June Baker in the Laser 4000, with John Cooper & Becci Wigley in their RS 400 third. The order would remain the same for the remainder of the race. Again Richard Lilley kept hold of the win on handicap but John Cooper & Becci Wigley would relegate Mike & June Baker to third.

Meanwhile the medium fleet were off again for their second race. This time Dave Gorringe in his RS 100 was first to show with the other RS 100 of Richard Russell completing his first lap approx 1 ½ minutes behind. Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger were in third place at this time from The Streaker of Philip Gwyther. The order remained the same for the second and final lap. David Gorringe kept the handicap win but things changed behind with Philip Gwyther taking second and Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger taking third.

Fast A Series Race

1^st Richard Lilley                                                   RS 600

2^nd John Cooper & Becci Wigley                            RS 400

3^rd Matthew Thomas & Steve Nicholas                    RS 400

 Medium A Series Race

1^st Philip Gwyther                                                  Streaker

2^nd Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger                             Tasar

3^rd Richard Russell                                                RS 100

Fast B Series Race

1^st Richard Lilley                                                    RS 600

2^nd John Cooper & Becci Wigley                              RS 400

3^rd Mike & June Baker                                            Laser 4000

 Medium B Series Race

1^st David Gorringe                                                   RS 100

2^nd Philip Gwyther                                                   Streaker

3^rd Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger                              Tasar

2011 Sunday Late Summer Points Series: Race Report Race 5 (Aug 21 2011)

Written by Barry Sticklen Monday, 18 April 2011 00:00

Sunday Late Series A & B –21^st August 2011

The fifth race of the Sunday Late series A & B was sailed on 21^st August 2011. The Race Officer was Mike Beggs.

8 fast fleet boats, 11 medium fleet and 1 slow fleet boats had signed on for this mornings racing. The wind, what there was of it was coming from the South West at 5 knots. With a tidal range of 1.2 metres, a bit more wind would be nice. It was wind with tide though.

Picture: 2082 Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger1710 Philip Gwyther, 1681 Adrian Baker

 First home at approx 1213hrs was Luke & Emma McEwen in their RS 800. They were followed by Nigel Walbank in his Musto Skiff with Peter Conway in his International canoe taking 3^rd. This order would remain the same after the handicaps were applied.

The Medium fleet were sent to Walbank then Jack in the Basket & Black & Orange. First to show was Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger in their Tasar. They were followed by the RS 100 of Richard Russell with Philip Gwyther taking 3^rd over the water. When the handicaps were applied this time though, Philip Gwyther in his Streaker would move up to 1^st place with Adrian Baker in another Streaker moving from 4^th place up to 2^nd. This relegated Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger to 4^th place and Richard Russell back to 5^th.

Picture: Adrian Baker (nearest) Philip Gwyther (middle)

The only Slow fleet boat, the Lymington River Scow with John & Wendy Curtis onboard would not appear on the results sheet for either race.

 The B series race got underway at 1235hrs with a bit more wind this time. The fast boys & girls were sent to Plus Mark, Yacht Haven & East Mark. The fleet was now down to 6 boats with the others returning home. First to show again was Luke & Emma McEwen followed by Nigel Walbank, 3^rd this time was the twin trapeze 29er of Giles Lloyd-Williams & Fiona Mayo. Again in the fast fleet this order would remain after handicaps were applied.

 The Medium fleet were given the same course as race one with the addition of Colten in between Walbank & Jack in the Basket. This fleet was now down to 6 boats. Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger would again take the line honours, this time from Richard Russell and Peter Wills in his Laser. Philip Gwyther would again snatch the handicap win from Simon & Sylvia and Adrian baker would sneak 3^rd from Richard Russell

Fast A Series Race

1^st Luke & Emma McEwen                                    RS 800

2^nd Nigel Walbank                                                Musto Skiff

3^rd Peter Conway                                                  International Canoe

 Medium A Series Race

1^st Philip Gwyther                                                 Streaker

2^nd Adrian Baker                                                   Streaker

3^rd Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger                              Tasar

Fast B Series Race

1^st Luke & Emma McEwen                                   RS 800

2^nd Nigel Walbank                                               Musto Skiff

3^rd Giles Lloyd Williams & Fiona Mayo                  29erXX

Medium B Series Race

1^st Philip Gwyther                                                  Streaker

2^nd Simon Ward & Sylvia Weger                             Tasar

3^rd Adrian Baker                                                     Streaker