Bulwark Trophy 25-26 May at Hayling
Sunshine and winds between 8 and 14 knots are forecast for the weekend. After the extreme conditions at the recent Inlands, this is an event not to miss.
Chris Waples
Hayling Bulwark – Stop Press….!!
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Classic and Silver Inland Championship at the Llangorse Open….!!
Flying Fifteen Open Meeting
Incorporating the Classic & Silver Inland Championship
Llangorse Sailing Club
18th & 19th May 2013
Written by David Hemmingway and Richard Taylor
A total of 21 boats with 9 visitors from as far away as Scotland, Humberside & Cornwall arrived at Llangorse Lake looking forward to the first event in the 2013 Southern Traveller Series. The mix of competitors was 4 Open, 6 Silvers & 11 Classics and the format of the racing was 2 Starts with Open & Silvers together followed by the Classics
The wind was 10 knots gusting 14 mainly from the West, which is from the direction of the Brecon Beacons ensuring an interesting mix of shifts and gusts.
The 1st race was a close contest with the silvers more than holding their own against the open boats. Local boat 3751(Taylors) led from the start to finish with some place changing behind by 3453 (Anderson & Farrant) and local 3691 (McCulloch & Goodall) Result 3751, 3453 & 3691.
A previous member of LSC, (Travis) showed his local knowledge to say in front in silver 3006 followed by 3144 (Card) & 3288(Tatlow). 2880 had a bit of an incident when they found their leeward shroud had come unpinned! No damage, drop all the sails and take a pin from a spinny block – memories of 2 years ago when 2880 lost her mast!!
The Classic start was hotly contested but with the local boys 2663 (Morgan) & 2695 (Craddock) leading the way. For the 1st lap the Scottish visitors 516 (a Chippendale in superb condition) from Hellensburg held 3rd place but were unable to keep up the pace. Result was 2663,2695 & 2606 (Tait).
Race 2 followed a similar pattern in the Classics with 1 & 2 the same but with 2582(Fletcher) getting a good 3rd . The Silvers& Open decided it was time to get serious resulting in a general recall – The usual moans were then heard – “That was my best start”! The result in this race was the same culprits getting 1,2,3 but in slightly different order.
For Race 3 the wind eased with some big holes. These holes resulted in 2695 getting a 6th instead of its usual 2. In the Open Fleet 3453 got clean away and won by a considerable distance. Silver went tp 3144.
Overnight standing – Open & Silver too close to call with 3 boats having 1st ; Classics/ Morgan & Walden in the lead with three “bullets”.
The evening was spent in a new venue, The Black Cock. The Club originally booked in 21 for the meal but ended up with 31 we took over the pub!!
Sunday did not look good – Very little wind!
1st Race was the annual Simon Dangerfield Memorial Race. The race officer Robert Dangerfield (Simon’s cousin) did his very best to set the traditional Windward/Leward course but the wind had other ideas. This fickle wind initially put the hot shots to the back but halfway through the race 2663 & 2695 made a charge from the middle order right to the front with what seemed little or no wind. Trophy winners were David Morgan & Lorina Walden sailing 2663 which, by a very nostalgic coincidence, is the Classic that Simon Dangerfield campaign so successfully with Dave Hemingway as crew.
In the Open Fleet 3691 Richard McCulloch also came from behind to win. He told us afterwards that it was the very first trophy he had ever won!
The Silver trophy went to David & Lynne Travis 3001 the past members of LSC (Local knowledge is very useful!). In the Classics with four 1st places 2663 did not need to sail the last race but stayed out to enjoy the very variable Llangorse wind.
The last race started in light airs with everyone staying very close to the start line. The 2 fleets soon merged into one with great close racing between all 21 boats, which meant approaching the windward mark on port was usually very costly!
The finish was moved to the windward mark by the Club House to get a long final beat, and by this time 3453 had again escaped and romped home. In the Classics 2663 finished off with a 1st to make it a clean sweep and 3144 took the silver honours. Just to show the Race Officer was still awake 2695 & 2606 were disqualified – they missed the gate on the beat!
At the prize giving in the Clubhouse the LSC Commodore expressed every ones thanks to Robert Dangerfield the Race Officer and all the travellers, especially those who had come a long distance.
Overall Result Simon Dangerfield Memorial
Open Fleet Open Fleet
3453 Bill Anderson & Sally Farrant 3691 Richard MCulloch & Matthew Goodall
Classic & Silver Inland Championship
Silver Fleet Silver Fleet
3144 Peter Card & Katharina Turner 3001 David & Lynne Travis
Classic Fleet Classic Fleet
2663 David Morgan & Lorina Walden 2663 David Morgan & Lorina Walden
Overall Placings
Waples Wines Northern Travellers Kicks Off at Bassenthwaite…..!!
Round 1 of the Series took place at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club on the 18th and 19th May. The event was attended by visitors from Loch Lomond, Royal Windermere, Derwent Reservoir and Dovestone joining a healthy and resurgent Bassenthswaite fleet. On Saturday the forecast gales did not appear. In their place was heavy rainfall during the first part of the day, very light winds and mist obscuring the fells and glory of Skiddaw.
The Fleet of 13 boats set launched in very little wind in hope of better things to come. Conditions flattered to deceive and it was only possible to complete one race in very light wind which produced a number of place changes as the fickle breeze varied and holes appeared in the wind.
After a pleasant evening enjoying the usual great welcome at Bassenthwaite, Sunday dawned, without rain or mist but glass-like water. After a short postponement the Fleet launched and sailed a race in a fickle force 1 – 2. This was followed after lunch with a second race in which the wind virtually died away mid race. Sitting still was the order of the day.
Round 2 of the Series will be at Ogston Sailing Club near Chesterfield on the 15th and 16th of June. Two further legs in the Series will take place at Burton Sailing Club near Derby and Dovestone Sailing Club near Manchester in September and October.
The results for the Waples Wines Series qualifiers are as follows:-
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Position |
Fleet |
Sail No |
Club |
Helm Name |
Crewe Name |
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1
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Open | 3906 | Derwent | John Hardesty | John Mathie |
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2
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Silver | 3281 | Bassenthwaite | Graham Kirkpatrick | Sally Roberts |
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3
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Open | 3770 | Bassenthwaite | Neil Platt | Mark Somerville |
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4 |
Silver | 3390 | Bassenthwaite | Tim Chittendon | Ian Macpherson |
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5 |
Open | 4017 | Royal Windermere | Phil Snewin | Ros Coleman |
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6 |
Open | 3520 | Bassenthwaite | Neil Currie | Rory Yardley |
7 Silver 3293 Bassenthwaite Andy Smith Ian Preston
8 Open 3996 Bassenthwaite Mike Moore Michaela Sheard
9 Open 3815 Bassenthwaite Ian Campbell Lesli Ann Pearson
10 Open 3685 Loch Lomond Steve Lee Matt Lee
11 Classic 2504 Bassenthwaite Rory Blackburn Alan Jones
Llangorse Classic-Silver-Open …. Flash Results…..!!
Report to follow, but here’s a sneak preview….!!
Flying Fifteens…. and the Volvo65s ?!?!?!
Take a look at this article that BIFFA HQ sent in….
The keels for the new VO65′s will come from Iron Brothers… Isn’t that who casts the Flying Fifteen Keels??
Tense Racing in Light Breezes at Datchet – Sunday 19th Race Reports….
Click here to read about racing at Datchet today
The Royal Motor YC – FF Open in June….!!
Subject: Royal Motor Yacht Club – Flying Fifteen OPEN and CLASSIC regatta
2013 – June 15/16
The Royal Motor Yacht Club would like to invite the members of the flying
fifteen fleets to enter the RMYC Open and Classic regatta 2013.
The regatta is to be held on the 15 and 16 June. The format is usually 2
races in the harbour with a break for lunch on the Saturday followed by
2 races back to back in Poole Bay on Sunday. On the Saturday evening there
will be a sailors supper to which all competitors are welcome.
There is plenty of convenient accommodation in the area and a good link for
ideas is http://www.parkstoneyachtclub.com/index.php?id=673. The Royal Motor
Yacht Club also has a limited number of cabins available.
Please find attached a copy of the sailing instructions and entry form and
also a poster for the weekend.
Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible
Nick Cornish
Royal Motor Yacht Club fleet captain
Ed: this is a very interesting idea from RMYC – it’s a Classic AND Open Fleet Event….!!
More on the Classic Rudder…..!!
This article shown a couple of days ago on the FF rudder is very true. I changed my original rudder (unbalanced) to a modern balanced one and it transformed the feel of the boat, being much lighter on the helm and giving much better feedback. A secondary benefit is that at high speed the old rudder could cavitate and stall out, leading to loss of control and a wipeout, which is ultimately what broke it. I have never had this problem with the new rudder, which is also thicker in section and has a much better profile than the old, thinner blade, so the water flow stays attached much longer.
In my case, the rudder was oredered through P&B and I sent details of the angle of the rudder post, length etc.The resulting made to measure unit fitted exactly and, as I say, works very well indeed.
Graham Lamond
FF617
Fabulous Photos from the Inlands….!!
It was blowing a hooley down at Chew last weekend, so you would expect the photos to be great!!! We were fortunate enough to have Mike Rice of Fotoboat running the camera for us. Here are my favourites.
(You can see more fabulous Fotoboat pics on the Association website gallery by clicking here)
All photos ©Mike Rice, http://www.fotoboat.com
All photos ©Mike Rice, http://www.fotoboat.com
Southern Travellers Lives….!!!
STOP PRESS!!
The first event of the 2013 Southern Traveller Series is this weekend at Llangorse.
For this year the STS venues are changing, but they will still be hosted by Clubs with long established and active fleets of older boats.
If you sail a Classic or Silver and want good competition and / or tips and advice on set-up, tuning, etc – or just an opportunity to meet and sail with like minded F15′ers – this is the series for you.
This years first event is at Llangorse, a beautiful 400 acre lake in the lee of the Brecon Beacons, with a wide range of local accommodation on the doorstep (B&B, Caravan & Campsite).
F15′s have been sailed at Llangorse since the 1970′s so there is plenty of experience behind the organisation both on and off the water (and the Dinner at the Red Lion on Saturday night is already a legend!).
The other confirmed events in the 2013 STS are at South Cerney and Broxbourne later in the season, but we are also in discussion with other Clubs so:-
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS!!
Richard Taylor
P&B “South” Opens Officially Next Weekend….!!
P&B’s new branch in Fareham opens officially with much fanfare this coming weekend! There’ll be talks by both Ian and Alan on sail design - that’s worth going for just on its own!! For full details try clicking here
Rudder Talk – and Not Just for Classics Either….!!
Have you seen this very good article on Classic rudders from the Fleet at Cardiff Bay?? The main focus is on Classics, but there is a good amount that owners of Silvers and Open Fleet boats will learn from it too.
Here is a download if you would like more of the background.
UKGLOBAL National Rankings Round 7….!!
Goacher and Evans retain their Inland Championships title at Chew Valley in Round 7 of the UKGlobal National Ranking Series
The 2013 Inland Champions for the second consecutive year were Steve Goacher and Phil Evans from Royal Windermere. The racing was particularly fair and close with four different race winners over the weekend. This meant that there were just 5 points separating the top five teams, with Lovering/ Alvarado taking second from Cadwallader/ Stone, who were on equal points. Then Davy/ Busby and Greg/ Jameson took 4th and 5th respectively, also on equal points.
The boisterous conditions on Saturday were phenomenal with booming two and occasionally three sail reaches. The Flying 15 was thriving in idyllic conditions. Some of colossal gusts coming through took even the most consummate professionals by surprise, with Phil Evans and Alan Bax having to stand on their keels after monster wipe outs.
At the end of the weekend there has been a shake up in the leaderboard, with the consistent Lovering maintaining his lead at the top of the UKGlobal Ranking. Podium positions for Cadwallader and Goacher have promoted them to 2nd and 3rd. Alex Tatlow is the current leader in the Silver fleet, with Peter Card and Ray Cook holding 2nd and 3rd positions overall. While in the Classic divisions Keith Bromhead is top ranked boat, and Richard Taylor holding 2nd.
On another note, this weekend epitomised why the Flying 15 is such a friendly and honourable fleet, with a moments silence observed at the briefing in response to the events that occurred in San Francisco late this week. For me, this was exemplified by the mark/ logo of tribute displayed by Lovering/ Alvarado on their sail.
Click here for the full 2013 UKGLOBAL National Ranking Table
