Josephine Just being lowered into the lock, Pat her owner has no fingernails left as his was the first back in the water, At 4.8 tons Josephine was probably the lightest of the boats today. Pats cruising is going to be the south coast this year, weather permitting of course !!
SwingSong Going in at 8.9 tons her owners Phil and Anne are heading for sunnier climes this year, she is Biscay bound for the med. Lets hope n pray they have much better weather than they had last year.
Maria T Her owners Pete & Celine have been building up to this all year after a horrible 2010 season, locked in on the Isle of Man owing to the atrocious weather, prior to which she miraculously recovered from a near fatal grounding in Hollyhead harbour, after breaking her mooring in the worst storm to hit that area.
Chinook Coming in as slightly over the weight of Swinsong at close to 10 ton. Her owner Baz (Barry) has lovingly worked on refitting her for the med for the past 2 years, he's struggled through vandalism and weather, even the disappointment of measly sentence for the vandal didn't deter him. I don't know about you? but just the name 'Chinook' brings on feelings of tribalism and doesn't show the depths of luxury aboard this vessel.
Saturday 26 March 2011
BIG BOATS RUSH TO CATCH BEST LAUNCHING WEATHER YET !!
Monday 21 March 2011
Race Results: FIN LOMAX TROPHY Date: 20/03/2011
Location: Fidlers Ferry Sailing Club, Warrington.
1st Boat: 186534 Type: Laser Skipper: Reece Tomlinson
2nd Boat: Redfoot 42 Type Falcon Skipper: Ian Scoular
3rd Boat: Nighthawk 35 Type: Falcon Skipper: Adrian Dodd
The morning rain cleared and the wind increased just before the start of the 12 noon race. With the biggest tide of the year running in fast many of the fleet struggled to make any head way as the starting siren sounded. Early to break was the eventual race winner Reece Tomlinson in his Laser but it took a little while for the rest to make any impression against the river.
Soon all the fleet made head way to the first mark but by then 4 boats had made considerable gains over the fleet which proved later to be impossible to change. Tomlinson held a substantial lead but still need to extend that lead to ensure that the falcon fleet handicaps which is better than the laser was maintained.
Bye the halfway mark, Tomlinson had stretched his lead further, followed by Nighthawk 34, Redfoot 42, & Tommohawk 44, although some way back were having their own battles, whilst the rest of the fleet tried hard to catch them up.
By the final turn Tomlinson was well clear and heading for a comfortable victory whilst behind the 3 leading falcons were making their own misfortunes. Nighthawk 35 still led the chasing boats but being tracked closely by Redfoot 42 who eventually claiming second place due to Nighthawk being handicapped for sailing with 1 crew member short. Whilst Tony Tomlinson the father of race winner Reece Tomlinson managed a creditable 4th spot and certainly he would receive some racing tips from his son. The rest of the fleet made a good impact with all the fleet finishing 6 minutes behind the race winner. The conditions on the day proved to be very challenging which made for some good racing.
Best Performance of the day went to Nick Lowe in Falcon 32 Redkite which has just been refurbished and making it first start at FFSC for 5 years and although not fully finished did well. Our thanks go to Safety boat crews Tom, Marilyn, Mike, & Rigsy for covering the Safety Boat duties on the water to the expected high standards. And also to Sue Worswick, Emma Flynn and Ken Southall for both the results work, officer of the day and refreshments.
Colin Howard, Sailing Secretary
Sunday 6 March 2011
Race Results: Presidents Tankard Date: 06/03/2011
1st Boat: Tommohawk 44 Type: Falcon Skipper: Tony Tomlinson
2nd Boat: 186534 Type Laser Skipper: Reece Tomlinson
3rd Boat: Nighthawk 35 Type: Falcon Skipper: A Dodd The new season started with a fair wind, bright sunshine but very cold for those standing and watching the racing. 10 boats contested the first race, run on a course set in front of the club.
At the start of the race all the boats fought for the best position on the start line, which resulted in 3 boats being over the start line as the start siren was sounded and then recalled. In fact it made little difference as the fleet tried hard the make any head way against the incoming tide but after 10 minutes some boats made the break, with early leader Ady Dodd in Nighthawk 35 taking the first mark clear of the Laser of Reece Tomlinson and Gyr 48 of Richard Thomas/ Steve Whitehead.
That situation was short lived as by the next mark the tide had eased and the wind increased and a new leader Tony Tomlinson in Tommohawk 44 headed the fleet with the positions of the rest of the boats changing positions with every gust.
That situation was short lived as by the next mark the tide had eased and the wind increased and a new leader Tony Tomlinson in Tommohawk 44 headed the fleet with the positions of the rest of the boats changing positions with every gust.
The leader form that point was never seriously challenged, but the race for 2nd and 3rd heated up as Reece Tomlinson retook the 2nd position from Nighthawk who had been battling hard with each other throughout the race and the final position for both boats at the end of the race.
With the handicap system in place the 2nd position was gained by the narrowest of margins just 3 seconds after time adjustments. The previous year’s winner Ian Reading who had made a late challenge for a podium position but suffered gear failure and fell back through the field to finish in 4th position.
A great start to the season and great sailing was had by all the competitors.
Best Performance of the day went to juniors Amy & Caitlin Whitehead who work very hard in their old GP 14 to keep up with the fleet in the main race on a day which challenged many of the more experienced sailors, completing the course just 7 minutes behind the winning boat.
Our thanks go to Safety boat crews Kim, Celine, Dave & Sally, who managed the Safety boats on the water to the expected high standards. And also to Sue Worswick, Emma Flynn and Ken Southall for both the results work and refreshments.
FFSC next race is on 20 March starting at 11.48am.
Thursday 3 March 2011
LIVERPOOL KINDRED CLUBS REGATTAS STILL ON
February 21, 2011
Thanks to the continued support from various Yacht Clubs, The Liverpool Kindred Clubs Regattas are still able to go ahead.
Now being run for one weekend only, 29th April to 2nd May 2011, it will be a fun filled, fantastic event. A full racing schedule for IRC Yachts and multihulls will be put online shortly with the updated NOR, SI and Entry Forms.
To enter as soon as possible, in order to avoid late fees, please contact:
Catherine Heartly for IRC boats: Regattas@royaldee.co.uk
James Miller for Multihull enquires: jjmillerwirral@aol.com
Now being run for one weekend only, 29th April to 2nd May 2011, it will be a fun filled, fantastic event. A full racing schedule for IRC Yachts and multihulls will be put online shortly with the updated NOR, SI and Entry Forms.
To enter as soon as possible, in order to avoid late fees, please contact:
Catherine Heartly for IRC boats: Regattas@royaldee.co.uk
James Miller for Multihull enquires: jjmillerwirral@aol.com
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