Saturday, March 26, 2011

Ouch! no sailing for me this week.

Last night i was in a fall and have torn the Medial Cruciate Ligament in my left knee.

This means I am unable to compete in the Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club RSA regatta.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Sail Training at Weymouth - Manukau Sailing- Sailing Lessons.

I intend to run beginners race training over the winter months, most likely on Saturday afternoons.

The course will be based around the proven RYA Start Racing syllabus, with topics including starting, upwind, downwind, marks, rules, and finishing.

I will also cover the 5 essentials, which are the things that separate experts from the rest.

email watersports@instruction.com to register your interest now!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Manukau Regatta - Clarkes beach yacht club march 20, 2011.

Weymouth Yacht Club, who will be hosting this event next year, sent a team of a jollyboat, 3 sunbursts, 1 starling and a scout cutter to this event.

One of the Sunbursts took first place, with good performances from all.

Unfortunately for WYC the interclub trophy favours top finishes in multiple fleets, so we ended up third  placed club for the trophy.

Congratulations to French Bay Yacht Club who won the shield for another year.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Manukau Regatta in two weeks.

Clarkes beach is hosting this years annual Manukau Regatta, on Sunday the 20th of March.

Weymouth has a strong team going this year.

Focus will then change to organising the Freezer, our new mid-winter sailing event, which will be launched on Queens Birthday weekend. Invites will be sent to family oriented clubs in the area shortly.

Weymouth Sea Scouts hosted by Weymouth YC

The Weymouth Sea Scouts had a great day on the water in somewhat challenging conditions.

Scouts rotated through various sailing boats, including sunbursts and a scout cutter, in conditions averaging around 15 knots, gusting up to about 20.

Great sailing weather allowed for some fast rides, as the sunbursts planed across the river.

Unfortunately the cutter was capsized late in the day, however the club's rescue boat was on hand promptly and the cutter was recovered safely.