Today's trailer yacht racing at Weymouth was lacking in numbers, but as all the competitors had made alterations over the winter it was still anyones day.
In the very light winds of the first race, the Cherry 16 steered mostly by seven year old Ashley showed excellent form and lead from start to finish, ahead of the Quicksilver 16.
In the second race these two were joined by the Beachcomber 22, and the racing was a lot hotter.
The Cherry and Quicksilver got away from the start well ahead of the Beachcomber, but Rob found some magic and rapidly overtook both the smaller yachts, to lead easily by the first mark. Downwind the fleet stayed pretty close together, and all three boats rounded the turning mark very close together, the Beachcomber just leading the Quicksilver, with the Cherry just seconds behind. Upwind, the smaller boats in previous races have shown better ability, however the work done to the Beachcomber has really sped her up, and she continued to pull ahead. the quicksilver and Cherry were close together up this leg, as both boats experimented with different settings. The Cherry then ran aground while trying to get upwind of the Quicksilver, so their race was almost over, as the time they were aground left them further behind the other two. On the final leg to the finish, all three boats made good pace, but neither of the smaller boats could close the gap, as the beachcomber claimed her first line-honours win of the season.
Full results available on the club website, as soon as I work them out.
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Sunday, November 17, 2013
Saturday, November 9, 2013
A little update
Weymouth hosted the YNZ "Have a Go!" scheme earlier this week, reports are that some 35 kids from local schools got to try sailing, and several have shown an interest in taking up the sport.
The "AK Splash" water safety fun day run by teams such as Coastguard, Surf Life Saving, Westpac Rescue Helicopters, Auckland council, and Mai FM, among many others was a very good event, with children being given "passports" upon entering the grounds, with various stations giving stamps to fill them up. Once the books were full, kids could take them up to the event managers site and win a prize. 500 of those prizes were new RFD lifejackets, and if the kids already owned a good lifejacket, they could get one for a parent or sibling.
Thanks to all those who made this event a huge success, water safety is a major part of what all water-sports clubs should be about!
and finally...
More info here as soon as it becomes available, or go to www.crew.org.nz and check it out for yourself.
Last year I think we had 87 boats, the goal this year is to top 100.
We were the only small boat (excluding Weta's) to be involved last year, and the huge adrenaline burst of trying to get to the finish line before the huge ORMA 60 Vodafone (we failed, maybe this year) was with me for weeks afterward. Mark foy starts and different length courses, coupled with the brilliant Racetrack handicap system meant the whole fleet finished within just a few minutes. Simply awesome.
The "AK Splash" water safety fun day run by teams such as Coastguard, Surf Life Saving, Westpac Rescue Helicopters, Auckland council, and Mai FM, among many others was a very good event, with children being given "passports" upon entering the grounds, with various stations giving stamps to fill them up. Once the books were full, kids could take them up to the event managers site and win a prize. 500 of those prizes were new RFD lifejackets, and if the kids already owned a good lifejacket, they could get one for a parent or sibling.
Thanks to all those who made this event a huge success, water safety is a major part of what all water-sports clubs should be about!
and finally...
The annual Crew.Org.Nz end of year Rum Race is in its final preparation stages.
Top prizes this year include a $3500 SUP.
The Ogre has said that dates should be finalised early this coming week.
More info here as soon as it becomes available, or go to www.crew.org.nz and check it out for yourself.
Last year I think we had 87 boats, the goal this year is to top 100.
We were the only small boat (excluding Weta's) to be involved last year, and the huge adrenaline burst of trying to get to the finish line before the huge ORMA 60 Vodafone (we failed, maybe this year) was with me for weeks afterward. Mark foy starts and different length courses, coupled with the brilliant Racetrack handicap system meant the whole fleet finished within just a few minutes. Simply awesome.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Coming up this month on the Manukau.
Saturday 9th November :
Series A at MYMBC 3pm.
Club day at Clarks Beach, 1pm.
Sunday 10th:
Club day at Weymouth, 2pm.
Open day at French Bay, 2pm.
Saturday 16th:
Club day at Waiuku 9:30am.
Club day at Clarks beach, 1pm
Sunday 17th:
TY race 2 at Weymouth, 9am.
MYMBC series A at 10:30am.
Spring series at French Bay, 10am.
Champs series at Waiuku, 10am.
Saturday 23rd:
Club day at Weymouth, 1pm.
Memorial cup at MYMBC, 2pm.
points racing at Clarks Beach, 1pm
Sunday 24th:
Club day at Weymouth, 1:30pm.
Spring series at French Bay, 1pm.
Saturday 30th:
Club day at Clarks Beach, 1pm.
Working bee at Weymouth -please note some roads around Manurewa will be closed this morning for the Santa Parade.
Sunday, 1st December:
Club day at Waiuku, 9am.
And coming up early next month:
The second annual Manukau Meltdown regatta is being held at Weymouth Yacht Club on Saturday December 7th. More details coming very soon.
Series A at MYMBC 3pm.
Club day at Clarks Beach, 1pm.
Sunday 10th:
Club day at Weymouth, 2pm.
Open day at French Bay, 2pm.
Saturday 16th:
Club day at Waiuku 9:30am.
Club day at Clarks beach, 1pm
Sunday 17th:
TY race 2 at Weymouth, 9am.
MYMBC series A at 10:30am.
Spring series at French Bay, 10am.
Champs series at Waiuku, 10am.
Saturday 23rd:
Club day at Weymouth, 1pm.
Memorial cup at MYMBC, 2pm.
points racing at Clarks Beach, 1pm
Sunday 24th:
Club day at Weymouth, 1:30pm.
Spring series at French Bay, 1pm.
Saturday 30th:
Club day at Clarks Beach, 1pm.
Working bee at Weymouth -please note some roads around Manurewa will be closed this morning for the Santa Parade.
Sunday, 1st December:
Club day at Waiuku, 9am.
And coming up early next month:
The second annual Manukau Meltdown regatta is being held at Weymouth Yacht Club on Saturday December 7th. More details coming very soon.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
What's happening at Weymouth
Coming up at Weymouth Yacht Club this weekend we have the first of this seasons River Races on Saturday, followed by the first Harbour Race on Sunday.
The river course will see dinghy classes racing up the Pahurehure inlet towards the Papakura motorway, around a few channel markers, and finishing in front of the clubhouse.
Sunday's harbour course will start and finish in front of the clubhouse, and larger boats will head out into the main harbour, tackling semi-open water, and rounding the Wiri LPG terminal. Depending on the weather, the course could stretch as far as the airport or further.
Both courses will be set according to conditions, and while we will have full safety cover on Saturday, boats participating on Sunday will need to be self-sufficient, as conditions out in the main harbour can be quite hazardous. For this reason, Saturday is being promoted as a dinghy event, and Sunday as a trailer yacht event.
Trailer yachts can race on Saturday if desired, and large dinghies can race Sunday, subject to a safety inspection.
Both days events count towards their respective series points, and club handicaps will be applied afterwards to determine results.
Come along and join in on the day that best suits your needs.
The river course will see dinghy classes racing up the Pahurehure inlet towards the Papakura motorway, around a few channel markers, and finishing in front of the clubhouse.
Sunday's harbour course will start and finish in front of the clubhouse, and larger boats will head out into the main harbour, tackling semi-open water, and rounding the Wiri LPG terminal. Depending on the weather, the course could stretch as far as the airport or further.
Both courses will be set according to conditions, and while we will have full safety cover on Saturday, boats participating on Sunday will need to be self-sufficient, as conditions out in the main harbour can be quite hazardous. For this reason, Saturday is being promoted as a dinghy event, and Sunday as a trailer yacht event.
Trailer yachts can race on Saturday if desired, and large dinghies can race Sunday, subject to a safety inspection.
Both days events count towards their respective series points, and club handicaps will be applied afterwards to determine results.
Come along and join in on the day that best suits your needs.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Heavy weather fun
Sunday saw a good strong breeze, puffing up to around 30 knots, with calmer bits of around 20 knots in between.
Three keen Laser sailors decided to give it a go, and had an absolute blast.
Rob and Pete both decided to reduce sail, and reefed their boats, while Aaron opted for full rig.
After a few minutes, Aaron started to wonder if he had made the wrong decision, after capsizing in a gybe during one of the calmer patches.
Pete discovered that some of the lines on his previously untested boat were not quite right, and also had a few swims.
As the day wore on, all three attempted several gybes, mostly successfully. All three showed signs of rust, and improved markedly during the day.
After an hour or two of ripping around, Pete got a little too close to the lee shore, and with those lines stretching uncontrollably, found it difficult to get sailing upwind off the shore, so decided to wait for a tow back to the clubhouse.
On one occasion, Rob and Aaron lined up for a bit of a drag race. Upwind in the 25-30 knots, there was very little difference in the speed of the full versus reefed sail, at least in the steep chop and over the short distance they had. Turning downwind, however, was a very different story, as the power of the full rig came into play, and speeds were poles apart.
Big thanks to Simon and Murray for manning the rescue boat - we probably wouldn't have gone out without you!
Coming up next we have the first of our River Races on Saturday 17th November, followed by our first Harbour Race on the Sunday.
The River Race is open to all boats, and will go towards the motorway at Papakura, while the Harbour Race is limited to bigger boats, sunburst or larger, for safety reasons as we will be leaving the sheltered area of the estuary and hitting the exposed waters of the main harbour. The course should include the LPG terminal as a rounding mark.
Three keen Laser sailors decided to give it a go, and had an absolute blast.
Rob and Pete both decided to reduce sail, and reefed their boats, while Aaron opted for full rig.
After a few minutes, Aaron started to wonder if he had made the wrong decision, after capsizing in a gybe during one of the calmer patches.
Pete discovered that some of the lines on his previously untested boat were not quite right, and also had a few swims.
As the day wore on, all three attempted several gybes, mostly successfully. All three showed signs of rust, and improved markedly during the day.
After an hour or two of ripping around, Pete got a little too close to the lee shore, and with those lines stretching uncontrollably, found it difficult to get sailing upwind off the shore, so decided to wait for a tow back to the clubhouse.
On one occasion, Rob and Aaron lined up for a bit of a drag race. Upwind in the 25-30 knots, there was very little difference in the speed of the full versus reefed sail, at least in the steep chop and over the short distance they had. Turning downwind, however, was a very different story, as the power of the full rig came into play, and speeds were poles apart.
Big thanks to Simon and Murray for manning the rescue boat - we probably wouldn't have gone out without you!
Coming up next we have the first of our River Races on Saturday 17th November, followed by our first Harbour Race on the Sunday.
The River Race is open to all boats, and will go towards the motorway at Papakura, while the Harbour Race is limited to bigger boats, sunburst or larger, for safety reasons as we will be leaving the sheltered area of the estuary and hitting the exposed waters of the main harbour. The course should include the LPG terminal as a rounding mark.
Monday, July 2, 2012
More winter sailing... July 7 & 8, 2012.
Saturday 7th seems to have absolutely nothing on, anywhere. However, there's something on almost everywhere on Sunday.
Sunday 8th...
On the Waitemata...
Pakuranga SC dinghy winter series continues at 0830.
PLSC Winter series for Lasers continues at 0930.
Taikata SC has frostbite racing at 0930.
And on the Manukau...
French Bay YC has winter sailing #2 at 1030.
Manukau YMBC Trailer Yacht winter series continues at 1300.
Waiuku YC has winter series #4 at 1300.
So there it is -
Remember, each club has it's own "niche", with PLSC being a Laser stronghold, MYMBC being a trailer yacht club, WYC and FBYC cater to all dinghy classes, with PSC mainly catering for junior sailing, Starlings, Sunbursts and Scout Cutters being the main classes.
Plan your weekend carefully, and you could really cram a lot into one day!
If my spare parts arrive in time, I hope to be sailing at two venues again, it really makes getting up worthwhile!
Sunday 8th...
On the Waitemata...
Pakuranga SC dinghy winter series continues at 0830.
PLSC Winter series for Lasers continues at 0930.
Taikata SC has frostbite racing at 0930.
And on the Manukau...
French Bay YC has winter sailing #2 at 1030.
Manukau YMBC Trailer Yacht winter series continues at 1300.
Waiuku YC has winter series #4 at 1300.
So there it is -
Remember, each club has it's own "niche", with PLSC being a Laser stronghold, MYMBC being a trailer yacht club, WYC and FBYC cater to all dinghy classes, with PSC mainly catering for junior sailing, Starlings, Sunbursts and Scout Cutters being the main classes.
Plan your weekend carefully, and you could really cram a lot into one day!
If my spare parts arrive in time, I hope to be sailing at two venues again, it really makes getting up worthwhile!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Final races for Weymouth TY's
The last two races for the Weymouth Yacht Club summer Trailer Yacht series didn't happen last Sunday, as the wind was over 30 knots, and quite gusty.
Instead, members busied themselves throughout the day ensuring that everything is organised ready for the Easter weekend Manukau Regatta.
We also got a chance to inspect the newest addition to our TY fleet, as Rob L brought his Hartley along, hoping for a good day.
The club now switches it's focus back to dinghy sailing, and following the Regatta, we will be having (previously unscheduled) racing for small boats whenever we can, right up until the start of the MYMBC Winter Series in June, or until we all decide it's getting too cold.
Instead, members busied themselves throughout the day ensuring that everything is organised ready for the Easter weekend Manukau Regatta.
We also got a chance to inspect the newest addition to our TY fleet, as Rob L brought his Hartley along, hoping for a good day.
The club now switches it's focus back to dinghy sailing, and following the Regatta, we will be having (previously unscheduled) racing for small boats whenever we can, right up until the start of the MYMBC Winter Series in June, or until we all decide it's getting too cold.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Hot trailer yacht action at Weymouth
Todays third day of the TY summer series at Weymouth provided some intense racing and very close finishes.
The day dawned overcast and raining, with very little wind. By the time everyone was rigged and ready to go, the breeze was up to around 15 knots, and the rain had gone away for a bit.
Course 2 was chosen from the book for the first race, which saw boats starting in the river mouth, racing up towards the cosmo club, before heading further south, towards Papakura.
After an even start, Murray and Rob L, in the quicksilver took an early lead, with Rob K in the beachcomber, and Aaron, Gina, and kids in the cherry close behind. Beating upwind from Shark Island, the cherry crew hooked into a favourable shift early on, and took the lead, just ahead of the quicksilver.
After beating for a mile, these two boats were still within a few meters as they rounded the cosmo club marker, while the beachcomber had lost a little ground. On the flat run back out to Shark, the gaps remained fairly similar, as none of the boats could quite reach escape velocity and get planing properly.
The next leg, heading towards the Papakura motorway, was a very close reach, and with the breeze still just below planing conditions, the longer waterline of the beachcomber came into play, and Rob came charging up on the other two. Both 16 footers just managed to hold the front placings rounding the next mark, and then managed to maintain their advantage on the downwind leg. The next leg, again upwind, allowed the cherry to open up a bigger lead, mostly thanks to the others getting out of phase with the shifts.
From then on, the race became a procession, as the gaps were big enough that no-one could challenge the others.
The second race was just a windward-leeward sprint, starting and finishing in front of Wattle downs, to allow the beachcomber time to get back on the mooring before the tide ran away. Another even start saw the beachcomber leading the way, ahead of the quicksilver and cherry. approaching the windward mark, thats how the positions stayed, until all three boats got into the strong opposing tide. At this point, the cherry again managed to scrape around first, with the other two boats scrapping it out for second, just a few seconds behind. Downwind to the finish, the beachcomber and quicksilver were each trying to get past the other, which allowed the cherry an easy win, and in a photo finish, the quicksilver again managed to finish second, just barely ahead of the beachcomber.
Then the rain came, and we all ended up sailing back to the club sopping wet. But above all, it was a good day on the water, enjoyed by all who went out.
One more day, two more races, and the final results will be known.
The day dawned overcast and raining, with very little wind. By the time everyone was rigged and ready to go, the breeze was up to around 15 knots, and the rain had gone away for a bit.
Course 2 was chosen from the book for the first race, which saw boats starting in the river mouth, racing up towards the cosmo club, before heading further south, towards Papakura.
After an even start, Murray and Rob L, in the quicksilver took an early lead, with Rob K in the beachcomber, and Aaron, Gina, and kids in the cherry close behind. Beating upwind from Shark Island, the cherry crew hooked into a favourable shift early on, and took the lead, just ahead of the quicksilver.
After beating for a mile, these two boats were still within a few meters as they rounded the cosmo club marker, while the beachcomber had lost a little ground. On the flat run back out to Shark, the gaps remained fairly similar, as none of the boats could quite reach escape velocity and get planing properly.
The next leg, heading towards the Papakura motorway, was a very close reach, and with the breeze still just below planing conditions, the longer waterline of the beachcomber came into play, and Rob came charging up on the other two. Both 16 footers just managed to hold the front placings rounding the next mark, and then managed to maintain their advantage on the downwind leg. The next leg, again upwind, allowed the cherry to open up a bigger lead, mostly thanks to the others getting out of phase with the shifts.
From then on, the race became a procession, as the gaps were big enough that no-one could challenge the others.
The second race was just a windward-leeward sprint, starting and finishing in front of Wattle downs, to allow the beachcomber time to get back on the mooring before the tide ran away. Another even start saw the beachcomber leading the way, ahead of the quicksilver and cherry. approaching the windward mark, thats how the positions stayed, until all three boats got into the strong opposing tide. At this point, the cherry again managed to scrape around first, with the other two boats scrapping it out for second, just a few seconds behind. Downwind to the finish, the beachcomber and quicksilver were each trying to get past the other, which allowed the cherry an easy win, and in a photo finish, the quicksilver again managed to finish second, just barely ahead of the beachcomber.
Then the rain came, and we all ended up sailing back to the club sopping wet. But above all, it was a good day on the water, enjoyed by all who went out.
One more day, two more races, and the final results will be known.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Bumpy rides for the trailer yachts
Sunday 26th saw the second day of the Weymouth Yacht Club TY summer series, and what a day it was!
Before the start, it was decided that, in the light winds at the time, and with a favourable forecast, a course around and beyond the Wiri LPG terminal was a good idea.
As the local Waka Ama paddlers were out in force, we decided to start directly in front of the clubhouse, which was just off to the side of their course.
It would have been an impressive sight, with around ten Wakas, four racing yachts, and several sea scout boats all whizzing around, plus of course the local fisho's motoring in and out.
Of course, the breeze then started to build, and then build some more.
At the start, Aaron, sailing with six year old Ashley as crew in the Cherry, acted as gate boat, and with the breeze now up, they couldn't hold the boat down, so sailed the beat with no jib.
After almost a mile of beating, Murray and Ajith in the Quicksilver rounded the first mark just ahead of the two Rob's in the Beachcomber, with the Cherry a little further back in third, while Pete, sailing the Paper Tiger was just behind them, having turned back to rescue his hat!
The next part of the course was interesting, as the gusts off the headland laid most of the boats on their ear at some point. As this was a close reach, Pete put the hammer down on the cat and disappeared into the distance, rounding the LPG terminal a good ten minutes in front. This was more of a feat than it seems, as the waves out there were over a metre high by this stage, and the breeze approaching 20 knots.
Sadly for Pete, he rounded the terminal the wrong way, which meant he was not classed as a finisher in the race. On the way back, even though he was backing off quite a bit, the cat proved to be faster than the rescue boat on several occasions.
As the first trailer yachts approached the terminal, Murray still held a slight lead over Rob, with the Cherry, still with no jib, well behind in third.
Rounding the terminal, things went slightly wrong for Rob, and they lost a lot of ground, slipping back to the point where they rounded the next mark only just ahead of Aaron.
Turning downwind for the ride home, Murray now held a commanding lead, and would be unchallenged for the rest of the day. The beachcomber and the cherry started their usual drag race, and, with the wind now behind the boats, Aaron hoisted his jib, whilst Rob put up a bigger one.
The cherry, being lighter, planed most of the way back, slowly gaining on the beachcomber. Aaron decided to stay well to leeward, away from the shore, while Rob decided to go high, out of the tide.
Rounding the final mark before the finish, the cherry was just ahead, and managed to hold the lead to the finish.
So, after three races, we have had three winners. The rest of the series is shaping up to be great - join us for some more hot action!
Before the start, it was decided that, in the light winds at the time, and with a favourable forecast, a course around and beyond the Wiri LPG terminal was a good idea.
As the local Waka Ama paddlers were out in force, we decided to start directly in front of the clubhouse, which was just off to the side of their course.
It would have been an impressive sight, with around ten Wakas, four racing yachts, and several sea scout boats all whizzing around, plus of course the local fisho's motoring in and out.
Of course, the breeze then started to build, and then build some more.
At the start, Aaron, sailing with six year old Ashley as crew in the Cherry, acted as gate boat, and with the breeze now up, they couldn't hold the boat down, so sailed the beat with no jib.
After almost a mile of beating, Murray and Ajith in the Quicksilver rounded the first mark just ahead of the two Rob's in the Beachcomber, with the Cherry a little further back in third, while Pete, sailing the Paper Tiger was just behind them, having turned back to rescue his hat!
The next part of the course was interesting, as the gusts off the headland laid most of the boats on their ear at some point. As this was a close reach, Pete put the hammer down on the cat and disappeared into the distance, rounding the LPG terminal a good ten minutes in front. This was more of a feat than it seems, as the waves out there were over a metre high by this stage, and the breeze approaching 20 knots.
Sadly for Pete, he rounded the terminal the wrong way, which meant he was not classed as a finisher in the race. On the way back, even though he was backing off quite a bit, the cat proved to be faster than the rescue boat on several occasions.
As the first trailer yachts approached the terminal, Murray still held a slight lead over Rob, with the Cherry, still with no jib, well behind in third.
Rounding the terminal, things went slightly wrong for Rob, and they lost a lot of ground, slipping back to the point where they rounded the next mark only just ahead of Aaron.
Turning downwind for the ride home, Murray now held a commanding lead, and would be unchallenged for the rest of the day. The beachcomber and the cherry started their usual drag race, and, with the wind now behind the boats, Aaron hoisted his jib, whilst Rob put up a bigger one.
The cherry, being lighter, planed most of the way back, slowly gaining on the beachcomber. Aaron decided to stay well to leeward, away from the shore, while Rob decided to go high, out of the tide.
Rounding the final mark before the finish, the cherry was just ahead, and managed to hold the lead to the finish.
So, after three races, we have had three winners. The rest of the series is shaping up to be great - join us for some more hot action!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What's happening..... in the weekend.
Saturday -
Weymouth YC has training at 11:45.
FBYC Regatta runs both days - arrive 10:30.
Waiuku YC have a Clarks beach trip.
Sunday -
Weymouth YC has race 2 of the Trailer Yacht Summer Series, Briefing at 11:30.
MYMBC has the final day of their series C, at 13:30.
FBYC regatta continues, also summer series 4. arrive at 11:00.
Waiuku return journey from Clarks beach.
And of course, for any laser sailors.....
Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club are holding the 35th annual;
RSA Regatta - open to all laser 1 rigs ( Standard, radial, 4.7 )
Registration from 0900,
Briefing 0945
First warning signal 1030 sharp.
Weymouth YC has training at 11:45.
FBYC Regatta runs both days - arrive 10:30.
Waiuku YC have a Clarks beach trip.
Sunday -
Weymouth YC has race 2 of the Trailer Yacht Summer Series, Briefing at 11:30.
MYMBC has the final day of their series C, at 13:30.
FBYC regatta continues, also summer series 4. arrive at 11:00.
Waiuku return journey from Clarks beach.
And of course, for any laser sailors.....
Panmure Lagoon Sailing Club are holding the 35th annual;
RSA Regatta - open to all laser 1 rigs ( Standard, radial, 4.7 )
Registration from 0900,
Briefing 0945
First warning signal 1030 sharp.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Inaugural TY race at Weymouth
Well, despite our best efforts, the fleet that turned up for the first race specifically for trailer yachts was only attended by the three local boats, which was a shame because the weather was perfect, and the racing was pretty intense too!
The first race, designated as course 3, started well, and Murray and Pete in the Quicksilver took an early lead on the downhill run after the start. Unfortunately, about a mile into the leg they suffered a broken rudderblade, which put them out for the day. At that point the beachcomber sailed by Rob and Ajith had an almost dead even placing with Aaron and Gina (plus kids) in the Cherry.
Rounding the first mark, the cherry managed to just get their nose in front, while the smaller jib chosen by the beachcomber guys was proving to be just a little too small in the lighter patches, leaving them underpowered on the beat, and losing ground. Halfway around the course, they changed up to the bigger one again,but it was too late, as the cherry took an easy victory.
The second race, sailed close to the Papakura motorway (course 4), was a much closer affair, as the big genoa did it's job, with both boats close together for the duration. Rob was seen doing a couple of 360's early on,after being knocked flat by sudden gusts. Each of these helped Aaron to get back in front. After an hour of racing, both boats were side by side, with around ten minutes of course left.
Rob lead going into the last mark, only to lose his advantage in a shift that favoured Aaron. Half way up the beat, both boats converged in a classic port/starboard, and Aaron managed to tack into a safe leeward position, executing what could be called a perfect lee-bow, slowing rob just enough to sneak ahead. Then it was Aaron's turn to get the wrong shift, and Rob managed to cross just in front again. With only around 100 metres to go, and one tack left, that was the end, as the beachcomber finished around 20 seconds ahead of the cherry.
So, that's how it stacked up on the first day, two good races, awesome weather, and even points. With the boats currently racing, line honours will count for series points, ratings will only be used if we get some visiting boats of different designs.
The first race, designated as course 3, started well, and Murray and Pete in the Quicksilver took an early lead on the downhill run after the start. Unfortunately, about a mile into the leg they suffered a broken rudderblade, which put them out for the day. At that point the beachcomber sailed by Rob and Ajith had an almost dead even placing with Aaron and Gina (plus kids) in the Cherry.
Rounding the first mark, the cherry managed to just get their nose in front, while the smaller jib chosen by the beachcomber guys was proving to be just a little too small in the lighter patches, leaving them underpowered on the beat, and losing ground. Halfway around the course, they changed up to the bigger one again,but it was too late, as the cherry took an easy victory.
The second race, sailed close to the Papakura motorway (course 4), was a much closer affair, as the big genoa did it's job, with both boats close together for the duration. Rob was seen doing a couple of 360's early on,after being knocked flat by sudden gusts. Each of these helped Aaron to get back in front. After an hour of racing, both boats were side by side, with around ten minutes of course left.
Rob lead going into the last mark, only to lose his advantage in a shift that favoured Aaron. Half way up the beat, both boats converged in a classic port/starboard, and Aaron managed to tack into a safe leeward position, executing what could be called a perfect lee-bow, slowing rob just enough to sneak ahead. Then it was Aaron's turn to get the wrong shift, and Rob managed to cross just in front again. With only around 100 metres to go, and one tack left, that was the end, as the beachcomber finished around 20 seconds ahead of the cherry.
So, that's how it stacked up on the first day, two good races, awesome weather, and even points. With the boats currently racing, line honours will count for series points, ratings will only be used if we get some visiting boats of different designs.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Trailer Yacht Summer Series at Weymouth
Our summer race series for trailer yachts starts this weekend, on Sunday.
Briefing at 11:30, first race to start soon after, once everyone is afloat.
We have a selection of courses planned, will decide which one at the briefing.
Course books available at briefing, or will be available on the WYC website tomorrow afternoon.
We would love to see all the auckland trailer yachts in attendance!
Drag your old boats out from the back yard, and bring them down, entry is free, snacks and drinks available.
Briefing at 11:30, first race to start soon after, once everyone is afloat.
We have a selection of courses planned, will decide which one at the briefing.
Course books available at briefing, or will be available on the WYC website tomorrow afternoon.
We would love to see all the auckland trailer yachts in attendance!
Drag your old boats out from the back yard, and bring them down, entry is free, snacks and drinks available.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Trailer Yachts at Weymouth
Following a quick text-round last night, Three trailer yachts assembled at the club in the early morning to have a bit of a practice before next weeks summer series starts.
Sailing with families, Aaron and Gina were in the Cherry, while Rob was in the beachcomber, and Murray was in the quicksilver.
In the first race, Murray established a commanding lead on the long reach across the river, only to have a halyard failure, and lose the use of his jib. This allowed Rob and Aaron to both get past on the beat up river. The cherry then built up a sizable lead, saying "Cherryo", and was never headed. Rob got through to second in this one, with Murray third.
All three boats then went ashore, so the halyard could be repaired.
Once back afloat, the action continued. This time, again, the quicksilver opened up quite a lead early on, with Rob in second, and Aaron back in third. In the lightening breeze, Aaron went right on the beat, while Murray and Rob both went left. Aaron hooked into some nice fresher breeze, and started gaining. Part way up the beat, and in nice breeze, the cherry hit the front, and then hit the mud! After dragging for maybe 200m, they cleared the mud, and, incredibly were still ahead, just. The quicksilver was close behind in second, while the beachcomber was struggling for speed upwind in the light conditions.
Rounding the top mark for the last time, the cherry went for a poled out jib, and slowly eased further in front.
Two from two for the cherry today, however it doesn't matter, as our real series starts next Sunday at 11:30 in the morning.
Good fun was had by all, and we all hope for a much bigger fleet next weekend.
Sailing with families, Aaron and Gina were in the Cherry, while Rob was in the beachcomber, and Murray was in the quicksilver.
In the first race, Murray established a commanding lead on the long reach across the river, only to have a halyard failure, and lose the use of his jib. This allowed Rob and Aaron to both get past on the beat up river. The cherry then built up a sizable lead, saying "Cherryo", and was never headed. Rob got through to second in this one, with Murray third.
All three boats then went ashore, so the halyard could be repaired.
Once back afloat, the action continued. This time, again, the quicksilver opened up quite a lead early on, with Rob in second, and Aaron back in third. In the lightening breeze, Aaron went right on the beat, while Murray and Rob both went left. Aaron hooked into some nice fresher breeze, and started gaining. Part way up the beat, and in nice breeze, the cherry hit the front, and then hit the mud! After dragging for maybe 200m, they cleared the mud, and, incredibly were still ahead, just. The quicksilver was close behind in second, while the beachcomber was struggling for speed upwind in the light conditions.
Rounding the top mark for the last time, the cherry went for a poled out jib, and slowly eased further in front.
Two from two for the cherry today, however it doesn't matter, as our real series starts next Sunday at 11:30 in the morning.
Good fun was had by all, and we all hope for a much bigger fleet next weekend.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Hartley TS14
I've just stumbled upon a Hartley TS14 for sale in Manurewa.
It's on a very good looking trailer (no WoF or Rego) and feels very well built. Could do with a lick of paint, but has roller furling jib, good main, and is very fair, with no unusual bumps or hollows.
email me on watersports@instruction.com if you're interested, and I'll give you the contact
details.
It's on a very good looking trailer (no WoF or Rego) and feels very well built. Could do with a lick of paint, but has roller furling jib, good main, and is very fair, with no unusual bumps or hollows.
email me on watersports@instruction.com if you're interested, and I'll give you the contact
details.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday Sunburst action
With most of the fleet away racing elsewhere for the long weekend, the few that turned up used the three club sunbursts for a bit of blasting around.
We had a new member-to-be, Ajith, who came out for his first ever sail, and then crewed for Aaron in the day's only race.
Conditions were trying, and one boat capsized early in the day. Once they recovered, the race was started.
Rob K sailed the red sunburst single-handed, and lead the race from the start.
Rob L, sailing with Codie in the white sunburst, held a very close second for the early part of the race, with Aaron and Ajith in the blue boat a bit further back after a bad start. This is how the positions stayed until the last beat, with some serious wind and a short, steep chop.
In the early part of the beat, where the wind was up but the water flat, Aaron and Ajith showed huge speed, and rapidly closed up on the other two, passing the white boat, and closing up to within a few feet of the lead.
As the boats hit the choppier water, their speed took a hammering, as they ploughed through the waves, shipping a lot of water.
At the finish, Rob K just managed to hold on, with Aaron and Ajith in second, with Rob L and Codie in third.
Everyone had a blast, and the stories flowed on for hours afterward.
In two weeks, we start our Trailer Yacht Summer Series. All welcome, we would especially like to see some of the less competitive classes, just coming out for a sail around. We'll have soft drinks and snacks available afterward too.
We had a new member-to-be, Ajith, who came out for his first ever sail, and then crewed for Aaron in the day's only race.
Conditions were trying, and one boat capsized early in the day. Once they recovered, the race was started.
Rob K sailed the red sunburst single-handed, and lead the race from the start.
Rob L, sailing with Codie in the white sunburst, held a very close second for the early part of the race, with Aaron and Ajith in the blue boat a bit further back after a bad start. This is how the positions stayed until the last beat, with some serious wind and a short, steep chop.
In the early part of the beat, where the wind was up but the water flat, Aaron and Ajith showed huge speed, and rapidly closed up on the other two, passing the white boat, and closing up to within a few feet of the lead.
As the boats hit the choppier water, their speed took a hammering, as they ploughed through the waves, shipping a lot of water.
At the finish, Rob K just managed to hold on, with Aaron and Ajith in second, with Rob L and Codie in third.
Everyone had a blast, and the stories flowed on for hours afterward.
In two weeks, we start our Trailer Yacht Summer Series. All welcome, we would especially like to see some of the less competitive classes, just coming out for a sail around. We'll have soft drinks and snacks available afterward too.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Trailer Yacht Action at Weymouth... Soon??
I have been chasing trailer yacht owners recently, with a view to establishing a racing fleet for the less competitive Auckland trailer yacht owner. After a bit of looking around, it would seem that most clubs have stopped hosting trailer yacht racing.
I am tentatively calling this a 16 footer squad, mainly because of our much loved harbour's shallow depth in places.
Of course any small trailer yacht will be welcomed.
We have a series of river and harbour races planned for next season, all starting from the Weymouth club.
In no way are we trying to step on the toes of MYMBC, merely offering a less serious alternative during the summer. I still recommend MYMBC as the best place to race trailer yachts during the winter months, as they have great launching facilities, and well organised racing. Plus, we don't have racing over the winter at present.
The boats I would love to see include old Hartley 16, Kestrel, Whiting 16, Moonraker 17, Tropic, Farr 5000, Davidson 16, Quintet 5, Young 5.2, Monarch, plus of course more Quicksilvers and Cherry's.
All of these would be ideal for the area we sail in, small and easy to handle, yet big enough to handle the semi-open waters heading towards Auckland Airport. And all similar speeds too!
Stay tuned for more.
I am tentatively calling this a 16 footer squad, mainly because of our much loved harbour's shallow depth in places.
Of course any small trailer yacht will be welcomed.
We have a series of river and harbour races planned for next season, all starting from the Weymouth club.
In no way are we trying to step on the toes of MYMBC, merely offering a less serious alternative during the summer. I still recommend MYMBC as the best place to race trailer yachts during the winter months, as they have great launching facilities, and well organised racing. Plus, we don't have racing over the winter at present.
The boats I would love to see include old Hartley 16, Kestrel, Whiting 16, Moonraker 17, Tropic, Farr 5000, Davidson 16, Quintet 5, Young 5.2, Monarch, plus of course more Quicksilvers and Cherry's.
All of these would be ideal for the area we sail in, small and easy to handle, yet big enough to handle the semi-open waters heading towards Auckland Airport. And all similar speeds too!
Stay tuned for more.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Weymouth Yacht Club Easter Regatta
Saturday April 7
Dinghy sprint race series
All sailing dinghies welcome to take part in four sprint races, in three divisions, with the top three in each division going into a mark-foy type grand final. $5 entry, or free with Sunday entry.
Sunday April 8
Manukau Regatta
Mixed fleet racing in junior, senior, and Trailer Yacht divisions, with eligible clubs competing for the Manukau Shield.
Open to members of any YNZ affiliated club. Entry $20 seniors, $10 juniors.
Food and drinks available.
Saturday participants will get a free soft drink and sausage.
Come along and join the fun.
Dinghy sprint race series
All sailing dinghies welcome to take part in four sprint races, in three divisions, with the top three in each division going into a mark-foy type grand final. $5 entry, or free with Sunday entry.
Sunday April 8
Manukau Regatta
Mixed fleet racing in junior, senior, and Trailer Yacht divisions, with eligible clubs competing for the Manukau Shield.
Open to members of any YNZ affiliated club. Entry $20 seniors, $10 juniors.
Food and drinks available.
Saturday participants will get a free soft drink and sausage.
Come along and join the fun.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Manukau Yacht and Motor Boat Club website
Congrats go out to MYMBC who have finally got their new website up and running.
It looks good, but has a way to go before its complete at this stage.
Check the link above to see it.
Don't forget, if you have a competitive Hartley TS16 or Noelex 22, that's the place to be.
If you have a less-competitive small trailer yacht, Weymouth might suit you more.
Either way, come the winter months and we'll all be at the Manukau anyway!
It looks good, but has a way to go before its complete at this stage.
Check the link above to see it.
Don't forget, if you have a competitive Hartley TS16 or Noelex 22, that's the place to be.
If you have a less-competitive small trailer yacht, Weymouth might suit you more.
Either way, come the winter months and we'll all be at the Manukau anyway!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Weymouth Trailer Yacht Summer Series
Here are some proposed dates for a summer racing series for trailer yachts and bigger dinghies at Weymouth YC.
Sunday February 12 Briefing 11:30, Start 12 noon.
Sunday February 26 Briefing 11:30, Start 12 noon.
Sunday March 11 Briefing 11:30, Start 12 noon.
Sunday March 25 Briefing 11:00, Start 11:30am.
Two races each day, on one day there will be a long harbour course. Day and course to be determined according to the weather.
These should give anyone interested a decent chance to try out our local patch before the Manukau Regatta on April 8.
And don't forget we hope to have dinghy sprint races on Saturday the 7th as well, with some decent prizes up for grabs, and entry is free for Regatta participants. $5 for others. Entry includes a drink and a sausage!
Sunday February 12 Briefing 11:30, Start 12 noon.
Sunday February 26 Briefing 11:30, Start 12 noon.
Sunday March 11 Briefing 11:30, Start 12 noon.
Sunday March 25 Briefing 11:00, Start 11:30am.
Two races each day, on one day there will be a long harbour course. Day and course to be determined according to the weather.
These should give anyone interested a decent chance to try out our local patch before the Manukau Regatta on April 8.
And don't forget we hope to have dinghy sprint races on Saturday the 7th as well, with some decent prizes up for grabs, and entry is free for Regatta participants. $5 for others. Entry includes a drink and a sausage!
Sunday FUN day!
Wow!
Awesome sailing weather today for all the Manukau clubs, if you missed out, then that was a bit silly!
Hot, fine sunny weather, and wind between about 8 and 20 knots, which built slowly throughout the day. We also had beautifully flat water, although we stayed in the river, rather than venturing out into the open.
At Weymouth we had our first trailer yacht match up, between Rob in the Quicksilver, another Rob in the Beachcomber, and Aaron in the Cherry.
In the lighter winds earlier in the day, the Quicksilver had the best pace, as the beachcomber struggled to get any upwind speed. It didn't matter tho, because the first part of the day was spent taking lots of prospective members out for joyrides.
A little later, the Cherry arrived on the scene. In around ten knots of wind, all three boats seemed quite evenly matched once the beachcomber guys got it sorted a bit. The breeze started to build, and without the extra bodies, both Robs started to struggle in the breeze, and soon had smaller headsails up.
The Cherry, with its small rig, was just coming into its element, and upwind showed the way, even cracking a plane briefly, with just slightly eased sheets, while sailing upwind!! Around Shark Island, the lead was maybe 100metres. Coming back downwind was another story, as the quicksilver's big rig pushed her back into the action pretty fast, closing the gap down to around a boatlength. At the finish, the Cherry just managed to hang on for the win.
The second race, which turned into a cruise, started out looking promising, especially for us, as we bore away onto a reach and instantly the boat started to plane. Sadly this only lasted a few seconds, before we settled back to displacement speed, where again the bigger rig on the Quicksilver allowed rob to pull ahead.
This proved what we'd always thought, that the quicksilver would be faster in the light stuff, and the cherry would gain the advantage in a breeze. It also probably proves that the handicaps for the two classes are quite accurate, as they put the Quicksilver as marginally faster.
Awesome sailing weather today for all the Manukau clubs, if you missed out, then that was a bit silly!
Hot, fine sunny weather, and wind between about 8 and 20 knots, which built slowly throughout the day. We also had beautifully flat water, although we stayed in the river, rather than venturing out into the open.
At Weymouth we had our first trailer yacht match up, between Rob in the Quicksilver, another Rob in the Beachcomber, and Aaron in the Cherry.
In the lighter winds earlier in the day, the Quicksilver had the best pace, as the beachcomber struggled to get any upwind speed. It didn't matter tho, because the first part of the day was spent taking lots of prospective members out for joyrides.
A little later, the Cherry arrived on the scene. In around ten knots of wind, all three boats seemed quite evenly matched once the beachcomber guys got it sorted a bit. The breeze started to build, and without the extra bodies, both Robs started to struggle in the breeze, and soon had smaller headsails up.
The Cherry, with its small rig, was just coming into its element, and upwind showed the way, even cracking a plane briefly, with just slightly eased sheets, while sailing upwind!! Around Shark Island, the lead was maybe 100metres. Coming back downwind was another story, as the quicksilver's big rig pushed her back into the action pretty fast, closing the gap down to around a boatlength. At the finish, the Cherry just managed to hang on for the win.
The second race, which turned into a cruise, started out looking promising, especially for us, as we bore away onto a reach and instantly the boat started to plane. Sadly this only lasted a few seconds, before we settled back to displacement speed, where again the bigger rig on the Quicksilver allowed rob to pull ahead.
This proved what we'd always thought, that the quicksilver would be faster in the light stuff, and the cherry would gain the advantage in a breeze. It also probably proves that the handicaps for the two classes are quite accurate, as they put the Quicksilver as marginally faster.
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