We Finish in top 10% of Royal Ocean Racing Club
After the Fastnet we had a cruise down to Fowey then up to Yealm, racing against a new 42i for about 20Nm before winning by about a mile. After this on to Dartmouth for a couple of days then to Studland and home to Lymington. The Fastnet report is on the fastnet page.
A few days later I was back in Dartmouth working the mainsheet on Scarlet Jester in the Regatta. Our best position was 9th which was as much as we could really hope for with a lightweight crew and damage to 2 spinnakers and the pole. On the day it was too windy (no-one told us until we were out at the line) we went to Paighton on the Steam train–I recommend this–the train anyway.
RYA Day Skipper and Competent Crew over 5 days Evening of Sunday 25th October to Afternoon of Friday 30th (Half Term)£350 or just £300 each when 2 or more book togetherAll our courses are run in association with Hayling Sea School an RYA training centre. Next course after this is between Boxing Day and new years eve. I have rejigged the autumn programme due to other work etc and reduced the price of the October course to £350 –2 places left.
The mid week gales had left a large swell in the Channel and the winds were forecast around 18 kts from the West which suggested a quick but lumpy race. Most of the crew were new to wild spirit and the spinnaker practice on the way to the start line was interrupted by gusts of over 25 kts.
We got off to a reasonable start on whites and then went for a spinnaker hoist. The results were mixed—the spinnaker went up but without the sheet attached. After recovery and relaunch we did get the kite flying but the gusts were worrying and several other yachts had big broaches. Given the relative inexperience of the crew we dropped the kite and proceeded on whites arriving off Bembridge after about an hour and a half. We now turned and for a while had a fast run in moderate seas.
When we left the shelter of the island the swell grew and by the time we were 10 miles south of it the sea was not only large but with a secondary wave pattern which was hard to read at times despite the glorious light of the full moon. The wind was now always over 20 kts and we reached towards
As we neared
After a good meal out in the Café De Paris (it really is worthwhile just for the ‘Chef’s special Tart’) we had another good run back in lighter winds and flatter seas.
Bareboat charter will be available through Lymington Yacht Charter–see link.
Gear—I have trade accounts with Gill and Ocean Safety and extend very good rates to regulars.
2009 Programme
24 th to 27th Sept Meet Fri midday for evening start Race–JOG Cherbourg £225* One place
25th to 30th Oct Meet Sunday evening RYA Course Local reduced to £350 3 Places
Boxing day evening to afternoon New Years Eve Competent crew and Day Skipper or just sailing Local 2 places
When comparing us with other schools/ sailing companies please remember we do it properly. Others don’t always mention extra costs and very basic food plus kittys for marina fees. We run in association with Hayling Sea School, an RYA training centre, and our price includes good food and plenty of it, all fees, use of Oilies, fuel etc. We also sailout of Lymington Yacht Haven which has secure free parking and good rail access. The only extras are drinks ashore and a meal ashore if the crew decide to do this.If you want to know more just give us a call on 01823 433813 preferably between 0830 and 2000 seven days a week.
Posted: September 3rd, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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