OC&SS TEAM RACING
Posted 20th May 2013
The winning OC&SS team at The Swallow team racing on Sunday May 19th
report will follow soon
SWALLOW MID MAY NEWS 2013
Posted 15th May 2013
Lost Henri-Lloyd Oilskin Trousers
Charles Duchesne, who was PRO on 12 May, left his new Oilskins in the Men's changing rooms and returned to find that the trousers have been taken by mistake.
They are bright red Henri Lloyd Ocean Breathable with a dark blue/grey around knees and ankle in size XL. His name may also be written on the label inside.
Lost Flares from Boomerang
Jeremy Buckwell has emailed me as follows:
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I had a set of flares last year in Boomerang which consisted in part with two small hand held flares. They were in a yellow container and I had them in the batten pocket which is under the stern deck.
When I got onto Boomerang this year the yellow container was not there and in its place in the bottom of the boat was a black and yellow plastic bag with a container, two flares in it and a water bottle. They are now in my locker. It would be very nice to have my container back. Haines denies all responsibility for any transition.
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Norman Moore Trophy: May 25 to 27
This is only 10 days away. I look forward to seeing everyone on the water again - 18 boats entered for The Belgian Plate.
Also if you have not already done so please book for Dinner with The Office.
Keelboats: Visit of Bembridge Boats on June 1st
The outline for this new venture is on the main Club website. The organiser Gayle Palmer has emailed:
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I will be looking for about 5 boats to have a Bembridge person onboard for the Saturday afternoon 14.10 race/ release a crew member to crew a Bembridge boat. Also other help as outlined below:
When the Bembridge boats come in, we need them to raft up alongside each other up on the floating pontoon further up river - although we will have a number of ribs about etc ,co-ordinating this and then the reverse with new crews is going to be mammoth I suspect! They may need to come alongside a rib once their sails are down before being taken in to the raft etc..
Letting guests know where changing rooms / toilets are in the Clubhouse and introducing them to their hosts, if they are staying the night elsewhere than ISC. There will be a print out once we have final names & nos and who is matched with whom.
Help with allocating boats with extra ISC crew for the Sat pm race and which of the Bembridge boats are going to donate a crew member to an Itchenor boat.
The guests food "package" includes a packed lunch - may need help distributing these too in the morning.
Also, please could you encourage your classes to book in for the Dinner too. There will be limited seating so first come first served...via office. Thanks.
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Points Week: June 10 to 14
Safety Boat crew and Drivers required. Please volunteer to Louise.
Social programme will be out soon. I am informed that 90 people are going to the live relay of 'The Audience - well done the Social Committee for obtaining all these seats.
Carol
SWALLOW NEWS MAY 2013
Posted 7th May 2013
May 4/5 saw a total of 18 Swallows turn out for the annual Royal Yacht Club de Belgique Plate. A full report of the weekends fun is on the website.
Racing Rules Talk. May 18th at 16.45
For those who could not attend the recent talk on the 2013 changes to the racing rules and sailing instructions, Richard Thompson will repeat it on Saturday 18 May.
If you do not know what these course symbols mean
Vertical parallel lines; N ; red/green middle gate symbol; red/green sun
then you are strongly advised to attend this talk at 16.45 on May 18th.
The new Members Cocktail party will follow at 18.30
Crews
I have added three more names to my Crews list -- Carolyn wondered whether I was growing them in the garden!
2 -Up (Prunty Trophy)
The next two Saturday mornings (May 11 and 18 ) are 2-Up races. Hugo Fisher won the first race on April 27th.
Norman Moore Trophy
This is our next cup w/e held over the whole bank holiday w/e May 25 - 27 There will be The Norman Moore Dinner on Saturday May 25th. This is our big formal Dinner of the year where we take over the whole Dining Room.
Lets repeat the success of last Saturday when The Swallows filled The Jubilee Room.
Please book with The Club Office Cost £25.00 per head
Members Room Curtains
I have been asked to send out the following e-mail after the recent Club Spring Meeting
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The subject of curtains for the members room came up and we said there isn’t a budget for them at the moment. Some of you very generously indicated you might be willing to contribute to a fund for them.
Well, I haven’t forgotten! If you are indeed interested do please consider doing so. The simplest would be to write to Sue at the office- office@itchenorsailingclub.co.uk giving her a card number and an amount for her to debit, or call her. She can take it off your club card too. Don’t forget the office is not open on Tuesdays from now till November.
Sue will also keep a box at reception for direct donations by cash or cheque made out to Itchenor Sailing Club.
We will probably need about 2 or £3,000. There’s a lot of window to cover. Pitch your gift at wherever amount you feel appropriate.
It has been suggested that we could reline the old curtains; but they are faded and starting to tear so we think starting anew is the right way forward, to last another 30 years.
With many thanks for your thoughts
Tom Trevelyan
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See you on the water.
Carol
ROYAL YACHT CLUB DE BELGIQUE PLATE
Posted 6th May 2013
This was held over the May 4/5 weekend. Full report will follow soon.
Results
1. Gwaihir Mike Wigmore; Charles Hyatt; Rachel Wigmore/Harry Roome
2. Marengo Carolyn Brigg; Sue Glover; David Sloper
3. Curlew Olly Gilchrist; Mimie Currey; Simon Slater; Tim Boswijk
4. Solitude Anthony Lunch; Andrew Reid; Elliot Stevenson-Smith / Nick Tingley
1st Swan Blue Phantom Chris Creak; Nigel Glennie; Tony Offredi
Royal Yacht Club de Belgique Plate
May 4th & 5th 2013
The Swallows of spring gathered at Itchenor over the bank holiday weekend to race for the Belgique Plate. With 20 boats on the water by Sunday evening, Spring had turned to summer and Gwaihir were the worthy winners with Marengo in second place and Curlew in third. The story of the weekend went something like this.
Saturday morning was overcast with a gusty 20 knot breeze and up to 28 knots under some grey clouds. With the ebbing tide distinguished PRO Nigel Pattison set us off under the I flag and Gwaihir sailed by Mike and Rachel Wigmore and Charles Hyatt established a commanding lead. The boys in Bluff were going well and Chris, Nigel and Tony in Blue Phantom were right up the front. With Swallows planing down the runs like a runaway caravan on a skateboard there were some spectacular wipe outs and few near misses. Skua successfully found the John’s Folly channel but unfortunately the bit you can't get through on a falling tide and was towed off. Rounding Rookwood Gwaihir stopped. Was she waiting for the rest of us? What was Charles doing on the foredeck? The Gwaihir team spinnaker had knotted round the jib attempting a windward drop and Marengo took the gun with Blue Phantom Second. Gwaihir fought back to finish third.
Race 2 was another windy one. This time Skua didn’t make the start. Something to do with the thingy that connects the hull, mainsheet traveller etc…Off to Dunes we went followed by a good view of Winner Bank the size of a house on the way across to the Emsworth channel and back again. The fleet split up the first beat with Gwaihir winning the left hand side and Bluff the right. They finished in that order with Curlew getting into the chocolates in third place. At the end of the day the sun finally came out and The Swallows filled The Jubilee Room for a noisy
Belgique Plate Supper .
Sunday dawned with less wind and the promise of more sun. Off we went in about 8 knots of breeze. Tony Glover was back at the helm of Darter complete with new go faster hip and Ptarmigan made an excellent move up the left hand side of the first beat up to Dunes. A long slow run against the tide and a shortened course saw a good win for Marengo to level the series going into the last race with Gwaihir second and Darter third.
A sea breeze added to the gradient wind to give around 12 knots for the final race. Marengo was too keen at the start and had to dip back. A beat out to Dunes staying safely North of Sandhead and Copyhold caught out a few who had not read the new sailing instructions with the usual suspects out in front. Gwaihir in first place sealed the overall series win ahead of Marengo battling up the fleet to second place.
A varied and challenging weekend of excellent racing. Congratulations to the prizewinners and to Nigel Pattison and the race team who set us good courses at all states of the tide. Next up for the Swallows is the Norman Moore Trophy over the late May Bank Holiday.
SWALLOW NEWS ALMOST END APRIL 2013
Posted 22nd April 2013
Dear Swallows,
Nick Griffiths's wedding May 3rd
It has been suggested that I give Nick Griffiths, the House Manager, a wedding present from all the Swallows out of class funds. I will bring down a card next w/e for everyone to sign.
Belgian Plate
This is the next Trophy weekend over the early May Bank Holiday, May 4/5.
I have booked the Jubilee Room for the Supper on the Saturday night May 4th when the Deep End Trophy sailed over the Easter w/e will be presented to Gwaihir.
Belgian Plate Supper Menu
Prawn Thai Currey or Steak and Guinness pie
Chocolate Maquis
Coffee and mints
Price £15.00
Please book with the Club Office
Saturday April 27th
1. The morning race is the 1st 2-Up race – please do not arrive with a crew of 3!
2. At 17.00 Richard Thompson will try and explain the 2013 changes to the racing rules and to the ISC Sailing Instructions. Have you noticed the new Chalkdock finishing line or the new mark Beach?
Training
Principal Race Officer course: Saturday 27 April at 0930, run by Peter Taylor
Bandstand and Assistant Race Officer course: Saturday 27 April at 0930, run by Anne Taylor
Please book for these with the Club office
These courses are described on the ISC web page: http://www.itchenorsc.co.uk/_html/training/duty_training.html
See you on the water - it seems that Spring maybe has arrived after this last weekend!
Carol
SWALLOW NEWS MID APRIL 2013
Posted 15th April 2013
Dear Swallows,
The season has begun fairly slowly with the water still being very cold. However we have had regular turnouts on Saturdays of 5-6 boats. Last Saturday afternoon was especially exciting in a brisk force 5-6 with some lovely spinnaker legs.
Belgian Plate
This is the next Trophy weekend over the early May Bank Holiday, May 4/5. There is a Swallow Supper on the Saturday night May 4th where the Deep End Trophy sailed over the Easter w/e will be presented to Gwaihir.
Saturday April 27th
1. The morning race is the 1st 2-Up race – please do not arrive with a crew of 3!
2. At 17.00 Richard Thompson will try and explain the 2013 changes to the racing rules and to the ISC Sailing Instructions. Have you noticed the new Chalkdock finishing line or the new mark Beach?
Training
Paul Ward has set up some excellent courses. Please will the Swallow Fleet make an effort to attend and improve our skills so we provide better racing when on duty.
There is an improved programme of training courses for the new season covering Introduction to New Members, Race Management and Safety Boat skills. We have some of the most capable and experienced club members committed to delivering these new courses. Now we need our members to attend and I would like to ask for your help.
The new courses are described on this web page: http://www.itchenorsc.co.uk/_html/training/duty_training.html
Safety
Section 5 of the ISC Handbook is Notice of Race for our racing. It states that each keelboat shall carry a waterproof pack of 2 hand held flares, red or orange smoke.
Racing Rule of Sailing 1.2 says that each boat shall always carry adequate life-saving equipment for all persons on board. If flag Y is flown then everyone must wear this. At Cowes the personal flotation device, or PFD as it is now known, must be worn outside all other clothing.
I shall be making random checks on all boats!
Nick Griffiths
The House Manager Nick is getting married on May 3rd. There is a donation box for his wedding present in the ISC Office.
Sunbeam 90th
This is on Saturday June 22nd and tickets are now available on the open market.
See you on the water.
Carol
SWALLOW NEWS APRIL 2013
Posted 2nd April 2013
Dear Swallows,
The season has begun, albeit rather slowly with the first weekend blown off.
Deep End Trophy (over the Easter weekend 4 races all to count)
1st Gwaihir ( Who also won The Easter Eggs on Sunday morning.)
2nd Marengo
3rd Curlew
1st Swan Ka Nyenga
Full report on The Swallow web site.
Dear Swallow Team Racers.
We are looking for some new faces for this years team racing events, particularly the O&CSS match on Sunday 19th May. Volunteers are always preferable to Pressed Men so I would like to hear from anyone who is keen to team race that day. A bit of rusty University team racing experience is all it takes and the Society always seem to choose a team which balances ours so no need for absolute excellence and an enjoyable day is ensured. You do however need a Swallow that you are prepared to lend to others on the day and a boat minder who stays with the boat to look after it, and has the fun of sailing for both teams!
I know the usual suspects, but can they also please remind me by sending me an email at mikewigmore@hotmail.com saying that you would like to team race that day.
I plan to put the team together on about 4th April so please respond with your interest by return.
Kind Regards
Mike.
New Crews
I have a list of crews;
Migrant was pleased to take out a very keen new crew on Saturday morning - his 2nd ever race. He was delighted to discover that Swallows do not capsize, having swum twice the previous day in an RS 200!!
Belgian Plate
This is our next Trophy weekend on May 4/5 with The Royal Yacht Club de Belgique supper on the Saturday night. Please book with The Office
Sailing Instructions and new rules
There are some changes this year to the Racing Rules and to the ISC sailing instructions (SIs) - do please read them!
Richard Thompson is giving a talk on Saturday April 27th at 17.00hr which will include explanations of the 2013 changes to both the rules and SIs.
See you on the water!
Carol
DEEP END TROPHY 2013
Posted 2nd April 2013
The high tide and unseasonably cold weather seemed to disorientate the flock of Swallows gathered at Itchenor on Easter Saturday for the first Trophy of the season. The crews spent the day mostly trying to remember which string to pull or just trying to keep warm and not get wet whilst sailing with their ski thermals under their waterproofs in the biting easterly breeze. There were no excuses for a sore head though as the party at the club the previous night was for under 30s apparently excluding most Swallow owners.
In the morning race Will Rainey, Harry's new partner in Skua, narrowly lost his unbeaten record in a Swallow to Gwaihir with Marengo third. In the afternoon foray Skua clearly felt that Gwaihir was a land bird and should return to her nest half way up Creek Rythe before being allowed to escape. It was only then that she found that an excursion around the end of the old timber sea defences was the only way back to the channel by that time the rest of the flock was half way to Wear. Soon after however Curlew was last heard debating if the dark point in the water was a seals head. It was not. It was another post in the breakwater which she found to her cost with a grounding and with the water temperature at only four degrees volunteers to push off seemed lacking leaving Cockersootie serine at the first turning mark. A few good beats against the increasing ebb soon sorted the fleet out leaving the pack fighting it out for positions behind Skua at the end.
On Sunday the Ka Nyenga team was in charge having already secured first Swan for the weekend. Ingenious courses were set to keep us all out of the way of the dinghy racing which suited Migrant who was up to speed with a second in the last race. Gwahir got away on the starts and with few overtaking slots retained the Deep End Trophy.
The strategy for the weekend for many seemed to be to try out as many helms as possible. Gwahir, Migrant, Skua and Curlew all fielded two, but with Ollie Sloper and his team guesting on Sunday and Tom Treveliyan sharing with Carolyn on Saturday, that made three on Marengo.
Deep End trophy.
1st Gwaihir.
2nd Marengo.
3rd Curlew.
1st Swan. Ka Nyenga
MARCH 2013 NEWS
Posted 10th March
Dear Swallow sailor
No doubt everyone's boat is fully anti-fouled or bottom burnished; and the crew has holiday booked for Points Week on June 10th and Cowes August 3rd, and are all ready to go for the 2013 sailing season.
Swallow Suppers
The first Swallow supper is on May 4th The Belgian Plate weekend.
Crews
I have a list of possible crews including 5 new members who have expressed an interest during the winter.
Championships at Bembridge July 13 - 14
This clashes with the Festival of Speed at Goodwood. It has been suggested that some poeple might like to come down on Thursday evening July 11th - for the evening race with supper at Hayling. The Vernon Trophy race to Bembridge the following day (Friday) starts at 14.00hr.
Sailing Instructions and new Rules
There are some changes this year to the Racing Rules and to the ISC sailing instructions (SIs) - do please read them!
Richard Thompson is giving a talk on Saturday April 27th at 17.00hr which will include explanations of the 2013 changes to the rules and SIs.
Training Courses
Paul Ward is running some excellent courses. But he would like help in running these if anyone feels they are able to give some time.
Safety at Sea Talk
This is on Saturday March 23rd.
National Swallow Class Subscriptions
These were due on March 1st.
As discussed at the 2012 AGM, unless the owners have paid their subs their boat will not be a class boat. Only class boats can race at Itchenor, so they will not be able to race and their results will not be counted.
Also for the Norman Moore, Championships and Cowes all helmsman shall be paid up members of The National Swallow Class.
Swallow Class Bursaries
As usual The Swallow Class is offering two bursaries - one for Cowes Week (August 3 - 10 ) and one for The Swallow Nationals (July 13 - 14 ) at Bembridge. These Bursaries are open to any sailor aged 18 - 30 whether or not members of Itchenor Sailing Club.
The bursaries each cover the cost of the entry and mooring for the event and the Cowes Week bursary includes a contribution towards the class dinner. We will facilitate the loan of a boat.
Swallow Class Bursaries have been taken up by a variety of sailors over recent years, giving great racing in a classic dayboat to a yong sailor and sharpening up the competition for the existing fleet. Last years Bursary boat was Goosander sailed by Guy Stephens; Phil Derry ; Chris Young from Oxford University YC. They finished 5th overall.
To discuss or apply please contact Andrew Reid on 011753 890 258; reidandrew@aol.com. A surcharge on Cowes entries comes into force on Monday May 27th. Under 25's may be eligible for a free entry and kit.
2013 Important Dates
Sailing season starts March 23rd
April 30/31 Deep End Trophy
May 4/5 Belgian Plate + BP Supper May 4th
May 19th OC&SS team racing
May 25 - 27 Norman Moore Trophy + 19.30 Norman Moore Dinner Sat. 25th
June 1st Visit to ISC by Bembridge Keelboats; pm start 14.30. + 19.30 Keelboat Dinner
June 8th DQSC Regatta
June 9th CYC Regatta
June 10 -14 Points Week
June 23 Thompson Tankard 1+2 a new 2-Up Trophy, also on October 6 and October 10
July 6 Ponder Trophy
July 7 Young Persons (Under 30) Trophy
July 12 Vernon Trophy to Bembridge, start at 14.00hr ,
July 13 and 14 Championship at Bembridge
July 20 Ladies Medallion
Cowes Week August 3 - 10
August 24 Bosham Regatta
August 25 ISC Regatta
August 26 ISC Day including Haines Trophy in pm.
Sept. 15 Keelboats race for Lunch at Bembridge
Sept. 21 /22 Bob Massey Trophy + 19.30 Bob Massey Supper
Oct 5 Reach Trophy and Autumn Meeting + AGM Supper
Oct 19 Finella Trophy
Season Ends October 26th
I look forward to seeing you afloat
Carol
PHILIP LANCASHIRE 1944 - 2013
Posted 18th February 2013
Philip had been an active Member for over thirty years and over the last ten of those raced Swallows with me on Ptarmigan and then on Merlin. For a number of years Mimie sailed with us too and we made a good team, albeit not always successful. Philip never wanted to helm when racing and was happiest up front navigating and doing the spinnaker hoists and drops- which he never got wrong.
The photograph shows Philip at his happiest, sailing at Cowes in Ptarmigan with Nigel Brooke (helming) and me.
He was a competent Yacht Master sailor too and cruised extensively in the Aegean, Turkey, the Carribean and US and had participated in the ARC rally one year.
At Itchenor he kept a reasonably low profile on shore but ready to give his point of view at AGMs. He had a number of close friends at ISC and came to a lot of social events with Gillian and was a “bon viveur”
He was also a successful architect working mostly on conservation projects in London and West Sussex with Gillian and accumulating a number of properties which were let to small businesses.
He was a great guy. He dealt with his cancer with enormous fortitude and bravery and despite the dice loaded against him, as far as he was concerned, he was going to win through. He attended the Swallow AGM and dinner in January and was getting ready for another sailing season.
He will be sadly missed by a lot of us.
David Leon
SWALLOW NEWS DECEMBER 2012
Posted 20th November 2012
Working Party December 8th
This was a beautiful sunny , fun day . Caroline Marriage and Carol Thompson gardened. Chris Creak led a party of Staging repairers of Charles Fisher, Paul Giles, Mike Robinson, Mark Struckett, Mike Clarke, Jeremy Boadle, Dudley Howard, and Charles Hyatt. After an excellent (free) curry lunch and beer, we all worked with greater enthusiasm in the afternoon! Thank you everyone.
AGM weekend
You should have all had an e-mail from Nigel Glennie about the AGM w/e. If not, contact either Nigel or myself.
Friday January 11th ISC bridge; book with the office
Saturday January 12th AGM + End of season and Cowes prizegivings.
This will be followed by a Cruiser talk by Mark Todd from The Ocean Youth Trust.
Book for supper £16.00 per head with the Club Office
Sunday January 13th The Annual Walk and pub lunch.
The following have won prizes so if you want them please come to the AGM!
SWALLOW TROPHY – whole season
1. Whimbrel Peter Snell, Mike Cover, Alison Garrett
2. Skua Prue and Harry Roome, Lavinia Massey, Mark Chilton
3. Archon Malcolm Green, Caroline Marriage, Elizabeth Pattison
4. Marengo Carolyn Brigg, Sue Glover, Christine Graves
1st Swan Ka Nyenga Mike Robinson, Jeremy Boadle, Malcolm Trice
60's Cigarette Box (2C )
1. Archon Malcolm Green, Caroline Marriage, Elizabeth Pattison.
2. Cockersootie Paul, Tom and Mark Ward
3. Gwaihir Mark and Rachael Struckett, Charles Hyatt, Mike Wigmore.
4. Curlew Simon Slater, Olly Gilchrist.
1st Swan Boomerang Jeremy and Gilda Buckwell, Peter Bond.
Roy Allen Trophy
1. Darter Tony and Kit Glover, Mike Clarke.
2. Avocet John Houghton, Dudley Howard
3. Archon Malcolm Green, Caroline Marriage, Elizabeth Pattison.
4. Whimbrel Peter Snell, Mike Cover, Alison Garrett. Whimbrel was also 1st Swan.
2013 Important Dates
15 weeks till sailing season starts March 23rd
April 30/31 Deep End Trophy
May 4/5 Belgian Plate + BP Supper May 4th
May 19th OC&SS team racing
May 25 - 27 Norman Moore Trophy + 19.30 Norman Moore Dinner Sat. 25th
June 1st Visit to ISC by Bembridge Keelboats pm start 14.30. + 19.30 Keelboat Dinner
June 8th DQSC Regatta
June 9th CYC Regatta
June 10 -14 Points Week
June 23 Thompson Tankard 1+2 a new 2-Up Trophy, + October 6 and October 10
July 6 Ponder Trophy
July 7 Young Persons (Under 30) Trophy
July 12 Vernon to Bembridge at 14.00hr ,
July 13 and 14 Championship at Bembridge
July 20 Ladies Medallion
Cowes Week August 3 - 10
August 24 Bosham Regatta
August 25 ISC Regatta
August 26th ISC Day including Haines Trophy in pm.
Sept. 15 Lunch at Bembridge
Sept. 21 /22 Bob Massey Trophy + 19.30 Bob Massey Supper
Oct 5 Reach Trophy and Autumn Meeting + AGM Supper
Oct 19 Finella Trophy
Season Ends October 26th
I hope that you all have an excellent Christmas, and hope to see everyone in January.
Carol
SWALLOW NEWS 1st NOVEMBER 2012
Posted 5th November 2012
The end of season went out with a whimper – October 20th cancelled with too little wind and 27th with too much. End of season results are at the end of this letter, and the full results are on the ISC website under Swallow results. The end of season prizegiving will be held at The AGM on January 12th.
Syndicate Names
Could you all please look at the list of names in your syndicate in the 2012 handbook and tell me of any changes for 2013. I know that Skua is changing; are there any others?
Saturday November 10th
There is a lecture at the club entitled' Ladies in Lycra' given by Marjory Greig who cycled from London – Paris. This is followed by supper – book at the Office.
Working Party December 8th
Several Swallows have said they intend to come to this; but the Office say they have no names!! Lunch and drink are provided FREE so book in and come along for a fun rewarding day.
AGM weekend
You should have all had an e-mail from Nigel Glennie about the AGM w/e. Friday January 11th ISC bridge book with the office Saturday January 12th AGM + End of season and Cowes prizegivings. This will be followed by a Cruiser talk by Mark Todd from The Ocean Youth Trust. Book for supper £16.00 per head with the Club Office
Sunday January 13th The Annual Walk and pub lunch.
SWALLOW TROPHY – whole season
Whimbrel Peter Snell, Mike Cover, Alison Garrett
Skua Prue and Harry Roome, Lavinia Massey, Mark Chilton
Archon Malcolm Green, Caroline Marriage, Elizabeth Pattison
Marengo Carolyn Brigg, Sue Glover, Christine Graves
1st Swan Ka Nyenga Mike Robinson, Jeremy Boadle, Malcolm Trice
60's Cigarette Box (2C )
1. Archon Malcolm Green, Caroline Marriage, Elizabeth Pattison.
2. Cockersootie Paul, Tom and Mark Ward
3. Gwaihir Mark and Rachael Struckett, Charles Hyatt, Mike Wigmore.
4. Curlew Simon Slater, Olly Gilchrist.
1st Swan Boomerang Jeremy and Gilda Buckwell, Peter Bond.
Roy Allen Trophy
Darter Tony and Kit Glover, Mike Clarke.
2. Avocet John Houghton, Dudley Howard
3. Archon Malcolm Green, Caroline Marriage, Elizabeth Pattison.
Whimbrel Peter Snell, Mike Cover, Alison Garrett Whimbrel was also 1st Swan.
I hope to see lots of you at both the working party on December 8th and at the AGM on January 12th. I apologize for any wrongly spelt names – I am currently in Dublin.
Carol
SWALLOW NEWS 18th OCTOBER 2012
Posted 18th October 2012
Results of Questionnaire re Points Week Charging
Mark Struckett wrote
I would like to thank all who gave us such prompt input on their preferred method of charging for Points Week in 2013. There were votes in both directions, but the XODs had a preference for an inclusive charge, the Swallows just went the same way (by one vote) and the Sunbeams were even handed and have agreed to go with the preference of other classes. Thus we will revert to an inclusive charge of £455 for all three keelboat classes next year, as will be seen shortly when the Pink Forms arrive.
Points Week Timing Questionnaire
We had 22 replies. 18 would like to do PW . 4 said not.
Of those 18
4 replied not in school term.
12 preferred Spring tides ie HW courses
10 do not mind about sharing with other classes. (Last time we asked, 2-3 boats were adamant we HAD to share )
Other responses on dates offered no concensus
Items arising from October 6th Meeting
** John Houghton showed a very good boarding strop to get men overboard back on the boat.
** Paul Ward asked for more back to back races, and more 2-up races. This then turned into a debate as to whether the number of races in the Prunty (2up) Trophy be increased. The majority thought that the number (6-7 ) was right but the races ought to be in May/June when most boats are launched.
I have therefore combined both of Paul's ideas. There will be a new 2up trophy "The Thompson Tankard" which will be sailed on High Water Sundays (June 23rd; October 6th and October 20th) with two back-2-back races on each day. On these 3 Sundays this will be combined with the usual racing for those sailing with three crew; those sailing 2up will count for both. Hopefully this will make more people turn out on Sundays.
Sunday September 22nd - Bob Massey Trophy races 3 & 4 will also be back to back, as this year.
Finella Trophy October 20th
This is the last of our 3 race Saturdays. 2 races back 2 back in the morning.
Please will everyone leave enough time to get down to the start. On October 6th, the X's perception was that the Swallows 2nd morning race messed up their afternoon.
Sue Glover is standing in as Class Captain for me.
Keelboat Golf
The Swallows were successful (again) in winning the Keelboat Golf Cup, held at Ham Manor Golf Club on October 4th. Martin Windebank had the best overall score, and team comprised him; Peter Snell; Jeremy and Gilda Buckwell and Noel Wilson.
Many congratulations to them all.
Wylie Painting - For the most improved boat
I have awarded this to Stealth - Piers Shepherd; Adrian Fisk; Mike Harris; Roger Heath
Having started the season very gingerly they have been 1st or 2nd Swan in recent series.
Reach Trophy Saturday October 6th
1st Gwaihir Mike Wigmore and Mark Struckett
2nd Darter Kit and Tony Glover
3rd Migrant Richard and Carol Thompson; Charles Fisher/Jim Jerwood
4th and 1st Swan Blue Phantom Chris and Annie/Suzie Creak.
Oxford and Cambridge SS Bowl (Regatta series)
1st Migrant Chris and Kate Fox; Susie Upton Brown
2nd Cockersootie Paul; Mark and Tom Ward
3rd Bluff Hugo Fisher; Alistair Langhorne; Mark Timberlake; Richard House
1st Swan Ka Nyenga Mike Robinson; Jeremy Boadle; Malcolm Trice
Interesting Historical Results
Saturday May 15th 1948
Barnt Green Firefly Open and Midland Area Olympic Trials
3rd E.A Shaw Midland SC (Elizabeth Pattison's father)
4th Peter Hordern (Michael's brother- the actor )
5th Charles Chatwin (Bruce's father - author of 'In Patagonia' )
Crews race won by Daphne Le Couteur (my mother)
May 28 - 29 1949
National Firefly North-West Team Race (later renamed The Wilson Trophy)
Itchenor beat Oxford and Cambridge SS in the final.
What gems are discovered when clearing out a house!
Happy end of season. I hope to see everyone at the AGM and Dinner on January 12th.
Carol
REACH TROPHY Saturday 6th October
Posted 8th October 2012
Chris Thirteen Swallows braved a cold overcast morning with light northerly winds on Saturday to compete in the Reach trophy, they were soon however rewarded with sunshine and a breeze which although shifty never totally faded. Race Officer Andy Fitzgerald had to delay the first start to allow the fleet time to reach East Head against the flood but we were soon away on a beat to a special mark North of Astra followed by a run back to East Head. After a shifty beat Darter rounded first closely followed by Gwaihir, Bluff and Blue Phantom with the rest of the fleet in a bunch close behind. The order remained the same for the second beat and on the run Blue Phantom passed Bluff into third. Andy sensibly shortened the course and had the fleet away for the second race in record time. Again a tricky beat this time to Peacock with the fleet all very close, Migrant and Gwaihir chose to stay on the Itchenor shore on the run back to Thorney which proved to be a good tactic as they rounded well ahead of the fleet and remained there to the finish the final order being Gwaihir, Migrant, and Stealth leading the remainder. In the afternoon the start was postponed until after the X's to allow time to have our lunchtime pint, the tide had now turned so we started with a beat to Peacock then a run to John Davis where the fleet arrived en mass to provide an interesting rounding. After the melee the order was Gwaihir in the lead again followed by Darter and Cockersootie closely followed by the rest of the fleet. The wind had shifted into the East producing a tight reach from Park to Thorney and the X fleet to overhaul. This produced some place changing and Blue Phantom moved to third and Stealth to fourth which remained the order to the finish. The final results were,
First. Gwaihir Mike Wigmore and Mark Struckett
Second. Darter. Kit Glover and Tony Glover
Third. Migrant. Richard and Carol Thompson, ,Jim Jerwood/ Charles Fisher
Fourth. Blue Phantom Chris and Annie/Suzie Creak, (First Swan)
Many thanks to Andy and his team for a great days sailing in difficult conditions.
KEELBOAT GOLF
Posted 7th October 2012
This is just to let you know that the Swallow team were successful (again!) in winning the Keelboat golf cup, held at Ham Manor Golf Club on October 4th. Martin Windebank had the best overall score, and the team comprised him, Peter Snell, Jeremy and Gilda Buckwell and Noel Wilson.
TONY BRIDGEWATER TRIBUTE BY MALCOLM GREEN
Posted 7th October 2012
Please click here to download the tribute given at Tony's funeral.
SWALLOW NEWS SEPTEMBER
Posted 29th September
Working Parties
Details of this year's working parties are on the attachment. Working parties are a very essential and fun way that the maintenance of ISC gets done. You give a day of your time, get 'free' lunch; beer or equivalent and coffee and meet a lot of members. I am volunteering for Saturday December 8th so lets try and make that a 'Swallow Day' Please give your names to The Office so they know numbers for lunch.
2013 Important Dates
Swallow AGM weekend January 12th and 13th 2013
Season Starts March 23rd
Points Week June 10 - 14
Vernon to Bembridge July 12th at 14.00hr , Championship July 13 and 14
Cowes Week August 3 - 10
Reach Trophy and Autumn Meeting October 5th
Season Ends October 26th
Recent Results
Whim Prize
1. Buccaneer Mike and Bettine Bond, Steve Hammett
2. Blue Phantom Chris Creak, Nigel Glennie, Tony Offredi. They are also 1st Swan
3. Stealth Adrian Fisk, Piers Shepher, Roger heath, Mike Harris
Rip Trophy
1. Marengo Carolyn Brigg, Sue Glover,
2, Spectre Clive Bush
3. Quetzal Ashley Hatton. He is also 1st Swan
Bob Massey Trophy - full report on web site.
1. Gwaihir Mark Struckett, Mike Wigmore, Charles Hyatt
2. Marengo Carolyn Brigg, Sue Glover, Ginny Fox
3. Darter Tony Glover, Mike Clarke, John Galfrey
1st Swan Stealth Adrian Fisk, Mike Harris, Piers Shepherd
Vernon Trophy, passage race to Bembridge; report on web site
1. Darter Tony Glover , Mike Clarke
2. Kingfisher Graham Barnes, Christian Bang. Kingfisher is also 1st Swan
3 Curlew Simon and Rory Slater, Olly Gilchrist
Happy sailing for the rest of the season. Only 5 more weekends.
TONY BRIDGEWATER 1936 - 2012
Posted 20th September 2012
This obituary was written by Berry Ritchie a lifelong friend of Tony and a cousin of Jim Hartley
Sadly, Tony Bridgwater died early on Tuesday, 18 September, at his home in West Wittering. He became a member of Tamesis in the late 90s, where he sailed an old Merlin with John Thompson. Tony's life-long sailing career included membership of an all-conquering combined University team which toured the USA in the late 50s, a successful stint in International 14s in the mid-60s, and co-ownership of a Squib and then a Flying Fifteen with Berry Ritchie at Datchet reservoir in the early 90s. It was the frequency with which Datchet was drained to meet London's demand for water that brought the pair to Tamesis. In the last few years, Tony had been sailing Swallows at Itchenor Sailing Club.
Tony Bridgewater also made a significant contribution to the UK's sailing history. During the 1980s, he helped with the restoration of HMS Iron Warrior, Britain's first ironclad warship, which was rescued from an oil jetty in Milford Haven in 1979 and is now on permanent display in Portsmouth harbour. And during the 1990s he oversaw the restoration at Hartlepool of the teak frigate HMS Trincomalee, which was launched in 1817, making her the oldest British ship still afloat.
BOB MASSEY TROPHY, Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th September
Posted 18th September 2012
Race 1 Was sadly cancelled - inevitably 1/2 hr before the wind filled in!
Race 2 The Spring ebb was running nicely; PRO Tim Hill set a course beating to East Head and a long run against the tide back to Wear. Quetzal (Ashley Hatton and Phil Wing - a windsurfer sailing his first Swallow race ) rounded E. Head 1st; with Gwaihir (Mark Struckett; Mike Wigmore; Charles Hyatt ) 2nd and the rest of the pack jostling along the shore behind them. Quetzal then parked on Thorney Island for tea; and Solitude (Andrew Reid and Anthony Lunch) sailed a good line and were 1st at Wear. Wily Marenego (Carolyn Brigg; Sue Glover and Ginny Fox ) had been buried at the start and worked her way up the fleet rounding Wear strongly in contention. A quick course change at Wear and back to East Head for more of the same with a final leg to Rookwood and then Park. Gwaihir and Darter (Tony Glover and Mike Clarke) had a luffing battle after Park and made their way to the Itchenor shore ; while Marengo and Solitude picked their way carefully along the Bosham side.
Results: 1. Marengo 2. Darter 3. Solitude 4 Gwaihir
Race 3. PRO Anthony Robinson in charge today who set a course against the flood to Ellanore then SW Pilsey. Which side to go? The fleet split in half with Saturday's leaders favouring the Itchenor side. Darter was the early leader ( with John Galfrey sailing his first Swallow race) followed by Gwaihir. Marengo went aground on the East Head spit and got the youngest (Ginny) to push off. Migrant (Charles Fisher ; Richard and Carol Thompson) got an amazing lee bow from the strong flood and were 1st at SW Pilsey followed by Darter and Gwaihir. A tricky run to Ellanore, then SW Pilsey again where the wily Marengo went up the East Head shore and picked up an enormous lift to lead at SW Pilsey ahead of Gwaihir and Darter . Then followed a run to the finish at Astra with Marengo and Gwaihir battling all the way.
Results: 1. Gwaihir 2. Marengo; 3. . Darter; 4. Migrant
3rd race.
The ebb was beginning to run by this time. A very dwindled fleet set out for SW Pilsey, a run to Ellanore, back to Gardner and home via East Head. Marengo was the leader at SW Pilsey followed by Gwaihir and Darter. On the run back to E. Head against the ebb Cockersootie (Paul, Mark and Tom Ward) took the rhumb line and gained handsomely. A battle royal then ensued running down the shore to the finish, Gwaihir just managed to squeak in 1st on the final gybe to the finish, followed by Cockeersootie and Curlew who hit the Committe boat ensign in the excitement and retired.
Results 1. Gwaihir; 2. Cockersootie; 3. Marengo; 4. Migrant
Overall Results
1. Gwaihir Mark Struckett; Mike Wigmore; Charles Hyatt
2. Marengo Carolyn Brigg; Sue Glover; Ginny Fox
3. Darter Tony Glover; Mike Clarke; John Galfrey
1st Swan Stealth Adrian Fisk; Mike harris; Piers Shepherd.
VERNON TROPHY TO BEMBRIDGE, Sunday September 9th 2012
Posted 12th September 2012
Twas the last day of summer - glorious sunny sail over - but a somewhat hairy return; 23 knots as the fleet came back in over Chi.bar (and completely against the forecast it rained).
Dudley took a road atlas to assist his navigation!
Cliff (from Colorado / highly placed 4 times in Sydney Hobart Race ) helmed Goosander with Richard and Linda Jackson.
The Commodore came over by RIB to join in the super Roast lunch @ £9.95
Kingfisher (Graham Barnes and Christian Bang were going exceptionally fast to windward on the beat out to N7.
Pity Kansu and Avocet apparently did not have an ISC OH chart. Kansu had been challenging strongly on the way out of the harbour.
Good to have 8 boats.
Bembridge /Mike Samuelson very welcoming as always.
ISC RIB Tango Whisky needed rescuing in mid Solent.
Results
1. Darter Tony Glover and Mike Clarke
2.. Kingfisher Graham Barnes and Christian Bang
3. Curlew Olly Gilchrist; and Simon and Rory Slater and Simon's brother.
4. Migrant Charles Fisher; Alice(nee Glover ) and Rob Hues
5. Boomerang Peter Bond
6. Goosander Richard and Linda Jackson and Cliff
7. Kansu and Avocet retired.
Shippam Trophy, August 25th 2012
Posted 29th August 2012
With an appalling forecast of 40 Kts it was not surprising that only 7 Swallows ventured out on Saturday afternoon for Itchenor Regatta.
As a warm up Marengo and Ka Nyenga had a good wet battle in the morning for the bottle of bubbly.
Defending champion Bluff (Hugo Fisher; Alistair Langhorne; and guest star Barnie Hartley) led off the start line showing they meant business. On the beat to Dunes against the tide Marengo (Carolyn Brigg; Sue Glover; Mike Lindsay ) took a braver line nearer East Head and went into the lead. They were followed by Buccaneer ( Mike; Jonathan and Emma Bond) . These positions were held to the finish with the two leaders getting ever further ahead.
COWES WEEK SWALLOW REPORT
Posted 24th August 2012
Please click here to see the Swallow Cowes 2012 event report
Swallow News
Posted 24 August 2012
Itchenor Regatta
This Saturday August 25th. Notice of Race on ISC website
10.30 Swallow Race for bottle of bubbly!
14.20 Race for the enormous Shippam Trophy
Evening: There will be a Curry Night priced at £9.00 Please book at The Office
Inter-Class Golf
Gilda Buckwell desparately needs a golfer to complete our team in the competition against the Sunbeams and XODs. There may be someone among Swallow sailors who she doesn't know plays golf, and if so would love to hear from them. The golf match is arranged for Thursday 4th October at Ham Manor Golf Club (near Angmering, West Sussex) at 1.30 pm. If anyone can help, please contact Gilda on 01273 452692 or email gildabuckwell@aol.com
K6 Challenge
We still do not have anyone to represent The Swallows at this event on Sunday September 2nd at 1400 hours. Would anyone like to volunteer? If so please contact me for details.
Vernon Trophy: Sunday September 9th
This will be the passage race TO Bembridge on Sunday September 9th.
Competitor Briefing at 08.15
Lunch will be at the very hospitable Bembridge Club.
Followed by an informal race back.
More details later
Cowes Week
A full report will be on The Swallow web site soon.
A fantastic week of sailing and great socials organised by Charles Prescot.
Future Dates
September 15/16 Bob Massey Trophy.
4 races with one discard if 4 races completed. Otherwise all to count. Please note that Sunday's races are back to back. Do you want a Dinner/Supper on Saturday evening? Last year only 8 people attended!!
Sunday September 23rd Young Persons race. Under 30 on the day
Saturday October 6th Reach Trophy 3 races all to count . Followed at 17.30 by The Swallow Autumn Meeting and Supper
Saturday October 20th Finella Trophy 3 races all to count
Saturday October 27th Last day of racing + Laying Up Supper --where has this year gone?
Carol
Olympic Day: Saturday July 28th
Posted 29th July 2012
Elizabeth Pattison had excelled herself! The participants in the Itchenor SC Olympic Day were greeted by a Firefly and Finn on the lawn and wonderful memorabilia boards of those ISC members who had competed in Olympic Games, and also in the Olympic trials. And, of course, there was much about those who had won medals --including a real Gold from Iain Macdonald-Smith.
27 Swallows went down to the start dressed in a varied collection of 'Olympic Colours'. The first race was a testing windward leeward, set by PRO Nigel Pattison and his race team in a flukey force 2. Skua (Harry Roome and Mark Chilton) led at John Davis mark, but lost out as they took a line too close into East Head back to the leeward mark. This allowed Spectre (Roger Yeoman, Mike Moss and Bertie Bikett) to take the lead which they held to the end. They were followed by Marengo (Carolyn Brigg, Sue Glover and David Sloper) who had gained from a windward line along the Pilsey shore with Blue Phantom (Chris and Michael Creak, Nigel Glennie) 3rd and Solitude (Anthony Lunch and Andrew Reid) 4th.
For the 2nd race, the wind had increased to a nice 3-4 and 2 legs of SW Pilsey - leeward mark were set with a finish at Peacock. Bluff (Hugo Fisher and Richard House) were the early leaders, but were overtaken by Darter (Tony Glover; Mike Clarke; Sarah Varvill) on the 2nd beat. These positions were held to the finish with Spectre 3rd and Marengo 4th.
Overall
Gold Spectre Roger Yeoman; Mike Moss; Bertie Bikett
Silver Marengo Carolyn Brigg; Sue Glover; David Sloper
Bronze Bluff Hugo Fisher; Richard House
4th Skua Harry Roome; Mark Chilton
5th Cockersootie Paul and Tom Ward
6th Buccaneer Mike and Bettine ; Steve Hammett
7th Kansu Chris and Ginny Fox; Milly Bullock
Then followed the fun of dressing a Swallow overall in a force 4 for the sail past! We were joined by Curlew No 70 for this making 28 Swallows -- a wonderful sight.
Thank you to Olly Gilchrist; Mark Struckett; Nigel and Elizabeth Pattison for all their hard work in the planning. Those who lent Swallows and crews; and to the X-class Captain Chris Blevins who helmed Goosander. The club for putting on an excellent tea; the lawn looked really buzzing.
Swallow National Championships
14-15 July 2012
Posted 16th July 2012
The Swallow Championships this year were close fought with seventeen boats enjoying excellent competitive racing in Bracklesham Bay under the control of Mark Upton-Brown and his able race team. Before the final race there had been four different race winners and each of these boats was in contention for the title, with the two leading boats split by half a point.
Race 1
The fleet was greeted by a southerly force 4 combined with a sea from stronger overnight winds giving a wet ride and very awkward conditions for keeping the boats moving upwind. Gwaihir (Mike Wigmore, Mark Struckett, Charles Hyatt) made the best of it with a clear victory. A close finish saw Darter second (Tony Glover, Sarah Varvill, Mike Clarke) and Skua (Harry and Prue Roome, Will Rainey) rolling Solitude (Andrew Lunch, Andrew Reid, Guy Stephens) on the finish line to take third place – all spiced up by a large black cloud delivering heavy rain and a squall, a continuing feature of the weekend.
Race 2
The wind and sea had dropped between races and Skua got away on the first beat and extended to the finish. By mid-race the wind had fallen right away giving a tantalising final run with Marengo (Carolyn Brigg, Ginny Fox, Chris Darling) taking second and Solitude third.
Race 3
The race officer timed lunch perfectly to allow a 60 degree shift to pass through and set the fleet off into a north westerly force 2. It was Migrant (Charles Fisher, Richard and Carol Thompson) who picked the right hand side and extra 15 degree shift to lead at the first mark and through to the finish. On the final beat Gwaihir worked their way through to second. The finish saw the next three boats overlapped over the finish line with the race officer declaring a tie between Skua and Bluff (Hugo Fisher, Alistair Langhorne, Simon Brimacombe) with Cockersootie (Paul, Mark and Tom Ward) missing out in fifth place.
On Saturday evening a twenty first birthday celebration was thrown by the crew of Darter with the Champagne flowing, followed by a Championships "BBQ" – an indoor event in view of the continuing absence of English summer. Overnight points were close with Skua in the lead, Gwaihir with the best two results and half a dozen boats close behind.
Race 4
Skua and Gwaihir were obviously trying too hard and both had to return from premature starts, leaving Marengo to win followed by Migrant and Archon (Malcolm Green, Caroline Marriage, Phil Derry). The race behind was a yoyo affair with Gwaihir recovering well, only to get on the wrong side of a big shift on the second beat and to fall into a private hole on the final reach to be overtaken by Skua and Darter.
Race 5
Scores with a discard were Skua 7.5, Migrant 8, Gwaihir and Marengo 10 so all to play for. A starboard bias and overexcitement gave an abandoned start and a general recall. As the shift went back left, the fleet got away with the order off the start line Gwaihir, Marengo, Skua, Migrant. Gwaihir and Skua managed to break away, with Skua taking the lead on the final beat to secure the championships.
Overall Results
1. Skua Harry and Prue Roome; Will Rainey
2. Gwaihir Mark Struckett; Mike Wigmore; Charles Hyatt
3. Migrant Charles Fisher; Richard and Carol Thompson
4. Marengo Carolyn Brigg; Ginny Fox; Chris Darling
5. Darter Tony Glover; Sarah Varvill; Mike Clarke
6. Solitude Anthony Lunch; Andrew Reid; Guy Stephens
Full results are available on the itchenor sc site. click here
Snippets
• So how did two boats get stuck on the Stocker bank on the way home? Had they forgotten the harbour after two days at sea?
• Some fine race officering decisions, particularly the race 5 general recall which had Skua leading the bunch over, a lucky escape? Bluff would have liked the last race to finish a lap earlier before their main halyard broke.
• Who would have wanted to be race officer with 60 degree shifts, pouring rain under the black clouds, Betivuka rolling uncomfortably in the Channel swell and marks with ropes too short to reach the bottom in parts of the bay! The rescue boats had lots of mark moving with the shifts.
• Gwaihir managed to be over and/or hit the pin end buoy in both the first two races. They obviously showed Skua how to do it as they followed suit in race 4 and were last at the first mark!
• What happened to the promised roast beef for Sunday lunch? Were we all enjoying ourselves for too long in the bay?
Oxford Take Both Varsity Matches 4-1 at Itchenor – July 2012
Posted 12th July 2012
The Centenary Sailing Match between Oxford and Cambridge Universities was held in Swallows at Itchenor on 4-6 July 2012.
Oxford won both the Mixed and Ladies' Varsity matches by 4 races to 1. After the usual time of practice on the Wednesday, racing started in earnest in excellent conditions on the Thursday, with 4 Mixed and 4 Ladies' races being completed. Racing was very close, with results often being in doubt until the final mark, but Oxford's superiority showed and they finished the day 3 -1 up in both matches.
The weather proved something of a disappointment on the Friday, with the teams having to wait until the afternoon for a light breeze to fill in. Oxford kept their grip on proceedings to win each race and so finish worthy 4 – 1 winners of both matches. A big 'thank-you' to Itchenor and everyone who worked so hard to make the event such a success: from organising and umpiring the racing; through lending boats; to those who provided hospitality for the teams.
After the traditional prize giving on the Itchenor lawn, the Varsity Match dinner in the evening proved a great success, with exactly 100 people attending this Centenary of the first Varsity Match (but not the 100th match – that does not happen until 2017). Blues who had sailed in Varsity Matches in the 1950s, and every decade since, enjoyed the celebrations as much as this year's teams, although they possibly went to bed slightly earlier than the teams and did not join in on the clubbing excursion to Chichester!
Acknowledgement: This report was taken from the web site of the Oxford & Cambridge Sailing Society
PONDER TROPHY
Posted 9th July 2012
13 Swallows competed for the Ponder Trophy over 3 races on Sat 7th July. With weather more akin to April than July, the Swallows set off in the morning for 2 back-to-back races under a leaden sky with 10-15kts of south-easterly.
The first race was a short 5-lap windward-leeward course around Ellanore and Astra. Off a square line it was Gwaihir (93) that rounded the windward mark first, followed by Bluff (64), Cockersootie (92) and Darter (88). By the first leeward mark Gwaihir had extended their lead, Darter had moved up to second and Bluff into 3rd. Despite square beats and runs with lots of boat handling manoeuvres to test the crews, it was in these positions that the top three remained.
Race 2 was set up with a short beat to Ellanore followed by a run down the Thorney channel and back again before finishing on the club line. Darter led round the first mark, having started on the pin end, followed by Curlew (70) and Solitude (67). Running down to Star on the flood tide boats jostled for clear wind, trying to pick up the gusting puffs coming off the land. Solitude managed to overcome Curlew before the finish and it finished Darter, Solitude and Curlew.
As the teams warmed up over a quick lunch, Darter sat as 'overnight' leaders on 3pts with Gwaihir on 6pts and Solitude on 8pts. With all three races to count it was all to play for as the teams made their way out towards Thorney for the final race.
The course for race 3 saw a short beat to a laid inflatable before a broad reach to Pivot before heading out to Treloar. With a short beat followed by a longish run, all teams were conscious of the need for a good start and rounding the top mark in contention. Off a square line Darter rounded the top mark first, followed closely by Cockersootie and Gwaihir. Having run down to Pivot, the boats came back onto the wind for a long, bouncy and wet leg out to Treloar. In 12-15kts of wind with a lumpy sea, particularly over the Winner, it felt more like Cowes than Chichester at times. Gwaihir managed to pass Cockersootie on the run down to Channel and without many passing lanes the positions remained thus until the finish.
Overall Results:
1. Darter(88) – 4 pts – Kit Glover, Scott Whitton, Mike Hutton
2. Gwaihir (93) – 8 pts – Mike Wigmore, Mark and Rachael Struckett
3. Solitude (67) – 13 pts – Anthony Lunch, Andrew Reid, Anthony Butler
4. Bluff (64) – 14pts – Hugo Fisher, Mark Timberlake, Ginny Fox; David Buxton
First Swan: Whimbrel – Peter Snell, Mike Cover and Alison Garrett
SWALLOW LADIES MEDALLION - Saturday 30th June 2012
Posted 30th June 2012
Congratulations to Sue Glover on winning the Swallow Ladies Medallion.
Five intrepid lady crew members of the Swallow fleet set out to compete for the Ladies Medallion, taking the helm of a Swallow for a change this Saturday morning. A brisk breeze and sunshine was forecast and duly gave us a steady south-westerly Force 5 all morning. Nigel Pattison was our excellent PRO and set a windward-leeward course with starboard mark roundings. With an ebb tide challenging us not to cross the start line early, we were also discouraged from any premature intentions by the 'I' flag being displayed. Sue Glover, crewed by Scott Whitton and her son Kit led from the start and was never threatened before the finish. Alison Garrett was a creditable second, crewed by George Storton and Peter Snell and third was Susie Upton-Brown crewed by Charles Fisher and Richard Thompson Three laps of the course was energetic enough and we were all pleased to return to the Club for an early lunch. Hopefully the lady crew members will have a little more opportunity for practice before next year's event, and likewise some of our helms may experience more crew work, especially spinnaker handling, in order to improve team-work in the boat!
Buccaneer Trophy -----Points Week Results 2012
Posted 22nd June 2012
1st Archon Malcolm Green; Elizabeth Pattison; Caroline Marriage; Sue Kalderon
2nd Gwaihir Mike Wigmore; Mark and Rachael Struckett; Charles Hyatt
3rd Darter Tony Glover; Mike Clarke; Sarah Varvill
4th Swift John Perry; Peter Brazier; Robert Laird
Mid Fleet Prize --Fisher Mug Blue Phantom. Chris Creak; Tony Offredi; Nigel Glennie
!st Swan Goosander Nigel Pattison; Richard Jackson; Bob Turner; Phil Derry
Points Week Tennis Winners Roger Morris and Chloe Glennie
Runners Up Charles Fisher and Debbie Wigmore.
NORMAN MOORE TROPHY 2012
Posted 5th June 2012
The Diamond Jubilee weekend saw Her Majesty's loyal subjects in the Swallow fleet racing for the Norman Moore trophy with five races over the first three days of the long bank holiday weekend. With 23 Swallows racing this was the biggest event for the class so far this season and an important step on the way to the Swallow Nationals at Itchenor in July.
Saturday morning saw an Easterly breeze of 15-20 knots. The T - shirts and sunglasses were back in the cupboard on a colder day and a high tide saw a full harbour course. Most of the fleet went left off the start but Curlew and Cockersootie went right, found two good windshifts and led the fleet. Cockersootie passed Curlew on the last beat with Skua moving up to 3rd and Gwaihir in 4th.
Race 2 saw a little more wind, a lot less water in the harbour and much more excitement. Before the start Peter Bond and the Buckwells on Boomerang chipped into the sand trap on the Stocker bank and in the fast falling tide had to wait until past tea time to float clear. Richard Thompson and the team on Migrant led at the windward mark but had not understood the course card for a spreader mark and sailed off down the harbour. Others were doing 720s, hitting the spreader mark and Dudley walked the plank on Avocet trying to remove a misplaced spinnaker sheet from the boom. All recovered safely and by the time some calm had returned Skua, Buccaneer and Gwaihir were leading the fleet with Stealth (formerly Serenade) with her new owners right up at the front of the fleet. On the next beat the early summer madness returned. Harry flexed his muscles on Skua and the boom broke in two – race over. Gwaihir tacked too close to the bank and took some time to escape. Mike Bond on Buccaneer sailed safely into the last leg up and down in the Itchenor reach to take the winners gun from Cockersootie in 2nd and Stealth a first podium finish in 3rd.
On Sunday morning we were back to a more conventional South Westerly breeze and in more close racing at the front of the fleet Skua, complete with a borrowed boom, worked through the fleet to take first place with Gwaihir 2nd and Cockersootie 3rd. The afternoon was a shock to the system with 5-10 knots more wind and an ebb tide giving us a very wet ride up to Dunes and back, avoiding the Winner bank on the way to SW Pilsey in between. Skua took a 720 on the first beat but went left on the last run home and closed the gap on Gwaihir. Solitude followed for 3rd place. Into the last day with Skua and Cockersootie tied for the lead on 6 points and Gwaihir only 1 point behind.
Winner takes all on Monday in a 16-20 knot North Easterly. Cockersootie led at the windward mark but was overtaken by Gwaihir on the expedition uptide to Calvert. Migrant and Buccaneer were close behind. Skua was working her way up the fleet. The lead changed hands 3 times more with Gwaihir flying downwind and Cockersootie faster on the beats. With an extra leg of the course Gwaihir took the lead on the run and covered Cockersootie. Skua went right and as the wind dropped the shifts went her way – and so did a cruising yacht losing her the favoured approach. All 3 boats had the lead and their hands on the trophy in the last 100 yards to Park. Gwaihir rounded first and led the close reach home to win the trophy with the first three boats finishing within no more than five boat lengths after three days racing. Buccaneer was 4th and Peregrine finished strongly in 5th.
Overall Blue Phantom enjoyed the stronger winds to take the prize for first Swan; Chloe Glennie being delighted with her first ever glass. .
Great racing throughout the fleet and special thanks to PROs [Richard Fleck, John Long and Chris Darling] for some great courses, all of the race support teams and Nick and the House team for dinner on Saturday night.
Results
1st Gwaihir – Mark & Rachel Struckett, Mike Wigmore, Charles Hyatt
2nd Cockersootie – Paul & Tom Ward, Ginny Fox
3rd Harry & Prue Roome, Will Rainey
4th Mike & Emma Bond, Steve Hammett, Tom Trevelyan
First Swan (6th Overall) Chris & Annie Creak, Nigel & Chloe Glennie
Royal Yacht Club de Belgique Plate
Posted 7th May 2012
Race 1 was sailed in a bitterly cold 20kt North Easterly wind. Cockersootie made an excellent start and were never seen again. The rest of us fought in a line of 7-8 abreast against the tide from Wear to Dunes twice; ending wth Darter 2nd and Marengo 3rd.
Race 2. The wind had dropped as the tide turned. This time it was Marengo who led by a long way in the short tacking epic along the shore to Wear, a run to East Head more short tacking back to Park. 2nd Darter ; 3rd Cockersootie
Race 3. Back to 20kts, rain and bitterly cold Jo Brigg in Marengo made a superb Port tack start and cleared the whole fleet! Marengo held this lead until after the 2nd rounding of Dunes when the 3 man combination in Darter and 2 tall men in Cockersootie powered through in the steep chop. This time it was Darter's turn to skyline as their lead increased by the minute. 2nd Cockersootie ; 3rd Marengo
Race 4. The wind disappeared producing an afternoon of very short tacking with the usual Harbour decision of 'Which Shore?' Migrant and Solitude chose the Bosham shore with Migrant leading to Wear; Solitude was just ahead at Rookwood and was so far ahead at the finish that Betivuka thought she was missing a boat. 2nd Gwaihir; 3rd Marengo. Darter secured her Belgian Plate win despite being towed off the mud!
Results
1. Darter. Kit and Tony Glover, Mike Clarke
2. Cockersootie. Paul and Mark Ward, Ginny Fox
3. Marengo. Carolyn Brigg (Sat), Jo Brigg (Sun), Sue Glover, David Sloper
!st Swan. Whimbrel. Peter Snell, Mike Cover, Alison Garrett
