The course will be run by club members in both members’ boats and our own club boats.
The course will be open to both youngsters and adults.
Sailing is perceived as being an expensive sport. Nothing could be further from the truth. You don’t even need to own a boat since we have a fleet of club boats available.
For more information all Rachel or Pete on 01953 606334.
It was another windy day at Rollesby for the fifth instalment of the Frostbite series. There were several white horses visible on the broad which may have deterred a few from venturing out.
Twelve boats took to the water with the Singlehander fleet once again the larger of the two fleets. The race team set a course using almost the full length of the broad with a course providing two beats, a reach and a run. There were several capsizes during the two races although only one retirement with Keith’s day brought to a wet and early conclusion when his toe strap failed in his Laser.
In race one of the Multisails the fleet were reasonably close going up the first beat. Once on the run Dave & John benefited by using their spinnaker, gradually opened up a gap on the others to take the win. Howard, sailing his Vareo kept far enough ahead of the two chasing Wayfarers to take second. Bob & Chris and Dan & Andy enjoyed a close battle throughout the race with the latter just taking third position.
In the Singlehander fleet Daniel (Laser) took an early lead which he gradually extended throughout the race. Matt (Solo) managed to keep close for the first lap but was overtaken by Tamsin in the family Streaker on the second lap opening up a sufficient gap to claim second.
In race two both fleets started together. Dave & John rounded the windward mark first closely followed by Daniel. These two gradually pulled ahead with a few place changes throughout the race with Daniel ahead at the finish. Howard recovered well from a capsize to cross the line next with Tasmin not far behind.
Yes the club is open on Sunday, winds look a bit fresh but let’s get down to the club and hopefully onto the water. Even if you decide not to sail it will be worthwhile coming down to check your boats and have a tea, snack and a chat See you on Sunday Stuart
An inspection of the trees at the club was made by our landlords tree surgeon and he has identified a number of trees that are considered to be in their words ‘a potential danger to life’ the area affected has marked with tape. Unfortunately the tree surgeon can only deal with the trees on Sunday and we have been requested to stay away from site until the work has been completed therefore we have no option but to cancel sailing again this coming Sunday. (23rd February). Please keep away on Sunday but If anyone has to go to the club at any other time please ensure that you do not enter into the taped off area for any reason. Just to keep your minds at rest the trees are mainly affecting the car park area and no dinghies appear to be threatened at present. Lets hope that the weather is good for the following Sunday and we can all get out on the water.
Hi All Due to the high winds forecast for Sunday racing is cancelled and due to possible safety issues with trees it is recommended that you do not visit site on Saturday or Sunday .Let’s hope the the weather improves and we can have a good turnout on 23rd February Regards Stuart (commodore)
The weather forecast for this Sunday is for high winds and it may be necessary to cancel racing and the site may be closed due to safety issues concerning the trees on site. A decision will be made on Friday evening so please check your emails before coming to the club on Sunday. As Angie prepares the food in advance to avoid wastage she will not be providing food this Sunday so if sailing goes ahead you will have to bring your own food. Stuart (Commodore)
Sunday Feb 2nd saw Rollesby’s Frostbite Regatta day, a
somewhat grey early morning with light winds may have put off a few
competitors, but a sensibly short course was set with legs in every direction,
in the hope that the wind would settle!
In the multisail fleet Mike McNamara & Andy Smith led from start to finish in each race. In race one it looked as if they had a big enough lead but they got held up when catching the rear end of the singlehander fleet which cost them significant time against the Wayfarer of Dave Houghton & John Symmonds, with Howard Astley-Jones also enjoying clearer air to bring his Vareo home in second place. Though McNamara established a good lead in the next two races it was never quite enough to hold Houghton on handicap and with three wins the Wayfarer took the cup!
Race 2 Multi sail start – Ian C will be pleased with this!
In the single handers, Phil Highfield (Streaker) dutifully let his wife
Tamsin (Laser) have inside room at the first mark, but they both misread the
next leg which was actually a one sided beat rather than a fetch and let Ian
Ayres (Solo) take the lead which he extended away downwind for a comfortable on
the water win. Phil stayed in front of the pack with Terry Palmer (Solo)
enjoying a great last lap to rise to third. In race two a significant
mis-navigation by the front end of the fleet saw Daniel Bull in his Laser lead
after a lap with Roger Wilson (Solo) and Ayres in close pursuit. Ayres took the
lead with an early tack on the short beat and looked to have the race won until
Wilson found a shift all of his own and sailed past Ayres and Bull at a
completely different angle on the final leg! Wilson stayed for the afternoon
and enjoyed the rising breeze to take victory overall.
Race 2 Single Hander Start
Multisails (5 Entries)
1. Dave Houghton & John Symonds (Wayfarer) – 2 pts 2. Mike McNamara & Andy Smith (Albacore) – 4 3. Howard Astley-Jones (Vareo) – 6
