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E-sailing Report’s– 5th April 2020

Great Minds or Buses?? (Buses I think!)

Now this really is a First, 2 reports for 1 event!!!!!

Training started on Saturday  – with 7 crews getting to grips with the 49er (or how to Login) which concluded with 3 quick races, Young master Highfield (Phil)  taking the honours in all 3 and by a considerable margin of around 20secs after just 6 mins of racing. 
So we all had a clue how next the days racing would go.

Phil – Showing us how it’s done – Race Training.

Sunday.

The fleet gathered at the slight earlier time of 10am.  (A Stunning day for sailing but we wont go there!)
With the Fleet traveling to Aarhus – Weather a good F4 coming of the shore and a W/L course (2 laps) We were in for some exciting if not unpredictable racing!.  Some pre-sailing whatsapp banter, a virtual cuppa and E-ccles cake and the fleet were ready to launch.  There were some hopeful faces as the first boats launched,  then those faces fell.  “Dam there’s Phil!!!”

Race 1 started
A good start saw Phil and Keith get away from the rest of the fleet heading for the upwind mark,  It was all very tight at the mark,  Keith on Starboard and Phil coming in hard on Port,  Phil decided there was room and tacked in front, Keith failed to avoid (was there room!!),  The Jury said yes,  and a Keith took the Penalty, Phil now with a near 100m lead and Daniel taking 2nd spot,  Phil must have made a mistake as Daniel closed to within 2 seconds at the finish but couldn’t quite overhaul him,  Keith in 3rd some 15 seconds behind. 
Phil was still looking good but not quite as convincing as the night before.

“Probably shouldn’t have run into the back of Phil” – Keith

“I probably shouldn’t have clipped the committee boat at the start 🙄” – Daniel

“I started doing 360s at the start !!”  – Dave

Race 2
Finished in the Same order as Race 1 with Anthony just outside the top 3.

“Sorry to whoever’s boat I cut in half, send me the bill 🙄

“I think I ploughed thro Anthony just after the start.  Sorry – Dave   “No Probs” Anthony

“I thought I had a great start, the OOD disagreed” – Keith (Sadly no Protests)   
“Welcome to my world” -Dave

Race 3
Racing was even closer just 8 seconds between the top 3,  Keith – Just pipping Phil to the Line by 1 second, Daniel then Dace just behind.

Race 4
Phil and Daniel in that order just separated by 7 seconds the Anthony taking a well deserved 3rd.

Race 5
This was the closest race , with all 5 finishers within  40 seconds,   It may have been Phil’s Day with 3 bullets and 2 seconds to discard but this race when to Daniel by just 1 second having battled hard all day.

The Fleet returned to shore to lick there wounds and do some major repairs,

Back on shore………..

“I think Phil should be given a handicap (maybe tie one hand behind his back? Or he has to have Henrietta on his lap to ‘help’ with pressing buttons?) 🤪” – Daniel
“She was wondering in and out while he was playing…but I can arrange for her to sit on his lap…” Tamsin
Thanks, it’s only fair! 😇 – Daniel

Click image for full results, including Race tables.

Same Time next week……    The more the merrier.  (Max 20 boats, 1st come basis)

Keith

Great Minds or Buses?? (Busss I think!)

Now this really is a First, 2 reports for 1 event!!!!!

With the current situation preventing all sporting events normal club sailing has temporally been cancelled until further notice. However, this has not stopped members of RBSC who took to their pc’s and tablets to join in the Spring e-sailing series. Using one of the best virtual sailing platforms members swapped their normal craft of Solos. Lasers and Wayfarers for 49er’s, sailing around a course in Aarhus in Denmark!

With races lasting for less than ten minutes five races were held.  Penalties are automatically enforced for any rule infringements and the Virtual Race Officer takes a dim view when you plough through the Committee boat at the start!! 

Phil Highfield and Dan Harvey were the front runners in the first two races with Highfield just holding of Harvey by a few seconds each time.

In race three Keith Sykes was first off the line and took an early lead. Highfield slowly closed the gap over the two lap race and at the finish Sykes crossed the line just one second ahead.

Unfortunately for Sykes he was unable to produce another perfect start ending up last over the line in race four. Highfield and Harvey lead the fleet opening up a good lead with Highfield taking line honours. Antony Barnes led the rest of the fleet home to finish third.

In the final race the usual suspects were again at the front of the fleet with just a few seconds separating Highfield, Harvey and Sykes. This remained right up to the finish with Harvey beating Highfield by just one second.

With everyone appearing to enjoy the friendly competition all were looking forward to the second installment next Sunday.

Dave.

Race Results

Rollesby Broad Sailing Club

Spring e-series

Race 1 : 1 49er 836 (P Highfield) , 2 49er 666 (D Harvey), 3 49er 748 (K Sykes)
Race 2 : 1 49er 836 (P Highfield) , 2 49er 666 (D Harvey), 3 49er 748 (K Sykes)
Race 3 : 1 49er 748 (K Sykes) , 2 49er 836 (P Highfield) , 3 49er 666 (D Harvey)
Race 4 : 1 49er 836 (P Highfield) , 2 49er 666 (D Harvey), 3 49er AB (A Barnes)
Race 5 : 1 49er 666 (D Harvey) , 2 49er 836 (P Highfield), 3 49er 748 (K Sykes)

E-Sailing

E-sailing – Why not give it a go,  It’s Free PC, Phone or Tablet.  https://www.virtualregatta.com/en/inshore-game/

Has some interesting concepts like MARK room Port / Starboard. 😜 (with autopenaltiess)

Give it a go, there is a training bit so you can get the hang of it.  I have had a little play and no capsizes yet!!

It’s just like real sailing,  I’m rubbish!

I have our free Club login from the RYA so if there interest we can set up our own club races.  (you will need an account for these, but still FREE)

RYA Demo Race on You tube a 3pm…  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2buv8U5y3yo&feature=youtu.be

PC Controls

If you want to join a race the RBSC password for now is “shiftywinds”. I’ll set a test one up at 7pm and see if there are any takers.

More updates on whats app group. – Link to join at bottom of your renewal email.

Or email me with your mobile www@rbsc.org.uk

Coronavirus Updated 3rd April

Solo Open – Cancelled.

It probably won’t come as any surprise, but we have taken the decision to Cancel the Solo / Single- hander Open meeting due to be held at Rollesby Broad on April 19th.

At present we see no point in trying to rearrange a date, we will keep an eye on the situation and if normal service resumes quickly we may try to find a date at the end of the season. This seems unlikely and we wish you all well and look forward to being able to welcome all of our regular visitors in April 2021.

Ian Ayres 

March 23rd…..

I regret that following the Prime Ministers broadcast Informing us of the new restrictions on movement/meetings etc tonight the club will close with immediate effect. 


I hope that you all remain fit and healthy and look forward to seeing you all at the club later in the summer.
Regards
Stuart(commodore)

Coronavirus Update


The general committee, myself and the club safety officer have discussed the matter and considering the serious situation with the coronavirus

  • Organised club racing will be suspended until further notice.
  • Group meetings in the clubhouse are cancelled
  • The club workday on the 28th March cancelled
  • Try Sailing events are postponed.


Unless further restrictions are made by the government the club will not close and members may visit the site and sail if they wish. If you do sail please consider your own safety and it would be worthwhile ensuring that at least one other boat is afloat to render assistance if necessary. Of course it remains the sailors own responsibility to decide if they are confident to sail safely in the prevailing conditions.

You can use the WhatsApp group to find a sailing buddy. 

Please limit your use of the clubhouse and facilities, avoid using the kitchen and crockery and bring your own prepared food and drink. Ensure that you follow the government guidelines regarding hand washing and personal distancing when on site. Please change into and out of your sailing kit in your cars or arrive ready to sail. If you have any symptoms however slight or have been in contact with someone with the symptoms please follow government advice and stay away from the club. 

Don’t forget from the 1st April you can sail on any day of the week.
It’s a shame to take this step but the safety of members must come first. I hope that you all keep well and look forward to getting the club up and sailing again.


Regards
Stuart(commodore)

Report – 16th March

Survival Mode in full operation!

Given the wind strength it was impressive to see 16 boats come to the line for racing at Rollesby on Sunday 16th March. Needless to say there were not 16 who reached the finish line.

A squall just the race started allowed Howard Astley-Jones in his Vareo to port start the fleet as everyone else struggled to reach the inner distance end of the line. Daniel Bull in his Laser was first round the very distant windward mark with Chris Foster in closest pursuit and Matt Boreham, Terry Palmer (Solos), Dave Houghton & John Symonds (Wayfarer) and Astley-Jones completing an early but clear front group.

Further back the two Richards, Foster and Brown along with Keith Sykes were actually blown downwind from the start line. Foster took the decision to simply go for a blast whilst the others recovered to chase Stuart Highfield and Steve Leigh up the first beat.

There were capsizes a plenty, on the second lap Highfield and Leigh spent long enough upside down to retire, Clive Girling got back down the broad successfully bit decided on discretion along with Brown, Palmer and Bob Sparrow! With the fleet now down to nine, the rescue service were busy catching up……. Sykes retired too as the leaders were about to lap him.

By lap 3 Boreham, having stayed up right had worked his way past the Lasers and seemed to enjoy the last lap as he led all the way round. Astley-Jones was getting the hang of the run, in absolute turbo mode flying his kite! And worked his way through to second on the water. Bull looked set for third before a capsize at the last gybe, Foster looked like gaining but produced an exact carbon copy a few seconds later! This let the Wayfarer through to third.

Special mention should go to the other survivors, Phil Alison (Solo) sailed a lonely, but always upright, race alone in the gap between the front group and ‘the rest’ whilst Ellie Edwards battled her Splash round and John Saddington sporting the clubs B-plan sail on his Solo brought up the rear.

Only four boats ventured out for race two, Houghton and Boreham the only survivors to take the wins in their respective fleets.

Multisails

Race 1 (3 entries)

1. Howard Astley-Jones (Vareo)
2. Dave Houghton & John Symonds (Wayfarer)

Race 2 (2)
1. Dave Houghton & John Symonds (Wayfarer)

SingleHanders

Race 1 (12 entries)

1. Matt Boreham (Solo)
2. Daniel Bull (Laser)
3. Chris Foster (Laser)
4. Ellie Edwards (Splash)
5. Phil Alison (Solo)
6. John Saddington (Solo)

Race 2 (2)
1. Matt Boreham (Solo)

HORNING Workshops Postponed

Due to the recent advice from the government the following winter talks have been postponed.

Come and learn new skills at a series of Winter Workshops hosted by Horning Sailing Club. 

Thursday 20th Feb 7pm: Horning Sailing Club – Aerodynamics – Carl Brady

Thursday 26th March 7pm: Horning Village Hall – Rig Tuning – Mike McNamara                                

Thursday 9th April 7pm: Horning Sailing Club – Running the line and timekeeping – Toby Fields

ALL WELCOME

For more information contact Holly Hancock on trainingcentre@horning-sailing.club

Learn to Sail with us 2020.




The general committee, myself and the club safety officer have discussed the matter and considering the serious situation with the coronavirus

Try Sailing events are postponed.



Free lessons provided for new club members

Courses will run on Saturdays

April 18th
April 25th
May 9th
May 16th
From 10:00 to 16:00

Click On image for details

Please pass on to any interested parties.  

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.

Report 8th March.

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.

Race 1 Multisail :
1 Wayfarer 10000 (D Houghton & J Symonds),
2 Vareo 516 (H Astley-Jones),
3 Wayfarer 1809 (D Harvey & A Smith). 

Race 1 Singlehanders :
1 Laser 207011 ( D Bull),
2 Streaker 1490 (T Highfield),
3 Solo 035 (M Boreham). 

Race 2 Multisail : 
1 Wayfarer 10000,
2 Vareo 516,
3 Wayfarer 10213 ( R Sparrow & C Gibbons)

Race 2 Singlehanders : 
1 Laser 207011,
2 Streaker 1490,
3 Solo 035

Dave Houghton

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