DF95 Mid Week Handicap

It was a very cool morning for our return to racing at Risdon Brook Dam and what welcomed us was a photographer’s reflection paradise. I think that most of us were expecting that we would have to cancel sailing and I reckon that we probably would have apart from the fact that 15 skippers had turned up, (a strong fleet for DF95’s), and we were all chomping at the bit for a race after our mid-season lay-up. And so our usual DF95 PRO Andrew Wardrop called for ‘boats on the water’ and we did our best.
The morning’s racing turned out to be drifting matches in the glassy conditions. Both of the two morning races were taken out by guest skipper Scott Brain. Many would put down a race win under such conditions to luck. But you can’t be that lucky twice in succession. Scott peeled off back to back wins in the morning and a solid forth in one of the afternoon races and won today’s event overall. Now that is a great welcome to the club! Congratulations Scott!
There was a bit more wind in the afternoon - well enough to break the reflections - perhaps one knot. It seemed that the DF95’s were flying relative to their speeds of the morning session.
Buzzy Behrens always seems to find some breeze when there is not too much about and he came second overall. Phil Jackman took third place with his usual consistent scorecard.
In all just four races today (and so one discard was allowed) but I think given the day we did well to complete a series and it was good to get back to sailing at the dam.

Upcoming events and info

This Sunday sees the return of IOM Scratch at the dam, button press at 10am. Any volunteers for Pro would also be welcome. In the absence of a PRO, we will be utilising a rotating Pro system, so be prepared for your turn.

The following Sunday, 13th July is IOM Mid Winter Regatta. Big thanks to John Hall for volunteering as Pro for the event. It's really appreciated. Entries for this close this coming Sunday, so get those entries in. Late enty fee will apply after Sunday.

We also have a double RM ranking coming up, on 19/20 July. Ricky Price has generously volunteered his time to Pro the Saturday, but we are looking for someone on the Sunday. If you are available, please let either Ray or Kyle know and we'll book you in for it.


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