DF95 Mid Week Handicap

There was a light 2-5 knot Westerly blowing across Risdon Brook dam where a strong fleet of sixteen DF95 skippers lined up for today’s handicap racing. The wind held its strength and direction for the whole day and while Westerly conditions are not ideal for the dam we were able to have challenging and close races.
 
Before racing today buoy-9 was moved about 10 meters closer towards the shore. This seemed to make a big difference to being able to get clear vision of the mark and this was particularly useful when sailing in such a large fleet.
 
Our usual DF95 PRO Andrew Wardrop was ably assisted today by both Rod Marshall and Peter Germein. A huge thanks to you all.
 
We welcomed guest Paul Matthews to racing today. Paul is a sailor at the Montrose club but today borrowed Kyle’s boat to check out radio sailing. We hope that you enjoyed your day Paul.
 
Third place overall was taken by John Hall who brings out his best when sailing the DF95.
 
Countback had to be used to separate first and second places today with Jammy Jones taking the day from Phil Turnbull. Lots of podium finishes to each of the skippers. Well sailed Jammy, Phil and John!
 
I did think that Jammy has done his dash after a disaster in the last race where, thinking that he had finished in second place he called out his number only to find out that he had been ‘sailing’ Phil Turnbull’s boat for nearly two legs while his own boat was floundering at the back of the course. In his defence Phil’s boat is not only the same colour but its sail number starts with ’23-‘ the same as his own. And I reckon that we have all made that mistake ourselves whether or not we admit it!

Some photos today from Ray Joyce and Colin Whitton below
 
Coming up:
Sunday: There is  an impressive entry list for the Southern Tasmania IOM Championship. Late entries can still be made on-line. Briefing will be at 10:15 for a 10:30 button-press.
Next Wednesday: IOM Handicap racing at Risdon Brook Dam 11:00 button-press.
 
Shorty