DF95 Summer Scratch

A healthy fleet of 13 yachts today at the dam, which was encouraging with the inclement weather forecast.

Very light wind early on, with quite large shifts on display.

After a slightly late start due to the wind not wanting to give us a consistent enough direction initially, Pro Phil Jackman got us under way. The very light conditions proved very testing and the experience shone out with those choosing the higher percentage course options, with some (myself included) chasing the wind that was apparently on its way, only to be cruelled by it not coming far enough across the dam to come in to play.

Later on, the easterly influence made it more difficult and those who chose closer in lanes were able to catch the little lifts and made some great progress with them.

We finished with just 6 races completed before we called it a  day. The rain started to be a bit more persistent, and the thunder was rolling in on us.

After the 6, we had a new round winner in Chris Wood. Sailing a fantatstic day today. Just the one win, but all counted races on the podium for a very deserved round win on 10 points.

Second place, equally well deserved and consistent with 4 podium finishes was Stu dawes. Just two behind on 12 points.

Third place today went to Rod Marshall (only as good as your last race??). A couple of 3rds and a race win giving Rod 19 points for the day.

In Silver Fleet, Rod came out round winner on 10 points, followed by Ian Hay in second on 12 points, rounded out by visitor, Max Gluskie on 17 points, just edging our Peter Ross by countback.

Big thanks to Phil Jackman for filling in as PRO today. It was really appreciated, especially with such challenging wind conditions and the effort put in to get as good a course as possible.



Coming Up:

• Wednesday, 19th November: IOM Mid-Week Handicap, button press at 11:00 AM.
• Next Sunday, 23rd November: IOM Scratch at Montrose,  button press at 1PM.

IOM Classic and Woodie Schedule 2026:For those sailing the IOM Woodies and Classics, Ian Hey has just released the Classics/Woodies sailing schedule for 2026. Place the dates in your calendar and let's hope for a continued high turnout for these classes next year. Note that we are travelling a bit next year with three locations, Montrose Bay, Forcett Lakes and Launceston.

Christmas BBQ lunch and presentationsA reminder to everyone that on Sunday 21st december, we will be having a sail day, christmas BBQ and presentations at MBYC. A this stage, it looks like we might be sailing the A Class yachts in the morning, followed by lunch and end of season awards, then followed by some sailing in th eafternoon. Please add it to your calendar if you can. it would be great to get a good turnout for the last sail day of the year and get some socialising and frivolity happening amongst members before the break.
Kyle