DF95 Summer Scratch Round 2

​A welcome change to the last few weeks today. Ten DF95's made it along for the scratch day - a great turnout, as we knew there were four that could not make it in advance.

A stiff West Nor Westerley blowing. Stu was the first one on the water with his B Rig, and was off the water very soon after, changing up to the C. Everyone else followed suit, except for poor Cookie. His new boat had two rigs only. He tried to stick it out but pulled the plug after a few races. C rigs was the minimum for the entire day.

Tacking and picking the right shifts was the order of the day, and none were better than Stu today, an absolute masterclass. Eleven races completed for the day with some close racing in amongst the fleet and some interesting tactics. Sailing in close or further out - choose your poison with the anticipated wind shift that may come.

Apart from the high standard of racing, an absolute highlight was the absolute lack of calling out or extended "discussion" over incidents. There was no shortage of incidenats about the race course, but penaltes were completed quickly and without fuss, and very often accompanied with an apology to the affected skipper. A great exapmple of the sailing we strive to have as the example at the club. And I don't think our Pro had to call one of them.

On that, a big thanks to Les, coming out to officiate the day today. Although you were tired at the end of the day, your health seems to be improving every week. Let's hope it continues for you on your recvery back to normal.

Today, it was no surprise that Stu was our winner, with 13 points after the 11 races. Just the 7 wins for the day. Very well deserved Stu.

Second place today, on countback, was Kyle Stewart, 10 points behind Stu, on 23 points - with two wins.

Third place today was Michael Hickman with one win.

With the size of the DF95 fleet, we will instigate a Silver Fleet as we have done with the IOM Scratch, and with that in Mind, Silver Fleet winner would ahve been Ian Hey, with Peter Sylvester in second, and Phil Jackman third.

Coming up

Wednesday is IOM Mid Week Handicap at the Dam, button press at 11am

Next Sunday is IOM Scratch, at Montrose, Button press at 1pm


Kyle