DF95 Summer Scratch Round 3

After a successful Show Day Showdown, it was going to be interesting to see if it was a good decision to ahve DF95 Scratch racing straight after. Were sailors a bit tired of the DF95 sailing or reinvigorated?

Well, the votes came in and it certainly looks like things were reinvigorated, as wel had a great turnout of 16 sailors today.

While I sorted out the results, I looked into the DF sailing this year and possibly found one reason why as well. With Risdon Brook hosting the nationals as well as a big run of severe weather events this year, we have sailed only 4 of a scheduled 7 rounds to date, with just one more summer round to complete the season. The DF class certainly looks to have been under-served this year due to events outside our control (this has happened to the RM and A Class series as well - RM's only 2 of 3 sailed and A Class also just 2 of 4 sailed.

Back to the days sailing, we did not have a PRO initially, so set up a rotating PRO system and thanks to all competitors, there was not the need for observers with sailing being respectful and easy to manage.
That said, Lisa came after the first race and PRO'd much of the rest of the day for us (thanks Lisa) with Kyle doing the duties for the last 3.

Conditions were variable to say the least. The South Easterly influence making things very difficult with large wind shifts the feature of the day. Those not used to it suffering substantially and those who were quick enough in decision making with the shifts rising to the top.

It was fantastic to see visitor Mat Bugg along again after really enjoying Thursdays sail day. We hope you enjoyed it today Mat and continue to come along and sign up as a member when you feel ready to do so.

At the end of the day, Stu dawes reiterated why he is one of the premier sailors of the DF class in the country, a dominant disply today, registering four wins and two other podiums - having to cound just a 4 outside of his podium finishes for the day. A dominant winner on 16 points.

Second place today was Ray, also very well sailed and consistent rhough much of the day, finishing on 34.4 points.

Third place today was our travelling sailor, Jammy Jones, who has recently returned form his annual oddesy to Qld. Taking third place by countback from Scott Brian with 39 points.

In Silver fleet, we were all tied up for the win, and it counted back to the number of 5th places before the deadlock was sorted out.

John Short took the day out on 19 points from Ian Hey. So close between those two.

Third place went to Richard Wylie on 22 points.

Well done all for a great sail day and perserverence in very shifty conditions.

Coming Up:

• Wednesday, 29th October: IOM Mid-Week Handicap, button press at 11:00 AM.
• Next Saturday, 1st November: IOM Woodie day (Handicap) at Forcett Lakes, button press at 10:30 AM.
• Next Sunday, 2nd November: IOM Scratch at Montrose,  button press at 1PM.

Kyle