Don Ash IOM Classics Shield and IOM Woodie Regatta Results - Trevallyn Dam

​An excellent field of 18 IOM's today at the combined Don Ash Classic IOM Shield and IOM Woodie Regatta at Trevallyn Dam - Co-Hosted by Northern Tasmania Radio Yacht Club and Risdon Brook Radio Yacht Club. Fantastic that we had representation from RBRYC, Forcett Lakes, NTRYC and NWTRYC.

Inclement weather early with showers and light winds, but our northern co-hosts had our comfort in mind with two gazeebo's set up to keep us dry and warm - thanks guys.

With such a strong turnout, we elected to run the two classes separately, with stanza's of two races at a time between the Classics and Woodie IOM's. Personally, I think this worked really well and added to the relaxed atmosphere of the day. Sail a few races, and have a break for a few - with the exception of two skippers who sailed in both classes.

Thanks also to Peter Webberley and Rod Marshall - for bringing up a second yacht each for other sailors to join in.

After a quick briefing from Co-PRO's Ted (Woodie Pro) and Kyle (Classic Pro), we got under way with the Classics. The light weather made for slow races, but we got in 7 (4 classic, 3 woody) before stopping for a lunch break - with the BBQ calling for us.

A light hearted lunch break for about 30 minutes before we got back in to racing. By this time, the clouds had dissipated and the sun came out, quickly pushing the mid 20's in temperature (as well as a sharp sting to the sun itself). We got a nice 6 knot or so breeze as well.

The day was completed after 8 races for each class, and we soon gathered for the presentations.

Conduct on the day was first rate. Many of us made mistakes, and quickly went about our turns no matter if it was called by someone else or self elected - a great example to continue to strive for.

Calling out the Woodie results first - I made a small accounting error and erroneusly announced the top three. They were provisional results.......
Winner of the woodies today was Lisa Blackwod on 17 points - a very consistent day today.
Second, by just one point was Kyle Stewart on 18 points - Handicap hurt after stringing three podiums in a row.
Third place was Ricky Price on 24 points.

Well done to all competitors.

In the Classics division, we presented the new Don Ash Shield. Don was been a long time member and has been very active at Forcett with the Classic IOM's. Don passed recently and we chose to honour his memory in the creation of this shield. It is envisaged that we will have multiple sail days into the future to count towards the Shield - and next year will have events in the north and south of the state. This shield will recognise both Older Classic IOM's up to hull #1000 and newer Classics from #1001 to #1500, with some leeway allowed as appropriate by the organisers.

Overall, Ted Stevens won the day in his Modern Classic Mad Max on 15 points. Very fast all day - still able to get a 2nd after being handicapped out to 35 seconds.
Peter Webberly was overall 2nd with his Older Classic TS-2, just one behind on 16 points.
Peter Turner rounded out the  overall top 3 with his Modern V5, on 21 points.

For the Modern side of the class, Ted Stevens won and is first name on the newly minted Don Ash Shield, with Peter Turner second and Peter Dutton third.

The Classic side of the class was won by Peter Webberley - also to be named on the shield, with John Hall taking second and Colin Hills in third. Of note, 2, 3 and 4 in the Classic IOM's were all tied and had to be separated on countback.

Thanks everybody for turning up on a pretty dreary start to the day. We were hansomely rewarded by the change (for the better) in the weather and finished up having an absolute cracking day's sailing.

Kyle