IOM State Championship

​A bit of a quicker day today, with inclement weather shortening the day and sailors happy to finish 90 minutes early.

We unfortunately lost a few sailors overnight, through some soreness and and electrical failure - and Les was too unwell to make it to help out with the officiating duties - hopr you get better soon Les.

The forecast 30 knot plus winds weren't there on arrival, and the river had flattened out to a 4-6 knot breeze.

We got in three races before lunch was called, having changed to a B rig in the race before lunch.

After lunch, we were again on A Rigs, but after a few races post lunch, a massive squall came in with torrential rain and the predicted winds - which is when the day was called off a bit early.

Michael Hickman maintained his overnight advantage, however Richard and Stuart cut in to that gap, but was not quite enough time to mount a serious challenge.

As such, Mike was the well deserved winner of the 2024 IOM State Championship, finishing on 21 points.

Stuart Dawes continued his form from yesterday, placing second on 28 points.

Richard Fisher rounded out the top three with 30 points.

In Silver Fleet, Ricky Price continued his fine form, winning on 21 points.

Ian Hey took second place on 23 points.

Peter Sylvester rounded out the top 3 with 31 points.

Big thanks to our volunteers over the two days. Les Hanson, John Hall, Phil Jackman and Phil Turnbull all gave their time to officiate while the rest of us could sail. The way they all went about it was very commendable. Thanks a lot guys.

The quality of sailing over the two days was also of very high standard. We all make mistakes and miscalculate on the water, and to see the penalty turns taken straight away and without having to be called on those obvious ones was fantastic to see. There are always the ones that are a bit unclear, but they were solved quite quickly and amicably - great to see.

Finally, we'd also like to thank our northern sailors for cming this weekend. Thanks Ted and Dicko for taking the time to come down and sail with us. Your friendly banter and company is always a highlight and we hope to see you both returning again soon.

Upcoming sailing

This Wednesday, we have IOM Mid Week Handicap at the dam, starting at 11am.
Next Sunday is DF95 Scratch, also at the dam, at 1pm

Coming soon is a Wooden IOM and Classic IOM Day at Trevallyn Dam on Saturday, 7th December. I believe it is a 1030 start and my understanding is that the format of the day will be two races of IOM Woodies, then swap around to two races of IOM Classics and so on. Throw it in your calendar - more details to come.

Kyle