RM Summer Scratch Series Round 4

Well, what a challenging day we had today
 
Started in B Rig conditions, but the wind was all over the place on the water, and for many, it seemed that most tacks were into unseen headers. Very difficult conditions. A very low tide also made things difficult, with event he rescue dinghy finding issue with the lack of depth around stricken yachts.
 
Just eight races were completed, as we had some extended breaks to move buoys out a bit further to reduce the casualty list with grounded yachts.
 
That said, the cream, as always still rises to the top, and this week, Lisa Blackwood came out well on top with just 8 points from the 8 races. Ray Joyce came in in a rare second position on 15, and then we had a three way tie for third, with Rod Marshall on 27 points, taking the place on countback from John Hall and Les Hanson.
 
Unfortunately, a hard day on the water, but we hope to have the championship course set up by next weekend, so when the conditions aren’t entirely favourable, we will have a choice of courses to use.
 
Upcoming events this week

• Wednesday 30th October – IOM Handicap at MBYC, starting at 10am and handicap starting at 11am
• Sunday 3rd November – IOM Scratch Series Round 5 at MBYC, starting at 1pm. Note, the dam is going to be inspected this week to see if it can be sailed on, but we will have the championship course ready as well, as there will be a Jet Ski day on next weekend out the front of the MBYC clubhouse. If the venue changes, I will email to let you all know.