RM Winter Scratch Round 3

​A cool morning for the 6 skippers today, but a reasonable NW breeze to sail in. Fortunately, it intensified a bit and for about an hour, we were sailing at the top end of A Rig, before it abated to a very light 3 knot breeze at the end of the day. By the time we had packed up and left, the breeze had died completely as predicted.

It was great to see Phil Turnbull back on the water today as well.

Twelve races completed today, which was quite good considering the light conditions. Looking at the results, we had four of the six skippers take a race win. Although some of the races had one or two break out from the pack, many races were quite close amongst the skippers.

Interestingly, the wind today, had very few shifts and was quite true for much of the day. That said, it seemed the yachts heading further out enjoyed a slightly better breeze and direction to those close in on most occasions.

After the twelve races, the battle for honours on the day was decided by just one point.

Ray Joyce came out winner of the day with 17 points. So very consistent, as always, with podiums for all his counted races.
Kyle Stewart came in second, just one away on 18 points. Also very consistent with throwouts being two 4th places.
Coming in third today was John Hall on 27 points. John felt a bit off the pace early, and made an adjustment during one of the breaks and transformed his yacht - so very fast downwind.

A great day's sailing today which was really enjoyed by all on site.

Big thanks again to Les, for coming along to take on the Pro duties for us - always really appreciated.

Coming up

Wenesday is IOM Mid Week Handicap, button press at 11am. 

Next Saturday is the DF65 State Championship at Lake Trevallyn. Please get your entries in if you are considering coming along

Sunday is IOM Scratch at the dam, button press at 10am.

Kyle