Rotherham Model Yacht Club
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Year long Open IOM and a Dragon 65 Series on Saturday every month,
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Model Yacht Covid Limited Sailing
Please maintain Social Distancing at All Times and wear a facemask
Limited to Six boats sailing at any one time.
To Maintain Social Distancing - only ONE person on the Slipway or Jetty at a time
Please wear a lifejacket, there are 4 in the Cabinet.
Use the Chairs at 2 mtr intervals
The Rescue Boat should be single-manned, and only used if a boat(s) is stuck in the middle
if anyone wants to visit the Club, please ring or email Brian or Peter
Pete Walters is Overall winner of Rotherham Open Winter Series
George Cliff Trophy Series No 3 14th March
Close racing on A+ between Stuart Hoare, Brian Quinn and Garry Box, with Brian winning the wine and overall.
George Cliff Trophy Series to Date
Rotherham Open Winter Series No IOM No 4 7th March
With a wind 15 gusting 35mph. all boats were on the top suit
All the RMYC sailors suffered various amounts of breakages so spent to much time out.
Peter Walters and Jen Hand were challenging for the win.
Overall Peter won, but Jen won the wine (as Peter had previously won one.
Next month is the Final race in the Series; can Geoff Farrar catch Peter Walters?
All the RMYC sailors suffered various amounts of breakages so spent to much time out.
Peter Walters and Jen Hand were challenging for the win.
Overall Peter won, but Jen won the wine (as Peter had previously won one.
Next month is the Final race in the Series; can Geoff Farrar catch Peter Walters?
Ted Ward Series 29th Febuary 2020
Another windy day with gusts of 40mph forcast; all boats rigged B suit, but at times top suit would have been more appropriate, and we never had any big gusts. A good morning of competitive racing, especially the starts with all the skippers vying for position. There were lots of changes in postion throughout each race, but Dave Darwell and Peter Walters were the most consistent. Dave won the bottle of wine.
MYA IOM Northern District Winter Series Round 6 at Rotherham MYC
What a fantastic day, one which pushed the sailors and their boats to the limit. The weather forecast proved to be right with WSW wind direction, mostly 20 to 25mph but with frequent gusts of up to 45mph.
As the wind veered round to a SW we had to change the windward mark, otherwise the course stood up well throughout the day.
All competitors chose their number 2 rigs.
The early races saw Craig Raistrick Rotherham MYC, Peter Walters (Lincoln RSC), David Winder (Keighley MYC), Neil Thornton (Scarborough MYC) and Gordon Bayliff (Fleetwood) vying for the first five places, but by the sixth race some boats were beginning to show signs of gear problems and by the 8th race we had four retirements due to broken gear and a lost rudder.
From this point on Craig Raistrick, Peter Walters and Chris Moore (Askern MYC) seem to dominate the top section of each race as they got use to the conditions however, David Stewart (Ashton Keys RYC) who finished in fourth place overall improved right through the day with each race finish.
All the competitors sailed well in very difficult cold conditions and at times in the gusts gave some spectacular sailing and of course were well behaved sportsman.
We must not forget that these events do not run themselves so a well-deserved vote of thanks goes to Race Office Brian Quinn, our scorer John Gray, with Jenny Hand, Gerry Egginton, Stuart Hoare and Gerry Beresford observing and start & finish line; and in the kitchen Jackie Quinn, Helen Hoare, Jan Cooper and Linda Beresford producing fantastic lunch of pie/peas and apple crumble/custard certainly warmed us up.
Well Done!
Report Brian Quinn, Photograper Roy Randell
As the wind veered round to a SW we had to change the windward mark, otherwise the course stood up well throughout the day.
All competitors chose their number 2 rigs.
The early races saw Craig Raistrick Rotherham MYC, Peter Walters (Lincoln RSC), David Winder (Keighley MYC), Neil Thornton (Scarborough MYC) and Gordon Bayliff (Fleetwood) vying for the first five places, but by the sixth race some boats were beginning to show signs of gear problems and by the 8th race we had four retirements due to broken gear and a lost rudder.
From this point on Craig Raistrick, Peter Walters and Chris Moore (Askern MYC) seem to dominate the top section of each race as they got use to the conditions however, David Stewart (Ashton Keys RYC) who finished in fourth place overall improved right through the day with each race finish.
All the competitors sailed well in very difficult cold conditions and at times in the gusts gave some spectacular sailing and of course were well behaved sportsman.
We must not forget that these events do not run themselves so a well-deserved vote of thanks goes to Race Office Brian Quinn, our scorer John Gray, with Jenny Hand, Gerry Egginton, Stuart Hoare and Gerry Beresford observing and start & finish line; and in the kitchen Jackie Quinn, Helen Hoare, Jan Cooper and Linda Beresford producing fantastic lunch of pie/peas and apple crumble/custard certainly warmed us up.
Well Done!
Report Brian Quinn, Photograper Roy Randell
Rotherham Open Winter Series No 3 9th February
Despite the strong winds forecast for Storm Ciara later in the day, at the start of racing. the wind was only a steady 9mph south westerly with blue sky with a few light fluffy clouds. Later in the morning there were stonger spells of wind which caused a few problems with the fleet racing with the top suit,
The racing was close all day, David Darwell was sailing his new Vision and won most of the early races, but as the wind increased, Pee Walters with his Slimtel was more competitive, and Brian Quinn (MX16) sailed consistentaly well to finish only a pont behind the firtst two. Pete Walters won the day and the wine on dsicards from David Darwell. Thanks to the OD Gerry Egginton and scorer John Gray.
The racing was close all day, David Darwell was sailing his new Vision and won most of the early races, but as the wind increased, Pee Walters with his Slimtel was more competitive, and Brian Quinn (MX16) sailed consistentaly well to finish only a pont behind the firtst two. Pete Walters won the day and the wine on dsicards from David Darwell. Thanks to the OD Gerry Egginton and scorer John Gray.
Ted Ward Trophy Series No 1 25th January
In a very competitive fleet Keith Holmes won the first round of 2020 Ted Ward IOM Series, second David Jeffs and third equal on 34 points Dave Darwell and Peter Walters.
A good days racing on topsuit on light overcast day with a steady 10mph SW wind whith a few small shifts and bends to provide opportunities to gain places on the beats.
Stewart Campbell from Kinghorn sailing a K2 demonstrated how to hover on the start line.
Thanks to OD Brian Quinn for and John Gray with Dereck Plater for scoring.
The next round on February 22nd includes Round 6 of the MYA Northern District Winter IOM Series last race 3pm.
Results corrected 31st January
A good days racing on topsuit on light overcast day with a steady 10mph SW wind whith a few small shifts and bends to provide opportunities to gain places on the beats.
Stewart Campbell from Kinghorn sailing a K2 demonstrated how to hover on the start line.
Thanks to OD Brian Quinn for and John Gray with Dereck Plater for scoring.
The next round on February 22nd includes Round 6 of the MYA Northern District Winter IOM Series last race 3pm.
Results corrected 31st January
George Cliff Trophy Series No 1 18th January
Dave Burke won a competitive mornings racing from Pete Walters and Tim Hand.
The weather was good with clear blue sky with a steady westerly wind, ideal for A+ rig
The weather was good with clear blue sky with a steady westerly wind, ideal for A+ rig
Rotherham Open Winter Series No2 11th January
David Darwell won an exciting morning's sailing that started on B suit and finished on C suit in a strong SW wind.
The weather caused gear failure on several boats, Mick Cooper was unable to repair his boat, but most skippers only missed the odd race.
Pete Walters started well, and Jen Hand sailed consistantley well, battling with David Darwell.
David won the bottle of wine,
The weather caused gear failure on several boats, Mick Cooper was unable to repair his boat, but most skippers only missed the odd race.
Pete Walters started well, and Jen Hand sailed consistantley well, battling with David Darwell.
David won the bottle of wine,
Rotherham Open Winter Series No 1 28th December
Eight IOMs entered the first Rotherham Open Winter Series
The wind was a steady 10mph SSW, an ideal wind direction, on warm and fine day.
Geoff Farrar and Brian Quinn were the inform skippers with Malcolm Yeomans and Peter Cogill in contention.
Kliff Paskil-Jeffery had boat problems and swapped boats before retiring; the coffee break gave Peter time to clear his winch.
An enjoyable morning's sailing with Geoff Farrar winning overall and taking the wine, from Brian and Peter.
The next round of the Winter Series is on Saturday 11th January
The wind was a steady 10mph SSW, an ideal wind direction, on warm and fine day.
Geoff Farrar and Brian Quinn were the inform skippers with Malcolm Yeomans and Peter Cogill in contention.
Kliff Paskil-Jeffery had boat problems and swapped boats before retiring; the coffee break gave Peter time to clear his winch.
An enjoyable morning's sailing with Geoff Farrar winning overall and taking the wine, from Brian and Peter.
The next round of the Winter Series is on Saturday 11th January
Craig Raistrick Trophy Overall
Geoff Farrar wins the 2019 Craig Raistrick Open IOM Series Trophy from Brian Quinn, Peter Cogill and Jen Hand.
21 skippers with 6 visitors competed in 9 events over the year, with Brian won two events, and eight other skippers each won one event, but 9 skippers won a bottle of wine.
Thanks to Craig Raistrick for sponsoring the Trophy for the past three years.
In 2020 there will be a Winter and Summer Series each with 5 events - First Event Saturday 28th December
9 Skippers with 4 visitors sailed the final event in the Craig Raistrick Series. After all the rain, the weather was fine and mild with a steady 11mph southerly wind. The water level had risen enough to make launching easy, without the use of the temorary pontoon.
Generally the startline had a port end bias which proved intersting as boats tacked ont port trying to cross the starbaord tack boats.
Dave Darwell had borrowed a boat, but soon had it sailing quickly. Race wins were shared between Craig, Jen and Geoff, with Mick Walters of Licoln, a newcomer to model yachting, winning the final race.
Overall Craig won from Geoff and Jen.
George Cliff Trophy Overall Results
Malcolm Yeomas won the final round of the inaugural George Cliff DF65 OPen series.
A good morning's sailing on B suit with a steady WSW which increased a a rain shower came through whichprovided n excuse for a coffee break.
Gerry Eggington sailing and RG65 won a bootle of wine asthe other skippers had previosly won ione.
Overall Brian Quinn who was the only skipper to sail in every round comfortably won the Series and Trophy.
A good morning's sailing on B suit with a steady WSW which increased a a rain shower came through whichprovided n excuse for a coffee break.
Gerry Eggington sailing and RG65 won a bootle of wine asthe other skippers had previosly won ione.
Overall Brian Quinn who was the only skipper to sail in every round comfortably won the Series and Trophy.
14 December 2019 George Cliff Trophy - Final
Ted Ward Trophy Overall
Brian Quinns receives the Ted Ward Trophy from Margaret Ward
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Mick Chamberlain receives the Event Glass and the Wine from Margaret Ward
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16 December 2019 Final Ted Ward IOM Regatta
19 October 2019 Ted Ward IOM Regatta
A good morning sailing in a light SW wind which hid a few shifts & bends. Five different skippers won a race at the penultimate Ted Ward IOM seri,; after a few races, Stuart Hoare got back into the groove and won race 5.
Geof Farrar was the most constent helm and won overall from Brian Quinn who won the bottle of wine.
Thanks to Roy Randell and John Grey as OOD and scorer.
Going into the Final Round of the Series in November, Brian Quinn has unassailable lead from Peter Cogill and Geoff Farrar.
Come and celebrate the Final Round and Prize giving of the Ted Ward Series with Ted's family at the Final Round in 16th November.
Geof Farrar was the most constent helm and won overall from Brian Quinn who won the bottle of wine.
Thanks to Roy Randell and John Grey as OOD and scorer.
Going into the Final Round of the Series in November, Brian Quinn has unassailable lead from Peter Cogill and Geoff Farrar.
Come and celebrate the Final Round and Prize giving of the Ted Ward Series with Ted's family at the Final Round in 16th November.
12 October 2019 George Cliff Trophy
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Racing commenced at 10.00am with seven boats entered five from Rotherham one from Lincoln and one had travelled from ROFWAC in Batley.
Weather was good to us with the wind from SSW strength up to 10mph and cloudy so most started on A+ rigs, four races then coffee. Racing finished at 12.30 after twelve races. Mick Cooper was the skipper of the day, but had to leave after 6 races and forfeited the likely win. First place Brian Quinn 16 points, followed by Malcolm Yeoman’s 21 points, third Place John Goodyear ROFWAC 36 points. Many thanks to Roy Randell our O/D and John Gray scorer. A good mornings racing enjoyed by all. |
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5 October 2019 Craig Raistrick Trophy No 10
21 September 2019 Ted Ward IOM Regatta Series 9
14 September 2019 George Cliff Trophy
7 September 2019 Craig Raistrick Trophy No 9
Nine sailors with visitors from Askern and Lincoln came to sail in the ninth “Craig Raistrick” series regatta. We welcomed back Mick Cooper (Lincoln RSC) and Craig Raistrick.
The steady northerly wind greeted the fleet and was ideal for a figure of 8 Course; with a few bends / shifts in the wind to test the skippers’ upwind skills and to give opportunities for gaining places.
The skippers were well behaved and made good clean starts on a starboard biased start line.
In the first race Craig Raistrick (MX16), Brian Quinn (MX16) and Peter Cogill (V9) broke away; Brian won from Peter and Craig. In the second race Craig who was brushing off the cobwebs, won from Mick Cooper (TNT) and Sam Gill (Askern RSC - Cock a Too).
During the week the strong winds had blown a large patch of floating weed onto the course, but the Wednesday team cleared it near the jetty and round the marks. However during the races some of us found bits of floating weed and needed to make pit-stops on the jetty to clear it.
Craig was now back on form and won races three and four from Mick and Peter (race 3) and Alan Lees (Cock a Too) race 4. In Race 5 Mick won from Craig and Alan.
Race 6 saw Brian win again from Peter and Mick; then Craig was first from Peter and Brian in race 7. In race 8 Brian won from Mick and Craig.
Craig missed the last four races, and would probably have won overall had he been able to stay.
Brian won nos 9 from Mick and Gerry Beresford (KG1) and 12 followed by Mick and Peter
Mick won races 10 and 11 – 10 from Peter and Brian, and 10 from Gerry and Brian.
A good morning of clean, competitive yet friendly racing which kept us all on our toes watching the wind for small changes in strength and direction.
Thanks to Roy Randell for the OD for the day and all the competitors for taking part in a very friendly and competitive mornings racing.
Mick Cooper won the bottle of wine and won overall from Brian and Peter.
In the Craig Raistrick Series after 7 Regattas, with one discard, Brian is now leading by two points from Peter followed Geoff Farrar.
The water has dropped and some weed is still growing; this week’s working party will be checking and clearing any new patches in the sailing area.
The steady northerly wind greeted the fleet and was ideal for a figure of 8 Course; with a few bends / shifts in the wind to test the skippers’ upwind skills and to give opportunities for gaining places.
The skippers were well behaved and made good clean starts on a starboard biased start line.
In the first race Craig Raistrick (MX16), Brian Quinn (MX16) and Peter Cogill (V9) broke away; Brian won from Peter and Craig. In the second race Craig who was brushing off the cobwebs, won from Mick Cooper (TNT) and Sam Gill (Askern RSC - Cock a Too).
During the week the strong winds had blown a large patch of floating weed onto the course, but the Wednesday team cleared it near the jetty and round the marks. However during the races some of us found bits of floating weed and needed to make pit-stops on the jetty to clear it.
Craig was now back on form and won races three and four from Mick and Peter (race 3) and Alan Lees (Cock a Too) race 4. In Race 5 Mick won from Craig and Alan.
Race 6 saw Brian win again from Peter and Mick; then Craig was first from Peter and Brian in race 7. In race 8 Brian won from Mick and Craig.
Craig missed the last four races, and would probably have won overall had he been able to stay.
Brian won nos 9 from Mick and Gerry Beresford (KG1) and 12 followed by Mick and Peter
Mick won races 10 and 11 – 10 from Peter and Brian, and 10 from Gerry and Brian.
A good morning of clean, competitive yet friendly racing which kept us all on our toes watching the wind for small changes in strength and direction.
Thanks to Roy Randell for the OD for the day and all the competitors for taking part in a very friendly and competitive mornings racing.
Mick Cooper won the bottle of wine and won overall from Brian and Peter.
In the Craig Raistrick Series after 7 Regattas, with one discard, Brian is now leading by two points from Peter followed Geoff Farrar.
The water has dropped and some weed is still growing; this week’s working party will be checking and clearing any new patches in the sailing area.
17 August 2019 Ted Ward IOM Regatta Series 9
Eight sailors including three visitors from Askern and Fleetwood came to sail in the eighth “Ted Ward” series regatta
The weather forecast was for brisk winds gusting to 20mph but dry.
The day was dry and we were able to all put on our top suits; the winds only reached high enough speeds to cause tacking or submarining issues as a front or two came through.
Wind was from the south and went round to the SSW course set with a long windward beat to the first mark and then two reaches and a run ,two laps to complete.
The first two races were won by Brian Quinn with Geoff Farrar and Chris Chatfield from Fleetwood fighting for second and third.
The third fourth and fifth races Brian went off the boil and Geoff Farrar Managed to get three wins in with David Jeffs from Askern and Peter Cogill fighting for second and third.
Both Philip and Peter lost good positions after being taken out by wayward boats.
Races 6/7/8 Brian came back with a first and two second’s David Jeffs, Chris Chatfield and Peter Cogill fought it out for second third and fourth places but Philip Sampson who does not compete much was showing some good sailing with a third and a fourth place in race 7 and 8 well done. Geoff Farrar was unlucky to sit out these races due to gear failure.
Races 10/11/12/ Brian came back with a flourish with three wins with Geoff Farrar, Peter Cogill, David Jeffs and Philip Sampson sharing second, third and fourth places.
David Jeffs won the bottle of wine, and Brian David and Chris won engraved whisky tumblers.
Following the weed cut three weeks ago, the remaining cut floating weed has nearly cleared, but in most races only one boat caught a little weed.
Thanks to Roy Randell for stepping in to do the OD for the day and all the competitors for taking part in a very friendly and competitive mornings racing.
Overall, with one discard, Brian is leading the Ted Ward Series followed by Peter and Jen Hand.
The weather forecast was for brisk winds gusting to 20mph but dry.
The day was dry and we were able to all put on our top suits; the winds only reached high enough speeds to cause tacking or submarining issues as a front or two came through.
Wind was from the south and went round to the SSW course set with a long windward beat to the first mark and then two reaches and a run ,two laps to complete.
The first two races were won by Brian Quinn with Geoff Farrar and Chris Chatfield from Fleetwood fighting for second and third.
The third fourth and fifth races Brian went off the boil and Geoff Farrar Managed to get three wins in with David Jeffs from Askern and Peter Cogill fighting for second and third.
Both Philip and Peter lost good positions after being taken out by wayward boats.
Races 6/7/8 Brian came back with a first and two second’s David Jeffs, Chris Chatfield and Peter Cogill fought it out for second third and fourth places but Philip Sampson who does not compete much was showing some good sailing with a third and a fourth place in race 7 and 8 well done. Geoff Farrar was unlucky to sit out these races due to gear failure.
Races 10/11/12/ Brian came back with a flourish with three wins with Geoff Farrar, Peter Cogill, David Jeffs and Philip Sampson sharing second, third and fourth places.
David Jeffs won the bottle of wine, and Brian David and Chris won engraved whisky tumblers.
Following the weed cut three weeks ago, the remaining cut floating weed has nearly cleared, but in most races only one boat caught a little weed.
Thanks to Roy Randell for stepping in to do the OD for the day and all the competitors for taking part in a very friendly and competitive mornings racing.
Overall, with one discard, Brian is leading the Ted Ward Series followed by Peter and Jen Hand.
10 August 2019 George Cliff Trophy
3 August 2019 Craig Raistrick Trophy No 8
13 July 2019 George Cliff Trophy
15th June 2019 Ted Ward Trophy No 7
1st June 2019 Craig Raistrick Trophy No 6
29th May 2019 Marblehead Regatta Series 10.
18 May Ted Ward IOM Regatta Series 4
11 May 2019 George Cliff Trophy
5th May 2019 Craig Raistrick Trophy
A cool sunny day with a steady northerly wind which shifted as the clouds scudded across.
All but Peter started on B suit; he retired from the first race to change down. An enjoyable morning of close racing. Geoff made more good starts and most consistent. The wind dropped for a few races, but everyone stayed on B suit, and the wind increased later.
Stuart enjoyed his first windy day sailing an IOM and suffered a few nose dives.
A good days racing won by Geoff Farrar who also won the bottle of wine.
In the Series after 4 events, Peter Cogill has 7 point lead from Geoff Farrar followed by Brian Quinn.
All but Peter started on B suit; he retired from the first race to change down. An enjoyable morning of close racing. Geoff made more good starts and most consistent. The wind dropped for a few races, but everyone stayed on B suit, and the wind increased later.
Stuart enjoyed his first windy day sailing an IOM and suffered a few nose dives.
A good days racing won by Geoff Farrar who also won the bottle of wine.
In the Series after 4 events, Peter Cogill has 7 point lead from Geoff Farrar followed by Brian Quinn.
24th April 2019 Marblehead
20 April Ted Ward IOM
,A lovely sunny and warm day at Harthill for the April round of the Ted Ward IOM regatta, but the wind was generally less than the 3 to 6 mph forecast.
The wind was patchy all morning; Jen Hand, Brian Quinn and Peter Cogill all had good results but Dave Alston was the the most consistent.
San Gill was sailing the new Dave Thomas' design and 3D printed Fist Impression IOM and got faster during the morning as he tuned it.
Dave Alston won the regatta and the bottle of wine.
The wind was patchy all morning; Jen Hand, Brian Quinn and Peter Cogill all had good results but Dave Alston was the the most consistent.
San Gill was sailing the new Dave Thomas' design and 3D printed Fist Impression IOM and got faster during the morning as he tuned it.
Dave Alston won the regatta and the bottle of wine.
13th April 2019 George Cliff Trophy
17th April 2019 Marblehead
6th April 2019 Craig Raistrick Trophy
27 March Marblehead Regatta
2nd March 2019 Craig Raistrick Trophy
27th Feb 2019 Marblehead Regatta
IOM Open "Ted Ward" Trophy
Saturday 16th February 2019
IOM Open Ted Ward Trophy Series event no2
16th. February 2019.
Six clubs were represented in the second of the Ted Ward Trophy Series, and eight types of IOM boat were ready to sail.
The eleven competitors all put on their top suits in a freshening south westerly breeze and a triangular course was set with two laps to complete each race.
The first three races were hard fought between Craig Raistrick, Dave Darwell and Jenny Hand, then David Alston decided he wanted some of the action in the third and fourth races.
The wind decided to freshen even more and competitors were wondering do I change down or not but no all stayed on top but Damian Ackroyd who tried the working rig and did better in four races. Malcolm Yeoman’s also did well in races 7/8/9/10.
By the 7th race three competitors had dropped out due to boat problems but we were treated to some close racing throughout the twelve races with some good banter going on and overall rule observance was good.
My thanks to the backroom boys for the help.
Come and join us for the next open event on Saturday the 2nd of March.
16th. February 2019.
Six clubs were represented in the second of the Ted Ward Trophy Series, and eight types of IOM boat were ready to sail.
The eleven competitors all put on their top suits in a freshening south westerly breeze and a triangular course was set with two laps to complete each race.
The first three races were hard fought between Craig Raistrick, Dave Darwell and Jenny Hand, then David Alston decided he wanted some of the action in the third and fourth races.
The wind decided to freshen even more and competitors were wondering do I change down or not but no all stayed on top but Damian Ackroyd who tried the working rig and did better in four races. Malcolm Yeoman’s also did well in races 7/8/9/10.
By the 7th race three competitors had dropped out due to boat problems but we were treated to some close racing throughout the twelve races with some good banter going on and overall rule observance was good.
My thanks to the backroom boys for the help.
Come and join us for the next open event on Saturday the 2nd of March.
Running Total
George Cliff
No sailing in February George Cliff and Craig Raistrick Series due first to ice and then to strong winds
J Class Series No 3
Wednesday 6th February 2019
IOM Open “Ted Ward” Trophy Series No 1
Saturday 19th January 2019
What a great start to a new open series, the weather eventually was kind to us after the early snow showers which turned to slush.
Forecast was cloudy with 6/8 mph wind easterly which gave us a few problems setting a start line however, our sailing o/d with the help of others were able to set a reasonable course and start line.
All boats were on top rigs with visitors from Lincoln, Bridlington, Askern and the home club Rotherham. Racing proved to be competitive all the way through the eleven races.
Geoff Farrar started well, but had boat problems after two 1st places, but it was Malcolm Yeoman’s who came to the fore showing us the way round. Dave Darwell myself and Peter Cogill where left to fight it out for 2nd 3rd 4th places.
Congratulations to Malcolm who won a bottle of wine, for his consistent performance, second and third were close between Dave Darwell and myself with only 2 points in it.
The self-observing went well with all competitors doing there turns when needed. A very enjoyable days racing with plenty of good banter by everyone. This is what sailing is all about long may it continue.
Brian Quinn Racing Officer Rotherham.
Forecast was cloudy with 6/8 mph wind easterly which gave us a few problems setting a start line however, our sailing o/d with the help of others were able to set a reasonable course and start line.
All boats were on top rigs with visitors from Lincoln, Bridlington, Askern and the home club Rotherham. Racing proved to be competitive all the way through the eleven races.
Geoff Farrar started well, but had boat problems after two 1st places, but it was Malcolm Yeoman’s who came to the fore showing us the way round. Dave Darwell myself and Peter Cogill where left to fight it out for 2nd 3rd 4th places.
Congratulations to Malcolm who won a bottle of wine, for his consistent performance, second and third were close between Dave Darwell and myself with only 2 points in it.
The self-observing went well with all competitors doing there turns when needed. A very enjoyable days racing with plenty of good banter by everyone. This is what sailing is all about long may it continue.
Brian Quinn Racing Officer Rotherham.
Dragon 65 Open “George Cliff” Trophy Series
Saturday 12th January 2019
A very cold winter’s morning for this event which must have put a few off coming, however we had five brave souls four of which were from Rotherham and Dave Darwell turned up representing Askern.
Weather was cloudy with a stiff breeze which meant we all started on number one suit.
We ended up having eight races which saw Dave Darwell showing us how to sail a dragon by dominating the front position, but Brian Quinn kept in touch and managed to pinch three 1st places from him.
But again some good sailing was had by everyone on the day, with the self-observing working well again.
Come and join us in February all dates are on Rotherham’s website.
Brian Quinn Racing Officer.
Weather was cloudy with a stiff breeze which meant we all started on number one suit.
We ended up having eight races which saw Dave Darwell showing us how to sail a dragon by dominating the front position, but Brian Quinn kept in touch and managed to pinch three 1st places from him.
But again some good sailing was had by everyone on the day, with the self-observing working well again.
Come and join us in February all dates are on Rotherham’s website.
Brian Quinn Racing Officer.
Craig Raistrick Trophy 2019
5th January 2019
Malcolm Yeomans wins the first round and the bottle of wine of the 2019 Craig Raistrick Open series which this year is monthly.
A competitive days racing in light westerly wind. Craig Raistrick was the most consistent skipper but he missed the last four races, Jenny Hand sailed well.
A competitive days racing in light westerly wind. Craig Raistrick was the most consistent skipper but he missed the last four races, Jenny Hand sailed well.
Ted Ward
We are to sorry to announce the death of Ted Ward, a long standing member of Rotherham Model Yacht Club.Ted joined Rotherham MYC after retiring and moving to Derbyshire, he was a school teacher with many skills and activities : radio controlled flying and sailing.
Ted sailed both Marbleheads and IOMs, taking part in regattas and social sailing.
Ted was always approachable and contributed to the club in many ways.
When Ted had to stop sailing due to ill health he generously donated his boats and equipment to the club to be sold.
The proceeds will be used for a memorial Ted Ward Series for IOMs which will be the inaugurated in 2019.
Ted sailed both Marbleheads and IOMs, taking part in regattas and social sailing.
Ted was always approachable and contributed to the club in many ways.
When Ted had to stop sailing due to ill health he generously donated his boats and equipment to the club to be sold.
The proceeds will be used for a memorial Ted Ward Series for IOMs which will be the inaugurated in 2019.
Rg 65 / Dragon Force
2nd December 2018
Craig Raistrick Trophy Overall 2018
The final round of the Craig Raistrick IOM Series was a competitive days sailing. After a blustery night we expected to be sailing with storm suits, but by the 10am start, the wind had dropped and most boats started on top suit, although a few sailed with B suits, and most changed up later. Racing was competitive and enjoyable with most of us getting to the front at some stage,; Craig Raistrick and Dave Alston were the most consistent.
Craig won from Dave with Peter Cogill third. Thanks to Brian Quinn, the OOD, who kept us sailing and on our metal
With a number of sailors missing the final day, the Series was won by Dave Alston who retained the Trophy, followed by Craig Raistrick, Geoff Farrar and David Darwell.
Thanks to Craig for sponsoring the series. The 2019 series starts on January 5th.
Craig won from Dave with Peter Cogill third. Thanks to Brian Quinn, the OOD, who kept us sailing and on our metal
With a number of sailors missing the final day, the Series was won by Dave Alston who retained the Trophy, followed by Craig Raistrick, Geoff Farrar and David Darwell.
Thanks to Craig for sponsoring the series. The 2019 series starts on January 5th.
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Peter Mick Jeff Dave
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Craig Raistrick Trophy No 6 - 8 December 2018
Marblehead Regatta 17th November 2018
Craig Raistrick Trophy No 5 10 November 2018
IOM Regatta Summer No 5 4 November 2018
IOM Regatta Summer No 4 27 October 2018
IOM Regatta Summer No 2 1 September 2018
J Class Regatta Summer No 2 25 August 2018
Craig Raistrick Trophy No 4 11th August 2018
A fine day of competitive sailing for the 8 IOMs with a SW breeze of 8 to 12 mph with some occasional flat spots under a blue sky. Everyone had a chance in one or more races. Geoff Farrar was the most consistent and won, from Mick Cooper from Lincoln second winning the bottle of wine, and Jen Hand third.
After four events, before discards, Jen Hand leads the series from Mick Cooper and Geoff Farrar
After four events, before discards, Jen Hand leads the series from Mick Cooper and Geoff Farrar
J Class Regatta 30th June
A Class PRACC 5 17th June 2018
Nine A boats from as far as Poole and Bristol met at Rotherham to sail in the 5th national PRACC of the season. The wind was forecast to be 10 to 16mph mainly west south westerly to south south westerly, a good direction as it was coming up the lake from over the dam wall, but occasional increased to 18mph, with some westerly shifts.
The course was set starboard rounding the windward and wing marks and a leeward gate. The marks were changed during the day as the wind shifted more westerly and back southerly.
After winning the Veteran Championship on Saturday, Peter Wiles (Poole RYC) 83 sailing his Sweet 10 design continued his dominance, leading the fleet in race 1 followed by David Stewart 12 (Ashton Quays RYC) sailing a Minstrel and Richard Aucott 16 (Sedgemoor MBC) Sweet 9.
In race 2 Terry Connell 89 (Eastbourne & District MYC) Sweet 6 lead from Bob Conner 05 (Woodsprings MSC) Sweet 9, Richard and Roy Stevens 77 (Scarborough MYC) Sweet 9. On the second lap the wind eased and shifted westerly causing some shiftier winds at the windward mark, Terry retained the lead with Peter up to second followed by Richard and Roy. Peter took the lead downwind to win from Terry, Roy and Richard.
Brian Quinn 11 (Rotherham MYC) Sweet 9, Peter and Richard got good starts in race 3, Peter lead at the windward mark from Richard, Roy and Bob, which is how they finished.
The same four lead at the first mark in the next race Peter, Roy, Richard and Bob. Richard dropped back and Sam Gill 148 (Balne Moor MBC) Gun Boat finished fourth.
At the start of race 5 Roy and Sam became locked together. Richard lead from Peter even though he was over at the start, Terry and Bob. Terry touched a mark, Peter and Bob passed Richard who finished third.
With the wind shifting more westerly the windward mark was changed for race 6; Peter lead from Roy, Bob, which was how they finished
Peter won race 7 from Roy, Terry and David
At the windward mark David lead race 8 from Roy, Peter and Brian. At the gate Peter and Brian went west and David and Roy east; west was better and at the top mark Peter lead from Brian, Roy and David. Brian hit the wing mark allowing Roy through to finish second.
Terry lead race 9 from Peter, Bob and Brian, but at the finish Peter won from David, Bob and Roy.
After lunch the wind had shifted back southerly, so the course reverted to the original windward mark, at the mark Peter lead from Richard, Brian and Roy; at the gate Roy was third, and then on the beat passed Richard and caught up Peter.
At the first mark in race 11 Peter lead from Bob, Brian and Roy, Brian dropped back and Richard finished fourth.
Peter, Roy Brian and Richard sailed round the windward mark in race 12 in line and that was how they finished.
The even more southerly wind caused the change the windward and gate marks. Peter lead from Brian. Roy passed Peter on the beat to the finish, followed by Bob and Richard.
At the first windward mark in race 14 Richard lead from Peter and Roy, sailing was close but Richard held on to win.
Brian, Bob and Roy followed Peter round the windward mark, Brian dropped back. Peter won from Richard and Roy.
At the first mark in race 16 Roy lead from Peter, Terry and Brian. By lap two Peter had retired, Richard was up to second followed by David and Terry; at the finish Brian passed Terry to finish fourth.
Roy was leading race 17 from Terry and Richard, Richard dropped back and on the second beat Bob came through to third followed by Brian. At the finish Roy won from Bob, Terry and Brian.
In the eighteenth and final race Peter lead from Roy, Bob and Brian. Bob and Brian were battling on the run but at the finish the order hadn’t changed, Peter won from Roy, Bob and Brian.
An excellent day of racing dominated by Peter Wiles (83 Poole RYC) who was the PRACC 5 winner with Roy Stevens (77 Scarborough MYC) second. Bob Connor (05 Woodsprings MSC) third just ahead of Richard Aucott (16 Sedgemoor MBC) fourth, who all received an engraved glass.
Thanks to Race Officers Peter Cogill and Malcolm Yeomans, Denis Webster and Jacky Quinn and the team in the Galley.
The course was set starboard rounding the windward and wing marks and a leeward gate. The marks were changed during the day as the wind shifted more westerly and back southerly.
After winning the Veteran Championship on Saturday, Peter Wiles (Poole RYC) 83 sailing his Sweet 10 design continued his dominance, leading the fleet in race 1 followed by David Stewart 12 (Ashton Quays RYC) sailing a Minstrel and Richard Aucott 16 (Sedgemoor MBC) Sweet 9.
In race 2 Terry Connell 89 (Eastbourne & District MYC) Sweet 6 lead from Bob Conner 05 (Woodsprings MSC) Sweet 9, Richard and Roy Stevens 77 (Scarborough MYC) Sweet 9. On the second lap the wind eased and shifted westerly causing some shiftier winds at the windward mark, Terry retained the lead with Peter up to second followed by Richard and Roy. Peter took the lead downwind to win from Terry, Roy and Richard.
Brian Quinn 11 (Rotherham MYC) Sweet 9, Peter and Richard got good starts in race 3, Peter lead at the windward mark from Richard, Roy and Bob, which is how they finished.
The same four lead at the first mark in the next race Peter, Roy, Richard and Bob. Richard dropped back and Sam Gill 148 (Balne Moor MBC) Gun Boat finished fourth.
At the start of race 5 Roy and Sam became locked together. Richard lead from Peter even though he was over at the start, Terry and Bob. Terry touched a mark, Peter and Bob passed Richard who finished third.
With the wind shifting more westerly the windward mark was changed for race 6; Peter lead from Roy, Bob, which was how they finished
Peter won race 7 from Roy, Terry and David
At the windward mark David lead race 8 from Roy, Peter and Brian. At the gate Peter and Brian went west and David and Roy east; west was better and at the top mark Peter lead from Brian, Roy and David. Brian hit the wing mark allowing Roy through to finish second.
Terry lead race 9 from Peter, Bob and Brian, but at the finish Peter won from David, Bob and Roy.
After lunch the wind had shifted back southerly, so the course reverted to the original windward mark, at the mark Peter lead from Richard, Brian and Roy; at the gate Roy was third, and then on the beat passed Richard and caught up Peter.
At the first mark in race 11 Peter lead from Bob, Brian and Roy, Brian dropped back and Richard finished fourth.
Peter, Roy Brian and Richard sailed round the windward mark in race 12 in line and that was how they finished.
The even more southerly wind caused the change the windward and gate marks. Peter lead from Brian. Roy passed Peter on the beat to the finish, followed by Bob and Richard.
At the first windward mark in race 14 Richard lead from Peter and Roy, sailing was close but Richard held on to win.
Brian, Bob and Roy followed Peter round the windward mark, Brian dropped back. Peter won from Richard and Roy.
At the first mark in race 16 Roy lead from Peter, Terry and Brian. By lap two Peter had retired, Richard was up to second followed by David and Terry; at the finish Brian passed Terry to finish fourth.
Roy was leading race 17 from Terry and Richard, Richard dropped back and on the second beat Bob came through to third followed by Brian. At the finish Roy won from Bob, Terry and Brian.
In the eighteenth and final race Peter lead from Roy, Bob and Brian. Bob and Brian were battling on the run but at the finish the order hadn’t changed, Peter won from Roy, Bob and Brian.
An excellent day of racing dominated by Peter Wiles (83 Poole RYC) who was the PRACC 5 winner with Roy Stevens (77 Scarborough MYC) second. Bob Connor (05 Woodsprings MSC) third just ahead of Richard Aucott (16 Sedgemoor MBC) fourth, who all received an engraved glass.
Thanks to Race Officers Peter Cogill and Malcolm Yeomans, Denis Webster and Jacky Quinn and the team in the Galley.
A Class Veteran Championship 16th June 2018
Ten A boats from as far as Bristol and Poole met at Rotherham to sail in the Veteran Championship. The wind was forecast to be 12 to 16ph mainly south south westerly, a good direction as it was coming up the lake from over the dam wall; some showers were forecast however we only had some light rain from the edge of a few short showers.
The course was set starboard rounding the windward and wing marks and a leeward gate. In the first race Peter Wiles (Poole RYC) 83 sailing his Sweet 10 design, and Terry Connell (Eastbourne & District MYC) sailing a Sweet 6, got good port end starts, and lead the fleet up the first beat. By the second lap Roy Stevens 77 (Scarborough MYC) sailing a Sweet 9, had passed Terry into second, which is how they finished. In the second race Bob Conner 05 (Woodsprings MSC) Sweet 9 started mid line followed Peter round the windward mark followed by Bob and Brian Quinn 11 (Rotherham MYC) Sweet 9. Roy passed Bob before the wing mark and was challenging Peter on the final run.
The wind had increased so the windward mark was moved to extend beat. Peter, Roy, Bob and David Stewart 12 (Ashton Quays RYC) Minstrel lead the fleet in race 3; on the final leg David passed Bob.
In race 5 Roy was followed round the first mark by Peter, Sam Gill 148 (Balne Moor MBC) Gun Boat and Brian. Roy and Peter split at the gate with Peter passing Roy up the second beat; then David passed Sam, and on the final beat passed Brian. In the final race before coffee, David followed Peter round the wing mark, with Roy and Brian in pursuit, both had a good second beats to pass David.
Despite being over at the start in race 7, Peter followed Roy round the first mark, ahead of Terry and Bob. By the second lap Bob was third, which is how they finished.
The first 3 boats finished close together in race 8, Peter winning from Roy and Bob, with Richard Aucott 16 (Sedgemoor MBC) Sweet 9 fourth. At the first wing mark (race 9) Brian, Bob, Roy and Terry followed Peter. By the wing mark on the second lap Roy had passed Bob, and passed Brian on the finish line.
After lunch some boats had changed rigs for the slightly increased wind
Brian got a good start, but Peter continued his dominance and by the first mark was followed by Brian, Ray Atkinson 19 (Balne Moor MBC) Sweet 6 and Roy. At the finish Roy was up to third followed by Terry.
Race 11 - Brian started mid line with Peter at the port end, Brian was first to the mark, closely followed Peter who passed Brian downwind. On the second beat Terry and Bob were following Brian, however Brian hit the final gate mark allowing Terry up to second.
In Race 12 Peter, Roy, Brian and Terry were leading the fleet at the wing mark. Brian’s boat had a problem and dropped back. By the finish Peter won from Roy, Richard and Terry. In the next race Peter lead from Bob and Brian; on the second beat Brian picked the shifts to pass Bob.
In race 14, Peter had a poor start, Richard lead at the first mark from Bob, Roy and Brian; by the second lap Roy had gained the lead, and by the finish Peter had passed Brian into fourth.
On the run in the penultimate race Peter was followed by Brian and Richard. By the second wing mark Richard had passed Brian, and Roy worked his way to third, and passed Richard before the finish.
In the 16th and final race Roy lead at the windward mark from Peter, Terry and Brian. On the second lap Roy dropped back, Terry was up to second followed by Richard. At the finish Peter won from Terry, Richard and Brian.
An excellent day of racing dominated by Peter Wiles (83 Poole RYC) who was the Veteran Champion and Roy Stevens (77 Scarborough MYC) second. Brian Quinn (11 Rotherham MYC) third just ahead of Bob Connor (05 Woodsprings MSC) fourth, who all received an engraved glass.
Thanks to Race Officers Damian Ackroyd and Peter Cogill, the observers and Jacky Quinn and the team in the Galley.
The course was set starboard rounding the windward and wing marks and a leeward gate. In the first race Peter Wiles (Poole RYC) 83 sailing his Sweet 10 design, and Terry Connell (Eastbourne & District MYC) sailing a Sweet 6, got good port end starts, and lead the fleet up the first beat. By the second lap Roy Stevens 77 (Scarborough MYC) sailing a Sweet 9, had passed Terry into second, which is how they finished. In the second race Bob Conner 05 (Woodsprings MSC) Sweet 9 started mid line followed Peter round the windward mark followed by Bob and Brian Quinn 11 (Rotherham MYC) Sweet 9. Roy passed Bob before the wing mark and was challenging Peter on the final run.
The wind had increased so the windward mark was moved to extend beat. Peter, Roy, Bob and David Stewart 12 (Ashton Quays RYC) Minstrel lead the fleet in race 3; on the final leg David passed Bob.
In race 5 Roy was followed round the first mark by Peter, Sam Gill 148 (Balne Moor MBC) Gun Boat and Brian. Roy and Peter split at the gate with Peter passing Roy up the second beat; then David passed Sam, and on the final beat passed Brian. In the final race before coffee, David followed Peter round the wing mark, with Roy and Brian in pursuit, both had a good second beats to pass David.
Despite being over at the start in race 7, Peter followed Roy round the first mark, ahead of Terry and Bob. By the second lap Bob was third, which is how they finished.
The first 3 boats finished close together in race 8, Peter winning from Roy and Bob, with Richard Aucott 16 (Sedgemoor MBC) Sweet 9 fourth. At the first wing mark (race 9) Brian, Bob, Roy and Terry followed Peter. By the wing mark on the second lap Roy had passed Bob, and passed Brian on the finish line.
After lunch some boats had changed rigs for the slightly increased wind
Brian got a good start, but Peter continued his dominance and by the first mark was followed by Brian, Ray Atkinson 19 (Balne Moor MBC) Sweet 6 and Roy. At the finish Roy was up to third followed by Terry.
Race 11 - Brian started mid line with Peter at the port end, Brian was first to the mark, closely followed Peter who passed Brian downwind. On the second beat Terry and Bob were following Brian, however Brian hit the final gate mark allowing Terry up to second.
In Race 12 Peter, Roy, Brian and Terry were leading the fleet at the wing mark. Brian’s boat had a problem and dropped back. By the finish Peter won from Roy, Richard and Terry. In the next race Peter lead from Bob and Brian; on the second beat Brian picked the shifts to pass Bob.
In race 14, Peter had a poor start, Richard lead at the first mark from Bob, Roy and Brian; by the second lap Roy had gained the lead, and by the finish Peter had passed Brian into fourth.
On the run in the penultimate race Peter was followed by Brian and Richard. By the second wing mark Richard had passed Brian, and Roy worked his way to third, and passed Richard before the finish.
In the 16th and final race Roy lead at the windward mark from Peter, Terry and Brian. On the second lap Roy dropped back, Terry was up to second followed by Richard. At the finish Peter won from Terry, Richard and Brian.
An excellent day of racing dominated by Peter Wiles (83 Poole RYC) who was the Veteran Champion and Roy Stevens (77 Scarborough MYC) second. Brian Quinn (11 Rotherham MYC) third just ahead of Bob Connor (05 Woodsprings MSC) fourth, who all received an engraved glass.
Thanks to Race Officers Damian Ackroyd and Peter Cogill, the observers and Jacky Quinn and the team in the Galley.
Craig Raistrick Trophy No 3 9th June 2018
DF65 / RG65 Summer Series 1 6th June 2018
The regatta was postponed from a very wet Saturday. Wednesday was a day for the A+ rig with a steady light northerly wind.
Racing was close, but Brian dominated the day despite finding a few marks.
Racing was close, but Brian dominated the day despite finding a few marks.
IOM Winter Series 4 Saturday 5th May 2018
DF65 / RG65 Winter Series 3 21st April 20018
Craig Raistrick Trophy No 2 14th April 2018
Five clubs RMYC, Leicester, Scarborough, Lincoln and Balne Moor presented us with 12 entries. Racing started at 10.00; the variable winds presenting some challenges to sailors.
Five Races then coffee and chat, followed five more races finishing at 1.00pm to allow swimmers onto the water.
An enjoyable mornings racing with good competition was had by all in some pleasant surroundings for all.
There is always room for more competitors because this is a good series to take part in, so come along and try it you will be pleasantly surprised.
IOM Winter Series Round 3 March 3rd - Cancelled
Jubilee Cup Round 1, 22nd March 2018 at Rotherham
The month of March sees all sorts of adverse weather but we were lucky to have a day which was although cold, good for sailing with a steady but gusty wind.
The 8 races beforelunch and these were dominated by John Tushingham (Keighley) with Craig Raistrick (Rotherham) and Roger Errington (Scarborough) vying for second place.
After an excellent lunch of steak/kidney pie with peas and apple crumble /custard, the sailors were well fuelled up for the start of the second half with a target of a full 16 races for the day to at 15.45pm.
Racing was close, but our top four sailors continued to dominate the second half with Norman Rowley (Keighley) trying his best to encroach on the top three. However there were some battles going on in our second pack of five boats.
Simon Robinson (Killingworth) headed this group with Neil Thornton (Scarborough) following but Geoff Farrar and Malcolm Yeoman’s (both Rotherham) were hanging in there.
Two boats had problems and retired and the last five boats chopped and changed their positions on regular occasions.
Observing fell down on occasions so a definite improvement is required, but th competitors must be praised for their sportsmanship shown throughout and friendly way in which they sailed.
Overall a good days was had by all.
J Class Regatta 24th February 2018
IOM Open Event No 1 10th February 2018
An enjoyable day of close racing on B suit; the race winner was usually the one who made the fewest mistakes. Geoff Farrar was the most consistent and overall winner - taking home the bottle of wine.
IOM Regatta 6th January 2018
Craig Raistrick Trophy 2017
IOM Open event 2nd December 2017
J Class Regatta 13th November 2017
RG 65 Winter Regatta No1. 11th November 2017
Weather Forecast for Rotherham Model Yacht Club
