Events 2021
Peter Cogill wins Top Skipper Trophy
Roy Randall 1st & 3rd in MYA Photograph Competition
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IOM May 2021
Close finish
DF65 Racing April 21
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Rotherham MYC Top Skipper 2021
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Final DF65 George Cliff Series 18th December 2021
and A light easterly wind and mist greeted the seven Skippers for the final of the George Cliff DF65 Series, but more of a surprise the the water level which had risen 2' in two weeks; we were able to launch from the pontoon extension and walk along the concrete hard.
We set a very short triangular course, but even then the wind was patchy took some time as boats stopped on the course
.Jen Hand who was leading the series, from Stuart Hoare and Brian Quinn, started well as did Simon Fairman.
Peter Cogill had a poor first race and later found hid boat was full of water from a cracked hull, so retired .
Stuart Hoare and Simon were joint second at the coffee break , and remained tied at the end.
Jen Hand won the morning and collected the George Cliff Trophy for the series, with Stuart second and Brian third
We set a very short triangular course, but even then the wind was patchy took some time as boats stopped on the course
.Jen Hand who was leading the series, from Stuart Hoare and Brian Quinn, started well as did Simon Fairman.
Peter Cogill had a poor first race and later found hid boat was full of water from a cracked hull, so retired .
Stuart Hoare and Simon were joint second at the coffee break , and remained tied at the end.
Jen Hand won the morning and collected the George Cliff Trophy for the series, with Stuart second and Brian third
Final Late IOM Series No 5 11th December 2021
A pleasant morning's sailing with a generally southerly wind; rain was forecast for late morning, but it didn't arrive until we'd finished sailing.
With Brian Quinn not sailing , either Geoff Farrar or Peter Cogill could win the series.
Geoff was the skipper in form and he sailed away from the fleet in the first few races. Peter eventually got his boat tuned during the coffee break and was then more competitive, however when Gerry Eggington or Martyn Aspinall, or Peter got in front of Geoff, Geoff still managed to get through before the last mark to win - so Geoff won every race.
Overall Geoff Farrar won the Late Series, with Peter Cogill second and Brian Quinn third
With Brian Quinn not sailing , either Geoff Farrar or Peter Cogill could win the series.
Geoff was the skipper in form and he sailed away from the fleet in the first few races. Peter eventually got his boat tuned during the coffee break and was then more competitive, however when Gerry Eggington or Martyn Aspinall, or Peter got in front of Geoff, Geoff still managed to get through before the last mark to win - so Geoff won every race.
Overall Geoff Farrar won the Late Series, with Peter Cogill second and Brian Quinn third
The results of the series were open until the last day when either Martyn Aspinall and Geoff Farrar could win.
The wind was forecast for westerly 13 / 14 mph with showers. Everyone started on A suit but those could changed down to B suit for the fifth race when some of the gusts were causing problems. Both Martyn and Geoff started well, but Geoff's jib fairlead split and he had to abandon sailing. Rob Hardy remained on A suit and had some good races when the gusts weren't as strong. Simon Hardy had a a good day but couldn't overhaul Martyn who won the day and the Series.
The wind was forecast for westerly 13 / 14 mph with showers. Everyone started on A suit but those could changed down to B suit for the fifth race when some of the gusts were causing problems. Both Martyn and Geoff started well, but Geoff's jib fairlead split and he had to abandon sailing. Rob Hardy remained on A suit and had some good races when the gusts weren't as strong. Simon Hardy had a a good day but couldn't overhaul Martyn who won the day and the Series.
DF95 Series No 5 4 December 2021
Ted Ward IOM Series Final Results
The final morning in November was cancelled due to storm Arwen
So the Series was won by Peter Cogill from Jen Hand and Brian Quinn
So the Series was won by Peter Cogill from Jen Hand and Brian Quinn
DF65 George Cliff Series No 8 20 November 2021
Late IOM Series No 4 13th November 2021
DF95 Series No 4 6th November 21
Ted Ward IOM Trophy No 7 31 October 21
The start of racing was delayed for a heavy shower eased for a reduced fleet took to the water for a good mornings sailing. The southerly wind was never as strong as the forecast 14+ mph. The rain soon eased and we finished sailing in sunshine.
The racing was close with Brian Quinn and Peter Cogill battling it out for the lead. Cheryl Woods was racing her IOM for the first time and after some help with tuning became more competitive as the morning progressed. Martyn Aspinall was often challenged the leaders and won two races.
Overall Peter won from Brian and Martyn who won the bottle of wine.
In the series Peter has taken the lead from Jen Hand who was unable to sail on Saturday, and Brian.
The Final event is on 20th November when one of the top three will win the Trophy.
The racing was close with Brian Quinn and Peter Cogill battling it out for the lead. Cheryl Woods was racing her IOM for the first time and after some help with tuning became more competitive as the morning progressed. Martyn Aspinall was often challenged the leaders and won two races.
Overall Peter won from Brian and Martyn who won the bottle of wine.
In the series Peter has taken the lead from Jen Hand who was unable to sail on Saturday, and Brian.
The Final event is on 20th November when one of the top three will win the Trophy.
DF65 George Cliff Series No 7 - 16 October 21
A good morning of DF65 racing in a light southerly wind. Four different skippers won at least one race in a competitive mornings racing.
Stuart Hoare won 5 races and the event, Cheryl Woods, a new visitor to Rotherham, soon found her sea legs to finish second overall, with Jen Hand, the Series Leader, third. Cheryl won the wine.
Stuart Hoare won 5 races and the event, Cheryl Woods, a new visitor to Rotherham, soon found her sea legs to finish second overall, with Jen Hand, the Series Leader, third. Cheryl won the wine.
Late IOM Series No 3 9th October 21
A good days close racing in the third round of the Late IOM series in a light southerly wind. Chris Wood and Brian Quinn were vying for the overall lead all morning and were still tied at the end. Ray Baskerville won the final two races.
Chris Wood won the wine.
Chris Wood won the wine.
DF95 Series No 3 2 October 21
Ted Ward IOM Trophy No 6 25 September 21
The water is at its the lowest for some time, but we are now used to launching from the ramp and this time we put our seats on the 'beach'
We had moved some of the marks into deeper water and the sailing area is weed-free
The weather was fine with a light SW to S wind, ideal for a figure of 8 course on top suit. With two boats at the DF95 Nationals, the turn out was reduced.
The racing was very competitive with lots of changes of place.; Peter Cogill was the in-form skipper and won the first 6 races before Geoff Farrar won 2 and Brian Quinn one.
Rob Hardy won the bottle of wine.
We had moved some of the marks into deeper water and the sailing area is weed-free
The weather was fine with a light SW to S wind, ideal for a figure of 8 course on top suit. With two boats at the DF95 Nationals, the turn out was reduced.
The racing was very competitive with lots of changes of place.; Peter Cogill was the in-form skipper and won the first 6 races before Geoff Farrar won 2 and Brian Quinn one.
Rob Hardy won the bottle of wine.
DF65 George Cliff Series No 6 - 18 September 21
Despite the low level of the water at Harthill, we had a successful and enjoyable mornings sailing DF6s in the 6th round for the George Cliff series. It was a lovely day with a light southerly wind.
Jen Hand was leading the morning at the coffee break but had to to leave , which gave Stuart Hoare the chance to win the day from SImon Fairman and Martyn Aspinall.
Martyn won the bottle of wine as both Stuart and Simon had previously won one.
Overall in the Series, with one discard Jen is leading with 5 wins, from Stuart and Peter Cogill.
Jen Hand was leading the morning at the coffee break but had to to leave , which gave Stuart Hoare the chance to win the day from SImon Fairman and Martyn Aspinall.
Martyn won the bottle of wine as both Stuart and Simon had previously won one.
Overall in the Series, with one discard Jen is leading with 5 wins, from Stuart and Peter Cogill.
IOM Late Series No 2 - 11 September 21
The course included two of the sailing club bouys as we had reduced water level and a westerly wind
Up to the coffee break Peter Cogill and Geoff Farrar were neck and neck on 5 points, but afterwards Peter had mixed fortunes and Jen Hand, just back from both the IOM and DF65 Nationals, was challenging Geoff.
Thanks to Brian Quinn for launching and recovery duties..
For a second week running Geoff won overall and took the bottle of wine
Up to the coffee break Peter Cogill and Geoff Farrar were neck and neck on 5 points, but afterwards Peter had mixed fortunes and Jen Hand, just back from both the IOM and DF65 Nationals, was challenging Geoff.
Thanks to Brian Quinn for launching and recovery duties..
For a second week running Geoff won overall and took the bottle of wine
DF95 Series - No 2 - 4 September 21
A good sail in NE wind. Reduced turnout due to holidays. Launching was off the pontoon extension
Geoff Farrar was the on-form skipper who made the fewest mistakes and won the wine
Overall Peter Cogill leads the series from Geoff and Martyn Aspinall
Geoff Farrar was the on-form skipper who made the fewest mistakes and won the wine
Overall Peter Cogill leads the series from Geoff and Martyn Aspinall
Inaugural DF95 Series - No 1 28th August
Seven Club skippers entered the inaugural DF95 event for the new monthly Series. The wind was northerly at about 7mph, usually a good direction, but as the clouds scudded across the sky there were patches with less wind. Five skippers all run alt least one race, but up to the coffee break Geoff Farrar was just ahead of Martyn Aspinall, but Geoff had to leave.
Martyn Aspinall wins the inaugural DF95 round and took ho.me the bottle of wine.
The series continues on the First Saturday of each month until December.
Martyn Aspinall wins the inaugural DF95 round and took ho.me the bottle of wine.
The series continues on the First Saturday of each month until December.
Ted Ward IOM Trophy No 5 21st August
A competitive morning of races with 4 skippers winning at least one race, with Jen Hand just won from Brian Quinn.
Overall Jen Hand continues to dominate the Ted Ward series with 3 wins from 5 .
Overall Jen Hand continues to dominate the Ted Ward series with 3 wins from 5 .
John Gray
John Gray
We are sad to announce the death recently of John Gray.
John was a stalwart at Harthill, he has been our scorer for many years.
A number of members were able to attend John's funeral at Rotherham Crematorium on Monday 16th August.
John was a stalwart at Harthill, he has been our scorer for many years.
A number of members were able to attend John's funeral at Rotherham Crematorium on Monday 16th August.
DF65 George Cliff Series No 5 14 August
IOM Late Series No 1 17 August 2021
A great day's sailing on a lovely sunny day with the southerly wind on the limit of top suit with many skippers changing down to B suit..
Mick Chamberlain was the most consistent followed by Jen Hand and Peter Cogill
Brian Quinn initiated the change to B suit, but Geoff Farrar and Peter hung on to top suits until Peter succumbed in the 8th race.
This was the best sailing wind of the year, and everyone enjoyed their sailing.
Mick won overall and took the bottle of wine.
Mick Chamberlain was the most consistent followed by Jen Hand and Peter Cogill
Brian Quinn initiated the change to B suit, but Geoff Farrar and Peter hung on to top suits until Peter succumbed in the 8th race.
This was the best sailing wind of the year, and everyone enjoyed their sailing.
Mick won overall and took the bottle of wine.
Ted Ward IOM Trophy No 4 31st July
George Cliff DF65 N0 4 17th July
IOM Early Series 10th July 2021
A competitive mornings racing. The light wind shifted from NE to SE during the morning. Jen Hand was the in form skipper winning 4 races. Peter Cogill, Brian and Jackie Quinn all won races; and Neil Davis visiting form South Lakes MBC was very competitive once he got to know the water.
Jen won overall followed by Peter who won the bottle of wine and Brian.
Jen won the Series from Peter and Brian.
The Late IOM Series starts early August and runs to December.
Jen won overall followed by Peter who won the bottle of wine and Brian.
Jen won the Series from Peter and Brian.
The Late IOM Series starts early August and runs to December.
IOM Early Series Overall
Ted Ward Series 26th June 2021
George Cliff DF65 Trophy 19th June
IOM Early Series No 3 June
Ted Ward Series 29th May2021
A lovely day, the wind was light and patchy and kept swinging not an easy sail.
Mistakes were costly and judgement at some of the marks became critical and a few of us lost places. Jen Hand started the morning well. The patchy bending wind caused a few place changes which were soon gained and lost.
Brian Quinn won a close-fought morning of sailing from Jen Hand and Dave Darwell who we welcomed back from Askern.
Mistakes were costly and judgement at some of the marks became critical and a few of us lost places. Jen Hand started the morning well. The patchy bending wind caused a few place changes which were soon gained and lost.
Brian Quinn won a close-fought morning of sailing from Jen Hand and Dave Darwell who we welcomed back from Askern.
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DF65 May 1st
Ted Ward Series 24th April 2021
An enjoyable mornings racing with a light but steady northerly wind. We welcomed back Jackie Quinn after two years off, and Mick Cooper arrived with a new Venti. Racing was close with four different skippers winning a race.
Geoff Farrar was the most consistent - winning the bottle of wine, from Peter Walters and Jen Hand
Geoff Farrar was the most consistent - winning the bottle of wine, from Peter Walters and Jen Hand
George Cliff Trophy Series No 1 17th April
An enjoyable mornings sailing with light patchy winds which shifted from NW to SE
Jen Hand & Peter Cogill battled up to coffee, then Stuart Hoare started sailing faster
Jen won overall and the bottle of wine.
Jen Hand & Peter Cogill battled up to coffee, then Stuart Hoare started sailing faster
Jen won overall and the bottle of wine.
George Cliff Trophy Series to Date
IOM Early Series No 1 10th April
IOM Racing restarted on Saturday with a steady northerly wind, it was very enjoyable to return to sailing despite several skippers suffering some technical issues. Geoff Farrar just won from Jen Hand who won overall and the bottle of wine.
