Northern District Winter Series 25th September 2016
Twenty IOMs with sixteen visitors from both sides of the Pennines and from the Northern & Midland Districts entered the Rotherham leg of the Northern District Winter Series at Harthill Reservoir on Sunday.
The wind was a light onshore westerly which gave the OOD challenges for setting the start and everybody on the windward leg and mark, with the bends and shifts producing some interesting sailing.
The first two races were sailed without any incidents and the first few boats round the windward mark - John Sharman (Arrival, Keighley), Dave Burke sailing his new Brit Pop (Lincoln) , Chris Elliott (Brit Pop, Lincoln), Derek Priestley (Intransition, Fleetwood), Peter Cogill (V9, Rotherham) and Jenny Hand (Brit Pop, Lincoln) fighting for position. John Sharman won the first race from Dave Burke and Dave won the second from Chris Elliott.
In the third race the windward mark was changed and was further from the bank; the wind shifts near the mark combined with the extra distance challenged many sailors’ eye site producing a number of incidents at the mark, and some of the leading boats lost many places while the later arrivals gained. Mick Chamberlain (V9, Lincoln) won from Dave Burke.
An intermediate windward mark was set for the rest of the day and by the fourth race Craig Raistrick (MX16, Rotherham) was finding his form and finished third behind Dave Burke and Derek Priestley.
Racing throughout the fleet was close and any mistakes proved costly. As usual those that made good starts and rounded the first mark without incident got good results.
In race 5 Geoff Farrar (V9, Rotherham) had a good race, finishing third behind Dave Burke and Chris Elliott; Mick Chamberlain had winch problems which put him out until after lunch.
In race 7 Craig Raistrick won from Chris Elliott and Derek Priestley, with Emilio Gonzalez (Brit Pop, Birkenhead), fourth. In race 8 Derek Priestley won from Dave Burke and Chris Elliott with John Bush (Rage, Doncaster) fourth.
Following the break for Rotherham’s well-known pie& peas and apple crumble, the sailors returned to the fray in a slightly lighter breeze. In race 9 Dave Burke’s, the in-form sailor, boat became entangled before the start, and he was always playing catch-up; Chris Elliott won from Emilio Gonzalez and Craig Raistrick.
Craig won the race 10 from Dave and Emilio, with Mick Chamberlain in fourth. Dave again won Race 11 from Geoff Farrar and Craig with Dave Darwell (Departure, Doncaster) fourth. Race 12 had Dave first again from Derek and Dave Darwell.
Race 13 saw a change on the final legs with Craig winning from Mick Chamberlain and Dave Alston (V9, Leicester). Derek Priestley won race 14 from Dave Burke and John Sharman. In the next race Sam Gill (Cheinz, Rotherham) got a flier and lead the fleet for most of the race, and finished third behind Dave Burke and Craig Raistrick. Craig won the penultimate race from Dave and Emilio. Dave Burke won the final (17th) race from Emilio and Derek.
Dave Burke won the event (20 points), from Craig Raistrick (49) only 1 point ahead of Derek Priestley.
Racing was always close and the fleet was rarely spread-out with everyone enjoying the day; most sailors took their penalties but some were not as law-abiding as others, as was noted by Derek Priestley (MYA President) at the prize-giving.
The wind was a light onshore westerly which gave the OOD challenges for setting the start and everybody on the windward leg and mark, with the bends and shifts producing some interesting sailing.
The first two races were sailed without any incidents and the first few boats round the windward mark - John Sharman (Arrival, Keighley), Dave Burke sailing his new Brit Pop (Lincoln) , Chris Elliott (Brit Pop, Lincoln), Derek Priestley (Intransition, Fleetwood), Peter Cogill (V9, Rotherham) and Jenny Hand (Brit Pop, Lincoln) fighting for position. John Sharman won the first race from Dave Burke and Dave won the second from Chris Elliott.
In the third race the windward mark was changed and was further from the bank; the wind shifts near the mark combined with the extra distance challenged many sailors’ eye site producing a number of incidents at the mark, and some of the leading boats lost many places while the later arrivals gained. Mick Chamberlain (V9, Lincoln) won from Dave Burke.
An intermediate windward mark was set for the rest of the day and by the fourth race Craig Raistrick (MX16, Rotherham) was finding his form and finished third behind Dave Burke and Derek Priestley.
Racing throughout the fleet was close and any mistakes proved costly. As usual those that made good starts and rounded the first mark without incident got good results.
In race 5 Geoff Farrar (V9, Rotherham) had a good race, finishing third behind Dave Burke and Chris Elliott; Mick Chamberlain had winch problems which put him out until after lunch.
In race 7 Craig Raistrick won from Chris Elliott and Derek Priestley, with Emilio Gonzalez (Brit Pop, Birkenhead), fourth. In race 8 Derek Priestley won from Dave Burke and Chris Elliott with John Bush (Rage, Doncaster) fourth.
Following the break for Rotherham’s well-known pie& peas and apple crumble, the sailors returned to the fray in a slightly lighter breeze. In race 9 Dave Burke’s, the in-form sailor, boat became entangled before the start, and he was always playing catch-up; Chris Elliott won from Emilio Gonzalez and Craig Raistrick.
Craig won the race 10 from Dave and Emilio, with Mick Chamberlain in fourth. Dave again won Race 11 from Geoff Farrar and Craig with Dave Darwell (Departure, Doncaster) fourth. Race 12 had Dave first again from Derek and Dave Darwell.
Race 13 saw a change on the final legs with Craig winning from Mick Chamberlain and Dave Alston (V9, Leicester). Derek Priestley won race 14 from Dave Burke and John Sharman. In the next race Sam Gill (Cheinz, Rotherham) got a flier and lead the fleet for most of the race, and finished third behind Dave Burke and Craig Raistrick. Craig won the penultimate race from Dave and Emilio. Dave Burke won the final (17th) race from Emilio and Derek.
Dave Burke won the event (20 points), from Craig Raistrick (49) only 1 point ahead of Derek Priestley.
Racing was always close and the fleet was rarely spread-out with everyone enjoying the day; most sailors took their penalties but some were not as law-abiding as others, as was noted by Derek Priestley (MYA President) at the prize-giving.
Northern District Summer Series 25th September 2016
IOM Northern Summer Series 25th September 2016
What a great day, firstly the weather turned out better than we thought it would and secoundly we had a great selection of competitors from various clubs in the north. Although it was noticeable there was no one from representing the east side of the Pennines.
There were thirteen boats and the wind was SSW turning more westerly during the day strength 12 to 15 mph and all decided to chance putting on their top suits even though they would be pushed at times.
The new boy on the block Craig Raistrick continues to show us all how to do it but he was pushed at times by two of our visitors from Market Bosworth Steven Hayward and Lawrie Brow. Neil Thornton from Scarborough was managing to hang in there ready to pounce when he could.
Our O/D David Thomas set a long two lap course and keep things moving along at quite a pace and laid down the law on the standard rules of racing whenever it was needed although I hasten to add this was not very often.
We managed to complete eight races before we were called for lunch at 12.00 pm by our catering team who had prepared a Pie/Peas meal with Crumble and custard for afters which went down well with our competitors. We missed the only shower of the day whilst sat down.
Suitable fortified the second eight races started in freshening winds which prompted one of us to change to working rig but the rest were determined to stay on top suit. Craig continued to dominate, but being pushed by Steven and Lawrie and the afternoon continued with all competitors pushing hard behind the top four or five until a further eight races were completed. The last race started at 3.00 pm and the day finished at 3.30 pm.
We must thank the O/D and all the back room boys who observed, produced the results and manned the rescue boat, not forgetting our girls and boys who produced that excellent meal.
I think a good day was had by all.
Brian Quinn “Rotherham Model Yacht Club”.
What a great day, firstly the weather turned out better than we thought it would and secoundly we had a great selection of competitors from various clubs in the north. Although it was noticeable there was no one from representing the east side of the Pennines.
There were thirteen boats and the wind was SSW turning more westerly during the day strength 12 to 15 mph and all decided to chance putting on their top suits even though they would be pushed at times.
The new boy on the block Craig Raistrick continues to show us all how to do it but he was pushed at times by two of our visitors from Market Bosworth Steven Hayward and Lawrie Brow. Neil Thornton from Scarborough was managing to hang in there ready to pounce when he could.
Our O/D David Thomas set a long two lap course and keep things moving along at quite a pace and laid down the law on the standard rules of racing whenever it was needed although I hasten to add this was not very often.
We managed to complete eight races before we were called for lunch at 12.00 pm by our catering team who had prepared a Pie/Peas meal with Crumble and custard for afters which went down well with our competitors. We missed the only shower of the day whilst sat down.
Suitable fortified the second eight races started in freshening winds which prompted one of us to change to working rig but the rest were determined to stay on top suit. Craig continued to dominate, but being pushed by Steven and Lawrie and the afternoon continued with all competitors pushing hard behind the top four or five until a further eight races were completed. The last race started at 3.00 pm and the day finished at 3.30 pm.
We must thank the O/D and all the back room boys who observed, produced the results and manned the rescue boat, not forgetting our girls and boys who produced that excellent meal.
I think a good day was had by all.
Brian Quinn “Rotherham Model Yacht Club”.
Craig Raistrick wins ND IOM Winter Series 15-16
Northern District Doncaster
We had a good turnout of 17 boats of various top designs sailed by skippers from all over the Northern District.
The weather forecast was giving us some brisk SSW winds up to lunch time and increasing for the afternoon with the possibility of the odd shower and most competitors were going for second suits.
The briefing was at 9.45 am and David Thomas the O/D for the day explained the instructions and course giving us a long beat up to the windward mark leaving it to starboard with a reach to the second mark and then a long run to a gate at the bottom, after 2 laps the finish was in the middle of the course.
The first three races saw John Tushingham (Keighley) showing every one the way around, with Chris Elliot (Lincoln) a close second, however the fourth race saw Chris in trouble with a breakage and a newcomer to the scene from Rotherham Craig Rastrick sailing an MX 16 taking his place . Dave Burke (Birkenhead), Keith Holmes (Rotherham) and Damian Ackroyd (Leeds/Bradford) were all vying for 3/4/5 places.
Various boats had to be rescued in these first races with breakages but it soon settled down with most competitors able to continue after repairs. After 8 races approximately 12.15 pm we had a lunch break. The Rotherham ladies served up Steak pie/Mushy peas with rhubarb crumble and custard to follow and as much coffee/tea as they could drink to combat the cold wind we were getting. Not bad for £3.
Well fed, we re-commenced at 1.00 pm with the final five races being sailed in high gusty winds.
The top four maintained their dominance through the rest of the races with mixed results coming from the other competitors. The thirteenth race took place in a rain/hail storm which brought an end to the proceedings. It was decided to finish at this point.
As you can see: 1st John Tushingham ( Keithley )
2nd Craig Rastrick (Rotherham)
3rd Dave Burke (Birkenhead)
Brian Quinn ( Rotherham )
The weather forecast was giving us some brisk SSW winds up to lunch time and increasing for the afternoon with the possibility of the odd shower and most competitors were going for second suits.
The briefing was at 9.45 am and David Thomas the O/D for the day explained the instructions and course giving us a long beat up to the windward mark leaving it to starboard with a reach to the second mark and then a long run to a gate at the bottom, after 2 laps the finish was in the middle of the course.
The first three races saw John Tushingham (Keighley) showing every one the way around, with Chris Elliot (Lincoln) a close second, however the fourth race saw Chris in trouble with a breakage and a newcomer to the scene from Rotherham Craig Rastrick sailing an MX 16 taking his place . Dave Burke (Birkenhead), Keith Holmes (Rotherham) and Damian Ackroyd (Leeds/Bradford) were all vying for 3/4/5 places.
Various boats had to be rescued in these first races with breakages but it soon settled down with most competitors able to continue after repairs. After 8 races approximately 12.15 pm we had a lunch break. The Rotherham ladies served up Steak pie/Mushy peas with rhubarb crumble and custard to follow and as much coffee/tea as they could drink to combat the cold wind we were getting. Not bad for £3.
Well fed, we re-commenced at 1.00 pm with the final five races being sailed in high gusty winds.
The top four maintained their dominance through the rest of the races with mixed results coming from the other competitors. The thirteenth race took place in a rain/hail storm which brought an end to the proceedings. It was decided to finish at this point.
As you can see: 1st John Tushingham ( Keithley )
2nd Craig Rastrick (Rotherham)
3rd Dave Burke (Birkenhead)
Brian Quinn ( Rotherham )
Results for Northern Area Regatta Saturday 11th May 2013
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Northern District Summer Series 25th September 2016
Northern Summer Series
11th May 2013 at Rotherham.
Thinking we were arriving early at 8.30am my wife and I found half a dozen already at the club keen to get on, even
one who had travelled from Ashton Keys.
The weather forecast was spot on which meant that all the competitors started on working rigs. It was cloudy with
the possibility of heavy showers wind speed 4-5 knots from the south west with frequent gusts making for some interesting sailing at times.
We had a delayed start to the day when the motor on the rescue boat decided to play up for the first time in its life time.
The course was an interesting one with a long beat to wind-ward leaving the first buoy to port reaching to the
second buoy which was also left to port and then down a long run to a gate at the other end of the course which was
taken to port or starboard. Two laps for each race.
It wasn’t too long before a pattern emerged with Mick Chamberlain and his Britpop, Damien Ackroyd with his new Shiraz, and Keith Holmes with his Cockatoo began sharing the top three places between them in each race.
Although there were interlopers at times into the top three by Roger Monks, Norman Rowley, and John Fozard this made for some close racing at times.
Eight races on, the weather turned cold with showers, so lunch at 12.00pm was a welcome sight and a chance to warm up in the clubhouse with Steak Pie /peas/gravy followed by apple crumble/custard bake well tart or both and coffee/tea to wash all this down.
The afternoon a little warmer? We continued with more of the same weather and course but we altered the angle of the start line as the wind had veered
slightly.
Several showers/gusts on and we still had the same three boats jostling for the top three positions and after a further eight races it continued.
You will see from the results that Mick Chamberlain managed to finish in top place, Damian Ackroyd finished in second place and a creditable 3rd place for Keith Holmes.
For the first of the Northern Summer Series it was a reasonable turnout it’s a pity we didn’t tempt more from the western side of the of the
Pennines.
Brian Quinn
Rotherham sailing Club.
one who had travelled from Ashton Keys.
The weather forecast was spot on which meant that all the competitors started on working rigs. It was cloudy with
the possibility of heavy showers wind speed 4-5 knots from the south west with frequent gusts making for some interesting sailing at times.
We had a delayed start to the day when the motor on the rescue boat decided to play up for the first time in its life time.
The course was an interesting one with a long beat to wind-ward leaving the first buoy to port reaching to the
second buoy which was also left to port and then down a long run to a gate at the other end of the course which was
taken to port or starboard. Two laps for each race.
It wasn’t too long before a pattern emerged with Mick Chamberlain and his Britpop, Damien Ackroyd with his new Shiraz, and Keith Holmes with his Cockatoo began sharing the top three places between them in each race.
Although there were interlopers at times into the top three by Roger Monks, Norman Rowley, and John Fozard this made for some close racing at times.
Eight races on, the weather turned cold with showers, so lunch at 12.00pm was a welcome sight and a chance to warm up in the clubhouse with Steak Pie /peas/gravy followed by apple crumble/custard bake well tart or both and coffee/tea to wash all this down.
The afternoon a little warmer? We continued with more of the same weather and course but we altered the angle of the start line as the wind had veered
slightly.
Several showers/gusts on and we still had the same three boats jostling for the top three positions and after a further eight races it continued.
You will see from the results that Mick Chamberlain managed to finish in top place, Damian Ackroyd finished in second place and a creditable 3rd place for Keith Holmes.
For the first of the Northern Summer Series it was a reasonable turnout it’s a pity we didn’t tempt more from the western side of the of the
Pennines.
Brian Quinn
Rotherham sailing Club.