Northern District of the MYA

IOM Summer Series Round 3 - Rotherham 25th September 2016.

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What a great day, firstly the weather turned out better than we thought it would and secondly we had a great selection of competitors from various clubs in the north. Although it was noticeable there was no one 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.

 

Suitably 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”.

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