December
Times Racing Week
21/12/07 17:57
Over
night the wind changed to the south at mainly 4 to 8
knots, slowing down the rate at which the repercharge
and then the Gold and Silver round robins were
completed. Racing was underway soon after 10.00am and
finished around 2.00pm in bright sunshine as the
breeze faded. Presentations were made after another
well earnt lunch. Marhurangi Yellow took out the Gold
fleet (Mahurangi Challenge Taiaha trophy) from
Kerikeri Red, Mahurangi Black, Kerikeri Blue, Long
Bay, West Lake and Paraparaumu . The Silver fleet was
headed by Whangarei Pink (Kesley, Michael, Amber,
Joseph, Ollie, Seager) from Whangarei Blue (Stacey,
Mare, Cam, Kayne, Joseph, Sam), McLeans College
(3rd),
Hamilton Boys High (4th)
(South, Oliver, Evan, Duncan, Ivan, Nick) Waikato Dio
(5th)
(Lianne, Monique, Melissa, Emma, Tiffany, Lauren,
Georgia) and a Combined team (6th).
Sailor skills had noticeably increased over the four
days. The sailing and tactical skills and knowledge
and application of make drills and rules were
amazing. The Ngaroto Sailing Club thanks all the
visiting coaches, umpires and team management people
who helped over the four days. It’s a great pleasure
for the Club to see the sailors develop so well
during the course of the event. We trust you all
enjoyed your time at Lake Ngaroto. Thanks go also to
Shirley and Murray Wall who with out their untiring
dedication this event would not happen at all let
alone to a very high standard and also to Claire,
Danny, Linda, Peter, Jackie, Gordon and Ross for
pitching in with those practical things to keep
things rolling.
Pokeru Series
09/12/07 15:48
Pokeru Series
9th December 2007
The day had to belong to Micah and Peter Wilkinson sailing a WTYA 420, although the handicap results are not calculated yet, they had a good day at near the head of the centreboard fleet, coming in ahead of Hamish and Claire sailing a Phase II in race three. Danny and Thomas also sailing a Phase II came through well in race three to be not too far from the lead. Mike Ellison sailing Ross Wrenn's Laser learnt a lot during the day, dealing to Evan Ward and Ross Wrenn in race three sailing another 420 for the day. Ward and Wrenn won all the starts, were ahead for the first three legs in race one but from then on it was all down hill. Eric Kraayenhof enjoyed the PT, hull flying frequently and took line honours in all races. Peter and Jackie (Espresso) in the Trailer Yacht fleet, pipped Owen and Matt in the final race to stop Resivor taking a clean sweep.
The Dio sailing team honed their sailing skills in what was a great breeze over their weekend training camp, all in preparation for the schools teams regatta on the 17th to the 20th December at Lake Ngaroto. Contact Murray Wall for the regatta organisation and to volunteer your services.
Thanks to Jamie for ODing till the call of the cows came then to Cam for stepping in, all under the eye of Alex Kraayenhof
9th December 2007
The day had to belong to Micah and Peter Wilkinson sailing a WTYA 420, although the handicap results are not calculated yet, they had a good day at near the head of the centreboard fleet, coming in ahead of Hamish and Claire sailing a Phase II in race three. Danny and Thomas also sailing a Phase II came through well in race three to be not too far from the lead. Mike Ellison sailing Ross Wrenn's Laser learnt a lot during the day, dealing to Evan Ward and Ross Wrenn in race three sailing another 420 for the day. Ward and Wrenn won all the starts, were ahead for the first three legs in race one but from then on it was all down hill. Eric Kraayenhof enjoyed the PT, hull flying frequently and took line honours in all races. Peter and Jackie (Espresso) in the Trailer Yacht fleet, pipped Owen and Matt in the final race to stop Resivor taking a clean sweep.
The Dio sailing team honed their sailing skills in what was a great breeze over their weekend training camp, all in preparation for the schools teams regatta on the 17th to the 20th December at Lake Ngaroto. Contact Murray Wall for the regatta organisation and to volunteer your services.
Thanks to Jamie for ODing till the call of the cows came then to Cam for stepping in, all under the eye of Alex Kraayenhof
North Island Laser Champs, Lake Taupo
01/12/07 15:49
1st and 2nd December 2007
All bathed in sunshine and with a light sou-westerly breeze fanning the lake 50 Standard Lasers and 45 Radial rigs were neatly assembled on the beach in front of the Lake Taupo Yacht Club. (The World Laser Radial Champs are to be sailed off Takapuna around Easter 2008; this has helped to stimulate increased interest in particularly in the Radial rigs.) That was indeed an inviting sight from the vantage point of the briefing on Saturday morning. I was one of the first out onto the pristine waters and looking back, what an impressive site all those flashy white sails in front of the newly and aesthetically painted clubhouse. Later in the day a bride was to be arriving by floatplane and debarking onto the beach ready for her big day; with panoramic views of the lake and onto the snow capped mountains beyond, the clubhouse is sure a special place.
With the first warning signal due to go at 12.25pm the breeze looked good. About 40 minutes late we eventually got underway in a fading and by then a shifty breeze. The first start a general recall, then out came the "I" flag and then the mass standard rig starts became more conservative. For me my start was at the non-favoured end of the line but in clear air and then with a right wind shift occurring that lasted about 3/4 of the first leg saw me handily placed (and quietly admiring my skills) towards the top mark. I eventually sailed into 19th place amongst the Standard Lasers in the first race. Could I improve on that, could I even hold onto it?
The wind went up and down and a fair way around the compass during the rest of the day. I was never able to read the conditions quite as well again. In race two I certainly didn't find the pressure that some had, and race three showed promise at times up the beats. Still I kept my head well above the water and enjoyed some good moments and some exhilarating reaching especially in the late afternoon when sailing back to the beach and beers.
Sunday dawned fine and very still. A little breeze emerged and we were sent out on to the lake on time. Alas after an hour and a half we were sent back to the shore when the breeze failed to establish. You can guess the next step, once back on shore the breeze again developed and back out on to the water and the racing eventually started after a general recall and the introduction of the "Z" flag. Two races were completed, slowly; nothing was for certain till the finishing line was crossed. Many of us in the final race who went out to the right on the final beat finished out side the time limit (although it looked very good for a while until those lefties struck a small breeze that left us for dead).
For me I was pleased to sail into 35th place overall. Other names some of you will know, Sam Meech 20th (Tauranga), Barry Cutfield 30th (Whakatane), Nick Page 34th (Pupuke), Mark MacIntosh 36th (Port Ohope). Results are on the Lake Taupo Yacht Club web site.
Ross Wrenn
Ngaroto Sailing Club
All bathed in sunshine and with a light sou-westerly breeze fanning the lake 50 Standard Lasers and 45 Radial rigs were neatly assembled on the beach in front of the Lake Taupo Yacht Club. (The World Laser Radial Champs are to be sailed off Takapuna around Easter 2008; this has helped to stimulate increased interest in particularly in the Radial rigs.) That was indeed an inviting sight from the vantage point of the briefing on Saturday morning. I was one of the first out onto the pristine waters and looking back, what an impressive site all those flashy white sails in front of the newly and aesthetically painted clubhouse. Later in the day a bride was to be arriving by floatplane and debarking onto the beach ready for her big day; with panoramic views of the lake and onto the snow capped mountains beyond, the clubhouse is sure a special place.
With the first warning signal due to go at 12.25pm the breeze looked good. About 40 minutes late we eventually got underway in a fading and by then a shifty breeze. The first start a general recall, then out came the "I" flag and then the mass standard rig starts became more conservative. For me my start was at the non-favoured end of the line but in clear air and then with a right wind shift occurring that lasted about 3/4 of the first leg saw me handily placed (and quietly admiring my skills) towards the top mark. I eventually sailed into 19th place amongst the Standard Lasers in the first race. Could I improve on that, could I even hold onto it?
The wind went up and down and a fair way around the compass during the rest of the day. I was never able to read the conditions quite as well again. In race two I certainly didn't find the pressure that some had, and race three showed promise at times up the beats. Still I kept my head well above the water and enjoyed some good moments and some exhilarating reaching especially in the late afternoon when sailing back to the beach and beers.
Sunday dawned fine and very still. A little breeze emerged and we were sent out on to the lake on time. Alas after an hour and a half we were sent back to the shore when the breeze failed to establish. You can guess the next step, once back on shore the breeze again developed and back out on to the water and the racing eventually started after a general recall and the introduction of the "Z" flag. Two races were completed, slowly; nothing was for certain till the finishing line was crossed. Many of us in the final race who went out to the right on the final beat finished out side the time limit (although it looked very good for a while until those lefties struck a small breeze that left us for dead).
For me I was pleased to sail into 35th place overall. Other names some of you will know, Sam Meech 20th (Tauranga), Barry Cutfield 30th (Whakatane), Nick Page 34th (Pupuke), Mark MacIntosh 36th (Port Ohope). Results are on the Lake Taupo Yacht Club web site.
Ross Wrenn
Ngaroto Sailing Club