September
Trailer Yacht Regatta
29/09/08 09:05
27th and 28th September 2008
The victors in Division one were the crew from New Plymouth Ian Horner, Kyle, Charlie and Wayne aboard “Bonkers”. Their five first placings on line and also on handicap could not be beaten. Places behind them however were keenly challenged for. “Espresso” sailed by Peter van der Stap and Evan Ward, who’s tally included a win on handicap, took second place from the ever threatening “ResiVor” and Taiko” respectively. The Jokers had a race within a race, their positions frequently changing with little being certain till the finish line was crossed. (Watch out for the action at the Joker Champs on the 11th and 12th of October at Lake Ngaroto).
John Hansen and Shane Buxton took first place in Division two on their Nolex 22 “Lifestyle”. John had lost no form after a break of many years from sailing at Ngaroto. Phil Skipworth sailing under the Kawhia Boating Club banner (one of three boats from Kawhia) headed off John Roszak the first resident local sailor for second and third places respectively.
The wind blew to 25 knots for the fourth race on Saturday, too strong for some, but certainly finished the day with added excitement. The sailors were still able to enjoy the Saturday evenings Pot Luck dinner (thanks to all for your delicious dishes), even though some bodies felt as though they had played rugby all day! For the stayers desert was served, late it may have been but very well received. Breakfast was devoured by the able bodied on Sunday morning, others not so keen!
Thanks to the many people who helped in the clubhouse with the huge catering task, it all went so smooth and appreciated by all at the regatta. Thanks to all sailors for being great sports making the weekend another one to be remembered.
The victors in Division one were the crew from New Plymouth Ian Horner, Kyle, Charlie and Wayne aboard “Bonkers”. Their five first placings on line and also on handicap could not be beaten. Places behind them however were keenly challenged for. “Espresso” sailed by Peter van der Stap and Evan Ward, who’s tally included a win on handicap, took second place from the ever threatening “ResiVor” and Taiko” respectively. The Jokers had a race within a race, their positions frequently changing with little being certain till the finish line was crossed. (Watch out for the action at the Joker Champs on the 11th and 12th of October at Lake Ngaroto).
John Hansen and Shane Buxton took first place in Division two on their Nolex 22 “Lifestyle”. John had lost no form after a break of many years from sailing at Ngaroto. Phil Skipworth sailing under the Kawhia Boating Club banner (one of three boats from Kawhia) headed off John Roszak the first resident local sailor for second and third places respectively.
The wind blew to 25 knots for the fourth race on Saturday, too strong for some, but certainly finished the day with added excitement. The sailors were still able to enjoy the Saturday evenings Pot Luck dinner (thanks to all for your delicious dishes), even though some bodies felt as though they had played rugby all day! For the stayers desert was served, late it may have been but very well received. Breakfast was devoured by the able bodied on Sunday morning, others not so keen!
Thanks to the many people who helped in the clubhouse with the huge catering task, it all went so smooth and appreciated by all at the regatta. Thanks to all sailors for being great sports making the weekend another one to be remembered.
Paterangi Race 3 & 4
22/09/08 10:39
21st September 2008
What a great day for the club and sailors once again; 20 yachts racing on the lake, an on and off the water crew right up to the mark, this all on top of sunshine and a wind that improved from a stuttering breeze to a 10 plus knot wind from the northwest.
Shaun Rumbles continued his winning way with two more first in the Junior fleet.
In the intermediate fleet Alex Wilkinson shared the wins with Mathew Ward, both now on equal point for the series. Blake Buxton was close to second in the first race of the day but as the wind lifted in the afternoon this caused the mast tip to find the bed of the lake, requiring a little assistance to be extracted.
The Senior fleet saw the come back of John Park and Arthur Giffney and a visitor from Cambridge, Nigel Ball. In the morning race Danny, Ross and Arthur finished within 10 seconds of each other (Arthur suffering from being run down from the then followers as a breeze change from astern came in). Great for Danny! Arthur showed up the other Lasers in the afternoon with a clear-cut win, the Danny and Ross dead heated for second (the sharp eyes of Even (OD) could not split the pair). John and Jamie shared the thirds and fourths.
Chappy Farrell (and crew of Angela) was very pleased to win the first race of the day. Micah Wilkinson on the helm of a Hartley 18 (with father Peter) introduced this fine craft to Ngaroto in the afternoon and finished with a win on handicap! Owen leads the Trailer Yachts overall.
Next Saturday and Sunday is the Ngaroto Trailer Yacht Regatta. Briefing at 10.00am. A Pot Luck dinner is to be enjoyed on Saturday night. Remember the “Underwater” theme for the dinner; spot prizes to be won! Great sailing assured too.
What a great day for the club and sailors once again; 20 yachts racing on the lake, an on and off the water crew right up to the mark, this all on top of sunshine and a wind that improved from a stuttering breeze to a 10 plus knot wind from the northwest.
Shaun Rumbles continued his winning way with two more first in the Junior fleet.
In the intermediate fleet Alex Wilkinson shared the wins with Mathew Ward, both now on equal point for the series. Blake Buxton was close to second in the first race of the day but as the wind lifted in the afternoon this caused the mast tip to find the bed of the lake, requiring a little assistance to be extracted.
The Senior fleet saw the come back of John Park and Arthur Giffney and a visitor from Cambridge, Nigel Ball. In the morning race Danny, Ross and Arthur finished within 10 seconds of each other (Arthur suffering from being run down from the then followers as a breeze change from astern came in). Great for Danny! Arthur showed up the other Lasers in the afternoon with a clear-cut win, the Danny and Ross dead heated for second (the sharp eyes of Even (OD) could not split the pair). John and Jamie shared the thirds and fourths.
Chappy Farrell (and crew of Angela) was very pleased to win the first race of the day. Micah Wilkinson on the helm of a Hartley 18 (with father Peter) introduced this fine craft to Ngaroto in the afternoon and finished with a win on handicap! Owen leads the Trailer Yachts overall.
Next Saturday and Sunday is the Ngaroto Trailer Yacht Regatta. Briefing at 10.00am. A Pot Luck dinner is to be enjoyed on Saturday night. Remember the “Underwater” theme for the dinner; spot prizes to be won! Great sailing assured too.
Paterangi Race 1 & 2
15/09/08 09:46
14th September 2008
Thomas assisted by Claire very ably ran the first race series for the summer season. They set a great course into a south to south westerly breeze that reached 12 knots at times. Danny led the Laser fleet early in both races, Jamie also held down second place for a while, both later to be undone by Ross and Arthur. Alex in Southern Comfort revelled in the stronger breeze in the morning to take line honours ahead of John Elliott aboard his 3.7 “Flatfoot”. Mike Allison in a Caribou took the afternoons Trailer Yacht race on handicap by three seconds from “ResiVor”. The new main sail paid dividends!
Micah kept a small margin over the chasing Matthew Ward who has jumped into a Starling this season.
Shaun narrowly headed off Jaeden in the first Opti race and then lengthened the difference in the second race. Full results are on the web.
The second round of the series is next Sunday (21st); the Trailer Yacht Regatta is on the 27th and 28th Sept.
Opening Day
08/09/08 09:11
7th September 2008
Perfect spring conditions we enjoyed by the sailors on the sixteen yachts that were at Ngaroto for the fun opening day. The sun shone early on as a light easterly developed. After lunch the wind strengthened to 12 knots or so and moved toward the northeast. Sailors revelled in the planing conditions during the zephyrs that frequently traversed over the lake.
Not only was it the first race day for the summer, we had the first OCS (Ross, too eager), the first penalty turn (Evan, very honest of him), the first capsize (Danny, still sorting out how to gybe when under pressure), the first boat sailing the wrong course (Arthur, a clear leader at the time but did not go through the finish line), the first mast tip to be towed from the lake bed (Thomas and Josh, a sign of a good breeze), the first trapeze in use (John on his 3.7 had a great afternoon) and more that I can’t remember!
The Clubhouse looked great after the working bee. It was good to see Chappy and Angela flying the flag if only on the shore and thanks for all those people who helped run the day. OD was Owen with the help of Janice.
Next Sunday the Paterangi Series starts, open to both centre boarders and Trailer Yachts. Come down and sail, there is a trophy for this series and it could be yours. Briefing is at 10.30.
Perfect spring conditions we enjoyed by the sailors on the sixteen yachts that were at Ngaroto for the fun opening day. The sun shone early on as a light easterly developed. After lunch the wind strengthened to 12 knots or so and moved toward the northeast. Sailors revelled in the planing conditions during the zephyrs that frequently traversed over the lake.
Not only was it the first race day for the summer, we had the first OCS (Ross, too eager), the first penalty turn (Evan, very honest of him), the first capsize (Danny, still sorting out how to gybe when under pressure), the first boat sailing the wrong course (Arthur, a clear leader at the time but did not go through the finish line), the first mast tip to be towed from the lake bed (Thomas and Josh, a sign of a good breeze), the first trapeze in use (John on his 3.7 had a great afternoon) and more that I can’t remember!
The Clubhouse looked great after the working bee. It was good to see Chappy and Angela flying the flag if only on the shore and thanks for all those people who helped run the day. OD was Owen with the help of Janice.
Next Sunday the Paterangi Series starts, open to both centre boarders and Trailer Yachts. Come down and sail, there is a trophy for this series and it could be yours. Briefing is at 10.30.