FLEETWOOD MY&PBC COMMODORE’S CUP VANE “M” WEEKEND 29TH & 30TH OCTOBER 2011 There was a 6-boat entry for the Commodore’s Cup weekend this year, which was a significant improvement on the last 3 years. We were also pleased to welcome some new volunteers to help on the “Mates’ Bank”. Sam Butler had enjoyed sailing with his father, Graham, when they finished 2nd in the recent Vane “A” Class National Championship at the Centenary Celebrations, and was keen to maintain his interest in vane sailing. Jim Lydon has also rejoined the Club after several years’ absence and wanted to try his hand at this side of the sport. In addition, Vic Applegate, from Bournville came to sail with Lisa McKerchar and we were pleased to see Bill Green, no longer the owner of a modern vane “M” flying machine, sailing with Damian Ackroyd, who is now the new owner of Bill’s former Starkers designed “Added Interest”. First thing on Saturday morning Alan and David Bell were anxiously checking the depth of water at the edge of the lake, as they had both recently purchased maximum depth fins and “Starkers” type leads for their yachts. David was to sail the Chris Dicks designed “Mistake”, which he had also modified by reducing the beam by around 2”. Alan was to try the new fin and lead on his trusty old Swag. Although the water was about 6” below the walkway their yachts did not run aground during the weekend. Racing commenced at 11-00 hrs with Eric Watkinson as Race Officer. The wind was southerly, not the favourite direction for Fleetwood Lake, as this gave more or less a broad reach both ways down the lake. Some yachts were using “A” rigs and some were in “B”, as there were some strong gusts. Not every skipper had a mate, so competitors looked after each other to ensure that no yachts were in danger of hitting the bank. A full round was completed and skippers were happy to continue sailing until 4-00 pm; by which time 2 extra heats were sailed. Results were as follows: Saturday 29th October N. District Championship        Skipper         Club     Yacht     Reg   Design    Pts 1st     Peter Whiteside         Fleetwood    High Note      4052       Starkers           29           Sam Butler (Mate)      Fleetwood 2nd     John Brooks              Fleetwood                            67         Starkers           20            & Derek Priestley      Fleetwood 3rd      David Bell                  Fleetwood      Mistake        4666       Mystic              16            Sam Butler (Mate)     Fleetwood 3rd      Damian Ackroyd    Leeds & Brad Added Interest  4940      Starkers           16            Bill Green (Mate)        Bournville 5th      Alan Bell                     Fleetwood       Swig           4128       Swag               14            Bill Green (Mate)        Bournville       6th      Lisa McKerchar           Bournville        Risky           4915        Nike                10             Vic Applegate (Mate) Bournville       On Saturday evening some of the competitors checked out the delights of a selection of the local hostelries, including the Strawberry Gardens on Poulton Road, which has recently been bought by the Fuzzy Duck microbrewery and reopened as a Real Ale bar. This was followed by a walk around the corner to the Mount Hotel for a steak supper. Thank goodness the clocks were put back overnight! Racing recommenced at 10-00 am on Sunday morning with Eric again in charge. The wind direction was similar to the previous day, but much lighter, so everyone was in “A” rig. After lunch the wind shifted slightly to the S.W., giving a close-hauled long leg and a couple of guys out from the Clubhouse end of the lake. The final heat was completed in almost flat calm conditions. No skipper had got away unscathed this day, as there were only 4 points difference between top and bottom boats! Results were as follows:  Sunday 30th October Clapham Cup 1st        Alan Bell                     Fleetwood       Swig                4128    Swag               14             Jim Lydon (Mate)        Fleetwood       2nd      Peter Whiteside          Fleetwood       High Note       4052    Starkers           13             Sam Butler (Mate)      Fleetwood 2nd      David Bell                   Fleetwood        Mistake           4666    Mystic              13             Sam Butler (Mate)      Fleetwood 2nd      Lisa McKerchar           Bournville       Risky                  4915    Nike                13            Vic Applegate (Mate)  Bournville 5th       John Brooks               Fleetwood                                  67     Starkers           12             Derek Priestley 6th       Damian Ackroyd    Leeds & Brad Added Interest        4940    Starkers          10             Jim Lydon (Mate)       Fleetwood Saturday & Sunday Commodore’s Cup 1st        Peter Whiteside           Fleetwood       High Note       4052    Starkers            42             Sam Butler (Mate)        Fleetwood 2nd        John Brooks                Fleetwood                                  67     Starkers           32             Derek Priestley             Fleetwood       3rd        David Bell                     Fleetwood       Mistake           4666     Mystic              29             Sam Butler (Mate) 4th        Alan Bell                      Fleetwood       Swig                4128      Swag               28             Jim Lydon (Mate)          Fleetwood 5th        Damian Ackroyd  Leeds & Brad Added Interest         4940      Starkers           26             Jim Lydon (Mate) 6th        Lisa McKerchar             Bournville       Risky               4915        Nike                23             Vic Applegate (Mate) Bournville       Peter Whiteside Yachting Secretary Fleetwood MY&PBC

 

 

FMY&PBC BRADFORD CUP & JIM ROSE BOWL VANE “A” 03.09.11 Due to having only 4 entries it was decided to race for both trophies that day rather than spread over two days. The wind was a moderate top suit from the S.W. giving reaching conditions. There was a shortage of mates, so one pair was sailed both ways, with the skippers of the second pair acting as mates, and then the roles were reversed to sail the second pair to complete the heat. Bradford Cup Results             Skipper                        Club                Yacht              Designer          Reg      Pts 1st        John Brooks                FMY&PBC         Dilligaff          W. Sykes          1572       12             Jim Carter (Mate) 2nd        Eric Watkinson           FMY&PBC         Darkside        M. Dovey                        8.5 3rd        Peter Whiteside          FMY&PBC        Blue Note       J. Simpson       1497       6.5 4th        Damian Ackroyd  Leeds & Brad Whisky Chaser      W. Sykes           1203         3 Jim Rose Bowl Memorial Trophy Results 1st        Peter Whiteside           FMY&PBC     Blue Note        J. Simpson         1497       13 2nd        John Brooks                FMY&PBC     Dilligaff            W. Sykes           1572       12             Jim Carter (Mate)         FMY&PBC     3rd        Eric Watkinson            FMY&PBC     Darkside          M. Dovey                            5 4th        Damian Ackroyd        Leeds & Brad Whisky Chaser W. Sykes          1203         0 Peter Whiteside Race Officer (both events)

 

 

FLEETWOOD MY&PBC JACK ROBERTS TROPHY VANE “A” 18.06.11 RESULTS             Skipper                       Club                Yacht              Reg     Designer         Pts 1st        Anthony Warren         VMYG               Shield              1710    G. Bantock      25             & John Taylor 2nd        John Brooks               Fleetwood       Dilligaff           1572    W. Sykes         17             Jim Carter (Mate)        Fleetwood 3rd        Alan & Margaret Bell  Fleetwood       Pegasus          1526    J. Simpson       10 4th        Damian Ackroyd  Leeds & Brad Whisky Chaser        1203   W. Sykes            8                           Eric Watkinson (Mate) Fleetwood Race Officer   Eric Watkinson Fleetwood N.B. The N. District “A” Championship scheduled for the following day was not held due to insufficient entries.

 

 

CLASSIC & VINTAGE VANE “M” CLASS WEEKEND   Fleetwood MY&PBC held a weekend of Classic and Vintage Vane “M” Class racing, on Saturday and Sunday 7th & 8th May 2011. A record entry of 9 yachts for this event assembled to compete for the array of silverware. For the purpose of this competition we defined “Vintage” as the yachts designed at the inception of the “M” Class in the early 1930’s, through to the late 1960’s. During this period it was a class rule that the circumference of a 2” disc must fit between the hull and the garboard.  “Classic” covered early fin and bulb designs up to circa 1980.   We were again delighted to welcome Tom MacBeath and Hughie Shields from Scotland. Tom brought his two vintage yachts, “Maireaid”, a Witty “Manta” design and “Solveig”, a MacDonald “Saida”. On the first day Tom sailed “Maireaid” and lent “Solveig” to MYA President, Derek Priestley. Hughie sailed “Ragtime”, a vintage yacht originally first registered in Scotland, but unfortunately the details had been lost. Bournville Club were well represented with 3 entries. These included the famous “Gigi”, designed and built by Adams to his “Foxtrot” design, originally owned by Len Maskell of Leeds & Bradford Club, but now lovingly restored, owned and sailed by Graham Reeves. Bill Green had brought “Sula”, a Bill Sykes designed yacht from the 1970’s and Lisa McKerchar sailed “Risky”, a “Nike” design by Dunling, beautifully built in wood using the plank on frame technique.   Alan Bell again sailed “Tempest”, a “Foxtrot” design, John Brooks borrowed Eric Watkinson’s “Blue Peter”, a Stollery “Blood Axe” design and Peter Whiteside sailed “Bosun’s Mate”, a Witty “Bosun” design. “Sula”, “Blue Peter” and “Risky” were regarded as “Classic” designs with the remainder of the fleet falling into the “Vintage” category.       Racing commenced at 10-30 am under the watchful eye of Race Officer, Eric Watkinson. The wind strength was a heavy top suit, blowing from the S.E., giving reaching conditions. There was light rain from around midday for a couple of hours, then the sun came out. Unfortunately there was a shortage of mates, so the bye boat skipper took the mate’s bank and the other skippers helped each other as required. This slowed down the proceedings, but it meant that all sailors and yachts were not put in danger. Six heats were sailed and results declared on a percentage basis, as some yachts had had a bye.   Final Scores   “Solveig”                 Derek Priestley            Fleetwood       80%     Top “Vintage” “Risky”                    Lisa McKerchar              Bournville       80%     Top “Classic”     “Tempest”               Alan Bell                      Fleetwood       72% “Sula”                      Bill Green                      Bournville       60% “Blue Peter”            John Brooks                 Fleetwood       47% “Gigi”                       Graham Reeves            Bournville       43% “Ragtime”                Hughie Shields              Greenock       32% “Bosun’s Mate”        Peter Whiteside          Fleetwood       30% “Maireaid”                Tom MacBeath            Fleetwood       12%   The Walter Jones Trophy was awarded to Derek Priestley and the Mayoral Cup to Lisa McKerchar. After racing most of the competitors went for a meal and a drink at the North Euston Hotel and a very pleasant time was had.   On Sunday morning the wind strength was similar to the previous day but the direction had changed to the S.W.; still reaching conditions. The fleet was reduced in number to 7 yachts, as Derek was not available and Hughie and Tom decided to sail “Solveig” together. Tom offered “Maireaid” to Lisa, which she was happy to sail. Eric Watkinson again ran the proceedings.   For a short while the wind changed to westerly, giving a 3-leg beat to windward, but later reverted to S.W. reaching conditions. Heavy rain arrived around midday and then it brightened up. A full round was sailed and any necessary resails taken.      Final Scores   “Blue Peter”                John Brooks               Fleetwood       20.5     Top “Classic”  “Tempest”                   Alan Bell                     Fleetwood       20        Top “Vintage” “Maireaid”                   Lisa McKerchar            Bournville       17 “Sula”                         Bill Green                     Bournville       14 “Bosun’s Mate”           Peter Whiteside         Fleetwood       14 “Solveig”                     Tom & Hughie              Greenock       13 “Gigi”                          Graham Reeves           Bournville       6.5   The Hayes Trophy was awarded to Alan Bell and the Pearson Trophy to John Brooks. Tom MacBeath, Hughie Shields, Graham Reeves and Peter Whiteside are also members of the Vintage Group.   With such an encouraging entry this year, the Classic & Vintage weekend has already been scheduled into Fleetwood’s 2012 Sailing Programme. Many of the skippers attending said they would support a second Classic & Vintage weekend next year at Fleetwood if this could be arranged.       Peter Whiteside Yachting Secretary         Walter Jones Trophy 2011

 

 

M.Y.A. CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS VANE “A” & “RA” CLASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, YACHTING MONTHLY CUP & ROUND THE WORLD RACES Hosted by FLEETWOOD MODEL YACHT & POWER BOAT CLUB SATURDAY 30TH JULY to SUNDAY 7th  AUGUST 2011   From: The Regatta Secretary                                                             Peter Whiteside, e-mail: peterwhiteside@talktalk.net                                                   7, Princes Way, Tel: 01253 778219                                                                              Fleetwood, 18th May 2011                                                                                     Lancs. FY7 8PG   Dear “A” & “RA” Class Enthusiast,   Following on from the initial notice of race that I sent you recently, I now have pleasure in sending more detailed information of the events.   Please send your entry on a current MYA National Championship entry form, as illustrated in the MYA Yearbook Diary to:    Robert Walsh (Jnr.),                            tel: 01253 824766 23, The Corners,                                  mobile: 07766 175056 Thornton-Cleveleys                             e-mail: robwalsh25@sky.com Lancs. FY5 1LG,   Please include your appropriate entry fee(s) as follows: Vane “A” Nationals                            £30-00,which includes Y M Cup event. YM Cup only                                      £5-00 “RA” Nationals                                   £22-50, which does not include RTW event Round The World “RA”                     £5-00   Cheques should be made payable to FMY&PBC. All entries and entry fees must be received by the official closing date of July16th 2011.    All skippers entering will be required to show their current Measurement Certificate and ensure that they are M.Y.A. affiliated members. Any foreign entrants should ensure they hold adequate Third Party Insurance cover comparable with the M.Y.A. provisions.     Outline Programme Friday 29th July – Practice Day. The Boathouse will be open from 9-00 am to 6-00 pm. Boat storage in the Clubhouse will be available to all competitors for the duration of the events, but please remove them by noon on Monday 8th August.   Saturday 30th July – The Clubhouse will be opened at 9-00 am for registration, measurement checks and sailing practice. There will be a Competitors’ Briefing by our Race Officer, Eric Watkinson, at 12-30 pm in the Clubhouse. The draw for “TOTS” Teams will take place and Club representatives shall inform the Race Officials of their Neptune Trophy Teams. Racing for the MYA Vane “A” Class National Championship will commence at 1-00 pm this day. All the fleet will be required to attend at all racing times. It is hoped to finish racing each day around 5-00 pm.

Sunday 31st July – Continuation of Vane “A” Nationals. The Clubhouse will be opened at 9-00 am and racing will commence at the time advised by the R.O. at end of racing the previous day. There will be a break for lunch around 1-00 pm each day. This evening there will be a “finger buffet” at the Clubhouse, after sailing has been completed. The buffet will be free of charge to competitors, officials and guests, but please advise numbers wishing to attend on the enclosed Social Events form. Bring your own drinks and glasses.    Monday 1st August – Continuation of Vane “A” Nationals.   Tuesday 2nd August – Yachting Monthly Cup competition (all day). Racing will commence at 09-30 am to the following format, as successfully used for the last few years at both Gosport and Fleetwood events:   1. The race is for “free sailing” “A” Class yachts which hold certification to the appropriate rule. The race is open to all ages of boats. Race entry shall be available to all MYA affiliated skippers and shall be by pre entry to the host club. Participation is free to all those taking part in the “A” Nationals 2011, but any others will be charged an entry fee of £5-00 per boat.  Entry to the Y.M. Cup shall be made in advance under the same notification as the “A” Nationals.   2.  Race organisation will be as follows: a) In part I) the main fleet will be sub divided into small fleets and members of each small fleet will race against each other in turn. The 8 highest scoring yachts from the small fleets will then go through to part II), the Knock Out competition. b) Size of the small fleets will be at the discretion of the Race Officer (R.O.) and each fleet will reflect a representative sample of the whole entry. Past performance in the last “A” Nationals and other pertinent events will be used to select fleet members. Each small fleet will be of similar size. c) Each competitor in a small fleet shall race each other. The R.O. shall use his discretion to decide whether the racing is for 2 beats per heat, or a beat and run. If racing is to be 2 beats, competitors from each racing pair will start once from each starting station, the first choice being decided by the spin of a coin. The winner of a beat scores 3 points and the loser nil. Should both members of a racing pair each win a beat, deciding runs will not be taken at this stage. If racing is for a beat and a run per heat, scoring shall be 3 pts for a win to windward and 2 points for a win downwind, 0 points for a loss, as normal. d) The highest scoring 8 skippers in part I) shall progress to part II), the Knock Out round. Where ties in scores exist, count back shall be used and if equal on count back, a sail-off shall be employed. e) The top 8 skippers, drawing the initial opponents from a hat, shall start the Knock Out phase, which shall be sailed for on the basis of 2 beats and a deciding run, if required. f) The winner of the Knock Out phase shall be the winner of the Y.M. Cup. g) The Y.M. Cup shall be retained by the winner in accordance with M.Y.A. trophy conditions. h) All disputes shall be resolved by reference to the R.O. and / or Protest Committee drawn from the fleet. i) M.Y.A. Free Sailing Rules shall apply.

There will be a Hot Pot Supper in the Clubhouse, after racing is completed on Tuesday evening. The Supper will be free to competitors, officials and guests. Please indicate numbers wishing to attend, on the enclosed Social Events form. Bring your own drinks and glasses. After the Supper there will be a quiz.   Wednesday 3rd August (am) – Continuation of Vane “A” Nationals, or if the race schedule is well advanced, the fleet may be given the morning off, at the discretion of the R.O.    Wednesday 3rd August (1-00 pm) – Round the World competition  “RA” Class The race is for “RA” Class yachts of any age that hold rating certificates and skippers with MYA affiliation. Entry for this event should be made in advance under the same notification as the MYA Championship entry. The entry fee is £5-00 and is also open to skippers not taking part in the Championships. This competition will be held on the Boating Lake, rather than the Model Yacht Lake. Prizes will be provided, according to entry level and will be presented in the Clubhouse after the event.   Thursday 4th August – Final day of Vane “A” Nationals. All the fleet to sail throughout the day until all boards are completed at the discretion of the R.O. Thursday evening – Regatta Dinner and Prize Giving will be held at the Blackpool & Fleetwood Yacht Club, Wyre Road, Skippool, Poulton-le-Fylde, arriving 7-00pm for 7-30pm dining. Cost will be £16-00 per head for adults, children under 13 years £8-00. (See “Social Events” sheet.) The Dinner is open to competitors of both “A” and “RA” fleets, their families, friends and regatta visitors, even if they have not been involved in the racing, and all FMY&PBC members.   Friday 5th August – Start of “RA” Nationals The Clubhouse will be open from 9-00 am for registration, measurement checks and sailing practice. There will be a competitors’ briefing by the Race Officer, Andy Kissick, at 10-30 am and racing will commence at 11-00 am. This is a change to SSI. No race will commence after 5-30pm and any race still in progress at 6-30pm will be abandoned.   Saturday 6th August – Continuation of “RA” Nationals The Clubhouse will be opened at 8-30am. There will be a RO briefing at 9-15am followed by racing at 9-30am, as specified in SSI. Finishing time will be as previous day.   Saturday Evening 6th August – Social evening in the Clubhouse commencing after racing. A “finger buffet” will be served which will be free to competitors, officials and guests. Please indicate on the Social Events form the number in your party. Bring your own drinks and glasses. There will be a quiz after the buffet.   Sunday 7th August – Final Day of “RA” Nationals The Clubhouse will be opened at 8-30am, RO briefing at 9-15am and racing will commence at 9-30am. No race will start after 2-30pm and any race still in progress at 3-30pm will be abandoned. The Presentation of Prizes will take place in the Clubhouse 30 minutes after the end of racing.

Other Evenings For evenings when no specific events have been arranged the Race Committee has decided that a pub or hotel selling food and drink will be nominated as a meeting place for those wishing to socialise after racing. The list of venues and meeting times will be displayed in the Clubhouse.    Trophies and Prizes To Be Awarded Vane “A” Scrutton Cup               Winner of National Championship + prizes depending on entry Johnny’s Cup              Winner of most beats in National Championship Wing & Wing Cup       Winner of most runs in National Championship Neptune Trophy          Nominated team of three (usually a club team) in N.C. T.O.T. (glass + rum)    Randomly selected team of three in N.C. Little Portugal Cup      Awarded to highest scoring skipper who has not previously won Scrutton Cup. Dennis Lippett Cup     Awarded to the junior who has made the biggest contribution to the event 4-Candle Trophy         Winner of the junior “Choppa” yacht race. Yachting Monthly Cup  Awarded to winner of Knock Out competition + prize for other finalist   “RA” Forbes Trophy             Winner of National Championship + prizes depending on entry T.O.T. (glass + rum)    Randomly selected team of two Round The World        Prize for winners of this separate event   Other Information 1. There is no charge for car parking at the lakeside but will visitors please park outside of the “Members Only” area in front of the Clubhouse.   2. We have recently installed a toilet cubicle inside the Clubhouse. The nearest public toilets to the lake are situated at the Cemetery on Beach Road, close to the West end of the Model Yachting Lake.             3.  Please bring your club flags so that they can be hoisted on the flagpoles.   4.  Those attending are encouraged to provide their personal contact details for next of kin, should they be required by Fleetwood Club Officials or the Emergency Services in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.   5. We require volunteers to help with starting, scoring and bank umpire duties at the vane “A” Regatta, and Observers’ Secretaries for the “RA” event, so any help would be appreciated, even if only for the odd half day.   6. The canteen will be open serving sandwiches and drinks during racing.   If anyone has any question or query please do not hesitate to contact either myself, Robert Walsh or Derek Priestley (01253 779764). We hope you will be able to attend this year’s event and look forward to your company. Yours sincerely, Peter Whiteside (Regatta Secretary)

MYA CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS VANE “A” & “RA”   BOOKING FORM – PLEASE COMPLETE & RETURN WITH PAYMENT   Name ……………………………………………………………….   I shall be staying at ………………………………………………………………….   Race Entry Fees: Please also complete and return the MYA entry form Please indicate below with a tick I wish to enter the Vane “A” Nationals and enclose payment of                   £30-00 I wish to enter only the YM Cup event and enclose payment of                   £5-00 I wish to enter the “RA” Nationals and enclose payment of                         £22-50 I wish to enter the Round the World “RA” Event and enclose payment of  £5-00                                                                                     Total Entry Fees          £   Social Events Please fill in and return this form by the entry closing date, so that we know how many to cater for at the free events as well as the Prize Presentation Dinner.   Sun 31st July  Finger Buffet at Clubhouse (Free)   Number in your party ______   Tue 2nd Aug Hot Pot - venue to be named (Free) Number in your party _______            Thursday 4th August            Prize Presentation Dinner Cost £16-00 per head              Number in your party _______           Total cost £_____ Names of guests ___________________________________                            ___________________________________ Children under 13 yrs                         Cost £8-00 per head                Number in your party _______           Total cost £ _____ Names of guests ___________________________________                                                                                    ___________________________________                                                                                                           Race Entry Fees + Prize Presentation Dinner                         Grand Total £ _____   Please return this form & remittance to Robert Walsh (Jnr), by entry closing date of 16th July 2011. Cheques should be made payable to FMY&PBC.                                                        Prize Presentation Dinner Menu   The menu will consist of starters, an extensive buffet, including vegetarian dishes, and a dessert selection, followed by tea or coffee.   Sat 6th Aug     Finger Buffet at Clubhouse (Free)   Number in your party ______

 

Hi Skippers,

We have decided to modify the forthcoming vane "A" weekend at Fleetwood, scheduled for

June 18th and 19th,

 to incorporate a weekend of "Training and Racing" for both vane "A" and "RA", as follows:

 

Sat 18th June will be for vane "A", with racing for the Jack Roberts Trophy.

Sun 19th will now be for "RA" and a prize will be given to the race winner.

The MYA President, Derek Priestley, and Yachting Section Chairman, John Brooks,

 will be on hand to give help and advice, if desired.The Race Officer will be Eric Watkinson.

 

The vane "A" Northern District Championship, scheduled for Sun 19th June,

will be incorporated into the vane "A" weekend at Fleetwood, the 3rd & 4th September.     

 

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I forgot to mention, if you intend to come to this weekend,

please inform Derek Priestley on 01253 779764,

or Eric Watkinson on 01772 712665, as I shall be away.

 

 

Regards,

Peter Whiteside

Yachting Secretary FMY&PBC

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

FLEETWOOD MODEL YACHT & POWER BOAT CLUB

Affiliated to MYA

VANE “M” MYA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2011

 

                                        The 2011 Championship has been allocated to Fleetwood for Saturday 16^th and Sunday 17^th April. Entries will be accepted

 

                                        up to 8-00 pm Saturday 2^nd April. The race entry fee, as stipulated by the MYA, will be £15-00 per yacht. The Race

 

                                        Officer’s Briefing will be at 10-15 am on the Saturday followed by commencement of racing at 10-30 am. Skippers will be

 

                                        required to show their MYA membership cards and their yacht’s measurement certificate.

 

 

                                        In addition to the “Marine Models International M Class National Championship” trophy for the overall winner, the Model

 

                                        Maker Trophy will be awarded to the highest placed skipper who has not previously won a vane National Championship.

 

 

                                        There is no charge for car parking at the lakeside car park or on the promenade. All on-road parking in Fleetwood is free,

 

                                        but there are time restrictions in parts of the town centre. Competitor’s yachts and equipment can be stored in the

 

                                        Clubhouse overnight.

 

                                        If you wish to enter please contact myself. Anyone wishing to sail as a “mate” or help as a race official will be most welcome. 

 

                                        Yours sincerely,

                                        Peter L. Whiteside

                                        Yachting Secretary FMY&PBC   

                                        Tel: 01253 778219

                                        Email peterwhiteside@talktalk.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FMY&PBC YACHTING SECTION

CLUB TROPHY WINNERS 2010

 

IOM CLASS

 

Bob Livesey Cup                                                       Robert Walsh

H. A. Brierley Cup                                                    Derek Priestley

LASER CLASS

Autumn Series 2009

1^st        Welsh Cup                                                     Colin Hartley

      2^nd       Foster Cup                                                     Shaun Holbeche

3^rd        Eric Nuttall Trophy                                         David Hooley

Spring Series 2010

1^st        Topham Cup                                                 John Sharman

   2^nd       N. Frith Trophy                                            Shaun Holbeche

3^rd        Bolton Trophy                                               Colin Hartley

Summer Series 2010

 

1^st        Harrowside Trophy                                     Colin Hartley

    2^nd       Cumbria Cup                                                     Fred Robinson

3^rd        Forester Shield                                              David Hooley

Mather Richardson Cup (Club Championship)    Colin Hartley                        

VANE “A” CLASS (Highest placed Fleetwood Skipper in MYA National Championship)

Larry Dawson Trophy                                             Alan Bell

           

P.L.Whiteside Yachting Secretary FMY&PBC (tel: 01253 778219)

 

 

Members

 

we still need a general secretary

 

  

“CLASSIC & VINTAGE” VANE “M” WEEKEND FLEETWOOD 8TH & 9TH MAY 10 Skippers journeyed from England, Scotland and Wales to take part in this annual event, held on the world famous model yacht lake at Fleetwood. Furthest travelled was Martin Bandey, representing the Gosport Club and sailing K1218 “Gallivant”, designed in the late 1940’s by Ted Hook of the USA. Hughie Shields from the Greenock Club brought “Ragtime”, which was originally of KS registration, but the sails bearing the number had been lost in the mist of time. Tom MacBeath, also from Greenock Club brought his two vintage “M” Class yachts and decided to sail KS318 “Maireaid”, a Stan Witty “Manta” design, on the first day. Fleetwood members Alan & Margaret Bell had left their home on Anglesey, hence the Welsh connection, at first light that morning. Although they are both of Fleetwood origin, they have lived on Anglesey for about 30 years. They brought Alan’s pride and joy, K1324 “Tempest”, a Charlie Adams “Foxtrot” design, built for Alan by the designer himself, in 1961. Two local yachts made up the fleet, Eric Watkinson’s K2807 “Blue Peter”, a Roger Stollery “Blood Axe” design, regarded as a “Classic” rather than a “Vintage” design, for the purpose of the event, and my own K1567, “Bosun’s Mate”, a Stan Witty “Bosun”. She was built in 1967 by my old friend, Wesley Rodrick, who was born in Glasgow and sailed model yachts there with his father, then moving to Lancaster and sailing at the Sandylands Lake on Morecambe beach until the demise of that club around 1960. Wesley then joined Fleetwood Club where he was Secretary for many years and then finally President until his death a few years ago. So we had six yachts at the starting line. The wind was blowing from the NE and very strong, necessitating the use of small sails. Some yachts were coping in second suit but others were down in third. Although the people already mentioned were joined by my sister, Carole, and Hughie’s friend, Ian, there were not enough people taking part to ensure two per boat. We therefore decided it would be prudent to have just one pair of yachts racing on the water at a time so that we could all help each other. Also, as our legs were definitely “vintage” rather than “classic” (except for the ladies of course), we agreed not to use spinnakers. On the run down from the East or Clubhouse end of the lake, the wind tended to straighten about half way down the lake. Those who had set their vanes to keep off the lee bank then found their boats climbing up to the weather bank on the seaward side of the lake. Coming back on the beat it was generally three legs. Three heats were sailed before lunch, then the final two to complete the competition were commenced after our refreshment, with the event finishing around 4-00 pm. At lunchtime Alan revealed it was actually Margaret’s birthday that day! How many wives would agree to play toy boats in a gale with their husband on their birthday? Alan had “Tempest” trimmed to perfection and only lost one run all day, thereby winning the Walter Jones Trophy. After a poor start Eric had “Blue Peter” sailing well and tied for second place with Hugh. Eric was the highest placed “Classic” yacht and received the Mayoral Cup. Martin received a bottle of wine for having travelled the greatest distance to take part. Final Scores 1st        “Tempest”                   Alan & Margaret Bell             Fleetwood       23 points 2nd =     “Blue Peter”                Eric Watkinson                       Fleetwood       15 2nd =    “Ragtime”                   Hughie Shields                        Greenock         15 4th        “Bosun’s Mate”          Peter Whiteside                       Fleetwood       10     5th        “Maireaid”                  Tom MacBeath                       Greenock         7 6th        “Gallivant”                  Martin Bandey                        Gosport           5 In the evening the competitors who were staying locally decided to meet at the Fleetwood branch of Wetherspoons, where good food and real ale were enjoyed. Martin, always the perfect gentleman, arranged a birthday card and flowers, which he presented to Margaret during the evening. Sunday 9th May Only five yachts took part, as Martin had to travel down to Brighton, to sail a real yacht over to Southampton. Tom decided to sail his other yacht, K834 “Solvieg”, a Mcdonald “Saida” design. The remainder of the fleet were as the previous day. Fortunately the wind had moderated with most skippers choosing a broad top suit of sails. Initially the wind was from the NE, then changed to NW during heat 4. Even though there was less wind than the previous day, it was decided to do without spinnakers, as there were fewer helpers. A complete round was sailed and the final positions were as follows: 1st        “Bosun’s Mate”          Peter Whiteside                       Fleetwood       15 points 2nd =       “Solveig”                     Tom MacBeath                       Greenock         12 2nd =    “Tempest”                   Alan Bell                                 Fleetwood       12 4th        “ Blue Peter”               Eric Watkinson                       Fleetwood       10 5th        “Ragtime”                   Hugh Shields                          Greenock         2 “Bosun’s Mate” won the Hayes Trophy for top “Vintage” and “Blue Peter” the Pearson Trophy for top “Classic”. Bottles of wine were presented to each of our Scottish friends in recognition of the long distance they had travelled to take part. The weekend was enjoyed by all participants. What a pity some of the other 40+ people invited did not take part! However, we shall carry on regardless next year! Peter Whiteside Race Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lake Cleaning  

 

We will not be a position to carry out any cleaning of the model yacht lake this year - we will ensure that the licences are in place for us to carry out the works next February. Can you please make your members aware of this; in the meantime we will continue to maintain the water levels within the lake as full as possible. We will not be carrying out similar works to the Boating Lake either, although we are in discussion with them to carry out the works later in the year.

 

WyreBC

Lake of Sails

On June 7th Fleetwood were due to hold the its annual Lake of Sails Day. Unfortunately due to high winds it was not possible to put the

boats on the lake.

Despite the bad weather we still had a good day inside the club house with raffles, boat exhibits and a hot pot lunch.

Scale Regatta day on Sun July 12th. Well the bad weather struck again with very high winds. We tried to run some of the events on

the second round lake we have at Fleetwood Despite a valiant attempt by some skippers it was only a partial success. We have some

vacant dates later in the year when we will try to run the postponed events.

 

In July we ran the MYA IOM ranking event Over the w/e of 4/5thJuly. This was rated a success from all who took part both from the

racing and the social events.

 

In addition to the IOM racing Fleetwood also staged a fun event based on R/C lasers and team racing this was enjoyed by all and

developed into a keen competitive event.

 

August 1st to the 7th saw the MYA Open Vane National Championships being held at Fleetwood. This was combined with the YW Cup held

on the Wednesday. This proved to be an excellent seven days of sailing with winds ranging from a flat calm to strong winds for a link to

photo's of the event go to 2009 Vane MYA nationals

 

In addition to serious racing we again had social events and the team racing based on R/C lasers this was enjoyed by all and again

developed into a keen competitive event.

( thanks to all the laser skippers who provided loan boats for the two events )

This Open club event was well attended with a good turn out of club members and families

Events like this help to raise the awareness of th club within both the local community and visitors to Fleetwood.

The sailing events were once more run by our able Officer of the Day  ( OD) Jim Bennet. They consisted of a navigation course a 3 lap timed race, and a ladies navigation course. Part of the sailing events was to pick up a cargo at three points and successfully convey them back, on the boat, to the OD. The difficulty was that the cargo consisted of three tea bags which had to be carried by the boat in a dry condition.

 

        The Club Commodore, Chris Croasdale presented the prizes, The winners of the events were:-     

Carl Richardson overall Winner of the Lake of sails	Fred Baker won the visitors favorite boat	Daniel Richardson won the junior’s event	Patrice Entwistle won the Lady’s event.

David Smith gave us all a good chuckle with his

union jack shorts though they probably wouldn't’t

pass muster at Cowes week!!

Valerie Smith, Adele Richardson and Silvia Tweedle ran the canteen making sure

we were all well fed, but it was noted that they where reluctant to

sell the chocolate cake! Roy’s cake’s were a hit as always and much

appreciated helping to raise funds for the club.

Trevor Law’s Bring and Buy was popular and seems to be extending every time we have a bring and buy.

The number of visitors was up on previous years with many watching the sailing events and then coming into the club.

I would like to thank everyone who helped and took part in this event and Trevor Savage, Trevor Whitworth and John Hathaway for

the pictures of this event.                                               

Jeff Grundy    

Schooner Racing

 

 The schooner season is on us again, this event is well attended on Wednesday afternoons and officiated by Jim Bennet. This class is for multi masted or gaffed rigged sailing vessels. There are three classes determined on length of hull “A” class 55inch and above, “B” 36inch and above and “C” class.

 The race lasts for 1 hour and the objective is to put as many laps in as is possible. The winner for each class receives 3 points, 2nd 2 points, 3 1.5 points and 1 point for taking part. This year we are trying four  7 week sailing “seasons” to give more people a chance of winning instead of one long sailing season. During a 7 week season you must stay with the same boat, but the next you are free to try a different boat or carry on with the same one.

 

Season 1 has now finished with:

Tom Pearsall winning “A” class with “Folly”        Dave Smith winning “B” class

Sid Wilson winning “C” class

All boats start for another schooner race

Other Boats in the schooner fleet

Tom Pearsall This boat is based on a 58 inch  Bob Underwood  Folly hull