Eventually the first Cruiser race of the season did get underway.
Saturday 7th June
Light and somewhat fickle winds gave the crews of the six competing boats rather difficult conditions on the initial leg to Fishguard of the Constant Cup.
Boats on the inshore route fell into unexpected black holes of windless conditions and those sailing further offshore looked to have the better winds even if following a longer and more tactical course.
Cariad blasted from the start line and at one point other crews thought the next time they might see her skipper would be in the bar later in the day, however a 'doldrum' aproaching Fishguard Harbour forced an unwanted delay to her progress and with other boats almost on her heels, the wind picked up and she was able to lead the charge across the line.
Congratulations to
Cariad and her skipper - Arlandwr Jones - first to Fishguard
Islay - skippered by Tony Duckworth - 2nd
Jigsaw - skippered by Roy Constant - 3rd
The President - Harry Ashurst and his wife Joyce accompanied by the Rear Commodore Sailing - Robin Young were forced to drive to Fishguard where a very nice evening was spent in Fishguard Yacht Club with a excellent meal provided by the ladies of FYC.
Thank you Fishguard YC
The following day - planned as leg two of the event was abandoned due to light winds and the need to make the mid morning tide on return to Cardigan.
The Race then being decided on the single outward leg - winner - Cariad
Thanks to Roy Constant and his wife Betty for providing a perpetual cup for this event and Roy even managed to come third in his new boat Jigsaw
A good weekend was had by all
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Well done Aled
Not only a fearless sailor, with his brother, in their DS Feva .
Aled Parsons - Pupil at the local secondary school in Cardigan with three other pupils came top in a national science competition.
The local quartet proved their talents in forensic science as part of the Salters Institute of chemistry at Aberystwyth University.
Congratulations Aled
Aled Parsons - Pupil at the local secondary school in Cardigan with three other pupils came top in a national science competition.
The local quartet proved their talents in forensic science as part of the Salters Institute of chemistry at Aberystwyth University.
Congratulations Aled
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
The Constant Cup
This weekend, 7th and 8th June, was scheduled for the Interclub meeting at Fishguard combining the Constant Cup cruiser race.
Alas the Interclub Meeting has been cancelled/postponed but the Constant Cup is due to go ahead.
The Constant Cup is a cruiser race of two legs scheduled over seperate days.
Leg One is the race from Cardigan to Fishguard and Leg Two the return trip.
Weather conditions look fair for the weekend and with a probable pre race briefing this Friday things look 'all go'.
Any queries - contact the Cruiser Captain.
Alas the Interclub Meeting has been cancelled/postponed but the Constant Cup is due to go ahead.
The Constant Cup is a cruiser race of two legs scheduled over seperate days.
Leg One is the race from Cardigan to Fishguard and Leg Two the return trip.
Weather conditions look fair for the weekend and with a probable pre race briefing this Friday things look 'all go'.
Any queries - contact the Cruiser Captain.
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
International Moth National Championships
The International Moth National Championships are taking place at the National Sailing Centre, Weymouth over the weekend of the 7th and 8th June.
International Moths are the development class dinghies which are now using foils (Foiling Moths) to lift the actual hulls of the boat out of the water and are now the fastest dinghies on the water, or should I say over the water.
Leo Carswell a member of the TBC has recently bought a non foiling (displacement) moth and will be sailing in the championships this weekend.
The front of the fleet will be dominated by the Foilers but others like Leo have entered just for the fun of it and we wish him and all the other sailors all the best for what will be a very interesting regatta.
International Moths are the development class dinghies which are now using foils (Foiling Moths) to lift the actual hulls of the boat out of the water and are now the fastest dinghies on the water, or should I say over the water.
Leo Carswell a member of the TBC has recently bought a non foiling (displacement) moth and will be sailing in the championships this weekend.
The front of the fleet will be dominated by the Foilers but others like Leo have entered just for the fun of it and we wish him and all the other sailors all the best for what will be a very interesting regatta.
Topper Traveller at Red Wharf Bay
Three young TBC Topper sailors travelled to Anglesea for the Nationwide Topper Traveller Series held at Red Wharf Bay Sailing Club.
This is a national series of regattas open to all Topper sailors from far and wide.
The event took place over the weekend of the 31st May and 1st June.
Our two National Squad sailors Eilish Thomas and Jonathan Morris plus William Thomas with his 4.2 reduced sail Topper competed in the event.
Congratulations on excellent results:
Eilish Thomas - 9th overall
Jonathan Morris - 12th overall
William Thomas - Awarded the 'Best Young Sailor' award
TBC are up there with the best!!!!!!!!!
This is a national series of regattas open to all Topper sailors from far and wide.
The event took place over the weekend of the 31st May and 1st June.
Our two National Squad sailors Eilish Thomas and Jonathan Morris plus William Thomas with his 4.2 reduced sail Topper competed in the event.
Congratulations on excellent results:
Eilish Thomas - 9th overall
Jonathan Morris - 12th overall
William Thomas - Awarded the 'Best Young Sailor' award
TBC are up there with the best!!!!!!!!!
Severe Weather Warning
The Met office issued a Severe weather warning for the weekend of Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May and yes it did effect us all.
Solva - will it ever happen?
The postponed Solva (Cardigan Windows sponsored) Cruise was scheduled for this weekend.
Not a good choice - Pre event briefing during the week made the wise decision to postpone again.
A decision vindicated by the wind conditions when it did arrive.
David Pegg decided to host a BBQ on the foreshore at St Dog's and everyone had a good time - no broken boats and and no sea sickness.
Watch this space for maybe another try later in the season.
Youth Squad at Dale
The penultimate CYRC was schedule for this weekend at Dale Yacht Club and the TBC youngsters were there.
Did the first race start - not quite.
Everyone was on the water enroute for the start line when the wind kicked in - the fleet suffered a massive knockdown and safety became the order of the day. Boats were abandoned to be collected later and younsters were rounded up and brought safely to the shore.
Racing was abandoned and Dale Yacht club must be commended for their prompt and effective action in that no one suffered any injuries and only minor damage was caused to a few boats. (sorry to Huw Parsons, father of Mathew and Aled, the boy's Feva did need minor repairs and Huw now feels that he must be a major investor in RS the makers of Fevas)
Obviously no results and the only other comment from the day was from Harry Upton, who revels in windy conditions, he sailed his Optimist back to the shore and casually enquired what all the fuss was about.
Even the Fishing Cancelled
Sunday 25th was scheduled for the Mackerel Competition - you guessed it 'Postponed'
Never is everything 'Just Right' but there is always tomorrow!
Solva - will it ever happen?
The postponed Solva (Cardigan Windows sponsored) Cruise was scheduled for this weekend.
Not a good choice - Pre event briefing during the week made the wise decision to postpone again.
A decision vindicated by the wind conditions when it did arrive.
David Pegg decided to host a BBQ on the foreshore at St Dog's and everyone had a good time - no broken boats and and no sea sickness.
Watch this space for maybe another try later in the season.
Youth Squad at Dale
The penultimate CYRC was schedule for this weekend at Dale Yacht Club and the TBC youngsters were there.
Did the first race start - not quite.
Everyone was on the water enroute for the start line when the wind kicked in - the fleet suffered a massive knockdown and safety became the order of the day. Boats were abandoned to be collected later and younsters were rounded up and brought safely to the shore.
Racing was abandoned and Dale Yacht club must be commended for their prompt and effective action in that no one suffered any injuries and only minor damage was caused to a few boats. (sorry to Huw Parsons, father of Mathew and Aled, the boy's Feva did need minor repairs and Huw now feels that he must be a major investor in RS the makers of Fevas)
Obviously no results and the only other comment from the day was from Harry Upton, who revels in windy conditions, he sailed his Optimist back to the shore and casually enquired what all the fuss was about.
Even the Fishing Cancelled
Sunday 25th was scheduled for the Mackerel Competition - you guessed it 'Postponed'
Never is everything 'Just Right' but there is always tomorrow!
Youth Squad at Saundersfoot CYRC
Youngsters from TBC Youth squad continued their successful run at the West Wales Club Youth Racing Circuit series on Saturday 17th May at Saundersfoot
The Upton brothers Harry and Harvey continued their dominance of the Optimist fleet - Harry, suffered a broken block holding up his sprit, on the third race and was forced to retire - this allowed younger brother Harvey to slip into the winning position with Harry second overall. With two more events in the series to go this will lead to an interesting family situation. Edward the third and youngest brother is just starting to sail and next year will no doubt will be up and competing - watch out for sparks!!
The top end of the Topper fleet was as usual fiercely fought. Hanna Campbell came an excellent third and Daniel Rowlands was close behind coming fifth. William Thomas was the leading sailor in the reduced 4.2 sail competition.
In the open fleet Mathew and Aled Parsons in their RS Feva posted a third overall.
With Regattas at Dale and Pembrokeshire Yacht Club still to come TBC youngsters have shown what a small club can do with a bit of determination.
The Upton brothers Harry and Harvey continued their dominance of the Optimist fleet - Harry, suffered a broken block holding up his sprit, on the third race and was forced to retire - this allowed younger brother Harvey to slip into the winning position with Harry second overall. With two more events in the series to go this will lead to an interesting family situation. Edward the third and youngest brother is just starting to sail and next year will no doubt will be up and competing - watch out for sparks!!
The top end of the Topper fleet was as usual fiercely fought. Hanna Campbell came an excellent third and Daniel Rowlands was close behind coming fifth. William Thomas was the leading sailor in the reduced 4.2 sail competition.
In the open fleet Mathew and Aled Parsons in their RS Feva posted a third overall.
With Regattas at Dale and Pembrokeshire Yacht Club still to come TBC youngsters have shown what a small club can do with a bit of determination.
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