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Race Officers Report – 17/18 February and Our First DF95 Racing!

On Saturday we held our first DF95 club racing with up to 8 boats, including some guests.  As it was the first time out for many we did no scoring and the wind was not kind we us as we had to shift from the north course to the south after a few races.  Some found to their cost that the green stuff on the waterline is ultra slippery when trying to retrieve their boats, however it was a successful day. 

On Sunday we had 8 Marbleheads including two guests.  Again the wind was not kind to us and the selected windward mark was too far away and not suitable as Richard found when the top pole caught his back stay twice.  It was positioned such that we were beating away from ourselves and judgement was difficult and frustrating to the extent that Richard and myself retired for the day, Jim sailing a borrowed boat had to retire with technical problems! 

Marblehead Racing – Sunday 18th February…

Nice turnout on Sunday, eight boats ! Especially as the severe weather warning for rain only ceased at 9am!! Pretty light winds, but Phil properly cleaned up with Rohan a great second!!

Hugh’s F6 Marblehead has had a winter refit and come out this very classy colour of yellow!!

The Club launches a new DF95 Series with Two New Loan Boats….

The clubs new 95’s ready to go, Just add water.                                       

Datchet have acquired two new DF95s as loan boats to encourage newcomers to take up the sport.  The club are introducing a series for the DF95 class to take place on alternate Saturdays on the same weekend as Sunday Marbleheads. This coming Saturday (17th) will be the first date and we will have a one-off day of racing for all those interested in sailing DF95’s regularly and to decide amongst the members how they would like to progress a regular series. We are also encouraging mid week sailing which is currently suggested to be on Wednesdays but could just as easily be on a different day. Anyone who is interested or who has a DF95 already is encouraged to come this Saturday to discuss formats and dates.If you want to try one of the new club boats then please email us via the contact page of this website.