RTYC Open Meeting 2006

Well done to Jamie and Ben in Harum Scarum for a convincing win at this year's Open. 4 wins out of 5 races tells its own story!

Thanks to everyone for their contribution, especially our friends from other clubs. See you next time!
Hope you like the reports and photos.

Here's the Herald Express's report of 16 September:





Here's the Yachts and Yachting report:

Cadet Open Meeting at Royal Torbay Yacht Club 9 - 10 September

Jamie Oaten and Ben Binmore in Harum Scarum were the clear winners of the Cadet Open Meeting hosted by the Royal Torbay YC on 9th/10th September.

The Easterly gales of the week dropped away to allow racing to start on schedule, but the 15 entries had to contend with a big swell in only light to moderate breezes. Oaten and Binmore excelled in the difficult conditions to show the fleet a clean pair of heels on both days, and with four firsts and a third, they dominated the event.

Second overall were Alex Horlock and Shaun Spring in Exe-Celerator from Exe, who just pipped James and George Payne in Unique from Royal Torbay, on count-back. Both Exe–Celerator and Unique sailed consistently well throughout the weekend and there was little between them, with the final ranking in doubt right up to the end of the final race. Alex and Shaun won the Katrina Johnson Memorial Cup for best visitor.

As usual, the racing at the top end of the fleet was close and competitive, although this year saw a heartening number of new helms competing for the first time, who all sailed well in the tricky conditions.

The racing was preceded by half a day’s training, and everyone enjoyed the now traditional fun evening and BBQ on Saturday. Thanks are due to Race Officer Bob Horne for setting first-class courses, and to sponsors www.sail-sport.com for providing excellent prizes to some of the newer teams.

Overall Results:

1 8515 Harum Scarum Jamie Oaten/Ben Binmore Royal Torbay
2 9382 Exe-Celerator Alex Horlock/Shaun Spring Exe
3 8240 Unique James Payne/George Payne Royal Torbay
4 7627 Vanguard Joss Haslam/Katie Kinver Parkstone
5 8538 Crème de la Crème Edward Jaffa/Charlie Payne Royal Torbay
6 8402 V3 Alex Frost/Kathryn Charleston South Cerney