Clapham Model Yacht Club

6 metre

Sunday 21 April – Six Metre Day

Conditions

Cool, sunny, wind North North-east, force 2 to 4..

Those racing from time to time included Leslie, Hugh, Will, Tom, Robin and Jim.

There was some local variation in wind direction, partly due to currents circulating alternatively round the buildings to leeward, and the obstruction of the clubhouse to windward. Children launching free sailing pond yachts found they could not get away from the the lee of the clubhouse. Once launched boats found their way back to the same shore, instead of making their way across the pond.

The conditions demanded attention to the windshifts, partly through repeated experience of wind variations in different parts of the course, but also through quickly realising the current wind affecting the the yacht. The session was enjoyable, 9 Races were completed altogether.

Results

Race 1: Leslie, Robin, Tom

Race 2: Leslie, Robin, Tom

Race 3: Jim, Leslie, Will

Race 4: Tom, Leslie, Will

Race 5: Leslie, Will, Jim

Race 6: Hugh, Jim, Tom

Race 7: Leslie, Tom, Jim

Race 8: Jim, Leslie, Will

Race 9: Leslie, Tom, Will

Next racing event is the One Metre day on Sunday 5 May, see you then, Hugh

6 metre

Sunday 17 March – Six Metre Day

Conditions

Mild, overcast, wind south south-west to south-west force 2-4.

Those racing from time to time were: Leslie, Hugh,

Alex , Jim, and various visitors including Tom and Robin.

Wind on the pond gradually increased over the session starting at force 2-3 then 3-4. There were various newcomers on our water sailing with different boats who soon got up to speed, giving us some enjoyable racing. Altogether eight races were sailed.

Results

Race 1: Jim, Leslie, Hugh

Race 2: Leslie, Jim, Hugh

Race 3: Leslie, Tom, Alex

Race 4: Leslie, Tom, Alex

Race 5: Leslie, Alex, Jim

Race 6: Leslie, Alex, Robin

Race 7: Leslie, Robin, Tom

Race 8: Leslie, Robin, Alex

Next racing event is the One Metre day on 7 March, see you then, Hugh

1 metre

Sunday 3 March 2024 – One Metre Day

Conditions

Cold, sunny, wind mainly westerly, force 2 to 3.

Those racing from time to time were: Leslie, Hugh, Jim, Alex and Daniel.

Winds on the pond put the wing mark on a lee shore, making buoy roundings rather tricky. Six races were completed altogether.

Results

Race 1: Leslie, Jim, Hugh

Race 2: Leslie, Jim, Hugh

Race 3: Jim, Leslie, Hugh

Race 4: Jim, Alex, Hugh

Race 5: Leslie, Jim, Hugh

Race 6: Leslie, Jan, Hugh

Next racing event is the Six Metre day on Sunday 17 March, see you then, Hugh

6 metre

Sunday 18 February – Six Metre Day

Conditions

Cool, overcast, wind West to west-north-west force 2-4.

Those racing from time to time were: Leslie, Hugh,

Jim, Daniel, Will, Esme and various visitors.

Wind on the pond was variable in direction, at times lifting to give a long beat to the number one mark on starboard tack. Up to seven boats were racing at a time, producing many interactions making for a stimulating racing session. Altogether seven races were completed.

Results

Race 1: Hugh, Jim, Leslie

Race 2: Leslie, Hugh, Jim

Race 3: Esme,Leslie, Alex

Race 4: Jim, Leslie, Esme

Race 5: Jim, Leslie, Esme

Race 6: Hugh, will, Leslie

Race 7: Jan, Leslie, will

Next racing event is the One Metre day on 3 March, see you then, Hugh

1 metre

Sunday 4 February 2024 – One Metre Day

Conditions

Cold, cloudy, wind mainly west southwesterly, force 4 to 6.

Those racing from time to time were: Hugh, Leslie, Will and visitors Alec and Morgan.

Wind on the pond was overpowering for top rig most of the time. we sailed 3 races altogether.

Results

Race 1: Leslie, Hugh, Alec

Race 2: Leslie, Morgan, Will

Race 3: Leslie, Will

Next racing event is the Six Metre day on Sunday 18 February see you then, Hugh

club open days

The club opened over christmas and new year .for a have ago at sailing model yahcts for children and parents .and was well atended on all days.even with the bad weather.at times we had over twenty children sailing the toy free sailing boats provided by daniel .we had lots of positive feedback from the public.and when we have some more free time we will organise more of these events .just the look on the chidrens faces was enough reward

i metre

Sunday 7 January 2024 – One Metre Day

Conditions

Cold, sunny, wind mainly north north-easterly, force 2 to 3.

Those racing from time to time were: Leslie, Hugh, Jim and Daniel.

A childrens’ get-together for small pond yachts started the sailing with enjoyment by all.

We began racing in fluky conditions with the wind coming through trees and the clubhouse before reaching the pond. The wing mark was difficult as it was distant and a passage off a lee shore. Five races were completed. Leslie had to use his second One Metre as his first yacht was out of action pendi8ng winch repairs.

Results

Race 1: Hugh, Leslie, Jim

Race 2: Jim, Leslie, Hugh

Race 3: Jim, Leslie, Daniel

Race 4: Hugh, Leslie, Daniel

Race 5: Hugh, Daniel, Jim

Next racing event is the Six Metre day on Sunday 21 January, see you then, Hugh

6 metre

Sunday 17 December – Six Metre Day

Conditions

Cool, sunny, wind south west force 3-5 gusting up to 6.

Those racing from time to time were: Leslie, Hugh, Grant, Will, Jim, and visitor Jamie who had sailed keelboats.

Leslie had arrived first and set out the buoys. Grant had noticed a bike thrown into the pond and with Leslie recovered what was an electric hire bike which was left on the pavement.

Wind was steady with gusty patches increasing through the sailing session.

Eight races were completed in the fast sailing conditions, starting position, buoy rounding and final run to the finish line were critical in the tightly contested competition.

Results

Race 1: Leslie, Will

Race 2: Leslie, Will, Grant

Race 3: Leslie, Will

Race 4: Leslie, Will

Race 5: Leslie, jim, Will

Race 6: Leslie, Jamie

Race 7: Leslie, Jim, Will

Race 8; Leslie, Will, Jim

Next racing event is One Metre day on Sunday 6 January 2024, see you then, Hugh

1 merte

Sunday 3 December 2023 – One Metre Day

Conditions

Cold, cloudy, wind mainly south southwesterly, force 1 to 3.

Those racing from time to time were: Grant, Hugh, Leslie and Jim. Some visitors joined in racing.

There was a small remnant of ice in the eastern end of the pond from previous time when it had been iced over. Wind on the pond was generally light so it took some time to complete the three races sailed.

Results

Race 1: Leslie, Hugh, Carl

Race 2: Leslie, Jim, Carl

Race 3: Leslie, Jim, Carl

Next racing event is the Six Metre day on Sunday 17 December see you then, Hugh

1 metre

Sunday 5 November 2023 – One Metre Day

Conditions

Cool, sunny, wind westerly veering southwesterly force 3 to5

Those racing from time to time were: Hugh, Leslie, Grant, Daniel, Jim, Will and Esme.

Wind on the pond was moderate to strong, most yachts were under top rig, at times rather overpowered. 6 races were completed altogether in an enjoyable racing session.

Results

Race 1: Leslie, Hugh, Grant

Race 2: Leslie, Grant, Esme

Race 3: Leslie, Jim, Hugh

Race 4: Leslie, Hugh, Jim

Race 5: Jim, Will, Esme

Race 6: Will, Esme, Hugh

Next racing event is the Six Metre day on Sunday November 19, see you then, Hugh