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Rick Pond, Hampton Court Park
Rick Pond, Hampton Court Park
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Updated 23/5/20
Breaking News! COVID19 – Update
Following the recent minor relaxation of the government rules on social distancing, the Palace have opened the Stud Gate for use by golfers and our Club members. You just need to inform the security person that you are going to the sailing club.
The Clubhouse is open, and we ask members to observe the following rules:
1) If you or a member of your household are self-isolating because of contact or possible contact with anyone with the virus or have or suspect that you may have any cough/cold like symptoms, you should not visit the Club.
2) Next week we will be installing hand sanitizers at the entrances to both the boat room and the club room – please use them on entry – every time! Until then, on entry to the Clubhouse, go straight to the toilets and wash your hands.
A water heater is being installed at the wash basin outside the men's toilet.
3) Always maintain at least 2 metres between yourself and other people, both members and the general public.
4) Do not prepare any food or drink in the kitchen area.
5) The Palace are happy for us to sail our boats, but please no more than 2 boats should be sailed at the same time. Please wear one of the yellow high-viz vests that are in the Club. .
6) Please remember to lock the Clubhouse when you leave.
Thank you for your co-operation. We all hope that the situation will improve in the not too distant future and we are drawing up plans to enable us to resume racing when the restrictions are lifted sufficiently to allow it. The Palace have asked to review these. We are very fortunate that the Palace are happy for us to sail at the present time and it is important to demonstrate that we can behave responsibly.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Peter Wilkins (Secretary HCMYC)
Hampton Court MYC postponed holding the M&S District A Class Championship and PRACC 1 on Sunday 22 March until later in the year.
Breaking News! COVID19 – Update
Following the recent minor relaxation of the government rules on social distancing, the Palace have opened the Stud Gate for use by golfers and our Club members. You just need to inform the security person that you are going to the sailing club.
The Clubhouse is open, and we ask members to observe the following rules:
1) If you or a member of your household are self-isolating because of contact or possible contact with anyone with the virus or have or suspect that you may have any cough/cold like symptoms, you should not visit the Club.
2) Next week we will be installing hand sanitizers at the entrances to both the boat room and the club room – please use them on entry – every time! Until then, on entry to the Clubhouse, go straight to the toilets and wash your hands.
A water heater is being installed at the wash basin outside the men's toilet.
3) Always maintain at least 2 metres between yourself and other people, both members and the general public.
4) Do not prepare any food or drink in the kitchen area.
5) The Palace are happy for us to sail our boats, but please no more than 2 boats should be sailed at the same time. Please wear one of the yellow high-viz vests that are in the Club. .
6) Please remember to lock the Clubhouse when you leave.
Thank you for your co-operation. We all hope that the situation will improve in the not too distant future and we are drawing up plans to enable us to resume racing when the restrictions are lifted sufficiently to allow it. The Palace have asked to review these. We are very fortunate that the Palace are happy for us to sail at the present time and it is important to demonstrate that we can behave responsibly.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Peter Wilkins (Secretary HCMYC)
Hampton Court MYC postponed holding the M&S District A Class Championship and PRACC 1 on Sunday 22 March until later in the year.
M&S District IOM Championship (Round 2) held on 8/3/20
Hampton Court MYC hosted Round 2 of the Met & Southern District IOM Championship on the 8th March. 17 entries (reduced to 14 on the day) allowed the event to be run on a single fleet basis. The wind blew straight down the Rick Pond from the South West, the gusts left the skippers debating whether it was too windy to use top rig. The wind did moderate prior to the first race which led to a couple of skippers coming out in top rig. Unfortunately for them the wind soon reverted to it’s original strength leaving them very overpowered.
In the subsequent races the whole fleet sported their working rigs which remained the case for most of the day
Racing continued throughout the day at a reasonable pace stopping only for lunch and a couple of coffee breaks. By 4pm , the race cut off time 14 races had been completed and it was time to tot up the scores and apply the 2 discards.
Darin Ballington (Manor Park) put in a solid performance managing to win 7 races and took the event with 26 points. 33 points secured a 2nd place for Martin Graham (Chipstead) followed by Trevor Binks (Eastbourne) on 37 points.
Colin Trower RO
Hampton Court MYC hosted Round 2 of the Met & Southern District IOM Championship on the 8th March. 17 entries (reduced to 14 on the day) allowed the event to be run on a single fleet basis. The wind blew straight down the Rick Pond from the South West, the gusts left the skippers debating whether it was too windy to use top rig. The wind did moderate prior to the first race which led to a couple of skippers coming out in top rig. Unfortunately for them the wind soon reverted to it’s original strength leaving them very overpowered.
In the subsequent races the whole fleet sported their working rigs which remained the case for most of the day
Racing continued throughout the day at a reasonable pace stopping only for lunch and a couple of coffee breaks. By 4pm , the race cut off time 14 races had been completed and it was time to tot up the scores and apply the 2 discards.
Darin Ballington (Manor Park) put in a solid performance managing to win 7 races and took the event with 26 points. 33 points secured a 2nd place for Martin Graham (Chipstead) followed by Trevor Binks (Eastbourne) on 37 points.
Colin Trower RO
Click on "Trophy Winners, Autumn Season 2019" for details of the winners
IOM For Sale
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The 2020 Club Sailing Programme is now published - click on "2020 Sailing Programme" for details.
IOM For Sale
Click on "For Sale/Wanted" page for details.
The 2020 Club Sailing Programme is now published - click on "2020 Sailing Programme" for details.
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THEN AND NOW
Model yachting has taken place on the Rick Pond since 1897. Hampton Court Model Yacht Club is one of the largest and most active clubs in the UK. The Club has its own clubhouse and car park situated near to the Rick Pond. We host events at Local, District and National Levels and sail mainly radio controlled yachts but there is also a keen group sailing vane and vintage boats. We sail 5 different classes - the International One Metre (IOM), the Marblehead (M), the 10 Rater (10R) the A Class (A) and the Dragon Flite 95 (DF95). The Club has an enthusiastic membership and promotes friendly and competitive racing which takes place up to 3 times per week throughout the year. You can find us at the Rick Pond from about 10am on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.