Round 2 of the 2023 M&S IOM Championship
On Sunday 26th March, HCMYC hosted Round 2 of the M&S District IOM Championship.
The weather was "damp" and the wind changeable, but twelve boats took to the water and had a very good days racing. Honours were shared around with Rob Dyer coming out top at the end of the day, followed by Nick Charles and David Cole. Results and photos can be found here.
Rounds 2 and 3 of the PRACC A Class Championship
On Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April, HCMYC hosted Rounds 2 and 3 of the PRACC A Class Championship. Once again the weather was "damp" A total of ten boats took to the water across the two days and despite fickle wind there was some good racing. Julia Hancock won both days with Barrie Martin and Peter Townsend alternating second and third spots. Details, with entry list, results and photos can be found here.
Good news - Historic Royal Palaces have removed some of the flag iris!
Gareth Floyd It is with sadness that we have to report that Gareth Floyd, who was until recently a member, passed away at the end of May. Our sincere condolences go out to Penny, his widow.
Congratulations to David Lindsay for a very respectable result in the DF95 Globals at Fleetwood among a truly world class field.
Congratulations to David Cole for winning the Marblehead Open meeting at Frensham Pond on 22 March.
Mike Wilkie found a useful YouTube video which gives an easily understood explanation of the basic rules of sailing - more details here.
Gareth Floyd It is with sadness that we have to report that Gareth Floyd, who was until recently a member, passed away at the end of May. Our sincere condolences go out to Penny, his widow.
Congratulations to David Lindsay for a very respectable result in the DF95 Globals at Fleetwood among a truly world class field.
Congratulations to David Cole for winning the Marblehead Open meeting at Frensham Pond on 22 March.
Mike Wilkie found a useful YouTube video which gives an easily understood explanation of the basic rules of sailing - more details here.
14/07/2023
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Renewals of membership for 2023 Many thanks to all of you who renewed your memberships promptly. This makes it much easier to complete our returns in a timely fashion for renewal of MYA membership.
On Sunday 8th January HCMYC hosted its annual Charity IOM Open Meeting which raised over £500 was raised for our chosen charity. Full details of the event, results and photos are here.
There is a new advert for an A Class boat in For Sale/Wanted here.
04/03/2023
Charity IOM Open Meeting
On Sunday 8th January HCMYC hosted its annual Charity IOM Open Meeting. Despite the best efforts of the rain gods, skippers travelled from far and wide and there was a full days racing of a very high standard. In the process over £500 was raised for our chosen charity Momentum. Full details of the event, results and photos are here.
Well done to David Cole for representing HCMYC at the recent Marblehead Nationals, and achieving a very creditable result against some of the best sailors in the country.
On Saturday and Sunday 23&24 April, HCMYC hosted Rounds 1&2 of the PRACC RA Championship. A short report, results and some pictures can be found here.
On Sunday 27th March, HCMYC hosted Round 2 of the M&S IOM Championship and the results and some pictures can be found here.
IOM & DF95 Nationals
Congratulations to HCMYC Member David Lindsay for finishing in 16th place at the IOM Nationals, a performance that included a 1st place in the A Fleet - ahead of everyone including Brad Gibson, the eventual winner!, and also for finishing 20th at the DF95 Nationals.
Click on "Trophy Winners, Autumn Season 2019" for details of the winners
The 2020 Club Sailing Programme is now published - click on "2020 Sailing Programme" for details.
On Sunday 26th March, HCMYC hosted Round 2 of the M&S District IOM Championship.
The weather was "damp" and the wind changeable, but twelve boats took to the water and had a very good days racing. Honours were shared around with Rob Dyer coming out top at the end of the day, followed by Nick Charles and David Cole. Results and photos can be found here.
Rounds 2 and 3 of the PRACC A Class Championship
On Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April, HCMYC hosted Rounds 2 and 3 of the PRACC A Class Championship. Once again the weather was "damp" A total of ten boats took to the water across the two days and despite fickle wind there was some good racing. Julia Hancock won both days with Barrie Martin and Peter Townsend alternating second and third spots. Details, with entry list, results and photos can be found here.
Good news - Historic Royal Palaces have removed some of the flag iris!
Gareth Floyd It is with sadness that we have to report that Gareth Floyd, who was until recently a member, passed away at the end of May. Our sincere condolences go out to Penny, his widow.
Congratulations to David Lindsay for a very respectable result in the DF95 Globals at Fleetwood among a truly world class field.
Congratulations to David Cole for winning the Marblehead Open meeting at Frensham Pond on 22 March.
Mike Wilkie found a useful YouTube video which gives an easily understood explanation of the basic rules of sailing - more details here.
Gareth Floyd It is with sadness that we have to report that Gareth Floyd, who was until recently a member, passed away at the end of May. Our sincere condolences go out to Penny, his widow.
Congratulations to David Lindsay for a very respectable result in the DF95 Globals at Fleetwood among a truly world class field.
Congratulations to David Cole for winning the Marblehead Open meeting at Frensham Pond on 22 March.
Mike Wilkie found a useful YouTube video which gives an easily understood explanation of the basic rules of sailing - more details here.
14/07/2023
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Renewals of membership for 2023 Many thanks to all of you who renewed your memberships promptly. This makes it much easier to complete our returns in a timely fashion for renewal of MYA membership.
On Sunday 8th January HCMYC hosted its annual Charity IOM Open Meeting which raised over £500 was raised for our chosen charity. Full details of the event, results and photos are here.
There is a new advert for an A Class boat in For Sale/Wanted here.
04/03/2023
Charity IOM Open Meeting
On Sunday 8th January HCMYC hosted its annual Charity IOM Open Meeting. Despite the best efforts of the rain gods, skippers travelled from far and wide and there was a full days racing of a very high standard. In the process over £500 was raised for our chosen charity Momentum. Full details of the event, results and photos are here.
Well done to David Cole for representing HCMYC at the recent Marblehead Nationals, and achieving a very creditable result against some of the best sailors in the country.
On Saturday and Sunday 23&24 April, HCMYC hosted Rounds 1&2 of the PRACC RA Championship. A short report, results and some pictures can be found here.
On Sunday 27th March, HCMYC hosted Round 2 of the M&S IOM Championship and the results and some pictures can be found here.
IOM & DF95 Nationals
Congratulations to HCMYC Member David Lindsay for finishing in 16th place at the IOM Nationals, a performance that included a 1st place in the A Fleet - ahead of everyone including Brad Gibson, the eventual winner!, and also for finishing 20th at the DF95 Nationals.
Click on "Trophy Winners, Autumn Season 2019" for details of the winners
The 2020 Club Sailing Programme is now published - click on "2020 Sailing Programme" for details.
Congratulations to David Bell, winner of the Chas. Howe Cup series for vane sailed boats. For more pictures click on "Photo Gallery" page
- Hampton Court MYC
Notice of Race NB - Home made soup available at lunchtime. To order, see below
Round (1) Met. & Southern IOM Championship
Sunday 23rd February 2014
Entry to the event is to be made via colintrower@aol.com giving sail number, club and frequency (if not 2.4ghz) and an emergency telephone number. An acknowledgement to all entries will be sent.
An entry fee of £4 is payable on the day to Hampton Court MYC. The entry fee is payable whether or not the entrant attends the event. The entry closing date is Friday 21st February
Racing will be conducted in accordance with:
Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016
MYA Standard Sailing Instructions
IOM class Rules
Briefing will be at 9.45 with registration from 8.45am
There will be a lunch break of approximately 35 minutes, final details will be announced at the Briefing
The first race will take place not less than 15 minutes after the start of the briefing and the last race will not start after 4pm. Any race in progress at 4.20pm will be abandoned
Prizes for the first 3 helms(at least) will be awarded on completion of racing in our clubhouse
Club location. See our club web site; satnav KT1 4AD. The club lies within the London Low Emission Zone and some motor homes may be affected. If in doubt please consult the TFL web site
Parking is unrestricted and free within the club car park
Launching via landing stage; no need for waders. However, boots may be advisable due to some muddy lake side areas
The Club house will be heated and available to all at lunch time. We do not have a drinking water supply
Lunchtime Refreshments - Hot, homemade ham hock and vegetable soup and crispy bread will be served to those who pre-order for themselves and /or others attending with them. State whether or not you have any requirements when making your entry to Colin Trower. The cost is £2 per head payable on the day with your entry fee
Facilities. Kingston Upon Thames is a 20 minute walk along the river towpath and Hampton Court Palace is a 10 minute walk
Entrants are requested to advise the race officer by text 07501146680 in the case of non appearance or late arrival.
Round 1 of the Met. & Southern District IOM championship.
A keen turnout of 18 skippers enjoyed some first class racing at Hampton Court on the 17th February 2013 in the first round of the Met. & Southern District IOM championship. With pleasant sunshine and a light breeze building to 5-7 mph in the afternoon, 2 fleets were served an ample helping of close and competitive racing in what was the first outing of the year for several skippers and boats. The wind was very light in the morning however and what little there was blew off the lakeside across the Rick Pond. The Hampton Court race team were forced
to call up every marker buoy in their collection in order to set a course providing three separate windward legs over the width of the lake.
Racing was at all times very close and obtaining an inside overlap at the end of the shorter offwind legs was especially important. By lunch time there was enough wind to keep the skippers on their toes. By 1600hrs nine complete races had been sailed and Trevor Binks emerged the clear winner despite an after lunch rally by Dave Andrews who won races 5,6 and 7 with his new Britpop. Second place went to Chris Treagust, winning only one race but gaining consistently good results for the remaining races. Vernon Appleton finished third and Dave Andrews fourth. All in all, the top 6 skippers had very little between them in terms of boat speed. An excellent days racing. My thanks to the Hampton Court race team for the first class support.
Colin Trower HCMYC Sailing Sec.
Click on the "Other website links" page, and check the 'other useful stuff!!' section for a website connection outlining the racing rules and setting out an enjoyable sailing quiz.
A keen turnout of 18 skippers enjoyed some first class racing at Hampton Court on the 17th February 2013 in the first round of the Met. & Southern District IOM championship. With pleasant sunshine and a light breeze building to 5-7 mph in the afternoon, 2 fleets were served an ample helping of close and competitive racing in what was the first outing of the year for several skippers and boats. The wind was very light in the morning however and what little there was blew off the lakeside across the Rick Pond. The Hampton Court race team were forced
to call up every marker buoy in their collection in order to set a course providing three separate windward legs over the width of the lake.
Racing was at all times very close and obtaining an inside overlap at the end of the shorter offwind legs was especially important. By lunch time there was enough wind to keep the skippers on their toes. By 1600hrs nine complete races had been sailed and Trevor Binks emerged the clear winner despite an after lunch rally by Dave Andrews who won races 5,6 and 7 with his new Britpop. Second place went to Chris Treagust, winning only one race but gaining consistently good results for the remaining races. Vernon Appleton finished third and Dave Andrews fourth. All in all, the top 6 skippers had very little between them in terms of boat speed. An excellent days racing. My thanks to the Hampton Court race team for the first class support.
Colin Trower HCMYC Sailing Sec.
Click on the "Other website links" page, and check the 'other useful stuff!!' section for a website connection outlining the racing rules and setting out an enjoyable sailing quiz.