Kirklees Model Boat Club
Kirklees Model Boat Club, Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Batley. WF17 8JH. Est. 1978
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Sail Events Reports and Results 2017

The Club have many events running during the year. A look at the events list will show these are many and varied.  Some of them are races and we have an Official Race Officer and  reports and results are available on this page.
 


​S-Class Yacht Race – 8th October 2017
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S-Class Yacht Race – 8th October 2017

Report by Cathy Wilson and John Goodyear.

Thanks to John Goodyear for running the race when I needed to take Alan Wyatt home.
For those not aware Alan has just had a triple heart bypass, so it was nice to see him at the pond. I am sure he would have stayed longer if the weather had been warmer.

As the name says this race is for s-class boats only. It was nice to see six of these beautiful boats on the water.

The Weather was cool but dry. Unfortunately the wind gradually dropped and only three boats managed to complete the course at the end of the 15 minute end of race timeout.

Stuart Smith, Dave Tuckwood and Harry Sharpe all deserve a mention for their persistance! 
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Results.
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137 Stuart Smith
197 Dave Tuckwood
16 Harry Sharpe
18 Raymond Binns  DNF
11 Mick Hebden      DNF
26 R Garrett             DNF

George Trophy Yacht Race – 24th September 2017
PictureJohn Goodyear receives the Trophy from last years winner Roy Clarkson
​George Trophy Yacht Race – 24th September 2017

Report by Cathy Wilson.

Thanks to scorers Terry Scarth and Mick Burtop again allowing me to take part.

The race was originally scheduled for 17th September but due to wind conditions and confusion over which Yachts were eligible to compete was rescheduled to the 24th. The George Trophy is for Jif65 yachts only.

Weather for the race was Dry, light cloud with light winds. There was enough wind to run the race and after the skippers briefing we decided to run the full three lap race. 

Fifteen boats were entered. A clean start with no boats over the line. As usual at Wilton Park the winds were flukey and the twigs and plastic bags all had an effect on the racing.

John Goodyear was first on Lap one with Doug Potter and Stuart Smith just behind. The order did not change for these three and John maintained his lead till the end. All fifteen boats finished, well done to everybody, we must be getting better.

Results.
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135 John Goodyear
136 Doug Potter
137 Stuart Smith
134 Mick Tonkinson 
150 Cathy Wilson
510 Mick Hebden
508 Carl Robinson
149 Dave Etchells
713 Roger Parry
711 Andy Nall
138 Roy Clarkson
197 Dave Tuckwood
712 Brian Byrne
132 Jack Stanley
148 Bill Crowther


Presidents Cup Yacht Race – 16th July 2017
PictureJohn Goodyear receives the Cup from Pat Reffin.
Report by Cathy Wilson.

Thanks to scorers Terry Scarth and Mick Burtop again allowing me to take part. Thanks to Debbie Roberts for using my Camera to take photos.
  
Weather for the race was Dry, light cloud with light winds. There was enough wind to run the race and after the skippers briefing we decided to run the full three lap race. 

Thirteen boats were entered with the usual mix of Yachts. Jif65, Jif 765, Northwinds, Df65, RG65 and some one designs. All boats fell in the under 31” class so we were good to go.

A clean start with no boats over the line. As usual at Wilton Park the winds were flukey and the twigs and plastic bags all had an effect on the racing.

Stuart Smith was first on Lap one with John Goodyear and Doug Potter just behind. John managed to take the lead for Lap two and went on to win the race. 

Results
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135 John Goodyear
137 Stuart Smith
101 Fred Senior
150 Cathy Wilson
138 Roy Clarkson
132 Jack Stanley
711 Andy Nall
149 Dave Etchells
712 Brian Byrne
136 Doug Potter
148 Bill Crowther
000 Jerry Spiers
139 Alan Dyson - DNF


Northwind Yacht Race 21st May 2017
PictureJohn Goodyear and Pat Reffin with the Northwind Trophy.

Report by Cathy Wilson

Weather was fine and the race started on time with 12 boats competing in a flukey wind which resulted in some interesting racing. 
No problems at the start and after the first mark a group of four boats opened up a good lead and managed to maintain it for the rest of the race. The conditions were a great leveller with conditions favouring different rigs at different times, sometimes favouring Dragon Force and sometimes those with large rigs.
Doug Potter had a problem just before the race started which effectively put him out of contention.

Dave Tuckwood was leading at the final Mark but John Good year found better wind and lead at the line by half a boat length. All boats finished, we must be getting better.

Thanks to Terry Scarth and Mike Burtop for scoring, again giving Cathy Wilson a chance to race.

Race Results.

1          135      John Goodyear          One Design
2          197      Dave Tuckwood         One Design
3          137      Stuart Smith               One Design
4          744      Nick Roberts               DF65
5          132      Jack Stanley               Jif65
6          142      Raymond Binns          Northwind
7          150      Cathy Wilson              Jif785
8          136      Doug Potter                Jif785
9          101      Fred Senior                Northwind
10        713      Roger Parry                Jif65
11        712      Brian Byrne                 Jif65
12        192      Harry Sharpe               Northwind    

​Thanks to Debbie Roberts for the Photos.                                                         



Blue Riband Yacht Race – 9th April 2017
PictureStuart Smith receiving the Blue Riband Trophy from Pat Reffin.
Report by Cathy Wilson

The Weather was fine, sunny and dry. Not a lot of wind, 3-4 knots. After discussions with the Skippers we decided to shorten the race to two laps. Some felt there was not enough wind to sail but after more discussions we had a vote which was decided on the toss of a coin that we would attempt to race. Conditions were very variable but we managed to complete the course.

Thanks to Terry Scarth and Mick Burtop for scoring.

Eight boats entered, one Jif65, two Jif785’s, Two Northwind’s, two One design’s and one DF65.
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With such light winds the race was challenging but all boats were clear at the start and at the end of the first lap John Goodyear was in the lead with Stuart Smith and Cathy Wilson close behind. The debris in the pond did not help but at the end of the race Stuart Smith was the winner beating boats with much larger sails!


​Results.

Stuart Smith                 137                                                                                                  
Doug Potter                 136
John Goodyear            135
Cathy Wilson               150
Roy Clarkson               138
Brian Byrne                  712
Bill Crowther                148
Harry Sharpe               192                                  


March Hare Sail Race - 12th March 2017
PictureJohn Goodyear receiving the March Hare Trophy from Pat Reffin,
March Hare Sail Race – 12th March 2017

Report by Cathy Wilson

Thanks to Mick Burtop and Terry Scarth for scoring, it meant I could actually sail this year.

The weather forecast earlier in the week was for rain and hardly any wind. On race day we were lucky with no rain, light winds and a pleasant spring day with the sun breaking through.

The race had fifteen entrants with the usual mix of  DF65, Jif65, Jif 785, Northwind, One Design and even an S-class
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The start was delayed to recover two boats from the Island as this was the first race of the year and the Skippers briefing missed out an explanation of penalty turns, I will get it right next time. There will be no delays in future.

The start was excellent with no boats over the line so no penalty turns required! Cathy Wilson led at the first mark with Stuart Smith and John Goodyear close behind. Cathy led the first lap with Stuart second and John third.
John and Stuart fought a close battle all the way through the race, Cathy was pushed the wrong side of a buoy on the second lap and out of contention.

A good first race of the year with the usual good humoured sailing.
John Good year took first place with Stuart Smith second and Doug Potter third.
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Results                                                     
135      John Goodyear
137      Stuart Smith
136      Doug Potter
101      Fred Senior
150      Cathy Wilson
138      Roy Clarkson
510      Mick Hebden
744      Nick Roberts
149      Dave Etchells
711      Andy Nall
148      Bill Crowther
712      Brian Byrne
16        Harry Sharp
DNF    713      Roger Parry     784      Chris Heywood 

Thanks to Debbie Roberts for taking photos.


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