S4C at DYC

 

Following the filming last week I now have the exact time of broadcast.  The programme will on S4C Wednesday 24th March 2010 at 8.25pm.  It will be repeated on the following Monday.  The programme will have sub-titles for those who dont understand Welsh.

Dovey Yacht Club Handbook

Apologies that you have not yet received your 2010 Handbook. It has been at the printers for several weeks now and the printer is still quoting 2 – 3 weeks so that will take us up to Easter. Just a reminder that the Dinghy Sailing programme starts on 20th March you will be sailing for The Spring Cup.

When S4C came to DYC

S4C came to Aberdovey on Wednesday 3rd March, a really really cold windy day to film their 2 presenters learning to sail. With the help of Nick Dawson from Outward Bound along with our three intrepid sailors Laura, Joe & Harrison they set sail. Arwell transported the Camera man , Sound Engineer & Producer around on the Rib and Pete and Bob were on Safety Boat. The programme is due to be on S4C on Wednesday 17th or 24th March (keep a look out for it, it is called Tocyn). It will be in Welsh, but will be on their Website you can watch it with English Sub Titles.

Race Training

Frank Nickless has done some very successful Race Training for our Juniors recently and will continue to do so during the winter months. If you are interested in joining in please contact Peter Benson (Sailing Secretary) on 01654 703788.

TOPPER TRAVELLER

We have been advised by the International Topper Association that they have CANCELLED the Topper Traveller event due to be held at Dovey Yacht Club on Saturday and Sunday 10/11th October. The ITA felt it was not viable due to lack of interest from their fleet. DYC had got several youngsters signed up for the event, so it is vey unfortuanate for us. We hope we are offered a date earlier in the Season in 2010.

Chelmarsh Weekend at DYC May 09

Chelmarsh dinghy sailors arrived at Aberdyfi to very windy conditions, and a pleasant social evening. Saturday morning saw less wind but with spring tides a challenging day was ahead. Wind increased to a 6 gusting 7 in the afternoon which made exciting conditions. This allowed only two races so lots to do Sunday. Sunday started with an easterly which made an excellent race three. The last race saw the wind change to a fresh westerly which finished the weekend off perfectly.

GP14 WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS AT DOVEY YACHT CLUB

FULL REPORT & RESULTS

The GP14 Welsh Championships were hosted at Dovey Yacht Club on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May. Racing took place outside the bar in Cardigan Bay for both days, although the entry was disappointing with only ten boats the fleet did not lack quality!

The wind on the first day was light, Race 1 was dominated by Mike Senior crewed by Luke Shaw from South Staffs. Second were Justin and Lucy Evans from the same club with Simon Potts and Drew Nickless the only Dovey boat third. Race 2 was a repeat of the first race with Mike Senior taking the first gun, Simon Potts second and Justin Jones third.

Sunday to everybodies surprise saw the wind blowing a steady force 4. Race 3 was held just inside the bar allowing the flood tide to flatten a lumpy sea. A smaller course led to some very close racing and fast reaches. Mike Senior took first place after an excellent start, followed by Carl Jeffs and Jim Toothill from Trimpley S.C with Richard Instone and Steve Parker from Chase S.C. third. After a short break ashore the fleet were escorted over the bar for the final two races back to back. After steadily working his way through the fleet Simon Potts and Drew Nickless built up an impressive lead to take Race 4 with Justin Jones and Chris Anderson second. Carl Jeffs and Jim Toothill third, Mike Senior finishing fifth meant it all hung on the last race. Race 5 saw Justin Jones make an impressive start and build up an early lead, racing was close in the other positions but the finishing order was Justin Jones first, second Carl Jeffs and Mike Senior third and with that result first place overall.

The whole fleet agreed that it had been an excellent event with hard competitive sailing, well organised resulting in a very worthy winner!

Overall Positions:

1. Mike Senior/Luke Shaw South Staffs S.C. 6 pts

2. Justin Jones/Lucy Evans/Chris Anderson South Staffs S.C. 8pts

3. Simon Potts/Drew Nickless Dovey Yacht Club 10pts

4. Carl Jeffs/Jim Toothill Trimpley S.C. 11pts

GP14 Welsh National Championships 09

Superb sailing weekend for the GP 14 Championships. In addition to the photographs below there are professional photographs available from www.dyfidrawings.co.uk

Easter 09

New photos are being added all the time watch this space

Racing Easter Monday 09

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