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Medway Sonatas Race Report – 14th October 2023

Medway Sonatas Race Report – 14th October 2023

The temperature had definitely dropped this week, the crew of Screwloose were busy discussing and adjusting layers when we were joined by our Treasurer who threatened to show us his thermal thong. Being somewhat eager to get out on the water, and away from the...

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Medway Sonatas Race Report – 7th October 2023

Medway Sonatas Race Report – 7th October 2023

Those of us who made it to the start line for the first of the late autumn series were treated to clear blue skies and an unseasonably pleasant 23°C. The wind was a force 4/5 south westerly with low tide at 12:45. It was a spinnaker run from the start line down to 15...

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Sailing and Youth News October 2023

Sailing and Youth News October 2023

SAILING NEWS It is great to see members making the most of the exceptionally warm weather and enjoying time out on the water. The last of this season’s windward/leeward took place last weekend supported by Dragons, Sonatas and Wayfarers. A long day but some great...

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Sonata Race Report W/L 30-09-23

Sonata Race Report W/L 30-09-23

And here is a little report of the days antics: 30th September. The name of the game windward leewards.  Crews assembled on a beautiful day with light winds and a warm breeze (well warm for the time of year).  After chugging down river to the course area between folly...

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Squib Autumn Series Race 2 ~ Report

Squib Autumn Series Race 2 ~ Report

Autumn Series Race 2 With W/L for the rest of MYC, 4 squibs came to the line for a self start. WinS. WaterR. MB and Avocet. We all shouted 3.2.1 start & WinS shot across the line to take the lead. Av followed with MB & Ratty following close behind. With a huge...

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Sonata Race Report ~ 16th September 2023

Sonata Race Report ~ 16th September 2023

Date: 16th September 2023 and start was 2.30pm. This report: Brought to you for the first time by the crew of Munchkin. In keeping with our namesake it will be short, but generally less offensive than the little people who appeared in Wizard of Oz! Event: Today was...

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Wayfarer Race Report ~ 9th September 2023

Wayfarer Race Report ~ 9th September 2023

Pretty much the zenith of an oppressive unseasonal heatwave, the sea breeze stirred sufficiently for four competitors to make the startline.  Ubique set off as fast as an HMP Wandsworth inmate, leaving the Thomson twins (Richard and Brian) somewhat clueless and...

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Medway Sonatas race report 2-9-23

Medway Sonatas race report 2-9-23

Event Details: • Race Name: Medway Sonata • Date: September 2, 2023 • Location: Medway Yacht Club • Participants: 7 boats • Weather Conditions: Sunny with clear blue skies, easterly force 4 breeze (15-20 knots), temperature range of 22-26°C Race Course: The Medway...

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Squib Race Report ~ Sat 02/09/2023

Squib Race Report ~ Sat 02/09/2023

4 boats were in attendance as the forecast said summer would return after a 2 month absence, and the wind would be 12-18 mph and the weathermen (and women) were correct this time So Legend, Avocet, Monkey Business and White Knuckles were on the line as the starting...

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Wayfarer Race Report 26/08/2023

Wayfarer Race Report 26/08/2023

10 boats out all greeted by a torrential downpour which hampered the boat prep, but this cleared away to leave sunshine for the remainder of the afternoon. Wind SW 14 - 16 knots and fluky gusts with a rising tide shortly after the start. Course 65 was selected,...

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Medway Sonatas ~ Race Report 12th August

Medway Sonatas ~ Race Report 12th August

Saturday provided champagne sailing conditions for the ‘try a sonata’ morning. However, by the afternoon race the wind had picked up and clouds rolled over. This lead to all boats opting for a number 2 and white sails only for the downwind start. The whole fleet were...

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ITCA ~ Topper Event 2nd & 3rd September 2023

ITCA ~ Topper Event 2nd & 3rd September 2023

Entry is now open for 2 forthcoming events for International Topper Class Association London and &South East Region: Saturday 2nd September ~ RTG selection training at Medway YC on Saturday 2nd September* For aspiring racers who are applying for RTG selection this...

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