National Solo 2010
The Salcombe Fleet is still growing with 47 boats currently registered - see list below Important Club Dates in 2010 Other Dates to note for this year Anyone thinking of attending either the pre-Champs or Nations Cup is advised to liaise with Paul Ellis who will be competing in both events this year. Links - National Solo Website - Windguru Nations Cup - Quiberon Congratulations to the Salcombe crews for their outstanding performance in taking three of the top four places in this year's Nations Cup. Final results: 1st Paul Ellis; 3rd Alister Morley; 4th Roger Tushingham; 15th Roger Lumby. More follows, but meanwhile the photo alongside shows the dedication that went into Salcombe style, post-race training every evening in preparation for the following day's arduous racing. Tacking Videos Many thanks to Ed for supplying the following two links to videos on U Tube showing Solo training at Littleton SC last October: Tacking Video 1 Starting Video 2 Masterclass Chris Cleaves laid on an excellent day's sail training on 4th June - aimed specifically at the novice end of the fleet, the course comprised a morning in the classroom devoted to sail trim followed by some practice sessions on the water & finishing off with two races. All those who attended have benefitted & found some extra speed, in the following day's race Jayne Morris was almost uncatchable. New(ish) Boats I was recently informed that in his quest for perfection, Tim Law has ordered himself yet another new boat, but Tim now advises that my informant was misguided. In fact Tim has swapped his Boon 5122 for a Winder 5114 which will make its Salcombe debut in the regatta. New Members Tim Law took delivery of his new Boon last week-end & has sold his old boat to Nigel Ridley, who is about to give up sailing his National 12 now that his daughter Anastasia, is off to university. Nigel's defection from the twelves makes him our 46th member. Solo Fleet Spring Dinner - 1st May A total of 22 helms & partners got together for the first Spring dinner on 1st May. The event clashed with the Yawl dinner in the clubhouse and was therefore held at the Island Street Bar. The presence of wives & partners clearly had a stabilising effect as the Island Street staff expressed the wish that we return again soon. Some snapshots are available by following this link Booth way out in front! Easter Saturday saw the cream of Salcombe's fleet put to shame by the diminutive Clare Booth who led from the start & was was still unchallenged rounding the downward mark at Gerston some 20 minutes later. The large inflatable liferaft attached to the top of her mast later proved a disadvantage on the windward leg to Blackstone and some of the stronger boats managed to overhaul her. For photos from the race box, kindly provided by Jayne Morris, follow the link - PHOTOS News from Bewl Valley I have received a photograph of Peter Edwards taken on his wedding day with his most prized posession in his hands - the Autumn Trophy! What about the new Mrs Edwards, Peter? Clearly a Solo sailor to the core.
SOLO Fleet Captain - Adrian Griffin (4587)
Tel: Manager: 01548 842593 / Bar: 01548 842872 - info@salcombeyc.org.uk
