This summer's dinghy sailing season got off to an excellent start with the IOM Copiers Easter Regatta hosted by Manx Sailing & Cruising Club in Ramsey Bay.   At first though, with a glassy calm in the bay it looked as if any sailing would be a miracle, but after a delay of half an hour, 14 boats set out for the start line in a building breeze from the east.   The OOD set a triangular course which would have favoured the dinghies with asymetric rigs (RS 200's) but after two laps the wind died leaving the leading boats becalmed, the wind however filled in from the north allowing the slower dinghies to catch up, forming an Injebreck style bunch-up.  It was such a large shift in the direction of the wind the OOD had no option but to abandon this race.   For Race 2 a windward/leeward course was set which Angus Jolly (RS 600) led for the first three laps followed by Simon Pressley(Laser) and Russell and June Callister (RS 200), however as the wind gradually built to Force 3 plus it was Simon who finished first on the water, very closely followed by Russell, Angus dropping to 5th after much swimming!  On corrected time it was junior, Greg Kelly (former Tera World Champion) who pushed Simon into second with another junior Ben Batchelor (RS Tera) in third.   Race 3 was set on the same course, it was Russell, Rob Cowell and Dave Batchelor, all sailing RS 200's that made the running with the OOD kept busy at the finish as the first 10 boats crossed the line within 1 ½ minutes.  Simon Pressley cruelly robbed of an excellent finish when his sail became detached from the boom yards from the line.  Yet again, on corrected time, Greg Kelly was first with Ben Batchelor second and Ralph Kee (Laser) third.   There were a few incidents during racing no doubt caused by early season “rustiness”, the first being Mike Pridham taking the first salty dip of the season seconds after the start of the first race.  Pete Barlow and crew retired after losing their windex in the sand and Russell Callister ran off with the windward mark!   Although the sun was shining brilliantly the racing finished after these two races with the promise of a warm shower and Regatta Tea back at the Clubhouse.   Many thanks to Keith Poole for OOD who was ably assisted by Dave Edwards, Mark Corrin of IOM Copiers and Peter Hoosen-Owen for manning the safety boat and the Social Committee for providing an excellent Regatta Tea.  For excellent pictures of this even go to Manxsailracer and follow the links.   Results 1st Greg Kelly (RS Tera) 2nd Ben Batchelor (RS Tera) 3rd Ralph Kee (Laser) 4th Mike Pridham (Laser) 5th Russell & June Callister (RS 200) 6th Simon Pressley (Laser) 7th Brian Quayle (OK) 8th Rob Cowell & Phil Hardisty (RS 200) 9th Andrew Dean & Charlotte Corlett (RS 200) 10th Dave Batchelor & Amy Shute (RS 200) 11th James Kelly & Chris Hill (RS 200) 12th Jerry Colman & Charlie Edwards (505) 13th James Penn (RS Feva) 14th Angus Jolly (RS 600)
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The MS&CC are pleased to Announce the Easter dinghy regatta Saturday 7th April 2012. Please follow the link for more details.
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MS & CC would like to thank Pete Hinds and all the volunteers who've manned the safety boats and also the IOM Water Authority for allowing us to use the reservoir.   Also, a huge thanks to all the competitors who've made the series such a success.   Ralph Kee Dinghy Captain   Overall results are as follows:  

Helm	Crew	Class		December	January	Febuary	March	Overall	Position	Junior
S Pressley		Laser		1	5	2	9	17	1
R Kee		Laser		5	8	4	1	18	2
B Quayle		Laser/OK		9	3	5	5	22	3
K Holden	T Holden	GP 14		4	11	10	2	27	4
A Dean	L Connors	RS 200		8	9	7	10	34	5
F Wright		Tera pro		11	4	17	3	35	6	1
M Pridham		Laser		2	1	6	28	37	7
J Whitelegg		Gull		28	10	3	8	49	8
O Williams		Topper small rig		10	19	8	15	52	9	2
S Williams	Williams jr	Laser 2000		14	13	13	12	52	10
R Cowell	P Hardisty	RS 200		3	2	19	28	52	11
J Hyett		Laser Vago		13	14	11	16	54	12
J Colman		RS Vision		28	18	9	7	62	13
A Jolly		Laser		28	7	1	28	64	14
D Batchelor	Emily B	RS 200		6	28	16	14	64	15
E Whitelegg	J Whitelegg	Enterprise		28	21	15	4	68	16
D Roberts	K Cowin	Fireball		12	6	22	28	68	17
M Moore		4.7		28	15	20	6	69	18	3
P Melling	Ard Whallin	Topper Vibe		28	12	12	28	80	19
C Hill		Radial		28	16	28	11	83	20
J Hendy		Radial		28	22	21	13	84	21	4
B Batchelor		Tera sport		28	23	18	18	87	22	5
R Collister		Laser		7	28	28	28	91	23
T Cope	Cope jr	Laser 2000		28	20	28	17	93	24
G Kelly		Tera pro		28	28	14	28	98	25	6
Ali Hinds		Radial		28	17	28	28	101	26	7
J Rowlands	Ard Whallin	Topper Vibe		28	28	23	28	107	27

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Dinghy racing at West Baldwin reservoir took place on Sunday morning in what for Baldwin was near perfect conditions, the wind blowing down the valley, Force 2 with odd spicy gust, maybe Force 4 and best of all bright sunshine!   The OOD was able to set a course using the full lake and the fleet of eight was led off the line by Ralph Kee (Laser), closely followed by Andrew Dean/Lucy Connors (RS 200) and Andrew and Alish Williams (Laser 2000), even after 40 minutes of racing they finished in that order on the water.  However, on corrected time junior Ffinlo Wright (Tera) took second place ahead of Andrew Dean and Andrew Williams.   With the wind seeming to build, five crews started the second race, again with the help of a special 'blend' of Injebreck gusts and calms Ralph Kee managed to stay ahead of Andrew Dean to finish first on the water, yet again it was Ffinlo who, on corrected time edged ahead of Andrew into second place.   Many thanks to the OOD and safety boat crew.  All competitors are invited to the MS&CC Clubhouse for a prizegiving and sandwiches after racing on Sunday 25 March which is the last race of the winter season.   Results Race 1 1st Ralph Kee (Laser) 2nd Ffinlo Wright (Tera) 3rd Andrew Dean/Lucy Connors (RS 200) 4th Andrew & Alish Williams (Laser 2000) 5th Michael Moore (Laser 4.7) 6th Ted & Keith Holden (GP 14) 7th Owen Williams (Topper) 8th Jim Whitelegg (Gull)   Race 2 1st Ralph Kee 2nd Ffinlo Wright 3rd Andrew Dean/Lucy Connors 4th Ted & Keith Holden 5th Michael Moore
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A reminder that the Commissioning Supper will be taking place on Friday 23rd March at the Clubhouse from 7.30. Tickets £10 for Bangers & Mash.  Numbers in advance required. Please RSVP to Victoria.Scales@standardbank.com or text 324187
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