Dinghy
Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 21 February 2016
Write-up by Andrew Dean 14 dinghies contested the final two races of the Bourne Plaice February Series organised by the Manx Sailing and Cruising Club of Ramsey and held at Injebreck reservoir. The all-important wind conditions were very tricky, being a varying south-westerly giving strong gusts and the attendant capsizes. It was raining at the…
Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 14 February 2016
Write-up by Jerry Colman A bit chilly but a bright and sunny morning with a moderate Nor’easter greeted all on their way to Injebreck on Sunday for the latest round of the Bourne Plaice February Series. As we climbed towards Brandywell temperatures dropped away falling below zero on the Beinn-y-Phott road. At the top of…
Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 7 February 2016
Gusty conditions for the latest round of the Bourne Plaice Winter Series on West Baldwin reservoir quickly divided the fleet three ways, some who didn’t launch, some who didn’t make it to the start line and the remaining six, who despite many spills and thrills managed two races. Click here for the full write-up – Bourne…
Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 31 January 2016
Write-up by Mike Pridham On Sunday morning with no wind, continuous light drizzle and a miserable 4 degrees reading on the thermometer, it didn’t look as though there was going to be any dinghy racing on the reservoir at West Baldwin for the start of the Bourne Plaice February Series. The previous week thick mist…
Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 17 January 2016
Report by Andrew Dean An unusually large turn-out of 18 dinghies contested Races 3 and 4 of the January 2016 Bourne Plaice Series organised by the Manx Sailing and Cruising Club of Ramsey. The all-important wind conditions were very tricky, being a varying south-easterly giving gusts, and difficulty in setting a course to include a…
Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 10 January 2016
The first Manx Sailing and Cruising Club dinghy racing event of 2016 finally got underway in the January Bourne Plaice Winter Series on West Baldwin reservoir at the weekend following the previous week’s cancellation due to too much wind. Click here for the full report – Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 10 January 2016.
MS & CC Frostbite Regatta
One of the few Boxing Day events that was unaffected by the recent weather was the Bourne Plaice Frostbite Regatta held at Injebreck Reservoir. A fine fleet of 14 dinghies and their hardy crew set sail in the relentless rain supported by a small number of spectators. Full report at this link – MS&CC Frostbite Regatta…
MS & CC Frostbite Regatta – Boxing Day
Manx Sailing & Cruising Club will be holding the annual Frostbite Regatta on Saturday 26th December at Injebreck Reservoir. This is a one-off Pursuit race with prize presentation on the day at the lake, though MS & CC Clubhouse will also be open afterwards for Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Start time for the first boats…
Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 20 December 2015
Write-up by Jerry Colman A forecast of 32 knots gusting 40 and increasing from the SW did not put off a dozen hardy sailors who hit the start line at Injebreck at 10 am on Sunday for the 7th and 8th (and final) races in the Bourne Plaice December Series. After all sunshine was forecast…
Bourne Plaice Winter Series – 13 December 2015
Write-up by Andrew Dean A great turn-out of 16 dinghies contested races 5 and 6 of the December 2015 Bourne Plaice Winter Series organised by the Manx Sailing and Cruising Club of Ramsey. The all-important wind conditions were very tricky, being a varying easterly giving gusts, and difficulty in setting a course to include a…
