Results 2005, Regattas and other events

Holm Regatta 2005

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Weatherwise, this year’s Holm regatta was a marked contrast to last year’s. The strong wind which caused so many thrills and spills (and breakages) last year was noticeably absent for the 33 boats that turned out for the start of racing. As the day progressed, however, the wind rose and the sky cleared to provide excellent sailing conditions. The Longhope lifeboat arrived just in time for lunch, providing an extra attraction for the spectators.

Snipe

Mixed Centreboards

Catamaran

Yoles

Allcomers

Thanks to Malcolm Gordon for the race results and report.

Skipper´s Race

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The Skippers' Race was held on Tuesday 23rd August, and concludes the regular points racing at Holm Sailing Club.

Stromness

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Snipe

Wayfarer

Mixed Centreboards

Singlehanders

Catamaran

Yachts

Yole

Allcomers

Kemp Cup

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Yachts Centenary Cup

Yachts Maxwell Cup

Tennents Cup

Kemp Cup

Catamaran Tankard

Catamaran Errol Bruce Cup

P&O Tankard

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Nine snipes turned out for the annual P&O tankard event in Stromness. A gusty Northerly breeze gave tricky conditions on a course which ran up the harbour, then back down. It was an excellent course involving a lot of beating and mark roundings which provided opportunities for the well sailed boats to gain places. Three races were held with a break between race 2 and 3 to allow the Northlink ferry to arrive. Nemo sailed by Neil Foubister sailed consistently well, winning the event.

Westray Regatta

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There was a great turn out of around 54 boats for the 41st Westray Regatta on Saturday 30th July. A fairly steady F3-4 Northerly breeze blew throughout the day. Two races were held; class races in the morning with a break for sandwiches, followed by the allcomers race. There was a wide range of sailing craft on the water from yachts to picos, including many traditional wooden craft (westray skiffs, yoles and lug sails). A raft race was held between the races, with some very exotic looking vessels taking part.

As always, the biggest dinghy class was the snipes with a dozen boats. There was also a good turn out of six catamarans.

Two lap triangular courses were run, consisting of a beat, a run, then a reach. The wind direction gave a tricky start, with a gusty, shifty breeze close in to the pier. Once clear of the mixed up air at the start there was a one sided beat up to the first mark. This was followed by a run in a slightly choppy sea. The reach back into the bay was quite close, till past the fish farm where the boats could bear away a bit. In the first race Richard Lambert sailing Njord got off to a good start and extended his lead throughout the race. Peter Wiberoe sailing Fiddlesticks came in second. Neil Foubister on Nemo was third.

The allcomers race had to be restarted, due to a group of early boats obfuscating the line. On the restart Richard Lambert wasn't quite so well placed. Despite that, he showed superior upwind speed to make up a few places before the first mark. He was soon the leading snipe, with Nemo (Neil Foubister) and Moonstone (Andrew Leslie) not far behind. The northerly breeze allowed the fast handicap boats to take off downwind, while the snipes occasionally managed to get up on the plane. On handicap Barbarian (Brian Pottinger) won, Best Kens (David Sabiston) came second, with Njord (Richard Lambert) third.

The fine breeze, congenial atmosphere and competitive racing made for a highly enjoyable day out. After the prize giving a tremendous spread of fine food was laid out for the hungry competitors.

Snipe

Merlin Rocket

Wayfarer

Mixed Centreboards

Pico

Catamaran

Yachts

Yole

Lug Sail Yole

Skiff

Mirror

Allcomers

Kirkwall Regatta

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Orkney Sailing Club hosted the annual Kirkwall Regatta on Saturday 6th August.

A strong northery breeze built up significant swell during the OSC regatta on Saturday 6th August, this made for interesting sailing. Among the snipes Cobra (M. Bain/F. Corse) had a close race with Goquicklyred (M.Tippler/..). Cobra eventually won with Go Quickly Red 2nd. Wild Goose waddled in 3rd.

Snipe

Wayfarer

Mixed Centreboards

Three Sailed Yole

Yole

Skiff

Catamaran

Allcomers

Yachts

Rousay Regatta

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Rousay Regatta was held on 9th July 2005, and suffered from a poor turn out of boats due to conflicts with other local sailing events (Island Games, Orkney Challenge). There was also a shortage of wind.

Shetland Island Games 2005

The Shetland Islands hosted the 2005 Natwest Island Games event. This multi sport event was held over a week in the summer of 2005. Orkney had competitors in various sports including Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Cycling, Golf, Football, Indoor Bowls, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis and Volleyball.

For the sailing event Orkney had a team of four; Lee Thomson and Ian Rushbrook sailing the Laser standard, Neil Brown and Andrew Leslie sailing the Laser Radial rig. The event attracted an international fleet with a very high standard of competition. The event was hosted by Delting Boating Club in Busta Voe on the West side of Shetland, it was a great success with a wide range of sailing conditions.

After eight races Ian Rushbrook finished 12 place, Lee Thomson was placed 16. For the Radial class Andrew Leslie finished 16 place with Neil Brown finishing 18. Shetland had a team of William Mouatt and Scott Nicholson in the Standard class and Graham Tait and Richard Tait sailing the Radial. Graham Tait got a bronze medal and the Shetland team came away with the bronze for the team event.