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It was the start of the Summer series at Gorleston which attracted thirteen boats onto the water. The club Solutions and Phantoms were out for some late practise for their open events next weekend in the Beach Regatta.

The overcast conditions reduced the numbers on the beach leaving plenty of space. The variable F2 wind was mainly from an Easterly direction and with HW at 14.20 there was a flood tide throughout the racing. The race team set a good size Windward Leeward course.

Getting ready to race

Race 1- Dave & John in their RS400 led at the windward mark followed by Phantom Nick with Solution Richard hot on his heels. Abby in the Streaker had a good first beat rounding in fourth. After three rounds Dave & John had gradually opened up a good lead crossing the line several minutes ahead of Nick. Richard had been leading the Solution fleet but on the final lap Paul managed to sneak pass.  Keith was the first Vareo after lap one building on his lead on the next laps.

To the windward mark

Race 2- Dave & John led from start to finish, making the most of the ideal conditions downwind opening up a big lead.  Nick led the rest of the fleet followed by Solution Richard and Zenith Phil after lap one.  Keith again was first Vareo after lap one, nearly a minute ahead of Richard.  Lap two, Nick was still well ahead but behind the fleet were compressed with Solution Paul just ahead of Zenith Phil, closely followed by Solution Ian and Streaker Abby.  The two Vareos were now separated by just two seconds with Richard now in front.

Windward mark

Race 3- Dave & John took an early lead followed by Phantom Nick,  these positions remained unchanged to the finish line. Zenith Phil led the rest of the fleet after lap one with Solution Paul two seconds behind. A few seconds later four boats rounding in close proximity led by Vareo Keith, Streaker Abby, Solution Richard and Vareo Richard.  At the line Zenith Phil had opened up a small lead with Solution Paul crossing the line next and Vareo Richard nine seconds later.

More windward mark action

On corrected time Dave & John had made the most of the favourably conditions securing three wins.  Solution Paul keeping on the podium in all races with two seconds and a third with Streaker Abby scoring a second and a third.

Thanks to the race team who, despite being short handed did a splendid job providing a lovely days sailing. Next week is the Club Beach Regatta, the forecast is looking good so no reason not to join in !

Full results http://www.gygsc.org.uk/Results/2026/2026Summer.htm

More pictures on the club Flickr site – https://www.flickr.com/photos/gygsc/albums/with/72177720333188767

Todays ‘Top guns’ Dave & John.

Those travelling from inland and arriving early were in for a shock as inland it was very warm and sunny but at Gorleston it was very misty, cold and very windy, in fact you could barely see the Life Guards Hut from the clubhouse.

Thankfully the mist slowly cleared and by the time we were ready for action it had warmed up a bit and the wind eased to a F3 from the South.

It was an eventful time pre start with Phil punching a small hole in his hull before launching and Abby’s rear cradle on the RS400 trolley giving up, requiring a quick swap around with the Club RS400 trolley.

Young Ed opted to test the new Club Laser 4.7/ILCA4 rig. This looked a good idea initially but as the wind eased for the last race Ed probably wished he had stuck with the ILCA6 rig.

The race team set a good sized W/L course for the conditions, which was a F3 from the South. The ebb flood still very much in flow despite low water at 18.42

Race one  – The pin end of the line was the preferred place with many jostling for prime spot at the start.

Abby and Izzy, sailing a RS400 led the way closely followed by Laser Dave and Solution Richard. These three opened up a good lead on the others and got to do an extra lap.

Race two, F2-3 and still some ebb tide. This time the fleet were not so spread out so everyone got to do three laps.     

With the extended evening light we had time for a quick one lap third race. By now the tide had eased and also the wind, which by now had a hint of West in it.      

On corrected time the leading three took all the podium places with Laser Dave first, Solution Richard second and Abby & Izzy in the RS400 third in each race.

Many thanks to the Race team for a lovely evenings sailing which turned out to be far better than conditions earlier had suggested.

A big thanks to ‘Team Phil’, not only for staying and helping out when we returned to shore but managing to breath live back into Trevor after he had ran out of juice ! And not forgetting Lorna, the Fuel Queen.

Full results on the club site

http://www.gygsc.org.uk/Results/2026/2026Thursday.htm

More pictures on the club Flickr site – https://www.flickr.com/photos/gygsc/albums/with/72177720333188767