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Report on IOM Nationals
UK (IOM) National Championships 2023, Fleetwood The International One Metre is arguably the most popular of the radio sailing classes and...
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Sep 2, 20235 min read


IOM Nationals - The results are in.
If you want pictures, fleetboards etc and general reports and comments, look up the posts on Facebook - MYA Downwind. So how did the 3...
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Aug 29, 20233 min read


Thought for the day - A useful gadget
I was sailing at Datchet on Sunday and notice Phil Holliday was using a nifty gadget to dry the inside of his boat out without removing...
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Aug 21, 20231 min read
Thought for the Day - the clock is ticking
As always a big thank you to those who have bought me a coffee. It is much appreciated and if you enjoy this site why not pop over to...
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Aug 21, 20232 min read
Pre Nationals Training at Datchet
If you are looking for somewhere to practice next Saturday (19/08/23) prior to the IOM Nationals, why not join us at Datchet. Today we...
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Aug 13, 20231 min read


A Vane National Championships
You always hear the stories from the winners or these events so I thought it time to tell the story from the back end of the fleet. I...
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Aug 5, 20238 min read
Thought for the Day - It has been a long time
It was a busy July, finishing golf competitions, working up a Marblehead and sailing an A Vane yacht in the national championships. I...
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Aug 5, 20231 min read
Vane A week - 1st week August
I have been loaned a boat for the vane A week. Sailing vane boats requires two people. Key requirement is to be fit and know something...
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Jun 29, 20231 min read
Thought for the day - Heavy weather sailing
I learn't three important lessons on sailing in heavy weather at the ranking event at Keighley's Weecher reservoir. Rig set up When...
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Jun 27, 20232 min read


IOM Ranking Weecher Reservoir Day 2
What a weekend in the northern riviera. Situated a few miles from the famed Ikley Moor, this reservoir makes for the perfect sailing...
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Jun 26, 20232 min read
IOM Ranking Weecher Reservoir
I cannot believe it is so hot up here. I am sitting in my van at 8 o clock and all the doors and windows are open and I am still hot. ...
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Jun 24, 20232 min read
Weecher Reservoir 23/6/23
Can you believe we are past the longest day. It is downhill from here but it has been a good summer so far. This is my first trip to the...
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Jun 23, 20232 min read
DF 95 TT Manor Park - What did I learn?
I think my first observation is setting up the DF is very much like any other boat. You start with the basic settings, note and apply...
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Jun 20, 20233 min read


DF 95 Manor Park TT
Great day out in light shifty conditions. Finished second between Craig Richards and John Tushingham. HERE ARE THE RESULTS. More this...
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Jun 18, 20231 min read
DF 95 - Learning fast
We are so fortunate that Craig Richards has posted so many tips for setting up and sailing a DF95 fast. I have sailed my boat for the...
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Jun 16, 20231 min read
Building a DF95. What have I learned
There is a lot of helpful advice on the web building a DF95 but nearly all you need to know is in the instructions and on the DF website....
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Jun 12, 20232 min read
DF95 Build complete
It took longer than expected to complete the assembly of the 4 rigs but all is now finished and I am looking forward to get the boat out...
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Jun 11, 20231 min read
Thought for the Day - DF95 and Chipstead IOM Open
I finally succumbed to buying a DF 95 to enable extra racing in 2024 to develop my skills. I have to say these boats are beautifully...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read


Thought for the day - IOM Ranking event at Lincoln
Lincoln is 3 hours away from home and is a great sailing facility on a squarish gravel pit. It is a good location for sailing as you can...
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May 29, 20233 min read
Thought for the day - A repeating theme
Whilst I appear to be getting better, I am still getting thrashed by the likes of Chris Harris, Peter Stollery, Colin Goodman, Craig...
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May 29, 20232 min read
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