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Lymington Town SC Festive RS Aero Stadium Racing - Hampshire, UK, Saturday 16th Dec
Great fun was had, even if the promised sunshine never arrived! This year the moon did bring us water for Christmas though, with a whopping spring high tide providing ample of space and a clear breeze up the river.
A record turnout of 17 competitors fought their way around a zig zag course laid by RO Liam Willis, opposite the club pontoons in the river. Occasional puffs brought welcome moments of marginal planing! The RRS42 relaxation flag for 'free pumping and rocking' was deployed often, sometimes to audible groans from the water! For sure that kept everyone warm, especially alongside the mulled wine and mince pies served between races pitstop style from the pontoon!
Andrew Frost won the five race series from Tim Hire in 2nd and Luke McEwen 3rd before the top three went on to the winner takes all Grand Final. The three-boat final was closely contested in match racing style, with Luke taking the overall win. First Youth was Tim Hire in 3rd and first Female was Abby Hire in 6th. Gross underachievement on the day's fancy dress contest led to the judges declaring that title to be retained by Liam Willis for his splendid reindeer outfit from 2017. Must try harder next year!
A good audience of spectators and hecklers enjoyed the racing from the pontoon and clubhouse. Thanks to LTSC and volunteers for another excellent festive event as the year end approaches and we reflect on another memorable season.
Drone Video thanks to Liam Willis, Race Officer. Photos thanks to Sue & Alan Markham in the rib
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20/12/2023 15:46:00
Peter Barton
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Lymington Festive Stadium Racing
Lymington Town SC, Hampshire
Saturday 16th December
LATE ENTRIES - Online Entry is now closed, but entries are possible on the day
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Lymington Town SC, Hampshire
Saturday 16th December
LATE ENTRIES - Online Entry is now closed, but entries are possible on the day
EVENT PAGE
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15/12/2023 09:14:00
Peter Barton
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Lymington Festive Stadium Racing
Lymington Town SC, Hampshire
Saturday 16th December
LAST CALL!
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Lymington Town SC, Hampshire
Saturday 16th December
LAST CALL!
Weather - Forecast looks lovely - a perfect 10kn breeze, mild 12’C temps and 96% blue sky! Get the suncream out again.
Tide - The moon is giving us water for Christmas with a whopping 3.3m high tide at launch time!
Sustenance - Mince pies and mulled wine are ordered, served from the pontoon!
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13/12/2023 22:24:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4683
Lymington Festive Stadium Racing
Lymington Town SC, Hampshire
Saturday 16th December
KEEP THOSE ENTRIES COMING!
A sociable festive event to finish the season with a series of short course sprint races in the Lymington River, opposite the Club and accessible to spectators.
This year the moon is bringing as water for Christmas! We have a whopping 3.3m spring high tide at launch time, which will provide plenty of space and a clearer breeze up the river.
Racing will be Class racing with 6 entries in an RS Aero Class necessary to form a fleet. Rig sizes can be confirmed up to the time of the race briefing. Where there are insufficient entries to create a fleet, rigs may join the next rig size up if they wish to stick with their smaller rig.
Following sailing we can have a sociable evening in Lymington with apres sailing drinks at the sailing club followed by the possibility of a historical tour of Lymington's quay and cobbles!
Entry Fee: LTSC & RLymYC club members Free. Visitors £10, pay on the day.
Briefing: 12:30 outside Club
First Start: 13:00 of the pontoons
Format: A series of short course sprint races and finals within the Lymington River
Sustenance: Fuelled by mulled wine and mince pies for sailors, volunteers and spectators!
Social: Clubhouse apres sail
Prizes: Two annual trophies are up for grabs and a special award for the best festive season costume!
Subject to wind and temperatures rule 42 may be relaxed periodically by the PRO - that can be a great way to stay warm on a chilly day!
ONLINE ENTRY (closes Thurs 14th)
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Lymington Town SC, Hampshire
Saturday 16th December
KEEP THOSE ENTRIES COMING!
A sociable festive event to finish the season with a series of short course sprint races in the Lymington River, opposite the Club and accessible to spectators.
This year the moon is bringing as water for Christmas! We have a whopping 3.3m spring high tide at launch time, which will provide plenty of space and a clearer breeze up the river.
Racing will be Class racing with 6 entries in an RS Aero Class necessary to form a fleet. Rig sizes can be confirmed up to the time of the race briefing. Where there are insufficient entries to create a fleet, rigs may join the next rig size up if they wish to stick with their smaller rig.
Following sailing we can have a sociable evening in Lymington with apres sailing drinks at the sailing club followed by the possibility of a historical tour of Lymington's quay and cobbles!
Entry Fee: LTSC & RLymYC club members Free. Visitors £10, pay on the day.
Briefing: 12:30 outside Club
First Start: 13:00 of the pontoons
Format: A series of short course sprint races and finals within the Lymington River
Sustenance: Fuelled by mulled wine and mince pies for sailors, volunteers and spectators!
Social: Clubhouse apres sail
Prizes: Two annual trophies are up for grabs and a special award for the best festive season costume!
Subject to wind and temperatures rule 42 may be relaxed periodically by the PRO - that can be a great way to stay warm on a chilly day!
ONLINE ENTRY (closes Thurs 14th)
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11/12/2023 23:19:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 4683
Lymington Festive Stadium Racing
Lymington Town SC, Hampshire
Saturday 16th December
A sociable festive event to finish the season with a series of short course sprint races in the Lymington River, opposite the Club and accessible to spectators.
This year the moon is bringing as water for Christmas! We have a whopping 3.3m spring high tide at launch time, which will provide plenty of space and a clearer breeze up the river.
Racing will be Class racing with 6 entries in an RS Aero Class necessary to form a fleet. Rig sizes can be confirmed up to the time of the race briefing. Where there are insufficient entries to create a fleet, rigs may join the next rig size up if they wish to stick with their smaller rig.
Following sailing we can have a sociable evening in Lymington with apres sailing drinks at the sailing club followed by the possibility of a historical tour of Lymington's quay and cobbles!
Entry Fee: LTSC & RLymYC club members Free. Visitors £10, pay on the day.
Briefing: 12:30 outside Club
First Start: 13:00 of the pontoons
Format: A series of short course sprint races and finals within the Lymington River
Sustenance: Fuelled by mulled wine and mince pies for sailors, volunteers and spectators!
Social: Clubhouse apres sail
Prizes: Two annual trophies are up for grabs and a special award for the best festive season costume!
Subject to wind and temperatures rule 42 may be relaxed periodically by the PRO - that can be a great way to stay warm on a chilly day!
ONLINE ENTRY (closes Thurs 14th)
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Lymington Town SC, Hampshire
Saturday 16th December
A sociable festive event to finish the season with a series of short course sprint races in the Lymington River, opposite the Club and accessible to spectators.
This year the moon is bringing as water for Christmas! We have a whopping 3.3m spring high tide at launch time, which will provide plenty of space and a clearer breeze up the river.
Racing will be Class racing with 6 entries in an RS Aero Class necessary to form a fleet. Rig sizes can be confirmed up to the time of the race briefing. Where there are insufficient entries to create a fleet, rigs may join the next rig size up if they wish to stick with their smaller rig.
Following sailing we can have a sociable evening in Lymington with apres sailing drinks at the sailing club followed by the possibility of a historical tour of Lymington's quay and cobbles!
Entry Fee: LTSC & RLymYC club members Free. Visitors £10, pay on the day.
Briefing: 12:30 outside Club
First Start: 13:00 of the pontoons
Format: A series of short course sprint races and finals within the Lymington River
Sustenance: Fuelled by mulled wine and mince pies for sailors, volunteers and spectators!
Social: Clubhouse apres sail
Prizes: Two annual trophies are up for grabs and a special award for the best festive season costume!
Subject to wind and temperatures rule 42 may be relaxed periodically by the PRO - that can be a great way to stay warm on a chilly day!
ONLINE ENTRY (closes Thurs 14th)
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04/12/2023 23:10:00
Peter Barton
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