Vane A class news and information
The Fleetwood Club is proud to be once again hosting the MYA Vane “A” Class National Championship which will be for the 44th occasion since the opening of our lake in 1932. The NoR and entry form are linked below.…
Firstly, a huge thank you to those who sponsored the event: Gosport Borough Council; the Model Yachting Association (MYA); Graham Wyeth; The Chair of the MYA, and for lots of cake and biscuits, particularly from Shaun and Cassie Wyeth. Also,…
I was most looking forward to the Vintage day on the Saturday and had prepared CJ Vice’s CLOCKWORK ORANGE to sail using the original 1972 wing mast rig. Graham Wyeth organised a schedule to sail a few of the old…
Thursday after the rest day or Yachting World Cup, was blessed with light wind and sunshine until the last run when the heavens decided that we were all in need of a good wash. It was a day when Chris…
Congratulations to the winners of the Centenary Vane A Yachting Monthly Cup – Dave Geldard and his mate, daughter, Amber. The runner up was Martin Dovey with mate Graham Bantock. More to follow.
On day three, the wind was described as ‘all over the place’ but largely around the SSW and W directions with occasional bursts towards SW. However, the avenue of trees in the SW corner often made starts at the downwind…
Today was brighter but windy at the start. Gradually it was calmer in the rain! A further six heats made 11 in all. Graham Butler and mate Keith Wiseman leapt into the lead with 7 points ahead of their nearest…