Calling All Service Personnel,

Just published within the MYA Calendar is an opportunity for all service personnel (Military, Veteran, Reserve Forces and Emergency Services), to compete in the above regatta. This event has not been run for 2 years but we are keen to re-establish, perhaps the friendliest regatta within the calendar. It is an opportunity to come along and take part in 2 days of (IOM) racing and a chance to reacquaint with service colleagues. 

Please enter online and read the Notice of Race. I look forward to meeting you at Gosport MYC on the 8/9th October.

 

Regards,

JT

 

 

Regatta Update.

I am pleased to have received 8 confirmed entries already, in the first few weeks for the Joint Services (IOM) Regatta. In addition, a couple of people have promised to enter but still I await their notification. Therefore, I am looking for the support of those people who meet the criteria within the NOR and have yet to enter.

Its 2 days of sailing IOMs with friends and former service colleagues. What a great opportunity, so why not enter online via the MYA Calendar.

JT

Edited August 1, 20223 yr by John Taylor

Only 4 weeks left to the Joint Services (IOM) Regatta taking place at Gosport MYC.  Despite one withdrawal we have 11 entries so far and we are looking for more.  If you fit the criteria then why not join in for a full weekend of (IOM) racing, as I look forward to receiving your entry. 

 

JT

                 

 

Edited September 1, 20223 yr by John Taylor

Only a week to go before the Joint Services (IOM) Regatta to be held at Gosport. (8/9 October). If you meet the criteria and you want to be involved, then enter online via the MYA Website. 

It’s 2 days of IOM sailing with former colleagues, in perhaps the friendliest event on the MYA calendar. NOR attached and I hope to see you at the lakeside.

Joint Services (IOM) Regatta Report

This weekend for the first time since Covid saw the Joint Services (IOM) Regatta taking place at Gosport MYC. It was a pleasure to greet the 11 skippers representing the UK Military and Emergency Services, especially as the local club is only a short distance away from the previous home, of the 1st Submarine Squadron HMS Dolphin, HMS Alliance and the submarine museum.

The 2 day regatta saw a total of 27 races competed, the first day was dominated by light winds and at time the yachts would drift around the course. Overall there wasn't a skipper who stood out, as the winner of individual races were being shared across the fleet. At the half way stage 4 skippers were competing for the top prize.

The wind conditions on the Sunday were literally the opposite from the first day as a southerly strong blustery wind blew across the course. All skippers elected to remain in A - Rig with one person forced to drop into B-rig due to damage. This didn't deter Darin Wigg as he managed to successfully win a race despite using a smaller rig, after lunch he managed to make his repairs and carry on.

In the late rounds of the regatta, 2 skippers found themselves in contention for the championship, but in the end Bob Connor won by just a point from Richard Aucott, who both represent the Emergency Services. 3rd place went to Darin Wigg, who was an invited guest and represents the host club. The Team Championship for the first time went to the Emergency Services, both Bob Connor and Richard Aucott collected their prizes. Finally the individual 'Navy Shield' was won by our most senior skipper John Cleave.

My thanks goes to Paul Edwards and Gosport MYC, for running a fantastic event of which everybody enjoyed. As for me and the Sushi (IOM), it was a regatta of 2 halves with the second day being by far the best. My boat's performance in the strong breeze has given me hope, but their is still more work to do with this design yet.

JT

 

Edited October 9, 20223 yr by John Taylor