IOM Scottish Travellers Event 5 – Brechin – 13th August 2005

report by Boyd Baird

Thanks to all who supported the Travellers at Brechin today, especially the visitors who out numbered the local boats . I think all who sailed enjoyed the event – the rain being hardly noticeable and the wind being there for all but two races. 16 races were completed. So much for the forecast – wind SW going NW 20 knots and rain clearing, we had SE going NE back and forward at best 2 knots.

Richard Rowan was on top form winning 12 of the 16 races. We suspect he had help from the wee people * that follow the Irish – if we ever can prove he gets outside help he’s out. Ian Dundas with his much modified Stealth did give Richard some competition to come second closely followed by Colin Brown.

The lunch and afternoon tea as always was great.

One serious note from the Scottish Senior Measurer (that’s me) – it is the owners responsibility to ensure that they keep their boat to measurement, no boat submitted for weighting should be light, if it is it is illegal and cannot compete in the event. It also means that if it has been racing at its own club or other event where no measurement was taken then the skipper has cheated. Owners must make sure such things are avoided .

Score sheet