Updated: Dec 29, 2021
A compilation of some stills and a collection of videos from the National Championships held at Fleetwood in August this year, is now available for your delectation on the MYA YouTube channel. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVHMvo12eM4
Updated: Dec 3, 2021
Scottish District 2021 IOM Travellers 3 Race Report Report by John OwensPhotos by Bill Odger.
The event was hosted by Aberdeen MYC at Forfar Loch. All boats were check-weighed by Steve Taylor (the IOMGBR Class Technical Officer) fully rigged for sailing with #1 rig and batteries as part of registration.At 09:45 under a blue sky, RO John Owens assembled the skippers for the customary Skipper’s Briefing. The forecast variable wind direction and strength would be challenging for good course setting and the indulgence of participants
was requested. In addition, the eight skippers were reminded that all incidents should be
resolved (politely and promptly) on the water although the MYA Scottish District SSI’s
include the option for post-race Arbitration to try to avoid a full Protest Hearing.
A standard (for the Scottish District IOM Traveller’sevents,) windward-leeward course
was set with the first race starting just after 10:00 with a westerly beat in very light airs. Regrettably, during the races, some boats were affected by weed which continued throughout the day. Davie Stewart (30) with his wooden Corbie 1 sailed into a hole on the final beat of race one and was pipped by a bow-bumper to 1stby Richard Rowan (85) sailing his green Cheinz.....for the full report and stunning pics see here: https://mya-uk.org.uk/districts/scottish/2021-scottish-district-iom-travellers-3-results/
Updated: Sep 29, 2021
This magnificent trophy in memory of Clive Hand* could be yours for a whole year. All you have to do is travel to Lincoln Radio Sailing's lovely venue situated on the south western edge of this historic cathedral city with your IOM yacht to compete for it.
Easily reached from the A1/ A46 with parking and camping at the venue whats not to like?
See also: https://lincolnradiosailingclub.com/race-series-open-results/the-clive-hand-memorial-trophy/
Event date: 3rd October 2021
NOR can be seen here: https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/events/
* Clive suffered from the muscle wasting disease: Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
As big boat sailing became difficult, he took up Model Yachting on the advice of a friend. Even when he needed a wheelchair to get around, he still managed to sail his One Metre. His thumbs still worked!
After his death in 2013 his family decided to have an annual race at his home club Lincoln Radio Sailing Club in October close to his birthday. Donations on the day go to the RLNI