Alan Williams’ Report
Report for the 2024 Roadford CVRDA Meeting.
Roadford welcomed it’s visitors with torrential rain. However it didn’t stop our visitors travelling from Scotland, France, Wales, Essex, IOW and all parts of Southern and South West England. I found it personally great to greet people who had never attended a CVRDA meeting before and to meet old friends and hopefully have made some new ones.
Race 1
The course was set from the club line and was a large figure of eight. The wind was very shifty because of the rain. Taking off from last year and handling the conditions extremely well was the Albacore 6439 of Jean and Derek Simmons. Embarrassing a few faster boats with their boat speed on a boat on boat basis. Needless to say victory went to them. 2nd was the Minisail being driven by a past Minisail champion Rupert Whelan. 3rd place being Ros and David Downs in their Osprey.
Race 2
The start took place in similar conditions to the first race on the same course.
Once again the Albacore 6439 taking first from our Scottish visitors sailing Jollyboat 43. Third place being taken by Osprey 1138.
Race 3
There was a change of course for race 3 as the variable wind had changed direction.
1st was once again the Albacore 6439. 2nd the Minisail. With 3rd being taken by another Osprey 1182
Following the the racing a cream tea was produced by Nicky and Francesca the crew of Jollyboat 3. Who had been baking scones and cakes especially for all of us. I would like to thank them from all of us for making such a great contribution to the event.
Later that evening we had a bring and burn BBQ with free beer. Followed by a quiz. The outcome of which came down to only one person being able to answer a question on octopus. Well done Ian Marshall.
Sunday.
Race 4
At last no Rain. Wind variable 2 – 4
For the first time in the weekend we had a new race winner Jollyboat 43 showing how fast this class can be with long reaches in the course. 2nd was the Albacore 6539 3rd being Osprey1138.
Race 5
As a result of a major shift in the wind a committee boat was used to set a course from the eastern side of the lake.
With the change of direction the wind began to increase.
The conditions suiting Osprey 1138 who took 1st place. 2nd was Albacore 6439. 3rd being Jollyboat 3 crewed by it’s owner Ed Bremner helmed by Roger Devereux.
Race 6
Sailed on the same figure of 8 course as race 5. The wind had increased allowing the FFs to plane hurrah.
Regretfully Ruperts Minisail was unfortunately hit and his boat damaged to the extent he had to retire. This put him out of contention for one of the leading places. Let’s all hope it’s quickly repaired. 1st Jollyboat 43. 2nd Osprey 1138. 3rd Albacore 6439.
Overall Results
1st Albacore 6439 Jean and Derek Simmons
RTBYC
2nd Osprey 1138 Ros and David Downs
Tata Steel SC
3rd Jollyboat 43 James Harrison and Chris Mitchell
Kirkcudbright SC
I would like to thank Norman and Sarah for OODing and dealing with the difficult conditions so well. Nicky and Francesca for providing a wonderful cream tea. Wendy Marshall and Lyndon’s sister for the beautiful fruit cake and other edibles. And last but not least everyone for supporting the Roadford CVRDA meeting. Please keep up to date with the CVRDA Events on the Facebook page. I would also be extremely pleased to welcome you all back next year. Hope all of you got home OK..