Three Impalas – Magic, Two Frank and Polly – entered the JOG race to Poole and back at the weekend. An early start off Cowes took place in a severe lack of breeze, despite threatening clouds and multiple rainbows in the offing, which combined with a strong spring tide made Read more…
If you’re looking for an Impala, here’s some good news – there are a few boats that have just come on the market. Probably the best-named Impala, Vlad the Impala, is for sale in Emsworth. Patriot Games is for sale in Cowes, Mercenary in Scotland, Menace on the Humber and Read more…
Thanks to Bertrand Malas for this great shot of 3 of the 4 Impalas who turned out for the light-winded final HRSC Wednesday night race of 2013. It’s a long time ’til April š Thankfully, there are lots of events left this year, starting with the JOG Cowes-Poole-Cowes race this Read more…
The final day of the 2013 Impala Nationals in Weymouth produced some champagne sailing conditionsĀ – and some changes in position throughout the fleet of 12 boats. A shifty breeze from between 240 and 265 degrees ensured there were big gains – and lossesĀ to be made.Ā The first race, despite some confusion Read more…
What a change! Day two of the 2013 Impala Nationals turned into a brutal affair, with a building breeze throughout the day – nearby Portland harbour wind station recorded a peak of 35 knots at 1430. The race team fitted in three races. The first, sailed in around 12-18knots, was Read more…
Day one of the 2013 Impala Nationals saw a damp 18-22 knots that gave way first to fog and ended in brilliant sunshine and 8-10 knots. The course started deep in Weymouth Bay, starting with a beat to the Nothe, followed by a run to a mark off White Nothe, Read more…
To all entrants in the Impala Nationals 2013, Here are some further details on the arrangements and programme at Weymouth. Arriving in Weymouth: Berthing on Friday and Saturday nights is included in the entry fee. We will be mooring in the Cove, opposite the Royal Dorset YC. Either side of Read more…
(c) Bertrand Malas. Two Frank and Cheeky Monkey (ex-Kudu) racing last night in HRSC’s Wednesday Night series. There are often 4 impalas out on a wednesday night – come and join in!