What a day! When the seabreeze finally filled in at midday on Sunday, there was a steady 10-12 knots from the SW and glorious sunshine. Perfect summer sailing conditions, in fact! Patriot Games won the first race, with Celerity second, Polly third, Happy just a split second behind and Zulu Read more…
Today saw a light SE breeze in the solent that shifted to the southwest halfway up the first beat. Patriot Games, Celerity, Vlad and Polly led the fleet off the line, with PG, Polly and Happy initially heading inshore . A big windshift saw the the positions turned upside down Read more…
The 2011 Impala Championships, supported by Tacktick, Wight Vodka and Hullmate, starts tomorrow at the RSrnYC in Hamble. The forecast… well, let’s just say, fingers crossed for a sea breeze! If you’re not racing, check back here for a report and results each evening, as well as for Eddie Mays’ Read more…
The 2011 Championships is less than a week away! A reminder that, in order to race, you need to get your class certificate from Jo by WEDNESDAY – this also applies if you’re helming another boat without the owner on board. RSrnYC have now issued the SI’s, and these should Read more…
Congratulations to all the Impala crews who made it Round the Island on Saturday in extremely challenging conditions – and in particular to the crew of Patriot Games, which was the first Impala home, followed by Burhou, Polly and Curved Air. See the full extracted results below. The race started Read more…
Best of luck to the eleven Impalas competing in the Round the Island race, which has a record turnout of 1,908 boats this year, its 80th Anniversary. For those not taking part and stuck at home, you can follow the race’s progress on the website – most boats will have Read more…
Just a reminder to renew your membership of the class association by following this link. You’ll need to do so, and get your class certificate, in order to race at the nationals, in under a month’s time. Outstanding subs from: Trudi, Patriot Games, Jiminy Cricket, Beeste, Uproar, Impulsive, Kudu, Burhou Read more…
Following on from our April 1st news item about a proposed rule change, it seems those speedy Impala-sailing rebels from Hong Kong have gone a step further and carried out their own trials… Thanks to David Norton, HK Impala Secretary for the pic.
The reduced entry fee (£76) ends at midnight this Saturday (28th May) for entering the Round the Island race. Held on the 25th June this year, there are currently ELEVEN Impalas entered – Trudi, Polly, Patriot Games, Zulu, Implacable, Uproar, Monkey Business, Volante, Celerity, Burhou and Curved Air. If you’re Read more…
Best of luck to the three Impalas entered in the Scottish Series, organised by the Clyde Cruising Club this weekend. Beeste, Mercenary and Bambi are the three lowest rated boats in Class 5. Looks like a windy weekend!