Richard Harding writes from Dublin: ‘The 6th, bi-annual, Dun Laoghaire regatta took place from the 9th to the 12th July. There were over 400 boats competing in a wide range of classes form dinghies to offshore cruisers, and the Impala class was represented by Bambi, GBR 9612, which is now Read more…
Barney Smith writes: ‘Imptish went round the Island on Saturday along with nine other Impala’s, the biggest class entry for several years. It was a great day. Sunny, windy, and glorious sailing. More of you need to be on the startline next year! The date is Saturday 2nd July 2016. Read more…
The 2015 Impala Nationals at CCYC in Cowes saw some incredibly close racing, with 6 different winners in 8 races leaving the final results table undecided until the very end of the event. 14 boats made the trip to Cowes from as far away as the river Severn and one Read more…
The REAL race of the Impala nationals will take place ashore! At registration each crew will be issued with a kit of parts to design and build a boat to race down a length of guttering, with drinks, clothing and other great prizes to win… The race will take place Read more…
Nationals competitors please note – Flag L is flying from CCYC indicating that there is an amendment to the sailing instructions regarding courses and mark lists – please download the file and read it along with the sailing instructions – please click this link: NOTICES TO COMPETITORS You can download Read more…
It’s not long now – looking forward to seeing you all in Cowes on Friday evening! Here’s what you need to do: 1. Download and read the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. 2. Upon arrival, please call Shepards Wharf on VHF Ch. 80, tell them your boat name and Read more…
There’s just two weeks to go to the Nationals – and Trudi, named after designer David Thomas’ wife, is emerging transformed after a winter refit – she’s looking seriously shiny! Rumour has it that Curved Air has had a thorough refit too – looking forward to seeing everyone in Cowes Read more…
On the East Coast About ten years ago, there was a really good fleet of Impalas on the East Coast, and an entry of approaching twenty boats contested a European Championship which was hosted by Royal Temple YC as part of Ramsgate Week. That event was won by Jiminy Cricket, Read more…