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…
LATEST NEWS: The Notice of Racing and draft Sailing instructions are included. There are some key items to note: Scoring: We will be scoring 5 of 6, 4 of 5, 3 of 4, 3 of 3. Must have 3 races to constitute a Championship. First warning signals for the Impalas are: Friday: 11.55 Saturday Read more…
I am going to need those boat names soon…… Please email me on kpalfreeman@yahoo.co.uk with the names Thanks Kevin
Weymouth SC have just issued the NOR. A few points extra to the NOR: 1. The entry fee includes mooring for Friday and Saturday 2. Will boats arriving by road please contact me ASAP. WSC will do the lift in/out for a nominal fee, BUT they need to organise some Read more…
Nationals update – 2 Further to members’ comments I have spoken with Race Officer for the weekend; Adrian Patterson (who used to sail Impalas) The target schedule is now: Friday: a four hour race Saturday: Three races Sunday: Two races For instance: Friday: Start Noon – finish 16.00 Saturday: 10.00 Read more…
ROUND UP OF CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS PROGRAM Friday 16th August 2013: The Long Distance race. I need some feedback here on the length of race expected. Please let me know if you prefer: A. 4 hours B. 6 hours C. 8 hours (This is what the race organisers plan for the Read more…
We can confirm that the 2013 Impala Nationals will be in Weymouth, from Friday 16th August to Sunday 18th. The format is likely to be a longer coastal race on Friday starting at noon, followed by two days of inshore racing. Royal Dorset YC have negotiated us a discounted rate Read more…
Photos of the Nationals are here: www.fotoboat.com The HALS results are here: http://www.halsraceresults.com/crs/crs.aspx?DSKey=774&RaceKey=1269&NL=2&SSS
The third day of the Impala Championships saw a stiff breeze and some gusty, shifty conditions in Plymouth Sound that saw some boats shine and others slip down the rankings. Four tight windward-leeward courses were sailed, made all the more interesting by Plymouth’s challenging tides and quirky windshifts. Local boat Read more…