Plymouth served up sunshine and a shifty 8-18 knots of NW’ly breeze for the second day of the Impala Championships today. Positions changed as often as the wind direction, with finishing postions changing right up to the finish line throughout the fleet. See below for Tom Gruitt’s excellent photos. The Read more…
A blustery 16-20 knots, slowly reducing throughout the day greeted the 12 Impalas on the startline of the coastal race this morning. After a practice start, racing got underway on a square course that took competitors the long way around Plymouth breakwater. Four laps and 3 hours later, Fearnought showed Read more…
Impalas are beginning to congregate in Plymouth for the hotly anticipated 2012 championships, despite the torrential rain and flooding that has turned parts of Devon into Atlantis. Some delivery trips have been easier than others. Polly and Imptish took a light Southeasterly straight from Hamble to Plymouth, while, 24 hours Read more…
LIFE RAFTS I just thought it would be helpful to let you know that the Friday – Offshore race – will not require life rafts or inflatables as the RO will set a course within 6 miles of land. Kevin
Now that you have ordered your flag from Jo, a chance to show it off. All those coming to the Nationals are invited to take part in the RWYC Wednesday 1884 Series races. First start is 18.30, usually two races. SI’s are on the RWYC website, and the racing format Read more…
Here’s a treat – a 30 minute film of the 1992 Impala European Championships from 1992 in Brixham. 22 boats raced that year, and you’ll be able to spot many of the old names still around today! Thanks to Stuart from Atalanta for digging the film out!
It’s official – there are now 16 Impalas expected at the Nationals in Plymouth in July, by far the biggest turnout for many years. Expect some fantastic racing – come and join us, and swell the numbers even further! Enter by the 1st July to save £20 on the entry Read more…
Dear Competitors, The catering at Yacht Haven Quays is provided by Jan & Jan and they want to do their bit to welcome all the crews with large amounts of reasonably priced grub. In view of the numbers they do need some warning of the numbers to cater for. The Read more…
The Entry Form is now up on the Royal Western website: rwyc.org. A pdf and a Excel file version (which will let you type in your details) also available at the bottom of this post. Note that for entries received before 1st June, I can have your boat’s name put Read more…
The number 64 – the Beatles sang about it, there are 64 dark squares on a chessboard, it’s a Slang term referring to a 1964 Chevrolet Impala – and today, there are 64 days to the start of the 2012 Impala Nationals in Plymouth. We’ve got a bumper entry this Read more…