Spring is (apparently) sprung – and the season is beginning. This weekend sees the first inshore JOG race of the season, around the Nab Tower, with three Impalas entered – Two Frank, Magic and Vlad the Impala. And tonight is Read more…
Our correspondent embedded in Impala 1’s cockpit reports from the front line.
Impala 1 was 10 seconds late at the start, but first to tack into the ebbing tide to head for North Point.
Mike was driving, Hillary on main, Gaston trimmer, Steve piano & trimmer, Regula bow.
Gaston had to hike for Dave, who was AWOL.
George Beevor writes: ‘With less than a week to go to the Royal Southampton Frostbite Series, Magic was joined at the Royal Southern’s training day with top coach Jim Saltonstall by the latest Impala to join the growing Hamble fleet, Read more…
As the season approaches, there are a few boats for sale, waiting for a keen buyer. New to the list is Dun Laoghaire-based Whistlin’ Dixie. There’s also Kudu, Siamsa II, Mercenary, Bonanza and Parallel Universe. Email us if you have Read more…
The sailing season is approaching and the weather is getting better (well, it was) and don’t forget that members can accessorise their lovely, newly polished Impala with a Class Flag at just £25.00 – representing a 50% discount on full Read more…
Step 1: start like an Impala! OK, that’s not quite what the article says, but eagle-eyed readers might notice that one of Tom Gruitt’s fine photos from the 2012 Nationals made in into Yachts and Yachting this month. Here’s to Read more…
From Jo Lloyd: ‘After more years involvement than I care to remember, the time has come for me to stand down from all my roles within the Impala Class Association. I’ll be standing down from both Class Captain and Membership Read more…
Saturday 16th Feb.
Gaston Chan – Mainsheet hand, tactician, reports:
Ls started at the committee boat end of the line 2 seconds after the gun and tacked over immediately as planned.
It was blowing 15 knots, gusting to 20. With a No, 1 up and a flattening reef on it was all meat on the rail to keep the boat upright.
Hard work on the main, keeping her on the edge, easing with every puff….
When we reached the bricks we tacked back to starboard and crossed the whole fleet…
Rainbow was second. They had their No. 2 up with a less heavy crew, Taxi was third.
By TKS we were 10 boat lengths ahead, and extended our lead with a perfect hoist, hugging the old runway to KB.
When it started to look too easy, Ls decided to try a new nationality and do a Chinese gybe.
As we lay on our side Dave reported seeing water go in through the window.
Yan Pui was swimming in the harbour holding on for dear life.
The cockpit was full of water. Only Patrick stayed dry on the high side…
Rainbow reported that our bottom and keel was very clean and smooth as they passed us without pausing to offer any assistance… (more…)
Taking pride of place on the front of the JOG Notice of Race for 2013 is an Impala – none other than George Beevor and Olly Bewes’ Magic. It’s looking like a great season already. What’s going on in your Read more…
Finding myself in Hong Kong last Saturday I was lucky enough to asked on-board Impala 1 for a quick jaunt around the buoys. Skipper Burrell had other views on our progress – slow – being the only printable word.
Anyway from the totally biased view from Impala 1’s cockpit I can report on the racing. If you are looking for objective, unbiased reporting, try elsewhere.
The weather was dry, bright sun, about 22 degrees, 6 – 8 knots of wind, shorts and knobbly knees on show. (more…)
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