D-One Dinghy UK: May 2010

Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Sports Channel (cable)

Watch out for more footage on the Sports Channel on cable, coming soon.

Yippeeee!

Just had word that I am currently 1st overall after 2 events in the Volvo Regatta in Italy, with a 2nd and 4th overall I lead by 2 points.

Not bad, as they are pretty hot sailors.

I am pleased.

Next event I am doing is Torbole where I hope it blows "dogs off chains".

Bracciano Video Footage

I am boat number 025, and they were filming me on the final downwind leg to the finish line when I was in 1st place....which I dropped to 2nd...GRRRR

Monday, 24 May 2010

Bracciano Day 2

Day 2 and a stark contrast to day 1 with a very light wind blowing in patches across the lake.
We waited for the sea breeze to fill in and patience was rewarded when a 12 knot breeze came in from the coastline not far away.
1st race got underway and the first mark saw the top 10 boats so closely packed it was anyone's race.
After the downwind blast it was Andrea Magni leading followed by Alessandro Novi , and Agustin Zabalua.
Ferrari was in 5th place and Garvin in 6th with Andrea Gancia chasing hard.
In the last beat all places changed with Ferrari moving up to 2nd place Novi 3rd, Zabalua 4th and Guido Falciola 5th.
It was a fight to the finish with Garvin placed 7th overall, one boatlength behind Gancia which put him ahead in the regatta by one point.
After race 1 a huge storm cloud appeared between the valley and as the lightning cracked louder and louder it was decided that it would be safer to go ashore, so the lsat race was canned.
This made the final results.
1st Alberto Ferrari - 4 points
2nd Tim Garvin - 11 points
3rd Andrea Gancia -12 points
4th Andrea Magni - 13 points
5th Alessandro Novi - 19 points

The sailing club put on the most fantastic food, catering was all included in the entry fee. The sunny weather and the view over the lake was beautiful and made a great event for the D-Ones who will no doubt be back next year.

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Saturday, 22 May 2010

Re: Results

Bracciano regatta results DAY ONE

Alberto Ferrari 1st
Tim Garvin 2nd
Andrea Gancia 3rd
Andrea Magni 4th
Guido Falciola 5th

18-20 knots wind with bright sunshine saw 22 D-Ones take to the water for the first day of racing in Bracciano.
Race One saw Alberto Ferrari burn straight into the lead closely followed by Tim Garvin and Andrea Gancia.
Ferrari capsized on a gybe and allowed Garvin through however Garvin had to do penalty turns for a "room" at the leeward mark situation. In the building breeze and having done turns, Garvin was able to get to the windward mark with comfortable lead only to give the race to Ferrari ten boat lengths from the finish line. Andrea Gancia was 3rd.
Race Two and it was Garvin who was first to the windward mark by approx 10 boat lengths, but again slowed on the downwind leg to allow Ferrari and Andrea Curzi to catch him up.
Leeward mark saw Garvin round in first closely followed by Curzi then Ferrari and Gancia.
Garvin pulled away again upwind and Curzi dropped to 5th with Ferrari 2nd and Gancia 3rd, again.
Ferrari got the best shifts on the downwind leg and overtook Garvin to take the bullet, with Gancia 3rd.
After a hard couple of races it was into shore for a wonderful Italian food spread all included in the entry fee, second free meal of the day!
All to play for tomorrow with the last race "undisgardable" anyone could win.
More results tomorrow.
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Friday, 21 May 2010

Practice day at Bracciano

With 21 boats entered already we had 25 knots upwards in the gusts wind today and huge waves
Approx 7 D-ones took advantage of being off work and went for a blast.
I have never been so fast in a D-One, it was utterley amazing.
Even with the sun not sure its shortie weather just yet, so will wear longer ones tomorrow.
I ended sailing for approx 4 hours, perhaps not such a good idea the day before the event starts, but at least I know the boat is ready.
I am sailing a brand new boat, unwrapped today....smart.
Ciao
Tim
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Thursday, 13 May 2010

Photos from Scarlino Regatta

These photos were taken by Matteo Barducci.

Thanks Matteo!

http://gallery.me.com/matbard#100306

Bracciano Regatta Italy.

I am looking forward to the Bracciano regatta.
21st-23rd May.

Monday, 3 May 2010

25 knots and a change of settings

Today was blowing 25 knots in the gusts....there was even hale stones at one point!

So after racing I decided to make some changes to my kicker and downhaul arrangements.

Prior to racing today I raked the mast back to 6m70 which actually made things very manageable, even in the heavy stuff.

I will take pictures of my kicker and downhaul arrrangement next Wed.

Watch this space......