Lough Foyle Yacht Club

A fine day with Southerly F3. A bad decision and a squall in the middle of the 2nd race changed all the positions. D and DD (as DD would say)

The wind was quete nice when we started but fell away to nothing causing many boats to retire. It was dark when we came in, a reminder perhaps that this was the last day of evening sailing this season. Congratualtions to those who crossed the line.

A evening of light winds. Dermot M established a clear lead in his Phantom. Expertly sailed.

A great days sailing in very nice F3 winds. Congratualtions to James L and Owen McC for a great performance. The first win in the senior fleet of many I expect! I think Kevin L may start looking for another boat to sail.

Anton H has nightmares about this!

Ken D was sailing in a GP14 with Ciaran H and awarded a handicap of 1185

Congratulations to Kevin and James L. Well sailed.

The Junior Helms (Under 18) race on Thur 19/08/2010 was a great success with 8 boats (3 420’s, 4 GP14’s and one single handed Pico).

A few nerves been tested here at the Skippers briefing

The start line was a tight fit to the shore. There were two races with some great start line action. From the shore line the competitors could be clearly heard giving eachother friendly advice.

Thanks to Lauren Harrigan for the photos. There are loads more on the LFYC Facebook Group.

The Fort and the club grounds were looking great.

The Culmore Regatta 2010 was a great success. The event started with Junior Helms race on Thursday (19/08/2010) night. 8 boats raced with a very exciting start line action. There is a full report here:

Foyle Punt races

The Punt race of Friday night for the Billy Doherty Cup was postponed untill saturday due to very heavy winds.

Saturday morning was bright but windy. Racing was slightly delayed with 10 Foyle Punts racing. Derry City Mayor Colum Eastwood started the fisrt race in a F4/5 breeze. One Punt went over on the start line. Close racing followed. The Mayor was surprised how tippy Punts are for Traditional boats and how much skill is required to pilot them.

George Coyle, Mayor Colum Eastwood, Dan McGuinness, Joan Doherty

10 Foyle Punts raced. Crew ages ranged from James L at 13 years to Willie H at 85 years.

There were three Foyle Punt races.

Dinghy Races

There were two Dinghy races. The first race was very eventful. The race started in a F£/F$ and bright sunshine but just as teh leaders crossed the line an intense squall developed causing many capsizes and individual adventures. The second race was a calmer affair with dropping winds.

Start of the first race, bright with a F3/F4. A very strong squall developed later on.

Strong winds in squall cause Keith L and James H make for shore in a hurry.

Prize giving included some very nice prizes. Many thanks to all competitors, the Regatta Committee, the Mayor, and all the shore and rescue volunteers.

Roy Louden with Isaac Ayton Cup and Whiskey and Anthony Hutton (LFYC, Commodore)

There were two Optimist Races:

There were a number of Foyle Punt Rowing races: Results to be published here soon…

We had planned to go down river into Lough Foyle bay and do a Flagship start. There was a great turnout of boats and sailers and crew. Many thanks to Joan D who many sandwiches and tea and coffee and to the flagship and rescue boat volunteers. But in the end God said No the wind didnt blow and we couldnt go.

A clear evening, N F3 dropping. Great to see George D and Theresa P out again.