SUCCESSFUL REGATTA HELD IN STANLEY HARBOUR

 

By J. Brock (FINN)

 

In picture perfect weather, the first annual Stanley Regatta was held in Stanley Harbour on Saturday, 07 February 2004.  Yes.  The day was so successful that a regatta will be an annual event from now on, presumably in February.  People began to filter down to “B” Slip at around 0930 and a briefing session took place at 1000.  People then began to assemble sails on their dinghies and dawn wet suits for the events.

 

The Seamen’s Mission set up a tasty BBQ to keep hungry spectators and sailors alike fed and quickly the area around “B” Slip had a carnival atmosphere.  Whole families took part in the races and this made it a fun day out for everyone.  Thanks must go to all competitors, those who turned up and supported on the day and the FIDF for providing the safety cover as well as the tents.  Thanks also goes to Cllr. John Birmingham, who agreed to hand out the prizes at the narrows Bar on Saturday night and the sponsors who donated the prizes.  Special mention also goes to Steve Dent, the Leisure Centre Manager, for organising the event.

 

Photos with people show: Ken Newton and Dema Sychov with their dinghy that they raced on behalf of the Stanley Sea Cadets.

 

Andy Dring receives his prize from John Birmingham for winning the Island Shipping Prize.

 

 

Island Shipping Challenge (all times in seconds)

Round	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th
1	Andy Dring 613	Chris Goult 640	Sam Gleave 681	Richard Davies & Rachael Retter 756	Hayley Edwards 758	John & David Barton 738	Spencer Craigie 800	Ken Newton & Dima Sytchov 806	Mat Newton & David Green 866	Alison & Julian Barton 1070
2	Chris Goult 636	Andy Dring 638	Sam Gleave 642	Richard Davies & Rachael Retter 727	John & David Barton 727	Spencer Craigie 819	Hayley Edwards 846	Ken Newton & Dima Sytchov 862	Mat Newton & David Green 876	Alison & Julian Barton 970
3	Andy Dring 604	Chris Goult 606	Richard Davies & Rachael Retter 634	Sam Gleave 675	John & David Barton 693	Ken Newton & Dima Sytchov 733	Spencer Craigie 760	Hayley Edwards 788	Mat Newton & David Green 1101
4	Andy Dring 699	Richard Davies & Rachael Retter 725	Chris Goult 745	Sam Gleave 746	John & David Barton 782	Hayley Edwards 815	Spencer Craigie 949	Ken Newton & Dima Sytchov 1055
5	Andy Dring 726	Sam Gleave 751	Chris Goult 756	Richard Davies & Rachael Retter 808	John & David Barton 833	Spencer Craigie 922	Hayley Edwards 932	Ken Newton & Dima Sytchov 943

 

Island Shipping Challenge Overall Results

 

1^st – Andy Dring (14 Points)

2^nd Chris Goult (9 Points)

3^rd Sam Gleave (4 Points)

 

Junior Dinghy Race

1^st – David and Julian Barton (1248 sec)           2^nd – Dima Sytchov & Mat Newton (1597 sec)                3^rd – R Davies and Crew (DNF)

 

Seaview Windsurfer Challenge

1^st – Andy Blight (5:32)                                       2^nd – Chris Donahue (5:56)                                                  3^rd – Ronny Smith (6:03)

Deano’s Bar Pirate Race

The race was run but no prizes were issued.

 

Martech Orienteering Race

1^st – Andy Dring (1699 sec)                                2^nd – Richard Davies & Hayley Edwards (1926 sec)                       3^rd – Chris Goult (1990 sec)

 

Kayak Race

1^st – Mark Bridges (6:05)                     2^nd Joe Birmingham (10:59)                                                                  3^rd – John Birmingham (11:09)

 

Seafish Power Boat Race

Race not run due to lack of entrants