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RS21 Cup Round 4 at Lymington Town Sailing Club

by Nick Redding 3 Jul 2024 13:31 BST 21-23 June 2024
RS21 Cup Round 4 in Lymington © Oli King Photography

All Thriller, No Filler!

Lymington Town Sailing Club hosted an unforgettable Round 4 of the RS21 Cup. The Class welcomed new owners and old hands for three days hard racing mixed in with a little bit of social action in the sunshine!

What went down?

Friday: Big breeze, 25+ knots, wind against tide, big seas, and non-stop sunshine. It was a wild ride!

Saturday: Started light at 10 knots, then ramped up to 25+ knots. The tide shift gave us some great waves to surf on, all under a blazing sun.

Sunday: Light winds at 8 knots in the morning, building to mid-teens. Another sunny day to cap off the weekend.

Shoreline Shenanigans

Friday: The Harken dock party was a hit, with everyone enjoying some top tips from the leaders over a cold drink.

Saturday: The après-sail scene was buzzing at the bar, followed by a tasty Greek buffet. The vibe was fantastic with everyone sharing stories. Rules guru John Deorr gave a great talk to wrap up the night.

Highlights and Hot Topics

The last lap on Saturday was an epic. With 25+ knots and flat water, the RS21s flew around the windward mark. Faces were sore from grinning so much—this is what sailing is all about!

The 'Hot Topics' were all about making plans! The fleet heads to Cork Week in July then the National Champs at the Royal Dart YC in Dartmouth in August before heading down to Spain for the World Championships in late September. Big planning questions on the dock included; is Bournemouth the World's best airport... is Guinness overrated... and will the chairman's House at the Worlds become UK & Ireland party HQ?

Overall Results:

PosBoat NameNatSail NoHelmCrew 1Crew 2Crew 3Crew 4ClubR1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8Pts
1stDark and StormyGBR252Liam WillisWill TaylorWilliam HomewoodNick SimmondsFrances HomewoodLymington Town SC11‑3121118
2ndZaddyIRL290Philip BendonHarry PhelpsPeter BendonJack Rockett Royal Southern YC221‑5153519
3rdSkedaddleGBR334Russell CollisterJune CollisterGreg KellyFlynn Davies Isle of Man YC3(DNF)23335221
4thSailingfastGBR341Duncan HepplewhiteHugh WatsonHelen WatsonSusanna Bickford Loch Lomond SC‑7346422425
5thVengabusGBR315Ben RolfeNigel RolfeRichard WatshamPeter Chaplin Lymington Town SC44‑74546734
6thWhite OryxGBR333Crispin WinserSam NorthJoe WinserAbby Hire (Karl Pentith ‑ Sat only) Royal Southern YC555‑8667337
7th GBR308Lizzie JudsonSheena Foster (Fri) Clare Upton Brown (Sat)Ruth GuyPippa JubbAmy Parker 6(DNF)62774638
8thAttabuoyGBR208Philip GrannumAlexia GrannumIan CokeThomas Dillon Royal Southern YC8(DNF)87888855
9th GBR284Nick Redding    Goring SC(DNC)DNCDNCDNCDNCDNCDNCDNC77
9thRS ElectricGBR342Alex Newton‑Southern    Hamble YC(DNC)DNCDNCDNCDNCDNCDNCDNC77

What is the RS21 International Class?

The RS21 is the fastest-growing one-design keelboat fleet out there. Known for its Corinthian ethos, the RS21 Class blends high-end racing with a serious social diary, creating a unique and engaging community. This year marks the first RS21 Cup in the UK & Ireland, featuring six rounds, 50 races, and one champion. With fleets growing around the World the Class is looking forwards to it's third World Championships in L'Escala, Spain from the 21 - 28 September 2024.

Big Thanks

Shout out to Lymington Town Sailing Club for an awesome event, Harken UK for the dock party, PROs Roger and Jenny Wilson for top-notch race management, John Doerr for his insightful talk, and all the club volunteers for their hard work.

Next Stop: Cork Week, Ireland

Get ready for Round 5 of the RS21 Cup from July 15th-19th in Cork, Ireland, part of the legendary Volvo Cork Week. Don't miss out—enter now!

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