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Offline andy_peters

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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2021, 02:17:47 PM »
I have the class flag in my car

Unfortunately we and our car and boat are completely brokeN down in Poole Audi with no chance of repair before Wednesday

If anyone is passing who can tow Usagi to Weymouth please call me on 07543456043

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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2021, 01:52:45 PM »
Feel the pain, saldy I am banned from making the 2000km detour from helping
Good luck team Usagi

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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2021, 04:13:59 PM »
I wrote the last nationals report

https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/219017/Cherub-Nationals-at-Plymouth

Who is doing the one from Weymouth?  We have some great photos available to use so be a sham,e not to make a splash in Y&Y etc etc for our sponsors

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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2021, 07:00:38 PM »
be a shame not to make a splash in Y&Y etc etc for our sponsors

If this class is to survive the media output needs to majorly improve, as an interested outsider i saw one report to say racing was cancelled one day, nothing since apart from a couple of photos on facebook because i know most the people who attended, the website front page's latest article is 2020 Nationals Cancelled...

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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2021, 12:08:28 PM »
Sorry for the time taken to write the report I have had loads on since I got back and just haven't had many chances to sit down and write it.
Below is the report formatted for insertion in the wiki. I will update the website with it later today unless anyone objects.
I can't remember some of the prizes, so if someone can help wit those.
I assume that we have permission to use the photographs shared in the watsapp on the website? If so I will rename and upload them and sprinkle into the report.

Phil

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======UK Cherub 70th Anniversary Nationals at the WPNSA======
Between the 6th and 9th of July the UK Cherub class travelled to WPNSA for it’s 70th Anniversary Nationals supported by [[https://www.roostersailing.com/|Rooster]] suppliers of high performance technical clothing for sailing, and  [[https://www.allenbrothers.co.uk/|Allan]] suppliers of performance sailing hardware. 12 boats made the trip ready for some close racing and find out which team would be fastest in 2021.
=====Day 1 – Tuesday 6th July.=====
//Blowing Dogs off Chains//

The scheduled first day was a bit of a blow out, the forecast was for a lot of wind and the reality was white horses within the marina and gusts of up to 35kts. Not many wanted to go out racing. After checking the boats were properly tied down in the dinghy park the sailors left WPNSA for some sightseeing.
===== Day 2 – Wednesday 7th July =====
//Dogs still on Chains but getting blown about a bit.//

There was still plenty of wind left for day 2 and with an extra race scheduled to catchup we all headed out for a long hard day of racing. Race 1 got away cleanly with Paul Croote and Andrew Whapshott in Marmite leading the way around the course, followed by Dean Ralph and Simon Jones in Eleanor. After two windy laps Marmite was well in the lead and went for a third lap, but Eleanor correctly went for the finish giving them the first race win. Special mention to siblings Oliver and Emily Goolden for finishing their first race together in Nautilus Pompilius and Emily’s first race in a Cherub in very challenging conditions. 
Race 2 was lead by Marmite followed by Phil and Carol Alderson in Zero Gravitas then Andy and Jill Peters in Usagi Yojimbo. Dave Ching and James Hughes in Anatidaephobia had a good race finishing in 5th just after Eleanor. Dave puts this good result down to his Rooster race bib keeping his wayward buoyancy aid constrained and avoiding tangles and snags in this windy race.
The first three places in Race 3 were unchanged with the heavy weather speed of Marmite dominating.  James Ruddiman and Chris Haslam in EJ had their best result of the event with a 4th followed by Ade and Sven White in the 97 rules+ Pocket Rocket finishing a good 5th.
Race 4 was dominated again by Marmite but this time Usagi Yojimbo got ahead of Zero Gravitas. King Tubby the 97 rules boat of Martyn Denchfield and Ellie Graig showed determination to keep going for a best result of fourth place.
===== Day 3 – Thursday 8th July =====
//Dogs relaxing in a building breeze//

Lighter winds greeted the fully restored fleet for race 5 with most boats only managing to single wire. Usagi Yojimbo was enjoying the conditions and pulled away to get their first race win. Closely followed by Marmite then Zero Gravitas.
The wind had built slightly more for Race 6 which was again won by Usagi Yojimbo with Marmite close on their heels. Dan’s Boat was showing good pace in the conditions and were able to get a solid third ahead of Zero Gravitas. The two 97 rules boats King Tubby and Nautilus Pompilius were having a good race at the back with Nautilus Pompilius screaming downwind to edge ahead of King Tubby.
Jamie Pearson and Digby Still on Poppy stunned the fleet with a perfectly executed port hand flier at the start of race 7 and had clear air out to the right side of the course. Everyone else had decided the left side of the course was the way to go and by the top mark this was also obvious to Poppy. Having had a reasonable first lap in the increasing wind Zero Gravitas capsized when Phil dropped the mainsheet letting Dan’s Boat and Poppy through. Although they were able to reel Poppy in quickly and just managed to sneak past Dan’s boat at the finish for a fourth place. However the race win went to Jonny O’Connor and Alex Harris in A&E who foiled their way to their first win of the series followed by Usagi
The steadily increasing wind suited the foiling A&E giving them a second race win in race 8.  followed by Marmite and Zero Gravitas. Usagi had a good first lap but on the second went too far left and lost out finishing in fourth on the last race of the day.
===== Day 4 Friday 9th July =====

//Dogs fast asleep with their fur barely ruffled by the wind//

Very light winds for the start of the final days racing, after a short postponement race 9 got going in marginal single wiring conditions. Having broken his previous helm Ade White found a light wind helm in Chris Halsam for Pocket Rocket getting them a good fifth place result. Usagi showed that they are light wind masters with another win. Also going well in the light wind was Dan’s Boat who scored second.
Another light wind race again suited Usagi and Dan’s boat, Marmite held onto third with Eleonor getting fourth place. There was a very tight finish between Poppy, Pocket Rocket and Zero Gravitas all finishing within seconds kites up twin wire reaching to get through the finish line. OK Technically Pocket Rocket were only single wiring but as a 97 Rules+ boat they only had one wire and were using it as much as they could. However, it is hard to write that bit concisely without breaking the flow of the story.
The wind was starting to build into twin wiring conditions for the final race where the championship could be decided depending on the order of Usagi and Marmite. In Dan’s Boat Luke Hartley and Oliver Morrell found their best pace to get there first race win. Followed closely by Usagi then Marmite giving Usagi the championship.

Many thanks to Rooster and Allen for sponsoring the event and to all at WPNSA for running an efficient and fun event despite the challenges of COVID restrictions. And Congratulations to Andy and Jill for a very closely fought nationals win.
=====Results=====
The full results including details from each race can be seen on the [[https://www.sailwave.com/results/wpnsa/2021_CherubandIC_Nationals/cherub-results.htm|Sailwave website]] a summary of the finishing positions is below:

^ Rank ^ Sail No ^ Boat Name ^ Helm ^ Crew ^ Club ^ Total ^ Nett ^
| 1 | 3202 | Usagi Yojimbo | Andrew Peters | Jill Peters | Queen Mary SC | 24 | 17 |
| 2 | 3212 | Marmite | Paul Croote | Andrew Wapshott | Hawley Lake SC | 30 | 17 |
| 3 | 3218 | Zero Gravitas | Phil Alderson | Carol Alderson | Largs SC | 37 | 26 |
| 4 | 2700 | Dan's Boat | Luke Hartley | Oliver Morrell | Stokes Bay SC | 60 | 34 |
| 5 | 3208 | Eleanor | Dean Ralph | Simon Jones | Isle of Sheppey SC | 75 | 49 |
| 6 | 2683 | Pocket Rocket | Ade White & Chris Haslam | Sven White | Mountbatten | 87 | 64 |
| 7 | 3215 | A&E | Jonny O'Connor | Alex Harris | Dee SC | 92 | 66 |
| 8 | 3209 | Anatidaephobia | Dave Ching | James Hughes | Poole YC | 93 | 67 |
| 9 | 3216 | Poppy | Jamie Pearson | Digby Still | | 96 | 70 |
| 10 | 3206 | EJ | James Ruddiman | Chris Haslam | Stokes Bay SC | 97 | 71 |
| 11 | 2650 | King Tubby | Martyn Denchfield | Ellie Graig | | 113 | 87 |
| 12 | 2680 | Nautilus Pompilius | Oliver Goolden | Emily Goolden | | 121 | 95 |

==== Prizes ====
  * Simpson Trophy
    * Andy and Jill Peters in Usagi Yojimbo
  * Rosebowl
    *  Paul Croote and Andrew Wapshott in Marmite
  * LOSSC Plaque
    * Phil and Carol Alderson in Zero Gravitas
  * Ladies Teapot (First Lady)
    * Jill Peters
  * Prix de Elegance (Best Looking Boat)
    * Zero Gravitas
  * The Davey
    *
  * Didgeridon't
    *
  * The Ashes
    * EJ
  * The Spanking Paddle
    *


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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #20 on: July 20, 2021, 12:50:12 PM »
looks good to me phil

there was discussion of only mentioning the main prizes and not the special awards in the report, not sure if thats still wanted or not. king tubby won the 97 rules trophy.

ellie craig was the crew, somehow wpnsa managed to get the name wrong on the results

yes we have permission to use the photos
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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #21 on: July 21, 2021, 10:56:38 AM »
Great write up Phil! Brings back good memories (and achy arms!)

For all those bored at work that got top 10 results, can I urge you to fill in the Y&Y gear guide.
It probably amounts to nothing but a good guide to relative helm/crew weights.
Thanks
Jamie

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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #22 on: July 21, 2021, 11:26:55 AM »
If we are all happy, I'll send it to y&y this evening with some pictures
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Re: Weymouth Nationals - 6-9 July 2021
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2021, 06:23:55 PM »
for those who wish to download the nationals photos log in to the cherub dropbox

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