RS21 Cup Round 4 at Lymington Town Sailing Club
by Nick Redding 4 Jul 00:31 NZST
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:
| Pos | Boat Name | Nat | Sail No | Helm | Crew 1 | Crew 2 | Crew 3 | Crew 4 | Club | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | Pts |
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| 1st | Dark and Stormy | GBR | 252 | Liam Willis | Will Taylor | William Homewood | Nick Simmonds | Frances Homewood | Lymington Town SC | 1 | 1 | ‑3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2nd | Zaddy | IRL | 290 | Philip Bendon | Harry Phelps | Peter Bendon | Jack Rockett | | Royal Southern YC | 2 | 2 | 1 | ‑5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 19 |
| 3rd | Skedaddle | GBR | 334 | Russell Collister | June Collister | Greg Kelly | Flynn Davies | | Isle of Man YC | 3 | (DNF) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
| 4th | Sailingfast | GBR | 341 | Duncan Hepplewhite | Hugh Watson | Helen Watson | Susanna Bickford | | Loch Lomond SC | ‑7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25 |
| 5th | Vengabus | GBR | 315 | Ben Rolfe | Nigel Rolfe | Richard Watsham | Peter Chaplin | | Lymington Town SC | 4 | 4 | ‑7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 34 |
| 6th | White Oryx | GBR | 333 | Crispin Winser | Sam North | Joe Winser | Abby Hire (Karl Pentith ‑ Sat only) | | Royal Southern YC | 5 | 5 | 5 | ‑8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 37 |
| 7th | | GBR | 308 | Lizzie Judson | Sheena Foster (Fri) Clare Upton Brown (Sat) | Ruth Guy | Pippa Jubb | Amy Parker | | 6 | (DNF) | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 38 |
| 8th | Attabuoy | GBR | 208 | Philip Grannum | Alexia Grannum | Ian Coke | Thomas Dillon | | Royal Southern YC | 8 | (DNF) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 55 |
| 9th | | GBR | 284 | Nick Redding | | | | | Goring SC | (DNC) | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 77 |
| 9th | RS Electric | GBR | 342 | Alex Newton‑Southern | | | | | Hamble YC | (DNC) | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 77 |
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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