Classic One Metre Class
Everything Classic IOM
On Friday, 12th April 2019 our new fleet was launched.
The aims of the new fleet were simple:-
* To provide an environment where older boats could sail against others of similar vintage and thus be able to do well in the results without alwaysand depressingly being beaten by more modern hulls.
* To allow newcomers to our sport the opportunity to experience the world wide wonder of the International One Metre class of yachts, and compete in races for a reasonable outlay and without disrupting the highly competitive nature of our main IOM fleet.
* To provide a 'training ground' for people who wish to start in a small way and then aspire to good results with more modern hulls.
* To have fun doing it in any weather!
We have some designs that are around twenty years old, including a TS2 and a 3-Dogs. There are also a couple of Red Wines, as Assagai, a Box kite. Two of us had planned to build Chardonnays this year but other projects got in the way. Shame that we could not have a choice of wine other than RED!
Refurbishing an older IOM is very rewarding and provides a way to practice techniques that are not needed when a boat is acquired new for what can be a large amount of money.
Peter Lewin
Classic IOM Class Captain
A word from the Class Captain
Message from Peter Lewin - Sailing Secretary - 28th October 2020
A reminder to all helms:-
All classes in the club use the current Racing Rules of Sailing and Appendix E of those rules to govern their activities.
Only two club classes, the Lasers (from their international rules) and 8M (a Local class with its own local rules) have any variations to these rules.
Hence the IOM, DF65 and Classics adhere to all of the applicable rules and appendices.
This includes rule 31 Touching a Mark – Whilst racing a boat shall not touch a starting mark before starting, a mark that begins, bounds or ends the leg of the course on which she is sailing, or a finishing mark after finishing.
The fact that at present helms are restricted to a helming area does not vary the rule. Many events up to European and International level stipulate a control area for competitors. Competitors shall be in this area when controlling boats that are racing, except briefly to handle and then release or relaunch the boat. E3.1
Covid-19 Keeping us informed - 21st September 2020
As you may have heard one of our members has gone into self isolation whilst awaiting a relative’s test result for Covid-19. Hopefully this will be negative but we will keep you informed of developments.
This and the recent guidance released from the MYA means that we have to have a document in place which guides us through a procedure if this occurs again.
If a member feels unwell he should keep away from club activities.
It is imperative, as happened in this case, that the club is informed and until tests have shown there is no need for concern those involved do not come down to the club.
If a club member has been in contact with someone showing symptoms they should be in self isolation for 14 days and be tested if they develop any symptoms.
If a club member has symptoms he should immediately inform one of the committee so that we can alert other members who may have had very recent contact with that person.
If any of the above are relevant to you please keep the committee informed of all developments both positive and negative.
Please remember that we are trying to protect our members who almost exclusively fit in the “At Risk Group” due to age alone if not a myriad of underlying health conditions. You may feel that you can “Weather the Storm” so nothing to worry about, but others are far more vulnerable.
Part of this protection is that all 6 people attending a club racing session must make sure that they or the safety officer has them “signed in” (please print clearly) and a contact phone number, preferably mobile, left. We can be asked to produce this track and trace information in the event of a suspected outbreak.
Lake Flushing Programme - 6th August 2020
The Lake will be flushed on the following occasions:
20th August sluice open at 23.12 Sluice closed 21st August 11.44
This may affect sailing of IOM’s the Friday Morning. Classics should be
ok in the afternoon.
20th September sluice open at 16.17 Sluice closed 21st September 12.40
This may affect sailing of 8m’s on the Monday Morning depending on
how quickly the lake fills.
30th October sluice opens at 19.51 Sluice closed 31st October 8.12
Should not affect sailing.
29th November sluice opens at 22.09 Sluice closed 30th November 8.11
Should not affect sailing.
28th December sluice opens at 19.48 Sluice closed 29th December 7.19
Time to go Sailing Again - 10th July 2020
The group perhaps most suited to a ‘soft’ entry back to sailing.
No newcomers so far but there have been enquiries about the older boats available and I believe another skiff may be putting in an appearance.
Andy McIver will be looking after things at least until I return.
This looks as though it could be earlier than originally I thought as the government keeps altering the rules on shielding.
So get your batteries charged and find a nice comfy chair to bring with you.
A pair of your strongest specs will be an advantage but at least the less mobile amongst us should go home more rested than usual.
Hope to see you soon
Peter