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[JonP]

Hot on the heels of the first GP event, the second event in the Eastern area with personalised training on Saturday (18th April) afternoon and 4 races on Sunday (19th).

On Saturday, James Jarvey has kindly agreed to run a training session to hone participants skills and answer any questions about boat setup and racecraft. The session will start around 11am to give people time to arrive in the morning.

Saturday evening will be filled with beer and pies from the local pub in true Phantom tradition. If those thinking of attending the event could let me know, I'll organise an appropriate table etc.

Those requiring help with accommodation for the weekend are welcome to contact me via your preferred method.

Look forward to seeing everyone on a weed free Hickling Broad!
Jon P
Eastern Area Rep

[JonP]

For those travelling, there are major roadworks on the A47 at Postwick (The new junction construction near Norwich). They have decided that they will swing a bridge in place over the A47 this weekend. It will be passable but probably slow.

Nick has let me know he is heading up Saturday morning so we will start the training when he's ready. If you make me aware you are travelling up, we can hold on for you.

Jon P
Eastern Area Rep

[RHYC 1]

See you Friday evening . Looks like a reduced supply of cupcakes needed this year.

Matthew 1432

[Clive]

Sorry not this year, hope you have a great weekend

[JonP]

So far the following are sailing: -

Me
Matt
Daren
Nick
Windy
JJ

Chris has said he will try to get there depending on how he gets on with his late ferry from French 'Fishing' adventures...

[JonP]

Further details on the A47 roadworks can be found here: -

http://goo.gl/YuE0dz

It looks like the diversion will be out to Lowestoft, so it may be better to use the A12 completely.

Jon P
Eastern Area Rep

[RHYC 1]

Phantom class JJ boats Allen Bros Eastern series Round 2

With the promise of a good breeze and a weed free Broad the class moved to Hickling Broad.
James Jarvey and Matthew House gave a  days training on Saturday and were left voiceless after giving the normal advice of Keep It Flat and Use More Kicker.
Capsize drill was also undertaken but this was not compulsory.

Sunday's racing was held on a broad of two halves , light and shifty under the club and a good force four on the main broad.
Race one saw the fleet putting their new found depowering skill to good use and this let Matthew House show  the fleet  around, followed by Ian Miller.

Race two was another bullet for House . Miller was chased by lightweight James Jarvey and was passed on the last beat .

Race 3 started with some of the fleet still tucking into their lunchtime pies or nursing injuries but the breeze had moderated.
Once again House hit the front followed by Miller . On the second lap local newbie Arthur Thaine found a stunning lift and passed the whole fleet ,to lead for the complete lap.  His tactics worked  against him the following round, demoting him back to 4th.

Race 4 was a tussle between Miller and Nick Favell  with Miller taking Favell on the final beat .

Thank you to Hickling Broad sailing club for another weekend of great sailing.



1st   Matthew House   R.H.Y.C   
2nd   Ian Miller                   Alton Water SC   
3rd   Nick Favell          WOBYC   
4th   Arthur Thaine          Hickling Broad SC   
5th   James Jarvey         Hickling Broad SC   
6th   N Yannaroyorgos   Fishers Green SC   
7th   Paul Wren          Hickling Broad SC   
8th   Daren Pike          Rollesby Broad SC   
9th   Peter Johnson          Hickling Broad SC   
10th   Jonathan Pulfer      Rollesby Broad SC   



Matthew 1432

[Nick1291]

Thanks Hickling for a great weekend's sailing and thanks to Matt and JJ for the training. Really enjoyed getting the boat going upwind in the decent breeze.