and OMYC club racing
Made possible by the ‘on water’ support of OMYC and the generous sponsorship funding by FLS logistics
Report and results
We had to wait seven months after round one before we could hold round two of this 4 event Championship but it was well worth the wait. Four top crews lined up for what turned out to be a great weekend of sailing.
On Saturday the wind was so strong that all the crews opted for the smaller, stronger number 2 jib. What they could not so easily adapt to was the big sea state that does not suit a lightweight, 25 foot race boat. Crews were made to work very hard, especially the foredeckers, who will have had one of the rockiest rides of their lives. Great credit to all the crews who managed to survive four of the hardest races they will ever experience. Racing was close and the top three boats were on 7,8 and 9 points. The YRAT crew had the most consistent results to finish the day in the lead on 7 points. Le Vent and FLS each won races but were not so consistent as their newly formed crews were learning how to work with each other. Races were limited to just four as crews were tired by then and the weather looked to be increasing. In the interests of safety, enough was enough.
On Sunday the wind and sea state had calmed down considerably, crews were able to run their bigger jibs and enjoy eight short course races. Once again the racing was close with many, very close finishes associated with this great One Design format. The day was completed with the usual double point, “medal” race. After a fine battle YRAT managed to finish just a few metres ahead of the rapidly improving FLS crew.
It is a great compliment to all crews that although the fighting on the water is intense the comradery after racing is great to see.
As well as the Platus this was also a weekend of racing for OMYC racing and cruising boats. Good to see “Over Here’ coming from RVYC to join in the fun as well. Crews enjoyed courses kept fairly close to the marina in the interest of safety with big winds forecasted. There was a moment of imminent danger when San Sanook’s mast fell down as a result of a broken forestay. Fortunately nobody was hurt in the incident and the boat was able to limp back to the marina under her own power. We should like to thank K. Ithinai’s support boat that immediately went to San San Sanooks assistance. It is a sign of true grit that Craig and his team decided to borrow a Platu for the Sunday and continue racing.
Many thanks to all crew who came racing. Covid might be restricting numbers but it cannot restrict the enthusiasm and friendship of those who come racing, which are always the best features of this club.
Thanks again to
K Thammasak and his team aboard the committee boat and mark laying boat.
Tony, the world’s number one flag man
OMYC for their all round support of the racing here in Pattaya
FLS logistics for their most generous support which enables the Platu Fleet to continue and grow.
Round 2 results YRAT 1, FLS 2, LeVent 3, Pine pacific 4.
Results after 2 rounds Yrat 2, FLS 5, Whitcraft 7, LeVent 8, Pine Pacific 10, Namprix 11.
Kev Scott Ferret News Oct 2021