2011 Laser Midlands Grand Prix results to round 9 HERE. ~ BG doing well. ~ Slideshows of our Laser Open #1 HERE. and #2 HERE.

What is this? A Laser with a batten to the mast and a Suggitt logo! Click the photo for a montage of images of the first outing at BGSC of the Wild1 prototype fully battened @ 8.5 sq.m. on a standard mast sail being developed by Bob and sailed on Oct. 25th 2009 by Keith Bond. The Suggitt Sails Wild1 sail had another outing on the 20th December '09, this time with Paul Cross trying it out.  A review by Paul can be seen HERE. 2011 update. Paul Cross has invested in a Wild 1 sail by Suggitt Sails, he races with a one minute handicap against the main Laser fleet. It looks great, a picture will be uploaded soon. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................

2010 news : The BGSC 2010 Laser Open meeting was on Saturday 24th April.

Laser Midlands Grand Prix results update, great progress by BGSC sailors after 9 results.

The BGSC 2009 Laser Open meeting was on Saturday 25th April.  Notice of Open Meeting here    Results here

The 2009 Laser Open was sailed by 23 entrants in a brisk wind, three races were sailed under the control of Race Officer Tim Jobson.  Richard Bennett was the winner, the highest placed Barnt Green helm was Rob Lennox in fourth overall and the leading 7.4 sailor was Rachel Lennox.          The report, below, has been sent in by Paul Williamson.  (With thanks)

23 competitors arrived just as the rain stopped and the wind picked up to force 3-4 for the fourth round of the Laser Midlands Grand Prix at Barnt Green on 25th April. The day proved to be eventful with several people caught out by the sudden wind shifts and gusts.
Race 1 saw early leader Rich Bennett (Staunton Harold) sail off to the wrong mark letting Paul Williamson (SHSC) briefly into the lead. Williamson was soon passed by Rob Lennox (Barnt Green) who capsized on the windward mark. Bennett eventually corrected his mistake and regained the lead which he held to the end of the race. Steve Harper (Draycote) and Craig Williamson (SHSC) finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively. The racing was so close further down the fleet that Rob Lennox (Barnt Green, pictured below) and Steve Cumley (Barnt Green) couldn’t be separated on the finish line for 5th place.

 

Race 2 followed a similar pattern to race 1, this time Steve Harper managed to stay in front for most of the race, whilst Rich Bennett and Craig Williamson battled it out for 2nd and 3rd to finish in this order. In this race Rob Lennox made his position more certain by finishing 4th beating Steve Cumley into 5th place. Only slightly further down the fleet was the first radial Sam Knight (Bartley Green) repeating his success of the first race to finish in 8th place. This left the final race set up as a battle for 1st place between Rich Bennett and Steve Harper, but an early capsize put Harper out of the running giving the meeting to Bennett. 3rd place was fought out between Rob Lennox and Craig Williamson who were 1st and 3rd around the top mark. Ater a close battle between Lennox, Bennett and Williamson, Craig Williamson pulled out a commanding lead to take 3rd place overall with Bennett 2nd and Lennox 3rd. Sam Knight completed a good day to be first Radial in 9th place overall. Keeping it in the family Rachael Lennox was 1st 4.7 in 17th place.

Leading results:              Full  results               FOTOBOAT GALLERY - BARNT GREEN - 25th APRIL
Standards
1st Rich Bennett (Staunton Harold)
2nd & 1st Master, Steve Harper (Draycote)
3rd & 1st Youth, Craig Williamson (Staunton Harold)
4th Rob Lennox (Barnt Green)
5th Steve Cumley (Barnt Green)
Radials
1st Sam Knight (Bartley Green S.C.)
2nd Alan Bennett (SHSC)
3rd Richard Kelsall (Banbury)
4.7s
1st Rachael Lennox (Barnt Green)
2nd Charli Lennox (Barnt Green)
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Archived news on past Laser events follows....

The 2008 Laser Open meeting was on Saturday 19th April.  Notice of Open Meeting here    Open Meeting Results here  Report here

 Laser Fleet Report – Autumn / Winter 2007

This year started off with strong winds and an influx of new members, how great it was to see the number of boats on the water grow week by week over the summer, it can’t have had much to do with the British summer weather this year! When I said earlier this year that I would take over the role of class captain I did not anticipate the growth of the class that has occurred, all I can see is this being a benefit for the fleet not only in the numbers now racing week in, week out but also the experience brought into the club by new members.

As it comes to the end of the summer season the sailing will only get better, over the last few years the wind and weather throughout the winter have been the best of the year. Hopefully the trend can continue this year and we can have another great series in the autumn and winter sunshine. It will be great to keep the numbers high over the winter so I really do encourage some of the newer members to keep sailing over the next few months, it will be great experience for you.

I have had some interest from members about the possibility of organising some race training. I would be very willing to help with this and as I can imagine other more experienced members would also. If we can get enough interest through the training coordinator, Karen Millington, or myself, I am sure we can organise some training either through the winter or at the start of next season.

There have been an increasing number of members taking their boats away from the club and posting results on the regional and national circuits. The most notable performance again comes from Rory Jones. The progression that he has made this year has been outstanding and this culminated over the summer with an outstanding result at the national championships. Rory was leading the fleet going into the final day only to be beaten into 4th overall. Very well done Rory. Closer to home on the Midland Grand Prix series Russell Lewis, pictured left, completed 11 races this year finishing in 8th place overall. His notable results being 3rd places at Trimpley and Nottingham

Congratulations to Russell and everyone else who has been putting their skills to the test away from the club.   Back at the club Congratulations must be given to Rob Lennox, pictured right, who has won the points series, and as I think everyone will agree a very worthy winner.   Once again as I always say I am always here and happy to answer any questions about the club, the fleet or any general sailing queries. If anyone has any feedback or ideas for the class please don’t hesitate to contact me. I Hope we all have a great winter and look forward to seeing you all out on the water. Provisional Points Series Results which are unlikely to change. 1st Rob Lennox, 2nd Russell Lewis, 3rd Richard Chisnall.    Rory Jones, a very promising young sailor who has flown the BGSC flag with great success in 2007

Thank you.  Sam Woods - Class Captain.

Laser Fleet Report – Spring/Summer 2007

Welcome from your new fleet captain and what can I say but it is great to see the class growing week by week. Although I have not been around the club recently the vast improvement within the class is definitely noticeable. Not only is the standard of sailing ever improving also the number of boats on the water is definitely a pleasing sight to see, I think without a doubt the laser class has the highest average number of boats on the water so far this season.

If I have not done so already I would like to say welcome to all the new laser sailors to the fleet, I believe it is great not only for the fleet but also for the club to have the influx of new junior and youth members. We have all noticed your competitiveness on the water and it in turn improves the quality of the whole fleet.

With my busy university schedule I have been unable to attend many events away from the club this year. There have been notable results to date though especially from one of our newer members Rory Jones. He has been competing in the Laser 4.7 ladder events with a 4^th at Draycote, 8^th at Northampton and a 16^th at Royal Victoria in some tricky conditions. This is highly commendable with such a short time spent in the boat and hopefully he can build on this success with a place in the RYA squads.

Other results away from the club include local open meetings from Russell Lewis with two 12^th positions at Chelmarsh and Earlswood and a very impressive 4^th at the home open.

Moving onto the Laser open held at Barnt Green Sailing Club on Saturday – 21st April 2007, a short report is given on a great day’s sailing with some good conditions at times.  12 visitors and 9 home sailors sailed three races in a force 3 wind from the south. 

Laser 2007 Open Meeting Galleries   HERE   &    HERE           Full results HERE 

Race 1: Alistair Lucas (Avon) and Russell Lewis (Barnt Green) made good starts and rounded the first mark with Lewis just in front. Lucas soon passed Lewis but both were eventually hunted down by Michael Sims (Carsington). At the end of the race, Sims was first through the line, followed by Lewis and Luke Bayliss (Blithfield) Third.

Race 2: At the end of the first lap of this race, Alan Bishop (Fishers Green) had a reasonable lead over Lewis and Lucas. It took Michael Sims 3 more laps to get to the front and retain this position, thus winning the race with Bishop second and Lucas third.

Race 3: This race saw Alan Bishop take an early lead but with Sims and Bayliss in hot pursuit, the lead changed first to Bayliss and then to Sims who led to the finish, giving him a clean sweep of the Open. Bishop was second and Bayliss third.

Results:          1st  Michael Sims – Carsington S.C.    2nd Alan Bishop – Fishers Green S.C.

3rd Luke Bayliss – Blithfield S.C.   4th Russell Lewis – Barnt Green S.C.   5th Alistair Lucas – Avon S.C

1^st Radial – Mark Brock – Tamworth S.C.                 1^st  4.7 Joanne Powell – Barnt Green S.C.

1^st Master Russell Lewis – Barnt Green S.C.             1^st Lady Helm Kathy Hall – Olton Mere S.C.

1^st Youth Luke Bayliss – Blithfield S.C.

Above : The fleet running down to bouy 2 at a recent open meeting

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