Harken D-Zero Nationals Day 2 – 4 races in a long afternoon
There was a postponement of near 2 hours to allow the wind to fill in and for the Brixham trawlers to thunder across the bay in their race. Once racing got underway the Restronguet fleet showed their class with Paul Scullion and George Cousins taking 3 of the 4 race wins. After day 2 George […]
D-Zeros at the Oxford Blue 2017
Nigel Austin dealing with the traffic. Photo Copyright Tim Olin On the 18th February the D-Zero fleet gathered at Oxford SC for round 8 of their 2016/2017 winter series. The event was also the final round of the GJW Direct Sailjuice Winter Series 2016/2017. With the top 2 steps of the podium in the overall […]
D-Zero Winter Series 2016/2017 Final Results
Ian Morgan does battle at the Oxford Blue Photo Copyright Tim Olin The 18th February 2017 saw the hardy D-Zero fleet head to Oxford SC for the Oxford Blue which was the 8th and final round of the D-Zero Winter Series 2016/2017. With first and second places already secured by Ian Morgan and Rob Lennox […]
D-Zeros at the Tiger Trophy 2017
Nigel Austin in the light conditions at the 2017 Tiger Trophy. Photo Copyright Tim Olin On the 4th and 5th February 2017 the D-Zero class travelled to Rutland SC for the 2017 Tiger Trophy in aid of the John Merricks Sailing Trust. Various online weather forecasts had predicted winds ranging from no wind, through the […]
D-Zero Winter Series 2017 update after round 7
Last weekend saw the 2 day Tiger Trophy contested. 4 D-Zeros travelled and their placings have had en effect on the standings. Rob Lennos has secured 2nd in the series with Ian already crowned as champion. 3rd place is still very much open for grabs though. Nigel managed to get the ‘Southwell Beater’ back in […]
D-Zero Winter Series 2016/2017 Standings update
D-Zeros ready for the off at round 6. Photo Copyright Wendy Horton So after round 6 of the D-Zero Winter Series there is not much to report in terms of positions. Ian continues the lead from Rob and has all but wrapped up the series with Rob pretty safe in 2nd place. Tom has stretched […]
D-Zeros Winter Series 2017 Round 6 Report and Results
The calm before the storm. Photo Copyright Wendy Horton On the 28th January 2017 the D-Zero fleet gathered at a not so cold Northampton Sailing Club for the Steve Nicholson Memorial Trophy which is also round 6 of the Winter Series. With 12 boats entered including series leader Ian Morgan, Rob Lennox and David Summerville […]
D-Zero Winter Series Round 5 Update
David Summerville and Ian Morgan in close company at the Bloody Mary. Photo Copyright Tim Olin (Updated post, the results originally used were incorrect) There were 9 D-Zeros entered for the 2017 Bloody Mary. 6 of those made it to the finish line and we had a new round Winner. The wind was best described […]
D-Zeros at the Grafham Grand Prix 2017
Thanks to David Summerville for the below report- D-Zeros at the Grafham Grand Prix 2017 2nd January Grafham Water Sailing Club An impressive turnout of 22 D-Zeros, 14 visitors and 8 home boats, entered the 2017 Grafham Grand Prix, more than 10% of the total entry of 192 boats. Conditions were ideal, with constant sunshine […]
D-Zero Winter Series 2016-2017 Round 4 Update
After an impressive entry of 22 D-Zeros making us the largest class at the Grafham Grand Prix it is surprising to see that not much has changed at the top of the standings. Ian has maintained his perfect scoreline but was kept honest by David Summerville who was competing in his first event of the […]
