Lough Foyle Yacht Club

The last sail of the year – and it felt like it. Windy, rainy, cold. Nonetheless two lasers went out.

Race 9

1st Anton H
2nd Kevin T

Race 10

1st Anton H
2nd Kevin T

Race 11

1st Anton H
2nd Kevin T

A few dodgy Jibes today over near the jetty – made more difficult because the wind near there is affected by the power station.
After the sailing we adjourned to the hut and had Christmas Pudding. Many thanks to Liam and Ken and Pete for rescue and officer duties.

As we were packing up work was in full flow laying the timber founds for the new changing room. It will be a great bonus next year – see you then.

O+O 2017

Three short races, first race two laps, second and third one lap each. Wind picked up for last race leading to very fast times. Anton H and Joy W showing a bit of nice style with quick spinaker raising and lowering.

Racing in Culmore Bay, James McL going very well in the Laser. Shifty conditions ranging from F1 to F5. Cold but bright and sunny. Race No 4 was two laps, Race No 5 was one lap.

To keep people warm instead of the usual five we adopted a two minute gun for the frostbite series. Two mins, one min, Go.
After the racing we headed to the hut for coffee.

This year for the first year in a long time we ran a Frostbite series. The Series comprised of four SAT morning races in November. The Frostbite series was primarily intended for the Laser class but all boats are welcome.

Race 1 (2 Laps)

1st Anton H
2nd Kevin T
3rd Dermot D

Race 2 (1 lap)

1st Anton H
2nd Kevin T
3rd Dermot D

Race 3 (1 lap)

1st Anton H
2nd Kevin T
3rd Dermot D

Racing in Culmore Bay with variable winds. Just before racing was started a squall came in and Anton H went over twice in quick succession. Dermot also took a swim a bit later. Many thanks to Liam H in the rescue boat and to Big Pete and Ken L as officers. We adjourned after the race to the hut for coffee and cake.

The sailing on this year’s Hot Toddy was blown out. A freezing gale was blowing. But on the upside we still had the whiskey!

So we did the only thing we could and sat in the new hut and drank merrily.

This year’s Hot Toddy was partaken in the new hut, which has a good roof, a window, a door and heater. It also has a plug for the kettle and a table and seats. A great improvement over the usual location in the castle – nice as the castle is.

Many thanks to George D who once again provided the hospitality.

Blowing a gale!! It was doubtful if we would get out. Eventually three Lasers set out.

1st Kevin T

2nd Bill J

Rtd. Anton H

The course was in Culmore Bay. Congratulations to Kevin T, nice sailing.

On the 14 Oct 17 LFYC was pleased to join the Foyle Flotilla. The Foyle Flotilla was organised by the Loughs Agency and it brought together all the main boating clubs including ourselves, the rowers, the canoe club, Sea Scouts and Foyle Sailability.

We sailed from Culmore into the city centre had a bit of fun in town and a picnic then turned back with tide. A great day.

Special thanks to Kevin Lynch who made the arrangements from the LFYC side.

Many thanks to all the organisers and helpers (esp, those in rescue boats, we all appreciated the tow home when the wind dropped near Thornhill bank).

About 10 LFYC boats went into town a mix of GP14s, Punts and Lasers.