Lough Foyle Yacht Club

The annual Peace Bridge Race was held today. Starting the race was tricky as the wind was blowing from the NW and the tide was coming in. The decision was made to start the race going upwind heading to Leonard’s mark from the Perch. For some boats it was difficult to reach the mark against the tide. In light winds a big spread quickly occurred between the lead and following boats. Anton H/Joy W were going well and managed to catch up a bit. The race was shortened as the wind dropped. Congratulations to Ken and Davy L who won the race in a close battle with James P/Alan T the whole way up the river.

Many thanks to the rescue boats who came up the river and for providing the long tow home. Thanks also to the OD who had to make the calls to day.

Peace Bridge Race: Roll of Honours

1st Peace Bridge Race 2012 (Keith L and Dessie H)

2nd Peace Bridge Race 2013 (Keith L and Alan T)

3rd Peace Bridge Race 2014 (Ken L and Davy L)

4rth Peace Bridge Race 2015 (Ken L and Davy L)

5th Peace Bridge Race 2016 (Gareth G and Richard G)

6th Peace Bridge Race 2017 (Ken L and Davy L)

7th Peace Bridge Race 2018 (James P H and Alan T)

Race 11 +12 Thur 01/08/19

Todays race marks the end of Series F. Congratulations to Ken and Davy L who win the series with Anton and Joy in second and George G in third.  Everybody gets a good day every now and then, and today was good for Anton H and Joy W sailing very well with two close wins including this nice photo finish.

Race 9 +10 The 30/07/19

Bill J sailing very well in the Laser.

Race 7 +8 Thur 18/07/19

Just one race today as the wind was very heavy. James P and Alan T sailed very well in the heavy breeze.

Race 5 +6 Tues 16/07/19

Just one race today as the wind was light with the first race taking 90 minutes. Great close racing today. Ken and Davy were over the line and had to come back. All boats heading into a strong tide each one marking each other rather than looking for the best water. ken and Davy L pulled into the lead on the first beat. The lead changed several times in the race. James P H/Alan T hit a mark and had to take a penalty turn. Anton H and Joy w also hit a mark and had to take turn. Anton H/Joy W managed to stay ahead of Ken and Davy L on a long spinnaker run home.

Race 3 +4 Thur 04/07/19

Bill J sailing in a Laser today and doing very well.

Race 1 +2 Tues 02/07/19

Good close racing today. Anton H and Joy W just holding Bill J/Joe McC off by 3 seconds in race 2.

Series E Race 7+3 31/08/19
Todays race concludes Series E. Congratulations to Ken and Davy L. Sailing today in Culmore bay. Nice sailing today by Aidan O D in his Laser.

Series E Race 5+6 27/07/19
Bill J sailing a Laser today and going very well. He goes on about his bad knee not suiting the Laser but it does not seem to be holding him back.

Series E Race 3+4 20/07/19
Sorry folks I wrote the report long time after the race and cannot remember any details, I just have the OD report to go by.

Series E Race 1+2 25/05/19
Today originally was to be the Peace Bridge race. that has been rescheduled for Sat 06/07/19.
Today Ben M has his entered for the first time into LFYC results. Great to see a promising young sailor starting his career.

Series D Racing on Tue 18/06/19

Tonights race concludes SERIES D. Congratulations to Ken and Davy L who win the Series. Tonights race had just two boats. Race one was close and Race 2 was closer again.

Series D Racing on Tue 04/06/19

Two good races tonight down the river to Conniborrow and Fahan. Anton H/Joy W going well in race 2.

Series D Racing on Thur 23/05/19

Five boats out sailing tonight but just three racing.

Series D Racing on Tue 21/05/19
Welcome to Series D.

Two races tonight. Race one took 42 minutes Race two just 25 minutes. Great to see David T out sailing with Joy W