by Race Team
15. May 2012 07:43
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by Race Team 1
20. April 2012 18:23
Sutton Bingham Phantom Open
Saturday 14th April 2012 saw the dawn of the Annual Sutton Bingham SC Phantom Open. With the previous two years being hampered by light to no winds the competitors were greeted by the makings of a 10 knot breeze for the three race event.
8 local club boats supported by 5 visitors started the first race at the bottom end of the lake. The Race officer Dave Thomson and his team set a fairly short line causing a few shouts as the boats set off in a growing and shifting breeze. Local boy Ian Jay set the PACE with Simon Hawkes (Wimbleball), Tim Hemlsey (Frensham) and Nick Orman (Castle Cove)hot on his heals. Through out the race the lead changed hand a number of times depending which side of the beat you went up. Nick Orman was looking good for the win when he stuck it in on the last beat in a growing breeze. It was then a fight to the line where Ian Jay secured the honours closely followed by Hawkes, Hemsley and Orman.
Following lunch the second race started in a breeze that was now showing 20 knot guests. A barging start by Tim Hemsley saw him forced into penalty turns and a place at the back of the fleet for the first beat. Once again the same contenders battled for the front of the fleet this time with the addition of Nick Mason (Island Barn Resrvoir) exchanging 4th and 5th place with Tim Hemsley each beat as he worked his way up the fleet. Line honours went to Hawkes followed by Jay, Orman, Hemsley and Mason.
After a quick break the final race was on. With Ian Jay and Simon Hawkes both carrying a first and second place, this was the decider. There was a good 15 knots gusting to 20 as the fleet got away. Hawkes immediately established a credible lead which he did not relinquish giving a master class in flat boat sailing in gusting conditions and taking the event overall. Jay was 2nd followed by Hemsley and Mason.
A great days sailing in sunny and windy conditions. The Phantom Fleets Southern Series now moves on to Island Barn Reservoir SC for their next event on Saturday 21st April 2012.
Final standings.
1st - Simon Hawkes (2.0)
2nd- Ian Jay (3.0)
3rd - Tim Hemsley (6.0)
4th - Nick Orman (7.0)
5th - Nick Mason (9.0)
6th - Chris Bottomley (12.0)
7th - Jenn Botterill (14.0)
8th - Tony Cumberbatch (14.0)
9th - Richard Cumberbatch (14.0)
10th - John Bower (15.0)
11th - Steve Joyce (21.0)
12th - Nick Hendry (23.0)
13th - Phil Bailey (24.0)
for more photos and information please visit
http://www.suttonbinghamsc.net/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1
by Race Team 2
3. June 2011 06:11
The GP14 Northern Championships were held at Hollingworth Lake, over the breezy weekend two of our customers topped the podium.
We were are using the new rig that Speeds have been developing, they are using a new Selden section with Aeroweb sails, they are also using the latest Duffin hull which Mike fitted out himself along with engineer of the world Martin Evans.
Here at Speeds we are always thinking of ways to make boats go faster, thats why MIke & Lizzie have chosen to use Speeds along with many others.
Congratulations also to Matt Thursfield & Sarah Froggott who finished 4th overall and topped the silver fleet, Matt is also using Aeroweb sails.
If your interested in the new Speed GP14 rig please don't hesitate to contact us at the loft, loft@speedsails or 0845 50 40 600
by Race Team
10. November 2010 21:01
Our quick release buckle takes the hassle out of packing up your boat - simply push the specially moulded connector fittings together to ‘click’ home. Easy!
Now for sale in 20mm or 25mm via our website www.speedsails.co.uk
by Race Team
24. June 2010 23:20
Well done to Andrew Kilburn using one of Speed Sails very own Optimist Sails for finishing first at the Optimist Midland Area Champs, competing in windy conditions with a range of 8-15 knots, Andrew pulled out all the stops and won emphatically with 3 bullets.
For the full article in detail
http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=152436
by Race Team
8. March 2010 02:13
Speed Sails would like to thank all of the customers that found time to visit the stand at the show last weekend.
We were busy all weekend talking about sails, covers and rigging,whilst the shop enjoyed customers taking advantage of some great show offers.
You will see on the home page some new and exciting offers to start the week off.
Thank you all for your support
The Speed Team
www.speedsails.co.uk
by Race Team
6. July 2009 18:10
Last weekend saw the GP14 Nationals at Llandudno. Congratulations to Matt Mee and Chris Robinson who took the title using a Speed hull and a set of Speed Sails made by Chris himself.
As well as the top spot www.speedsails.co.uk also finished 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th.
The new epoxy boats were also on form with Carl Jeffs & Jim Toothill holding 2nd overall half way though the event before slipping back while Simon Potts & Drew Nickless finishied 4th overall.
by Race Team
29. April 2009 19:31
From everyone at Speed Sails and also on behalf of Richard’s family we would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this difficult time. It was a fitting tribute to Richard that so many of his friends were able to attend on Tuesday to say their farewells.
While Richard’s legacy will never be forgotten we also recognise the need to look to the future. Speed Sails will now pass on to Richard’s children, Ben and Steph, who are determined to keep it going. Ben in particular has shown a strong desire to follow on what his father started back in 1981.
Although he has worked at Speed Sails on and off over the last 6 years Ben is currently taking the time to learn more about every aspect of the business in preparation for taking over full time. During this transition period the day to day running of the business will be handled by Steve Parker (boat works), Andy (sail loft) and Liese Scott (accounts). With a combined experience at Speed Sails approaching 40 years they have all the credentials needed to develop and maintain the business until Ben has enough experience to assume complete control.
Once again, thank you to all of our customers for their consideration during this time, we are delighted to say that Speed Sails will continue trading and that the name Estaugh will still have a prominent position in dinghy racing for years to come.
We hope you will join us in showing as much support to Ben and Steph as was shown to Richard over the years.
by Race Team
15. September 2008 20:16
Roger Gilbert and James Stewart have made it 2 years in a row as Merlin Rocket national champions using www.speedsails.co.uk! With 4 bullets out of 7 races sailed and discarding a 4th, Roger Gilbert crewed by James Stewart put in a convincing win for Speed Sails. Absolutely fantastic boat speed meant these two could just not be beaten.
After winning Merlin Salcombe Week earlier in the year we had high hopes going into the Merlin Nationals. Speed Sails crewed by Ellie Bremer put in a consistant set of results and managed to stay in second position most of the week. Going into the last day 2 points clear of 3rd, it wasn't meant to be and a disapointing 12th and 8th meant they dropped down to 4th place overall. Still a fantastic result in a fleet of 78 Merlins.
Merlin Rocket Laminate Mainsail £564.57
Merlin Rocket Jib £204.20
Merlin Rocket Spinnaker £330.46
Prices include VAT and sails come complete with sail bags, numbers, logos, windows, tell tales, battens, all eyelets and fittings where appropriate.
For all your Merlin Dinghy class spares be sure to check out our extensive stock at www.speedsails.co.uk
by Race Team
15. September 2008 20:00
www.speedsails.co.uk decided to make himself a new Phantom Sail and set off to the Phantom Nationals in Felixstowe Ferry over the weekend of 5-7th September. New to the Phantom Class it was completely unknown how he was going to get on in the 62 strong fleet...
After 2 days of strong winds and racing abandoned, the Phantom fleet finally managed to get out on the Sunday morning at 8.30am to try and make sure they got 4 races in. The wind did not hold up, in fact it increased as the day went on. 4 races were planned and 4 races were sailed.
A consistant set of results saw us finish 3rd overall using the recently developed Speed Sails Phantom Sail.
Speed Sails Phantom Laminate Mainsail £712.05
Prices include VAT and sails come complete with sail bags, numbers, logos, windows, tell tales, battens, all eyelets and fittings where appropriate.
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