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13/04/2021 Belated race report from the first Victory race of the 2021 season-

In an epic feat of organisation and hard work with such limited time, a fleet of Victories made it to the start line for the first of three races in the Covid Cup, a 2021 special series, and the Taylor Trophy.

OOD was Sid with help from Jim and Clive.

There was a brief postponement but the course was set-

Line (PSC to Galadriel)

RNC & RAYC

Laid mark (in the vicinity of 2 Bar)

Gate x2

It was a beautiful evening and perfect conditions to remember how to sail a Victory! A south westerly wind of 12 kts decreasing to 5 or so as the sun set. The start was at low water with a strong tide along the wall.

After just managing to complete both laps before the wind and sunlight died, the race was well fought but Z74 won, closely followed by Z80. We rushed back to the Camber in time for last orders at the Bridge Tavern.

Thank you to the OODs for a great welcome back to racing. A strong turnout to the 2021 season but with a few boats still on dry land the fleet is looking very competitive and eager to make up for the lost races in 2020.

The full results-

Z74

Z80

Z75

Z69

Z77

Z71

Z70

Z73 (ret)

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Zoe Whittaker’s avatar 15-Apr-2021 By Zoe Whittaker in Sailing & racing

OOD Webinar recording

​You can watch a recording of Billy Wyatt’s informative OOD training webinar here

Zoom Recording

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Gareth Penn’s avatar 25-Mar-2021 By Gareth Penn in Sailing & racing, Social

Covid Risk Assessment, Boat Moves and Working in the Yard

​All members who use the yard are required to read and sign the Class risk assessments in relation to Covid. Please do so here

If you require further help or have any comments please contact Ian Perryman

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Gareth Penn’s avatar 04-Mar-2021 By Gareth Penn in Sailing & racing, Restoration

Carbon Spinnaker Pole

​Carbon fibre spinnaker pole; 100% Carbon fibre with 2x2 twill outer layer; 1981mm overall length incl end fittings; 38mm OD; Selden end fittings.

Made bespoke for the Victory Class and a bargain at £225.

​You know you want one and you know your crew wants one even more!

Not only do these look beautiful but because they are lighter they hurt much less when dropped on your head or poked into your eye socket.

Please let Gareth know if you’d like one.

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Gareth Penn’s avatar 11-Nov-2020 By Gareth Penn in Sailing & racing, For sale

Victory Racing Mark Sponsorship

Would you like to see your name or company name on one of our racing marks located in the eastern Solent?

Marks could be a dedicated to a loved one, a birthday gift or a company promotion. All our racing marks are in close vicinity to Portsmouth harbour entry, marked on relevant Solent Charts and in the nautical almanacs.

For sponsoring a mark you will get a yellow racing mark with your name (and logo) printed in black. The mark is lifted every December and re-laid in March after winter maintenance to smarten it up.

Marks are available to sponsor now and for future seasons. A range of sponsorship terms are available so please contactour Class Secretary to discuss via email: gareth@goodsalonguide.com

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Zoe Whittaker’s avatar 12-Aug-2020 By Zoe Whittaker in For sale

RYA Guidance on sailing & racing with participants from different households during COVID-19 in England

Please see here the guidance from the RYA on racing with people from mixed households: ​https://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/clubs/RYA%20Sailing%20%26%20Racing%20in%20Mixed%20Households.pdf

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Gareth Penn’s avatar 05-Aug-2020 By Gareth Penn in Sailing & racing

Z67 For Sale

​Z67, Zircon, is looking for a new owner! Following some fairly major work carried out by the previous owner this boat is now race ready and would be a great option for someone looking for a competitive boat. She comes with sails and an outboard.

​Z67 is now owned by the Class so we’re looking for the right person / syndicate to take her on and race her regularly.

Cost: The right owner is more important that the cost so please get in touch.

For further details please contact Gareth Penn at gareth@goodsalonguide.com

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Gareth Penn’s avatar 02-Apr-2020 By Gareth Penn in For sale

​For Sale – Half Share in Z72 Zingara - £4995.00

​​Zingara was built in 1990 and was the last of the prestigious wooden Perry victories to have been built. Zingara is in excellent condition and has been fitted out to a high standard. The sails are still competitive but are getting on a bit, so the boat would benefit from a new suit at some time in the future. She comes complete with trolley, outboard and tender although the latter is subject to separate agreement. Interested parties should contact Sid Dollery 07740 774731 or Andrew Thomas 07831 865093.

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Gareth Penn’s avatar 10-Jul-2019 By Gareth Penn in For sale

Z79 FOR SALE

​​Z79 offers aunique opportunity to enter the exciting world of Victory sailing with a brand new GRP boat fully fitted out for racing, including a full set of sails.

Provisionally called Zing – because of her lively performance in winning her test race – Z79 was recently built by David Heritage in Cowes.

Zing was commissioned by the Victory Class to ensure that a top class, racing-ready new Victory would be available to potential new owners wanting to get on the water without delay.

Zing was fully fitted out for racing by David Heritage and tuned and set up by Shaun Hopkins. She is fully compliant with the European Recreational Craft Directive (RCD). She has been tried and tested in the Victory Class course in one race, which she won decisively. Since then, Zing has been laid up and is being maintained to its build standard and is ready to sail immediately.

There are only two photos of Z79 in existence, both of which are shown here, however she is built to identical standards as Z78 which is also pictured here and is available to view and test sail.

Price £28,000

Viewing by appointment. Ring Hugh

Pringle on 07973 176501 or email hughpringle@btinternet.com

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Gareth Penn’s avatar 11-Aug-2017 By Gareth Penn in Sailing & racing, For sale