Sailing Sunday January 24 2021
The 1st Scratch race for 2021 saw a good fleet of 11 skippers turn up for the 10 scheduled races. With the breeze direction in a perfect direction (east south east) for Manly harbour the pro set a two lap windward leeqard with a gate at the bottom.
Manly produced a fantastic day with Ideal Conditions, a nice N/E Sea Breeze about 8 to 10 Knots.
Conditions were looking good for sailing when we arrived at the Marina. A light but steady northerly at about 3 -4 knots and the tide low, but rising. As the morning developed, the breeze rose slightly in strength to provide some excellent sailing conditions.
With some of our regular skippers away attending the QLD championships, it was a small fleet of 7 keen skippers who greeted the starter for racing today.
Seven skippers met to compete in this event in increasing 8 to 10 knots of wind. The course used was along the north south channel, two windward and return legs. A high tide made for easy launching off the pathway.
8 Skippers attended the final round of the winter scratch series. They were rewarded with on of the best morning sessions of the year to date. The wind was in the north east and 5 to 8 knots for the first session and shifted a little more into the north as the day went on.
8 Skippers entered the Wmrmyc scratch round for September relieving the obligation to adhere to the Covid Safe plan when there are more than 10 skippers.
Yet another fantastic day's racing off the Wynnum Jetty. Strong Westerly, top of B Rig and many stronger gusts. 86 almost did a pitch pole with most of the keel and bulb out of the water.
What a fabulous day. Westerly gusting to top of B Rig. Steady wind direction same course over 10 races. Good humor and well run by John and Tom P.
A perfect winter day was on offer for the scratch round for August. Forecast sunny day and the promise of wind saw a healthy number of skippers turn up for what would be 8 races. 
Another glorious [and typical] Brisbane Winter day.
A nice sunny morning appealed to a good number of skippers for Sunday scratch racing.
With good wind forecast and sunny skies a good sized fleet turned up for Sunday's handicap racing.
Well this Sunday’s sailing was set with a gentle easterly of a forecasted 8 knots. With a fleet of 12 IOM’s all bearing their A rig, the breeze stayed reasonably constant and reliable.
Saturday 25th January the Wynnum Manly club ran a trial open water session of the end of the Wynnum Pier. Seven skippers ventured out for the day, keen to see what Moreton Bay was like in a 15 to 20 knot north-easter...
Splendid morning on the water at Manly today despite the very light, variable and humid conditions and water quality effected with weed and debris from rain in the previous days.11 skippers turned out including Ron with his beautifully built new homemade Ellipsis. 
As the days warm up the crowds are starting to increase and Sunday saw a huge market display which adds to the sailing venue atmosphere.
A much cooler morning met us for todays H ,cap event ,winds S-SE 10 Knt. with a windward leeward courses all morning .
John McLachlan was quick off the starting blocks, winning the first race. David Lambourne showed great potential, winning the third and last race, sharing his boat with his brother Howard.
Sunday’s scratch racing was held with a northerly breeze mid to top of A rig. 10 skippers showed up for a day of competitive racing.
The JL Sullivan Trophy was run and won for another year.
What a perfect day at the Marina. The sun was shining, the tide was making, the water was clean, families were walking their children and dogs and seagulls drifted round on the water, but there was virtually no breeze.
Course: With the wind predominately westerley, the inshore area was in a wind shadow but further out there were strong gusts coming from all directions. The course then set was basically two laps windward and return.
After a week of rain and wind Sunday wasn’t looking too good but it turned out to be sunny with 10 boats sailing.
Round 2 of our Winter Handicap racing, sailed at Manly got underway in a patchy, light southerly breeze, dropping out at times with an outgoing tide. Testing most skippers throughout the morning.
On our first sailing day of winter, blue skies and a light breeze greeted the 9 skippers who arrived for the days sailing in a reasonable south to south westerly breeze which got stronger throughout the day.
The Clubs Annual General meeting was conducted prior to the sailing. Secretary Ian presented the reports from the relevant office holders. These were accepted and the meeting then proceeded to the election of the office bearers for 2019-20.
The weather at manly was perfect which brought out the crowds who were keen to watch and ask questions. Even though the day was this good only 7 boats showed up to race just showing that sometimes it may even be to good to race.
Great weather and good turnout of 13 boats showed up for the scratch racing at Manly Harbour. We had a couple of new faces and also some old ones join us which was great to see.
Just eight skippers turned up to race this event in four to five knots of south easterly breeze.
Race Report – 11 skippers attended the scratch sailing at Manly on Sunday 6 th Jan 2019
Nine skippers presented to race in forecast 20 knot winds.
Race Report – Seven skippers attended the scratch sailing at Manly on Sunday 7th October 2018 for RD 6 of the Winter Scratch Points Series.
Father's Day at Manly was blessed with a warm and pleasant day with a light southerly blowing.
Blow The Man Down, Or Off the Wall!
Sailing Sunday 12th August.
Handicap Sailing Report - 15/7/18.
WINTER SCRATCH SERIES ROUND THREE – CLUB CHAMPS ROUND ONE
Ten skippers arrived to race in predicted 15 knot winds from the West and South West.
WINTER SCRATCH RD. 2
On a Wing and a Fart! (Timing)
Plenty of breeze was forecast for Round 1 of the winter scratch racing to be held at Manly Harbour. 
The last Sunday of April was scheduled as a special Sunday Sail. There are a limited number of these throughout the year and were in response to a request from skippers to have more scratch racing opportunities.
A little sparse on numbers with a total of 6 skippers attending the ANZAC challenge with a good relaxing sail but with the light variable winds not a day to lay odds as it was a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
WMRMYC Inc Handicap Summer Series Round 6, Manly - 15th April 2018
Last of the Summer Sorties
The wind blew in from nor-nor east, Nine boats circled slow
Each one counting down the clock, for their allotted time to go
Off they went in the lights wind, all plying their skippers craft
Some more able as the wind then varied from bluster to a draft
Social sailing at Sovereign Waters, Wellington Point on Thursday 5th April 2018
Eight skippers had an 8-20am start in 8 to 10 knots of gusting SSE wind.
One sailed in B rig the others in A rig. As the morning progressed the wind freshened with gusts over 15 knots. Three skippers changed to B rigs.
WMRMYC Inc Scratch Summer Series Round 6, Manly - 8th April 2018
ROUND 6 OF THE SCRATCH SUMMER SERIES kicked off with a light Southerly, Peter wisely kept the yachts ashore until the expected Sou Easter came through.
Tuesday Sailing - 3rd April 2018
TUESDAY sailing this week started with a little light rain, and soon cleared to a steady breeze from the S.S.East, with a building tide and breeze, sailing was enjoyable for the regular midweekers.