There’s just two weeks to go to the Nationals – and Trudi, named after designer David Thomas’ wife, is emerging transformed after a winter refit – she’s looking seriously shiny! Rumour has it that Curved Air has had a thorough refit too – looking forward to seeing everyone in Cowes Read more…
On the East Coast About ten years ago, there was a really good fleet of Impalas on the East Coast, and an entry of approaching twenty boats contested a European Championship which was hosted by Royal Temple YC as part of Ramsgate Week. That event was won by Jiminy Cricket, Read more…
Yarmouth Report, Olly Love, Two Frank Arriving in Hamble with rain falling it looked like a dull weekend. However as we left the dock the sun came out and so did the shorts. With a forecast of 10-15 knots and a change of course already being announced we set up Read more…
The results are in from the 2015 AGM. 82% of those eligible to vote did so – here are the results. Q1 To elect Ben Meakins Polly as Class Captain of the Impala Class Association. Proposed by: Jo Lloyd ex-Lammergeyer Seconded by: Kevin Palfreeman Zulu For: 23 Against: 0 Abstain: Read more…
The first Impala training day turned out to be a great success on Saturday, with Vlad the Impala, Two Frank, Uproar, Voodoo and Cheeky Monkey braving the gusty conditions for some rig tuning, windward-leeward work, starting practice and some short races. Videos to follow soon, and we’re planning to Read more…
For Solent based boats, the 2015 JOG Inshore Series started last Saturday (18th April) with the 35 mile Nab Tower Race. Starting from a line off Egypt Point in West Cowes, the course headed east between the forts built to protect the approaches to Portsmouth and Spit Head before turning Read more…
These 14 boats have already entered the nationals! Cheeky Monkey, Two Frank, Uproar, Trudi, Imptish, Firebird, Vlad the Impala, Polly, Curved Air, Rocker, Parallel Universe, Magic, Hound Dog and Nyala – and more are expected to join in the next few weeks. That makes it already the biggest nationals for Read more…
Cheeky Monkey entered the nationals this morning, which brings us well into double figures for this year’s event – and it’s only March! You’ve got until midnight tomorrow (31st March) to enter the 2015 Impala Nationals and qualify for the early entry discount, saving 20% on the standard entry fee. Read more…
You can now enter the 2015 nationals online using our online entry form. Due to a higher than expected level of entries already, we’ve extended the early entry deadline until the 31st March. Fill in the form before then, and you can take advantage of a reduced entry fee of Read more…