We are pleased to announce that Wight Vodka are to support the 2011 Champs with prizes and bottles to get the crew parties into full swing! They join Tacktick in supporting the event, which is over the weekend of the 2nd/3rd July at the RSrnYC in Hamble. So far, there Read more…
Entries are now open for the 2011 Impala Championships, to be held at RSrnYC in Hamble over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd July. Entries are through the Royal Southern’s website. So far, the following 9 boats have confirmed they’ll be there: Polly, Patriot Games, Zulu, Monkey Business, Vlad Read more…
Congratulations to Monkey Business and Scallywag, who are currently placed 1st and 2nd overall in the Mersea Spring Points series after 2 races. Check out the Mersea Spring Points Event Page to read their reports and results. Sailing in an event yourself? Email us with the details!
Gaston Chan sends this from Hong Kong: ‘Happy to inform you that an Impala won the National Australia Bank Top Dog Series at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, beating 50 other boats, including some million dollar cruisers. Impala 1, owned by Mike Burrell and Gaston Chan, won the four race series which Read more…
There are now 7 impalas entered in the Round the Island race on the 25th June. Enter before the 28 May and join Volante, Burhou, Implacable, Monkey Business, Polly, Uproar and Zulu on the start line. The impala trophy, last presented 10 years ago and recently uncovered in an attic, Read more…
If you have a yanmar 1gm10 inboard, read on… “Polly’s engine had been a bit sluggish recently, covering the transom in a black oily mark and making white smoke. A box of spanners and a box full of oily bits of engine later, it turns out the exhaust elbow had Read more…
Take a look at the events listings for your area in the menu above, and if there’s anything missing, email us with the details. Also wanted are results and reports! Don’t be shy and send them in via the above address.
The Impala class is asking for members’ views on a proposed rule change. The unprecedented step would allow the introduction of a custom-built hydrofoil keel, aimed at boosting the Impala’s performance in flat water and medium winds. The class chairman said: It should bring the class bang up to date, Read more…
Check out the new Boats for sale page – and if you’re thinking of selling yours, send an email to get it listed! On the other hand, let the committee know on the same address if you’d like to buy a boat and we’ll try to find one.