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.
So far, Monkey Business, Implacable, Zulu and Polly are entered in the Round the Island race, which takes place on the 25th June this year. If you’re thinking of entering, you’ve missed the early entry fee of £71, but you have until the 28 May to qualify for the fee Read more…
As the 2011 sailing season nears, it’s time to rejoin the class association. You’ll find this year’s renewal forms in the ‘Join the Class Association’ section of the website. Why join? If you’re planning to race as a one design this year, for instance in the nationals, you’ll need a Read more…
‘Masts are remarkably durable items — given good support, proper handling and caring routine maintenance, they will last 20 years or so.’ Hopefully there’s still some masts around from 20 years ago – which is when this article on setting up and maintaining your rig appeared in the Impala handbook Read more…
They say you can learn a lot from history – but does that apply to learning how to sail your boat fast? Read David Thomas’ notes on sailing fast from the 1996/97 yearbook – and see if you agree with them! There are still some useful gems in there… but Read more…