Stuart Green Sprint Champs and Commodores Cup At The Chase Sailing Club
by Chris Anderson 6 May 23:03 BST
3-4 May 2025

Stuart Green Sprint Championships, start - 70 years of the Chase Sailing Club © CSC
Celebrating Seven Decades of Sailing, Friendship, and Fun
As we power through the 70th anniversary year of The Chase Sailing Club, the weekend of 3rd-4th
May 2025 saw members and guests come together for one of the most memorable events in club
history. Blending competitive sailing with a healthy dose of nostalgia and celebration, the weekend
was packed with high-energy racing, heartfelt tributes, and unforgettable 70s-style partying.
Honouring Stuart Green with the Sprint Championships
Saturday marked a special and emotional addition to our annual calendar, the inaugural Stuart Green
Sprint Championships. Stuart was more than just a sailor, he was a former Commodore, trustee, and
passionate member who knew The Chase Sailing Club inside out. His sudden passing on 26th
November 2024 came as a great shock to the club, and it felt only right to honour him with a
championship that reflected his commitment to racing and camaraderie.
The day featured 15 sprint races spread across three sessions. With 25 competitors on the start line,
OOD Steve McCarthy briefed the sailors at 10:30 AM, setting the tone for an action-packed day. The
first five trapezoid course races kicked off promptly at 11:00 AM in a brisk 15-knot breeze. Fast-paced
8-10 minute races pushed sailors hard from the start. Early leaders included Adam Froggatt, Josh
Hyland, and Sam McKay, with the top ten all tightly bunched in points.
After a well-earned lunch break, the fleet returned for five triangle-sausage sprint races. Tensions
rose on the water, especially between Froggatt and Hyland, as they engaged in some tight and
tactical battles. Spirits remained high, and despite the intensity, smiles were visible across the fleet.
With Froggatt holding the lead after 10 races, the final session featured five windward-leeward
courses. Although the breeze lightened and became shiftier from the north, Steve McCarthy and his
race team handled conditions flawlessly. After 15 gruelling races, sailors returned to shore exhausted
but fulfilled, ready for a night to remember.
Stuart Green Sprint Championships - Final Results
1st Overall & 1st Slow Fleet - Sam McKay in his Streaker
2nd Overall & 1st Fast Fleet - Josh Hyland in his Phantom
3rd Overall & 2nd Fast Fleet - Finn Watson in a Devoti D-Zero
4th Overall & 2nd Slow Fleet - Graham Flynn in a Laser Radial
5th Overall & 3rd Slow Fleet - Rob Stringer & Pete Tate in a GP14
7th Overall & 3rd Fast Fleet - James Vyse in a Supernova
Congratulations to all competitors — the tight racing and fantastic spirit on and off the water truly
honoured Stuart's legacy.
Saturday Night Fever at The Clubhouse
After a day of racing so intense it left people wondering if their arms were still attached, it was time
to ditch the wetsuits and dive headfirst into the era of flares, glitter, and dangerously wide collars.
As the sun set, the clubhouse transformed into a groovy 70s paradise. The air was thick with
anticipation (and a worrying amount of hairspray), and the sailors, families, and friends showed up in
everything from full ABBA ensembles to suspiciously tight Elvis jumpsuits.
And then... the dance floor exploded.
With DJ Stevie T spinning disco classics, the room lit up. People danced like they hadn't seen their
knees in years. Beer flowed like water, wine bottles emptied at record speeds, and the shots,oh the
shots were going down faster than a capsized Laser in a gust.
Just when we thought the 70s party couldn't get any better, Commodore Chris Anderson decided it
was time to crank up the chaos. As "Macho Man" blared through the speakers, he charged onto the
dance floor like a disco fuelled gladiator and began dramatically ripping shirts off unsuspecting
sailors, buttons pinging through the air like shrapnel from a polyester grenade.
It was part Chippendales, part health and safety nightmare, and 100% unforgettable. If we'd done a
proper risk assessment, we'd have issued everyone safety goggles and a warning label.
Special shoutout to Social Secretary Trish Blackham, who clearly unleashed some kind of funky magic
on the night. She pulled out all the stops and then some, it must've been the three bottles of vodka
hidden in the punch that tipped the whole thing into glorious mayhem. One thing's for sure: it was
the most legendary night the club's seen in decades.
Commodore's Cup - The Racing Continues
Despite sore heads, Sunday saw 18 boats take to the water for the Commodore's Cup, a three-race
handicap championship. With a 12:00 PM start, a fresh 10-15 knot breeze set the stage for more
top-quality racing.
Race 1 saw Richard Instone take the win in his Solo, followed closely by Sam McKay (Kestrel, crewed
by James Vyse) and Sam Coxon in his Phantom. After a quick lunch, races 2 and 3 ran back-to-back
with shifting winds, but the race team managed conditions brilliantly.
McKay and Vyse claimed 1st in both final races, with Coxon taking two solid 2nds, and Instone
placing 3rd in both. With Sam Coxon and Richard Instone tied on points, it came down to countback
giving Instone second place overall and Coxon Third.
Commodore's Cup - Final Results
1st Overall & 1st Fast Fleet - Sam McKay & James Vyse in the Kestrel
2nd Overall & 1st Slow Fleet - Richard Instone in the Solo
3rd Overall & 2nd Fast Fleet - Sam Coxon in the Phantom
4th Overall & 3rd Fast Fleet - Russ Lutwyche & Delyth Hopkins in the Icon
5th Overall & 2nd Slow Fleet - Dave Pickering in the Solo
7th Overall & 3rd Slow Fleet - Linda Instone in the Solo
Special thanks to Robline UK
for generously supporting the event and supplying prizes, your contribution added real value and
excitement to the day. We appreciate the support!
A Club to Be Proud Of
As the weekend drew to a close, Commodore Anderson offered heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers,
sailors, and families who made the event such a success. Special recognition went to Steve McCarthy
for his expert race management and for achieving the full 15-race schedule on Saturday, allowing all
competitors their full three discards.
This weekend was a perfect example of what The Chase Sailing Club does best — honouring our past,
celebrating the present, and looking forward to the future with passion and community spirit.
Upcoming: Platinum Pursuit - 28th June 2025
Next in our anniversary series is the Platinum Pursuit, a 120-minute race aimed at attracting 70 boats
to the water! This will be followed by a summer BBQ, live band, and overnight camping.
Book your spot at chasesc.clubmin.net/events/1056957/bookings
Let's make the rest of the 70th year just as unforgettable.
Stuart Green Sprints Full Results:
Pos | Fleet | Class | Sail No | Helm | Crew | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | R9 | R10 | R11 | R12 | R13 | R14 | R15 | Pts |
1st | Slow | STREAKER | 2176 | S McKay | | 3 | ‑6 | 5 | 1 | ‑11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | ‑7.5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 |
2nd | Fast | PHANTOM | 1437 | J Hyland | | 2 | ‑11 | 2 | ‑10 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | ‑10 | 2 | 8 | 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 40.5 |
3rd | Fast | DEVOTI D‑ZERO | 77 | F Watson | | 5 | (DNS) | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6.5 | 2 | ‑11 | ‑16 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 46.5 |
4th | Slow | ILCA 6 / Laser Radial | 195242 | G Flynn | | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | ‑13 | 11 | 6.5 | 3 | 3 | ‑13 | 5 | ‑14 | 5 | 57.5 |
5th | Slow | GP14 | 13751 | R Stringer | P Tate | 4 | 6 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 4 | ‑10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ‑18 | ‑10.5 | 61 |
6th | Slow | SOLO | 6076 | R Instone | | 8 | ‑13 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 8 | ‑10.5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | ‑14 | 64 |
7th | Fast | SUPERNOVA | 1280 | J Vyse | | 6 | 1 | 11 | 7.5 | ‑13 | (DNF) | 8 | 7 | 10.5 | ‑14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7.5 | 4 | 78.5 |
8th | Slow | GP14 | 13956 | N Davis | M Evans | 9.5 | 8.5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | ‑12 | 5 | 4 | ‑10 | 5 | ‑10.5 | 81 |
9th | Slow | ILCA 6 / Laser Radial | 210917 | E Minton | | ‑12 | 10 | 9.5 | 2 | 7 | 10.5 | 7 | ‑15 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 6.5 | ‑16 | 9 | 92.5 |
10th | Fast | BLAZE | 837 | G Hyland | | ‑17 | 6 | 14 | 12 | ‑23 | 10.5 | ‑17 | 5 | 8 | 7.5 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 7.5 | 8 | 104.5 |
11th | Fast | FINN | 658 | P Lester | | ‑15 | 8.5 | 12 | 11 | 7 | ‑15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 6 | (DNC) | 124.5 |
12th | Fast | ICON | 11 | R Lutwyche | D Hopkins | 14 | 4 | ‑21 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 12 | ‑15 | 12 | (OCS) | 12 | 11 | 13 | 127 |
13th | Fast | PHANTOM | 1449 | A Froggatt | | 1 | 3 | 1 | (OCS) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | (DNF) | 5 | (RET) | RET | RET | RET | RET | 133 |
14th | Fast | DEVOTI D‑ZERO | 154 | M Minton | | 11 | ‑16 | 6 | 15 | 14.5 | 6.5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | ‑18 | ‑18 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 137 |
15th | Fast | RS200 | 927 | H Hopkins | H Alfs | 9.5 | ‑19 | 15 | ‑20 | 9.5 | 13 | 15 | ‑20 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 162 |
16th | Slow | ENTERPRISE | 21810 | A Morris | A Hopkinson | ‑18 | 17 | 16 | (DNF) | ‑18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 172 |
17th | Slow | LigHTNING 368 small | 447 | A Hopkins | | 16 | 15 | ‑18 | 14 | ‑20 | 17 | 14 | 14 | ‑18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 12.5 | 16 | 175.5 |
18th | Fast | PHANTOM | 1298 | M Rudd | | ‑21 | ‑20 | 19.5 | 16 | 17 | 12 | ‑20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 12.5 | 6 | 179 |
19th | Slow | ILCA 7 / Laser | 162893 | P Rudd | | ‑20 | 18 | 19.5 | 19 | ‑21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | ‑20 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 201.5 |
20th | Slow | ILCA 7 / Laser | 133604 | J Baker | | (DNF) | (DNS) | (DNS) | DNS | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 16 | DNS | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 260 |
21st | Slow | SOLO | 5837 | L Instone | | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14.5 | (DNS) | (DNS) | (DNS) | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 261.5 |
22nd | Slow | LIGHTNING 368 | 406 | B Westley | | 19 | 14 | (DNF) | 17 | 19 | (DNS) | (DNS) | DNS | DNF | DNS | DNS | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 293 |
23rd | Slow | LIGHTNING 368 | 404 | C Evans | | 22 | (DNS) | (DNS) | 18 | 22 | (DNS) | DNS | DNS | DNF | DNS | DNS | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 314 |
24th | Slow | ILCA 7 / Laser | 120406 | A Whitehouse | | (DNF) | (DNS) | 17 | (DNS) | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 325 |
25th | Fast | SUPERNOVA | 1189 | T Chadfield | | (DNS) | (DNS) | (DNS) | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 336 |
25th | Fast | PHANTOM | 1403 | M Tan | | (DNF) | (DNS) | (DNS) | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 336 |
25th | Slow | LIGHTNING 368 | 297 | S Hopkins | | (DNF) | (DNS) | (DNS) | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 336 |
Commodores Cup Full Results:
Pos | Fleet | Sail No | Helm | Crew | R1 | R2 | R3 | Pts |
1st | Fast | 1628 | S McKay | J Vyse | ‑2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2nd | Slow | 6076 | R Instone | | 1 | ‑3 | 3 | 4 |
3rd | Fast | 1450 | S Coxon | | ‑3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
4th | Fast | 11 | R Lutwyche | D Hopkins | ‑8 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
5th | Slow | 4563 | D Pickering | | 4 | 7 | (DNS) | 11 |
6th | Fast | 927 | H Hopkins | H Alfs | 5 | ‑8 | 6 | 11 |
7th | Slow | 5837 | L Instone | | 6 | 5 | (DNS) | 11 |
8th | Slow | 4676 | D Watkins | | ‑9 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
9th | Fast | 15132 | K Mcdonald | | 7 | ‑10 | 8 | 15 |
10th | Slow | 448 | A Hopkins | | ‑12 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
11th | Slow | 21810 | A Morris | | 10 | (NSC) | 9 | 19 |
12th | Slow | 161544 | M Evans | | ‑13 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
13th | Slow | 294 | S Hopkins | | ‑15 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
14th | Slow | 193505 | M Cheshire | | (RET) | 6 | DNS | 25 |
15th | Slow | 4389 | P Gibara | | ‑16 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
16th | Slow | 169 | A Way | | 14 | 14 | (DNS) | 28 |
17th | Slow | 210288 | L Kenyon | | 11 | (NSC) | DNS | 30 |
18th | Slow | 4955 | T Blackham | | (RET) | DNS | DNS | 38 |