As you’ll no doubt be aware the DFICA has conducted some consultation to get the class rules for both DF65 and DF95 up to date in a manner that included input from all member nations.

The new class rules are now online and are effective from January 1st 2024. There is also some rationale from the Rules Committee so that you can see the reasoning behind the changes.

Edit-For those that can’t find them the new class rules are under the relevant class heading on the main menu.

Have a great 2024 racing season.

It’s that time of year where we need to remind you about the upcoming AGM which will take place in early 2024. There is a formal notification on the AGM 2024 page. Click here to take a look.

So, just before you get comfy for Christmas and you become full of cheese and wine why don’t you get excited about the 2024 DF Racing UK TT Series. Dates have been published under the Events drop down.

Twelve events to head to this year with notables being a return to West Lancs, a visit to Blithfield which is a new venue for us and a host of our usual stops around the country. Nationals are Gosport for the DF65 and Keighley for the DF95, both great venues.

Before that all kicks off there is a last chance to get your DF95 on the water for a race. Head to Fleetwood on the 28th December for the Twixmas regatta. Take your IOM, stay the night and race that on the 29th December. Pretty sure it’ll be a giggle. Head over to the MYA events page for more details.

It is almost time to post the AGM notice once again, if anyone has anything to say or wants to step up and get involved with the running of the two classes then watch out for the notice which will appear on the 18th December.

We also have some places available for the 2024 DF65 Global regatta in Sweden, If you want to go and haven’t been contacted please get in touch with Mr Tushingham and he should be able to find you a spot. Up until very recently there has been almost no information about the event which has led to a lower initial entry than the organisers had hoped. I’m sure the places will fill up soon enough.

Other than that on behalf of the DF Racing UK team we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We’ll see you at the side of a pond somewhere soon!

A good weekend was had by all at Fleetwood. Some amazing conditions on Saturday followed by some miserable ones on Sunday…but not for the reasons you might think. Head over to the Results 2023 page to take a look. No updated overall series scores just yet I’ve not had them and going on this year’s job I don’t think Peter thought I’d be this efficient with the report!

In stark contrast to yesterday we had some wind along with some rain.

Results below, full report to follow over the next day or two.

Lots of banter today. Not much wind however. Only four races completed with the last one finishing in the dark. Results below,95s tomorrow with more wind forecast.

You’ll doubtless be aware that the DF Racing UK TT series concludes next weekend at Fleetwood. Derek has sent us a reminder for me to share with you.

‘If you want to come & have not yet entered, please do so via the MYA entry system.

Also please be aware that we have no clubhouse catering, just bottled water & hot drinks on a free do it yourself basis. So, please bring your own lunch!

Looking at this years scores on the DFracinguk site it’s tight at the top, apart from the leader, so it’s still all to play for in the series places.

Lots of prizes to race for.!!

See you next weekend

Derek.’

Morning folks, I’ve been a bit quiet recently having lost my father late last month. However Peter Baldwin has reminded me that I need to get some info out there for the last two TT’s in the 2023 season. Please see the details below which cover the DF65 double header weekend at Birkenhead and also the DF65 / 95 weekend at Fleetwood in mid November.

1)    The DF65 TT at Birkenhead due to take place on the 21st/22nd of October.  Currently entry level stands at 19, with entry due to close at midnight in one weeks time, 17/10/23.  Entry via the MYA Events page https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/events/#events/event-details/638b0f2b7591d307868a5edf/

2)    The final DFTT will take place at Fleetwood on the 11th (DF65) and 12th (DF95) of November.  Entry for the DF65 closes on the 8/11/23 .  There are 15 entries currently and Entry is via the MYA Events page https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/events/#events/event-details/638b0f2f7591d307868a5f15/

The DF95 TT also closes on the 8/11/23, entry level currently stands at 17 and entry via the Events page https://www.mya-uk.org.uk/events/#events/event-details/638b0f2f7591d307868a5f15/

You have a few hours left to cast your vote on the proposed rule changes which have been put forward by the DFICA. Read the post a couple down from this one for all the details and how to vote. Voting closes at midnight tonight.

Congratulations 2023 UK DF95 Champion Craig Richards. It seems that Craig has been on top form this year and he was a clear winner this time around with more than 20 points between himself and second spot.

It was a little closer for second and third spots with Derek and Shaun equal on points with Derek taking second on count back.

We’ll done all skippers on what looked like a tough weekend. Full results soon.