Summer 7

Summer 7.

Another breezy, sunny day with plenty of keen racers debating what size

sails to use…..mostly radials…….Dave and his depleted team set a good

course from the shore with a long beat up to 3, then Xp, 4s, 8p, 6s, 7s and

through the start line, giving the spectators on the deck something to

watch – spectacular planes across the lake with some capsizing!!

Simon opted for a club radial sail, while Sylvia decided on 4.7…it was

windy!!

Eddie was the first to retire, before the start, then Karen in the lead,

came in with a shoulder injury – bad luck Karen. The 505 collided with

Sylvia, throwing Lynne into the water and capsizing Sylvia as well. Both Lynne

and Sylvia were rescued and taken ashore – Steve needed assistance to get

his 505 upright as well. Newton was going well with his spinnaker flying,

until he took a swim as well!!

The finish was exciting with Mark capsizing at 6 and losing a place, Paul

taking in front of Jon at 7 and Adrian falling out of his boat on the

finish line!! All very entertaining!!!

Finishing places, 1st Dave, 2nd Newton and 3rd Jon.

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