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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