Summer 8

Summer 8.

Yet another sunny but windy day dawned with Newton and his crew – only one

person missing this time – setting an interesting course, Xs, 4s, 5s, 9p,

7p, 6p,S.

There was the usual 'ummimg' and 'aaring' about sail sizes, with Dave

opting for a radial and Andy going for a full rig.

In the process of setting the best possible course, Newton, in the process

of dragging 2 out into more wind, managed to lose it's anchor, naughty

boy!…another job for the brothers to fix, I suspect??!!

Well the weather guys got it wrong again with the wind strength more than

was forecast – seeing 18 boats take to the water but Monica and Eddie,

didn't even get to the first mark, they wisely decided this is not the wind for

'oldies' to be on the water! Closely followed to shore by young Jess and

then Karen with her injured shoulder. But retirements didn't stop there –

Mike in his Solo and Curtis in his Laser retired before the end of the race,

leaving just 10 racers to finish the race. John in his Topaz with his

smaller sail did really well with only 1 capsize, Paul managed a couple for

everyone top see at bouy 6, losing a couple of places, while the rest just flew

around the course – another spectator day!

Finishing places, 1st Andy, 2nd Dave, 3rd Ian

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