19th April Spring Series 6
With a 10 mph NE wind Mike N used a Tektona start with a first beat to 8 then up to 7 on the buoy line, down to 9, back up to 5 then 2 then 4.
There were 23 starters although Bob decided to start much later than everyone else. Welcome to Simon T, a new member starting his first race with us in his Laser and to Charlotte appearing for the first time this year. Karen had also rejoined us along with Chris and Phil A
The first boat back past the clubhouse was William (Topper) followed by Peter S (Byte), Hadey (4.7), Mike A (Lightning), Steve S (Solo) and Sylvia (Radial).
After two laps Peter S had moved up to 1st with Hadey 2nd and William now 3rd and Steve S 4th. The first of the later starters was David C (Laser) in 5th and Karen had moved up three places to 9th and Ian was up four places to 18th.
At the end of three laps David C came through in 1st with Steve S 2nd and Peter S 3rd, but Karen in 4th place was catching him and Newton & Ellen (Laser 2000) were up to 5th.
After four laps David C still led but Karen was now 2nd with Steve S 3rd, Jon (Laser) 4th and Richard S (Laser) up to 5th, Newton & Ellen were 6th with Ian closing in on them.
At the gun David had held on to the lead but Steve S had just retaken Karen to take 2nd with Jon 4th and Ian 5th. Phil A (Laser) and Charlotte (Radial) did well in their first outings this year to take 8th and 10th respectively.
Thanks to Mike & Sally N, Mike C, Roland L, Tracey, and Paul W for running the race.
The final positions were 1st David; 2nd Steve S; 3rd Karen; 4th Jon; 5th Ian; 6th Richard.