Frostbite 9 January 17th
This morning was grey and cold with sleet in the air and a light 6 mph wind from the East and as a consequence there were only 8 starters.
Newton used a Tektona start with a first beat to X (middle of the lake up from No 8), then 5P, 9S, 4S and back through the start line.
Roland & Ryan (good to see them out again) in their National 12 came through the line in 1st place closely followed by Mark B (Laser) and then Mike A (Laser). There was a gap back to Curtis (Radial) who in turn was some way ahead of Chris (Comet) and Hadey (4.7), who were having their usual close battle. Adrian (Vago-single handed) was in 7th place just ahead of Hugh (Radial).
On the second lap Mark managed to get past Roland & Ryan, however on the run to the last mark Mike nosed ahead of both of them but had to give water to Mark who just managed to establish an inside overlap. Hadey was the only other mover as she crossed the line clear of Chris.
The final positions on the water were –
1st Mark; 2nd Mike A; 3rd Roland & Ryan; 4th Curtis; 5th Hadey; 6th Chris H.
On handicap Hadey should leapfrog Curtis to take 4th spot.
Thanks to Newton, Ellen, James T and Roland L for doing duty on a grey, cold day.