Gillette 10 – 15th June 2016
With a SW wind about 10 mph Curtis set the first beat down to 4 then 2p, 8p, 9s, 5s, 6s, 7s and back through the start.
There were 13 starters and first back through the line was Karen (Laser) followed by Roland & Ryan (National12), then there was a trio of Solos, Newton, Steve S and Julian W. Rod came through in 6th place in only the second Laser out tonight! Well apart from Ellen, but she was next through flying a Radial sail. Then five boats came through in close order and this lot were changing places all through the race. On the first lap the order was Dave & Ann (Leader), Bob (Solo), Mike A (Lightning) and Chris A (Solo) across the line together, followed by Sally & Mike C (Leader) with Paula & Angela a little further back in the Comet Duo.
At the end of the second lap the first four maintained their places, but Rod moved up to 5th by passing Julian with Ellen still in 7th place. Mike A moved up two places to 8th and Sally & Mike were up three places to 9th.
At the finish there was no change in the order of the first seven boats with Karen and Roland & Ryan finishing well clear of the rest. Sally & Mike C using a great deal of skill and tactical nous (and a fluky lift!) had gained another place to finish 8th with Bob gaining two places to finish 9th.
The final positions on the water were –
1st Karen; 2nd Roland & Ryan; 3rd Newton; 4th Steve S; 5th Rod; 6th Julian.
On handicap Julian will move up one place above Rod, but that should be the only change.
Thanks to Curtis and the OOD team of Dean, Ken, Mike T, Nick and Peter.