Gillette Series 13 – 6th July 2016
There was a light SW wind, about 6 mph, and Peter R set the first beat to 4, then 9p, 5s, 6s, 7s, and back through the start.
There were 14 starters and unfortunately the wind dropped just before the start gun, which made it a struggle to cross the line. Eventually everyone got under way and Karen (Laser) was first back through the start with a clear lead from Steve S (Solo) with Hugh (Laser) 3rd, Newton (Solo) 4th, Peter S (Byte II) 5th and Ellen & Luke (RS200) 6th. Curtis (Laser) came through next in 7th place just ahead of Mike A (Lightning), who was followed by Paul H (Supernova), Sally & Stuart (Leader) and Mark B (Enterprise). Then bringing up the rear were the three Lasers of Rick, Richard H and Mike T.
Steve S retired at the end of the first lap, but not sure of the reason.
At the end of the second and final lap Karen was still clear ahead but Ellen & Luke had gained four places to move up to 2nd place with Newton moving up to 3rd. Hugh was now 4th and Mark B had moved up five places to 6th. Another five place mover was Richard H who was up to 8th, but everyone else either maintained position or lost places.
The final positions on the water were –
1st Karen; 2nd Ellen & Luke; 3rd Newton; 4th Hugh; 5th Peter S; 6th Mark B.
On handicap there should be quite a few changes with Newton taking 1st from Karen with Ellen & Luke down to 3rd, Peter S up to 4th , Mike A up to 5th and Hugh 6th. .
Thanks to Peter R and the OOD Team of Carol & Chris M, Monica and Paul R.