Gillette Series Race 7 31st May
The wind tonight was a bit perverse (so what’s new!, it started off as a light SW wind 6-7 mph and during the race turned completely round to come from the NE. Peter R set the first “beat” to 5 then 9s, 4s, 6s, 7s and back through the start. This had the unintended effect of a beat to 5 and then a beat back to 6!
There were 24 starters including four Toppers, two 4.7s and an Oppie all manned by enthusiastic juniors!
As the wind was very light and seemed to be dropping Peter wisely opted for a one lap race and first across the line was Newton (Solo) followed by Mike T (Laser) and Monica (Europe). Mike A (Lightning) came in 4th with Chris A (Solo) 5th and Mike N & William (his grandson) 6th in their Leader.
This may well have been William’s first race, so I hope that he enjoyed it.
Well done to Bea who resolutely battled on to finish in her Oppie despite the wind dropping..
There were a number of class battles and the positions in the class are listed below:
Topper – 1 Edward; 2 Ben; 3 Jemima; 4 Rhys
Leaders -1 Mike & William; 2 Hugh & Hadey; 3 Dave & Ann
Lasers – 1 Mike T; 2 John H; 3 Paul H
Solos – 1 Newton; 2 Chris A: 3 Julian W
Comet – 1 Tracey; 2 Nev
4.7 – 1 Joe; 2 William
On handicap it is likely that Edward will take 1st position pushing Newton down to 2nd with Ben moving up to 3rd, Monica 4th, Mike T 5th and Mike A 6th.
Thanks to Peter R and the OOD Team of Dave H, Roland L and Sally.