Spring Series 5 – 7th April 2019

James had to contend with a light NE wind of about 8 mph, which is always a tricky direction when setting a course. He opted for a Tektona start with the first mark as A (near to 7, but further down the lake) then B (near to  6, but again further down the lake to avoid the wind shield of the trees on the North bank), 8, 5, 8,4, 2 and back through the start.

Pursuit race

There were 12 starters this morning with Ben joining the Sunday fleet for the first time sailing a Pico (welcome to the Sunday fleet Ben). Chris H (Comet) and Rhys (4.7) were first away and Chris was still leading at the end of the first lap with Dave & Ann (Leader) in 2^nd place but being caught by Jon (Laser) and Bill (K1). At the gun the final positions were –

1^st Chris – Comet; 2^nd Bill – K1; 3^rd Jon – Laser; 4^th Ellen & Newton – RS 200; 5^th Dave & Ann – Leader; 6^th Richard S – Laser

Handicap Race

Everyone started the second race, which turned out to be just two laps because of the light wind. Newton & Ellen (RS200) were first back through the line about 30 seconds ahead of Richard S (Laser) in 2^nd place, who was just ahead of Ralph (Laser). Bill (K1) was a lonely 4^th place well ahead of Chris (Comet) and Rick (Laser) and they were about 30 seconds ahead of Jon and Adrian, who crossed the line together in their Lasers. Dean & Nick (Vago) were not far behind, but they were two minutes ahead of Dave & Ann (Leader) and Rhys (4.7) and bringing up the rear was Ben (Pico).

At the end of the final lap, there was no change with the first four boats, but Jon had moved up two places to 5^th spot and that was the only change in position in the entire fleet.

The final positions on the water were –

1^st Newton & Ellen; 2^nd Richard S; 3^rd Ralph; 4^th Bill; 5^th Jon; 6^th Rick

On corrected time the first two keep their places, but Chris moves up to 3^rd pushing the others down one place.

Thanks to James and the OOD Team of Alistair J, Bea P, Ian B, Mike C, Mike T and Sophie.