23rd June

A very nice force 4 from the Southwest for yesterday’s races as part of the Summer Series.

15 boats made it out onto the water in what we’re trying conditions. There was drama before most of the fleet even set off as Will S (Topper) set off at the wrong time, making it halfway up the lake before being told of his mistake. The majority of the rest of the fleet set off at the same time, with the Solo’s and ILCA6’s jostling for position.

Rhys (ILCA6) had a flying first lap, pulling away from Newton, Darren and Chris K. Falling out of the boat twice allowed the rest of the fleet to catch up, but he maintained his lead for much of the race.

Steve S in his Blaze powered through the fleet, overtaking Rhys just before the finish gun to take the win. Richard and Louise also got past to finish 2nd, with Rhys 3rd.

Retirements from Ian H, Sally and James C.

The handicap race had a typically hectic start, with all the boats aiming to start at the pin end. Will S was OCS and had to return, whilst most of the remaining fleet got through. Hugh was first around the first mark and maintained his lead for the whole of the first lap. He lost out on the second lap, allowing Newton, Chris K and Darren to all get past.

Chris K crossed the line first, with Newton 2nd and Darren 3rd. On Handicap. Chris kept his win, with Will S 2nd and Newton 3rd.

Retirements from Hugh, Rhys & Richard & Louise.

Karen would like it to be known that Hugh and Rhys retired because they were too tired, despite being young…

Capsizes a plenty yesterday with death rolls from Chris K, Hugh, & Will P. Capsizes also from Tim, Ian H, James C, Darren… There would have been more but Mark B decided not to sail today.

The capsize queen was Emily, with 6 capsizes, two of which were after the finish in front of everyone.

A big thank you to Aileen and her team for running the racing yesterday.

We’re back on Wednesday for the next round of the Commodore’s Cup