1st July

A very light force one for the latest rounds of the summer series. 11 boats took to the water, despite the light conditions.

The Comets of Aileen and Chris H were first to set off, followed by the rest of the fleet. Aileen broke away from Chris, and stayed in front for the rest of the race.

Hugh was second to the windward buoy, followed by Rhys. Further back, both Newton and Chris H hit areas of no wind, dropping back down the fleet. By the end of the race, Aileen held on to her lead to take first. Rhys and Hugh had a close race, with Rhys edging ahead to take second. Hugh was 3rd. Just behind was a close finish between Mike & Alé & Chris H, with Chris finishing ahead.

The wind picked up slightly for the start of the Handicap race. With Hugh 1st around the windward mark. Newton managed to get past on the downwind leg and stayed ahead for the rest of the race. Further back, Rhys, Aileen, Chris, & Mike & Alé were all locked in a tight battle. Newton finished first on the water, with Hugh second & Rhys 3rd. On Handicap, Newton held onto 1st, with Aileen 2nd and Rhys 3rd.

A big thank you to Steve S for running the racing on Sunday.

After the race, there were bacon rolls, made by Ann.

We’re back on Wednesday for the first rounds of the Gillette & the Junior Gillette.