3rd September Gillette Series Race 10

Strong winds for yesterday’s Gilette race. With a force 5/6 wind & gusts reaching 28kts.

Despite this, 17 boats headed out, with a packed start line, most boats got off to a good start. Will S (ILCA6) was over the line and had to return.

Hugh (ILCA7) was first to the windward mark, followed by Darren (ILCA7) & Mike & Alé (470)

Newton (Solo), Richard W & James P(Both ILCA6) were having a close battle in the midfleet. Meanwhile, further ahead, both Rhys (ILCA6) & Will S were having a great race with each other.

Hugh & Darren meanwhile were having a close race at the front. Darren edged ahead on the second lap.

Mike & Alé were catching up to the ILCA7’s on the beats, before falling back to the ILCA6’s on the downwind legs.

On the second lap, Darren had a Death Roll and broke his Outhaul, with Hugh inheriting the lead. Hugh then death rolled twice on the final lap, allowing most of the fleet to pass.

Mike & Alé crossed the line first, with Rhys 2nd & Will S 3rd.

On handicap, Rhys was 1st, with Will S 2nd & Newton 3rd.

A big thank you to Adrian & his team for running the racing last night.

After the race, there was Sausages & Chilli with Jacket Potatoes, followed by Chocolate Cake, made by Mark.

We’re back on Sunday for the first rounds of the Cobley Series.