With seven of the regular Lincoln skippers away at the IOM ranking event at fleetwood MYC it was no surprise that todays attendance was down. Five skippers were ready to go before the scheduled 10:00am start time and a sixth skipper arrived soon after.

The forecast light westerly breeze remained consistent throughout the mornings racing and fortunately the light rain did not materialise. Kevin E, the stand in race officer, had everything ready early and the marks set for a course on the south bank to suit the westerly 7/8 knot wind.

Five skippers started early on the understanding that the race would be deemed a practice if any skippers arrived later. This was the case, with a sixth skipper arriving later, but its worth noting that Colin H 301 took the win in the practice race.

Racing started proper at 10:00am, Mike W 76 sailing well to win the first two races closely followed by Kevin E 02 in both. By the third race Richard J 699 was just getting into form taking the win again closely followed by Kevin E 02. Pete C 110 also took two wins on the day and Colin H 301 took one (and the practice race).

A great mornings racing despite a large number of skippers away at ranking events. The racing was competitive and good natured with four of the six skippers taking wins, but the outstanding skipper of the day must go to Richard J 699, taking wins in five of the 10 races…..well done Richard.

Thanks to everyone for helping to put the kit away