Ok ,depths of winter and you would be surprised to get a few out , but let me tell you we had a fantastic entry , 20 skippers showed up including 4 visitors, which was exceptional, OOD’s Martin and Jen quickly got the course sorted with a bit of help on our favorite East bank , and with the breeze varying in strength from 30% to at times 90% of top rig, it was always going to be a great day of racing. 20 on the line and it was pretty congested, Micky boy 46 got the start he wanted in the first race and led the fleet from the start and took the first win with his Venti, Chris 74 taking second ” B Pop “and Dorian, 60 ” B Pop” one of our visitors took third spot. A few minutes sorting rigs to enhance the tune and we were of again, and this time Chris 74 took the win from Timmy 134 ” B P and Dorian 60 taking a win each, Dorian by the way was racing a Brit Pop, but I do apologise for not knowing our other visitors designs ” sorry ” what I do know is our very own Paul Kelly 98 ,who has only recently come into radio sailing from Dingy’s was sailing a borrowed Pikanto many thanks DB , and I am sure he enjoyed himself and we will certainly see more from Paul in future races at the club. Pete W 65 generally starts slowly but by race 4 was knocking on the door with a second place, and followed through with a couple of bullets in races 5 and 6. Lunch was had around races 8/9 a strict 35 minutes, as everybody I am sure was caught up with the excitement of the racing, it really was great conditions. Towards the end Pete took 4 bullets out of the remaining 6 races to underline his dominance, with Dorian and Timmy finishing on the podium. One or two bowed out early in the piece either with boat problems or rig failure’s but leaving a very strong fleet, Dusk was approaching as we did the last couple of races which took us right up to the 3pm deadline , For the record Pete won 7 races Dorian won 4 races Timmy won 2 races Micky boy, Chris ,and Rob, won 1 each , 16 great races, Many thanks to all , especially our visitors who will hope will come again , and many thanks to all for putting the gear away, very difficult with so many to give all a mention but you were all very much appreciated. I am sure you like me, enjoyed the day, we shall be having another extended hours day in January, just keep your eye on the calendar and MYA downwind .

Finally congratulations to Pete and the rest of the podium boys.