Another fine December morning, no rain forecast and not particularly cold, a decent breeze from the South, touch of West in it. The two Micks were there quite early to get things set up , including a repair on the outboard, well done Cooperman.

Racing was going to be on the east bank , and Micky Boy got in the dingy and retrieved some buoys from the South bank to get a course sorted as skippers arrived. It was looking like a good turnout, and our three newest members were there keen and early, Ron, Mike, and Malcolm, as well as others more seasoned racers like Rob and Martyn. Course set and briefing done it was time to go, Micky Boys morning started badly “Trust Me Badly ” forgot his mitt then put the boat on the water to see it sail to the far side of the lake into the gorse bushes , yes he forgot to turn it on, probably an age thing, so first race went off without him, It was won by Rob W 97 With Young Colin H 301 doing himself proud with a second spot. Race two and a bullet for Sam P 59 who improves with every week, and a very impressive third spot for Cooperman 39. The racing was two long beats , and then runs followed by a shorter beat to the finish, It was gusty at times and everybody stated out on the B rig, Malcom P 31 had a rush of blood to the head and changed to an A rig , not sure if he lasted the race but nice try, Great to see Alan Newman after a bit of a lay off, Mike H 22 was showing some nice touches , as was Richard J 699 who also managed the bullet in race 6 , he too has had a long lay off and we are sure to see more of him in future results.

Couple of impressive results stood out for me that Young Colin H will be well happy he has turned the corner and getting a third on the day, and the not so young Mick Cooper 39 who definitely was not a dingy sailor or the other one !!!! and he I am sure will smile when he see’s he finished mid fleet with a couple of top results at the end. Ron and Malcolm , don’t panic , it will come , it takes a bit of time.

Finally a little word when beating back up the lake on Port , and you guys who are running down to the gate on Starboard , think well ahead, I heard some nasty sounding cracks, make your intentions known early. A great morning racing with a great spirit , very well done to Rob for the win ,,, and how Micky boy regrets not turning his boat on in race one , but that’s it,, the less mistakes you make,,, tra la la la lee