Wow what a great start to the series, 13 skippers turned out in bright sunshine and a light south easterly that Veered into the South south west and gave the skippers some great light airs sailing on the East Bank, Keith H 39 was off the mark and took the first race which was on the South bank, Pete W 678 took second, with Chris G 489 taking third spot. The breeze was very light for the first two races, with Pete W taking the bullet for race two, We then moved to the East bank with a knot or two extra in the breeze stakes, Mick C 46 got on the board with a win in race three and followed it up with a second in race four, the winner was Keith H 39 . Kevin E 02 was at times sailing very well notching up a second in race three, but just needs some work on the consistency stakes.

Great to see Gordon B 38 at the lake , and new member Colin T 431 getting to grips with radio sailing, Roger B 448 was having some good races ending up just above half way in the fleet. It really was all about the start and as in any race you must time your run in to get it right, and even then as proved in race 6 Pete W 678 went of on a left hand flyer and looked dead and buried , but a nice little puff and a lift had him rounding the weather mark first, and not looking back, taking the win with ease.

Sailing was extended for half an hour by mutual consent as it was such a nice day, Jen was having winch problems, Gravesy 489 was always a threat as was Keith H 39 , but despite winning the last race Mick C 46 just did not sail as consistently as Pete who took the top step on the day by one point . Clase racing it most certainly was, but bragging rights go to Clay pole on this occasion but the chasing pack will bite back make no mistake .

Many thanks to Greg and Roger and all the helpers including Alan who did our scoring for us.

Congratulations to Pete W for his win .

If you want to come and have fun with the DF 95 have a serious look at Lincoln, great fun and great racing.

A very light North Easterly greeted thirteen skippers, for this Memorial event, and Pete Walters who took the duty on in the absence of someone official, decided that we start racing on the East bank, Peter Helen turned up to do the scoring, and it all worked out very well.

Mick C 46 took the first bullet, with Rob W 97 a close 2nd and the pink Lady Jen H 69 taking 3rd spot, we had two or three races on the East bank before moving to the South bank as the wind had veered but quite a few degrees. race three had Pete W 65 in first , which turned out the first of 7 bullets during the day, His Venti design showing lots a pace and once free of the start line was going to be hard to catch.

The racing was extremely close and very competitive, in the light and fluky wind, but just after coffee break we had another couple of knots wind which helped keep you going, Jen H 69 was sailing very well and at times , like in race’s 6 & 7 with back to back wins was coasting. Last years winner Steve Haywood 57 was giving it everything he had to try and get on terms , but today the Venti’s came out on top, It was fantastic racing in a great spirit, and in warm sunshine .

We were pleased that Grainne Lambert was on hand to present the prizes and we have a new name on the trophy 7 different names in 7 yeas so not bad going , There was also a Silver salvor prize donated by Chaz Jordon, and three raffle prizes awarded to those who stayed the distance .

Many congratulations to the winner Pete W 65 on his win , and also to everybody who helped and Peter Helen who did the scoring and start line for us .

Great days racing from the south bank into an easterly wind which varied slightly throughout, Dave Rigby did  good job of moving a couple of bouys and sorting a good course. 10 skippers (some absentees attending a Midland event) Dave put his marker down winning 3 early races but then Jen found form and ending the 10 race day with 5 wins! – untouchable! results and a few piccy below thanks to Peter Helen and Alan Edgar.

Watch out for the accumulative, to see who has won the Winter series !!!!!!

Another great day at Lincoln 15 skipper arrived with a fairly strong south easterly that veered slightly through the morning. Mick C 46 took the first bullet, on the full length course ok n the South Bank, all skippers had gone for B rig , which stayed with the fleet apart from one skipper who chanced his arm for three races then reverted back. Racing was as usual, fast and very competitive, Pete W 65 took race two and Adrian C 77 with a superb performance on the day took the 3rd Bullet, good performances were being seen Roger B 58 sailing his Brit Pop was having a private battle with Mick Cooper 39 and only three points in it at the end, I am positive everybody enjoyed their morning except perhaps Peter H 60 whose winch packed up, The racing was held in a terrific manner, and our thanks must go to Chris and Tim who set the course , and Roger B for getting all the gear out.

Chris E 74 yet again showed his class and won the day with his Brit Pop , with Tim H 44 sailing out of his skin to take 2nd place with the very quick V11 , third spot was Pete W 65 sailing his Venti .

Very well done Chris