Light breeze or no breeze, Eleven skippers turned out some coming from afar knowing that the forecast was not great on the breeze front, Racing started a little later than normal as we waited for a little flicker perhaps a little less than half a knot got us underway on the South bank, many taking 5 minutes just to get over the start line, Chris G 11 got it spot on and was away with Dave B 30, and also sailing his new Sedici was Bob Geary, so that was the top 3 in race one , from then on Dave B showed us all how to do it with his B/P winning the next three races, an ending the day with 3 points from 4 races, Chris E 74 was doing his best and finished up second with Bob G taking third spot, So the B\P showed some dominance on the day, that was for most a little frustrating, at least the company was good at lake side. Well done to Dave B for the win and also with Roger B as joint OOD’s  and of course all the helpers. We did also with Chris E and Roger B try to salvage the sunken DF 65 but to no avail, we shall try again in earnest on Wednesday.

Dave Burke winner on the day . See we aint all old Geezer’s

Not sure why results did not show up but here they are .

A great morning’s sailing  marred by a DF 65 sinking during practice ,26 with Peter Webster at the helm and a full crew of three went down with out trace, close to number nine bouy the survivors were given hot coffe and a donut and sent home .  Breeze was from the north west and strong enough for B suit which we carried for all 7 races, racing was from the South bank and a fair old beat and run, Most consistant were Phil and Mick andf it involved a count back as did second and third places, at this time not sure who the winner was and we may need to take advice.

Billy Mac started on C rig ?????? but then came to his senses and put B on and did very well winning race 6 . all in all a good blow out for the skippers with some close racing, Many thanks to all the helpers and Phil for the OOD duties, And if he has won very well done.

next round we would hope to get a few more skippers out so keep your eye on the calendar.

Fantastic morning at the lake with only one missing ingredient ” Wind”,   12 skippers hung around for a 30 minute postponement and then we had a slow start it probably took 10 minutes for boats to get to the start line ,, anyway it was a beat into a south westerly  !/?’>)&$, up the East bank and one lap was plenty, Jen Hand started well and took the win in the first race,  Bob Geary was with his new Sedici and did rather well for a first time out, and it was only one point that seperated Chris Graves From Bob at the end. The beat was fluky and if you got on the wrong side it was dificult to recover. Peter Cogill had a much better day recording a win in race 4 . Adrian lost his rudder servo after three promising races, but dont worry he will be on it for the next round.  All in all a very satisfying mornings racing if not frustrating for some, Well done to Chris E for his win, and well done all skippers for a enjoyable morning lake side , Thanks Graham and Mick for getting six races in, in what is probably the lightest winds seen at the farm for a very long time .

Just after the start “where do you ewant to be “

Leeward mark Tactics

Bob’s new Sedici crosses first in race 5

Phils new “Manta”

Sedici crosses a couple of B/P’S

Chris’s B/P making waves

“Whats up Mick”

Wow the concemtration.

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