Conditions: clear sky, south-westerly wind, Force 4
but gusting 5/6.
Six local boats and 2 visitors competed.
Race 1. Nathan Poulton started as he meant to go on, and showed everyone a clean pair of heels. Mick Bower exhibited much promise early on, but the heavy weather decimated the field, allowing the other visitor, Darren Nield, to take 2nd place, with our own up and coming junior, Luke Cowling a creditable 3rd. Our ubiquitous veteran, David Statman, survived the carnage.
Race 2. Sky now cloudy, gusts moving in direction. Darren got off to a good start, hotly pursued by Luke. Nathan caught up and joined in what became a thrilling encounter, although the two more experienced sailors’ gradually increased their speed to an unassailable lead. The wind took further toll of the contestants. Darren held his lead, and Luke arrived a worthy 3rd.
Race 3. By now, the more mature sailors had had enough, and only 4 boats took to the water. Darren took the lead, but his success was short lived, when he engineered a disastrous capsize and saw Nathan disappear into the distance. This left Mick to take 2nd place as both Darren and Luke retired from the race.
The spectators enjoyed the event immensely!
FINAL ROLL CALL
1. 183469 Nathan Poulton UKLA
2. 160362 Darren Nield Elton
3. 166406 Mick Bower Yeadon
4. 191297 Luke Cowling Yeadon (First Junior, Radial sail)
5. 160687 David Statman Yeadon
6. 167929 Philip Hartley Yeadon
6. 173571 Tim Burnett Yeadon
6. 187497 Andrew Cowling Yeadon
Thanks go to Jo and Dennis as duty officers, Howard for rescue boat, the ladies for the catering and anyone else who was involved with a very enjoyable day.
More photos on the website accessed from the Notice Board, Set named Laser 2012 Open Day.
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