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DF65 Social Racing 2023 – 8/2/23

A good A+ wind from the Clubhouse greeted the 12 sailors, a long course was set using the full lake with the start at the top end, down to the Clubhouse windward mark to port spreader to port then a long run to the gate at the top end of the lake with the finish halfway between mark and finish post.

Simon started well with a 3rd and 5th then unfortunately electrical problems took over and he had to retire. A welcome return by Stan showed he still is a force to be reckoned with taking two 2nd places. As usual the top places were contested by John, Alan and Neil with John taking overall honours. Relatively new member Clive again showed he is one to watch taking 2 wins and always finishing in the top half.

With each sailor as RO in turn, and with Simon retiring, 11 races were held.

  1. John Carlin             14 pts 4 wins
  2. Alan Watkinson   19 pts 3 wins
  3. Neil Westbrook    22 pts 2 wins
  4. Clive Warren         27 pts 2 wins
  5. Richard Walker    37 pts
  6. Paul Little               38 pts
  7. Stan Metcalf          42 pts 2 x 2nd
  8. Charles Legg          42 pts  0 x 2nd
  9. Malcolm Harvey  55 pts
  10. John Beech             76 pts
  11. Frans King             78 pts
  12. Simon Bates          99 pts