With people having various commitments there were only 6 x DF95 helms which was a shame as unlike the morning racing, the wind had increased in the afternoon and was a good A Rig, increasing to B rig leading to some nose diving on the run. As is normal for Gautby Rd the wind was coming through, over and round the houses leading to sufficient holes and shifts to keep all the helms on their toes.
The same course as the morning was used, and as there were only 6 boats the first across the line recorded the finishing positions.
As mentioned the wind picked up over the lunch break, but looked a safe A rig, but after 2 races and further increases it was decided to call for a rig change to B rig. There was generally close racing throughout the afternoon with all helms recording a 3rd place or better. John C, Alan and Clive were in the main the front runners with close, and in some cases too close combat taking place, especially between John and Clive both doing penalty turns at some stage. Unfortunately Alan had to leave after 6 races which skewed his results. Further down the fleet John B, Frans and Dave (first day out and about after illness) were having their own battle but also sailing well enough give the front runners something to think about.
Results after 8 races with 2 discards
John Carlin 9 pts (3 x 1st, 3 x 2nd)
Clive Warren 11 pts (2 x 1st, 3 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd)
Alan Watkinson 19pts (2 x 1st, 2nd x 3rd)
John Beech 20pts (1 x 1st, 1 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd)
Frans King 22pts (1 x 2nd, 2 x 3rd)
Dave Howard 25pts (1 x 3)
