

The course was set, with the start line at the club end, a beat up to the top right hand corner (to port), to a spreader mark (to port) Down the full length of the lake to a gate and a beat back up the lake to the finish halfway up.

Seven, 1 lap races were sailed in the morning session and with the wind dying and rain threatening a break for coffee was called by Neil, which was a great shout as 2 mins later the heavens opened for about 20min. At the half way stage Alan was leading the way with 4 wins, chased by a group containing Clive (2 wins) and Andrew (1 win). After race 6 Andrew had a play with Martins setup which saw Martin leap up the running order and fighting it out at the front. Meanwhile John and Dave were also having moments of inspiration but without consistency

The final standings after 12 races, 2 discards
1. Alan Watkinson 23 12pts 8 wins
2. Clive Warren 93 26pts 3 wins
3. Andrew Peter 179 28pts 1 win
4. David Williams 33 36pts
5. John Beech 288 40pts
6. Martin Withington Jones 77 43pts (only 9 races sailed)