Once again the breeze hardly failed to materialise all day and when it did it was never stable in direction for more than 30 seconds. Primarily from over the houses, it proved troublesome to decide on an appropriate course to setup, with the Southern Bank in the Lee of the houses. We therefore ended up with courses that were often a fetch followed by a reach back, although that could be a run followed in quick succession by another fetch.
As is usually the case, the cream rose to the top with Graham Elliott (Electronica) winning five races, Tobi Laux and Alan Bennett two each and John Brierley one. After Graham, the next four boats were all Ivy designs followed by two Uno’s.
At the prizegiving, Graham thanked everyone for coming and the Race Team of Paul and Sharon Plested, Malcolm Harvey and Neil Westbrook along with Chris having another stint in the galley.
The photos from Malcolm don’t seem to show much wind, but there was some at times, but perhaps in the excitement and being absorbed in the racing Malcolm forgot to take photos with wind!
