DF65’s
A warm morning greeted the seven enthusiastic sailors, unfortunately the wind was not so forthcoming and created a very frustrating morning for all.
The start at the top end of the lake was self monitored, although it was vital with the shortage of wind, not to be over on the bell. The first race saw Clive take an easy win with Charles and Dave finding their own wind, overtaking the rest of the fleet to gain a second and third.
The next five races followed a similar pattern in regards to the wind with any advantage slowly (sometimes quickly) wiped out on the way to the finish line. Congratulations to Clive who took three of the races to win overall, and to Alan and Charles for sharing the other three.
To say the day was frustrating wind wise was an understatement, but we managed six races somehow. Thanks go to Dave for calculating the results and taking then photos (as usual).
DF95’s
6 Skippers turned out to put their boats on the water for a “Gautby Rd special conditions” afternoon. The morning was bad enough with wind shifts and holes but in the afternoon it became even worse with the wind attempting to change direction by 180 degrees but never actually making it before switching back. That was the bad part; the good news was the sun shone and fun was had by all. For the wind that materialised, it was predominantly easterly which in plain terms was from the clubhouse end of the lake. The standard windward mark with spreader, then gate and finish at the line halfway up the lake. With only 6 skippers the starts were self monitored and the first to finish recorded the others home.
Competition for places was, as always, closely contested with everyone posting at least 1 podium finish. Stuart T came out of the blocks and took the 1st race from Clive who had a very consistent afternoon despite the conditions with Paul third. Clive then took the next 3 races with Charles posting 2 seconds and Stuart T, Stuart M and Paul filling the rest of the podium spots. As race 4 finished with the boats running across the line the 5th race was started from the clubhouse end of the lake, but shortly after the start the wind swung back to the original direction. Stuart T was in the right place at the right time and took line honours with Clive and Charles filling the next places. In the final race, Clive had a comfortale win with Steve taking a well deserved 2nd place.
After 8 races enough was enough and the wind finally wore our gallant competitors down. It had been a testing day at Gautby Rd by any standards. Well done to Clive who posted5 wins and 3 seconds, pushed by Stuart T with 3 wins, and Charles with 3 thirds, and Paul taking bragging rights in the Mearns household this week.
- Clive Warren 7 pts 5 wins
- Stuart Trunkfield 11 pts 3 wins
- Charles Legg 17 pts
- Andy Mearns 22 pts
- Steve Miller 25 pts
- Stuart Mearns 27 pts
