A strange day weather wise at Gautby Rd. The 14 skippers including 4 visitors were greeted with an almost algae free lake and a very light breeze that would swing between westerly and northerly at different parts of the lake. The threatened rain thankfully didn’t materialise until late morning.
Peter moved a few marks around to provide a windward gate and spreader and leeward gate course, 2 laps and finish line halfway up the lake. Dave Williams very kindly offered to be our RO for the day got the racing underway on time at 10.15. Eight Races were sailed providing 2 discards.
Racing was very tight across the whole fleet with private battles going on from top to bottom. At the top end of the fleet there were 5 different winners from the 8 races sailed, showing just how tight it was.
Peter was the most consistent to tak ethe win, posting 1sts and 2nds with Ollie Murray pushing him all the way usually posting podium places and taking more wins. Six points covered the next 4 boats, with Duncan Neale, Simon Fairman, Clive Warren and Ian Davies all battling it out for the minor places.
An enjoyable mornings racing for the most, just a shame there wasn’t a bit more wind but the racing was keen and closely fought in a friendly atmosphere. Many thanks to Dave Williams for acting as RO and managing to take a few photos. Thanks also to the four visitors who helped create a great turnout despite a few regular 95 sailors being away.
Results
- Peter Baldwin 10pts 2 wins
- Ollie Murray (Fleetwood) 11pts 3 wins
- Duncan Neale 21pts 1 win
- Simon Fairman (Manor Park) 24pts 1 win
- Clive Warren 25 pts 1 win
- Ian Davies 28pts
- Mathew Pritchard (Great Orme) 30pts
- John Carlin 36pts
- Martin Whitingham Jones 43pts
- Guy Cowper 51pts
- Brian Cross (Great Orme) 60pts
- John Beech 65pts
- Malcolm Harvey 66pts
- Steve Miller 79pts
