An “all persons bulletin” was distributed among the WhatsApp group of DF sailors polling for an early 09:30 Saturday session prior to the DF/RG 65 racing in the afternoon.
Five Skippers braved the rather dank and blustery morning at Gautby Road, with a fresh south easterly looking promising for some exciting sailing.Although it was gusting 19 knots at nearby Speke Airport, it was ideal on the lake for A rigs all round.
Starts were self monitored and to a good standard. Guy had to bail a few starts at the last minute, as Clive hounded him until his nerve cracked!It was great to see Steve Miller doing so well and looking swanky with his new black livery on the aptly named “Black Pearl“. Steve has really come on these last few weeks and thanks to members such as Clive and Paul and others who have taken time out to coach and help him tweak his rig. New member Stuart Trunkfield showed great potential in a number of races and will no doubt be a force to reckon with once he gets a bit more time on the water.
On a day with some huge shifts near the weather mark throughout the eleven races sailed, it was a masterclass by Clive drawing no less than seven “bullets” from his holster to win the day on 11 points. In second place was Neil Westbrook, sailing consistently well and only 6 points behind Clive. Guy seemed to fade a little mid morning but enjoyed some good tussles with the top three. Phyll Fanning finished the day with a well earned fourth having finally had a bit more luck with some wicked wind shifts.All in all a cracking session with laughter and dockside banter aplenty.
Thanks to Clive for the photos and Paul for working the results out.
