Birkenhead RS&PC

Our correspondent says that the winds were light but the rain wasn’t! – 14 races sailed.

1. Alan Watkinson 13 Pts
2. Dave Pickup 20
3. Dave Williams 21
4. Neil Westbrook 25
5. Sally Collings 30
6. Colin Deakin 34
7. Richard Walker 36

A good turnout of 11 boats with classic Birkenhead conditions prevailing with the wind slightly off the houses and people wondering whether to start with an “A” rig or a “C” rig in the gusty conditions. Several rig changes ensued before the start, with everyone but Roger opting for an “A” rig setup. Roger hedged his bets with a “B” rig  – a decision he soon regretted!

1. John Brierley 9 Pts
2. Peter Baldwin 19  *
3. Ernie Rice 19  *
4. Roger Lincoln 28
5. Dave Pickup 38
6. Colin Deakin 39
7. Sally Collings 44
8. Alan Watkinson 50
9. Neil Westbrook 53
10. Dave Williams 55
11. Richard Walker 72

10 races sailed.

– Peter and Ernie were tied even after the countback of results with the final positions being decided on the result of the last race (1st and 3rd)

 

 

Nine sailors started with a ‘B’ rig in a strong gusting wind only for 3 boats to fail.

A break for tea and coffee enabled two of the three to get back on the water. Ten races completed  with the remaining 8 sailors.

1. John Brierley 9 Pts
2. Alan Watkinson 14
3. Neil Westbrook 15
4. Ernie Rice 23
5. Dave Pickup 25
6. Dave Williams 33 (one 3rd)
7. Richard Walker 33 (no 3rds)
8. Sally Collings 38
9. Colin Deakin RTD

Congratulations are also due to Peter Baldwin, who is only in his second full season of model racing, on achieving 5th place in the Dragonforce Nationals improving on his 8th place last season.

We expect at least a podium position next season!