There was wind to suit almost all types of yachts. Very light from the north for the race before lunch, then later the wind shifted to the north west and strengthened up to 15 knots gusts in the forth and final race. Alex Kraayenhof flew the windward hull of the Paper Tiger well above the water to take firsts on the water and on handicap in races three and four. These placings could not head off the consistence of Melissa Wall and crew Emma Yates in a Phase II who on count back pushed Adrian France (and son) into second place on handicap. Micah Wilkinson and dad Peter won races one and two on handicap and sailed into third on handicap. The racing was very close.
The Laser class was a battle between Arthur Giffney in his very new Laser and Ross Wrenn, who alternated the firsts with Wrenn having the final say by just 14 seconds. Danny Padman kept in touch for much of the racing but just not at the finish line. Linda Wilkinson sailing a Micron in the youth class fleet with three firsts and a second was too good for Jacob Miller (Optimist, Cambridge) and Mathew Ward who ventured into a Starling for the day.
Thanks to Gordon, Mike, Owen for the on the water duties, for the results Murray and Janice and Shirley for making sure the clubhouse (BBQ and those all important prizes) ran smoothly.