8th March 2009

It was a great day for most. A few minutes after the boats hit the water a south westerly kicked in, gusts up to 20 knots at times tested sailors. Wind shifts were frequent and kept sailors on their guard on the upwind legs of the triangular windward leeward course.
Nigel Ball shone out for the first four and a half legs of race 1, but a capsize down wind put him back a little. Ross passed by but later broke a boom as the Arthur’s’ pushed through to head the fleet. Arthur Giffney took the gun in this and the second race in a fleet that contained eight Lasers in the 13 strong fleet. Alex blitzed the field for the on the water race.
The Jokers had their traditional tight race, being in the lead with clear wind made it hard for the followers to pass. Resivor won the first and Bojangles the second race.
Junior and intermediate sailors had to sail with skill to navigate the course in the windy conditions. Jaeden upgraded to a Starling along with Shaun, thanks guys you certainly encouraged the wind to strengthen even if it really tested you. Alisha Ferguson took out both races in an Optimist sailing in the Junior fleet.
Matt Ward showed his Starling experience in the Intermediate fleet to finish and win both races.
Thanks to Murray Rumbles, Murray and Lianne Wall and Danny Padman who all pitched in on the water at times. The Clubhouse was well managed by Regina and Kate.
Race 3 and 4 in the Club Champs are to be sailed next Sunday, 15th March.