Despite the alarming weather forecasts about “Storm Bert”, four skippers fitted their smallest sails onto their 36R yachts, waited for the rain to ease a little, then ventured outside to do some racing. Understandingly other skippers, who were hoping to attend, but living miles away, did the sensible thing and stayed at home.

The wind was from the South, making tricky sailing conditions, but was not as strong as the forecasts. However, the rain persisted so just one round was sailed. As there were no mates available we sailed one pair at a time per heat, with the other skippers manning the mates’ bank.  

Final Results

1st   Peter Whiteside          10 points

2nd  Olly Murray                  9

3rd   Peter Iles                      8

4th   Eric Austwick                3

We were pleased to welcome Peter Iles in his first event as a Vane 36R skipper, with his recently purchased yacht.