A record entry for our Club Racing series was received with 9 yachts taking part. The wind was classic Fleetwood conditions from the West and moderate strength, so most yachts were in their 2nd suits of sails. Unfortunately we were again short of mates, so the bye boat skipper and other skippers helped each other to ensure that both banks of the lake had sufficient cover.

After about 4 heats the wind strength  reduced so some skippers changed their rigs to top suits of sails. After 6 heats the light was fading so just important resails were taken so that a race winner could be decided. As some skippers had not had a bye, results were given as % of possible points sailed for.

Final Results

1st    Oliver Murray                        88%

2nd   Peter Whiteside                    73%

3rd   Peter Iles                               68%

4th   Harry Balderson                    63%

5th   John Sharman                      57%

6th   Peter Guest                          40%

7th   Alan Crawforth                      32&

8th   Eric Austwick                        20%

9th   Tony Wilson                           0%

Sunday 9th November Flora Cup Classic & Vintage Vane M Class

Four competitors took part, 2 sailing Vintage boats and 2 sailing Classic boats. Racing started after competitors stood for the 2 minutes Remembrance Sunday tribute at 11-00 am.

Today the wind was light and from the South East, so difficult sailing conditions and it rained all day. 

One round was completed before lunch and a second round afterwards. Thanks are due to Harry Balderson for mates duties during the afternoon.

Final Results

!st   “Bosun’s Mate”                Vintage         Peter Whiteside                       22points

2nd  “Genie”                           Classic         Oliver Murray                            16

3rd= “Ballerina”                       Vintage        Tony Wilson                              11

3rd= “Willy Wombat”               Classic         Eric Austwick                            11