The 5 home boats were joined by 4 visitors in glorious sunshine, but sadly very light winds.

Race 1.
Light and variable wind from at least 3 points on the compass, Mike Gibson set the pace pursued closely at the finish by Chris Hawley, a close peleton followed in behind. A very uneventful race, more coffee please.

Race 2.
Still light and variable, Gibson pulled a huge lead from the start, Sam Hood showing good sprinting over the first 100 yards, but unable to obtain Olympic qualifying for the second hundred, the rest of the fleet were floundering watching the hay baying. Dave Everett explored the bank side flora and fauna in a tight contest with a big green tractor but lost out due to 4 wheel drive.

Race 3.
A very tight start, Everett became stranded after being OCS in the middle of a raft of boats. A huge wind shift from the south on the second lap with the back markers overtaking every one expect or Gibson, there was very close sailing by the peleton for the next lap with Paul Hinde on a mission using the sunbathing position led Everett, Hossell, Ian Casewell and C Hawley past the becalmed Steve Hawley to take 2 place.

With all sailors suffering from the sun, more orange juice was needed. Hell it was a hot day.

1st Mike Gibson, 2 pts Bartley SC
2nd Chris Hawley, 5 pts Severn SC
3rd Steve Hawley, 5pts Severn SC

By Grant Brown