So Andy Gould called on Friday - Vicky has looked at the forecast and isn't overly keen on sailing. Arriving at the club on Saturday morning I could see why she opted for the staying-in-bed option. Force 7-8 on Chimet and Cambermet, with 4C air temperature. Not a day for racing, cancelled.
Sunday was almost the exact opposite. Whilst Chimet was showing a F3/4, it certainly wasn't close to that at the club. The fleet was hanging back on the beach until A&V led them out, pumping all the way to the start line. I wasn't sailing today, but note some good results :
- Andy Marshall places 9th of 26 boats in his Topper, and scores points for Slipper. Excellent result.
- Matt Townsend and Bridgette Juniper win the race in their 400 by a healthy 5 minutes, thats a margin of 10% over the other boats.
- Mike Austen claims that the lighter conditions don't generally suite the magnificent frame that embodies his immensely masculine physicality. Not so today, when he places 2nd with helm Paul Mothersele in their 400.
- Tom Tredray comes in first Laser, but with the up-and-coming Sean 'Joan' Curtis hot on his heels, only 20 secs behind on a race of 1.5 hours. Good racing.
Watch this space for a guest report from Dinghy-Secretary-In-Waiting Claire Coussens, coming soon!
I detect a flourishing 'bromance'
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