Wedding bells will be resounding for another happy couple sometime in the future – congratulations to Mark Somerville and Kirsty Nixon on their recent engagement. An impromptu party took place on Saturday evening, that left a few people somewhat jaded on Sunday.
Mark and Kirsty wish to thank everyone for all of the effort made organising the engagement celebrations over the weekend. They were very surprised but thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and hope everyone else did too. They were shocked but thoroughly delighted with the picture and money that were presented to them, and thank everyone. They promise to keep us posted on the wedding plans as they go along.
With the high winds on Sunday morning there weren’t many takers for the race, and those that did go out did not stay upright for long! With the rescue craft under pressure to attend to all the boats racing was abandoned for the day.
The winds continued through Sunday night but eased in time for racing and there was glorious sunshine too. With visitors from the Southport (they were so appreciative of the wiggling bar staff that they want to come back for more!) and the Catapult Association holding their National Championship there were plenty of people on site and boats on the water.
Ian Smith woke with a start when a bucket of iced water was thrown over him by some caring friends?!
The handicap fleet were a bit eager at the start, and three boats were over the line, but only Steve Hunt returned to restart. Although Robin Dawson and Mark Somerville sailed the course, they did not receive finishing horns as they were the other two boats over at the start. Robin’s day did not improve in the afternoon as a capsize whilst putting up the spinnaker, left Robin in the water while Toggle rushed to pick up his helm – problem was that the wind picked up, filled the genniker, and Toggle was heading in the wrong direction, he then gybed and capsized again. Robin was picked up by rescue craft, but did not hurry to get back on board – once the boat was righted, Robin just stepped aboard and sailed home….
For all those that did disappear early without paying for camping – we know who you are so settle up with the treasurer (before he catches up with you and adds commission!)
CATAPULT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
PN Boat Helm Club 1 2 3 4 Pts
1 2105 HUGH MACINTY LOCH TUMMEL 1 1 RTD 1 3
2 247 STUART EDE FILEY 4 4 1 2 7
3 17 CLIFF ANTILL CAT ASSOCIATIO 2 7 3 4 9
4 504 JOHN PEPEREL CAT ASSOCIATIO 3 6 4 3 10
5 297 FRED WOODLEY EMBESTON 5 2 5 5 12
6 512 NEIL GRANEAU CAT ASSOCIATIO 9 3 6 7 16
7 513 ALASTAIR FOR CAT ASSOCIATIO 7 8 2 RTD 17
8 2011 DAVE JENNING AQUARIUS 8 5 7 8 20
9 2078 NIGEL HARRIS CAT ASSOCIATIO 6 9 RTD 6 21
10 2100 JONATHAN TAY TBC 11 11 8 9 28
11 19 CHRIS PHILLI TBC 10 10 DNS DNS 33
12 125 TOM HARRISON CAT ASSOCIATIO DNS RTD DNS DNS 39
Points for RTD = 12 13 11 11
Points for DSQ = 12 13 11 11
Points for DNS = 13
3 races to count
HANDICAP AND LASER FLEET - AUGUST TROPHY
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 Pts
1 1148 N CURRIE RS400 4 1 5
2 1210 S HUNT RS400 3 2 5
3 937 W CARRUTHERS RS400 2 3 5
4 2324 R BLACKBURN LARK 1 6 7
5 1146 P BURNELL RS400 5 7 12
6 1049 M SOMERVILLE RS400 DSQ 4 14
7 1125 JoHALLIDAY RS400 6 8 14
8 338 R YARDLEY RS300 DNS 5 16
9 130579 S HALL LASER RADI 7 RTD 18
10 1072 R DAWSON RS400 DSQ RTD 21
Points for RTD = 10 11
Points for DSQ = 10 11
Points for DNS = 11
2 races to count
FLYING FIFTEEN FLEET - FLYING FREE TROPHY
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 Pts
1 3473 M MOORE FF 1 1 2
2 2504 K THOMAS FF 2 3 5
3 3293 I PRESTON FF DSQ 2 6
Points for RTD = 4 4
Points for DSQ = 4 4
Points for DNS = 4
2 races to count
GP14 FLEET AITKEN CUP
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 Pts
1 13839 H GODFREY GP 1 1 2
2 13259 J ROBERTS GP 3 2 5
3 13118 V BELL GP 2 3 5
4 13655 N LEWIS GP 5 4 9
5 13161 S SPENCE RSFEVA 6 6 12
6 13013 J SEDGWICK GP RTD 5 13
7 13176 D LAWSON GP DNS OD 15
8 13733 A HODGKINS GP 4 DNS 16
9 813467 D WRIGHT GP DNS RTD 21
9 213142 R HODGKINS RS400 DNS RTD 21
Points for RTD = 8 9
Points for DSQ = 8 9
Points for DNS = 11
2 races to count