This year’s Great North Asymmetric Challenge boasted a fleet of more than 70 boats. The day started in bright sunshine with a wind swinging between NNW and WNW causing the OD some frustrations when setting the line.
The wind wasn’t expected to be very strong but when the gusts came through there was good planing conditions, and a few capsizes!
The wind continued to freshen throughout the afternoon.
The fast handicap fleet were, generally, a bit too eager at the starts resulting in a few UFDs. However, by race 4 it was time to bring out the black flag. Everyone was much more cautious thereafter!
After four races, sailors were ready to enjoy fish and chips before dancing the night away to live music.
The sun was hidden behind the clouds on Sunday, and the wind was generally lighter, but the large swings in direction continued!
Keen to keep the racing programme moving, the OD reintroduced the black flag after the first general recall.
The wind shifts proved challenging and there were many position changes as a result
Unfortunately the wind died at the end of race 8 so the race was abandoned.
Final results NB Separate RS400 and RS200 results are shown on same page as overall results
