Despite white horses being visible when looking downwind from the clubhouse, there were five boats keen to race on Sunday. The wind was relatively mild, but still gusty at times.
Four of the five boats were so keen that they were OCS though none were quick to accept they may have been over. A nudge from the sailing secretary had them returning through the start line. The Feva gained significantly by being first to return, and held the lead on the water for a full lap! A subsequent capsize caused minor gear failure and their retirement.
The winds gave rise to some spectacular planing conditions to counteract the gruelling beat.
The start of the next race was much more cautious by them all… Artur in his Aero took the lead initially, rounding the windward mark first, with Neil/Archie in their RS200 giving chase. It was another couple of laps before Neil/Archie took the lead, which was extended after two capsizes by Artur, the second of which was due him falling/being washed out of the boat and having to swim hard to catch it!
On handicap, Neil/Archie had two 1sts and take the lead in the series. Artur and James/Poppy in a Feva each had a 2nd