It was cold out there. Very cold! Especially for Joe who capsized early in the first beat. �Thought of retiring?But No � I�m the Sailing Secretary and must show them who�s who!
It was John Reekie who led the fifteen starters at the windward mark. But his Solo was not a match for the Ethan�s 100 or Alex & Olivia�s 200 and he dropped back into mid field. �Ethan pulled away at the front but Ian /Mike Hunter in the FF had an ongoing battle with the Leonards for next up on the water.
After two laps Bob said I�ve had enough � think that�s what he said! �So the OD shortened. �Then came Katia Smith in her Mirror with father as novice crew � an impressive result with various boats behind in what was, probably, her first full race as a helm.
Of the three lap finishers the revelations were newcomers James & Jenny Macgregor in an L2000 who were fifth on the water. �And Hazel & James in the 200 who were next up deserve a mention!