Commodore 4
Dave Perrett (Solo) was first over the line. Brian Pollard (Louise Witchell crewing the Bosun) followed
but, by the time they reached West, Nathan Pollard had taken a lead he never relinquished. It was a
day of exceptionally gusty winds coming from many westerly points. This made the centre of the
Lake an unpredictable place to be. And Bob Sampson’s course had had to concentrate on the central
buoys because a major fishing competition had made the Devon bank and the upper reaches of the
Cornwall bank unapproachable by dinghies. There were two Solos in the race and they competed
fiercely until a capsize put Adam Hilton’s out of contention. Jane Anderson’s Laser Radial overtook
the Solos and pulled away. The Pollard Bosun and Vicki Duncalf’s Topper brought up the rear.
- Nathan Pollard (Laser Full)
- Jane Anderson (Laser Radial)
- Dave Perrett (Solo),
- Vicki Duncalf (Topper)
- Brian Pollard and Louise Witchell (Bosun)
Retired: Adam Hilton (Solo)
Pursuit 5
In this pursuit race six boats started but only three finished; the sudden powerful gusts continuing to
catch out many helms. Linda Spiller (Laser Radial)and Robin Spiller (Solo) joined the fleet and John
Dabbs took over crewing duties in Brian Pollard’s Bosun. Vicki Duncalf, who started first, led for
three laps before being overtaken by the Pollard/Dabbs Bosun. Nathan Pollard’s Laser, the last to
start by a substantial margin, never managed to catch up.
- Brian Pollard and John Dabbs (Bosun)
- Vicki Duncalf (Topper)
- Nathan Pollard (Laser Full)
Retired: Robin Spiller (Solo) Linda Spiller (Laser Full) Dave Perrett (Solo)
Thanks were given to Bob Sampson who ran the races and to Mandy Pollard who took the photos