Cup 6
South-easterly winds dictated a start towards the Dam and that meant congestion at Dam Green
buoy. Bob Sampson (Laser Full) got round first with Nathan Pollard (Laser Full) following and Jane
Anderson (Laser 4.7) emerging doing penalty turns. The three Solos in the race all had cut down
sails, amply justified by the strength of the wind gusts. Dave Perrett’s was the last of the three over
the line but managed his tacks well and was the first of the three at Dam Green. He stayed ahead of
the other Solos throughout. Vicki Duncalf kept her Topper in touch with the fleet, finishing ten
minutes behind the leader, and the handicap rewarded her with third place.
- Jane Anderson (Laser 4.7)
- Nathan Pollard (Laser Full)
- Vicki Duncalf (Topper)
- Bob Sampson (Laser Full)
- Dave Perrett (Solo),
- Adam Hilton (Solo)
Retired: Geoff Floyd (Solo)
Tamar 8
Nathan Pollard was first round Dam Green in strengthened winds and warm sun. Jane Anderson,
Bob Sampson, now with a sail two sizes down, and Dave Perrett all converged on the buoy, the Solo
helm performing penalties afterwards. The two small-sailed Lasers were never far apart but Jane
Anderson remained in front, not near enough to Nathan Pollard for the handicap to give her victory
however. The handicap did push the Perrett Solo down below the Pollard/Hilton Bosun which
finished a minute and a half behind. Vicki Duncalf, another couple of minutes back, was again
promoted.
- Nathan Pollard (Laser Full)
- Jane Anderson (Laser 4.7)
- Vicki Duncalf (Topper)
- Bob Sampson (Laser 4.7)
- Brian Pollard and Adam Hilton (Bosun)
- Dave Perrett (Solo)
Thanks were given to Sue Murray who ran the races and to Mandy Pollard who took the photos.