Pursuit 6
Seven helms considered racing, five signed on to do so, four started the race, two finished it. It was not so much the strength of the base winds – they rarely reached the forecast 15mph – but the chaotic nature of the gusts that made sailing so difficult. Dave Perrett launched his Solo (with a small sail), tasted the tumultuous winds in the middle of the Lake and returned to the shore. Vicki Duncalf(Topper) started this Pursuit race first. She lasted almost a whole lap before retiring. Brian Pollard with Natasha Routley as crew crossed the line next, made it to Pinkie, capsized, righted the boat without assistance and continued to the end, the crew heroically bailing out as they went. James Pollard (Laser Full) came next. He retired after a while because he was worried that he might damage his borrowed Laser. Nathan Pollard (Laser 4.7) started last, overtook the Bosun and won.
- Nathan Pollard (Laser 4.7)
- Brian Pollard and Natasha Routley (Bosun)
DNS: Dave Perrett (Solo), Retired: James Pollard (Laser Full) Vicki Duncalf (Topper)
Sailboat 7
Nathan Pollard (Laser 4.7) crossed the line first in conditions that remained violent. He gradually
increased his lead over the only two other entrants willing to brave this unrestful Tamar Lake.
- Nathan Pollard (Laser 4.7)
- James Pollard (Laser 4.7)
- Brian Pollard and Natasha Routley (Bosun)
Thanks were given to Geoff Floyd who ran the races and to Mandy Pollard who took the photos.