Well what a nice change, especially on Saturday which saw two Redwings and five One-Designs enjoying the champagne conditions provided by a steady F4 SW'erly and plenty of sun.
Starting to the east of Garland from an inflatable, the first leg was a short beat to Garland, then the Redwings headed off to Ruthven and the One-Designs to Janson. Gosling helmed by Serena Gosling made the better start and although Robin Ebsworth in Quintessence was never that far behind it was definitely three crew weather rather than two and meant that Robin (crewed by young Henry Landon) was always going to struggle to keep up with Serena, Kate Powell and Barn Cleave. As she was a couple of minutes ahead, the decision was made to shorten the course by finishing on the line downwind.
The five One-Designs meanwhile had an excellent race on a slightly shorter course; after a pretty good start, Rob Mathieson in No 1 lead the way and was able to remain comfortably in the lead ahead of Jos Coad helming No 8. There was an exciting finish between Jos and Susie Beart helming No 5 with Jos crossing the line at the pin end less that a second ahead of Susie at the Committee Boat end on starboard.
On Sunday once they all managed to reach the start area, the three Flying Fifteens followed the same course as the Redwings. Although just after starting, the breeze picked up a few knots, patience was still the key and Chris Wilkinson helming 3385 was able to establish a substantial lead over Richard Coleman in 3674 by the time they reached E. There was just enough breeze to keep spinnakers flying on the slow run to Nainby and at the finish at Pepe Chris was a couple of minutes ahead of Richard. Full marks to Colin Simmonds in 3750 who stayed the course even though some way behind.
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