Solo Open at Starcross Yacht Club

 Once again, this year's Starcross Open was a resounding success, with 19 boats enjoying, what turned out to be, very very close racing throughout the entire fleet.

The forecast was for a light and very variable wind from the NE backing to the SE and pre launching, the predicated conditions were looking spot on. However, with the briefing over and with the fleet launching their boats and setting sail, into what could only be described as semi-windless conditions. Miraculously out of the blue, a sea breeze filled in, reaching a strength of around 10 knots, which was an enormously welcome sight for this armada of Solos - not to mention, Russ Gibbs as the OOD and his excellent team.

The day was a resounding success, with the ODD and team doing a fantastic and efficient job of running the days racing. The racing was really tight and close with only feet and a boat length separating some of the finishing positions. The SYC fleet were delighted to have welcomed thirteen visiting Solos from around the South West, seven of whom where from Torpoint, with whom we enjoyed fantastic and very close racing. We very much hope all our visitors enjoyed the day as much as the Starcross fleet did. We are already planning next years event and are looking forward to welcoming you back and to seeing you all out out on the waters of the River Exe again next year.

Overall Results:

Pos Sail No Helm Club R1 R2 R3 Pts Prizes

1st 5546 Olly Turner Starcross/Salcombe YC ‑1 1 1 2  

2nd 5905 Steve Mitchell Torpoint Mosquito SC 4 2 ‑7 6 1st Grand Master

3rd 5885 Paul Kelley Starcross YC 3 (NSC) 4 7 1st Veteran

4th 4654 Malcolm Davies Teign Corinthian YC 5 ‑8 3 8  

5th 5786 Simon Greenslade Starcross YC ‑7 3 5 8  

6th 5893 Gary Molton Teign Corinthian YC ‑14 7 2 9  

7th 5926 John Steels Starcross YC 2 ‑12 9 11  

8th 5778 Shaun Walsh TMSC ‑9 4 8 12  

9th 5479 Bill Chard Chew Valley SC 8 5 ‑10 13  

10th 5549 Petere Hearne Teign Corinthian YC ‑18 9 6 15  

11th 5902 lan Bartlett SCSC 6 ‑14 12 18  

12th 4005 Kim Furniss TMSC 12 6 ‑13 18  

13th 5793 Steve Roberts TMSC ‑11 11 11 22  

14th 5844 Nick Fisher TMSC ‑19 10 14 24  

15th 5840 Vyv Game Starcross YC 10 ‑16 16 26  

16th 5901 Charlie Nunn Torpoint Mosquito SC 13 13 ‑15 26  

17th 4006 Sal Esrskine Furniss TMSC 16 15 ‑17 31 1st Lady

18th 5731 Vernon Perkins South Cerney SC 15 17 ‑19 32  

19th 5709 Simon Deeks Starcross YC 17 ‑18 18 35