The first event of the Midland series kicked off at Banbury SC, sponsored by Allenb Bros, on Saturday the 25th March. With a forecast that put a few sailors off attending, 17kts with 30+kt gusts, a rescheduled Winter Champs meant both days sailing wasn't the best plan for quality family time and to save marriages.
It was blustery on arrival with white horses streaming towards the club on the easterly shore of the lake. Strained biceps and a bit of collaboration was required to get all the masts in the relevant slots to finish rigging the boats.
Thanks to all the safety crew, Matt Swannick, Tim Bury, Myles Macdonald, Rob Ward and John Gymer for doing a great job. And to the people who took some photos.
Spot Prize was awarded to David Lucas, the new Solo fleet captain at Trimpley SC, who sailed his wooden boat in his first Midland Solo open meeting.
Thanks to our main sponsor Allen for the prizes at the event. A mention also to CB Trailer and Cover Store and Jackson Composite Repairs for also sponsoring the series.
The Welsh Champs at Tata Steel on 15th & 16th April and then the Spring Champs at Brightlingsea on 29th & 30th April.
Next for the Midland series is South Staffs open meeting on the 20th May, a great club with some good sailors so I hope to see you there.
Overall Results:
Pos Sail No Helm Club R1 R2 R3 Pts
1st 5880 Martin Honnor Ogston SC ‑2 1 1 2
2nd 602 Chris Brown Draycote Water SC 1 2 (DNF) 3
3rd 4503 Jamie Cuxson Shustoke SC ‑5 3 2 5
4th 5797 Gary Stuart Northampton SC 3 ‑5 3 6
5th 5524 Kev Hall Northampton SC 4 4 (DNF) 8
6th 5497 Olly Saunders Shustoke SC (DNF) 6 4 10
7th 5854 Alan Williams Chase SC 6 (RET) 5 11
8th 5731 Vernon Perkins South Cerney SC (DNF) 7 6 13
9th 3407 David Lucas Trimpley SC 7 8 (DNS) 15
10th 5675 Maria E. Franco Northampton SC (DNC) DNC DNC 28
10th 6037 Simon Maskell Hunts SC (DNC) DNC DNC 28
10th 5076 Ralph Wilkin Banbury SC (DNC) DNC DNC 28
10th 5650 Ben Roberts Bartley SC (DNF) DNF DNS 28
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