This event the third in the 2023 Enterprise Midland Area Double Chine Series was held at Midland Sailing Club on Sunday 18th June 2023. The conditions were warm and cloudy with a tricky light South Easterly breeze which was variable in both strength and direction.
After two races the top three boats all now had four points so the third and final race was sailed back-to-back. This race on another new course started in the lull before the storm when the wind went extremely light and variable. After a very tight beat, Martin and Rebecca led around the first windward mark with Jonathan and Lauren close behind, and Paul and Jan third. On the top reach towards the clubhouse the wind died completely and with a threatening sky, Jonathan and Lauren found the draw of the clubhouse irresistible and retired.
As the fleet crawled down the next leg at snails' pace over the next quarter of an hour, and with the sound of thunder rolling around in the distance the race officer wisely brought the finish line to us at the end of this third leg. Martin and Rebecca won this race to win the meeting, several minutes ahead of Paul and Jan in second, with Oliver and Laura not far behind.
After paddling the back to shore, the wind picked up again with everyone rushing to pack their boats away before the heavens opened.
Overall Results:
Pos Sail No Helm Crew Club R1 R2 R3 Pts
1st 22320 Martin Davies Rebecca Bradley Rugby and Daventry SC ‑2 2 1 3
2nd 22901 Paul Young Jan Kimber Midland SC ‑3 1 2 3
3rd 23443 Jonathan Woodward Lauren Morgan South Staffs SC / Midland SC. 1 3 (DNF) 4
4th 20361 Oliver Mason Laura Cope Midland SC 4 ‑5 3 7
5th 20266 David Wheeler Adam Sherwood Midland SC (DNS) 4 DNF 10
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