Boom... F4-5 wind strength and big rolling easterly waves epic conditions for the final two races and decider for the 2023 Musto Lark National Championship.
Race 1 saw John Brickwood & Andy Hicks hit left and take the lead which they would hold on to. Tim Fells & Fran Gifford wiggled their way into second and likewise Stuart & Nick Hydon popped into third complimenting the top three old boy helm Lark Sailors.
In the final race Steve Chatten & Kirsty Phipps were the gate boat. Will Pank & Hannah Morris left the gate first, tacked half a minute later and crossed the fleet. They established a good lead with Chris White & Sam Bailey hunting them down until their rudder fell off the pintles.
This enabled Stuart & Nick to pull into second with Tim & Fran third. On the final reach to the finish Stuart & Nick were unable to overhaul Will & Hannah which led to a close finish.
After racing today Ed Bradburn & Holly Evans had done enough to take the title "Musto Lark National Champions 2023".
Thanks go to the wonderful hospitality of Brixham Yacht Club and all the volunteers that helped to make it a great event.
Overall Results:
Pos Fleet Sail No Helm Crew Club R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 Pts
1st Gold 2526 Ed Bradburn Holly Evans South Staffs SC 2 ‑7 2 2 1 ‑9 1 6 5 19
2nd Gold 2495 Stuart Hydon Nick Hydon Shustoke SC 6 2 5 1 ‑9 2 ‑8 3 2 21
3rd Gold 2528 John Brickwood Andy Hicks Frensham Pond SC 3 6 4 5 2 4 ‑15 1 ‑8 25
4th Gold 2521 Alan Krailing Tom Krailing Waldringfield SC 1 3 8 3 6 5 2 ‑15 ‑14 28
5th Gold 2527 Tim Fells Francis Gifford Salcombe YC 7 ‑14 1 8 3 6 ‑11 2 3 30
6th Gold 2533 Chris White Samuel Bailey South Staffs SC 9 5 3 6 8 ‑12 6 4 ‑11 41
7th Gold 2520 Harry Pynn Gemma Cook Waldringfield SC 5 1 12 7 12 1 4 ‑13 ‑13 42
8th Silver 2475 William Pank Hannah Morris Norfolk Broads YC ‑17 (OCS) 7 10 10 3 7 5 1 43
9th Gold 2492 James Stewart Eluned Stewart Netley SC 8 4 6 9 5 ‑14 ‑10 7 4 43
10th Gold 2538 Nigel Hufton Helen Scott Frensham Pond SC 4 10 9 ‑14 ‑11 10 3 8 10 54
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