The Snipe Class returned to Bala after a 4-year interlude over the long weekend of 4-6th August for their National Championships sponsored by Marlin Spike. Marlin Spike is a premium brand of Rum and have been incredibly supportive of the class in the UK and elsewhere. Bala Sailing Club sits on the beautiful lake which is 4 miles long and surrounded by the rolling hills and mountains of Denbighshire. It is a stunningly beautiful sailing location and area.
The fleet was competitive comprising 22 boats with the usual spread of ages from teens to those a bit older! Entries came from Orkney and Belgium as well as Kent, Devon, and Cheshire. A strong shore-based support team including galley and bar were also present encouraging a family fun filled weekend.
The Snipe fleet benefits from long lasting boats (competitive boats are often over 20 years old), an international racing scene and a very friendly class with excellent closely fought racing in the UK at a selection of venues. Boats are difficult to get hold of so please contact the class association if you are interested in taking part.
Peter Wolstenholme winning the brand new set of sails generously donated by Marlin Spike in the free draw.
A fantastic time was had by all, with huge thanks going to Bala Sailing Club for their warm welcome and excellent on and offshore teams.
Overall Results:
1st Master: Alan Williams and Liz Pike
1st Junior Helm: Connor Line
1st Junior Crew: Charlotte Knight
1st Lady Helm: Sue Roberts
1st Ladies Boat: Beth Holbrook and Sally Gilder
1st Orkney Boat: Mark Taylor and Anna Taylor
1st 28451 Matthew Wolstenholme Will Maguire Bough Beach ‑5 ‑4 3 2 1 4 1 11
2nd 30316 Alan Williams Liz Pike Bough Beach 1 5 ‑7 1 3 ‑10 4 14
3rd 29408 John Reed Liz Reed Bough Beach 3 1 2 5 5 ‑8 ‑7 16
4th 30226 Mark Antonelli Tracy Antonelli Budworth 4 3 ‑15 ‑8 6 3 2 18
5th 31284 Kristof Woutters Roza Hartsans SRNA ‑7 6 4 4 2 ‑9 5 21
6th 30757 Peter Wolstenholme Lloyd Roberts Bough Beach ‑6 ‑7 6 6 4 2 6 24
7th 29611 Sue Roberts Steve Roberts Bough Beach ‑12 ‑15 1 7 9 1 11 29
8th 30834 Eric Paalman Aylish MacKenzie Budworth ‑9 2 ‑13 9 8 7 3 29
9th 30617 P"il Hackney Emma Hackney Budworth 2 10 10 ‑11 11 6 ‑15 39
10th 30881 Conner Line Emma Curran Bough Beach 8 ‑12 8 10 ‑17 5 10 41
11th 29970 Richard Marshall Debbie Marshall Blackwater 10 ‑16 5 3 12 ‑17 13 43
12th 26996 Chris Surridge Jonathan Surridge ‑15 8 14 14 7 ‑16 8 51
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