As the end of August approached so did the final race of a 22 race long series. The closest battle in living memory for the top spot was between two vintage Merlin teams, Harry Steward/Claudia Mancini in the Steward family heirloom 1742 Nutshell, against father daughter team Tony/Jess Cooper 3252 patriot competing in their first full Merlin season, more on the outcome of the gladiatorial battle later.
Once again a jewel in the Fishers Green calendar delivered, great racing and improvement through out the fleet, tremendous fun throughout, heroics retold in the bar after racing, and loads of people getting their first taste of racing under their belts, competitors blessed with amazing sunsets, beers and burgers what's not to love about a Wednesday evening race (drift) I for one can't wait for the 2024 Sunset Salver to start again.
35 entries, 20 out of 22 races sailed, 8 different race winners, good times.
With the series completed all that was left to do was to have the prize-giving and traditional end of series fish and chips expertly organised by Allan Appleton. Many thanks to our army of RO's taking their turn to make the racing happen and our ever present and at times over worked rescue crew Jess Mancini, Bill Noakes.
Overall Results:
1st 1742 vintage Merlin - Harry/Claudia
2nd 3252 vintage Merlin - Tony/Jess
3rd 5068 Solo - Richard Coulter
4th 3600 Aero - Blake Newman
5th 3055 vintage Merlin - Nick/Angie
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