Over the weekend of 2nd - 3rd September Blackwater Sailing Club hosted the latest event in the Craftinsure Wayfarer Travellers series, combined with the Snipe class.
Late summer holidays and other family commitments kept some regular travellers and home club sailors away, but the eight boats competing were a quality fleet. We had the Wilsons, fresh from their victory at the Nationals, travelling regulars team Townsend looking to find extra speed with their new sails, two-time Fireball world champion, Colin Goodman with his daughter Lexire, GBR Olympic development squad member Mattie Evans sailing with her father Dave, and Nationals runner up Rob Haigh drafting in Steve Perkins to replace his normal helm Graham Hoy who was holidaying in Croatia.
Warm sunshine and a steady F3-4 Easterly provide near perfect conditions on Saturday afternoon, and the first race set the scene for the day.
Sunday was a different game, the wind had decreased significantly, making it a better day for the lighter crews.
A great weekend's racing, fantastic sailing conditions, close racing throughout the fleet, and everyone leaving Essex with big smiles. Thanks to our sponsor, Craftinsure, who donated prizes, including a very nice sailing jacket which was raffled by boat number, the lucky winner was the Townsends - a perfect fit for Jacqueline!
Overall Results:
Pos Boat Name Sail No Helm Crew Club R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Pts
1st Restless 11093 Andrew Wilson Tom Wilson Datchet Water Sailing Club 1 1 1 1 ‑3 4
2nd Argo 998 Colin Goodman Lexie Goodman Bex Hill SC 4 4 ‑6 2 1 11
3rd Nomad 11183 Mattie Evans David Evans Blackwater Sailing Club 3 3 ‑4 3 2 11
4th Jay Jay 10925 Steve Perkins Rob Haigh Blackwater Sailing Club 2 (OCS) 2 4 5 13
5th Intermezzo 11012 Tim Townsend Jacqueline Townsend Medway Yacht Club ‑5 2 3 5 4 14
6th 11356 Alan Hoy Janet Hoy Blackwater SC ‑6 5 5 6 6 22
7th Summer Breeze 11349 Anthony Harris Emma Reeve Blackwater Sailing Club 7 6 (DNC) 7 7 27
8th Pelican 10621 Jeremy Featherstone Martin Maloney Marconi Sailing Club 8 7 (DNF) 8 8 31
The UK Wayfarer Association Craftinsure Travellers circuit has two events left for the year: the Inlands to be held at Blithfield Sailing Club on the 30th September/1st October and the traditional Finale at Bough Beech on the 11 and 12 November. The 2024 circuit is shaping up with events scheduled including a return to Blackwater, Datchet, Banbury, Arun and Bough Beech.
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