Six visiting Miracles from across the country joined the home boats for the End of Season Championships that was successfully run alongside normal club racing. Some had travelled on Friday and took advantage of the on-sight camping facilities and the opportunity to sample the local hostelries.
On Saturday we were greeted by a brisk westerly breeze blowing straight down the length of the reservoir that gradually weakened through the afternoon. A leisurely start time of 13:30hrs allowed plenty of time to rig and tune the boats and generally catch-up with friends as well as enjoying the sausage baps and an early lunch.
With two races completed for the day, the whole fleet ambled across the road to enjoy an excellent meal at the local pub where many sailing memories were relived.
Sunday morning dawned and the reservoir was like a mirror; a race officer's nightmare. However, the forecast was for the wind to fill in around mid-day so racing was duly postponed allowing more time for a leisurely breakfast. There were no complaints. This proved a good decision and the wind complied enabling all three scheduled races to be completed.
A very welcome afternoon tea awaited competitors and helpers prepared by the hard-working galley team followed by prize-giving in the sunshine.
Many thanks go to:
The Race Officers, Pete and Tim, who were very professional and did exceptionally well to complete the full programme of five races with some excellent courses. Also, the various Safety crew.
The galley, especially Dav who was there all weekend keeping us fed and watered.
Zara for organising the event.
All the competitors without which there would not be an event.
In conclusion, a successful championship and a great weekend.
Overall Results:
Pos Sail No Helm Crew Club R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Pts
1st 4026 Dave Turtle Zara Frankton Shustoke SC ‑1 ‑1 1 1 1 3
2nd 4121 Wayne Atherton Angela Sweeney Delph SC ‑2 2 2 2 ‑4 6
3rd 4114 Graham Watts Helen Jacks Staunton Harold SC ‑4 ‑5 4 4 2 10
4th 4020 John Tippett Kathy Boulton Draycote Water SC ‑6 6 3 ‑8 3 12
5th 3805 Hannah Metcalfe‑Smith Tom Metcalfe‑Smith Thornbury SC 3 3 ‑7 6 ‑7 12
6th 402 Jamie Cuxson Cole Briscoe Shustoke SC ‑7 ‑8 6 3 5 14
7th 4115 Carolynn Smith Nick Smith Thornbury SC ‑8 4 5 7 (DNF) 16
8th 4110 Paul Robinson Dave Dyson Whitefriars SC 5 ‑7 ‑8 5 6 16
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