The Solo class took to the water on a beautiful sailing day, ready to compete in a one day series of races. The weather was unseasonably amazing for October, feeling like much earlier in the summer.
The course set for the day was a challenging triangle sausage, promising both strategic manoeuvres and fast-paced action. The weather conditions were near perfect, with the wind blowing steadily between 9 to 12 knots, providing an ideal setting for competitive sailing.
The day consisted of four races, with two races scheduled in the morning and two more in the afternoon. In the first race of the day, a few sailors encountered capsizes due to unexpected strong gusts of wind, adding an element of unpredictability to the competition.
By lunchtime, it was clear that Adam Meekings, Mike Dray, David Mason, and Tim Lewis had established themselves as the front-runners, creating a significant gap between themselves and the rest of the fleet. The afternoon races promised an exciting showdown between these four sailors, as they battled it out for the top spot on the podium.
After an intense series of races, Mike Dray emerged as the series champion, showcasing exceptional sailing skills and consistency. Adam Meekings secured the second position, while David Mason rounded off the podium in third place. Among the local sailors from IBRSC (Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club), Peter Halliday managed to hold onto his top spot, despite not participating in the last race, narrowly fending off a challenge from James Collett by RRS A8.1.
The day's racing had been a true test of skill and determination, leaving sailors and spectators alike with lasting memories of a beautiful day for sailing.
Overall Results:
Pos Helm Sail No Club R1 R2 R3 R4 Pts
1st Mike Dray 6017 Hawley Lake SC 1 ‑4 1 1 3
2nd Adam Meekings 5676 Maidenhead sailing club 3 1 ‑4 3 7
3rd David Mason 5582 Silver Wing Sailing Club 2 ‑3 3 2 7
4th Tim Lewis 6010 RYA ‑4 2 2 4 8
5th Steve Jones 5730 Littleton SC 5 5 5 ‑6 15
6th Ian Cherrill 4650 Frensham Pond ‑7 6 6 5 17
7th Tim Medcalf 5089 Tamesis Club 8 7 ‑12 7 22
8th Mike Barnes 3847 RYA Lagos YC 6 10 9 ‑12 25
9th Peter Halliday 4071 Island Barn Reservoir SC 11 8 7 (DNC) 26
10th James Collett 5091 Island Barn Reservoir SC 10 ‑11 8 8 26
11th Ben Russell 4670 Island Barn Reservoir SC 9 (DNF) 13 9 31
12th Bill Hutchings 4551 Tonbridge Town ‑12 9 11 11 31
13th Mike Jones 5215 Island Barn Reservoir SC ‑13 12 10 10 32
14th Tim Gabriel 5684 Island Barn Reservoir SC ‑14 13 14 13 40
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