The last week had seen a build up filled with excitement, anticipation and much expectation for Sunday 14th July. Finally the day of the premier sporting event in 2024 had arrived. Would the Shustoke SC Solo Open Meeting 2024, sponsored by Allen and CB Coverstore live up to the hype!
The forecast was for light north westerly breeze which can often be a tricky direction at Shustoke. As sailors arrived, they were greeted by more breeze than expected but unfortunately this wouldn't stay. After a briefing from Race Officer Jim Hopton, the fleet took to the water for an 11am kick off.
So after three races were done the keen mathematicians will have clocked that the top four boats were all tied on 4 points, highlighting how close the racing had been all day. This meant that the winner this year is Cole Briscoe who despite being at the very front of the Shustoke fleet for some time had not previously won this event and the Shustoke Solo Trophy was coming home! Congratulations Cole!
The prize winners received a variety of beer, chocolates and some kit from our sponsors, Allen. At the prize-giving Cole thanked the Race Officer and his duty team, the galley team and our visitors. Thanks also to our sponsors Allen and CB Coverstore.
Overall Results:
Pos Sail No Helm Club R1 R2 R3 Pts
1st 4439 Cole Briscoe Shustoke SC ‑4 3 1 4
2nd 5880 Martin Honnor Ogston SC 1 ‑8 3 4
3rd 5635 Stuart Hydon Shustoke SC 3 1 ‑6 4
4th 6073 Stephen Dennison RYA 2 2 ‑4 4
5th 6029 Paul Burgoine Shustoke SC ‑8 4 2 6
6th 5704 Jamie Cuxson Shustoke SC 5 ‑9 5 10
7th 5740 Mike Cossey Shustoke SC ‑10 5 7 12
8th 5432 Nigel Wilkins Shustoke SC ‑12 6 9 15
9th 6049 Olly Saunders Shustoke SC 7 (RET) 8 15
10th 5671 Simon Dipple Shustoke SC ‑14 7 11 18
11th 5401 Andy Bownes Barnt Green SC 9 11 (DNF) 20
12th 5210 Neil Wilkinson Shustoke SC 6 (RET) RET 21
13th 4501 Dave Shepherd Shustoke SC 11 10 (DNC) 21
14th 4503 Mark Cuxson Shustoke SC ‑13 12 10 22
15th 5177 Chris Blackburn Shustoke SC ‑15 13 12 25
16th 4537 Ian Shaw Notts County SC (DNC) DNC DNC 34
1st Home Sailor (not in top 3) Paul Burgoine
1st Over 70 years old Mike Cossey
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