The western Solent and Royal Lymington YC were the fine venues for this year's K6 Nationals, sponsored by Craftinsure. Nine races were held over three days in what was forecast to be light wind.
Friday began with little or no wind prompting an hour's postponement from the scheduled 12.55 start. A sea breeze saved the day and racing began later than planned with the tide flowing with the wind towards the leeward mark.
Day 2, beautiful clear skies, building sea breeze, no postponements needed today.
Day 3, 11.25 first warning signal for the final two races and despite the early start the sea breeze had arrived early.
The Barkers managed to hold off Lawrence and Hector up the final beat, crossing the line in first place and taking the Championship. Breathless stuff! With Team Harvey home in fourth, they secured the final podium place despite Neil and Stuart coming home in third. Five different race winning teams, close racing throughout the fleet and unexpectedly good conditions can't wait for 2025 Nationals at Stone SC.
Huge thanks to the race team for setting great courses in challenging conditions, Royal Lymington YC for hosting the event and to Craftinsure for their support and commitment to the Class.
Overall Results :-
Sail No Helm Crew Club R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 Pts
1st 209 George Barker Bertie Barker Oxford SC 1 1 2 ‑4 ‑4 2 1 2 1 10
2nd 201 Lawrence Crispin Hector Cisneros Stone SC 2 ‑5 ‑3 2 2 1 2 1 2 12
3rd 113 Richard Harvey Mick Steer/Kate Franklin Carsington SC ‑6 2 4 3 1 3 ‑5 3 4 20
4th 222 Neil Fulcher Stuart Pinch Stone SC 3 4 ‑5 1 3 ‑8 3 4 3 21
5th 142 Dave Hall Paul Constable/Maria Richards Blackwater SC (DNF) 3 1 5 ‑8 4 7 6 5 31
6th 165 Toby Woodings Mark Woodings Carsington SC 4 ‑8 7 6 5 5 4 ‑9 6 37
7th 122 John Tabor Tom Kosteletos/James Bennett Oxford SC 5 ‑7 6 7 7 ‑9 6 7 7 45
8th 166 Fraser Elms Mark Timmans Hayling Island SC 7 6 ‑8 ‑9 6 6 8 5 8 46
9th 124 Paul Owen Fenella Williams Oxford SC 8 ‑9 ‑9 8 9 7 9 8 9 58
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