Over the weekend of 5-6 October, Warsash Sailing Club hosted the popular annual H2 event for the Solent Trophy. The event was added extra spice as, this being the final event of the H2 season, the new Travellers Trophy series was also to be decided.
The forecast did not look very benign, with strong winds forecast for the Saturday and rain forecast for Sunday. Nonetheless, most of the top helms were there, with the notable exception of Inland and National Champion Josh Hamer.
The 15 to 20 knots plus breeze on Saturday brewed up a nasty short sea at the entrance to Southampton water, giving the competitors plenty of opportunity to test their wave riding technique.
In common with many fleets of singlehander dinghies, crew weight plays a significant part in the results. This year's Nationals was a very light wind affair and resulted in the lighter helms being to the fore but when it blows the heavier chaps come into their own. This year has seen winners' weights ranging from 70kg to 115 kg.
So an exhausted Richard Leftley sailed back to the club knowing that he had won the Travellers Trophy as well as the Solent Trophy. Richard Le Mare finished in second place, just two points behind, with Steve Hendon third and Warsash SC member Adrian Williams in fourth place.
Warsash SC were the hosts of the very first H2 National Championships and we have visited the club every year since. Thanks to everyone who made our visit so enjoyable.
Overall Results : -
Pos Sail No Forename Surname Club R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Pts
1 145 Richard Leftley Bowmoor SC 2 ‑3 1 2 1 1 1 8
2 156 Richard Le Mare Warsash SC 1 1 2 1 2 ‑4 2 9
3 166 Steven Hendon Blithfield SC ‑3 2 3 3 3 2 3 16
4 154 Adrian Williams Warsash SC 4 5 4 DNF 4 5 6 28
5 152 Ian Dawson Warsash SC 5 4 5 ‑10 8 3 4 29
6 148 Dave Barker Draycote Water SC 6 6 ‑9 4 6 6 7 35
7 177 Chris Brown RORC 9 7 6 ‑10 5 7 5 39
8 102 Ian Little Thorpe Bay YC 7 9 7 ‑10 7 8 8 46
9 150 Stephen Oliver Warsash SC 8 8 8 DNC DNC DNC DNC 64
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