Winsford Flash Sailing Club held its first ever Streaker open meeting on 11 October. This event was part of the 2025 HD Sails Northern Paddle Series.
In the heart of Cheshire, Winsford Flash SC (WFSC) has a 90 acre lake fed by the River Weaver which runs to the west side of the lake, separated by a bund.
With light winds forecast from very early in the week a low attendance was anticipated but a total of nine helms took to the water, seven from the home club were joined by Martin McKettrick from Southport SC and Dave Borrett from Beaver SC.
After three exciting races the fleet retired to the club house for much needed refreshments and to reflect on the day. Closing remarks and thanks were made by Jim Murie the Menagerie Class Captain (who helms a Byte) to the race officers, the safety boat crews, Carl Ellis, Eric Hazeldene, Frank Lafferty, Jonathan Latham and the galley team, Kathy and Janet. The prizes were awarded by Zoe. An endeavour award was made to Rick Hough who improved his finishing position in each and every race.
Overall Results:
Pos Sail No Helm Club R1 R2 R3 Pts
1 2177 Pete Coop Winsford Flash SC ‑2 1 1 2
2 2195 Rosemarie Benson Winsford Flash SC ‑3 2 2 4
3 1864 Dave Borrett Beaver SC 1 ‑5 4 5
4 1868 Steve Bellamy Winsford Flash SC ‑4 3 3 6
5 2159 / 1785 Dominic Oakeshott Winsford Flash SC ‑5 4 5 9
6 1934 Rick Hough Winsford Flash SC ‑8 7 6 13
7 1886 Martin McKettrick Southport SC ‑7 6 7 13
8 2165 Sandy Mill Winsford Flash SC 6 ‑9 9 15
9 1702 Fiona Niddrie Winsford Flash SC (DNC) 8 8 16
Next year's event will be a combined Streaker class and Comet class open which is currently scheduled for 10 October 2026.
This year's Streaker season concludes with the End of Season Championship at Northampton Sailing Club on 25 October. The event is the series decider for the Rooster Super Series, HD Sails Northern Paddle Series and North Sails Southern Paddle Series.
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