Osprey National Championships at Porthpean Sailing Club - Day 3

Edwards & Coxon on day 3 of the Osprey Nationals at Porthpean © Mike Rice / www.fotoboat.com

Day 3, July 21st, of the 39 boat Osprey Nationals at Porthpean brought another long wait before the breeze settled enough to allow two races in late afternoon. The first race was sailed in around 8 kts, with a slight pickup to 10 kts for the second. The second day of offshore breezes again brought challenging beats, tacking to and fro approaching a windward mark under the cliffs.

After a surfeit of sausages the previous day, the fleet cured their indigestion by reverting to triangle sausage courses instead, with just one lap of each. A short running leg to the finish added to the excitement for groups of boats going through in close company.

The lighter breezes gave some new faces a chance to shine at the front. The previous day's risers, Cooney and Frith had a poor day, and Championship leaders Matt Burge and Vyv Townend could only manage one good result.

Staying consistent though were Chris Gould and Nick Broomhall who took a second and a win, while D J Edwards and James Coxon also improved with a win in the first race, and a third place in the second race.

The results put Edwards and Coxon into a three point lead, from Burge/ Townend, and Gould/ Broomhall. Any of the three could take the Championship on the final day.

Event sponsors are Gul, Hartley Boats, Allen Bros, Clamcleat, Marlow Ropes, Creation Covers, D G Buscombe and Towergate insurance.

Results after day 3: