Hamble Star Open day at Erith Yacht Club
by Sarah Mees 11 Jul 2005 15:37 BST
10 July 2005
Racing round the first mark at Erith during the Hamble Star open day © Sarah Mees
On Sunday 10th July the Hamble Star Class Association held on open day at Erith Yacht Club on the Thames. 13 Hamble Stars lined up to show off the new sails that were purchased with a grant from Awards for All. 11 Hamble Stars raced in a triangle-sausage stlye course.
The tide was beatable, with so little wind, if you took the correct course. Those who have sailed at Erith for many years did just this, including Dave Munge, ex EYC member and former olympic Star sailor of another sort, helmed Hamble Star 106 with Robert Taylor as crew - they led until the third mark when they were overtaken by Star 115 Richard Banner (EYC) with Peter and Mary Robinson as crew.
A stroke of bad luck within metres of the line, meant that Star 111 (EYC) Bob Saunders and crew Helen and Bethany, had to retire without finishing, thereby losing their third place to the bemused Jeremy Strong Star 29, (EYC)and crew Sarah and Vicky.
Medals were awarded to winners and youngsters.
Overall Results:
| Pos | Sail No | Helm | Crew | Club | Pts |
|---|
| 1st | 115 | Richard Banner | Peter and Mary Robinson | Erith YC | 1 |
| 2nd | 106 | Dave Munge | Robert Taylor | Erith YC | 2 |
| 3rd | 29 | Jeremy Strong | Sarah and Vicky | Erith YC | 3 |
| 4th | 54 | Nigel Field | Peter and Terry | Erith YC | 4 |
| 5th | 84 | Eve Peyto | Jane, Lucy and Sadie | Erith YC | 5 |