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SK2 finishes 2nd at the Datchet Flyer

by SK2 Sailing 16 Dec 2014 08:44 GMT 13-14 December 2014

Last weekend we raced the Datchet Flyer, with Ben McGrane at the helm together with Dave Wade and Oliver Vidall, the SK2 delivered outstanding performance in both light and strong wind conditions. Finishing 2nd overall Sk2 lead all races over all the other keelboats, including a VX1 and F15.

Datchet Flyer Results: (top six)

1st Nick Craig & Alan Roberts (Merlin Rocket), Frensham Ponds SC, 21 pts
2nd Ben McGrane/ Dave Wade/ Olivier Vidal (SK2) Netley SC, 23 pts
3rd Jasper Barnham & Jonny Ratcliffe (Merlin Rocket), Snettisham Beach SC, 23.5 pts
4th Tom Gillard & Richard Anderton (505), Sheffield Viking SC SC, 24 pts
5th Tim Fells & Oli Wells (Merlin Rocket 3753), Northampton SC, 27 pts
6th Charlie Cumbley (OK), Teign Corinthian, 28 pts

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