Hadron H2 open meeting at Chichester Yacht Club
by Keith Callaghan 1 Apr 2018 20:28 BST
31 March 2018
Hadron H2 open meeting at Chichester © Keith Callaghan
A quarter of the nation's Hadron H2 fleet turned up on a cold, grey day to do battle for their first open meeting of the year on 31st March. There were two very welcome newcomers - Dave Barker, who has just purchased 'Fire and Ice' #113, and Andrew McGaw, who collected his new H2 #128 from the manufacturer on Thursday. They joined Nigel Cowan, Dick Holden, Adrian Williams, Ian Dawson and Simon Hipkin for the three race event.
The wind was a desultory 8-10 knots, with wind streaks which made for some difficult sailing, especially upwind. All competitors showed a good turn of speed at times but by far the most consistent helm on the day was Ian Dawson, sailing in a borrowed boat 'Agent Orange' #122, as his new H2 is not yet completed.
Although Ian was challenged by Dick and Simon in particular, losing the lead to them on several occasions, he was in the lead in each race when it counted - at the finish line. So with 3 bullets, a surprised and delighted Ian (he is so modest) was the clear winner.
Simon and Dick sailed consistently well to finish second and third, followed by the two newcomers (well done, chaps) and Adrian and Nigel.
And well done all for showing up on a cold and damp day and for giving the shoreside spectators such an entertaining spectacle.
More photos available in the CYC album
Overall Results:
| Pos | Sail No | Helm | Club | R1 | R2 | R3 | Pts |
|---|
| 1st | 122 | Ian Dawson | Warsash SC | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2nd | 103 | Simon Hipkin | Walton & Frinton YC | -3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3rd | 121 | Richard Holden | Arun YC | 2 | -5 | 4 | 6 |
| 4th | 113 | Dave Barker | Draycote Water SC | -5 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 5th | 128 | A McGaw | Northampton SC | 4 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| 6th | 114 | Adrian Williams | Warsash SC | -7 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 7th | 109 | Nigel Cowan | CYC | 6 | -7 | 7 | 13 |