Flying Fifteen Southern Traveller Series at Middle Nene Sailing Club
by Wilf Kunze 6 Oct 2015 23:21 BST
3-4 October 2015
Flying Fifteen Southern Traveller Series at Middle Nene © Wilf Kunze, MNSC
After racing had to be abandoned on Saturday due to lack of wind, the day closed with a very enjoyable Autumn Dinner. So all hopes were pinned on Sunday, and whilst the wind was light and fluky, the fleet managed three races plus a Crews' Race!
Due to the changeable winds the results were open till almost the last minute with slow but sometimes very close racing, especially between the three main contenders for 1st place. 2433, 2407 and 2606 took a first and second each in the three races (2 to count) and the final score had to be calculated carefully, with the sailors from MNSC ensuring the trophy stayed at home. The visitors from Broxbourne took third place in the rankings of the Open Meeting.
The MNSC Open was also the final heat of the Southern Traveller Series for Classic Fifteens, an event which was held at Llangorse (Powys), Broxbourne (Herts.), South Cerney (Gloucestershire) and Middle Nene (Northants.).
Many thanks to all the sailors (visitors came from as far as North Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and Hertfordshire) and also to everyone who helped to make this event a great success!
The next Flying 15 Open Meeting for Classic and Silver Fleet boats will be held in early October 2016 (subject to confirmation).
Middle Nene SC Open Meeting results:
1st 2433 Mark Greer / Jim Reid, MNSC
2nd 2407 Matt Yallop / Katie Brown, MNSC
3rd 2606 Bob Tait / Mick Musgrove, Broxbourne SC
4th 617 Graham Lamond / John Washington, Ripon SC
5th 2700 Neil Batholomey / Emma Brown, MNSC
6th 3031 Brian Turner / Jackie Burns, Broxbourne SC
7th 2263 Derek Harrison / Tim Greaves, South Cerney SC
8th 2646 Jeremy Arnold / Jo Anstee MNSC
9th 2468 Richard Jarvis / John Pestell, MNSC
10th 2267 Stuart Shaw / Adrian Bew, MNSC
11th 2448 John Mitchell / Dennis Manning, MNSC
Southern Traveller Series (Classics) results:
1st 2433 Mark Greer / Jim Read, MNSC
2nd 2606 Bob Tait / Mick Musgrove, Broxbourne SC
3rd 2700 Neil Bartholomey / Emma Brown, MNSC
4th 3031 Brian Turner / Jackie Burns, Broxbourne SC
5th 2263 Derek Harrison / Tim Greaves, South Cerney SC
6th 2626 Richard Taylor / Kate Holligon / Rosie Wiltshire, South Cerney SC
7th 2260 John Harvey / Barry Medwell, South Cerney SC