Enterprise Open at North Staffs Sailing Club

by Steve Blackburn 26 Apr 2004 19:00 BST 25/04/04

A glorious sunny day to be haved by all. There only problem where was the wind. Whispering 1 – 2 force wind and changing direction North to West. We started with a cup of tea and toast provided by the club. Three visitors and three home sailors set sail.

Race 1: started with Mike Birch and Charles Bowyer WLYC rounding the windward mark first followed by Martin Rubrey and Adam Rubrey, North Staffs SC and Steve Blackburn and Anthony Hall-Turner, Pilkington SC. Mike Birch went on to win. Steve Blackburn overtook for second spot and Phil Wilson and James Gillespie, Ogston SC overtaking Martin Rubrey whom claimed forth.

Race 2: Blackburn approached the windward mark first, followed by 2 other sailors who rounded the mark the wrong way. Birch took full advantage and lead by the second mark to the finish. Blackburn managed to climb back up to second and Phil Wilson collected third.

Race 3: Birch swapped boats to give the other competitors a chance already winning 2 races. Birch rounded the windward mark first, followed by Blackburn and Wilson in third; positions stayed the same for the remainder of the race.

Also A big thank you for North Staffs SC for the hospitality as they made this event a very memorable and special event. It was a great shame that more competitors couldn’t make it. Be sure to make the journey next year.

Overall Results:

Pos	Boat Type	Sail No	Helm	Crew	Club	Pts
1st	Enterprise	22344	Mike Birch	Charles Bower	WLYC	2
2nd	Enterprise	21350	Steve Blackburn	Anthony Hall-Turner	Pilkington SC	4
3rd	Enterprise	22694	Phil Wilson	James Gillespie	Ogston SC	6
4th	Enterprise	21407	Martin Rubrey	Adam Rubrey	North Staffs SC	8
5th	Enterprise	14702	Rodger Bradshaw	Jackie Bradshaw	North Staffs SC	9