BOSS Multi Gala at Brightlingsea Sailing Club

New faces due to the new demand for the Boss meet for the second round of the Gala series. New team, Pirate FM (Mr Chairman) Tim Cunliffe/Vicki Watling led the fleet to the windward mark. Places changed on the downwind leg, but East Coast crew Stitch Print Connelly/Green won the first race. Connelly again won the second race after a close taking dual with Team Pirate FM. The wind picked up for the final race of the day, which suited Reynolds/Sledge to give them the gun and an early shower. A day where consistency and boat handling gave Reynolds/Sledge the overnight lead, with Pirate FM in second.

Day two produced the closes racing of the fleets, with three new race winners. Team Pirate, Cunliffe/Watling took line honours after a very close race with Reynolds/Harris, and Baza/Allen. The second race went to Steve Bell/Okenden after well-executed start, and the fleet left chasing. The final race of the day went to Baza/Allen, having found the go button on their new boat. Team Pirate FM, chased all the way, again a very close race amongst the fleets. The final outcome going to Team Pirate Cunliffe/Watling, having sailed the most consistent series. An encouraging sign for the Nationals only one month away.

Overall Results:

Pos Sail Helm & Crew               Club                    Pts
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1st 757  Tim Cunliffe & Vicki      Watling Restronguet SC    9
2nd 707  N Connelly & M Green      Stone SC                 11
3rd 781  Mike Reynolds & P Harries Weyland                  14
4th 778  B Bradford & D Allen      Yarmouth & Galston       18
5th 815  S Bell & M Ockenden       Island Barn Reservoir SC 19
6th 718  G Kimber & S Barnard      Stone SC                 28

More Information:

• UK BOSS Class Association
• Brightlingsea Sailing Club