Frostbite Series at Alton Water Sailing Centre Overall
by Paul Ross 28 Mar 2007 08:45 BST
January - March 2007
Paul Ross wins the Alton Water Frostbite Series © Paul Ross
The 400 acre site that is Alton Water Sports Centre near Ipswich hosted its annual Frostbite series from January to March comprising a 9 race series. The event attracted 118 entries and was a mainly windy affair with fleet starts.
The Laser fleet were well represented with 19 entries and was hotly contested with Tom Branton of Waldringfield taking the honours as well as 7th overall in the series.
The Slow Handicap fleet was dominated by the Waldringfield Cadet of Tim & Chalie Linsell who were never troubled.
The Fast & Medium fleets filled the top of the overall classification with Alan Krailing & Edd Mcardle in a Lark taking the Medium honours from Harry Pynn & Clare Gosling also in a Lark who were 2nd & 3rd respectiveley in the overall standings.
The Fast Fleet was headed by Paul Ross in his Contender followed by the Javelin of Gavin Johnson and Matt Toone closely followed by David Rhodes in his Blaze.
Paul Ross took overall honours in the series and a special award went to Rheanna Pavey for the highest placed Topper to finish all 9 races.
Many thanks need to go to all the staff at Alton Water for a well run series in a fantastic setting.
Overall Results:
| Pos | Boat Type | Helm | Crew | Club |
|---|
| 1st | Contender | Paul Ross | | Shotley S.C |
| 2nd | Lark | Alan Krailing | Edd McArdle | Waldringfield S.C |
| 3rd | Lark | Harry Pynn | Clare Gosling | Waldringfield S.C |
| 4th | Javelin | Gavin Johnson | Matt Toone | Alton Water |
| 5th | RS200 | Ben Alexander | Micheal Carr | DYC |