Laser South Coast Grand Prix at Mudeford Sailing Club

Kerry Morgan finishes as first lady and second Radial at the Mudeford Laser open © Mike Roach

Matt Hill and Michael Harris during the Mudeford Laser open © Mike Roach

Last year this regatta was held in a Force 6 blasting over Hengistbury Head, severly daunting a number of competitors.

This year on 27 June, the Laser South Coast fleet had a perfect sunny, breezy day at Mudeford with 18 Full Rig sailors led by locals Rob and James Spencer with Spinnaker's Matt Reid in third. Rob won the 2nd race from Matt with Weston's Ian Morgan 3rd. Only clubmate Richard Horn broke into this group in the last race.

The Radial fleet was dominated by Ben Elvin (Wembley) and Kerry Morgan (Weston) in all 3 races, only Michael Harris (Spinnaker) and Matt Hill (Mudeford) making any impression.

Many thanks to Ken and Lynnette White for the racing.

Overall Results:

Full Rig
1st Rob Spencer (Mudeford)
2nd Matt Reid (Spinnaker)
3rd Ian Morgan (Weston)
4th James Spencer (Mudeford)
5th Richard Horn (Weston)

Radial Rig
1st Ben Elvin (Wembley)
2nd Kerry Morgan (Weston)
3rd Michael Harris (Spinnaker)
4th Matt Hill (Mudeford)
5th Jim Sowdem (Mudeford)

4.7 Rig
1st Kate Grandfield (Mudeford)