ISO Multi Gala at Eastbourne Sovereign Sailing Club
by Mick Whitmore 20 Jun 2000 17:28 BST
Topper Multi Gala ISO Report
The ISO fleet gathered at Eastbourne Sovereign Sailing Club over the weekend
of the 17th - 18th June for the latest round of the Multi Gala series.
A very hot weekend was forecast, this materialised, however light winds from
the east Dominated the weekend.
After a slight delay racing got underway. Race 1 and National Champions Mike
Speller and Rob Burridge played the first beat right and were not headed
throughout the race, though they were chased home all the way by Mick
Whitmore and Sarah Smith from the local club with Team RWO Alistair Clarke
and Pete Lindley in third place.
Race 2 got underway with Whitmore and Smith having to re-cross the start
line round the end, with only one lap to go they had managed to get back to
fourth place with Speller and Burridge leading from Team RWO. Some confusion
then set in as to a shorten course flag and all of the fleet with the
exception of Whitmore and Smith suddenly headed off for the finish line with
their spinnakers up, doubt then set in with the leaders, especially as
Whitmore and Smith were by now nearly up to the windward mark, so all the
fleet set off in pursuit up wind again, this gave a gift win to
Whitmore/Smith and enough distance between them and the rest of the fleet so
the laughing couldn't be heard. Team RWO were second and Speller/Burridge
third.
The last race of the Saturday in the dying wind saw "Flying Bannana" sailed
by Andrew Gould and Vicky Lewis at last fulfil their potential and take an
open meeting race win, Vicky celebrating in style as they crossed the line
and took the gun, Team RWO second, Speller and Burridge third.
Saturday night at Eastbourne Sovereign is always party night, a great
barbeque, the England V Germany match on TV ( WE WON!) and a Live band made
for a terrific evening/early morning.
Sunday, the sun was out all day again, and the light winds were slightly
better than the day before.
Speller and Burridge had obviously been drinking shandy or orange juice
only, three wins from the three races, can't argue with that sort of form.
Not far behind them, though definitely not shandy drinkers were Gould and
Lewis with two seconds and a third. Team RWO were down a little on the day
with fifth and two third places and Whitmore and Smith were disappointed
with a fourth and two fifth places. John Gill and Juliet Daniels from Stone
S.C. came on the pace on Sunday with a second a two fourth places.
Again some new faces appearing on the circuit, these are most welcome. A
good event, a great party. Thanks to sponsors for donating various prizes, Smith and Gibbs Yacht
Chandlers, and Storm 10 Clothing.
Overall Results:
Pos Boat Helm and Crew Club Pts
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1st Mike Speller and Rob Burridge Minnis Bay/Weirwood 7
2nd Andrew Gould and Vicky Lewis Emsworth Slipper 12
3rd Team RWO Alistair Clarke/Pete Lindley Castle Cove SC 13
4th Mick Whitmore and Sarah Smith Eastbourne Sov SC 17
5th John Gill and Juliet Daniels Stone SC 19
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