RS300 Open at Bough Beach Sailing Club
by Alastair Wood 28 Oct 2004 15:04 BST
23-24 October 2004
Left to right – Richard Southern, Steve Cook, Frank Catt © Alastair Wood
The day dawned still and misty and the forecast NW Force 3-4 was optimistic. There was a good atmosphere as boats were rigged and the 3 visitors were made very welcome by the 5 BBSC sailors. A reverse ‘P’ course was set for the first race with the wind filling in to a SW 2-3. Steve, Frank and David set the pace breaking clear of the pack as the wind filled in then dropped. The lead and following groups both had close fought competitions and Frank finally won with Steve and David close behind.
The wind had set round to the NW during the first race and the course reverted to a triangle. Steve and Frank were joined by Alastair in the tussle for the front. Steve won followed by Alastair and Frank.
After lunch the existing triangle was retained and a sausage added for interest! Richard took off with Frank and Steve, and in a shifty wind they stayed out front despite much position changing in a very close fleet. Steve won followed by Richard, Frank and Nick. Steve had won by this stage and Richard took off into the lead of the last race never to be caught.
Overall Results:
1st RS300 479 Steve Cook (Stokes Bay) 4pts;
2nd RS300 383 Frank Catt (Downs) 7pts;
3rd RS300 374 Richard Southern (BBSC) 9pts;
4th RS300 366 Barry Steel (Aldenham) 12pts;
5th RS300 422 Alastair Wood (BBSC) 13pts.