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Laser Lakeland Grand Prix at Killington Sailing Association

by Tim Luke 17 Apr 2011 21:02 BST 9 April 2011

21 boats from 6 clubs turned out for this year’s Laser Open at Killington Lake. It was great to see familiar faces from last year’s Grand Prix series and welcome many new faces to Killington including a six strong contingent from St Mary’s Loch, several of whom drove down from Edinburgh that morning. Late arrivals allowed time for the breeze to build and for race staff to coax outboards back to life after the winter break. There was long enough for the youngsters to discuss the impact of A levels on their sailing and for the oldies to compare winter physio bills!

The breeze oscillated through 60% making start lines a challenge. Boats occasionally got onto the plane but not for long. Sun burn and dehydrated dry suit wearers were the only hazards.

Results were remarkably similar to 2010 with the local Lawson brothers dominating the event. This year David stretched out his lead in all three races with “Pete the professional” (Sail Blades) in contention. Last year’s series winner, Dan Trotter, was edged into 4th place by Gareth Balfour of KSA who was consistent with two third places and a fourth. Sharing 10 points with Dan were Tom Goden, a very welcome new face from Bassenthwaite and Tim Luke. After yet another birthday Tim can enjoy a close contest with Jonathan Nicoll in the Grand Masters.

Overall Results:

PosSail NoHelmClubCategoryR1R2R3Pts
1133259David LawsonBassenthwaiteMaster1112
2147093Pete LawsonKillingtonMaster2224
3197704Gareth BalfourKillingtonAdult3346
4170423Dan TrotterDerwentYouth711310
5175602Tom GosdenBassenthwaiteAdult104610
6197704Tim LukeKillingtonGrand Master145510
763208Susan LandonKillingtonMaster47911
8113689Martin MetcalfeKillingtonMaster581113
9197194Mark SimpsonUllswaterMaster612713
10179737Jonathon NichollsUllswaterGrand Master136814
11141470Paul HoldsworthKillingtonMaster991018
12177885Steve RobertsSouth WidermereMaster8141220
13189089Richard StartupDerwentMaster12101322
1475221William KenyonKillingtonAdult11DSQ1425
158Jack lawsonKillingtonYouthDSQ131528
1659759Craig ReidKillingtonMaster15151630
17120128Ian MalcolmSt Mary's LochGrand Master17161733
1891329Paul NichollsSt Mary's LochMaster16171933
19198893Maria beattieSt Mary's LochYouth18181836
2077746Cameron NichollsSt Mary's LochYouth20192039
21122052Leigh YoungSt Mary's LochMaster19202139

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