Spring Bank Open Regatta at West Riding Sailing Club
by John Gledhill 2 Jun 2005 09:16 BST
28-30 May 2005
Both heavy weather revellers and light air strategists were catered for in WRSC’s Spring Bank Regatta held over three fun filled days of the Bank Holiday Weekend. Saturday’s forecast of 25mph winds was met in full and many preferred to watch the “experts” from the safety of the shore. They were not disappointed, the carnage was impressive and some craft had to be temporarily abandoned while personal safety was secured elsewhere.
Sunday was better behaved and numbers sailing doubled, although the odd remnant of Saturday’s blast kept everyone honest. Monday dawned to a flat calm but race officer Hamish Gledhill shrewdly postponed for an hour enabling competitors to enjoy a shifty breeze that increased to planing strength in the afternoon. All seven races were completed with five to count.
The Enterprise event was part of the Cock o’ the North series. Tim Sadler and Richard Sault won the last race by a couple of boat lengths from Paul Hobson and Jeannette Hunt. Jonathan Gledhill (Solo), Mike Holmes (Albacore), and Tim Keighley (Laser) took five wins in their respective classes. The Swordfish, competing for the White Rose Bowl, scrapped hard with Ted Farrance and Julie Tree winning for the second year running.
Overall Results:
Enterprises:
1. Tim Sadler & Richard Sault 22918 (SSRA) 7pts
2. Paul Hobson & Jeannette Hunt 23134 (Silverwing SC) 9pts
3. Chris & Al Fry 23085 (Hallamshire SC) 12pts
Solos:
1. Jonathan Gledhill 4576 (West Riding SC) 5pts
2. John Gledhill 4368 (West Riding SC) 9pts
3. Bill Wilson 4529 (Yeadon SC) 16pts
Handicap:
1. Mike Holmes & Colin Smith, Albacore 7155 (Grimsby & Cleethorpes SC) 5pts
2. Dan Rimmer, Streaker (Covenham SC) 10pts
3. Mike Rimmer, Streaker 1504 (Grimsby & Cleethorpes) 18pts
Laser:
1. Tim Keighley 182623 (West Riding SC) 5pts
2. Pat Percival 177816 (West Riding SC) 9pts
3. Adrian Davies 161797 (Hyekham SC) 10pts
Swordfish:
1. Ted Farrance & Julie Tree 202 (West Riding SC) 5pts
2. Mike Wallace & Ellie Horne 169 (West Riding SC) 13pts
3 Alan Beecham & Malcolm McDonald 216 (West Riding) 14pts