Southport Town Cup Open Pursuit Race at West Lancashire Yacht Club
by Gabe Hill 11 May 2014 08:30 BST
4 May 2014
On Sunday 4th May, Southport Marine Lake had a light sea breeze for the Southport Town Cup Open Pursuit Race hosted by West Lancashire Yacht Club. 21 competitors took part with Jonny Latham in his Optimist starting first and sailing for a lap and a half before he had any competition.
The race was won by Allen Brothers sponsored Ben and Gabe Hill (WLYC) sailing a Graduate for the first time, Peter Ashworth (WLYC) was second in his Finn and Tony Halliwell (WLYC) was third in his Streaker.
The race was followed by an afternoon tea which was enjoyed by all.