RS200 Eurocup at Yacht Club de Carnac
by James Peters 3 Jun 2018 07:47 BST
26-29 May 2018
Eurocup 2018: RS200 fleet in action © Philippe Vigla
Twenty RS200's arrived in Carnac ready for four days of fun on and off the water. Late entries from both Matt Mee/Emma Norris and the on-form team (fresh from victory at Parkstone) Alistair Norris/Helen Summersgill ensured that the racing at the top was as hot as ever.
A thundery start to day one had many concerned for the safety of the competitors, but the fleet were launched after a short delay. Hamish Walker/Emma Clarke came out of the blocks fast lane holding out left in an ultra-light wind first race. They kept the fleet behind them to take the race win and stamp some authority down early on.
A change of conditions on day two made way for a more stable onshore breeze, and a brilliant day of racing followed. Matt Mee/Emma Norris took the win in the first race of the day, but the class act were Andy Brown and Alex Sutcliffe who won the second race and got a second in the third race taking the overnight lead. James Peters/Emily Anderson continued their consistent string of results to take the second spot overnight.
Clouds cleared on day three making way for a strong and stable westerly breeze straight over the Quiberon peninsular. James Peters/Emily Anderson took the win in the first race followed by a second in the second race. Meanwhile Maria Stanley/Alan Roberts had been improving race by race and won the second race convincingly. Hamish Walker/Emma Clarke had been consistent following their win in the first race of the regatta and continued their good form to take the win in the final race of the day. In doing so they also took the overall lead from James Peters/Emily Anderson on countback, with Maria Stanley/Alan Roberts completing the podium.
Overnight positions were to be the final results with no wind on the Tuesday. Congratulations to Hamish Walker and Emma Clarke on a hard fought victory, where any of the top four had the opportunity to take the win going into the final race.
Full results can be found here.