Gul B14 National Championship at Restronguet Sailing Club - Day 2

So another day of Whacky Races at Restronguet for the B14s. The schedule for the day would be four races at the lower end of Carrick Roads off Falmouth.

The wind gods did not strictly adhere to the script. The fleet arrived to sunshine and observing the little breeze on the water slowly fading away. However, the joker was played and a breeze filled in from the south ranging from force 2 to 3. The arena was set, the combatants in attendance.

Race 4 got away at the first start and the gladiatorial battle started. Out of the blocks there was little to choose as Harken, Demelza, Team Gul / North Sails, Anthill Mob and their chasing protagonists. It was not a given that these 4 would dictate as there was little to chose between the top 10. Each would have their moment of glory. First to pull through and take race 1 by the horns was Harken as a couple of the other protagonists faltered. Demelza showed her local knowledge and swept to second and Asbo came in under the radar to pip Team Gul / North Sails.

Gul B14 Nationals at Restronguet day 2 - photo © VR Sport Media

Race 5 and Demelza came to the fore and never looked back. Harken moved and grooved but could not catch them, and the Anthill Mob were back on form in the mix. These 3 opened a small gap on the rest of the fleet and prevailed.

Race 6 and with a change of tide the fleet were in the blocks and no quarter asked or given. Team Gul / North Sails after an average last race, got a nose in front and disappeared to take their first win with the next 4 happily having a gladiatorial battle to get in with a shout. Harken showed their form and clawed through to second followed by the Anthill Mob.

Gul B14 Nationals at Restronguet day 2 - photo © VR Sport Media

Race 7 and Harken had their first hiccup snagging a buoy whilst in the mix in the middle order. The other main protagonists were all or near to the front. Brightmile took up the challenge chased by the Anthill Mob and Demelza. Flying in to stir it all up was Leaky Pipes taking 3 from Demelza.

So what do we know. Harken have one hand on the trophy. Following them are 3 other teams The Anthill Mob, Demelza and Team Gul / North Sails separated by 2.5 point. So tomorrow all will be to play for with the second discard kicking in if 9 races or more sailed.

Classic Championship (non Ovington/Seavolution hulls) Primal Scream (Paul Roberts/Rob Taylor) are holding firm chased by Dangerous Cargo (Will Rand/Querine Van Veurs) and Das Boat (Ben Lloyd-King/Jez Page).

For tonight's fun and games, it is curry night followed by Leaky's mad games night.

Again thanks to Restronguet SC and their hospitality, VR Sports for their on the water video and tracking, Gul, North Sails and Mylor Yacht Harbour for their sponsorship.

Results after Day 2: