Scorpion Open at Notts County Sailing Club

Light winds plagued the first day of the Scorpion Open at Notts County Sailing Club over 5/6th October. There were 26 entries from as far south as Northampton and Chew Valley, west to Llandudno and north to Sheffield.

On Saturday the light wind was fickle, switching direction and strength, however it did eventually settle down and William Jeffcote soon had the fleet under way on a short course, in case the wind dropped.

The first two races where started in quick succession with Tom Gillard and Rachel Rhodes from Staunton & Sheffield Viking taking the first two races, giving them an overnight lead.

Peter Gray & Andy Davies from Staunton Harold SC won the final race and were a point behind the overnight leaders. Tom Jeffcoate and Tim Hartley also won a race. The first lady and sixth overall was the first home club Scorpion with Nadiia Lincoln & Chris Holt from Notts County.

So it was all to play for on Sunday, but not before some fun and games with boats on string in the evening after a roast dinner courtesy of Pauline the club caterer.

Sunday promised some wind and rain, the wind certainly happened at times, but for most of the racing it was sunny.

The race officer changed the course on most races to make the best of the conditions. There where some good reaches and runs when the win blew, along with the odd capsize.

The racing between the top two was close with Peter Gray winning by taking two firsts, beating the overnight leaders by a point. Third was Andy McGee and Steve Graham. First lady and junior was Chloe Willars (ninth overall).

More photos on at ncsc.org.uk/2019/10/05/scorpion-open

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