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RC Laser TT Series at Eastbourne Sovereign Sailing Club

by UK RC Laser Class Association 22 Aug 2006 08:46 BST 19 August 2006
17 RC Lasers for the Marine Modelling TT series at Eastbourne © John Tushingham

Round 8 of the Marine Modelling International sponsored TT series was held in glorious weather at Eastbourne, a new venue for the series. Seventeen entrants were made most welcome by race officer Keith Tyson and all the members of the club, a drinks trolley was even brought round to the sailing area, a most welcome feature.

On the water it was it was another case of deja-vu, yes the two Johns, Arundell and Tushingham, laying claim to the top two spots, both winning their respective seeding races and continuing to scrap it out all day long. After a strong start by John T, John A reeled off a long string of wins, only halted briefly by John T taking race 6.

Close behind them Gosport regulars David Edwards and Chris Treagust had a day long battle for the last podium slot, resulting in a best ever TT finish for David in third. John Cleave was a close fifth overall and Adrian Tomlinson put in a good, consistant series to finish sixth. Arthur Jackman then headed up a tight group of four home boats.

Conditions could hardly have been better, the ideal B rig breeze blew straight down the lake but had enough swing in it to keep things interesting, mind you, it was hard to concentrate on the racing during the afternoon with the Eastbourne air display going on over your head, what do you watch, your boat, the Battle of Britain flypast or a Hercules doing airobatics. Great show though and a cracking days sailing, our thanks to Eastbourne for a well run, friendly event.

Overall Results:

PosSail NoHelmClubPts
1st 27 John Arundell Burghfield 7 
2nd 311 John Tushingham Keighley 11 
3rd 540 David Edwards Gosport 22 
4th 97 Chris Treagust Gosport 25 
5th 44 John Cleave Ryde 30 

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