Please select your home edition
Edition
Wessex Resins 2019 - Pro-Set - 728x90
Product Feature
Technical Marine Supplies - EZi Launcher Self Launching Twin Spinnaker Pole System
Technical Marine Supplies - EZi Launcher Self Launching Twin Spinnaker Pole System

Harry Pynn & Gemma Cook win the 2020 Lark Travellers' Series

by Nigel Hufton 1 Dec 2020 07:05 GMT
Harry Pynn & Gemma Cook © Gareth Fudge / www.boatographic.co.uk

In a year of cancelled events, they managed to hunt down those allowed to happen, showing their versatility by winning a pre-Covid Northampton, and post-lockdown Salcombe and Frensham Opens. As the name 'Travellers' Trophy' suggests, they had to travel to get it!

They win the coveted Belle Isle Trophy, past winners of which is a 'Who's Who?' of top Lark sailors. Amazingly, Harry wins it for only the first time, having been runner-up in 2010 and in the Top 10 a dozen times. Hopefully, it will be presented at the Lark Nationals 2021.

Dan Watson also racked up the miles - and showed his great ability to do well with various crews - by finishing runner-up. Talented youths Sam Bailey & Finlay Morgan completed the podium, edging out last year's winners Neil & Sue Firth.

Overall Results:

PosSail NoHelmCrewClubWinters 2019SalcombeFensham PondSouth StaffsPts
1st2520Harry PynnGemma cookWaldringfield111(DNC)3
2nd2531Dan WatsonvariousWaldringfield536(DNC)14
3rd2468Samuel BaileyFinlay MorganSouth Staffs(DNC)DNC3530
4th2537Neil FirthSue FirthBanbury4(DNC)7DNC33
5th2443Simon CoxHannah CarruthersWaldringfield2(DNC)10DNC34
6th2530Chris EllisJudith YoungFrensham Pond6(DNC)8DNC36
7th2502Steve ChattenRobbie Stewart (DNC)411DNC37
DNQ2495Stuart HydonN HydonShustoke(DNC)DNCDNC145
DNQ253Chris WhiteNic WhiteSouth Staffs(DNC)DNCDNC246
DNQ2527Tim FellsJoanna FellsSalcombe(DNC)2DNCDNC46
DNQ2538Nigel HuftonMatt WoodFrensham Pond(DNC)DNC2DNC46
DNQ2496Steve CumleyEluned Stewart 3(DNC)DNCDNC47
DNQ2523Ed BradburnS NorburySouth Staffs(DNC)DNCDNC347
DNQ2529J GossM SeniorSouth Staffs(DNC)DNCDNC448
DNQ2492James StewartRoger GilbertNetley(DNC)DNC4DNC48
DNQ2528John BrickwoodVicky BrickwoodNetley(DNC)DNC5DNC49
DNQ2467K SuggitG SuggitBarnt Green(DNC)DNCDNC650
DNQ2379Bridgitte NeeSarah McEwanFrensham Pond(DNC)DNC9DNC53
DNQ2472Toby SlumpFiona NeeFrensham Pond(DNC)DNC12DNC56
DNQ12Phil WhitneyLynda WilliamsFrensham Pond(DNC)DNC13DNC57
DNQ252Ian BrownFelicity BrownFrensham Pond(DNC)DNC14DNC58

Harry Pynn & Gemma Cook - photo © Gareth Fudge / www.boatographic.co.uk
Harry Pynn & Gemma Cook - photo © Gareth Fudge / www.boatographic.co.uk

Related Articles

Larks at South Staffs
Final Round of the Travellers Trophy South Staffs SC ran a rearranged Lark Open on 24 October, just in the nick of time before the latest lockdown. This was the fourth and final Lark Open to be sailed for the 2020 Belle Isle Travellers' Trophy, so places were up for grabs. Posted on 5 Nov 2020 Larks at Frensham Pond
Kicking off their season unusually late this year The Larks reached their Covid-19 entry quota of 14 boats in record time and those lucky enough to get a place were rewarded with a fantastic day of racing in beautiful surroundings. Posted on 13 Oct 2020 Lark Nationals to be in October - and free!
The class will 'give something back' by covering the cost of members' entries The Larks are planning a free "RYA Covid-compliant Nationals" in Plymouth on 17/18 October. Posted on 25 Sep 2020 West Lancashire YC 24 Hour eRace
No competitor felt cold or wet when capsizing in a brief squall at 2am Having considered all the options in early May West Lancashire Yacht Club made the difficult but, as it turned out, correct decision to cancel this year's WLYC 24 Hour Race on the Marine Lake, Southport. Posted on 24 Sep 2020 Entries now open for Virtual 24 Hour eRace
West Lancashire Yacht Club's eSailing alternative to be held on 19-20 September Today West Lancashire Yacht Club opened entries to their unique eSailing endurance event, WLYC 24 Hour eRace. This virtual event temporarily takes the place of the on-the-water WLYC 24hr Hour Race which has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Posted on 10 Jul 2020 Lark eOpen at Banbury
Six local boats joined by 12 visitors Six local Banbury boats were joined by twelve visitors, including a bus-load from Waldringfield, for a virtual open meeting to replace the cancelled Banbury Lark Open on 28 June. Posted on 30 Jun 2020 Lark eNational Championships
Restrictions haven't dampened the spirits or competitiveness of the fleet Following the success of the Lark e-Inlands earlier in May, the Larks descended onto their sofas, home offices and dining tables to take part in the 2020 Lark eNationals over the Bank Holiday weekend. Posted on 27 May 2020 West Lancs 24 Hour Race goes online for 2020
The 54th edition was scheduled to take place on 19th & 20th September Hosts of the UK's No. 1 Endurance Dinghy event, West Lancashire Yacht Club, set to launch an eSailing alternative for the 24 Hour Race. Posted on 22 May 2020 The Lark e-Inland Championships
41 past, present and future Lark sailors take part 41 past, present and future Lark sailors descended to their lounges, home offices and dining tables to participate in the latest event on the Lark circuit. Posted on 4 May 2020 Waldringfield e-Easter Egg
Held on the one chilly day of an otherwise glorious Easter Weekend Waldringfield's traditional Easter Egg open meeting was transformed into a Virtual Regatta event. One of the benefits of a virtual event is that you can schedule it to coincide with the one chilly day of an otherwise glorious Easter Weekend. Posted on 14 Apr 2020
Copyright 2021 YY Online Services Ltd. registered in England no. 7895890
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy