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A terrific Dinghy Show for the Hadron H2 Class

by H2 Class Association 27 Feb 14:30 GMT 25-26 February 2023
The crowded HH2CA stand on Saturday at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2023 © Keith Callaghan

The Hadron H2 Class association fielded more than a dozen enthusiastic members to host the HH2CA stand at the Show at the weekend. On the stand was a striking H2 in "Gulf Racing" colours.

Of the many enquiries about the H2 fielded by the team, three stood out:

Question 1: I weigh 73kg - am I too light for an H2?

Answer: I will refer you to Ian Dawson's performance at last year's H2 Nationals: he won the lightweights trophy, the Grand Master's trophy, the Ulysses trophy (for the oldest competitor) and was second over all (to Nick Craig). Ian weighed 75kg in his sailing gear.

Question 2: I weigh 110kg - am I too heavy for an H2?

Answer: "I will refer you to Richard le Mare. Richard was second in the 2021 H2 Nationals (to Nick Craig) and is the current H2 Inland Champion. He is heavier than you."

Question 3: I am 70 years old - am I too old for an H2?

Answer: "Please refer to answer #1. Ian Dawson celebrated his 70th birthday a week after the 2022 Nationals."

Meanwhile, over on the Selden stand, H2 Inland Champion Richard le Mare was presenting his sparkly purple H2 #156 'Alice'. By Saturday afternoon rumours were floating around that 'Alice' was shortlisted for the Concours d'Elegance prize but the competition was fierce and eclectic and 'Alice' had to take a runner-up slot. Congratulations Richard!

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