Please select your home edition
Edition
Musto 2023 Hikers LEADERBOARD

Musto Lark National Championship at Brixham Yacht Club - Overall

by Stuart Hydon 31 May 2023 21:56 BST 28-31 May 2023

Boom... F4-5 wind strength and big rolling easterly waves epic conditions for the final two races and decider for the 2023 Musto Lark National Championship.

Race 1 saw John Brickwood & Andy Hicks hit left and take the lead which they would hold on to. Tim Fells & Fran Gifford wiggled their way into second and likewise Stuart & Nick Hydon popped into third complimenting the top three old boy helm Lark Sailors.

In the final race Steve Chatten & Kirsty Phipps were the gate boat. Will Pank & Hannah Morris left the gate first, tacked half a minute later and crossed the fleet. They established a good lead with Chris White & Sam Bailey hunting them down until their rudder fell off the pintles.

This enabled Stuart & Nick to pull into second with Tim & Fran third. On the final reach to the finish Stuart & Nick were unable to overhaul Will & Hannah which led to a close finish.

After racing today Ed Bradburn & Holly Evans had done enough to take the title "Musto Lark National Champions 2023".

Musto Lark National Championship at Brixham - photo © Lark Class
Musto Lark National Championship at Brixham - photo © Lark Class

Thanks go to the wonderful hospitality of Brixham Yacht Club and all the volunteers that helped to make it a great event.

Overall Results:
If you finished in the top ten at the Lark nationals then enter your Gear Guide information here

PosFleetSail NoHelmCrewClubR1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9Pts
1stGold2526Ed BradburnHolly EvansSouth Staffs SC2‑7221‑916519
2ndGold2495Stuart HydonNick HydonShustoke SC6251‑92‑83221
3rdGold2528John BrickwoodAndy HicksFrensham Pond SC364524‑151‑825
4thGold2521Alan KrailingTom KrailingWaldringfield SC1383652‑15‑1428
5thGold2527Tim FellsFrancis GiffordSalcombe YC7‑141836‑112330
6thGold2533Chris WhiteSamuel BaileySouth Staffs SC95368‑1264‑1141
7thGold2520Harry PynnGemma CookWaldringfield SC511271214‑13‑1342
8thSilver2475William PankHannah MorrisNorfolk Broads YC‑17(OCS)71010375143
9thGold2492James StewartEluned StewartNetley SC84695‑14‑107443
10thGold2538Nigel HuftonHelen ScottFrensham Pond SC4109‑14‑1110381054
11thGold252Megan BrickwoodConnor DixonNetley SC119‑17‑1547912658
12thGold2464Jonny CoateKate PhillipsSouth Staffs SC1211104‑13111210(RET)70
13thSilver2491Steve ChattenKirsty PhippsNetley SC‑1813‑16127131311776
14thSilver2541Simon CoxGeorge Cox‑OlliffBrightlinsea SC‑1612111114‑185161281
15thBronze2470Jake WillarsJohn TailbyNotts County SC15151413‑17‑171791598
16thSilver2539Nigel ScottJack SolleyRYA21(OCS)1317188(DNC)179103
17thBronze1948Chris TilbrookStephen ScrivenRoadford Lake SC10‑19‑18161516161416103
18thSilver2509Stuart AllenJulia AllenBanbury SC138(DNC)(DNC)161514DNCDNC116
19thBronze2484Lee NankervisBen NankervisShropshire SC1916151919‑21‑201818124
20thBronze2532Tony HotchkissKimmie DoonerSouth Staffs SC1418‑20‑202019182019128
21stBronze2531Daniel WatsonHannah BurtWaldringfield SC‑20171918‑2120191917129
22ndBronze2523Rich FarmerRebecca FarmerSouth Staffs SC2220(DNC)(DNC)2222DNCDNCDNC161
23rd 2504John Crooks  (DNC)(DNC)DNCDNCDNCDNCDNCDNCDNC175
23rd 2029Alex Hughes  (DNC)(DNC)DNCDNCDNCDNCDNCDNCDNC175

Related Articles

Craftinsure Lark Open at Rock
What a weekend it was! For nearly 40 years, a magical sailing event has taken place at Rock over early-May Bank Holiday, the annual Lark Open, sponsored by Craftinsure. This year, the Scorpions came to join in the fun - and what a weekend it was! Posted on 6 May Out to play this weekend
Fair winds are forecast, the P&B team is heading to the coast Fair winds are forecast, the team's heading to the coast. We're back on the road, maximising time on the water this bank holiday with Scorpion, Europe and Lark events at Rock and the Flying Fifteens at Hayling Island. Posted on 3 May Larks at the Waldringfield Easter Egg 2025
Wise locals and hot-shot visitors challenge for the coveted trophy and confectionery The Craftinsure Lark Open circuit moved on to Waldringfield SC on 18/19 April, challenging for the coveted Easter Egg trophy and the delicious locally-sourced chocolate Easter Eggs. Posted on 24 Apr Craftinsure Lark Travellers Series at Shustoke
Take 2 after the event was postponed from a couple of weeks ago After the event was postponed from a couple of weeks ago finally the wind as well as the sun were present for the Shustoke Open. Whilst, it was sunny there was certainly an early morning nip in the air from the Easterly F3-F4 breeze. Posted on 10 Apr Craftinsure Lark Travellers Series at South Staffs
Glorious sunshine and challenging breezy conditions Glorious sunshine and challenging breezy conditions greeted the competitors for the second open meeting of the Craftinsure Travellers Series on Saturday 5 April 2025. Posted on 9 Apr Craftinsure Lark Winter Championships at Frensham
It wasn't long before competitors were throwing shapes on the dance floor A highly competitive fleet of Larks gathered at Frensham Pond Sailing Club on 16-17 November to contest their Winter Championships, the final event of 2024. Posted on 21 Nov 2024 Craftinsure Lark Open at Itchenor
Following on from the Masters Championship the day before Following on from the excitement of the Lark Masters Championship on the Saturday, six boats made it to the first start on the Sunday. Posted on 15 Oct 2024 Craftinsure Lark Masters Championship at Itchenor
A beautiful spot for a reunion of old friends and sparring partners The biennial Lark Masters returned to Itchenor Sailing Club, a beautiful spot for a reunion of old friends and sparring partners. The sun was out, the wind was up and the tide was in for three races on the open reaches of Chichester Harbour. Posted on 9 Oct 2024 Craftinsure Lark Inland Championship at Grafham
Several mainsail issues bother competitors The weekend of the 14th September saw the Larks return to Grafham to share their Inlands with the Scorpion class. Eleven boats arrived on Saturday in the sunshine with 10mph blowing from the Southwest. Posted on 17 Sep 2024 Larks at the Waldringfield Cartoon Trophy
With prizes given by both the club and Lark Class sponsors, Craftinsure Waldringfield's annual Cartoon trophy open meeting took place over the weekend of 7th/8th September, being part of the 2024 Lark Class Craftinsure Traveller's Series for the Belle Isle Trophy. The weekend kicked off socially on with a Club BBQ. Posted on 10 Sep 2024
Copyright 2025 YY Online Services Ltd. registered in England no. 7895890
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy