Noble Marine RS800 National Championship at Brightlingsea Sailing Club - Day 3

Day three, what a scorcher. Some said it was Hawaii conditions for Hawaii night.

We had to wait a little for the breeze to fill in, however we were all entertained by a yacht running aground outside the club house. Unfortunately for this yacht they had to stay there all day until the evening high tide could set them free, much to the delight of the sailors sipping their sun downers.

Light wind kite work on day 3 of the Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Brighlingsea - photo © William Stacey

For the RS800 fleet, it was another master class of light weather sailing by Luke and Emma Mcewen with three bullets. Matthias Berthet and James Hall almost got to the windward mark first in race one today but worked out that they couldn't quite fit their boat between the mark and Luke and Emma. Ben Palmer and Dicken Maclean tried in vain to challenge Luke and Emma on a couple of races.

Luke and Emma McEwenon alongside a barge on day 3 of the Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Brighlingsea - photo © William Stacey

Paul and Peter Jenkins, with their bright yellow RWO emblazoned spinnaker had a smashing day, with a 6,5,2. As they said, coming off the water they have found their light wind boat speed.

Throughout the fleet racing was super tight and close in the light wind and hot conditions with lots of place changes. Some sailors even went for a swim between races to cool off!

Joe Bradley and Hugh Shone on day 3 of the Noble Marine RS800 Nationals at Brighlingsea - photo © William Stacey

Two races are planned for the last day tomorrow, although Luke and Emma with their 5 bullets have secured the title, the battle for the minor places is very close so it should be a great showdown.

Results after Day 3: