505 UK National and Open Championship at Rock Sailing and Waterski Club
by Dave Hughes 11 Jun 2024 12:03 BST
6-9 June 2024
Howie Hamlin and Andy Zinn of the USA bested a fleet of 25 teams representing five countries to claim the 2024 International 505 UK National and Open Championship title. The duo built upon their victory last month at the North Americans in Long Beach, CA.
Hosted by the Rock Sailing and Water Ski Club on the northern shores of Cornwall four days of racing saw 10 races in a variety of conditions. Winds of eight to 18 knots were punctuated by challenging swell and a postcard-perfect backdrop of the rocky English coast. The club and town of Rock opened its arms to the sailors and warmly celebrated the 505's historic 70th anniversary.
Mike Holt/Carl Smith and Michael Sims/Carl Gibson took second and third place, respectively. Six different teams won individual races.
Hamlin, 71, gave an incredibly heartfelt speech at the prize-giving, thanking his crew, wife Julie, and long friendship with the class. He highlighted a humble gratefulness to be competing into his 70s. Always preceded by an energetic smile Howie's "youth" and experience is certainly an inspiration for all.
The 505 fleet now looks forward to its World Championship in Varberg, Sweden, August 1-10.
Overall Results:
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| Pos | Helm | Crew | Sail No | Boat Name | Club | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | R9 | R10 | Pts |
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| 1st | Howard Hamlin | Andy Zinn | 9262 | | HNYC | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ‑5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ‑5 | 16 |
| 2nd | Mike Holt | Carl Smit | USA 9266 | AdBlue | Santa Cruz YC | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | ‑16 | 1 | ‑8 | 26 |
| 3rd | Michael Sims | Carl Gibson | 9246 | | Burton SC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | ‑10 | 6 | ‑11 | 2 | 33 |
| 4th | Roger Gilbert | Ian Mitchell | 9215 | | Frensham Pond SC / Hayling Island SC | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 6 | ‑18 | 8 | ‑11 | 42 |
| 5th | Natahn Batchelor | Chris Turner | 9253 | Ovington Boats | Tynemouth SC | 4 | 2 | ‑9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 5 | ‑10 | 9 | 44 |
| 6th | Philippe Boite | Marin Carnot | FRA9270 | Ad Blue ++ | CVSQ | ‑10 | 7 | ‑10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 44 |
| 7th | David Ellis | Jim Hunt | 8935 | | Lymington Town SC | (RET) | (DNC) | 13 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 51 |
| 8th | Michael Quirk | Cam McDonald | AUS 9263 | | CVCB | ‑12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 6 | ‑16 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 58 |
| 9th | Tom Jeffcote | Tim Hartley | 9177 | | Chew Valley Sc & Draycote SC | 5 | 4 | 8 | ‑17 | ‑18 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 60 |
| 10th | David Wade | Norman Byrd | 9238 | P&B | Northampton SC & Draycote SC | 6 | 5 | 6 | ‑15 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 7 | ‑14 | 10 | 65 |
| 11th | Herve de Kergariou | Ludovic Roblin | FRA9147 | Bonnie and Clyde | Yacht club ile de France | ‑16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | ‑19 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 77 |
| 12th | Robert Tennant | Rob Woelfel | CAN 9207 | | RVicYC | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 13 | ‑16 | 7 | 10 | 12 | ‑14 | 82 |
| 13th | Craig Thompson | Adam Wolnikowski | 9228 | | | 11 | ‑17 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 15 | ‑22 | 15 | 13 | 88 |
| 14th | Charlie Walters | Dougal Cram | 9085 | Who's The Daddy? | Datchet Water SC | (DNC) | (DNC) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 91 |
| 15th | Terry Scutcher | Harry Briddon | 9093 | | Ogston SC | 14 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 6 | ‑20 | ‑20 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 96 |
| 16th | Andy Smith | Christian Diebitsch | 9214 | 505 Shades of Grey | RYC | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 12.5 | 9 | (DNC) | (DNC) | 100.5 |
| 17th | Mike G Punnett | John Ironmonger | USA9247 | Carole's Boat | PCYC | 8 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 13 | (DNC) | (DNC) | 109 |
| 18th | Charlie Chandler | Owen Mills | 8881 | | Tewkesbury Cruising & Sailing Club | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 12.5 | 15 | (DNC) | (DNC) | 123.5 |
| 19th | Martin Wedge | Graham Elliott | 9261 | Eric | | ‑19 | 18 | ‑19 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 132 |
| 20th | Roger Deane | Jonatham Ward | 9125 | Rock Beat 11 | RSWSC & Ogston SC | 20 | 20 | ‑22 | 21 | (RET) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 159 |
| 21st | Pierre Jeangirard | Chris Pittack | USA 9179 | | PCYC | 15 | 12 | (RET) | 20 | (DNC) | 21 | 21 | 21 | DNC | DNC | 164 |
| 22nd | Ben McLaughlin | Joseph Hotchkiss | 8925 | | Clevedon SC | 22 | 22 | 20 | ‑23 | 21 | (DNC) | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 167 |
| 23rd | MIles Odell | Max Odell | 9168 | | Northampton SC & Hayling Island SC | 18 | 21 | (RET) | (DNC) | DNC | 17 | 19 | 19 | DNC | DNC | 175 |
| 24th | Mike Partridge | Douglas White | 8970 | | HISC | 23 | (RET) | 21 | 22 | 20 | (DNC) | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 194 |
| 25th | Chris White | Rory Odell | 9157 | | Northampton SC | 21 | 19 | 23 | (RET) | (DNC) | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 198 |
| 26th | Gary Fowler | Sam Fowler | 7378 | Super G and Sam the Man | Hunts SC | (DNC) | (DNC) | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | DNC | 216 |
