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DF95 EKRFC Conningbrook Lakes Spring Series

by Peter Jackson 22 Jun 2024 16:02 BST
DF95 EKRFC Conningbrook Lakes Spring Series © Mike Brand

The final East Kent Conningbrook Lakes Spring Series event saw perfect midsummer conditions with force 3 winds and close results from 20 races.

11 boats had competed for the overall trophies with Dave Adams having a clear lead. True to form Dave took the first win from Adrian Tomlinson & Peter Jackson, but Adrian immediately hit back with 4 wins in a row to stake his claim. Mike Brand, Dave and Peter took the 2nd places, closing out the rest of the fleet. Mike then won race 6 to stir the mix at the top before Dave and Adrian won 2 more each before lunch!

The course was re-set for the swinging wind and the battle recommenced, with club chairman Alan Hounsell joining the fray. Alan posted two wins and a 2nd to get back in contention for a podium. But Dave and Adrian were still fighting blow for blow at the front with each posting another four wins. Mike and Peter were in a close tussle for the last podium spot. Mike finally took it by 2 points, well back from the leading two and keeping Alan Hounsell 10 points back in 5th ahead of Spencer Pope and Andrew Nichols, who also had close racing, separated by only 4 points.

At the front Adrian, getting the shifts spot on, won 3 of the last 4 races. Dave posted 4,4,1,2 so slipped back, giving Adrian the event win. Dave took a comfortable series win with Adrian just one point ahead of Alan Hounsell in 2nd on equal points with Mike. Only two points separated 2nd place from Peter in 5th.

Event Results:

1. Adrian Tomlinson 30
2. Dave Adams 358
3. Mike Brand 875
4. Peter Jackson 211
5. Alan Hounsell, Red 380
6. Spencer Pope, Grey 32
7. Andrew Nichols 613

Series Results:

1. Dave Adams
2. Adrian Tomlinson
3. Alan Hounsell

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