Norfolk Punt Club Sunday Club Racing - May 2025

A very uninspiring weather forecast discouraged many from venturing out onto the Broad, however, those that did enjoyed a great day.

We started with overcast, grey skies and light, patchy very flukey winds. After lunch the clouds mostly cleared to give bright sunshine with a fresh northerly wind filling in.

Two Punts, a River Cruiser, a Yeoman and four Yare & Bures had some very competitive racing, especially the Y&Bs who had some very close tussles, swapping the lead many times.

Race 1
1st. Bart Sawyer in his Punt, Cormorant
2nd. David Adler in his Y&B, Marsh Ringlet
3rd. Simon Daniels in his Y&B, Silver Blue

Race 2

1st. Simon Daniels in his Y&B, Silver Blue
2nd. Rachel Clayton in the Cruiser, Waxwing
3rd. Peter Robbins

Race 3

1st. Simon Daniels in his Y&B, Silver Blue
2nd. Peter Robbins in Y&B, Small White
3rd. Matthew Scott in his Y&B, Reed Leopard

These first three places were separated by less than 20 seconds!

Race 4

1st. Matthew Scott in his Y&B, Reed Leopard
2nd. Simon Daniels in his Y&B, Silver Blue
3rd. Peter Robbins in Y&B, Small White

Special thanks to Jane and Pauline for Teas and Charles, Frank, Harry and Biddy for Rescue Boat duty.