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DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy round 5 at Gosport Model Yacht and Boat Club

by Guy Knight 11 Aug 20:41 BST 8 August 2025
DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy at Gosport © Guy Knight

The fifth round in the Dragonflight, Met, and Southern Travellers Trophy series brought together a competitive fleet of 31 entries representing nine different clubs. Over the course of the event, sailors completed seven races each, taking full advantage of the day's conditions.

The weather was mostly light and variable, with winds coming from the west to southwest. Early on, sailors were tested by fickle breezes and subtle shifts, but the wind gradually built throughout the day, providing more consistent and tactical racing as the event progressed.

Emerging as the clear overall winner was Nigel Barrow from Datchet, who secured victory by a comfortable margin thanks to consistent and tactical sailing throughout the series. He was followed by clubmate David Lindsay, who took a strong second place. Rob Dwyer from Eastleigh rounded out the podium in third, showing great form throughout the day.

A friendly but fierce rivalry between the Gosport and Emsworth clubs added an extra layer of excitement to the event. This time, Gosport came out on top with a convincing margin. All eyes will be on next year's rematch as Emsworth look to respond.

Thanks go to the race officers, volunteers, and competitors for making Round 5 another successful and enjoyable day on the water.

DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy at Gosport - photo © Guy Knight
DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy at Gosport - photo © Guy Knight

Overall Results:

PosSail NoSkipperClub/CityR1R2R3R4R5R6R7Pts
154Nigel BarrowDatchet RS2110112310
223David LindsayDatchet RS331491416
310Rob DyerEastleigh MBC4733315222
4683Dorian CreaseTwo Islands RYC54227101230
548Colin HonourChipstead SCRC15177115938
6422Paul HeaneyGosport MYBC2137589839
744Alan VineyGuildford MYC381523541045
849Barrie MartinLondon MYC6184124131150
962Greg SwiftEmsworth RS1251316201451
10152Martin CrysellGuildford MYC1112138107553
1157Jim La RocheDatchet RS798146111655
1229Guy KnightGosport MYBC61719101261364
1342Wayne StobbsGosport MYBC41012618212271
14421John DerbyshireEmsworth RS13191417228172
15286Neil WebbMarket Bosworth RYC96161117221776
1652Rob AndrewsGosport MYBC82419221312781
1791Jonny HepworthEmsworth RS10202519333683
1892David CoodeGuildford MYC71461820193384
1955Nigel BrownGosport MYBC121191521191985
20507Simon DwyerEmsworth RS516231624141589
21412Chris PowlesGosport MYBC112229242172096
2295Michael BrophyGosport MYBC102311915292896
2377Charles ReynoldsGosport MYBC915222614162197
24200Mike WillettTwo Islands RYC8212021192318107
25666Ed ThorburnNewhaven &SSC RC12292620262624134
266Andrew GrangerDatchet RS13262430232425135
2724Neil BaxterGosport MYBC14272825332823145
2813Alan SouthwellGosport MYBC14253029252727147
2941Celia GreethamLondon MYC15302728272526148
30655Alan PerryEmsworth RS15282127283033149
31208Chris MooreGosport MYBC17333333333333182
3160Graham HetemDatchet RS17333333333333182

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