Javelin Open Meeting at Stone Sailing Club
by David Houghton 26 Sep 2001 15:51 BST
22nd & 23rd September
Light winds and occasional sunshine persisted for the first days sailing at the Javelin Open Meeting at Stone S.C.
Race one saw David Houghton/John Symonds off to a good start ahead of Richard Smith/Ian Winterburn. By the first mark Houghton/Symonds had opened up a good lead which they gradually increased throughout the race to take line honours. Chris Skedge/Dick Fisher took second place for a short while thanks to some fickle winds but Smith/Winterburn managed to regain this spot by the finishing line.
The wind decreased slightly for the start of the next race. Paul Ross/Dave Wilkes, Smith/Winterburn and Ben Fisher/Ben Chapman were closely packed at the first mark and had a good lead on the rest of the pack. Ross/Wilkes went on to take first closely persued by Smith/Winterburn.
Sunday's racing started under very overcast skies and force four - five winds. Houghton/ Symonds got off to a good start and had a small lead on the rest of the pack by the first mark, which they held to the finishing line. Ross/Wilkes and Smith/Winterburn battled for the next two places with
Ross/Wilkes looking good for second until being caught out by a gust and capsizing on the last leg allowing Smith/Winterburn into second.
Race four saw Ross/Wilkes push out Smith/Winterburn at the line. By the first mark Houghton/Symonds and Ross/Wilkes were side by side. These two battled it out for most of the race with Ross/Wilkes crossing the line first.
The fifth and final race saw Ross/Wilkes off to a perfect start and quickly opened a good lead to easily take first place. Skedge/Fisher battled to take a well-earned second.
Following 2 days of well run and closely fought racing one point separated the first two boats with Ross/Wilkes taking overall honours and also the John Wade Trophy for Saturdays sailing.
Overall Results:
| Pos | Helm | Crew | Sail No | Club | Pts |
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| 1st | Paul Ross | David Wilkes | 523 | Stone SC | 6 |
| 2nd | David Houghton | John Symonds | 561 | G.Y. & G.S.C. | 7 |
| 3th | Richard Smith | Ian Winterburn | 508 | Glossop | 9 |
| 4th | Chris Skedge | Dick Fisher | 514 | G.Y & G.S.C | 14 |
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