Racing reports - 20th April 2014
The Thursday evening race was the second in the Revill series and was competed in light force 2 to 3 variable wind conditions. Paul Grattage and Brandon Holmberg both made excellent starts and were in the lead around the windward mark, on the broad reach to the next mark positions changed as the wind varied in direction. Final positions, Grattage first, Liam Thom second and Keith Newnham third. There were 12 starters.The third race in the Sprint series was sailed in force 5 wind conditions on an overcast and raining Sunday, and only 5 competitors bothered to get to the start line. Grattage and Thom got away at the start followed by Stuart Pierce, Newnham and Mark Pritchard. Final results were Grattage, Thom and Newnham.
The second race on the Sunday was the first in the Fox series. Liam Thom and Yvonne Pike were first with Paul Grattage and Alan Howie-Wood second, Mark Pritchard and Jamie Norris were third.
Arthur K Newnham