Race Report, 22nd September 2024
OOD: Tom Broadhurst. Safety boat: Dave Barker
There were four starters for a late afternoon B-course on a day with very little wind: James Armitage with Alex in Zephyr (Enterprise); Rob Adams with Hugo in Big Polly (Enterprise); Chris Greenwood and Felicia in Distant Thunder (Leader); Keith Clarke in his Laser (Kaia); and Olly Adams and Billy in Spinosaurus (Mirror).
As is often the case with B-courses the toughest part was making it around the Strand End jetty in the full strength of the tide. James completed his first lap in about 25 minutes, followed by Rob in 32 minutes and Chris in 33 minutes. James went on to finish his second lap, and the race, in 56 minutes, followed as before by Rob in 71 minutes and Chris in 76 minutes. Olly in his Mirror persisted with fortitude to round the Strand End jetty and completed a triumphant single lap in 90 minutes, but Keith gave up the struggle and retired back to the Arch.
Next week is an A-course starting at 11:50.
