Monday, March 14, 2011

COMET OD

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Farr 40 European Championship at Hamble Overall


Author: Event Press

Photos © Peter Danby/Sailsail.com


Lighter winds of around 10-12 knots, dropping to around 6 knots by the end
of the race, were the order of the day for race 6 of the event. Torrential
rain for most of the morning gave rise to some poor visibility yet as per
normal some very close racing in this exciting one design fleet. In
particular, there was significant place changing on the downwind legs.

Dignity led at the first windward mark and despite losing their lead,
regained it later on to win the race. 2XL were leading at the second
windward mark but sailed a poor last downwind leg to finish 6th. Overnight
leaders Game On came from last to finish 3rd following gear failure on the
first beat. This gave her an overall score that couldn't be beaten.

A large windshift just at the start of race seven meant that boats starting
on port were able to lay the windward mark. Hurrycane made the best start of
the fleet at the pin end on port and crossed the fleet to lead at the
windward mark - a lead they never lost. Game On also started on port but had
to dip the rest of the fleet who all started on starboard tack. They reached
the windward mark in second which again they held to the finish.

At the prize giving special mention was made of the Swedish team on
Hurrycane for not only travelling all the way from Sweden, but also for
having the most varied race results - three 1st places and three 7th places.

Next year the European fleet will see as many as twenty new boats with the
highlight of the season being the Farr 40 World Championships in Cowes,
September 2001. See www.farr-int.co.uk/home.html for full racing programme.


Results - Race 6:



Results - Race 7:



1. Hurrycane
2. Game On
3. Bit Of A Coup
4. Victric V
5. 2XL
6. Dignity
7. Warlord VI

Overall Results:



1. Game On - 17 pts
2. Bit Of A Coup - 26
3. Victric V - 28
4. Dignity - 29
5. Warlord VI - 31
6. Hurrycane - 32
7. 2XL - 34

More Information:

  • farr40.org

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