Friday, March 25, 2011

CROWN 34

Boat: CROWN 34

Builder: Clark Boat Company

Designer: Hein Driehuyzen

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Saltash Sailing Club Dinghy Series - Race 1


Author: Chris Hampe

Race 1: Tuesday 17th April

A north westerly wind gusting up to 20 knots provided the competitors with tricky conditions with the start line sheltered from the true wind. The slow handicap class was the first away with Samantha Martin eventually pulling away to take line honours in her firefly. The result however is unclear with the win having been awarded to Samuel Phillips in his Topper whilst the firefly's handicap seams to have been miscalculated.

Once again the National twelve's underlined their suitability to the conditions on the river. Kathleen Refson sailing a trifle tipsy crossed the finish line just over 30 seconds ahead of John Murrell in N3157. Third spot was taken by up and coming cadet Simon Hinks who had survived a protest to finish ahead of Nathan Harding in 4th.

The largest class was that of the laser 2's. Philip Harrison continued from where he left off last year by sailing through most of the fleet after a below average start to finish two minutes in the lead. The leeward mark rounding in front of the club house had the spectators on their feet as both
Chris Hampe and Alice Inman tried to slot into a gap that was well closed by John Willerton despite a significant ebb tide. Adrian Bennet came in second from Tom Derham in third.

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  • Saltash Sailing Club

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