Wednesday, March 30, 2011

DB-1

Boat: DB-1

Builder: Dehler Yachts

Designer: E. G. van de Stadt

More: DB-1 Specifications

News:

Byte Open Meeting at Cotswold Sailing Club


Author: William Gifford

10 bytes were greeted by Cotswold SC on the 16th June with wet weather forecasted for the day, the wind was lest than a force 1 in the morning but steadily increased for the afternoon. Overall the weather turned out even wetter than forecasted.

The first race started with Powell taking the lead followed by 17 year old Dominic Fastenedge from Cotswold SC, Fastenedge then took the lead holding it for nearly the whole race and the Powell got through and won the race. Will Gifford finished third with Fastenedge just crossing his bow over the line.

The second race started again with Powell in the lead with ever closing Gifford at bay, Gifford passed Powell on the third leg from the finish winning the race by about 12 boat lengths. Powell finished second and Fastenedge finished third.

For the last race the wind increased to about a force 2, perfect for certain sailors in the fleet. Gifford and Powell again were both battling it out for the first few laps when Gifford overtook Powell gaining water at the mark. Gifford went on to win the race and the event.

The 10 Byte competitors were very impressed by the kindness and the helpfulness of the members of Cotswold SC. Some great courses were made and the tea bar staff produced some superb food.

More Information:

  • YachtsandYachting.com Byte Page

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