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Laser Open at Hollowell Sailing Club
Author: Martin Urmson
22 June 2003
Michael Sims of Carsington Sailing Club enjoyed mixed fortunes at Hollowell Sailing Club' Laser Open on June 22nd. He left with the winner's prize, as well as a gaping hole in his hull.
Race 1 saw a large group of boats squashed together at the starboard end of the line, with few making clean starts. First was Simon Cray followed by home youth Steven Hall, Sims and David Summerville.
In the Radial fleet, home junior sailor Tim Hartley made the early pace in the lighter winds followed by Alison Young and Fiona Hall.
Thunder was threatening by the start of race 2, and the winds chased by the raincloud kicked in during pre-start manoeuvres. Excellent racing conditions followed. Steven Hall made the best start and was clear ahead by the first mark. The wind was at its peak when Sims, back in the pack, was hit hard amidships by Max Wearing on port tack. He limped back to the clubhouse followed by the crestfallen perpetrator. Cray finished second with Martin Hudson third at the end after the drifter, which followed the lightning and thunder.
In the Radials, Hartley found the early going in the strong winds hard work, and Young took the race from Fiona Hall with Hartley third.
Sims was ready for the last race with another hull, graciously supplied by Wearing. Sims was well clear at the first mark, with Hall, Cray and Hudson chasing. Sims eventually won from Hall and Hudson.
Fiona Hall took first Radial but Young's second place earned her the overall win.
Sims requested redress for his enforced retirement from race 2, and after a quick hearing was given average points.
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