Midweek Mug 16
Another super-light-winded Wednesday, but at least the zephyrs didn’t disappear completely; they came from the Northwest in the middle of the Lake; a good deal more westerly near the Dam.
Sue Murray’s course (Zebra/West/Middle/Dam Green/Home 1) was designed to maximise these wind shifts and to avoid the fishermen who were ubiquitous. And where they weren’t, there were paddleboarders, kayakers etc.
Five boats took to the water. Ian Chatterton was out in his Ent. John Dabbs, with Leila Farmer, and the Witchells had Bosuns. Geoff Floyd and Adam Hilton were in their Solos.
Ian Chatterton started just ahead of Adam Hilton and Geoff Floyd but the Hilton Solo led at Zebra and from then on, although very nearly overtaken by the Enterprise at West on lap 3. The Dabbs Bosun led the double-handers and got promoted by the handicap.
- Adam Hilton (Solo)
- John Dabbs and Leila Farmer (Bosun)
- Ian Chatterton (Enterprise)
- Geoff Floyd (Solo)
- Colin and Louise Witchell
Egg Cup 3
John Dabbs lost his crew and sailed alone. The Enterprise and the other Bosun stayed on the shore. For the three remaining boats there was a more reliable wind and the laps of the short course took around ten minutes. The Hilton Solo again managed to get and keep the lead. The Dabbs Bosun overtook Geoff Floyd’s Solo at Dam Green and finished second.
- Adam Hilton (Solo)
- John Dabbs (Bosun)
- Geoff Floyd (Solo)
Many thanks to the Officer of the Day, Sue Murray.