Sailboat 7
For the first race, the winds were changeable and, although gusty, much lighter than forecast with little rain. James Pollard in his Laser Radial was first over the start, followed by Nathan Pollard in his Aero 5. Nathan quickly built a substantial lead on the first lap, which he maintained for the rest of the race. Liam Routley in his Laser Radial changed places with Brian Pollard and Natasha Routley in their Bosun on lap 2. Increasing winds allowed Brian and Natasha to reclaim their position on the final lap. With handicaps applied the results were as follows:
- Nathan Pollard (Aero 5)
- Vicki Duncalf (Topper)
- Brian Pollard and Natasha Routley (Bosun)
- James Pollard (Laser Radial)
- Liam Routley (Laser Radial)
Retired: Ollie Williamson (Aero 5)
Pursuit 6
In this pursuit race the winds were gusty with heavy showers. Brian Pollard and Natasha Routley were first to start in their Bosun, favourable winds allowing them to increase their lead early on. With not the best of starts, John Dabbs and Linda Spiller in their Bosun were next to over the line. Twenty minutes in and the wind dropped and the heavens opened. James Pollard in his Laser Radial overtook Liam Routley also in a Laser Radial and then John Dabbs and Linda Spiller. Nathan Pollard in his Aero 5 was last to start, overtook Ollie Williamson in his Aero 5, then Liam Routley just before the finish. At the end of the pursuit the positions were:
- Brian Pollard and Natasha Routley (Bosun)
- James Pollard (Laser Radial)
- John Dabbs and Linda Spiller (Bosun)
- Nathan Pollard (Aero 5)
- Liam Routley (Laser Radial)
- Ollie Williamson (Aero 5)
Thanks to Officers of the Day, Louise and Colin Witchell, and to the photographer, Mandy Pollard.