DF95 Mid Week Handicap

Another stunning sunny summers day for our DF95 handicap racing at Risdon Brook Dam. Andrew Wardrop was our PRO for the day and set good courses for the conditions. Lisa Blackwood turned up at lunchtime and was able to assist Andrew. Thank you Andrew and Lisa. 

The morning wind was a North Westerly initially of around 10 knots but it gradually died during the course of the morning and so Andrew called for an early lunch hoping that a sea breeze would arrive over the break. The sea breeze did come through - but a fairly meek and modest one for the afternoons racing. Just as we were loading the dinghy after sailing however we were hit by a Southerly change which came through with considerable power. It was probably a good thing that we were off the water by then.

The podium was well shared today. In fact all skippers had at least two trips to the dais. John Penman, David Woolley and Ian Bailey deserve special mention though as they were the only ones to win two races. And the points table was tight too with several positions being decided by countback.

Third place overall went to Jammy Jones who was consistently at the head of the fleet. Stuart Dawes sailed brilliantly today from the back marker position to get second place. This is always difficult to do on ‘nice sailing days’ like today as back-markers generally rely on errors made by the longer handicappers so they can catch up - and on ‘nice days’ the longer handicappers just don’t make enough mistakes. Today’s winner was our newest club member, John Penman. Now that’s a good way to introduce yourself to the club! Congratulations Jammy, Stuart and John.

So lovely conditions and close racing. You cant ask for more than that!

Coming Up:
Sunday: More DF95 sailing. It will be scratch racing at Risdon Brook Dam. (1:00 Button Press)
Next Wednesday: IOM handicap sailing at Risdon Brook Dam. This will be a handicap shield event. (11:00 Button Press)
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Shorty