Report on IOM Scratch racing Sun 10th December

A series of 13 races were held at Montrose on Sunday 10 December.  John Gard did a great PRO job of running a series short sharp races with some slightly longer races thrown in the mix.
 
The conditions were WNW and B rig was the choice of skippers.  At times the breeze abated and A rigs were considered but then heavier gusts would remind the skippers to stay with B Rigs all day.
 
Michael Hickman was a late starter due to some home duties taking longer than anticipated.  
 
David Jones had some battery issues which slowed him down for a couple of races.  Peter Germein was a welcome addition to scratch racing and showed great speed at times and he was thrilled with the  close racing experience.
 
The racing was challenging with willing starts and a  day of great racing was enjoyed by most skippers who all suffered some frustrations at times.
 
 
Chris Wood
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