Once again, light to moderate winds, blue skies and warm sunshine accompanied the dinghy sailors for their two races this week on the Helford river.  In an 8 knot wind Roger McDonald made the most of his start and arrived at the first mark ahead of his younger rivals, Beccy Kestin and Ollie Berryman.  These three pulled away and raced together for most of the race – rather refreshing for Roger to have company for a change!

Slightly further back but nevertheless remaining in touch, the rest of the fleet tousled for position.  Phil Philpott and Carrie Hoskins worked hard in their National 12 to stay ahead whilst Adam Mason, racing his Solo again, crept up unnoticed to gain several lengths to his advantage.  Adam’s finishing time was so impressive that he took second place to Roger’s first and Beccy’s third.  Afterwards, competitors happily joined the rest of the club members celebrating the arrival of the French contenders in the L’Aberwrach/Helford race with a glass of champagne.

Saturday’s race moved up river to the Calamansack area where slightly better wind was to be found and the smaller entry than usual could easily be accommodated.  Race officer, Steve Kestin, was forced to opt for a general recall after several boats crossed the line too early.  On the second start, Phil Samuel in his Laser, eased ahead and remained at the front throughout the race.  He was, however, unable to shake off the challenge of Mark and Christine Belshaw in their Firefly and Adam Mason in his Solo who pipped him to the podium by only 3 seconds.  Keen not to waste such a beautiful evening, members retired to a beach in the setting sun to enjoy a barbeque, a glass of wine and to admire the Hubbard’s freshly caught mackerel.

Thursday 24 June | Start Time: 18:30 | Wind : 6-8 knots | Course: SW
Race Officers: Martine Mcpherson & Johnny Walker

Helm	Sail No	Class	PY	Elapsed Time	Corrected Time	Position
R McDonald	100387	Laser	1080	2615	2407	1
A Mason		Solo	1155	2785	2411	2
B Kestin	171278	Laser	1080	2634	2425	3
P Philpott	3191	NAT 12	1115	2708	2428	4
O Berryman	166594	Laser	1080	2659	2448	5
A Biggs	3326	NAT 12	1104	2785	2522	6
J Sykes	21399	Enterprise	1116	2829	2534	7
T Statham	91500	Laser	1080	2792	2571	8
G Sykes	134714	Laser	1080	3028	2788	9

Saturday 26 June | Start Time: 16:00 | Wind: SW 2 | Course: Windward/Leeward
Race Officers: Steve Kestin & Dave Berryman

Helm	Sail No	Class	PY	Elapsed Time	Corrected Time	Position
M Belshaw	F3591	Firefly	1165	2799	2402	1
A Mason	4099	Solo	1155	2782	2408	2
P Samuel	186886	Laser	1080	2604	2411	3
G Weaver	3247	NAT 12	1115	2840	2547	4
B Kestin	171278	Laser	1080	2846	2635	5
J Sykes	21399	Enterprise	1116	3026	2711	6
A Biggs	3326	NAT 12	1104	3037	2750	7

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