Ripon open meeting

 

Ripon SC hosted ir annual National Twelve open meeting on Saturday 10 October 2009.  fleet were greeted with mist and glassy conditions on lake when y arrived but bang on cue wind filled in as OOD, Chris Mark, delivered briefing and by time race one got underway conditions were near perfect.

 

In first race Philip and Helen David (N3217) soon established a good lead over rest of fleet, taking line honours.  John and Alison Cheetham (N3468) were second home and this was a pattern which to be repeated throughout day!  John Nixon and Sue Howe (N3514), sailing ir newly acquired Feeling Foolish looked anything but foolish to finish 3^rd.

 

second race was sailed in beautiful conditions, with a steady breeze which wasn’t too challenging and allowed for some really competitive racing.  David and Cheetham boat duo took 1^st and 2^nd places with Howard Chadwick and Helen Nicholson (N2266) showing that in right conditions Vintage boats can be extremely competitive and finishing 3^rd.  Nixon/Howe were a close 4^th.

 

final race saw Brian Herring and Ros Stevenson sailing N2468, anor Vintage boat, into 3^rd place behind Davids and Cheethams, being followed home in 4^th by Andrew and Trudie Wilkinson (N3499).

 

A great day’s racing was followed by a wonderful supper and social at club.

 

Overall results

1^st         Philip and Helen David, N3217, Yorkshire Ouse SC (1^st Admirals Cup boat)

2^nd        John and Alison Cheetham, N3468, Yeadon SC

3^rd         John Nixon and Sue Howe, N3514, Carsington SC

4^th         Howard Chadwick and Helen Nicholson, N2266, Yeadon SC (1^st Vintage boat)

 

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