27th September
2 visiting National 12s joined 4 home boats for Twickenham Open
Meeting. accurately forecast light winds may have kept numbers
down, but sunny wear and typically warm Twickenham welcome kept
everyone smiling.
first race started from Club line heading towards Richmond.
Mike Day and Anne Murch (N3496) made best start and led round
first mark pursued by John Thornton and Ane Philpott (N3522) and
locals Chris and Georgina Deverson (N3159). wind tended to die
between 2 marks leading to several lead changes, but despite that
three boats were very close as y headed back to club for
last time. Chris and George showed good local knowledge and ghosted
along Twickenham bank into lead. John and Ane found a puff to
give chase, but Chris and George held on to take gun by half a boat
length.
Following a good lunch all boats found enough enthusiasm to tackle
Thames again. John and Ane got a fortuitous start and were able
to establish a small lead. Mike and Anne managed to hold off Chris and
George to take 2nd place. race was finished on an alternative finish
line allowing next race to be held furr up river towards
Richmond, new course holding promise of a steadier breeze.
Going into 3rd race any of 3 boats could win event. A large
river cruiser joined fleet for start, but it did not distract
Mike and Anne who led away from line down Twickenham bank. At
top mark John and Ane found more breeze allowing m to take
lead which y extended through next lap. On last leg wind
again faded, before filling in from behind. As fleet drew toger a
few luffing battles ensued, but Pip Deverson and Amy McElroy kept clear
and continued to scurry up bank. wind reached John and Ane
just before Pip and Amy did allowing John and Ane to take gun and
hence event.
Overall results
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1st
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John Thornton and Ane Philpott
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N3522
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Henley SC
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2nd
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Chris and Georgina Deverson
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N3159
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Twickenham YC
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3rd
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Mike Day and Anne Murch
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N3496
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St Carines SC
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4th
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Pip Deverson and Amy McElroy
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N2700
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Twickenham YC
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5th
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Alistair Edwards and Gretta Wood
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N3143
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Twickenham YC
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6th
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Jim Francis and Ann Pickard
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N2789
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Twickenham YC
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