Ely Midland Area/HD Sails 4P Open Meeting

Saturday 2nd July 2016
 
It was obvious from the moment we arrived at Ely that it was going to be an exciting days yotting; the wind was from the north blowing over the elevated clubhouse and the squalls were slamming all over the water, clearly from different directions!
 
Race One was delayed for a time as it was heard that Alayne had been held up in traffic but in the end we had to start without her, Suzie crewing for Gerald Copsey whose crew had failed to recover from her hangover. In very gusty conditions Gerald led with Jack Knight and George doing battle behind with Jack taking second place; Paul had to retire as crew Christine was not well enough to continue.
 
Race Two saw Suzie crewing for sister Alayne leaving Gerald without a co-pilot. I (heroically) volunteered to crew for Gerald – and we won! The race wasn’t without incident with George and Jack colliding resulting in the former retiring from the race.
 
George and Lucy decided to sit out Race Three as the conditions were continuing to be very hairy; George and Ted took to the water but didn’t finish. The male heavyweights beat the ladies, but girls weren’t that far behind!
 

Overall results

An great days sailing with Ely putting on a fab homemade lunch, thanks to the Knight family for their culinary and race officering skills and also thanks to the rescue boat team – who weren’t needed!