The season is now turning to the autumn and the winter steamers are getting their airing, in preparation of the cooler weather to come.  The sailing this year has been conducted in some of the biggest extremes that l recall.  3 Wednesday evening races abandoned due to strong winds.  We are more used to drifters than struggling through the SW’lies blasting down the lake.  However, it has given us the chance to improve our strong wind sailing, which will have benefits for the coming winter.

The racing has been closely fought throughout the summer, the usual culprits in front, with the chasing pack coming closer.  There have been several open events around the area with myself and Chris Goldhawk travelling to a few.  Chris has had 2 First places a 6^th and a 2^nd.   I managed a couple of 6^th’s a 10^th and a 16^th.  The events at Corus, Bowmoor and Chew were all in heavy winds, so l feel an achievement in completing those events.  Perhaps we can persuade a few more to come to the remaining events.

So, back to Chew.  There have been several events throughout the  summer, the details of which l have listed below.  There are 35 solo’s at Chew and about 15 of the race at varying times throughout the year.  George Simpkins and myself have been battling it out and have had some excellent races between ourselves, however, it would be nice to see a few more out in the coming months.  Chris G. has been out of action in the last 6 weeks, due to a broken toe, said to have been sustained during a tacking duel, at Salcombe Regatta, during the last leg of a windy beat.  He should be back on the water shortly.

The last event in the Solo National calendar is the End of Season at Draycote.  This is a one day event, three races 2 to count.  It is my intention to go, work permitting.  John Shimmell, recently lost to the K1, has promised to try to attend.  Chris G may make up the 3^rd spot.  So, if you are contemplating doing a large open, this may be the one for you!  Give me a call if you need any info.  Who knows, maybe we can persuade George, Steve and Marcus to come along.

Summer Points                       1^st         Steve Penfold

Marshall Pursuit                     4^th        Chris Goldhawk

Admirals Chase                        No Qualifying Solo

June Class Race day            1^st            Chris Goldhawk,            2^nd            Nick Fisher

Club Regatta                        2^nd            Chris Goldhawk            3^rd            John Smalley

Wed Evening                        1^st             Chris Goldhawk            2^nd            Marcus Davies     3^rd      George Simpkins

If you fancy a trial in a solo contact me. 

Nick Fisher  Solo 4483

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Oh, by the way, hope you like the photos.  Taken by Russell Smithers of salcombe a couple of weeks ago on a normal club race day!