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Eskimo Race at Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club

by Steve Schofield 15 Jan 2008 17:47 GMT 13 January 2008

On the Saturday there was no hint of the high winds and carnage that was to happen at the annual Eskimo Race at Blackpool & Fleetwood Yacht club on Sunday 13th January.

With 58 entries the race got underway in force 5 winds which swiftly rose to gust of up to force 8. Many crews battled on through several capsizes but damage, fatigue and common sense took out over half the fleet.

Credible efforts were seen all the way through the fleet not least Stuart Fitton in 23rd and last place in his Topper. For many survival was the order of the day.

By the end of the day Matt Mee and Richard Wagstaff brought their Fireball home first without a capsize all day. Carol Haines won the first lady helm in her Scorpion in 19th place with Jon Haines.

Overall Results:

PosBoat TypeSail NoHelmCrewClub
1st Fireball 14919 Matt Mee Richard Wagstaff Hollingworth 
2nd Merlin Rocket 3670 Richard Whitworth Sally Townend Hollingworth 
3rd Scorpion 1970 Steve Walker Chris Muxworthy Pennine 
4th Flying Fifteen 3734 Howard Green Ian Preston Leigh & Lowton 
5th Contender 659 Martin Metcalfe  Killington 

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