Supernova Open at Ouse Amateur Sailing Club
by David Baddeley 17 Jun 2008 07:59 BST
Fifteen Supernovas made it to the start at Saddlebow for the Ouse Amatuer open © Bett Simmons
Fifteen Supernovas made it to the start at Saddlebow for an Open meeting sponsored with particulary appropriate prizes by local brewer Elgoods of Wisbech.
Pleasant sunshine and a light north westerly wind gave excellent conditions for the first race. By the end of the first lap the first three boats were firmly set in position with a few changes further down the fleet. Final positions were 1. 666 R. Pakes (Haversham SC), 2. 687 M. Gibson (Bartley SC), 3. 644 G. Tucker (Haversham SC).
After a break for lunch, the second race was sailed to the accompaniment of rain and squalls. Tucker was first to the first mark but Pakes had established a good lead again by the end of the second lap which he held to the line. The top three positions were exactly the same as in the first race.
A further change of wind to the south brought rain, lightning and a vicious squall to enliven the third race but this passed quickly leaving pleasant sun but almost no wind for the tail enders. Pakes had made a relaxed start – perhaps resting on his laurels – but worked his way steadily through the fleet to finish second, the fickle conditions proving a challenge to some. Final positions were 1. 687 M. Gibson (Bartley SC), 2. 666 R. Pakes (Haversham SC), 3. 644 G. Tucker (Haversham SC).
Overall Results:
1st 666 R. Pakes (Haversham SC)
2nd 687 M. Gibson (Bartley SC)
3rd 644 G. Tucker (Haversham SC)
4th 464 B. Winter (Haversham SC)
5th 357 M. Giles (West Oxfordshire SC)