Sail Register Streaker Northern Paddle Open at Pennine Sailing Club
by Pete Tyerman 2 Nov 2013 20:09 GMT
26 October 2013
Nineteen hardy Streaker sailors arrived for the 2013 Pennine open despite the threat of high winds.
The first race started in a fresh breeze but the wind was steadily strengthening through the race. The early part of the race was close but Ian Jones gradually took control followed by Ian Lees and Ben Radcliffe.
Following a pleasant lunch with many comment on the good view from Pennine extended clubhouse we all considered the second race. Chris Wright's boat sailed off on its own over lunch and his trip to fetch it decided him against starting. The conditions supported his choice as only 7 completed the race. Of those hardy 7 Ian Jones really showed the way to sail in heavy weather developing a lead of over a leg of the course. Second was much more fought over with Ian Lees leading Matt Whitfield and Isaac Marsh home.
The last race was restricted to only 6 starters Ian Jones and Ian Bradley and Ben Radcliffe deciding they had had enough leaving the others to fight a competitive race in heavy weather Ian Lees finally winning from Matt Whitfield and John Aldous.
The 2 ladies in the fleet had a hard time Sally Ratcliffe having to be rescued after injuring her knee and Wendy Jones spend a lot of time in the water to get her results.
Overall Results:
| Pos | Helm | Club | Sail No | R1 | R2 | R3 | Pts |
|---|
| 1 | Ian Jones | Dovestone | 1849 | 1 | 1 | | 2 |
| 2 | Ian Lees | Scammonden | 1784 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Matt Whitfield | Tamworth | 1446 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Jon Aldhous | Beaver | 1703 | 4 | rtd | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Ben Ratcliffe | Scammonden | 1858 | 3 | 6 | | 9 |