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Fairhaven RC Laser Summer Series

by Eric Craven 25 Sep 2014 21:05 BST 21 September 2014
RC Lasers at Blackpool & Fylde MBC © Rob Wheeler

This was the last in the Fairhaven Lasers Summer Series. Two races had been lost, one due to a red algal bloom and the other blown off the lake by storm force winds, but this turned out to be a fine day's sailing, in superb surroundings.

A-rigs were the order of the day with light and variable breezes favouring some parts of the course over others. This resulted in close racing, with 6 of the 11 skippers managing to post a 1st place.

Well done to Fleetwood's Tony Wilson, winning the day and the series, with Robert Wheeler, pushing him all the way. Also to Tim, Chris and Malcolm, who put in very creditable performances with their smaller yachts.

Prizes donated by RCLasers.com, were presented by B&F Club Chairman Malcolm Frary outside the newly refurbished pavilion. Thanks Fylde Borough.

Next year will see Fairhaven and Fleetwood competing in a joint (F&F) open series.

Overall Results:

PosSkipperClubSail NoRound 1Round 2Round 5Pts
1Tony WilsonFleetwood859210090282
2Robert WheelerB&F266782100249
3Eric ReidFleetwood823757370218
4Jim LydonFleetwood1584910175
5Trevor BellFleetwood3243080123
6Eric CravenB&F1406440104
7Adam KissickB&F58010000100
8Tim LaniganB&F30196079
9Peter JacksonFleetwood112605076
10John PlantFleetwood55901069
11Malcolm FraryB&FV10282058
11Chris ChatfieldB&F18318103058
13Ken CrabtreeFleetwood469055055
14Keith LakinB&F870510051
15Peter StubbsFleetwoodX046046
16Tim SaamFleetwood0037037
17Kevin LonsworthFleetwood35350035

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