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Laser 2s at the Lancing Sailing Club Summer Regatta

by Mike Croker 19 Jul 2005 08:14 BST 16-17 July 2005
A light breeze for the Laser 2s at Lancing © Isabelle Jackson

The Laser 2 fleet enjoyed a range of conditions at their open meeting at Lancing this weekend.

Race 1 started in a solid SW F4 sea breeze – ideal Laser 2 weather – complimented by an excellent course. Former European champions, Nigel Skudder & Keith Hills powered into an early lead, followed by Mike & Di Croker. Behind these, Chris Foster & Steve Lynch began a race long battle with Mike Clapp & Mark Bond, the latter coming out on top.

Race 2 saw Skudder/Hills put on a repeat performance, with the Crokers overtaking Foster/Lynch when the latter had spinnaker ‘difficulties’.

Race 3 on Sunday saw place changes throughout as the light S wind backed to SE during one of the beats. Skudder/Hills had to work for this one, overtaking the Crokers on the last lap.

The wind stayed light and patchy for the remaining 2 races after lunch. Foster/Lynch recovered well from a premature start in Race 4 to get back to 3rd place; the Crokers again failing to best Skudder/Hills in various close encounters. That feat was to be performed by Foster/Lynch in Race 5, who lead from the start, despite Skudder/Hills’ best efforts.

Overall Results:

PosSail NoHelmCrewClubPts
1st 10588 Nigel Skudder Keith Hills Starcross YC 3 
2nd 5749 Mike Croker Di Croker Lancing SC 6 
3rd 10594 Chris Foster Steve Lynch Lancing SC 7 
4th 10609 Steve Skudder Kate Fitzsimmons Lancing SC 11 
5th 10626 Mike Clapp Mark Bond Datchet Water SC 12 

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