18 Contenders travelled to Brightlingsea for the 4th TT event of the year, including one visitor from Holland.
Race 1 started in a force 2-3 and was led away by Martin Frary closely followed by John Browett and Gary Langdown, lots of place changing occurred with Gary’s superior downwind speed taking him to the front followed by Martin and John.
Race 2 was led away by John Browett closely followed by Martin Frary, these 2 pulled away in the weakening breeze. Martin eventually passing John with the fast finishing Rodger White in third. Race 3 was abandoned due to the fading breeze, leaving Martin Frary as the overnight leader.
Sunday arrived with a stronger breeze and some entertainment as the fixed rudder boats short tacked up the channel to the race area. Race 3 was initially led by Rodger White, with much place changing the final finishing order being Simon Mussell followed by Paul Ross and Gary Langdown in third.
In race 4 Simon and Paul continued there charge to the front with Mussell taking the win with Paul second and John Browett keeping his consistency in third.
Going into the last race all the podium places were up for grabs, the main protagonists went right except John taking the left route, and the lead. He extended his lead to win, Simon and Gary climbed through the fleet eventually taking 2nd and 3rd. Simon’s 2nd giving him the overall series.
Pos Sail No Helm Club Pts
1 2372 Simon Mussell Highcliffe 8
2 713 John Browett Datchet 9
3 2373 Gary Langdown Highcliffe 12
4 646 Martin Frary Weston 13
5 716 Paul Ross Shotley 16
6 613 Tony Burton KGSC 19
7 2314 Roger White KGSC 21
8 694 Chris Boshier TBYC 33
9 NED 1293 Evert Ben Van Veen WVB 36.5
10 1771 Alan Mollat SandwichBay 38
11 708 Chris Bannister BSC 41.5
12 470 Rupert Snow TBYC 44
13 2359 Tony Cook Downs 44
14 617 Richard Cooper BSC 53
15 494 David Robertson BSC 53
16 682 Ginge Lincoln RNSA 54
17 441 Tim Grigsby TBYC 70
18 303 Wayne Miller TBYC 74
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