FINAL POSITIONS
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
For anyone that was not able to come along to West Kirby last weekend here is a link to the flickr site for some very dramatic photos from the Sunday. There are many more to follow that may take up to a week to upload. Keep an eye on this site.
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Final Day
The final day was a tense affair, the wind direction and strength (lack of) causing problems for competitors and organisers alike.
The final results will be posted soon, but we can report that going into the final race anyone of 4 skippers were still in with a chance of victory, Zvonko Jelacic, John Tushingham, Derek Priestley and Martin Roberts, with Zvonko Jelacic from Croatia coming out on top overall from John Tushingham in 2nd, Derek Priestley in 3rd and Brad Gibson in 4th.
A fuller report will be coming along with all the pictures once competitors and organisers recover from a busy weekend.
A quick resume of the weekend though would be; excellent venue, great organisation, fantastic racing.
Well done to everyone for making the event a success.
The final results will be posted soon, but we can report that going into the final race anyone of 4 skippers were still in with a chance of victory, Zvonko Jelacic, John Tushingham, Derek Priestley and Martin Roberts, with Zvonko Jelacic from Croatia coming out on top overall from John Tushingham in 2nd, Derek Priestley in 3rd and Brad Gibson in 4th.
A fuller report will be coming along with all the pictures once competitors and organisers recover from a busy weekend.
A quick resume of the weekend though would be; excellent venue, great organisation, fantastic racing.
Well done to everyone for making the event a success.
Sunday, 30 May 2010
Day 2
There was a total change to the wet conditions of yesterday, we were greeted with rolling white horses and a cutting wind, However the sun did shine.
With winds of 25knots+ conditions were testing, with survival being on many skippers minds. Unfortunately some didn't survive and there were several boats who pulled out of the days battles due to the strength of the wind and the damaged caused by the wind and power of the waves.
With winds of 25knots+ conditions were testing, with survival being on many skippers minds. Unfortunately some didn't survive and there were several boats who pulled out of the days battles due to the strength of the wind and the damaged caused by the wind and power of the waves.
Peter Stollery kept the racing going allowing a total of 12 races to be completed so far in the event. With court jester Jeff Hill attempting to bully skippers into observing with his jovial manner!!!?
Competition at the top of the fleet is stronger than ever, with few points splitting the top ten, and the winner could come from any one of 5 skippers.
Those currently sitting at the top are sailing boats suited to the tough conditions today, so the forecast of light winds for Monday could be a worry to them.
Although they were all putting on a brave face in the bar later!
Competition at the top of the fleet is stronger than ever, with few points splitting the top ten, and the winner could come from any one of 5 skippers.
Those currently sitting at the top are sailing boats suited to the tough conditions today, so the forecast of light winds for Monday could be a worry to them.
Although they were all putting on a brave face in the bar later!
Plenty of photos have been taken over the weekend and we will put these on the web as soon as possible.
Saturday, 29 May 2010
Day 1
Wet & windy...
All the competitors arrived to find a strong South/ South Easterly wind accompanying the steady rain falling on the 1st morning. We were greeted by the President of West Kirby SC who gave us all a warm welcome, Pete Stollery (PRO) ran through the do's and don'ts and we started the 1st of 5 seeding races promptly at 10.00am. The weather and building wind gave some un expected results in the seeding, with some of the top names not making the A fleet.
The incoming tide brought in even more wind, with all but the bravest changing down to their No 2 rig, although even they were forced to change down very quickly after seeing some spectacular wipeouts.
The race team did an excellent job of keeping the event moving quickly, with 5 races of 5 heats completed in the day. Skippers should also take credit, with protests kept to a minimum, with only two heard during the day, neither of which held the racing up.
Although the wind dropped slightly it was only in the last hour of the day that all skippers went back onto their A rigs.
At the end of the day most skippers retired to the club bar to chat and discuss the days events.
The racing looks like being even hotter tomorrow with the top guys slotting in the A heat, and those pushed down the fleet looking to climb back up, something, given the quality of the racers that is going to be very hard.
Forecast is for a nice day with 21 mph winds.... Bring it on.
The 1st days provisional results will be posted soon, when everyone retires from the bar!
(Post rewritten Sun AM, after a re read! I only had a couple of pints honest!)
All the competitors arrived to find a strong South/ South Easterly wind accompanying the steady rain falling on the 1st morning. We were greeted by the President of West Kirby SC who gave us all a warm welcome, Pete Stollery (PRO) ran through the do's and don'ts and we started the 1st of 5 seeding races promptly at 10.00am. The weather and building wind gave some un expected results in the seeding, with some of the top names not making the A fleet.
The incoming tide brought in even more wind, with all but the bravest changing down to their No 2 rig, although even they were forced to change down very quickly after seeing some spectacular wipeouts.
The race team did an excellent job of keeping the event moving quickly, with 5 races of 5 heats completed in the day. Skippers should also take credit, with protests kept to a minimum, with only two heard during the day, neither of which held the racing up.
Although the wind dropped slightly it was only in the last hour of the day that all skippers went back onto their A rigs.
At the end of the day most skippers retired to the club bar to chat and discuss the days events.
The racing looks like being even hotter tomorrow with the top guys slotting in the A heat, and those pushed down the fleet looking to climb back up, something, given the quality of the racers that is going to be very hard.
Forecast is for a nice day with 21 mph winds.... Bring it on.
The 1st days provisional results will be posted soon, when everyone retires from the bar!
(Post rewritten Sun AM, after a re read! I only had a couple of pints honest!)
Friday, 28 May 2010
Practice Day & Registration
Skippers started arriving from around noon on Friday, with the measurement team starting their arduous process from 1.00pm. As usual, their were a few boats that needed a bit of "tinkering" to satisfy the measurement team, but nothing too drastic.
Most skippers took the opportunity to grab the chance for practice and tune up. The weather was fantastic with a good top of No 1 breeze and bright sunshine. Almost all skippers took the chance to shake down their smaller rigs as well given the forecast for Saturday.
There are a variety of designs on display this weekend and a visit if at all possible is recommended.
Hanneke Gillissen has agreed to provide a few of her images each day to give you a flavour of what's going on.
Here are a couple.
More can be seen here.
Most skippers took the opportunity to grab the chance for practice and tune up. The weather was fantastic with a good top of No 1 breeze and bright sunshine. Almost all skippers took the chance to shake down their smaller rigs as well given the forecast for Saturday.
There are a variety of designs on display this weekend and a visit if at all possible is recommended.
Hanneke Gillissen has agreed to provide a few of her images each day to give you a flavour of what's going on.
Here are a couple.
More can be seen here.
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