Race Results

Erik the Boat Stays at Draycote

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23rd - 24th September

Draycote Sailing Club

By Caroline Ramsey

The Miracle Inlands were held at Draycote Water with generous sponsorship from NFU Mutual and 31 competitors. There were 5 races with 3 to count.

In race one, Atherton lead to the windward mark but lost out to Southwell and Huett over the next two laps. Although Huett crossed the line first he was disqualified for missing a wing mark and Southwell won.

In race two Atherton again lead for most of the race until the final leg when, in covering Southwell on the starboard side of the beat, he allowed Aldhous to sneak through on the port side for a win.

In race 3, Pye was first to the windward mark but was overtaken first by Atherton and then Southwell, who gained first place.

Race 4 was led from start to finish by Huett with Smith, Atherton and Southwell all holding second place, with Southwell leading the chasers at the line.

Southwell had now won the championship and sat out the final race. The major competition, then, was for third place between Amos and two local boats Huett and Pye. In getting ahead of Amos for second place behind Atherton, Huett gained third place overall.

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