A mainly sunny day starting with a F3 from the SW. However, with the forecast suggesting the wind would increase throughout the day the race team were prompt to launch to lay the course and get racing underway. A couple of boats opted not to venture out instead opting for coffee on the prom followed by an ice cream!
With wind against tide the sea state was already lively as race one got underway. Phantom Nick led the fleet throughout the race, hotly pursued by Solution Paul. Richard led the chasing Lasers with Phoebe just ahead of Michael for the first two laps but Michael sneaking pass on the last lap. On corrected time it was extremely close with just four seconds separating the top three, Paul taking the win two seconds ahead of Nick who was two seconds ahead of Richard.
By the time race two got underway the wind had increased along with the sea state. There were several thrills and spills during the race with one boat enjoying more than their fair share of spills! Nick led the fleet again but closely followed by both Paul and Richard. Michael was a little way back with Phoebe next. After lap one Paul led with Richard one second behind on corrected time. After two laps on water positions remained unchanged but Richard had closed the gap a little and was now leading on corrected time by thirteen seconds. On the final lap Nick led across the line followed by Paul with Richard dropping back a little. On corrected time Paul managed a clean sweep with Nick nearly a minute behind in second.
By the time the boats returned to shore the sea state had become quite challenging so the sight of the ‘shore team’ ready to assist was most welcome.
Full results on the club website http:http://www.gygsc.org.uk/Results/2025/2025Autumn.htm