Dave Shiel leads Laser fleet of 2011 Open Revett Winter Series at Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club
With sail number 173780, Dave Shiel cruised to the top place of Laser fleet standings at the conclusion of third day racing at the 2011 Open Revett Winter Series, organised and hosted by Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club. Shiel sailed superbly in both races
of the day, securing a second and first place respectively, to grab the lead with five points after six races, including two discards.
Weather conditions on Day 3, third week of Winter Series, were not so perfect, as the 24 boats commenced racing under very strong and gusty north westerly winds blowing from force 5 to 7 knots. Despite the unfavourable forecast, the 24-boat fleet completed
two scheduled races.
On the third competitive day's racing, Shiel was closely followed by second placed, Paul Heath, who clinched a bullet and a second podium finish in Race 2, with only a two-point difference at seven points. It is the second time they finished so close during
the series.
On the other hand, Graeme Macwhirter and Howard Green were also sailing neck and neck but on Day 3, Macwhirter occupied third place with convincing finishes in both races.
The winter series have been a great success so far, with several close contests and loads of people coming to watch to event. Fourth week’s racing will commence on Sunday, December 4, at the same race course (Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club).
Top 10 standings of Laser fleet at the conclusion of Day 3:
1. 173780 Dave Shiel (3), 1, (3), 1, 2, 1 = 5 points
2. 195987 Paul Heath 2, 2, (5), (3), 1, 2 = 7 points
3. 196166 Graham Macwhirter (7), 5, 2, 2, 3, (6) = 12 points
4. 198575 Howard Green 8, 6, 4, (11), (25 DNC) 3 = 21 points
5. 195985 Charles Downs 5, 7, (9), 8, 5, DNF (25 DNC) = 25 points
6. 189541 Chris Clayton 10, 9, 6, 9, (25, DNC) (25 DNC) = 34 points
7. 180667 Ty Burrows 12, 11, 13, 7, (25 DNC), (25 DNC) = 43 points
8. 189082 Stuart Belfield (25 DNC) (25 DNC) 1, 4, 25 DNC, 25 DNC = 55 points
9. 195199 R Haigh 1, 4, (25, DNC) (25 DNC) 25, DNC 25 DNC = 55 points
10. 189370 Edward Downs 14, 14, 14, 14, (25 DNC) (25 DNC) = 56 points
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