Superb start for 2012 Plymouth Gin Spring Series at Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club
Sailors participating in the 2012 Plymouth Gin Spring Series had a tremendous start at the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club (RPCYC) under ideal wind conditions. The fleet completed two scheduled races on two days of the event to add the scores in the
overall standings of the championship tour.
The weather conditions at Plymouth were perfect to have a complete sail on the waters. The breeze remained constant during the event and the fleet had moderate conditions to complete the racing. Winds were blowing easterly from force four to force five under
glorious sunshine to provide the contenders a handsome start of the regatta.
The first race began with full throttle under a consistent ENE winds that surrounded the racing area along with some tricky shifts and a strong flood tide. The breeze did test the tactic skills of the sailors as most of the teams opted for the left side
of the course to avoid any troubling situation. However, the race committee reset the windward mark which gave an even split amongst the teams.
The forecast became a bit stable after the first race and the fleet then had ideal winds to commence the second race perfectly. The winds shifted towards the east to become moderate for the crews. Four boats from the PY fleet received OCS but the majority
of IRC fleet reached over the start line before the commencement of the second race.
Henry Marshall of PYS hit the top spot in the fleet with back-to-back third finishes. He is currently leading the fleet with 16.5 points.
Top five results at the end of the regatta:
1. 859 BUZZ, Henry Marshall, Chloe Bevan Smith, PYS (13/DNC), (13/DNC), 0.75, 2, 0.75, 3, 4/DNF, 3, 3 = 16.5 points
2. 1329 RS 400, John McLaren, Anne McLaren, Salcombe YC 3, 4, (15/DNC), (14/DNC), 9/OCS, 2, 2, 2, 0.75 = 22.75 points
3. 336 Weta 4.4, Jeremy Goslin, MBC (13/DNC), 13/DNC, 2, 0.75, 11/DNC, (16/DNC), 9/DNC, 5, 2 = 42.75 points
4. 1194 29ER, Tom Methven, Rob Lloyd, RPCYC, 0.75, 0.75, (15/DNC), 14/DNC, 11/DNC, 0.75, 0.75, (16/DNC), 15/DNC = 43 points
5. 3156 Beef Stu & Dumplings, SB3, Stuart Jones PYS (13/DNC), (13/DNC), 5, 6, 11/DNC, 4, 9/DNC, 4, 4 = 43 points
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