Sep 15 2015

Laser Open Meeting

Published by at 08:32 under Monohulls

Three Lasers travelled to Harlow Blackwater Sailing Club on 12th September, when we arrived the breeze was light with a few gusts, but by the time we had rigged and launched it was blowing 25mph, we had a long run to the start line which was hairy to say the least and i was upside down within 2 minutes !! The course was set straight up and down the river towards Osea Island which meant it was a windward leaward course, and the run which was about 2 miles long was an out of control sleigh ride from start to finish with boats doing death rolls everywhere and people swimming to catch up with their boats !

Michael Airey gave up after having his boat blown away from under him, Chris Tillyer was in the mix up the front as usual, and i had more capsizes in these 3 races than the whole of the year. This is a lovely club to sail at and they had 21 entries from 5 clubs.

 

Chris Tillyer ended up 2nd overall, well done.

Rick Paxman was 5th overall

 

One for next years calendar

Rick Paxman

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  1. Rick Paxmanon 17 Sep 2015 at 15:08

    Well done Chris a 1st and two 2nds, great result in such strong winds.

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