Bevington 11 - Katharine's report
Sunday 14 th July Bevington Series Race 11 On Sunday at 10am with NNW Winds 8-9 mph gusting 14, preparations were underway for the Bevington Race around the buoys. RO Jane S-H and Assistant RO new member Katherine (that would be me!) orientating to the role. Jane with leg brace in situ did a great job “hopping” along to show me all the duties. Put up transom pole opposite White line for the Starting point Welcome sign for passersby’s to come and visit “the friendliest sailing club on the Thames” Plan race course with help from Chris B and Elaine Help with Safety Boat, as time permits Sign On sheet Set up RO desk, Digital clocks, Binoculars and an essential cup of tea-We were all set! In the Safety Boat were Elaine and Anna R (also orientating to the role). Elaine gave an excellent overview of all the “bits and bobs” that needed to be checked on the Safety boat. We had a fleet of nine boats competing: Two Streakers: Chris and Leonardo Z (in his new boat) and Lasers, with Joe, Renato, H...