Campbell Trophy Race 3 - Tracey's report
Sunday 27th September. They got knocked down, but they got up again … Before setting off, RO Sally set a long triangular course almost down to the Crabtree and back towards the club, 6 laps in total. She also gave a useful reminder on some racing rules on rounding the buoys that was appreciated, though no doubt soon forgotten once the race started. Sally and I settled into the safety boat, nicely wrapped up from the cold and wind, expecting a nice cruisy morning, a good chat, maybe a snack, then clipboard out for the results. A good way to start a birthday. This is not what we got. 7 sailors braved the elements: Renato, Jakob, Henry, Peter, John, Eric and Seb, with laser radials and 4.7s and a club solo, although knotted hankies might have served well enough. With a blustery and changeable wind the sailors didn’t stand a chance – of staying upright. First one in was Seb who discovered the benefits of knots in the right places. He was first to DNF but enjoyed a nice sail around. The rac...