Campbell 2, Sunday 11th September - Henry's report


The forecast 6 to 11mph SSW to S wind seemed lighter and more westerly in the event for the 2nd Campbell Series race, with the club flag at half mast. 

After some excellent cake thanks to Elaine, 11 boats took to the water. Most were quickly swept to the wrong side of the start line by a strong spring tide which seemed to be carrying lots of debris including an entire tree. 

Not an easy situation for the RO team, but we felt it best to get things underway and allow the rest of the fleet to start racing once passed by Renato and Jakob who had started from the correct side.

Things improved significantly once the fleet reached the simple 2 buoy course, in the wind which had also picked up and in the lighter tide on the Fulham bank. It looked like an enjoyable sail.

Jakob (Laser full) was first over the finish line after the 4 laps we’d eventually decided on, having well handled or been lucky with the shifty wind around the new Fulham stadium, followed a minute later by Renato (Laser full). Allan (Solo) was next a few minutes later, minutes after that Andrew then Sara (both sailing Solos) crossed the line just 5 seconds apart, and another minute later Ellie (Laser full) finished. 

On corrected time, the first 3 places went to Jakob (1st), Allan (2nd) just a few seconds ahead of Renato (3rd).

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