Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series concludes at Winsford Flash Sailing Club
by Pete Coop 5 Oct 01:05 NZDT
1 October 2024
Despite a rainy / strong wind and flooding forecast, 18 competitors arrived at Winsford Flash for the final round of the 2024 season.
Race 1
We were met with a favourable North Westerly wind.
Race officer Jon Close set a windward leeward course.
Wind approx 10-12 mph - both shifty and gusty.
With average lapping in operation there was significant shift in results as the front runners who did an extra lap, suffered a wind decrease on the final run.
A short break for lunch was followed by two back-to-back races.
Race 2
The wind increased and a change of course produced some reaching legs with many boats starting to plane and a few capsizes
Race 3
Wind increased to approx 14 - 16 mph.
Great conditions with most boats enjoying full on hiking and some fast planing.
After a great days racing, there was just 3 points separating the top three.
Most Border regattas are closely fought, and positively all boats on their day can climb onto the podium.
Overall Results for the day:
1st Double Handed boat - Simon & Julie Dolman, Miracle
1st Junior - Nayth Twiggs
| Pos | Class | Sail No | Helm | Crew | Club | R1 | R2 | R3 | Pts |
|---|
| 1st | STREAKER | 2177 | Pete Coop | | Winsford Flash | ‑7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2nd | SOLO | 6107 | Ted Garner | | Budworth | 1 | ‑3 | 2 | 3 |
| 3rd | SUPERNOVA | 1296 | Eric Haselden | | Winsford Flash | 3 | 2 | ‑5 | 5 |
| 4th | COMET | 291 | Bill Webber | | Shropshire S C | 2 | 4 | ‑9 | 6 |
| 5th | STREAKER | 1621 | Paul Newman | | Shotwick | ‑8 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 6th | COMET | 437 | Pete Chambers | | Winsford Flash | 4 | ‑6 | 6 | 10 |
| 7th | TOPPER | 49191 | Nayth Twiggs | | Budworth | ‑9 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 8th | DEVOTI D Zero | 333 | Liz Potter | | West Kirby | 5 | ‑13 | 7 | 12 |
| 9th | STREAKER | 1868 | Steve Bellamy | | Winsford Flash | 6 | 11 | ‑14 | 17 |
| 10th | MIRACLE | 4011 | Simon Dolman | Julie Dolman | Shotwick | ‑16 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 11th | SUPERNOVA | 1320 | Phil Watson | | Winsford Flash | ‑11 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 12th | SOLO | 5536 | Richard Wynn | | Budworth | 10 | 10 | ‑13 | 20 |
| 13th | MIRACLE | 4103 | Dave Thomas | Shan Stapley | Shotwick | ‑12 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 14th | GP14 | 14194 | Peter Thoms | Dawn Frost | Nantwich | 13 | (DSQ) | 12 | 25 |
| 15th | STREAKER | 2165 | Sandy Mill | | Winsford Flash | 14 | 14 | ‑15 | 28 |
| 16th | LASER RADIAL | 748 | Ian Duncan | | Shotwick Lake | ‑17 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 17th | SUPERNOVA | 1168 | Dave Pover | | Winsford Flash | 15 | 16 | ‑17 | 31 |
| 18th | SOLO | 5963 | Phil Snewin | | Chester | 18 | (RET) | RET | 37 |
This brought the series to a close and whilst Pete & Nayths positions were safe others were up for grabs.
Overall series winners:
1st - Pete Coop, Streaker, Winsford
2nd - Ted Garner, Solo, Budworth
3rd - Paul Newman, Streaker, Shotwick
1st Double Handed - Simon & Julie Dolman, Miracle, Shotwick
1st Junior - Nayth Twiggs, Topper, Budworth
The Borders, now in its fourth year, continues to grow with more clubs and sailors wanting to get involved in 2025.
Dates for 2025 - on the website.
So why not come and join our friendly Tuesday club it's better than being in work!
If you want any information about the series then see our website, bordercountiesmidweeksailing.wordpress.com