North East Clubs 2011 Early Series Event 2 – Aberdeen – 19th February 2011
Report by Ian Dundas Results (pdf file)
The second event in the early 2011 Winter series was held at Inchgarth Reservoir. This was the first event held there since mid-2010 due to weed and low water levels in the summer and ice cover throughout December and January.
The marks which had moved with the ice were returned to their positions ahead of racing.
John Owens RO welcomed 8 skippers to the event in particular Gordon Neil from Irvine and David Stewart from Pitlochry. With the low turnout no doubt due to very wet weather it was decided to forego the “bye Boat system and have all skippers sailing.
In light shifty winds, Ian Dundas sailing his Widget finished Race 1 ahead of Ali Law, with his McShee and Brian Robertson who is always quick with his Topiko in these conditions. Unfortunately the very wet conditions got into Steve Taylor’s transmitter and he had to go home to pick up his spare one.
In Race 2 Ali Law finished first ahead of fellow club sailor Brian Robertson with Ian Dundas in 3rd just ahead of John Owens.
Race 3 saw the drama of Ali Law’s boat sinking. It went down very fast due most probably to a detached deck patch. Brian Robertson took full advantage to go on and win ahead of Colin Deakin, Ian Dundas and very credibly Gordon Neil from Irvine in 4th .
Race 4 saw Steve Taylor back on the water who finished just behind Ian Dundas with John Owens in third. This race was the last for David Stewart who retired due to damp electrics.
Lunch was taken at this point as the rain had stopped. Big efforts were made to “Trawl” for Ali’s boat but without success.
After lunch 3 further races were held with the race wins split between Ian Dundas and Steve Taylor but unfortunately a further retiral from Gordon Neil meant that the event was finished at 3 pm at which point Ali who had fished all afternoon hooked and landed his boat.
The final results were:
Pos | Skipper | Club | Points | Design |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | I Dundas | Aberdeen | 10 | Widget |
2 | B Robertson | Buchanness | 14 | Topiko |
3 | J Owens | Aberdeen | 22 | Widget |
4 | S Taylor | Aberdeen | 25 | Zig Zag |
5 | C Deacon | Buchanness | 25 | Zig Zag |
6 | A Law | Buchanness | 39 | McShee |
7 | G Neil | Ayr Bay | 39 | Errica |
8 | D Stewart | Brechin | 44 | Stealth |