Yare and Bure One Design Open

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 

 

Saturday

Race control was moored up stream of Thurne Mouth in typical Norfolk weather - RAIN!!! (but Skin is waterproof).  

 

Four boats took part: Lysandra, J Lovett, Silver Blue, S Daniels, Zephyrus, L Chettleburgh, Fox, C Bun. 

 

Southerly 18mph gusting 20, low water 13.20

 

Race One 14.30

Chris Bun was in the lead for most of the first round until an error of navigation.

Results

1st54  Silver Blue

2nd44  Zephyrus

3rd59  Lysandra

4th 132 Fox

Race 2 15.45

The lower mark was moved further downstream.

Results

1st 132 Fox

2nd 54 Silver Blue

3rd 59 Lysandra

4th 44 Zephyrus

 

Sunday 

Southerly 10-15mph. A bright sunny day after the mist cleared.

 

Race 3

Chris Bunn took the honours after replacing the navigator.  The course was shortened after one round.

Results

1st 132 Fox

2nd 54 Silver Blue

3rd 44 Zephyrus

4th 59 Lysandra

 

 

Race 4

Chris  Bunn started late to give the others a chance but still came first.

Results

1st 132 Fox

2nd 54 Silver Blue

3rd 59 Lysandra

4th 44 Zephyrus

 

Overall results
1st  Chris Bunn in Fox
2nd Simon Daniels in Silver Blue
3rd  Liz Chettleburgh in Zephyrus
4th J Lovett in Lysandra
The racing was good with a variety of conditions from damp on first day to hot and sunny the second.  Cake and a brew after prize giving to celebrate Simon Daniels Birthday!!!
 
 
Ian Stewart PRO
 
Our thanks to Ian and Jo Edye for manning the event.