The Laser and single handed Open at Notts County Sailing Club attracted a good turnout of visitors, with well over twenty in the Laser fleet and nine in the Single handed handicap. Willian Jeffcoate, the Race Officer set in interesting course including some enjoyable reaches in the afternoon winds, conditions varied from a light breeze in the morning to a force 4 in the afternoon. For the first year the club had an on the water judge which was well received and proved to be a great aid to fair racing and good results.

Aidrian Sandlands from Dovestone won the event, with club mate Ian Lees second. Steven Lindley carried the flag for the home fleet, leading some races, he showed himself to be an outstanding junior and ready for adult level competition next season by beating many good sailors to get 4th prize. Tim Cripps of Hykeham was third and first master, Kathy Read the fleet captain first lady.

The single handed fleet saw Notts County sailor Mike Kerslake win in his International Moth with Mike Rhodes also of the home club second in a Contender.

Laser results 1st Adrian Sandlands, (Dovestone) 2nd Ian Lees, (Dovestone) 3rd & 1st Master: Tim Cripps, (Hykenham) 4th & 1st Junior: Steven Lindley, (Notts County) Lady: Kathy Read, (Notts County)

Single handers handicap 1st Michael Kerlake (Moth) (Notts County) 2nd Mike Rhodes (Contender) (Notts County) 3rd Jeremy Arnold (Phantom) (Notts County)