A great entry for the Regatta with nearly 50 at the social and meal in the evening and Over 40 entries to the Commodore’s Cup and Novice racing.

There was a treasure hunt and painting for the children and plenty camping.

Saturday saw some good gusts giving a few spills, but the wind was swinging, giving Race Officer Ken Twemlow a challenge, setting two beats was sensible option. Racing was close in the fast fleet, James Mason (RS600) won both races, with Richard and Sarah Mason (Scorpion), second followed by Neil and Lucy Chadorn in a RS200. The slow fleet saw sixteen year old Samantha Mason leading in an ILCA 4, With Charles Myles-Haylor second (ILCA 6) and Julian Lloyd third (ILCA 6). The Junior fleet saw Toby Schofield win the first race, but whilst starting the second race didn’t finish in the difficult conditions.

Saturday night saw a great meal produced by Debs, Maddy and team.

At 9.15pm there was a short talk on the club’s wildlife initiatives and Barry Collins, a club windsurfer and national Bat expert, provided us with a fascinating talk on bats, then about 30 came down to the small lake to listen to the detectors and watch the infra red cameras. At first not much but by around 10pm the detectors heard the bats and they appeared darting around he small lake. Barry identified 4 species from the sounds and behaviour on screen, and explained how each bat has a different call. A great way to finish the first day. Thank to Barry for his time and expertise.

Sunday was more benign, except for a squall in the second race. Wet at times and a light but shifty wind. After the third race it was very much all to play for with only a few points separating the slow fleet first to fifth position, so potentially anyone could win, and though Jaime Mason had a commanding position, any of three people could have won on handicap. 

Thanks must go not only to Neil for oraganising the event, but Ken and sue Twemlow who not only led the race team but collated and produced the complex results.

Photos below (lots) and more info tomorrow