DF95 EKRFC Summer Series Event 7 at Barton’s Point Country Park, Sheppey – Join the Excitement!
DF95 EKRFC Summer Series Event 7 at Barton’s Point Country Park, Sheppey
29 August 2024
Ten DF95s enjoyed perfect A rig conditions upon returning to Sheppey after a three-week hiatus. The competition was fierce from the start, with Dave Adams and Mike Brand both securing two wins, with Mike showcasing his new black sails.
Peter Jackson also put in a strong performance, achieving two second-place finishes and one third. Every sailor in the fleet managed to achieve at least one podium finish as the wind shifted unexpectedly for the open venue of Barton’s Point Country Park.
Dave and Mike dominated the top two spots throughout the races, but by race seven out of twenty sailed, Jim La Roche found his rhythm and claimed a second-place finish, followed by three firsts. Colin Honour contributed to the excitement by winning race sixteen alongside five other podium finishes. Peter got another second-place but was impacted by two port boats, ultimately falling behind Colin in the final standings. Robert Owens had a mixed day with three podiums yet counted four eighth-place finishes. Alan Hounsell, with two second and third finishes, also struggled as he faced two eighths and ninths, slipping below Robert in the rankings.
Paul Woodward showed promise with a second-place finish, although he had to leave early, managing to keep Rob Maunder at bay. Rob, still becoming accustomed to radio sailing, secured a third, as did Ralph Wilkinson, who also retired early to assist as race officer. Jim fell 30 points off the lead, but the battle for first place remained tight until the end. Mike Brand won the last two races, finishing just two points ahead, while Dave Adams’ consistent performance with ten wins out of twenty races kept him one point ahead after considering discards.
Event 7 Results:
1. Dave Adams
2. Mike Brand
3. Jim La Roche
4. Colin Honour
5. Peter Jackson
6. Robert Owens
7. Alan Hounsell
8. Paul Woodward
9. Rob Maunder
10. Ralph Wilkinson
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