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ILCA Lakeland & Borders Grand Prix at Derwent Reservoir sailing Club
Nineteen ILCAs participated in the Lakeland & Borders Grand Prix at Derwent Reservoir sailing Club on 12th October 2024. The weather conditions ranged from 12 to 28 knots, providing a challenging race day for the competitors.
Competitors faced strong winds of up to 25kts, with five back-to-back races scheduled on a mix of triangle and sausage courses. Despite the tough conditions, Spirit Alderson showed dominance with three race wins in his ILCA6. The fleet faced survival conditions in races 1 to 3, with the ILCA7s struggling to compete on PY against the 4s and 6s.
The top 5 positions were fiercely contested, with Spirit Alderson, Matthew Summerville, and Alastair Conn securing podium finishes. The event concluded with a dominant overall win for Spirit Alderson, followed by Matthew Summerville in second place and Alastair Conn in third.
Despite the challenging conditions, the Race Officer was commended for conducting a great day of racing. The fleet eagerly anticipates the final event of the Lakeland & Borders series at Ullswater YC on 19th October.
Overall Results:
1st – Spirit Alderson (ILCA 6 / Laser Radial)
2nd – Matthew Summerville (ILCA 4 / Laser 4.7)
3rd – Alastair Conn (ILCA 7 / Laser)
4th – Stuart Belfield (ILCA 6 / Laser Radial)
5th – Greg Liggins (ILCA 7 / Laser)
(Source: www.sail-world.com)
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