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Solo
Open Meeting held at Banbury Sailing Club
on 24th April 2010
Twenty one boats
took to the water at Banbury SC on 24th April and were rewarded by
glorious spring weather and competitive racing throughout the fleet. The
light south easterly breeze filled in during the day to give a good force
2-3 which allowed full use to be made of Banbury’s delightful water.
The first race saw Stuart Haydon take a convincing lead from the start.
Throughout the remainder of the fleet, wind shifts meant that there was
much changing of position and all to play for during the entire race.
Everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable time.
After a break for a substantial hot lunch for which Banbury is renown, the
fleet took to the water again. The breeze picked up and a change of course
produced another exciting race. At the front Neil Wilkinson fought with
Stuart Haydon for first place, leading for most of the time with Stuart
close behind. Stuart however pulled ahead on the penultimate mark to take
first place and the meeting overall. There were plenty of other battles
further down the fleet and even a few capsizes.
Such was the quality of the day that almost everyone took part in the
third and last race.
Many thanks to everyone who made the day possible, both the competitors
and the Banbury helpers. It says much for the solo sailors that everyone
at Banbury always enjoys helping with the open meeting and I never have
difficulty finding volunteers.
Helen Banning, Solo
3588
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