Notts County Sailing Club held this Enterprise Double Chine Series Open Meeting sponsored by Speed Sails on Saturday 14th May. Due to the weather forecast and other events only four home boats and one visitor ventured out for the first race.

With the wind at force 5 gusting 6 the race officer set a figure of eight course covering the whole lake. Martin Bottomley/Jonathan Woodward of Emberton Park Sailing Club led at the windward mark closely followed by Bob Tuckwood and George Stanton. Unfortunately for Bob/George they capsized at the first gybe mark. The demanding wind took its toll and fleet captain Steve Lord crewed by Keston Challen, a novice, tested the boats buoyancy with a capsize. There were three retirements, Martin and Jon took line honours with Bob and George second.

After an excellent lunch and the wind abating slightly four intrepid crews ventured to the line for race 2. After a long beat up the lake Martin and Jon led from Bob and George and the positions did not change.

Race 3 was back to back with race 2 and with the wind still strong Bob and George chased Martin and Jon all the way. An exciting battle took place for third place between Stuart Poole / Jo Wilde just edging out the Adam Bellamy and Steve Lord.

What a great day's sailing. What more could you want? Sun, wind, white horses, hard beats and screaming reaches. Well done to Notts County Sailing Club, the OOD and the rescue crews.

Overall Results:

1st 23055 Martin Bottomley Jonathan Woodward Emberton Park SC 2
2nd 20531 Bob Tuckwood George Stanton Notts County SC 4
3rd 22824 Stuart Poole Jo Wilde Notts County SC 6
4th 23052 Adam Bellamy Steve Lord Notts CountySC 8
5th 22399 Steve Lord Keston Challen Notts County SC 10

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