1986

Series racing went well, with the exception of Fast Handicap Race 1, which had to be re-sailed on the Friday morning due to human error in recording the finishing positions. It was amazing that this was the only error, as the leading sailboard was often in danger of lapping the tail-enders for the third time, and yet they were only half an hour behind him. On the Topper course with approx 80 entries they only lost one boat in the week, pretty good going, as at times there were bunches of up to 15 boats crossing the line. The Wayfarer results are subject to an appeal to the RYA but that is part of the game, at least it was a boat to boat incident.

Team managers stood aghast as the teams in the Silly Topper Games threw their Toppers around the course with great excitement and little regard for their condition. Nevertheless, the only damage turned out to be a broken tiller extension and the winning team from Lancashire must have learnt something as they went on to win the treasure Hunt as well.

Having dealt with most domestic problems during the week, as well as recording results on the water, Brigid Hurn compared the prize-giving in her usual inimitable style. Her boss, Chief Education Officer Tim Brighouse coped extremely well and everyone got the correct prize, I think."

You can see the Photos of the event if you Click Here. Apologies for the quality they have been scanned from photos.

Details of the Organising Committee, and Minutes from them will be added.

The Event Handbook can be seen in all its dot matrix printed format (and I still get amused by the way I messed with the logo) sorry it is such a large file.

Winners & Results for:-

Fast Handicap , Slow Handicap & Mirrors Wayfarers Lasers Toppers

Nigel Vick