Post date: Sep 30, 2009 7:54:25 PM
The wait for the wind was worthwhile at the inaugral 4 Nations Team Racing Competition hosted by Bristol Uni at Chew Valley Lake SC.
The four teams, Limerick for Ireland, Cardiff for Wales Edinburgh for Scotland and Oxford for England sailed three round robins which resulted in a ranking placing Edinburgh on top followed by Oxford, Limerick and Cardiff. This was followed by a best of three final between Edingurgh and Oxford.
Oxford won the first race with the wind dropping rapidly. The second race was won by Oxford but a start line incident resulted in it being awarded to Edinburgh, making the final race the decider. The race was closely fought with Oxford having the advantage for most of the race, however, on the last beat they managed to come through and take first and second place on the finishing line making their team the first winner of the New 4 Nations Trophy. The Edinburgh Team comprised Mark Powell, Katie McKenzie, Rob Friend, Lianne Hibbert, Libby Manser and George Clark
Photos are available on www.photoboxgallery.com/nvphoto