Grounds Trophy

With a moderate breeze, there were a record 12 boats lining up for the start of the first race. Will Cook (Laser) finished first, but Hastings (Solo) won on handicap with Robin Wilson (Laser) taking third place.

A frustratingly slow race after lunch saw Hastings again dominant – and he took first place. Michael Neaverson, on his return from harvest, sailed a fantastic race to come home second, with Cook third.

The standings after race two saw Hastings in a fairly unassailable lead, but the rest of the fleet had all to play for. Cook and Ed Holliday got a good start, with Hastings leading the rest of the fleet close behind. A short race with a slightly stronger breeze saw very few changes in the running order. After handicap adjustments the day ended with Hastings in first, Cook second and Neaverson third.

The main sailing season continues for another couple of months with club visits to Ferry Meadows and King's Lynn.

During August, two members took part in Brancaster Sailing Week off the North Norfolk coast and congratulations should go to Robin Wilson who came second overall for the week and Neal Tack who came fifth overall.

Club Visit to Hunstanton

On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th the club visited Hunstanton Sailing club as part of the North West Norfolk sailing week. Andy and Cahrlotte Prior competed in the Gill National 12 class, Chris Prior and Ed Holliday in the Laser fleet and Simon Hastings (Solo), Richard Thacker and Tom Bell (Wayfarer) and Robin Wilson all competed in the handicap fleet. Saturday saw glorious weather and a force 3 whilst Sunday was just as warm the wind picked up to an exciting force 4. All club members sailed well on unfamilier waters with the best result being a 3rd place for Simon Hastings on the Saturday races