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2002 Trophy Series R1
Shearwater Trophy
@
Broads RYC
16th April 2017

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Report by Vinnie Zammit
Pictures by Mike Ewart

Ten competitors from four clubs came to Filby to compete for the Shearwater trophy.
Conditions were almost perfect with a NW 10 -14 knot wind. These conditions and direction are ideal for the Filby Water.
This allowed The Race team of Vinnie Zammit and Tony Garner to set a windward / leeward course, which at times with shifting winds proved very testing to the fleet.
Initially, Bernie Guest with his Ravenna proved difficult to beat winning the first 3 races. However Last year’s winner Terry Burton and John Hanton were hot on his heels. Also doing well was Class Captain Mike Ewart.
At lunchtime these four were dominating the proceedings with Terry 1st, Bernie 2nd, Mike third and John 4th. It must be noted that Terry success was largely due to winning the last 5 races before lunch.
After lunch the wind increased which made for some interesting sailing, with wind shifts causing quite a few changes in the fleet positions.


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Unfortunately at this stage Geoff Earl’s boat had electrical problems and decided it did not want to play anymore.

Late afternoon saw the wind decreasing rapidly and with the threat of rain all competitors were relieved when the PRO called it a day after 17 races.
Results at the end of the day were similar to lunchtime, Terry 1st, John 2nd Mike 3rd and Bernie 4th. Liz Browne, our only lady competitor finished with a very creditable 8th. Well done Liz.

Mention must be made of the spirit in which all competitors conducted themselves during the whole event. All transgressors did their penalties without argument and with a good natured attitude. This can only bode well for the National 6 Metre Championships, which will be held at Norwich SC next month.


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  • Home
    • News @ Six
    • Mail Sign Up
  • About
    • History
    • Radio Sailing
    • Free Sailing
    • Boatography
  • Six Competitions/Results
    • 2019 Competitions >
      • Midland League Series 1
    • 2018 Competitions >
      • 6th May 2018 Shearwater Trophy, Broads RYC
      • 2nd June 2018 Dartmoor SWD R6m Championship
      • 30th June 2018 Tomlinson Vase, Harwich & Dovercourt MBC
      • 1st/2nd September National Championship 2018, Bournville RS&MBC
      • 4th November, Sextant Trophy, Lee Valley MYC
    • 2017 Competitions >
      • 28th October 2017 - Midlands District Championship >
        • MDC Entry Form
      • 23rd September Open - Abington Park MYC
      • 19th August Two Islands Open Report
      • 16th July Sextant Trophy, 2002T R2 Lee Valley MYC
      • 17th June Dartmoor Open
      • 13th/14th May 2017 Six Metre National Championship
      • 16th April Shearwater Trophy Broads RYC
      • 25th March Two Islands RYC
      • 25th February APMYC @ Hollowell SC Open
    • 2016 Competitions >
      • 26th & 27th March MYA National
      • 12th November Hollowell SC Open
    • 2015 Competitions >
      • MYA National Championship 2015
    • 2002 Trophy Series >
      • 2002 Trophy History
  • Rules
    • 2017 Proposed Rule Amendments
    • Measurement & Registration >
      • A picture guide to measurement
  • Design & Build
    • Available Plans
    • Planking >
      • Introduction
      • Part One
      • Part Two
      • Part Three
      • Part Four
    • John Lewis Designs
    • Graham Bantock Designs
    • Michel Selig II
    • Romanza Build Blog
    • Six Metre Pond Yacht Restoration
  • Clubs
  • Suppliers
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  • Miscellaneous
    • Average Windspeeds for previous Nationals venues