Midland District 6m Champion Skipper R1,Two Islands, 14/5/2022
Race 1 of the 2022 Midland District 6m Champion Skipper series was sailed at Two Islands RYC, and we had 12 boats start the day and 9 finished it, all skippers had a nice suntan but were not very windswept. We tried several different courses but rarely did the wind remember what direction it was blowing even during the 2-minute countdown.
The racing however was close with several incidents throughout the day as the skippers struggled with the fickle wind, the results showed the usual competitors coming out on top with some surprising results from yachts which normally suffer in these light conditions.
Shaun Holbeche sailed a very steady series often making surprising progress from not very promising positions, Stephen Wheeler was a good second with a countback deciding the 3rd 4th places between John Sharman and John Burgoine. A good day sailing despite the poor wind, so well done to all the skippers for persevering.
The race team of Sue and Brian Haith (line judges) Mike Evans (Safety boat) and Fred Coker (ARO) were a great help and my thanks to them for their assistance throughout the day. PRO. Mike Ewart.