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FRAMPTON MOTH TRAINING DAY -4th MAY 2008
Damp and light conditions greeted the 8 boats for the 3rd Frampton Training Day.
Conditions did improve thro the day and even the sun appeared just as the bar opened !
After the now customary Bacon Rolls and the good news that Ian Haywood is joining Frampton ,a chat on the myths and wonders of Sail shapes the gallant took to the water in a series of mini-races in quick-fire succession.The tried and tested format that works with cruel handicapping included and rapid course changes to boot.
Undoubted Star of the morning sessions was Andrew Perrott from ChippenhamS.&C.C.
Having a head start on most by sailing thro the winter at Framoor in a Laser Andrew was quick on all points and looked very sharp and starting well too.
Illustrating the pre-racing talk well with that beautiful Batt sail that seems to get better and better each time Andy uses it.
Challenging Andy were seasoned campaigners Graham Pope and Ian Haywood but usually Andrew had the upper hand winning 3 out of the 4 mini-races.
New Boy on occaisions threatened but looked to lose out on some of the buoy roundings.
Chris Latham our newest recuit to the Fleet also showed some pace when the wind picked up and when the boat is fully sorted will be a threat.
Dad,Tony Latham in Andrew P-Ms “The Thing” a went well and seemed thoroughly pleased with himself that he is looking for a boat now !
Laura using “ONONO,s” sail was also competitive as the wind picked up … but this was a pre-cursor to the afternoon,s events where she continued to shine !
Most joined in with the first of FOSSC Series Racing as crafty practice for the Open in a little under 2 weeks time.
Laura and Andrew battled it out at the front of the Handicap Fleet with Pete Dalton,s Comet close behind the Byte of Sarah Gregson.
Laura always coming off the best until the last Mark and final beat to the line when she was baulked and lost the lead to Graham and Ian who slipped thro,Andrew was having his own problems and also slipped back.
An interesting race to watch Andrew and Laura,their different styles,the different upwind characteristics[Laura pointing much higher], and the slight acceleration edge of Andrews boat off-wind against “Tabby”.Given all the differences the boats were very evenly matched.In fact the Moth contingent in the Fleet stayed very close together in pursuit of the leaders with Chris Latham again showing his liking for more breeze.
The second Series Race saw New Boy sail probably the best he has ever sailed and finish a very creditable 2nd boat on the water[ahead of all the Lasers]and 2nd overall on Handicap ahead of Roger Witts in “Panic” in 3rdplace.Mark after a great start had good upwind speed with the Rowsell sail pulling him along really well and slipped thro Roger at the windward mark in fine style to head the Moths and almost everything else !
A good event with a net increase of one to the Frampton Moth Fleet and one looking…..Rub-a-dub-dub.
Roger Witts
Frampton Moths
Frampton-on-Severn S.C.
Season Opener at Tamesis S.C. - 23rd March 2008
“Moth Bucket”
Overall Results
1st Rob Wilder - 846 'Proper Job' - Tamesis Club
2nd Colin Hall - 856 'Ockhams Razor' - Hunts S.C.
3rd Roger Witts - 871 'Scruff' - Frampton on Severn S.C.
4th Andrew Perrott - 796 'Dark Dagger' - Chippenham S and C.C.
5th Mark Wiltshire - 817 'Painted Lady' - Frampton on Severn S.C.
Next Somerville Event is at Evesham on April 19th....
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