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RACING
RESULTS |
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Whitefriars Open -
18th May 2008 |
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by Rupert
Whelan, Whitefriars SC After an evening spent both Partying and essential boat repairs at Frampton-on-Severn following their Open, 11 slightly hungover British Moth helms travelled the short distance to Whitefriars for the second half of the weekend double-header. Perfect conditions with a chilly fresh breeze prevailed thro the day and resulted in good close racing throughout the fleet. PRO Ivor Keates set tricky and testing courses through Whitefriars' notorious Gap which further kept the fleet on their toes. The 1st race was one by Roger Witts sailing Panic 839 (Scruff recovering from surgery!) and using a new development sail from P&B. Newcomer to Moths, Keith Bond, sailing well finished 2nd just in front of David Taylor who headed Frampton winner Andrew Parker-Mowbray. Witts was caught napping at the start of the 2nd race and it was Keith Bond and Andrew P-M who battled it out through the entire race with Bond taking the "bullet" ahead of Parker-Mowbray. Witts worked through the fleet for a last lap challenge to finish 3rd with less than 5 seconds covering all 3 boats at the finish. Last year's victor Ian Hanson from Rollesby S.C. led in the 3rd race but was overhauled by Witts, Parker-Mowbray and Taylor in an epic battle. After being baulked at the start Bond was unable to make progress through the fleet. Witts extending his lead in the freshening conditions took the gun, with Parker-Mowbray 2nd and Taylor close behind. Hanson the "Norfolk Raider's" valiant attempt to retain the "Gyro Cup" ended with a 5th overall position.   The event provided superb racing on a lake ideal for British Moths. Despite not having a Moth Fleet Whitefriars were impressed with the Class's close racing characteristics and the standard of racing currently within the Class. As for the Moths a great venue and one they would like to re-visit next Season on their annual foray out West. |
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