Report by Chris Caton.
The weather conditions were light to moderate winds for the first 2 races then strong and gusty for the final race.
19 boats participated, 8 from other clubs and 11 from Bolton with sailors from as far away as Girton, the Cotswolds and others from Glossop, Delph and Bartley.
Race 1 - Throughout the race positions hardly changed with the first 6 boats keeping the same positions for all 3 laps. Tony Critchley from Bolton dominated winning the race decisively.
Race 2 - This race was a contrast to the first with positions throughout the fleet changing regularly. Once again Tony Critchley came out on top as the wind was increasing and 2 boats retired.
Race 3 - This was the most exciting race with strong, gusty winds which resulted in positions changing regularly. There were several capsizes across the fleet, at one stage there were 2 boats capsized and locked together. A number of boats went head to wind and the Supernova sailing backwards technique was well demonstrated. Steve Hawley from the Cotswolds was in sixth position at the first mark and managed to avoid the mayhem, going on to win the race. To emphasise the windy conditions 3 boats retired.
Final Positions - Tony Critchley first, Steve Hawley second and a tie for third position with 3 sailors on 6 points. On count-back Chris Aubrey got the nod.
