Midland SC Open Meeting Report - 13th March 2005
Report - Chris Martin Bright sunshine and a light and shifty breeze greeted the 11 boats who ignored the weather forecast and decided to brave the infamous Midland northerly. The first race got underway in reasonably good order, in spite of a large windshift in the last few seconds making it almost impossible to start on starboard tack. Carl Jeffs and Jim Toothil emerged smelling of roses and built up a seemingly unassailable lead. Their dominance was questioned later in the race as a tight 3 way battle between Jeffs, Graham Flynn and Andy Hately developed and all three finished within ten seconds of each other, Jeffs just taking the race. The second race produced less drama, though Andy Hateley and Shane Mcarthy were adjuded to be over the line. This time Flynn crewed by Frank Nicholas stamped their authority on the race leading from start to finish, with Jeffs second. With all to play for only 7 boats thought the 3rd race worth attempting. Flynn promptly disappeared over the horizon and Jeffs' retirement allowed elder statesman John Salomonson crewed by young turn John Hackett to take second place in the race and third overall. Overall Results: 1st Graham Flynn and Frank Nicholas – Dovey YC 2pts
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