17/8/03

Report and results

After a very testing 7 race series held over 5 days under the burgee of South Caernarfonshire YC at Abersoch, Neil Marsden & Derek Hill from Blackpool & Fleetwood YC are the new World Champions from Richard Estaugh and Simon Potts from Chase SC on countback. The two teams tied on overall points, but having won two races to Richard & Simon's one, Neil & Derek triumph.

Neil and Derek are worthy champions having 6 out of 7 results in the top 5 in a fleet of 171 boats is a fantastic achievement and with Richard and Simon doing the same the duel was an epic but sporting contest. Both crews conducted themselves in a gracious and sporting manner and it was a pleasure to see the cut and thrust of the series go down to the wire.

A great week was had by all of the competitors and their families and we must thank not only them but the wonderful race team and staff of SCYC for providing us with great sailing and a great welcome. Nothing could be faulted and we look forward to going back there for our National Championships a week earlier next year. See you there!

Finally we must thank Ian Sinclair and his team for making the whole thing possible. I could name names but to do so, I risk possibly offending anybody who I might inadvertently miss out. You all know who you are and we thank you.

Overall results

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