Sail chat - 4th August

Nice warm day but a very fickle wind, sort of from the south west. Only David with guest Anacia in the Comet, Elise in the Topper and me with guest Tobi in the Enterprise. Just a gentle miranda round for an hour with David/Anacia winning.

In the afternoon the wind was again sporadic with some puffs and some lulls. Only the lone GP with John and Ali, in the Merlins were John and Daughter Livvy and John Heath with Nicola. The Handicaps had David and James in Comets and I can't remember anyone else, if there was they kept a low profile. Jane with Sarah, Ian with Ivan and me in Enterprises. I soon gave up as the wind required counterpoise and I had none. Then towards the last lap it suddenly sprung up to the delight of Ian/Ivan as the managed an overtake and win. Best wind of the day as we put away.

Another swimming party JB (with boots on !) Livvy and me, it was lovely. Tea by Chris and Deirdre (two slice gold award) Race officer was George assisted by James. Time by Sue and apprentice Martin.

Chat a bit late- sorry, watching the Olympics. Sailing a disappointment for us especially the foiling windsurfer Emma Wilson, who was denied a gold when leading by 42 points, by the scoring system for the last race. The delight showed by the Norwegian girl on getting a bronze in the Lasers was a joy to see.

See you next week when I am on duty with the notable veteran of HSC Steve Harridge. Oh the joy of the Egyptian geese who have fled the dictatorship of Sissi only to defecate on our island.

Wonderful result for Ellie Aldridge who won gold gold in the Kite Surfing class- well worth a watch.

Phill

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