Results / RS Fat Face Racing Circuit East Lothian YC, North Berwick - 03/05/2003

We had 6 300s at the Fat Face event at East Lothian YC, North Berwick on the 3/4th May who enjoyed the brisk conditions, a bit of sun and a few rain squalls. Race 1 was the lightest wind at about 10 knots but was very hard work due to a large swell coming in from the east against the westerly wind, causing some unusual boat handling problems. Ian Baillie coped best and had a large lead by the end in front of Steve Cook who had managed to sneek ahead of Ben Yates down the last run. Mark Henman was 4th with his A rig There was a long wait while the wind disappeared completely before backing to the south and increasing. So race 2 started into a shifty, gusty offshore breeze, with Ben leading for most of the race from Steve until they both decided that 2 laps were enough and went for the finish, allowing Ian (who can count) to close up and pass them both. Ian lead right from the start of race 3 and was never caught. Ben continued his good form to take 2nd from Steve with Eddie Griffiths consolidating 4th with his new boat. Sunday was bright and sunny again with more wind from the south, giving similar shifty conditions. There were more squalls with the wind being recorded up to 25 knots. Race 4 looked like a copy of the first 3 with Ian building up a comanding lead until a broaching 400 caused him to capsize on the last run with Steve Cook taking advantage to win. However he made no mistakes in race 5 to win the race and series with Steve 2nd again from Ben and Steve McDonald picking up his second 4th place after his nightmare Saturday. Steve Cook won the last race from Ben with Eddie continuing his improvement with a 3rd. Ian decided to try some swimming practice, Steve McD was 5th and Mark battled round, making sure he finished every race.