Results / Fat Face Racing Circuit Event Milton Keynes SC - 01/04/2006
What to expect for the first race in an open meeting held on April Fools
day? Well wind and plenty off it! A south westerly, blowing 4-7 during
race 1, 2, race 3, 4, and 5, and then for the few to brave race 6� more
of the same, with occasional peaks of 8� measured on the clubhouse roof!
Thirteen lucky contestants stood up to the mark, a home team of seven
from Milton Keynes, and six visitors from around the UK. Other Milton
Keynes sailors are beginning to believe that RS300s seem to breed like
rabbits when their backs are turned. Paul Barker (MKSC) appeared
clutching a thumb straight out of a cartoon accident � claimed he had cut
himself badly in the week, and was therefore unable to compete. However
he ran an effective training session for those willing and able. Others
looked on, nodding sagely, as they thrashed about before the first race �
oblivious that they were wearing themselves out!
Quite a few reefs were in evidence from some of the players.
In the first race, Chris Morrissey, from Milton Keynes, blasted away
ahead of the pack, with Cliff Shaw, from Stokes Bay SC, in pursuit, then
Barry Steel, another visitor from Aldenham SC, in third. However by lap
two, John Carron had passed them from an unusual fifth. Close on his
heels was Mark Russell, also from MKSC. Phil Underwood (Cotswold SC)
recovered from a slow start, working his way up the fleet, however unable
to catch John Carron. The final result after much swimming and changing
of positions: first - John Carron, second - Phil Underwood, third - Chris
Morrissey. A wind eased very slightly in the second, but the fleet had
been reduced to seven. Again John Carron held everybody at bay, with
another second from Phil Underwood, Cliff Shaw, from Stokes Bay SC,
claiming the third. A tricky start for Phil Underwood, in the third �
meant he was squeezed off the line, pushing him back down the fleet.
Again John Carron took the race � with Chris Morrissey holding second �
and Cliff Shaw third. It was time to put the boats away for the night.
After an entertaining evening�s social at a curry house in Fenny
Stratford, racing began again promptly at ten. John Carron seemed
unassailable, pun intended, with another first - Chris Morrissey, second
and Ian Smith, Craven SC, third.
Then in the fifth � Cliff Shaw managed to keep ahead of the Carron
machine, with a fine win. Chris Morrissey came in third. Everybody looked
exhausted at lunchtime. Conversations revolved around � should we do
another? � haven�t we done enough? But four rose to the challenge. Cliff
Shaw took the lead � which he never lost � Chris Morrissey held a second,
and Phil Underwood, and Mark Tuffnell (MKSC) took turns at third.
It was a trying, but rewarding weekends sailing. Thanks to all at Milton
Keynes Sailing Club � Howard Astley- Jones for running the races with his
team � the rescue boat crews � who never had a dull moment, and the
Galley team � providing calories that we immediately �burnt off�
MKSC FAT FACE 1/2nd April | ||||||||||
Sailor | Sail No. | Club | race1� | race2 | race3 | race4 | race5 | race6 | Points | Final Position |
Mark Tuffnel | 427 | MKSC | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 5 |
Mark Ball | 326 | MKSC | rtd | rtd | rtd | dns | dns | dns | 70 | 13 |
Dan Barret | 378 | MKSC | rtd | dns | 9 | 9 | dnf | dns | 60 | 9 |
Phil Underwood | 313 | MKSC | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 4 |
Ian Smith | 347 | Craven SC | 7 | dns | 4 | 3 | dnf | dns | 42 | 8 |
Stuart Leonard | 480 | MKSC | 9 | dns | dns | rtd | dnf | dns | 65 | 10 |
Mark Russel | 434 | MKSC | 8 | dns | 7 | 6 | 4 | dns | 39 | 6 |
John Carron | 420 | MKSC | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | dns | 6 | 1 |
Richard Eperon | 353 | Bough Beech | rtd | dns | dns | 10 | dnf | dns | 66 | 11 |
Barry Steel | 366 | Aldenham SC | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | dnf | dns | 39 | 7 |
Cliff Shaw | 478 | Stokes Bay� | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
Chris Morrissey | 430 | MKSC | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
Sarah Barker | 395 | Falmouth Marine School | dns | dns | dns | 11 | dnf | dns | 67 | 12 |