Grant Cooper's 'Spudge' dominated the GRCYC Series 3 Scratch Championship but found that he's not going to have it all his own way next year! There were strong displays from Dave Laurie's 'Nude' in 2nd, Steve Bray's 'Jet Fish in 3rd, plus a host of other boats that took races off the 'green machine' during the final weeks of the season.
Laurie Donahoe sailed 'Hobo' into the record books with the closest Handicap Series finish in GRCYC history. Laurie held off Steve Bray's 'Jet Fish' by only 3 points, with the series lead swapping three times in the last 5 races. John Matthews sailing 'War Bird' sailed consistently into 3rd.
Want to know who has 'bragging rights' this week? Here are the results of last weeks keenly contested club event. Remember to check the racing calendar for our next meet.
| Sailors are supposed to get wet - but this is ridiculous! The first race of the 2012 season got underway in overcast, threatening conditions and let's face it, there had been 145mm of rain in the past 4 days and much to the want of a small band of enthusiastic sailors - it wasn't going to get any better today. The text messages were flying about. "Are we sailing today" Txt Laurie Donohoe. "You up for it Coop" Txt David Laurie. "I might not come today as my mascara might run" Txt John Matthews. But the message went out it's on! (I mean if we called it off it wouldn't have rained & the sun would have come out.) With the Bundy boys frightened of a bit of precipitation, Aaron signing up the rugby stars of tomorrow, Liz barking orders from the bridge of slightly bigger boats and some other regulars MIA a dedicated group of 7…. wait 6…… wait 5…. saw out all 10 races. And yes the rain started 5 minutes after the first heat and got progressively heavier all day. The results are on the web and scores were transcribed onto a new scoresheet (as the other one got soaked) and is up online too. Don't forget to check the official GRCYC Calendar which is online now. BTW - From the AGM Congrats & Thanks must go to the returning committee for 2012.Commodore: Dave LaurieTreasurer: Laurie Donohoe Secretary: Grant Coooper Maintenance: Steve Bray Committee Person: John Matthews |
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