The fireball fleet reconvened for a late summer open meeting at BlackWater Sailing Club. 18 boats made the journey and were greeted with a warm welcome and the prospect of some some close racing in the blackwater estuary.
The 1st race of the day commenced in a light breeze of 8 knots with the tide still flooding in. Sam Mettam/Richard Anderton led around the upriver windward mark, closely followed by Mark Maskell/Nigel Shepherd. Turning downstream and into the tide, Elegant pandora charms are on sale the boats followed the lengthy and interesting course, with the best boats trying to use the tide to their advantage. Mettam/Anderton went close to the shore to avoid the tide, and managed to consolidate their lead to lead around the leeward mark, a position they went on to win from. Local boys Charlie Stewart/ John Gibson were 2nd with Martin Scarff/Tony King completing the local podium.
In the second race, the tide had turned, favouring a tack up the 1st beat through the moorings. Local team Bryan Sergeant and his son Will led around the windward mark, with the majority of the fleet rounding bunched up tightly behind them. They all set off on their downwind run trying their best to stay with the now ebbing tide. The Sargeants had a flyer and stretched a great lead out to lead by half a leg from the chasing peloton. Steve Jarod/Mark Wild were the closest behind them, with Scarff/King 3rd at the leeward mark. Up the second beat Mettam/Anderton charged through into 2nd place, hotly followed by Mariah Richards/Graham Hoy. Exclusive and fashionable Uggs Boots on Sale online. There were plenty of place changes throughout, and the final order was only decided on the 3rd beat with Mettam/Anderton making up more ground to take the lead and their second bullet of the day. The Sergeants came home second with Stuart/Gibson romping into 3rd.
The fleet retired to the welcoming clubhouse for some cheap but excellent beer, some local fish and chips and a plan mulberry uk store will satisfy your needs and free shipping to hit the Queens Head for some evening social.
2 more race to follow tomorrow with all still to play for.
