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Event 4
Sunday 21 August 2005
Roadford Watersports Centre, nr Okehampton
Roadford Revisited
Due to blue-green algae at Tamar Lakes the fourth event in the SWs T15 Inter-club series was moved at short notice to Roadford - yet this did not affect the numbers attending. 32 clubbers registered and then sat impatiently waiting for the wind!
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The first two races as a warm up were a mixture of paddle and sail; one person sails a board whilst another clubber paddles a second board - and just to make life more fun the two boards are tied together. The Tamar Tigers duo consisting of Will Pepworth and Adam West convincingly won race 1, followed by Liam Green and Aleks Sedgwick-Wilde representing the Roadford Wreckers. Charlie Winn and Stephan Clarke continued the winning line-up for the Tigers in race 2.
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A change in format saw a slalom event set for the third race of the day. Sailing was very tight but eventually Duncan Bryan (Roseland Wave Riders) took first place followed by Adam West (Tigers) and Sam Sills (Roadford Wreckers) who had recently returned from the World Championships in Poland. Lunch followed with everyone watching with baited breath for Geoff to provide the entertainment again - but he resisted the temptation. Shame! |
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A different course again for race four; the buoys were set - a beach start and broad reach to the first mark made for an exciting race. Duncan Bryan and Jack Warren of the Wave Riders took first and second places respectively, followed by the Tiger known as Adam West.
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The last race of the day was a set with a line start on the water. The start was the best I have seen in a long time; these clubbers are really getting good. Duncan Bryan once again took first place for the Wave Riders, followed Adam West and Charlie Winn from Tamar. |
Results were compiled, T15 coaches were consulted and the event's special trophies were awarded to Tom Hellier (Stithians Allstars) for determination and to Victoria Forrest-Mitchell (Tigers) for perseverance. The sponsors Neilson, Tushingham and Bic were thanked for their continued support, whilst the winning team were celebrating. Three wins out of four give the Tamar Tigers the Series Win and a place at the Champions Cup in October.
A special event is organized in the south west, which brings together the SWn and the SWs in a challenge event. This takes place at Wimbleball Sailing Club on 10th September - our money is with the SWs…let’s show them!
Team winners
Tamar Tigers
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All photos courtesy of Brenton West
Event report by
Ady Davies
Davies167@btinternet.com
We are the Champions!
West Kirby Warriors
T15 Champions 2008
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Mount Batten Centre - Plymouth
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Weekend course: 27/28 September 2008
Closing date: 5 September
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Weekend course: 30/31 August 2008
Closing date: 15 August
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Weekend course: 30/31 August 2008
Closing date: 15 August
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Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 9/10 August 2008
Closing date: 25 July
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Weekend course: 5/6 July 2008
Closing date: 30 June
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Midweek course: 3/4 July 2008
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Midweek Course: 4/5 June 2008
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