Thoughts from the Admiral's Barge - Sunday 2nd January 2011

(Here follows a race report from the VC for Race 1 today. Frankly, I'm surprised he could see from that far ahead.... he was unable to write a report for race two, as they woossed out because of the cold and went for a bowl of chips instead. Anyway, I'll have to do it all again as I can hardly send this to Y&Y and BIFFA, can I??! It was the VC's first go in a boat since the disastrous expedition to the Europeans, but he seems pretty recovered now to me....In fact, awfully like his old self....DM.)

Ah ha!! 2011 already! 6 FF's in attendance - Admiral's Barge, XFC, Humes, the Russians (3 degrees, so a summer's day in Estonia obviously), New Boy Mervyn Wright in 3536 and welcome returners to the fold - Ian and Kevin in 3851 - always fast!

Very prompt start from the Race Officer (it's what we asked for!) saw Mervyn lead over the line pressed by the Admiral's barge, then the Russians (light air kings usually), 3851, XFC and the Humes. Good speed and Mike's legendary light airs zen saw the AB romp away into a race winning lead - cheesy grins all round !! Mervyn struggled in the light airs, watching other's slide by - useful set up lessons no doubt.

Finishing order for race 1 was AB, Ian and Kevin (not according to the PRO - Ed.), the Russians, Howard and Richard, the Humes, Mervyn.