Dartmoor 12 November 2017
One never quite knows what to expect when visiting Dartmoor and the 12th November was no exception.
On arrival the wind was continuous at about 16 knots and gusting on a regular basis. Unusually it was coming from a NNW direction (over the club house) which meant the length of the lake could not be used. To compensate an extra spreader mark was inserted to extend the course.
Eighteen competitors took part, all in one fleet. Everyone started in 2nd suit and the majority stayed with that choice throughout the day even though the wind and gusts increased.
From the start Gavin and Barry staked their claim at the front of the fleet but they didn’t have it all their own way. Dave Kent of whom we’ve seen little of this season showed that he had not lost the desire to get to the top.
Being Remembrance Sunday a 2 minute silence was held as a mark of respect.
The racing continued with very few contacts but with lots of broaching and stalling until around 15.30 when the end of day was called. I think most of the competitors enjoyed themselves.
Congratulations to Gavin Watson who won on the day followed by Barry Chisam and Richard Aucott. Dave Kent just sneaked in front of Bob Conner to take 4th.
